Folks-- There is a week left to comment on DEC's draft avian and bat study guidelines for wind power developers. This important document represents...
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ScottJStoner@...
Mar 1, 2008 6:12 pm
Monday, March 3, 2008 Bosque Del Apache Don Polunci 7:00 PM at the William K. Sanford (Colonie) Town Library Bosque Del Apache is one of the premier...
Finally got a shot of the Carolina Wren that has been visiting my feeder. Like someone else posted of the Carolina Wren they have been seeing this one mainly...
I was finally able to grab a few hours to bird on the beautiful winter day, and I saw a few things I'd like to share. While still in my jammies drinking...
Had usual early Sunday morning jaunt, today around Stillwater. Just Common Goldeneye, Mallards and Common Mergs on river. Red-bellied Woodpecker and Carolina...
I just finished a book called Of A Feather by Scott Weidensaul, about the history of bird study and birding here in the U.S. It's extremely well-written,...
Took the wifw and granddaughters fo a Sunday drive in search of Eagles, found 7 in and around the South Western tip of the Catskills, along with some red...
Does anyone here know if its possible for a squirrel to get conjunctivitis? I noticed a squirrel this morning eating the birdseed that had fallen from my...
With winter coming to an end (hopefully), I set out Sunday morning with a goal of seeing Pine grosbeaks and a shrike. So I headed to Partridge Run WMA, and...
Hi Rob, I'm no expert, but I believe the squirrel shown in your pictures is actually suffering from some type of mange, a skin condition caused by a parasitic...
Just an update that the mated pair of baldies are still hanging around their roost... This shot was taken with: Canon 1D Mark II, Canon 2x TC, Canon 1.4x TC,...
Yesterday a male and female red-bellied woodpecker were seen in the backyard. Only the male came down to the suet feeder. The female stayed faithfully in the...
This seems very likely as the squirrel was scratching itself much like the raccoon was. Thanks for your input. Cleaning the feeder out seems like a very good...
Turkey Vultures have returned to their traditional roost behind the shopping center in Ravena, Albany County. Each evening, many can be seen circling around as...
Yes, this is a concern. In this instance, DEC does not have statutory authority to require studies by wind developers. That responsibility falls to the local...
Yesterday, 3-3-08, I saw a Pine Siskin at a Cooper Lake Rd. feeder in Woodstock. It's the only one I've seen this year. Peter Schoenberger, Woodstock...
Apparently the city of Cape May, NJ is voting on legislation to move populations of feral cats away from the beach front in favor of endangered species of...
Please help ID this guy, I always have trouble with them, thanks I added the photo to the online gallery, took the photo this morning. ...
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Alan Mapes
aamapes@...
Mar 5, 2008 5:25 pm
Bill - the trick that works for me is this: Compare the length of the beak to the head (base of the beak to the back of the head). For a downy, the beak will...
This is the Hudson-Mohawk Birdline summary for the week ending March 5. Report your sightings to birdline@... or by calling (518) 439-8080. 38 species...
This was forwarded to us by a friend. It's not a bird, but I'm sure I can be forgiven for forwarding it. Lillian ... FSent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 13:09 ...
Sorry I didn't get it right the first time. Here are the pictures that show the fawn. Lillian This was sent by a man in Rhinelander, Wisconsin A very...
Sorry I can't seem to get the pictures sent here or in Yahoo groups. I will try to send it to any individuals who let me know they want it. There are two good...
This is certainly a male Downy. Here are some clues: 1. A Downy's beak is about the same length as the depth of its head. A Hairy has a much longer beak. 2. A...
