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Signs of spring
Hi, all - This is my first, test post. Nothing major to report, other than enjoying witnessing spring activity for the first time this year!:
I drove along the Hudson in Fort Miller yesterday and
Hi, all - This is my first, test post. Nothing major to report, other than enjoying witnessing spring activity for the first time this year!:
I drove along the Hudson in Fort Miller yesterday and
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millerja@...
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(Testing) Brown creepers
We've signed up, and gotten confirmation...but does this work?
We too have had more brown creeper sightings the last few weeks than we
remember for several years. Have we had an invasion?
Dale and
We've signed up, and gotten confirmation...but does this work?
We too have had more brown creeper sightings the last few weeks than we
remember for several years. Have we had an invasion?
Dale and
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LTS <dlsam@...>
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Welcome aboard & migration
Welcome all and thanks for posting.
I saw 15 turkey vultures along the northway on my way home today - TV migration is in full swing! Also had cowbirds at the feeders today - this is the only time
Welcome all and thanks for posting.
I saw 15 turkey vultures along the northway on my way home today - TV migration is in full swing! Also had cowbirds at the feeders today - this is the only time
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bputnam@...
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birdline sightings 3/18/99
This is not a transcription of the Birdline tape. It is summary of
some of the sightings that were called in to birdline during the past
week. Please call the birdline (518-439-8080) for the full
This is not a transcription of the Birdline tape. It is summary of
some of the sightings that were called in to birdline during the past
week. Please call the birdline (518-439-8080) for the full
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bputnam@...
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Wood Ducks March 18
A pair of Wood ducks were seen on Hanks Rd Salem, NY
Brown creeper on Riley Hill Rd Salem.
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eGroup home:
A pair of Wood ducks were seen on Hanks Rd Salem, NY
Brown creeper on Riley Hill Rd Salem.
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eGroup home:
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Cathy McClellan
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Wood Ducks March 18
A pair of Wood ducks were seen on Hanks Rd Salem, NY
Brown creeper on Riley Hill Rd Salem. A Northern Flicker in Argyle, on Bald Mt. Rd. on March
A pair of Wood ducks were seen on Hanks Rd Salem, NY
Brown creeper on Riley Hill Rd Salem. A Northern Flicker in Argyle, on Bald Mt. Rd. on March
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Cathy McClellan
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Waterfowl
Waterfowl are beginning to arrive. Collins Lake is just starting to open up.
There were two pairs of Hooded Mergansers there this morning. Canada Geese
are slowly building up even though the Lake is
Waterfowl are beginning to arrive. Collins Lake is just starting to open up.
There were two pairs of Hooded Mergansers there this morning. Canada Geese
are slowly building up even though the Lake is
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RWilPerry@...
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No Gold
Hi Folks,
Stopped by Stissing Mt. today in hopes of spotting a Golden Eagle. Had
to settle for an adult Bald Eagle, a pair of Red tails displaying in the
air, 4 TV's, Tundra Swans and a Raven
Hi Folks,
Stopped by Stissing Mt. today in hopes of spotting a Golden Eagle. Had
to settle for an adult Bald Eagle, a pair of Red tails displaying in the
air, 4 TV's, Tundra Swans and a Raven
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Joan L Cipriani <jlcip@...>
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Fort Edward - 3/19
At Fort Edward this afternoon 4-6pm:
5 rough-legged hawks, 4 red-tailed hawks, bluebird, horned larks, kestrels, wild turkeys, tree sparrows, numerous flocks of red-winged blackbirds, 14 northern
At Fort Edward this afternoon 4-6pm:
5 rough-legged hawks, 4 red-tailed hawks, bluebird, horned larks, kestrels, wild turkeys, tree sparrows, numerous flocks of red-winged blackbirds, 14 northern
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bputnam@...
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Collins Lake
As of yesterday morning at 8 a.m. (things are happening fast now) the Lake was
about 35-40% open. More open water was alos marked by the first day of a more
varied asortment of waterfowl
As of yesterday morning at 8 a.m. (things are happening fast now) the Lake was
about 35-40% open. More open water was alos marked by the first day of a more
varied asortment of waterfowl
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RWilPerry@...
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Ross's Goose
3/20/99 - Fort Miller, Hudson River. 10-11 AM. 1 Ross's Goose seen well,
up close and great looks. Much smaller than Snow, small round head and
small beak. Gene Vermillyea was there to see. Also
3/20/99 - Fort Miller, Hudson River. 10-11 AM. 1 Ross's Goose seen well,
up close and great looks. Much smaller than Snow, small round head and
small beak. Gene Vermillyea was there to see. Also
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Frank Murphy <thrush@...>
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Reminder about the HMBC birdline
Just a reminder that you should still call in your sightings to the Hudson-Mohawk Birdline. This list is NOT a replacement or a competitor to the birdline. 439-8080
(This is not aimed at you, Frank
Just a reminder that you should still call in your sightings to the Hudson-Mohawk Birdline. This list is NOT a replacement or a competitor to the birdline. 439-8080
(This is not aimed at you, Frank
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bputnam@...
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Birding 3/21/99
At the Saratoga Sod Farm this morning there was 1 Greater White-fronted Goose in the company of 2500-3000 Canada Geese. In the flooded field on the north side of Wright's Loop Road were Mallards,
At the Saratoga Sod Farm this morning there was 1 Greater White-fronted Goose in the company of 2500-3000 Canada Geese. In the flooded field on the north side of Wright's Loop Road were Mallards,
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jgraves@...
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Washington and Saratoga counties 3/21/99
March 21 -
Hudson River betwen Fort Edward and Schuylerville: ring-necked duck, American wigeon, wood duck, American black duck, mallard, common merganser, hooded merganser, common goldeneye,
March 21 -
Hudson River betwen Fort Edward and Schuylerville: ring-necked duck, American wigeon, wood duck, American black duck, mallard, common merganser, hooded merganser, common goldeneye,
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bputnam@...
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Collins Lake
Canada Goose numbers peaked this weekend on Saturday (20th) with 400 Geese.
Both pairs of collared birds (1KA and XSZ ; L+Z and XS2) have been at the
Lake.
Other waterfowl at the Lake include on
Canada Goose numbers peaked this weekend on Saturday (20th) with 400 Geese.
Both pairs of collared birds (1KA and XSZ ; L+Z and XS2) have been at the
Lake.
Other waterfowl at the Lake include on
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RWilPerry@...
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Ross's Goose & Snow Geese
A Ross's Goose was among the many hundreds of Snow Geese still at Ft Miller
Rd and River Rd n of Schuylerville yesterday. Also present were Ring-necked
Ducks, Cm and Hooded Mergansers among others.
A Ross's Goose was among the many hundreds of Snow Geese still at Ft Miller
Rd and River Rd n of Schuylerville yesterday. Also present were Ring-necked
Ducks, Cm and Hooded Mergansers among others.
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LTS <dlsam@...>
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Fort Edward 3/24/99
At Fort Edward this evening, I saw 6 red-tailed hawks, 4 northern harrier, and 11 short-eared owls (most of the owls were on Fitzpatrick). This was between 5:45 amd
At Fort Edward this evening, I saw 6 red-tailed hawks, 4 northern harrier, and 11 short-eared owls (most of the owls were on Fitzpatrick). This was between 5:45 amd
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bputnam@...
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birdline report - 3/25/99
This is not a transcription of the Birdline tape. It is summary of
some of the sightings that were called in to birdline during the past
week. Please call the birdline (518-439-8080) for the full
This is not a transcription of the Birdline tape. It is summary of
some of the sightings that were called in to birdline during the past
week. Please call the birdline (518-439-8080) for the full
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bputnam@...
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Pied-billed Grebe
3/25/99
Saw a single Pied-billed Grebe today. It was in the body of water on
the right-hand side of Riverview Rd just before it intersects with
Boyack Rd (Take a right out of the main entrance to
3/25/99
Saw a single Pied-billed Grebe today. It was in the body of water on
the right-hand side of Riverview Rd just before it intersects with
Boyack Rd (Take a right out of the main entrance to
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Joan L Cipriani <jlcip@...>
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Oops
In my message about the Grebe, I said Ring-billed Ducks--should have
been Ring-necked Ducks. However, there were several Ring-billed Gulls
there also. Sorry.
In my message about the Grebe, I said Ring-billed Ducks--should have
been Ring-necked Ducks. However, there were several Ring-billed Gulls
there also. Sorry.
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Joan L Cipriani <jlcip@...>
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