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15 Mar Nesting American Oystercatcher [David Hartgrove ] 14 Mar Bald Eagle Chicks [Andrew Boyle ] 14 Mar Loggerhead Shrike behavior [Raees Uzhunnan ] 14 Mar Bald Eagle Nest in Orlando: Gone [Andrew Boyle ] 14 Mar Western Kingbird - Jacksonville [Kevin Dailey ] 14 Mar Flycatcher ID [Raees Uzhunnan ] 14 Mar First 2010 Eastern Kingbird and Barn Swallows [Meret Wilson ] 14 Mar Greater WF Goose - Yes(terday) [James Wheat ] 12 Mar Finally [Julie & Bill Cocke ] 12 Mar Whooping Crane in Gainesville [Mark Miller ] 12 Mar Jax Greater White-fronted Goose continues [Kevin Dailey ] 11 Mar Re: RFI from an out of state birder [Dianne Quilty ] 11 Mar RE: RFI from an out of state birder ["Jack Rogers" ] 11 Mar Re: [FlaBirding] RFI from an out of state birder [Jack Rogers ] 11 Mar Re: A CORRECTION [Meret Wilson ] 11 Mar Re: A CORRECTION [Charles Crawford ] 11 Mar Re: A CORRECTION [Charles Crawford ] 11 Mar Re: RFI from an out of state birder [Vincent Lucas ] 11 Mar Re: [FlaBirding] RFI from an out of state birder [Vincent Lucas ] 11 Mar A CORRECTION [Lenore McCullagh ] 11 Mar Re: RFI from an out of state birder [Roy Peterson ] 11 Mar RFI from an out of state birder [Jack Rogers ] 11 Mar RFI from an out of state birder ["Jack Rogers" ] 11 Mar Long tailed duck and Swallow Tail Kite [] 10 Mar Swallow-tailed Kite FOS in Eastern Clay County [Lenore McCullagh ] 10 Mar Wakodahatchee and Green Cay ["Jack Rogers" ] 10 Mar Wakodahatchee and Green Cay [Jack Rogers ] 9 Mar Re: MINWR- Max Brewer Bridge ["Thomas J. Dunkerton" ] 9 Mar Red-cockaded Woodpecker 3/9/10 [Danny Bales ] 9 Mar Common Eider & Glaucous Gull [beachbirder ] 9 Mar PARULA !! [Lucy and Bob Duncan ] 9 Mar Hawk in flight ["Jack Rogers" ] 9 Mar Hawk in flight [Jack Rogers ] 8 Mar Common Eider (Brevard) [beachbirder ] 8 Mar Painted Bunting [Anne Turner ] 8 Mar Jax Greater White-fronted Geese still there [Diane Reed ] 8 Mar Manatee Hammock (Brevard) [beachbirder ] 7 Mar Sebastian Inlet Purple Sandpiper FINALLY [Ralph Pike ] 7 Mar Florida Great Blue Heron Subspecies & Great White Heron Debate [Vincent Lucas ] 7 Mar Florida Great Blue Heron Subspecies & Great White Heron Debate [Vincent Lucas ] 7 Mar Pectoral Sandpipers [Bob Richter ] 6 Mar Which iPhone bird guide app to buy [Ralph Pike ] 5 Mar Hal Scott Preserve 3/5/10 [Danny Bales ] 5 Mar Dunedin causeway, Pinellas Co. 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Ponce de Leon Inlet [Michael Brothers ] 27 Feb Three Lakes WMA Question 2/27/10 [Danny Bales ] 27 Feb Leucistic Wild Turkey [David Hartgrove ] 27 Feb Brown Pelicans in Orange County [John Thomton ] 27 Feb Merritt Island [Marion Conley ] 26 Feb Trip to the Miami area, looking for help in finding some particular species and any info on the Masked Duck [Diana Fruguglietti ] 26 Feb Green-tailed Towhee and Lark Sparrows - yes! [Lucy and Bob Duncan ] 25 Feb Sparrow round-up at Kissimmee Prairie [Paul Miller ] 25 Feb Pigeon calmly riding the train [Paulie ] 24 Feb La Sagra's Flycatcher tip [Robin Diaz ] 24 Feb Swallow-tailed Kites [Ruth Woodall ] 24 Feb Mead Garden - Pine Siskin yes (2/24/10) [John Thomton ] 24 Feb Piping Plovers banded in Bahamas [Marianne Korosy ] 23 Feb Eastern Screech-Owls copulating! [Jeff Bouton ] Subject: Nesting American Oystercatcher From: David Hartgrove <birdman9 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:39:32 -0400 Hi, While on our chapter's field trip to the Port Orange Bridge this afternoon, the one where we found the "probable" California Brown Pelican, we also found a pair of American Oystercatchers in an obvious state of nest incubation. At one point a Turkey Vulture flew low over the area and was immediately challenged, first by the male, and then by both birds. The female soon returned to the exact spot she was in before, partially hidden by short vegetation, and appeared to be turning the eggs before resuming incubation again. This is the earliest date for AMOY nesting that I know of. The Bird Life of Florida lists a date of 4/8/63, at St Marks, as the earliest known date. Directions from I-95 are as follows: Exit I-95 at SR 421, Exit 256. Proceed east about 3 miles and cross US 1 onto the Dunlawton Causeway. As you're approaching the high rise bridge, turn right into the turn off for Port Orange Causeway Park. Make a sharp left and drive into the parking area beneath the bridge. The closest island off the south side of the bridge is Rookery Island. At low tide there's a large sand bar exposed west of the island. The island has something of a comma shape and the oystercatchers are on the section of the island closest to the boat ramps. The suspected California Brown Pelican was seen in the water at the west end of the island and later atop the mangroves on the island near the west end of the rookery itself. That bright red pouch makes him pretty easy to spot. David Hartgrove, President & Conservation Chair, Halifax River Audubon ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Bald Eagle Chicks From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:16:44 -0700 Hello, All. From what I can gather so far, they were taken to Birds of Prey in Maitland. Thanks, Barb. More info if I get it. Maybe I will run over there this week. Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Loggerhead Shrike behavior From: Raees Uzhunnan <raeez AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:15:18 -0400 I saw a bunch of cedar waxwings being harassed by 2 Loggerhead Shrikes and few seconds later I saw one shrike with a cedar waxwing !. Here is the flickr link http://www.flickr.com/photos/raeesuzhunnan/4434221148/ and for those who want to see more frames go to my site at http://www.back2wild.com/gallery/main.php/v/FeatheredFriends/TheKill/ Thanks Raees Uzhunnan, Casselberry, FL, _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_3 ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Bald Eagle Nest in Orlando: Gone From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:17:34 -0700 Hello, All. Just wanted to report that the Bald Eagle nest that has been in the Greenwood Cemetery and seen many, many chicks fledge over the years finally lost its battle with the elements. I knew I should have brought my camera back with me last Wednesday to get shots of the 2 chicks on the edge of the nest but the mass of other photographers (who have basically seemed to camp out there for the past year or so) and the couple of funerals going on lead me not to. Guess the high winds Thursday or Friday had their say after the tree died during the 2004 hurricanes but has been hanging in there ever since. Tree is snapped in half, nest on the ground. No sign of the young when I went through today. Woodpeckers were not complaining. If anyone knows if they have seen the young eagles I would appreciate a note offline. I had always hoped that the birds would choose a different pine tree nearby, but... Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Western Kingbird - Jacksonville From: Kevin Dailey <kedailey AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:36:22 -0700 We found a Western Kingbird today around 12PM at the intersection of Imeson Park Blvd and Busch Dr in Jacksonville. It's in the same general location where we had up to 4 of them last January-April. This is the first sighting this winter despite checking the location regularly for them since December. Also present were ~15 Eastern Meadowlarks. Kevin & Marie Dailey Jacksonville, FL Duval County ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Flycatcher ID From: Raees Uzhunnan <raeez AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:38:38 -0400 Please help to identify this flycatcher http://www.back2wild.com/gallery/main.php/v/FeatheredFriends/_MG_7916.jpg.html ThanksRaees UzhunnanCasselberry, FL. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_1 ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: First 2010 Eastern Kingbird and Barn Swallows From: Meret Wilson <wilsonsplover AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:04:38 -0700 As I was driving south on N Beach Street about 3 blocks south of the Tomoka State Park property line, an Eastern Kingbird flew right across the front of my truck, just high enough to see well but not hit it. The white terminus stood out boldly. Two Barn Swallows glided overhead as I was setting up nets for banding season, also 2010 firsts. The park itself is showing no signs of migratory movement. The usual overwintering species are still present. I did see one lone American Goldfinch (I have a few more coming to my feeder sporadically at home). And a small flock of Cedar Waxwings are still present at the park but several of us have seen HUGE flocks around Ormond Beach this week. Meret S Wilson Ormond Beach, FL TBBS, Tomoka State Park ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Greater WF Goose - Yes(terday) From: James Wheat <james.a.wheat AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:00:21 -0400 Thanks to Kevin Dailey and Diane Reed for getting me the details about the location of the Greater White-fronted Geese at the old M&M Dairy property. The pair were cooperative and were very close to the street-side front of the property on the western edge. In the two hours spent there I observed 40 species, all the usual suspects I guess, never having been there before. I did not see any sandpipers except Greater Yellowlegs and hundreds of Lessers. I did have time to study one of each feeding together, which is always a good thing to do. Dozens of snipe were present too. Mottled Duck, Blue- and Green-winged Teal, Hooded Merganser...a nice visit. James A. Wheat Jacksonville, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Finally From: Julie & Bill Cocke <BILLSOFF AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:13:15 -0500 At long last this spring, my fos N. Parula Warbler was heard at 9:45 this morning. This is by far the latest spring arrival date I have recorded in the past 40 years! Julie Cocke South Jax ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Whooping Crane in Gainesville From: Mark Miller <mark_wayne_miller AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:51:19 -0800 Yesterday (Thursday) after work I went for a short walk around a series of small ponds. I did not even bring my binoculars. Halfway through my walk I saw a large white bird with black wing tips alight in one of the recently drained basins. My initial thought was, “That was either a wood stork or a whooping crane, and I do not think it was a wood stork”. I tried to study the bird, but without binoculars it was not easy. I tried to approach slowly. The bird simply kept pace in the same direction. Finally I decided that the bird was in no hurry to leave and if it really was a whooping crane it was worth hurrying back and getting my binoculars. So I did. The bird was still there when I returned. And indeed it was a whooping crane. Very tall, white, black wing tips, dark around the face near the bill, a hint of red on the head, a fairly long, fairly straight bill – an adult it seemed to be This was only the second whooping crane I have seen in the wild. I saw one in Texas 20 years ago or so. The bird has 2 or 3 different markers on its leg(s). However, I saw no numbers. Most interesting to me was that at first I thought there was a reed stem or something stuck to one leg. Eventually I decided the ‘reed’ was probably a radio antenna. I do not know if people put radios on the legs of whooping cranes or not, but in retrospect, it makes sense. Perhaps it was even a satellite radio, I don’t know. I do not know the rules for posting the location of rare species, so I won’t bother posting the location of this bird. Indeed I was (obviously) in no hurry to even post the sighting. However, in browsing the internet this evening I got the impression perhaps even the FWC or USFWS or the state people in Wisconsin might appreciate if I did at least post about it somewhere. If any government-types are really serious about learning more, send me a private message and your work phone number and work address. Mark Miller Gainesville, Florida ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Jax Greater White-fronted Goose continues From: Kevin Dailey <kedailey AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:57:54 -0800 We relocated the (2 adult) Greater White-fronted Goose tonight (530PM) in the same location as before. We were out looking for the Rusty Blackbirds (no luck), and saw the geese while out there. Thought I'd mention it in case anyone was planning to try for them this weekend. A new year bird for the old dairy "complex" tonight was a Northern Parula. Park at 3600 Port Jacksonville Parkway, at the Atrium, and scan the field straight across for the geese. There's a little patch of marshgrass right on the fenceline by the sidewalk that has a Sora present and is pretty easily seen several times this week, including tonight. Kevin & Marie Dailey Jacksonville, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: RFI from an out of state birder From: Dianne Quilty <sheckysmom AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:44:18 -0500 Roy, Thanks for using such great communication skills Roy. I agree that given the location the probability of this bird being an immature Gannet is really high, and the probability of juvenile Brown Booby is really low, but you did a great job of keeping the possibility open for Booby while steering these folks towards looking at Gannet. It's nice to see some teaching going on here instead of negative brow-beating or scolding. Thanks a lot, it was refreshing! Dianne Quilty Port Charlotte FL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Roy Peterson" To: FLORIDABIRDS-L AT LISTS.UFL.EDU Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:56:50 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [FLBIRDS] RFI from an out of state birder Hi Jack!   Your Seattle birders may well have seen a juvenile Brown Booby - several have been seen more or less out of range around the country lately. However, another species to consider in the "all brown" category is NORTHERN GANNET - the juvenile of that species has just a touch of white in the upper tail area and there are many gannets in Florida waters at this time of year.   Roy Peterson Deltona --- On Thu, 3/11/10, Jack Rogers wrote: From: Jack Rogers Subject: [FLBIRDS] RFI from an out of state birder To: FLORIDABIRDS-L AT LISTS.UFL.EDU Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:03 AM Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that I post this RFI: "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering if you'd be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the morning of Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I have seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few and never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to snuff (plus I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know which species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that time of year I'd be grateful. According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look solidly brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more common outside the keys. Jim Flynn Seattle, WA" I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member  photos  I:  http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives:  http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail:  listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: RE: RFI from an out of state birder From: "Jack Rogers" <jrogers62 AT cfl.rr.com> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:41:11 -0500 Thanks to all that responded. Hopefully Jim will be able to figure things out with all the input. Jack From: FlaBirding AT yahoogroups.com [mailto:FlaBirding AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Rogers Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:04 AM To: FLORIDABIRDS-L AT LISTS.UFL.EDU; FlaBirding AT yahoogroups.com Subject: [FlaBirding] RFI from an out of state birder Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that I post this RFI: "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering if you'd be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the morning of Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I have seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few and never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to snuff (plus I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know which species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that time of year I'd be grateful. According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look solidly brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more common outside the keys. Jim Flynn Seattle, WA" I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: [FlaBirding] RFI from an out of state birder From: Jack Rogers <jrogers62 AT CFL.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:41:11 -0500 Thanks to all that responded. Hopefully Jim will be able to figure things out with all the input. Jack From: FlaBirding AT yahoogroups.com [mailto:FlaBirding AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jack Rogers Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2010 8:04 AM To: FLORIDABIRDS-L AT LISTS.UFL.EDU; FlaBirding AT yahoogroups.com Subject: [FlaBirding] RFI from an out of state birder Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that I post this RFI: "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering if you'd be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the morning of Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I have seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few and never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to snuff (plus I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know which species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that time of year I'd be grateful. According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look solidly brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more common outside the keys. Jim Flynn Seattle, WA" I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl __._,_.___ Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: . New Photos 37 Visit Your Group FlaBirding - Florida and Bahama Birding website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaBirding/ Unsubscribe, mail to: FlaBirding-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com Nomail, mail to: FlaBirding-nomail AT yahoogroups.com Resume from Nomail, mail to: FlaBirding-normal AT yahoogroups.com Yahoo! Groups Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest . Unsubscribe . Terms of Use . __,_._,___ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: A CORRECTION From: Meret Wilson <wilsonsplover AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:44:48 -0800 I agree that banding codes are inappropriate for this site. I have noticed a number of incorrect tries appearring in posts. I know my codes and do not use them here but I am not going to correct the ones that are incorrect, not my place. I believe the names need to be spelled out. But, I guess that rule would be up to the owners of the listserv. Meret S Wilson Ormond Beach, FL TBBS, Tomoka State Park --- On Thu, 3/11/10, Charles Crawford wrote: > From: Charles Crawford > Subject: Re: [FLBIRDS] A CORRECTION > To: FLORIDABIRDS-L AT LISTS.UFL.EDU > Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 1:28 PM > What is a STKI?? > > It would seem to be easier to spell out the bird name > rather than to reference a book we could look it up in. > > Sorry, but obviously not everyone has memorized the Bird > Banding Codes. We are not all bird banders. > > Charlie > Henderson KY > > > On Mar 11, 2010, at 8:48 AM, Lenore McCullagh wrote: > > > Dear All, > > > > > > > > In my post yesterday I used SWTK rather than the > correct banding code of STKI. I had not used that code since > last year and fell into an old but incorrect habit. Those > standard Bird Banding Codes are listed in a nice little book > from ABA, "Birder's Field Notebook Manuel". No doubt they > are on line also. > > > > > > > > Now, has anyone had a Parula (NOPA) in Northeast FL > yet? > > > > > > > > Best, > > > > > > > > Lenore McCullagh > > > > Orange Park > > > > Clay County > > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________ > > FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: > > Member  photos  I:  http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm > > For archives:  http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; > > To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu > Message: set floridabirds-l > > nomail; > > To reset mail:  listserv AT lists.ufl.edu > MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; > > To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu > MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; > > To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu > > Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m > > ____________________________________________________________________________ > FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: > Member  photos  I:  http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm > For archives:  http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; > To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu > Message: set floridabirds-l > nomail; > To reset mail:  listserv AT lists.ufl.edu > MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; > To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu > MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; > To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu > Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m > ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: A CORRECTION From: Charles Crawford <cr4d AT INSIGHTBB.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:28:45 -0600 What is a STKI?? It would seem to be easier to spell out the bird name rather than to reference a book we could look it up in. Sorry, but obviously not everyone has memorized the Bird Banding Codes. We are not all bird banders. Charlie Henderson KY On Mar 11, 2010, at 8:48 AM, Lenore McCullagh wrote: > Dear All, > > > > In my post yesterday I used SWTK rather than the correct banding > code of STKI. I had not used that code since last year and fell into > an old but incorrect habit. Those standard Bird Banding Codes are > listed in a nice little book from ABA, "Birder's Field Notebook > Manuel". No doubt they are on line also. > > > > Now, has anyone had a Parula (NOPA) in Northeast FL yet? > > > > Best, > > > > Lenore McCullagh > > Orange Park > > Clay County > > ____________________________________________________________________________ > FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: > Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm > For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; > To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l > nomail; > To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l > mail; > To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; > To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu > Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: A CORRECTION From: Charles Crawford <cr4d AT INSIGHTBB.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:25:54 -0600 On Mar 11, 2010, at 8:48 AM, Lenore McCullagh wrote: > Dear All, > > > > In my post yesterday I used SWTK rather than the correct banding > code of STKI. I had not used that code since last year and fell into > an old but incorrect habit. Those standard Bird Banding Codes are > listed in a nice little book from ABA, "Birder's Field Notebook > Manuel". No doubt they are on line also. > > > > Now, has anyone had a Parula (NOPA) in Northeast FL yet? > > > > Best, > > > > Lenore McCullagh > > Orange Park > > Clay County > > ____________________________________________________________________________ > FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: > Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm > For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; > To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l > nomail; > To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l > mail; > To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; > To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu > Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: RFI from an out of state birder From: Vincent Lucas <vplucas AT comcast.net> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:50 -0500 My guess is that it wasn't a booby, which are very rare on the Gulf in SW FL, especially seen from land. Rather, I'd surmise that it was an immature Northern Gannet which is quite probable. Just a guess. . . . Cheers. Vincent Lucas Naples, FL vplucas AT comcast.net http://www.flickr.com/photos/leppyone/ http://www.caloosabirdclub.org On Mar 11, 2010, at 8:03 AM, Jack Rogers wrote: > Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that > I post > this RFI: > > "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering > if you'd > be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: > > My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the > morning of > Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I > have > seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few > and > never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to > snuff (plus > I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know > which > species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that > time of > year I'd be grateful. > > According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look > solidly > brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more > common > outside the keys. > > Jim Flynn > Seattle, WA" > > I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. > > Jack Rogers > Oviedo, Fl > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ FlaBirding - Florida and Bahama Birding website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaBirding/ Unsubscribe, mail to: FlaBirding-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com Nomail, mail to: FlaBirding-nomail AT yahoogroups.com Resume from Nomail, mail to: FlaBirding-normal AT yahoogroups.comYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaBirding/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaBirding/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: FlaBirding-digest AT yahoogroups.com FlaBirding-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: FlaBirding-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Re: [FlaBirding] RFI from an out of state birder From: Vincent Lucas <vplucas AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:00:50 -0500 My guess is that it wasn't a booby, which are very rare on the Gulf in SW FL, especially seen from land. Rather, I'd surmise that it was an immature Northern Gannet which is quite probable. Just a guess. . . . Cheers. Vincent Lucas Naples, FL vplucas AT comcast.net http://www.flickr.com/photos/leppyone/ http://www.caloosabirdclub.org On Mar 11, 2010, at 8:03 AM, Jack Rogers wrote: > Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that > I post > this RFI: > > "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering > if you'd > be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: > > My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the > morning of > Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I > have > seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few > and > never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to > snuff (plus > I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know > which > species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that > time of > year I'd be grateful. > > According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look > solidly > brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more > common > outside the keys. > > Jim Flynn > Seattle, WA" > > I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. > > Jack Rogers > Oviedo, Fl > > > __._,_.___ > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New > Topic > Messages in this topic (1) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Photos 37 > Visit Your Group > FlaBirding - Florida and Bahama Birding website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaBirding/ > > Unsubscribe, mail to: FlaBirding-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com > Nomail, mail to: FlaBirding-nomail AT yahoogroups.com > Resume from Nomail, mail to: FlaBirding-normal AT yahoogroups.com > Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use > . > > __,_._,___ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: A CORRECTION From: Lenore McCullagh <lmcstjohns AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:48:46 +0000 Dear All, In my post yesterday I used SWTK rather than the correct banding code of STKI. I had not used that code since last year and fell into an old but incorrect habit. Those standard Bird Banding Codes are listed in a nice little book from ABA, "Birder's Field Notebook Manuel". No doubt they are on line also. Now, has anyone had a Parula (NOPA) in Northeast FL yet? Best, Lenore McCullagh Orange Park Clay County ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: RFI from an out of state birder From: Roy Peterson <scrubjay33 AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:56:50 -0800 Hi Jack!   Your Seattle birders may well have seen a juvenile Brown Booby - several have been seen more or less out of range around the country lately. However, another species to consider in the "all brown" category is NORTHERN GANNET - the juvenile of that species has just a touch of white in the upper tail area and there are many gannets in Florida waters at this time of year.   Roy Peterson Deltona --- On Thu, 3/11/10, Jack Rogers wrote: From: Jack Rogers Subject: [FLBIRDS] RFI from an out of state birder To: FLORIDABIRDS-L AT LISTS.UFL.EDU Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 7:03 AM Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that I post this RFI: "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering if you'd be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the morning of Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I have seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few and never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to snuff (plus I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know which species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that time of year I'd be grateful. According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look solidly brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more common outside the keys. Jim Flynn Seattle, WA" I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member  photos  I:  http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives:  http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail:  listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: RFI from an out of state birder From: Jack Rogers <jrogers62 AT CFL.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:38 -0500 Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that I post this RFI: "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering if you'd be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the morning of Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I have seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few and never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to snuff (plus I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know which species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that time of year I'd be grateful. According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look solidly brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more common outside the keys. Jim Flynn Seattle, WA" I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: RFI from an out of state birder From: "Jack Rogers" <jrogers62 AT cfl.rr.com> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:38 -0500 Hi All, A birder just down from Seattle for some birding asked that I post this RFI: "Since I am not subscribed to the FL Bird Listserve I was wondering if you'd be willing to forward a question to the list? Here it is: My wife and I saw an immature Booby at Fort Meyers Beach on the morning of Feb. 27th. It flew north, up the beach and towards Sanibel Island. I have seen Brown and Red-footed Boobies in the Pacific Ocean but very few and never all that well, so my booby ID skills aren't exactly up to snuff (plus I hadn't expected to see one this trip). If people in your area know which species of "all-brown" booby is more common in SW Florida at that time of year I'd be grateful. According to my field guide the Brown Booby is more likely to look solidly brown in immature plumage but the Masked Booby is supposedly more common outside the keys. Jim Flynn Seattle, WA" I'm pretty sure someone more knowledgeable than I can answer this one. Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl Subject: Long tailed duck and Swallow Tail Kite From: wmjphelan AT comcast.net Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:38:00 +0000 (UTC) At St Marks NWR today: The second bird I saw was a Swallow Tail Kite flying over the double bridges on the Lighthouse Rd. Among the last birds seen was a female Long Tailed Duck--presumably the one that has been seen several times this winter in the picnic pond.  I saw her at the Lighthouse Pond, interacting with Ring Necked ducks--one male in particular, who was also relating to a female of his own species.  She was diving a lot more frequently than were the Ring Necks--a characteristic that has been noted before. Other birds of note include:            N. Flicker, YB Sapsucker--behind the Rest Rooms           2 female harriers apparently on a courting flight--circling high over Lighthouse Pond           Ruddy, Redhead, Lesser Scaup, Hooded Mergansers I also heard what I believe to be my FOS Hooded warblers--one voice in Scott's experimental burn areas behind the Visitor Center, the other in the wetland area near the Helispot. And I heard several white eyed vireos. Spring has sprung. Bill Phelan Tallahassee [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Swallow-tailed Kite FOS in Eastern Clay County From: Lenore McCullagh <lmcstjohns AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:51:58 +0000 Dear All, This is a late post. On Wednesday March 3 at 3:30 PM a SWTK flew over US 17 near the new Publix on 17 less than 1/2 mile West of the St. Johns River and 5 miles South of Orange Park. That area is also 9 miles due North of Bayard Conservation Area. This was my FOS SWTK for 2010. I have not seen another but have been away and missed several days in the field. Best, Lenore McCullagh Orange Park Clay County ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Wakodahatchee and Green Cay From: "Jack Rogers" <jrogers62 AT cfl.rr.com> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:13:43 -0500 Hi All, I received some nice feedback about the Red-shouldered Hawk flight images I shared yesterday so I thought it might be O.K. to share a couple more from my Monday trip down south. The Pine Warbler and Black-crowned Night Heron are from Wakodahatchee Wetlands, the Downy Woodpecker from Green Cay. Thanks again to Tom Dunkerton who helped me i.d. the warbler. BTW, lots of nice action at both sites. I also saw two Green-winged Teal and a Northern Harrier at Green Cay and lots of warblers at both locales. http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122626664 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122611321 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122627034 Enjoy, Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl Subject: Wakodahatchee and Green Cay From: Jack Rogers <jrogers62 AT CFL.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:13:43 -0500 Hi All, I received some nice feedback about the Red-shouldered Hawk flight images I shared yesterday so I thought it might be O.K. to share a couple more from my Monday trip down south. The Pine Warbler and Black-crowned Night Heron are from Wakodahatchee Wetlands, the Downy Woodpecker from Green Cay. Thanks again to Tom Dunkerton who helped me i.d. the warbler. BTW, lots of nice action at both sites. I also saw two Green-winged Teal and a Northern Harrier at Green Cay and lots of warblers at both locales. http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122626664 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122611321 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122627034 Enjoy, Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: MINWR- Max Brewer Bridge From: "Thomas J. Dunkerton" <woundedmallard AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:29:34 -0500 The bridge is OPEN!!!!!!!! See you out there! Tom Dunkerton Titusville, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Red-cockaded Woodpecker 3/9/10 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:02:56 -0500 Yesterday at Hal Scott I was out checking on a Colony of Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. When I got home I was going through my pictures trying to see who was who. I wanted to share these pictures with you. The adult Red- cockaded Woodpecker is the female breeder in the colony I checked. I ran across her baby picture. Look at the difference now! Also is a shot of the Eastern Blue Bird. They are also getting active. I saw one checking out a cavity in a burned out tree for possible nesting. They are starting to even sing a little. If you need your Bachman's Sparrow, Brown-headed Nuthatch, Eastern Blue Bird, Pine Warbler, and maybe a Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Hal Scott is a good place to go. I haven't seen the Common Night Hawks show up yet. They nest out there too. www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/3842313905 www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4421288252 www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4418647440 www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4418646714 Danny Bales Titusville, Fal. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Common Eider & Glaucous Gull From: beachbirder <beachbirder AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:02:18 -0800 The Common Eider and Glaucous Gull were virtually in and around the same areas as yesterday in Port Canaveral.   Directions:  Follow route as if going to Jetty Pk.  Turn left at 1st traffic light on Flounder St. Follow road as it turns left in front of Grill's Restaurant.  The eider has been seen up and down restaurant row, Grill's, Fishlips, Rusty's and Millikens Reef.  The glaucous is across the channel, on the north side, around the area that looks like a sand dune.   Jim Eager Cape Canaveral ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: PARULA !! From: Lucy and Bob Duncan <town_point AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:24:39 -0600 Yesterday Bob told a friend the first Parula would show up today. This morning, not knowing Bob had said that, I told him that today was the day for a Parula! Lo and behold, the first Parula of the season just stopped by at 4:18 p.m. Now if we could just always be that accurate . . . . . . . Wow! Now I feel as if there really WILL be an end to this dreadful winter. Lucy Duncan Gulf Breeze, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Hawk in flight From: "Jack Rogers" <jrogers62 AT cfl.rr.com> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:51:55 -0500 Hi All, Made a trip down to Wakodahatchee Wetlands yesterday. Always great fun to get close up looks of the Great Blues and their chicks. I saw and photographed lots of other interesting birds too. There was a hawk I didn't recognize working the ponds, perching and diving on prey most of the day. I was happy to get some decent flight shots but still wasn't able to i.d. the hawk when I got home and had a good look at my images. I sent a close-up of the hawk perched on a railing to my friend Tom Dunkerton who immediately responded with his usual expert identification; juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk. If you'd like to see some flight shots that give a good luck at the juvenal plumage of a RSH, you might care to look here: http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122608946 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122609037 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122609043 Cheers, Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl Subject: Hawk in flight From: Jack Rogers <jrogers62 AT CFL.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:51:55 -0500 Hi All, Made a trip down to Wakodahatchee Wetlands yesterday. Always great fun to get close up looks of the Great Blues and their chicks. I saw and photographed lots of other interesting birds too. There was a hawk I didn't recognize working the ponds, perching and diving on prey most of the day. I was happy to get some decent flight shots but still wasn't able to i.d. the hawk when I got home and had a good look at my images. I sent a close-up of the hawk perched on a railing to my friend Tom Dunkerton who immediately responded with his usual expert identification; juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk. If you'd like to see some flight shots that give a good luck at the juvenal plumage of a RSH, you might care to look here: http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122608946 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122609037 http://www.pbase.com/paleojack/image/122609043 Cheers, Jack Rogers Oviedo, Fl ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Common Eider (Brevard) From: beachbirder <beachbirder AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:03:44 -0800 While working an eco-tour in Port Canaveral I located a male Common Eider evolving into breeding plumage.  This could quite possibly be the eider that Phyllis Mansfield originally located around Feb. 11th???  Our boat passed within 20 ft and I forgot to pull out my camera. I was able to get the captain to go back by and snap a few photos.  The eider was out back of Grill's restaurant feeding on algae or barnacles attached to the floating docks.  Check around long dock next to boat ramp where the large charter boat Big Game Fishing (moored with bow facing north).    I also relocated the Glaucous Gull on the north side of the port out from Rustys.  Look across at what looks like a sand dune.  It's where the port was dredged and widened for the cruise ships.  The gull was right of a yellow metal buoy laying on the beach.   Jim Eager Cape Canaveral ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Painted Bunting From: Anne Turner <aturner AT GOWEBWAY.COM> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:53:13 -0500 Hello, Today I saw a male painted bunting at my backyard feeder. This is the earliest, by six weeks, I have ever seen one in the yard. I am hoping this warm and sunny weather is here to stay and the bunting too! Anne Turner Jacksonville, Florida ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Jax Greater White-fronted Geese still there From: Diane Reed <dreedster AT AOL.COM> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 15:44:42 -0500 Hello On Sunday afternoon, I drove up to the pond described by Dylan Beyer and Kevin Dailey and saw the geese. They can be seen in approximately the same area most of the day. There are many birds in this 'mini-wetland' to include glossy ibis, black-necked stilt, pectoral sandpipers, Wilson's snipe, green-winged teal, long-billed dowitchers, stilt sandpipers, least sandpipers, dunlin, purple martins, tree swallows, Northern harrier and many more. Vesper and Savannah sparrows have also been seen there. thanks Diane Reed St Augustine Fl Directions: Park at 3600 Port Jacksonville Parkway at the Atrium bldg. Walk across the street and scan the fields for the flock of Canada geese. ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Manatee Hammock (Brevard) From: beachbirder <beachbirder AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:05:32 -0800 Went this morning to Manatee Hammock in an attempt to relocate the Red-throated Loon that Mitchell Harris posted yesterday.  I was unsuccessful in that attempt but was fortunate to relocate the 3 Surf Scoters that had been posted on February 21st.  Did not see the White-winged Scoter.  The Surf Scoters were located out at 1:00 past the manatee zone sign.  I first spotted the 3 of them alone and then later floated in behind a large raft of Scaups.   Jim Eager Cape Canaveral ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Sebastian Inlet Purple Sandpiper FINALLY From: Ralph Pike <sharpshinnedhawk2002 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:59:30 -0800 Finally saw the Purple Sandpiper at Sebastian Inlet this afternoon about 3:30 PM. It was on the north side of the inlet on the rocks just east of where the water flows into the tidal pool.   It has only taken me 6 or 7 trips to find it.  This trip I took my wife and she spotted the sandpiper fairly quickly and then said "that wasn't so hard why have you had so much trouble finding it?".  I didn't mind her comment because it was a life bird.  Had great looks for about 15 minutes before some people climbing on the rocks caused the bird to fly south across the inlet.   The Harlequin Duck was close to the rocks on the south side of the inlet west of the visitors center.   Good birding, Ralph Pike Stuart, FL sharpshinnedhawk2002 AT yahoo.com ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Florida Great Blue Heron Subspecies & Great White Heron Debate From: Vincent Lucas <vplucas AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:49:08 -0500 Birders may be interested to read David Sibley's take on Florida Great Blue Heron subspecies as well as a revisited look at possible speciation regarding the white morph of the Great Blue Heron aka Great White Heron. Go here: http://www.sibleyguides.com/2010/03/subspecies-by-phenology-great-blue-heron/#more-1871 and http://www.sibleyguides.com/2007/11/great-white-heron-not-just-a-color-morph/ Vincent Lucas Naples, FL vplucas AT comcast.net http://www.flickr.com/photos/leppyone/ http://www.caloosabirdclub.org ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Florida Great Blue Heron Subspecies & Great White Heron Debate From: Vincent Lucas <vplucas AT comcast.net> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 14:49:08 -0500 Birders may be interested to read David Sibley's take on Florida Great Blue Heron subspecies as well as a revisited look at possible speciation regarding the white morph of the Great Blue Heron aka Great White Heron. Go here: http://www.sibleyguides.com/2010/03/subspecies-by-phenology-great-blue-heron/#more-1871 and http://www.sibleyguides.com/2007/11/great-white-heron-not-just-a-color-morph/ Vincent Lucas Naples, FL vplucas AT comcast.net http://www.flickr.com/photos/leppyone/ http://www.caloosabirdclub.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Pectoral Sandpipers From: Bob Richter <bobrichter AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 00:20:11 +0000  Two early Pectorals were present yesterday at the "sod field" at Baker County prison on US 90. Also of interest was a Common Loon at Alligator Lake in Lake City. I don't know how regular they are there but I have never seen one there before. Bob Richter Baker County ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Which iPhone bird guide app to buy From: Ralph Pike <sharpshinnedhawk2002 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2010 15:37:36 -0800 Which iPhone bird guide app should I get?  I have read the reviews for Audubon, NGS, Sibley's and iBird Explorer Pro.  There seemed to be pros and cons about each.  I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has been using one or more of these apps.   Thanks, Ralph Pike Stuart, FL sharpshinnedhawk2002 AT yahoo.com ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Hal Scott Preserve 3/5/10 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 23:31:04 -0500 I went out for Red-cockaded roost checks today at Hal Scott Preserve. With the cold, and the wind birds have been very quiet. Today was the first day since the last cold spell that birds have started to sing again. I saw Bachman's Sparrows, Eastern Blue Birds, Towhees, Brown-headed Nuthatches, Pine Warblers, Palm Warblers, Myrtle Warblers, Sandhill Cranes, Cooper's Hawks, Red-shouldered Hawks, and of course Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. Looked for Hairy Woodpeckers Ken, but no luck.... www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4409598551 www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4409597955 www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4410364028 www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4410363580 Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Dunedin causeway, Pinellas Co. From: Paulie <underthemilkyway AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 22:02:05 -0500 55 Marbled Godwits and 90 Black Skimmers at lunchtime today (Fri.) along the Dunedin Causeway, better known as the road to Honeymoon Island. In the evening I visited Green Key in New Port Richey, Pasco Co. More Skimmers and a variety of other characters. I'll post that video tomorrow. Paul Francois Holiday, FL SW Pasco co. http://paulies.wordpress.com ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: ENP-Smooth-billed Ani From: Judy Halleron <geojudyh AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 21:57:18 -0500 Finally got to ENP today and found the Ani about mid way between the small shelter and the end of pavement at Gator Lounge. First it was in a small shrub, then flew down and posed for pictures. It went back into the bushes when a Black Vulture started walking quickly towards it. Will send a photo when I figure out how to do it. George & Judy Halleron Marble, NC wintering in the Florida Keys ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Glaucous Gull (Brevard) From: beachbirder <beachbirder AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:06:47 -0800 While working an eco-tour trip in Port Canaveral I located a 1st winter Glaucous Gull.  I saw it on the north side, of the port, on a sandy beach in front of the 6 story parking garage.  The structure that has the large art panels.  Having never been over the drawbridge on SR 401 going to the north cruise ship terminal I don't know how the land accesibility is.  The other option is go to Rodney Ketchem Pk (boat ramp) at the end of Mullet Dr at SR 401 drawbridge on the south side of the channel.  A scope might be needed.   Jim Eager Cape Canaveral              ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: La Sagra's 3/5; moving around From: Robin Diaz <rd4birds AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:42:12 -0500 All, See below for La Sagra's Flycatcher update from Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP. http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/33900.html Robin Diaz Key Biscayne, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Clay-colored Sparrow - Everglades National Park From: Drew Fulton <drew AT DREWFULTON.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:01:09 -0500 Last night (Thursday 3/4) I had a very cooperative Clay-colored Sparrow at Eco Pond in Everglades National Park. The bird was very cooperative as it foraged on both sides of the path. For those interested in seeing it, take the trail around Eco Pond clock wise. You will come to a bench with a sign about plume hunting and the millinery industry. From here, you should be able to see a large seagrape tree pretty much straight ahead. Yesterday afternoon, the bird was foraging about half way between the sign and the seagrape on both sides of the path. While the photos linked below aren't anything I'll hang on my wall, the do clearly show the bird for ID purposes. Both are fairly significant crops from full frame. http://www.drewfulton.com/files/Fulton_100304_8911.jpg http://www.drewfulton.com/files/Fulton_100304_8992.jpg Best, Drew -------- Drew Fulton Freeville, NY (formerly of Orlando, FL) ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Swallow-tailed Kite From: Meret Wilson <wilsonsplover AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2010 05:07:53 -0800 March 4, 7:30 AM, one kite seen passing north over Granada Blvd. Earliest I have ever seen in this area. Nashville continues to glut on hummingbird feeder. Four Ruby-throated Hummingbirds continue to feed as well. A few other birds of interest including one Field Sparrow have passed through the yard in recent days so some migration is starting. Robins are all but gone from Ormond area. Occasional one seen flying over and on roadsides. Meret S Wilson Ormond Beach, FL TBBS, Tomoka State Park ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: A couple of birds from Ft. DeSoto 021810 [birdPIX] From: David Laliberte <dllaliberte AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:24:33 -0800 calamospiza AT yahoo.com Subject:  • A couple of birds from Ft. DeSoto 021810 [birdPIX] • Hi all: • This is a little late.  On the afternoon of February 18th I was out at Ft. D and took some of the following species shots.  The links are here as follows: • Reddish Egret http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobirder/4407157934/ • Wilson’s Plover http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobirder/4406391125/ • Piping Plover http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobirder/4406391031/ • Black-bellied Plover http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobirder/4407157734/ • Red Knot http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobirder/4407157672/ • Belted Kingfisher http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobirder/4407157596/ • Check out my bird photos at http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotobirder/sets This site is a work in progress as I have a bit to do here.  • Happy birding • David Laliberte St. Pete, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Glaucous Gull. Ponce de Leon Inlet. Volusia County From: Michael Brothers <mbrothers AT CO.VOLUSIA.FL.US> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 12:12:18 -0500 This morning, 3/4, I found a beautiful 1st winter Glaucous Gull on the beach just north of the North Jetty at Ponce Inlet, Volusia County. Michael Michael Brothers Marine Science Center Ponce Inlet ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Dickcissel, Lake county From: "dotrobbins AT juno.com" <dotrobbins@JUNO.COM> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 02:16:04 GMT Hi Florida Birders, After finding the Western Kingbirds and Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Gallus Quigley's kingbird spot on Scrub Jay Rd., I drove north on CR 561. Around Astabula, I headed west on CR 48 for a look at Lake Harris, which was way too rough on this windy day to be productive. There's an orange grove on the north side of CR 48, and I stopped to sight down a few of the rows. Most of the birds, even at distance without binoculars, were Yellow-rumps. I got on one flying bird without white in the tail, followed it until it perched, and it was a female Dickcissel. Dotty Robbins High Springs ____________________________________________________________ Home Improvement Projects Click here to find experienced pros to help with your home improvement project. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/c?cp=q0bhpsi1qwugXOf2ZazsnAAAJ1ARjyG-TuWOgF-vzCCD3g4lAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAShAAAAAA= ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Backyard Activity From: Larry Connor <llconnor AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 21:23:50 -0500 There's nothing unusual to report. My wife and I are seeing the "usual" suspects. However, Carolina Wren Construction, Inc., has been working at a feverish pace for the last couple of days building a nest in our large stag horn. It's been fun observing the constant stream of building materials descending into the fern. We can't say what the status of the nest is since it so well hidden in the fern that we have not been able to locate it and don't want to disturb the birds. Hopefully we'll be seeing fledgling wrens shortly. Regards, Larry and Diana Connor Eustis, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Burrowing Owl, Gilchrist County From: Larry Connor <llconnor AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:47:05 -0500 Yesterday, 3/1/2010, I was conducting a FWC survey for exotic prairie dogs in Gilchrist County, north of Bell when I spotted a burrowing owl just west of NW 52nd Pl and NW 22nd Ct. The owl was easily visible standing on a sandy mound about 100 m N of NW 52nd Pl. Other FWC personnel observed burrowing owls during a similar survey about 1.0 mi NE of this location in 2008. I figured that this would be of interest to many of you. However, I would be cautious about birding the area since I don't know how birder friendly it is. I was in a state vehicle and in uniform. This is rural farm country with large pastures, hay fields, etc. All of the land is private and well posted. The "developed" area NE of the location has one of the highest densities of pit bulls per square meter I've seen in a long time. On the other hand, the cleared fields in the area look like good burrowing owl habitat at least those that are not under intense cultivation. BTW, both Google products are showing the wrong aerial photos for the area, so if anyone is interested, e-mail me off list and I'll send the GPS coordinates. Larry Connor Eustis, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Green-tailed Towhee From: Lucy and Bob Duncan <town_point AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:17:00 -0600 HI all, The GREEN-TAILED TOWHEE was at it's usual location at Ft. Pickens yesterday. I watched it at leisure as it fed in the middle of the path. This is the fourth month of its stay, Lucy and I having found it on Nov. 1!! Of course various birders sprinkling seed at the same spot time after time is most certainly an enticement for it to hang around. Also present near the entrance to the main fort were gobs of sparrows, Chipping, Field, Song, Vesper and LARK SPARROWS, the latter have been there since October! Two JUNCOS are also present at the west side of the main campground (which is closed) but can be accessed from the Battery Worth picnic area through the bike path. They have been there for over a week. The weather up here is horrible, gales and rain last night and clearing and cold for the next two days with blistering cold strong NW winds. Better weather is expected by the end of the week. Good birding, Bob Duncan ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Hal Scott Preserve 3/1/10 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 21:56:42 -0500 I finally was able to get out today, and start my work with the Red-cockaded Woodpeckers. I noticed that birds are already starting to sing. I heard Pine Warblers, Bachman's Sparrows, Towhee's and Brown-headed Nuthatches singing. Spring migration is around the corner. Sounded good! Aslo notice plenty of Myrtles, and Palms very active. Saw Orange-crowned Warbler, Ruby- crowned Kinglets, and Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers in and around the Cyprus Hammocks. www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4400164026 www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4399355411 Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469228/direct/01/ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: La Sagra's continues 3/1 From: Robin Diaz <rd4birds AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:08:55 -0500 All, The La Sagra's Flycatcher in Bill Baggs Cape Florida SP is now also "on the books" for the spring sightings period. I found it this morning along the dirt Nature Trail, 220 yards south of the white gate area. It was actively hunting insects in the Green Buttonwoods on the west side of the trail. This is directly across from "Pond" 4. It called 10-12 times at 8:55 AM and 4 more times at 9 AM. Its buddy, the banded Magnolia Warbler, was with it. Since the bird has been in the park 6 weeks and seen by many, I won't continue posting every sighting. The La Sagra's that Carlos and I found on 12/17/09 in ENP also continues. This bird has been shy but John Boyd took a great photo this weekend. See: http://www.tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/messages/33755.html There are subtle signs of migration in the park, including increasing numbers of Northern Parulas, Common Yellowthroats, Yellow-throated, Palm and Prairie Warblers. A Worm-eating Warbler was also present but I'm unsure if it's a wintering or migrant bird. Robin Diaz Key Biscayne, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: migrants and winter birds still here From: J Fisher <e_fisher AT PIPELINE.COM> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 11:58:36 -0500 I surveyed some private property in mid Pinellas today and found the following. FOS for the location: Louisiana Waterthrush White-throated Sparrow Black and White Warbler White-eyed Vireo Brown Thrasher Still here: 15 Chipping Sparrow 15 Cedar Waxwing 2 Common Yellowthroat Judy Judy Fisher, Seminole, Fl - - - Respect wildlife. If a critter stops what it is doing, chances are you are too close. ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: La Sagra's Flycatcher and Smooth-billed Ani - 2/28 From: Steven Miller <steveemiller1981 AT CFL.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:09:25 -0500 All: The LA SAGRA'S FLYCATCHER was present at Bill Baggs State Park Sunday morning, seen from the nature trail, 150 yards south of the white gate, from 9:10 am until 9:20 am. It gave its call, a somewhat high pitched "reet?", giving away its location. To me it sounded like a thin hooded or orchard oriole in its quality. The paler Great Crested was also seen. Folks were there from Atlanta and Longmont, CO, among other places. I spent the rest of the day in Everglades NP, arriving around 11 am. Highlights were a male PURPLE MARTIN at Paurotis Pond, 2 SWALLOW-TAILED KITES overhead near Mrazek Pond. Snake Bight had OVENBIRD, NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, and PAINTED BUNTING on the way out, and 3 GULL-BILLED TERNS, 1 MARBLED GODWIT and 1 PEREGRINE FALCON at the overlook. Lots of Willets, Dowitchers, and Dunlins, way out in the heat haze and the usual herons, pelicans. I arrived at the Anhinga Trail around 5:15 pm and reached the platform that is located just past where the main boardwalk turns left at the far end at 5:35 pm and two minutes later, the SMOOTH-BILLED ANI called and flew into the reeds, giving brief but excellent views. At sunset, it settled into the bush just left of the platform, which if you sat down on the platform, you could peer into the bottom of the bush, a distance of perhaps 8 feet. While I was waiting for the ani to come out, 3 different SNAIL KITES (1 a full adult male) landed in the tree where the Ibis were roosting, causing quite a ruckus. After sunset, I walked the Gumbo Limbo trail and heard a WHIP-POOR-WILL call (4 or so whip notes). Totals for the Everglades included all 12 regularly occurring heron species, with a total list (seen and heard) of 83 species. Steve Miller Indian Harbour Beach, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Winter reports for FFN From: John Murphy <southmoonunder AT mchsi.com> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 06:26:39 -0600 (CST) Big Bend Birders, Gail Menk recently anointed me his successor as Big Bend regional compiler of reports to be submitted for possible publication in FLORIDA FIELD NATURALIST & NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS.  I'll be soliciting noteworthy sightings from the Big Bend (Gadsden, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Leon & Jefferson counties) on a quarterly basis.  If you have any questions, please contact me at southmoonunder AT mchsi.com Currently I am accepting reports of significant winter (1 December - 28 February) sightings.  Please use the following format, listing observations in phylogenetic order: Species Number of individuals Location Date Observer(s) Additionally, please include field notes, detailed description or photographs of any rare species, or species which present an identification challenge. Thanks very much. John Murphy Alligator Pt, FL [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Winter reports for FFN From: John Murphy <southmoonunder AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 06:26:39 -0600 Big Bend Birders, Gail Menk recently anointed me his successor as Big Bend regional compiler of reports to be submitted for possible publication in FLORIDA FIELD NATURALIST & NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS.  I'll be soliciting noteworthy sightings from the Big Bend (Gadsden, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Leon & Jefferson counties) on a quarterly basis.  If you have any questions, please contact me at southmoonunder AT mchsi.com Currently I am accepting reports of significant winter (1 December - 28 February) sightings.  Please use the following format, listing observations in phylogenetic order: Species Number of individuals Location Date Observer(s) Additionally, please include field notes, detailed description or photographs of any rare species, or species which present an identification challenge. Thanks very much. John Murphy Alligator Pt, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Re: Bonaparte's Gull Congregation - St Johns County From: Diane Reed <DReedster AT AOL.COM> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:25:31 EST Hello I birded the coast this afternoon (1 - 3:30) and had equal findings of very high numbers of Bonaparte's Gulls during low tide. There were many sitting on the beach and feeding within the breaking tides. Further out to see, there were even more. I would think the totals would be equal to what Michael Brothers is finding. I have never seen such high numbers of Bonaparte's either. There were also huge rafts of migrating double-crested cormorants today. I would say St Johns County beaches are probably the second best and most dependable place to see jaegers in Florida. :) I had the opportunity to watch 2 parasitic jaegers in hot pursuit of any and all of the Bonaparte's gulls. These were putting on their show at around 2 pm just on the other side of the breakers. The weather was sunny, 55 degrees, 15-20 mph northwest winds and the ocean was fairly flat. Most of the action was seen at around the middle Beach access at the GTMNERR on Hwy A1A 10 miles north of St. Augustine. thanks and good birding, Diane Reed St Augustine FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Bonaparte's Gull Congregation. Jaeger Show. Ponce de Leon Inlet From: Michael Brothers <mbrothers AT CO.VOLUSIA.FL.US> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:22:31 -0500 Last night, 2/26, at sunset I stopped briefly at the gull congregations at Daytona Beach Shores. The very high tide and lots of people left few gulls on the beach, however, the jaegers put on a show. This is undoubtedly the best and most dependable place to see jaegers in Florida. Virtually every evening there are multiple jaegers harrassing the gulls. Last night was no exception. At one time, scanning the ocean I counted at least 9 different jaegers. In addition, I am sure there were more that were down on the water at the time I was scanning. It included 2 Pomarine Jaegers and 7 Parasitic Jaegers. There was one full adult light morph Pomarine complete with full twisted central tail feathers. There was also a spectacular adult dark morph Parasitic Jaeger. Today, 2/27, at lunch I found a huge congregation of Bonaparte's Gulls along the beach just north of the north jetty at Ponce Inlet. I counted 162 Bonaparte's sitting on the beach and there were at least anothr 200 feeding along the shore in the breakers. That totals a minimum of 350 birds, by far the most I have ever seen here. Michael Michael Brothers Marine Science Center Ponce Inlet ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Three Lakes WMA Question 2/27/10 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:13:41 -0500 I'm interested in seeing the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow at 3 Lakes. Does anyone know the area they occupy there? If so I'd appreciate the directions. Spring is coming soon, and that's the best time to find them. I have been under the weather for a while so I'm grounded in the house. I have my first Painted Bunting in my yard. (a biggie for me). I have 4 Ruby- throated Hummingbirds too. I feel sorry for them in this cold, but they seem to be doing OK. Want to share a picture with you all that made me smile. (that's hard to do... :o) .... www.flickr.com/photos/mudhen/4393730968 Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Leucistic Wild Turkey From: David Hartgrove <birdman9 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:50:56 -0500 Hi, Below is a photo taken in a friend's yard in Osteen. She sent it to me saying in her 18 years on the place, this is the first one she's ever seen. David Hartgrove Daytona Beach, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Brown Pelicans in Orange County From: John Thomton <jthomton AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:52:18 -0600 Hey everyone, On Monday the 15'th of February, I saw an adult Brown Pelican flying around over Lake Virginia just off Rollins College in Winter Park. The same day, I was headed south on US 17/92 (Mills Ave. - not far from Lake Virginia) right by all the museums and Florida Hospital and saw another (the same one?) adult Brown Pelican flying around over Lake Estelle, I think near the area where Dot Freeman was writing about. Sometime in late January, I stopped by Leu Gardens quickly and I spotted an immature Brown Pelican on top of someone's boat shed across the lake with my binoculars. It was hanging out with a few cormorants. I have also seen them flying over I-4 in downtown Orlando in 2's or 3's, and singles over Lake Ivanhoe. Likewise, in the Metrowest and Windemere areas, they are often seen sitting on the water and flying over several lakes: Lake Down, Lake Sherwood and the Sand Lake area in Dr. Phillips are a few spots where they are seen regularly. Are there other spots in Florida where they are seen inland regularly? I've heard they used to breed near Lake Okeechobee. Good birding, John Thomton Winter Park, Orange Co. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/direct/01/ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Merritt Island From: Marion Conley <swampfox5645 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:43:28 -0800 I was disappointed yesterday to arrive in Titusville and find the access over the river closed - so to get to Merritt Island was a long trip around.  Instead we went to Blue Heron Water Treatment and enjoyed the drive.  But no ducks - where have they gone? Marion Conley Sebastian FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Trip to the Miami area, looking for help in finding some particular species and any info on the Masked Duck From: Diana Fruguglietti <diana_f AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:03:40 +0000 Hi, My husband and I will be traveling to FL in early March for 8 days and hope to find a few particular species. We will primarily be staying in the Miami area, but plan to do a day trip to the Keys and to the Dry Tortugas. I haven’t seen any reports of the Masked Duck lately from the Vierra Wetlands. Has anyone seen it or been looking for it? Also any tips on the closest place to Miami to find Bachman’s Sparrow would be appreciated. We are planning a very short stay to the Naples area so if there is a place close to there that would be great. We are hoping to see the following species. I know some of them are very rare, but if anyone has a good location to find these please let me know. Least Grebe Fulvous Whistling Duck Muscovy Duck Masked Duck Snail Kite Short-tailed Hawk Yellow Rail Black Rail Gull-billed Tern Elegant Tern Bridled Tern Sooty Tern Brown Noddy White-crowned Pigeon Black Hooded Parakeet White winged Parakeet Mangrove Cuckoo Smooth and Groove billed Anis Antillean Nighthawk Buff-bellied Hummingbird La Sagra’s Flycatcher – Bill Baggs Piratic Flycatcher Couch’s Kingbird Gray Kingbird Red-whiskered Bulbul Bahama Mockingbird Yellow-green Vireo Black-whiskered Vireo Swainson’s Warbler Bachman’s Sparrow Shiny and Bronzed Cowbirds Common Myna Hill Myna Thanks for any tips! -Diana Fruguglietti Diana_f AT comcast.net ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Green-tailed Towhee and Lark Sparrows - yes! From: Lucy and Bob Duncan <town_point AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:11:42 -0600 The Green-tailed Towhee is present today (Friday) in the same spot at Ft. Pickens. The Lark Sparrows are also present in the same general area around the parking lot in front of the Visitor's Center at Ft. Pickens (not the Visitor's Center at Headquarters on Hwy 98 in Gulf Breeze). They were mixed in with Savannahs and Vespers on the SW corner of the parking area, although they typically hang out near the white stucco bldg by the kiosk. An added bonus was a Green Heron feeding in the ditch east of the old amphitheater at Battery Worth. (This is near the old footbridge that goes into the campground). Lucy and Bob Duncan Gulf Breeze ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Sparrow round-up at Kissimmee Prairie From: Paul Miller <paul.miller AT DEP.STATE.FL.US> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:24:04 -0500 All: Due to the currently predicted weather for Saturday (Feb 27), I would like to push the sparow round-up to Sunday (Feb 28). Please email me (off list) to RSVP at paul.miller AT dep.state.fl.us. I will email all respondents sometime on Friday (Feb 26) with the details. I know that this is short notice, but in my opinion it is a better solution for everyone than outright cancelling. Paul Miller, BSII Kissimmee Prairie Preserve ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Pigeon calmly riding the train From: Paulie <underthemilkyway AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:25:09 -0500 The following is a link to a .mov file posted on youtube that I have inspected and find apparently genuine. It looks to be shot by a commuter with some kind of smartphone and shows a pigeon riding the Toronto subway and possibly panhandling. It is brand new and will no doubt become hugely famous. This is one of the reasons I like youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V31POD2otRk&feature=player_embedded Paul Francois Holiday, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: La Sagra's Flycatcher tip From: Robin Diaz <rd4birds AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:16:16 -0500 All, Before getting rained out this morning, I briefly saw the La Sagra's Flycatcher early and then heard it call twice at 8:25. Joan and I returned at 11:15 to a sunny, warm and quiet park. After trying the dirt Nature Trail, we employed the "Puschock Procedure" at 11:45 and walked north on the paved bike path. We immediately found the flycatcher 100 yards from the bathrooms. Although silent, it was cooperative and allowed nice views as it hawked insects and flailed caterpillars. John's theory seems correct -- the bird seeks shadier areas of its territory when it's sunny and warm. Robin Diaz Key Biscayne, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Swallow-tailed Kites From: Ruth Woodall <ruewoodall AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:44:20 -0500 My first of the season this morning at about 9:30 AM. Sanibel Island, Ding Darling Wildlife Drive at Mile Marker 3, Three Swallow-tailed Kites resting in a snag on the left side. Friends from IN and I watched them and showed several other people driving by. One flew after about 30 minutes then the other two followed a short time later. It IS exciting to see them coming back! Ruth Woodall Estero, FL ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Mead Garden - Pine Siskin yes (2/24/10) From: John Thomton <jthomton AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:35:09 -0600 Hey everyone, I stopped by Mead Garden at about 12:30 on my way to Publix to see if I could get the Pine Siskin that had been reported. It took me about 15-20 minutes to locate the bird in the specified area, but I ended up with great looks. It wasn't right at the junction, but rather a little up the trail from the junction towards the amphitheater. The bird was busy foraging in the leafless willows on the right a little above eye level about 15 feet from the trail. Originally I stood at the junction, but after I heard goldfinches that way, I slowly made my way back up the trail, carefully examining every bird until I found it after a couple of minutes. Other birds seen in the area during the 30 minutes I was there included: Turkey Vulture Red-Shouldered Hawk (2 birds chasing a...) Red-Tailed Hawk Red-Bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Eastern Phoebe White-Eyed Vireo Carolina Wren House Wren Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher Hermit Thrush (1) American Robin Cedar Waxwing (30-40, coming down to the ground to drink, close to the path - GREAT, fun looks at all their colors!) Yellow-Rumped Warbler Yellow-Throated Warbler (1 bird singing) Palm Warbler Northern Cardinal American Goldfinch (only about 5-6) Ken Schmidt was also there and got some great shots of the Pine Siskin. Hopefully he'll post them for all to enjoy. That's your nudge, Ken!! ;) According to Ken, the bird was seen twice at the actual junction earlier this morning. Mead Garden near the intersection of US 17/92 (Orlando Ave.) and Orange Ave. in Winter Park, Orange County. The bird is being seen near the eastern entrance to the boardwalk in the northern portion of the garden, near the creek. Good birding, John Thomton Winter Park, Orange Co. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469226/direct/01/ ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Piping Plovers banded in Bahamas From: Marianne Korosy <mkorosy AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:20:16 -0500 I was asked to post this information regarding Piping Plovers that are marked with black flags in addition to color band combinations. The general email address for reporting ALL banded Piping Plovers is < piping.plover AT usace.army.mil > *********************************** Request for Assistance PIPING PLOVERS COLOR-MARKED IN THE BAHAMAS – In an effort to determine where Piping Plovers wintering in The Bahamas are staging during migration, and where they are breeding, 57 birds were uniquely color-marked this winter in The Bahamas for Environment Canada by Sidney Maddock and Peter Doherty, with help from The Bahamas National Trust. The primary purpose of the Bahamas work is to find out where the birds are breeding, and on the Atlantic coast, few birds have been marked for years - ergo this push to get people out there looking for all banded Piping Plovers. We also want to see where they show up during migration when they may be overlap with banded birds marked elsewhere. Each bird has a black flag (band with a tab sticking out slightly) on the upper left leg, nothing on the upper right, a single color band on one lower leg, and two color bands (which can be the same color on top of each other) on the other lower leg. Colors used included: red, orange, yellow, white, light green, dark green, dark blue, and black. Please note the color and location of each band on the bird, and location and behaviour of the bird (on nest or brood, foraging at migratory stop- over, etc.), as well as presumed sex of the bird if possible. Thanks for any assistance! Marianne Korosy Palm Harbor, FL -- "To the extent that we banish the rest of life we will impoverish our own species for all time." - E. O. Wilson ____________________________________________________________________________ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm For archives: http://lists.ufl.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=FLORIDABIRDS-L; To set nomail: Send listserv AT lists.ufl.edu Message: set floridabirds-l nomail; To reset mail: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: set floridabirds-l mail; To unsubscribe: listserv AT lists.ufl.edu MESSAGE: unsub floridabirds-l; To write listowners: FLORIDABIRDS-L-REQUEST AT lists.ufl.edu Jack Dozier memorial: http://tinyurl.com/6adm2m Subject: Eastern Screech-Owls copulating! From: Jeff Bouton <jbouton2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:02:47 -0800 (PST) Hey everyone,   I got REAL lucky and "videoscoped" (short video taken with point & shoot camera in movie mode through a spotting scope) a pair of red morph Eastern Screech-Owls copulating here in Port Charlotte, FL last night! It is a bit dark due to the low light levels, but quite easily seen. Anyone wanting to view this rare glimpse in to these birds' lives can check the video either on my Facebook page for those on FB here: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=app_2392950137&ref=profile&id=1083825411#!/video/video.php?v=1283096472536   or I also posted it to U-tube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvJEf4aJqu4   It seems the former reproduced the video a bit brighter but hard to say for sure.   Good Birding,   Jeff Bouton Port Charlotte, FL jbouton2 AT earthlink.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]