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25 May Wild Turkey Downtown Kansas City [Glenn Covington ] 25 May The SLAS trip report Weldon Springs CA, St. Charles, MO [R Bailey ] 25 May St Louis Area Sightings 5/24 & 25 [b & p Johnson ] 25 May Re: Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia [Edge Wade ] 25 May Re: Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia ["Douglas, Ryan" ] 25 May Re: Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia [Edge Wade ] 25 May Swainson's Finally [Cindy Bridges ] 25 May Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia [Edge Wade ] 25 May Goatsuckers - Jefferson county [Mark Wright ] 24 May Re: Egg ID help [Margaret Berglund ] 24 May Re: Egg ID help [Allen Gathman ] 24 May Western Kingbird - Columbia [] 24 May BB Cuckoo- Lost Valley Trail [Bryan Prather ] 24 May Re: Egg ID help [Lawrence Herbert ] 24 May Swan lake birds [Terry McNeely ] 24 May Re: Egg ID help [Bill Eddleman ] 24 May Egg ID help [Margaret Berglund ] 24 May Unique oriole behavior [Kyle Driggers ] 24 May Re: Scoter at Fellows Lake [Brad Jacobs ] 24 May Sandhill Crane reported on the ground near St. Roberts, Pulaski Co north of I-44 highwaya [Brad Jacobs ] 24 May Nelson's Sparrow, Livingston Co., plus other stuff.. [Dianne & Steve Kinder ] 24 May 3M Wetlands Columbia Yesterday [Lori Hagglund ] 24 May No Sighting - Audubon Birds iPhone App on Sale [Kevin Wehner ] 24 May Weston Bend SP & Squaw Creek [Chris Hobbs ] 24 May wilson's warbler and pine siskins [Mike and Lottie Bushmann ] 23 May Scoter at Fellows Lake [Greg Swick ] 23 May Reminder: SLAS Trip to Blue Grosbeak/Lost Valley, Sat. [R Bailey ] 23 May Henslow's Sparrow, Rock Bridge MSP [Edge Wade ] 23 May Bell's Vireos, CBCA [John and Nancy Solodar ] 23 May Re: Red-necked Phalarope. Keeteman Road [Al and Lois Smith ] 23 May Tower Grove Park-Thursday [Bryan Prather ] 23 May White-faced Ibis / Webster County [Greg Samuel ] 23 May Red-necked Phalarope. Keeteman Road [David Becher ] 23 May Yellow Breasted Chat [Jim Gorski ] 22 May No sighting-Free Peterson BIrding App [Becky Wylie ] 22 May Interesting birds west central MO [Edge Wade ] 22 May Great-tailed Grackles, Miami Co, KS ["Sean O'Daniels" ] 22 May Re: The birds watch the Bard! [Edge Wade ] 22 May The birds watch the Bard! [Deepa Mohan ] 21 May Whimbrel, Swan Lake, Chariton Co. [Dianne & Steve Kinder ] 21 May No sighting. BLUEBIRD BOOKLETS [Frances Cramer ] 21 May A day in E Missouri [Peter Kondrashov ] 21 May Adair Co warbler photos and stuff [Frankie Cuculich ] 21 May Re: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd [Jacquelyn Chain ] 21 May Re: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd [Brad Jacobs ] 21 May Re: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd [June Newman ] 21 May 13 Whimbrels at Keeteman Road [David Becher ] 21 May 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd [Peter Kondrashov ] 21 May TGP Connecticut Warbler, not seen up till noon [Pat Lueders ] 21 May Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Mingo NWR, Stoddard Co., 5/20 [Chris Barrigar ] 21 May Mississippi Kite [Cindy Bridges ] 21 May Red Crossbills in Webster County [Greg Samuel ] 21 May Conn. Warbler [David Becher ] 21 May Whimbrel NO, Least Bittern yes [Edge Wade ] 21 May Birdy @ Gaddy this AM (tower grove park) ["Bailey, Tom" ] 20 May WHIMBREL Eagle Bluffs UPDATE [Edge Wade ] 20 May Re: WHIMBREL Eagle Bluffs NOW ["Andrew M. Scaboo" ] 20 May Joplin lagoons [Lawrence Herbert ] 20 May WHIMBREL Eagle Bluffs NOW [Edge Wade ] 20 May Re: Foley Access Directions [Edge Wade ] 20 May Eagle Bluffs Least Bittern, Snowy Egret [Edge Wade ] 20 May Whimbrel at Glacial Sand Rd area, Lincoln Co. [James Hickner ] 20 May Eagle Bluffs - today [] 20 May WHITE IBIS, WHIMBREL, Sanderling Hwy N, Linc. co. [Charlene Malone ] 20 May Willet at Joplin [Lawrence Herbert ] 20 May St. L birds: RMBS and Carlyle [Charlene Malone ] 20 May Foley Access Directions [Philip Wire ] 20 May Worley Street Park [Kevin Wehner ] 20 May SLAS Trip to Blue Grosbeak/Lost Valley, Saturday AM [R Bailey ] 20 May In our Shady Oaks yard, 5/19/13 Six warbler species [Margy Terpstra ] 20 May Little Black CA field trip-brief report [Edge Wade ] 20 May late report [Timothy Barksdale ] 19 May Lincoln Co. Birds, 5/19 [Philip Wire ] 19 May Re: Bird Report for SLAS Trip to SNR [Mike Grant ] 19 May Cooley Lake CA (Clay) Black Terns [Jeff Wayman ] 19 May eagle bluffs - Red Neck Phalarope. [Steve Griffaw ] Subject: Wild Turkey Downtown Kansas City From: Glenn Covington <GCovin6000 AT AOL.COM> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 21:57:22 -0500 For most of this past week, there was a female wild turkey roaming around the Federal Building in downtown Kansas City. Seemed to be looking at its own reflection in the windows. Was gone Friday evening when I left work. Hopefully it found its way "home". A year ago I saw another hen turkey east of the Jazz Museum in the parking lot of an abandoned school! ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: The SLAS trip report Weldon Springs CA, St. Charles, MO From: R Bailey <bohemewarbler AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 20:37:48 -0500 The SLAS trip to Weldon Springs CA, St. Charles, MO, on Saturday was pleasantly cool but overcast. We heard thunder, but no rain fell. Lots of birds singing but not all could be seen by everyone. Still, it was a great group of 27 participants, including several experts along, and I think we all had a lovely time, even starting at 6:30 a.m. Here is a mostly complete list: Blue Grosbeak Trail (Weldon Spring CA):Great Blue HeronGreat EgretCanada GooseRed-tailed HawkRuby-throated HummingbirdAlder FlycatcherGray CatbirdBrown ThrasherCedar WaxwingWhite-eyed VireoBell's VireoWarbling VireoPrairie WarblerYellow WarblerMourning WarblerCommon YellowthroatYellow-breasted ChatBlue GrosbeakIndigo BuntingDickcisselEastern TowheeField SparrowHenslow's SparrowRed-winged BlackbirdEastern MeadowlarkOrchard OrioleAmerican Goldfinch Fallen Oaks Trail (Busch Wildlife CA) Pine Warbler was AWOL.Yellow-bellied FlycatcherEastern Wood-PeweeWood ThrushKentucky Warbler Weldon Spring Interpretive Center (behind Mount Doom) Red-tailed HawkScissor-tailed Flycatcher (a brief look by a few)Prairie WarblerDickcisselEastern Meadowlark Lost Valley (Weldon Spring CA):MallardRed-shouldered HawkRed-tailed HawkYellow-billed CuckooBarred OwlPileated WoodpeckerEastern Wood-PeweeAcadian FlycatcherEastern PhoebeGreat Crested FlycatcherCarolina WrenBlue-Gray GnatcatcherWood ThrushWhite-eyed VireoYellow-throated VireoWarbling VireoPhiladelphia VireoRed-eyed VireoBlue-winged WarblerYellow-throated WarblerCerulean WarblerAmerican RedstartOvenbirdLouisiana WaterthrushKentucky WarblerCommon YellowthroatYellow-breasted ChatSummer TanagerIndigo Bunting Bob Bailey St. Louis, MO bohemewarbler AT hotmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: St Louis Area Sightings 5/24 & 25 From: b & p Johnson <b.p.johnson2002 AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 15:53:29 -0500 Yesterday (5/24) about 9:30 am we found a Yellow-crowned Night Heron at Murphy Lake in Forest Park. Yellow-crowns have been seen in this area the last several years. Murphy Lake is near Lindell between Union Drive and Kingshighway. Today (5/25) at Riverlands. Some Mud flats were showing. There were 11 Ruddy Turnstones, 5 Dunlin, 4 Semipalmated Plovers, 2 Caspian Terns and several Least Terns. It was interesting to see the size difference between the two tern species when they were in the same scope field of view. Also, there were 12 Turkey Vultures roosting on the riprap and mudflats. Strange place for them? Barbara & Paul Johnson St Louis County, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 13:56:54 -0500 This is the area of Grindstone NA Paul introduced us to several years ago on a Connecticut hunt, and we have had successt in the past. I spent much time in this area between 11 and 12:30. Foliage was very wet from morning rain (I became so in very short order). Birds could have been there, but I did not see nor hear likely candidates. The critical thing may be early arrival. Edge Wade Columbia, MO On May 25, 2013, at 1:49 PM, Douglas, Ryan wrote: > I don't have time to try for Paul's warblers, but..... > > In 2010, Phil Wire and I had a Connecticut Warbler in what sounds like the same area, and this general area has also been my go-to spot for Mourning Warblers in Columbia since 2010. > > Here's what I would suggest to the Connecticut/Mourning seekers: > > -Arrive as early as possible. (The area opens at 6am) > -Park at the Old 63 Lot. > -Cross the big bridge just south of the lot. > -The trail will start to curve to the right past the old silo, and a small trail will branch off to the left at this corner. > -Start birding. Bird the heck out of that small trail and the main trail. Mournings are relatively "common" in this area, but not always vocal. You may need to crash through/crawl under the vegetation, but this is a pretty good spot for both of these warbler species. I had to crawl on my stomach to get a look at the Connecticut in 2010, then, naturally, it sang for Phil, who waited on the trail. > > Here's a map I threw together that may help some: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208870662752851213563.0004dd8f50347dc24ca3d&msa=0&ll=38.924799,-92.311748&spn=0.005046,0.008256 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia From: "Douglas, Ryan" <douglasrn AT MISSOURI.EDU> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 18:49:04 +0000 I don't have time to try for Paul's warblers, but..... In 2010, Phil Wire and I had a Connecticut Warbler in what sounds like the same area, and this general area has also been my go-to spot for Mourning Warblers in Columbia since 2010. Here's what I would suggest to the Connecticut/Mourning seekers: -Arrive as early as possible. (The area opens at 6am) -Park at the Old 63 Lot. -Cross the big bridge just south of the lot. -The trail will start to curve to the right past the old silo, and a small trail will branch off to the left at this corner. -Start birding. Bird the heck out of that small trail and the main trail. Mournings are relatively "common" in this area, but not always vocal. You may need to crash through/crawl under the vegetation, but this is a pretty good spot for both of these warbler species. I had to crawl on my stomach to get a look at the Connecticut in 2010, then, naturally, it sang for Phil, who waited on the trail. Here's a map I threw together that may help some: https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=208870662752851213563.0004dd8f50347dc24ca3d&msa=0&ll=38.924799,-92.311748&spn=0.005046,0.008256 Grindstone Nature Area is absolutely fantastic for birding....but you've got to be there between 6am and 8am before the non-birding masses arrive. ~70-80 species mornings are attainable within Grindstone NA through a good chunk of May. Cheers, Ryan Ryan Douglas Postdoctoral Fellow 310 Tucker Hall University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65211 DouglasRN AT missouri.edu ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 13:17:25 -0500 Update: Spent 3 fruitless hours at Grindstone. Lessons learned(?) for the upteenth time: 1. Directions that seem straightforward/simple are often not. a. Which left? Main trail or the narrow path? b. How far? 2. The space between what Paul hears and what I don't is the very essence of the cosmos. 3. The rank honeysuckle, dogs, people and highway noise make Grindstone a less than optimum birding venue. Bodacious birding to others who try for these birds. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com On May 25, 2013, at 9:52 AM, Edge Wade wrote: > Paul McKenzie just called. Connecticut, Mourning, Canada warblers at Grindstone Nature Area, Columbia. Cross the bridge near the parking lot, turn left to go along the creek. All three heard this morning by Paul near the creek before the rain. He says they stopped singing when rain started. > > Edge Wade > Columbia, MO > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Swainson's Finally From: Cindy Bridges <cjontheriver AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 08:30:16 -0700 Swainson's finally!  I walked down to the river property next to our house.... was finally able to mow a path so the stinging nettle wasn't up to my waist......heard a Swainson's first thing right next to the highway. He was singing when I got there and I didn't even have to play the song.  Trees are huge, cane is huge and quiet a bit of it but not dense like I usually see them in. I walked down the road a ways and played the song and had another....same?  not sure how big an area they take but had close looks on and off for an hour of at least one.  Other interesting birds... Redstart Parula Blue Winged Warbler Kentucky Warbler Oven bird Common Yellow throat Great Crested Flycatche Fish Crow Worm Eating Warbler Acadian flycatchers Northern, Rough winged and Cliff Swallows.... tried for a cerulean but couldn't be sure on the call. Trees are so tall and under-story dense. No positive looks.  Saw a fledgling nuthatch, he couldn't fly but he could creep up the tree :)       Cindy Bridges Couch Mo Oregon County cjontheriver AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Connecticut, Mourning, Canada--Columbia From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 09:52:06 -0500 Paul McKenzie just called. Connecticut, Mourning, Canada warblers at Grindstone Nature Area, Columbia. Cross the bridge near the parking lot, turn left to go along the creek. All three heard this morning by Paul near the creek before the rain. He says they stopped singing when rain started. Edge Wade Columbia, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Goatsuckers - Jefferson county From: Mark Wright <spinynorman AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 06:58:19 -0500 Started last night near the fishing lake at Glassberg CA in northern Jefferson county. The first whip-poor-will started vocalizing about 8:45 to 9pm under the full moon. The bird was just west of the lake but not close enough to go visualize. Walking back to the parking area I heard two more whips and finally a distant fourth near the parking area. Moving to the main parking area at Young CA I heard a chuck-wills-widow vocalizing somewhere across Labarque creek starting around 9:30. This bird was best heard by getting past the loud frogs in the fishing pond and waiting for traffic noise to go down. Both areas are open until 10pm. mark wright st. louis county ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Egg ID help From: Margaret Berglund <mmberglund AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 16:12:00 -0500 Thanks for the answers everyone! Despite the location, I haven't noticed house sparrows, and it seems like usually where there's one HP, there are many. Oddly I don't think there are barn swallows either and the nest didn't have any mud in it. After looking at pics of Carolina Wren eggs and nests, I think that might be the ticket. And the description of the habitats they prefer makes sense, too, when I consider the surrounding area. I agree that I would rather see the House Sparrow's demise than the wren's. There are two barn cats tasked with keeping the rodents under control, and the nest was in easy reach for them. The cats are probably also the reason there are no barn swallows (the cats have access to the small loft) or house sparrows. The best I can hope is that the wren parents are alive and they have been convinced to search out an alternate home site. I believe wrens can raise more than one clutch per season, so there is still time ... Funny that the barn, which has been there 20 years or so, has never had birds try to nest in that location. Thanks everyone! That was fun! I should add that I've been lurking on this list for awhile now (originally looking for story ideas), and it has inspired me to dust off my binoculars and get back to bird watching. We just bought some land outside of CoMO, and I'm so impressed with the variety of birds I'm seeing. I grew up in Colorado, so I'm learning lots of new species and seeing many firsts. I saw my first ever American Redstart right in town last week and that was so exciting. What a striking bird. I didn't realize they were so bright till I saw one off the pages of my bird book. Maggie On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 3:46 PM, Allen Gathman wrote: > I found a Carolina Wren nest last year in a bag of charcoal on my porch, > and that's exactly what the eggs look like. > > -Allen Gathman > Pocahontas, MO. > > > On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Lawrence Herbert wrote: > >> ** >> I'll guess Carolina Wren CARW. >> Larry Herbert, Joplin MO. certhiaATatt.net 5-24-13 >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> *From:* Margaret Berglund >> *To:* MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU >> *Sent:* Friday, May 24, 2013 1:34 PM >> *Subject:* Egg ID help >> >> I ride at a small barn west of Columbia (on Route O, after Midway and >> before the MO river). The barn is an 8 stall barn, but two of those "stalls >> are occupied by a tackroom and a grooming stall, with an aisle down the >> middle--to give you an idea of the size. One end of the barn is always open >> and the large doors at the other end are also open this time of year. >> >> In the grooming stall there is a stack of wooden cubby holes about >> 1'x1'x1'. And in each cubby hole is a small bucket that holds brushes and >> such for grooming horses. Over the last couple weeks, I kept finding wads >> of hay stuck in the bucket I use. I suspected some sort of animal, but >> could tell what it was. On Tuesday evening the bucket above mine was the >> one with the hay in it. This time it looked like a definite nest rather >> than a more unorganized wad of hay. The hay at the top was shaped to form a >> tunnel going down deeper into the nest (I wish I had taken a picture). >> There was also a little moss and some horse hair incorporated into it, but >> it was mostly hay. >> >> When we pulled the nest out--we still thought it might be a rodent and >> couldn't really have a nest there--there was not much in the lower levels. >> But we did discover an egg in the bucket above the one that had the nest. >> >> The egg was cream-colored with scattered brown splotches--very pretty. >> You can see it here: >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/80200318 AT N07/8805678185/ >> >> Any ideas what kind of bird laid it? >> >> -- >> Cheers, >> Maggie Berglund >> 573-355-7462 >> mmberglund AT gmail.com >> >> ------------------------------ >> *The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* >> Archives / Subscription >> options / ASM >> Website / Email the list owners >> >> ABA Birding Code of Ethics >> >> ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online >> Registration >> >> ------------------------------ >> *The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* >> Archives / Subscription >> options / ASM >> Website / Email the list owners >> >> ABA Birding Code of Ethics >> >> ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online >> Registration >> > > ------------------------------ > *The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives / Subscription > options / ASM > Website / Email the list owners > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > > ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online > Registration > -- Cheers, Maggie Berglund 573-355-7462 mmberglund AT gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Egg ID help From: Allen Gathman <agathman AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 15:46:35 -0500 I found a Carolina Wren nest last year in a bag of charcoal on my porch, and that's exactly what the eggs look like. -Allen Gathman Pocahontas, MO. On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Lawrence Herbert wrote: > ** > I'll guess Carolina Wren CARW. > Larry Herbert, Joplin MO. certhiaATatt.net 5-24-13 > > ----- Original Message ----- > *From:* Margaret Berglund > *To:* MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU > *Sent:* Friday, May 24, 2013 1:34 PM > *Subject:* Egg ID help > > I ride at a small barn west of Columbia (on Route O, after Midway and > before the MO river). The barn is an 8 stall barn, but two of those "stalls > are occupied by a tackroom and a grooming stall, with an aisle down the > middle--to give you an idea of the size. One end of the barn is always open > and the large doors at the other end are also open this time of year. > > In the grooming stall there is a stack of wooden cubby holes about > 1'x1'x1'. And in each cubby hole is a small bucket that holds brushes and > such for grooming horses. Over the last couple weeks, I kept finding wads > of hay stuck in the bucket I use. I suspected some sort of animal, but > could tell what it was. On Tuesday evening the bucket above mine was the > one with the hay in it. This time it looked like a definite nest rather > than a more unorganized wad of hay. The hay at the top was shaped to form a > tunnel going down deeper into the nest (I wish I had taken a picture). > There was also a little moss and some horse hair incorporated into it, but > it was mostly hay. > > When we pulled the nest out--we still thought it might be a rodent and > couldn't really have a nest there--there was not much in the lower levels. > But we did discover an egg in the bucket above the one that had the nest. > > The egg was cream-colored with scattered brown splotches--very pretty. You > can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80200318 AT N07/8805678185/ > > Any ideas what kind of bird laid it? > > -- > Cheers, > Maggie Berglund > 573-355-7462 > mmberglund AT gmail.com > > ------------------------------ > *The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives / Subscription > options / ASM > Website / Email the list owners > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > > ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online > Registration > > ------------------------------ > *The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives / Subscription > options / ASM > Website / Email the list owners > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > > ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online > Registration > ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Western Kingbird - Columbia From: <andersonka AT CENTURYTEL.NET> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 16:22:38 -0400 This morning there were 2 Western Kingbirds at the electrical station just West of the intersection of Brown Station Road and Rt B. Kathleen Anderson, Columbia ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: BB Cuckoo- Lost Valley Trail From: Bryan Prather <brynprth AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 14:32:12 -0500 My friend who I've been birding w/the past couple of Fridays called to report seeing the Black Billed Cuckoo at mile marker 2 today in Lost Valley Trail, Weldon Spring Mo. She had Yellow billed at several other areas there. She also said the STFC nest is gone again and didn't see them.(Mt. Doom area) Bryan Prather St. Louis Co., Mo. Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Egg ID help From: Lawrence Herbert <certhia AT ATT.NET> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 14:12:51 -0500 I'll guess Carolina Wren CARW. Larry Herbert, Joplin MO. certhiaATatt.net 5-24-13 ----- Original Message ----- From: Margaret Berglund To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:34 PM Subject: Egg ID help I ride at a small barn west of Columbia (on Route O, after Midway and before the MO river). The barn is an 8 stall barn, but two of those "stalls are occupied by a tackroom and a grooming stall, with an aisle down the middle--to give you an idea of the size. One end of the barn is always open and the large doors at the other end are also open this time of year. In the grooming stall there is a stack of wooden cubby holes about 1'x1'x1'. And in each cubby hole is a small bucket that holds brushes and such for grooming horses. Over the last couple weeks, I kept finding wads of hay stuck in the bucket I use. I suspected some sort of animal, but could tell what it was. On Tuesday evening the bucket above mine was the one with the hay in it. This time it looked like a definite nest rather than a more unorganized wad of hay. The hay at the top was shaped to form a tunnel going down deeper into the nest (I wish I had taken a picture). There was also a little moss and some horse hair incorporated into it, but it was mostly hay. When we pulled the nest out--we still thought it might be a rodent and couldn't really have a nest there--there was not much in the lower levels. But we did discover an egg in the bucket above the one that had the nest. The egg was cream-colored with scattered brown splotches--very pretty. You can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80200318 AT N07/8805678185/ Any ideas what kind of bird laid it? -- Cheers, Maggie Berglund 573-355-7462 mmberglund AT gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners ABA Birding Code of Ethics ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Swan lake birds From: Terry McNeely <terrymcneely AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 14:10:45 -0500 I ventured to Swan Lake NWR for a slim chance on the Whimbrel. I was unable to find the Whimbrel, however I did find several species of shorebirds. I had Dunlin, Western Sandpiper, White-rumped Sandpiper, Semi-palmated Sandpiper, Pectoral, and a Red-necked Phalarope all in the moist soil unit. At Swan Lake I had Forster's Tern, Black Tern and a possible Least Tern. Was unable to relocate it. I observed it beside a Black Tern and it was noticably smaller. Sent from my mobile phone Via the Verizon network Terry McNeely Jameson,Mo ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Egg ID help From: Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 12:05:20 -0700 The type of nest site, and your photos of the egg indicate you had a Carolina Wren nest.   ----Bill Eddleman, Cape Girardeau --- On Fri, 5/24/13, Margaret Berglund wrote: From: Margaret Berglund Subject: Egg ID help To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU Date: Friday, May 24, 2013, 1:34 PM I ride at a small barn west of Columbia (on Route O, after Midway and before the MO river). The barn is an 8 stall barn, but two of those "stalls are occupied by a tackroom and a grooming stall, with an aisle down the middle--to give you an idea of the size. One end of the barn is always open and the large doors at the other end are also open this time of year. In the grooming stall there is a stack of wooden cubby holes about 1'x1'x1'. And in each cubby hole is a small bucket that holds brushes and such for grooming horses. Over the last couple weeks, I kept finding wads of hay stuck in the bucket I use. I suspected some sort of animal, but could tell what it was. On Tuesday evening the bucket above mine was the one with the hay in it. This time it looked like a definite nest rather than a more unorganized wad of hay. The hay at the top was shaped to form a tunnel going down deeper into the nest (I wish I had taken a picture). There was also a little moss and some horse hair incorporated into it, but it was mostly hay. When we pulled the nest out--we still thought it might be a rodent and couldn't really have a nest there--there was not much in the lower levels. But we did discover an egg in the bucket above the one that had the nest. The egg was cream-colored with scattered brown splotches--very pretty. You can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80200318 AT N07/8805678185/ Any ideas what kind of bird laid it? -- Cheers, Maggie Berglund 573-355-7462 mmberglund AT gmail.com The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners ABA Birding Code of Ethics ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Egg ID help From: Margaret Berglund <mmberglund AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 13:34:31 -0500 I ride at a small barn west of Columbia (on Route O, after Midway and before the MO river). The barn is an 8 stall barn, but two of those "stalls are occupied by a tackroom and a grooming stall, with an aisle down the middle--to give you an idea of the size. One end of the barn is always open and the large doors at the other end are also open this time of year. In the grooming stall there is a stack of wooden cubby holes about 1'x1'x1'. And in each cubby hole is a small bucket that holds brushes and such for grooming horses. Over the last couple weeks, I kept finding wads of hay stuck in the bucket I use. I suspected some sort of animal, but could tell what it was. On Tuesday evening the bucket above mine was the one with the hay in it. This time it looked like a definite nest rather than a more unorganized wad of hay. The hay at the top was shaped to form a tunnel going down deeper into the nest (I wish I had taken a picture). There was also a little moss and some horse hair incorporated into it, but it was mostly hay. When we pulled the nest out--we still thought it might be a rodent and couldn't really have a nest there--there was not much in the lower levels. But we did discover an egg in the bucket above the one that had the nest. The egg was cream-colored with scattered brown splotches--very pretty. You can see it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80200318 AT N07/8805678185/ Any ideas what kind of bird laid it? -- Cheers, Maggie Berglund 573-355-7462 mmberglund AT gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Unique oriole behavior From: Kyle Driggers <naturenutt AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 10:49:39 -0700 I wanted to share something I witnessed yesterday at Squaw Creek NWR. The episode involved 3 Orchard Orioles, 2 males and 1 female. The 2 males seemed to be in a squabble over this 1 female. They were both singing off and on, but were constantly squaring off between one another. They would both get in each other's faces and then fly up together hitting one another. The "battle" went from about 6 feet off the ground to about 20 feet, changing positions all the time. This went on for about 10 minutes. Afterwards, one of the males flew to the end of a long branch at the other end of the tree and the other male proceeded to copulate with the female for a few seconds. What happened next was what I found very interesting. After the 1st male finished with the female, the other male starting making a sound that I have never heard. I can only explain that it sounded like a light hum that you would make blowing through a comb and wax paper (for those who have done this before). It was not a constant hum, but rather in about 1 second intervals. The male did this for about 2 minutes, at which time the female flew up to join him and they proceeded to copulate for few seconds. I found this behavior very interesting. Nature is awesome. Good Birding, Kyle Driggers Liberty, Mo. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Scoter at Fellows Lake From: Brad Jacobs <Brad.Jacobs AT MDC.MO.GOV> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:14:55 +0000 Looks like a surf scoter with the smaller more vertical white patch that doesn't appear to extend out on the bill area or have the horizontal look to the white spot that a WW Scoter would have. If you don't see any white on the wing that would clinch it. Brad Brad Jacobs Missouri Department of Conservation P.O. Box 180 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-522-4115 ext. 3648 From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum [mailto:MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU] On Behalf Of Greg Swick Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 7:42 PM To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU Subject: Scoter at Fellows Lake I found a Scoter at Fellows Lake in Greene County this afternoon Observed with scope at quite a distance from dam from 4:00 - 4:30. Leaning toward Surf, but not committing yet. Charley Burwick digiscoped a few poor quality pictures that I posted on the GOAS Facebook page. It is not a breeding plumage bird. At that distance, I did not observe a white lore or white in the wings. There are two white areas. most prominent one is behind the eye. Other is smaller and just below the eye. Any opinions? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201234944625813&set=o.350562234930&type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201234946545861&set=o.350562234930&type=1&theater Greg Swick Ozark, MO -- Greg Swick, Co-Director Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems (GLADE) gladeproject AT gmail.com www.greenleadershipacademy.org I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. ~Henry David Thoreau P Please consider the environment before printing this email þ ________________________________ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners ABA Birding Code of Ethics ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Sandhill Crane reported on the ground near St. Roberts, Pulaski Co north of I-44 highwaya From: Brad Jacobs <Brad.Jacobs AT MDC.MO.GOV> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 17:04:55 +0000 This bird is on the ground walking around through a mobile home park. If you go to look for the bird, the residents ask that you obey the 10 mph speed limit in the area. It's located near St. Robert approximately 3/4 mile north of I-44 on Route Y. From Route Y turn east onto Hermit Drive which loops back to Route Y (Hickory Hills Mobile Home Park). I saw a picture of the bird and it is a sandhill crane and it looks to be about 30 feet from someone's back door on a green lawn. There are lots of overhead wires in the area, and the bird may not fly well due to possible injury. The folks said it flew a short distance but landed quickly. Brad Brad Jacobs Missouri Department of Conservation P.O. Box 180 Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-522-4115 ext. 3648 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Nelson's Sparrow, Livingston Co., plus other stuff.. From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <dmkinder AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 09:58:30 -0700 I found a NESP while walking through a marshy area at the Thompson River WRP area NW of Chillicothe. It flew up out of very short vegetation where I was checking for rails { only found one Sora], I was able to get fairly good look at the Nelson's as it ran along the ground through a more open place, noting bright yellow/orange color and dark crown.   Water levels going down at TRW, but still pretty high, only shorebird was a Spotted Sandpiper. Some other birds there were several Bell's Vireos and YB Chats,Willow Flycatcher and Ring-necked Pheasant heard. A Red-shouldered Hawk flying around and calling was a bit of a surprise as we rarely get them away from Swan Lake- Pershing SP- Fountain Grove CA area. Fun to see a female Wood Duck with 14 little ones. Got picts of them. Yesterday morning, also before work, I checked out the Zell tract, on west side of Pershing SP, Linn Co. Quite a few shorebirds in area just south of 36 Hyw., but nothing usual. Had a dark Ibis fly up and off before could get a good look. Lots of Swallows flying low over the pools along with 35 Black Terns. Good number of BW Teal, a few GW Teal, couple Mallards, some N. Shoveler, and 6 lingering female Lesser Scaup on the water. Couple of late Savannah Sparrows in the dryer places. Lots of Dickcissels singing, as well as good number of Grasshopper Sparrows in south part of area. Heard at least one Upland Sandpiper whistling in that area. Had them several times last Summer too. A flyover Bobolink was "pinking as it went. Later Steve Kinder dmkinder AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: 3M Wetlands Columbia Yesterday From: Lori Hagglund <hagglund.lori AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 08:46:04 -0500 The 3M Wetlands area and adjacent MKT Trail were hopping with avian activity yesterday morning. Birds of note included a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, 3 Great Crested Flycatchers, 3 Wilson's Warblers, 1 Mourning Warbler, and the resident female Wood Duck with about 10 ducklings paddling close behind. Lori Hagglund Columbia, Boone County ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: No Sighting - Audubon Birds iPhone App on Sale From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:33:00 -0500 The Audubon Birds iPhone app is on sale for $1.99 (reg. $14.99) for Memorial Day: http://contentz.mkt4800.com/mson/2013/05/24/aOqs8TOJIOR6/index.html Kevin Wehner Columbia, Mo. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Weston Bend SP & Squaw Creek From: Chris Hobbs <chobbs AT EVERESTKC.NET> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:28:52 -0500 Yesterday, 23 May, the following was observed by Mark Robbins at Weston Bend (walking ca. 7 miles around RR tracks): 1 - Yellow-bellied Flycatcher 32 - Alder Flycatcher 14 - Least Flycatcher (large # for late date) 1 - Blue-headed Vireo 27 - Tennessee Warblers (22 singing) 3 - Blackburnian Warblers (males) 6 - Blackpoll Warblers (males) 1 - Magnolia Warbler (male) 4 - Canada Warblers (males) 5 - Mourning Warblers (males) 9 - Wilson's Warblers (males) At Squaw Creek, notable finds were: 28 - American Avocets 17 - Marbled Godwits 52 - Red-necked Phalaropes It's good to be Mark Robbins. Chris Hobbs chobbs AT everestkc.net Lenexa, KS P. S. Congrats to Greg Swick for Missouri bird # 300 !!! Sent by Chris Hobbs via iPhone ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: wilson's warbler and pine siskins From: Mike and Lottie Bushmann <bushmann5 AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Fri, 24 May 2013 07:21:53 -0500 Had a Wilson's Warbler in the yard this morning. Lovely way to start the day. Also still have 6 Pine Siskins visiting the feeders regularly. Is this normal for them to be here this late? Lottie Bushmann Columbia, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Scoter at Fellows Lake From: Greg Swick <grswick AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 19:42:25 -0500 I found a Scoter at Fellows Lake in Greene County this afternoon Observed with scope at quite a distance from dam from 4:00 - 4:30. Leaning toward Surf, but not committing yet. Charley Burwick digiscoped a few poor quality pictures that I posted on the GOAS Facebook page. It is not a breeding plumage bird. At that distance, I did not observe a white lore or white in the wings. There are two white areas. most prominent one is behind the eye. Other is smaller and just below the eye. Any opinions? https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201234944625813&set=o.350562234930&type=1&theater https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10201234946545861&set=o.350562234930&type=1&theater Greg Swick Ozark, MO -- *Greg Swick, Co-Director* *Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems (GLADE)* *gladeproject AT gmail.com* *www.greenleadershipacademy.org* ** *I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright*. ~Henry David Thoreau P Please consider the environment before printing this email þ ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Reminder: SLAS Trip to Blue Grosbeak/Lost Valley, Sat. From: R Bailey <bohemewarbler AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 19:18:44 -0500 WHAT: St. Louis area field trip, half day to about noon, sponsored by St. Louis Audubon Society. WHEN: Saturday, May 25 WHERE: Meet at the parking lot for the Blue Grosbeak Trail, Weldon Spring CA. Take US 40/I-64 west across the Missouri River to MO-94. Exit there, turn left, go across the overpass, and proceed about 3/4 of a mile to the first parking lot on your left. We will car pool from there for the rest of the morning. MEETING TIME: 6:30 a.m. (that's not a typo) PLAN: We will walk in the Blue Grosbeak Trail and look for some of the typical breeding birds of that area: Blue Grosbeak, Bell's Vireo, Orchard Oriole, Yellow Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat. We'll then make a pit stop at Busch CA to the Fallen Oak Trail, seeking Pine Warbler, then stop along HWY D to access Weldon Spring Interpretive Center (behind "Mount Doom") to seek Henslow's Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Prairie Warbler, and Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, before continuing down 94 to the Lost Valley Trail for various Eastern woodland songbirds. WHO: Everyone is welcome, non-members of St. Louis Audubon Society too, beginner or advanced. CONDITIONS: Please dress appropriately for whatever weather is predicted as we get closer. Sunscreen, bug spray, water and a snack are good ideas. (If we stay on the trail, bug spray is not always necessary-just depends) TRIP LEADERS: Bob Bailey and Dave Garcia See you out there! Bob Bailey ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Henslow's Sparrow, Rock Bridge MSP From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 18:52:10 -0500 This afternoon on the Grasslands Trail at Rock Bridge Mem. SP (Boone Co., south of Columbia), I was treated to sight and sound of a Henslow's Sparrow. There may have been more present, as I heard unidentifiable sounds earlier on the trail (too soft for my less-than-normal ears). I have marked the site of the one I saw. From the Grasslands Trail parking lot, walk west (paralleling Rock Bridge Lane). The trail will bend south then turn west again. Go past the pond on the left at the junction with the connector trail. I placed a gold colored i/2 of a door mail ad about 3 ft. off the ground in a woody shrub on the left side of the trail. HESP is written on the paper. There are yucca-like plants along the left of the trail at this point. If you reach the very small pond on the right, you have gone too far. Good birding! Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Bell's Vireos, CBCA From: John and Nancy Solodar <solodar AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 14:30:22 -0700 A few years ago the Malones found a group of Bell's Vireos at Columbia Bottom. This spot continues to be productive for them as there were many there today. For those unfamiliar with the spot take the paved entrance road thru the open fields. Eventually you will have some trees on your left and then a lot of small trees/bushes on your right as well. Drive another 75-100 yards past the point where trees are on both sides of the road, park and listen. Orchard Orioles were very common at CBCA today, particularly walking down the paved bike path from the boat launch ramp. Shorebirds were very scarce as it seems that there is too much water in the ponds along the gravel road. Walking back to the flooded area to the right of the gravel road (right as one comes from the entrance) there were some shorebirds flying around back there, but they were beyond scope range. John Solodar 8135 Cornell Court St. Louis, MO 63130 AJSolodar AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Red-necked Phalarope. Keeteman Road From: Al and Lois Smith <alandlois AT CHARTER.NET> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:03 -0500 Larry Beeson and I along with the Ross's saw it yesterday at 3:28. I got a photo of it. We didn't realize it wasn't a Wilson's, too far out but zooming in photo I can see red. Far out but at least it's recognizable. http://atsmith.smugmug.com/photos/2530658830_bp33t3G-L.jpg Al Smith Bridgeton, St. Louis County http://www.photosbyat.com http://MoBirds.smugmug.com (admin) Blog http://blog.photosbyat.com On Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:33 -0500, David Becher wrote: >Near the end >David Becher >Saint Louis > >Sent from my iPhone > >------------------------------------------------------------ >The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum >ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO >Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx >ABA Birding Code of Ethics >http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Tower Grove Park-Thursday From: Bryan Prather <brynprth AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 11:28:32 -0500 TGP was slow in the beginning, especially at Gaddy. That quickly changed when I crossed paths w/an active mixed flock. A family of Chickadees followed this flock around the whole time which made it easier to re-find them: Warblers: Canada Wilson's Bay Breasted-pair Magnolia Chestnut Sided American Redstart-pair Black and White (most were singing) Vireos: Red-eyed Blue headed Cedar Waxings were around as well as Ea. Bluebirds and Ruby throated Hummingbirds. Bryan Prather St.Louis Co., Mo. Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: White-faced Ibis / Webster County From: Greg Samuel <pls AT ARCZIP.COM> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:46:37 -0500 Juvenile White-faced Ibis in Webster County. Junctions "A" Highway & 60 Highway between Fordland and Seymour Missouri. Greg Samuel Webster, County ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Red-necked Phalarope. Keeteman Road From: David Becher <davidbecher AT MSN.COM> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 10:33:33 -0500 Near the end David Becher Saint Louis Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Yellow Breasted Chat From: Jim Gorski <josepheaglefeather AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:33 -0500 While set up in my blind near a pond on the farm property, I caught a fleeting glimpse of a Yellow Breasted Chat. This pond is surrounded on three sides by trees and deep brush. I noticed a flash of yellow across the pond and I was able to fire off one shot on my camera before the bird vanished. Considering the distance, the photo came out quite well. Jim Gorski Kearney, Missouri Clay County josepheaglefeather AT sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5 2013 in St. Joseph, MO Details and online registration at: http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: No sighting-Free Peterson BIrding App From: Becky Wylie <lanaganpm AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:03 -0700 From Peterson Guides   Mid-week treat time. Peterson Birds Pocket Edition is FREE for 24 hours. Go grab the best little bird app in the App Store, while you can. 820 birds, with illustrations, maps, songs and more. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/peterson-birds-pocket-edition/id646216964?mt=8   Becky Wylie Neosho MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Interesting birds west central MO From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 17:19:30 -0500 At Pape Lake south of Concordia today a lone male Common Merganser paddled and preened near the outflow that was a beautiful waterfall today. The Blackwater River is flooding. Highway 23 and several county roads are closed. Our survey of Perry Mem. CA was limited, but brought us to a group of 18 Black Terns and a surprising 3 Olive-Sided Flycatchers along the road, looking a bit bewildered by all the water. At Manito Lake CA, Bell's Vireos have returned to the area along the road leading to the fishing dock and outhouse. The surprise there was a male Common Goldeneye paddling rapidly away from the the road. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Great-tailed Grackles, Miami Co, KS From: "Sean O'Daniels" <seanod77 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:26 -0700 Male/Female pair of great-tailed grackles along 223rd St in northern Miami County, Kansas. From KC travel south on US 69 to 223rd st exit, then go east on 223rd. First stop sign is Metcalf ave. Past that intersection, birds were on north side of road foraging under giant ag sprinkler at 2:15. At 1:45 they were on south side of road in a residential yard. Enormous crane fly hatch going on in that area, tons of swallows and grassland species also. Sean O'Daniels Independence, Jackson Co. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: The birds watch the Bard! From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 07:08:28 -0500 Deepa, et al., Shakespeare would not be too surprised to see/hear birds during his plays, and it appears he would be quite pleased. See below, "his works include references to more than 600 vain species" [I haven't verified that]. The starling in America has its prompt in Henry IV, Part 1, Act 1, scene 3: HOTSPUR Nay, I will; that's flat: He said he would not ransom Mortimer; Forbad my tongue to speak of Mortimer; But I will find him when he lies asleep, And in his ear I'll holla 'Mortimer!' Nay, I'll have a starling shall be taught to speak Nothing but 'Mortimer,' and give it him To keep his anger still in motion. The excerpt below is from: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=call-of-the-reviled Shakespeare to Blame for Introduction of European Starlings to U.S. Brought here on a lark, starlings are now at every turn By Steve Mirsky The other starting point lies much deeper in the mists of time. In the late 1590s Shakespeare noted the mimicking ability of the starling while writing Henry IV, Part 1. Hotspur is contemplating driving King Henry nuts by having a starling repeat the name of Hotspur’s brother-in-law Mortimer, whom Henry refuses to ransom out of prisoner status. “Nay, I’ll have a starling shall be taught to speak nothing but ‘Mortimer,’ ” Hotspur whines. (In theater and life, in-laws can often be counted on for dramatic conflict.) Whirrrr. We move on to the late 19th century, when a group called the American Acclimatization Society was reportedly working on their pre-environmental-impact-statement project to introduce to the U.S. every bird mentioned in Shakespeare’s scripts. Clearly, the Bard abided birds—his works include references to more than 600 avian species. A Bronx resident, drug manufacturer Eugene Schieffelin (a street bearing his name isn’t far from my house) seems to be particularly responsible for the starlings’ arrival here. Well, his chickens have come home to roost. Pop. (The society also brought the house sparrow to our shores, a pair of which nest in a vent on the front of my other, human, next-door neighbor’s house.) The Acclimatization Society released some hundred starlings in New York City’s Central Park in 1890 and 1891. By 1950 starlings could be found coast to coast, north past Hudson Bay and south into Mexico. Their North American numbers today top 200 million. As bird-watcher Jeffrey Rosen put it in a 2007 New York Times article, “It isn’t their fault that they treated an open continent much as we ourselves did.” Zzzt. The full article is worth the time to read. Bard's Birds (a bit of drivel) What a price to pay, to hear The Bard We have starling and sparrow in our yard. Alas and alack! Would that they'd send 'em back! Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com On May 22, 2013, at 12:17 AM, Deepa Mohan wrote: > I went to hear some immortal words; > But everywhere I saw the birds. > I went to see Twelfth Night at Forest Park. > But it had not yet become dark. > > In the trees of Shakespeare's Glen, > I saw a little Carolina Wren. > There was a pretty Northern Flicker, > Taking pity upon this clicker. > > I looked up and saw two Mourning Doves > Sitting...and watching,...on a wire above. > A family of pretty Kildeer > Came quite near, without too much fear. > > Robins and Starlings came to witness the sight > Of a rehearsal of Twelfth Night. > But the biggest fans of the famous Bard > Seemed to be the waddling Mallards! > > Several of these ran up eagerly > And, along with the audience, settled to see > A famous play...I'm sure its creator > Never imagined birds in his theatre! > > I've put up some of the photos of the birds at the rehearsal of the play, at > > https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151481135758878.1073741888.587058877&type=3 > > > They are the commonest birds imaginable...but they utterly delighted me! Where else can I get Art and Nature together like this, except Forest Park? > > Cheers, Deepa. > > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > > ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration > ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: The birds watch the Bard! From: Deepa Mohan <mohandeepa AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 10:47:39 +0530 I went to hear some immortal words; But everywhere I saw the birds. I went to see Twelfth Night at Forest Park. But it had not yet become dark. In the trees of Shakespeare's Glen, I saw a little Carolina Wren. There was a pretty Northern Flicker, Taking pity upon this clicker. I looked up and saw two Mourning Doves Sitting...and watching,...on a wire above. A family of pretty Kildeer Came quite near, without too much fear. Robins and Starlings came to witness the sight Of a rehearsal of Twelfth Night. But the biggest fans of the famous Bard Seemed to be the waddling Mallards! Several of these ran up eagerly And, along with the audience, settled to see A famous play...I'm sure its creator Never imagined birds in his theatre! I've put up some of the photos of the birds at the rehearsal of the play, at https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151481135758878.1073741888.587058877&type=3 They are the commonest birds imaginable...but they utterly delighted me! Where else can I get Art and Nature together like this, except Forest Park? Cheers, Deepa. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Whimbrel, Swan Lake, Chariton Co. From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <dmkinder AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 20:55:23 -0700 With the recent reports, had to go looking. I found a single Whimbrel about 5 p.m. this eve at Swan Lake NWR. It was in moist soil unit M4, in the middle of the Refuge. This is same pool I had a Red Knot couple of years ago. Bunch of other small shorebirds there also as well as Dabbling Ducks. I had it in scope view again about 5:30, went to my vehicle to get something, came back and it was gone. Guess it took off on the south winds, as I was unable to relocate it.  There had been a nice variety of other shorebirds on the area over the wknd during the Shorebird and Marsh Bird Workshop. These included American Avocet, Black-necked Stilt, Black-bellied Plover, Hudsonian Godwit, Dunlin, Wilson's Phalarope, plus asst Yellowlegs, Sandpipers, and SB Dowitchers. Great job by Paul and Brad putting on the ID Workshop and leading the field trips! Thanks Guys! Saw a dozen Cattle Egrets in a pasture with some cattle on east side of blacktop YY on the way down to Swan Lake this eve. Di and I saw one CAEG in a roadside ditch at north part of Trenton, Grundy Co. yesterday. Later, Steve Kinder Chillicothe, Livingston Co. dmkinder AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? 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Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: A day in E Missouri From: Peter Kondrashov <pkondrash AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:24 -0500 I birded Hwy 79 locations from Hannibal to Old Monroe today. Highlights: Ted Shanks CA - closed due to flood:( Had a Broad-winged Hawk near the bluffs. Clarence Cannon NWR - flooded. Some shorebirds in the field near the entrance: Short-billed Dowitcher - 6 Stil Sandpiper - 8 Wilson's Phalarope - 2 White-rumped Sandpiper - 6 Semipalmated Sandpiper - 12 B.K. Leach (Lincoln Co.) Black-necked Stilts (Bittern Basin) Mississipppi Kite - main unit Keeteman Rd. (Lincoln Co.) WHIMBREL - 13. I parked the car and heard several birds call in flight and a flock of 12 landed right in front of me. Pretty cool! Black tern - easily >400 RUDDY TURNSTONE- 4 - Thanks to David Becher BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER - 8 SANDERLING - 15 Dunlin - 5 Stilt, Semipalmated, White-rumped, Pectoral, and Least Sandpipers Semipalmated Plover - 3 Wilson's Phalarope - 4 Caspian tern - 3 Forster's tern - 1 Redhead - 3 - I am taking back my initial Canvasback report. After driving around to Glacial Sand Rd. and looking in good light I was only able to find 3 Redheads. Ruddy ducks - 14 Little Blue Heron - 2 Snowy Egret - 2 White-faced Ibis - 1 Many Bobolinks, Grashopper Sparrows, couple Henslow's Sparrows and a gazillion of Dickcissels on the way back to Kirksville. Thanks to Josh U. for directions. Awesome day! -- Peter Kondrashov Kirksville, MO pkondrash AT gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Adair Co warbler photos and stuff From: Frankie Cuculich <flcuculich AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 19:37:12 -0500 Here is a link to photos I have taken in the past couple weeks. Yellowthroated warbler at Thousand Hills SP. http://backwoodsfrank.smugmug.com Frankie Cuculich Brashear, Mo. Adair Co ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd From: Jacquelyn Chain <jacquelync1 AT CHARTER.NET> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 16:12:10 -0400 Correct, Brad. You take Hwy 79 north from I-70, continue past Old Monroe turnoff, slow down, check for railroad & hwy crossing yellow/black sign just past sand peaks, turn right onto Keeteman Rd. Last Saturday we swung left, then right past farm houses for closest views of shorebirds,etc., but conditions may have changed. Jackie Chain St Louis County jacquelync1 AT charter.net On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Brad Jacobs wrote: Isn’t that just north of Old Monroe in Lincoln Co brad From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum [mailto:MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU] On Behalf Of June Newman Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:45 PM To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU Subject: Re: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd Please, where is Ketteman Rd located. County? Directions? June Newman On May 21, 2013, at 1:28 PM, Peter Kondrashov < pkondrash AT GMAIL.COM > wrote: Keeteman Rd (halfway down) Whimbrel 12 Black tern 400 Caspian Tern 1 Canvasback 1 Redhead 2 Peter Kondrashov ___________________________________ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners ABA Birding Code of Ethics ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration ___________________________________ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners ABA Birding Code of Ethics ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. 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Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd From: Brad Jacobs <Brad.Jacobs AT MDC.MO.GOV> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 18:55:12 +0000 Isn't that just north of Old Monroe in Lincoln Co brad From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum [mailto:MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU] On Behalf Of June Newman Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 1:45 PM To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU Subject: Re: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd Please, where is Ketteman Rd located. County? Directions? June Newman On May 21, 2013, at 1:28 PM, Peter Kondrashov > wrote: Keeteman Rd (halfway down) Whimbrel 12 Black tern 400 Caspian Tern 1 Canvasback 1 Redhead 2 Peter Kondrashov ________________________________ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners ABA Birding Code of Ethics ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. 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June Newman On May 21, 2013, at 1:28 PM, Peter Kondrashov wrote: > Keeteman Rd (halfway down) > Whimbrel 12 > Black tern 400 > Caspian Tern 1 > Canvasback 1 > Redhead 2 > > Peter Kondrashov > > > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > > ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration > ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: 13 Whimbrels at Keeteman Road From: David Becher <davidbecher AT MSN.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:07 -0500 David Becher Saint Louis Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: 12 Whimbrels at Keetemam Rd From: Peter Kondrashov <pkondrash AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:06 -0500 Keeteman Rd (halfway down) Whimbrel 12 Black tern 400 Caspian Tern 1 Canvasback 1 Redhead 2 Peter Kondrashov ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: TGP Connecticut Warbler, not seen up till noon From: Pat Lueders <pllueders479 AT AOL.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:11:01 -0500 The Connecticut Warbler seen earlier this morning was not found by noon. Some birders were still there looking for it. Pat Lueders, Webster Groves, MO Sent from my iPad ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Black-bellied Whistling Ducks, Mingo NWR, Stoddard Co., 5/20 From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar AT LIVE.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 11:47:11 -0600 Greetings! News from the Bootheel still appeals greatly to me as that's where my soul lingers (at present anyway); so when I caught wind of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks (BBWD) at Mingo NWR, I had to share with the rest of the MO birders, especially with possibly a long weekend staring most of us in the face. Peter Rae, Biologist Mingo staff member, reported one (1) BBWD on May 14 at 7 pm in the Binford Unit (West of Mingo Job Corps toward the Spillway - wet open area on right side of drive). Brad Pendley, also Biologist Mingo staff member, reports five 5 BBWD observed May 20, yesterday, in Moist Soil Unit #5. http://mobirds.smugmug.com/BirdMaps/Birding-Maps/4519778_75MrTC/266706495_7ZvnNTq#!i=266706495&k=7ZvnNTq I'm hoping to make a trip down there Monday and explore Monopoly Marsh (and surrounding areas). Good Birding! Chris Barrigar Cole Co. Russellville, MO 1chrisbarrigar AT live.com chrisbarrigar AT hotmail.com "I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." JOHN MUIR ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Mississippi Kite From: Cindy Bridges <cjontheriver AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 10:46:01 -0700 I had a Mississippi Kite fly over the house on Sunday Morning. I don't think I have ever seen one in Oregon county. Cindy Bridges Couch Mo Oregon County cjontheriver AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? 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Warbler From: David Becher <davidbecher AT MSN.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 08:58:32 -0500 Mick Richardson reports one in the Gaddy Garden at TGP David Becher St. Louis Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Whimbrel NO, Least Bittern yes From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 08:40:38 -0500 Whimbrel not refound this morning at Eagle Bluffs. Least Bittern refound in Pool 10 along 2nd one-way Paul McKenzie reported a Black-billed Cuckoo in willows near Junction Box/"pump house" seen last night. Black-necked Stilt in distribution channel 3 Long-billed Dowitchers, several Wilson's Phalaropes, 2 Stilt Sandpipers and many other shorebirds today. Edge Wade Columbia, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Birdy @ Gaddy this AM (tower grove park) From: "Bailey, Tom" <TBAILEY AT DOM.WUSTL.EDU> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:39:27 +0000 Had singing Connecticut warbler in the area north of the bubbler, on the ground. Others included Wilson's, B&W, chestnut-sided, Nashville, y-b cuckoo, and others. Sorry I had to leave to get to work. Tom Bailey St. Louis County Sent from my iPhone ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list owners: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: WHIMBREL Eagle Bluffs UPDATE From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:38:10 -0500 We failed to relocate the Whimbrel after the heavy rain. Paul believes it is unlikely that it will leave the area in this weather. Paul will be back at Eagle Bluffs along the distribution channel, probably near Pool 10, tomorrow morning between 6 and 6:30, attempting to relocate the bird. Birders are encouraged to join him. Edge Wade Columbia, MO On May 20, 2013, at 8:05 PM, Andrew M. Scaboo wrote: > I saw only the Willet on my way past the distribution channel, but on the way back there was Paul with a Whimbrel in view. > > I managed a crummy picture before the rain set in. > > http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q322/middleboo/null-1.jpg > > Andrew > Columbia MO > > > On Monday, May 20, 2013, Edge Wade wrote: > Paul McKenzie just called 6:55 p.m. to report a Whimbrel with Willets in channel across from Pool 10. > > Edge Wade > Columbia, MO > edgew AT mchsi.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html > > > -- > Sent from Gmail Mobile ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: WHIMBREL Eagle Bluffs NOW From: "Andrew M. Scaboo" <andrew.scaboo AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:31 -0500 I saw only the Willet on my way past the distribution channel, but on the way back there was Paul with a Whimbrel in view. I managed a crummy picture before the rain set in. http://i348.photobucket.com/albums/q322/middleboo/null-1.jpg Andrew Columbia MO On Monday, May 20, 2013, Edge Wade wrote: > Paul McKenzie just called 6:55 p.m. to report a Whimbrel with Willets in > channel across from Pool 10. > > Edge Wade > Columbia, MO > edgew AT mchsi.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html > -- Sent from Gmail Mobile ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Joplin lagoons From: Lawrence Herbert <certhia AT ATT.NET> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 19:18:43 -0500 Jasper County Webb City Lagoon: 07 Blue-winged Teal 01 Lesser Scaup 01 Ruddy Duck 01 Great Blue Heron 20 Cliff Swallow 05 Barn Swallow Jasper County Carl Junction Lagoon: 07 Canada Goose + 15 soccer ball sized 01 Yellow-crowned Night-Heron 02 Killdeer 02 Spotted Sandpiper Jasper County Turkey Creek Lagoon: 02 Canada Goose + 5 young, see above 02 Pied-billed Grebe 10 Blue-winged Teal 02 Killdeer 01 WILLET Newton County Shoal Creek Lagoon: 05 Barn Swallow Larry Herbert, Joplin, Jasper Co., certhiaATatt.net 05-20-13. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: WHIMBREL Eagle Bluffs NOW From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 18:59:51 -0500 Paul McKenzie just called 6:55 p.m. to report a Whimbrel with Willets in channel across from Pool 10. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Foley Access Directions From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:02 -0500 Mobirders, I have one change to make to Phil's directions: "As you go through Foley SLOWLY…" Several birders learned the hard way that the town of Foley has at least one policeman with little else to do but write speeding tickets. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgw AT mchsi.com On May 20, 2013, at 11:25 AM, Philip Wire wrote: > Hello all-- > > I got a few questions about the "Foley River Access" off Highway 79 in Lincoln Co. Here are the best directions I can muster off of memory while at work: > > I think this is East Burr Oak Rd. As you go through Foley along 79, you will see a brown sign that says Foley River Access with an arrow pointing towards the river. 99% sure that's the same road I took. > My advice for anyone looking for the location would be to watch for the sign as they go north of Winfield along 79. I had never stopped here before and just did it on a whim because of the sign. > > Good birding! > Phil Wire > phw222 AT gmail.com > Troy, MO (Lincoln Co.) > > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics > > ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration > ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Eagle Bluffs Least Bittern, Snowy Egret From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 17:50:34 -0500 This afternoon, one Least Bittern was seen immediately after turning onto the Second One-Way Loop, looking toward the opposite leg of the loop. The bird was against the bank in the small patch of reeds. One Snowy Egret was among the Great Egrets in Pool 15. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Whimbrel at Glacial Sand Rd area, Lincoln Co. From: James Hickner <hickner AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 16:47:25 -0500 Today I birded Busch CA, Lost Valley Trail, Blue Grosbeak Trail ( I spent only an half hour there), Kettleman Rd farm area, and B'K. Leach CA. I did not have time to go to the Bittern Unit. In the Kettleman Rd farm area (that's where Glacial Sand Rd is), the flood has worsened and the number of shorebirds has gone down to just a few. The best bird of the day was a Whimbrel, the only second time I ever saw this bird in Missouri. I saw three of them in the Lincoln Shield in Riverlands a few years ago. Other shorebirds I saw there were 4 Spotted Sandpipers, 2 Solitary Sandpipers, several Least Sandpipers, and one Lesser Yellowlegs plus a few Killdeer. Saw two Yellow-billed Cuckoos in the Lost Valley Trail. I also witnessed Eastern Kingbirds nest at Lake 6 in Busch CA and also a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher nest in the Lost Valley Trail. I hope to see more birds nesting in the next few weeks. Good birding, Jim Hickner ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Eagle Bluffs - today From: <andersonka AT CENTURYTEL.NET> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 17:19:03 -0400 We went to Eagle Bluffs this morning. Didn't find any godwits, willets or the BN Stilt. Also didn't see the Trumpeter Swans. Have they moved on? The 1 Sandhill Crane remains in the area of the Buck and Katy Pool's. I hope the other one is incubating eggs. There are still quite a few shorebirds moving around in the area. Most were smaller with black legs: Semi-palm Sandpiper, WR, Bairds...hard to sort them out without spending a lot of time. I did find: Sanderling - 1 Black-bellied Plover - a flock flew over Black Tern - 1 Stilt Sandpiper - 3 Wilson's Phalarope - 4 Snowy Egret - 1 Dunlin - 1 Report on Cache. Kathleen Anderson, Columbia ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: WHITE IBIS, WHIMBREL, Sanderling Hwy N, Linc. co. From: Charlene Malone <2bbirdn AT CHARTER.NET> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 14:47:16 -0500 Al Smith called....... Adult WHITE IBIS seen from Hwy N, road going to the Winfield Dam (now flooded) Hwy N is on the north end of Winfield and off of Hwy 79. 2nd call from Al Smith WHIMBREL and SANDERLINGS near the W. IBIS. Seen on the north side of the road ("10:30 from the road") BTW, just the messenger on these sightings so one chases at one's own risk. Charlene Malone St.Louis co. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Willet at Joplin From: Lawrence Herbert <certhia AT ATT.NET> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 13:16:48 -0500 I enjoyed a single Willet at Joplin's Turkey Creek Water Treatment Facility, nw. Joplin, Jasper County, this morning. I'll send a lagoons report in my next mail. Chances are excellent that a Willet will be my favorite bird of the day ! Larry Herbert, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. certhiaATatt.net 05-20-13. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: St. L birds: RMBS and Carlyle From: Charlene Malone <2bbirdn AT CHARTER.NET> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 12:16:43 -0500 MISSOURI Riverlands MBS, St. Charles co. - Water is going down and exposing mudflats. Josh Uffman had some good birds there this Monday AM http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14181094 ILLINOIS Probably last (or near to the last) weekly update for the spring as Dan Kassebaum will have limited internet/e-mail access for the summer. Reports through the summer will be sporadic. http://www.htc.net/~kdan/report.htm Good end of spring birding, Charlene Malone St. Louis co. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Foley Access Directions From: Philip Wire <phw222 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25:59 -0500 Hello all-- I got a few questions about the "Foley River Access" off Highway 79 in Lincoln Co. Here are the best directions I can muster off of memory while at work: I think this is East Burr Oak Rd. As you go through Foley along 79, you will see a brown sign that says Foley River Access with an arrow pointing towards the river. 99% sure that's the same road I took. My advice for anyone looking for the location would be to watch for the sign as they go north of Winfield along 79. I had never stopped here before and just did it on a whim because of the sign. Good birding! Phil Wire phw222 AT gmail.com Troy, MO (Lincoln Co.) ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Worley Street Park From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:42:27 -0500 Worley Street Park was very birdy this morning after the storm. Highlights were Wilson's Warbler, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Red-eyed Vireo, Great Crested Flycatcher and a Common Nighthawk dozing on the branch of a tree. Kevin Wehner Columbia, Mo. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: SLAS Trip to Blue Grosbeak/Lost Valley, Saturday AM From: R Bailey <bohemewarbler AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 08:30:42 -0500 WHAT: St. Louis area field trip, half day to about noon, sponsored by St. Louis Audubon Society. WHEN: Saturday, May 25 WHERE: Meet at the parking lot for the Blue Grosbeak Trail, Weldon Spring CA. Take US 40/I-64 west across the Missouri River to MO-94. Exit there, turn left, go across the overpass, and proceed about 3/4 of a mile to the first parking lot on your left. We will car pool from there for the rest of the morning. MEETING TIME: 6:30 a.m. (that's not a typo) PLAN: We will walk in the Blue Grosbeak Trail and look for some of the typical breeding birds of that area: Blue Grosbeak, Bell's Vireo, Orchard Oriole, Yellow Warbler, Yellow-breasted Chat. We'll then make a pit stop at Busch CA to the Fallen Oak Trail, seeking Pine Warbler, then stop along HWY D to access Weldon Spring Interpretive Center (behind "Mount Doom") to seek Henslow's Sparrow, Grasshopper Sparrow, Prairie Warbler, and Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, before continuing down 94 to the Lost Valley Trail for various Eastern woodland songbirds. WHO: Everyone is welcome, non-members of St. Louis Audubon Society too, beginner or advanced. CONDITIONS: Please dress appropriately for whatever weather is predicted as we get closer. Sunscreen, bug spray, water and a snack are good ideas. (If we stay on the trail, bug spray is not always necessary-just depends) TRIP LEADERS: Bob Bailey and Dave Garcia See you out there! Bob Bailey ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: In our Shady Oaks yard, 5/19/13 Six warbler species From: Margy Terpstra <ladybirdterp AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 08:27:40 -0500 Yesterday was a good day here with 6 warbler species, 37 for the day. Got off to a slow start with hearing snippets of song, not enough to be sure who was hiding out. Decided to weed for a while, then while hosing off the grill cover, the female hummingbird came in close to get a drink and my attention and I turned to see a Canada Warbler going to the bubbler. He went in and posed a bit. Then some birds popped out in the swampy thicket. Here's my short list. Canada Warbler - male and later a female at the bubbler Blackpoll W. - several heard early American Redstart Wilson's W. - male Magnolia W. - male Chestnut-sided W. - 3 males bathing together in a puddle Also had: Yellow-bellied Flycatcher - heard and seen Philadelphia Vireo - heard and seen Red-eyed Vireo - at the bubbler, splash-bathing Yellow-billed Cuckoo - two heard again today, one photographed on Wednesday Great Crested Flycatcher E. Wood Peewee Gray Catbird I posted a few more images. Here's the link: http://margy.smugmug.com/Wildlife/2012-Wildlife-at-Shady-Oaks/24392933_zkC6jt#!i=2516783221&k=z9g4jP4 Best birding, Margy Terpstra Kirkwood, St. Louis CO, MO ladybirdterp AT sbcbglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Little Black CA field trip-brief report From: Edge Wade <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 08:24:39 -0500 Saturday, eleven birders joined leaders Steve Paes and Cindy Bridges for a beautiful morning walk through the Little Black CA, Ripley County, enjoying the birds and the ambiance of Fern Nook Natural Area. The flowers, ferns, trees and rocks vied for our attention as birds called and flitted around us. A full list will be on CACHE when participants' lists are compiled by Cindy. Species seen and heard included Chestnut-sided, Prairie, Yellow-throated, Kentucky warblers, Ovenbird and Common Yellowthroat, Yellow-breasted Chat, White-eyed, Red-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireo, R-T Hummingbird, Swainson's Thrush, Scarlet Tanager, Fish Crow, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Blue Grosbeak. What more appreciation can be shown for the planning, preparation, leadership and success of the trip than to ask that a similar field trip be held in the autumn? Thank you, Steve and Cindy! Edge Wade ASM Conservation Partnership Coordinator edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: late report From: Timothy Barksdale <timothy.barksdale AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 07:33:11 -0500 Hello all, Nancy and I headed north on Saturday to just get out for the morning. Even though I had just returned from Washington DC area, we both had been eyeing the reports from the Missouri river bottoms both north and south of St. Joseph but time constraints would not allow us to go as far north as Squaw creek. First stop- Lake Contrary and then each of the other oxbows as we returned. Barring any real rarities- birds of interest at the locations visited follow. Lake Contrary- Hudsonian Godwit- 1 Pectoral- 120+ Least- 40+ Semipalmated- 60 White-rumped- 18 Baird's- 6 Wilson's Phalarope -2 Spotted Sandpiper- 4 Bell's Vireo- 1 Bank Swallow- 4 Cliff- 8 Barn- 18 N. Rough-winged- 10 Purple Martin- 6 * Swallows seemed to be swarming and feeding in a tight column much like I have seen columns of swifts feeding on hymenoptera in S. America. Leaves are behind, but growing rapidly. Mud Lake- Western Kingbird- 4 Eastern Kingbird- 6 Black Tern- 16 Dickcissel- 30 Lark Sparrow- 6 Lewis & Clark Lake- Am. White Pelican- 300 Snow Goose- 78 Ross' Goose -2 ** high for this late ? Wilson's Phalarope- 8 Willet-1 Hudsonian Godwit- 6 Dunlin- 5 Yellow-throated Vireo- 1- feeding in the open on dead snag. Bean Lake- Mud drying rapidly- large number of peep and small shorebirds - but it seemed we did not have a good viewing location from a public area and we left them to remain primarily- unexamined. With 85 species for the trip, it was over all not a bad day considering the date, the time and effort and the misses. Tim Timothy Barksdale Birdman Productions LLC P.O. Box 1124 65 Mountain View Dr. Choteau, MT 59422 Kansas City area: Birdman Adventures, L.L.C. P.O. Box 8554 Kansas City, MO 64114 At Birdman Productions, we make films about birds, and tell stories that change people's lives. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Lincoln Co. Birds, 5/19 From: Philip Wire <phw222 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 21:24:50 -0500 I spent the morning and early afternoon dithering about in Lincoln Co. I started at Cuivre River SP, where there were a few migrants. Chestnut-sided Warblers, Tennessee Warblers, and 1 Black-throated Green were found. Residents were probably the highlights, as I had 2 Cerulean Warblers in a different spot than last week along Big Sugar Creek and 1 Prairie Warbler just north of the park boundaries. Then it was on to the Keeteman Rd. sod farm, where I bumped into a couple kind birders who already had Black-bellied Plovers and Hudsonian Godwits in their scopes. A few Ruddy Turnstones flew in as well. All were quite distant today. Glacial Sands Rd. had three Black-necked Stilts, some Stilt Sandpipers, and a scattering of more common shorebirds like Semipalmated Sandpipers and Spotted Sandpipers. Fish Crows were there as well. On a whim I pulled off of 79 to check out the Foley River access, which held 3 more Black-necked Stilts and 3 more Hudsonian Godwits. The mudflats here are pretty close to the road for good viewing, it's worth the pull-off. Then it was on to BK Leach where the highlight was a (very?) late Horned Grebe at the original unit. It was hanging out with some American Coots. I also had a Mississippi Kite here soaring over the marshes. Overall a very pleasant outing that net about 110 species. Phil Wire Troy, Lincoln Co. phw222 AT gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Re: Bird Report for SLAS Trip to SNR From: Mike Grant <mikecurlew AT ATT.NET> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 18:36:28 -0500 A few photos from this walk are at: http://mikecurlew.smugmug.com/Nature/SLAS-Walks/SLAS-Shaw-Nature-Reserve-May /29507492_J8wtNK Many thanks to Connie for leading another great walk. Mike Grant Chesterfield, MO mikecurlew AT att.net From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum [mailto:MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU] On Behalf Of Cornelius Alwood Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 7:32 PM To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU Subject: Bird Report for SLAS Trip to SNR Hello Mobirders, The St. Louis Audubon Society's trip to Shaw Nature Reserve started out with temperatures in the mid-sixties and poor visibilty. Twenty-eight birders joined in finding 60 species with the highlights being a nest of a BEWICK'S WREN at the west end of the Trail House. Bob Pitzer pointed it out to the group. Later Mike Grant scoped an adult feeding a couple of gaping mouths. A Summer Tanager was not happy with the wren's presence. Pat Lueders suggested that the tanager might be mistaking the Bewick's Wren for its more aggressive cousin, the House Wren. David Becher first reported seeing a Bewick's Wren near the Trail House in March. Another good find was the Ruby-throated Hummingbird's nest overlooking the creek where a bridge has replaced the stone steps. Thanks to Mike Grant and Bernie Favazza for providng us with scope views of the female on the nest. In the same area a Common Nighthawk was perched in a tree. We had multiple sightings of several neo-tropical resident migrants including Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Chimney Swift, Eastern Wood Pewee, Acadian Flycatcher, Eastern Phoebe, Eastern Kingbird, White-eyed and Red-eyed Vireo, House Wren, Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, Common Yellowthroat (15 or more), Yellow-breasted Chat, Summer Tanager (many), and Indigo Bunting (too many to count). At least five Kentucky Warblers sang during the walk, however, they were reluctant to show themselves. Four woodpeckers are on the day's list, but surprisingly not the Downy Woodpecker. Field and Chipping sparrows were common, but the sought after Henslow's Sparrow was a no show. We only saw one Scarlet Tanager. We saw/heard eight warbler species. The Tennessee Warbler was our only non-resident migrant. Our usually dependable Prairie Warbler was undependable this year. The Red-shouldered Hawk young had already fledged, but we had good views of several of this woodland species while they called overhead. A Great Blue Heron flew out of a pond near the prairie and a Spotted Sandpiper flew low over the Meramec River for our only non-woodland/field species. By the time we finished the five mile hike in seven hours, the temperature had climbed to the low 80s and the sun was shining brightly. We had started the day with a non-singing Blue Grosbeak near the Visitor's Center and finished the day watching a non-singing Common Yellowthroat in the Whitmire Garden. Thanks to all participants and a special thanks to Mike Grant and Bernie Favazza who carried their scopes the whole trek and graciously set them up wherever it was convenient so that the rest of us could get optimum views. Connie Alwood St. Louis County calwood AT sbcglobal.net _____ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Archives / Subscription options / ASM Website / Email the list owners ABA Birding Code of Ethics ASM Spring Meeting: May 3-5, 2013 in St. Joseph, MO. Details and Online Registration ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: Cooley Lake CA (Clay) Black Terns From: Jeff Wayman <ccah AT ATT.NET> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 13:34:19 -0700 My wife and I arrived at Cooley Lake CA this morning for a quick look-see, and found the air above the middle pool absolutely full of feeding black terns in full breeding plumage. Easily 300, maybe as many as 500 individuals. We had never seen them there before, a lot of fun to watch their feeding behaviors. Other highlights included 3 Avocets and several flocks of Cedar Waxwings. Jeff Wayman Independence, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html Subject: eagle bluffs - Red Neck Phalarope. From: Steve Griffaw <sgg.bluesfan AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 11:40:40 -0500 Just had a Red Neck Phalarope in the distribution channel. Saw for about a minute then a race car truck scattered the shorebirds and have not relocated. Steve Griffaw Sgg.bluesfan.gmail.com Jefferson City ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html