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3 Jul YB Cuckoo in Bellevue [] 03 Jul Re: Louisiana Waterthrush - Knox Co. [] 3 Jul Sandy flies across Texas ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 02 Jul Louisiana Waterthrush - Knox Co. [] 02 Jul Scissor-tail at Spring Creek Prairie ["kingbird62000" ] 1 Jul Shrikes and Uppies in Dodge County ["Don & Janis Paseka" ] 02 Jul Yellow-billed Cuckoo ["jpkassik" ] 1 Jul Fw: Bird photos needed for Nebraska Bird Review - 1st photo ["Phil Swanson" ] 1 Jul Re: Bird photos needed for Nebraska Bird Review - 1st photo ["Phil Swanson" ] 1 Jul White-winged Doves in Arapahoe ["Walker, Thomas" ] 1 Jul looking for area birdlists [Matt Steffl ] 1 Jul Acadian Flycatcher [Loren Padelford ] 30 Jun Midtown Martin Roost Continues 6/30 [Justin Rink ] 29 Jun Re: Broad-winged Hawk in Bellevue ["tshelajuju" ] 30 Jun Re: Purple Martin Roost Midtown Omaha ["Carolyn Sonderman" ] 30 Jun Purple Martin Roost Midtown Omaha ["J. Ducey" ] 29 Jun Re: Sandy bolts out of Nebraska [Theresa Pester ] 29 Jun Re: Broad-winged Hawk in Bellevue [] 29 Jun Morrill Co. Atlas block ["Alice Kenitz" ] 29 Jun Broad-winged Hawk in Bellevue [] 29 Jun Sandy bolts out of Nebraska ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 29 Jun Shoemaker Park, Lincoln ["kcarnes68" ] 29 Jun Balcony Birding ["mjrome46" ] 29 Jun Hit delete unless interested in birding in Spain [Stephen Christopher ] 28 Jun Garfield County 6/28/09 [Robin and Lanny ] 28 Jun Kite remains in area ["Walker, Thomas" ] 27 Jun Forest Lawn Cemetery- 6/27 RBNU, PISI [Justin Rink ] 27 Jun Bailey in Mexico and a Caspian Tern ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 27 Jun Re: Hello, I have Mystery Bird 9 up. ["Edward" ] 26 Jun Re: Mystery 2 ["Ross Silcock" ] 27 Jun Re: Hello, I have Mystery Bird 9 up. ["Edward" ] 26 Jun White-tailed Kite ["Walker, Thomas" ] 26 Jun Mystery 2 ["jpkassik" ] 26 Jun Scotts Bluff Co. BBS ["Alice Kenitz" ] 25 Jun Amazing Bailey and a few sightings ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 25 Jun Re: Ebird Hotspots ["William Flack" ] 24 Jun Sandhill Crane ["Wheeler, Ben" ] 24 Jun White-winged Dove ["pastorpaultdunbar" ] 23 Jun Bailey in Texas and an Osprey ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 23 Jun Sioux County ["Alice Kenitz" ] 23 Jun Re: Ebird Hotspots ["Alice" ] 23 Jun re: RE: Ebird Hotspots [Robin and Lanny ] 22 Jun RE: Ebird Hotspots ["Eades, Rick" ] 22 Jun RE: Ebird Hotspots ["Thomas Labedz" ] 22 Jun re: Ebird Hotspots [Robin and Lanny ] 22 Jun McPherson county sightings over weekend ["Jerry Toll" ] 22 Jun White-tailed Kite again ["Walker, Thomas" ] 22 Jun Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer [Theresa Pester ] 22 Jun Ebird Hotspots ["J. Ducey" ] 22 Jun Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer [] 22 Jun Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer [Theresa Pester ] 22 Jun Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer ["Don & Janis Paseka" ] 22 Jun E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer [Theresa Pester ] 21 Jun RE: Bailey now in Oklahoma ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 21 Jun Cuckoos [Jan Johnson ] 21 Jun Re: YBCU, not [] 21 Jun Summer birding in Nebraska ["thkejoan" ] 21 Jun Re: YBCU, not [Roland Barth ] 21 Jun EBird hotspots redux ["William Flack" ] 21 Jun YBCU, not ["Don & Janis Paseka" ] 21 Jun RB nuthatches ["Eades, Rick" ] 21 Jun Little Blue Heron ["Kathy DeLara" ] 21 Jun Territorial behavior [Jan Johnson ] 21 Jun Re: Bailey now in Oklahoma ["Kathy DeLara" ] 21 Jun wood duck ["pssmd" ] 21 Jun Harriers ["Lackey, jeanine" ] 21 Jun Bailey now in Oklahoma ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 20 Jun Platte River S.P.- Cass Co. 6/20 [Justin Rink ] 20 Jun Late Birds ["clem klaphake" ] 20 Jun Southwestern Clay County birds [Robin and Lanny ] 20 Jun Eastern RWB ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 20 Jun RE: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight ["Jorgensen, Joel" ] 19 Jun Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight [Jon Strong ] 19 Jun Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight [Jon Strong ] 19 Jun Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight [Jon Strong ] 19 Jun Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight [Jon Strong ] Subject: YB Cuckoo in Bellevue From: allenreyer AT aol.com Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 17:02:41 EDT Had a pair of Yellow-billed Cuckoos in my back yard yesterday afternoon. On had a bit of nesting materiel in her bill, and flew up into a neighbor's tree. Haven't been able to locate a nest. Al Reyer Bellevue, NE **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Louisiana Waterthrush - Knox Co. From: wmollhoff AT netscape.net Date: Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:59:05 -0400 Way to go, Mark!!? I think the block southeast of Rulo, in the extreme southeast corner of the state in Richardson Co. might be the second highest block total so far, with 90 species (thanks to John Schukman). Keep up the great work. I think Mary Clausen is trying to coordinate/collect all the observations from Fontenelle Forest, another of our hotspots. Good luck to all your efforts! Wayne J. Mollhoff, Coordinator Nebraska Breeding Bird Atlas Project II -----Original Message----- From: mbrogie AT esu1.org To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, Jul 2, 2009 10:00 pm Subject: [NEBirds] Louisiana Waterthrush - Knox Co. Hit two Knox Co. atlas blocks today! Found a singing Louisiana Waterthrush this morning on the Schindler Creek (Knox Co.) atlas block (northwest of Verdigre). Bird was singing, preening, and sunning itself just west of the culvert on Schindler Creek. Today had almost a hundred species (did not go for owls or nightjars) and with last year the Schindler Creek block is up to 94 species (without species like Rock Pigeon, House Sparrow, Mallard). With a little bit more work, I think this block may go over 100 species. Mark A. Brogie 508 Seeley, Box 316 Creighton, NE 68729 (402) 358-5675 mbrogie AT esu1.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Sandy flies across Texas From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:05:46 -0500 Hi all: Sandy made another notable flight and, now, is on the other side of Texas, visit www.BirdsNebraska.org for the details. I've also updated Bailey's information, but she remains in the same area where she was last reported. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Louisiana Waterthrush - Knox Co. From: <mbrogie AT esu1.org> Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:00:07 -0500 Hit two Knox Co. atlas blocks today! Found a singing Louisiana Waterthrush this morning on the Schindler Creek (Knox Co.) atlas block (northwest of Verdigre). Bird was singing, preening, and sunning itself just west of the culvert on Schindler Creek. Today had almost a hundred species (did not go for owls or nightjars) and with last year the Schindler Creek block is up to 94 species (without species like Rock Pigeon, House Sparrow, Mallard). With a little bit more work, I think this block may go over 100 species. Mark A. Brogie 508 Seeley, Box 316 Creighton, NE 68729 (402) 358-5675 mbrogie AT esu1.org [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Scissor-tail at Spring Creek Prairie From: "kingbird62000" <KPOAGUE AT neb.rr.com> Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:45:10 -0000 Hello, We have all been waiting out here at Spring Creek Prairie for a scissor-tailed flycatcher to show up, and it happened today (7/2). Probably the same one or one of a pair that have been seen a little east of here. Also have a nesting pair of red-headed woopeckers, some bobolinks, and the usual summer crowd. Kevin Poague Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center (3 miles south of Denton) Subject: Shrikes and Uppies in Dodge County From: "Don & Janis Paseka" <paseka76 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:34:27 -0500 The local loggerhead shrikes seem to be having a good year. The young are now out hunting with their parents. This afternoon in the 4.5 mile stretch of Dodge county Road P between Roads 19 and 14 Blvd, I saw a total of 10 shrikes in three groups. On Thursday June 25, I saw a total of 7 upland sandpipers close to this same area. They were in two family groups, one group of four sitting on the power line and an adult with at least two nearly grown young in a no-till soybean field. Don Paseka Ames NE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Yellow-billed Cuckoo From: "jpkassik" <jpkassik AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:25:38 -0000 Hello, I got to add to my life list today. I have a pair of Yellow-billed Cuckoos flying around my yard since yesterday. They do not stay in one place for long, so I have been following the sounds for almost 2 days. Finally this evening I got a picture.(See Judy Birds album) Thank you for letting me share this with you all, Judy Friend, Subject: Fw: Bird photos needed for Nebraska Bird Review - 1st photo From: "Phil Swanson" <pswanson19 AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:11:38 -0500 Ooops this was supposed to go directly to Janis. Sorry. Phil ----- Original Message ----- From: Phil Swanson To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:58 PM Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Bird photos needed for Nebraska Bird Review - 1st photo Janis, I have finally rejoined NOU after years of absence due to my busy work schedule. Now I am retired and have the time to follow my passion for birds and birds photography. I have many bird photos and this is the first of five emails that I will send. They are high pixel shots and therefore large file sizes so that is why I am sending each with its own email. I can reduce the file sizes if needed for printing, but I am playing it safe for now. The first photo is a Cerulean Warbler photographed at Hummel Park in Douglas County on May 21, 2005. Phil Swanson ----- Original Message ----- From: Don & Janis Paseka To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:50 AM Subject: [NEBirds] Bird photos needed for Nebraska Bird Review NEBirders, We are looking for good quality bird photos taken in Nebraska for use in the upcoming color issue of the *Nebraska Bird Review*, quarterly journal of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union. Our first issue containing color (March 2008) was well-received, and we'd like to make this an annual event. This is not a photo contest, but there are rules: 1. Images must be of birds and must have been taken in Nebraska. 2. Images must be of good quality: sharp focus and high enough resolution to look good when printed. 3. The subjects don't need to be rare birds, but images of unusual birds or common birds doing unusual things are more likely to be selected. 4. A maximum of 5 images per photographer may be submitted. 5. The following information must be provided with each image: species, date, specific location and county. 6. The final decision on which images are published is solely the decision of the NBR editors. Please email your images to me at paseka76 AT gmail.com or send me a URL for images posted on a website. If you have a number of photos posted, please direct me to the specific images you are suggesting for publication. Contributors will be credited in the photo captions. Please send your photos by July 15. Thanks! Janis Paseka Editor, The Nebraska Bird Review Ames NE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Bird photos needed for Nebraska Bird Review - 1st photo From: "Phil Swanson" <pswanson19 AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:58:39 -0500 Janis, I have finally rejoined NOU after years of absence due to my busy work schedule. Now I am retired and have the time to follow my passion for birds and birds photography. I have many bird photos and this is the first of five emails that I will send. They are high pixel shots and therefore large file sizes so that is why I am sending each with its own email. I can reduce the file sizes if needed for printing, but I am playing it safe for now. The first photo is a Cerulean Warbler photographed at Hummel Park in Douglas County on May 21, 2005. Phil Swanson ----- Original Message ----- From: Don & Janis Paseka To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 8:50 AM Subject: [NEBirds] Bird photos needed for Nebraska Bird Review NEBirders, We are looking for good quality bird photos taken in Nebraska for use in the upcoming color issue of the *Nebraska Bird Review*, quarterly journal of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union. Our first issue containing color (March 2008) was well-received, and we'd like to make this an annual event. This is not a photo contest, but there are rules: 1. Images must be of birds and must have been taken in Nebraska. 2. Images must be of good quality: sharp focus and high enough resolution to look good when printed. 3. The subjects don't need to be rare birds, but images of unusual birds or common birds doing unusual things are more likely to be selected. 4. A maximum of 5 images per photographer may be submitted. 5. The following information must be provided with each image: species, date, specific location and county. 6. The final decision on which images are published is solely the decision of the NBR editors. Please email your images to me at paseka76 AT gmail.com or send me a URL for images posted on a website. If you have a number of photos posted, please direct me to the specific images you are suggesting for publication. Contributors will be credited in the photo captions. Please send your photos by July 15. Thanks! Janis Paseka Editor, The Nebraska Bird Review Ames NE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: White-winged Doves in Arapahoe From: "Walker, Thomas" <thomas.walker AT nebraska.gov> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:54:38 -0500 I just visited with someone here in our office in North Platte that brought in some photos of White-winged Doves that he took at his house in Arapahoe. He did not give me the location, but Arapahoe isn't that big. Says he has a pair of them and that they actually fight with Mourning Doves (drive them off of the feeders) and that the resident Collared-doves do the same to the White-winged Doves. Thought you might find that interesting. T. J. Walker - District Manager, Wildlife Division - Partners Section Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 301 East State Farm Road North Platte, NE 69101 Office Phone 308-535-8025 Cell Phone 308-530-7659 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: looking for area birdlists From: Matt Steffl <m_steffl AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:11:22 -0500 Hello, I'm helping a group to develop an interest in watchable wildlife and as part of developing their promotions they are trying to come up with fairly complete birds lists for four locations they want to highlight. If anyone could provide any lists for these areas and wouldn't mind that information being used to develop a general list of birds that could potentially be seen on these areas I would really appreciate any help. The four areas they are trying to develop lists for are Harlan Reservoir, Funk Lagoon, Rowe Sanctuary, and Ft Kearney State Rec Area and Historical Park. The lists don't need to be specifically seen within those property boundaries, in the area would be fine. Thanks in advance for any help. Matt Steffl NGPC, Kearney (308)865-5308 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_Storage_062009 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:NEBirds-digest AT yahoogroups.com mailto:NEBirds-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: NEBirds-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Acadian Flycatcher From: Loren Padelford <lpdlfrd AT cox.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:03:42 -0500 Nebraska Birders, Yesterday (6/30) in Fontenelle Forest (Bellevue) we heard an Acadian Flycatcher singing in Child's Hollow at the upper end where Hawthorne Trail crosses the creek. We also heard a Summer Tanager and a Scarlet Tanager singing in the same general area. Loren and Babs Padelford Bellevue, NE lpdlfrd AT cox.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Midtown Martin Roost Continues 6/30 From: Justin Rink <spindalis79 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:19:16 -0700 (PDT)  This evening Jim Ducey and I observed an estimated 600 PURPLE MARTINS circling in layers, and eventually roosting around the Kiewit Center at 44th and Farnam.  Yes, it has begun again, albeit a bit earlier than last year.     It made us wonder how long this has been going on for.  I observed a couple of quarrling MARTINS over Indian Creek Nursery around June 3rd.  I spotted a couple more while at work last week.  It's great to see them back at their old roosting haunts.    Good birding.   Justin Rink Midtown Omaha, Douglas Co., NE spindalis79 AT yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Broad-winged Hawk in Bellevue From: "tshelajuju" <denisemarie AT cox.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:02:44 -0000 --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, allenreyer AT ... wrote: >I saw the Broad-winged hawk a few weeks back, being mobbed over the Whispering Hills neighborhood in Bellevue. Denise Lewis Bellevue, NE > Sitting out on the back deck just now, having a "cool one", when a > Broad-winged Hawk soared over. Early migrant??? > > Al Reyer > Bellevue, NE > **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the > grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Subject: Re: Purple Martin Roost Midtown Omaha From: "Carolyn Sonderman" <sonderbird AT cox.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:15:27 -0500 Thanks, Jim. I went down last year 3 times and it was well worth the effort. Carolyn Sonderman ----- Original Message ----- From: "J. Ducey" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 8:15 AM Subject: [NEBirds] Purple Martin Roost Midtown Omaha the purple martins - several hundred at least - had returned to the roost at the medical center last night. The show has started... _________________________________________________________________ Windows LiveT SkyDriveT: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links Subject: Purple Martin Roost Midtown Omaha From: "J. Ducey" <jeducey AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:15:59 -0500 the purple martins - several hundred at least - had returned to the roost at the medical center last night. The show has started... _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:NEBirds-digest AT yahoogroups.com mailto:NEBirds-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: NEBirds-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Re: Sandy bolts out of Nebraska From: Theresa Pester <warblerluvr AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:15:48 -0700 (PDT) Awesome, go Sandy!   T. Pester --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Jorgensen, Joel wrote: From: Jorgensen, Joel Subject: [NEBirds] Sandy bolts out of Nebraska To: "NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com" Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 4:35 PM Hi all: We were beginning to wonder how long the other Long-billed Curlew, Sandy, would remain in the Nebraska Sandhills. Now we have the answer, Sandy has left Nebraska. She's been in 4 states in 24 hours.....where does that put her......visit the curlew HQ for the answer: www.BirdsNebraska. org This is great fun. -Joel ============ ========= ========= ========= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska. gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Broad-winged Hawk in Bellevue From: janetgreer AT aol.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:56:12 EDT I saw a Broad-winged Hawk yesterday over my house in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Janet Greer In a message dated 6/29/2009 4:38:06 P.M. Central Daylight Time, allenreyer AT aol.com writes: Sitting out on the back deck just now, having a "cool one", when a Broad-winged Hawk soared over. Early migrant??? Al Reyer Bellevue, NE **************************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy grill. (_http://food.http://food. Subject: Morrill Co. Atlas block From: "Alice Kenitz" <akenitz AT prairieweb.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:00:09 -0600 Hi all, Wildcat Audubon had a great field trip to the Cedar Creek atlas block south of Broadwater in Morrill Co. on Saturday. Atlas I that block had 44 species. We had 46 species and missed a few we expected--Lark Bunting, Upland Sandpiper, Blue Grosbeak. Unexpected were Great-crested Flycatcher, Eastern Bluebird, and Northern Cardinal. Fewer acres in pasture--more under center pivot than 20 years ago. Species seen-- Mallard Ring-necked Pheasant Wild Turkey Northern Bobwhite Great Blue Heron Turkey Vulture Swainson's Hawk Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Sandhill Crane Killdeer Upland Sandpiper Eurasian Collared-Dove Mourning Dove Burrowing Owl Common Nighthawk Belted Kingfisher Red-headed Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Say's Phoebe Western Kingbird Eastern Kingbird Great-crested Flycatcher Warbling Vireo Blue Jay Horned Lark Northern Rough-winged Swallow Cliff Swallow Barn Swallow House Wren Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Eastern Bluebird American Robin Brown Thrasher Europead Starling Yellow Warbler Common Yellowthroat Lark Sparrow Lark Bunting Grasshopper Sparrow Northern Cardinal Lazuli Bunting Dickcissel Red-winged Blackbird Western Meadowlark Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird fledging with Lark Sparrows Orchard Oriole Baltimore Oriole House Finch American Goldfinch House Sparrow Alice Kenitz Gering [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Broad-winged Hawk in Bellevue From: allenreyer AT aol.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:36:27 EDT Sitting out on the back deck just now, having a "cool one", when a Broad-winged Hawk soared over. Early migrant??? Al Reyer Bellevue, NE **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000005) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Sandy bolts out of Nebraska From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:35:19 -0500 Hi all: We were beginning to wonder how long the other Long-billed Curlew, Sandy, would remain in the Nebraska Sandhills. Now we have the answer, Sandy has left Nebraska. She's been in 4 states in 24 hours.....where does that put her......visit the curlew HQ for the answer: www.BirdsNebraska.org This is great fun. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Shoemaker Park, Lincoln From: "kcarnes68" <kcarnes68 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:02:17 -0000 3 pairs of sedge wrens, 2 pairs of orchard orioles and one 1st year male 2 male yellow throats. One was gaurding a young bird just learning to fly. All were fun to watch. Subject: Balcony Birding From: "mjrome46" <mjrome46 AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:09:15 -0000 Hi all, Had a nice Sunday morning watching the red Bellied woodpeckers,Nuthatches and Chickadee's bring their young to my suet and seed feeders. The Downey had been bringing their young for the last two weeks. Then!!!! a Hummingbird darted to my Hummingbird feeder(unfortunatelly it was empty. My first of the year. I quickly filled it and hopefully I will get a return visit. I could not tell if it was male or female because of shadows and the quick trip. Mary Jo 90th and Center Omaha, NE Subject: Hit delete unless interested in birding in Spain From: Stephen Christopher <s.christopher AT telefonica.net> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:52:12 +0200 To anyone still reading, just a short-ish message to say... MY BLOG is now updated for May 2009, quite frankly the most exhilarating month's birding of my life. Details of discoveries and sightings of well over 200 species (with photos coming soon), including Dupont's Lark, Red-throated Pipit, Red-necked Nightjar, Red- footed Falcon, Lammergeier, Little Bustard, both sandgrouse, etc., are posted at: http://www.surfbirds.com/blog/spainbirding/ TOURS - if you're thinking of making a trip to Spain this autumn or winter (or next spring for that matter), I'm currently offering a 10% Discount on all shared short-breaks and holidays booked before 31 July 2009 and I can help to find sharers for those travelling alone. The appeal of AUTUMN raptor and passerine passage, together with the usual Spanish specialities, is obviously well documented but WINTER offers the fantastic chance of watching Wallcreeper, Great Bustard, Lammergeier, both sandgrouse species and may be even Dupont's Lark on a three-day break from just €335. And even trips in SUMMER offer surprisingly good birding, especially if you have availability at short notice and can find a cheap late flight. For more details you can visit www.catalanbirdtours.com or email me at s.christopher AT telefonica.net for a friendly no-obligation quote. Either way, all the very best Stephen Christopher . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:NEBirds-digest AT yahoogroups.com mailto:NEBirds-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: NEBirds-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Garfield County 6/28/09 From: Robin and Lanny <snowbunting AT rcom-ne.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:28:06 -0600 Hi Nebraska birders, Today, Sunday June 28 Robin and I looked for birds in Garfield County. I will list our highlights with further detail in the text that follows. Cooper's Hawk one Bell's Vireo some Red-eyed Vireo three Black-capped Chickadee several Cedar Waxwing at least three Yellow-breasted Chat one Grasshopper Sparrow some Blue Grosbeak some Indigo Bunting many Everywhere we went today in Garfield County we heard or saw Blue Grosbeaks. Everywhere we went we heard or saw many Indigo Buntings. At all grasslands that we visited in Garfield County today we saw Grasshopper Sparrows. The closest that we had found Yellow-breasted Chats before was the other end of the Calamus Reservoir. Never the less we heard one loud and clear today along Pebble Creek Road. We heard Bell's Vireos today in Garfield county as well. We saw three Cedar Waxwings along Pebble Creek Road. Also we heard and saw a Cooper's Hawk there. Along Jones' Canyon Road we heard three Red-eyed Vireos. Robin saw one of them. Robin added three birds to her Garfield County list for a new total of 144. I added three birds to my Garfield County list for a new total of 149. May your birds be lifers and your troubles temporary. good birding and goodbye, Lanny Lanny Randolph south central Nebraska Kearney County 2028 34th rd Minden, Ne. 68959 308-216-0427 SnowBunting(at)rcom-Ne.com Subject: Kite remains in area From: "Walker, Thomas" <thomas.walker AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:14:44 -0500 A few Tout Bird Club members and I went out and found the White-tailed Kite again today in Government Pocket in SE Lincoln County. Still haven't seen more than one, but it is starting to seem more likely to be a breeder than a wanderer since it is holding up in the same location for about a week at least now. Other good birds in Snell Canyon and Government Pocket: Indigo Bunting Great Crested Flycatcher Blue Grosbeak Yellow-billed Cuckoo - several of them Red-eyed Vireo and many more..... T. J. Walker - District Manager, Wildlife Division - Partners Section Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 301 East State Farm Road North Platte, NE 69101 Office Phone 308-535-8025 Cell Phone 308-530-7659 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Forest Lawn Cemetery- 6/27 RBNU, PISI From: Justin Rink <spindalis79 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:38:55 -0700 (PDT)  This evening for about an hour and a half I decided to head out and do some birding at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha.  During migration I had been spending the majority of my birding efforts on Fontenelle.  It has been a few months since I visited this particular birding patch.   Ten or so minutes after my arrival I was greeted by the familiar call of a PINE SISKIN.  This bird only called twice.  It is possible that they bred here this year, since I observed a bird with some potential nesting material earlier in the spring.   In an area with a few scattered conifers and Burr Oaks I heard a pair of RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES calling back and forth to one another.  Near the other end of the cemetery, I heard another single bird.    Other species were more typical of a fairly wooded area during summer in Douglas County.  The complete e-bird report is below.    Location:     Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Cemetery) Observation date:     6/27/09 Number of species:     32 Wild Turkey     1 Red-tailed Hawk     1 Mourning Dove     14 Chimney Swift     20 Red-bellied Woodpecker     3 Downy Woodpecker     2 Hairy Woodpecker     1 Northern Flicker     2 Eastern Wood-Pewee     1 Great Crested Flycatcher     2 Eastern Kingbird     2 Red-eyed Vireo     1 Blue Jay     12 American Crow     5 Black-capped Chickadee     14 Red-breasted Nuthatch     3 White-breasted Nuthatch     9 House Wren     9 Eastern Bluebird     25 American Robin     150 Gray Catbird     4 European Starling     15 Cedar Waxwing     9 Chipping Sparrow     35 Northern Cardinal     4 Common Grackle     6 Brown-headed Cowbird     2 Orchard Oriole     2 House Finch     10 Pine Siskin     1 American Goldfinch     3 House Sparrow     10 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org   Good birding.   Justin Rink Midtown Omaha, Douglas Co., NE spindalis79 AT yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Bailey in Mexico and a Caspian Tern From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:12:21 -0500 Hi all: Bailey has now crossed over into Mexico, visit www.BirdsNebraska.org to learn more. Also, Jeanine Lackey and I saw a Caspian Tern at about River Mile 7 (upstream from Plattsmouth) on the Platte River on 26 June. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Hello, I have Mystery Bird 9 up. From: "Edward" <edwodonnell AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:44:09 -0000 Apparently this was a pretty easy bird to identify for everyone (except for me) I'm a little embarrassed. I quickly received 4 e-mails that all ID'd it as a Savannah Sparrow without reservation. But at least I have a new bird in my photo arsenal. Thanks to all that helped. Once again, I appreciate it. You help me a lot. Edward, Lincoln --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > Hello, > today's mystery bird is a Sparrow of some type. I can now identify 4 or 5 types of Sparrows, but the yellow on this one threw me a little. > I was going through my older shots and cataloging them when I ran across this one. It was taken April 28 at the WMA near Capitol Beach > in Lincoln. This is the only shot I have of this Sparrow, so I hope it's good enough for some nice person to help me identify it. > > The shot is named Sparrow9127 and is located in my edwodonnel folder. > Thank you, > Edward. > > > --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > > > Howdy all, I have a new bird today. > > This picture was taken Thursday morning at the WMA near Capitol Beach > > in Lincoln. I believe it's a Flycatcher of some type. > > I have a hard time telling these types of birds a part. > > Maybe some nice person can help me. > > > > It's in my > > edwodonnell photo folder and it's called IMG_2638 > > > > Edward, Lincoln. > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > > > > > Thanks to all, I appreciate any replies or suggestions. > > > > > > I thought it might be one of the kinds that I haven't seen before ie...Merganser or Grebe. > > > When I got the first reply back I started focusing on the Hooded Merganser and I came across this: > > > > > > "Females and immature males look alike. They are dark, grayish brown or blackish brown. The neck, chest, sides, and flanks are gray. The head is brown. The female's crest is brown, tinged with cinnamon, and sometimes white at its tip. The crest of the immature male is similar to, but smaller than that of the female. Not all immature males have a crest." > > > > > > http://userpages.bright.net/~miley1/hooded-merganser.htm > > > > > > So Immature it is. Poor guy was all alone. > > > > > > By the way, the small Heron colony in Wilderness Park has chicks that I could see in two nests. > > > Picture is here: > > > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/30500320 AT N06/3532392588/ > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > > > > > > > Bird number 6 is up, but first I want to thank T.J. Walker for helping me identify the last bird as an Eastern Towhee and the person who sent me an e-mail (that can't seem to receive mine back)that also identified it as an Eastern Towhee. I'm still getting a new kind of bird every time I go out, but it's getting harder and takes longer. > > > > > > > > Today's bird is some kind of Duck (I think) I took a picture of at the WMA next to Capitol Beach in Lincoln. At the same time there were a pair of Wood Ducks with little fuzzy babies, a Mallard pair and a Blue-winged Teal Pair. First I thought it was maybe a little one that belonged to one of the pairs, but I don't think so. It stayed to itself and didn't follow around any of the other ducks and was much larger than the Wood Duck chicks. I'm also pretty sure that I saw it dive completely under. > > > > > > > > The bill is shaped a little different and it has a white tip. I took many many pictures if this one is at a bad angle or not good enough. > > > > > > > > It's in my edwodonnell folder and is named Mysterybird6 > > > > > > > > Thank you for your time. > > > > Ed, Lincoln. > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I went to Wagontrain today to take pictures. I don't wear my glasses outside so I usually take pictures of anything that flies by and then look at them when I get home. > > > > > > > > > > I'm still new at this, but I have pics of a bird and the only thing that looks close to it in my book is an Osprey. This can't be right...right? > > > > > > > > > > They are in the edwodonnell picture folder. I have two shots in there. > > > > > > > > > > I hope I am posting correctly. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Subject: Re: Mystery 2 From: "Ross Silcock" <silcock AT rosssilcock.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:22:29 -0500 I may be wrong (often am), but I'd guess this is a juv. Easter phoebe. Juveniles (not log out of the nest) will have buff feather edgings that give a wing-bar look but which wears off fairly quickly. If they do the slow raise-quick drop of the tail, it's an Eastern Phoebe. Ross Ross Silcock P.O. Box 57 Tabor, IA 51653 New Zealand Land and Pelagic Bird Tours http://www.rosssilcock.com ----- Original Message ----- From: jpkassik To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 4:51 PM Subject: [NEBirds] Mystery 2 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Hello, I have Mystery Bird 9 up. From: "Edward" <edwodonnell AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:50:54 -0000 Hello, today's mystery bird is a Sparrow of some type. I can now identify 4 or 5 types of Sparrows, but the yellow on this one threw me a little. I was going through my older shots and cataloging them when I ran across this one. It was taken April 28 at the WMA near Capitol Beach in Lincoln. This is the only shot I have of this Sparrow, so I hope it's good enough for some nice person to help me identify it. The shot is named Sparrow9127 and is located in my edwodonnel folder. Thank you, Edward. --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > Howdy all, I have a new bird today. > This picture was taken Thursday morning at the WMA near Capitol Beach > in Lincoln. I believe it's a Flycatcher of some type. > I have a hard time telling these types of birds a part. > Maybe some nice person can help me. > > It's in my > edwodonnell photo folder and it's called IMG_2638 > > Edward, Lincoln. > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > > --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > > > Thanks to all, I appreciate any replies or suggestions. > > > > I thought it might be one of the kinds that I haven't seen before ie...Merganser or Grebe. > > When I got the first reply back I started focusing on the Hooded Merganser and I came across this: > > > > "Females and immature males look alike. They are dark, grayish brown or blackish brown. The neck, chest, sides, and flanks are gray. The head is brown. The female's crest is brown, tinged with cinnamon, and sometimes white at its tip. The crest of the immature male is similar to, but smaller than that of the female. Not all immature males have a crest." > > > > http://userpages.bright.net/~miley1/hooded-merganser.htm > > > > So Immature it is. Poor guy was all alone. > > > > By the way, the small Heron colony in Wilderness Park has chicks that I could see in two nests. > > Picture is here: > > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/30500320 AT N06/3532392588/ > > > > > > > > --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > > > > > Bird number 6 is up, but first I want to thank T.J. Walker for helping me identify the last bird as an Eastern Towhee and the person who sent me an e-mail (that can't seem to receive mine back)that also identified it as an Eastern Towhee. I'm still getting a new kind of bird every time I go out, but it's getting harder and takes longer. > > > > > > Today's bird is some kind of Duck (I think) I took a picture of at the WMA next to Capitol Beach in Lincoln. At the same time there were a pair of Wood Ducks with little fuzzy babies, a Mallard pair and a Blue-winged Teal Pair. First I thought it was maybe a little one that belonged to one of the pairs, but I don't think so. It stayed to itself and didn't follow around any of the other ducks and was much larger than the Wood Duck chicks. I'm also pretty sure that I saw it dive completely under. > > > > > > The bill is shaped a little different and it has a white tip. I took many many pictures if this one is at a bad angle or not good enough. > > > > > > It's in my edwodonnell folder and is named Mysterybird6 > > > > > > Thank you for your time. > > > Ed, Lincoln. > > > > > > > > > --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Edward" wrote: > > > > > > > > I went to Wagontrain today to take pictures. I don't wear my glasses outside so I usually take pictures of anything that flies by and then look at them when I get home. > > > > > > > > I'm still new at this, but I have pics of a bird and the only thing that looks close to it in my book is an Osprey. This can't be right...right? > > > > > > > > They are in the edwodonnell picture folder. I have two shots in there. > > > > > > > > I hope I am posting correctly. > > > > > > > > > > Subject: White-tailed Kite From: "Walker, Thomas" <thomas.walker AT nebraska.gov> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:26:18 -0500 Well, I was waiting to see if Mark Brogie or Dave Heidt would post, but since they haven't yet, I will. The three of us went out yesterday afternoon to Government Pocket Road in the canyons SW of Brady and were able to relocate the White-tailed Kite and attempted to get pictures - not sure how those turned out yet. Unfortunately, we got 2.5 inches of rain last night and Government Pocket Road is a minimum maintenance road that is 100% clay. I would NOT recommend that anyone attempts looking for it tonight or tomorrow, especially with another round of rainfall looking possible if not probable tonight. If anyone intends to look for the bird, I can provide directions and also give an update on road conditions and might even be able to tag along if time allows. T. J. Walker - District Manager, Wildlife Division - Partners Section Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 301 East State Farm Road North Platte, NE 69101 Office Phone 308-535-8025 Cell Phone 308-530-7659 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Mystery 2 From: "jpkassik" <jpkassik AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:51:10 -0000 Hello, Here I go again. I have been chasing 2 of these little birds around all week trying to get a picture. This little one really does not look like my Eastern Phoebes (unless maybe it is a baby). The bar wings make me think it might be an Eastern Wood Pewee. I decided it couldn't be a flycatcher because to me it lacks the eye circle. Look for to hearing from you. Judy P.S. This weekend I am headed to Nebraska City for a wedding and was wondering if it is too late to see a tanager or bunting. Or is there something I can find just as exciting? Subject: Scotts Bluff Co. BBS From: "Alice Kenitz" <akenitz AT prairieweb.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:45:10 -0600 NEBirders, Kathy DeLara & I did the Murray Lake BBS route on Thursday, June 18. We had 46 species which is the same as last year & a little higher than usual since I've been in involved (1987). You may have heard that western Nebraska is enjoying an unusually wet spring (with accompanying hail in some areas). To give you an idea--a friend who lives northeast of Bayard has had 8.5" of rain, as well as a couple of hail storms, in the first 24 days of June. The southern part of our BBS route was full of puddles. As well as looking at prairie birds such as Lark Buntings and Horned Larks, we were looking at a pintail, Mallards, and avocets. It was pretty crazy. New species for the route are Sandhill Cranes (2), Forster's Terns (2), and a Dickcissel (singing from the top of a power pole in a farmer's yard). We even picked up a lost (or dumped) puppy that was very wet, tired, & scared. Kathy took it to the Humane Society & we hope it has found a nice home by now. Alice Kenitz Gering [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Amazing Bailey and a few sightings From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:13:54 -0500 Hi all: Long-billed Curlew Bailey continues to astound with her travels, Go to www.BirdsNebraska.org to get the details. I was on the Platte River this morning, kayaking from Fremont to Two Rivers SRA, and I observed: 6 Am White Pelicans Piping Plovers and Least Terns 1 White-rumped Sandpiper 2 Bald Eagles 3 Wood Thrushes (heard) Also, NGPC Biologist Chuck Lesiak reports seeing a Common Moorhen at North Lake Basin yesterday. I also heard through the grapevine a report of a White-winged Dove coming to a backyard in Arapahoe, but I do not know the details. That's it. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Ebird Hotspots From: "William Flack" <sparvophile AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:20:51 -0000 And just in case things weren't confusing enough, east of the entrance road there's a sign on the Buffalo County side of the old channel (and presumed county line) that refers to the place as a Kearney County park. William Flack Kearney-- which is not, of course, in Kearney County --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, "Alice" wrote: > > ...I recall commenting that the little depression that runs to the south of the west camping area of the SRA was then the county line and he agreed. But that would put part of the east side of the recreation area in Kearney County. So it is in both counties! > > Alice Heckman > Kearney, NE Subject: Sandhill Crane From: "Wheeler, Ben" <ben.wheeler AT nebraska.gov> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:41:06 -0500 Last night, my family and I went down to the North Loup River just east of Ord and saw a sandhill crane picking up and flying to the northwest. I have no idea how long it has been there. The bird didnt look impaired as it was flying well. Ben Wheeler Note new email address: Ben.Wheeler AT nebraska.gov Pheasants Forever, Inc. Coordinating Wildlife Biologist Central Loess Hills 1614 N 28th Street P.O. Box 243 Ord, Nebraska 68862 Office: 308-728-3244 ext. 117 Cell: 308-750-2652 Fax: 308-728-7917 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: White-winged Dove From: "pastorpaultdunbar" <pastorpaultdunbar AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:56:47 -0000 Yesterday I saw and photographed a WWDove that's been at the feeder of a friend of mine since Sunday. It's in Adams Co., in a little subdivision half-way between Hastings and Juniata. Paul Dunbar Hastings Subject: Bailey in Texas and an Osprey From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:18:30 -0500 Hi all: Bailey has now crossed into Texas, find out more at www.BirdsNebraska.org Also, I had an Osprey at about River Mile 11 (just downstream from Cedar Creek) today. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Sioux County From: "Alice Kenitz" <akenitz AT prairieweb.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:25:53 -0600 NEBirders, Last Saturday (June 20) Wildcat Audubon had a little field trip to northwestern Sioux Co. We visited Gilbert-Baker WMA and Sowbelly Canyon. It wasn't the best day for birding as it got very windy. We heard a lot that we couldn't see. We identified 55 species-- Mallard Wild Turkey Great Blue Heron Turkey Vulture Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Upland Sandpiper Mourning Dove Burrowing Owl Chimney Swift White-throated Swift Red-headed Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Western Wood-Pewee Willow Flycatcher Western Kingbird Eastern Kingbird Plumbeous Vireo Red-eyed Vireo American Crow Horned Lark Violet-green Swallow Northern Rough-winged Swallow Cliff Swallow Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch Pygmy Nuthatch House Wren Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Eastern Bluebird Mountain Bluebird American Robin European Starling Cedar Waxwing Yellow Warbler American Redstart Ovenbird Common Yellowthroat Yellow-breasted Chat Western Tanager Spotted Towhee Chipping Sparrow Lark Sparrow Lark Bunting Dark-eyed Junco Black-headed Grosbeak Lazuli Bunting Red-winged Blackbird Western Meadowlark Brewer's Blackbird Common Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird Pine Siskin American Goldfinch Alice Kenitz Gering [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Ebird Hotspots From: "Alice" <aheckman AT frontiernet.net> Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:40 -0000 And to add to the confusion about Fort Kearny SRA, many years ago I had the Buffalo County Surveyor drive me through that area and physically point out the county line. I was Buffalo County Superintendent of Schools at the time and needed to know in which county children resided who lived in some of the cottages along the river. We didn't specifially address the recreation area, but the subdivisions on either side. He clearly pointed out the HISTORICAL south channel of the Platte River as the county boundary. I recall commenting that the little depression that runs to the south of the west camping area of the SRA was then the county line and he agreed. But that would put part of the east side of the recreation area in Kearney County. So it is in both counties! Alice Heckman Kearney, NE --- In NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com, Robin and Lanny wrote: > > Hello, > > Fifteen years ago, maybe more, Robin and I discovered that we > were at odds with other birders as to where the Buffalo/Kearney > County line ran in Ft. Kearney SRA. All of this happened well > before we became interested in County lists. > > Robin and I had suggested some routes for self guided bird tours > in our area for use before and after the Spring River Conference > or the Rivers and Wildlife Celebration (since we can't remember > exactly when this took place we don't know what name the > conference was going by then). We have a computer savvy friend > that at the time used a web site mapping program (a forerunner > of Google Maps) for maps for us to use. He also drove some > stretches to see if anything had recently been changed like > upgrading a road from minimum maintenance to full maintenance. > > We asked our friend if he could help us with discovering where > exactly the county line ran in Ft. Kearney SRA. He brought us > some maps that he had gotten from courthouse. We can't remember > if it was the Buffalo County Courthouse or the Kearney County > Courthouse or both. We have maps that show the county line as > it runs through Ft. Kearney SRA. They showed what surprised > us. Most of the rest of the county line in that area runs along > the south edge of southern most channel of the Platte. In this > case that would be the main channel just before a creek sized > south channel started again. At the back end of the historical > park property near where it borders the recreation area property > the county line leaves the south edge of the river going > northeast then turns at an abrupt angle and goes straight east > for the rest of the way through the recreation area. We took > our maps out to the property and it was easy to follow where it > ran in the field. The property line looked like it followed (or > probably led) exactly along where the high power line runs > through the property. This doesn't make any sense, but that's > where it goes or at least did since this took place at least 15 > years ago. But my guess is that it hasn't changed. I'd wager > that it is an expensive proposition to get county lines changed. > > So the south end of the Ft. Kearney SRA is in Kearney County but > the rest of the property is in Buffalo County. > > Lanny > > > > > >It might also be added, for county accounting of species lists, FKSRA is in > >Buffalo County while FKSHP is in Kearney County. > > > >Thomas Labedz, Lincoln (and frequent visitor to FKSRA) > > > >>There is a Fort Kearny SRA and a Fort Kearny SHP. The entrances are > >>a little less than a mile apart. The two are connected as far as > >>service personnel are concerned. The two are not connected as far as > >>the public is concerned. > >> > >>Lanny > >> > >>Lanny Randolph > >>south central Nebraska > >>north central Kearney County, 2 to 3 miles from each property > Subject: re: RE: Ebird Hotspots From: Robin and Lanny <snowbunting AT rcom-ne.com> Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:01:46 -0600 Hello, Fifteen years ago, maybe more, Robin and I discovered that we were at odds with other birders as to where the Buffalo/Kearney County line ran in Ft. Kearney SRA. All of this happened well before we became interested in County lists. Robin and I had suggested some routes for self guided bird tours in our area for use before and after the Spring River Conference or the Rivers and Wildlife Celebration (since we can't remember exactly when this took place we don't know what name the conference was going by then). We have a computer savvy friend that at the time used a web site mapping program (a forerunner of Google Maps) for maps for us to use. He also drove some stretches to see if anything had recently been changed like upgrading a road from minimum maintenance to full maintenance. We asked our friend if he could help us with discovering where exactly the county line ran in Ft. Kearney SRA. He brought us some maps that he had gotten from courthouse. We can't remember if it was the Buffalo County Courthouse or the Kearney County Courthouse or both. We have maps that show the county line as it runs through Ft. Kearney SRA. They showed what surprised us. Most of the rest of the county line in that area runs along the south edge of southern most channel of the Platte. In this case that would be the main channel just before a creek sized south channel started again. At the back end of the historical park property near where it borders the recreation area property the county line leaves the south edge of the river going northeast then turns at an abrupt angle and goes straight east for the rest of the way through the recreation area. We took our maps out to the property and it was easy to follow where it ran in the field. The property line looked like it followed (or probably led) exactly along where the high power line runs through the property. This doesn't make any sense, but that's where it goes or at least did since this took place at least 15 years ago. But my guess is that it hasn't changed. I'd wager that it is an expensive proposition to get county lines changed. So the south end of the Ft. Kearney SRA is in Kearney County but the rest of the property is in Buffalo County. Lanny > >It might also be added, for county accounting of species lists, FKSRA is in >Buffalo County while FKSHP is in Kearney County. > >Thomas Labedz, Lincoln (and frequent visitor to FKSRA) > >>There is a Fort Kearny SRA and a Fort Kearny SHP. The entrances are >>a little less than a mile apart. The two are connected as far as >>service personnel are concerned. The two are not connected as far as >>the public is concerned. >> >>Lanny >> >>Lanny Randolph >>south central Nebraska >>north central Kearney County, 2 to 3 miles from each property Subject: RE: Ebird Hotspots From: "Eades, Rick" <rick.eades AT nebraska.gov> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:20:49 -0500 That is the correct name and how it appears on maps. Calling it DLD State Recreation Area seems unnecessary. It's a few miles east of Hastings on Hwy 6. What is DLD SRA - this name is very vague _________________________________________________________________ Subject: RE: Ebird Hotspots From: "Thomas Labedz" <tlabedz1 AT unl.edu> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:11:16 -0500 _____ From: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com [mailto:NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin and Lanny Sent: Monday, June 22, 2009 5:04 PM To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Subject: re: [NEBirds] Ebird Hotspots It might also be added, for county accounting of species lists, FKSRA is in Buffalo County while FKSHP is in Kearney County. Thomas Labedz, Lincoln (and frequent visitor to FKSRA) There is a Fort Kearny SRA and a Fort Kearny SHP. The entrances are a little less than a mile apart. The two are connected as far as service personnel are concerned. The two are not connected as far as the public is concerned. Lanny Lanny Randolph south central Nebraska north central Kearney County, 2 to 3 miles from each property [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: re: Ebird Hotspots From: Robin and Lanny <snowbunting AT rcom-ne.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:03:50 -0600 There is a Fort Kearny SRA and a Fort Kearny SHP. The entrances are a little less than a mile apart. The two are connected as far as service personnel are concerned. The two are not connected as far as the public is concerned. Lanny Lanny Randolph south central Nebraska north central Kearney County, 2 to 3 miles from each property >Notes on the ebird hotspots > >Shoemaker Marsh and Arbor Lake are two distinct localities: Arbor >Lake WMA and Shoemaker Marsh > >What is DLD SRA - this name is very vague > >In looking at historic sources, Desoto is the proper spelling > >Is there a Fort Kearny SRA and a Fort Kearny SHP > >There should be one or the other not both of these: Fort Niobrara >National Wildlife Refuge; and Fort Niobrara NWR; the latter is >preferable > >the same should be the case with Valentine NWR > >Also, designations such as these -Pioneers Park--sand dunes", >"Pioneers Park--tamarack swamp", etc. - are not proper names, but >are designations to habitat. When designating a name, it should >follow suitable naming conventions and standards that stretch way >back in history. There could be some coordination with the Pioneers >Park people to determine what they call the areas. For example, >Pioneers Park Prairie would suffice for the large prairie on the >west side, although that tract maybe should be designated based on >some other aspect of the property. > >Since these names will become long-term standards, it would be very >important to select a durable name. > >I've researched place names in the sandhills for ten years, and the >names - a unique name for every designated site - are based on maps, >place name history, local information, and anything else that can >provide a Proper Name. > >The effort for the hotspots editing is going in the right direction >and will eventually be something birders will have to accept. Subject: McPherson county sightings over weekend From: "Jerry Toll" <geritol48 AT cox.net> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:36:05 -0500 Hi all, I did my BBS routes in McPherson and Arthur Counties over the weekend. It was great to spend some time wandering the back roads of the sandhills! A few notable sightings, all in McPherson county. A cattle egret in a roadside wetland along Hwy 92 AT mile marker 193. A Ferruginous Hawk in the southwest portion of the county. (It happened to be in a BB Atlas block!) Had a 6 raptor species day! A second year Coopers Hawk ½ mile west of Tryon. Jer Toll 2741 Wyoming St Omaha NE 68112 402.312.1635 geritol48 AT cox.net [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: White-tailed Kite again From: "Walker, Thomas" <thomas.walker AT nebraska.gov> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:42:57 -0500 Well, I ran my "Brady" Breeding Bird Survey Route for the USGS today with an assistant that I am training to run other BBS routes laid out within the Loess Canyons BUL SE of North Platte. At Stop 14, I told him "This is where I found a White-tailed Kite last year." About 20 seconds into the point count my assistant asked "What is that bird perched on the tree top over there?" Which was behind me. I turned around and saw the early morning sunlight glaring off of the white breast and head of a White-tailed Kite, roughly 150 yards south of where I saw it last year!!!! Last year I assumed that it was a "wanderer" and made less than complete attempts to document it after the fact, now I think that a "stake out" with a digital camera and a little more thorough investigation of the site might be warranted!!!! Other highlights included: Several Yellow-billed Cuckoos A few Rock Wrens Indigo Buntings Red-eyed, Warbling and Bell's Vireos Several Yellow-breasted Chats Notable Miss: Northern Mockingbird - first time since I have run the route starting in 2004. T. J. Walker - District Manager, Wildlife Division - Partners Section Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 301 East State Farm Road North Platte, NE 69101 Office Phone 308-535-8025 Cell Phone 308-530-7659 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer From: Theresa Pester <warblerluvr AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:19:42 -0700 (PDT) Your memory serves you correctly.  I did get some info from Don Paseka that confirms what you said about nesting heights and that they can nest even higher than my 30' nest here.   Thanks Wayne.  Theresa Pester   --- On Mon, 6/22/09, wmollhoff AT netscape.net wrote: From: wmollhoff AT netscape.net Subject: Re: [NEBirds] E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, June 22, 2009, 7:44 AM Teresa Don't have time to check my card file right now, but off the top of my head, I remember checking some "wild" nest sites at that height or above that were located in old woodpecker holes in dead pines. Wayne J. Mollhoff Ashland, NE -----Original Message----- From: Theresa Pester To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups .com Sent: Mon, Jun 22, 2009 6:56 am Subject: [NEBirds] E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer I'll try for an answer again......Is it common for E. Bluebirds to nest at 30ft. up? ? Maybe I'm?using the wrong words?in the search?but I am having trouble finding the information on the internet on this or I wouldn't be asking. ? T. Pester [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Ebird Hotspots From: "J. Ducey" <jeducey AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:39:51 -0500 Notes on the ebird hotspots Shoemaker Marsh and Arbor Lake are two distinct localities: Arbor Lake WMA and Shoemaker Marsh What is DLD SRA - this name is very vague In looking at historic sources, Desoto is the proper spelling Is there a Fort Kearny SRA and a Fort Kearny SHP There should be one or the other not both of these: Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge; and Fort Niobrara NWR; the latter is preferable the same should be the case with Valentine NWR Also, designations such as these -Pioneers Park--sand dunes", "Pioneers Park--tamarack swamp", etc. - are not proper names, but are designations to habitat. When designating a name, it should follow suitable naming conventions and standards that stretch way back in history. There could be some coordination with the Pioneers Park people to determine what they call the areas. For example, Pioneers Park Prairie would suffice for the large prairie on the west side, although that tract maybe should be designated based on some other aspect of the property. Since these names will become long-term standards, it would be very important to select a durable name. I've researched place names in the sandhills for ten years, and the names - a unique name for every designated site - are based on maps, place name history, local information, and anything else that can provide a Proper Name. The effort for the hotspots editing is going in the right direction and will eventually be something birders will have to accept. _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:NEBirds-digest AT yahoogroups.com mailto:NEBirds-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: NEBirds-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer From: wmollhoff AT netscape.net Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:44:09 -0400 Teresa Don't have time to check my card file right now, but off the top of my head, I remember checking some "wild" nest sites at that height or above that were located in old woodpecker holes in dead pines. Wayne J. Mollhoff Ashland, NE -----Original Message----- From: Theresa Pester To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, Jun 22, 2009 6:56 am Subject: [NEBirds] E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer I'll try for an answer again......Is it common for E. Bluebirds to nest at 30ft. up? ? Maybe I'm?using the wrong words?in the search?but I am having trouble finding the information on the internet on this or I wouldn't be asking. ? T. Pester [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer From: Theresa Pester <warblerluvr AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:48:25 -0700 (PDT) Ah, I see. I was kind of hoping I had some rare occurrence happening here. Oh well. Thanks a bunch!   Theresa Pester. --- On Mon, 6/22/09, Don & Janis Paseka wrote: From: Don & Janis Paseka Subject: Re: [NEBirds] E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, June 22, 2009, 7:51 AM Theresa, I think that before we started providing boxes at a relatively low height convenient for us to check and clean, that eastern bluebirds commonly used natural cavities that would have been much higher up. In fact, "The Birder's Handbook" states the typical range in height for eastern bluebird nests is 2 to 50 feet. Because of the popularity of placing boxes, it is now relatively uncommon just to find bluebirds nesting in a natural cavity. Don Paseka Ames NE On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Theresa Pester wrote: > > > I'll try for an answer again......Is it common for E. Bluebirds to nest at > 30ft. up? > > Maybe I'm using the wrong words in the search but I am having trouble > finding the information on the internet on this or I wouldn't be asking. > > T. Pester > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer From: "Don & Janis Paseka" <paseka76 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:51:43 -0500 Theresa, I think that before we started providing boxes at a relatively low height convenient for us to check and clean, that eastern bluebirds commonly used natural cavities that would have been much higher up. In fact, "The Birder's Handbook" states the typical range in height for eastern bluebird nests is 2 to 50 feet. Because of the popularity of placing boxes, it is now relatively uncommon just to find bluebirds nesting in a natural cavity. Don Paseka Ames NE On Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 6:56 AM, Theresa Pester wrote: > > > I'll try for an answer again......Is it common for E. Bluebirds to nest at > 30ft. up? > > Maybe I'm using the wrong words in the search but I am having trouble > finding the information on the internet on this or I wouldn't be asking. > > T. Pester > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: E. Bluebirds question. It's simple yes/no answer From: Theresa Pester <warblerluvr AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:56:26 -0700 (PDT) I'll try for an answer again......Is it common for E. Bluebirds to nest at 30ft. up?   Maybe I'm using the wrong words in the search but I am having trouble finding the information on the internet on this or I wouldn't be asking.   T. Pester [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: RE: Bailey now in Oklahoma From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:25:09 -0500 Kathy: Neither Curlew successfully bred this year. I'm not clear on the precise details (Cory Gregory is the individuals with the entire story, and he has infrequent access to the internet these days), but I don't think either got too far along until things were depredated. In regards to cuckoos, I thought it was unusual about ten days ago when I realized I hadn't seen or heard any this year. Since then, I've heard a couple along the Platte River. Darn few compared to what is "typical". -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** ________________________________ From: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com [NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kathy DeLara [renosmom AT charter.net] Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 11:19 AM To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Bailey now in Oklahoma Joel, I think it's very interesting how fast they travel and appreciate the updates. Did Sandy have a successful nesting? Kathy DeLara ----- Original Message ----- From: Jorgensen, Joel To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:15 AM Subject: [NEBirds] Bailey now in Oklahoma Hi all: I don't plan to bombard the list with constant updates, but it may be of interest that within the past 24-48 hrs the Long-billed Curlew named "Bailey" has continued it southward migration and our latest information puts her in Grant County, Oklahoma. Find out more at: http://www.birdsnebraska.org/ Our other Curlew, Sandy, remains in Garden County, Nebraska, and has yet to make a mad dash. Thanks. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Cuckoos From: Jan Johnson <bluebird47 AT cedarwb.net> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:18:00 -0500 We've always had either or both cuckoos in our yard area in the past. This year I have not seen nor even heard a cuckoo in my yard or in any of my breeding bird blocks. I hate to see them disappear like the magpies have. Jan Johnson notes-from-a-bird-brained-quilter.blogspot.com http://web.me.com/bluebird47 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: YBCU, not From: wmollhoff AT netscape.net Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:43:16 -0400 Hi all I'd agree with your findings:? cuckoos, and especially blackbilled cuckoos, seem to have gone the way of the magpies.? In 3+ years of atlas work, I've heard a black-billed cuckoo twice.? During the first project yellowbilled cuckoos were found in about 40% of the blocks, and blackbilled in about 20% of the blocks.? This time around I would guess they have been reported in 10% of blocks so far.? And when found, it is usually only a one bird/pair.? The southern tier of counties may be an exception - there I have been in a few blocks where I heard multiple birds?along the lower Big Blue River and lower?Republican River systems. Wayne J. Mollhoff Ashland, NE -----Original Message----- From: Don & Janis Paseka To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, Jun 21, 2009 2:34 pm Subject: [NEBirds] YBCU, not Is it just us, or is anyone else noticing a scarcity of yellow-billed cuckoos this spring/summer? The only one that we've seen or heard this season was on the Saturday NOU field trip back in May. We've had no sign of the ones that normally they nest around our yard, nor have we found any in the 20 atlas blocks we've spent time in this month. We did hear a black-billed cuckoo at Standing Bear Lake in Atlas block Douglas 707 yesterday. Janis and Don Paseka Ames NE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Summer birding in Nebraska From: "thkejoan" <ekmarr AT earthlink.net> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:00:40 -0000 On August 1, 2009 we plan to be in York, Ne to celebrate my mother's 100th birthday. We are looking for recommendations of locations within 200 miles to go birding after the event. Any ideas??? Twice, we have been in the Kearny area in the middle of March. THAT is an experience!!! Thank you in advance, Eleanor K. Marr Poughkeepsie, NY Subject: Re: YBCU, not From: Roland Barth <rebarth AT cox.net> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:31:23 -0500 I've heard plenty - I'd say about normal occurrence - in Fontenelle Forest (Sarpy) this season. Roland On Jun 21, 2009, at 2:34 PM, Don & Janis Paseka wrote: > > > Is it just us, or is anyone else noticing a scarcity of yellow-billed > cuckoos this spring/summer? > > The only one that we've seen or heard this season was on the > Saturday NOU > field trip back in May. > > We've had no sign of the ones that normally they nest around our > yard, nor > have we found any in the 20 atlas blocks we've spent time in this > month. > > We did hear a black-billed cuckoo at Standing Bear Lake in Atlas block > Douglas 707 yesterday. > > Janis and Don Paseka > Ames NE > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEBirds/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:NEBirds-digest AT yahoogroups.com mailto:NEBirds-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: NEBirds-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: EBird hotspots redux From: "William Flack" <sparvophile AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:47:51 -0000 I am still working on the list of eBird hotspots for Nebraska. I've changed a number of names, and am likely to make additional changes as I get input from various people. If you're submitting data to eBird and are trying to pick your location from an alphabetical list of hotspots, it might not be in the same place on the list. Until I finish messing around with the current hotspots, it might be a good idea to use the "Find it on a map" link. I'm trying to make sure that all the hotspots are in their proper places, with appropriate names. If you know of one that's misnamed or improperly located, please let me know at (excise spaces) spar vo phi le AT yahoo.com One particular problem hotspot is in the Lincoln area. It was originally labelled "Pioneers Park, Lincoln", but it's nowhere near the Pioneers Park on West Van Dorn; rather, it's a bit to the southeast of Capitol Beach Lake. I've renamed it "Pioneers Park--not". If you've been entering your sightings there, thinking that it was the one on Van Dorn, then you might want to adjust your records, using the "My eBird" > "Manage My Observations" link. If you're birding at the real Pioneers Park and submitting sightings to eBird, it'd be a great help if you'd suggest a hotspot at the actual location. (Or at sublocations; as I recall, the park is pretty big, and if there are different habitats in it, then it would be good to have hotspots like "Pioneers Park--sand dunes", "Pioneers Park--tamarack swamp", etc.) Finally, if you know what's actually at the site southeast of Capitol Beach Lake, could you let me know so that I can give it a better name? I apologize for the inconvenience while I'm trying to get the list fixed up; I hope that when I'm done, it'll be better for both the birders who enter the data and the researchers who use it. Please let me know if you've got any questions or comments on the Nebraska hotspots-- William Flack Kearney Subject: YBCU, not From: "Don & Janis Paseka" <paseka76 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:34:16 -0500 Is it just us, or is anyone else noticing a scarcity of yellow-billed cuckoos this spring/summer? The only one that we've seen or heard this season was on the Saturday NOU field trip back in May. We've had no sign of the ones that normally they nest around our yard, nor have we found any in the 20 atlas blocks we've spent time in this month. We did hear a black-billed cuckoo at Standing Bear Lake in Atlas block Douglas 707 yesterday. Janis and Don Paseka Ames NE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: RB nuthatches From: "Eades, Rick" <rick.eades AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:24:33 -0500 Saw/heard several red-breasted nuthatches at Pioneers Park in Lincoln this morning. I have been to the park about a dozen times this spring and have found at least one there each time. They are also still a regular visitor to my neighborhood. They seem to be pushing for year-round resident status in Lincoln. Rick Eades Lincoln [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Little Blue Heron From: "Kathy DeLara" <renosmom AT charter.net> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:57:25 -0600 This morning I went to Kiowa WMA south of Morrill to see if I could find the Sandhill Crane pair that I saw there on May 30th and Alice and I found again on June 18th. Didn't find the cranes but as I was thinking about leaving I saw a dark, long legged bird fly in. At first I thought it would be a ibis because of the dark color and size, but only for a second. It didn't have an ibis bill but rather a heron bill. It was actually a Little Blue Heron. Tried to take some pictures but was looking into the sun and they are pretty bad. I walked into the area a ways to see if I could get a different angle, about the time I was in a good place the mallards spooked and so did the heron. Did get a picture of it flying but it landed to far away to tell what it is in the other pictures. Also had a Great Egret there Kathy DeLara Mitchell NE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Territorial behavior From: Jan Johnson <bluebird47 AT cedarwb.net> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:47:43 -0500 Nothingn important, just a note on the Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. I have 3 pair in my yard and whenever they come to the feeders, a mixture of males and females, all females, or all males, they get along. There is never any aggressive behavior by any of them towards the others. Only they and the Goldfinches seem to act non-territorial towards the others. Jan Johnson Wakefield notes-from-a-bird-brained-quilter.blogspot.com http://web.me.com/bluebird47 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Bailey now in Oklahoma From: "Kathy DeLara" <renosmom AT charter.net> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:19:37 -0600 Joel, I think it's very interesting how fast they travel and appreciate the updates. Did Sandy have a successful nesting? Kathy DeLara ----- Original Message ----- From: Jorgensen, Joel To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 21, 2009 7:15 AM Subject: [NEBirds] Bailey now in Oklahoma Hi all: I don't plan to bombard the list with constant updates, but it may be of interest that within the past 24-48 hrs the Long-billed Curlew named "Bailey" has continued it southward migration and our latest information puts her in Grant County, Oklahoma. Find out more at: http://www.birdsnebraska.org/ Our other Curlew, Sandy, remains in Garden County, Nebraska, and has yet to make a mad dash. Thanks. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: wood duck From: "pssmd" <hpsalyar AT tcgcs.com> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 14:50:38 -0000 Hi, I live in Hastings (Adams Co) at least a mile from any sizable body of water. Last night unusual bird sound as I went to sleep. Heard it again this am(6:00 a.m.) and in the light was able to see a large unusual outline on a branch in our old Hackberry. Shortly there after had the sight of a mother wood duck and a solitary duckling waddling across our yard.. We seem to be seeing these ducks around our home neighborhood more often each decade. Once in the 1990 's we had a mother and her twelve duckling come out of our old maple. I wonder what the chances of survival are when so far from water and across major thoroughfares. Phyllis (pssmd) Subject: Harriers From: "Lackey, jeanine" <jeanine.lackey AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 09:19:24 -0500 Still have a pair of Harriers around in the back forty. Looked for the nest/young but had no luck. Jeanine Lackey NW Lancaster county [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Bailey now in Oklahoma From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:15:03 -0500 Hi all: I don't plan to bombard the list with constant updates, but it may be of interest that within the past 24-48 hrs the Long-billed Curlew named "Bailey" has continued it southward migration and our latest information puts her in Grant County, Oklahoma. Find out more at: http://www.birdsnebraska.org/ Our other Curlew, Sandy, remains in Garden County, Nebraska, and has yet to make a mad dash. Thanks. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Platte River S.P.- Cass Co. 6/20 From: Justin Rink <spindalis79 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:52:43 -0700 (PDT)    Today I birded with John Carlini and Shari Schwartz of Lincoln at Platte River State Park. This is a very unique area with parts of it that remind one more of Pennsylvania than eastern Nebraska.    We observed a pair of LOUISIANA WATERTHRUSHES who had their bills stuffed with grubs.  Apparently there was a nest nearby, probably under the waterfall.  If it wasn't for the noisy inconsiderate children, we may have seen where they called their residence.    Species included...   -2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird - E. Wood-Pewee -2 ACADIAN FLYCATCHER (singing males; one observed) -1 Yellow-throated Vireo -15+ Red-eyed Vireo -3 Carolina Wren - Blue-gray Gnatcatcher -2 N. Parula -1 KENTUCKY WARBLER (male heard singing) -1 Ovenbird -4-5 Louisiana Waterthrush -1 Am. Redstart -2 Summer Tanager -5 Scarlet Tanager -1 Lark Sparrow -6 Dickcissel - Indigo Bunting - Baltimore Oriole   A decent day in a unique eastern Nebraska habitat.   Good birding.   Justin Rink Midtown Omaha, Douglas Co., NE spindalis79 AT yahoo.com     [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Late Birds From: "clem klaphake" <ckavian AT cox.net> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 20:24:44 -0500 I have a few bird sightings to report that are a bit late due to vacation and family issues. June 7th there was a Cordilleran Flycatcher in the Gordon cemetery in Sheridan County (I watched it for a while but never saw a mate or nesting behavior). June 18th returning from Montana I stopped in Kimball County briefly and saw a Sage Thrasher (food in its mouth) just south of I-80 in the extreme western end of the county plus the species Ross reported earlier. June 18th in eastern Dawson County: a pair of nesting Avocets as well as a nesting pair of Black-necked Stilts - if you want specifics let me know. Also several peeps there - Least and Baird's Sandpipers and Upland Sandpiper, but others too far away without a scope. Clem Klaphake Bellevue, NE [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Southwestern Clay County birds From: Robin and Lanny <snowbunting AT rcom-ne.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:32:13 -0600 Nebraska birders, Lanny and I birded along the Little Blue River in southwestern Clay County on Saturday, June 20. Most of our past trips to Clay County have been to the marshes so we decided to visit some woods and open country habitats for a change. It paid-off as you'll see. Following our list of highlights are more details. Upland Sandpipers Yellow-billed Cuckoos Eastern Wood-Pewees Red-eyed Vireo Song Sparrows Indigo Buntings Bobolinks Yellow-headed Blackbirds Great-tailed Grackles We stopped in Hastings along the way and heard Great- tailed Grackles. Our next stop was Theesen WPA near Glenville. There we heard more Great-tailed Grackles. We also saw and heard several Yellow-headed Blackbirds. At several spots along the Little Blue River, we heard Song Sparrows, Indigo Buntings, and Yellow-billed Cuckoos. We also saw a few Eastern Wood Pewees and Upland Sandpipers. We heard one Red-eyed Vireo. We stopped by Kissinger WPA on the way home and found some Bobolinks in the grassland across the road to the west. Both of us added seven new species of our Clay County lists today. Lanny's new total is 161 and mine is 158. Robin Harding northern Kearney County, Nebraska For more information about birding in Nebraska, see the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union web site at: http://rip.physics.unk.edu/NOU/ Subject: Eastern RWB From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:36:45 -0500 Hi all: I drove around the Eastern Rainwater Basin earlier today and found: ERWB 20 June ~50 Snow geese 1 Cinnamon Teal in Seward Co. 4 Great Egrets 1 Snowy Egret in Seward Co. 1 Cattle Egret 1 Bell's Vireo at the Field Station A little late, but on 11 June, I saw a pair of Black-necked Stilts at Harvard WPA, plus 2 Pectoral and 2 White-rumped Sandpiper in York Co. On 12 June, I saw a Western Grebe, 3 Eared Grebes, and 14 White-faced Ibis at Sacramento-Wilcox WMA. The ibis were going into cattail areas in the middle of the wetland and I suspect they were/are nesting. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: RE: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight From: "Jorgensen, Joel" <Joel.Jorgensen AT nebraska.gov> Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:29:49 -0500 Jon, all: Good questions. The answers, from Cory Gregory, are as follows: "The harness is made of Teflon ribbon, a widely used material for these harnesses. It is cinched down with metal sleeves/crimps. It's been used on raptors for many years and some solar transmitters have stayed on 4-5 years! How long they'll stay on our curlews? It's anyones guess really." A lot can happen to the transmitter and the bird, but things have been working great for over a month now. I also add that it is typical that we get a couple of good data points each day, so it is not like we can keep tabs on the bird every half hour. Thanks again Jon for the questions, perhaps we should add those to the Q&A page. -Joel ======================================= Joel Jorgensen Nongame Bird Program Manager Wildlife Division Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Lincoln, NE 68503 402-471-5440 joel.jorgensen AT nebraska.gov ***NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS*** ________________________________________ From: Jon Strong [jon.strong AT cox.net] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 2:03 PM To: NEBirds AT yahoogroups.com Cc: Jorgensen, Joel Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight Hi Joel: That's a pretty cool website and a very worthy project to study. I've got 2 questions that I could not find answers for on the website. 1). How are those transmitters attached to the bird? 2). It said on the site that the transmitters are costly. How long do you think the transmittters will last assuming Cory affixed them this spring? Jon Strong Omaha, Nebraska ---- "Jorgensen wrote: ============= Hi all: Within the past 24 hrs or so, the Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" has left Garden County, Nebraska, and the most recent location was from northern Kansas. The "fall" migration is underway. More can be found at: www.BirdsNebraska.org Subject: Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight From: Jon Strong <jon.strong AT cox.net> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:03:00 -0400 Hi Joel: That's a pretty cool website and a very worthy project to study. I've got 2 questions that I could not find answers for on the website. 1). How are those transmitters attached to the bird? 2). It said on the site that the transmitters are costly. How long do you think the transmittters will last assuming Cory affixed them this spring? Jon Strong Omaha, Nebraska ---- "Jorgensen wrote: ============= Hi all: Within the past 24 hrs or so, the Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" has left Garden County, Nebraska, and the most recent location was from northern Kansas. The "fall" migration is underway. More can be found at: www.BirdsNebraska.org Subject: Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight From: Jon Strong <jon.strong AT cox.net> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:02:59 -0400 Hi Joel: That's a pretty cool website and a very worthy project to study. I've got 2 questions that I could not find answers for on the website. 1). How are those transmitters attached to the bird? 2). It said on the site that the transmitters are costly. How long do you think the transmittters will last assuming Cory affixed them this spring? Jon Strong Omaha, Nebraska ---- "Jorgensen wrote: ============= Hi all: Within the past 24 hrs or so, the Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" has left Garden County, Nebraska, and the most recent location was from northern Kansas. The "fall" migration is underway. More can be found at: www.BirdsNebraska.org Subject: Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight From: Jon Strong <jon.strong AT cox.net> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:03:00 -0400 Hi Joel: That's a pretty cool website and a very worthy project to study. I've got 2 questions that I could not find answers for on the website. 1). How are those transmitters attached to the bird? 2). It said on the site that the transmitters are costly. How long do you think the transmittters will last assuming Cory affixed them this spring? Jon Strong Omaha, Nebraska ---- "Jorgensen wrote: ============= Hi all: Within the past 24 hrs or so, the Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" has left Garden County, Nebraska, and the most recent location was from northern Kansas. The "fall" migration is underway. More can be found at: www.BirdsNebraska.org Subject: Re: Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" takes flight From: Jon Strong <jon.strong AT cox.net> Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:02:39 -0400 Hi Joel: That's a pretty cool website and a very worthy project to study. I've got 2 questions that I could not find answers for on the website. 1). How are those transmitters attached to the bird? 2). It said on the site that the transmitters are costly. How long do you think the transmittters will last assuming Cory affixed them this spring? Jon Strong Omaha, Nebraska ---- "Jorgensen wrote: ============= Hi all: Within the past 24 hrs or so, the Long-billed Curlew "Bailey" has left Garden County, Nebraska, and the most recent location was from northern Kansas. The "fall" migration is underway. More can be found at: www.BirdsNebraska.org