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02 Jul Madison - MG&E Peregrine Falcons [Mark Hodgson ] 2 Jul Butterflyweed ["Tom Schaefer" ] 2 Jul Bluebird Trail to date ["Tom Schaefer" ] 2 Jul Re: bluebird nestling blowfly problem ["Kent" ] 1 Jul Re: Osprey in S. Wis ["Luc227" ] 1 Jul Osprey in S. Wis [Pat Ready ] 1 Jul status check [donald van duyse ] 1 Jul Horicon Marsh and Breezy Pt Ponds [Daryl Tessen ] 01 Jul bluebird nestling blowfly problem ["M Murphy" ] 1 Jul Thanks to all, have it - stop [] 1 Jul RFI birders email address [] 1 Jul Birding Community E-Bulletin (long) [William mueller ] 1 Jul Chat in Waukesha Co ["Anne Moretti" ] 30 Jun UWM peregrines [David Flores ] 30 Jun Re: --- plus a Flower ID quest ["William Mueller" ] 30 Jun Nests Rare and Common plus a Flower ID quest [Schaufenbuel ] 30 Jun bird conservation news, travel and carbon footprints, more ornithology notes ["William Mueller" ] 30 Jun Madison Peregrines, Common Loon on Lake Monona [Max Witynski ] 30 Jun Henslow's Sparrows: Bender Park: Oak Creek (SE Milw Co) [] 30 Jun Off-topic: Film "Sense of Wonder" (Rachel Carson) in Milw. [] 29 Jun UWM's peregrine fledges [David Flores ] 29 Jun Song Sparrow diversity and mystery call [] 29 Jun Tail-less Grosbeak. [] 29 Jun Bald Cowbird [] 29 Jun Yellow Headed Blackbirds [] 29 Jun Phoebe behaviour [] 29 Jun Dane County Hwy V now open - good birds, too! ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 29 Jun Re: ID ["Kevin" ] 29 Jun Re: ID ["Mike Duchek" ] 29 Jun La Crosse Prairie Walk & Dragonfly ID question ["Dan Jackson" ] 28 Jun Nearby Neotropic Cormorant [Peter Fissel ] 28 Jun Gull Photos, Little and Bonaparte's, Manitowoc, 6/27 [Seth Cutright ] 28 Jun Jackson Marsh, Washington CO ["Todd Wilson" ] 28 Jun Bluebirds Round 2 ["Meredith" ] 28 Jun Re: Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (Success!) [Seth Cutright ] 28 Jun Feedback on my ID help request [Peter Fissel ] 27 Jun rare dragonfly? and Dickcissels [] 27 Jun Re: Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (Success!) [Cyndi Lubecke ] 27 Jun ID ["Mike Duchek" ] 27 Jun Bird ID help request [Joe Riederer ] 27 Jun Dickcissels, Milwaukee County ["Judith Huf" ] 27 Jun Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior ["Terri Welisek" ] 27 Jun Re: Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (no sightings) ["Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" ] 27 Jun FW: eBird Report - Estabrook Park, Milwaukee Co., 6/27/09 [Chuck Hagner ] 27 Jun Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior [Karen Johnson & Jim Toth ] 27 Jun Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior [Schaufenbuel ] 27 Jun Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, June 25, 2009 [Dennis Casper ] 27 Jun Re: Anting [Tom Sykes ] 27 Jun Anting ["jerry schoen" ] 27 Jun Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior ["William Mueller" ] 26 Jun Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior [Karen Etter Hale ] 26 Jun Flight School ["Charles Roberts" ] 26 Jun ID help - distant sighting / and Trempealeau Co [john romano ] 26 Jun FW: [SHOREBIRDS] Arctic Breeding Conditions in 2009 ["Cutright.Noel" ] 26 Jun Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (no sightings) [] 26 Jun First Orioles fledglings in yard today [] 26 Jun Young Baltimore Oriole's at the nest ["phillip johnson" ] 26 Jun Sensiba & Ken Euers - Brown County ["Ty Baumann" ] 25 Jun Madison Peregrine-spotting tips [D Echelbarger ] 25 Jun Orchard Oriole-Caryville [Rory Cameron ] 25 Jun ID help - distant sighting [Peter Fissel ] 25 Jun Horicon [Jeffrey Bahls ] 25 Jun Re: Swamp sparrow ID ["Mike Duchek" ] 25 Jun Swamp sparrow ID ["Mike Duchek" ] 25 Jun Re: Birds to blame in Kenosha power problem? [Karen Johnson & Jim Toth ] 25 Jun Re: Birds to blame in Kenosha power problem? ["Kevin" ] 25 Jun Birds to blame in Kenosha power problem? [John Krerowicz ] 25 Jun Tern colony wiped out: Green lake co. ["Daryl & Sherry Christensen" ] 24 Jun "Tree"duck ? [paul bruce ] 24 Jun WSO photo on DNR site [John Krerowicz ] 24 Jun Re: Fw: eBird Report - Mississippi river between locks 10/11 , 6/22/09 ["msmith112 tds.net" ] 24 Jun help with bird ID? [Julie Garvin ] 24 Jun Fw: eBird Report - Mississippi river between locks 10/11 , 6/22/09 [Mike Goodman ] 24 Jun Kitland's Warbler update [William mueller ] 24 Jun birding in Bayfield [claudia giamati ] 24 Jun New Pics from Spring ["Evan Barrientos" ] Subject: Madison - MG&E Peregrine Falcons From: Mark Hodgson <mjhodgso AT wisc.edu> Date: Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:46:26 -0500 Both adults and the 3 young were visible today about 3:15. The two young males are out of the box but staying nearby; one was being fed bright red meat. The young female is still on the edge of the box. Nearly all baby feathers are gone. This morning, I was watching an perched adult when it flew north. The other adult joined it and both flew out of sight. A few seconds later an immature bald eagle flew over with the falcons chasing. They caught up and began dive-attacking it. Location: behind Ground Zero coffee shop on Williamson St. Mark Hodgson Madison #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Butterflyweed From: "Tom Schaefer" <schaefertrees AT nconnect.net> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:35:00 -0500 In our .25 acre dry prairie there are 11 flowering butterflyweed- Asclepias tuberosa. Checking them today I noticed EVERY plant had at least one Monarch caterpillar, the larger plants bearing 2-3. Interestingly, the common milkweed- A. syriaca had none. Waxwing nests in fir plantation incredible.Said fir plantation has not allowed much birding as of late. Tom Schaefer Hartford Washington County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Bluebird Trail to date From: "Tom Schaefer" <schaefertrees AT nconnect.net> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:28:44 -0500 While I am still suffering my worst bluebird season ever, second nestings will boost my numbers a tad. Trail breaks down as follows: Home- 15 boxes Tree swallows: 73 eggs, 55 young, 36 fledged with 8 young and 4 eggs in nests outstanding Eastern Bluebird: 4 young, 4 eggs, 4 fledged with 3 eggs outstanding House wren: 2 nests outstanding with no eggs yet BC chickadee: 7 eggs, all lost Pike Lake Unit KMSF- 22 boxes Tree swallows: 109 eggs, 72 young, 64 fledged and 14 eggs and 6 young in nests outstanding Eastern Bluebirds: 17 eggs, 9 young, 8 fledged plus 10 eggs in two nests outstanding House wren: 3 eggs, 1 nest (no eggs yet) all outstanding Heritage Trails County Park- 20 boxes Tree swallows: 65 eggs, 49 young, 43 fledged plus 2 dead adults in boxes early on Eastern Bluebird: 30 eggs, 28 young, 24 fledged plus 22 eggs and 4 young outstanding So taking into account that boxes pending all produce and fledge 100% (unlikely), THE BEST that can be done is as follows, 57 boxes: Tree swallows: 279 eggs, 208 young, 175 fledged Eastern Bluebird: 90 eggs, 80 young, 65 fledged- just about HALF compared to last year!!! Tom Schaefer Hartford Washington County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: bluebird nestling blowfly problem From: "Kent" <kentsue AT charter.net> Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:44:10 -0600 Hi, Martin: The vast majority of data reports say that ectoparasitism of blowfly larvae on cavity nesting species rarely is a problem unless there are other complications that compromise the health of the chicks. We ignore the blowfly problem on our trail (1,127 nest boxes this season) and have never been able to attribute death of chicks in the nest to blowflies (over 3,000 nest box years). It would appear your chicks are suffering from some other physiological problem, however, so it seems best to completely removed the infested nest. If you have white pine needles (fine grasses will also work), make a cup simulating the size and depth of the nest and transfer the young from the old nest into the new. The bluebird hen will tolerate this procedure and will tidy up the nest as she wishes. We have put in new nests on our trail dozens of time and it works like a charm. BTW, if you have an old nest that lost eggs this season, it is a good idea to save it for next season for just the occasion(s) you are currently facing. Good luck, Martin. I hope you and others on the WBN that are not sending me data about bluebirds and other cavity nesting songbirds will do so. To send me data, visit braw.org and print off the Form 21 data reporting sheet. Kent Hall, V-P and Coordinator of Data Collection & Analysis, Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin Stevens Point in Portage Co. kentsue AT charter.net /(715-344-808l) ----- Original Message ----- From: "M Murphy"Subject: Re: Osprey in S. Wis From: "Luc227" <Luc227 AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:09:04 -0500 Hey Pat The last I checked on the Osprey cam for Muskego I saw 2 chicks Here's the web address for the web cam http://www.ci.muskego.wi.us/planning/ConservationServices/Conservation/Osprey/tabid/1052/Default.aspx Sue Kulinski Wind Lake WI ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Ready"Subject: Osprey in S. Wis From: Pat Ready <pready AT tds.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:44:30 -0500 The nest here in Stoughton has at least 2 chicks that I could see last weekend. About 1/2 grown. At the Madison cell tower nest this aft I could see at least 1 chick stretching. The 2nd yr nest west of Fox Lk on Hwy A appears to have failed again. Last week there was no sign of osprey. If they have chick(s) one of the adults is usually there or very close by. Any reports from the Franklin (Milw) nest? Big Muskego Lk.? How about Ozaaaaaaaaukee Co.? There is a new pair trying to nest on a utility pole near Lk Kegonsa State Park just north of me here. The wind keeps blowing it down but they are persistent. Korth Park in Lk Mills and Gov Nelson on Lk Mendota have new nest platforms but as far as I know neither has any takers this year. That "new" nest reported on the tower near Gills Rock in Door Co looked to me to be a 2-3 year structure when I was up that way in late May. That is one huge nest! According to DNR statistics Door Co has around 10 osprey nest but whenever they do checks by flying over only 3 or 4 are ever successful in any given season. This has always puzzled me because of all the water surrounding Door Co. There must be plenty of fish. So why do so many fail? Or do they? Something sounds fishy to me. ;^) For the native birds. Pat Ready Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: status check From: donald van duyse <dvanduyse AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:59:02 -0500 Hope this goes through Don Van duyse Green Bay Wi. _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Horicon Marsh and Breezy Pt Ponds From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:39:16 -0500 I started at Breezy Pt and 151 pond this morning---dry. However Breezy Pt/Jersey pond has a good amount of water. Present were 2 Lesser Yellowlegs, about 6 Least Sandpipers, plus Killdeer and Spotted Sandpipers. Jersey/A pond had 2 Wilson's Phalaropes. On the Main Dike Rd at Horicon Marsh were 2 Black-necked Stilts, about 10 Lesser Yellowlegs, a Dunlin (with a bad leg), a Short-billed Dowitcher, a Least Sandpiper, Wilson's Snipe, plus Killdeer and Spotted Sandpipers. One Bonaparte's Gull was also present, plus the usual marsh birds. (There was one dead White Pelican on the pond, along with numerous live ones.) Also present were 4 Brewer's Blackbirds. Along 49 the Trumpeter Swan family was on the south side--the 2 adults and 5 young. There are many waterfowl families along 49 and also the Main Dike Rd. A stop at Sheboygan yielded 4 Great Black-backed Gulls (imm.), 5 Red- br. Mergansers and single Common and Caspian Terns. The Manitowoc impoundment had over a dozen Greater Scaup, 1 Little Gull and many Bonaparte's Gulls and Common Terns. There were only several Caspian Terns present. The pair of Peregrine Falcons were around there box near the ferry landing. At least one Dickcissel was along Cty F in Fond du Lac county, before the junction with Hwy 175. It felt more like an October day, with the clouds, northwest winds and cool temps (mainly 50s) than July 1!!! Daryl Tessen Appleton, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: bluebird nestling blowfly problem From: "M Murphy" <memurphy AT centurytel.net> Date: Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:41:30 -0400 I have five bluebirds in one of my boxes where blowfly larva has pupated and attached on to the hatchlings. This has happened before and for the most part the hatchlings were able to survive, but this time its looks pretty bad. The seven day hatchlings have the usual feather loss as they develop, one hatchling is almost featherless. I think I should intervene and replace the nest. However, their is convincing evidence that says in general, hatchlings overcome the blowfly pupate cycle and fledge, but it may take longer. Today, while checking the hatchlings, I actually got knocked in the head by one of the adults. These are a very aggressive pair; maybe worried about the condition of their hatchlings. Here is my question: should I replace the nest or leave the nestlings alone? This one has bothered me for the past 14 years running my bluebird trail. I have heard contrary opinions, one coming from Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Martin Murphy W. Crawford County Mississippi River Bluffs #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Thanks to all, have it - stop From: <dkuecherer AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:44:02 +0000 Thanks to you all, numerous replies. It seems that Karen has two email addresses. I will let her know what she wanted to know about the Least Bitterns. Dennis Kuecherer, Saukville, Ozaukee Cty. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: RFI birders email address From: <dkuecherer AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 16:43:26 +0000 Karen Etter Hale emailed over the Bitterns. I lost the message and her email address. Anyone? Dennis Kuecherer, Saukville, Ozaukee County, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Birding Community E-Bulletin (long) From: William mueller <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:42:37 -0400 (EDT) Although I have often edited this e-Bulletin in the past, I am incorporating
the entire bulletin in this message again this month; it is all of high value.
See the reference to Chris West, frequent contributor to Wisbirdn, in the
rarity section.
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THE BIRDING COMMUNITY E-BULLETIN
July 2009
This Birding Community E-bulletin is being distributed to active and concerned
birders, those dedicated to the joys of birding and the protection of birds and
their habitats. You can access an archive of past E-bulletins on the website of
the National Wildlife Refuge Association (NWRA):
www.refugenet.org/birding/birding5.html
RARITY FOCUS
The monthly rarity was difficult to pick this month. We generally like to
select a bird that is a species rare across North America and one that is seen
by multiple observers over at least a several day period.
Some rarities on the fringes of Alaska (e.g. Eye-browed Thrush, Hawfinch, and
Rustic Bunting) or in Florida (Zenaida Dove on Key Largo) were either present
for too short a duration, or else were not immediately accessible for other
birders to enjoy.
The only bird - a great find - that came close to our preferred standards was a
Gray-collared Becard (Pachyramphus major) found on 5 June by Jillian Johnston,
Anne Pellegrini, and Ryan Davis at the South Fork Zoological and Botanical
Area, near the Southwestern Research Station (Portal area in the Chiricahua
Mountains) in Arizona.
Although P.D. Hulce, Bob Weaver, and Chris West relocated the bird later the
same day and took numerous photographs, other observers had difficulty
relocating the bird. Here are Chris WestÂ’s photos:
http://community.webshots.com/album/572865969AtXaSw
Gray-collared Becard is a widespread, but uncommon, species in Mexico that
ranges south to El Salvador and Nicaragua. It mainly occurs in lowland and
foothill woodlands. The species is reported to be apparently expanding its
range northward.
Interestingly, a little over a decade ago the Gray-collared Becard appeared in
a mini-series article in BIRDING (Dec ‘98) titled, "Next New Birds for the ABA
Area." The species was picked as the first runner-up - after a core half-dozen
species - chosen by an expert panel to someday be discovered someplace in the
Arizona/New-Mexico region.
The becard was originally found along the first two miles of gravel road
leading into South Fork. Later, it, or possibly even a second individual, was
found at the Sunny Flat Campground.
Despite continual searches, the Gray-collared Becard(s?) was seen by only about
a dozen observers through 19 June. Regardless of whether one or two birds were
involved, this event constitutes the first occurrence of the species north of
Mexico.
TERN/PLOVER QUANDRY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Gull-billed Tern (subspecies: Gelochelidon nilotica vanrossemi) has only two
breeding sites in the western United States: in southern California at San
Diego Bay and the Salton Sea. Both sites are on National Wildlife Refuges (San
Diego Bay NWR and Sonny Bono Salton Sea NWR). At San Diego Bay NWR, Gull-billed
Terns face a Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to control their population by
destroying their eggs. Why?
Egg destruction is intended to hopefully protect two Endangered birds in the
area, the western Snowy Plover and the California Least Tern. Unfortunately
Gull-billed Terns are known to prey on the young and possibly the eggs of the
two Endangered species. While addling of 43 percent of the Gull-billed Tern
eggs at San Diego Bay NWR may do the trick for the Snowy Plovers and/or Least
Terns, it may also jeopardize the Gull-billed Tern. The 43 percent figure was
chosen, however, to stabilize, not decrease, the Gull-billed Tern population.
The issue is complicated by the fact that the western population of Gull-billed
Tern is considered a Fish and Wildlife Service Bird of Conservation Concern,
and a California Bird Species of Special Concern. The challenge is to manage
Least Terns, Snowy Plovers, and Gull-billed Terns in such a way that will
reverse the current downward trend in the fledgling success of the Least Terns
and Snowy Plovers, while at the same time avoiding significant
adverse effects on the Gull-billed Tern population.
Other strategies such as hazing, trans-locating adult Gull-billed Terns, or
cross-fostering eggs into the Salton Sea population are not favored by the
Service. Broader management issues for all three species include habitat loss
(e.g., housing and commercial development), human recreational disturbance, and
wildlife predation from feral cats and wild predators. Addressing these issues,
some critics claim, is more important to consider than Gull-billed Tern
predation on the terns and plovers.
Some critics even wish to include the western Gull-billed Tern as Endangered
under the Endangered Species Act, without having much insight into how such a
move might actually resolve the dilemma.
Although the numbers involved are not that large (e.g., the immediate San Diego
Bay populations are about 50 pairs of Gull-billed Terns, 80 pairs of Least
Terns, and 2 pairs of Snowy Plovers), the implications are much larger. The
foraging range of the Gull-billed Terns is wide and includes other more distant
colonies of Least Terns and nesting areas of Snowy Plovers. This issue clearly
illustrates some of the very difficult choices facing bird conservationists and
land managers today.
While the project was ultimately suspended for the 2009 nesting season,
additional information is being sought in expectation of some action in 2010.
For the draft Environmental Assessment on managing the Gull-billed Terns at San
Diego Bay, see:
http://www.fws.gov/sandiegorefuges/new/FinaldraftEA4_21_09.pdf
RECORDING RECOGNTION
Every year the Librarian of Congress selects a number of "culturally,
historically, or aesthetically significant," sound recordings each at least a
decade old - to be included in the National Recording Registry. These
selections are made under the terms of the National Recording Preservation Act
of 2000. For example, this year's selected 25 recordings, announced in early
June, include Etta James' "At Last!," The Who's "My Generation," the original
cast recording of "West Side Story," the "Gang Busters" radio program, and Mel
Brooks and Carl Reiner in their 2000-year-old man routine.
The latest selection, announced in June, includes a 1935 recording of a pair of
Ivory-billed Woodpeckers, made by Arthur Allen and Peter Paul Kellogg of
Cornell University at the old-growth Louisiana bottomland forest known as the
Singer Tract.
With the latest additions , the archives will total a collection of 275
contributions. A summary of the latest 25 recordings is found here:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/record/nrpb/nrpb-2008reg.html
MARBLED MURRELET ASSESSMENT RELEASED
We have previously discussed the ongoing controversy over the Endangered
Species Act listing of Marbled Murrelet, most recently in November 2008:
http://www.refugenet.org/birding/novSBC08.html#TOC05
In mid-June, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released a report concluding
that continued protection of Marbled Murrelets in Washington, Oregon, and
California (listed as Threatened under the ESA since 1992) should be
maintained. This five-year review replaces a flawed 2004 report in which
political influence trumped scientific and legal conclusions to try to
eliminate protections for the species.
The new report finds that the tri-state murrelet population is distinct and
separate from other populations in Canada and Alaska and that the speciesÂ’
decline has been largely caused by extensive removal of late-successional and
old-growth coastal forest which serve as nesting habitat for the murrelet. This
announcement comes as current administration officials reconsider logging
standards in old-growth forests in the region. Protection for the Marbled
Murrelet, as well as for salmon and Northern Spotted Owl are involved. Changes
in food sources and dangers from fishing gear are other threats to the murrelet
cited in the report.
This most recent report documents a serious 34 percent decline in the
Washington, Oregon, and California Marbled Murrelet population between 2001 and
2008. It also indicates that the central California population has declined by
75 percent since 2003.
The timber industry has filed multiple lawsuits in an attempt to remove
protection for the Marbled Murrelet. To date, however, those lawsuits have been
unsuccessful. With the recent report confirming the disturbing status of
murrelets, the Fish and Wildlife Service has at last moved to dismiss the last
of these pending cases.
You can find a copy of the review at:
http://www.fws.gov/westwafwo/pdf/Mamu2009_5yr_review%20FINAL%2061209.pdf
BARBADOS SWAMP SHOOTING RANGE BECOMES SANCTUARY
"Swamp shooting" has been taking place on Barbados for generations. It is
nothing like waterfowling in the U.S. or Canada today; itÂ’s more like a
throwback to the mass bird-shootings and market gunning that was so prevalent
in the latter part of the 19th century in the United States. Because of their
social and racial status - most are well-to-do Caucasians - the shooters on
Barbados have significant economic and political influence on the island.
On Barbados, tens of thousands of southbound migrating shorebirds are annually
shot on artificial lakes and salt lagoons using lures, caged birds, and
amplified birdcalls to attract the migrants. As many as 30,000 to 45,000 Lesser
Yellowlegs, Greater Yellowlegs, Whimbrels, Stilt Sandpipers, Pectoral
Sandpipers, American Golden-Plovers, and lesser numbers of other shorebirds are
shot annually. (In particular, observers have charged that remarkably high
numbers of American Golden-Plovers are being shot in Barbados every year.)
We wrote about this situation in September 2007:
http://www.refugenet.org/birding/sepSBC07.html#TOC08
Fortunately, there has recently been some hopeful news from the island. Packers
Conservation Wetland, a 10-acre swamp with six ponds and four acres of mixed
swamp-forest, was operated as a shooting swamp from 1982-2004. Two former
shooters have now leased the land and are financing restoration of the area.
Bird Studies Canada and BirdLife Caribbean have contributed additional funds to
support the future management of this sanctuary. Assuming there is enough
rainfall and runoff, the wetland should be poised for use as a shorebird
sanctuary in time for the regular 15 July beginning of the shooting season.
See news from Bird Studies Canada here:
http://www.bsc-eoc.org/organization/newsarchive/6-05-09.html
TIP OF THE MONTH AND BOOK NOTE: TIME TO STUDY YOUR SHOREBIRDS
On a similar shorebird theme, we have combined our usual tip of the month and
our book note for this month. It's time to bone up on your shorebirds. Many
shorebirds are already starting to leave their Arctic nesting areas and are
beginning to migrate southward.
Both of your two editors have a special affinity for shorebirds, and we
strongly endorse both their appreciation and their conservation. We encourage
you to look at your field guide ; study the videos; review those fascinating
shorebird vocalizations; and share the experience with a new birder.
There are some great shorebird books out there, a few which we have previously
mentioned in the E-bulletin. Some of our favorites (in chronological order)
include:
SHOREBIRDS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, Dennis Paulson (Univ. of Washington,
1998)
SHOREBIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, Dennis Paulson (Princeton University Press, 2005)
SHOREBIRDS OF NOTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND ASIA, Stephen Message and Don Taylor
(Princeton University Press, 2005)
THE SHOREBIRD GUIDE, Michael O'Brien, Richard Crossley, and Kevin Karlson
(Houghton Mifflin, 2006)
SHOREBIRDS OF NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND ASIA: A Photographic Guide, Richard
Chandler (Princeton University Press, 2009)
TIME TO BUY YOUR MIGRATORY BIRD STAMP
July is the month to buy your new Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation
[Duck] Stamp at your local Post Office, National Wildlife Refuge, or various
sporting outlets. Some 98 percent of the proceeds go to secure National Refuge
System wetland and grassland habitat, and the Stamp also serves as a pass for
refuges that charge for entry.
To highlight this fact, we draw your attention to a new, revised listing of
Migratory Bird Conservation Fund amounts (MBCF is sustained by Stamp dollars
plus other funding - some import duties, permits, fines, etc.) as percentages
of the funding used to acquire individual refuges in the past:
http://www.fws.gov/realty/pdf_files/MBCF_acres_per_Refuge.pdf
The list is very revealing. For example, here are some of those percentages for
a small selection of popular and much-birded refuges:
Parker River in Massachusetts 99.3%
Bosque del Apache in New Mexico 99.2%
Pea Island in North Carolina 99.2%
Quivira in Kansas 99.1%
Horicon in Wisconsin 98.7%
Bombay Hook in Delaware 95.1%
Santa Ana in Texas 94.9%
Okefenokee in Georgia 88.2%
Laguna Atascosa in Texas 86.0%
Edwin B. Forsythe in New Jersey 84.3%
Blackwater in Maryland 77.6%
These past investments and the continual use of Stamp funds for refuge habitat
are outstanding examples of reasons to buy a Stamp.
STAMP COST INCREASE ON THE BACK-BURNER?
In the meantime, the old argument that "there is already too much land in
federal ownership" has impacted recent efforts to update the Migratory Bird
Hunting and Conservation [Duck] Stamp. In early June, the proposed legislation
(H.R. 1916) to increase the price of the Stamp from $15 to $25 in 2010 was
pulled back by committee supporters at the last minute due to a number of
amendments filed by Republicans.
At least seven amendments were submitted, amendments mainly aimed at limiting
the amount of land acquisition authorized under the program. GOP members are
apparently concerned that the funds can only be spent on land acquisition and
not for other beneficial expenditures or purposes.
This may sound reasonable, but the issue of other purposes was what drove the
original 1958 revisions to the Stamp Act in the first place - to protect and
direct the Stamp dollars into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund for habitat
acquisition. President Eisenhower's Secretary of the Interior - "Generous Doug"
McKay had actually been blatantly using the Stamp funds for other purposes, and
in some years 80-90 percent of the Stamp proceeds were shunted to other
activities. At that time the conservation community insisted on seeing the
funds go to habitat acquisition, and thatÂ’s where we have been ever since,
with 98 percent going to secure wetlands and grasslands for the Refuge System.
For now, the fate of H.R. 1916 remains unclear, but the effort may reappear
when clear passage looks more certain.
IBA NEWS: GREAT SALT LAKE, SELENIUM, AND BIRDS
Great Salt Lake in Utah is sufficiently significant as a focus for Important
Bird Area status that no less than five major bays on the lake (i.e.,
Farmington, Ogden, Bear River, Gilbert [or South Arm] and Gunnison [or North
Arm]) are considered IBAs unto themselves.
Consequently, ongoing developments pertaining to selenium limits at the lake
deserve notice.
Selenium is a naturally occurring mineral which also turns up in sewage
discharge and industrial operations; at high enough levels it can cause
deformities among birds. When the State of Utah formed an advisory panel to
develop a limit to the amount of selenium in Great Salt Lake, they settled on a
regulation for a selenium level that kills about 10 percent of Mallard embryos.
This position was not acceptable to some members of the advisory panel, but the
waste water dischargers and Kennecott Copper pushed for higher discharge
levels, and they persuaded others on the panel to accept a tolerably toxic
solution.
The Fish and Wildlife Service has now sent a letter to the Environmental
Protection Agency asking that EPA reject the new selenium regulatory level,
because the destruction of these Mallard eggs is in violation of the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act - a taking or killing prohibited by the MBTA. This unusual
situation may actually represent the first time that the Fish and Wildlife
Service has invoked the MBTA to fight water discharge regulations.
Moreover, there is little data to indicate whether the new standard might
jeopardize other migratory species that depend on the vast lake, species even
more sensitive to selenium than Mallards.
It is now up to the EPA whether or not to deny the Utah selenium standard and
force the state to adopt a stricter standard to protect all birds.
For more on Utah IBAs, see:
http://www.audubon.org/bird/iba/utah/
For additional information about worldwide IBA programs, and those across the
U.S., check the National Audubon Society's Important Bird Area program web site
at:
http://www.audubon.org/bird/iba/
FIELD GUIDE TO THE FARM BILL
Do you find the Farm Bill confusing, especially when it comes to the varied
conservation-and-bird elements? Does the alphabet-soup of CRP, WRP, GRP, EQIP,
FRPP, and CSP have your head spinning?
This publication - prepared by the U.S. NABCI Committee and the Intermountain
West Joint Venture - should help clarify the situation for you. It is a 42-page
downloadable booklet written by Randy Gray, an expert with over three decades
of farm-conservation experience.
The guide covers historic Farm Bill evolution, administration, maximizing
benefits, performance measures, and much more. An emphasis on bird conservation
is particularly appreciated. You can download your own copy here:
http://www.fishwildlife.org/pdfs/FarmBillGuide.pdf
CAP-AND-TRADE: BIRDS-AND-WILDLIFE
As June was coming to an end, the U.S. House of Representatives in a close vote
(219-212) passed the American Clean Energy and Security Act. This cap-and-trade
system is intended to limit the effects of climate change by putting a cap on
greenhouse gas emissions while investing in significant energy efficiencies and
technologies. The bill also establishes a Natural Resources Climate Change
Adaptation Fund, to assist federal and state agencies in protecting wildlife.
(The fund, starting with a market set-aside of 1% could increase to 4% or 5% by
2040.) The bill also charges the U.S. Department of Agriculture with
implementing agriculture and forestry carbon offset projects, including
conservation programs.
The Senate has yet to act on this, but it did reject a similar piece of
legislation last June. See our coverage here:
http://www.refugenet.org/birding/julSBC08.html#TOC03
We will surely revisit this issue in future issues of the E-bulletin.
SHAMELESS VANITY
As the Birding Community E-bulletin enters its sixth year of publication and
distribution, we are continuing to share some remarks from some of our readers.
As previously noted, we will include one or two comments each month this year.
These will be placed at the very end of each E-bulletin so you can simply stop
reading right now if you'd like!
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us. When I see the Birding Community E-bulletin in my inbox, I open it eagerly,
knowing that the information it contains has been sifted down, by two
knowledgeable and skillful birders, to what's most important, useful, and
interesting."
-Lisa White, Director of Guidebooks, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing
Company
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newsletters that I read end to end!"
- Alan Wentz, Senior Group Manager of Conservation, Ducks Unlimited
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Subject: Chat in Waukesha CoFrom: "Anne Moretti" <amoretti AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:15:17 -0500 A Yellow-breasted Chat was found by John Bielefeldt on Thursday, June 25th. It was seen this morning (July 1) by Pat Horn. This is the same general area where the Bell's Vireo was seen a month ago. For the Chat, continue along the gravel road to the second parking lot where the road ends. Look in the top of the largest bur oak in the stand NW of the parking lot. It's also been seen in the stand of oaks along the Ice Age trail to the north of the gravel Rd. If it's windy, it tends to stay low and is much harder to find. Other birds seen in the area include Sedge Wrens, Henslow's Sparrow, Bobolinks and Orchard Orioles, Mosquitoes are starting to get bad there, so take precautions! Here are the directions: This area is known as the Kettle Moraine Low Prairie State Natural Area. (There's a sign) From Eagle, at the junction of Hwys 59 & 67, head north on 67 for 2.1 miles. Turn into the drive on the west side of the road. There's a parking lot large enough for 2-3 cars. A beautiful old stone house is right across the Hwy from the entrance to this area. From the junction of Hwy ZZ (east) & Hwy 67, the distance is 1.8 miles. If you get to Wilton Rd, eastbound, you've gone .2 miles too far. Anne Moretti Dousman Waukesha Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: UWM peregrines From: David Flores <flores.david84 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:29:06 -0700 (PDT) Hi all,
I was at UWM again tonight around 5pm and I was able to see both fledglings
near the nest box and both adults flying around with something in their mouths
(possibly a mouse) trying to coax the young to fly after them. The young were
very vocal and did actually fly after the adults.
David Flores
South Milwaukee
(UWM Chemistry Building)
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Subject: Re: --- plus a Flower ID questFrom: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:14:20 -0500 It's most likely Low false bindweed, Calystegia spithamaea. You can find a set of webpages on it at these links: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CASP14 http://wisplants.uwsp.edu/scripts/detail.asp?SpCode=CALSPI Bill Mueller Milwaukee > [Original Message] > From: SchaufenbuelSubject: Nests Rare and Common plus a Flower ID quest From: Schaufenbuel <schaufenbuel AT charter.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:47:44 -0600 Add this to recent observations of Song Sparrow nesting in pines for their second attempt. Just outside the front of my house and family room window Song Sparrows have nested this Spring. The first was found by Cowbirds in a Forsythia. But the second nesting was so well-hidden in the dense foliage of a six-foot Dwarf Alberta Spruce that it was not until the cute little guys were ready to fledge and begging incessantly with their distinct "Zeeing" call that I finally pinned them down. http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2367028330104716876FANVci The second is of a Black-backed Woodpecker nesting in Vilas Co. Look closely just above the adult males foot in the cavity hole. http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2422747270104716876Ebiaaz http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2148818440104716876QExsRd Lastly, I've seen this flower a few times up North but can not ID it. Any takers? http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/573319273hMWmqC Best of birding, -- --------------------------------------------- Joe Schaufenbuel 5676 Regent St. Stevens Point Portage County, WI 54481 (715) 345-2788 "The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it) but 'That's funny...'" --Isaac Asimov #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: bird conservation news, travel and carbon footprints, more ornithology notes From: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:11:32 -0500 http://bluebirdslaugh.blogspot.com/ William P. Mueller Milwaukee (414) 698-9108 E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/ - #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Madison Peregrines, Common Loon on Lake Monona From: Max Witynski <birdmax922 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:08:25 -0500 Today I went to see if I could locate the newly fledged Peregrine at the power plant that David mentioned yesterday. Sure enough, it was sitting there on the edge of the nest box peering over the edge. Unfortunately, I didn't get to see it fly, but I did see one adult sitting on the second-from-left smoke stack on a ledge underneath the bannister. On my way there, I saw what I believe was a Juvenile Common Loon on Lake Monona off John Nolan Drive. Traffic did not permit more than a ten or so second glance, but I saw the light bill, dark brownish back, and whitish underside/breast with the characteristic loon shape. Interesting sighting this far south in June. It was not there on my return. Also, one late sighting; at Pope Farm Park in Middleton there was a singing Dickcissel on Sunday, as well as other prairie/grassland birds. Max Witynski Madison, Dane County. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Henslow's Sparrows: Bender Park: Oak Creek (SE Milw Co) From: Betsyacorn AT aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:37:15 EDT A walk today with the County Natural Areas Manager produced at least three Henslow's Sparrows - one singing - midway on the prairie south of the entry drive and gravel lot in Bender Park. The song was unmistakable, and we had some nice looks at all three. Is this something I should document with WSO? I went back with my camera but it was relatively sleepy at 1:30. Perhaps someone with a nice long lens will visit the site...? Betsy Abert, So. Milw., SE Milw Co. **************It's raining cats and dogs -- Come to PawNation, a place where pets rule! (http://www.pawnation.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000008) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Off-topic: Film "Sense of Wonder" (Rachel Carson) in Milw. From: Betsyacorn AT aol.com Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:08:21 EDT This was forwarded to me today announcing the showing of the Rachel Carson story in Milwaukee on July 10th at the Urban Ecology Center. Betsy Abert, So. Milw. Hi! My name is Erin Boyle; I'm helping to coordinate the screening of a new film about the work of pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson, and wanted to pass the news on to you! The screening is coming up on July 10 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room of the Urban Ecology Center! The film, A SENSE OF WONDER, tells the story of Rachel Carson's love of the natural world and her fight to defend it. As Bill Moyers put it, "you cannot walk away unmoved." Screenwriter and Actress Kaiulani Lee, who portrays Carson in the film will be at the event to participate in a Q&A after the film. The film's website is www.asenseofwonderfilm.com if you'd like to learn more! Would you be willing to pass on information about the event to folks, or to post it on your mailing list or website? The event itself is free, and it should be a really thoughtful evening. If it’s helpful for you, I can send along a little flyer about the screening! Many thanks, Erin Boyle senseofwonderoutreach AT gmail.com A SENSE OF WONDER www.asenseofwonderfilm.com **************It's raining cats and dogs -- Come to PawNation, a place where pets rule! (http://www.pawnation.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000008) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: UWM's peregrine fledges From: David Flores <flores.david84 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:40:59 -0700 (PDT) Hello all,
At 6pm today, I was at UWM and saw the two adult peregrines zipping around the
chemistry building, then I saw a not so graceful fledgling flying down a few
floors to a fourth floor ledge. He didn't seem hurt, but also didn't seem like
he was going anywhere soon. I left and returned around 8:45, but did not find
the fledgling on the ledge or any where in the vincinity. I looked around
pretty well. I just hope he made it back up to the nest.
Here are links to some pictures I was able to take:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/3673517065/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/3673513919/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/3673511533/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/3674316902/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/3674313702/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/3674310850/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/3673499677/
David Flores
South Milwaukee (but at UWM tonight)
P.S. Thanks to Betsy Acorn for easing my mind with her knowledgeable advice.
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Subject: Song Sparrow diversity and mystery callFrom: ewbirdingwi AT aol.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:52:03 -0400 I may have told this story before but I will repeat it relative to the recent posts regarding the Song Sparrow.? The Song Sparrows in our yard, when they complete the whole song, will clearly end with? "Chris-to-pher!":? I recently was trying very hard to not think about my son, Christopher and wouldn't you know every Song Sparrow for several days was completing the song with "Christopher!" I also am the one that asked for help or suggestions regarding a rather metallic like call coming from our grass field.? I had lots of suggestions and researched every one with on-line audio? services.? Nothing matched in my opinion.? But I have watched? and listened very carefully and I am quite certain it is a ending call connected with the Bobolink's song.? It sounds like a strumming on a banjo and it has more than one syllable. Just this evening they cut the grass in the field so the Bobolinks may be gone for awhile.? Maybe it is a dialect picked up by the resident Bobolinks here. Wyleen High Amherst, Portage Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Tail-less Grosbeak. From: gasrocks AT merr.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:59:40 -0500 I have lots of Grosbeaks here. Most I have ever counted at one moment, in view, was 28. New one is showing up. Nice pink beak and no tail. Seems healthy and happy, just no tail. Female and/or young one. Any thoughts? Gene Staver, Portage, Columbia County. _________________________________________ Check your Email accounts at http://www.MyEmail.com Login from home, work, school. Anywhere! #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Bald Cowbird From: gasrocks AT merr.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:57:06 -0500 I asked someone last summer about this bird and they thought it was just molting. Same bird is back, looking identical, a bald Cowbird. No feathers on the top 1/2 of it's head. I figure some kind of injury? Gene Staver, Portage, Columbia County _________________________________________ Check your Email accounts at http://www.MyEmail.com Login from home, work, school. Anywhere! #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Yellow Headed Blackbirds From: gasrocks AT merr.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:21:44 -0500 I used to live on the edge of Schoenberg Marsh and discovered this interesting bird there. Quite a few of them at times. I have heard them near Cascade Mountain. A most distinctive call. Now, for the first time, I have 3 females visiting my backyard bird feeders. I've yet to see or hear them in the marsh out back. Is it possible that they are just expending their territory? Gene Staver, Portage, Columbia County. _________________________________________ Check your Email accounts at http://www.MyEmail.com Login from home, work, school. Anywhere! #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Phoebe behaviour From: gasrocks AT merr.com Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:17:48 -0500 2 days ago I had a young (my guess) E. Phoebe in the backyard chasing a finch all over the place. I thought it was true love until I noticed it also was chasing some other finches and a Hummer and a Cardinal and even a Cowbird. And I mean chasing in earnest. Is this some kind of territorial dispute? Gene Staver, Portage, Columbia County _________________________________________ Check your Email accounts at http://www.MyEmail.com Login from home, work, school. Anywhere! #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Dane County Hwy V now open - good birds, too! From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:52:44 -0500 I had a message from Jim Otto that he went past the Schumacher Rd./Hwy V wetland complex yesterday (this is just west of the interstate, a couple of miles west of DeForest in Dane Co.) The water has finally receded to the point where V has been reopened to traffic. Jim reports seeing a Common Moorhen to the west of Schumacher and Yellow-headed Blackbird to the east, and remarked on the many other birds in the area. Definitely a spot to keep an eye on for something unusual. Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: ID From: "Kevin" <dkkearns AT new.rr.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:14:37 -0500 While not in Madison, we had one on our empty thistle sock a week ago. This is not out of the ordinary for Neenah though as they do breed here in "normal" years. Kevin kearns Neenah -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org]On Behalf Of Mike Duchek Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 12:07 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Re: ID Thanks to all who replied about my Iowa bird. In case anyone is interested, the consensus was that it's a fledgling, maybe a warbling vireo given the white belly and gray above and the sound maybe resembles WV a little. However maybe it's hard to say given the age and angle of the photo and I did not see the parent(s). Also does anyone still have siskins? I think mine moved on some time in early June, a little after Mike McDowell reported no longer seeing them at Pheasant Branch in Middleton. -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Mike Duchek Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 5:34 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] ID Can anyone help with this one? I posted a photo and video. I was under the bird so didn't get a good look at the top but the sound should be clear. White below, gray above, darker wings. No yellow that I could see. Very small bird, about chickadee size but not quite same shape. Seen in West Branch, Iowa at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site to which I took a jaunt today. http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3001011710059461204pBHSAw http://image75.webshots.com/75/9/40/17/2431940170059461204tsxVKk_fs.jpg Thanks a lot, -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.134 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1533 - Release Date: 7/3/2008 7:19 PM #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: ID From: "Mike Duchek" <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:06:30 -0500 Thanks to all who replied about my Iowa bird. In case anyone is interested, the consensus was that it's a fledgling, maybe a warbling vireo given the white belly and gray above and the sound maybe resembles WV a little. However maybe it's hard to say given the age and angle of the photo and I did not see the parent(s). Also does anyone still have siskins? I think mine moved on some time in early June, a little after Mike McDowell reported no longer seeing them at Pheasant Branch in Middleton. -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Mike Duchek Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 5:34 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] ID Can anyone help with this one? I posted a photo and video. I was under the bird so didn't get a good look at the top but the sound should be clear. White below, gray above, darker wings. No yellow that I could see. Very small bird, about chickadee size but not quite same shape. Seen in West Branch, Iowa at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site to which I took a jaunt today. http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3001011710059461204pBHSAw http://image75.webshots.com/75/9/40/17/2431940170059461204tsxVKk_fs.jpg Thanks a lot, -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: La Crosse Prairie Walk & Dragonfly ID question From: "Dan Jackson" <DanJackson AT LBWhite.com> Date: Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:17:18 -0500 On Saturday, I led an Audubon / MVC hike on what is known as the New Amsterdam Grasslands. It was windy and threatening rain, but there lots of great birds. Highlights were: Bells Vireos, Henslow's Sparrows, Grasshopper Sparrows, Orchard Orioles feeding young, Clay-colored Sparrows, Cedar Waxwing on a nest, Dickcissels (many), Sedge Wrens, and other great birds. Afterwards, a couple of us took a hike to look for dragonflies. I was finally able to get a picture of a resting Black Saddlebags (they never sit still for me), and also got a few pictures of a Baskettail that is frustrating me. Can anyone help with the ID of this one? I have higher resolution versions of these pictures if that would help. I can e-mail them directly to anyone interested. http://www.pbase.com/dejackson/image/114157370 http://www.pbase.com/dejackson/image/114413096 http://www.pbase.com/dejackson/image/114413100 Thanks for the help!! Dan Jackson Chaseburg, Vernon County, Wisconsin (Near LaCrosse) http://community.webshots.com/user/DanielEJackson http://www.pbase.com/dejackson #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Nearby Neotropic Cormorant From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:03:42 -0500 Apparently a confirmed Neotropic Cormorant was seen early today at Almond Marsh in Lake Co., Illinois (this is the far northeast county in Illinois, just south of Kenosha Co.) Oddly enough, I jokingly told Tom Wood to keep his eyes open for one when I ran into him on Dike Rd. at Horicon today! Speaking of which, there were several Lesser Yellowlegs there today - Tom said he heard a Marbled Godwit was seen yesterday. Peter Fissel Madison WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Gull Photos, Little and Bonaparte's, Manitowoc, 6/27 From: Seth Cutright <ferruginous.hawk82 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:32:24 -0500 Hello All, Here are some photos of one of the two Little Gulls from Manitowoc yesterday. Also some photos of Bonaparte's Gulls. Little Gull: http://www.pbase.com/crossbil82/image/114388205 http://www.pbase.com/crossbil82/image/114388208 Bonaparte's Gull: http://www.pbase.com/crossbil82/image/114388210 http://www.pbase.com/crossbil82/image/114388212 http://www.pbase.com/crossbil82/image/114388214 Seth Cutright Newburg area Ozaukee County, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Jackson Marsh, Washington CO From: "Todd Wilson" <maxpaul AT earthlink.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:02:06 -0500 Yesterday I spent a few hours at Jackson Marsh recording songs. The mosquitos were pretty bad in the woods and I couldn't take it for long, but along Church Rd I found some grassland species. Here is audio of Savannah and Grasshopper Sparrow. They were singing from opposite sides of the road: http://tdwilson.org/sounds/savannahsparrow.php http://tdwilson.org/sounds/grasshoppersparrow.php Heres the list from the 2 hours I was there: Wood Duck Red-tailed Hawk Sandhill Crane Killdeer Mourning Dove Yellow-billed Cuckoo Great Horned Owl Red-bellied Woodpecker Northern Flicker Eastern Wood-Pewee Willow Flycatcher Least Flycatcher Red-eyed Vireo Blue Jay American Crow Tree Swallow Cliff Swallow Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch House Wren Sedge Wren Veery Wood Thrush American Robin Gray Catbird Cedar Waxwing Yellow Warbler Common Yellowthroat Chipping Sparrow Savannah Sparrow Grasshopper Sparrow Song Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Northern Cardinal Rose-breasted Grosbeak Indigo Bunting Red-winged Blackbird Brown-headed Cowbird Baltimore Oriole American Goldfinch Todd Wilson Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Bluebirds Round 2 From: "Meredith" <net.notes AT hughes.net> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:42:05 -0500 Hi all, After a well fought battle with a pair of wrens our Bluebirds successfully gained control of their nest box. Five little blue eggs hatched into five little naked balls June 23. The parents seem to be finding plenty of food themselves but must be keeping a close eye on the feeder. It's usually only minutes before they come when I put out mealworms. Of their first five eggs four young survived. I was seeing them quite regularly but not so much now that the new ones have hatched. It was so comical when the Dad was teaching the kids to eat on their own. He would fly to the feeder, pick up a worm, fly to a tree and back to the feeder with all four in hot pursuit. Sometimes he would drop the worm back in the box but sometimes he'd eat it himself. It didn't take long before they figured out the new plan. I've seen them in the feeder checking for worms but also eating some of the suet mix I made for them. So, for the season, we've gone from zero bluebirds to six viable bug eaters with five more possibilities in the nest. At this rate, there won't be a bug around that isn't looking over its shoulder. Not sure if the young will soon leave for other areas but I'm voting they stay. Meredith Daggett Mineral Point, WI PS I have some pictures in my Facebook photos. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (Success!) From: Seth Cutright <ferruginous.hawk82 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:15:11 -0500 A few of us from the Riveredge Bird Club or bird together a lot, went up late yesterday afternoon (around 6:45-7:pm) at the impoundment, and found 2 Little Gulls. Will try to post more about our afternoon later. But one had a very dark and bold "M" marking on the wings, some black on the head, but still more of a white head then black, and a bold-solid black tail band... The other about the same, maybe slightly less black on the head, and the black on the wings was also a little thinner and lighter in color... The tail band of this bird was broken in the middle of the tail. At one point both were flying around near North edge of the Impoundment and came in close to the walk out path (path to the impoundment) So to make a long answer short, as of Saturday night at least two were still there. First found one of them along the (North-South) blue hand railing that goes along the impoundment. Seth Cutright Newburg area, WI On Sat, Jun 27, 2009 at 8:09 PM, Cyndi LubeckeSubject: Feedback on my ID help request From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 08:34:07 -0500 I've gotten some very good backchannel feedback on my ID help request, especially a YouTube video from Joe Schaufenbuel showing a soaring Mississippi Kite. I'm leaning very strongly toward that species as the correct ID, but since I have zero experience with it, I don't know that I have enough to work with for Rare Bird documentation (MS Kite is my #1 "nemesis" bird.) Given that they nest in Rockford, IL, a bird could easily work its way up the Rock River. Anyway, keep your eyes open - when I lost the bird, it was headed generally north/northeast towards Lake Mendota. Guess I should have checked Cherokee Marsh in case it decided to settle down somewhere for the evening (this was last Thursday - June 25.) Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: rare dragonfly? and Dickcissels From: jerry937975 AT aol.com Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:10:55 -0400 Racine County has its share of Dickcissels this year as well.? Just about every "trash" type field I go by, I can hear one or more singing.? Within a mile or so of my house, there are probably better than 40 individuals.? No areas of sprawling habitat here, but if you can find 5 acres or so of decent habitat, there are probably some Dickcissels. I spent quite a bit of time taking photos of dragonflies today and think I found a rare one.? Check out this photo of a Jade Dragonfly.? I had a number of them today in western Racine County.? Would appreciate it if somebody could verify the I.D. cuz its supposed?rare status?concerns me ( I don't find rare things), as well as it seems like it would be a bit early in the flight period, but it looks like one to me. http://www.flickr.com/photos/geraldd/3666197417/ Good birding! Jerry DeBoer Central Racine County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (Success!) From: Cyndi Lubecke <clubecemail AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:09:41 -0700 (PDT) Thank you again to those who replied with your reports. And a big thanks to
Charles Sontag who helped us find a Little Gull hiding in the grass. It was a
juvenile with a very bold M pattern on the back, partial cap on the back of the
head and dark ear spot. It was in the impoundment on the left end close to the
rock causeway as we faced east. We saw it around 11:30 am.
Good birding.
Cyndi Lubecke
Prospect Heights, IL
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Subject: [wisb] Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (no
sightings)
A friend and I are planning to make a road trip to Manitowoc tomorrow hoping
to see the Little Gulls. The last posting I recall seeing was from Greg
Seegert on Tuesday. Has anyone seen them since then, and were they still at
the impoundment in Manitowoc or at another location? Thanks, all.
Cyndi Lubecke
Prospect Heights, IL
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Subject: IDFrom: "Mike Duchek" <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 17:34:18 -0500 Can anyone help with this one? I posted a photo and video. I was under the bird so didn't get a good look at the top but the sound should be clear. White below, gray above, darker wings. No yellow that I could see. Very small bird, about chickadee size but not quite same shape. Seen in West Branch, Iowa at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site to which I took a jaunt today. http://good-times.webshots.com/video/3001011710059461204pBHSAw http://image75.webshots.com/75/9/40/17/2431940170059461204tsxVKk_fs.jpg Thanks a lot, -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Bird ID help request From: Joe Riederer <riederer AT bigbluestempress.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:51:33 -0500 Hey folks, I need help identifying a "little brown bird". I was walking through my weed field and flushed a sparrow. All I saw was a rush of brown feathers and white feathers on the outer edges of the tail. I have two photos of the nest. My guess is Vesper Sparrow, but it's just a guess. http://bigbluestempress.com/nest1.jpg http://bigbluestempress.com/nest2.jpg Joe Riederer Town of Grant, Portage County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Dickcissels, Milwaukee County From: "Judith Huf" <judith AT huf-roth.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:02:34 -0500 For anyone still looking for Dickcissels for the year, I stumbled across some today while butterfly watching in the field behind the Cousins Center in St. Francis near Seminary Woods. There are also Bobolinks, Meadowlarks, and Savanah Sparrows. Judith Huf Milwaukee County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior From: "Terri Welisek" <terriw AT new.rr.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:50:34 -0500 When I've seen this behavior it was clearly a mating dance. Since RWBB will have several nests it's likely he was hoping to get mamma from the young and raise another brood. I believe that one year the same male had two females nesting simultaneously. Good Birding, Terri Welisek Sherwood, WI Calumet County -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Karen Johnson & Jim Toth Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 11:38 AM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org; chimneyswift1 AT verizon.net Subject: [wisb] Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior Hi Karen and All, I've seen this behavior all spring in my backyard! 3 Males and several females (and now their youngsters) have spent most of spring and now summer at my feeders high and low. Same Male behavior that you described on the lawn periodically. Karen Karen Johnson and Jim Toth Milwaukee (SE) BayView area --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Karen Etter HaleSubject: Re: Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (no sightings) From: "Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" <hopmoon AT milwpc.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:24:21 -0500 Did you have any responses or have some luck on Saturday? I want to try again on Sunday. Jym Mooney, Milwaukee -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of clubecemail AT yahoo.com Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 11:01 AM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Has anyone seen the Little Gulls since Tuesday? (no sightings) A friend and I are planning to make a road trip to Manitowoc tomorrow hoping to see the Little Gulls. The last posting I recall seeing was from Greg Seegert on Tuesday. Has anyone seen them since then, and were they still at the impoundment in Manitowoc or at another location? Thanks, all. Cyndi Lubecke Prospect Heights, IL #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: FW: eBird Report - Estabrook Park, Milwaukee Co., 6/27/09 From: Chuck Hagner <chagner AT kalmbach.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:15:39 -0500 Quiet in the park this morning, although I did see a Northern Cardinal that lacked head feathers, I found the nest of a Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher, and I watched a Common Grackle pluck a crayfish out of the Milwaukee River. Chuck Hagner Milwaukee Co., WI ________________________________________ From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org [do-not-reply AT ebird.org] Sent: Saturday, June 27, 2009 1:14 PM To: Chuck Hagner Subject: eBird Report - Estabrook Park , 6/27/09 Location: Estabrook Park Observation date: 6/27/09 Notes: 70°F rising to 80°F, sunny, winds calm. Number of species: 29 Mallard 9 Ring-billed Gull 17 Rock Pigeon 5 Mourning Dove 3 Chimney Swift 2 Downy Woodpecker 3 Hairy Woodpecker 2 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Red-eyed Vireo 10 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 5 Tree Swallow 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 6 Black-capped Chickadee 16 House Wren 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 11 American Robin 19 Gray Catbird 10 Cedar Waxwing 12 Yellow Warbler 1 Chipping Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 3 Northern Cardinal 11 Indigo Bunting 3 Red-winged Blackbird 5 Common Grackle 13 Brown-headed Cowbird 2 American Goldfinch 11 House Sparrow 5 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/wi) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior From: Karen Johnson & Jim Toth <kmjrt AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:38:17 -0700 (PDT) Hi Karen and All, I've seen this behavior all spring in my backyard! 3 Males and several females (and now their youngsters) have spent most of spring and now summer at my feeders high and low. Same Male behavior that you described on the lawn periodically. Karen Karen Johnson and Jim Toth Milwaukee (SE) BayView area --- On Fri, 6/26/09, Karen Etter HaleSubject: Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior From: Schaufenbuel <schaufenbuel AT charter.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:39:25 -0600 Birds also sun bathe. In order to get Vitamin D birds will find a sunny spot an lift feathers as much as possible to receive maximum dose of sunlight. They do this less in long day periods than short day situations. Joe Schaufenbuel Stevens Point, WI William Mueller wrote: > Hi Karen, > > I think your bird was anting - allowing ants to move thrugh his plumage - > if you Google it, you'll find your explanation: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anting_(bird_activity) > http://birds.ecoport.org/Behaviour/EBanting.htm > > Bill Mueller > Milwaukee > > > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Karen Etter HaleSubject: Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, June 25, 2009 From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.bird AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:18:20 -0700 (PDT)
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Subject: Re: AntingFrom: Tom Sykes <dhandler AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:07:40 -0500 Hi Jerry - and everyone else - Please: when submitting a post to the list be sure to include your signature block as per list rules. Thanks Tom Sykes Wisbirdn List Administrator On Jun 27, 2009, at 9:44 AM, jerry schoen wrote: > There is also an excellent article about anting in The Audubon > Society- Encyclopedia of North American Birds by John K. 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Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Anting From: "jerry schoen" <basketsandbirds AT charter.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 09:44:37 -0500 There is also an excellent article about anting in The Audubon Society- Encyclopedia of North American Birds by John K. Terres #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior From: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:58:22 -0500 Hi Karen, I think your bird was anting - allowing ants to move thrugh his plumage - if you Google it, you'll find your explanation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anting_(bird_activity) http://birds.ecoport.org/Behaviour/EBanting.htm Bill Mueller Milwaukee > [Original Message] > From: Karen Etter HaleSubject: Red-winged Blackbird - odd behavior From: Karen Etter Hale <chimneyswift1 AT verizon.net> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:15:24 -0500 Early yesterday morning while on a walk in town, I saw an adult male Red-winged Blackbird fly across the street from the marsh and land on a lawn. He then spread his wings to the sides and vibrated them rapidly, at the same time making a ticking sound. He resumed a normal posture and started feeding on something in the lawn, then repeated the wing vibration/ticking sound. He was showing the red and yellow of the epaulets when doing this. Again, he resumed a normal posture and behavior, this time making the normal shrill calls that redwings often do. There weren't any other redwings (or other birds) close by. Has anyone else ever seen or heard of this behavior? What was this about? -- Karen Etter Hale Lake Mills NW Jefferson Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Flight School From: "Charles Roberts" <croberts672 AT verizon.net> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:16:31 -0500 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable GlacierWhile sitting alongside my garden, there came a commotion of = crows. First heard sounds of a young crow, then several other crows = appeared. A crow with an older voice appeared to threaten the younger = one, who flew a short ways. Soon there were at least three or four = adult crows and a few more young. They were hanging about some locust = trees near the garden. It looked like the young ones were being = encouraged to keep moving by the older ones. The older crows feinting = and squawking at the young. After about 8 to 10 minutes they all moved = along. One adult and one young were stragglers. Interesting to see = crows doing things together. Also appearing today, Red Bellied WP, Downy WP, at least one pair of = Chickadees, Robins. One RT Hummingbird danced briefly at the Audubon = sugarwater pan, but ignored my beebalm flowers, which are just starting = to show. After, I went inside the birds became more active. =20 Charles Roberts Cottage Grove, Dane Co.,WI. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: ID help - distant sighting / and Trempealeau Co From: john romano <cajunbirder AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:25:24 -0700 (PDT) No suggestions for the ID, only to relate an antidote on nesting Mississippi Kites in the Rockford Ill area. We were doing a BBS route in Buffalo Co on this tuesday and birding at Trempealeau WLR and region on Tuesday and Weds. We ran into 2 bicycle riders biking from Rockford to Rochester Mn and they said there were nesting Mississippi Kites in an aborortum in Rockford Ill area this year. So Mississippi Kites could be nearby. I believe that Quentin Y saw one last spring down in Green or Rock Co. OH - birds in Trempealeau area include : Bells Vireo Alder Flycatcher - both in Tamarack Bog area Bobolink Dicksissell - Pine Creek Ridge road to the east of Tamarack Bog at Trempealeau WLR - by bicycle - great way to get around there Trumpeter Swan - Delta Point (long jaunt but a short one by bike) Comorants Black Terns Forester's Tern White Pelican's - 65 Great Egrets - lots Green Heron Common Moorhen - by observation deck Clay-colored Sparrow Grasshopper Sparrow - lots Henslow's Sparrow - 9 Orchard Oriole Yellow-headed Blackbird - Lower diversion Dike on east edge of preserve ( not far on a bicycle - otherwise a long hike) John Romano Madison Wi --- On Thu, 6/25/09, Peter FisselSubject: FW: [SHOREBIRDS] Arctic Breeding Conditions in 2009 From: "Cutright.Noel" <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:12:44 -0500 Subject: [SHOREBIRDS] Arctic Breeding Conditions in 2009 Yesterday we saw an adult Lesser Yellowlegs near Toronto and on Wednesday there was an adult Least Sandpiper in Hamilton at the west end of Lake Ontario. These are the first "fall migrant" shorebirds in southern Ontario and they are right on schedule. Several people asked us to comment about recent reports of a "Disastrous breeding season in the Arctic". The Arctic is huge; it is 3500 km from southern James Bay (subarctic) to northern Ellesmere Island. Most shorebirds have large breeding ranges and even in late years many birds breed successfully and rarely does the entire Arctic experience the same climatic conditions. We checked with northern researchers and summarized their comments below. Shorebird nesting in 2009 is poor in some regions but normal to good elsewhere. Ontario: Ken Abraham reports that conditions in the Hudson Bay Lowlands were about 10 days late from Attawapiskat south on James Bay, including Akimiski Island, with Canada Geese and Snow Geese hatching in mid June, more like the 1990s average than the 2000s average and within the overall norms. Other species on Akimiski Island were correspondingly late. His guess is that for those species that require shorter time there will be some reduction but not huge. Perhaps the predation effect will be somewhat greater if alternate species are less available. Because coastal snow, ice and water inundation conditions were similar from Cape Henrietta Maria to the Manitoba border, Ken expects that for Canada Geese nesting within 40 - 60 km from the coast, a much reduced effort and productivity will be the norm. Snow Geese at Cape Henrietta Maria were greatly down and the suggestion of a 90% reduction seems to fit what they saw on their survey. However, beyond 40 - 60 km inland, he thinks conditions will be different. Mark Peck said that species nesting away from the Hudson Bay Coast in boreal bogs and fens such as yellowlegs should not be severely impacted because much of the freeze took place near the coast. Manitoba: The situation is worse in northern Manitoba at Churchill where temperatures were well below normal until recently and the snow cover melted late. However, Erica Nol reports that birds have started to nest, just very late, and it won't be a complete bust for shorebirds if there are enough bare spots. Whimbrels and Hudsonian Godwits are nesting, but overall nesting success should be below average for most shorebirds in northern Manitoba. Nunavut: Snow melt was up to three weeks late in mainland Nunavut north of Manitoba. Recent temperatures have been close to normal. Much of Baffin Island is now snow free and conditions there and on Bylot Island are about normal. High Arctic breeders should have a good breeding year. Northwest Territories: Vicky Johnston suspects it will be a poor breeding year in parts of the Western Arctic. Spring was roughly three weeks late in Yellowknife on Great Slave Lake based on leaf-out. The Mackenzie Valley and Delta warmed early but then cooled off again. The Delta flooded slowly and the water receded slowly, so some prime shorebird breeding areas were subject to heavy predation. Yukon: Cameron Eckert reports a late spring, but once the heat came, everything shifted into high gear. Alaska: Declan Troy reports from the North Slope that the snow on the tundra is long gone. It was much warmer earlier in the month and his guess is that the breeding season has been early there. We will be recording the arrivals and numbers of adult and juvenile shorebirds in southern Ontario and may post updates. Acknowledgements: We thank Ken Abraham, Bruce Di Labio, Cameron Eckert, Michel Gosselin, Vicky Johnston, Erica Nol, Mark Peck, Ken Ross, Don Sutherland, and Declan Troy. Ron Pittaway and Jean Iron Toronto, Ontario #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). 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A friend and I are planning to make a road trip to Manitowoc tomorrow hoping to
see the Little Gulls. The last posting I recall seeing was from Greg Seegert on
Tuesday. Has anyone seen them since then, and were they still at the
impoundment in Manitowoc or at another location? Thanks, all.
Cyndi Lubecke
Prospect Heights, IL
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Subject: First Orioles fledglings in yard todayFrom: Betsyacorn AT aol.com Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:37:21 EDT Heard the FOS unmistakable sound of orioles begging, and watched two dutiful parents combing the honeylocust for insects to satisfy their hungry babe at 7a.m. They haven't hit the grape jelly yet, fortunately teaching their young that they get it for dessert only AFTER their protein-filled meals. Betsy Abert, So. Milwaukee, Milw. Co. **************Make your summer sizzle with fast and easy recipes for the grill. (http://food.aol.com/grilling?ncid=emlcntusfood00000006) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Young Baltimore Oriole's at the nest From: "phillip johnson" <pdjohnson AT milwpc.com> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:30:22 -0500 I have some Baltimore Oriole pictures of the young being fed at the nest.They sure eat a lot grape jelly.......You can click on the link below. Thanks Phil http://www.flickr.com/photos/33093263 AT N05/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Sensiba & Ken Euers - Brown County From: "Ty Baumann" <TyBa AT ci.green-bay.wi.us> Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:16:21 -0500 Friday 4:15 am -Sensiba Wildlife Area at the east end of the road off County B exit off 41 north of Green Bay. We heard two Least Bittern on the bay side of the dike, Am. Bittern, Marsh Wrens, Yellow-headed Blackbirds, Swamp Sparrows, Yellow Warblers, Com. Yellowthroats, Pied-billed Grebe, Wood Ducks, Blue-winged Teal. On the bay we had a large flock of Am. White Pelicans, Caspian and Forester's Terns. 5:45 am took a quick walk around the trail at Ken Euers WLA at the north end of Military Ave. on the West side of Green Bay. Lots of Forester's Terns on the west side of the dike, Great Egrets, Black-crowned Night-herons, plus on the top of the hill a family of Orchard Orioles. Ida Baumann Green Bay, WI Brown County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Madison Peregrine-spotting tips From: D Echelbarger <dendarii AT tds.net> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:57:00 -0500 For a good chance of catching sight of the Peregrine chicks at the MG&E building in Madison, stop by after 3pm. The chicks have taken to standing on the edge of the box from about then until after 5. I think the box gets too hot for them. It's amazing how much they've changed in just two weeks. Link to a (less than ideal) picture I took of them this afternoon here: http://pics.livejournal.com/gryphons_lair/pic/00670tzh Diane Echelbarger Stoughton, Dane Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Orchard Oriole-Caryville From: Rory Cameron <rory_cameron AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:05:16 -0500 Acting upon a reliable report of a Northern Bobwhite at the Caryville stop two days ago (Tuesday) on the Chippewa River bike trail, I went there this evening. I didn't hear the bobwhite, but did id 30 species including an Orchard Oriole (FOY). Rory Cameron Chippewa Falls Chippewa County "We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it—for a little while." Willa Cather _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: ID help - distant sighting From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:58:45 -0500 Okay, I'm stumped. I was waiting for the bus after work on the UW-Madison campus today. Looking up at the clouds, I noticed a very far up bird soaring that I initially took for a gull - long, narrow wings, short tail, no wing flapping, etc. But something bugged me, so I got out my trusty mini-binoculars and tried to find it, which took some time (8x22s don't have much of a field of view.) I finally did get it in view - not a gull, more like a raptor. In the few seconds I had a clear look, the thing that really jumped out at me was the large black patches on the TRAILING edge of the wings (my very first thought was that it was a Roughlegged Hawk, to give you an idea of the size of the patches, but the placement was completely wrong - definitely not "wrist marks".) Stupidly, at that point I decided to switch from my polarized sunglasses to my regular ones, and of course I couldn't relocate the bird after that. This bird was WAY up - at least a couple thousand feet. As soon as I got home, I looked through every field guide I own, including the Ligouri book "Hawks from every angle." The only thing I've found that comes remotely close to what I remember seeing is an immature Mississippi Kite that is still retaining dark secondaries. But those pictures usually show the dark patch as rectangular - "my" bird had almost half-oval patches. Unfortunately, I just don't remember any other specific plumage details, although I believe the leading edge of the wings was dark and the body/tail light-colored. Anybody have any other suggestions? Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Horicon From: Jeffrey Bahls <jbahls AT wildblue.net> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:05:39 -0500 Bird buddies Lead a group from Connecticut Audubon today around Horicon today. Along Dike road had great looks at least bittern, american bittern, sora, Virginia rail, blackneck stilts, lesser yellowlegs also wilson phalarope. Pelicans,cranes,Gb heron BC night herons. Bobolinks and sedge wrens along entrance. Hwy 49 had Yellow headed blackbird, many coot and PB grebes with young, ruddy ducks,redheads, wood ducks,gadwal. best stuff was a canvasback, trumpeter swan with 5? young. Bird of the day was a drake common Goldeneye. on June 25th ??? Jeff Bahls Lowell Wi Dodge county #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Swamp sparrow ID From: "Mike Duchek" <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:39:31 -0500 Sorry the list cut off the second link again. Here is one that will work: http://tinyurl.com/n74kxg Sorry for double post. -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Mike Duchek Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 2:34 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Swamp sparrow ID Can anyone help with a swamp sparrow ID? Went to the UW arboretum this morning to the wetland boardwalk. Saw several of what I think were swamp sparrows that were hanging out in the reeds. Here's the best photo, though I did get others if anyone wants. They did a long trill not unlike a chipping sparrow, but these birds were much grayer. (I of course saw a chipping sparrow too, which looks a little different and they hang out near the fence near Longnecker gardens. http://image62.webshots.com/762/3/81/19/2333381190059461204qnShjH_fs.jpg I'm also wondering whether swamp sparrows ever show a central breast spot like for instance an American tree sparrow. My photo almost seems to show one. I also found this photo which seems to show a spot: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28692649/wid/11915829/displaymode/1176/rstry/286 92491/ All responses welcome, thanks! -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Swamp sparrow ID From: "Mike Duchek" <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:33:45 -0500 Can anyone help with a swamp sparrow ID? Went to the UW arboretum this morning to the wetland boardwalk. Saw several of what I think were swamp sparrows that were hanging out in the reeds. Here's the best photo, though I did get others if anyone wants. They did a long trill not unlike a chipping sparrow, but these birds were much grayer. (I of course saw a chipping sparrow too, which looks a little different and they hang out near the fence near Longnecker gardens. http://image62.webshots.com/762/3/81/19/2333381190059461204qnShjH_fs.jpg I'm also wondering whether swamp sparrows ever show a central breast spot like for instance an American tree sparrow. My photo almost seems to show one. I also found this photo which seems to show a spot: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28692649/wid/11915829/displaymode/1176/rstry/286 92491/ All responses welcome, thanks! -Mike Duchek, Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Birds to blame in Kenosha power problem? From: Karen Johnson & Jim Toth <kmjrt AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:42:28 -0700 (PDT) The big question in my mind is "did the crow survive?"  Karen  P.S. I adore crows! Karen Johnson and Jim Toth Milwaukee (SE) BayView area --- On Thu, 6/25/09, John KrerowiczSubject: Re: Birds to blame in Kenosha power problem? From: "Kevin" <dkkearns AT new.rr.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:31:49 -0500 Lots of detail in the story! Birds flew into the wires? Made a tangle of the wires? Not exactly sure what that means. Must have been some pretty tough birds, I can just picture them in there laughing to each about the mess they are creating while braiding the wires into a tangled mess! Kevin Kearns Neenah -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org]On Behalf Of John Krerowicz Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 11:06 AM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Birds to blame in Kenosha power problem? The Kenosha News, where I work, is reporting officials are blaming birds for a power lapse affecting 5,000 people on Thursday morning. Oh sure, blame the birds -- they can't defend themselves! Here's a link, current as of 11 a.m. http://www.kenoshanews.com/home/ John Krerowicz dedlnr AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. Internal Virus Database is out of date. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.134 / Virus Database: 270.4.5/1533 - Release Date: 7/3/2008 7:19 PM #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Birds to blame in Kenosha power problem? From: John Krerowicz <dedlnr AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:05:45 -0500 The Kenosha News, where I work, is reporting officials are blaming birds for a power lapse affecting 5,000 people on Thursday morning. Oh sure, blame the birds -- they can't defend themselves! Here's a link, current as of 11 a.m. http://www.kenoshanews.com/home/ John Krerowicz dedlnr AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Tern colony wiped out: Green lake co. From: "Daryl & Sherry Christensen" <gr8fish AT palacenet.net> Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:16:38 -0500 Seems that Forster's terns nesting on Lake Puckaway can't catch a break. Last season, there was a 100% loss in nests due to the June floods. This year, high water levels from spring run-off delayed the nesting until late May when water levels receded. Unfortunately, last week's 4 inches of rain increased water levels by almost two feet completely flooding out the 37 nests with eggs and chicks. Last week, I placed 10 nesting platforms in anticipation of the high water, so 10 pairs are beginning to re-nest on the platforms. In addition to the Forster's terns, one Common Tern nest was also lost. I saw both adults loafing on Pancake Island this morning, but their nest site was several inches under water. Pelican nest sites were also under water and there seemed to be no alternative nesting site this year as there was last year. Other than the 10 nesting pairs of Forster's terns, I saw none of the pairs that lost their nests and young, so assume they abandoned the site. Hopefully, they will re-nest. Also saw two black terns fly over headed west and south toward the Grand River Wildlife Area. The remnant colony of Great-blue Herons, Great Egrets and Double-crested Cormorants were doing fine with many chicks close to fledging. -Daryl Christensen Marquette co. Daryl and/or Sherry Christensen www.darylchristensen.com www.muirlandbirding.com #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: "Tree"duck ? From: paul bruce <rdjn560birdcrazy AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:58:50 -0700 (PDT) I wish I had a photo for all you Wisbirders, but how many cases have we
heard of Mallards nesting in trees? There is such the case next door to a
friend of my daughters, in west-central Oshkosh. The female mallard at the
nest, in a horse-chestnut, of all trees, and about 8 ft. up, has been actively
brushing her bill up and down the main trunk, wondering what the blazes she
was/is doing. This is basically my only main report. Birding's been painfully
slow, as I'm sure all of us are feeling the effects of. Unless your name is
Daryl, and whoever else are the travelers of the WSO. Hope you guys strike
rich sightings!
Hardly anything else to report, haven't been up to the Bell's site in a
while, though I did spend time at the folks house a week ago Monday. Birding
was lousy if not poor. But the only consolation prize was a lone Common Tern,
flew past the dock. Hopefully I can get out before June ends. My species
number for June averages out to 75. Though I'm at 78 now, I still can use some
easy grabs out in the country zones and maybe get 85.
For now, 'til later, good birding
Paul Bruce, Oshkosh
Winnebago Co.
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Subject: WSO photo on DNR siteFrom: John Krerowicz <dedlnr AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:45:54 -0500 The DNR has issued a press release with a photo from the bear cub (with feeder on its head) incident during the WSO convention. The press release warns people with bird feeders that some animals might be caught in and killed by the feeders. Here's a link to the list of press releases. Scroll to the bottom of the page: http://dnr.wi.gov/news/DNRNews_Lookup.asp?id5#art5 John Krerowicz, Kenosha dedlnr AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail®. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/QuickAdd?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial_QuickAdd_062009 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Fw: eBird Report - Mississippi river between locks 10/11 , 6/22/09 From: "msmith112 tds.net" <msmith112 AT tds.net> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:51:29 -0500 Mike, This sounds great. Tons of herons and eagles! For the uninitiated, how many miles is it between these two locks? Between what cities? Is there a time of day you would recommend going? Thanks. Mary Smith, village of Linden, Iowa County/ Milwaukee/Milwaukee County On 6/24/09, Mike GoodmanSubject: help with bird ID? From: Julie Garvin <jcgarvin AT wisc.edu> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:55:23 -0500 I have now twice seen a bird that is stumping me. I believe it is some kind of shorebird based on its general shape which is similar to a killdeer, but slightly larger and with a heavier body. The body is fairly chunky compared to the slender wings. It is basically white and tan in coloration for the most part, but I can never seem to get a look at it closer than 100 m, or for longer than a second. There were about 4-5 of them which took off from the ground and flew away in a loose grouping on June 18. So far they have occurred near small bodies of water surrounded by crop fields. One spot was a temporary pool, while the other area is a much larger marshy spot that probably remains wet throughout the summer. The key thing that sticks in my mind is that the wing stroke is quick, stiff, and jittery like a chimney swift. The wings are narrow and remain bent during the stroke. I didn't notice any vocalizations. I'm guessing it isn't a terribly common bird since I've only had two sightings since starting daily counts in mid-April. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Julie Garvin Lomira, Dodge county Milwaukee, Milwaukee county #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Fw: eBird Report - Mississippi river between locks 10/11 , 6/22/09 From: Mike Goodman <goodman4835 AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:44:50 -0700 (PDT) Mike Goodman- south milwaukee Location: Mississippi river between locks 10/11 Observation date: 6/22/09 Number of species: 22 Canada Goose 40 Mallard 20 American White Pelican 60 Double-crested Cormorant 30 Great Blue Heron 100 Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 10 Bald Eagle 50-----------[20]immatue & [30 ]full adults Red-tailed Hawk 1 Ring-billed Gull 10 Herring Gull 3 Common Tern 1 Mourning Dove 5 Chimney Swift 10 American Crow 5 Tree Swallow 20 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 40 Barn Swallow 50 European Starling 10 Red-winged Blackbird 40 Common Grackle 30 American Goldfinch 5 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Kitland's Warbler update From: William mueller <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:42:04 -0500 (GMT-05:00) With great optimism and heightened expectations I am pleased to send you the link to the latest Kirtland's Warbler update, from Joel Trick and Kim Grveles: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/greenbay/kiwa/update22June2009.html One of the best parts of this update is that eleven WI males are now banded. If you would like to read any of the previous updates, they can be found here: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/greenbay/ Just scroll down to find links to all of them. Considering the many summers when a few expert WI birders found one or two singing males at most (but never any females or evidence of breeding activity), these last few summers have been exceptionally good for this species in WI. Thanks to the team of researchers and volunteers, as well as USFWS and WDNR personnel and cooperating timber producers and landowners, this is yet another unfolding conservation success story for Wisconsin. Willliam P. Mueller Conservation Chair, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology Milwaukee 414-698-9108 on the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/index.html blog: http://bluebirdslaugh.blogspot.com/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: birding in Bayfield From: claudia giamati <cgiamati AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:55:03 -0700 (PDT) Greetings,
I have the pleasure of being able to be in Washburn and Bayfield this weekend.
Does anyone have any tips on hot spots to bird up dere?
thanks,
Claudia Giamati
Claudia Giamati
Chippewa Falls(mailing address)
Chippewa County
"A knowledge of the path cannot be substituted for putting one foot in front of
the other."
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Subject: New Pics from SpringFrom: "Evan Barrientos" <ebarrientos AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:51:34 -0500 Hi everyone, I have been extrememly backed up with photos from spring but they are finally getting put online. The new photos on this link start about halfway down with turkeys displaying. Also includes Caspian Terns, scaup, and mergansers flying, and some strange Red-tailed Hawk behavior. http://www.pbase.com/barrientos/spring Evan B. Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. |