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20 Nov Re: RFI: Recent sightings in Racine area ["William Mueller" ]
20 Nov Lake Onalaska Scoters and Long-tailed Duck (La Crosse) ["Dan Jackson" ]
20 Nov Meadow Valley CBC December 21st Monday [Andy P ]
20 Nov Re: Out of state: Ancient Murrelet in Berrien County, MI (anyone up for twitching?) [Chris West ]
20 Nov RFI: Recent sightings in Racine area ["Peter A. Fissel" ]
20 Nov Horicon Marsh [Petherick Chris ]
19 Nov Fw: (no subject) ["Roy & Robin Knispel" ]
19 Nov Off topic-Equipment for playing birdsongs [Hilary Ford ]
19 Nov (no subject) [David Flores ]
19 Nov "2012" and birds [paul bruce ]
19 Nov eBird news [Ryan Brady ]
18 Nov Goose Pond on Nov 18 [john romano ]
18 Nov Kewaunee and Manitowoc [Schaufenbuel ]
18 Nov Golden Eagle in Maxville (near Durand) [heidi hughes ]
18 Nov Lake Saturday? [Luke C Dahlberg ]
17 Nov Black Scoter still on Lake Winnebago. ["TerryL" ]
18 Nov Harrington Beach, Sheboygan, Horicon [Daryl Tessen ]
18 Nov Scoters and a Long-tailed Duck on Lake Onalaska (La Crosse) ["Dan Jackson" ]
18 Nov Request for speaker on Dec 8 - South Milwaukee []
18 Nov Out of state: Ancient Murrelet in Berrien County, MI (anyone up for twitching?) [Chris West ]
18 Nov Introduction, sorry it got a little long, read if you like ["Cynthia Bridge" ]
18 Nov White Pelicans - Crawford Co ["Dennis Kirschbaum" ]
18 Nov holiday gift ideas for birders [WSO Bookstore ]
18 Nov Pine Siskins - Muskego [Katie Zientek ]
18 Nov Canal Park/Park Point sightings (Duluth, MN) [Erik Bruhnke ]
17 Nov Bay Area Bird Club meeting - 25 Stages of Birdwatching Addiction ["Dan Trofka" ]
17 Nov Nine Springs [Kim Kreitinger ]
17 Nov Black Scoter - Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac ["TerryL" ]
17 Nov Activity in Oshkosh !!! [paul bruce ]
17 Nov Slightly OT: birdwalk leaders needed in Madison area ["Peter A. Fissel" ]
17 Nov DM/I ponds and Tundra Swans (Dane Co) []
17 Nov International Migratory Bird Day 2010 poster and information [William mueller ]
17 Nov Re: Chukar--south Waukesha County [Rebecca DuBey ]
17 Nov Re: Chukar--south Waukesha County []
17 Nov Re: Chukar--south Waukesha County ["Korducki" ]
17 Nov photos [Erik Bruhnke ]
16 Nov Chukar--south Waukesha County [Maureen Gross ]
16 Nov Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, November 12, 2009 [Dennis Casper ]
16 Nov Manitowoc County Lake Front ["Bob Domagalski" ]
16 Nov Superior Entry Gulls and a fox! [Erik Bruhnke ]
16 Nov Horicon Marsh Bird Club meeting - Cavity Nesting Raptors [Jeffrey Bahls ]
16 Nov Cave Swallow Records ["Bob Domagalski" ]
16 Nov WSO Conservation Chair Bill Mueller to give talk Wednesday ["William Holton" ]
16 Nov Snowy Owl (Lifer!) [Hilary Ford ]
16 Nov Red-shouldered Hawk, Scoters and other Waterfowl (Lake Onanaska - La Crosse) ["Dan Jackson" ]
16 Nov Algoma to Manitowoc [Daryl Tessen ]
16 Nov Re: Potosi Point [john romano ]
15 Nov Potosi Point [Alexander R Stark ]
15 Nov Re: Cackling Geese, Mineral Point Rd, Madison, Swans [Jesse Ellis ]
15 Nov Cackling Geese, Mineral Point Rd, Madison, Swans [Jesse Ellis ]
15 Nov WESTERN GREBE - ASHLAND COUNTY [t ocky ]
15 Nov Quiet at Devil's Lake [Peter Fissel ]
15 Nov Pacific Loon - Bayfield County [Ryan Brady ]
15 Nov upcoming ornithology presentation in Milwaukee County ["William Mueller" ]
15 Nov One more time [DWIGHT ALTON ]
15 Nov Whooper location [DWIGHT ALTON ]
15 Nov Whoopers [DWIGHT ALTON ]
15 Nov Re: Snowy Owl Location ["Charles Peterson" ]
15 Nov ALERT - another probable SLATY-BACKED GULL, Wind Point, Racine County ["William Mueller" ]
15 Nov Snow Buntings - Harvey Rd. [Paul Schwalbe ]
15 Nov Snowy Owl ["Charles Peterson" ]
14 Nov Dike Rd./Horicon today [Peter Fissel ]
14 Nov Wisconsin Point Sightings and Festival website [Michael Hendrickson ]
14 Nov Owls and More ["Jann Johnston" ]
14 Nov success stories of Christmas count compilers [Paul Hunter ]
14 Nov Re: Mystery "Sparrow" ID [Ryan Brady ]
14 Nov [Fwd: Re: Re: Off topic but fun -- Man blames pelican for car crash] [Brad Webb ]
14 Nov Re: Off topic but fun -- Man blames pelican for car crash [Brad Webb ]
14 Nov CAVE SWALLOW - Wisconsin Point [Nick Anich ]
14 Nov Goose Pond, Columbia Co [JAMES F SCHWARZ ]
14 Nov Grouse still drumming in Monroe County [Lennie Lichter ]
14 Nov First Pine Siskin - correction [Curt Heuer ]
14 Nov First Pine Siskin of the year - Brown Co. [Curt Heuer ]
14 Nov Off Topic: Ancient Murrelet in MI [Luke C Dahlberg ]
14 Nov Re: CAVE SWALLOW - Wisconsin Point [Michael Hendrickson ]
14 Nov Mystery "Sparrow" ID [Aaron Stutz ]

Subject: Re: RFI: Recent sightings in Racine area
From: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:34:39 -0600

I was back at Wind Point again today - no unusual gulls, but 4 Red-throated Loons, several Common Loons, plus the standard other birds offshore. Few divers have arrived at the latitude of Racine so far. Inland in Racine County, at Wind Lake, one noteworth bird was a Red-necked Grebe, along with several more Common Loons, a small flock of Tundra Swans, and the expected other waterfowl (but not many spp). William P. Mueller Milwaukee (414) 643-7279 (262) 638-0735 E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net Work e-mail: bmueller AT cedarburgscience.com On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/ Blog: http://bluebirdslaugh.blogspot.com/ > [Original Message] > From: Peter A. Fissel > To: Wisconsin Birding Network > Date: 11/20/2009 11:40:37 AM > Subject: [wisb] RFI: Recent sightings in Racine area > > Hey Racine birders - anybody seeing anything particularly interesting > lately? (Like, oh, say, a Slaty-backed Gull since last weekend?) > > 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. > #################### 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: Lake Onalaska Scoters and Long-tailed Duck (La Crosse)
From: "Dan Jackson" <DanJackson AT LBWhite.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:48 -0600

The Scoters and Long-tailed Duck that were seen on Wednesday were still present today over the lunch hour. The 2 juvenile White-winged Scoters and the female Surf Scoter were hanging out next to the eastern warning buoy about 100 yards north of spillway in the dike between French Island and the Dresbach Dam. Two Black Scoters were seen in the open water about ž of a mile north. Jean Ruhser spotted a winter plumaged female Long-tail Duck between the dike and the south end of Red Oak Island. It was about ź mile west of the east edge of the spillway and east of the big flock of ducks in that direction. Other birds seen from the dike west of the boat landing at the end of Spillway Drive included: Bald Eagles (193 counted - more present) Tundra Swans (1000 +) Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Canvasbacks Common Loons (2 in the same area as the Long-tailed Duck) Gadwall (100s) American Wigeon (100+) Lesser Scaup Hooded Merganser American Tree Sparrows And more.... To access this location: Get off I-90 at the La Crosse Airport exit. Turn Left (north) at the stop sign and go north to Fanta Reed Road. Turn Left (west) on Fanta Reed and continue to the Stop Sign on Lake Shore Drive Turn Right (north) on Lake Shore Drive and go north about 5-6 blocks to Spillway Drive Turn Left (west) on Spillway Drive and follow it to the end. Park in the boat landing area and hike out on the dike toward the spillway (west) Good Birding, Dan Jackson Chaseburg, Vernon County, Wisconsin (near La Crosse) www.pbase.com/dejackson community.webshots.com/user/danielejackson #################### 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: Meadow Valley CBC December 21st Monday
From: Andy P <andypaulios AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:32:56 -0800 (PST)

Hey Folks, If anyone is interested in spending a day in beautiful glacial Lake Wisconsin looking for Golden Eagles, Ruffed Grouse, and the elusive and rare cardinal please backchannel me about details. We usually have 5-6 teams of people to cover the roads and do a bit of walking. This area is pretty roadless (wolves) and recent snows have made coverage difficult! Who knows, maybe this is the year we get a duck on this survey!! The center of the circle is on Cranberry Road just south of Ball Road a few miles north of Mather, WI. Thanks! Andy Paulios 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: Re: Out of state: Ancient Murrelet in Berrien County, MI (anyone up for twitching?)
From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:42 -0600

Hi all, I know this is still out of state, but just wanted to give everyone a quick update on my Murrelet chase. It ended up that Libby Zeman and I drove to Michigan Wed evening and stayed at a friend's house in Berrien Springs. We arose bright and early yesterday morning and were the first ones on the pier at first light. There was a flock of Bonaparte's Gulls flying off the end of the pier which I managed to pick two Little Gulls out of. A good bird to start the morning and a lifer for both of us. As we scanned the lake (and the number of people on the pier steadily increased) we managed to pick out a pair of White-winged Scoters, some flyby Red-throated Loons, a few Common Loons, a female Long-tailed Duck, Red-breasted Mergs, ect. Everything BUT the Murrelet. The group on the pier had reached it's peak around noon with roughly 12-15 pairs of eyes scanning the lake. Finally, Joe Lautenbach said "I've got it." He said it in such a relaxed manner that everyone turned to him and asked "got what??" he replied "The Ancient Murrelet." Mass confusion ensued as everyone turned their scopes in the same direction, attempting to find the bird. It didn't take long as more and more of us were able to locate the bird in our scopes. The closest it came was about 200 yds off the end of the pier, which allowed for photos, but nothing really good. Looks through the scope were superb though! About half an hour after it had suddenly appeared, it then vanished just as suddenly. It had still not returned when Libby and I left the pier around 1:30. I heard this morning that it was seen again around 4pm yesterday. Ancient Murrelet was my 594th lifer and my third life bird this week. Leaves me wondering when I'll ever be able to pull off 3 lifers in one week in the midwest again. I was also left wondering what is the record length of time for an inland Alcid to hang around?We have to be headed for a record chase-able bird here. It's been in the same place for probably over a week now. I was under the impression that most inland Alcids are like the Duluth Black Guillemot of 2 weeks ago. Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) > From: little_blue_birdie AT msn.com > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Out of state: Ancient Murrelet in Berrien County, MI (anyone up for twitching?) > Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0600 > > Hi all, > For anyone who has been following this, an Ancient Murrelet was found in the town of St Joseph in Berrien County, MI (the southwestern most county in Michigan) this past Sat, Nov 14th. I twitched the bird on Sunday and missed it. It was presumed gone. However, about 2 hours ago, the original finder re-found the bird in the original location. > Once again, I'm very tempted to twitch this bird. The winds on Thurs and Fri will be from the west. If the bird is reported again tomorrow, I was thinking of leaving early Fri morning and getting there sometime mid morning. > Here's my question: Would anyone like to come with? I really can't afford to go alone so I was hoping someone else would be able to. :D > > Let me know. > > Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County > http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto > > "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." > > (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) > > > #################### > 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: RFI: Recent sightings in Racine area
From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:39:41 -0600

Hey Racine birders - anybody seeing anything particularly interesting lately? (Like, oh, say, a Slaty-backed Gull since last weekend?) 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: Horicon Marsh
From: Petherick Chris <cpetherick AT me.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:25:19 -0600

Hello Everyone, I made a trip to Horicon today in the steady rain. Dike Road was quiet. I had a single Hooded Merganser, a few Shovelers, a few GW Teal and lots of Canada Geese and a few Tundra Swans just past that water intake or gate on the north side. I also had one bird that I couldn't ID - I have a few mediocre pictures of it if anyone would like to try and help me ID it - I am guessing that it may have been a pair of Rusty Blackbirds, but not too sure on that. 49 was much more active with a full array of water fowl. I ended up with 13 species of duck plus geese and Tundra swans. There were large numbers of Shovelers, GW Teal and Ruddy Ducks, decent numbers of Ring Necked and Pintails. I found a Northern Shrike right at the beginning of the Auto Tour just before the "Horicon Ternpike" stop. On Ledge Road I flushed a juvenile Black Crowned Night Heron as i drove by, which was pretty neat. I also saw large numbers of Tree Sparrows and a single Swamp Sparrow. Not a single Longspur, Snow Bunting, Horned Lark or even a Junco anywhere today. Chris Petherick Fox Point, Northeastern 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: (no subject)
From: "Roy & Robin Knispel" <rknispel AT charter.net>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:44:33 -0500

----- Original Message ----- From: "David Flores" To: "wis birdn" Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 4:33 PM Subject: (no subject) > Hi all, > I have the rare weekday opportunity to get out of Milwaukee co. for a > little birding. I am planning on hitting goose pond in Columbia Co. and > the big lakes in Madison. I am mostly looking for ducks, swans and the > mixed flocks of longspurs and snow buntings. > My question is; does anyone have any specific suggestions for hot spots > where I will not need a scope? > I am going tomorrow morning, so HURRY with your advice. > Thank you, > David Flores > S. 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. > > > #################### 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-Equipment for playing birdsongs
From: Hilary Ford <khilaryf AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:33:00 -0800 (PST)

Could anyone advise how to play CD's (Thayers packet of 3) in the field to both help with Identifying birdsongs, and also how to broadcast them to attract the birds such as owls for the CBC. I do not possess an I-pod which I believe is the latest gadget for this - but I do have the Thayers and also a small CD player with earphones but no loudspeaker. I have opened the car windows when looking for Owls at night and played the CD and had luck that way, but I would really like to have something handy to take into the field as well. My husband tried to persuade me to buy the Cornell large book with an attached birdsong player but I dampened his enthusiasm because of its large size for the field and it only has 250 songs! Any thoughts would be appreciated back channel or on the list - please note that advancing age brings other encumbrances like needing reading glasses!! Thankful that I have good hearing still! Hilary Ford, Ellison Bay, Door 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: (no subject)
From: David Flores <flores.david84 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:33:52 -0800 (PST)

Hi all, I have the rare weekday opportunity to get out of Milwaukee co. for a little birding. I am planning on hitting goose pond in Columbia Co. and the big lakes in Madison. I am mostly looking for ducks, swans and the mixed flocks of longspurs and snow buntings. My question is; does anyone have any specific suggestions for hot spots where I will not need a scope? I am going tomorrow morning, so HURRY with your advice. Thank you, David Flores S. 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: "2012" and birds
From: paul bruce <rdjn560birdcrazy AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:14:11 -0800 (PST)

   Greetings Wisbird folks ---       Just a few notes. Got both publications in one day in the mail, the Passenger Pigeon and North American birds, which doesn't happen that often.      Got to see the big movie event of the season this past weekend, "2012".   Very intense, well acted. When it comes to birds in the movies sometimes things can get rather iffy, but this time, folks, I have to commend the special effects team behind the evacuation scene from Yellowstone Park during the eruption there. Before the blast happened all the wildlife went crazy, birds flew out of there, AND I was impressed! The team must've researched birdlife of Yellowstone and the mountains, 'cause I was able to detect crows, jays, Clark's Nutcrackers. Mostly corvids by the looks of it. A must see in-the-theater movie.      Lake Winnebago was quiet this a.m. other than a few coots, buffleheads and mergansers. All for now.      Paul Bruce, Oshkosh      Winnebago 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: eBird news
From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:09:01 -0700

The eBird team has just announced some exciting new projects and developments. Read all about them at the WI eBird page. http://ebird.org/content/wi 1. eBird Site Survey - The idea is simple: same observer, same location, same effort, repeat. This will fill an important need of repeated observations at the same location over time on a daily or weekly basis. 2. eBird County Birding - Give your birding more meaning by visiting places or habitats that no one else does. See the list tallying number of checklists by county at http://ebird.org/content/ebird/about/county_birding/County_Totals_1_Nov_09.xls 3. EZBird - You can now enter checklists via email. Talk about easy! 4. WI eBird Flickr pool - If you have photos of birds that were flagged during submission to eBird, then this is the place to put them. It's free and simple to use, validates your observations, and helps us maintain an awesome collection of Wisconsin's rare bird photos. http://www.flickr.com/groups/wisconsinebird/pool/ Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady #################### 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: Goose Pond on Nov 18
From: john romano <cajunbirder AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:12:05 -0800 (PST)

Checked some southern columbia county ponds today and there was not much except for a couple flocks of Longspurs and then lots of good stuff at Goose Pond. I am posting only the birds from Goose Pond. Had one nice mixed flock of Longspurs, Snow Buntings and a few Horned Larks. Ran into 2 other groups of mainly Lapland Longspurs and had them flying back and forth over my car, landing in the fields and roads very close by. If you see Peter Fissel tell him that after studying the Longspur vocalization (trill) all day, I think I finally got it !   Location:    Goose Pond Observation date:    11/18/09 Number of species:    17 Cackling Goose       8 Canada Goose    2300 Tundra Swan         45 Mallard                 470 Green-winged Teal   19 Redhead                 3 Ring-necked Duck   90 Bufflehead    55 Ruddy Duck    8 American Coot   1 Ring-billed Gull    200 Rock Pigeon    19 American Crow    3 Horned Lark    4 American Tree Sparrow  1 Lapland Longspur    225 Snow Bunting    15 John Romano 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: Kewaunee and Manitowoc
From: Schaufenbuel <schaufenbuel AT charter.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:35:31 -0600

A late start had me arriving at Kewaunee around 10:00 AM. Sunny conditions with wave action made picking distant activity out on the lake surface difficult. Kewaunee's Marquette Park alga mat produced the best birds: Black-bellied Plover and three lingering Dunlin. Waterfowl included 1000s of Red-breasted Mergansers, a few Buffleheads and a lone Cackling Goose. No loons, scoters, grebes or atypical gulls were observed. The usual winter coterie of Great Black-backed Gull 4, Glaucous 2 and probable Thayer's is building. Manitowoc, equally quiescent, produced two male Long-tailed Ducks at the ferry dock. Black Duck 2 and Green-winged Teal 1 were found off Waldo. The Manitowoc Impoundments had Am. Coots and Buffleheads and that's all. -- --------------------------------------------- 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: Golden Eagle in Maxville (near Durand)
From: heidi hughes <4eagles AT nelson-tel.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:12:21 -0600

I was out looking for Ruffed Grouse this afternoon and spotted one on Stai Coulee in Maxville). Just up the road on County Road AA, I spotted a Golden Eagle, flying along the ridge, mobbed by crows, then perched across the road from the entrance sign - Lonesome Dove Cattle Company. My Garmin gave the location as 5325 County AA. Heidi Hughes Nelson, 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: Lake Saturday?
From: Luke C Dahlberg <dahlbergl AT uwplatt.edu>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:15:25 -0600 (CST)

Hey Fellow Wiscbirders, Is anyone planning to go to the lake on Saturday? Now I'm sort of low on money so I can't drive there, but I would have enough if I went with someone. Happy Birding, Luke Dahlberg Platteville, Grant 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: Black Scoter still on Lake Winnebago.
From: "TerryL" <terryl65 AT att.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:30:31 -0600

Hi, The Female Black Scoter that I saw yesterday was still on Lake Winnebago off Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac today at noon. The eagle did not get lunch yesterday. Terry Leasa Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac #################### 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: Harrington Beach, Sheboygan, Horicon
From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:32:32 -0600

I spent part of the morning, considerably less time than I had intended, birding Lake Michigan from Harrington Beach SP, Kohler/ Andrae SP to Sheboygan. The lake was very rough and very, very quiet. At Harrington Beach I could only find 1 Common Loon, about 5 Horned Grebes, some Long-tailed Ducks and of course Red-br. Mergansers, plus a few other standard diving ducks. Easily this was the quietest I have seen Harrington in over a month. Kohler was also equally quiet with basically nothing on the lake except some Greater Scaup and Red-br. Mergansers. Sheboygan produced its "usual" Great Black-backed (4) and Glaucous (1) Gulls and the female Harlequin Duck. The latter was again off the point parking lot, in real close. No scoters were seen anywhere on Lake Michigan, the first time I have had this in Oct and Nov. As I had some business over in the Waupun area I swung over to Horicon Marsh. The Main Dike Rd had standard Canada Geese, a few ducks and Tundra Swans. However there was considerably more activity along Hwy 49, especially near the sign. About 500 Tundra Swans were seen along 49, plus 75 Snow Geese, thousands of Canadas of course and 14 species of ducks that included a Black Scoter (a surprise). 60 species. 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: Scoters and a Long-tailed Duck on Lake Onalaska (La Crosse)
From: "Dan Jackson" <DanJackson AT LBWhite.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:23:11 -0600

I checked out Lake Onalaska over the lunch hour and finally was able to find all 3 species of Scoters on the Mississippi River. The two White-winged Scoters that were found by Jon Thometz on 11/8 were still hanging out around the eastern warning buoy above the actual spillway on the dike between French Island and the Dresbach Dam. Today, they were joined by a female Surf Scoter. I was able to see all 3 birds from the boat landing at the west end of Spillway Drive which is west of the La Crosse Airport off of Lake Shore Drive. By hiking half way to the spillway, I was able to get great looks at all 3 birds. While I was watching those 3 scoters, I was joined by 4 other birders and we scanned the lake. We spotted a male Long-tailed duck in line with a gap between Red Oak Island (the large wooded island north of the spillway) and the first little island to the northeast. Unfortunately, the bird disappeared after 2 of us had a look at it. While continuing to scan for that bird, we also found 2 Black Scoters and 1 or 2 Common Loons farther to the east (the scoters were in line with the eastern-most island visible from the dike). The scoters by the spillway are not bothered by hikers on the dike. If you only have binoculars, hike out on the dike toward the near end of the spillway. Scan the area around the eastern-most warning buoy and you should be able to find the 2 White-winged and perhaps the Surf Scoter as well. The other birds we looked at were a long way out and would require a scope to see and ID. Those birds should have been more visible from the canoe landing at the end of Hanson Street (about 1 mile north). From that location, the Black Scoters would be directly east or even southeast of the canoe landing. Good Birding, Dan Jackson Chaseburg, Vernon County, Wisconsin (near La Crosse) www.pbase.com/dejackson community.webshots.com/user/danielejackson #################### 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: Request for speaker on Dec 8 - South Milwaukee
From: Betsyacorn AT aol.com
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:20:18 EST

A bit off-topic, I know, and very last minute-ish. I am a member of the Friends of Grant Park, a volunteer advocacy group for our lakefront park here in SE Milwaukee County. As such, I have organized Spring birdwalks, and have invited speakers such as Noel Cutright to present to interested community members about various ecological topics related to our bioregion. This December, I had hoped to host a talk and slide presentation on the owls of the region, to be followed by a brief Owl Prowl afterward. I checked the (incredible) speaker list on the WSO website, but wasn't able to determine who focuses on owls. Thus, this request. A modest fee is quite acceptable. Please backchannel me. Thanks. Betsy Abert, South Milwaukee, SEMilw 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: Out of state: Ancient Murrelet in Berrien County, MI (anyone up for twitching?)
From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:00 -0600

Hi all, For anyone who has been following this, an Ancient Murrelet was found in the town of St Joseph in Berrien County, MI (the southwestern most county in Michigan) this past Sat, Nov 14th. I twitched the bird on Sunday and missed it. It was presumed gone. However, about 2 hours ago, the original finder re-found the bird in the original location. Once again, I'm very tempted to twitch this bird. The winds on Thurs and Fri will be from the west. If the bird is reported again tomorrow, I was thinking of leaving early Fri morning and getting there sometime mid morning. Here's my question: Would anyone like to come with? I really can't afford to go alone so I was hoping someone else would be able to. :D Let me know. Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me #################### 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: Introduction, sorry it got a little long, read if you like
From: "Cynthia Bridge" <cynthiabridge AT spamcop.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:06:50 -0600

Hello fellow birders! In accordance with this list's guidelines, I am posting an introduction. My name is Cynthia Bridge. I have been on this list before in years past (circa 2000 or so), but tended to use it so infrequently that it was a short-lived relationship. I know a handful of people on this list and have developed some great friendships through my husband's (Peter Bridge) and my affiliation with this list. Some of you may know me from my participation with the Madison Audubon's Big Bird Day( I usually have the fortune of being on Aaron Stutz's team) and I also attended the Wisconsin Point Jaegerfest this past fall and met many members either formally or informally (I was the gal with the wide brimmed black hat and black clothes, my favorite color). I have been a nature lover since childhood and a birdwatcher since the spring of 1992 when I took Dr. David Parmelee's Ornithology course at the University of Minnesota. I have a degree in Fish and Wildlife and Life Sciences from the University of Minnesota and spent 4 years working for the Institute of Bird Populations working as a field biologist for their Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship study and taught bird banding classes through IBP as well. I also spent 9 months on the Savannah River Site studying fruit eating behaviors of wintering passerines in South Carolina. Given my experience, it is no wonder I consider passerines to be my strength when it comes to birding. For all other bird classes I consider myself an average to below average birder..and when it comes to those tiny waterbirds flying by at places like Wisconsin Point or Whitefish Point, I am horrible with ID and impatient w/ trying. So for some of those species I prefer the closer views afforded by pelagic trips and have done 3 out of Westport , WA. Although I have to give credit to Wisconsin Point for producing some AMAZING close fly-bys of Parasitic Jaegers that rival or surpass any I have seen on pelagic bird trips. Since the fall of 1998, I have been more of a casual birder and no longer work in the field of ornithology. I now practice as a speech language pathologist in a hospital. That being said, both fields have taught me the value of scientific evidence which I find important in determining bird identification especially when I think I have a rarity in my sight (a quite infrequent occurrence). In Wisconsin I mainly bird around my residence in Fort Atkinson, Dorothy Carnes Park(Rose Lake), along the Bark and Rock Rivers and southern Kettle Moraine (Scuppernong and Emma Carlin being my faves). In addition, I usually do an annual N. WI winter birding trip with a group a friends each year to see the finches and irruptive species and an annual early spring Grant/Crawford Cty trip. Otherwise, my birding takes me out of state to my family's cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with nearby trips to Whitefish Point. Last year I fell in love with two new places 1) the TX Lower Rio Grande Valley where my parents are now winter Texans and I get free lodging and 2)Sax-Zim bog in MN where the encounters with owls, winter finches and boreal chickadees are EXTRAORDINARY. Lastly, I will keep you posted as the identify of our mystery Emberizidae unfolds (probable CCLO; previously posted by Aaron Stutz on my behalf). I am in process of collecting evidence and dialoguing with Tom Prestby, who shared in my puzzling discovery. We will be submitting the bird to the Michigan records committee. I am waiting on some additional evidence (photos of longspur skins from my father-in-law) prior to doing so. Cheers, Cynthia Bridge, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin #################### 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: White Pelicans - Crawford Co
From: "Dennis Kirschbaum" <kad9801 AT centurytel.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:51:46 -0600

Yesterday, Nov 17, 39 White Pelicans were seen flying over Prairie du Chien near the East Channel Mississippi River bridge. Dennis and Alice Kirschbaum 1505 E. Parrish St Prairie du Chien, Wi 53821 608-326-2718 #################### 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: holiday gift ideas for birders
From: WSO Bookstore <wsobookstore AT hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:04:01 -0600

The holidays are fast approaching! The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology bookstore carries several items that would make wonderful gifts, including: - Wisconsins Favorite Bird Haunts, newly revised in 2009 - Paired for Spring fine-art kestrel print, by Wisconsin wildlife artist Tom Schultz, 12 x 18, limited to 400 prints - Birding checklists, migration graphs and more Please see the WSO website (below) for details and order forms. Margaret Jones, WSO Bookstore N9162 Woodridge Court East Troy, WI 53120-1620 262-594-2021 wsobookstore AT hotmail.com, http://www.wsobirds.org _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: It works the way you want. Learn more. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen:112009v2 #################### 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: Pine Siskins - Muskego
From: Katie Zientek <katiezientek111 AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:32:18 -0600

My parents had 2 Pine Siskins at their feeders today, mixed in with goldfinches. One of them was unusual looking, as it had a white patch covering most of the top of its head. I'd never seen a partial albino bird before. I wasn't able to get a decent photograph of it. Completely unrelated, I also saw a large flock of American Tree Sparrows at the Tichigan Wildlife Area off Hwy 83. Winter is coming! Katie Zientek Franklin, 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: Canal Park/Park Point sightings (Duluth, MN)
From: Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:06:44 -0600

This morning while birding at Canal Park with my friend Aldo, we observed 2 Thayer's Gulls among the Ring-billed Gulls and Herring Gulls. Special thanks to Karl Bardon for helping me identify the 2nd-cycle Thayer's Gull. I don't know if I've this seen this age of Thayer's Gull before, and without a gull specialty guide, some gull ID can be quite tricky. The Great Black-backed Gull photo is from this afternoon at Canal Park Thayer's Gull (2nd-cycle) http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493213 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493214 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493215 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493217 Thayer's Gull (adult) http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493218 Here's a fun shot to enjoy. Look at that gull! http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493210 Great Black-backed Gull (juvenile) http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493212 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119493211 Also, special thanks to Peder Svingen and Cameron Rutt for calling me this afternoon, regarding sightings that Peder had earlier in the day. Cameron and I got to see the male Barrow's Goldeneye and adult male Long-tailed Duck swimming around the bay between Park Point and the Superior grain silos. Both birds were stunning, and the Long-tailed Duck even had it's long tail still attached. Very cool! With the addition of about 250+ Common Goldeneyes, Buffleheads, Mallards, and a Hooded Merganser, the afternoon at Canal Park was quite the thrill. Good birdwatching, Erik Bruhnke Duluth, MN NATURALLY AVIAN - Guided bird hikes and bird photography www.pbase.com/birdfedr birdfedr AT gmail.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: Bay Area Bird Club meeting - 25 Stages of Birdwatching Addiction
From: "Dan Trofka" <djtrofka AT itol.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:44:23 -0600

Just a reminder - the Bay Area Bird Club's next meeting is Thursday, November 19th at 7:00 pm. We will meet in the Estuary Room on the lower level of the Nature Education Center at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. This program is free and open to the public. John Feith will give a presentation on the addictive powers of birdwatching in Wisconsin titled "25 Stages of Birdwatching Addiction". John is the author of the new DVD "Birds, Birds, Birds!" and the CD "Bird Song Ear Training Guide." The presentation will include bird photos, videos and sound recordings. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. And on a second note, I have had several Purple finches at my feeders for the last few weeks but now they have not been around for the last couple days. Has anyone else had this experience at their feeders? Dan Trofka Suamico 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: Nine Springs
From: Kim Kreitinger <k.kreitinger AT gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:00:44 -0600

Dave Sample and I birded Nine Springs during the lunch hour. The best birds of the outing were 3 Rusty Blackbirds near the entrance. There also are a good number of waterfowl right now, including Northern Shovelers, Mallards, Green-winged Teal, Canada Geese as well as one Bufflehead and a couple of American Wigeon and Gadwall. American Tree Sparrows were abundant in the grassy area east of the ponds. Good Birding, Kim Kreitinger 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: Black Scoter - Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac
From: "TerryL" <terryl65 AT att.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:48:56 -0600

Hi, Around 12:30pm today I had a female Black Scoter on Lake Winnebago off of Lakeside Park (stinky point) but if an immature eagle has it way it may not be there very long. I was keeping an eye on the duck waiting for Joey R. to stop by to see it when three eagles came by and of all the ducks, geese and gulls on the lake the young one decided that Scoter might be tasty. It missed all three times it tried and the duck stayed. It came back about ten minutes later and tried again and missed again. Hopefully it will choose another target. Below is a photo of the Scoter by Black Ducks and a photo of the young eagle, an adult above it and the splash from the scoter taking invasive measures. Black Scoter female with Black Ducks http://webpages.charter.net/wjleasa/_MG_7945lit.JPG Two Bald Eagles and splash from the diving Scoter http://webpages.charter.net/wjleasa/_MG_7976lit.JPG Terry Leasa Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac #################### 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: Activity in Oshkosh !!!
From: paul bruce <rdjn560birdcrazy AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:03:23 -0800 (PST)

   And by that I mean I was able to get out for once !!!   I did get, however, 4 more species for the month today. Got my first November teal, sp. unknown, with some mallards at the end of our Murdock Av. which runs right up to Lake Winnebago, then leaving the Tech. I drilled the Campbell Creek area coming up with a wood duck, soon right after a yellowrump warbler flitted in front of me. Then moving to the other side of the wods there I found a white-throated sparrow. Otherwise, no song sparrows like I was trying to target. I think todays brisk NE winds have put a damper on things.     Sightings of late, I gained a lone ruddy duck about 20 feet distant from the coots in Miller's Bay. Flyover common mergansers, and I'm still putting bets on something odd to come with winds, going on our latest talk about oddities of the fall, still awaiting a jaeger on Winnebago, over even a kittiwake !! Possible? Guillemot? (don't even go there?)        Other notes: I noticed a Canada goose recently in a flock by the park. Have no clue which subspecies this one was. Was smaller than the average goose (Interior, maybe) and the white on the neck was bright and the brown plumage was darker than usual. Very peculiar looking thing. Then, the other day at home a hairy woodpecker acted very unwoodpeckerlike. When it took off from the tree it was on it flew in a straight line, not the usual bouncy woodpecker flight. And finally, 8 buffleheads were also in the bay now for 4 days straight.   All for today.     Paul Bruce, Oshkosh     Winnebago 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: Slightly OT: birdwalk leaders needed in Madison area
From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:58:35 -0600

Sorry to "spam" the list, but this is just for birders in the Madison area. We're trying to set up a series of early-morning Warbler Walks at Turville Point Conservation Park (aka Olin-Turville Park) for next spring and fall. These will be modeled after our Pheasant Branch and UW Arboretum walks and be held on weekday mornings from 6-8 a.m., on days in early May and late August/early September when there aren't walks at either of the other locations (i.e., the spring walks will be on Wednesdays & Fridays; the fall walks will be mostly on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) If anyone is willing to lead (or preferably co-lead, since turnouts can be good for these,) please backchannel me, preferably in the next couple of weeks. (Although I can also maintain a "potential" leader backup list for last-minute subs.) Thanks, Peter Fissel Madison Audubon Field Trip Chair 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: DM/I ponds and Tundra Swans (Dane Co)
From: <zzzlester AT charter.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 6:46:04 -0800

This morning there were 133 Tundra Swans at the DM/I hwy ponds. Lester Doyle Lodi/Harmony Grove Columbia 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: International Migratory Bird Day 2010 poster and information
From: William mueller <iltlawas AT earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:26:12 -0500 (EST)

Take part in designing the IMBD 2010 education materials by answering a short, 3-question survey on the design of the annual poster and the bird species to be featured on the t-shirt. This is your opportunity to comment! To respond, please visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2bhgHvm8FURB1S3aioG7TEg_3d_3d If you plan to join the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of Partners in Flight (PIF) think about the partnerships that make bird conservation programs a success. In 2010, International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD), coordinated by Environment for the Americas, highlights the âPower of Partnershipsâ in bird conservation through its annual art and education materials. This theme will be recognized at over 400 IMBD events, festivals, programs, and workshops hosted at wildlife refuges, parks, zoos, schools, museums, and many other venues throughout the Western Hemisphere. If you have any questions about becoming an IMBD sponsor or about hosting an IMBD event, please contact Susan Bonfield at 303-499-1950 or sbonfield AT aol.com. William P. Mueller E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net 414-643-7279 Conservation Chair, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) Project Coordinator, Milwaukee County Avian Migration Monitoring Partnership (MCAMMP) 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: Re: Chukar--south Waukesha County
From: Rebecca DuBey <bdubey AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:35:35 -0800 (PST)

I saw one several years ago walking the roof ridge of a neighbor's house in Stoughton! Rebecca DuBey Index Writer bdubey AT yahoo.com (608) 877-9934 ----- Original Message ---- From: Korducki To: cygnusbuccinator AT centurytel.net; WisBirdNet Sent: Tue, November 17, 2009 6:20:46 AM Subject: [wisb] Re: Chukar--south Waukesha County The Chukars found in Wisconsin are birds that escape from game farms or even from hunters that use them to train their hunting dogs with. The only established U.S. populations of this non-native species are in the western part of the United States. Oddly enough, I had a rash of calls to the hotline reporting them annually in the Brookfield area about 10 years ago. It seemed like a few reports every year for about five years running. Mark Korducki, New Berlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen Gross" To: "WisBirdNet" Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:05 PM Subject: [wisb] Chukar--south Waukesha County > Greetings birders, > While checking the Wal-Mart ponds for migrants near I-43 and hwy. 83 in > extreme southern Waukesha County, I saw a odd, gray lump under an > equipment trailer left at the end of the road. Upon closer inspection, > the gray lump turned out to be a Chukar. Perhaps he/she was hiding from > avian predators. The only other birds seen in the area were a > Red-tailed Hawk and two Ring-billed Gulls. This is not the first time I > have seen a Chukar in southeast WI. How common are Chukars in Wisconsin? > > Maureen Gross > Mukwonago, Waukesha 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. > > > #################### 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: Re: Chukar--south Waukesha County
From: Tuftedtitmouse2 AT aol.com
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:55:35 EST

Hi Maureen and Listers, A few weeks ago, my wife was routinely seeing a really skittish CHUKAR coming to the bird feeders at the Wildlife in Need Center in Oconomowoc (Waukesha Co.). I think she said that it has not shown up lately. We admitted two CHUKARS (emaciated and/or injured) from different locations in Milwaukee Co. late last summer and early this fall. I can only speculate that these Milwaukee Co. birds were being raised by people at their homes "in the city" for, as Mark wrote just a bit ago, use in training pointers or retrievers. Regards, Scott Diehl Richfield in Washington Co. and WI Humane Society Wildlife Rehab Center, Milwaukee In a message dated 11/16/2009 10:06:59 P.M. Central Standard Time, cygnusbuccinator AT centurytel.net writes: Greetings birders, While checking the Wal-Mart ponds for migrants near I-43 and hwy. 83 in extreme southern Waukesha County, I saw a odd, gray lump under an equipment trailer left at the end of the road. Upon closer inspection, the gray lump turned out to be a Chukar. Perhaps he/she was hiding from avian predators. The only other birds seen in the area were a Red-tailed Hawk and two Ring-billed Gulls. This is not the first time I have seen a Chukar in southeast WI. How common are Chukars in Wisconsin? Maureen Gross Mukwonago, Waukesha 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. #################### 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: Chukar--south Waukesha County
From: "Korducki" <korducki AT earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:20:46 -0600

The Chukars found in Wisconsin are birds that escape from game farms or even from hunters that use them to train their hunting dogs with. The only established U.S. populations of this non-native species are in the western part of the United States. Oddly enough, I had a rash of calls to the hotline reporting them annually in the Brookfield area about 10 years ago. It seemed like a few reports every year for about five years running. Mark Korducki, New Berlin ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maureen Gross" To: "WisBirdNet" Sent: Monday, November 16, 2009 10:05 PM Subject: [wisb] Chukar--south Waukesha County > Greetings birders, > While checking the Wal-Mart ponds for migrants near I-43 and hwy. 83 in > extreme southern Waukesha County, I saw a odd, gray lump under an > equipment trailer left at the end of the road. Upon closer inspection, > the gray lump turned out to be a Chukar. Perhaps he/she was hiding from > avian predators. The only other birds seen in the area were a > Red-tailed Hawk and two Ring-billed Gulls. This is not the first time I > have seen a Chukar in southeast WI. How common are Chukars in Wisconsin? > > Maureen Gross > Mukwonago, Waukesha 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. > > > #################### 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: photos
From: Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr AT gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:37:58 -0600

Here's my most recent photos from today! Enjoy *Hawk Ridge* Northern Goshawk http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465434 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465467 * Canal Park* Ring-billed Gull http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465427 Thayer's Gull http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465407 *Superior Entry (Wisconsin Point)* Fox, just sleepin' away http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465457 Iceland Gull & Thayer's Gull! http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465445 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465446 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465447 Iceland Gull http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465449 Thayer's Gull http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465451 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465454 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465455 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465456 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465452 (a favorite of mine from today) Herring Gull http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465444 Ring-billed Gull http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465450 I'm not sure about this one... Overall darker brown tones lead me towards Thayer's Gull, however the primaries look incredibly pale and frosty, even for being the underside. Bill on this bird is very petite, which leads me to Iceland gull. The secondaries on a Thayer's Gull should be slightly darker (undersides) than on the undersides of the primaries. The secondaries look nearly as pale as the primaries from the underside, suggesting Iceland. Any thoughts? http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/119465448 Good birdwatching, Erik Bruhnke Duluth, MN NATURALLY AVIAN - Guided bird hikes and bird photography www.pbase.com/birdfedr birdfedr AT gmail.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: Chukar--south Waukesha County
From: Maureen Gross <cygnusbuccinator AT centurytel.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:05:25 -0600

Greetings birders, While checking the Wal-Mart ponds for migrants near I-43 and hwy. 83 in extreme southern Waukesha County, I saw a odd, gray lump under an equipment trailer left at the end of the road. Upon closer inspection, the gray lump turned out to be a Chukar. Perhaps he/she was hiding from avian predators. The only other birds seen in the area were a Red-tailed Hawk and two Ring-billed Gulls. This is not the first time I have seen a Chukar in southeast WI. How common are Chukars in Wisconsin? Maureen Gross Mukwonago, Waukesha 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: Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, November 12, 2009
From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.bird AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:27:43 -0800 (PST)

Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WIÂ 53211 414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org Â Bird Walk Thursdays,Â 8am-10am year round, Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome Â Thursday,Â November 12, 2009 42 degrees Moatly sunny 15 birders Â Species:Â 13 Â 6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mallard 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cooperâs Hawk 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Gull (sp) 9Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Rock Pigeon 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Downy Woodpecker 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Hairy Woodpecker 15Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â American Crow 5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Black-capped Chickadee 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â White-breasted Nuthatch 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â American Robin Â 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â European Starling 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â White-crowned Sparrow 12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â American Goldfinch 20Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â House Sparrow Â #################### 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: Manitowoc County Lake Front
From: "Bob Domagalski" <rcd2 AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:25:38 -0600

Manitowoc County lake front from Hika Bay north to the spot Daryl ended his trip at the beach parking lot at Point Beach. My trip was on Sunday the 15th. Although I saw little of what Daryl saw at Point Beach, it was still one of my better stops. Rather than many Long-tailed Ducks, I saw only a few. Formation after formation of Red-breasted Mergansers flew past. These were going south. Outside of about 10 Greater Scaup at Fischer Creek, the 100 or so at Point Beach were the only such ducks I saw that day. On the beach were 4 Great Black-backed Gulls. At Two Rivers there were several more Great Black-backed. On the beach south of the South Pier were 3 Sanderlings. One Long-tailed Duck just south of the South Pier. Best bird at Manitowoc was a lone Dunlin. I have so far had little success in finding birds at Point Creek County Park. The pine and spruce plantations did produce a few Red-breasted Nuthatches and Golden-crowned Kinglets. Not much on the lake -- not even gulls. Though, just a short distance inland, a farm field was white with gulls (1,000 +) as a farmer worked the land. Started the day at Fischer Creek. A wave of 18 Tundra Swans flew over head and out across the lake. A group of 16 sandhills moved south along the lake. A Sharp-shinned Hawk was moving south. The lake was not that interesting -- showing only Canada Geese, Bufflehead, Greater Scaup, Red-breasted Merganser and Common Goldeneye. Found an Eastern Bluebird perched on a road sign in Cleveland. -- Bob Domagalski, Menomonee Falls #################### 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: Superior Entry Gulls and a fox!
From: Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:13:14 -0600

This afternoon I birdwatched at the Superior Entry at Wisconsin Point. There were so many gulls there! One of the biggest surprises was seeing a fox near the end of the boulder-based breakwall (Minnesota side). It was just sleeping away, curled up in a little ball. I got some very distant photos of that little guy. The temperature and lighting were fantastic this afternoon. I got some really cool photos, which will be attached in a soon-to-come email. I am just going through my photos right now. There were even a few shots I got of a Thayer's Gull and Iceland Gull next swimming and flying next to each other. Today I spent the middle of the day up at Hawk Ridge, and was able to get some close shots of an adult Northern Goshawk flying by! Location: Superior Entry (Wisconsin) Observation date: 11/16/09 Number of species: 6 Common Goldeneye 9 Ring-billed Gull 70 Herring Gull 100 Thayer's Gull 5 Iceland Gull 1 Glaucous Gull 2 Good birdwatching, Erik Bruhnke Duluth, MN NATURALLY AVIAN - Guided bird hikes and bird photography www.pbase.com/birdfedr birdfedr AT gmail.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: Horicon Marsh Bird Club meeting - Cavity Nesting Raptors
From: Jeffrey Bahls <jbahls AT wildblue.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:53:47 -0600

Cavity Nesting Raptors The Horicon Marsh Bird Club will hold its next meeting on Thursday, November 19th at 7 P.M. at the new Horicon Marsh International Education Center north of Horicon on Highway 28. Doors will open early so that those who attend can shop in the Centers gift shop (open from 6-7p.m.). Featured speaker for the evening will be Barbara Harvey. Barb has spent over 22 years rehabilitating raptors and giving educational programs using her birds to teach the public about these marvelous beings. Over 2000 injured and Barb has cared for orphaned birds of prey over the years. She is licensed to keep some that are not releasable for educational purposes, and releases those that heal and are able to survive back in the wild. Barbs presentation to the HMBC will focus on raptors that use cavities for nesting purposes. This will include the American kestrel, Screech owls, and Barred owls. She will bring some live birds to the program. There will also be some handouts with plans for building nest boxes for these birds. Ready to build kits for nest boxes may also be available to purchase compliments of the Beaver Dam Senior Center. To add some interest to the evening, Barb will be bringing a feathered mystery guest as a special part of her program. Those who have been to previous presentations by Barb Harvey know what a dynamic and charismatic speaker she is. One is always touched by her message of what these birds have to teach us about their place in the web-of-life and the effects our human activity has upon them. Barb believes, as did the native peoples of North America, that these birds are spirit messengers. She feels it is a privilege to look back at all those she has cared for and see the strength they display and can give you, their will to live, their patience, and ability to say thank you in their own special way. 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: Cave Swallow Records
From: "Bob Domagalski" <rcd2 AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:32:20 -0600

With a possible new sighting of a Cave Swallow in Wisconsin, I have been asked how many records have been accepted in the past for the state. At present, there are two records -- both from Milwaukee County and both from Nov. of 2005. Cave Swallows were first seen by John Idzikowski near Bradford Beach (if I recall properly) and later that day a number were found at the South Metro Pier by Bill Mueller. This was on Nov. 14th. Cave Swallows were again seen at the Pier the next day. They were not reported again until Nov. 19th to the 21st. Looking through the reports, I now see mention (outside of the field notes) of a specimen having been found in Sheboygan County on Nov. 16th. I will need to check this further. Nothing has come to the records committee since that November in 2005. Although my mid-continent records are often quite late in coming, to this date I have yet to receive any reports of this swallow in the mid-continent for the fall of 2006. I do have thre e from Ontario and one from Ohio for the fall of 2007. -- Bob Domagalski, Menomonee Falls 1.. Nov. 13-14, 2005 -- Milwaukee; John H. Idzikowski and William P. Mueller 2. Nov. 19-21, 2005 -- Milwaukee; Franke (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: WSO Conservation Chair Bill Mueller to give talk Wednesday
From: "William Holton" <WHolton AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:21:05 -0600

Please join us for our program Wednesday, November 18th 7:00 p.m. Wehr Nature Center 9701 WE. College Avenue Changing Distribution and Abundance of Wisconsin Bird Species Presented by Bill Mueller, Conservation Chair, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology Learn how many of Wisconsin's bird species are increasing or declining and some of the reasons why. Find out how you can help a variety of mentoring projects whose data assists us in seeing these population changes. #################### 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: Snowy Owl (Lifer!)
From: Hilary Ford <khilaryf AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:30 -0800 (PST)

Hi Everyone, Thanks to Sue Peterson's post on both Door Co. net and this one I went to Water's End Road in Northern Door (Lake side) this afternoon, so sure that I would find nothing as usually happens when I try for something. I approached the dock very slowly checking out all the light poles and found nothing and emerged from the car to check the shoreline both right and left. To the left there appeared to be a bright shiny white object shining in the afternoon sun which at first I took to be possibly a foam 'rose cone' but as I watched it through binoculars it seemed to be moving slightly so I put up the scope. To my great surprise it was a Snowy - something I have only seen in the many photos on the net, and other magazine pictures! I rushed home and got my husband with his cameras, hoping the owl would not move. We watched it for about half an hour but it was out of the sun when we came back with the cameras. It was settled on a stack of Door County big flat rocks on the Sand Bay side of the dock, and as it was perched on a ledge below the top row of rocks one could not see its feet or tail feathers. It was very white with a few dark flecks on its wing feathers, and I think a line of darker flecks on its primaries that were mainly hidden by the rocks. Thus I think it must be a mature male. The photos are not too great - making Martin even more determined to get another scope!! I hope it stays around for the CBC! Otherwise a raft of fifty plus Coots, several Buffleheads and one pair of Redheads. Yesterday a good hike in Newport SP produced rafts of Scaups with heads hidden, Redheads among them more active, and what we thought were four Tundras but though we had no scope, we were pretty sure we could see black bills. The woods are super quiet with only Chickadees and the odd woodpecker active. Am I the only one that thinks there are far too few birds now in these Wilderness areas? Hilary Ford, Ellison Bay, Door 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: Red-shouldered Hawk, Scoters and other Waterfowl (Lake Onanaska - La Crosse)
From: "Dan Jackson" <DanJackson AT LBWhite.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:22:09 -0600

I went out over the lunch hour to scope Lake Onalaska in La Crosse. With great sunshine and low winds, it was a great day to check out the distant ducks. When I arrived at the boat landing at the end of Spillway Drive, I met Kathy Bibby. She was watching a Red-shouldered Hawk that had just flown into the area from the south. When another car arrived, the hawk flew a little farther north, but it stayed in the area for 15 minutes. After watching the hawk, we checked for ducks. The pair of White-winged Scoters that Jon Thometz found over a week ago were still in the same area where he found them. They seem to like to hang out around the eastern warning buoy just above the actual spillway. This is about ź mile due west of the boat landing on the end of Spillway Drive. Checking farther north, I spotted 6-10 Horned Grebes among the flocks of ducks and coot (some south and some north of Red Oak Island). I also spotted 3 Black Scoters and a possible Surf Scoter to the north. Kathy, Tim Collins, and I moved north to the canoe landing at the west end of Hanson Street. From there, we had great views of the 3 Black Scoters but could not relocate the other Scoter. From that location, we did have great views of other parts of the flock of waterfowl and had great views of many species of diver and puddle ducks through a scope at about 40x magnification. Good Birding, Dan Jackson Chaseburg, Vernon County, Wisconsin (near La Crosse) www.pbase.com/dejackson community.webshots.com/user/danielejackson #################### 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: Algoma to Manitowoc
From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:25 -0600

I spent the morning birding Lake Michigan from Algoma to Manitowoc. At the mouth of the Fox River in Green Bay were 11 Double-cr. Cormorants and 7 Tundra Swans. The Algoma harbor was very quiet with many Canada Geese and only a few gulls. The wayside south of Algoma was much more productive. A Red-throated Loon, in winter plumage, was at first actively diving but after some time it remained on the surface for 15-20 minutes. Four White-winged Scoters flew by while I was watching the loon and other diving ducks. A large flock of about 850 Red-br. Mergansers flew by (curiously going north). The Kewaunee harbor was almost as quiet as Algoma. Three Great Black- backed and 1 Glaucous Gull were present, with a Long-tailed Duck in the harbor, up close. While crossing the Kewaunee River I thought I saw a swallow flying by the bridge. Naturally a vehicle was right on my bumper, so by the time I was able to turn around and get back to the area, I could not locate any thing. Possibly a good bird that got away. Point Beach State Forest (Manitowoc co north of Two Rivers) was very productive. I parked at the two spots adjacent to the campground looking out on the lake. Present were 1000+ Long-tailed Ducks (most impressive when they all flew), about 650 Red-br. Mergansers, 2 Black Scoters and 5 Surf Scoters and a Red-throated Loon (all on the water) plus about 300 scaup (mainly Greater but with a few Lesser) and 2 flyby Common Loons. This spot is where some winters thousands of Long-tailed Ducks can be seen (like 10 to 30,000!!). Two Rivers had 3 Great Black-backed Gulls and a Bonaparte's Gull. The latter was in the harbor. 52 species for the morning. 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: Re: Potosi Point
From: john romano <cajunbirder AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:15:46 -0800 (PST)

Alex 1) See enclosed E-bird report of mine from Potosi Point from 11/06/09. I also had separated 6 Trumpeter from the Tundra Swans there. 2) Six Common Loons are a lot from my experience birding in pool 11. I have only seen loons there on but a few occasions. Potosi Landing, Grant County, US-WI, Grant Change Location Edit Date & Effort Observation type: Area Count Observation date: 11/6/09 Distance covered: N/A Start time: 3:40 PM Area covered: 600.0 acre(s) Duration: 1 hour(s) 20 minute(s) Elevation: N/A Number of people in party: 2 Comments: N/A Species Add Species | Edit Species Are you submitting a complete checklist of the birds you were able to identify to the best of your ability? Yes 6 Trumpeter Swan DELETE 46 Tundra Swan DELETE 10 Mallard DELETE 2 Bald Eagle DELETE 2 Ring-billed Gull DELETE 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker DELETE 1 Downy Woodpecker DELETE 50 European Starling DELETE 600 Red-winged Blackbird DELETE 250 Rusty Blackbird DELETE 15 Brown-headed Cowbird DELETE 12 House Sparrow DELETE John Romano Madison Wis --- On Sun, 11/15/09, Alexander R Stark wrote: From: Alexander R Stark Subject: [wisb] Potosi Point To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 11:05 PM Howdy Wisbirders! Luke Dahlberg and I took a trip to Potosi Point this afternoon. The highlight of the afternoon were 6 seperate COMMON LOONS! Four of the birds stayed rather close to each other while two more were scoped on the other side of the river. I'm not to sure about this, but I thought that Loons on the Mississippi River were somewhat rare. Does anybody know how often they show up on river systems? Among 4 of the 6 Loons were large rafts of Lesser Scaup, Canvasback, Common Goldeneye and Buffleheads. As were still at the point, we turned around and there were 95 TUNDRA SWANS! After getting some closer looks from the road we separated 6 Trumpeter Swans from the flock. We thought it was pretty cool to see both the native swans at the same place. One of the most "disappointing" events of the day was when we approached the extreme tip of the point, because up popped 7 SNOW BUNTING's. When they came back down they were at the edge of the water about 10 feet away from us...and wouldn't you know it, neither of us had a camera! UGH! We both missed out on the best photo opportunity for Snow Buntings we will ever get...we will definitely have our camera's next time! Alex Stark, Platteville #################### 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: Potosi Point
From: Alexander R Stark <starkal AT uwplatt.edu>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:05:40 -0600 (CST)

Howdy Wisbirders! Luke Dahlberg and I took a trip to Potosi Point this afternoon. The highlight of the afternoon were 6 seperate COMMON LOONS! Four of the birds stayed rather close to each other while two more were scoped on the other side of the river. I'm not to sure about this, but I thought that Loons on the Mississippi River were somewhat rare. Does anybody know how often they show up on river systems? Among 4 of the 6 Loons were large rafts of Lesser Scaup, Canvasback, Common Goldeneye and Buffleheads. As were still at the point, we turned around and there were 95 TUNDRA SWANS! After getting some closer looks from the road we separated 6 Trumpeter Swans from the flock. We thought it was pretty cool to see both the native swans at the same place. One of the most "disappointing" events of the day was when we approached the extreme tip of the point, because up popped 7 SNOW BUNTING's. When they came back down they were at the edge of the water about 10 feet away from us...and wouldn't you know it, neither of us had a camera! UGH! We both missed out on the best photo opportunity for Snow Buntings we will ever get...we will definitely have our camera's next time! Alex Stark, Platteville #################### 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: Cackling Geese, Mineral Point Rd, Madison, Swans
From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:59:13 -0600

Argh... I meant Tundras. Upon reading Peter's post I realize I mistyped... Jesse On Sun, Nov 15, 2009 at 10:53 PM, Jesse Ellis wrote: > Hey all- > > I visited a number of sites today, starting at Memorial Union, heading to > University Bay and the Eagle Heights Community Garden, and then north of > Madison up to the Columbia Co. ponds. The clear bird of the day was > Trumpeter Swan. I saw multiple flocks of 35+ birds at at least five > locations; they seemed to be on the move today. > > Nothing else incredibly unusual - picked up one flyover longspur near > Arlington Ag Station. Goose Pond had many mallards, a few divers (Redhead > and Ringbills), and about 400 Canada Geese hanging out on the north side of > the pond. I couldn't find any unusual geese with them. > > However, I did see two CACKLING GEESE in the pond near Grand Canyon Rd and > Mineral Point Road right in the middle of the suburban wasteland on the west > side of Madison. They were clearly visible from the road as I drove by. > > -- > Jesse Ellis > Madison, Dane Co, WI > -- Jesse Ellis Madison, 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: Cackling Geese, Mineral Point Rd, Madison, Swans
From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:53:31 -0600

Hey all- I visited a number of sites today, starting at Memorial Union, heading to University Bay and the Eagle Heights Community Garden, and then north of Madison up to the Columbia Co. ponds. The clear bird of the day was Trumpeter Swan. I saw multiple flocks of 35+ birds at at least five locations; they seemed to be on the move today. Nothing else incredibly unusual - picked up one flyover longspur near Arlington Ag Station. Goose Pond had many mallards, a few divers (Redhead and Ringbills), and about 400 Canada Geese hanging out on the north side of the pond. I couldn't find any unusual geese with them. However, I did see two CACKLING GEESE in the pond near Grand Canyon Rd and Mineral Point Road right in the middle of the suburban wasteland on the west side of Madison. They were clearly visible from the road as I drove by. -- Jesse Ellis Madison, 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: WESTERN GREBE - ASHLAND COUNTY
From: t ocky <timocky AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:04:18 -0800 (PST)

This morning I found a WESTERN GREBE on Chequamegon Bay between the Xcel power plant and Maslowski Beach on the west end of Ashland. The bird was 200-300 yards from shore and seemed to be frequenting an area around a plastic gallon milk jug marker. I also found a female LONG-TAILED DUCK north of the Xcel power plant.  2 adult and 1 juvenile TUNDRA SWANS were near shore, just west of Maslowki Beach. Tim Oksiuta Ashland, 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: Quiet at Devil's Lake
From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:49:11 -0600

Several birders spent the day at Devil's Lake and by the river in Sauk City. All in all, things were very quiet. We started from the Steinke Basin parking area off County DL and hiked in to the top of the East Bluff, seeing several Chickadees and not much else (although there were some nice deer across the road as we were getting started - they'd better watch out next weekend!) Most notable birds seen on that trail were a flock of migrating Tundra Swans with a Snow Goose in with them. The top of the bluff was extremely quiet, except for a few Blue Jays and some Cedar Waxwings. The cedar trees near the Devil's Doorway are pretty much devoid of berries, but many of the ones farther west (towards the Balanced Rock Trail) were loaded - seems like a better bet for Townsend's Solitaires later in winter. The river in Prairie du Sac/Sauk City was similarly quiet. We finally found some birds at the Canoe Landing in Sauk - a flock of about 50 RB Gulls was on the river, and there was a flock of a couple dozen Juncos and Am. Tree Sparrows in the vegetation. We went back up to Devil's Lake late in the afternoon to listen for owls, but heard none in the hour or so after sunset. 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: Pacific Loon - Bayfield County
From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:31:44 -0700

I found a PACIFIC LOON on Chequamegon Bay on Sunday afternoon. The bird was distantly visible from several points off Lakeshore Road between Bono Creek boat launch and Thompson's West End Park in Washburn (Bayfield County). A gallery of digiscoped images is linked below. The light was perfect but the bird was never closer than ~300 yards. Nearly all images were with my scope on 60x. All 14 photos: http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/pacific09 Some of the best for documentation: http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/119423985 http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/119424015 http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/119423981 http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/119424018 Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady #################### 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: upcoming ornithology presentation in Milwaukee County
From: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:16:40 -0600

For southeastern WI birders, there will be a presentation entitled: "Changes in Populations, Distribution, and Abundance of Wisconsins Bird Species", this coming Wednesday, Nov. 18th at 7:00 PM at Milwaukee County's Wehr Nature Center. A link to a map of the location is at: http://www.county.milwaukee.gov/router.asp?docid=12362 William P. Mueller Milwaukee (414) 643-7279 (262) 638-0735 E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net Work e-mail: bmueller AT cedarburgscience.com On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/ 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: One more time
From: DWIGHT ALTON <orion0323 AT msn.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:12:42 -0600

I wonder if the link is getting corrupted going through the servers. Dwight Alton. Rockton, Il http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q750+w+rockton+road+rockton+il&sllB.459782,-89.113197&sspn=0.002058,0.006126&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear750+W+Rockton+Rd,+Rockton,+Winnebago,+Illinois+61072&z _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft's powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141664/direct/01/ #################### 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: Whooper location
From: DWIGHT ALTON <orion0323 AT msn.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:07:15 -0600

I noticed the previous link did not work. This one will. Dwight Alton. Rockton, Il. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q750+w+rockton+road+rockton+il&sllB.459782,-89.113197&sspn=0.002058,0.006126&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear750+W+Rockton+Rd,+Rockton,+Winnebago,+Illinois+61072&z _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: I wanted simpler, now it's simpler. I'm a rock star. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_myidea:112009 #################### 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: Whoopers
From: DWIGHT ALTON <orion0323 AT msn.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:52:22 -0600

There are five Whooping Cranes at the Nygren Wetland overlook west of Rockton Il. (As of 2 hours ago) I understand from some of the expert birders that were out there that this group broke away grom the main migratory group heading south. Good photo opportunity. Google map link to the location is below. Dwight Alton. Rockton, Il. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q750+W+Rockton+Rd,+Rockton,+Winnebago,+Illinois+61072&sll7.0625,-95.677068&sspn1.095668,78.662109&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear750+W+Rockton+Rd,+Rockton,+Winnebago,+Illinois+61072&z _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MFESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1 #################### 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: Snowy Owl Location
From: "Charles Peterson" <suechick AT charter.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:28:45 -0600

Sorry about the location mistake....The Snowy Owl was at the end of WATERS END ROAD, not Lands End Road. Opps! Sue Peterson Ephraim Door 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: ALERT - another probable SLATY-BACKED GULL, Wind Point, Racine County
From: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:06:22 -0600

This afternoon I had what I am reasonably certain was a second-cycle Slaty-backed Gull on the tip of one of the jetties near the Shoop Park parking area, at Wind Point in Racine. Noticeable features on this bird were its pink legs and feet, size just slightly larger/bulkier than Herring Gulls standing nearby - not as large as a typical GBBG . This bird had a massive and distinctly DEEP bill, with black distally on both upper and lower mandibles, and both mandibles yellow more proximally (nearer to the base of the bill). Dark primaries with dark and light mottling of the upperparts, and a noticeable and very "bleached-out" head and breast. Dark eyes. All-dark primaries. I could not get a completely broadside view, as the bird was facing me. I moved north to get another angle, but this still did not reveal a fully broadside view. Comparing it with images I have found online, it was similar to this bird: http://www.mdbrodie.com/birding/slatybacked.jpg (but the bird I saw did not show a plae iris as on this bird). Once again a similar image is shown in photo number 30.16 on p. 216 in the Howell/Dunn Gulls of the Americas 2007 guide, with a somewhat less dark/more mottled mantle color. I'm hopeful someone with a camera or digiscoping capability can re-find and photograph this bird. I'll submit my documentation, but I really wish I had a photograph. William P. Mueller Milwaukee (414) 643-7279 (262) 638-0735 E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net Work e-mail: bmueller AT cedarburgscience.com On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/ 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: Snow Buntings - Harvey Rd.
From: Paul Schwalbe <p.g6schwalbe AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:10:27 -0600

Dear Birders: Yesterday, Saturday, on Harvey Rd. (Columbia Co.) between DM and Wangsness, on the west side over the pond (now drying up) and beyond, a large flock, 70 - 90+ of "field birds" was wheeling around. They were pretty far away, but at leasst 9 Snow Buntings were with the group. The rest were either (too far away) Horned Larks or longspurs. We thought at one point we did heard a longspur. Good birding....................... Paul & Glenna -- Paul & Glenna Schwalbe Columbia Co. Note: Our e-mail address as of 30 Jan 09 is: p.g6schwalbe AT gmail.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: Snowy Owl
From: "Charles Peterson" <suechick AT charter.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:34:46 -0600

There is a SNOWY OWL at the end of Lands End Road. The road ends at Lake Michigan east of Sister Bay. It was sitting on a lamp post on the dock, then on rocks between Sand Bay Park and the dock. Didn't someone report seeing a Snowy on Washington Island recently? Sue Peterson Ephraim Door 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: Dike Rd./Horicon today
From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:22:08 -0600

I stopped for a little while at Horicon Marsh and drove the length of Dike Rd. early this afternoon. There was a Rough-legged Hawk sitting on top of the tallest tree in the clump east of the water control structure on the north side, and another (dark-morph ) was sitting on a Muskrat lodge out in the large area of open water on the north side farther west. (Had to get the scope out for that one, since I couldn't figure out what it was through the bins.) Four Rusty Blackbirds were on the south side down towards the west end. Waterfowl were tons of Canada Geese, Mallards, and GW Teal - didn't see much else except a few Sandhill Cranes and a flitting sparrow, although I thought I heard some Longspurs fly over by the river (never did spot them.) Note that much of Horicon Marsh is open for gun deer hunting starting next Saturday - this includes the Auto Loop. You'll have to wear blaze orange if you want to be out of your vehicle. The Bud Cook Hiking Area is closed to hunting. (The Lion's Den Preserve in Ozaukee Co. is also normally open for deer hunting and closed to other use during the nine-day season.) 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: Wisconsin Point Sightings and Festival website
From: Michael Hendrickson <mlhendrickson AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:47:17 -0800 (PST)

As of last night everytime I tried to post about gull sightings or the Cave Swallow info my mail to Wisbird bounces back so I will try this approach and use the reply on my last email that was posted to Wisbird and see if this message gets posted. As of today the website is up and running for those that are interested in attending the 3rd annual Sax Zim Bog Winter Bird festival. Here is the link to get you to the website: http://moumn.org/sax-zim/index.html Wisconsin birders in the past have always been top state other than Minnesota on where birders come from who attend the festival and I thank you all!! I know Wisconsin Point is long way from Milwaukee or Madison but we are seeing some great birds at Wisconsin Point ( WSO Jaeger field trip in Sept ) We have seen the Slaty-backed Gull ( adult ) in Wisconsin and also two weeks ago I and Peder Svingen spotted a immature Black-legged Kittiwake flying into Minnesota from Wisconsin. There are plenty of Iceland Gulls, Thayer's Gulls and Glaucous Gulls to be found here along with Great Black-backed Gulls and a Lesser Black-backed Gull. I am sure there will be a few birders looking for swallows on Sunday. I'll make sure to post something asap if the Cave Swallow is refound. Mike Hendrickson Mike Hendrickson Duluth, Minnesota Website: http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/ Blog: http://colderbythelakebirding.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: Owls and More
From: "Jann Johnston" <jjohnston9828 AT charter.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:08:44 -0600 (Central Standard Time)

Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Wisbirders=0D =0D Although it was a little further than I had hoped, we decided to =0D go to Killsnake WMA NE of Chilton to look for Short-Eared Owls. =0D On the way we drove around the area just S of Fond du Lac =0D looking for black-eyed Susan bugs. While doing this, we found a =0D large flock of (several hundred birds) Lapland Longspurs =0D with a few Snow Buntings mixed in. This was on Highbridge Rd =0D a few miles W of 175 and pretty much due S of Fond du Lac. =0D At Killsnake, we saw at least 4 Short-Eared Owls and got excellent=0D looks at 3 of them while they were on the ground w/in 50 yds of the road.= =0D Also present were a half dozen or so Harriers.=0D =0D Thanks to those of you who provided advice for places to try=0D for short-eared owls.=0D =0D Greg & Jann=0D Beaver Dam=0D Dodge 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: success stories of Christmas count compilers
From: Paul Hunter <phunter1 AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:04:04 -0600

Wis Birders, I would like to read the success stories of Christmas count compilers. Perhaps by sharing what works we can all improve the experience for counters and improve the quality of the scientific data we collect. Jym Mooney and I started the Friendship Count in southern Adams County in 2006. My deep personal connection to Quincy Bluff, a Nature Conservancy site, was the impetus for starting the count. In 2005 we joined Darwin Tiede on his count in northern Adams county to get a lay of the land. Bill Mueller helped up draw the circle and gave loads of practical advice on how to keep the count scientifically rigorous. Bob Domagalski was supportive to have a count in an area of the state that was not too crowded already. Ron Gutschow from Milwaukee and Dan Doeppers from Madison have been dedicated counters and inspiring recruiters of other counters. Each year we worry whether 5-7 of us will have to cover the entire area, but so far we've grown slightly, with a significant turnover of counters from year to year. I am hoping that our equal emphasis on scientific rigor (unchanging circle center and subsections covered by the same parties when possible on the same weekend) and social support (partnering with friends, gathering for meals and reserving lodging together) will allow this count to continue for years to come despite the lack of local support. Paul Hunter, Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County http://home.roadrunner.com/~phunter1/FriendshipCBC.html Jan 2, 2010 . . . Jan 1, 2011 . . . Dec 31, 2011 ===================================================== Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:41:12 -0500 Subject: [wisb] Re: New CBC circle From: Seth Cutright ... WI a this time has about, or averages about 100 counts at this time...the counts that we do have now, need a lot of help. Some counts are covered well most years if not every year. However, many counts are not covered well, ... [To] get really good data and counts done, then ... we need more and better coverage of the counts we already have. ... Christmas bird counts afterall are a great way to see parts of the state one might not get to, or a good way to learn new birds for new birders, and can just be another reason to go birding with friends. ... if anyone does want to help out the Rosendale CBC is for the 20th Dec...email me if you have questions and or want to help out... ======= On Fri, Nov 13, 2009 wrote: > How does one go about getting approval for a new count circle? I > went to the audubon site and found a great site, but couldn't find > any info on starting a new circle. > > Daryl Christensen, 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: Re: Mystery "Sparrow" ID
From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:53 -0700

I have little experience with non-Laplands, but this bird looks like Chestnut-collared all the way. 1. It's sandy-brown and similar in tone to Vesper Sparrow. 2. It has noticeably short tail and primary projection. 3. You can see some chestnut coming in on the "nape" in some images. http://picasaweb.google.com/speed.of.a.plant/UnidentifiedEmberizidae#5401582007437578242 http://picasaweb.google.com/speed.of.a.plant/UnidentifiedEmberizidae#5401927745837070018 4. You can also see black on some body feathers on the belly and other underparts. These are not the dark feather bases that any feather might have but rather the black that will be revealed later in spring as the newly-molted feathers wear to reveal the breeding/alternate plumage. Supposedly females can show this black to some degree as well. http://picasaweb.google.com/speed.of.a.plant/UnidentifiedEmberizidae#5401583039968091714 http://picasaweb.google.com/speed.of.a.plant/UnidentifiedEmberizidae#5401927748145349746 The outer rectrices look rather fresh and truncate, favoring an adult bird, maybe a female based on plumage. Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady > Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:34:54 -0600 > From: agstutz AT sbcglobal.net > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Mystery "Sparrow" ID > > When I initially posted these photos I was a bit rushed and realized too > late that making the subject line "Mystery Sparrow Puzzle" may have led > people in the wrong direction. The subject should have read > "Emberizidae Puzzle". I am a teacher, but I am not fond of trick > questions. > > Here are the photos again: > http://picasaweb.google.com/speed.of.a.plant/UnidentifiedSparrpw# > > Cynthia has added some comments beneath some of the photos that support > Chestnut-Collared Longspur as the identification. > > Summary of results: > Chestnut-Collared Longspur--8 > Smith's Longspur--7 > Vesper Sparrow--5 > Brewer's, Cassin's and Lark Sparrows--1 vote each > > I have asked Cynthia to summarize the results and hopefully post a > conclusive answer. She has her father-in-law, who works for the > Smithsonian, taking photos of longspur skins for her to study. > > I know primary projection should separate Chestnut-collared from > Smith's but these pictures continue to throw me for a loop. Some photos > convince me the primary projections are short others convince me they > are long. For what it is worth I am now in the Chestnut-collared > Longspur camp, but with more information I could move to Smith's. Can > Smith's be this pale underneath? > > Regardless of the final id this bird was east of Wisconsin and probably > moved south through the southern peninsula of Michigan, but there is a > reasonable chance that this bird eventually moved south through > Wisconsin. Hopefully this puzzle has "tuned-up" your longspur id skills > and we can find some western longspurs this spring. These photos > suggest to me that it might be a good idea to spend more time sorting > through longspurs along Lakes Michigan and Superior from October to > mid-Nov. Are there spots that birders frequently see longspurs in Oct > and Nov? Wisconsin Point would seem like a great longspur trap...too > bad it is so far away for most of us. I can recall seeing good numbers > of longspurs and Snow Buntings in Sheboygan during late October, but > this was before the Blue Harbor Resort was built. Anyway if anyone has > lakefront longspur spots I would love to hear about them. > > Good Birding, > > Aaron Stutz > Madison, WI > Dane County > > P.S. Western Lake Mendota was like glass this afternoon, but all I could > find were a few C. Loons, gulls, and Bufflehead. > #################### > 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: [Fwd: Re: Re: Off topic but fun -- Man blames pelican for car crash]
From: Brad Webb <Brad AT Theropod.org>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:31:01 -0600

-------- Original Message -------- There is an old saying, which I seem to have heard once or twice, "do NOT let the birder drive". Brad Webb, Watertown, Dodge County Dave Freriks wrote: > Surprised you owned up to that Brian! If anyone else would like to hear a lot more amusing stories concerning Brian and his birding exploits please backchannel me. There, we're even now. :) Seriously, It would probably make a really interesting book to compile everyone's amusing/ill fated birding stories. I plead the 5th personally. > Dave FreriksChesapeake OH and part time SE WI > -- |___| Brad Webb Brad AT Theropod.org | | )o( ... and the pen wrote ... \|/ v If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. #################### 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: Off topic but fun -- Man blames pelican for car crash
From: Brad Webb <Brad AT Theropod.org>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:08:17 -0600

Dave Freriks wrote: > Surprised you owned up to that Brian! If anyone else would like to hear a lot more amusing stories concerning Brian and his birding exploits please backchannel me. There, we're even now. :) Seriously, It would probably make a really interesting book to compile everyone's amusing/ill fated birding stories. I plead the 5th personally. > Dave FreriksChesapeake OH and part time SE WI > -- |___| Brad Webb Brad AT Theropod.org | | )o( ... and the pen wrote ... \|/ v If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. #################### 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: CAVE SWALLOW - Wisconsin Point
From: Nick Anich <nicka29 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:40:57 -0800 (PST)

At about 2:50 PM today, Paula Spaeth and I saw at least 1 CAVE SWALLOW on the way to Wisconsin Point (Superior, Douglas Co.) We were driving east on Moccasin Mike Rd. when I suddenly looked to the left and saw a swallow with a buffy rump and throat keeping pace with the car! I quickly pulled over and got out, and the swallow (amazingly) flew back at us down the right shoulder of the road, passing within 10 feet of us, and I could easily see the pale orange throat. There was a second swallow present, which was presumably another Cave Swallow, but I didn't get much of a look at that one, I was focusing on the close one. The location was about 100 yards west of the intersection of Moccasin Mike and Wisconsin Point Rd. The swallow headed back east up the road, and we got back in the car and followed. We were coming up on the dump, when we saw the swallow flying back west at us. I got out and got binoculars on it, and watched it fly down the road, and eventually turn off the road, headed south. But they flew up and down the road a couple times while we were there, and apparently looped back around in the vicinity of the intersection if Mike saw them again 15 min later. Nick Anich Ashland, 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: Goose Pond, Columbia Co
From: JAMES F SCHWARZ <jfschwar AT facstaff.wisc.edu>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:32:27 -0600

My wife and I stopped at Goose Pond briefly yesterday and today. Yesterday about 30-40 Snow Bunting landed near the parking spot on Goose Pond Road (between the two ponds). There were no large white birds there that day. Late this afternoon there were 20 Tundra Swans. There were also a good number of Ring-necked Ducks, Ruddy Duck, Bufflehead, and one Pied-billed Grebe. Jim Schwarz 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: Grouse still drumming in Monroe County
From: Lennie Lichter <lennieandmaria AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:28:40 -0800 (PST)

Hi folks. The nearby Ruffed Grouse was still drumming most of this morning, and when I finally realized he was performing from the favored log across the road I set up my scope and a comfy chair and watched him a few times. Again, this is the first time one has used that log at all this year that I know of after at least a dozen years straight of spring and summer drumming. While hiking around the area lately I've also been scaring up more Grouse than usual. Lennie Lichter Monroe 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: First Pine Siskin - correction
From: Curt Heuer <heuers3 AT centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:19:40 -0600

A correction. This was our first Pine Siskin of this fall and approaching winter, not the first of 2009. Curt Heuer New Franken, Brown 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: First Pine Siskin of the year - Brown Co.
From: Curt Heuer <heuers3 AT centurytel.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:13:33 -0600

We had our first Pine Siskin of the year at our feeders this morning. A lone female. Curt Heuer New Franken, 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: Off Topic: Ancient Murrelet in MI
From: Luke C Dahlberg <dahlbergl AT uwplatt.edu>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:06:47 -0600 (CST)

Hey, I check IBET today and heard that there was an Ancient Murrelet in St. Joseph, MI roughly 2 1/2 hours east of Chicago. Is it me or is this a strange year of Alcids in the Great Lakes region? I mean there was that Black Guillemot in Minnesota not too long ago. Let's hope that those Northeast winds in a few days will blow one in to our side of Lake Michigan. here's the link to the murrlet if you're curious http://www.ilbirds.com/index.php?topic=29024.new#new Happy Birding Luke Dahlberg Platteville, Grant 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: CAVE SWALLOW - Wisconsin Point
From: Michael Hendrickson <mlhendrickson AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:47:28 -0800 (PST)

At 3:05pm as I was leaving WI Pt. I made a turn at the intersection of WI Pt Rd and Moccasin Mike Rd. I was heading west towards Hwy. 2/53 and exactly about a block west from this intersection I saw two swallows and one of them had the facial marks of a Cliff/Cave Swallow. At the Superior entry way around 2:45pm I spotted a swallow species with a square tail and buffy breast that was zipping over the MN rocky breakwall. Unfortunately the bird only allowed me a second look as it dove on the other side of the break wall and we ( Peder Svingen and Karl Bardon ) were never able to locate the swallow. Gulls: - 4 Glaucous Gulls ( all 1st cycles ) - 1 Thayer's Gull ( adult ) and 1 first cycle gull - 1 Iceland Gull ( 1st cycle ) - 1 Great Black-backed Gull ( 1st cycle ) * New bird - 1 Great Black-backed Gull ( non breeding adult ) * New bird * there might be 4 GBBGs in the WI Pt. area! Other: - Western Grebe - 2 Red-throated Loons ( Karl Bardon ) - 10 Long-tailed Ducks I'll be looking for Cave Swallows tomorrow along the point. Mike Mike Hendrickson Duluth, Minnesota Website: http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/ Blog: http://colderbythelakebirding.blogspot.com/ ________________________________ From: Ryan Brady To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Sent: Sat, November 14, 2009 4:06:22 PM Subject: [wisb] CAVE SWALLOW - Wisconsin Point Nick Anich asked me to report a CAVE SWALLOW he saw along Mocassin Mike Rd near Wisconsin Point on Saturday afternoon. He'll post more tonight. The bird was frequenting the road corridor before eventually flying south toward Hwy 2/53 and out of sight. Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady #################### 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: Mystery "Sparrow" ID
From: Aaron Stutz <agstutz AT sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:34:54 -0600

When I initially posted these photos I was a bit rushed and realized too late that making the subject line "Mystery Sparrow Puzzle" may have led people in the wrong direction. The subject should have read "Emberizidae Puzzle". I am a teacher, but I am not fond of trick questions. Here are the photos again: http://picasaweb.google.com/speed.of.a.plant/UnidentifiedSparrpw# Cynthia has added some comments beneath some of the photos that support Chestnut-Collared Longspur as the identification. Summary of results: Chestnut-Collared Longspur--8 Smith's Longspur--7 Vesper Sparrow--5 Brewer's, Cassin's and Lark Sparrows--1 vote each I have asked Cynthia to summarize the results and hopefully post a conclusive answer. She has her father-in-law, who works for the Smithsonian, taking photos of longspur skins for her to study. I know primary projection should separate Chestnut-collared from Smith's but these pictures continue to throw me for a loop. Some photos convince me the primary projections are short others convince me they are long. For what it is worth I am now in the Chestnut-collared Longspur camp, but with more information I could move to Smith's. Can Smith's be this pale underneath? Regardless of the final id this bird was east of Wisconsin and probably moved south through the southern peninsula of Michigan, but there is a reasonable chance that this bird eventually moved south through Wisconsin. Hopefully this puzzle has "tuned-up" your longspur id skills and we can find some western longspurs this spring. These photos suggest to me that it might be a good idea to spend more time sorting through longspurs along Lakes Michigan and Superior from October to mid-Nov. Are there spots that birders frequently see longspurs in Oct and Nov? Wisconsin Point would seem like a great longspur trap...too bad it is so far away for most of us. I can recall seeing good numbers of longspurs and Snow Buntings in Sheboygan during late October, but this was before the Blue Harbor Resort was built. Anyway if anyone has lakefront longspur spots I would love to hear about them. Good Birding, Aaron Stutz Madison, WI Dane County P.S. Western Lake Mendota was like glass this afternoon, but all I could find were a few C. Loons, gulls, and Bufflehead. #################### 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.

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