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08 Feb Fwd: WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE [H Lowell Hall ] 08 Feb Fwd: WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE [H Lowell Hall ] 8 Feb Re: North woods report [Mike Duchek ] 8 Feb North woods report [Mike Duchek ] 8 Feb Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, February 4, 2010 [Dennis Casper ] 08 Feb Re: Peregrine courtship display @ VAPP ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 8 Feb Re: Blue Jay mimics Red-tail, Waukesha Co. ["Anne Moretti" ] 8 Feb Peregrine courtship display @ VAPP ["Cutright.Noel" ] 8 Feb Re: Great Horned Owl [Mark Franz ] 8 Feb Re: Blue Jay mimics Red-tail, Waukesha Co. ["Judith Huf" ] 8 Feb Patch Grove Partridge [] 7 Feb Possible Rose-breasted Grosbeak: Prairie du Sac [mike lohre ] 7 Feb GH Owl [Michael Seebach ] 7 Feb Re: Great Horned Owl [Michael Seebach ] 7 Feb Great Horned Owl [Michael Seebach ] 7 Feb Milwaukee Lakefront Very Disappointing ["Evan Barrientos" ] 7 Feb Blue Jay mimics Red-tail, Waukesha Co. ["Todd Wilson" ] 7 Feb Tufted Titmouse - Kenosha Co. [] 7 Feb Re: golden eagle questions [Tim Balassie ] 7 Feb GBBC ["Cutright.Noel" ] 7 Feb North Woods Field Trip ["Ty Baumann" ] 6 Feb Photos of WWCrossbill & Pine Grosbeaks [Ryan Brady ] 06 Feb Minus the junk... [Peter Fissel ] 06 Feb Grant County today - Golden Eagle [Peter Fissel ] 6 Feb Re: Kittiwake News? ["Cynthia Bridge" ] 6 Feb Birding this week. [Chris West ] 6 Feb Grant/Crawford County Birding [Alexander R Stark ] 6 Feb More Portage County Crossbills and a Golden Eagle [] 6 Feb Port Washington and Sheboygan [Daryl Tessen ] 6 Feb Kittiwake News? ["Bob Bucci" ] 6 Feb RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS-Chippewa County [Rory Cameron ] 6 Feb Snipe hunt - yes! [Brian Doverspike ] 6 Feb Varied Thrush is Back in Merrill ["Lori Schubring" ] 5 Feb Re: golden eagle questions ["Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" ] 5 Feb Re: golden eagle questions [] 5 Feb Re: golden eagle questions [] 5 Feb Sign of Spring [Lennie Lichter ] 5 Feb Merlin/Brown County [donald van duyse ] 05 Feb Feathered dinosaur - no sightings -repost [Brad Webb ] 05 Feb Feathered dinosaur - no sightings [Brad Webb ] 5 Feb ozaukee county - turkey vulture ["Sommer, Joan" ] 5 Feb WBCI Annual Meeting ["Cutright.Noel" ] 4 Feb Cherokee marsh, southern unit - Madison [ernest graham ] 4 Feb Vulture Madison, Dane County [] 4 Feb Goldeneye X Hooded Merganser, Lakeshore Park, Milwaukee ["Todd Wilson" ] 4 Feb Algoma to Manitowoc [Daryl Tessen ] 4 Feb Mcfarland - Ruddy Duck, Pied Billed Grebe [ernest graham ] 4 Feb Oshkosh, Appleton, attn: Bettie, good stuff! [paul bruce ] 4 Feb wood duck, McFarland ["Steve Thiessen" ] 4 Feb Reminder: Feb. 13 Natural Landscapes Conference has three birding speakers ["Carl Schwartz" ] 4 Feb golden eagle questions ["Steve Thiessen" ] 3 Feb Eagles in La Crosse [DWIGHT ALTON ] 3 Feb Alvin Evening Grosbeaks ["Carol Howard" ] 3 Feb American Kestrel w/ Food Photo [Seth Cutright ] 3 Feb Barrow's Goldeneye - North Point - YES [Katie Zientek ] 2 Feb Lake Michigan bird photos [Erik Bruhnke ] 2 Feb Altered photos in the past year ["Delia Unson & Charles Heikkinen" ] 2 Feb Calling All Photographers [Steve Betchkal ] 2 Feb Re: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac [Rory Cameron ] 2 Feb Prairie du Sac eagles ["Steve and Evie Fisher" ] 2 Feb Re: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac [Susan Van Den Bosch ] 2 Feb New Red-shouldered Hawk Survey - volunteers needed ["Brady, Ryan S - DNR" ] 02 Feb Re: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 02 Feb Re: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac [Petherick Chris ] 2 Feb Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac ["Paul and Margaret Jones" ] 2 Feb Re: Barrow's Goldeneye and a raptor ID problem [Ryan Brady ] 2 Feb Barrow's Goldeneye and a raptor ID problem [Rory Cameron ] 02 Feb Signs of Spring! ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 2 Feb WSO convention details ["Don & Christine Reel" ] 1 Feb North Point (BARROW'S GOLDENEYE) ["Evan Barrientos" ] 1 Feb Correction on: Wilson's Snipe again [Paul Schwalbe ] 1 Feb Wilson's Snipe again [Paul Schwalbe ] 1 Feb Sunday in Humboldt Park (BV, MKE) [Karen Johnson & Jim Toth ] 1 Feb Save the dates - WBCI Bird Monitoring, March 26-27 ["Brady, Ryan S - DNR" ] 1 Feb Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, January 28, 2010 [Dennis Casper ] 1 Feb NPR Sunday puzzle ["David, Karl H." ] Subject: Fwd: WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE From: H Lowell Hall <hhall AT wi.rr.com> Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:39:09 -0600 >X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.0 c=1 a=3oc9M9_CAAAA:8 >a=-WhGtxHm7YIwC3dfvCQA:9 a=faix_oDM-wWNCFND0pkA:7 >a=gyPwFRXhpKERh2M63dDLNnZqYOIA:4 a=U8Ie8EnqySEA:10 >a=Z0HA1pBggq1rVBuG:21 a=VwxyWHPxtd2USCOQ:21 >X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 >X-Originating-IP: 174.102.203.63 >X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 >Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:11:23 -0600 >To: H Lowell HallSubject: Fwd: WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE From: H Lowell Hall <hhall AT wi.rr.com> Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:15:56 -0600 >To: H Lowell Hall _____________ H. Lowell Hall Milwaukee, 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: North woods report From: Mike Duchek <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:28:08 -0600 Sorry the list does not like some of the characters YouTube uses for its URLs so here are the ones that got messed up. http://tinyurl.com/ycgkcue http://tinyurl.com/y86wdkp PS: Sorry to Bill Bright for not being able to call. I still had no service there to call you and even if I did I think you were on your way home by then. -Mike Duchek, Waukesha Co., WI EMAILING FOR THE GREATER GOOD Join me > From: mikeduchek AT hotmail.com > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] North woods report > Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:17:20 -0600 > > Anyone up for another north woods report? Well it’s long and not filled with too many great sightings (I can almost say I saw more birders than birds), but I did have 7 PINE GROSBEAKS and 1 BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER and got some photos of videos of these and other stuff and I did get some updates on some other locations from others I saw. > > I went up Friday from Waukesha and arrived at Three Lakes around noon. I went to the Scott Lake pullout and walked out onto the lake and into the boggy area around the lake. Saw nothing. Made it out of there and after warming up a bit went on to Giant Pine Rd. to the trail where I had seen boreal chickadees last time. Also quiet. I parked the car and decided to walk the whole trail this time, which was very quiet other than a distant pileated woodpecker. But then I saw something on the trail – a person! It was a very nice woman, from Germany of all places, who is in something called the Teaching Drum Outdoor School. She told me she’d been up there living in the woods since like May and that they currently resided in little “igloos” out near Shelp Lake. Yikes, I thought I was nuts, although I bet she’s seen some cool stuff! Check it out: > > http://tinyurl.com/yhduszu > > I continued to the Pine River pullout where I met Mike Laurie (Lowry?). He had just had WW crossbills and boreal chickadees (the latter which I think I did hear a couple times there but never saw) and also mentioned siskins. He’d also been to Alvin and Rhinelander and seen the grosbeaks and bohemian waxwings, respectively. He then was heading to Fire Lane Rd. I think to look for spruce grouse. I didn’t see any woodpeckers at Pine River Rd. except for a hairy kitty corner from the pullout across the river. Another visit to the area later again yielded just a hairy woodpecker. That was it for that day. > > Saturday I went to Douglas Co., which had in parts I think well over 2 ft of snow (10 inches more coming now I heard). The GPS led me on a beautiful drive through Price, Ashland, and Bayfield Cos. I wanted to check out the Brule Bog, which now has a boardwalk going through it as part of the North Country Trail. This site is in the Brule Glacial Spillway State Natural Area near Solon Springs ( http://tinyurl.com/y9zjhub ) and the Brule River State Forest. Unlike bogs in NE Wisconsin, however, this one has a lot of cedar in it and is more of a dense evergreen forest. So not sure how good it would be for other boreal species. Anyway, I walked along with little activity until I got near the edge of the bog, where I heard some birds. I looked and saw a PINE GROSBEAK, which I found to be joined by 2 others munching in some trees. All were female. Watched for a while, and then continued on the trail which wandered into a more deciduous and open area where I had constant rav > ens overhead. I reached a campsite at Catlin Creek where there is a box and notepad to record your visit (the last entry was from 12/29/09). As I headed out I saw 2 more pine grosbeaks, again all female. Also saw some fur (see photo. wolf perhaps? I did grab a little). As I got back toward the bog I again had 2 more pine grosbeaks (still all females, unless some could be immature). I moved on a little and saw a larger bird. I tried whistling to attract it to no avail, but my whistling did attract, you guessed it, a pine grosbeak, which flew back from where it came from once it saw that it was me. The big bird turned out to be a blue jay. I continued along the trail and only had BC chickadees and RB nuthatches, which were the most numerous birds of the weekend. Anyway, if anyone wants more info on this very nice trail, please let me know I have a brochure in Microsoft Word format and can give directions. > > I spent the rest of the day visiting the two state parks up there more for scenic value, where the only notable birds were a couple of flyover siskins at Pattison State Park. I won’t go too much into detail but the falls are mostly frozen over but the water is open in some spots. Amnicon Falls is a very beautiful state park, even in winter. I took another way home, and along HWY 8 I swear I saw a ghostly white bird fly over in front of me in the dark. I wonder what it was… > > The last day I got a later start than I wanted but arrived at Fire Lane Rd. where I saw two birders, one of whom was Jim Bauman (Baughman?). They had just had WW crossbills (but no grouse), but Jim commented on how slow it had been this winter. I continued on and eventually made it to the Pine River crossing again, where I met Bill Bright. He was looking for boreal chickadees or BB woodpeckers without luck. He did have a NORTHERN SHRIKE though on Sheltered Valley Rd. We checked out the trees again (just a hairy woodpecker), exchanged #s and parted ways. I checked out more of the roads with very little. I did find a lone and very wary PILEATED WOODPECKER along the Scott Lake Trail, but otherwise it and the Shelp Lake boardwalk (which goes out into a sort of boggy area by the lake) were quiet. I was ready to give up but thought I’d make one more trip to the Pine River crossing. I checked out the trees where the hairy woodpeckers had been and not even they were there. > But something made me check out the other side (right by the pullout), which I did where I heard a knocking. I found a bird way at the top of one of the tallest trees in the area, which along with cloudy conditions made it hard to see. I had only brought my camera, but from what I could see and in the pictures I took I could only see black on the back. I ran back to get my binoculars and confirmed what I saw, a BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER. I hung out there for almost a half hour, trying to find a better angle or hoping that the bird would move down or to a shorter tree, which it never did. Finally, something seemed to spook it and it flew off across the river into the woods. I waited a little and walked around, hoping it (I think she, as I never saw a trace of yellow) would come back, but it did not and then I heard a car door. I walked up and saw about 6 or 7 people getting out of their cars - maybe this was part of the Bay Area contingent. They had binoculars so I wen > t to chat (very nice folks) and told them about what I just saw but I had to get going so I said farewell and headed back. I did get a grainy video of the BB woodpecker. If anyone wants I could put it up but it’s not the greatest... > > Otherwise, here are photos from the weekend. I am trying Microsoft’s site as I am really fed up with all the ads on Webshots. > > http://tinyurl.com/yf4r6mu > > And here is a pine grosbeak video: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v hwjmlXibA > > State parks videos: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbRccZb3mBc > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v›_fq3gyjB0 > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhvkYXbB_PU > > -Mike Duchek, Waukesha, Waukesha Co./Bradley, Lincoln Co. > > > > > > > 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. > > #################### 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: North woods report From: Mike Duchek <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:17:20 -0600 Anyone up for another north woods report? Well it’s long and not filled with too many great sightings (I can almost say I saw more birders than birds), but I did have 7 PINE GROSBEAKS and 1 BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER and got some photos of videos of these and other stuff and I did get some updates on some other locations from others I saw. I went up Friday from Waukesha and arrived at Three Lakes around noon. I went to the Scott Lake pullout and walked out onto the lake and into the boggy area around the lake. Saw nothing. Made it out of there and after warming up a bit went on to Giant Pine Rd. to the trail where I had seen boreal chickadees last time. Also quiet. I parked the car and decided to walk the whole trail this time, which was very quiet other than a distant pileated woodpecker. But then I saw something on the trail – a person! It was a very nice woman, from Germany of all places, who is in something called the Teaching Drum Outdoor School. She told me she’d been up there living in the woods since like May and that they currently resided in little “igloos” out near Shelp Lake. Yikes, I thought I was nuts, although I bet she’s seen some cool stuff! Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/yhduszu I continued to the Pine River pullout where I met Mike Laurie (Lowry?). He had just had WW crossbills and boreal chickadees (the latter which I think I did hear a couple times there but never saw) and also mentioned siskins. He’d also been to Alvin and Rhinelander and seen the grosbeaks and bohemian waxwings, respectively. He then was heading to Fire Lane Rd. I think to look for spruce grouse. I didn’t see any woodpeckers at Pine River Rd. except for a hairy kitty corner from the pullout across the river. Another visit to the area later again yielded just a hairy woodpecker. That was it for that day. Saturday I went to Douglas Co., which had in parts I think well over 2 ft of snow (10 inches more coming now I heard). The GPS led me on a beautiful drive through Price, Ashland, and Bayfield Cos. I wanted to check out the Brule Bog, which now has a boardwalk going through it as part of the North Country Trail. This site is in the Brule Glacial Spillway State Natural Area near Solon Springs ( http://tinyurl.com/y9zjhub ) and the Brule River State Forest. Unlike bogs in NE Wisconsin, however, this one has a lot of cedar in it and is more of a dense evergreen forest. So not sure how good it would be for other boreal species. Anyway, I walked along with little activity until I got near the edge of the bog, where I heard some birds. I looked and saw a PINE GROSBEAK, which I found to be joined by 2 others munching in some trees. All were female. Watched for a while, and then continued on the trail which wandered into a more deciduous and open area where I had constant rav ens overhead. I reached a campsite at Catlin Creek where there is a box and notepad to record your visit (the last entry was from 12/29/09). As I headed out I saw 2 more pine grosbeaks, again all female. Also saw some fur (see photo. wolf perhaps? I did grab a little). As I got back toward the bog I again had 2 more pine grosbeaks (still all females, unless some could be immature). I moved on a little and saw a larger bird. I tried whistling to attract it to no avail, but my whistling did attract, you guessed it, a pine grosbeak, which flew back from where it came from once it saw that it was me. The big bird turned out to be a blue jay. I continued along the trail and only had BC chickadees and RB nuthatches, which were the most numerous birds of the weekend. Anyway, if anyone wants more info on this very nice trail, please let me know I have a brochure in Microsoft Word format and can give directions. I spent the rest of the day visiting the two state parks up there more for scenic value, where the only notable birds were a couple of flyover siskins at Pattison State Park. I won’t go too much into detail but the falls are mostly frozen over but the water is open in some spots. Amnicon Falls is a very beautiful state park, even in winter. I took another way home, and along HWY 8 I swear I saw a ghostly white bird fly over in front of me in the dark. I wonder what it was… The last day I got a later start than I wanted but arrived at Fire Lane Rd. where I saw two birders, one of whom was Jim Bauman (Baughman?). They had just had WW crossbills (but no grouse), but Jim commented on how slow it had been this winter. I continued on and eventually made it to the Pine River crossing again, where I met Bill Bright. He was looking for boreal chickadees or BB woodpeckers without luck. He did have a NORTHERN SHRIKE though on Sheltered Valley Rd. We checked out the trees again (just a hairy woodpecker), exchanged #s and parted ways. I checked out more of the roads with very little. I did find a lone and very wary PILEATED WOODPECKER along the Scott Lake Trail, but otherwise it and the Shelp Lake boardwalk (which goes out into a sort of boggy area by the lake) were quiet. I was ready to give up but thought I’d make one more trip to the Pine River crossing. I checked out the trees where the hairy woodpeckers had been and not even they were there. But something made me check out the other side (right by the pullout), which I did where I heard a knocking. I found a bird way at the top of one of the tallest trees in the area, which along with cloudy conditions made it hard to see. I had only brought my camera, but from what I could see and in the pictures I took I could only see black on the back. I ran back to get my binoculars and confirmed what I saw, a BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER. I hung out there for almost a half hour, trying to find a better angle or hoping that the bird would move down or to a shorter tree, which it never did. Finally, something seemed to spook it and it flew off across the river into the woods. I waited a little and walked around, hoping it (I think she, as I never saw a trace of yellow) would come back, but it did not and then I heard a car door. I walked up and saw about 6 or 7 people getting out of their cars - maybe this was part of the Bay Area contingent. They had binoculars so I wen t to chat (very nice folks) and told them about what I just saw but I had to get going so I said farewell and headed back. I did get a grainy video of the BB woodpecker. If anyone wants I could put it up but it’s not the greatest... Otherwise, here are photos from the weekend. I am trying Microsoft’s site as I am really fed up with all the ads on Webshots. http://tinyurl.com/yf4r6mu And here is a pine grosbeak video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v hwjmlXibA State parks videos: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbRccZb3mBc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v›_fq3gyjB0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhvkYXbB_PU -Mike Duchek, Waukesha, Waukesha Co./Bradley, Lincoln Co. 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: Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, February 4, 2010 From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.bird AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:10:38 -0800 (PST)
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, 1500 East Park Place,
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org
Bird Walk
Thursdays,
8am-10am year round, Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome
Thursday, February 4, 2010
24 degrees
Cloudy
13 birders
Species: 13
4 Canada
Goose
14 Rock
Pigeon
3 Mourning
Dove
3 Downy
Woodpecker
1 Hairy
Woodpecker
11 American
Crow
8 Black-capped
Chickadee
3 White-breasted
Nuthatch
1 American
Robin
3 Euorpean
Starling
1 House
Finch
18 American
Goldfinch
6 House
Sparrow
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Subject: Re: Peregrine courtship display @ VAPPFrom: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:50:54 -0600 I see the Port Washington cam seems to be back online as of this morning, too. (It was being repaired/replaced.) Peter Fissel Madison WI Cutright.Noel wrote: > > At 8 a.m. today the adult pair of peregrines at Valley Power Plant in > downtown Milwaukee were in the nest box bowing to each other in > courtship display. You can see this at > http://www.we-energies.com/environmental/protect_wildlife.htm by > clicking on 8 a.m. for Valley. Even with the snow that is forecast for > tonight & tomorrow, we need to remember spring is just around the > corner. > Also, the Great Horned Owl eggs should hatch this week at Oak Creek > Power Plant. Click on Oak Creek to see the owl incubating. > Noel Cutright, Ozaukee 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: Blue Jay mimics Red-tail, Waukesha Co. From: "Anne Moretti" <amoretti AT wi.rr.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:46:16 -0600 The Blue Jays in our yard do great imitations of Broad-winged Hawks, which nest in our area in the South Kettle Moraine. They are so good at it that I have to double check when the Broad-wings are around. Anne Moretti Dousman Waukesha Co -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Judith Huf Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 7:23 AM To: maxpaul AT earthlink.net; wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Re: Blue Jay mimics Red-tail, Waukesha Co. I go to Florida frequently to visit family and the Blue Jays there do Red-shouldered Hawk calls. I've learned to look for the actual hawk before marking my bird list. I've been fooled before. Judith Huf Milwaukee County -------------------------------------------------- From: "Todd Wilson"Subject: Peregrine courtship display @ VAPP From: "Cutright.Noel" <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 08:41:43 -0600 At 8 a.m. today the adult pair of peregrines at Valley Power Plant in downtown Milwaukee were in the nest box bowing to each other in courtship display. You can see this at http://www.we-energies.com/environmental/protect_wildlife.htm by clicking on 8 a.m. for Valley. Even with the snow that is forecast for tonight & tomorrow, we need to remember spring is just around the corner. Also, the Great Horned Owl eggs should hatch this week at Oak Creek Power Plant. Click on Oak Creek to see the owl incubating. Noel Cutright, Ozaukee 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: Great Horned Owl From: Mark Franz <MFRANZ AT gppllc.com> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:30:25 -0600 This was a GHO nest last year too. My commute was greatly enhanced as I got a, twice daily, snapshot of the juveniles development. Mark Franz Fond Du Lac -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Michael Seebach Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 6:34 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Great Horned Owl There is a nest on hwy 45 in Milwaukee that wass used by a red tailed hawk two summers ago. I have not seen anythng in this nest until today. It is a GH owl and I would assume on eggs or soon will be. This nest is right where 45 crosses Appleton Ave just to the east of 45. I parked on Appleton and went over the wall to take this pic. Mike S #################### 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: Blue Jay mimics Red-tail, Waukesha Co. From: "Judith Huf" <judith AT huf-roth.net> Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 07:23:12 -0600 I go to Florida frequently to visit family and the Blue Jays there do Red-shouldered Hawk calls. I've learned to look for the actual hawk before marking my bird list. I've been fooled before. Judith Huf Milwaukee County -------------------------------------------------- From: "Todd Wilson"Subject: Patch Grove Partridge From: starkal AT uwplatt.edu Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 03:34:37 +0000 Hello all, Libby Zeman and I went back to Patch Grove to find the Gray Partridge, and whiffed again! I really underestimated these little buggers! We checked breuer rd, patch grove rd, lawless rd, mill rd and everywhere in between and found no sign of any partridge. We did see a few Rough-legged Hawks, Red-tailed Hawks, Bald Eagles and Kestrels (we even saw one catch a mouse and eat it). Probably the coolest sighting was actually a couple of Red Foxes curled up together next to a fencerow. Until next time wisbirders (and partridge), Alex Stark, Platteville Sent from my BlackBerry Smartphone provided by Alltel #################### 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: Possible Rose-breasted Grosbeak: Prairie du Sac From: mike lohre <mjlohre AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 19:16:06 -0800 (PST) My mother informed me that she saw a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak on a telephone
wire on Sauk Prairie Rd at the junction of Cardinal St. in Prairie du Sac. I
searched for the bird late in the afternoon and was not able to relocate it.
Moms a decent birder and assured me that she got a great look at what she was
sure was a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Birders in the area may want to keep their
eyes open at this location and surrounding feeders.
Mike Lohre: Mazomanie, Dane Co.
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Subject: GH OwlFrom: Michael Seebach <mseebach1 AT att.net> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:46:55 -0800 (PST) Thanks to Cathy Gagliardi for helping me post this pic. http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/35691/2878071320066718885S500x500Q85.jpg #################### 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: Great Horned Owl From: Michael Seebach <mseebach1 AT att.net> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 17:44:18 -0800 (PST) I am not sure how to attach pic the this since my last one did not work. ________________________________ From: Michael SeebachSubject: Great Horned Owl From: Michael Seebach <mseebach1 AT att.net> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:34:12 -0800 (PST) There is a nest on hwy 45 in Milwaukee that wass used by a red tailed hawk two summers ago. I have not seen anythng in this nest until today. It is a GH owl and I would assume on eggs or soon will be. This nest is right where 45 crosses Appleton Ave just to the east of 45. I parked on Appleton and went over the wall to take this pic. Mike S #################### 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: Milwaukee Lakefront Very Disappointing From: "Evan Barrientos" <ebarrientos AT wi.rr.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 17:29:51 -0600 Drove out to South Shore Yacht Club and the CGI area but found that the entire area was frozen. Did not see a single duck. The water by the art museum isn't frozen and I heard there were a few ducks out there. Feeling bad for wasting gas, Evan B Bayside www.ebarrientos.smugmug.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: Blue Jay mimics Red-tail, Waukesha Co. From: "Todd Wilson" <maxpaul AT earthlink.net> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:58:10 -0600 Most of you have probably heard Blue Jays mimic Red-tailed Hawks before. Today in the Kettle Moraine South Unit, Waukesha Co., I was lucky enough to record a Blue Jay doing just that. Then about 20 minutes later a Red-tail flew over and I was able to record that as well. So that happy coincidence allows me to directly compare the recordings and sonograms. Very interesting. The Blue Jay is an excellent mimic. I've posted the recordings and sonograms if you want to hear/see for yourself: http://birdvoices.net/?pƒ Todd Wilson Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Tufted Titmouse - Kenosha Co. From: JDX14 AT aol.com Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:30:15 EST Hi all,
Rick Fare called me to let me know there is a Tufted Titmouse
coming to the feeders at the Pringle Nature Center in Kenosha Co.
I saw it Sunday morning. It frequents the feeders, and the woods
south of the feeders at the nature center. It calls almost constantly.
Pringle Nature Center is located on County "MB", south of County
"C" in Kenosha Co. Follow MB to the entrance sign, turn right, and take the
road all the way back. The feeders are on the west side of the building.
The park closes one hour before sunset.
John Dixon
Brighton Township, Kenosha Co.
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Subject: Re: golden eagle questionsFrom: Tim Balassie <tbalassie AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 09:43:09 -0800 (PST) On the subject of Turkey's aggressive behavior, I recall fishing in Pennsylvania a few years back. While leaving our parking spot a Turkey jumped in front of our car, and simply would not move. I inched the car forward and the bird pcked the grill, and wouldn't get out of the way. This standoff went on for about 3min. Tim Balassie Kane Co, IL #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: GBBC From: "Cutright.Noel" <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 08:25:14 -0600 I hope that all bird watchers in WI will participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, Friday, February 12 through Monday, February 15. Participants in the 13th annual GBBC will join tens of thousands of volunteers counting birds in their own backyards, local parks, or wildlife refuges. Each checklist submitted helps researchers learn more about how the birds are doing and how to protect them. In Wisconsin in 2009, participants submitted over 1,700 checklists on which they reported sighting 122 bird species. Anyone can take part in the GBBC, from novice bird watchers to experts. Participants count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as they wish) on one or more days of the event and report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org . One 2009 participant said, "Thank you for the opportunity to participate in citizen science. I have had my eyes opened to a whole new interest and I love it!" "The GBBC is a perfect first step towards the sort of intensive monitoring needed to discover how birds are responding to environmental change," said Janis Dickinson, the director of Citizen Science at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. "Winter is such a vulnerable period for birds, so winter bird distributions are likely to be very sensitive to change. There is only one way-citizen science-to gather data on private lands where people live and GBBC has been doing this across the continent for 12 years. GBBC has enormous potential both as an early warning system and in capturing and engaging people in more intensive sampling of birds across the landscape." Bird populations are always shifting and changing. For example, 2009 GBBC data highlighted a huge southern invasion of Pine Siskins across much of the eastern US. Participants counted 279,469 Pine Siskins on 18,528 checklists, as compared to the previous high of 38,977 birds on 4,069 checklists in 2005. Failure of seed crops farther north caused the siskins to move south to find their favorite food. On the www.birdcount.org website, participants can explore real-time maps and charts that show what others are reporting during the count. The site has tips to help identify birds and special materials for educators. Participants may also enter the GBBC photo contest by uploading images taken during the count. Many images will be featured in the GBBC website's photo gallery. All participants are entered in a drawing for prizes that include bird feeders, binoculars, books, CDs, and many other great birding products. Noel Cutright, Ozaukee 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: North Woods Field Trip From: "Ty Baumann" <TyBa AT ci.green-bay.wi.us> Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 07:59:56 -0600 Fourteen participants in the Bay Area Bird Club's North Woods fieldtrip on Saturday, February 6th arrived in Alvin just after sunrise. We had a RUFFED GROUSE, RAVEN & N. SHRIKE just south of town. We were greeted by the calls of EVENING GROSBEAKS and Blue Jays. Parking near (but not in front of) the fire station we saw a flock of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS to the east. We walked the 2 square blocks to the west getting great looks at beautiful Evening Grosbeaks at every feeder, Other feeder birds were Bl. Cp. Chickadees, Am. Goldfinch, Mourning Doves, Downy & Hairy Woodpeckers and RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHES. Arriving back to our cars we had 4 GRAY JAYS in and out of the small feeder across from the fire station. On to the forest roads - about 1 mile south of 70 on 55 we had 4 PINE GROSBEAKS on the side of the road picking up grit. Stopped at every Chickadee and Nuthatch call along the way. Walked at the Pine River Bridge area and as we turned back toward the parking lot had WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILLS dropping in to check for salt off our vehicles. Pretty quiet down Giant Pine and Scott's Lake. Drove into Three Lakes to check feeders, added PINE SISKINS, PURPLE FINCH, and a PILEATED WOODPECKER on a well worked over tree nearby. Saw a Bald Eagle near Spirit Lake. Back to Sheltered Valley Road. Stopped and backed up for a flock of White-winged Crossbills feeding on cones. In the same area were a flock of Chickadees and in the midst was 1 BOREAL CHICKADEE. The group total was 25 species for Forest & Oneida Counties. Ida & Ty Baumann Green Bay, 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: Photos of WWCrossbill & Pine Grosbeaks From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:21:14 -0700 I got in a couple hours of birding this Saturday afternoon. White-winged Crossbills, Pine Siskins, and Purple Finches can be readily found at Cornucopia in northern Bayfield County. Check in town and on Blueberry Lane. On my way there I had 5 Pine Grosbeaks gritting on Church Corner Rd and 5 C. Redpolls on Maki Rd, both west of Washburn. Also a flock of 55 Snow Buntings and a couple N. Shrikes. No gulls in the harbor at Cornucopia despite mostly open water. Eight photos of White-winged Crossbill and Pine Grosbeak are here: http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/wwcrpigr My favorites: Female WWCR - http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/121744404 Male WWCR - http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/121744401 PIGR - http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/121744398 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: Minus the junk... From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:31:30 -0600 Nolan Pope, Chuck Heikkinen, Jim Schwarz and I spent much of the day searching for Gray Partridge and Golden Eagles in Grant County today. We started at Potosi Point, where we saw very little besides a couple of Bald Eagles and Rough-legs. Cassville had more Bald Eagles along the river, plus Common Mergansers and C. Goldeneye in the open water. (An intriguing passerine flew over as we came into town - probably a blackbird sp., possibly a Rusty.) Nelson Dewey St. Park was quiet, but we saw a couple of T. Titmice at a feeder along theroad to it. Despite driving several back roads between North Andover and Bloomington, and also Bauer Rd. east of Patch Grove, we whiffed on Gray Partridge - didn't see Alex and Libby, either. Also missed EC Doves in Patch Grove. The entrance station at Wyalusing St. Park has some new feeders that were hopping with BC Chickadees, N. Cardinals and Downy WPs, but not the usual Purple Finches. The picnic area was dead quiet - nothing at all there. We did finally see a female Purple Finch near the feeders on the way out. Just after leaving the park, as we approached the intersection of Counties X & C, I spotted a raptor soaring in the distance. We stopped to look at it and noticed a dihedral. My first thought, given Joan's sighting yesterday, was Turkey Vulture, but then Nolan and I noticed white in the middle of the wings. Now thinking Golden Eagle, we got the scopes on it and confirmed the ID as it oblingly got closer. Since we had been about to head up towards Muscoda to look for Goldens, we instead decided to try again for Partridge, so headed back down towards Bloomington and Lancaster, but again came up empty. There were Bald Eagles, Rough-legs and Red-tails all over, so it's possible the Partridge were lying low. We too noticed quite a few Horned Larks flitting off the roadsides, usually in small flocks of three or four, but we did have some Snow Buntings in a few places, too (no Longspurs.) We stopped briefly at Gov. Dodge St. Park on the way back, but didn't see much along the stream leading to Stephens Falls. Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Grant County today - Golden Eagle From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:47:43 -0600 =3Cdiv=3ENolan Pope=2C Chuck Heikkinen=2C Jim Schwarz and I spent much=A0= of the day searching for Gray Partridge and Golden Eagles in Grant Coun= ty today=2E=A0 We started at Potosi Point=2C where we saw very little be= sides a couple of Bald Eagles and Rough-legs=2E=A0=A0 Cassville had more= Bald Eagles along the river=2C=A0plus Common Mergansers and C=2E Golden= eye in the open water=2E (An intriguing passerine flew over as we came i= nto town -probably a blackbird sp=2E=2C possibly a Rusty=2E)=A0 Nelson = Dewey St=2E Park was quiet=2C but we saw a couple of T=2E Titmice at a f= eeder along theroad to it=2E=3C/div=3E=3Cdiv =3E=3Cbr/=3E=3C/div=3E=3Cd= iv=3EDespite driving several back roads between North Andover and Bloomi= ngton=2C and also Bauer Rd=2E east of Patch Grove=2C we=A0whiffed on Gra= y Partridge - didn=27t see Alex and Libby=2C either=2E=A0 Also missed EC= Doves in Patch Grove=2E=A0 The entrance station at Wyalusing St=2E Park= has some new feeders that were hopping with BC Chickadees=2C N=2E Cardi= nals and Downy WPs=2C but not the usual Purple Finches=2E=A0 The picnic = area was dead quiet - nothing at all there=2E=A0 We did finally see a fe= male Purple Finchnear the feeders on the way out=2E=3C/div=3E=3Cdiv =3E= =3Cbr/=3E=3C/div=3E=3Cdiv=3EJust after leaving the park=2C as we approac= hedthe intersection of Counties X =26amp=3B C=2C I spotted a raptor soa= ringin the distance=2E=A0 We stopped to look at it=2C and noticed a dih= edral=2E=A0 My first thought=2C given Joan=27s sighting yesterday=2C was= Turkey Vulture=2C but then Nolan and I noticed white in the middle of t= he wings=2E=A0 Now thinking Golden Eagle=2C we got the scopes on it and = confirmed the ID as it oblingly got closer=2E=3C/div=3E=3Cdiv =3E=3Cbr/=3E= =3C/div=3E=3Cdiv=3ESince we had been=A0about to head up towards Muscoda = to look for Goldens=2C we instead decided to try again for Partridge=2C = so headed back down towards Bloomington and Lancaster=2C but again came = up empty=2E=A0 There were Bald Eagles=2C Rough-legs and Red-tails all ov= er=2C so it=27s possible the Partridge were lying low=2E=A0 We=2C too=2C= noticed quite a few Horned Larks flitting off the roadsides=2C usually = in small flocks of three or four=2C but we did have some Snow Buntings i= n a few places=2C too (no Longspurs=2E)=3C/div=3E=3Cdiv =3E=3Cbr/=3E=3C/= div=3E=3Cdiv=3EWe stopped briefly at Gov=2E Dodge St=2E Park on the way = back=2C but didn=27t see much along the stream leading to Stephens Falls= =2E=3C/div=3E=3Cdiv =3E=3Cbr/=3E=3C/div=3E=3Cdiv=3EPeter Fissel=3C/div=3E= =3Cdiv=3EMadison=2C Dane Co=2E=3C/div=3E #################### 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: Kittiwake News? From: "Cynthia Bridge" <cynthiabridge AT spamcop.net> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:31:21 -0600 My husband Peter and I visited the bird today from 3:00 to 3:20. When we arrived at the harbor by the Holiday Inn, the bird was nowhere to be seen. We picked through gulls by the hotel and along the breakwater and worked our way north to the restaurant...still no bird. So back to the Holiday Inn and just as we were about to give up, it flew up behind us and circled around the gazebo, eventually landing for rest on one of the piers where we left him at about 3:20. We also looked for the Harris' Sparrow in Lake Church, we were not sure of the exact house, but did scan all the feeders on D and a few on Lake Church St. We also scanned the shrubby areas on D. No Harris' Sparrow, but saw many JUNCOS and HOUSE FINCHES. Cheers, Cynthia Bridge Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Bob Bucci Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 2:56 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Kittiwake News? Wondering if anyone has seen the Kittiwake in Port Washington yesterday or today? Bob Bucci Madison, Dane #################### 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: Birding this week. From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 20:32:23 -0600 Hi all, I haven't posted in a while (haven't had much to post about), but I haven't vanished off the face of the earth. Yet anyway........ lol This past Wed, Alex, Libby and I made an early morning run up to the La Crosse area. Not much around besides the usual winter suspects (which did include Titmice and Red-breasted Nuthatch) Most notable were the 10+ Great Horned Owls at Goose Island. They were highly vocal and easily visible for once. lol Today, my friends the Gyllenhaals, from Chicago came up to look for Golden Eagles. It wasn't the greatest day for it, but we saw some cool stuff. Our search for a Golden Eagle took us much farther than we had originally planned, and, unfortunately, failed in the end. A Northern Shrike in Trempealeau county was a nice addition for the day. Easily the best sight of the day was a communal roost of Eagles. Seen at the intersection of County roads U and C in Southern Buffalo County. Standing in one place, without moving, we counted 146 Bald Eagles perched along the small stream. Most of them in the small stand of tall white pines. From a distance, they resembled Christmas ornaments. Definitely one of the more interesting sights I've seen. Especially away from the immediate river front. Next weekend I'm off to Meadowlands for the Sax-zim Bog Birding festival. Anyone here going? If so, I'll see you there. The weekend after that, I'll be attending the Illinois Ornithological society's annual "Gull Frolic" field trip. The speaker this year is gull expert Alvaro Jaramillo who is giving a presentation of the identification of Slaty-backed Gulls. It would be awesome to see some of you there as well. Should be a fun day. Anyway, til next time, as always: 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.Subject: Grant/Crawford County Birding From: Alexander R Stark <starkal AT uwplatt.edu> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 18:59:28 -0600 (CST) Hello all, Libby Zeman and I took a short drive up to Patch Grove/Bloomington for Gray Partridge, but unfortunatly we wiffed on them. I personally have had very little experience with finding them in that particular area, so I shall keep on trying. We did see ALOT of Horned Larks though. Seemed like more than the usual amount. No Snow Buntings or Lapland Longspurs... Next we went in Prairie du Chien and checked some of the open water. There were a few Bald Eagles, Mallards and three Common Goldeneye around the Blackhawk Avenue bridge. Checked the duck pond and found a ridiculous amount of Mallards and three American Black Ducks. Our last stop was the Washington Street bridge where we found the Pied-billed Grebe that continues to winter there. Good Birding, 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: More Portage County Crossbills and a Golden Eagle From: <janzg AT charter.net> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:40:19 -0800 Hello Folks, I spent a good part of the day birding the Mead Conifer Bog and came up with about a dozen White-winged Crossbills and not much else. Even without birds it's a great place to spend a winter day. Driving back to Point on Cty. H near the Wood County line, I stopped to take a look at a large soaring raptor which turned out to be a juvenile Golden Eagle. Also seen on the return trip were3 Rough-legged hawks and a Northern shrike. Happy Trails, Gerry Janz Stevens Point, Portage County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Port Washington and Sheboygan From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 15:10:21 -0600 I started at Harrington Beach SP with the waves really pounding on the shoreline. Only a few standard diving ducks. The feeders where the Harris's Sparrow had been frequenting at Lake Church were quiet. In fact the 2nd house has no food out at all. Port Washington had impressive wave action pounding the north breakwall!!! Seven species of gulls were seen including the B-l Kittiwake, 2 Glaucous, 2 Iceland, 1 Thayer's and 1 Great Black- backed, plus the usual Herring and a number of Ring-billed. The Canvasback and Lesser Scaup were also present plus standard ducks and Canada Geese. I also ran into Carl (S) and Tom (U) here as well as at Sheboygan. Enjoyed birding with them at both sites. The lake at Kohler/Andrae was quiet, probably due to the wave action. The feeders had standard birds, plus a Red-br. Nuthatch. Sheboygan, of course, had impressive wave action on the breakwalls and along the shore. About 15 Great Black-backed, 2 Glaucous and 1 Iceland Gulls were seen plus the standard two. The male Barrow's Goldeneye and female Harlequin Duck were by the North Point parking lot, just off shore. They both provided real nice close-up looks all the time the three of us were watching. On the way home I covered the Neenah/Menasha lakes and river. Interesting finds were a pair of Redheads, a pair of Gadwalls, 2 Shovelers, the Belted Kingfisher, and 1 Glaucous Gull. There are several hundred Herring Gulls present and impressive numbers of standard ducks. For example between 4-5000 Common Goldeneyes and Common Mergansers were noted. Also 7 Bald Eagles were off Jefferson Park in Menasha. 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: Kittiwake News? From: "Bob Bucci" <rbucci AT mailbag.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:55:55 -0600 Wondering if anyone has seen the Kittiwake in Port Washington yesterday or today? Bob Bucci Madison, Dane #################### 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-HEADED WOODPECKERS-Chippewa County From: Rory Cameron <rory_cameron AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:17:53 -0600 I found two Red-headed Woodpeckers near the Ice Age Trail Visitor's Center this morning in northern Chippewa County. Anyone looking for them should take the trail to the northeast. Rory Cameron Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County "We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it—for a little while." Willa Cather _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/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: Snipe hunt - yes! From: Brian Doverspike <briandoverspike AT hotmail.com> Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 13:59:50 -0600 Becky and I did some southern Columbia County birding this morning. We started on Schliesman Road, between Taylor Rd and Waters Rd just north of Rio where the Schwalbe's found the Wilson's Snipe. We whiffed the first time here but as we walked up to the creek today one flushed and landed about 50 yards away giving us good looks. We also saw a Belted Kingfisher here and an American Crow with white panels on its wings and tail. Neat! We have never seen a Crow with any white feathers before. On Old B Road just north of Jennings there is a yellow house with feeders. We saw a Red-headed Woodpecker there for the second time in a row. Other than that just standard winter birds in this area. Moving on, just north of Poynette we found two Tufted Titmice at some feeders on Drake Road. The biggest surprise of the day for us was around six Fox Sparrows found at the intersection of Stebbings and Tomlinson Rds just south of Poynette. We only ended up with 25 species for the day but had a great time. 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Lori Schubring - Wausau, Marathon Cty #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: golden eagle questions From: "Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" <hopmoon AT milwpc.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:36:03 -0600 I can testify that turkeys have put the fear of god into my sister-in-law's dogs out in Richfield! Jym Mooney, Milwaukee -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of jmotquin AT new.rr.com Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 9:30 PM To: wisb; jmotquin AT new.rr.com Subject: [wisb] Re: golden eagle questions One final thought. Turkeys have a strong defense system. Their initial response it to run from most apparent sources of danger. But the ability of hens to protect poults is amazing. I have seen several videos where a hen will attack raptors in mid-flight. Turkeys are stout and can be fearsome to their predators. Jon Motquin Freedom, 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: golden eagle questions From: <jmotquin AT new.rr.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:30:28 -0600 One final thought. Turkeys have a strong defense system. Their initial response it to run from most apparent sources of danger. But the ability of hens to protect poults is amazing. I have seen several videos where a hen will attack raptors in mid-flight. Turkeys are stout and can be fearsome to their predators. Jon Motquin Freedom, WI ---- jmotquin AT new.rr.com wrote: > There may be several reasons for this. Turkeys are creatures of habit. They follow similar daily routines. Their pattern may be affected slightly be weather or preadators, but it's almost lke clock work. They roost in similar trees, fly down at about the same time every day, visit the same fields, and follow the same routes. In visiting the fields I turkey hunt on a regular basis to prepare for the early May season, I've noticed that the flock of turkey house is foraging at two specific time ranges in the day. If I pass the fields at other times, turkeys cannot be found. > > I had a long conversation with a fellow birder onabout a month ago regarding the "lack" of turkeys reported on WisBird. Both he and I have had just the opposite experience. We've seen turkeys almost every trip we take, whether birding or not. For us, it hasn't mattered where in northeastern Wisconsin we are. Turkeys have become a commonplace sighting. In fact, I am concerned there may actually be an overabundance. > > Jon Motquin > Freedom, WI > > > ---- Steve ThiessenSubject: Re: golden eagle questions From: <jmotquin AT new.rr.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 21:19:45 -0600 There may be several reasons for this. Turkeys are creatures of habit. They follow similar daily routines. Their pattern may be affected slightly be weather or preadators, but it's almost lke clock work. They roost in similar trees, fly down at about the same time every day, visit the same fields, and follow the same routes. In visiting the fields I turkey hunt on a regular basis to prepare for the early May season, I've noticed that the flock of turkey house is foraging at two specific time ranges in the day. If I pass the fields at other times, turkeys cannot be found. I had a long conversation with a fellow birder onabout a month ago regarding the "lack" of turkeys reported on WisBird. Both he and I have had just the opposite experience. We've seen turkeys almost every trip we take, whether birding or not. For us, it hasn't mattered where in northeastern Wisconsin we are. Turkeys have become a commonplace sighting. In fact, I am concerned there may actually be an overabundance. Jon Motquin Freedom, WI ---- Steve ThiessenSubject: Sign of Spring From: Lennie Lichter <lennieandmaria AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 16:54:05 -0800 (PST) Hi folks.
Maria told me that she saw a pair of cardinals this morning and the male was
feeding the female at the feeder.
Lennie Lichter
Monroe County
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Subject: Merlin/Brown CountyFrom: donald van duyse <dvanduyse AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:43:43 -0600 There was a Merlin sitting in a tree on the south/west side of the roadway going into the Abby from Riverside Drive at noon today. It was about half way between the road entrance and the Abby. Don Van Duyse Brown County _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/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: Feathered dinosaur - no sightings -repost From: Brad Webb <Brad AT Theropod.org> Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:14:38 -0600 Trying again ... -------- Original Message -------- Well, this is technically not a bird. But I think most of us will enjoy seeing this. What an animation. Ohmigosh! http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100204-dinosaurs-color-feathers-science-3-d-picture/ Regards, Brad Webb, Watertown, Dodge County -- |___| Brad Webb Brad AT Theropod.org | | )o( ... and the pen wrote ... \|/ v When I die, I want to go like my grandfather, peacefully, in his sleep... Not screaming and yelling, like his passengers. #################### 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: Feathered dinosaur - no sightings From: Brad Webb <Brad AT Theropod.org> Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:04:59 -0600 When I die, I want to go like my grandfather, peacefully, in his sleep... Not screaming and yelling, like his passengers. #################### 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: ozaukee county - turkey vulture From: "Sommer, Joan" <joan.sommer AT marquette.edu> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:54:00 +0000 Hello, Driving in to work this morning, I had a Turkey Vulture soaring over I-43 at Hwy 32/LL. Nice to see. Joan Sommer Fredonia N. Ozaukee 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: WBCI Annual Meeting From: "Cutright.Noel" <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 07:36:25 -0600 Registration is now officially open for the upcoming WBCI Annual Meeting (http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/annualmeeting.htm) on March 26th in downtown Milwaukee. A great lineup of speakers has been assembled who'll share their ideas and experiences regarding partnerships for bird conservation. Attendees can expect to learn: * How WBCI partners are addressing key issues for "our" birds across their life cycle. * How your work can fit into the larger conservation puzzle. * Opportunities to offer feedback on active WBCI partner projects to help make these projects as successful as possible. Registration is FREE (lunch included) until March 12th, so don't wait too long! #################### 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: Cherokee marsh, southern unit - Madison From: ernest graham <badhound80 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 19:32:39 -0800 (PST) 2-4, 3:30 PM. Birded the trails behind Debs Rd. off Northport. Besides an
American Robin, and a possible Eastern Bluebird that I heard but could not
verify visually, I got a Pine Siskin, and a Northern Shrike out in the field.
Not a hawk to be seen. Ernie Graham
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Subject: Vulture Madison, Dane CountyFrom: Annhamon AT aol.com Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:30:18 EST Saw a Turkey Vulture soaring over the new HyVee Grocery Store on E. Washington Ave. in Madison today. Hope he wasn't commenting on the grocery store.... Another sign of spring? Ann Hamon Madison/Dane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Goldeneye X Hooded Merganser, Lakeshore Park, Milwaukee From: "Todd Wilson" <maxpaul AT earthlink.net> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:09:40 -0600 There was a male Goldeneye X Hooded Merganser hybrid at Lakeshore Park/Harbor Island today at noon, just north of the footbridge. Todd Wilson Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Algoma to Manitowoc From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:28:06 -0600 I started at Green Bay at the mouth of the Fox River. One Dc Cormorant, a pair of Pintails, 2 Lesser Scaup, 7 Bald Eagles and the usual waterfowl. Algoma had almost no gulls but nice waterfowl numbers. Only part of the harbor is open but was able to find a pair of Hooded Mergansers, a female Barrow's Goldeneye and a female White-winged Scoter. The latter two would occasionally move out of the harbor and go on the north side of the breakwall, so if looking for either of these be patient. Other waterfowl were standard. Kewaunee harbor is mainly frozen although there was a nice number of gulls lounging on the ice. The only different gull was a Great Black- backed. The most interesting bird was a male hybrid Common Goldeneye/ Hooded Merganser. Has the head of the Hooded and some what the sides, but the rest is goldeneye. Interesting. Most of the diving ducks were outside of the north breakwall, mainly standard divers that I could see. Two Rivers/Manitowoc had a considerable amount of ice, both in the harbors and on the lake. There were hundreds of gulls present, especially at Manitowoc. I was able to locate single Thayer's and Iceland, plus about 10 each Great Black-backed and Glaucous. Waterfowl was limited due to the ice. Com. Goldeneyes and Red-br. Mergansers were noted doing there spring courtship "dance". 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: Mcfarland - Ruddy Duck, Pied Billed Grebe From: ernest graham <badhound80 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:01:08 -0800 (PST) Today, 2-4, 11:30 AM, in open water next to park that is next to Hyway 51 in
Mcfarland (dont know name of park, think it is Babcock Park), Besides the
regular Mallards and Canada Goose, I also saw 1 Bufflehead, 1 Pied Billed
Grebe, and 1 Ruddy Duck. Almost forgot, still some Northern Shovellers there
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Subject: Oshkosh, Appleton, attn: Bettie, good stuff!From: paul bruce <rdjn560birdcrazy AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:10:46 -0800 (PST)
Greetings to all ---
I actually got out yesterday and got some decent sightings.
After dropping off my son at North High I skirted right over to the Conservancy
where there was a real nice big passerine flock among the trees and lower
levels. Chickadees and nuthatches were the only vocalists, though some of
those cardinals could've said something, 16 of them to be exact, and evenly
paired, too, 8 male & 8 female. Otherwise all the standard stuff was
present. Next up was the big event of the day, a visit to the river yielded
~30 gulls, and while driving over the bridge I snatched up a 2nd or 3rd year
GLAUCOUS !!! Very tawny colored mantle. Another sight of the day were 3 bald
eagles just north of town, 1 immature bird almost looked rather
Golden-like, having a double,not single, banded tail and broad white patches in
the wings.
But then there's today, the 4th. Managed to get out to my rounds around
the Menasha area, the sod farm, where there was one singing Horned Lark and a
flyby single snow bunting. I worked westward to go ''around the block" and
hit Shady Lane from the west, picking up 5 red-tails this time and 2
rough-legs. Lots of tree sparrows at the west end. Unexpected raptor at the
east end of the lowlands, a bald eagle sitting in a tree right next to
road. No harriers this trip. Tried the residential areas of Center Rd.
nothing exciting to speak of , no RB nuthatches at all this trip. Tried the
feeder half-way between Winnegamie and Shady, hardly a thing was there except
for the brush pile at the NW corner of this property,contained 1 cold looking
immature White-throat sparrow. Final stop was just further up the road by some
more trees and hedge row, had a lot of cardinals and chickadees, that's all. I
forgot something from yesterday,
Bettie, have you seen the starling horde out by you. Holy socks, there
must've been at least 3000 birds, no kidding. It was actually quite a
spectacle. This one house had 'em all over their trees and house, they were
nothing but black with birds. More to the north by that farm on the west side.
So goes the excitement for today and yesterday,
Paul Bruce, you know where
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Subject: wood duck, McFarlandFrom: "Steve Thiessen" <stevethiessen AT charter.net> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:19:47 -0600 A quick stop at the end of Highland drive, in McFarland, yielded a female wood duck. Lower Mud is opening back up again. Lots of goldeneyes. The tundra swans (about 150) are still all on the south end. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. 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Kunz , a geologist, hydrologist and ecologist, will discuss the unique nature of what wind, water and ice can sculpt in nature and how this remarkable landscape feature impacts lives in Wisconsin. The conference will focus on matters ranging from native plants associated with escarpment habitats to learning about the cultural heritage of the Niagara Escarpment, to a new statewide initiative, "Bird City Wisconsin." After the keynote address, attendees will be able to pick three additional presentations from three concurrent thematic lines: " Natural Landscapes," "Avian Connection" and "Cultural Landscape Heritage." "With the wide variety of speakers, I'm sure everyone will find topics that pique their interest," said Andrew Struck, President of the Milwaukee Audubon Society. Among the other conference speakers: -- Greg Septon, peregrine falcon manager and researcher, on: "The Recovery, Management and Future of Wisconsin's Peregrine Falcons." -- Noel Cutright, emeritus scientist for WE Energies, on: "Wind Energy - Wildlife Interactions: What We Know and Don't Know." -- Carl Schwartz: speaking on "Bird City Wisconsin: A Feather in Any Community's Cap" -- Taking a page from Tree City USA's game plan, Milwaukee Audubon and other groups are set to launch a unique community improvement program. The conference will be held Feb. 13, 2010 at Concordia University in the Todd Wehr Auditorium and Barth Hall. Concordia University is located at 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive. Mequon WI 53097. Parking is free. A complimentary continental breakfast will be provided. Register on or before Feb. 8, 2010, the cost is $30. After Feb. 8 and at the door, the cost is $35; students with an ID are $20. Vendors, exhibitors, nonprofits and educational organizations are also invited to reserve a booth at the conference. Visit the website at www.milwaukeeaudubon.org for more information and to register; mail conference inquires to Milwaukee Audubon Society Registrations, 1111 E. Brown Deer Rd., Bayside, WI 53217. Carl Schwartz Coordinator Bird City Wisconsin 7239 N. Barnett Lane Fox Point, WI 53217 Milwaukee County 414-416-3272 cschwartz3 AT wi.rr.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: golden eagle questions From: "Steve Thiessen" <stevethiessen AT charter.net> Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 01:58:33 -0600 When driving around looking for eagles this year we noticed a lack of turkeys out in the open. Great looking spots. This leads me to two questions. Do golden eagles in the area keep turkeys from coming out in the open? And do we have more golden eagles in Wisconsin now, because of our large turkey population? I realize that the increase in birders gives us many more observations. I also had a snow goose (white morph) on Cty MM just south of Madison today. Probably the same goose that Andy P. has seen a few times. It was in the same spot as the only snow goose I saw all fall. Same bird? Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). 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Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469229/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: Alvin Evening Grosbeaks From: "Carol Howard" <howardshome AT att.net> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:25:15 -0600 Does anyone know if the Evening Grosbeaks are still by the feeder in Alvin? And what are the directions to get there? We will be in Eagle River this weekend. Carol Howard Racine, Racine County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: American Kestrel w/ Food Photo From: Seth Cutright <ferruginous.hawk82 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:39:44 -0600 Hello All, With it nice out today, just took a short drive around and was able to find an American Kestrel with food that I was able to get a photo of. If you would like to check it out then you can click on this link. American Kestrel http://www.pbase.com/crossbil82/image/121661896 Or to see any other photos you can check out this link. http://www.pbase.com/crossbil82 Take care --Seth Cutright West Bend, Ozaukee County, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye - North Point - YES From: Katie Zientek <katiezientek111 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 18:20:36 -0600 The Barrow's Goldeneye swam happily with a raft of Common Goldeneye today at North Point in Sheboygan. Got excellent views with a scope! Still many Great Black-Backed Gulls by the red lighthouse and at North Point. Didn't see any Glaucous. A juv. Bald Eagle was sitting on the breakwall by the red lighthouse as well. Katie Zientek Franklin, Milwaukee County, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Lake Michigan bird photos From: Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 22:20:01 -0600 Yesterday I decided to reward myself/take a break from all of the bird-job searching I've been doing over the past few weeks. I first birdwatched up at Port Washington, where the Black-legged Kittiwake seems to be enjoying itself. I observed that little guy for over an hour, and what a treat it is to see it in action! There was a juvenile Herring Gull which flew over the Kittiwake's apparent territory, and the Kittiwake gave a few chip notes, before diving at the Herring Gull. I was really suprised to see a small gull take on a gull of such larger size and proportions. Before and after that event with the Kittiwake and Herring Gull, the Kittiwake was eyeing up some minnows that a nearby fisherman was tossing aside. I then walked over to the entryway to the breakwater path. I found the American Black Duck, Canvasback, in addition to the two Graylag Geese. I kept my eyes out for that Red-shouldered Hawk that I missed during the WSO field trip along Lake Michigan a few weeks ago. Didn't see that one, but eventually I'll see one :) My second spot of the day was Harrington Beach. It was my first time there, and wow what a neat place. A Juvenile Red-tailed Hawk made it's appearance as I entered the park. The highlights of waterfowl consisted of about 600 Common Goldeneye, and 12 Long-tailed Ducks. I first saw 8 black-winged and white-headed ducks flying on the blurry horizon - and I was so excited to see Long-tailed Ducks. A group of four other Long-tailed Ducks flew by shortly after. My last spot was Kohler Andrae State Park. I walked around the dunes for a bit with the scope and camera, and didn't see too much rarity wise, but the few waterfowl swimming added a gorgeous touch to the dimming skies before I left. Overall it was a very fun day of exploring, and enjoying Lake Michigan (the first time I've birdwatched Lake Michigan on my own). Here are my photos from yesterday. I haven't uploaded all of the good ones yet. My best bird ones are up (10 photos total) including the Kittiwake, Pintail, Canvasback and Kestrel. Enjoy :) http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/lake_michigan_feb1_2010 Port Washington sightings: Number of species: 14 American Black Duck 1 Mallard 75 Northern Pintail 1 Canvasback 1 Greater/Lesser Scaup 15 Common Goldeneye 4 Hooded Merganser 1 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 1 American Coot 1 Black-legged Kittiwake 1 Ring-billed Gull 25 Herring Gull (American) 3 Rock Pigeon 2 Belted Kingfisher 1 Location: Harrington Beach State Park Number of species: 7 Greater/Lesser Scaup 20 Long-tailed Duck 12 Bufflehead 2 Common Goldeneye 600 Common Merganser 5 Red-breasted Merganser 45 Ring-billed Gull 25 Herring Gull (American) 15 Location: Kohler-Andre SP Number of species: 4 Greater/Lesser Scaup 10 Common Goldeneye 100 Herring Gull (American) 10 Mourning Dove 1 American Crow 2 Good birdwatching, Erik Bruhnke Waukesha, WI 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: Altered photos in the past year From: "Delia Unson & Charles Heikkinen" <deliachuck AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:38:23 -0600 Hi All, In an effort to get caught up on photos, I've decided to send first the ones from the past yearor so that have been posterized. More (unposterized) to follow. . . Great-Tailed Grackle http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2171766880048427734kqpNDu Rufous Hummingbird http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2597266460048427734dsLNHu Sandhill Cranes http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2260887090048427734owNPdA And for those of you who like photos in addition to birds: American Bison http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2315380050048427734dXDleG Colorado Rockies http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2021953530048427734lnAPto Cheers, Chuck Heikkinen & Delia Unson 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: Calling All Photographers From: Steve Betchkal <gonebirding88 AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 16:37:51 -0600 Dear Bird Lovers and Bird Photographers; As lead creative technician for the renovation of UWEC's James Newman Clark Bird Museum, I am asking for help! The JNC exhibit is old and in need of an upgrade. We're hoping to spruce (absolutely pun intended) it up, make it more current, and make it more interactive. Most important of all; with the many stressors facing migrant birds, the rabid advance of urban sprawl, and the threat of Global Warming looming we are trying to up the message of bird conservation. We have some fun and ambitious ideas in mind (and very little money to spend). All of the labor is volunteer. To that end, we are looking for contributions of photos for inclusion in the renovated exhibit. In particular we are looking for high quality, free, permission-for-use-granted images of... Bald Eagles Golden Eagles An eagle (or other bird of prey, including shrikes) carrying prey would be really nice (as we are addressing the topic of "how much birds can carry"...) Whooping Cranes Whooping Cranes following an ultralite Feral cats (stalking a bird or carrying a bird would be ideal!!!) Tower kills, skyscraper skylines We have other needs as well (The collection is quite varied as Clark "traded" with others for interesting specimens...)(Shorebirds? Sparrows? Woodpeckers? Cliff-nesting alcids? Foreign species? Dramatic "bird action" shots -- like large flocks of birds, or "behavior shots"...?), and could be talked into more if the photos are alluring enough! I could also use photos of birds as fresh models for painting (Pine Warbler on a branch, Hermit Thrush on a branch, Brown Creeper or Red-breasted Nuthatch on a trunk...) Lastly, we could use some perched songbirds birds (facing forward) for inclusion in the 'Clark Case" (one of "biggest projects") One of the things I'd like to accomplish is to get the state's birders more involved in this exhibit. Eau Claire's Joe Palzkill has already contributed waterfowl photos, and Paul Blanchard has expressed an interest in supplying us with his warbler shots. The photos will be used in a number of the 25 display cases and possibly in the guide booklet we are designing. (The birds in the exhibit are now over 100 years old. If you're not familiar with Clark and his avid bird collecting, you can visit http://www.uwec.edu/Biology/Facilities/Facilities.htm#The_James_Newman_Clark_Bird_Museum) Except for the photos that will be incorporated into the guide booklet and "conservation case", photos will eventually have to be printed (you) and prepared for display (us). Credit will be given for all contributions. Please contact me with questions. Thanks! Many More Birds to You, Steve Betchkal Eau Claire _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/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: Re: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac From: Rory Cameron <rory_cameron AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:45:17 -0600 It's a longer drive, but there should be a significant number of Bald Eages at Alma, although I haven't been there since January 16. Going up to Nelson and across the river, on Jan 31 there were 30 to 60 Bald Eagles at Lake Pepin, starting from Reads Landing, MN and going north a mile or so. Rory Cameron Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County "We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it—for a little while." Willa Cather > From: vandenbosch_s AT hotmail.com > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Re: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac > Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:58:21 -0600 > > I was in Prairie du Sac over the weekend for the eagle release and other than one immature overhead at the VFW park and one on Eagle Island we didn't see any others. We usually see some at the winery soaring overhead, but Sunday there were none. > > > > We did however get to see the one mature and two immatures that were released by REGI. Beautiful and breath taking as usual. > > > > Last I saw on the list the Rochester eagles are back. Anyone have a good viewing spot for these eagles? > > > > Sue VDB > > Twin Lakes, WI 53181 > >> From: paul163 AT centurytel.net >> To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org >> Subject: [wisb] Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac >> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:05:50 -0600 >> >> We plan to travel to Prairie du Sac this week to view eagles but wonder if the recent warm weather has affected numbers available for viewing. We don't want to make the long trip if population is sparse. Can someone please comment? >> Many thanks, >> Paul Jones >> East Troy >> #################### >> 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. > > _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. 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work for, Raptor Education Group, Inc., released three Bald Eagles that had
been rehabilitated at our facility. On the way there, we saw four eagles at
various points over farm fields, and along the Wisconsin River, we saw six
or seven eagles in addition to the three we released. There is plenty of
open water, and the eagles seem to have spread out more than when the open
water is more concentrated. We did see a group of five eagles (including
one of the released birds) soaring over a bluff across the river.
Steve Fisher
Wausau, Marathon County
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Subject: Re: Eagle watch in Prairie du SacFrom: Susan Van Den Bosch <vandenbosch_s AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:58:21 -0600 I was in Prairie du Sac over the weekend for the eagle release and other than one immature overhead at the VFW park and one on Eagle Island we didn't see any others. We usually see some at the winery soaring overhead, but Sunday there were none. We did however get to see the one mature and two immatures that were released by REGI. Beautiful and breath taking as usual. Last I saw on the list the Rochester eagles are back. Anyone have a good viewing spot for these eagles? Sue VDB Twin Lakes, WI 53181 > From: paul163 AT centurytel.net > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac > Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:05:50 -0600 > > We plan to travel to Prairie du Sac this week to view eagles but wonder if the recent warm weather has affected numbers available for viewing. We don't want to make the long trip if population is sparse. Can someone please comment? > Many thanks, > Paul Jones > East Troy > #################### > 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: New Red-shouldered Hawk Survey - volunteers needed From: "Brady, Ryan S - DNR" <Ryan.Brady AT Wisconsin.gov> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:48:19 -0600 Hello birders, This is a heads-up that WBCI will be implementing a new statewide survey for Red-shouldered Hawks this upcoming spring. This is a state-threatened species whose populations are poorly monitored. The primary goal of the survey is not to find every individual or nest in the state but rather to estimate the number of breeding pairs and monitor long-term trends in distribution and abundance by systematically sampling the population. We will be recruiting volunteers to conduct two morning surveys of pre-established survey routes in April. Surveys are ~ 8 miles along either roads or river systems. Water-based routes will occur in the Driftless Area of western Wisconsin. Road routes will be focused in central Wisconsin from Juneau County northeast to Marinette County and northwest to Burnett County. Only a few routes will be in far northern Wisconsin where the species is very rare. I will announce more details later but if you think you may have interest please drop me a quick email. Thanks, Ryan Brady WBCI Bird Monitoring Coordinator Ryan Brady Research Scientist Bureau of Wildlife Management Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2501 Golf Course Rd., Ashland, WI, 54806 (*) phone: (715) 685-2933 (*) cell: (715) 421-9018 (*) fax: (715) 685-2909 (*) e-mail: ryan.brady AT wisconsin.gov #################### 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: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:35:41 -0600 With the relative (at least compared to the last two winters) lack of snow cover, I think the eagles are much more spread out in the coulees and valleys away from the Lower Wisconsin River. Steve Thiessen, Nolan Pope and I saw at least two dozen Bald Eagles away from the river last Wednesday, many over agricultural fields. Earlier in the winter, I had heard that there were quite a few eagles along the river farther north, especially around Baraboo (i.e., ABOVE the Prairie du Sac dam.) I don't know if that is still the case. Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. Paul and Margaret Jones wrote: > We plan to travel to Prairie du Sac this week to view eagles but wonder if the recent warm weather has affected numbers available for viewing. We don't want to make the long trip if population is sparse. Can someone please comment? > Many thanks, > Paul Jones > East Troy > #################### > 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: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac From: Petherick Chris <cpetherick AT me.com> Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:15:23 -0600 Good Morning, I was in Prairie du Sac on January 22nd for a few hours to check out the eagles. I spotted a total of 6 or 7 eagles while there over the course of about 2 hours. One spot had quite a few - at least 4 (3 adults and 1 juvenile). This was just below the dam. A couple eagles were flying and changing places, sometimes out of view, so I am not sure if there were actually more than that. But other than that I only came across single eagles in two other spots further down river. Chris Petherick Fox Point, Northeastern Milwaukee County On Feb 2, 2010, at 11:05 AM, Paul and Margaret Jones wrote: > We plan to travel to Prairie du Sac this week to view eagles but > wonder if the recent warm weather has affected numbers available for > viewing. We don't want to make the long trip if population is > sparse. Can someone please comment? > Many thanks, > Paul Jones > East Troy > #################### > 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: Eagle watch in Prairie du Sac From: "Paul and Margaret Jones" <paul163 AT centurytel.net> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 11:05:50 -0600 We plan to travel to Prairie du Sac this week to view eagles but wonder if the recent warm weather has affected numbers available for viewing. We don't want to make the long trip if population is sparse. Can someone please comment? Many thanks, Paul Jones East Troy #################### 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: Barrow's Goldeneye and a raptor ID problem From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 09:14:26 -0700 Nice bird, Rory. This is an adult rufous-morph Red-tailed Hawk. Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady > From: rory_cameron AT hotmail.com > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Barrow's Goldeneye and a raptor ID problem > Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:08:29 -0600 > > > Anne Geraghty and traveled to the Minnesota side of Lake Pepin on Sunday afternoon where among the hundreds of Common Mergansers and Common Goldeneye, we located a male Barrow's Goldeneye, a life bird for Anne. The Barrow's was on the east side of Lake Pepin, visible from the second pull out north of Read's Landing (with a good scope). > > On our way home, just south of Nelson we found a raptor that we couldn't id, even with photos. The photos are on Flickr. Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Rory Cameron > Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County > > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rory_cameron/4325331654/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rory_cameron/4324595505/ > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/rory_cameron/4324595459/ > > > > "We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it—for a little while." 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Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Barrow's Goldeneye and a raptor ID problem From: Rory Cameron <rory_cameron AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:08:29 -0600 Anne Geraghty and traveled to the Minnesota side of Lake Pepin on Sunday afternoon where among the hundreds of Common Mergansers and Common Goldeneye, we located a male Barrow's Goldeneye, a life bird for Anne. The Barrow's was on the east side of Lake Pepin, visible from the second pull out north of Read's Landing (with a good scope). On our way home, just south of Nelson we found a raptor that we couldn't id, even with photos. The photos are on Flickr. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Rory Cameron Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County http://www.flickr.com/photos/rory_cameron/4325331654/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rory_cameron/4324595505/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/rory_cameron/4324595459/ "We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it—for a little while." Willa Cather _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Powerful Free email with security by Microsoft. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469230/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: Signs of Spring! From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:30:47 -0600 Wow! WSO Convention info, Wayne Rohde not seeing his shadow this morning - Spring must be just around the corner! Peter Fissel A little too caffeinated in 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: WSO convention details From: "Don & Christine Reel" <dcreel AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 07:28:34 -0600 Plan now to join us May 20-23 for the 2010 WSO convention in Sturgeon Bay. Expect the registration materials in your March Badger Birder - or visit the WSO website: http://www.wsobirds.org/wso_dates.html See you in bird-filled, snowless, and warm May! Christine Reel Waukesha Convention Registrar #################### 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: North Point (BARROW'S GOLDENEYE) From: "Evan Barrientos" <ebarrientos AT wi.rr.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:48:00 -0600 Hi everyone, Yesterday was a great day at North Point, Sheboygan. Had great looks at a Glacous Gull, 3 Great Black-Backed Gulls, and a beautiful male Barrow's Goldeneye. Photos coming soon! Evan B. Bayside www.ebarrientos.smugmug.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: Correction on: Wilson's Snipe again From: Paul Schwalbe <p.g6schwalbe AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:29:37 -0600 Dear Birders: Just read Peter Fissel's note on the snipe. He had three on 31 Jan, so the message below should read: .....Thus of six visits in the past two or so weeks, snipe were found on four of them! Three birds on two of the visits. Good birding.............. Paul & Glenna ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Paul SchwalbeSubject: Wilson's Snipe again From: Paul Schwalbe <p.g6schwalbe AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:20:14 -0600 Dear Birders: We went over to Schliesman Rd north of Rio to check on the Wilson's Snipe once again on Saturday. There was one individual there. Thus of five visits in the past two or so weeks, snipe were found on three of them. Good birding.................... Paul & Glenna -- Paul & Glenna Schwalbe Pardeeville, 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: Sunday in Humboldt Park (BV, MKE) From: Karen Johnson & Jim Toth <kmjrt AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:55:54 -0800 (PST) Hello All! I take frequent exercise walks in my neighborhood park (which is getting birdier each year!) On Sunday, there was so much more action than I've heard or seen in weeks that I was stopping to watch and listen more than I was walking! (Sunny, 15mph west wind, & 18) Downy Woodpeckers (2 pair) Hairy WP (2 pair) R-B WP (1 pair) Flicker (1) W-B Nuthatches (2 Pair) Crows (20-25) mobbing a GH Owl (bachelor or bachelorette?) Cooper's Hawks (2-a pair?) E. Starlings (a good-sized flock - maybe 50 or so) W-T Sparrows (2 heard) C. Geese (a couple dozen on the frozen lawns) Assorted H. Sparrows, H. Finches, A. Goldfinches, B-C Chickadees, and N. Cardinals, scattered along the periphery of the park singing and calling. I would've sworn that that I heard a Brown Creeper calling but could not confirm it! It seemed as though the majority of these guys were gearing up for Spring! I encountered most all of these birds east of the big lagoon at around 11-12 Noon. Karen P.S. The squirrels seemed to be more interested in chasing each other than in foraging! Karen Johnson and Jim Toth Milwaukee (SE) BayView area #################### 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: Save the dates - WBCI Bird Monitoring, March 26-27 From: "Brady, Ryan S - DNR" <Ryan.Brady AT Wisconsin.gov> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:33:27 -0600 Hello birders, SUMMARY: If you're interested in hearing about statewide, volunteer bird monitoring opportunities, join WBCI in Port Washington on March 26-27. DETAILS: As many of you know, the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative (WBCI) recruits hundreds of volunteers annually to conduct priority statewide surveys for bird groups with information gaps, including nocturnal birds such as owls and whip-poor-wills and secretive marshbirds like rails and bitterns. You can read more about these citizen-based monitoring efforts at http://wiatri.net/projects/birdroutes/index.htm. On Friday and Saturday, March 26-27, WBCI will be hosting a volunteer appreciation event along the Lake Michigan shoreline, most likely based out of Port Washington (details pending). Friday activities will take place in the evening and feature updates on monitoring projects and opportunities. Saturday's lone event will be a birding field trip along the lakeshore. We are opening up this event to anyone interested in learning more about or getting involved in WBCI's bird monitoring activities. Please save the dates and join us. I'll be in touch with more details soon. In the meantime you can read more about our similar November celebration at http://wiatri.net/projects/birdroutes/docs/VolunteerBirderCelebration.pdf. Ryan Brady WBCI Bird Monitoring Coordinator * Ryan Brady Research Scientist Bureau of Wildlife Management Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2501 Golf Course Rd., Ashland, WI, 54806 (*) phone: (715) 685-2933 (*) cell: (715) 421-9018 (*) fax: (715) 685-2909 (*) e-mail: ryan.brady AT wisconsin.gov #################### 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, January 28, 2010 From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.bird AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:21:31 -0800 (PST)
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, 1500 East Park Place,
Milwaukee, WI 53211
414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org
Bird Walk
Thursdays,
8am-10am year round, Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome
Thursday, January 28, 2010
3 degrees
Sunny, with wind gusts (down to -12 wind chill)
12 birders
Species: 7
1 Downy
Woodpecker
1 Hairy
Woodpecker
6 Black-capped
Chickadee
1 White-breasted
Nuthatch
55 Euorpean
Starling
3 American
Goldfinch
18 House
Sparrow
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Subject: NPR Sunday puzzleFrom: "David, Karl H." <david AT msoe.edu> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:20:00 -0600 The Sunday NPR puzzle will be of interest to us [If you're still working on it, I apologize, because you've just gotten a giant hint]. Host Will Shortz gave four words, and said they were virtually unique in the characteristic they shared. Once I figured it out, I realized he was badly wrong! The first four words below are from the puzzle; the last five are my additions. In fact, I'm sure there are even more, but I worked strictly from memory, without consulting a list. How about it ... how many more can we come up with? I should add that the category included only two-syllable words. In particular, any more examples like the last two? Croquet Lunette Renoir Turnstile Awkward Ducat Gulping/gulper Merlin Turnstone Karl David, 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. |