Birdingonthe.NetRecent Postings from
> Home > Mail |
White-winged Snowfinch |
|
22 May misc reports ["Seegert, Greg" ] 22 May Shorebirds- Resort Rd.- Brown Cty. [Ryan Rickaby ] 22 May Worm-eating Warbler are a Review List Species. [Schaufenbuel ] 22 May Dickcissel, Henslow's Sparrows, and more (Portage Co.) [] 22 May Alert: Probable Glaucous-winged Gull at Wisconsin Point, Douglas County. [Edward Keyel ] 22 May Marbled Godwits - Bayfield County [Ryan Brady ] 22 May Re: Buffalo County Lazuli Bunting [Gwyn Calvetti ] 22 May Re: Buffalo County Lazuli Bunting ["Tom Schultz" ] 22 May Bender Park Bird Walk (MKE County) this Saturday [Jennifer Ambrose ] 22 May Dane County Big-Day report. May 19th -- 131 species ["John Feith" ] 22 May Worm-eating Warbler - UW Arboretum Grady Tract, Madison [Mitch Bergeson ] 22 May more updates on the Long Walk and raising funds for bird conservation [william mueller ] 22 May Calumet County - American Golden Plover [] 22 May Buffalo County Lazuli Bunting [Marcie O'Connor ] 22 May No Subject [] 22 May No Subject [] 22 May Fwd: eBird Report - Sheboygan County, WI, US, May 18, 2013 [] 21 May Birds N Beers - Green Bay [Nancy Nabak ] 21 May Black-necked Stilts - Nine Springs - Madison [Sunil Gopalan ] 21 May Re: MKE-May 17-21 Lake, Sheridan, Warnimont, Grant and Bender Parks [Jeremy Meyer ] 21 May Nine Springs, Madison [Chuck Heikkinen ] 21 May MKE-May 17-21 Lake, Sheridan, Warnimont, Grant and Bender Parks [Jeremy Meyer ] 21 May Warblers and misc birds Lake Park MKE today, some images... [Jim Edlhuber ] 21 May Red Headed Woodpecker at Merry Macs Sauk co. ["Dwight Alton. Rockton, Il." ] 21 May Re: final day of the "Long Walk for Birds" ["Korducki" ] 21 May Re: final day of the "Long Walk for Birds" ["Tom Schultz" ] 21 May final day of the "Long Walk for Birds" [william mueller ] 21 May Hustisford area red-headed woodpecker ["Rhonda Schrab" ] 21 May Re: MKE-Lake Park- Prothonatary Warbler [Jeremy Meyer ] 21 May Pelicans Winnebago [] 21 May MKE-Lake Park- Prothonatary Warbler [Jennifer Ambrose ] 21 May ALERT: Black-necked Stilts at Nine Springs (Madison) ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 21 May Re: Shorebird I.D. help request [] 21 May Tufted Titmouse vs. Kentucky Warbler Vocalizations [Wayne & Susie ] 21 May Whip-poor-will heard--La Crosse area [Mary Strasser ] 21 May Re: Take warm clothes to Ashland! [Ryan Brady ] 21 May Take warm clothes to Ashland! ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 21 May 2013 Horicon Marsh Bird festival totals [Jeffrey Bahls ] 20 May Warbler Oddities [Wayne & Susie ] 20 May Shorebird I.D. help request [] 20 May Re: Prairie Warbler song from an apparent Yellow in Portage County [Wayne & Susie ] 20 May Trempealeau NWR sightings [Malcolm Gold ] 20 May Re: Ashland area - Hudsonian Godwit [Ryan Brady ] 20 May Prothonotary Warbler-Grant County [Edward Saur ] 21 May Re: Prairie Warbler song from an apparent Yellow in Portage County [] 20 May Re: MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler ["Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" ] 20 May Prairie Warbler song from an apparent Yellow in Portage County [Schaufenbuel ] 20 May Ashland area - Hudsonian Godwit [Nick Anich ] 20 May Re: MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler [Jeremy Meyer ] 20 May Semipalmated Plovers Fox River Park Waukesha this morning, some images... [Jim Edlhuber ] 20 May Wyalusing SP - Monday - May 20, 2013 ["Dave&Margaret Brasser" ] 20 May Re: MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler [Jeremy Meyer ] 20 May MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler [Jeremy Meyer ] 20 May REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED - Northwoods Birding Camp, Sarona WI ["Schalkowski, Jessica L - DNR" ] 20 May Chequamegon Bay Bird & Nature Festival Wrap-up [Ryan Brady ] 20 May 4 vreos, 6 flycatchers, 90 minutes! Oshkosh [Paul Bruce ] 20 May High Cliff State Park-5/20/13 [Andrew Reimer ] 20 May Northern Mockingbird - Pardeeville, Columbia County [Brian Doverspike ] 20 May Louisiana Waterthrush-Chippewa County [Rory Cameron ] 20 May Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. [Marcie O'Connor ] 20 May W.E. Vireo Madison and Harvey-Wagness Rd Columbia Cty [Kelly Rueckheim ] 20 May Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. [Mary Strasser ] 20 May Nelsons Sparrow Milwaukee [Mike Wanger ] 19 May CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW: Southern Kettle Moraine [KAREN JOHNSON ] 19 May Warblers finally invade the north [Ryan Brady ] 19 May Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. [Sandy Rueckert ] 19 May Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. [Sandy Rueckert ] 19 May Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. [Peter Fissel ] 19 May Re: HoNeeUm springs, Madison ["Steve Thiessen" ] 19 May HoNeeUm springs, Madison [Paul van Ginkel ] 19 May Yard birds in St. Francis, Southeastern Milwaukee County ["R & C Dermody" ] 19 May Eurasian Collared Dove, Nr Ripon, Winnebago Cty [Stuart Malcolm ] 19 May Re: Nelson's Sparrow/Milwaukee County ["Tom Wood" ] 19 May Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival sightings [t ocky ] 19 May High Cliff SP - Calumet County (14 Warbler sp. including Connecticut) [Team Kramer ] 19 May Fwd: eBird Report - Estabrook Park, Milwaukee Co., May 18, 2013 [CHARLES HAGNER ] Subject: misc reports From: "Seegert, Greg" <gseegert AT eaest.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 20:11:39 -0400 Wisbirders Sorry about the tardiness of this report but I've been very busy lately. Last Sunday morning Jann and I went to Grand R Marsh hoping to see 3 spp but once again the "two out of three ain't bad" line applied. We birded the grassland area that is N of CTH B out of Kingston and extends along both sides of the road that leads to the dam. We parked just off of "B"nr the Green L/Marquette Co line sign and walked W towards the road leading to the dam. We found at least 7 different grasshopper sparrows and three orchard orioles but could not find a Henslow's sparrow. In my neighbors woods at my farm by Leipsig I finally found one of the barred owls that I've heard calling the past 2 years. There are still warblers on the way to WI. Birding was pretty good in the Chicago area this morning, at least along L Mich. I had 11 warbler spp at Montrose Pt with the best easily being Connecticut...also hooded. I had several other FOY including whimbrel, yellow-bellied flycatcher, and Nelson's sparrow. I missed a red knot by a few seconds. My shorebird numbers are way down so if anyone finds a good spot for them, please post. Greg Seegert (who only has 2 more weeks of full time work left) Beaver Dam #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Shorebirds- Resort Rd.- Brown Cty. From: Ryan Rickaby <ryanrickaby AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 16:51:05 -0700 (PDT) There is a good amount of shorebirds in the flooded fields on the southern side of Resort road(Suamico) in Brown county. Tonight there were a few hundred or so feeding about and it was very interesting to watch. I spent about 20 minutes there and ended up getting soaked but it was still fun! Here are the numbers... Dunlin-110 Semipalmated Sandpiper-80 Least Sandpiper- 25 White-rumped Sandpiper- 3 Stilt Sandpiper-1 Pectoral Sandpiper-2 Greater Yellowlegs-1 Semipalmated Plover-3 Killdeer-1 Good birding! Ryan Rickaby, Saumico, Brown 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/wisbirdnSubject: Worm-eating Warbler are a Review List Species. From: Schaufenbuel <schaufenbuel AT charter.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:13:09 -0500 Hi All, There have been several exciting reports of Worm-eating Warblers this May. The Worm-eating is a fantastic find and one that requires a Rare Bird Documentation: http://wsobirds.org/?page_id=3208 I would especially want to document if you see the bird eating a worm! Thanks, and best of birding! -- Joe Schaufenbuel Bird Reports Coordinator Stevens Point Portage Co., WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Dickcissel, Henslow's Sparrows, and more (Portage Co.) From: tiger150 AT comcast.net Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:34 +0000 (UTC) Hey birders, I heard and saw a northbound Dickcissel flying high over me at Buena Vista Wildlife Area (near Bancroft) this morning. I also heard male Henslow's Sparrows singing at three locations at Buena Vista. While walking around at Mead Park (Stevens Point, Portage County) on the evening of May 19, I heard a Black-crowned Night Heron calling several times in flight. I was never able to see the bird, unfortunately. Rob Pendergast has observed a male Prothonotary Warbler in Plover (also Portage County) twice over the past week. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis 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/wisbirdnSubject: Alert: Probable Glaucous-winged Gull at Wisconsin Point, Douglas County. From: Edward Keyel <dolichovespula AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:22 -0500 Hi All, I had a bird that I feel was probably an adult Glaucous-winged Gull out at the lighthouse at Wisconsin Point this morning. The bird was a little larger than the Herring Gulls that were around, slightly lighter mantle, a little thicker bill, and gray wingtips, very similar in color to the mantle. I ran back to get my camera, scope and Lizzie, but when we went back the bird was gone. I only saw the bird through binoculars, it was with a flock of Ring-billeds and Herring Gulls, but there are a lot of birds moving around (there was a Great Black-backed at the end of the lighthouse too), and only while it was on the ground. I didn't see it in flight, and I don't have a lot of experience with Nelson's Gulls, but from what I've seen of them in the past, they still have a considerably lighter mantle, and much dirtier/duskier wingtips, rather than the clean, pale gray that they had. There are still quite a few warblers around, but not the numbers of Sunday. We also had a flock of 23 Whimbrels, 6 Black-bellied Plovers some Ruddy Turnstones, Sanderlings and Dunlin. Yesterday, Daryl Tessen had a White-winged Dove near the burial mound, Peder Svingen had a Little Gull at the lighthouse, and Daryl and Robbye both had a Bell's Vireo. Good birding, Ted Keyel Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Marbled Godwits - Bayfield County From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 10:43:01 -0600 Quick check of Thompson's West End Park in Washburn just produced 3 MARBLED GODWITS, Black-bellied Plovers, Ruddy Turnstone, Dunlins, and a few other shorebirds. All were distant at the mouth of Thompson Creek. Also Red-necked Grebes and a decent flock of Common Terns and Bonaparte's Gulls there but I didn't check thoroughly given the cold, fog, and rain. More absolutely awful weather here again today - I'm just thankful it's not snow....barely. 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Buffalo County Lazuli Bunting From: Gwyn Calvetti <gwyntells AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 11:18:03 -0500 There was one being seen in the eastern metro suburbs about a week ago. I wonder if this was the same one. Lucky you! Gwyn Calvetti LaCrosse county On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 11:14 AM, Tom SchultzSubject: Re: Buffalo County Lazuli Bunting From: "Tom Schultz" <trschultz AT centurytel.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 11:14:45 -0500 Lucky you, Marcie -- that is a great rarity in WI! According to Bob Domagalski's records on the WSO website, there are only four accepted records of Lazuli Bunting in WI -- with the latest being in 1984. http://wsobirds.org/files/Records/RareBirdRecords2011Summer.pdf Tom Schultz Green Lake Co. -----Original Message----- From: Marcie O'Connor Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:02 AM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Buffalo County Lazuli Bunting I had a Lazuli Bunting visiting this week - just for one day. It was just before the big rainstorm on Sunday the 19th. The storm was one of the windiest and rainiest I've ever seen - he probably ended up at least 2 counties away. I haven't seen him since then. Here are my photos - not great ones, but good enough to confirm the sighting, I hope. http://www.aprairiehaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/unknown-bird-5-19-13-3.jpg http://www.aprairiehaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/unknown-bird-5-19-13-2.jpg http://www.aprairiehaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/unknown-bird-5-19-13-1.jpg Marcie O'Connor rural Buffalo 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/wisbirdnSubject: Bender Park Bird Walk (MKE County) this Saturday From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 10:54:51 -0500 If you live in the Milwaukee area and have not birded at Bender, please consider joining us this Saturday. (Details below--message me if you need more specific directions.) During last year's walk, we saw a Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Olive-sided Flycatcher, Willow Flycatcher, Clay-colored Sparrows and more! Rita has seen Bobolinks there, as well as Eastern Meadowlarks, and Yellow Warblers nest there, so we'll definitely see a few of them. We might also travel over to South Metro pier, which is just down the road, and we might see Bobolinks there, too. Saturday, May 25, 2013: Bender Park Birdwalk with Wisconsin Metro Audubon Society member Rita Wiskowski (and South Milwaukee birding pro Betsy Abert will be present, too! :) Bender Park, located where east Ryan Road dead ends at Lake Michigan in Oak Creek, has a beautiful prairie with bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, plus scrub carr and woodlands. The diverse habitat attracts diverse species. We may find Savannah, Song, and Lincoln’s Sparrows, Eastern Meadowlarks, and maybe a Yellow or Black-billed Cuckoo! Meet in the gravel parking lot—not down by the lake/pier—at 8:30 AM. Good birding! -- Jennifer Ambrose Bayview, Milwaukee County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Dane County Big-Day report. May 19th -- 131 species From: "John Feith" <feith AT charter.net> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:16 -0500 Dan Graham, Jaqueline Edmunds and myself birded from 3:00am til 7pm on Sunday. We managed 131 species, which is only disappointing because we had 100 species by 11am. Then the storm came as we realized that there were almost NO SHOREBIRDS in Dane County that day anyways! We didn't even find a GREATER or LESSER YELLOWLEGS. We ended up with 21 warblers, 6 shorebirds and alot of other fun birds, including: NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD at the Forest Hill Cementery found by Jaqui WHITE-EYED VIREO at HoNeeUm BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON at Patrick Marsh Notable misses include: Great Horned Owl, Kestrel, Eagle, Greater & Lesser Yellow Legs, Dunlin, Yellow-Throated Vireo, no Chat (but plenty of Catbirds) at Brooklyn, Purple Martin, Henslows, and Clay Colored Sparrow. Thousand's Rock prarie was dead because of the high winds and our late arrival. Nine Springs was dead and was even worse when it started to storm (shelter saved us!). Patrick Marsh near Sun Prairie saved the afternoon with our first Palm Warbler, tons of Pelicans and just generally lots of birds. Locations (in order of travel) Brooklyn SWA : Pheasant Branch Conservancy : Picnic Point : Forest Hill Cemetery (Madison) : UW Madison Arboretum--HoNeeUm : Thousand's Rock Prairie (Dane Co.) : Nine Springs Natural Area : Patrick Marsh : Schumacher Rd. Ponds : V Ponds Species Name Species Count Canada Goose 34 Wood Duck 17 Mallard 37 Blue-winged Teal 3 Northern Shoveler 3 Redhead 1 Lesser Scaup 1 Ruddy Duck 11 Ring-necked Pheasant 1 Wild Turkey 1 Pied-billed Grebe 2 Double-crested Cormorant 11 American White Pelican 24 American Bittern 2 Great Blue Heron 11 Great Egret 11 Green Heron 1 Black-crowned Night-Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 1 Cooper's Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 5 Virginia Rail 1 Sora 5 American Coot 23 Sandhill Crane 11 Semipalmated Plover 1 Killdeer 8 Spotted Sandpiper 4 Solitary Sandpiper 1 Least Sandpiper 2 Pectoral Sandpiper 1 Wilson's Snipe 3 American Woodcock 5 Ring-billed Gull 4 Herring Gull 1 Black Tern 2 Forster's Tern 1 Sterna sp. 1 Rock Pigeon 4 Mourning Dove 9 Yellow-billed Cuckoo 2 Black-billed Cuckoo 1 Barred Owl 3 Common Nighthawk 1 Eastern Whip-poor-will 2 Chimney Swift 5 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 Belted Kingfisher 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 2 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 3 Alder Flycatcher 2 Willow Flycatcher 2 Least Flycatcher 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Eastern Kingbird 2 White-eyed Vireo 1 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 2 Philadelphia Vireo 2 Red-eyed Vireo 7 Blue Jay 2 American Crow 6 Horned Lark 7 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 5 Tree Swallow 55 Bank Swallow 1 Barn Swallow 10 Black-capped Chickadee 6 Tufted Titmouse 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 House Wren 3 Sedge Wren 2 Marsh Wren 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 Eastern Bluebird 2 Swainson's Thrush 1 Wood Thrush 1 American Robin 18 Gray Catbird 13 Northern Mockingbird 1 Brown Thrasher 2 European Starling 2 Cedar Waxwing 25 Ovenbird 1 Northern Waterthrush 1 Golden-winged Warbler 1 Black-and-white Warbler 1 Prothonotary Warbler 2 Tennessee Warbler 7 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Nashville Warbler 2 Common Yellowthroat 3 American Redstart 1 Northern Parula 2 Magnolia Warbler 2 Blackburnian Warbler 2 Yellow Warbler 1 Chestnut-sided Warbler 3 Blackpoll Warbler 3 Palm Warbler 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler 3 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Canada Warbler 2 Wilson's Warbler 1 Eastern Towhee 1 Chipping Sparrow 3 Field Sparrow 3 Savannah Sparrow 2 Grasshopper Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 8 Swamp Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 1 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 5 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 Indigo Bunting 6 Bobolink 3 Red-winged Blackbird 62 Eastern Meadowlark 5 Common Grackle 4 Brown-headed Cowbird 3 Baltimore Oriole 1 Purple Finch 2 House Finch 1 American Goldfinch 15 House Sparrow 1 #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Worm-eating Warbler - UW Arboretum Grady Tract, Madison From: Mitch Bergeson <mtbergeson AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 09:54:57 -0500 There was a worm-eating warbler foraging in the mid-story canopy just north of the main trail (U1) where it intersects the U2 trail. It was calling loudly and often from 7:30am until I left at 8:10am and very visible from the trail. It sounded as though there may have been a second bird farther to the north, but it did not call very often. -- Mitch Bergeson Stoughton, Dane County, Wisconsin #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: more updates on the Long Walk and raising funds for bird conservation From: william mueller <wpmueller1947 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 09:24:47 -0500 This spring, I spent a 4-week period walking across Wisconsin to raise funds for NRF's Bird Protection Fund. * * You can still pledge or donate, through mid-June. Please help us increase the total. Over $40,000 has been raised - but we can do better! Go to: http://www.wibirdathon.org/nrfw/participantpage.asp?uid=3370&fundid=1805 to pledge or donate.* *If online donation is not appealing to you, you can mail a check.* * * *As of May 21, I have completed the walk, a distance of 246 miles, and have found 158 bird species. I am done walking, but definitely not done promoting the Great Wisconsin Birdathon or raising money for bird conservation*.* Unlike other birdathons, my effort has focused on this "long walk for birds". I suggest that you pledge an amount* *per species, or pledge a total amount regardless of how many species I found. If you'd like to pledge an amount per mile walked, please contact me and we can arrange that as well (wpmueller1947 AT gmail.com). -- William P. Mueller Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory WGLBBO online:Subject: Calumet County - American Golden Plover From: <crepuscular AT new.rr.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 14:23:32 +0000 A single AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER was present at the highway B "ponds" this morning at 8AM. The so-called "ponds" are now just a wet grassy area. This is located on the north side of county B just west of highway 32/57. Dar Tiede Appleton (Calumet 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/wisbirdnSubject: Buffalo County Lazuli Bunting From: Marcie O'Connor <marcie AT haven2.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 08:02:48 -0500 I had a Lazuli Bunting visiting this week - just for one day. It was just before the big rainstorm on Sunday the 19th. The storm was one of the windiest and rainiest I've ever seen - he probably ended up at least 2 counties away. I haven't seen him since then. Here are my photos - not great ones, but good enough to confirm the sighting, I hope. http://www.aprairiehaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/unknown-bird-5-19-13-3.jpg http://www.aprairiehaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/unknown-bird-5-19-13-2.jpg http://www.aprairiehaven.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/unknown-bird-5-19-13-1.jpg Marcie O'Connor rural Buffalo 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/wisbirdnSubject: No Subject From: <rbrigham AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 12:06:55 +0000 Sheboygan County, WI, US, Sheboygan, US-WI May 18, 2013 3:30 AM - 10:00 PM Protocol: Traveling 300.0 mile(s) Comments: Plymouth Bird and Nature Club did International Migratory Bird DAY count 141 species Canada Goose 1 Wood Duck 1 American Wigeon 1 American Black Duck 1 Mallard 1 Blue-winged Teal 1 Northern Shoveler 1 Greater Scaup 1 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 1 Ring-necked Pheasant 1 Ruffed Grouse 1 Wild Turkey 1 Common Loon 1 Pied-billed Grebe 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Blue Heron 1 Great Egret 1 Green Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 1 Osprey 1 Cooper's Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Sora 1 American Coot 1 Sandhill Crane 1 Killdeer 1 Spotted Sandpiper 1 Solitary Sandpiper 1 Greater Yellowlegs 1 Lesser Yellowlegs 1 Upland Sandpiper 1 Whimbrel 1 Ruddy Turnstone 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Least Sandpiper 1 Dunlin 1 American Woodcock 1 Bonaparte's Gull 1 Ring-billed Gull 1 Herring Gull 1 Caspian Tern 1 Common Tern 1 Forster's Tern 1 Rock Pigeon 1 Mourning Dove 1 Great Horned Owl 1 Chimney Swift 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 1 American Kestrel 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Eastern Kingbird 1 Yellow-throated Vireo 1 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 1 Horned Lark 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 Purple Martin 1 Tree Swallow 1 Bank Swallow 1 Barn Swallow 1 Cliff Swallow 1 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 House Wren 1 Winter Wren 1 Marsh Wren 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Eastern Bluebird 1 Veery 1 Gray-cheeked Thrush 1 Swainson's Thrush 1 Hermit Thrush 1 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 1 Brown Thrasher 1 European Starling 1 Cedar Waxwing 1 Ovenbird 1 Northern Waterthrush 1 Blue-winged Warbler 1 Black-and-white Warbler 1 Tennessee Warbler 1 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Nashville Warbler 1 Mourning Warbler 1 Common Yellowthroat 1 Hooded Warbler 1 American Redstart 1 Cape May Warbler 1 Northern Parula 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Bay-breasted Warbler 1 Blackburnian Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler 1 Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Blackpoll Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Canada Warbler 1 Wilson's Warbler 1 Eastern Towhee 1 Chipping Sparrow 1 Clay-colored Sparrow 1 Field Sparrow 1 Savannah Sparrow 1 Grasshopper Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 1 Swamp Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 1 White-crowned Sparrow 1 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 Indigo Bunting 1 Bobolink 1 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Eastern Meadowlark 1 Common Grackle 1 Brown-headed Cowbird 1 Orchard Oriole 1 Baltimore Oriole 1 House Finch 1 Pine Siskin 1 American Goldfinch 1 House Sparrow 1 #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: No Subject From: <rbrigham AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 11:58:05 +0000 Sheboygan County, WI, US, Sheboygan, US-WI May 18, 2013 3:30 AM - 10:00 PM Protocol: Traveling 300.0 mile(s) Comments: Plymouth Bird and Nature Club did International Migratory Bird DAY count 141 species Canada Goose 1 Wood Duck 1 American Wigeon 1 American Black Duck 1 Mallard 1 Blue-winged Teal 1 Northern Shoveler 1 Greater Scaup 1 Common Merganser 1 Red-breasted Merganser 1 Ring-necked Pheasant 1 Ruffed Grouse 1 Wild Turkey 1 Common Loon 1 Pied-billed Grebe 1 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Blue Heron 1 Great Egret 1 Green Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 1 Osprey 1 Cooper's Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Sora 1 American Coot 1 Sandhill Crane 1 Killdeer 1 Spotted Sandpiper 1 Solitary Sandpiper 1 Greater Yellowlegs 1 Lesser Yellowlegs 1 Upland Sandpiper 1 Whimbrel 1 Ruddy Turnstone 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Least Sandpiper 1 Dunlin 1 American Woodcock 1 Bonaparte's Gull 1 Ring-billed Gull 1 Herring Gull 1 Caspian Tern 1 Common Tern 1 Forster's Tern 1 Rock Pigeon 1 Mourning Dove 1 Great Horned Owl 1 Chimney Swift 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 1 American Kestrel 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 1 Eastern Kingbird 1 Yellow-throated Vireo 1 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 1 Horned Lark 1 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1 Purple Martin 1 Tree Swallow 1 Bank Swallow 1 Barn Swallow 1 Cliff Swallow 1 Black-capped Chickadee 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 House Wren 1 Winter Wren 1 Marsh Wren 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Eastern Bluebird 1 Veery 1 Gray-cheeked Thrush 1 Swainson's Thrush 1 Hermit Thrush 1 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 1 Brown Thrasher 1 European Starling 1 Cedar Waxwing 1 Ovenbird 1 Northern Waterthrush 1 Blue-winged Warbler 1 Black-and-white Warbler 1 Tennessee Warbler 1 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Nashville Warbler 1 Mourning Warbler 1 Common Yellowthroat 1 Hooded Warbler 1 American Redstart 1 Cape May Warbler 1 Northern Parula 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Bay-breasted Warbler 1 Blackburnian Warbler 1 Yellow Warbler 1 Chestnut-sided Warbler 1 Blackpoll Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Canada Warbler 1 Wilson's Warbler 1 Eastern Towhee 1 Chipping Sparrow 1 Clay-colored Sparrow 1 Field Sparrow 1 Savannah Sparrow 1 Grasshopper Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 1 Swamp Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 1 White-crowned Sparrow 1 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 1 Indigo Bunting 1 Bobolink 1 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Eastern Meadowlark 1 Common Grackle 1 Brown-headed Cowbird 1 Orchard Oriole 1 Baltimore Oriole 1 House Finch 1 Pine Siskin 1 American Goldfinch 1 House Sparrow 1 #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Fwd: eBird Report - Sheboygan County, WI, US, May 18, 2013 From: <rbrigham AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:26 +0000 Hi all this is what Plymouth Bird and Nature Club got in Sheboygan County on May 18 2013 for our International Migratory Bird DAY count. #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Birds N Beers - Green Bay From: Nancy Nabak <nnabak AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 19:52:21 -0700 (PDT) By popular demand, the Birds N Beers is ready to go again in Green Bay. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m, Titletown Brewery, upstairs. Please RSVP so I know how many to plan for. Good birding and GREAT migration, Nancy Nabak Green Bay #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Black-necked Stilts - Nine Springs - Madison From: Sunil Gopalan <sgopalan AT umich.edu> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 21:42:10 -0500 Hello -- I found the pair of Black-necked Stilts reported earlier in the third pond at Nine Springs - they were pretty actively moving around and eventually flew over to the second pond to join a Black-bellied Plover. Some photos of the Black-necked Stilts here: http://smu.gs/10kmlWT Sunil Gopalan - 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: MKE-May 17-21 Lake, Sheridan, Warnimont, Grant and Bender Parks From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:56 -0700 (PDT) Hello, I think I got it to work. Hopefully this link will take you to the pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/20birds08/8778097806/ Jeremy Meyer ________________________________ From: Jeremy MeyerSubject: Nine Springs, Madison From: Chuck Heikkinen <quetzal65 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 21:19:52 -0500 Hi All, I had a pretty good shorebird evening at 9 Springs tonight, except for not being able to find the Black-necked Stilts. Present were: Black-bellied Plover, Semi-palmated Plover, Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Short-billed Dowitcher, White-rumped Sandpiper, Baird's Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper and Semipalmated Sandpiper. They were mostly in the third pond, but some were also in the second. Looking forward to Ashland! Chuck Heikkinen 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/wisbirdnSubject: MKE-May 17-21 Lake, Sheridan, Warnimont, Grant and Bender Parks From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:46 -0700 (PDT) Good evening, I haven't really posted anything lately, besides a few uncommon or interesting birds. I've been out walking all the parks along Lake Michigan, the last two weeks, almost every day. I've taken over 4000 photos this spring and it gets very time consuming. Last Friday night, I was at Bender Park and there were warblers everywhere. It was an unexpected event. I thought about going there again Saturday morning, but had a feeling they were just passing through. I saw Blue-winged, Blackburnian and Canada, besides the usual's. On Saturday morning, I decided to go to Warnimont Park, and walk along the bluff behind the archery range. I saw a lifer, Bay-breasted Warbler (wish I could've got a better picture). There were warblers all over the tress that morning as well. Most were up high singing and feeding. I had 19 different warblers including Blackburnian, Canada, Chestnut-sided and Blackpoll. I also had 4 thrush species. There were also Indigo Buntings and Eastern Bluebirds. Then I decided to head south, stopping at Grant Park. Not much going on there. I think I saw a Connecticut Warbler, but I could not confirm it. I saw a group of 7 Eastern Bluebirds feeding in a grassy field, a group of 5 or more Indigo Buntings in the woods, along the trails and a few Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, Redstarts and B&W Warblers. I then kept heading south, going to Bender Park. There definitely was nowhere near the activity from the night before. I thought that would be the case. I heard and saw the usual birds, but nothing uncommon, so I left. I then went to Lake Park. When I arrived there, I met up with Jim and we headed to the north ravine. On our way there, I spotted a Mourning Warbler, in the bright pink flowering tree, behind Bartolotta's restaurant, next to the stairs. While we were trying to get a photo of the bird, Jim got a voicemail, saying there was a Nelson's Sparrow down on the soccer field, north side. He asked if I wanted to try and find it and I said sure, never saw one before. We found it, along with a Marsh Wren, both lifers for me. On Sunday, I decided to go to Lake Park again. When I arrived, I talked to two other birders and asked if I saw the Nelson's Sparrow. I said I saw it yesterday. They told me there was also a Mourning Warbler down there too. So I went down there first. Good thing I did. I found The Nelson's again along with a Clay-colored Sparrow, Marsh Wren and the Mourning Warbler. I was right next to the trees, in my camo gear, and all of the birds at one point were less than ten feet from me. I got some amazing shots of each. I then went back up, and walked around all day, seeing 20 different warblers. I noticed that a few more of the warblers were now female rather than male. I also saw a male Scarlet Tanager and a Red-eyed Vireo. On Monday, I was busy in the morning, and didn't get to Lake Park until 11:30. Man, what a day that was! There were a lot of warblers again. I sat by the water for awhile and didn't have the patience, so left and walked the opposite way back to the car, through the golf course. I'm sure glad I did, because the large group of pine trees on the south side was "loaded" with birds. There must have 50 or more birds bouncing from branch to branch or flying around eating bugs. There were so many birds, I didn't know what to look at. I then spotted a very yellow bird, looked through my camera, and thought it was a Prothonotary Warbler. Having only seen one once before, I wasn't completely sure. I forgot I had just downloaded an app for my phone, and used it to confirm that it was indeed one. I stayed in the trees for over three hours watching all the birds feed and try to get pictures. But you're looking up and the sun doesn't really come through, creating a tough situation. Overall, another day of birding, with 23 warbler species, including Prothonotary, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian, Mourning and Tennessee. Today I went to Lake Park again, it was a lot slower, with the majority of warblers now female. I ended up walking the entire park and not much going on, although, there were lots of Redstarts, Canada and Magnolia Warblers. Most of the action was again in the pine trees on the golf course. No Prothonotary or Bay-breasted. Did get to see two hummingbirds, one of which was trying to get something out of a pine cone. Based on today, it seems like things are starting to wrap up. The trees down are getting their leaves and the bushes and shrubs are leafed and thick. It's getting a lot harder to see. The last five days have been real good, and I was glad to be able to have nice weather to enjoy it. Anytime you can see some of the birds I did, and be within ten feet from them, it's exciting! I have pictures of the last week, if you would like to see them. However, my Flickr account isn't uploading right now, so I will send a separate email when it decides to cooperate. Have a great night, Jeremy Meyer Franklin, Mil 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/wisbirdnSubject: Warblers and misc birds Lake Park MKE today, some images... From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 21:07:03 -0500 Hi all, I made a stop this morning at Lake Park in Milwaukee to see what the warbler action was. It was pretty slow. It appeared to me a few pines on the south end of the golf course held a lot of the action of the little there was. I did check out some of the ravines and things were just quiet. No sighting today of the Prothonotary Warbler that was reported yesterday. I took a few images to share from this morning, they are at the link below if you care to view them. https://picasaweb.google.com/109038919513758014473/WarblersLakePark521201302 Thanks and good birding! Jim Edlhuber Town of Genesee, Waukesha Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Red Headed Woodpecker at Merry Macs Sauk co. From: "Dwight Alton. Rockton, Il." <orion0323 AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 20:48:34 -0500 Red Headed Woodpecker near my camper at Merry Macs campground near Devils Lake State Park. Dwight Alton. Rockton 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: final day of the "Long Walk for Birds" From: "Korducki" <korducki AT earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 20:45:58 -0500 Congrats Bill. Quite an accomplishment and for a great cause. Next year, Kenosha to Superior? Mark Korducki, New Berlin, Waukesha County ----- Original Message ----- From: "william mueller"Subject: Re: final day of the "Long Walk for Birds" From: "Tom Schultz" <trschultz AT centurytel.net> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 20:44:34 -0500 Congratulations, Bill, on the completion of your journey across Wisconsin on foot!! What you did was quite an accomplishment. I hope that everyone on this list will take a moment to contribute financially to your fundraiser -- the Bird Protection Fund -- which is linked on your blog. Best wishes, Tom Schultz Green Lake Co. -----Original Message----- From: william mueller Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:50 PM To: wisbirdn Subject: [wisb] final day of the "Long Walk for Birds" http://futureofbirds.blogspot.com/2013/05/take-me-to-river.html -- William P. Mueller Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory WGLBBO online:Subject: final day of the "Long Walk for Birds" From: william mueller <wpmueller1947 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 19:50:21 -0500 http://futureofbirds.blogspot.com/2013/05/take-me-to-river.html -- William P. Mueller Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory WGLBBO online:Subject: Hustisford area red-headed woodpecker From: "Rhonda Schrab" <rdzs AT nconnect.net> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 18:06:59 -0500 Early last evening I was taking a walk in my little woods, 3-4 acres, and was thrilled to see a red-headed woodpecker. This is the first one I have ever seen on my property. It's amazing the variety of birds one can see if you keep visiting the same area repeatedly, even if it is a small area. I also had my foy orange-crowned warbler. Dave Schrab Dodge Co WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: MKE-Lake Park- Prothonatary Warbler From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:27 -0700 (PDT) No, and it was very slow. Mostly all female warblers. Still male Magnolia & Wilson's. Jeremy Meyer Franklin Mil co. Sent from my Galaxy S®III #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Pelicans Winnebago From: cschulenberg AT wi.rr.com Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:32:44 -0500 My nephew wants to see the pelicans on Lake Winnebago. Anyone know where he can see them? Thanks Carol Schulenburg Cedarburg Sent from my iPad#################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: MKE-Lake Park- Prothonatary Warbler From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:16:57 -0500 Has anyone seen it today? Thanks, Jennifer Ambrose Milwaukee On May 20, 2013 8:28 PM, "Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" < hopmoon AT milwpc.com> wrote: > Also in Lake Park this afternoon, I found a Black-billed Cuckoo in Locust > Ravine and a very fresh Yellow-bellied Flycatcher in the ravine between the > statue and the lighthouse. > > Thanks for alerting me to the Prothonotary Warbler, Jeremy, that's a > long-sought county bird for me. > > Jym Mooney, Milwaukee > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: ALERT: Black-necked Stilts at Nine Springs (Madison) From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 13:02:36 -0500 Jim Schwarz just called - he was watching two BLACK-NECKED STILTS on the second pond at Nine Springs just south of Madison. Also present was a BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER and other shorebirds. Nine Springs (officially the MMSD Wildlife Observation Area) can be reached by taking the South Towne Dr. exit off of the Beltline (Hwys 12/18) and going south through the roundabout to the water treatment plant, then turning left on Moorland Rd. at the fertilizer company and going about 3/4 of a mile to the Nine Springs E-Way parking lot. Cross over Moorland and walk back west on the bike path a couple hundred yards to the entrance to the ponds. And by the way, don't leave anything of value lying in plain sight on your car seat - there have been break-ins there in the past. 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Shorebird I.D. help request From: <deerpix AT deerpix.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 09:12:13 -0700 The majority of people responding say Sanderling. Thanks to everybody for their ideas and comments. Bob Huebner Cedarburg, Ozaukee County -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [wisb] Shorebird I.D. help request From:Subject: Tufted Titmouse vs. Kentucky Warbler Vocalizations From: Wayne & Susie <wsrohde AT frontier.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 08:56:27 -0700 (PDT) I'm looking for a little wisdom from the WI birding community re: the distinction between the songs of the Tufted Titmouse and the Kentucky Warbler. The song of the TUTI has often been rendered, "Peter, peter, peter!" - with the first syllable being the higher-pitched. The song of the KEWA has been described as, "Tory, tory, tory!" (or, perhaps better: "Tor-ee, tor-ee, tor-ee!") - with the second syllable being the higher-pitched. Nevertheless, I've heard Tufted Titmice sing an alternate song (many, many times) with the second syllable as the higher-pitched one (as in: "Per-ee, per-ee, per-ee!"). It seems (emphasis on "seems") to me that the TUTI vocalization is a bit mellower than that of the KEWA (akin to the Rose-breasted Grosbeak compared to a Robin), and that the KEWA has a more strident, ringing effect to it (somewhat like the Carolina Wren). But are there other thoughts about what to listen for in distinguishing these species from one another? Anyone want to take a stab at describing the quality differences of these birds? I'd certainly appreciate any insights! Thanks, Wayne Rohde Walworth, 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/wisbirdnSubject: Whip-poor-will heard--La Crosse area From: Mary Strasser <mrstrass AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 10:02:05 -0500 Last evening at about 9:00 PM there was a whip-poor-will calling in our housing subdivision in southeast La Crosse. The bird called repeatedly from the brushy edge of the woods near our backyard. There has also been a bobolink seen in an open field on the opposite end of the development. Mary Strasser in La Crosse area (Town of Greenfield) La Crosse 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Take warm clothes to Ashland! From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 08:29:35 -0600 All good points. The weather will be MUCH better than we're currently experiencing but it will still be cool, esp. in the mornings and along the lakeshore, with NE winds forecasted every day. Temperatures near the lake versus inland can be 20-40 degrees difference, so be prepared for just about anything. There MIGHT be some black flies inland where spring has progressed a bit better but in general for most outings bugs will be a non-issue. Ticks are possible in some places, however. The past two days have seen heavy rains, fog, winds off the lake, and temps around 41-43 degrees. Warblers, flycatchers, and anything else looking for insects have been either on the ground or very close to it, esp. with the lack of leaf-out. Tough times for them. Except for far inland, leaf-out has progressed very slowly and even if birds head back into the trees with the forecasted sunshine, they won't be hard to see. We've had 4-5+" of rain on top of saturated grounds and there is plenty of standing water. Be sure to have appropriate footwear to handle the soggy conditions. Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady ---------------------------------------- > Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:52 -0500 > From: pfissel AT library.wisc.edu > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Take warm clothes to Ashland! > > Looks like Ryan has arranged clear but cool weather for the duration of > the WSO Convention in Ashland this year. As always, think layers, and > above all, remember gloves! That seems to be the thing people have a > tendency to forget. With lows most mornings in the 30s or low 40s, it's > going to be a chilly start on those early-morning field trips, and it > may not warm up much beyond that on Thursday. Better throw an extra > sweater in the suitcase when you're packing... > > The upside might be birds feeding down low if the insects are less > active in cool temps - LaCrosse convention-goers may remember that from > a couple years back, when we had the novel experience of looking down on > warblers foraging low in the shrubbery, instead of craning our necks to > see them up in the tops of trees. No "warbler neck" that year! > > Peter Fissel > Madison WI > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Take warm clothes to Ashland! From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 09:10:52 -0500 Looks like Ryan has arranged clear but cool weather for the duration of the WSO Convention in Ashland this year. As always, think layers, and above all, remember gloves! That seems to be the thing people have a tendency to forget. With lows most mornings in the 30s or low 40s, it's going to be a chilly start on those early-morning field trips, and it may not warm up much beyond that on Thursday. Better throw an extra sweater in the suitcase when you're packing... The upside might be birds feeding down low if the insects are less active in cool temps - LaCrosse convention-goers may remember that from a couple years back, when we had the novel experience of looking down on warblers foraging low in the shrubbery, instead of craning our necks to see them up in the tops of trees. No "warbler neck" that year! Peter Fissel Madison WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: 2013 Horicon Marsh Bird festival totals From: Jeffrey Bahls <jbahls AT wildblue.net> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 07:11:28 -0500 I nearly forgot to post festival results for the May 10-13 festival. We ended up with 150 species for the 4 day festival. The warblers showed up one day too late. But we had a good list of them despite not have a large population. The Big Sit and Bike riders had horrible conditions (30 MPH winds) so both of those events were limited. Big Sit had 61 species and the Bikers had 60. People wise the event was a smashing success. Events were well attended and folks enjoyed themselves despite challenging conditions. Thanks to all who attended! For those who want full details http://www.horiconmarshbirdclub.com/docs/forms/Festival%20Big%20Sit%20Totals%202013.pdf http://www.horiconmarshbirdclub.com/docs/forms/Festival%20Bird%20Totals%202013.pdf Jeff Bahls Lowell 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/wisbirdnSubject: Warbler Oddities From: Wayne & Susie <wsrohde AT frontier.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:49:30 -0700 (PDT) I noticed a significant drop-off in warbler activity the past two mornings (5/19,20) in se WI. For the most part, it's the summer residents which dominate now - esp. Yellow, Common Yellowthroat and American Redstart. But what's odd is the mix of warbler migrants which have been highest in number during these same days: Tennessee, Blackpoll and Wilson's. I say "odd" in the sense that these three (along with Bay-breasted) are the ones best known for breeding north of the Badger State. (I realize Blackpoll often brings up the rear among warblers. It's just interesting to see so many Tennesse and --especially-- Wilson's Warblers among the latest migrants.) I generally see Wilson's a bit earlier, and I almost always have the most Tennessee Warblers when migration is at its peak. Wayne Rohde Walworth, 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/wisbirdnSubject: Shorebird I.D. help request From: <deerpix AT deerpix.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:39:24 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/photos/deerpix/8761691344/ I'd appreciate some I.D. help with the bird in this picture. Picture taken Saturday May 18 at Horicon Marsh. Thanks, Bob Huebner Cedarburg, 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Prairie Warbler song from an apparent Yellow in Portage County From: Wayne & Susie <wsrohde AT frontier.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:38:13 -0700 (PDT) Speaking of Prairie Warbler vocalists, I heard a dead-ringer of a Prairie Warbler song performed by a Pine Warbler a number of years ago north of Rhinelander. I awakened to the song while camping. I ran out of our camper with bins in hand, hoping to find a Prairie, only to discover that it really was a Pine! Happy warblering all - what's left of spring migration... Wayne Rohde - hoping everyone is safe and secure during this severe weather threat Walworth, 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/wisbirdnSubject: Trempealeau NWR sightings From: Malcolm Gold <malcolmgold AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 22:21:57 -0500 I walked the River Bottoms Unit at Trempealeau this morning. Still a decent number of warbler species, but the numbers are quickly dissappearing. After Yellow, the Blackpolls were most numerous with three quarters of them being female. Other highlights include singing alder and willow flycatchers as well as a philadelphia vireo. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14191913 -- Malcolm Gold (Stockton, Winona County) http://mcmdgold.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/ #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Ashland area - Hudsonian Godwit From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:47:33 -0600 Conditions were ripe for a shorebird fallout in Ashland today and it quickly came to fruition on my first stop before work. 10 species on the lawn at Thompson's West End Park in Washburn, Bayfield County, highlighted by this stunning Black-bellied Plover. http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/150312246 http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/150312247 Heavy overnight rains inundated lakeshore habitat and forced birds into flooded inland fields. In addition to Nick's report, after work I also found a flock of 58 shorebirds behind the Ashland airport, which included a Wilson's Phalarope (rare here), 5 Short-billed Dowitchers, 4 Pectoral Sandpipers, 38 Lesser Yellowlegs, and others. Another muddy field held 22 Semipalmated Plovers, a few Dunlin, and Least and Semipalm Sandpipers.All during another ugly day of rain, fog, lake winds, and temps in the low 40s. Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady ---------------------------------------- > Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:14 -0700 > From: nicka29 AT yahoo.com > Subject: [wisb] Ashland area - Hudsonian Godwit > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > > We got a ton of rain last night, so with the rivers swollen and the sandbars on the big lake underwater, I headed to the fields to look for shorebirds and had this HUDSONIAN GODWIT on Curry Rd. in Bayfield County along with a Wilson's Phalarope. > http://www.pbase.com/nanich/image/150303696 > > > I also had 18 species of warblers in Prentice Park in Ashland this morning, with a lot of birds staying low and quite visible. Things are shaping up to be pretty nice for the WSO convention. > > Nick Anich > Ashland > > #################### > 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/wisbirdnSubject: Prothonotary Warbler-Grant County From: Edward Saur <esaur1010 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 21:05:03 -0500 Hi All, While birding in the Lower WI River Way, I had a particularly cooperative Prothonotary Warbler. He was singing on territory and came within a few feet of me several times. It was great fun. Here are a few photos: http://www.natureandlandscapes.com/p40772620/h63ca7962#h63ca7962 http://www.natureandlandscapes.com/p40772620/h63ca7962#h60f1ae5d http://www.natureandlandscapes.com/p40772620/h63ca7962#h6d7d06 Ed Saur Windsor, WI 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Prairie Warbler song from an apparent Yellow in Portage County From: <tuttech AT wi.rr.com> Date: Tue, 21 May 2013 1:48:03 +0000 I have had a field sparrow sing a perfect prairie warbler song here too. Tom Uttech Oz.Co. ---- SchaufenbuelSubject: Re: MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler From: "Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" <hopmoon AT milwpc.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:08 -0500 Also in Lake Park this afternoon, I found a Black-billed Cuckoo in Locust Ravine and a very fresh Yellow-bellied Flycatcher in the ravine between the statue and the lighthouse. Thanks for alerting me to the Prothonotary Warbler, Jeremy, that's a long-sought county bird for me. Jym Mooney, 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/wisbirdnSubject: Prairie Warbler song from an apparent Yellow in Portage County From: Schaufenbuel <schaufenbuel AT charter.net> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 18:26:31 -0500 Sunday about 6:50 AM I was birding with my daughter Tricia along Swamp Road in the Buena Vista Grasslands. Tricia has been studying the songs of singing warblers and is quite proficient. And so, we both picked out a Prairie Warbler song coming from nearby. An ascending series of buzzy notes each slightly higher Zoo-zoo zee-zee zzz-zzz absolutely matched a Prairie Warbler's typical song though slightly truncated and less loud. The bird may have been on territory and may well still be there along Swamp but on private property. We eventually got long, sustained views of the bird singing and was surprised to see that the bird looked like a washed out female Yellow Warbler with pale eye-ring. We could not confirm noticeable yellow spots in the tail. The eye stood out but it had no discernible spots, marks or patches though the light was not perfect. The call note it gave was like a Yellow but had less of a Yellow Warbler"kit" and sounded more like a Prairie's "kith." The bird circled the area singing in the mid to upper area of aspen, willow scrub with scatter taller trees for nearly 45 minutes. As for habitat, it is not ideal for Yellow Warblers. If anyone is interested in checking this bird out or has ideas as to if it is a hybrid Yellow/Prairie let me know. There is a description of a similar incidence in Illinois: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ILbirds/message/43069 :but, there is little indication that hybridization between Yellow and Prairie warblers occurs. -- Joe Schaufenbuel Stevens Point Portage Co., WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Ashland area - Hudsonian Godwit From: Nick Anich <nicka29 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:14 -0700 (PDT) We got a ton of rain last night, so with the rivers swollen and the sandbars on the big lake underwater, I headed to the fields to look for shorebirds and had this HUDSONIAN GODWIT on Curry Rd. in Bayfield County along with a Wilson's Phalarope. http://www.pbase.com/nanich/image/150303696 I also had 18 species of warblers in Prentice Park in Ashland this morning, with a lot of birds staying low and quite visible. Things are shaping up to be pretty nice for the WSO convention. Nick Anich Ashland #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 16:04:41 -0700 (PDT) Still present when I left at 5:30, Same location Jeremy Meyer Franklin Mil co. Sent from my Galaxy S®III #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Semipalmated Plovers Fox River Park Waukesha this morning, some images... From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 16:20:47 -0500 Hi all, I made a quick stop this morning at Fox River Park on the south side of Waukesha. The area where water has produced some shorebirds is drying up fast. Present this morning were a couple Semipalmated Plovers, along with Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, Solitary Sandpiper and Killdeer. I took a few images to share from this morning, they are at the link below if you care to view them. Please let me know if I have any birds incorrectly named, thank you! https://picasaweb.google.com/109038919513758014473/SemipalmatedPloverFoxRiverParkWaukesha5202013 Good birding! Jim Edlhuber Town of Genesee, Waukesha Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Wyalusing SP - Monday - May 20, 2013 From: "Dave&Margaret Brasser" <2shebbirders AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 15:19:26 -0500 birding buddies found at Wyalusing SP that day! We got to Wyalusing at 9:00 a.m this morning (Monday, May 20). At the Homestead Picnic Area, after much searching and hearing and seeing many lovely birds, we finally got our “target bird”: Yellow-throated Warbler. : ) Drove further along to the end of the upper road at Henneger Point to look over the Mississippi River Natural Area and see many more birds. : ) After parking at the Lookout Point parking lot (before the concession stand and the bluff campground), we began walking the path to Lookout Point. We were stunned to have a Yellow-throated Warbler land literally right at our feet, and begin pulling dandelion down/seeds off the stems right next to the paved path! [This was just beyond the blue drinking fountain (a.k.a., "bubbler"), and between the new restroom and the older picnic shelter.] Found more birds in the parking lot area and as we slowly drove down the Long Valley Road to the boat landing. Most exciting rarities along the road were Cerulean and Kentucky Warblers, with the Prothonotary Warbler easily seen at the boat landing—all singing and giving us great views! : ) --Dave & Margaret Brasser usually in Sheboygan, Sheboygan County but today happily in Prairie du Chien, Crawford 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 13:06:26 -0700 (PDT) Forgot I had an app on my phone, confirmed, Prothonatary Warbler. Also in the pines, Blackpoll, Canada, Wilson's, Magnolia, Redstart, palm Jeremy Meyer Franklin Mil co. Sent from my Galaxy S®III #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: MKE-Lake Park-possible Prothonatary Warbler From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 12:52:12 -0700 (PDT) Not completely positive, have pictures will confirm when get back to the car. Saw one last year and am almost certain. On the golf course at the south end, the big group of one trees. Warblers everywhere inside Jeremy Meyer Franklin Mil co. Sent from my Galaxy S®III #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED - Northwoods Birding Camp, Sarona WI From: "Schalkowski, Jessica L - DNR" <Jessica.Schalkowski AT wisconsin.gov> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 14:13:34 -0500 Hi all - If anyone is still interested, registration for Hunt Hill Audubon Sanctuary's "Northwoods Birding Camp" has been extended to May 24th. Spread the word and register if interested! Find out more at: http://hunthill.org/experience-hunt-hill/northwoods-birding-camp/ Jessie Schalkowski Shell Lake, 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/wisbirdnSubject: Chequamegon Bay Bird & Nature Festival Wrap-up From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 11:55:49 -0600 Another great year at the Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival. 310 participants enjoyed 122 field trips or programs on birds, plants, bugs, snails, voles, and all things nature from Thurs May 16 through Sat May 18. Bird numbers were down on Thurs-Fri but diversity was outstanding. Of course the birding really picked up big time on Sunday and Monday - anyone who coordinates a festival knows how that goes :) Our festival list stands at 182 species, second only to 184 last year. This year we tallied a remarkable 8 festival firsts, including Long-tailed Ducks, Red-throated Loons, Golden Eagle, Piping Plover, Whimbrel, Horned Lark, Amer. Tree Sparrow, and C. Redpoll. Red-necked Grebes put on a show, as did a displaying male Spruce Grouse, 25 of the 26 expected warbler species (missed Mourning), and quite a few Harris's Sparrows. With warblers now here en masse and easy to view and shorebirds making a push (nice fallout today), things are shaping up for a great WSO convention later this week. Thanks to all who attended. Hope to see some of you next year! 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/wisbirdnSubject: 4 vreos, 6 flycatchers, 90 minutes! Oshkosh From: Paul Bruce <birdsandfish50 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:12:15 -0700 (PDT) Good morning folks and what a morning so far. At this rate I may as well attempt a Big Day!I managed to squeak out to Sacred Heart Cemetery and the woods there and scored tremendously. as seen by my headline. I nailed redeye, warbling Philadelphia AND BELL"S!Beautiful males, the latter 2. he flycatchers included least, alder, pewee, great crest,kingbird,and yellow-bellied. New warblers gained, only one, Baybreast, and got a tanager too. Got 2 other small trips may be in the offering today, Brillion and then Berlin later this afternoon if the storms don't get here first. But so far I'm up to 73 species as of 11:00 and haven't been to the lake yet. I'm stoked. Can't wait to get out further. Paul Bruce, Winnebago Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: High Cliff State Park-5/20/13 From: Andrew Reimer <andrew.reimer21 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 10:35:07 -0500 Since I had to let my lawn dry out before bailing it, I took a jaunt through High Cliff this morning. I did not have quite the success everyone else has had recently, but it was a splendid walk nonetheless. Missed on a few species that are typically there including Common Yellowthroat, pelicans, cormorants, Osprey, and ducks besides Mallards. The Lime Kiln Trail was the best walk with warblers concentrated near the kiln itself. But the tanager and pair of Orchard Orioles came from the Butterfly Trail, and the grosbeaks from the Forest-Management Trail. The Empidonax flycatcher was likely a Willow but it was concentrating on feeding on the emerging Lake Flies instead of singing. Complete list below. High Cliff State Park, Calumet, US-WI May 20, 2013 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM Protocol: Traveling 3.0 mile(s) Comments: Observations made on the Forest-Management, Lime Kiln, and Butterfly Trails. The crane was outside the park. 65 species (+1 other taxa) Canada Goose 20 Mallard 15 Green Heron 3 Turkey Vulture 20 Cooper's Hawk 1 Sandhill Crane 1 Killdeer 2 Spotted Sandpiper 2 Ring-billed Gull 2 Herring Gull 1 Forster's Tern 2 Rock Pigeon X Mourning Dove X Chimney Swift 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Least Flycatcher 2 Empidonax sp. 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 2 Eastern Kingbird 4 Warbling Vireo X Red-eyed Vireo X Blue Jay X American Crow X Northern Rough-winged Swallow X Purple Martin X Tree Swallow X Barn Swallow X House Wren X Blue-gray Gnatcatcher X Eastern Bluebird 1 Swainson's Thrush 2 Wood Thrush 3 American Robin X Gray Catbird X Brown Thrasher 1 European Starling X Cedar Waxwing 6 Nashville Warbler 2 American Redstart X Northern Parula 1 Magnolia Warbler 1 Bay-breasted Warbler 6 Blackburnian Warbler 4 Yellow Warbler X Chestnut-sided Warbler 4 Blackpoll Warbler 1 Palm Warbler X Yellow-rumped Warbler X Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Clay-colored Sparrow 2 Field Sparrow 2 Song Sparrow X Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 4 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 6 Indigo Bunting 2 Red-winged Blackbird X Eastern Meadowlark 1 Common Grackle X Brown-headed Cowbird X Orchard Oriole 2 Baltimore Oriole X House Finch 1 American Goldfinch X House Sparrow 1 -- *Andrew Reimer* *Appleton (Darboy), Calumet 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/wisbirdnSubject: Northern Mockingbird - Pardeeville, Columbia County From: Brian Doverspike <briandoverspike AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 10:21:57 -0500 I went out to pick Asparagus this morning. When I came back to the house a bird flew up on the wires over the driveway. I noticed white wing panels and my first thought was female Grosbeak since I had just heard what I thought was a male in the back yard. However the shape wasn't correct and immediately I knew it was a Mockingbird. I ran into the house shouting to Becky my discovery and telling her to grab bins. We went back outside and relocated the bird and both had brief but positive looks at a Northern Mockingbird, a Wisconsin lifer for us! Brian Doverspike and Becky Anderson Pardeeville, Columbia 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/wisbirdnSubject: Louisiana Waterthrush-Chippewa County From: Rory Cameron <rory_cameron AT hotmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 10:01:26 -0500 On my run through the upper level of Irvine Park this morning, I heard a Louisiana Waterthrush west of the curve that is west of the rumbly bridge. This pedestrian bridge is about 1/2 mile from the north end of the park. The north entrance is on Hwy S, about 1/4 mile east of Hwy Q. Wisconsin's Favorite Bird Haunts - 4th edition, mentioned that Louisiana Waterthrush could be found at this location, which is why I stopped and listened. 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 #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. From: Marcie O'Connor <marcie AT haven2.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 09:01:13 -0500 I still have Pine Siskins too - at least 11 this morning. Marcie O'Connor rural Buffalo County On May 20, 2013, at 8:19 AM, Mary StrasserSubject: W.E. Vireo Madison and Harvey-Wagness Rd Columbia Cty From: Kelly Rueckheim <rueckel AT wc.k12.wi.us> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 13:37:14 +0000 I drove into Madison yesterday afternoon to look for the White Eyed Vireo and was able to find it at the Ho Nee Um Springs area just after the afternoon storm passed through. I first heard it in the SW area of the the little boardwalk. I got a good look at it right at the spring crossing on the NW part of the boardwalk. There were at least six Blackpoll warblers in the area, which is more than I've ever seen in one location before. Other birds included Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Tennessee and Wilson's Warblers. On my way home I stopped at Goose Pond and at the Harvey-Wagness rd area just south of Arlington. Goose Pond wasn't very productive (there was a Bald Eagle sitting in the middle of a plowed field) but the Harvey-Wagness rd area produced the following: American Golden Plover - 3 Pectoral Sandpiper - 4 Killdeer - 5 Dunlin - 20 Least Sandpiper - 1 (missing a leg) Semipalmated Plover - 3 Kelly Rueckheim - Hillsboro, Vernon 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. From: Mary Strasser <mrstrass AT msn.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 08:19:13 -0500 I still have a flock of 6 siskins coming to my feeders in La Crosse. They are quite vocal right now. Mary Strasser in La Crosse La Crosse County > From: pfissel AT library.wisc.edu > To: pready AT tds.net; wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:03:15 -0500 > Subject: [wisb] Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. > > I'm still hearing them in my neighborhood when I walk to and from the bus stop. Also heard some across the street from my mom's house in Oshkosh (Winnebago Co.) this afternoon. > > Peter Fissel > Madison, Dane Co. > > On 05/19/13, "pready tds.net" > wrote: > > I still have about 16 Pine Siskins coming to my Nyger sock with the > > Goldfinches. > > Just like the last big Siskin irruption I seem to have them lingering well > > into May. > > Are they known to be late migrants? Do they nest late in the season like > > Goldfinches do? > > Anybody else in southern Wis. still have them? > > Pat Ready > > Stoughton > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Nelsons Sparrow Milwaukee From: Mike Wanger <misterwanger AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 20 May 2013 06:23:19 -0500 The bird continues along the same line of shrubbery immediately south of the Lynnwood water treatment plant. Presently it is about 50 yards in from the eastern most border in the tall grass edge on the southside. Mike Wanger, Milwaukee Sent from my iPhone#################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: CHUCK-WILL'S-WIDOW: Southern Kettle Moraine From: KAREN JOHNSON <kmjbirder AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:55:05 -0500 Present at 8:45PM singing incessantly. Same locale as noted in previous e-mail. (Young Rd. 0.7 mile west of Tamarack Rd. on Walworth/Jefferson county line.) Also heard: AMERICAN WOODCOCK and WHIP-POOR-WILL. -- Karen Johnson Milwaukee County "Bay View" #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Warblers finally invade the north From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 21:36:17 -0600 It took a long while but the dam finally broke up north. In addition to Ted Keyel's ridiculous WI Point fallout from this morning (http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14171214), warblers were all over the Chequamegon Bay area today as well. I had 21 species in various locales around Washburn (Bayfield Co.) while out playing with the kids, including Black-throated Blue, Canada, and singing Connecticut (Thompson's West End Park). Most of the action right now is on willow catkins, as this N. Parula demonstrates. Also of note in my yard were my first Red-eyed Vireo and Olive-sided Flycatcher of the year.http://www.pbase.com/rbrady/image/150288091 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. From: Sandy Rueckert <sandyrueckert AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:10:25 -0500 Oops! Forgot to sign my name and city. Sandy Rueckert Middleton On May 19, 2013, at 10:03 PM, Peter FisselSubject: Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. From: Sandy Rueckert <sandyrueckert AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:09:31 -0500 I had a flock of 25+ siskins in yard feeding on the thistle socks Friday. They have been around most of the winter but I haven't noticed so many in awhile. On May 19, 2013, at 10:03 PM, Peter FisselSubject: Re: Pine Siskins still/Dane Co. From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 22:03:15 -0500 I'm still hearing them in my neighborhood when I walk to and from the bus stop. Also heard some across the street from my mom's house in Oshkosh (Winnebago Co.) this afternoon. Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. On 05/19/13, "pready tds.net" wrote: > I still have about 16 Pine Siskins coming to my Nyger sock with the > Goldfinches. > Just like the last big Siskin irruption I seem to have them lingering well > into May. > Are they known to be late migrants? Do they nest late in the season like > Goldfinches do? > Anybody else in southern Wis. still have them? > Pat Ready > Stoughton > > > #################### > 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: HoNeeUm springs, Madison From: "Steve Thiessen" <stevethiessen AT charter.net> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 20:59:49 -0500 I got to 9 Springs later and ran into Jim Schwarz. He mentioned seeing a few shorebirds. So we looked closer. He had seen a few Dunlin earlier. We spotted 3 peeps flying around , after landing we could see 2 Semipalmated Sandpipers. Then looking close at the 2nd pond Jim spotted a Black-bellied Plover, which chased up a couple Solitary Sandpipers. There were a couple Semipalmated Plovers there also. In the front there were 2 Least Sandpipers, one which had crisp plumage with white edging on the scapulars. The front pond we saw 1male Lesser Scaup and 1 male Ring-necked Duck. There were 5 other Great Egrets out in the field north of the second pond. I didn't get out to the back, but Jim mentioned Sora , Marsh Wrens and a few Flycatchers. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul van Ginkel"Subject: HoNeeUm springs, Madison From: Paul van Ginkel <prvangin AT wisc.edu> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 20:18:15 -0500 Noon to 2. (Most of the warblers there on Saturday had moved on) Finally got the White Eyed Vireo up close with song! (SW corner of boardwalk) Also had: 1 Yellow-throated vireo 1 Red-eyed vireo Warbling vireos 1 Wilson's warbler 1 Blackpoll warbler Yellow warblers 2 Common Yellowthroats 5-10 American Redstarts 1 flycatcher (empidonax sp) Baltimore orioles Got to Nine Springs ponds just after the thunderstorm: Almost deserted. Couple of ring-necked ducks, blue-winged teals, northern shovelers and 2 great egrets. #################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Yard birds in St. Francis, Southeastern Milwaukee County From: "R & C Dermody" <cdermody AT wi.rr.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 19:30:41 -0500 Now that the warbler season is starting to wind down, it is nice that I have managed to attract some Indigo Buntings to my yard. I read somewhere that they LIKE WHITE MILLET. THEY REALLY DO! Cathy Dermody, Southeastern Milwaukee County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Eurasian Collared Dove, Nr Ripon, Winnebago Cty From: Stuart Malcolm <stuart.malcolm26 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 19:26:47 -0500 Hi All, I had a EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE in Winnebago Cty about 6pm this evening. The bird was sitting on wires in front of the farmhouse at the east end of Locust Rd by the junction of Hwy 44 a couple of miles east of Ripon. I saw the white tail undersides and squared shape as I was driving past, screeched to a halt and was able to get confirmation of the pale colour and neck collar in my bins for a second or two before the Dove flew over to the other side of 44. I did not try to relocate as I wanted to check out the Mascoutin Trail before the rain came in. This is still pretty flooded so consequently there wasn't a shorebird to be found. Good Birding, Stuart Malcolm Appleton, Outagamie Cty Sent from my iPad#################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Nelson's Sparrow/Milwaukee County From: "Tom Wood" <tcwood729 AT wi.rr.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 16:31:52 -0500 There were at least two Nelson's Sparrows in the hedgerow where Mark saw one this morning. When I got out of the car at the parking lot I walked immediately to the west end of the hedgerow and a Nelson's Sparrow was beneath the first clump of trees. I watched it for a couple of minutes, then I noticed Dave Freriks down the hedgerow, much closer to the lake. I thought he might be photographing warblers so I decided to walk down and see what he was seeing. He was photographing a Nelson's Sparrow and he said it had been there quite some time, so there had to be at least two. Later some people also mentioned seeing a Nelson's on the rocks along the lake but said it was more skittish than the two in the hedgerow, so it is possible that there were 3 there today! Thomas Wood,Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Mark Korducki Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:29 AM To: Wisconsin Bird Network Subject: [wisb] Nelson's Sparrow See again this AM at 620 in the hedge row along south edge of water filtration plant due east of Lake Park in Milwaukee. In the bushes not on the ground. Mark Korducki new Berlin. Sent from my iPhone#################### 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/wisbirdnSubject: Chequamegon Bay Birding and Nature Festival sightings From: t ocky <timocky AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 13:53:15 -0700 (PDT) As Ryan Brady mentioned in a previous post, I did have an very interesting last hour of the CBBNF. We finished the Houghton Falls trip early and I had a passenger that had never seen a Red-necked Grebe, so on the way back, we made a stop at Thompson's West End Park in Washburn. Just before we were ready to leave (at least 5 Red-necked Grebes sighted with great scope views) we were watching an Osprey. A large dark bird with slightly dihedral wings came into view and I noticed that the flight was not the tippy type of a Turkey Vulture. Lighting was quite poor, but I quickly got it in the scope and determined that it was in fact a GOLDEN EAGLE. Field mark ID'ed by myself and another member of our party included: a small head in proportion to the tail length, the dihedral wing position, all dark underside, two toned underwings and much lighter upperwing coverts. Ryan said that although this bird lacked any white on the underwings, due to the late date, it was likely a subadult and a first time species for the CBBNF. As I was pulling out of the NGLVC parking lot, I spotted 4 shorebirds fly across the driveway. I watched them land in the filed adjoining the parking lot, near a small puddle in the field which had been created by the early morning monsoon rain, and drove over for a closer look. To my surprise, BLACK-BELLIED PLOVERS. As if that wasn't enough, while birding in my yard that evening, I had a SHRIKE land in a tree on the edge of the yard. Unfortunately, I did not see it well enough or long enough to determine the species. I searched for it this morning without luck. AARGH! Tim Oksiuta Ashland (Moquah), WI Bayfield 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/wisbirdnSubject: High Cliff SP - Calumet County (14 Warbler sp. including Connecticut) From: Team Kramer <eakbirdink AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 14:59:19 -0500 Got to the park around 7:30am and stayed until shortly after 1:00pm. We parked at the top of the hill and hiked our way down to the Lime Kiln Trail as we usually do. The number of warblers was down dramatically from yesterday but still enough of them to keep you on your toes. After a few hours we decided to hike as far to the south as possible hitting up some of the horse trails and such turning a birding trip more or less into a hiking trip. The hike paid off when at 12:30pm we found a CONNECTICUT WARBLER just off a horse trail. Warblers: - Northern Parula - Black-throated Green - Blackpoll Warbler - Magnolia Warbler http://www.flickr.com/photos/79284954 AT N08/8754144757/ - Yellow-rumped Warbler - Chestnut-sided Warbler - Bay-breasted Warbler - Blackburnian Warbler - American Redstart - Palm Warbler - Yellow Warbler - Tennessee Warbler - Nashville Warbler - Connecticut Warbler (life bird) Vireos: - Yellow-throated Vireo (life bird) - Red-eyed Vireo Other: - Scarlet Tanager - Great Crested Flycatcher - Indigo Bunting - Rose-breasted Grosbeak Good birding to you all, Isaac and Elliot Kramer, Appleton, Outagamie 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/wisbirdnSubject: Fwd: eBird Report - Estabrook Park, Milwaukee Co., May 18, 2013 From: CHARLES HAGNER <c_hagner AT mac.com> Date: Sun, 19 May 2013 13:57:27 -0500 Olive-sided Flycatcher, 14 species of warbler, and Indigo Bunting were in Estabrook Park, Milwaukee Co., yesterday afternoon. Many thanks to you super birder who turned out for the second Shorewood Bird City bird walk. --Chuck Chuck Hagner Milwaukee Co., WI c_hagner AT mac.com Begin forwarded message: > From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org > Subject: eBird Report - Estabrook Park, May 18, 2013 > Date: May 19, 2013 1:35:59 PM CDT > To: c_hagner AT mac.com > > Estabrook Park, Milwaukee, US-WI > May 18, 2013 1:15 PM - 3:45 PM > Protocol: Traveling > 1.6 mile(s) > Comments: Shorewood Bird City birdwalk. We met in front of the park maintenance building and walked around the lagoon, west across Estabrook Drive, west and north around the Dog Exercise Area, and north along the river to the parking area near the dam, then back to maintenance building. > 42 species (+2 other taxa) > > Canada Goose 10 > Mallard 9 > Cooper's Hawk 1 Observed before 1:15 pm. > gull sp. 6 > Mourning Dove 4 > Belted Kingfisher 1 > Downy Woodpecker 1 > Hairy Woodpecker 1 > Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 > Eastern Wood-Pewee 2 > Empidonax sp. 1 > Eastern Kingbird 1 > Northern Rough-winged Swallow 3 > Barn Swallow 2 > Black-capped Chickadee 1 > White-breasted Nuthatch 2 > House Wren 7 > Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 9 > American Robin 11 > Gray Catbird 3 > European Starling 1 > Northern Waterthrush 2 > Black-and-white Warbler 1 > Orange-crowned Warbler 1 > Nashville Warbler 2 > Common Yellowthroat 7 > American Redstart 8 > Magnolia Warbler 3 > Yellow Warbler 1 > Chestnut-sided Warbler 4 > Palm Warbler 1 > Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 > Black-throated Green Warbler 1 > Canada Warbler 1 > Wilson's Warbler 1 > Song Sparrow 4 > Lincoln's Sparrow 1 > Scarlet Tanager 1 > Northern Cardinal 2 > Indigo Bunting 1 > Red-winged Blackbird 7 > Common Grackle 5 > Baltimore Oriole 6 > American Goldfinch 11 > > View this checklist online at http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S14170891 > > This report was generated automatically by eBird v3 (http://ebird.org/wi) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn |