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11 May Use of Computer Codes [James Cracknell ] 10 May Re: Backcross warbler? ["John and Sue Gregoire ] 9 May Re: Backcross warbler? [Laura Obiso ] 10 May Re: FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets [David Melville ] 9 May Re: Backcross warbler? [LPBO Coordinator ] 9 May Backcross warbler? [Laura Obiso ] 8 May FW: [BIRDBAND] FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets ["Lamb, John W CTR USAF AFMC AEDC/ATA" ] 8 May Re: FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets [Jennifer Dawson ] 8 May FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets ["Ingold, James" ] 4 May Ringer needed in Kars urgently ["Norman D.van Swelm" ] 3 May The truth behind bird photography ["R.D. Everhart" ] 3 May The truth behind bird photography ["R.D. Everhart" ] 3 May The truth behind bird photography ["R.D. Everhart" ] 3 May Re: Avian Pox ["John and Sue Gregoire ] 3 May Re: Avian Pox ["John and Sue Gregoire ] 2 May Avian Pox [MERET WILSON ] 2 May Hilton Pond 04/22/08 (Spring Birds, etc.) [Research at Hilton Pond ] 2 May Unusual finch tumor? [Mara McDonald ] 28 Apr Hilton Pond 04/15/08 [Research at Hilton Pond ] 27 Apr Don Cohrs ["John and Sue Gregoire ] 27 Apr Cold front shuts down migration ["R.D. Everhart" ] 27 Apr Cold front shuts down migration ["R.D. Everhart" ] 27 Apr Cold front shuts down migration ["R.D. Everhart" ] 25 Apr Re: advise sought for digital scale [Robert McKinney ] 25 Apr FW: Ring-billed Gull wing tagging projects? ["Ingold, James" ] 25 Apr Re: advise sought for digital scale [Research at Hilton Pond ] 25 Apr advise sought for digital scale [Charlie ] 25 Apr Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal ["John and Sue Gregoire ] 24 Apr Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal [Kathy Klimkiewicz ] 21 Apr Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal [Paul Irving ] 19 Apr Great photos from banding session ["R.D. Everhart" ] 19 Apr Great photos from banding session ["R.D. Everhart" ] 19 Apr Great photos from banding session ["R.D. Everhart" ] 19 Apr Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal [James Cracknell ] 19 Apr Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal [bom ] 19 Apr Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal [Lyndon Kearsley ] 18 Apr Hilton Pond 04/08/08 [Research at Hilton Pond ] 17 Apr Guide of identification of Spanish birds [Javier Blasco Zumeta ] 15 Apr OOPS! Correct URL for Radar ["R.D. Everhart" ] 15 Apr Radar Imagery Sites ["R.D. Everhart" ] 15 Apr OOPS! Correct URL for Radar ["R.D. Everhart" ] 15 Apr OOPS! Correct URL for Radar ["R.D. Everhart" ] 15 Apr Radar Imagery Sites ["R.D. Everhart" ] 15 Apr Radar Imagery Sites ["R.D. Everhart" ] 14 Apr Migration on Monday night ["R.D. Everhart" ] 14 Apr Migration on Monday night ["R.D. Everhart" ] 14 Apr Migration on Monday night ["R.D. Everhart" ] 13 Apr Hilton Pond 04/01/08 [Research at Hilton Pond ] 11 Apr Boreal Forests and birds ["R.D. Everhart" ] 11 Apr Boreal Forests and birds ["R.D. Everhart" ] 11 Apr Boreal Forests and birds ["R.D. Everhart" ] 9 Apr DNA confirmation of bird record? ["Allen T. Chartier" ] Subject: Use of Computer Codes From: James Cracknell <james AT JCRACKNELL.CO.UK> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:45:04 +0100 Hi Can I just politely remind posters that using computer codes instead of the standard English name for bird names is not considered good etiquette as we are an International list, with subscribers with varying ornithological backgrounds. J. subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Re: Backcross warbler? From: "John and Sue Gregoire <khmo AT att.net>" Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 13:05:03 +0000 Laura, et al, Long Point (Ontario) indicated that over the last few decades they have seen nothing but aberrations in BWWAs while GWWAs were always pure. They propose that all BW/GW crosses rarely match the two named birds (Lawrence's and Brewster's) exactly but come in a variety of differences. We concur. Here in the Finger lakes Highlands of New York, our BWWA's have always been pure as have been the very few GWWAs banded. Hybrids have also few over the last 20 years or more and have presented in the standard configurations for the most part although we have seen the entire range of 4 or 5 configurations widely recognized and numbered (not named). I remember an article or publication that drew and numbered several of these but can not recall the source. Anyone? On a parallel, does anyone know of illustrations of the variances in crossbills? Powdermill and other station observations on this thread would be welcome. Banding and migration has been slow here due cool temps and entirely too much wind! One aberration is several reports in the larger area of Yellow-throated Warblers. Mass overshoot or range expansion? John -- John & Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett, NY 14818-9626 "Conserve & Create HABITAT" http://home.att.net/~kestrelhaven/ subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Re: Backcross warbler? From: Laura Obiso <laobiso AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 19:56:22 -0400 Hi Stu, Thanks for your reply. It's interesting - we banded a few BWWA and only one GWWA last spring and fall, and all were 'normal' so this one was the first hybrid I've encountered. As you say, the hybrids described in Sibleys and online guides don't mention much other than the typical Brewster's and Lawrence's, so this one threw me a bit since it was the first one. I appreciate your response. Laura Obiso Raccoon Ridge Bird Observatory -----Original Message----- From: LPBO Coordinator [mailto:lpbo AT bsc-eoc.org] Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 10:51 AM To: Laura Obiso; BIRDBAND AT LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU Subject: RE: [BIRDBAND] Backcross warbler? Hi Laura, Here at the Long Point Bird Observatory we band upwards of 30+ BWWA a year, a few GWWA and numerous hybrids - Almost 90% of all BWWA captures could be considered a backcross of some kind. Very much like you describe - typical BWWA with yellow to yellowish wing bars. Interestingly enough most of the GWWA's we catch appear to be pure. We banded a somewhat typical Lawrence's warbler last week, and a Lawrence's back-cross last year. The variation in hybrids likely varies highly with regional differences of BWWA and GWWA populations. I can't remember the last time I saw what I would consider a typical BWWA here. The typically described hybrids can be deceaving as birders and banders will look for the typical patterns described in Sibley and the other bird books. In reality there are the typical forms, pure BWWA and GWWA, and everything in between. Contact me personally if you would like to see some pics or discuss further. Stu Mackenzie ________________________________________ subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Re: FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets From: David Melville <david.melville AT XTRA.CO.NZ> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 11:14:35 +1200 The use of TRIGENE or VIRKON is recommended for use in New Zealand. http://www.trigeneadvance.co.nz/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virkon Repeated use may result in degradataion of the net material. David ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ingold, James"Subject: Re: Backcross warbler? From: LPBO Coordinator <lpbo AT BSC-EOC.ORG> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:51:09 -0400 Hi Laura, Here at the Long Point Bird Observatory we band upwards of 30+ BWWA a year, a few GWWA and numerous hybrids - Almost 90% of all BWWA captures could be considered a backcross of some kind. Very much like you describe - typical BWWA with yellow to yellowish wing bars. Interestingly enough most of the GWWA's we catch appear to be pure. We banded a somewhat typical Lawrence's warbler last week, and a Lawrence's back-cross last year. The variation in hybrids likely varies highly with regional differences of BWWA and GWWA populations. I can't remember the last time I saw what I would consider a typical BWWA here. The typically described hybrids can be deceaving as birders and banders will look for the typical patterns described in Sibley and the other bird books. In reality there are the typical forms, pure BWWA and GWWA, and everything in between. Contact me personally if you would like to see some pics or discuss further. Stu Mackenzie ________________________________________ From: Bird Bander's Forum [BIRDBAND AT LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of Laura Obiso [laobiso AT EARTHLINK.NET] Sent: May 9, 2008 10:05 AM To: BIRDBAND AT LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU Subject: [BIRDBAND] Backcross warbler? I banded a BWWA with heavy yellow wingbars on May 6 and recaptured it again on May 7. I'm not up to speed on BWWA and GWWA hybrids as I've never banded one - but this bird does not have any characteristics of Brewster's or Lawrence's except for the gold wing bars. I'd like to be correct about this, so if someone would like to take a look and offer an opinion, the photo is on the website at: http://raccoonridgebirdobservatory.com/currentbanding.htm You can email off-list at laobiso AT earthlink.net or use the email contact on the site. Thanks. Laura Obiso Raccoon Ridge Bird Observatory Layton, NJ USA subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htm subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Backcross warbler? From: Laura Obiso <laobiso AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:05:39 -0400 I banded a BWWA with heavy yellow wingbars on May 6 and recaptured it again on May 7. I'm not up to speed on BWWA and GWWA hybrids as I've never banded one - but this bird does not have any characteristics of Brewster's or Lawrence's except for the gold wing bars. I'd like to be correct about this, so if someone would like to take a look and offer an opinion, the photo is on the website at: http://raccoonridgebirdobservatory.com/currentbanding.htm You can email off-list at laobiso AT earthlink.net or use the email contact on the site. Thanks. Laura Obiso Raccoon Ridge Bird Observatory Layton, NJ USA subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: FW: [BIRDBAND] FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets From: "Lamb, John W CTR USAF AFMC AEDC/ATA" <John.Lamb AT ARNOLD.AF.MIL> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 14:26:54 -0400 This might help... John W. Lamb Conservation Biologist ATA Conservation 1103 Avenue B Arnold Air Force Base, TN 37389-1800 Phone: (931)454-5378 Fax: (931)454-5126 email: john.lamb AT arnold.af.mil -----Original Message----- From: Bird Bander's Forum [mailto:BIRDBAND AT LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU] On Behalf Of Jennifer Dawson Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 12:38 PM To: BIRDBAND AT LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU Subject: Re: [BIRDBAND] FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets I hope anyone who knows the answer to this will respond here too - I'd also like to know how to disinfect my nets. On 5/8/08, Ingold, JamesSubject: Re: FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets From: Jennifer Dawson <jrdawson21 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:38:14 -0400 I hope anyone who knows the answer to this will respond here too - I'd also like to know how to disinfect my nets. On 5/8/08, Ingold, JamesSubject: FW: [AVECOL-L] Disinfecting Mist-nets From: "Ingold, James" <James.Ingold AT LSUS.EDU> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:30:53 -0500 Please respond to Dr. Bush; not to me or to the listserv. Thanks! Jim _________________________________________ Dear Avecol members, I have recently been mist-netting in a location with a high prevalence of avian pox. I would like to disinfect the mist-nets before using them in a new location. I would appreciate any feed back about disinfecting methods that will not ruin the nets. Please reply to bush AT biology.utah.edu Thank you, Sarah -- Sarah E. Bush, Ph.D. University of Utah Department of Biology 257 S. 1400 E. Salt Lake City, UT 84112 (801) 633-8629 subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Ringer needed in Kars urgently From: "Norman D.van Swelm" <Norman.vanswelm AT WXS.NL> Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 23:49:57 +0200 FYI I am urgently looking for a ringer(s) for my Kuyucuk station in Kars. I'll be grateful if you can forward the notice onto interested parties. Volunteer opportunities for ringing and bird surveys in eastern Turkey As part of the Kars-Igdir Biodiversity Project (www.kuzeydoga.org), the environmental organization Kuzey Doga Society is recruiting: - Experienced ringers for ringing (April-May & August-October). - Experienced birdwatchers for breeding bird surveys and bird counts (February-November). - Experienced botanists, entomologists or hydrologists to help with our wetland restoration experiment (February-October). We will provide free room & board for these positions. Ours are the first and only two bird ringing stations in eastern Turkey, in a very exciting and under-explored part of the country (Kars & Igdir provinces), bordering Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. One station is along the Aras river, focused mostly on songbirds (some waders too) and the other is on Lake Kuyucuk, focused on waders, ducks, raptors, and wetland passerines. We accept volunteers with ringing licenses. 298 bird species have so far been recorded in the region, with new species being added almost weekly. The list of species observed and ringed is on: http://www.kuyucuk.org/birds_of_kars.php Below are articles about our stations and their birds: http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=71818 http://www.stanford.edu/%7Ecagan/2007%20Winging%20It%20Turkey.pdf www.kuzeydoga.org www.kuyucuk.org Volunteers ideally need to stay one month or more, but two weeks is acceptable. The main habitats are steppe grassland and wheat fields surrounding a 216 ha freshwater lake at 1627 m elevation and riparian vegetation along Aras river at 950 m elevation. There is fantastic star-gazing and no light pollution. The region is also great for botanizing, with many of Turkey's 3000 endemic plants present. Wolves, bears, lynx, boars and martens are found within an hour of the stations, though not around the stations themselves. Interesting and understudied dragonflies and butterflies can be seen. We ring in a small building surrounded by nets. We use passerine nets, wader nets, raptor nets, and playback for waders. We plan to use canon nets for waterfowl/waders. Ringers experienced in different methods (e.g. bal-chatri) are especially welcome. We stay in the former school and teacher's housing in the village one km away from the station. It is possible to camp by the lake/near nets for a more natural experience. We provide all the supplies and you cook the food. Kars is the nearest major city, half an hour (40 km) away from the Kuyucuk station. There are private, state, and university hospitals. Regular public transport to Kars passes 300 m from the station. Private vehicles can be hired from the Kuyucuk village one km away. There are daily direct flights to and from Ankara (1 hour) and Istanbul (2 hours). Contact: Cagan H. Sekercioglu, Ph.D. Senior research scientist Stanford University Center for Conservation Biology Department of Biology 371 Serra Mall Stanford CA 94305-5020 USA www.sekercioglu.org subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: The truth behind bird photography From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:37:03 -0500 In an attempt to make lots of people feel better about the photos they've taken of birds they've encountered, I've posted some of my "work" from this morning's banding session in Lakeville, MN. http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Humbly yours, Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. Mailing list membership available on-line at http://moumn.org/subscribe.html. ----- To unsubscribe send a blank email to mou-net-request AT moumn.org with a subject of unsubscribe.Subject: The truth behind bird photography From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT BLACK-HOLE.COM> Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:37:03 -0500 In an attempt to make lots of people feel better about the photos they've taken of birds they've encountered, I've posted some of my "work" from this morning's banding session in Lakeville, MN. http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Humbly yours, Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: The truth behind bird photography From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 18:37:03 -0500 In an attempt to make lots of people feel better about the photos they've taken of birds they've encountered, I've posted some of my "work" from this morning's banding session in Lakeville, MN. http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Humbly yours, Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org _______________________________________________ mnbird mailing list mnbird AT lists.mnbird.net http://lists.mnbird.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mnbirdSubject: Re: Avian Pox From: "John and Sue Gregoire <khmo AT att.net>" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 13:45:56 +0000 Bill Hilton reports that Steve's pox link was inop. Try this (works from here) and then select the avian pox page: http://users.nsula.edu/steveng/ Thanks Bill, John -- John & Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett, NY 14818-9626 "Conserve & Create HABITAT" http://home.att.net/~kestrelhaven/ subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Re: Avian Pox From: "John and Sue Gregoire <khmo AT att.net>" Date: Sat, 3 May 2008 13:22:16 +0000 Meret, As we discussed last year, Steve Gabrey maintains the avian pox web site for North America. You may report observations and include photos. There were a few articles in NABB a couple of years back introducing the site and discussing pox. Hope this is of help to you. http://users.nsula.edu/steveng/avianpoxhome/htm Best, John -- John & Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett, NY 14818-9626 "Conserve & Create HABITAT" http://home.att.net/~kestrelhaven/ subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Avian Pox From: MERET WILSON <wilsonsplover AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 17:03:59 -0400 I am seeing an increase of Avian Pox in birds in my yard. I sent a report regarding a Mourning Dove with pox in the fall. This winter I had a GRCA overwinter with severe pox of both legs and feet. Now I have a FICR coming to one of my bird baths dunking bagels, biscuits etc daily with severe pox of the left leg and foot. Fortunately I have not come across any birds with pox at my banding station since 2004 but this odd increase in my yard birds is very weird. 2 years ago I had a HY NOCA with pox of the beak who suddenly did not return to the feeders. And last year I found the worst case of pox I have ever seen on any bird on a NOMO about 2 mi from my home. Are there places to report these occurances besides to Julie Craven, who I may mistakenly believe is only taking reports about MODO? Thanks, Meret Wilson Ormond Beach, FL _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_052008 subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Hilton Pond 04/22/08 (Spring Birds, etc.) From: Research at Hilton Pond <research AT HILTONPOND.ORG> Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 14:52:15 -0400 Oh, the joys of spring--one of which is being able to watch newly arrived Neotropical migrant birds mingling with others that have been with is all winter long. Our latest photo essay includes a gallery of songbirds banded "This Week at Hilton Pond." For some up close and personal looks at these avian wonders, please visit the installment for 22-30 April 2008 at http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek080422.html As always we include a tally of all birds banded or recaptured--check out the old chickadee, titmouse, and goldfinch--as well as miscellaneous nature notes. Happy Nature Watching! BILL -- RESEARCH PROGRAM c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA research AT hiltonpond.org, (803) 684-5852, eFax: (503) 218-0845 Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net): Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org "Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project" at http://www.rubythroat.org ********** subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Unusual finch tumor? From: Mara McDonald <mamcdona AT WISC.EDU> Date: Fri, 2 May 2008 12:12:59 -0500 Does anyone know what this might be? >Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:04:56 -0700 >From: ELLENSubject: Hilton Pond 04/15/08 From: Research at Hilton Pond <research AT HILTONPOND.ORG> Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:41:56 -0400 Sometimes nature shows up where we least expect it, which was the case "This Week at Hilton Pond" when we encountered a new snail species for the Center's checklist--in a five-gallon bucket. For a essay about this unexpected mollusc--including some interesting close-up views--please visit the 15-21 April 2008 installment at http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek080415.html As always we include list of all birds banded or recaptured--and there were lots in both categories--along with miscellaneous nature notes. Happy (Spring) Nature Watching! BILL -- RESEARCH PROGRAM c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA research AT hiltonpond.org, (803) 684-5852, eFax: (503) 218-0845 Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net): Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org "Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project" at http://www.rubythroat.org ********** subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Don Cohrs From: "John and Sue Gregoire <khmo AT att.net>" Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:11:55 +0000 It is with great sadness that I must report the death of our friend and fellow bander. Don passed away yesterday after a long illness. Many of you will remember his wife Doris and his fantastic work formulating and running the Jeckyll Island Banding Station until just a few years ago. Together, they taught so many banders/ornithologists and did it with great professionalism and good humor. Don touched many of our lives in such a positive manner. Should you wish to share remembrances, please info Bob Pantle,Subject: Cold front shuts down migration From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:38:59 -0500 Tonight's weather map shows no movement north of this strong cold front that moved through the upper midwest Friday and Saturday. There is some movement in the Ohio River Valley ahead of the storm front. Tonight's map is posted at: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Stay Warm! Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. Mailing list membership available on-line at http://moumn.org/subscribe.html. ----- To unsubscribe send a blank email to mou-net-request AT moumn.org with a subject of unsubscribe.Subject: Cold front shuts down migration From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT BLACK-HOLE.COM> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:38:59 -0500 Tonight's weather map shows no movement north of this strong cold front that moved through the upper midwest Friday and Saturday. There is some movement in the Ohio River Valley ahead of the storm front. Tonight's map is posted at: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Stay Warm! Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Cold front shuts down migration From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:38:59 -0500 Tonight's weather map shows no movement north of this strong cold front that moved through the upper midwest Friday and Saturday. There is some movement in the Ohio River Valley ahead of the storm front. Tonight's map is posted at: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Stay Warm! Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org _______________________________________________ mnbird mailing list mnbird AT lists.mnbird.net http://lists.mnbird.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mnbirdSubject: Re: advise sought for digital scale From: Robert McKinney <rgmckinney2 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:20:13 -0400 Hi, For a nice variety of economical electronic scales go to www.scalesUSA.com. The model I have been using for a couple years uses AAA batteries and I like them very much. Bob McKinney Charlie wrote: > Hi folks, > > I recently was given a donation for banding equipment. I was going > to order a scale today... and was overwhelmed. The price range for > seemingly similar scales was dumbfounding. > > So... what do you look for? I think I want 250g capacity and 0.1 g > increments. Durability, accuracy and easy of use in the field are > important. But they all claim all of those things. > > Do I just go with a big name, like Ohaus? Is there a reason why > certain kinds are carried by BTO, AFO, etc? > > Charlie Muise > Lamar County, GA, USA > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: > http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htm > > subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: FW: Ring-billed Gull wing tagging projects? From: "Ingold, James" <James.Ingold AT LSUS.EDU> Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:00:03 -0500 Anybody?
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From: ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology
[mailto:ORNITH-L AT SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU] On Behalf Of COMINS, Patrick
Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 3:34 PM
To: ORNITH-L AT SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU
Subject: Ring-billed Gull wing tagging projects?
On 4/19, an observer in Connecticut found a Ring-billed Gull with a
round, bright yellow-green wing tag with the designation A4 on it. He
contacted BBL and didn't hear anything back and also contacted the folks
in the Chicago area who were tagging Ring-bills for an egg oiling
project and it wasn't one of theirs. I told him that I would try to
find the folks to whom this should be reported. Please respond to me
off-list if any of you know of someone who has a tagging project for
Ring-bills that might fit this description. Any information would be
much appreciated.
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Patrick
Patrick M. Comins
Director of Bird Conservation
Audubon Connecticut
pcomins AT audubon.org
http://iba.audubon.org/iba/viewState.do?state=US-CT
Bent of the River Sanctuary
185 East Flat Hill Road
Southbury, CT 06488
Phone: (203)264-5098 x305
or (203)264-5180 x305
Fax: (203)264-6332
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Subject: Re: advise sought for digital scaleFrom: Research at Hilton Pond <research AT HILTONPOND.ORG> Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:04:11 -0400 CHARLIE . . . I was first introduced to Escali digital scales by Colombian banders when I helped give a workshop for them on San Andres Island. I believe these scales were originally designed for kitchen use and come in a variety of ranges. I find them to be very portable and dependable and the batteries last a LONG time, and they're relatively inexpensive. You might especially check out the Liberta series at http://www.escali.com/liberta.html ; these fold and actually fit in a shirt pocket! I use the PR50 for hummingbirds (accurate to .01g) and the PR100 for everything smaller than a Blue Jay. I don't have a PR500 and use my trusty but less portable Ohaus Scout Pro digital (600g capacity) for bigger birds. One advantage provided by Ohaus scales (and perhaps some other brands) is that you can interface them directly to your laptop. Hope this helps, BILL ============= >Hi folks, > >I recently was given a donation for banding equipment. I was going >to order a scale today... and was overwhelmed. The price range for >seemingly similar scales was dumbfounding. > >So... what do you look for? I think I want 250g capacity and 0.1 g >increments. Durability, accuracy and easy of use in the field are >important. But they all claim all of those things. > >Do I just go with a big name, like Ohaus? Is there a reason why >certain kinds are carried by BTO, AFO, etc? > >Charlie Muise >Lamar County, GA, USA -- RESEARCH PROGRAM c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA research AT hiltonpond.org, (803) 684-5852, eFax: (503) 218-0845 Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net): Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org "Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project" at http://www.rubythroat.org ********** subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: advise sought for digital scale From: Charlie <cmmbirds AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:12:31 -0700 Hi folks, I recently was given a donation for banding equipment. I was going to order a scale today... and was overwhelmed. The price range for seemingly similar scales was dumbfounding. So... what do you look for? I think I want 250g capacity and 0.1 g increments. Durability, accuracy and easy of use in the field are important. But they all claim all of those things. Do I just go with a big name, like Ohaus? Is there a reason why certain kinds are carried by BTO, AFO, etc? Charlie Muise Lamar County, GA, USA ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal From: "John and Sue Gregoire <khmo AT att.net>" Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:22:52 +0000 Concur with Kathy's comments and warning. Circlip or snap ring pliers are insufficient to open these bands. One should not even think of using hard metal bands unless one has first purchased the British banding pliers. These provide a nice closure without danger of overlap. In any event, it takes a bit of wrist strength to properly close these bands along with the concomitant care to prevent a bad closure. This is not a band for anyone in a hurry. We open hard metal bands the way we were taught prior to Roger's invention of banding pliers. We use a variety of sizes of needle-nosed pliers for larger sizes and mini needle-nosed and hemostats for the smaller. The needle-nosed with long tapering jaws are best. Use of normal US pliers for closure or plier posts for opening is discouraged. Best, John -- John & Sue Gregoire Field Ornithologists Kestrel Haven Avian Migration Observatory 5373 Fitzgerald Road Burdett, NY 14818-9626 "Conserve & Create HABITAT" http://home.att.net/~kestrelhaven/ subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htm I believe Evonne is requesting information for opening hard metal bands to put on birds rather than the rare occasion when they would need to be removed from a bird. There was a workshop at the EBBA meeting and one strong message was to practice closing bands again and again as the hard metal bands are almost impossible to remove from a bird without injury if one were to be overlapped! One can open and close the same hard metal band over and over without destroying the bands -- the take home was practice - practice - practice. A dowell of the appropriate size can be used as a fake bird tarsus and then the band can be slipped off of the end and used again. The hard metal bands are almost impossible to remove once put on a bird even with circlip pliers without injury to the bird. Cheers, Kathy M. Kathleen Klimkiewicz, Biologist USGS Patuxent WRC BBL 12100 Beech Forest RD STE 4037 Laurel MD 20708-4037 301-497-5795 work Fax 301-497-5717 KKlimkiewicz AT usgs.gov Report bands: reportband.gov and get instant feedback! http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htm subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal From: Kathy Klimkiewicz <kklimkiewicz AT USGS.GOV> Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:27:05 -0400 I believe Evonne is requesting information for opening hard metal bands to put on birds rather than the rare occasion when they would need to be removed from a bird. There was a workshop at the EBBA meeting and one strong message was to practice closing bands again and again as the hard metal bands are almost impossible to remove from a bird without injury if one were to be overlapped! One can open and close the same hard metal band over and over without destroying the bands -- the take home was practice - practice - practice. A dowell of the appropriate size can be used as a fake bird tarsus and then the band can be slipped off of the end and used again. The hard metal bands are almost impossible to remove once put on a bird even with circlip pliers without injury to the bird. Cheers, Kathy M. Kathleen Klimkiewicz, Biologist USGS Patuxent WRC BBL 12100 Beech Forest RD STE 4037 Laurel MD 20708-4037 301-497-5795 work Fax 301-497-5717 KKlimkiewicz AT usgs.gov Report bands: reportband.gov and get instant feedback! http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal From: Paul Irving <p.irving AT CSL.GOV.UK> Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:52:09 +0100 No You cannot James but you can find them on the internet at a reduced price. 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Further information on confidentiality of our communications, can be found at http://www.csl.gov.uk/email.htm subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Great photos from banding session From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:41:42 -0500 Hello everyone, We had a pretty good morning bird banding here in central Minnesota in spite of overcast skies and cool temps. I've posted some photos of some of the birds on my blog: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com I'd like to thank my friend Amber for taking and sharing these photos. With tomorrows weather supposedly improving, we are off to Wisconsin to band at another site. I hope to post our totals tomorrow night. Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. 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Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:41:42 -0500 Hello everyone, We had a pretty good morning bird banding here in central Minnesota in spite of overcast skies and cool temps. I've posted some photos of some of the birds on my blog: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com I'd like to thank my friend Amber for taking and sharing these photos. With tomorrows weather supposedly improving, we are off to Wisconsin to band at another site. I hope to post our totals tomorrow night. Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN _______________________________________________ mnbird mailing list mnbird AT lists.mnbird.net http://lists.mnbird.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mnbirdSubject: Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal From: James Cracknell <james AT JCRACKNELL.CO.UK> Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:07:47 +0100 Hi Barry
The BTO circlips are excellent for small rings - but any ring larger than
say Wood Pigeon/Barn Owl/Peregrine/Mallard I also purchase a larger pair
from a DIY shop. It makes the removal of rings much easier.
I've not come across small fine circlips like the BTO supply in normal DIY
shops.
James
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Subject: Re: [BIRDBAND] Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring
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Hi Lyndon
BTO to the rescue once again on this problem. Their ringing shop sells a
very suitable circlip pliers for those rare occasions when a ring needs
to be removed from a live bird.
Check it out at www.bto.org
Regards
barry
Lyndon Kearsley wrote:
> After searching the archives, I found several posts that suggested certain
> pliers and methods for closing stainless steel bands. Does anyone have any
> suggestions for opening them? Basically, I am looking for something that
> will open the stainless bands evenly and easily as I am worried that using
> the posts on my regular banding pliers to open the stainless steel bands
> will eventually cause the posts to break. Thanks!
>
> Evonne Schroeder
>
> ***********
>
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>
> My own comment Evie: Personally I use several different sizes of circlip
> pliers (see: HYPERLINK
>
"http://www.toolspot.co.uk/products/Pliers/4Pc%209in%20Circlip%20Pliers_f.jp
>
g"http://www.toolspot.co.uk/products/Pliers/4Pc%209in%20Circlip%20Pliers_f.j
> pg )
>
> You need the ones that open when squeezed. I grind the points flatter to
> slip between the ring on both sides of the leg. Don't often use them on
> small rings but I use them alot for gulls when replacing worn rings.
>
> regards
>
> Lyndon Kearsley
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Subject: Re: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removalFrom: bom <bomah AT EIRCOM.NET> Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:22:11 +0100 Hi Lyndon BTO to the rescue once again on this problem. Their ringing shop sells a very suitable circlip pliers for those rare occasions when a ring needs to be removed from a live bird. Check it out at www.bto.org Regards barry Lyndon Kearsley wrote: > After searching the archives, I found several posts that suggested certain > pliers and methods for closing stainless steel bands. Does anyone have any > suggestions for opening them? Basically, I am looking for something that > will open the stainless bands evenly and easily as I am worried that using > the posts on my regular banding pliers to open the stainless steel bands > will eventually cause the posts to break. Thanks! > > Evonne Schroeder > > *********** > > > > My own comment Evie: Personally I use several different sizes of circlip > pliers (see: HYPERLINK > "http://www.toolspot.co.uk/products/Pliers/4Pc%209in%20Circlip%20Pliers_f.jp > g"http://www.toolspot.co.uk/products/Pliers/4Pc%209in%20Circlip%20Pliers_f.j > pg ) > > You need the ones that open when squeezed. I grind the points flatter to > slip between the ring on both sides of the leg. Don't often use them on > small rings but I use them alot for gulls when replacing worn rings. > > regards > > Lyndon Kearsley > > Belgium > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.2/1386 - Release Date: 18/04/08 > 17:24 > > > subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: > http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htm > > > subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Mail forwarded from Evonne Schroeder regarding ring removal From: Lyndon Kearsley <lkearsley AT PANDORA.BE> Date: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:42:04 +0200 After searching the archives, I found several posts that suggested certain pliers and methods for closing stainless steel bands. Does anyone have any suggestions for opening them? Basically, I am looking for something that will open the stainless bands evenly and easily as I am worried that using the posts on my regular banding pliers to open the stainless steel bands will eventually cause the posts to break. Thanks! Evonne Schroeder *********** My own comment Evie: Personally I use several different sizes of circlip pliers (see: HYPERLINK "http://www.toolspot.co.uk/products/Pliers/4Pc%209in%20Circlip%20Pliers_f.jp g"http://www.toolspot.co.uk/products/Pliers/4Pc%209in%20Circlip%20Pliers_f.j pg ) You need the ones that open when squeezed. I grind the points flatter to slip between the ring on both sides of the leg. Don't often use them on small rings but I use them alot for gulls when replacing worn rings. regards Lyndon Kearsley Belgium No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.2/1386 - Release Date: 18/04/08 17:24 subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Hilton Pond 04/08/08 From: Research at Hilton Pond <research AT HILTONPOND.ORG> Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:34:10 -0400 As spring makes its way northward in the Northern Hemisphere, the most delightful aspect for us is green-up--when once-naked trees and shrubs acquire new spring foliage in every imaginable shade of green. "This Week at Hilton Pond" our photo essay deals with spring greenery via close-up views of some woody plants showing off their new leaves. To view the installment for 8-14 April 2008, please visit http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek080408.html As always we include a tally of birds banded and recaptured during the period--including the year's first Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Happy (Spring) Nature Watching! BILL -- RESEARCH PROGRAM c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA research AT hiltonpond.org, (803) 684-5852, eFax: (503) 218-0845 Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net): Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org "Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project" at http://www.rubythroat.org ********** subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Guide of identification of Spanish birds From: Javier Blasco Zumeta <blaszu AT ARRAKIS.ES> Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:18:19 +0200 Dear colleagues ... it is now available the English version of my page about the identification guide of birds from my region. You can find it in www.javierblasco.arrakis.es and the link to the English version is on top left of the main page. Some commnents: - I am only an amateur (I am a teacher in a primary school) so I work in this project only in my free time and alone (really with the wonderful help of Gerd-Michael Heinze, from Germany, helping in identificacion of difficult ages or sex) so this runs slowly and there are a lot of species with incomplete file. - My English is very mediocre and translation from Spanish has been really a very bored task .. so when tired I made mistakes related with English language. I beg your pardon for this and corrections will be wellcome from better English speakers. - You can use all the information for free as it is described in the botton of the main page: "The joy I get from learning is enough of a reward for me, and therefore I do not mind if any part of this site is reproduced, stored in an electronic format or transmitted in any way or by any means, be it electronic or mechanical, be it by photocopying or by any other method, either invented or yet to be invented. What is more: in order for this great effort to be as useful as possible to as many people as possible, I do not merely accept, but also recommend, that such actions be taken, and I just do not care if the author is acknowledged or not". Very warm regards Javier Blasco-Zumeta c/ Hispanidad, 8 50750 Pina de Ebro Zaragoza (Spain) Tfno. 976.16.50.63 blaszu AT arrakis.es Los Monegros: http://idd004kb.eresmas.net/monegros/ Ibercaja/Aves de Aragón: http://www.javierblasco.arrakis.es subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: OOPS! Correct URL for Radar From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:09:02 -0500
Sorry folks,
A bit of a correction to my recent post. the correct URL is:
http://radar.weather.gov
As soon as I get the monkey trained I'll fire myself....
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Subject: Radar Imagery SitesFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:57:43 -0500
Hi everyone,
I've had a few people ask me for the sites where I check the
nexrad images for indications of migration. The best site is:
http://weather.radar.gov
I do have another spot bookmarked with the really long URL below:
www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/radar/displayRad.php?icao=KUSA&prod=n0r&b
kgr=black&endDate=20050421&endTime=-1&duration=0
What I like about this one is that it is a composite map that
let's you look at the entire country at one time. I don't know of any
radar sites for Mexico but I'm sure they're out there somewhere. One
person did mention that the gulf coast of Alabama has seen a couple
of fall out mornings so there is at least some movement in the
eastern gulf area. I don't know if there have been any big lift offs
from the Yucatan Peninsula headed to Texas.
A good site for a basic introduction to Radar Ornithology is the
Journey North website:
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/weather/radar/index.html
Again tonight it looks like northward movement in the central U.S.
but further east than last night. This may be due to a cold front
moving south through the Dakotas and Minnesota. I hope this helps
folks find good images for their area.
Roger Everhart
http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com
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Subject: OOPS! Correct URL for RadarFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT BLACK-HOLE.COM> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:09:02 -0500 Sorry folks,
A bit of a correction to my recent post. the correct URL is:
http://radar.weather.gov
As soon as I get the monkey trained I'll fire myself....
Roger Everhart
Apple Valley, MN
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Subject: OOPS! Correct URL for RadarFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:09:02 -0500
Sorry folks,
A bit of a correction to my recent post. the correct URL is:
http://radar.weather.gov
As soon as I get the monkey trained I'll fire myself....
Roger Everhart
Apple Valley, MN
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Subject: Radar Imagery SitesFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT BLACK-HOLE.COM> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:57:43 -0500 Hi everyone,
I've had a few people ask me for the sites where I check the
nexrad images for indications of migration. The best site is:
http://weather.radar.gov
I do have another spot bookmarked with the really long URL below:
www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/radar/displayRad.php?icao=KUSA&prod=n0r&b
kgr=black&endDate=20050421&endTime=-1&duration=0
What I like about this one is that it is a composite map that
let's you look at the entire country at one time. I don't know of any
radar sites for Mexico but I'm sure they're out there somewhere. One
person did mention that the gulf coast of Alabama has seen a couple
of fall out mornings so there is at least some movement in the
eastern gulf area. I don't know if there have been any big lift offs
from the Yucatan Peninsula headed to Texas.
A good site for a basic introduction to Radar Ornithology is the
Journey North website:
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/weather/radar/index.html
Again tonight it looks like northward movement in the central U.S.
but further east than last night. This may be due to a cold front
moving south through the Dakotas and Minnesota. I hope this helps
folks find good images for their area.
Roger Everhart
http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com
www.ncbo.org
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Subject: Radar Imagery SitesFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:57:43 -0500
Hi everyone,
I've had a few people ask me for the sites where I check the
nexrad images for indications of migration. The best site is:
http://weather.radar.gov
I do have another spot bookmarked with the really long URL below:
www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/radar/displayRad.php?icao=KUSA&prod=n0r&b
kgr=black&endDate=20050421&endTime=-1&duration=0
What I like about this one is that it is a composite map that
let's you look at the entire country at one time. I don't know of any
radar sites for Mexico but I'm sure they're out there somewhere. One
person did mention that the gulf coast of Alabama has seen a couple
of fall out mornings so there is at least some movement in the
eastern gulf area. I don't know if there have been any big lift offs
from the Yucatan Peninsula headed to Texas.
A good site for a basic introduction to Radar Ornithology is the
Journey North website:
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/weather/radar/index.html
Again tonight it looks like northward movement in the central U.S.
but further east than last night. This may be due to a cold front
moving south through the Dakotas and Minnesota. I hope this helps
folks find good images for their area.
Roger Everhart
http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com
www.ncbo.org
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Subject: Migration on Monday nightFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:27:03 -0500
Hi everybody,
I have just posted 2 images from Nexrad radar on my blog that
show significant migratory movement tonight through the middle of the
country. This may be the first night of several this week that have
good movement if the winds continue from the south. All this AND it's
getting warmer!
http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com
Keep the feeders filled!
Roger Everhart
Apple Valley, MN
www.ncbo.org
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Subject: Migration on Monday nightFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT BLACK-HOLE.COM> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:27:03 -0500 Hi everybody,
I have just posted 2 images from Nexrad radar on my blog that
show significant migratory movement tonight through the middle of the
country. This may be the first night of several this week that have
good movement if the winds continue from the south. All this AND it's
getting warmer!
http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com
Keep the feeders filled!
Roger Everhart
Apple Valley, MN
www.ncbo.org
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Subject: Migration on Monday nightFrom: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:27:03 -0500
Hi everybody,
I have just posted 2 images from Nexrad radar on my blog that
show significant migratory movement tonight through the middle of the
country. This may be the first night of several this week that have
good movement if the winds continue from the south. All this AND it's
getting warmer!
http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com
Keep the feeders filled!
Roger Everhart
Apple Valley, MN
www.ncbo.org
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Subject: Hilton Pond 04/01/08From: Research at Hilton Pond <research AT HILTONPOND.ORG> Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:44:37 -0400 A few years ago, we found some light-colored sticks in Hilton Pond that formed a "T." We took this letter to stand for "Trouble," and our newest photo essay reveals further evidence of what could be a real problem for trees along the banks of Hilton Pond. To understand what the heck we're talking about, please visit the 1-7 April 2008 installment of "This Week at Hilton Pond" at http://www.hiltonpond.org/ThisWeek080401.html As always we include a list of all birds banded, plus miscellaneous nature notes. Happy (Spring) Nature Watching! BILL -- RESEARCH PROGRAM c/o BILL HILTON JR. Executive Director Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History 1432 DeVinney Road, York, South Carolina 29745 USA research AT hiltonpond.org, (803) 684-5852, eFax: (503) 218-0845 Please visit our web sites (courtesy of Comporium.net): Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History at http://www.hiltonpond.org "Operation RubyThroat: The Hummingbird Project" at http://www.rubythroat.org ********** subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Boreal Forests and birds From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:37:12 -0500 Hey everybody, I recently heard an interview with Jeff Wells, the author of Birder's Conservation Handbook on a Scientific American podcast. It was quite good and had a positive message. The focus of much of the podcast is the North American Boreal Forest and it's importance to birds. I have added a link to the podcast on my blog at: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Lots of juncos and a lone Fox sparrow trying to ride out this lousy weather in my backyard under the feeder. Luckily it sounds like this slush will be gone by Monday. Hang in there. Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org --- This mailing list is sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. Mailing list membership available on-line at http://moumn.org/subscribe.html. ----- To unsubscribe send a blank email to mou-net-request AT moumn.org with a subject of unsubscribe.Subject: Boreal Forests and birds From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT BLACK-HOLE.COM> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:37:12 -0500 Hey everybody, I recently heard an interview with Jeff Wells, the author of Birder's Conservation Handbook on a Scientific American podcast. It was quite good and had a positive message. The focus of much of the podcast is the North American Boreal Forest and it's importance to birds. I have added a link to the podcast on my blog at: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Lots of juncos and a lone Fox sparrow trying to ride out this lousy weather in my backyard under the feeder. Luckily it sounds like this slush will be gone by Monday. Hang in there. Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htmSubject: Boreal Forests and birds From: "R.D. Everhart" <everhart AT black-hole.com> Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:37:12 -0500 Hey everybody, I recently heard an interview with Jeff Wells, the author of Birder's Conservation Handbook on a Scientific American podcast. It was quite good and had a positive message. The focus of much of the podcast is the North American Boreal Forest and it's importance to birds. I have added a link to the podcast on my blog at: http://minnesotabirdnerd.blogspot.com Lots of juncos and a lone Fox sparrow trying to ride out this lousy weather in my backyard under the feeder. Luckily it sounds like this slush will be gone by Monday. Hang in there. Roger Everhart Apple Valley, MN www.ncbo.org _______________________________________________ mnbird mailing list mnbird AT lists.mnbird.net http://lists.mnbird.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mnbirdSubject: DNA confirmation of bird record? From: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1 AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 15:32:42 -0400 Posting for a friend who is not a member of this list... Hello all, I am posting this question on behalf of Dr. Alec Lindsay of Northern Michigan University. Dr. Lindsay has been working to identify a Tyrannus sp. record from Michigan based on DNA collected from a fecal sample. He would like to know if any other states have had extralimital records confirmed using DNA data as evidence. If so, please send any relevant information to: alindsay AT nmu.edu. Thanks, Adam M. Byrne byrnea AT msu.edu subscription options and posting rules can be found at the BirdBand web site: http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/6549/birdband.htm |