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Volusia County [Michael Brothers ] 15 Mar Blue-crowned Parakeet, St. Pete [Jeff Hooks ] 15 Mar Neotropic Cormorant Still At St. Marks NWR [Jean Simpson ] 15 Mar Early Common Tern, West Pasco [Ken Tracey ] 15 Mar Clear Lake Sandhill Cranes 3/15/10 [Maria Valentine ] 15 Mar Starkey Wilderness Park, Pasco County [David Gagne ] 15 Mar Vero Beach Solitary Sandpiper and Pectoral Sandpiper near hospital [Carolyn Cimino ] 15 Mar Re: Request for comment, possible Brown Pelican, "P.o. californicus", Volusia County [Danny Bales ] 15 Mar Purple Gallinules in Charlotte County [Tom Zinneman ] 15 Mar Re: American Golden-Plover? [Charles Geanangel ] 15 Mar Blackpoll [Rick and Barb Lucas ] 15 Mar Re: Request for comment, possible Brown Pelican, "P.o. californicus", Volusia County [Renne Leatto ] 15 Mar American Golden-Plover? 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Dunkerton" ] 11 Mar Black Skimmer, Putnam County [andrew thornton ] Subject: Wilson's Plovers breeding at Robinson Preserve; question about behavior From: Dan Irizarry <rdirizarry AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:27:15 -0400 Hey Everyone, Spent a few hours at Robinson Preserve in Bradenton yesterday. No new migrants, but I did see a larger number of our wintering shorebirds that I hadn't seen there in several months. I had a large number of Willets (100+), Semipalmated Plovers (75-100), Western and Least Sandpipers (20-30 each), Dunlin (30) and our local breeding Wilson's Plovers (15). I did manage to get 1 Spotted Sandpiper. I have had up to 12-13 on a single day there in the middle of winter. I actually managed to capture a small set of pictures of a pair of Wilson's Plovers copulating on the trail just ahead of me. Warblers seemed to have moved out of the area; I only had 5 Palm and 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler in the preserve. Seen at the preserve: Brown Pelican (10) Caspian Tern (1) Royal Tern (15) Laughing Gull (20) Herring Gull (4) Snowy Egret (18) Great Blue Heron (1) Great Egret (15) Little Blue Heron (4) Tricolored Heron (3) Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (1) White Ibis (40) Willet (100+) Semipalmated Plover (75+) Western Sandpiper (20-30) Least Sandpiper (20-30) Spotted Sandpiper (1) Ruddy Turnstone (15) Dunlin (30) Short-billed Dowitcher (20) Palm Warbler (5) Yellow-rumped Warbler (1) Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (1) Osprey (7) Turkey Vulture (10) Fish Crow (15) Common Ground-Dove (2) Eurasian Collared Dove (1) Mourning Dove (2) Red-bellied Woodpecker (1) Downy Woodpecker (1) Question: I noticed that quite a few of the Semipalmated Plovers were behaving quite aggressively towards each other. They were hunched over, fanning their tails out and spreading their wings, and calling out to each other. They were doing this in pairs. Is this "practice" for territorial defense once they get to their breeding grounds, or do they secure mates before arriving in the north? It wasn't just a couple of birds; I saw probably 10-20 birds doing this. Attached photos: IMG8346 - Aggressive Semipalmated Plovers IMG8411 - Copulating Wilson's Plovers IMG8566 - Immature Yellow-crowned Night-Heron These images are small and compressed. Larger ones available at flickr. More photos from the Preserve at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/danirizarry/sets/72157623507342729/ Happy Birding, Dan Irizarry Bradenton, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Article on Greenwood Eagles From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:32:28 -0700 Hello, All. Woke to find an article written about the Greenwood Cemetery Bald Eagles. It is online here: http://tinyurl.com/yh6qens Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Bird ID Help From: Rex Rowan <rexrowan AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:36:41 -0400 Hi, Kyle - Looks like a Black-bellied Plover to me. Rex Rowan Gainesville Kyle Hickman wrote: > I went to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge today, and on Biolab Road I found two birds > of the same species that I couldn't identify. Image is attached. > > Overall, I had a very successful birding day. Barn Swallows at the beach, regular and white > morph Reddish Egret, and some waterfowl still lingering. Mostly Blue-winged Teals and > Northern Shovelers - all the widgeons had moved on. Five species of tern - Royal, Caspian, > Forster's, Sandwich, and Common. Photos can be found on the first two pages here: > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/kylehickman/ > > Anyway, let me know if you can ID this birds. Thanks for the help! > > Kyle Hickman > Orlando, FL > > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, > please visit us on the web at: > http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html > To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to > LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU > Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu > ____________________________________________________________________________ > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Bird ID Help From: Kyle Hickman <kylehickman1 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:29:22 -0400 I went to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge today, and on Biolab Road I found two birds of the same species that I couldn't identify. Image is attached. Overall, I had a very successful birding day. Barn Swallows at the beach, regular and white morph Reddish Egret, and some waterfowl still lingering. Mostly Blue-winged Teals and Northern Shovelers - all the widgeons had moved on. Five species of tern - Royal, Caspian, Forster's, Sandwich, and Common. Photos can be found on the first two pages here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kylehickman/ Anyway, let me know if you can ID this birds. Thanks for the help! Kyle Hickman Orlando, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: RFI - Big Pine Key, Key West From: Barb Walker <barbibird AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:10:30 -0400 Hi, I am thinking about taking a special birding trip to the keys but need a little more information. If there is anyone down there that can contact me offline your help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Barb Walker Palm Harbor To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: NE St. Pete migrants From: donatdonlo <donatdonlo AT AOL.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:57:46 -0400 This evening at 6:30 PM Lorraine and I watched a lone Bank Swallow flying north just a few feet off our 4th floor deck. In the morning I had 6 Northern Parula's in the Mangrove Bay neighborhood including a singing male and the first females I've seen this spring. I also saw 5 Black-and-White Warblers. Don Margeson St. Petersburg To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Anhinga From: Leann Streeper <leann.jackson AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:27:03 -0400 Just wanted to share a photo from our trip yesterday. I didn't realize how pretty an Anhinga could get. I never noticed the eyes before. Looking good for spring! He was on the Dora Canal in Tavares, fL Leann Streeper Leesburg, fl To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Thayer's Gull. Tomoka Landfill. Daytona Beach. Volusia County From: Michael Brothers <mbrothers AT CO.VOLUSIA.FL.US> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:56:24 -0400 Today, 3/15, I found a probable adult Thayer's Gull at the Tomoka Landfill, near Daytona Beach. The bird was similar to an adult Herring Gull in appearance, but with a small bill and dark iris. The orbital ring was raspberry pink. The legs were a deep hot pink. The primary pattern showed very limited black, with pale tongues meeting the white mirror on P-9. The underwing pattern showed very limited black, mostly in a trim outer edge of P10 (and possibly P9) and in small subterminal marks on the outer primaries. The black of the primaries was also not quite a deep black ( see the comparison to the black on the nearby Laughing Gull. Michael Michael Brothers Marine Science Center Ponce Inlet To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Blue-crowned Parakeet, St. Pete From: Jeff Hooks <jeff.hooks AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:46:43 -0400 clinging to its perch the Blue-crowned Parakeet fights the Ides-of-March wind -- Jeff Hooks St. Petersburg, FL http://jeffhooks.blogspot.com AT birdhaiku To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Neotropic Cormorant Still At St. Marks NWR From: Jean Simpson <Tlsjean AT AOL.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:13:20 EDT Yesterday I saw the Neotropic Cormorant on the pilings near the lighthouse at St. Marks NWR. I was hoping that the tide would be high enough to submerge the offshore islands where the cormorants usually are at low tide or whenever there's an offshore wind. The last time I had seen it was on January 30. It's still in non-breeding plumage. The white facial line seemed a little easier to see, but there were no white plumes on the neck. I saw my FOS Swallow-tailed Kite, soaring over the woods behind the Visitors' Center. Northern Parulas and Barn Swallows have returned also. Good birding, Jean Simpson Tallahassee, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Early Common Tern, West Pasco From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:07:23 -0700 Hello, Found a Common Tern at the Gulf Harbors Golf Course today, (Google 28.235,-82.750). Along with very white Black-bellied Plover; when it flew it was black under wings. Also 2 Pectoral Sandpipers are there. Stevenson and Anderson show 3/29 and 3/30 as early spring migration dates for Common Tern, so this may be very early arrival date. Ken Tracey New Port Richey To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Clear Lake Sandhill Cranes 3/15/10 From: Maria Valentine <mvalentine9 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:35:50 -0400 For everyone writing and asking, after Emmy's death--a peaceful passing under Mom's feathers in the night of March 12--the family were able to get back to normal activities of feeding over the weekend. Emmy was laid to rest in a little straw nest, the body covered by soft feathers Mom had dropped in the last molt. If that's illegal I hope any officials reading this will overlook it in this case. Emmy was just lying on the grass after the others moved away Saturday morning. I felt I just had to do a little funeral. I stay well away from live wild birds and animals, especially listed species, being aware of the restrictions. I attribute the loss of one baby to the severe weather prohibiting both colts being able to get enough food on Thursday and Friday. 2 days is a long time to birds less than a week old. I think frantic hunger led to Oscar's aggression of Emmy, the younger of the two. We know this happens in many species. Before the storm when they were out and being fed, that behavior wasn't happening, though Oscar was already picking on Emmy right after Emmy hatched, before they went out to forage that day. Also the stress of being wet and cold a lot of the time, having to leave the nest and swim hard through stormy waters--all of it was just too much for Emmy. That's the science, my take on it. It was still grief to lose Emmy, one of our endangered Sandhill Cranes, who had been watched and loved from a distance by humans from when the egg was laid. Mom nested down for three nights on the shore, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, guarded by Dad. I was very happy to see Dad fly to the original nest in the late evening yesterday (Sunday) and begin rebuilding, (FEMA, take notes!). From shore, Mom noticed and immediately waded out to the nest, with Oscar -- much bigger after being stuffed with food for 2 days, lots of earthworms, great protein-- swimming along behind. Oscar climbed up on the nest and watched while both parents tossed up vegetation, until Mom determined it was ready. Then she settled down for the night. Oscar climbed up on her back under the wings, peeked out for one last look around, then settled down to sleep. They'll be safer there from onshore predators, so I'm really glad the nest could be salvaged. In one photo Oscar swims behind Mom who looks like she's swimming, but is actually walking. That area was mudflats 2 weeks ago, so you can see how much the lake has risen. In the twilight pic of Mom settled on nest, Oscar is just raising her back feathers a bit to look out. Today, they're all out foraging again. Maria Valentine New Port Richey, FL mvalentine9 AT tampabay.rr.com To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Starkey Wilderness Park, Pasco County From: David Gagne <oporornis77 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:24:44 -0700 Hi All, Birded Starkey Wilderness Park this morning and the highlight was a courting pair of Short-tailed Hawks.  There was one of each morph. Other birds of note of the 54 species seen: Swallow-tailed Kite  1 White-eyed Vireo  19 Purple Martin  9 Barn Swallow  5 Brown-headed Nuthatch  3 (low) Ruby-crowned Kinglet  12 Northern Parula  7 Black-and-whtie Warbler  5 American Goldfinch  4 No early summer residents such as Great Crested Flycatchers, Summer Tanagers , Red-eyed or Yellow-throated Vireos were detected today.  These species typically show up in mid-March here. Good Birding! Dave Gagne Holidday Florida To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Vero Beach Solitary Sandpiper and Pectoral Sandpiper near hospital From: Carolyn Cimino <Sailcarm AT AOL.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:10:33 EDT While driving around yesterday, Sunday, my husband and I noticed lots of birds feeding in a flooded grassy area in between the Vero Beach hospital and the Hospice/VNA building, on 37th (?) St, aka "Doctor Row". We were not able to stop, but today I went back. There were many fewer birds in this area today but at least one or two representatives of most of the common waders, esp. Little Blue Heron and White Ibis. What I was most excited about seeing were two sandpipers-- a Solitary Sandpiper and a Pectoral Sandpiper feeding along the edge. There were also several Killdeer. And 1 Loggerhead Shrike in a low tree. Carolyn Cimino Vero Beach and Waterford, CT To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Request for comment, possible Brown Pelican, "P.o. californicus", Volusia County From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:05:42 -0400 I've been following this Brown Pelican post. I've read over a thousand pelican metal bands at Port Canaveral. I've encountered the Red Pouch several times there. I asked the banders, and they told me, if I remember correctly, that 1 per cent of Florida's Brown Pelicans get the red pouch. They said that on the west coast of the United States a large number have the red pouch. Here's a picture of one at Port Canaveral. It's really not that rare around this area. Uncommon..... Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:58:24 -0400 From: rennel AT CFL.RR.COM Subject: Re: [BRDBRAIN] Request for comment, possible Brown Pelican, "P.o. californicus", Volusia County To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU << This subspecies is apparently very rare in the western Gulf and I found no records for Florida or the Atlantic.>> Not sure if you mean some kind of official record or not, but Joyce Stefancic posted a sighting and a photo of a Pacific Brown Pelican on Honeymoon Island around this time last year in her BRDBRAIN post of 3-1-09. Renee Leato Windermere, Orange County To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2 To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Purple Gallinules in Charlotte County From: Tom Zinneman <tzinneman AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:03:17 -0400 Hi, This morning Dave Lancaster and I visited Shell Creek Preserve in Charlotte County (off of Washington Loop Road). This is a relatively new Preserve and my first visit there. About a half mile in the Preserve, there is a marshy area filled with lily pads on the left side. We observed three Purple Gallinules in this area, as well as a few Moorhens and a few other wading birds.These birds aren't all that common in Charlotte County, so I thought it was worth noting. Dave had seen a Least Bittern in this area several weeks ago, but not this morning. We also saw three Northern Bobwhite, fast becoming an uncommon bird in this area. Following is a complete list of birds observed there this morning from 8:00 - 10:30. Tom Zinneman Punta Gorda Northern Bobwhite 3 Anhinga 3 Great Egret 2 Little Blue Heron 1 Tricolored Heron 1 Wood Stork 1 Black Vulture 5 Turkey Vulture 2 Red-shouldered Hawk 1 American Kestrel 2 Purple Gallinule 3 Common Moorhen 4 Mourning Dove 2 Common Ground-Dove 5 Red-bellied Woodpecker 3 Downy Woodpecker 1 Tree Swallow 3 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 4 Gray Catbird 5 Northern Mockingbird 5 Brown Thrasher 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 5 Chipping Sparrow 5 Savannah Sparrow 1 Northern Cardinal 4 Red-winged Blackbird 1 Boat-tailed Grackle 5 To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: American Golden-Plover? From: Charles Geanangel <hoatzin AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:44:52 -0400 Bev, We had 6 inches of rain in the last few days here in Polk County and the water levels have changed drastically at the Circle B Bar. The plovers have not been located as of Sunday but may have moved to more appropriate habitat. Chuck Geanangel Winter Haven hoatzin AT tampabay.rr.com To learn more about birds of Polk County FL. click www.polkcountybirds.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Bev Hansen To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 11:55 AM Subject: [BRDBRAIN] American Golden-Plover? A British birding friend wonders if the American Golden-Plovers are still being seen at Circle B Bar Reserve? Thanks, Bev Hansen Spring Hill, FL bevalhansen AT earthlink.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Blackpoll From: Rick and Barb Lucas <lucasbirders AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:34:15 +0000 Spring must be close by, had a Blackpoll Warbler in the oak tree over the weekend. Rick Lucas Sebastian, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Request for comment, possible Brown Pelican, "P.o. californicus", Volusia County From: Renne Leatto <rennel AT CFL.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:58:24 -0400 << This subspecies is apparently very rare in the western Gulf and I found no records for Florida or the Atlantic.>> Not sure if you mean some kind of official record or not, but Joyce Stefancic posted a sighting and a photo of a Pacific Brown Pelican on Honeymoon Island around this time last year in her BRDBRAIN post of 3-1-09. Renee Leato Windermere, Orange County To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: American Golden-Plover? From: Bev Hansen <bevalhansen AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:55:02 -0400 A British birding friend wonders if the American Golden-Plovers are still being seen at Circle B Bar Reserve? Thanks, Bev Hansen Spring Hill, FL bevalhansen AT earthlink.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: First Hummer From: maurip AT AOL.COM Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:14:12 -0400 Sunday must be a banner day for hummers as I, too, saw my first Hummer at MY Coral Honeysuckle yesterday. The Firebush is dead as far as I can tell but the CH came through the cold, thankfully, I have a feeder up as well but haven't seen any action at it yet. Mauri Dietrich St. Petersburg, FL -----Original Message----- From: Maria Valentine To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Sent: Mon, Mar 15, 2010 11:07 am Subject: Re: [BRDBRAIN] First Hummer Like Andy, I have hummingbirds seasonally, and had my first Ruby-throated male yesterday, just a few hours after I put up new feeders. My garden of natives is not blooming at the moment, except for Coral Honeysuckle, so I am still supplementing with feeders. I just got great new easy-clean ones (Dr. JB's Hummer Feeder) plus cast aluminum ant guards, from the Hummer/Bird Study Group who band hummingbirds all over the country. Their site is www.hummingbirdsplus.org for lots of great hummer info. More on the Clear Lake Sandhills later. Family of 3 doing well. Maria Valentine New Port Richey mvalentine9 AT tampabay.rr.com Andy Thatcher wrote: > I know that some of you are lucky enough to have hummingbirds as residents but alas we are not so I was very happy to see the first Ruby Throated Hummingbird in my garden yesterday. > > I am slowly building up a stock of natives to try and keep them over winter but it will take a couple of more years. > > Cheers > Andy Thatcher > East Orlando > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, > please visit us on the web at: > http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html > To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to > LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU > Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu > ____________________________________________________________________________ > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: First Hummer From: Maria Valentine <mvalentine9 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:07:13 -0400 Like Andy, I have hummingbirds seasonally, and had my first Ruby-throated male yesterday, just a few hours after I put up new feeders. My garden of natives is not blooming at the moment, except for Coral Honeysuckle, so I am still supplementing with feeders. I just got great new easy-clean ones (Dr. JB's Hummer Feeder) plus cast aluminum ant guards, from the Hummer/Bird Study Group who band hummingbirds all over the country. Their site is www.hummingbirdsplus.org for lots of great hummer info. More on the Clear Lake Sandhills later. Family of 3 doing well. Maria Valentine New Port Richey mvalentine9 AT tampabay.rr.com Andy Thatcher wrote: > I know that some of you are lucky enough to have hummingbirds as residents but alas we are not so I was very happy to see the first Ruby Throated Hummingbird in my garden yesterday. > > I am slowly building up a stock of natives to try and keep them over winter but it will take a couple of more years. > > Cheers > Andy Thatcher > East Orlando > Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, > please visit us on the web at: > http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html > To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to > LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU > Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu > ____________________________________________________________________________ > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Baltimore Oriole, West Pasco From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:24:54 -0700 Hello, Found a female Baltimore Oriole feeding on Cape Honeysuckle blossom at the "hedge" in Colonial Hills, West Pasco, (Google 28.2125,-82.7247). Several winter here every year. Ken Tracey New Port Richey To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: First Hummer From: Andy Thatcher <andy.thatcher AT ATT.BLACKBERRY.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:55 +0000 I know that some of you are lucky enough to have hummingbirds as residents but alas we are not so I was very happy to see the first Ruby Throated Hummingbird in my garden yesterday. I am slowly building up a stock of natives to try and keep them over winter but it will take a couple of more years. Cheers Andy Thatcher East Orlando Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Nesting American Oystercatcher From: David Hartgrove <birdman9 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:39:32 -0400 Hi, While on our chapter's field trip to the Port Orange Bridge this afternoon, the one where we found the "probable" California Brown Pelican, we also found a pair of American Oystercatchers in an obvious state of nest incubation. At one point a Turkey Vulture flew low over the area and was immediately challenged, first by the male, and then by both birds. The female soon returned to the exact spot she was in before, partially hidden by short vegetation, and appeared to be turning the eggs before resuming incubation again. This is the earliest date for AMOY nesting that I know of. The Bird Life of Florida lists a date of 4/8/63, at St Marks, as the earliest known date. Directions from I-95 are as follows: Exit I-95 at SR 421, Exit 256. Proceed east about 3 miles and cross US 1 onto the Dunlawton Causeway. As you're approaching the high rise bridge, turn right into the turn off for Port Orange Causeway Park. Make a sharp left and drive into the parking area beneath the bridge. The closest island off the south side of the bridge is Rookery Island. At low tide there's a large sand bar exposed west of the island. The island has something of a comma shape and the oystercatchers are on the section of the island closest to the boat ramps. The suspected California Brown Pelican was seen in the water at the west end of the island and later atop the mangroves on the island near the west end of the rookery itself. That bright red pouch makes him pretty easy to spot. David Hartgrove, President & Conservation Chair, Halifax River Audubon To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Request for comment, possible Brown Pelican, "P.o. californicus", Volusia County From: Chuck Tague <kingrail AT MAC.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 23:40:32 -0400 Greeting, Today, 3-14-10, several members of Halifax River Audubon met at the Dunlawton Bridge to observer the nest colony/roost on the mangrove islands in the Halifax River east of Port Orange. The outing leader was Ray Scory. Joan Tague noted a pelican with a bright red gular pouch roosting on the mangroves. We observed it through our scopes for several minutes and all members of the outing enjoyed good looks. David Hartgrove speculated it was a vagrant from the pacific coast. The bird took flight and circled the mangroves. I was able to get some photographs of the bird that shows the pouch color. All agreed the pelican was very different. According to my references the red on the pouch indicates the bird is from the Pacific Coast of North America, subspecies "Pelecanus occidentalis californicus". (Sibley - 2000; "NGS Complete BIRDS of North America", Alderfer; Johnsgard, "Cormorants, Darters, Pelicans of the World" 1993; "BNA Online", Shields 2002) This subspecies is apparently very rare in the western Gulf and I found no records for Florida or the Atlantic. Comments from those more familiar with pelican distribution and movements would be greatly appreciated. Brown Pelican w/ red gular puch - 08 Brown Pelican w/ red gular puch - 11 Chuck Tague kingrail AT mac.com From BNA: P. o. californicus Ridgway, 1884. Breeds from California Channel Is. south along Pacific coast of Baja California, throughout Gulf of California (south of northernmost portion, however), and south along Pacific coast of Mexico to Islas Tres Marias (Am. Ornithol. Union 1957, 1998). Also recently breeding inland at Salton Sea (Sturm 1998). Ranges from s. British Columbia south along Pacific coast to Colima, Mexico (rarely to El Salvador), and inland to s. California and Arizona, casually elsewhere in interior of sw. U.S. (Am. Ornithol. Union 1957, U.S. Fish Wildl. Serv. 1983). One record from Gulf coast of Mexico (D. Anderson pers. comm.). Distinguished from P. o. occidentalis and P. o. carolinensis by larger size and red, rather than blackish metallic green, on proximal end of gular pouch during courtship (Schreiber et al. 1989). {Shields, Mark. 2002. Brown Pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis), The Birds of North America Online (A. Poole, Ed.). Ithaca: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Retrieved from the Birds of North America } To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Bald Eagle Chicks From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:15:45 -0700 Hello, All. From what I can gather so far, they were taken to Birds of Prey in Maitland. Thanks, Barb. More info if I get it. Maybe I will run over there this week. Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Loggerhead Shrike behavior From: Raees Uzhunnan <raeez AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:15:18 -0400 I saw a bunch of cedar waxwings being harassed by 2 Loggerhead Shrikes and few seconds later I saw one shrike with a cedar waxwing !. Here is the flickr link http://www.flickr.com/photos/raeesuzhunnan/4434221148/ and for those who want to see more frames go to my site at http://www.back2wild.com/gallery/main.php/v/FeatheredFriends/TheKill/ Thanks Raees Uzhunnan, Casselberry, FL, _________________________________________________________________ The New Busy is not the old busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_3 To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Fwd: Northern Parula in Niceville From: Matt Greene <oldgrowthlongleaf AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:28:44 -0500 My apologies, I forgot to include the city and state in the previous submission. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Matt Greene Date: Sun, Mar 14, 2010 at 8:21 PM Subject: Northern Parula in Niceville To: BRDBRAIN AT listserv.admin.usf.edu Good evening Folks, I'm new to the listserv but I've been browsing for a while. I'm a conservation biologist living in NW Florida. Anyhow, I was on the road today and decided to visit the the Turkey Creek Boardwalk in Niceville. I wanted to share with you that my better half and I had had a good look at a female Northern Parula at 1635 a little ways past the 2nd large floating dock. Cheers, -- Matt Greene Land Steward, Nokuse Plantation Bruce, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Northern Parula in Niceville From: Matt Greene <oldgrowthlongleaf AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:21:22 -0500 Good evening Folks, I'm new to the listserv but I've been browsing for a while. I'm a conservation biologist living in NW Florida. Anyhow, I was on the road today and decided to visit the the Turkey Creek Boardwalk in Niceville. I wanted to share with you that my better half and I had had a good look at a female Northern Parula at 1635 a little ways past the 2nd large floating dock. Cheers, -- Matt Greene Land Steward, Nokuse Plantation To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Offshore Miami Pelagic Trip, May 22 From: Brian Rapoza <brianrapoza AT AOL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:42:23 -0400 On Saturday, May 22, Tropical Audubon Society's Roberto Torres, Larry Manfredi, Paul Bithorn and Raul Urgelles will lead an all-day boat trip in search of shearwaters, storm- petrels, tropicbirds and other pelagic species. We'll visit Fowey Light, a reliable location for Brown Booby, then head to the edge of the Gulf Stream to search for weed lines and associated pelagic birds. Our vessel will be the Another Reward, a 70-foot air-conditioned party fishing boat based out of Miami Beach. Cost is $160.00 per person; reservations are required by April 30 and space will be limited. For details, including meeting place and time, as well as a full list of probable and possible species expected, contact me at fieldtrips AT tropicalaudubon.org. Brian Rapoza Field Trip Coordinator Tropical Audubon Society Miami, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Purple Martins - Dunedin Marina From: Susan Pulling Robinson <spulling AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:02:49 -0400 I'm happy to report that the tenants are pleased with the new martin house at the Dunedin City Marina. Our single pair returned this year, and brought 6 of their friends. :=) Susan -- ***************************************************************************** Susan Pulling Robinson - Dunedin FL spulling AT tampabay.rr.com "Any day can be a special day, and you just have to get outside, and see what the birds are doing..." Kenn Kaufman Please visit my websites: The Clearwater Optimist Pram Fleet http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/OptimistPram/index.htm The Literate Poodle http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/LitPoo/index.htm To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Success!!! Short-tailed Hawk nest From: Leann Streeper <leann.jackson AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:40:00 -0400 We had success on finding the nesting area of the Short Tailed Hawk!! This was the pair I saw originally over the Lake Square Mall probably. It ended up being a dark morph with a light morph. Is this unusual?? The dark morph was seen carrying branches to the nest. Nest was not visible. We observed them for about an hour and had to head home. Will see what info I will be able to give after I get with experts. Leann Streeper Leesburg, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Bald Eagle Nest: Gone From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:16:25 -0700 Hello, All. Just wanted to report that the Bald Eagle nest that has been in the Greenwood Cemetery and seen many many chick fledge over the years finally lost its battle with the elements. I knew I should have brought my camera back with me last Wednesday to get shots of the 2 chicks on the edge of the nest but the mass of other photographers (who have basically seemed to camp out there for the past year or so) and the couple of funerals going on lead me not to. Guess the high winds Thursday or Friday had their say after the tree died during the 2004 hurricanes but has been hanging in there ever since. Tree is snapped in half, nest on the ground. No sign of the young when I went through today. Woodpeckers were not complaining. If anyone knows if they have seen the young eagles I would appreciate a note offline. I had always hoped that the birds would choose a different pine tree nearby, but... Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: RE Goldfinches From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:09:18 -0700 Hello, All. I hear them when I am out and about but this year seems to be a bust in downtown OTown. I reached a high of over a dozen and then zero. I am now back up to a whopping 2. Years past I have had hundreds. Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL ________________________________ From: Ed Bowes To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Sent: Sun, March 14, 2010 2:12:41 PM Subject: Re: [BRDBRAIN] RE Goldfinches Our Goldfinch count has been the same as the last two years--30 to 40 birds most days. Ed Bowes Port St. Lucie, FL ________________________________ Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:26:49 -0700 From: jillspurlock AT VERIZON.NET Subject: [BRDBRAIN] RE Goldfinches To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU We usually have 15 to20 goldfinches most of the winter but this winter we only had 4 or 5. I also live in Central Florida. I assumed it was the clearing of some nearby land. I wonder what was different this year. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Short-tailed Hawk, Sawgrass Lake From: Margie Wilkinson <wwilkin3 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:34:07 -0500 The Short-tailed Hawk was flying over Sawgrass Lake, St. Petersburg, again this afternoon, putting on a great display with the vultures. Lots of people enjoying this day on the boardwalks. Margie Wilkinson St. Pete To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: La Sagra's Fly & Red-footed Booby From: Jeff Bouton <jbouton2 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:52:29 -0700 All,   In support of all that is math for "Pi day", my son Austin and I decided to test how long it would take to make a ROUND trip to the Miami area, with short stops to view two local celebrities. We stopped in for some views of the La Sagra's Flycatcher at Bill Baggs Park on Key Biscayne. It was very evident and vocal at the "white gate" between 9 & 10 AM. Then we stopped by for quick views of the continuing Red-footed Booby at Pelican Harbor Seabird Sanctuary.   The attached images were digiscoped this AM with a D-Lux 4 point & shoot camera through my spotting scope. Would have liked to give it more time but only had a half day to commit. :(   Best,   Jeff Bouton Port Charlotte, FL jbouton2 AT earthlink.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: warbler ID From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:45:12 -0400 Hi BirdBrains, Seems to be 100% unanimous that "my" warbler was an Orange-crowned. Thanx to all for your confirmation. Joyce Stefancic Clermont, Fl To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Flycatcher ID From: Raees Uzhunnan <raeez AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:38:38 -0400 Please help to identify this flycatcher http://www.back2wild.com/gallery/main.php/v/FeatheredFriends/_MG_7916.jpg.html ThanksRaees UzhunnanCasselberry, FL. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_1 To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: First 2010 Eastern Kingbird and Barn Swallows From: Meret Wilson <wilsonsplover AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:04:38 -0700 As I was driving south on N Beach Street about 3 blocks south of the Tomoka State Park property line, an Eastern Kingbird flew right across the front of my truck, just high enough to see well but not hit it. The white terminus stood out boldly. Two Barn Swallows glided overhead as I was setting up nets for banding season, also 2010 firsts. The park itself is showing no signs of migratory movement. The usual overwintering species are still present. I did see one lone American Goldfinch (I have a few more coming to my feeder sporadically at home). And a small flock of Cedar Waxwings are still present at the park but several of us have seen HUGE flocks around Ormond Beach this week. Meret S Wilson Ormond Beach, FL TBBS, Tomoka State Park To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: oops From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:50:22 -0400 Hi again BirdBrains, I forgot to attach the "Berry Raiders"...just thought you'd enjoy. Joyce Stefancic Clermont To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Fw: berry raid From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:48:49 -0400 Hi BirdBrains, On our way to Emeralda this AM, we stopped at the top of Sugarloaf Mt. when we noticed a huge flock of birds land some pines edging a property. They all "hit" the holly tree, descending like a blanket...the largest group of Cedar Waxwings I've ever seen at one time. It was great fun to watch! While at Emeralda, which was pretty quiet other than the wind, I found a warbler that I'm not sure of. I've checked my books and think it's an Orange-crowned Warbler...pretty non-descript and drab except for faint breast streaking, very sharp billed, bright yellow under-tail coverts, no wing-bars. Am I correct? Thanks! Good Birding! Joyce Stefancic Clermont To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Short Tailed Hawk From: Randi Andersen <womanathewell AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:55:00 -0400 Hi Bird Brains, I decided to head up north yesterday (I lived in Ormond Beach back in 1988-90). I began birding in my yard before leaving. I STILL have four Painted Buntings, Brown Thrasher, Cardinal, Thrasher, BT Grackle, Mockingbird, Catbird En Route up I-95 we saw D.C.Cormorant, White & Glossy Ibis, R.B. and Laughing Gulls, Osprey. At Bulow State Park (County Road 2001 Flagler Beach, Florida)...highlights were: T.Titmouse, N. Parula, R.C. Kinglet, Hairy Woodpecker All other birds for the day were common. B. Pelican, D.C. Cormorant, TV's, BV's, Great Egret, S. Egret, GB Heron, Wood Stork, Crow, R.B. and Laughing Gulls, Sand Hill Crane, Mourning Doves,Belted Kingfisher, R.B. Woodpecker, Blue Jay, Loggerhead Shrike, Mockingbird, Black Skimmer (one at the bridge near Rt. 1 in Titusville); House Sparrows. We rode along the John Anderson Hwy, and through Tomoka State Park down to the Granada Bridge that spans the Halifax River and Intracoastal Waterway. There we saw more gulls but it was SO windy that everything seemed to hunkered down for the day except for a few Rock Doves. While on our way home off Pinehurst Rd (just before Wickham/S.R. 509) I spotted a high flying Short-Tailed Hawk. This is a life bird for me! I pulled off the road and watched until it was out of site, then grabbed the Sibley guide on the seat before moving. What a thrill. Can anyone please tell me how rare/common they are here? Thanx! Good Birding, Randi Andersen Suntree/Melbourne Brevard Co To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: RE Goldfinches From: Ed Bowes <eddie_ruth AT MSN.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:12:41 -0400 Our Goldfinch count has been the same as the last two years--30 to 40 birds most days. Ed BowesPort St. Lucie, FL Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:26:49 -0700 From: jillspurlock AT VERIZON.NET Subject: [BRDBRAIN] RE Goldfinches To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU We usually have 15 to20 goldfinches most of the winter but this winter we only had 4 or 5. I also live in Central Florida. I assumed it was the clearing of some nearby land. I wonder what was different this year. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: STK Pasco County From: John Kell <jmkell AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:04:47 -0400 I saw three Swallow Tailed Kites soaring on the 17th fairway of Magnolia Valley Golf Course. About 1/2 mile north of Massassachuetts Ave and east of Regency Park Blvd near Carlton Arms Apartments. My FOS. Mike Kell To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: RE Goldfinches From: Andy Thatcher <andy.thatcher AT ATT.BLACKBERRY.NET> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:43:06 +0000 The only thing I can think of is the abnormal cold weather pattern that has led to us actually having a winter, well as close as we get. This only seems to have impacted Goldfinchs though, everything else seems to be as it should. It will be interesting to see what happens next winter. Cheers Andy Thatcher East Orlando Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T -----Original Message----- From: RICHARD SPURLOCK Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:26:49 To: Subject: [BRDBRAIN] RE Goldfinches We usually have 15 to20 goldfinches most of the winter but this winter we only had 4 or 5. I also live in Central Florida. I assumed it was the clearing of some nearby land. I wonder what was different this year.     To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: RE Goldfinches From: RICHARD SPURLOCK <jillspurlock AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:26:49 -0700 We usually have 15 to20 goldfinches most of the winter but this winter we only had 4 or 5. I also live in Central Florida. I assumed it was the clearing of some nearby land. I wonder what was different this year.     To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Lettuce Lake From: Roger Sheets <rwsheets3 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:38:28 -0400 I'd agree that the "move is on". Our bird walk yesterday showed at least 10 Northern Parula's, 3 Black & White, numerous Yellow-Rumped, and a Blue-headed Vireo. The water is too high for the usual wading birds. I only saw a single Limpkin, allow we heard several others. I didn't see any activity at the BGH nest by the Osprey nest; I did see a GBH on nest at the Cypress tree at the point (West of the Osprey nest). Thanks to the people who showed up yesterday! Roger Sheets Tampa Audubon (cell) 813-679-4053 To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Goldfinch From: Andy Thatcher <andy.thatcher AT ATT.BLACKBERRY.NET> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 13:53:48 +0000 You beat me by a couple of hours. I was going to ask if the situation had changed in central Florida regards Goldfinch's or whether it was just my garden that has been deserted ? I have everything else that appears this time of year Painted Buntings, Chipping Sparrows, RW Blackbirds et all have done apart from....well you know. Cheers Andy Thatcher East Orlando ------Original Message------ From: Michelle Machovina Sender: Brdbrain To: Brdbrain ReplyTo: Michelle Machovina Subject: [BRDBRAIN] Goldfinch Sent: Mar 14, 2010 9:18 AM We had ONE Goldfinch in the feeder this morning. Never thought we would get so excited about having just one, but it's a real treat after having none this year! Maybe more are on the way, I need to use up my stockpile of Thistle seed. Michelle Machovina Sanford, FL Seminole County To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T Subject: Goldfinch From: Michelle Machovina <sunnybtkool AT AOL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:18:52 -0400 We had ONE Goldfinch in the feeder this morning. Never thought we would get so excited about having just one, but it's a real treat after having none this year! Maybe more are on the way, I need to use up my stockpile of Thistle seed. Michelle Machovina Sanford, FL Seminole County To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: bird behavior From: Kathryn Young <kathwren4 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:09:48 -0400 Danny had a good question below in a previous post regarding the Mockingbird eating seeds and ground corn off the ground near his feeders. I too have observed Pine and Yellow-throated Warblers eating out of the feeders at Felts preserve in Manatee County. They were eating cracked corn. Some of us feel it is because of the cold winter for insects and birds are eating whats readily available. Your thoughts? Kathryn Young Sarasota FL On Mar 13, 2010, at 9:05 PM, Danny Bales wrote: > For the past couple of days I've been observing birds at the feeder > in my back > yard. I'm really enjoying my 3 male Painted Buntings. Today I > observed for the > first time a Northern Mockingbird eating the bird seed off the > ground. He ate > the small seed and the ground corn. This isn't normal behavior for a > Northern > Mockingbird is it??? I've enclosed a picture of the mockingbird > eating the seed, > and one of him in the rain the other day. Also thought I'd show off > one of my > Painted Buntings. My wife and I really are enjoying them! > > Danny Bales > Titusville, Fla. > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv > list, > please visit us on the web at: > http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html > To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to > LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU > Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu > ____________________________________________________________________________ > MOCKINGBIRD 7211 LR.jpg> To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Cave Swallow Cockroach Bay Preserve From: Ron Smith <rsmith52 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:36:21 -0500 Hi Cameron (and all BrdBrainers), In Pinellas, Cave Swallows have been reported eight times in spring since 1979; 3 times at Honeymoon Island and 5 times at Fort De Soto Park. All were seen between 10 March (2009) and 12 April (1999). Two were definitely identified as from the West Indies population including one that was documented through a photograph at FDP 20 Mar (2005) by L.Atherton. So, at Cameron has suggested, check those swallows carefully. Ron Smith St. Pete, FL BrdBrain(s) Listserv Owner www.PinellasBirds.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Cameron Cox To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 2:05 PM Subject: [BRDBRAIN] Cave Swallow Cockroach Bay Preserve All, Melanie Higgins, Lauren Deaner, and I observed a Cave Swallow this morning at Cockroach Bay Preserve in Hillsborough Co. It was flying around the pond that is alongside Cockroach Bay Road just past the intersection with Gulf City Road. We were on the the Preserve property and had it fly right above us, but it would likely also have been visible from the road, though distant. I obtained a few very poor photos. It appeared to be of the southwestern/Mexican race rather than a nominate bird from the West Indies. The throat and rump were very pale buff and the flanks appeared gray. In direct comparison with a Tree Swallow it was clearly smaller but not strikingly smaller as I would expect from a nominate bird. I have no experience with the West Indies race, however, and I have been told that separating the two conclusively can be quite difficult. Since my photos are decidedly unimpressive I will leave it as Cave Swallow of unknown geographic affiliation. Cheers, Cameron Cox Brandon, FL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Behavior Question 3/13/10 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:05:06 -0500 For the past couple of days I've been observing birds at the feeder in my back yard. I'm really enjoying my 3 male Painted Buntings. Today I observed for the first time a Northern Mockingbird eating the bird seed off the ground. He ate the small seed and the ground corn. This isn't normal behavior for a Northern Mockingbird is it??? I've enclosed a picture of the mockingbird eating the seed, and one of him in the rain the other day. Also thought I'd show off one of my Painted Buntings. My wife and I really are enjoying them! Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Monk Parakeet, Royal Palm Cemetery, St. Pete From: Jeff Hooks <jeff.hooks AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:31:03 -0500 the Monk Parakeet with a mouthful of palm fruit on the graveyard snag -- Jeff Hooks St. Petersburg, FL http://jeffhooks.blogspot.com AT birdhaiku To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Short tailed Hawk-Leesburg From: Leann Streeper <leann.jackson AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:22:24 -0500 I am getting close on locating the nest of the Short-tailed Hawk light morph. Found one chasing a Swallow tailed Kite today. The nest isn't where I thought it might be. It is closer to the Flat Island Preserve which was another idea I had. Problem is, she came out of woods that are privately owned. I do know one person that lives along the woods where I deliver mail. May have to ask to go in back yard for a peek. I drove along CR25A and saw only the Swallow-tailed Kite again. Will be going out on Lake Harris tomorrow and check canals anyway. Will let you know what I find, if Gallus lets me. HA Leann Streeper Leesburg, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Tierra Verde Ponds 3-13-10 From: Frank Jackalone <fjackal1 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:15:37 -0500 Melissa and I visited the Tierra Verde ponds today. Highlights included approximately 40 Northern Shovelers, 150 Lesser Scaups, 2 American Wigeons, 2 Ruddy Ducks, 12 Readheads, 15 Pied-billed Grebes and 30 American Coots. Frank Jackalone St. Petersburg, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Kiwanis island Park 3/13/10 From: "Thomas J. Dunkerton" <woundedmallard AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:06:38 -0500 Hey Everybirdy, Ran into Bill and Joyce here this morning at Kiwanis island. They located the YB Sapsucker rather quickly. As we stood under the trees, Joyce picked up an alternate which ended up being a rather accommodating Blue-headed Vireo. I ran back to the car to retrieve camera equipment when they followed it til it captured a Polyphemus Moth! We all watched it dine quite happily. Afterwards headed out to the port to search for the Eider, struck out! I walked the beach to observe a large mixed flock of Skimmers, Forster's, Royal and Sandwich Terns as well as a few Bonaparte's. then headed back to Kiwanis. Picked up many Northern Parulas, Palm Warbler, 2 Yellow-throated Warblers as well as many Myrtles. I think it's safe to say the move is ON!!!! See you out there! Tom Dunkerton Titusville, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Cave Swallow Cockroach Bay Preserve From: Cameron Cox <cameron_cox AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:05:50 +0100 All, Melanie Higgins, Lauren Deaner, and I observed a Cave Swallow this morning at Cockroach Bay Preserve in Hillsborough Co. It was flying around the pond that is alongside Cockroach Bay Road just past the intersection with Gulf City Road. We were on the the Preserve property and had it fly right above us, but it would likely also have been visible from the road, though distant. I obtained a few very poor photos. It appeared to be of the southwestern/Mexican race rather than a nominate bird from the West Indies. The throat and rump were very pale buff and the flanks appeared gray. In direct comparison with a Tree Swallow it was clearly smaller but not strikingly smaller as I would expect from a nominate bird. I have no experience with the West Indies race, however, and I have been told that separating the two conclusively can be quite difficult. Since my photos are decidedly unimpressive I will leave it as Cave Swallow of unknown geographic affiliation. Cheers, Cameron Cox Brandon, FL _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. https://signup.live.com/signup.aspx?id=60969 To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Clear Lake Sandhill Cranes this morning From: Maria Valentine <mvalentine9 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:40:33 -0500 Good morning everyone, Of the 2 baby Sandhill Cranes at Clear Lake, Oscar and Emmy, only Oscar remains this morning. The family, now down to 3 birds, has been out feeding since before the sun came up. So one chapter ends, another begins. Nature takes its course. Maria Valentine New Port Richey, FL mvalentine9 AT tampabay.rr.com To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: St. Pete Shorebirds From: donatdonlo <donatdonlo AT AOL.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:13:27 -0500 At Noon Lorraine and I returned to the Mangrove Bay Golf Course ( it was closed because of the rain, but they let us walk on the cart paths ) to attempt to relocate the shorebirds I had seen earlier. We walked the eastern half of the course & most of Cypress Links but were rewarded with only a pair of Killdeer. We also found an adult Bonapartes Gull ( probably the one I've been seeing off and on all winter ) and a very cooperative Sora, which was feeding within 10 feet of us and never flushed. I've included a picture as this species is usually hard to photograph. Don Margeson St. Petersburg To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Jacksonville area birds- shorebirds, Bonaparte's gull, purple sandpiper, gannets From: ALEX LAMOREAUX <asl5120 AT PSU.EDU> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:11:37 -0500 This morning at Huegonot Memorial Park, there were thousands of shorebirds including willet, greater yellowlegs, dunlin, semipalmated sandpiper, semi-palmated plover, Wilson's plover, least sandpiper, ruddy turnstone, black-bellied plover, sanderling, and short-billed dowitcher. There were also many three Bonaparte's gulls; one 1st winter, two nonbreeding. There were two mottled ducks also. The best sighting at Huegonot Park was a juvenile northern gannet hunting for fish on one of the protected ponds inland. I was able to get very close and take very nice pictures of the gannet diving in the water alongside brown pelicans. There were also many gannets way out over the ocean. At Fort Clinch State Park there was one purple sandpiper along the jetty that parrallels the long boardwalk. Also along this boardwalk were at least 10 Bonaparte's gulls. Near the kiosk promoting the Florida Birding Trail was a juvenile sharp-shinned hawk dashing from bush to bush searching for prey. There was also a white-crowned sparrow feeding from the bird feeders at the kiosk, but sadly no painted buntings. Alex Lamoreaux To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Orlando area birds From: ALEX LAMOREAUX <asl5120 AT PSU.EDU> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:01:10 -0500 On March 10th, I saw multiple swallow-tailed kites in the Orlando area. At one point five kites were soaring together on a thermal with vultures. Around 9:00am on March 11th, two crested caracaras flew over Pleasant Hill Road. One landed in a tree while the other disapeared out of view. I watched the one in the tree for about two minutes before it also flew behind a row a trees and out of view. Also along Pleasant Hill Road were multiple bald eagles sitting on top of the taller telephone poles. Around 12:30pm on March 11th, at the Orlando Wetlands Park, I saw and photographed a non-breeding plumage white-faced ibis. It's red eyes were the distinguishing feature. On the road into the Wetlands park, two swallow-tailed kites were soaring overhead. There were also multiple purple gallinules at the Wetlands Park. Soras were also very vocal for the entire length of my visit, but I didnt get to see any. There was also one limpkin there, near the parking area. Another interesting sighting was a great blue heron that speared a massive cat fish and spent over an hour looking at it and spearing it over and over again trying to figure out how to eat it. The last time I looked at him, he appeared to give up and walked away from the fish. Alex Lamoreaux To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Common Eider From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:49:28 -0500 Hi BirdBrains, Did anyone happen to get out today to see the Common Eider that was at Port Canaveral? We're hoping to get there tomorrow, if it's still there. Thanx, Good Birding! Joyce Stefancic Clermont To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: Odd Sighting at Honeymoon Island From: Jim McGinity <jimmcginity AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:41:48 -0500 Hi All, I made a quick dash out to Honeymoon Island in the rain about 5 pm. You never know what you'll see and Don's shorebird challenge inspired me. The tide was very high and there were few birds of any kind out in the rain. I guess one thing I love about birding is that you never know what you are going to see. Tonight I saw what I call a "Bill the Cat" or "Drowned" sub-species of Great-Horned Owl. Apparently, it likes to hang out on overcast, miserably rainy days watching the crazy tourists walking the beach in the rain. Odd to see him on the back of one of the memorial benches right along the beach (I wonder if Harold minds). Other bird of note were a few barn swallows flying along the beach. Happy birding! Jim McGinity Dunedin To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ On Mar 12, 2010, at 5:56 PM, Maria Valentine wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Thanks to all who are writing to me about the saga of Sandhill Crane > babies Oscar and Emmy. After another very rainy day with not much > foraging time, I did see both of them up and around with parents > about 15 minutes ago. Oscar is much more interested in eating than > in fighting (thank goodness!), but is still dashing over to attack > Emmy every few moments. Emmy is amazingly still standing, walking > around, not bloody or broken (or worse). I just hope both are > getting food. I couldn't really tell, as heavy rain drove me back > inside. Perhaps a good dry day tomorrow of eating a lot could make > a difference in this situation. > > No photos today--too dark, and birds are too far away. > > Hang in there, Emmy! > > Maria Valentine > New Port Richey, FL > mvalentine9 AT tampabay.rr.com > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv > list, > please visit us on the web at: > http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html > To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to > LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU > Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu > ____________________________________________________________________________ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Clear Lake Sandhills tonight From: Maria Valentine <mvalentine9 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:56:05 -0500 Hi everyone, Thanks to all who are writing to me about the saga of Sandhill Crane babies Oscar and Emmy. After another very rainy day with not much foraging time, I did see both of them up and around with parents about 15 minutes ago. Oscar is much more interested in eating than in fighting (thank goodness!), but is still dashing over to attack Emmy every few moments. Emmy is amazingly still standing, walking around, not bloody or broken (or worse). I just hope both are getting food. I couldn't really tell, as heavy rain drove me back inside. Perhaps a good dry day tomorrow of eating a lot could make a difference in this situation. No photos today--too dark, and birds are too far away. Hang in there, Emmy! Maria Valentine New Port Richey, FL mvalentine9 AT tampabay.rr.com To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Re: yard warbler From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:24:41 -0500 Hi BirdBrains, Thanks to all who chimed in on the ID of the Yellow-throated Warbler that was at our feeder today. I never fail to be amazed at the amount of collective knowledge there is among you "BirdBrains". Thanks... Good Birding. Joyce Stefancic Clermont, Fl To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Camp Talon (Georgia) (Young birder opportunity) From: Steve Holzman <steve_holzman AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:01:54 -0500 Hi, Folks: Do you know a teenager who is into birding? Do you know one whom you'd like to introduce to birding? If so, then you'll want to know all about Camp TALON (Teen Adventures Learning Ornithology and Nature). It's a week-long (June 5-11) camp for teens who are interested in birds and nature. Sponsored by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Ornithological Society, and Atlanta Audubon Society, this year's Camp TALON will kick off with a Saturday night get-together at Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Mansfield before spending the week based at Epworth by the Sea on St. Simons Island. We'll be birding at Harris Neck NWR, Altamaha WMA, Little St. Simons Island, Ft. Stewart, Sapelo Island, and Jekyll Island. Besides becoming a better birder, camp participants will learn about bird migration, conservation, census techniques, photography, journaling, and more. For additional details, including registration and scholarship application forms, see the announcement at: http://www.gos.org/conservation/2010CampTALON.html Bob Sargent GA Ornithological Society Macon, Bibb County To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: yard warbler From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:04:14 -0500 Hi BirdBrains, I happened to look out my back window this AM and spotted this Yellow-throated Warbler in the back tree, hitting on the feeder in the rain ('scuse the poor image...camera was set on settings from Wed). At second glance, I noticed the yellow lores. Do Yellow-throats have yellow on the lores? Whatever, it's a "yard life-bird", and life is good! Couldn't resist attaching a pic of a near-drowned Pine Warbler headed for the feeder...it was taken in yesterday's driving rain. Birds...they sure are resilient!!! Good Birding! Joyce Stefancic Clermont, Fl To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Pectoral Sandpiper, West Pasco From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:35:24 -0800 Hello, During the rain this morning the flooded Gulf Harbors Golf Course was loaded with sandpipers and gulls,(Google 28.235,-82.750). Including; 1 Pectoral Sandpiper 6 Lesser Yellowlegs 50+ Dunlin 15 Short-billed Dowitcher 100+ Least Sandpiper 10 Western Sandpiper 40+ Willet 20 Black-bellied Plover 60+ Semipalmated Plover 20+ Ruddy Turnstone 10 Black Skimmer 1 Herring Gull 30+ Ring-billed Gull 200+ Laughing Gull Ken Tracey New Port Richey To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: RFI Celery Fields From: Cole Fredricks <cfredricks AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:58:57 -0500 I may be in the Sarasota area this weekend. What is the status of the Celery Fields? I remember some posts about construction. I am specifically interested in finding Sora and Virginia Rail. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Cole Fredricks Winter Haven, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Shorebirds From: donatdonlo <donatdonlo AT AOL.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:07:51 -0500 I recommend anyone with some time to get out there today and look for grassy or muddy fields with standing water. A quick drive by Mangrove Bay Golf Course in NE St. Pete found hundreds of birds scattered around the course. Most were wading birds and gulls but I saw a nice flock of 20+ peeps that were probably Least Sandpipers, some Killdeer and 1 long-legged shorebird with orange legs and a short bill, that had left when I returned with my binoculars. I'll be trying to get back out there if the rain stops. Don Margeson St. Petersburg To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: regarding questuion From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:53:08 -0500 Hi Again BirdBrains, Thanks for all of your quick responses to my dilemma. It seems that the Birds of Prey web site has been "discriminating". Some have had no trouble getting into the site, and about an equal number are having problems as I am. It appears that the site is under construction. Maybe some of you that are able to get into the site can tell them about their problem, and it will be fixed faster. At this rate, they aren't going to get half of their STK sightings. I now have another reason to have rain barrels in the yard...a Carolina Wren has been using mine for a bathtub, since it is so full of rainwater...fun to watch. Thanks, Good (wet) Birding! Joyce Stefancic Clermoant, Fl To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: question From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EMBARQMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:14:44 -0500 Hi BirdBrains, I have been trying to get into the website for the Avian Conservation Center and Center for Birds of Prey in Charleston to report an STK sighting, but have been unable to bring up their site after several attempts. Is anyone else having this problem (maybe a problem with the site)? Or is it my computer (because of our being "in the sticks", we can't get high speed, but have assisted speed internet)? I googled the site just to make sure I had the correct address, which was correct. This is the first time I've had this problem. Joyce Stefancic Clermont, Fl To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: I'll leave you smiling tonight From: Maria Valentine <mvalentine9 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:04:47 -0500 After my somber report, I thought you'd all like to see an image from yesterday--Emmy and Oscar paddling along side-by-side, best friends. Quite a different relationship from today's, and quite a different Clear Lake from today! Maria Valentine New Port Richey mvalentine9 AT tampabay.rr.com To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Swallow-tailed Kite 3/11/10 From: "Thomas J. Dunkerton" <woundedmallard AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:56:45 -0500 Hey everybirdy, For anyone tracking movements of these birds, I saw one lone Swallow-tailed Kite cruising southbound at the intersection of US 1 and SR 50. Tom Dunkerton Titusville, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Black Skimmer, Putnam County From: andrew thornton <andrew.k.thornton AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:32:11 -0500 Hello, I just left the Southeast Partners In Flight conference in Gainesville and decided to bird a bit at Edgefield Conservation Area, and while I was there I had this black skimmer fly by. I thought it was a little unusual, and thought I should share this information just in case any of you county listers out there happen to be in the area. The skimmer was not there--that I noticed--when I arrived, but I did see it off and on as I walked around the area, flying low over the ponds and skimming several times. Also of note, I had my first N. rough-winged swallow mixed in with several hundred tree swallows, and I also had a grasshopper sparrow, something we don't see a lot of it seems in our area. The grasshopper was in close proximity to the gazebo. For directions, Edgefield Conservation Area is just a half mile northwest of Hwy 207 on 207A. Here's a link to a Google Map, where it is labeled Edgefield Parcel: http://tinyurl.com/y9dv8e7 I'm also attaching this photo of two swallow-tailed kites that I saw perched on the outskirts of Melrose, on Hwy 26. These are the first swallow-tailed kites I've ever seen perched! I probably just haven't looked hard enough. Andrew Thornton St. Augustine, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________