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11 May Apalachee Bay [Charles Smart ] 11 May Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 [David Simpson ] 11 May Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 [David Simpson ] 11 May Connecticut Warbler/Lori Wilson Park [Dexter Richardson ] 11 May $$ for bird banding [Susan Pulling Robinson ] 11 May least turn mating [David Anderson ] 11 May Proud Bluebird parents [JVO Weaver ] 11 May NOGA [Lee Snyder ] 11 May STKI Sarasota [RuthEllen ] 11 May White-rumped Sandpiper? [Murray Gardler ] 11 May Four Bluebird Babies Photos [JVO Weaver ] 11 May Re: Swallow-tailed Kite [Robert Penhollow ] 11 May Re: Swallow-tailed Kite [Cathy Levreault ] 11 May Bird Wanna Be [Sam Hanie ] 11 May Re: Singing Chat Brevard [David Simpson ] 10 May White-rumped Sandpiper ? [Ken Tracey ] 10 May Cockroach Bay Road Highlights for NAMC 05/10/2008 [Brian Ahern ] 10 May Bobolink in Flight 5/10/08 [Danny Bales ] 10 May Clapper Rail, Tree, West Pasco [Ken Tracey ] 10 May Singing Chat Brevard [Mitchell Harris ] 10 May Joe's Creek [Lee Snyder ] 9 May waxwings [william stefancic ] 9 May Lori Wilson Park 5/9/08 [Danny Bales ] 9 May Peeps and Fish Crows [David Hartgrove ] 9 May Need a licensed bander [Susan Pulling Robinson ] 9 May Tall Timbers Bird Window [CK Borg ] 9 May Purple Martin chicks at 11 days [Susan Pulling Robinson ] 9 May Spotted Sandpiper, Orlando [Andrew Boyle ] 9 May Levy County Raptor Sightings 05/08/2008 [Brian Ahern ] 9 May Semipalmated Sandpipers, West Pasco [Ken Tracey ] 9 May The scaup who wouldn't leave ["Thomas J. Dunkerton" ] 8 May Florida's bird resources ["Bruce H. Anderson" ] 8 May SWALLOW-TAIL KITE- Sarasota County [Tom Allen ] 8 May Swallow-Tailed Kite Trackers [Jane Williams ] 8 May vacation [mary gerner ] 7 May Connecticut Warbler @ A.D. Barnes, 5/7 [Roberto Torres ] 7 May kites [william stefancic ] 7 May Loggerhead Shrike [Jeff Hooks ] 7 May Great Cormorant, continues. North Jetty. Ponce Inlet. Volusia County [Michael Brothers ] 7 May Re: Belted Kingfisher [Thomas Sanders ] 7 May Green Key Funnel 5-07-08 [Ken Tracey ] 6 May 5/6/08--White-rumped Sandpiper, Merritt Island NWR ["Christian Newton" ] 6 May 5/6/08--White-rumped Sandpiper, Merritt Island NWR [Christian Newton ] 6 May Honeymoon Island [william stefancic ] 6 May Baird's and White-rumped Sandpipers reported at Merritt Is. NWR ["Bruce H. Anderson" ] 6 May Connecticut Warbler [Murray Gardler ] 6 May Sandpipers and Barn Owls at Celery Fields in Sarasota [Kathryn Young ] 6 May more Swallowtails [Judy or Ray Smart ] 6 May Re: Belted Kingfisher [Charles Geanangel ] 6 May Honeymoon Island RFI [Larry Albright ] 6 May Suntree sites-Brevard Co. [Randi Andersen ] 6 May Belted Kingfisher [Thomas Sanders ] Subject: Apalachee Bay From: Charles Smart <s4125 AT ATT.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:07:26 -0400 I'm thinking of visiting the area around Apalachee Bay in March 2009. Please suggest sites that would be especially good for birds. Thanks. Charles Smart Troy, MI PS Feel free to respond directly to me. 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: Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT MAC.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:50:53 -0400 Hi all, I worked the late shift (1-9pm) at Fort Pierce Inlet SP today for the seventh day in a row. I noticed several warblers coming off the ocean between 2 and 4 pm. All identified were Blackpoll and American Redstart. As darkness approached there was a flurry of activity in the trees and bushes around the north side of the inlet. I saw at least a couple dozen birds flitting northward through the trees and bushes. Several birds were unidentified. Most of the birds IDed were Blackpoll and American Redstart with a few Common Yellowthroats. One was a Connecticut Warbler! I am off work the next two days. I will be back on the coast tomorrow morning to check for warblers from Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce Inlet, if I don't sleep too late. David Simpson Fellsmere, 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: Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT mac.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:50:53 -0400 Hi all, I worked the late shift (1-9pm) at Fort Pierce Inlet SP today for the seventh day in a row. I noticed several warblers coming off the ocean between 2 and 4 pm. All identified were Blackpoll and American Redstart. As darkness approached there was a flurry of activity in the trees and bushes around the north side of the inlet. I saw at least a couple dozen birds flitting northward through the trees and bushes. Several birds were unidentified. Most of the birds IDed were Blackpoll and American Redstart with a few Common Yellowthroats. One was a Connecticut Warbler! I am off work the next two days. I will be back on the coast tomorrow morning to check for warblers from Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce Inlet, if I don't sleep too late. David Simpson Fellsmere, FLSubject: Connecticut Warbler/Lori Wilson Park From: Dexter Richardson <dex AT DEXWINE.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:24:34 -0400 Hi all, Bruce Anderson and I had brief looks at a male Connecticut Warbler about 6:30PM at Lori Wilson Park before it disappeared into the underbrush. The bird was not refound. It was seen at the first bench on the left after you turn right onto the loop portion of the boardwalk. The park is about 1 mile south of the intersection of Hwy 520 and A1A in Cocoa Beach just past the Hilton on the left. That was my 3rd trip there in the last week to look for COWA. Dexter Richardson Winter Park, 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: $$ for bird banding From: Susan Pulling Robinson <spulling AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:35:02 -0400 Hi, it's me again, still looking for a licensed bander to band my martin chicks before they fledge. I know there's someone out there...can everyone please ask your bander friends who may not be on this list? I will pay $500 for this, plus gas. But, the person must be licensed. Thank you. 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 Literate Poodle http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/LitPoo/index.htm The Clearwater Optimist Pram Fleet http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/OptimistPram/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: least turn mating From: David Anderson <danderson726 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:00:51 -0400 there are still some least turns engaging in their mating ritual along the beach in volusia county..last week included a pair of laughing gulls and royal turns... 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: Proud Bluebird parents From: JVO Weaver <jvo243 AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 18:32:34 -0500 EBB_0003.JPG © J. V. O. Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebird (F) Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL EBB_0007.JPG © J. V. O. Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebird (M) Bluewater Bay, Niceville, 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: NOGA From: Lee Snyder <lee.snyder2 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:29:41 -0400 hey y'all, Hi winds while crossing Tampa bay over the Skyway bridge brought in a late Northern Gannet (imm) and several Mag. Frigatebirds. Regards, Lee Snyder 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: STKI Sarasota From: RuthEllen <ruthellen3 AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:27:39 -0400 Hi All, 8:30am today(4/11/08)a Swallow-tailed Kite was soaring low over Live oaks at the SE corner of Bahia Vista St./Macintosh Rd. Ruth Ellen Peipert Sarasota,Fl ruthellen3 AT comcast.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: White-rumped Sandpiper? From: Murray Gardler <mangrovefirst AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 14:17:41 -0400 Ken; For all the items mentioned in your posting to Birdbrains plus the pictures you posted; it is a White-rumped. Murray Gardler Brooksville, 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: Four Bluebird Babies Photos From: JVO Weaver <jvo243 AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:00:05 -0500 New arrivals in Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL EBB-01337.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL EBB-01343.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FLc EBB-01346.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL EBB-01364.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL J. V. O. Weaver (850) 897-5464 "Never argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference." 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: Swallow-tailed Kite From: Robert Penhollow <bobpenhollow AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:14:01 -0400 We saw a Swallow-tailed Kite here in Niceville during the Migration Count. Bob ---- Cathy LevreaultSubject: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite From: Cathy Levreault <Roadrunners520 AT AOL.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:59:49 EDT In Interlachen, this AM, I saw a Swallow-tailed Kite flying (flapping) low over County Road 315 just south of State Road 20. Cathy Levreault Interlachen, FL _Roadrunners520 AT aol.com_ (mailto:Roadrunners520 AT aol.com) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) 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 Wanna Be From: Sam Hanie <sam AT IDENT-A-BIRD.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:54:19 -0400 Hi All, Abbie and I had a chance to stop by Osceola National Forest. We did not have much birding luck, just a lot of heat and dust. I did see "something" very high in one of the pine trees. Here is the picture: 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ . . . . . . But when I got it home and ZOOMED in - here is what it was: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ Thank You, Sam Hanie sam AT ident-a-bird.com http://www.Ident-A-Bird.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: Singing Chat Brevard From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT MAC.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:59:23 -0400 Mitchell and all, Allan D. Cruikshank's book, "Birds of Brevard County" published in 1980 (year?) refers to Yellow-breasted chat breeding in Brevard as: "... occasionally seen and heard ... north of Eau Gallie through June and July ... possibly may breed." Johnie Johnson's Checklist of Brevard County Birds (1982) lists Yellow-breasted chat as a breeder. Stevenson and Anderson's Birdlife of Florida shows a questionable breeding report from Brevard (probably referring to Johnie's checklist published without details) and lists a few summer reports of singing birds in Brevard. I have not found them in Brevard during the summer myself. The furthest south I have found singing birds in southern Volusia County on MINWR, many years ago. The nests are very difficult to find, but Breeding confirmation could be attained by watching for parents carrying food. David On May 10, 2008, at 10:29 AM, Mitchell Harris wrote: > Relocated the Yellow-breasted Chat posted by Paul Marvin at the end of > Providence Rd. in West Cocoa. The bird is about half way down the > dirt road > extention at the end of Providence. It seems to be "on territory". > Does anyone > know if Chats have nested in Brevard in the past? > Also of note: N. Waterthursh, 15 Bobolink, Black-bellied Whistling- > Duck, Sora > and at the end of Tucker Rd. Eight sp. of shorebirds. > > Good Birding, > Mitchell Harris > Titusville > > 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: White-rumped Sandpiper ? From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:51:18 -0700 Hello, Found this sandpiper along Strauber Hwy in West Pasco today. I am guessing White-rumped because; It was larger than Least and Semiplamated Sandpipers and slightly smaller than Dunlin that were next to it. It has an obvious white supercillum. Its Wing tips project beyond tail tip. It has streaking on flanks. It has a reddish area on base of lower mandible. Was not able to see rump in flight. Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.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: Cockroach Bay Road Highlights for NAMC 05/10/2008 From: Brian Ahern <BrianAhern AT AOL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:56:59 EDT Hi All, Listed below are some of the more interesting species (for the area/Hillsborough County) found along the Cockroach Bay Road area. Most of the wading birds & shorebirds were found in the two mitigation bank ponds... American White Pelican - 30 Reddish Egret - 2 Black-crowned Night-Heron - 1 Glossy Ibis - 80 Roseate Spoonbill - 300* Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - 45 Lesser Scaup - 4 Wilson's Plover - 1 Black-necked Stilt - ~40 many sitting on nests Greater Yellowlegs - 2 Lesser Yellowlegs - 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper - 4 Stilt Sandpiper - 5 Black Tern - 1 immature *it's not uncommon to see over 100 Roseate Spoonbills at this site, but so far 300 is my highest count, most of these birds that regular feed here are probably from the Alafia Banks/Rich Paul Audubon Sanctuary Islands where they are successful in breeding. My big miss for the area today was not finding any Gray Kingbirds along the Telephone wires. In the past the resident ones show up around mid-May. Best, Brian Ahern Tampa Bay, Florida BrianAhern AT aol.com Photos: _www.pbase.com/brianahern_ (http://www.pbase.com/brianahern) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) 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: Bobolink in Flight 5/10/08 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 16:48:16 -0400 Howdy Everyone, Just sitting by the computer waiting on a post of a Connecticut Warbler sighting. I was going through some pictures, and came across this one of a Bobolink. I took it last week when the winds were 30+ knots. This must be how a lot of birds take advantage of the winds during migration. Get the wind to their backs, and glide saving energy. Look at the aerodynamtic body shape! Birds never cease to amage me! 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: Clapper Rail, Tree, West Pasco From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 12:14:01 -0700 Hello, At a small Port Richey Park, Brasher, I found this Clapper Rail perched in a tree, (Black Mangrove). Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.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: Singing Chat Brevard From: Mitchell Harris <knmharris AT JUNO.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:29:46 -0400 Relocated the Yellow-breasted Chat posted by Paul Marvin at the end of Providence Rd. in West Cocoa. The bird is about half way down the dirt road extention at the end of Providence. It seems to be "on territory". Does anyone know if Chats have nested in Brevard in the past? Also of note: N. Waterthursh, 15 Bobolink, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Sora and at the end of Tucker Rd. Eight sp. of shorebirds. Good Birding, Mitchell Harris Titusville 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: Joe's Creek From: Lee Snyder <lee.snyder2 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:46:53 -0400 Hey y'all, My wife, Cheryl, and I walked the Joe's Creek Preserve in NW St Pete (Kenneth City area) this morning for the NAMCensus. At 7:15 we saw a black dog across the creek retreat up the hill that sits near the SW part of the property. Later found signs of coyote in several places. Noticed also that 80% or more of the palmetto has been mowed and the method of destruction remains on the property apparently preparing to remove whatever is left of the habitat. The once numerous Ruous-sided Towhees were absent from the ground with a few remaining in trees versus in the flatwoods palmetto. It should be noted too that hundreds of pine saplings were also mowed. Walked the property line along the fence that borders the ball field in the NE corner. There, opposite the western field goal uprights and on the creek property, is a gray effluent running from the ball field and emptying into the creek. It is an active flow, gray with the odor of sewage. At 8:15 we crossed the creek at the south and walked toward the hill. The field of eye-level plants that used to harbor Gray Catbirds, buntings, goldfinches, towhees, cardinals and icterids is gone--mowed. Standing in the field was a brown and blonde coyote and the "black dog" we had seen earlier. It was clear to see this was a very dark, brindled coyote. It once again retreated up the hill and disappeared. I believe it may be denning on the hillside. The brown coyote kept its back to us and walked away toward the pine area and creek. Quite a Spring with coyotes being seen at two very separate locations but both in wildlife areas surrounded by suburban housing. Regards, Lee Snyder 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: waxwings From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 20:59:25 -0400 The attached photo was taken on Wednesday, May 7. These cedar waxwings have been visiting my mulberry trees and cherry laurels for several weeks now, and this is the latest they have ever stayed. Does anybody know how long they usually stay here before they migrate...this seems late. It's so cool to walk out the front door and hear their sound. Joyce Clermont william stefancic jws2735 AT earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. 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: Lori Wilson Park 5/9/08 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:31:39 -0400 Howdy Everyone, I went to Lori Wilson Park this morning. There were a handful of warblers there. More than I've seen on the Merritt Island NWR in a month. I saw American Redstarts (females, male, and immature males), Black-throated Blue (female), Blackpoll (female, and male), Common Yellow Throat (female, and male), Cape May (female), and a female Northern Parula. Nice to see some warblers! 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: Peeps and Fish Crows From: David Hartgrove <birdman9 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:28:30 -0400 Hi All, I stopped by Port Orange Causeway Park (one of the newest stops on the GFBT) this afternoon. The retention pond on the north side of the bridge had been choked with cat tails for the past year. Recently the city brought in a back hoe to clear the plants. The exposed muddy bottom was a real hit with 5 Least Sandpipers and a Semi-palmated Plover. It will be a place to watch when doing the Spring Migration Count tomorrow. Then when I got home, my wife told me of a strange event she watched unfold at the back yard birdbath. A Fish Crow flew in and landed on the side of the birdbath carrying what appeared to be a large, recently dispatched brown anole. She grabbed the binoculars and watched as the crow proceeded to skin and decapitate the lizard. The the bird carefully tore the carcass into strips, soaking each in the water. It then collected the strips in Puffin like fashion along the sides of its beak, took one more gulp of water and flew off, presumably to feed its hungry nestlings. David Hartgrove Daytona Beach, 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: Need a licensed bander From: Susan Pulling Robinson <spulling AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:05:13 -0400 Hi - if you are licensed to band birds and live anywhere near Pinellas County, please contact me. I would like to have my martin chicks banded. Best regards, Susan 727 415 0781 -- ***************************************************************************** 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 Literate Poodle http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/LitPoo/index.htm The Clearwater Optimist Pram Fleet http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/OptimistPram/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: Tall Timbers Bird Window From: CK Borg <ckborg AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:22:52 +0000
Folks,Just wanted to let everyone know that the feeders at Tall Timbers will be
off-line for the summer (Through Labor day). Regardless, you are always more
than welcome to bird TTRS. However, be advised that we recently burned the
majority of habitats along and around the Stevenson Trail and Bird Window. This
being said I was still able to string together a descent list of 50 species the
other day... The highlight was Least Bittern. During the summer months (Mid May
through August) birding is best from predawn to about 10:00 am.Good Birds,C.K.
Borg{ckborg AT hotmail.com}Tall Timbers / Tallahassee
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Subject: Purple Martin chicks at 11 daysFrom: Susan Pulling Robinson <spulling AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:47:33 -0400 Our Purple Martin chicks are progressing nicely! Here they are at 11 days. Best regards, 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 Literate Poodle http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/LitPoo/index.htm The Clearwater Optimist Pram Fleet http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/OptimistPram/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: Spotted Sandpiper, Orlando From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:32:38 -0700 Hello, All. Thought there would not be anything new before the pelagic trip next week, but... I had to take the youngest to the doctor and noticed a small bird along the shore of Lake Davis on the way there. Made a point to stop on the way back and, sure enough, there is a Spotted Sandpiper feeding along the eastern shore. Could it be the same one from April of last year? (http://drewsbirds.blogspot.com/2007_04_01_archive.html) Processing photos soon. Nice to have something new here. Only had a swarm of warblers here for 2 days a week or so ago. Goldfinches are gone along with the Catbirds. Only the residents left in the yard. Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. 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In the afternoon along US-19 I found a pair of Mississippi Kites feeding over the highway just south of SR-24 while I was heading back home. At Shell Mound the tide was way up, so there were very few shorebirds but I did see a Veery (late ?) in the Hammock there. Best, Brian Ahern Tampa Bay, Florida BrianAhern AT aol.com Photos: _www.pbase.com/brianahern_ (http://www.pbase.com/brianahern) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. 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Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.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: The scaup who wouldn't leave From: "Thomas J. Dunkerton" <Woundedmallard67 AT AOL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:22:12 EDT Hey Everybirdy, Took Giacomo on a playdate yesterday (5/8/08) at a friend's house along the Banana river just south of SR 520 While there, up on the shores of a neighbor's house was a flock of about 75 or so Lesser Scaup. There were almost as many scattered about in the water. Grabbed a quick digiscope of'em and thought I'd share the sighting. See you out there! Tom Dunkerton Titusville, Florida **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) 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: Florida's bird resources From: "Bruce H. Anderson" <Scizortail AT AOL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:01:55 EDT Hi, BiRDBRAINerS.
Every-so-often I notice that the newer 'BRAINerS begin to ask questions about
the status of various species in Florida. When I have the time, I respond to
some of these, and although I've lived in Florida longer than I can actually
remember, I always consult one of the State's detailed state bird books to make
sure that my recollections are accurate.
Although most new birder's own a field guide for identification purposes,
many new birders, or at least new to Florida, do not realize that there are
resources out there that can provide them with hours of informative reading
that
will not only answer most questions that they might have, but make them realize
that there were bunches of questions that they didn't even know that they had!
First of all, there is the Florida Ornithological Society's website:
http://www.fosbirds.org/
On this not-for-profit Society's website, you may access the Official List of
Florida's birds and find the proceedings of the Society's Records Committee
that compiles that list. Also, you will find maps from the State's only
breeding bird atlas project, photos of Florida's rarer birding finds, Christmas
Bird
Count information, and even a link for printing out a checklist of Florida
bird species that can be used in the field, or just for keeping your State
list.
(FOS membership is open to amateurs, professionals and tweeners, alike, but
for all of this information, you need not be a member!)
There are two very detailed State bird books (without pictures; neither is
meant to be a bird identification book) for Florida. From either of these books
you can find out the status (range, abundance, breeding, etc.) of all species
recorded in the State until the time of publication. While for-profit
advertising is prohibited on this listserve, each of these books is published
by a
not-for-profit organization which is allowed. One book, an annotated checklist,
is published by the Florida Ornithological Society (a special publication), and
the other, about the State's birdilfe, is published by University Presses of
Florida. A third book, also from a not-for-profit publisher (American Birding
Association), is primarily a bird-finding resource, but it lists all species
recorded in the State, and discusses the status of most species in varying
detail. Each of these publishers have websites.
These are the most thorough treatments of all of Florida's birds that I know,
but there are many other books dedicated to Florida's birds out there that
may provide you with information you want: field-identification guides,
bird-finding guides, one book devoted exclusively to Florida's rare and
endangered
birds, regional checklists and many, many more. Most of these may be found on
the
Internet using any search engine.
Also, when you go birding, ask your fellow birders about the resources that
they use. If you are out birding, and you see somebody else with binoculars,
make it a point to ask him/her if she/he is a birder and introduce yourself.
There are a lot of friendly and helpful birders out there!
But please, do not ask me to recommend resources-I have too many friends and
acquaintances who have authored many of them:0)
Happy searching and birding,
Bruce
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Subject: SWALLOW-TAIL KITE- Sarasota CountyFrom: Tom Allen <tgallen1 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 18:21:14 -0500 Hi Folks, This afternoon on the way home from work at 4:15pm, a single Swallow-tail Kite was soaring over I-75 just before exit 182, Sumpter Blvd in North Port, Florida. Tom Allen North Port, FL Sarasota 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: Swallow-Tailed Kite Trackers From: Jane Williams <jwilli56 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:45:58 -0400 I was traveling north on Douglas avenue just south of Union (on the Dunedin/Clearwater border) and got buzzed by a swallow-tailed kite flying low over the side of the road in this highly urbanized area. 2.30pm on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8th. Jane Williams jwilli56 AT tampabay.rr.com Clearwater 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: vacation From: mary gerner <marygerner42 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 06:45:10 -0700 Subject: Connecticut Warbler @ A.D. Barnes, 5/7 From: Roberto Torres <rtorres AT TNC.ORG> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 23:18:40 -0400 Right on time, Bill Boeringer called me at 6:35 pm to say he found a male Connecticut Warbler in the nature center area of A.D. Barnes park in Miami. I arrived at about 7:00 and in 5 minutes found the bird working the edge of the walkway about 10 yards from the spot where Bill first saw it. After last year's Connecticut fallout in our area, I was expecting no Connecticuts this year, at least not for me. Well, not only was it an awesome adult male, but you can't ask for it any easier. Actually, you can. You can ask for last year again! The one week window is here, so it's time to look for the Connecticuts! Good luck. Roberto Miami-Dade 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: kites From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:19:52 -0400 Hi Brdbrains, I forgot to mention in yesterday's Honeymoon Island report that we saw 2 swallowtail kites floating back and forth over route 50, just east of Webster, near the Withlacoochee (spelling?) Forest. Joyce Clermont william stefancic jws2735 AT earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. 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Many of the posts I read on this list sound like they could become haiku: Zooming between oaks the loggerhead shrike dodges the scared cyclist - me Jeff Hooks Instructor, English and Humanities St. Petersburg College Post Office Box 13489 St. Petersburg, FL 33733 (727)321-3089 (727)341-4664 jeffhooks AT hotmail.com hooks.jeff AT spcollege.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: Great Cormorant, continues. North Jetty. Ponce Inlet. Volusia County From: Michael Brothers <mbrothers AT CO.VOLUSIA.FL.US> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 15:20:49 -0400 Sorry for the late post. Yesterday, 5/6/08, I again found the Great Cormorant on the rocks of the North Jetty at Ponce Inlet, Volusia County. Despite the fact the winds were very gentle, it had abandoned its old post on top of the tower at the end of the jetty and was content to sit on the rocks with the pelicans. I was surprised to see that the bird was still here. 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: Re: Belted Kingfisher From: Thomas Sanders <tsanders1993 AT MSN.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 16:08:28 +0000 Thank you all for the great information on Belted Kingfisher migration and breeding, very helpful and informative. It would be interesting to see if the one I saw at Viera is part of a breeding pair. I'll be sure to keep an eye out next time I visit there. Good Birding! Tom Sanders tsanders1993 AT msn.com Orlando, FL > Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 12:34:25 -0400> From: hoatzin AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Subject: Re: [BRDBRAIN] Belted Kingfisher> To: BRDBRAIN AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU> > Tom,> The Belted Kingfisher migrates north from interior central Florida to nest > and does not return before the middle of July. It nests in holes in river > banks and streams which we lack. There are a handful of summer records in > Polk County.> Charles Geanangel> eBird Florida editor> Winter Haven, FL> hoatzin AT tampabay.rr.com> To learn more about birds of Polk County FL. click www.polkcountybirds.com> ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Thomas Sanders"Subject: Green Key Funnel 5-07-08 From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 09:02:49 -0700 Hello, After a week of no warblers this morning's flight was a welcomed sight, although 137 warblers is a low count morning. Warblers seen; 28 Amer Redstart 8 Blackpoll 5 Common Yellowthroat 4 Black-throated Blue 4 Palm 1 Prairie 1 Northern Waterthrush 1 Black-throated Green 1 Northern Parula Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.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: 5/6/08--White-rumped Sandpiper, Merritt Island NWR From: "Christian Newton" <cnewton2 AT hughes.net> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 23:22:13 -0400 Hey all, I got a report of a Baird's Sandpiper in the Shiloh Marsh area, so I headed out to try to see it. I got onto Shiloh Road which maybe just a local name or this is what the road is called when it crosses over into Volusia County, but either way I turned onto Oak Tree Road to get to the marshy area (which is located right before the big radar ball if your heading north bound on route 3). For the most part the drive was uneventful until after the fancy looking tower (weather tower). Just after the tower was a large open mud flat, there were several shorebirds in here, but no Baird's. I drove for another mile or so and came to another large muddy area. In this mud flat I observed a large, long winged peep foraging with the scores of Semi-palmated and Least Sandpipers. Only thing about this peep was it had nice White Rump. White-rumped Sandpiper! I was actually hoping to see one today so I was happy about the find. Oh yah I also found a Tom Dunkerton, who also got to see the White-rump. So it was a fun evening in the Shiloh marsh area, even though we weren't able to re-locate the Baird's. There is definitely a lot of good habitat for a Baird's to be in, so it's worth the look. I checked Bio-lab and Peacock cove, pretty much the usual suspects. There is still some really nice Stilt Sandpipers still in the Peacock cove area. 18 species of shorebirds for the evening. Highlights: Clapper Rail (heard) Bobwhite Quail- 2 Reddish Egret- 10 BB Plover- 20 Semi-pal Plover- 100+ Spotted Sandpiper-6 Semi-pal Sandpiper- 30 (probably more) Least Sandpiper-1,000 (probably more) Western Sandpiper- 2 (I'm sure more) White-rumped Sandpiper- 1 Dunlin- 200 (or so) Stilt Sandpiper- 30 (all on Peacock Pockets Cove area) L. Dowitcher- 1 S. Dowitcher- 1 Dowitcher species- a bunch Bobolink- 30 (grassy area along the road to Peacock pocket) Have a good one, Chris Newton Davenport [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: 5/6/08--White-rumped Sandpiper, Merritt Island NWR From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 23:22:13 -0400 Hey all, I got a report of a Baird's Sandpiper in the Shiloh Marsh area, so I headed out to try to see it. I got onto Shiloh Road which maybe just a local name or this is what the road is called when it crosses over into Volusia County, but either way I turned onto Oak Tree Road to get to the marshy area (which is located right before the big radar ball if your heading north bound on route 3). For the most part the drive was uneventful until after the fancy looking tower (weather tower). Just after the tower was a large open mud flat, there were several shorebirds in here, but no Baird's. I drove for another mile or so and came to another large muddy area. In this mud flat I observed a large, long winged peep foraging with the scores of Semi-palmated and Least Sandpipers. Only thing about this peep was it had nice White Rump. White-rumped Sandpiper! I was actually hoping to see one today so I was happy about the find. Oh yah I also found a Tom Dunkerton, who also got to see the White-rump. So it was a fun evening in the Shiloh marsh area, even though we weren't able to re-locate the Baird's. There is definitely a lot of good habitat for a Baird's to be in, so it's worth the look. I checked Bio-lab and Peacock cove, pretty much the usual suspects. There is still some really nice Stilt Sandpipers still in the Peacock cove area. 18 species of shorebirds for the evening. Highlights: Clapper Rail (heard) Bobwhite Quail- 2 Reddish Egret- 10 BB Plover- 20 Semi-pal Plover- 100+ Spotted Sandpiper-6 Semi-pal Sandpiper- 30 (probably more) Least Sandpiper-1,000 (probably more) Western Sandpiper- 2 (I'm sure more) White-rumped Sandpiper- 1 Dunlin- 200 (or so) Stilt Sandpiper- 30 (all on Peacock Pockets Cove area) L. Dowitcher- 1 S. Dowitcher- 1 Dowitcher species- a bunch Bobolink- 30 (grassy area along the road to Peacock pocket) Have a good one, Chris Newton Davenport 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: Honeymoon Island From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 21:02:40 -0400 We went to Honeymoon Island today, and managed to do some birding without being "held hostage" by some nut holding a gun to his head on the causeway (really, that's what happened to us the last time we were there). First, we hiked the Osprey Trail, where we saw the following: osprey (of course) gray kingbird eastern towhee N. cardinal gray catbirds great crested flycatchers palm warbler Am. crow red bellied woodpecker some "old coots" dressed up in orange t-shirts (bicyclers) At the inlet at the end of the trail: 3 willet a whimbrel On the north side of the causeway (with apologies if we misidentify a peep or two...we're just learning sandpiper ID): short billed dowitchers(lots) semipalmated plovers dunlin least sandpipers willet semipalmated sandpiper black bellied plover ruddy turnstones laughing gulls brown pelicans I really disturbed me that on the south side of the causeway, people are permitted to park their vehicles right at the shoreline. Consequently, it was impossible to bird that side. And besides, all the oil, gas, and other things that leak from the bottom of cars is going right into the water. Is there something that can be done? This is the first time that we have found this. If anyone knows of a good, introductory "class" on shorebird identification, please let me know. Those little peeps are driving me crazy! Joyce Clermont william stefancic jws2735 AT earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. 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: Baird's and White-rumped Sandpipers reported at Merritt Is. NWR From: "Bruce H. Anderson" <Scizortail AT AOL.COM> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 19:41:35 EDT Dave Freeland sent me the following report:
On Friday, a couple named Ward from beachside Brevard posted -- on Space
Coast Audubon's site -- a Baird's Sandpiper sighting from Shiloh Marsh Road.
The
fellow described it very well and, on Monday (May 5), I toured MINWR with the
sandpiper in mind. It was still present, on perhaps the same narrow strip of
mud where the discoverers noted it, in the Brevard County section of Shiloh
Marsh. It was on the Indian River Lagoon (west) side of the road in company
with 2 White-rumped Sandpipers (my seasonal first), several Leasts and Dunlins,
a
couple of Semi Sandpipers and a Pectoral. These birds were all about 15 feet
from my car so I didn't get out and risk flushing the whole bunch.
The Baird's was more robust than the Semis and Leasts, about the same size
as the White-rumpeds, and exhibited a checkerboard pattern on the back
and scapulars. Brown streaks reached down from the chin to mid-breast, cutting
off
sharply to the white underbelly, much as is the case with Pectoral. The
Baird's
had a thin, sharp, black bill of medium length, white superciliary, warm
brown crown and dark legs. The wingtips clearly reached slightly beyond the
end
of the tail, as did those of the White-rumps.
Having seen dozens of Baird's (in the fall!!!) up north, I was sure the
Wards were correct and that I was seeing a spring adult Baird's Sandpiper.
Dave Freeland
Merritt Island, FL
Shiloh Road is a part of Merritt Island NWR. Directions are posted at the
link below:
http://www.cfbw.com/shiloh.shtml
Bruce
Bruce H. Anderson
Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida
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Subject: Connecticut WarblerFrom: Murray Gardler <mangrovefirst AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 19:10:40 -0400 Carl Goodrich's last day in Key West until fall ended at Fort Zachary Taylor with 17 species of warblers including the subject warbler. Murray Gardler Brooksville, 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: Sandpipers and Barn Owls at Celery Fields in Sarasota From: Kathryn Young <kathwren1 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 18:41:53 -0400 Today at Celery Fields Rick Greenspun and I found several Semipalmated Sandpipers (a Celery Fields first -species number 205) and a few White-rumped Sandpipers. Attached are photos of both species. They were found on the lake edge close to the sidewalk that runs towards the west from the gazebo, before you get to the culverts and the no parking sign with the locked cable (south of the sidewalk). You might need a scope to look for them we had the benefit of photographing them from a boat. We were on the lake and the island checking the Barn Owl boxes. Sarasota Audubon Society is happy to report we have Barn Owls in all three of the boxes that were put up last May (2007). If anyone is out at Celery Fields at Dusk or Dawn and sees the Barn Owls flying please report your findings on this list serve we would love to hear about all your sightings. So far we have no reports of them flying around Celery Fields. We have a total of 3 boxes- 1 on the island and 2 north of the island. They are white boxes about 10 feet up that seem to disappear into the sky. Kathryn Young Sarasota Audubon Society The first 2 photos are the Semipalmated and the last photo by Rick Greenspun is the White-rumped Sandpiper 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: more Swallowtails From: Judy or Ray Smart <judenray2 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 15:02:24 -0400 Hi all,
At the West Pasco Government Center in New Port Richey today I walked
out of the Govt Building and looked up to see 3 Swallow-tailed Kites
circling round and round as a group, perhaps a family?
Good birding,
Ray Smart
New Port Richey, FL
judenray2 AT yahoo.com
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Subject: Re: Belted KingfisherFrom: Charles Geanangel <hoatzin AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 12:34:25 -0400 Tom, The Belted Kingfisher migrates north from interior central Florida to nest and does not return before the middle of July. It nests in holes in river banks and streams which we lack. There are a handful of summer records in Polk County. Charles Geanangel eBird Florida editor Winter Haven, FL hoatzin AT tampabay.rr.com To learn more about birds of Polk County FL. click www.polkcountybirds.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Sanders"Subject: Honeymoon Island RFI From: Larry Albright <camachuelo34 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 12:13:06 -0400 All, Can anybody confirm whether Honeymoon Island has Piping Plover, Gray Kingbird, Seaside Sparrow, or Sharp-tailed Sparrows? Any suggestions where would be a better place to look? Ft. DeSoto? We are driving from inland tomorrow morning, so it doesn't really matter where we have to go. Thanks, Larry Albright Winter Haven, FL camachuelo34 AT verizon.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: Suntree sites-Brevard Co. From: Randi Andersen <womanathewell AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 09:52:16 -0400 Subject: Belted Kingfisher From: Thomas Sanders <tsanders1993 AT MSN.COM> Date: Tue, 6 May 2008 09:47:09 -0400 Hello all. We went to Viera Wetlands last Saturday and saw many of the birds others have been seeing there including Black-bellied Whistling Duck. We also heard and then saw one Belted Kingfisher. Upon entering my list on e-bird this was considered a rare sighting. Is this due to the time of year (May 3rd) and the fact that most of them have alreday headed North? I was a little surprised thinking they would be fairly common in any Florida wetland any time of year. Any comments or information would be appreciated as I like everyone subscribing to this list enjoy learning new things about even our most commonly seen birds. Thanks, Tom Sanders tsanders1993 AT msn.com 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 ____________________________________________________________________________ |