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12 May Oak Park, the field at 93rd N.& 247th W. & the Bobolink field near Colwich [Bill and Nancy Beard ] 11 May Hv Co [RODNEY WEDEL ] 11 May Western Grebe [Paul Griffin ] 11 May Jelly consumption [bvregier ] 11 May Sedgwick County odds and ends ["Cheryl K. Miller" ] 11 May Pony Creek Lake 5/11 [kc98 ] 11 May Hummingbird courtship ["Irwin L. Hoogheem" ] 11 May Backyard Golden-winged [John Schukman ] 11 May weekend birding [Rick Tucker ] 11 May Late post for Saturday [Leon Hicks ] 11 May Wilson area birds 5/11/08 [mike rader ] 11 May Re: Quivira and CB 5/10 [Marvin Kuehn ] 11 May Baker Wetlands: Sunday ["Antonio, Robert J" ] 11 May Sedgwick County weekend birds [PETE JANZEN ] 11 May Saturday Evening: Mississippi Kite ["Antonio, Robert J" ] 11 May Mississippi Kites return to Junction City [Chuck & Jaye Otte ] 11 May Blackburnian Warbler at Cheyenne Bottoms [David Haight ] 10 May Crawford Co., KS birding [Robert Mangile ] 10 May Cassin's Kingbird at Q / 10 May [Scott Seltman ] 10 May Very Warbly [Lloyd Davies ] 10 May Oak Park [Paul Griffin ] 10 May Re: WESTON BEND, 5/10 -- early exit polls [Nancy Leo ] 10 May oak park [Liz Peyser ] 10 May Re: Bobolinks and shorebirds & Leon's field trip [Bill and Nancy Beard ] 10 May PS: Cross Timber and Fall River "pretties" [Cheryl Miller ] 10 May Cross Timber and Fall River "pretties" ["Cheryl K. Miller" ] 10 May Baker Wetlands: Saturday Morning ["Antonio, Robert J" ] 10 May warblers @lake shawnee fri 5/9 ["William L. Falk" ] 10 May PISI/MODO ["Max C. Thompson" ] 9 May Oak Park [Paul Griffin ] 9 May Cliff Swallows at Schermerhorn Park. [Robert Mangile ] 9 May Saturday Wichita Audubon Mystery Tour [Leon Hicks ] 9 May First Hummer This Spring In Pratt [Milt Martin ] 9 May Good omens abound [Linda Vidosh Zempel ] 9 May Bobolinks and shorebirds [Don & Fran Vannoy ] 9 May RBGR at The Ranch [Linda Vidosh Zempel ] 9 May Burroughs Field Trip to Weston Bend 5-10 [Nancy Leo ] 9 May Baker Wetlands: Friday ["Antonio, Robert J" ] 9 May Quivira roads? ["Cheryl K. Miller" ] 9 May Ellis Co. FOS [Terry Mannell ] 9 May Re: Black-throated Blue ["Wedge, Philip C" ] 9 May Wetland Center Director [Elmer Finck ] 9 May Bobolinks still present. [Bob Broyles ] 8 May Killdeer Young [Steve Sorensen ] 8 May Black-throated Blue [Paul Griffin ] 8 May night flight [Pete Hosner ] 8 May Willow Lake -again! [Ann Feyerharm ] 8 May Scissor-tailed Flycatchers [Carolyn ] 8 May Derby birds [Leon Hicks ] 8 May Oak Park [Paul Griffin ] 8 May Re: Question about finding warblers ["Bollin III, John J." ] 8 May Burcham: Thursday ["Antonio, Robert J" ] Subject: Oak Park, the field at 93rd N.& 247th W. & the Bobolink field near Colwich From: Bill and Nancy Beard <w2bnn AT COX.NET> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 00:08:26 -0500 We decided to not waste a beautiful afternoon so we checked Oak Park on the SW end, where we found Paul Griffin. We watched the small stream there for a while and saw some Gray Catbirds, Swainson's Thrushes, a Common Yellowthroat and an Orange-crowned Warbler. Paul showed us where the Green Heron was roosting. Things slowed down at about 6 so we went to where Pete saw all the shorebirds yesterday. There was no visible surface water left, but it was still wet enough to attract some birds. The Black-bellied Plovers were gone, but we saw around 50 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, 2 Baird's Sandpipers, 4 Semipalmated Sandpipers, 4-6 Upland Sandpipers, about a dozen Killdeer, 10 Semipalmated Plovers and 3 Horned Larks. A look into the private lake across the marsh yielded a number of Wilson's Phalaropes. We drove back by the sod circles NW of Colwich and saw at least 50-100 Bobolinks. They filled the air with their singing. It was a fine outing. I don't remember seeing that many Semipalmated Plovers in one place, or that many Bobolinks. Bill & Nancy Beard Wichita For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Hv Co From: RODNEY WEDEL <redb819 AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:30:58 -0700 Yesterday during the Hv. co NAMC, Dwight Platt and I thought we had heard a White-Eyed Vireo. We chased it for about 45 minutes thru the brush but was unable to get any confirming looks. We both went back this afternoon at different times to try and relocate. We both were successful. I was watching a female Turkey feeding and seeing how close I could get when the WEVI called just above me. I got good open looks at it from 15 ft. This was at West Lake park. Also found two Yellow Breasted Chats along the road just west of the park. Rod Wedel Newton For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Western Grebe From: Paul Griffin <pgriffin1 AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:23:07 -0500 Hi Folks, I made a trip down to the canoe launch site this afternoon, near Derby to see the Painted Buntings, Jeff Calhoun found the other day. I did get distant looks but I was unable to get close. I had no idea they had so much red on them. Maybe, some other time I can get closer. They were very vocal. If you go down to see the Painted Bunting, don't go through the woods, go along the levee, it's much better. But, there was another bird that was also interesting. I found a Western Grebe on the Arkansas River near the Painted Bunting sight, a new bird for me. A closer look (it was a 100 yards away on the other side of the river) though the McDavitts scope (they were also looking at the Buntings and didn't mind helping me identify the bird I saw on the river) showed how beautiful this bird is, with its red eye shinning in the afternoon sun. Tom and Billie seemed to think a Western Grebe was a good find and it is always nice to find a new species to look at. 2 new species for the day, that is very nice. Even the wind had dropped down and it was a nice afternoon. Happy Birding, Paul Griffin For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Jelly consumption From: bvregier <bvregier AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:31:41 -0500 Our grape jelly jar is getting a real workout with up to six Orioles in our back yard at once. But a new wrinkle this year is the occasional visit by Bluejays to the jelly jar. Now, to top that, we witnessed a male Red-bellied Woodpecker helping himself today. The competition is growing. Bob Regier North Newton For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Sedgwick County odds and ends From: "Cheryl K. Miller" <avian67226 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:31:23 -0500 Hi all. I dropped by Oak Park early this afternoon and was treated to Yellow, Nashville, Orange-crowned, Blackpoll, and Black-and-white warblers and an American Redstart. Art Weigand and I were treated to super close looks of a female Summer Tanager and a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. We also relocated the White-eyed Vireo. On the way back from the farm tonight, I meant to stop by the wet fields at 101st and Ridge Pete had mentioned. Lost in thought, I forgot about them until I was near 73rd and decided instead to check out the alfalfa field on the southwest part of the intersection. My goodness! The field was full of Baltimore and Orchard orioles, Western Kingbirds, Dickcissels, Clay-colored Sparrows, Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles, a Blue Grosbeak, and an Indigo Bunting. Perhaps the most out-of-place species was the four Yellow Warblers. No Bobolinks. :( One minor Harvey County note: Eurasian Collared-Doves have taken up residence on the farm. I heard them near the house. -- Cheryl Wichita, Kansas avian67226 AT gmail.com "Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them wherever they require it."--St. Francis of Assisi Keep cats indoors! http://www.abcbirds.org/cats/brochure/brochure.htm For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Pony Creek Lake 5/11 From: kc98 <kc98 AT JBNTELCO.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:42:07 -0500 Janet Rebant and I made a late trip to PCL today. There didn't seem to be much activity. However we did manage to find a Black-bellied Plover by the boat dock. It was a first for each of us and a new one for Brown County. We did see several Yellow Warblers, a Red-headed Woodpecker but not much else. Even the Coot numbers are way down. Happy birding to all. Rosella Royer, Sabetha, Brown County kc98 AT jbntelco.com . For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Hummingbird courtship From: "Irwin L. Hoogheem" <Hoogy AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 18:50:46 -0500 Today our Ruby-throats have been busy and went through almost a full container of food. This was the first day that we observed the pendulum courtship behavior which is suggestive for another year with young Hummers in our "hood". Carol & Hoogy Ogden, KS For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Backyard Golden-winged From: John Schukman <schuksaya AT KC.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 17:51:57 -0500 I heard and then found a Golden-winged Warbler in my backyard forest today. Others present were Wilson's, Nashville, Am Redstart, LA Waterthrush, N. Parula, Tennessee, and Chestnut-sided. John Schukman Leavenworth Co. For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: weekend birding From: Rick Tucker <rickt AT TERRAWORLD.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:05:52 -0500 Oh Man!!! I was in Haysville Sat AM at my son's house. I could have joined the group in Derby but we had a graduation at Friends Univ and had to leave at 9:30 AM. I would have loved being with the group. The bad tornados started at Chetopa,Ks, about 15 miles south of my farm. Picher, Ok, is about 20 miles SE of Chetopa and was hit hard. (Micky Mantle and the Boyer brothers of baseball fame grew up in this area) We could see the storm ahead of us on our way home from Wichita. We had golfball sixed hail and heavy winds here. The strong North winds and cool temps have not slowed down birding but with heavy folage it is getting more difficult. Birds seen in the neighborhood this AM: Yellow Warblers Common Yellowthroat. Kentucky Warbler Northern Parula Savannah Sparrow Dickcissel Indigo Bunting Spotted Sandpiper (on my dock) Lots of movement and activity RickTucker Parsons For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Late post for Saturday From: Leon Hicks <chicks12 AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:05:12 -0500 A group of 8 of us birded Crane Park (Derby) the Canoe landing sight along the Arkansas River and the area west of Mulvane and Belle Plaine Saturday. While I had hoped for a good day of warblers the heavy south wind appeared to have moved many of these out of Crane Park. Overall for the day we managed Tennessee, Orange-crowned, Yellow, Blackpoll, Black & White, Northern Parula and Northern Waterthrush. The lone Eared Grebe that has been hanging out at the Belle Plaine sewer ponds for the last 3 weeks had a partner today. Duck species here were what was expected with a handfull of Ruddy Ducks present. With all the rain alot of the muddy areas that usually hold shoredbirds were flooded out but we did manage Killdeer, Lesser Yellowlegs, Spotted and Least Sandpiper and several Wilson's Phalaropes. As has been mentioned on other posts we were treated to a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak at Crane Park. Several of the group also got to see the Painted Buntings at the Canoe Launch area. All in all not a bad day but the one observation for the day and this year I have is that I am sick and tired of all this wind! Good birds to all Leon Hicks Mulvane,Ks For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Wilson area birds 5/11/08 From: mike rader <mike_rader AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 20:54:59 +0000 Hi all, Since I was wrapped up in graduation activities for my daughter yesterday and didn't have a chance to get out, I took advantage of the nice day today. I had 4 Swainson's Thrushes in my yard in Wilson, so I thought that a good sign. I also had a couple of Yellow Warblers, 1 C. Yellowthroat, and a Red-eyed Vireo there as well. I went out to the Smoky Hill River and to a couple of creeks south of Wilson (all in EW Co.) and had lots of migrants, but nothing too exciting. There were many (18) Least Flycatchers (some stops with multiple birds), lots of Yellow Warblers (40+), 4 C. Yellowthroats and one Nashville Warbler. There were two singing Indigo Buntings on the river, along with Bell's (1) and Warbling Vireos (3). I had a couple dozen Baltimore Orioles and 5 Orchard Orioles at the river as well. Other birds seen were 1 Blue Grosbeak, 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak, 4 Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, one Swainson's Thrush, plus many of the summer resident species expected here. I went out for a little while this afternoon to check the Wilson sewer ponds and found some good stuff: N. Shoveler - 6 Ruddy Duck - 3 Pied-billed Grebe - 1 Eared Grebe - 1 Am. Coot - 1 Killdeer - 1 Spotted Sandpiper - 5 Sanderling - 2 Least Sandpiper - 4 White-rumped sandpiper - 2 DUNLIN - 1 (new species for EW Co.) Stilt Sandpiper - 1 Wilson's Phalarope - 16 RED-NECKED PHALAROPE - 12 (new for EW CO.) I knew I'd never seen either of the new species for Ellsworth Co., but thought maybe they were already on the county list. It was a big surprise to see all the Red-necked Phalaropes there. They were very tame, easily approached within 8-10 feet. I went over into Russell Co. along the Smoky Hill River after that and had 3 Eastern Screech Owls, 16 Blue Jays 4 Brown Thrashers and 6 Yellow Warblers. I had tried Thursday morning (5/8/08) for the Pinyon Jay reported by Dave Klema. He and I heard it respond to a call from the iPod a couple of times, but we never did get another look. He has a couple of decent photos from the day before, confirming the ID. Mike Rader Wilson, KS _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008 For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Re: Quivira and CB 5/10 From: Marvin Kuehn <mkuehn AT EMPORIA.EDU> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:15:38 -0500 Paul McKnab and I spent most of the day at Q focusing on shorebirds and related birds. Missed the Cassin's Kingbird but overall satisfied with our efforts. At Quivira much more success in the morning. Results of note: 13 willets, 7 hud. godwits, 4 ruddy turnstones, 1 dunlin, 20 stilt sandpipers, all the common peeps one would expect and 6,001 wilson's phalarope. I'm sure Scott was off on his countof 6,000. :-) :-) Black-necked stilts outnumbered avocets 20:1; I think we saw less than 10 avovets at Q. As Seltman has indicated wind was from the SE and no issue in the morning but about 12:15 the wind changed to the NW and wow. As we drove around the east side of CB the wind actually was so strong it blew water on our vehicle several times. At CB birding was minimal due to wind. Results of note: 7 western grebes, 60 eared grebes (all along the east side close to the rocks-often obscured by the tall grass), 1 Whimbrel. Noted 13 loggerhead shrikes on road from Emporia to Q;! seemed like a lot considering we have had so few in recent months in Topeka-Emporia corridor. Roads were better than expected at Q but there were some water-covered side roads that we decided not to attempt. Overall, 95 birds with only two warblers (not our objective Saturday). Marvin Kuehn and Paul McKnab Emporia,KS For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Baker Wetlands: Sunday From: "Antonio, Robert J" <anto AT KU.EDU> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:10:21 -0500 I walked for about three hours in Baker Wetlands this morning. Got started about 9:00AM with a strong north wind blowing. It did not diminish much until I was exiting. Perhaps due to the wind and northward exits, the morning was not very birdy. I listed 76 species. Warblers Yellow- (still abundant) Common Yellowthroat (even more abundant) Northern Parula (2 singing) Yellow-rumped Warbler (2) Blackpoll (1 singing) American Redstart (1-a few notes) Yellow-breasted Chat (1 vocalizing) Tennessee (1) Northern Waterthrush (1- vocalized once) Pied-bill Grebe (1) American Bittern (2- pair) Least Bittern (1) Sora (3-two vocalizing) Virginia Rail (1-singing) Wilson's Phalarope (1) Lesser Yellowlegs (1) Greater Yellowlegs (2) Solitary Sandpiper (1) Black Tern (7) Little Blue Heron (1) Blue-wing Duck (still abundant); Northern Shoveler; American Coot Barn; Tree; Northern Roughing; Bank; & Cliff Swallows; Chimney Swifts Red-eyed Vireo (2-singing) Blue-headed Vireo (1) White-eyed Vireo (1-vocalizing) Summer Tanager (2 pair & male singing) Orchard Oriole (1) White-throated; White-crowned; Lincoln's Sparrows (sparrow numbers down) A Common Nighthawk has been calling from near the KU Health Center since Wednesday evening. A pair returns there yearly. I realized today that I have been referring to the Faul rather than Fauhl blind. Bob Antonio Lawrence For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Sedgwick County weekend birds From: PETE JANZEN <pete.janzen AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:00:39 -0700 THe Derby tour led by Leon HIcks on Sat. turned up some good stuff although I had to cut out early. At least 5 singing Painted Buntings at the 71st St. S Canoe Launch site, pretty obviously on territory. One wonders how long this site has hosted a population of them, as it was only recently "discovered" by Jeff Calhoun. Lots of Fish Crows going up and down the river. Next stop....Reno County? Just before I left I found N. Parula, N. Waterthrush along the river and heard a Pileated Woodpecker. After doing a bit of birding at Oak Park I headed out to see if Don Vannoy's Bobolinks were still around at Colwich. I saw at least 150 of them in the alfalfa plantings at the corners of the sod circles. Certainly the most I have seen locally. For those who are not familiar with the Colwich area, from the corner of 53rd St. North and 181st St. West at the west edge of Colwich, go north on 181st for 3 miles to Hwy. K-96, checking all the alfalfa stands along the way. I saw all the Bobolinks along this 3 mile stretch. Some of them were right along the road and singing constantly. I also went on out to the Mt. Hope Marsh which has a lot of water but not much mudflat at the moment. However, just to the west on the SW corner of 247th St. West & 93rd St. North, I found 6 Upland Sandpipers, 7 Buff-breasted Sandpipers, and 2 Black-bellied Plovers in full alternate plumage. These were all close to the road. That corner has always been good for shorebirds in spring. Must have good inverts in the soil. On the way home I went up to the flooded field at 101st St. North and Ridge Rd. The puddles in the fields are diappearing rapidly but still some shorebirds there, including 9 Hudsonian Godwits and 6 LB Dowitchers. Pete Janzen Wichita, Kansas For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Saturday Evening: Mississippi Kite From: "Antonio, Robert J" <anto AT KU.EDU> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 08:12:08 -0500 At a gathering north of the Kaw in extreme NW Douglas County, I observed a Mississippi Kite performing its airborne acrobatics over cultivated fields. It was riding and apparently playing in the heavy winds that surged behind last night's storm. Horned Larks were singing in the fields at dusk. Bob Antonio Lawrence For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Mississippi Kites return to Junction City From: Chuck & Jaye Otte <otte2 AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:51:22 -0500 Happy Mother's Day to one and all! While not participating in any NAMC counts, I did sneak over into western Pottawatomie County on Saturday morning to do a little county listing. If anyone did do an NAMC count for Pott. County, let me know and I'll send you my list! Best find of the day was a Dave Rintoul at the Tuttle River Pond area. The chance encounter allowed us to enjoy the birds in the fading morning light as rain clouds moved in. There must be over a half dozen singing Prothonotary Warblers in that area! Annie Baker, Konza Prairie employee who isn't on KSBIRD-L, sent the following note from Friday night. This would be in the same park in Junction City where Mississippi Kites nested last year. She included some nice photos which of course I can't share with the whole list. > We sighted a pair of Mississippi Kite from our backyard Friday May 9 2008 > between 6:35pm and 8:17pm. Near the top of an Elm tree badly damaged by > the ice storm, the female sat alone on a bare branch and did not move > places the entire time. The feathers around her body were fluffed and > puffed up. The male sat several branches away. We observed copulation (or > attempted copulation anyway) three times. Each time the male flew to the > female, mounted her briefly (less than one minute), then returned to a > nearby branch. Between copulation both kites preened themselves or > remained still. We saw and heard the female call several times. Shortly > after one of those times, the male flew to her and mounted her. One time > the male flew to the female and simply sat next to her on the branch > without contact. At 8:15pm, the female flew away and the male followed > approximately two minutes later. > > > Annie Baker > Junction City, KS Chuck +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Chuck & Jaye Otte mailto:otte2 AT cox.net 613 Tamerisk Junction City Kansas USA 66441 785-238-8800 For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Blackburnian Warbler at Cheyenne Bottoms From: David Haight <dhaight1 AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 00:01:16 -0500 My son Kevin and I saw our first ever Blackburnian Warbler in the grove of trees a half mile or so west of the headquarters at Cheyenne Bottoms. We had great looks at this male bird and had no doubts in our minds about the identification. This is quite an attractive species. We also saw Black Poll Warblers, numerous Yellow Warblers and a couple of Rose Breasted Grosbeaks in this grove. Kevin also saw an American Redstart at this location. David Haight Abilene, KS For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Crawford Co., KS birding From: Robert Mangile <rmangile AT SURFGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 23:19:28 -0500 My wife, Liz, Mavis Benner and I done the migration count today but severe weather cut short our efforts. It was dark and overcast from the start and we saw a lot of bird activity most of the day but viewing was terrible in bad light. However we managed to get 89 species. Orchard and Baltimore Orioles were everywhere. Before we left our yard we had 7 Baltimore Orioles working the flowers on the Black Locust out back. Later we saw a group of about 10 Orchard Orioles fly from a grassy field into a nearby small tree. I cannot recall seeing so many orioles in one place as today. Warblers seen include: Tennessee, Orange-crowned, Nashville, Northern Parula, Magnolia, Yellow-rumped, Prothonotary, Common Yellowthroat, and lots of Yellow Warblers (24). Saw one Osprey at Bone Creek Lake (maybe they will nest successfully this year); lots of Chipping Sparrows and White-crowned Sparrows and 12 each of Blue Grosbeaks and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. But I think the three Bell's Vireos and the Magnolia Warbler were the day's best birds. About 5:30 pm tornados ripped through some of the towns to the south of our area. Much destruction and many deaths and injuries, according to the news media. Things are just now unfolding. Bob Mangile Pittsburg, Crawford Co., KS -- My Old Home Page: (Best) http://www.apexcorp.com/~rmangile/index.html My New Home Page: http://pwp.surfglobal.net/rmangile/ * * * * * * K A N S A S * * * * * * * * MAILTO:rmangile AT surfglobal.net * * Robert J. Mangile * * 816 E. Atkinson Ave. * * Pittsburg, KS 66762-2300 * * Telephone: 620\231-3117 * * * * Crawford County: ==> [CR] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Cassin's Kingbird at Q / 10 May From: Scott Seltman <sselt AT GBTA.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 22:14:09 -0500 Kazmaier and I found a CASSIN'S KINGBIRD among a mixed group of Eastern and Western Kingbirds on the west side of Quivira's Big Salt Marsh this PM. We observed the bird for about 10 minutes and managed a couple pics before it disappeared. This is the easternmost Cassin's Kingbird I have ever seen and may perhaps be the easternmost record for the state. From the Big Salt Marsh this bird was due west past the Black Rail fields and at the first big grove of trees past the intersection. It was first seen perched among a large group of kingbirds sitting along the barbed wire fence on the north side of the road. I was just counting them when, WOW, there it was! I wouldn't bother chasing this rarity, but if you're headed to Quivira anyway, you might wanna swing by for a look. We managed about 143 species in Stafford Co. today despite strong winds from the SE that later turned into gale force winds from the NW. Notable birds were: W. Grebe 2, YC Night-Heron 1, Peregrine Falcon 2, Black Rail 1, King Rail 2, Hud. Godwit 3, Ruddy Turnstone 1, Dunlin 15, Wilson's Phalarope 6,000 est., Philadelphia Vireo 1, Black-capped Chickadee 1 [They are rarer than Peregrines!!], RB Nuthatch 3, Blackpoll Warbler 1. Notable miss was [gulp]: Pied-billed Grebe?!? Water levels are very high at Quivira but all refuge roads were passable by passenger car. Travel with care, however, on county roads away from the refuge. We drove thru some scary-deep water today in my SUV. The Rattlesnake is near flood stage where it enters Quivira and is still rising. We saw some serious flooding 15 miles upstream that will likely arrive at the refuge in a day or two. BTW, some of the same areas that were devastated by tornadoes last May lost all of this year's wheat crop to hail last Thursday night. Incredible! Scott Seltman 1968 155th Ave. Larned, Kansas 67550 For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Very Warbly From: Lloyd Davies <ldavies AT EAGLECOM.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 21:30:56 -0500 Terrifically fun day today with a lot of warblers and other birds moving along the creek in Marion. Most of these were seen in the backyard abutting the creek. Several of these, although common to some of you, were first timers for me. (3) blue grosbeaks rose-breasted grosbeak (all four in the practically the same spot - quite the colors) yellow warblers orange-crowned warblers chestnut-sided warbler (saw either three or one three times - way cool bird - first time for me) black-poll warblers (saw several on and off all day - two going to town singing back and forth) black and warbler blue-gray gnatcatchers wood ducks, cardinals, orioles, deer and three barred owls Swainsons thrush Also heard my first dickcissels this morning over at the ball fields. Summer is here - except for the temp. Lloyd Davies Marion, KS For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Oak Park From: Paul Griffin <pgriffin1 AT COX.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 21:29:38 -0500 Hi Folks, Oak Park started slow again, today. It wasn't until after noon before I found any groups of warblers and they were active until the front came through about 4 PM. Not as many birds of all types in the park. New birds seen: Black-throated Green Warbler, Lark Sparrow. Warblers seen today: Black-throated Green Magnolia Chestnut-sided American Redstart Yellow Black and White Nashville Ovenbird Tennessee Orange-crowned Right now in Oak Park, here in Wichita, we have some of the prettiest warblers (my humble opinion of course, they have the most different and brightest colors, all males). Magnolia, Black-throated Green, Chestnut-sided and American Redstart. The Yellow warbler and the Nashville are also nice, but not to the level of the previous 4, as they have simpler color patterns, with fewer colors. The Black and White I find beautiful in the simplicity of their Black and White design. Happy Birding, Paul Griffin For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Re: WESTON BEND, 5/10 -- early exit polls From: Nancy Leo <njleo AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 20:45:05 -0500 Burroughs Audubon did a field trip today at Weston Bend and we saw 18 species of warblers but missed a few that Mark Robbins and Bob had. Other warblers that were not mentioned that we had were: Ovenbird, Tennessee, Yellow, Blk and white, Blackpoll. When I counted up Bob's, Mark's and Burroughs list, I got 22 species of warblers and we missed YB Chat. Did anyone have him today? If anyone has any other warblers I didn't mention.... chime in. We got killer looks at Canada, Blackburnian (2), Yellow-throated warbler, Golden-winged (3), Hooded and Kentucky . Great day! Thanks to all who showed up and lent their ears and eyes for the field trip! Mark said he did see a female Cerulean near the red bench where it has been found in past years. The birds were not singing very much today, especially when the temperature started dropping, so keep your eyes open! Have a birdy spring! nancy Nancy Leo njleo AT earthlink.net Prairie Village, KS > [Original Message] > From: Robert FisherSubject: oak park From: Liz Peyser <eepeyser AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 20:04:06 -0500 Cooper's hawk was on the nest. on the main wide path near the nest we saw a lark sparrow. On the other side one of the barred owls was hiding only about 4 feet off the ground apparently in someone's backyard. Maybe casing out a bird feeder? For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Re: Bobolinks and shorebirds & Leon's field trip From: Bill and Nancy Beard <w2bnn AT COX.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:41:58 -0500 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill and Nancy Beard"Subject: PS: Cross Timber and Fall River "pretties" From: Cheryl Miller <avian67226 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:01:14 -0500 I also meant to add that out of the "subdued pretties" the most numerous were Swainson's Thrush, and Clay-colored and Chipping Sparrows. Lots of Eastern Wood-Pewees, too. On 5/10/08, Cheryl K. MillerSubject: Cross Timber and Fall River "pretties" From: "Cheryl K. Miller" <avian67226 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 16:36:45 -0500 Hi folks. I got home a little while ago from a solo trip east. My concentration was woodland species, partcularly warblers, and here's what I had: Tennessee Orange-crowned Nashville Northern Parula Yellow Chestnut-sided Yellow-rumped Blackpoll Black-and-white American Redstart Prothonotary Ovenbird Northern Waterthrush Common Yellowthroat Wilson's Yellow-breasted Chat Other notable "pretties": Summer and Scarlet Tanagers Rose-breasted and Blue Grosbeaks By far, the most numerous birds of the day were Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, Yellow Warblers and Indigo Buntings. There is water over the road in a few places around Toronto Wildlife Area, so I'm glad I didn't get there much before sunrise. Things really didn't become active late morning, but it was a pleasant day to be out, and I think I've gotten rid of most of the hitch-hiking ticks I brought home with me. Kudos to KDWP for the nice bathroom/shower facilities at Cross Timbers! -- Cheryl Wichita, Kansas avian67226 AT gmail.com "Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them wherever they require it."--St. Francis of Assisi Keep cats indoors! http://www.abcbirds.org/cats/brochure/brochure.htm For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Baker Wetlands: Saturday Morning From: "Antonio, Robert J" <anto AT KU.EDU> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 16:05:19 -0500 I did a relaxed, but long walk at the wetlands with Tim Knapp this morning. Also walked a bit with Steve Roels and met a rushed Jeff Witters on the trail as well. Jeff did you get that Little Blue? It was mild and sunny when we started the walk; a cold east wind brought in overcast. The overall activity seemed substantially diminished today (compared to yesterday). We found only one pocket of activity - on the trail that runs N-S East of the Faul Blind. Tim and I listed 76 species. COMMON MOORHEN- (1) - it was swimming alone on the west side of the trail that starts next to (west side of) the Ruth Faul blind and runs NW across the wetlands & joins the central N-S trail just north of the Gas Company Property. Black-bellied Whistling Duck- (1 - saw it very briefly in flight near its usual early morning location) Warblers Blackpoll (2 singing) Northern Waterthrush (2 - 1 still singing near the northern entrance) Yellow-rump (5-silent second wave birds) Yellow (did not tally; many singing & many females) Black & White (2) Nashville (3) Yellow-breasted Chat (1-vocalizing in the same location) Tennessee (5-several singing) Northern Parula (4) American Restart (2) Wilson's (5) Ovenbird (1) Least Bittern (1-flew across trail) Virginia Rail (1) Sora Rail (4) Vireo's Warbling (1 singing) Blue-headed (1 singing) Red-eyed (3 singing) Bell's (4 singing on west border of the wetlands) Least Flycatcher (4-cheebecking) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (2) Summer Tanager (1-singing) Gray-cheeked Thrush (1-a great look today; light was right to see the gray cheek) Swainson's Thrush (2) Barred Owl (1) Pileated WP (2) Wild Turkey (1 spooked it in the woods and its wingers beat against branches as it made a quick exit) Bob Antonio Lawrence For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: warblers @lake shawnee fri 5/9 From: "William L. Falk" <nlwlfalk AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 13:04:59 -0500 birded lk shawnee on the west side LAKE SHAWNEE late yesterday afternoon found the following warblers, 1 yellow, 1 black & white, 1 ruby cr. kinglet, pr. line warblers LATER BILL FALK I For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: PISI/MODO From: "Max C. Thompson" <maxt AT COX.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 07:20:26 -0500 There are about 30 Pine Siskins still present at my feeders in Winfield (Cowley). They don't seem to want to leave any ways soon. The first young Mourning Dove came to the feeders today. Baltimore Orioles continue to eat me out of nectar about every other day. The neighbors who have hummingbird feeders are having orioles at their feeders also. I think we are training all of them in Winfield to drink the sugar water. The neighbors did bring one in that had a broken wing. If all the peanuts the Blue Jays bury start growing, you all can come help me harvest!!!!!!!! Max Max C. Thompson 1729 E. 11th Ave. Winfield, KS 67156-4007 Telephone 620-221-1856 Fax 620-229-6112 For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Oak Park From: Paul Griffin <pgriffin1 AT COX.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:51:21 -0500 Hi Folks, This morning, Oak Park started overcast, chilly and damp (rain fall, 1.00 inch overnite about 4.00 inches in 3 days). Few if any small birds seen until around noon time, then the sun started to shine through. Eventually, if you stayed into the afternoon, things got better. No one I know of, found the Black-throated Blue from the other day. New warbler for me today: Magnolia (2) (my favorite looking warbler, it is hard to beat black streaks on bright yellow). I had a new life species to add to my list today: White-eyed Vireo (2). One was in the West side of Oak Park and later John Northrup found one near the center of the park. The second White-eyed let me get some very nice video of it. It was the highlight of my day. Thanks John. Other interesting birds seen: Red-headed Woodpecker, Rose-breasted Grosbeak (f), Warblers; Redstart, Yellow, Black and white, Nashville, Orange-crowned, Yellow-rumped, Blackpoll and Common Yellowthroat. With the addition of the White-eyed, Vireos have done very well this year in Oak Park: Red-eyed, Warbling, Philadelphia, Blue-headed, Yellow-throated, Bell's and White-eyed (7 species). Happy Birding Paul Griffin For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Cliff Swallows at Schermerhorn Park. From: Robert Mangile <rmangile AT SURFGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 21:33:27 -0500 Today we helped out at the Southeast Kansas Nature Center at Schermerhorn Park in Cherokee Co., KS. There were about 100 Cliff Swallows beneath the bridge that crosses Shoal Creek. Also, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at the feeders, a few Summer Tanagers, Chipping Sparrows and many sightings of Swainson's Thrush in the wooded areas. Bob Mangile -- My Old Home Page: (Best) http://www.apexcorp.com/~rmangile/index.html My New Home Page: http://pwp.surfglobal.net/rmangile/ * * * * * * K A N S A S * * * * * * * * MAILTO:rmangile AT surfglobal.net * * Robert J. Mangile * * 816 E. Atkinson Ave. * * Pittsburg, KS 66762-2300 * * Telephone: 620\231-3117 * * * * Crawford County: ==> [CR] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Saturday Wichita Audubon Mystery Tour From: Leon Hicks <chicks12 AT COX.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 20:45:54 -0500 Just a heads up of tomorrows mystery tour in the DerbyMulvane-Belle Plaine area. We'll be meeting at the Village Inn on Rock Rd in Derby at 7:30 am. If you're a little late our first stop will be at Crane Park in Derby. My cell # is 316-651-7063 . We'll cover a range of habitats and plan to be done by noon. Leon Hicks Mulvane,Ks Crane Park is on James St which is the east west road at the light south of Village Inn. Head west on James and turn left on Marguerite Pkwy to access the park. For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: First Hummer This Spring In Pratt From: Milt Martin <miltm AT COX.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 20:23:24 -0500 While watching the Orioles pecking at the oranges in their feeders tonight, my wife spotted a Ruby Throat at his feeder. The Hummingbird feeder was added a few days ago in anticipation of this possibility after reading other postings on this list. Thanks to all who reported their Hummingbird arrivals. Our Location: Southwest part of Pratt Ks USA. For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Good omens abound From: Linda Vidosh Zempel <lvzempel AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:14:38 -0700 While having supper on the deck, a blackpoll warbler joined us along with a
female ruby-throated hummingbird and 8 cedar waxwings. For dessert, a male
summer tanager stopped by. Then there were the usual crowd, BCCH, HASP, DOWO,
RBWO, HOFI, PUMA, AMRO, NOCA, RWBL, COGR, TUTI, WCSP, EAME, BLJA. On top of all
that a nice sun set through the pines. To quote John Denver, "Thank God I'm a
country boy" but technology lets us email from the deck.
John and Linda Zempel
Topeka, Jackson Co
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Subject: Bobolinks and shorebirdsFrom: Don & Fran Vannoy <dvannoy AT COX.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:44:56 -0500 Thanks to a call from Pete Janzen today, Fran and I went to the vicinity of Ridge Road and 101st. St. North. The flooded fields at that location yielded one White-faced Ibis, one Hudsonian Godwit, both Yellowlegs, Least and Stilt Sandpipers, Wilson's Phalarope, and Franklin's and Ring-billed Gulls. We then went to the Colwich Sod Farms where we found, in two different locations, flocks of Bobolinks in the alfalfa that is grown just outside of the irrigation circles. Both flocks were along the road one mile west of Colwich Road. Also there was one Buff-breasted Sandpiper, one Upland Sandpiper and other common shorebirds, as well as another White-faced Ibis at the marsh on the west side of Colwich Road. Don Vannoy Wichita, KS For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: RBGR at The Ranch From: Linda Vidosh Zempel <lvzempel AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:33:12 -0700 Hopefully this is a good omen for the NMBC tomorrow. We just had a singing male
rose-breasted grosebeak in the back yard. Managed to snap a quick photo, just
enough to see the black/red/white pattern. This makes species number 76 for the
yard since June 2007.
Good Birding tomorrow
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Subject: Burroughs Field Trip to Weston Bend 5-10From: Nancy Leo <njleo AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:36:01 -0500 Hi all, There is a field trip to Weston Bend State Park (Platte Co, MO) tomorrow morning, meeting at 7:00a.m. at the paved bike and hike trail. Anyone is welcome to come join us. I birded there yesterday and had 19 species of warblers. I birded Antioch Park today (Johnson Co, KS) and it was quite birdy with the light rainfall.(lots of yellows, yellow-rumped, blackpolls, tennessees, nashvilles, orange crowned, redstart, blk thr green) If you have any questions, you can email or call me at 913-205-8847. nancy Nancy Leo njleo AT earthlink.net Prairie Village, KS. For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Baker Wetlands: Friday From: "Antonio, Robert J" <anto AT KU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:33:37 -0500 I walked in the wetlands from 3AM to 3PM. Mike Anderson joined me for about four hours. A lot of birds came in, and many were not singing. Perhaps tomorrow might be a big day. We listed 104 species. Black-bellied Whistling Duck (1-saw it on wing with BW Ducks flying NW from edge of park) Warblers Magnolia Warbler (1-year bird) Blackburnian (2- Linda Lipps found the first; Thank you!; year bird) Ovenbird (1-singing on west trail near the entrance; wetlands year bird) Blackpoll (4-all singers; wetlands year bird) Golden-winged (1-Mike got a quick look first & then I did on the second run; close to the spot I described Wednesday) Black & White Warbler (1) Yellow-rump (2-still hanging!) Wilson's (4-3 singers) American Redstart (1 singer) N. Parula (9-most singing; both songs heard) Yellow-breasted Chat (2-in the afternoon the two were singing about 150 yards apart) Common Yellowthroat (ever present singers) Northern Waterthrush (1-singing at gate) Yellow (25++; many singers) Orange-crowned (3-1 singer) Tennessee (3-2 singers) Nashville (5+ several singing) Many of the warblers were in two groups - one on west path at north entrance & other near the river at south end of central trail) Sora Rail (11+-song, notes, & many leapers) - One Sora jumped up a low branch of a small tree at eye level 20 feet from me; what a sight; it stayed & I observed every detail of the bird; it bobbed like a chicken; never observed one in this type location. The many leapers that disappear in the reeds or low bush are a dull brown blur. In sunlight up close this is a beautiful delicately colored creature. Far better than the book. Virginia Rail (1-calling) American Bittern (4-three vocalizing) Wilson's Snipe (1) Solitary Sandpiper (2) Great Blue Heron (9) Great Egret (15) Little Blue Heron (1) Green Heron (3) Black-crowned Night-heron (1) Ring-billed Gull (3-wetlands year bird) Vireos Warbling (3 singers) Red-eyed (9+ mostly singers; likely undercounted) Blue-headed (3 singers) Yellow-throated (1-singer) Bell's (1 singer) Eastern Wood Pewee (2 - partial songs; wetlands year bird) Least Flycatcher (3 calling & likely many more; many empeds likely Leasts) Swainson's Thrush (11- some songs & notes; probably undercounted) Gray-cheeked Thrush (1-singing) Gray Catbird (6-5 were singing full songs in open) Summer Tanager (8- one pair a few feet a part; song & notes from several; one brilliant 1st year Male singing on the river) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (3-rusty hinge notes) Red-headed Woodpecker (2-wetlands year bird) Pileated (1-blasted its call directly above us) Barred Owl (1-close encounter; observed from abbot 15 yards; held eye contact; beautiful eyes and creature up close) Sparrows White-crowned (20+ Several groups; pushed in by the storm) White-throated (3) Savannah (1) Field (2 singers) Harris (3) Clay-colored (5) Chipping Sparrow (1 singing & likely small flock) Lincoln's (6+ - one singing) Dickcissel (3-song & splurts) Five Great-tailed Blackbird males were feeding with one female. One guy presented himself to her - wonderful puffing up & crescendos of sounds. She blew him off... Bob Antonio Lawrence For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Quivira roads? From: "Cheryl K. Miller" <avian67226 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:03:26 -0500 Hi all. How are roads at Quivira? Muddy or dry? -- Cheryl Wichita, Kansas avian67226 AT gmail.com "Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them wherever they require it."--St. Francis of Assisi Keep cats indoors! http://www.abcbirds.org/cats/brochure/brochure.htm -- Cheryl Wichita, Kansas avian67226 AT gmail.com "Not to hurt our humble brethren is our first duty to them, but to stop there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them wherever they require it."--St. Francis of Assisi Keep cats indoors! http://www.abcbirds.org/cats/brochure/brochure.htm For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Ellis Co. FOS From: Terry Mannell <tmannell AT OZNET.KSU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:31:19 -0600 I forgot to mention earlier that Marilyn Sim e-mailed me to say she had a male hummingbird on Tuesday. The light was not good and all she saw was a dark gorget. Wednesday the FHSU class also saw two Mississippi Kites that I didn't include in my post. Yesterday, I saw a male Orchard Oriole on the honeysuckle in the back yard. This morning Sam and I saw a Black and White Warbler along Big Creek. Terry ********************************************* Terry Mannell Ellis County Extension Agent-Horticulture 601 Main Street, Suite A Hays, KS 67601 (785)628-9430 For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Re: Black-throated Blue From: "Wedge, Philip C" <pwedge AT KU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:20:29 -0500 That is one cool video, Paul. -----Original Message----- From: Birds & Their Habitats in Kansas [mailto:KSBIRD-L AT LISTSERV.KSU.EDU] On Behalf Of Paul Griffin Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 10:58 PM To: KSBIRD-L AT LISTSERV.KSU.EDU Subject: Black-throated Blue Hi Folks, For those of you interested if have put a short video of the Black- throated Blue Warblers that have been in Oak Park here in Wichita. This video features the unusual song of the BTB. Here is a link: http://web.mac.com/wingedthings Click on 'Black-throated Blue'. A little over a minute long. Happy Birding, Paul Griffin For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.edu For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Wetland Center Director From: Elmer Finck <efinck AT FHSU.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:58:27 -0500 Colleague -- We are reopening this position. Please pass the following onto whomever you feel will be interested. mas tarde, EJF KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER DIRECTOR Fort Hays State University is continuing its search for a highly motivated, productive biologist (with a research focus on birds) to administer the new Kansas Wetlands Education Center. KANSAS WETLANDS EDUCATION CENTER: The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) is a new museum that currently is under construction. The grand opening is expected to be in spring of 2009. KWEC will be a branch museum of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History and, therefore, a unit of Fort Hays State University. The building will be located about 70 miles southeast of Fort Hays State University near the city of Great Bend in central Kansas. It will overlook the largest wetland area in the interior of the United States. The wetland area consists of three units: 19,857 acres known as the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area and managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks; 7,200 acres known as the Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve and managed by The Nature Conservancy; and 21,820 acres nearby known as the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The KWEC will contain 11,246 square feet of floor space. That space will include an exhibit gallery, an auditorium, an education room, a museum store, office space for staff, volunteers, and graduate students, a mud room, rest rooms, storage space, and mechanical rooms. Viewing areas will overlook a marsh and nearby wooded area, the latter with a wildlife trail. The role of the KWEC will be to interpret wetlands and educate the public. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTOR: The Director of the KWEC will report to the Director of Fort Hays State University’s Sternberg Museum of Natural History. The Director likewise will be accountable to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and the President at Fort Hays State University. As an administrator employed by the University, the Director will have the following responsibilities: · serve as the scientific authority for the KWEC; · administer the various budgets of KWEC, including State appropriations, grants and contracts, gift shop accounts, program receipts, and any others that may exist; · formulate, implement, monitor, and evaluate the strategic and long-range plans of the KWEC; · propose or establish and implement operations policy for the KWEC; · recruit, supervise, and evaluate KWEC staff; · recruit, oversee, and evaluate Graduate Assistants who receive a stipend to work at the KWEC; · develop, implement, and administer a volunteer program for the KWEC; · oversee maintenance of KWEC exhibits and presentation of KWEC programs; · develop, implement, and administer plans to market the KWEC to the citizens of Kansas and the traveling public; · serve as spokesman for the KWEC to the public and the media; · conduct scholarly research related to wetlands; · participate in professional activities related to the KWEC, the Sternberg Museum, and Fort Hays State University; · provide information in response to inquiries from the public; · provide service to the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Fort Hays State University, the community, the State, and the professional discipline; · strive to maintain a close working relationship with wetland landowners (including private landowners, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and with various organizations (e.g., Ducks Unlimited) that promote hunting and other forms of outdoor recreation in the area; · maintain a good working relationship with the Convention and Visitors Bureau in Great Bend, Kansas, and with other stakeholders in the region. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimal qualifications include an earned Ph.D. in a biological discipline that relates to wetlands, especially ornithology, ecology, conservation biology, or wildlife management. Regardless of discipline, applicants must have a research focus on birds. Applicants must provide evidence of scholarship, including peer-reviewed publications and the ability to acquire research funding. Other necessary qualifications include strong communication skills and the ability to interact with diverse constituents. Finally, applicants must be able to demonstrate experience in administration, academic teaching, and mentoring graduate students. Museum experience is a preferred qualification. SALARY: Commensurate with experience STARTING DATE: 1 July 2008 CONTACT: Dr. Jerry R. Choate, Director Sternberg Museum of Natural History Fort Hays State University 3000 Sternberg Drive Hays, KS 67601 Phone 785-628-5664 Email: jchoate AT fhsu.edu Fort Hays State University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran status, or special disabled veteran status in its programs and activities. The University employs only United States citizens and aliens who are lawfully authorized to work in the United States. The director of affirmative action, coordinator of Title IX, Section 504 and ADA regulations, may be contacted at 600 Park St., Hays, KS 67601, 785-628-4033. FHSU is committed to the cultural enrichment of its student body and work force through Affirmative Action and Equal Education/Employment Opportunity. Members of historically under represented social groups in higher education, women, and persons with disability or veteran status are encouraged to apply. This position was announced previously and has been reopened. Applications will be evaluated as they arrive, so persons who are interested in the position should apply immediately. Electronic applications are encouraged. Applications must include at minimum: 1. Letter of Application 2. Curriculum vitae 3. Statement of professional interests and aspirations 4. Copies of representative scholarly work 5. Names, mailing addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of four references Please do NOT request letters of recommendation, but be prepared to do so quickly. Fort Hays State University is a state-supported liberal and applied arts institution governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. It primarily serves the western one-half of Kansas. Approximately 10,000 students are enrolled in four colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business and Leadership, Education and Technology, and Health and Life Sciences) and a Graduate School, which have a combined total of 340 full-time faculty members. The campus is modern, spacious (4,160 acres), and attractive, and has outstanding museums, galleries, and cultural and recreational facilities. Hays, Kansas is a city of approximately 20,000 located roughly midway between Kansas City and Denver on I-70. It is a regional center serving the cultural, health, educational, business, service, and transportation needs of much of western Kansas. Medical and educational facilities are superior. Manufacturing, medical, education, retail, farming, ranching, and oil comprise a large part of the local economy. One public elementary school recently was rated among the top 25 in the country by a national publication. Paid for by Fort Hays State UniversitySubject: Bobolinks still present. From: Bob Broyles <bbroyles AT BUTLERCC.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:54:45 -0500 Greetings... I checked the alfalfa field this morning and was again rewarded with 50 or so Bobolinks. Had the binoculars, yet no females seen. It's a good thing for the birds that we've had this rain, because the neighbor had begun swathing and chopping the alfalfa for silage, but quit with the rain on Monday. Bob - Butler County near Towanda For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Killdeer Young From: Steve Sorensen <webforbs AT COX.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 23:12:30 -0500 Yesterday, May 7, I found 4 young Killdeer running around one of the campground spots at the northwest corner of the Kansas Coliseum at 85th St North and I-135 in Sedgwick County. I thought it was a little early but when I contacted Bob Gress, he said he had a call the day before about some young Killdeer. The obes I saw were about 2-3 days old. Steve Sorensen Valley Center, KS webforbs AT cox.net For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Black-throated Blue From: Paul Griffin <pgriffin1 AT COX.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:58:17 -0500 Hi Folks, For those of you interested if have put a short video of the Black- throated Blue Warblers that have been in Oak Park here in Wichita. This video features the unusual song of the BTB. Here is a link: http://web.mac.com/wingedthings Click on 'Black-throated Blue'. A little over a minute long. Happy Birding, Paul Griffin For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: night flight From: Pete Hosner <hosner AT KU.EDU> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:44:39 -0500 If you are away and in eastern Kansas, head outside! In the last ten minutes in Lawrence (1030 to 1040): Swainson's Thrush (loads) Gray-cheeked Thrush Least Sandpiper Solitary Sandpiper Dickcissel Indigo Bunting Spizella sp. I wish it was quieter at my house. If it was, I would string a few more. -Pete -- ------------------------ Pete Hosner Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Natural History Museum & Biodiversity Research Center, Dyche Hall 1345 Jayhawk Blvd. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66044 650.279.0533 For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Willow Lake -again! From: Ann Feyerharm <afey AT KANSAS.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:39:09 -0500 This area south of the River Pond (near Tuttle) still boasts some great birding. Today a friend and I scoped out the swamp just west of Willow Lake and were treated to 8 males and a female Wood Duck -plus a Blue-winged Teal. The Prothonotary Warbler was near the ag fields, singing its heart out, right by the road. Yellow Warblers calling all over the place. In one day both the Eastern and Western Kingbirds were around, especially the former. Warbling Vireos and gobs of Orioles, including an immature Orchard also singing. Easy to happily while away a morning...AF For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Scissor-tailed Flycatchers From: Carolyn <caschwab AT PIXIUS.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:31:40 -0500 I traveled from Harvey county to Anderson county, and back today. I wish I had counted Scissor-tailed Flycatchers. There were so many that it compared to a winter drive seeing Red-tailed Hawks every mile or two. Carolyn Schwab Newton, KS For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Derby birds From: Leon Hicks <chicks12 AT COX.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:06:18 -0500 This morning I had several Tennessee Warblers singing in Derby. I birded Crane Park after work and relocated the Chestnut-sided. I met up with the Beards and while we lost track of the Chestnut-sided we did find a very cooperative Black and White and several Nashvilles. We also got great looks at a Yellow-throated Vireo. Mississippi Kites have moved into Derby in large numbers and for the past 3 days there has been a very large number of Cedar Waxwings hanging out along the Armstrong Courts area. Other warblers seen today mainly north of Crane Park included Yellow, Orange-crowned and Blackpoll. Good birds to all Leon Hicks Mulvane,Ks For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Oak Park From: Paul Griffin <pgriffin1 AT COX.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 18:06:26 -0500 Hi Folks, Earlier this morning, I was able to see and video the Black-throated Blue warbler that has been in Oak Park, here in Wichita. There were at least 2 birds. As far as I know, it was last seen and heard about 1 PM in Oak Park. It was near the caged water pump on the East side. I looked for it until about 4:15, but was unable to hear it or see it. Far fewer Warblers and birds in general in Oak Park today. Except for the Black-throated Blue Warbler I saw no new birds. Interesting birds seen: Green Heron, Bell's Vireo, Baltimore Oriole with mostly yellow belly. Happy Birding, Paul Griffin For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Re: Question about finding warblers From: "Bollin III, John J." <BollinJ AT UMKC.EDU> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:36:34 -0500 Larry, I have recently gotten into birding as well. I actually took Ornithology at PSU from Dr. Chris Johnson maybe the year Steven Ford started there (about 1986). I hadn't really been birding except on vacations with my wife since then. She bought a nice pair of binoculars for me last year which helped get me back into the field. I have seen about 125 species this spring most within a mile of my home in Northern Leavenworth County (about 25 of these are life birds). I have recently come into a few warblers I saw a Blackburnian last night and have seen Black and White, Nashville, Orange-crowned, Yellow-throated, Yellow, Common Yellowthroat, Northern Parula, Tennessee, Palm, and Yellow-rumped in the last two weeks. I heard a Blackpoll this morning but did not see it I also saw about four of the above. Here are my tips. 1. Get into the field, if you want to see birds you need to be where the birds are. I guess that is a given. Make sure that you give plenty of attention to the tree tops and the canopy especially for warblers. A nice pair of binoculars is really key. 2. Familiarize yourself with the vocalizations of the birds that you are interested in finding. Then when you hear them call you can key in on their locations. Even if you just learn a few bird song basics you will be further ahead. At least this way if you hear a warbler song and can identify it as such you can then search it out. My wife bought the Peterson Birding By Ear CDs for me for Christmas and they have helped me learn many bird vocalizations the More Birding By Ear follow-up CD actually has the majority of the warbler songs and calls, the Stoakes Guide to Birding by Ear is much more comprehensive but might not be as easy to learn from (I don't have this yet). 3. Learn to appeal to the birds natural curiosities. By far the biggest boon to my birding this spring has been learning to pish and use recorded vocalizations to attract birds. I purchased a book and CD called "The Art of Pishing" by Pete Dunne. I have learned a few pishing noises and have to say that this is a VERY effective way to get birds to come to you and to come out into the open so that you can see them. There are some ethical considerations when pishing or using recordings so you should check into that. Primarily you don't want to do this around nesting birds, when it is really cold outside, in public areas that get a lot of birding traffic, or when predators are lurking about. I am sure that there are many more occasions when pishing or calling with a recording is probably not a good idea. With just pishing I have seen most of the warblers above, four vireos, Summer Tanager, Orchard and Baltimore Orioles, wrens, kinglets and Blue-Gray Gnatcatcher as well as many others. I had a Wood Thrush almost fly into my car the other night after playing it's call. Suffice it to say that I have had a great spring. I hope this helps. John Bollin For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.eduSubject: Burcham: Thursday From: "Antonio, Robert J" <anto AT KU.EDU> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:34:46 -0500 Even the construction din could not diminish this beautiful morning along the Kaw. Still no push of migrants in this spot, however. Waiting for south winds to chase some of that good Wichita activity in a northerly direction. I did not come across any groups of migrants. I started at 6:45 AM, and walked for about two hours. I listed 50 species. A couple of expected new arrivals: Eastern Wood Pewee (1-calling) Red-headed Woodpecker (1) Warblers Black and White (1-emphatic singer; louder than usual) Yellow (6 singing) Northern Parula (2- singers; one doing its meant to fool zzzy notes) Prothonotrary (1 singing) Chestnut-sided (1-singing; maybe the bird I saw a few days ago in the same area) Nashville (1 singing) Northern Waterthrush (1 singing) Fish Crow (1 calling) Swainson's Thrush (3-here in smaller numbers this year & less song) Wood Thrush (1- singing in the same area he has for more than a week; finally saw him) Warbling Vireo (5 singing) Red-eyed Vireo (1 singing) Gray Catbird (2-vocalizing) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (3 [also 1 later just east of Strong Hall singing} Spotted Sandpiper (1-departing species) White-throated Sparrow (4- no song but a few remain) Lincoln's Sparrow (1) Pileated (1-calling; pleased the pair have not been driven off by the construction; although they are mostly operating on the other side of the Kaw) The Burcham Fox was on the hunt this morning - feeding little ones I bet. As has happened, before the Fox stopped ahead and held eye-contact for a minute or two, before casually loping away. What passes through its mind? Its den was close by; wonder if it was waiting for me to move safely away... Bob Antonio Lawrence For KSBIRD-L archives or to change your subscription options, go to http://listserv.ksu.edu/archives/ksbird-l.html For KSBIRD-L guidelines go to http://www.ksbirds.org/KSBIRD-LGuidelines.htm To contact a listowner, send a message to mailto:ksbird-l-request AT listserv.ksu.edu |