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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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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 

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Subject: 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 

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Subject: 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
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"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


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Subject: 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 . 


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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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.

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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
 
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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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 

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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 

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Subject: 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
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Prairie Village, KS


> [Original Message]
> From: Robert Fisher 
> To: 
> Date: 5/10/2008 5:06:00 PM
> Subject: WESTON BEND, 5/10 -- early exit polls
>
> I went to Weston Bend today. Due to my inability to walk very far and 
> hearing problems (I can't hear high notes or direction), I just walked to 
> the overlook and about 100 yards down the bicycle path and stopped the
car 
> at several locations. Nevertheless, I did see/hear the following warblers:
>
> La. Waterthrush
> N. Parula
> Orange Crowned
> Nashville
> Mourning (female in brush on way to overlook)
> Hooded (singing at overlook)
> Kentucky (several places)
> Yellow-rumped (5 feeding on path)
> Chestnut-sided
> Magnolia
>
>
> In addition, I met Mark Robbins and 2 others coming out after a clockwise 
> trip around the bicycle path.   Mark said the path was quite birdy all 
> around and mentioned 3 Blue-winged, 5 Golden-winged, 2 Yellow-throated 
> warblers and 1 Canada. Several others also coming out mentioned
Blackburnian 
> and Am. Redstart. Thus, early returns already show 16 species. I'm
betting 
> the total exceeds 20.
>
> One that I have not heard about yet this year at Weston Bend is Cerulean. 
> Appartently the Blue-wings are holding out another year. How about
Cerulean?
>
> Bob Fisher
> Independence, Missouri
> bobgfisher AT comcast.net 
>
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Subject: 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?

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Subject: 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" 
To: "Don & Fran Vannoy" 
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 5:03 PM
Subject: Re: Bobolinks and shorebirds & Leon's field trip


> Before coming home from a long day with Leon, we decided to see if the 
> Bobolinks were still there.  We saw two flocks of about 20 each in the 
> same vicinity just south of the sod farms.  We saw one Upland Sandpiper, 
> but nothing else, but we were tired and the wind was really picking up so 
> we didn't try too hard.  We enjoyed the outing with Leon Hicks at Derby, 
> the Greenway, and Belle Plains.  I'll let Leon give you a report on that.
>
> We saw quite a few birds, several warblers, woodpeckers and other birds. I 
> missed the Painted Bunting today but Bill saw it and we both saw it 2 days 
> ago and we missed the Rose-breasted Grosbeak seen by Leon. We saw two 
> Eared Grebes, a Spotted Sandpiper, a Least Sandpiper and several Wilson's 
> Phalaropes at the Belle Plain Sewer Ponds.
>
> Thanks to Pete and Don for the Bobolink sightings and to Leon for leading 
> the trip this morning.
>
> Nancy and Bill Beard
> Wichita
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Don & Fran Vannoy" 
> To: 
> Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 6:44 PM
> Subject: Bobolinks and shorebirds
>
>
> 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
>
>
>
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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. Miller  wrote:
> 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!
>
> --
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> there is not enough. We have a higher mission: to be of service to them
> wherever they require it."--St. Francis of Assisi
>
>
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Subject: 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!

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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
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Subject: 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



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Subject: 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 
  

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Subject: 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.

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Subject: 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. 


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Subject: 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.

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Subject: 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 shorebirds
From: 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








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Subject: 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
  John and Linda Zempel
  Topeka, Jackson Co.
   
  PS It would really help if everyone posting would include the county.

       
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Subject: Burroughs Field Trip to Weston Bend 5-10
From: 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
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Prairie Village, KS.

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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!
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-- 
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


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Subject: 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

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Ellis County Extension Agent-Horticulture
601 Main Street, Suite A
Hays, KS  67601    (785)628-9430

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Subject: 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.

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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 

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Subject: 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 University 
  
Subject: 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

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Subject: 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
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Subject: 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 

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Subject: 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

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------------------------
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Natural History Museum & Biodiversity Research Center, Dyche Hall
1345 Jayhawk Blvd.
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 66044
650.279.0533

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Subject: 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 


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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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 
  

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Subject: 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

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Subject: 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  

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