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11 May Baltimore Oriole Back garden bird Manchester MO [Leslie B Jenkins ] 11 May Bob Brown CA, SCNWR 5/11/08 [Linda Williams ] 11 May Ted Shanks [Frankie Cuculich ] 11 May Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary [Keith Brink ] 11 May Oven Bird - New Yard Bird [Paul Habiger ] 11 May Re: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis [Sherry McCowan ] 11 May Bird Photos -- No Sightings [Mike Thelen ] 11 May Pine Warbler, 3 tern species, T.H.S.P. [Phil Wire ] 11 May 2008 Buchanan County NAMC viewable on MOBIRDS.ORG [Larry Lade ] 11 May Re: Prairie Warblers @ Cooley Lake CA, 5/10/08 [Jo Ann Eldridge ] 11 May Re: Magnificant deliverence. [Linda Frederick ] 11 May Flock of kingbirds: Columbia Bottom CA [Bill Rudden ] 11 May Re: May 10 Big Day? [Walter Wehtje ] 11 May Re: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis [Shawn Clubb ] 11 May BAS Library sightings 5-10 [Linda Byrd ] 11 May Egle Bluffs, Red-necked Phalarope, Golden-winged Warbler, Canada Warbler [Jen Hamel ] 11 May May 10 Big Day? [Edge ] 11 May EBCA, no ibis [Jean Leonatti ] 11 May Another May Big Day report - very long [Joshua Uffman ] 11 May Lost Valley Trail, Weldon Spring CA 5/10 [b & p johnson ] 11 May Ted Shanks CA Saturday [Mike Thelen ] 11 May Warbler Fallout, Schell-Osage CA 5/11/08 [Linda Williams ] 11 May Magnificant deliverence. [Mike Doyen ] 11 May minimalist birding on Big Day, St. Louis County [J C Allen ] 11 May Warblers in St. Joseph, MO (Buchanan County) May 10th [jack hilsabeck ] 10 May Weston Bend 10 May 2008 [Michael Andersen ] 10 May Prairie Warblers @ Cooley Lake CA, 5/10/08 [Laura Gilchrist ] 10 May Saint Louis Area birds Yellow-headed Blackbird;Black Tern [David Becher ] 10 May Re: WESTON BEND, 5/10 -- early exit polls [Nancy Leo ] 10 May Forest Park - Kennedy Forest [Rad Widmer ] 11 May Black Rail Update, 5/10, Stoddard Co. [chris barrigar ] 10 May Glossy Ibis, Eagle Bluffs [Edge ] 10 May Lunchtime @ tower grove park grey cheek thrush [Leslie B Jenkins ] 10 May WESTON BEND, 5/10 -- early exit polls [Robert Fisher ] 10 May Re: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis ["Barber, Nicholas Anthony (UMSL-Student)" ] 10 May BirdAThon/Big Day, SW MO [Andrew Forbes ] 10 May Common Nighthawks in St. Louis [Pat Lueders ] 10 May Black-billed Cuckoo at TGP Saturday am [Pat Lueders ] 10 May Black Rails & Weather Conditions for Satruday, 5/10, Stoddard Ao. [chris barrigar ] 10 May Re: Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 [Margy Terpstra ] 10 May western kingbird in Murry, MO [Cara Joos ] 10 May Reluctant Black Rail - YES, Stoddard Co. [chris barrigar ] 9 May Re: Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 [michael-john voss ] 9 May Re: Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 [Margy Terpstra ] 9 May Saint Louis Western Kingbird [Esa Jarvi ] 9 May Casino Queen PABU back - IL bird [Charlene and Jim Malone ] 9 May Barred Owl Family @ Emmeneggar Park, St Louis County [David Marjamaa ] 9 May "The usuals" on Big Day, backyard birds,St. Louis County [J C Allen ] 9 May Some birds around Saint Joseph [Larry Lade ] 9 May Eagle Bluffs--great variety today [Edge ] 9 May Burroughs Field Trip to Weston Bend 5-10 [Nancy Leo ] 9 May Voelkerding Slough today [Donald Hays ] Subject: Baltimore Oriole Back garden bird Manchester MO From: Leslie B Jenkins <m1n1lover AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:53:48 -0500 A fantastic day today. 2 New back garden birds in 1 day. This morning I had my 1st ever White Crowned Sparrow under my feeder and this afternoon while i was having tea on the deck a beautiful male Baltimore Oriole came down and fed from my Humming bird feeder. He stayed for a couple of mins. after which in the hope of his return I went to get my camera and he duly obliged by return 10 minutes later for photos.Les Jenkins Manchester MO St L Co ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Bob Brown CA, SCNWR 5/11/08 From: Linda Williams <lkwilliams AT KC.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:36:24 -0500 After Doug Willis wrapped up the warbler frenzy at Schell-Osage CA this morning, I met him at Smithville Lake and we spent the afternoon and evening at Squaw Creek NWR and Bob Brown CA, Holt County. Doug's morning included 30 warbler species in and around Schell-Osage, the highlights being the previously reported Connecticut Warbler plus Cape May, Pine, Prairie, Blue-winged, and Golden-winged Warblers. Up north, we totaled 21 shorebird species. The highlights: Squaw Creek NWR: Snow Goose Pool virtually empty except for: American Avocet - 3 - close to the road for full-frame photos Black-necked Stilt - 1 Peregrine Falcon - nice flyover Eagle Pool: Hudsonian Godwit - 8 Bob Brown CA: Red-necked Phalarope - minimum of 8 seen associating with around 100 Wilson's Phalaropes Marbled Godwit - 3 - kind enough to show their cinnamon underwings Ruddy Turnstone - 2 Linda Williams Liberty, Clay County, MO lkwilliams AT kc.rr.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Ted Shanks From: Frankie Cuculich <lesac AT MARKTWAIN.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:51:27 -0500 I'm a new comer to this web. I live in the Brashear Mo. area. I have been a birder since 1979. I love photographing birds and birding in general. Last week May 5th, 6th and 7th at Ted Shanks, and at Siloam Springs Ill. Those three days I have a total list of 122 species, and the 6th i got 104 species. I found some birds that really wasn't susposed to be there this time of the year. One was a male purple finch, one red breasted nuthatch, and I heard at least two sora's. Some of the high lights for me was two veery's Bell's vireo, white eyed vireo,Lincoln's sparrow, fish crow, and a red shouldered hawk. I have had henslow's sparrows nesting in my CRP for about four years. I if any one would like to see these little brown birds, let me know. Hello to everyone and good birding. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary From: Keith Brink <brinkteam AT REALTOR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:50:58 -0500 Got a few nice birds today in the hour I got to bird: Ruby Throated humming bird Chimney Swifts Northern Orioles Bard Owls Bells Vireo Blue Gray Gnatcatchers (1 on a nest in a Locust tree) Parula Warblers Great Blue Heron American Crows Cardinals Black-capped Chickadees Turkey Vultures Keith Brink Liberty, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Oven Bird - New Yard Bird From: Paul Habiger <pfhabiger AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:01:29 -0700 I continue to be surprised by what shows up in my yard in South KC. I stepped outside for just a few minutes to see if there was anything in the trees and was about to go back indoors when I saw a single bird pop up out of the bushes. It was an Oven bird, the 25th warbler species I have ID in various locations this year in Missouri, and also the 84th life yard bird. Not bad for a city yard, but it helps to have a yard landscaped for wildlife and to live close to urban creeks and patches of urban woods. I was also surprised to see two Pine Siskins today at the finch feeder. Good birding to everyone, Paul Habiger Kansas City, Missouri ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Re: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis From: Sherry McCowan <mccowan AT SWBELL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 18:50:10 -0500 A Common Nighthawk swooped down in my yard early this afternoon. I was looking outside the kitchen window, watching the feeder birds, when it flew in within a few feet of the window. Closest look at a flying one I've had. I also saw one snoozing on a branch at the Shaw Nature Reserve on Friday afternoon. Sherry McCowan Saint Louis, Missouri On May 11, 2008, at 2:58 PM, Shawn Clubb wrote: > Julie and I saw one sawing last Monday at Centennial park in > Swansea, Ill., and then one calling over her neighborhood in > Belleville that night. I then found one perched in a tree Thursday > in Tower Grove Park in St. Louis near the restrooms. > > Shawn Clubb > Collinsville, Ill. > shawn_clubb AT yourjournal.com >> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:04:57 -0400> From: Pllueders479 AT AOL.COM> >> Subject: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis> To: MOBIRDS- >> L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU> > Common Nighthawks are back flying around the >> large AMOCO sign at night at > the corner of Skinker & Clayton >> Rd., just across from the southwest corner of > Forest Park.> > >> Pat Lueders, St. Louis> > > > **************Wondering what's for >> Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. >> > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)> >> > ------------------------------------------------------------> >> The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum> List >> archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html > _________________________________________________________________ > Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista > Service Pack 1. > http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1banner > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Bird Photos -- No Sightings From: Mike Thelen <mikethelen AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 18:34:42 -0500 Hi MOBirders: I've posted some photos I took on a recent birding trip to Florida: http://mike-thelen.smugmug.com/gallery/4913250_Q42nb/2/293436016_h8Wo4#P -1-15 Mike Thelen St. Louis County, MO mikethelen AT sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Pine Warbler, 3 tern species, T.H.S.P. From: Phil Wire <phw222 AT TRUMAN.EDU> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 16:54:54 -0500 While eating breakfast at the dining lodge at Thousand Hills State Park in Adair Co. this morning with some family members that were in town, I noticed that there were a very good number of terns on the lake. It wouldn't have been that impressive for someone used to RMBS or Squaw Creek, but seeing dozens of terns in on one medium-sized lake in Adair co (when I had gone 3.5 years seeing 0 terns in my home county--definitely my biggest "hole" on my county list) was pretty neat. Of course I didn't bring my birding gear, but I was itching to get out there this afternoon once I had some free time. Most of the terns (50+) where still there when I arrived around 2:30. Most were Forster's Terns, but there were at least 2 Common Terns and there were 4 Caspian Terns near the swimming beach. I poked around in the woods and found 2 Golden-winged Warblers among the swarms of Tennessee Warblers. At the pine grove near the petroglyphs I was treated to fantastic looks of a singing male PINE WARBLER. Full data will be on SPARKS later. Phil Wire Kirksville, Adair co. phw222 AT truman.edu ----------------------- Phil Wire Truman State University ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: 2008 Buchanan County NAMC viewable on MOBIRDS.ORG From: Larry Lade <gcrownkinglet AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 14:49:30 -0700 The data for the NAMC is now viewable for Buchanan County on MOBIRDS.org http://www.mobirds.org/NAMC/NAMCResults.asp?year=2008&count=413 We had eleven participants, 140 species of birds (19 species of warblers), plus White-faced Ibises, American Bittern, Sora, plus a lot of other neat stuff! Larry Lade Saint Joseph, MO Buchanan County gcrownkinglet AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Re: Prairie Warblers @ Cooley Lake CA, 5/10/08 From: Jo Ann Eldridge <joann621 AT EXOP.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:07:45 -0600 Congratulations on good birding on NAMC Saturday! Sounded like fun. Sorry, Laura, that you were a "target birder"! Laura wrote: "Strange Birding: One bird in Clay County today was 'Target Birder-ing.' He hit at least one of his target birders. The plopping sound as the ‘bomb’ hit my arm was quite distinctive…" Jo Ann Eldridge, Kearney, Clay joann621 AT exop.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Re: Magnificant deliverence. From: Linda Frederick <lfredrck AT ROLLANET.ORG> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:39:43 -0500 Like Mike, I had a magnificant day of birding in Phelps County. Lynda Richards and I got killer views of a Cape May Warbler along the Little Piney River at Lane Spring south of Rolla. More Magnolia Warblers than I have seen in one day before. I haven't totaled the number yet but it was wonderful. The day started in an interesting manner: my husband and I watched a bobcat stalking his turkey decoys. Pretty fun. Linda Frederick Rolla, MO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Doyen"Subject: Flock of kingbirds: Columbia Bottom CA From: Bill Rudden <bilrudn AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:36:22 -0700 I was greeted by 25+ eastern kingbirds, sheltering from the high winds, just inside the entrance at Columbia Bottoms, St. Louis county. br here 16: http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c281/bilrudn/16kingbirds.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Re: May 10 Big Day? From: Walter Wehtje <wwehtje AT CENTURYTEL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:29:11 -0500 Like Edge, I did the NAMC yesterday, covering the area just north of her (NW corner of Boone County). Unlike last year when I did the survey on my own and counted 136 Dickcissels in 4.5 hours, this time I had help from Melanie Koehler, a German post-doc with 30 days of USA birding experience, spent 8 hours but only came up with 47 Dickcissels. This was due to our discovering a Conservation Area in our sector, which meant that we spent more time walking than driving. We picked up 87 species, including Common Nighthawk, Whip-poor-will, Willow Flycatcher, White-eyed, Red-eyed and Yellow-throated Vireos, 14 species of warbler (Tennessee, Nashville, Parula, Yellow, YR, BT Green, Blackburnian, Blackpoll, Redstart, Worm-eating, Ovenird, Kentucky, Common Yellowthroat, and YB Chat), summer and scarlet tanagers, grasshopper sparrows, 26 Bobolinks and a single Orchard Oriole. The CA in question, Tri City Lake, is a 100+ acre conservation area that netted most of the warblers along a very nice trail that circles the reservoir. Apart from being somewhat flooded in the NE corner and harboring the usual tick quota, the trail provided great warblering with a variety of habitats. Had there been a little less wind, I think we would heard and seen significantly more warblers. Tri City Lake lies south of State highway CC, between Centralia and Sturgeon. Like Edge says, we didn't set any records, but had a very good time, especially Melanie, who picked up 50+ lifers. Walter Wehtje On May 11, 2008, at 12:32 PM, Edge wrote: > Some of us do not work to set a Big Day record, but do work hard to > cover a geographic area to contribute to the North American > Migration Count data base. St. Louis local, Dave Rogles, is the > Missouri state co-ordinator. > > The area I've worked for several years is in northeast Boone Co. > With the slight exception of Finger Lakes State Park and Rocky Fork > Lakes CA, birders don't go there because the perception is that > there are no birds up there (and even the park and conservation area > are minimally birded because of other human activities--ORVs, > shooting range, etc.) > > But, a day in that area can be very rewarding--maybe even more fun > than spending a day where one expects to see many species, or a > particular one. The joys of the unexpected, the satisfaction of > finding a special bird in an unexpected place, are special pleasures. > > Some examples: > One year we found a Ruby-crowned Hummingbird and a Northern Bobwhite > sitting in the same bush at the end of a road. > > Once, we found 2 American Avocets on a farm pond (apparently the > only avocets in the county that day). > > Once there were 3 Great-tailed Grackles on a pond the size of a > modest living room. > > Once, a Virginia Rail walked out to the side of the road as I drove > by. > > Once, there was a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in a scrubby field. > > Once, there was a Cape May Warbler at the park--the only one I've > seen in Boone Co. > > Each of these events is recalled every time I revisit the place of > the sighting. Birding memories are lasting memories. I look for > those same birds in those spots, knowing they aren't going to be > there--or are they? > > Yesterday, a day that began in fog and was shortened by rain and car > trouble, Jerry, Julie, Bonnie and I found a grand total of 85 > species. We looked hard for them. Never saw a kinglet, a Downy > Woodpecker, or flicker. Missed Cliff Swallow! Never heard a Red- > eyed Vireo. Saw only one duck. Our warbler total was about half of > what's been reported recently. Still, we had a great time. > > Species seen included: 4 Blue Grosbeaks, 2 Bell's Vireos, 1 Henslow > Sparrow at Rocky Fork Lakes. > We enjoyed Bobolinks; Rose-breasted Grosbeaks; two Yellow-throated > Warblers on the roof of a table feeder in a yard; and the spring > antics of many species. > > We didn't set any records--couldn't even get close to Walter's > number of Dickcissels to vie for bragging rights, but we had a great > day. > > Edge Wade > Columbia, MO > edgew AT mchsi.com > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/ > ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Re: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis From: Shawn Clubb <shawn_clubb AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 14:58:32 -0500 Julie and I saw one sawing last Monday at Centennial park in Swansea, Ill., and then one calling over her neighborhood in Belleville that night. I then found one perched in a tree Thursday in Tower Grove Park in St. Louis near the restrooms. Shawn Clubb Collinsville, Ill. shawn_clubb AT yourjournal.com > Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:04:57 -0400> From: Pllueders479 AT AOL.COM> Subject: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis> To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU> > Common Nighthawks are back flying around the large AMOCO sign at night at > the corner of Skinker & Clayton Rd., just across from the southwest corner of > Forest Park.> > Pat Lueders, St. Louis> > > > **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family > favorites at AOL Food. > (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001)> > ------------------------------------------------------------> The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum> List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1banner ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: BAS Library sightings 5-10 From: Linda Byrd <furbynurse AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 14:44:54 -0500 We had several Indigo Buntings, Eastern Kingbirds, a Harris Sparrow, and a probable sighting of a Lazuli Bunting at BAS Library on Saturday. I didn't make it a headline, as the only person who saw it was a new birder, and it was unconfirmed by the rest of us. HOWEVER, this lady was present the Saturday before when it was seen. She took photos of it, which she gave to the library. So she certainly knew what one looked like. A couple of birders who came in during IMBD, reported a pair of Scissor-tailed Flycatchers in Fleming Park. Which I believe, because I saw a pair fly into a small tree in the parking lot of the Price Chopper on Woods Chapel Rd. that morning. They were gone in minutes, so they probably headed for the park. Wishing you good birding, Linda Byrd Independence ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Egle Bluffs, Red-necked Phalarope, Golden-winged Warbler, Canada Warbler From: Jen Hamel <jahamel AT MIZZOU.EDU> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 13:02:25 -0500 Hiya, Was out birding Eagle Bluffs this morning (Sat) with Chris Corben. We saw a female Red-necked Phalarope in the ditch by the first one-way loop; got several long good looks before she flew off. Hiked back in the woods near the river (at the end of the main road) and followed a great bunch of warblers around, including a female Golden-winged Warbler and a Canada Warbler. Both of us saw all three birds. Good birding, Jen Hamel ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: May 10 Big Day? From: Edge <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 12:32:45 -0500 Some of us do not work to set a Big Day record, but do work hard to cover a geographic area to contribute to the North American Migration Count data base. St. Louis local, Dave Rogles, is the Missouri state co-ordinator. The area I've worked for several years is in northeast Boone Co. With the slight exception of Finger Lakes State Park and Rocky Fork Lakes CA, birders don't go there because the perception is that there are no birds up there (and even the park and conservation area are minimally birded because of other human activities--ORVs, shooting range, etc.) But, a day in that area can be very rewarding--maybe even more fun than spending a day where one expects to see many species, or a particular one. The joys of the unexpected, the satisfaction of finding a special bird in an unexpected place, are special pleasures. Some examples: One year we found a Ruby-crowned Hummingbird and a Northern Bobwhite sitting in the same bush at the end of a road. Once, we found 2 American Avocets on a farm pond (apparently the only avocets in the county that day). Once there were 3 Great-tailed Grackles on a pond the size of a modest living room. Once, a Virginia Rail walked out to the side of the road as I drove by. Once, there was a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in a scrubby field. Once, there was a Cape May Warbler at the park--the only one I've seen in Boone Co. Each of these events is recalled every time I revisit the place of the sighting. Birding memories are lasting memories. I look for those same birds in those spots, knowing they aren't going to be there--or are they? Yesterday, a day that began in fog and was shortened by rain and car trouble, Jerry, Julie, Bonnie and I found a grand total of 85 species. We looked hard for them. Never saw a kinglet, a Downy Woodpecker, or flicker. Missed Cliff Swallow! Never heard a Red-eyed Vireo. Saw only one duck. Our warbler total was about half of what's been reported recently. Still, we had a great time. Species seen included: 4 Blue Grosbeaks, 2 Bell's Vireos, 1 Henslow Sparrow at Rocky Fork Lakes. We enjoyed Bobolinks; Rose-breasted Grosbeaks; two Yellow-throated Warblers on the roof of a table feeder in a yard; and the spring antics of many species. We didn't set any records--couldn't even get close to Walter's number of Dickcissels to vie for bragging rights, but we had a great day. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: EBCA, no ibis From: Jean Leonatti <jleonatti AT CMAAA.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:48:14 -0500 Went down to Eagle Bluffs this morning in hopes of finding the ibis and/or moorhen. No luck for me --- but then again 30 MPH winds, and wet fields everywhere could have something to do with it! Left the Anderson's down there, maybe they had better luck. With all the rains, there are lots of places for the birds to be hiding. did have two Franklin's Gulls in the mud field between Perche Creek and the defunct concrete plant in McBaine. They were sitting in the fluddle, with nice pink breasts. Also had fly over terns, most probably Caspian. All these reports of fallouts are making me itching to get out again. Jean Leonatti Boone County, Columbia, MO jleonatti AT cmaaa.net No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.16/1427 - Release Date: 5/11/2008 1:08 PM ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Another May Big Day report - very long From: Joshua Uffman <birdsandbugs AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:40:43 -0700 Missouri Birders... Joe Eades, Jim Malone, and I met at 9:30 PM, Friday night, to begin our quest to get 175 plus Big Day birds on Saturday, May 10. We arrived at our first destination, Chris Barrigar's Stoddard Co. home, at about 11:45 that night. The news that the BLACK RAILS had not been heard as of yet was a bit disappointing, but they calling BARN OWLS were heard earlier in the night.... Regardless, we certainly had to try. After a long wait in a damp windy night, and about an hour and a half later when we were all about ready to move on, the winds finally stopped long enough to hear well... Just then a single Kee-Kee-Krr was heard by all! A group hug was made by 4 adult men in the middle of a wheat field. This was not only the 3rd tick of the Big Day for Jim, Joe and I, but my 500th ABA bird! After hearing the bird(s) call a few more times we decided it was time to move on without hearing the Barn Owls. However, we certainly were leaving with one great bird checked on our day's list. Later in the morning as the sun began to rise near Lake Wappapello, we found neotropical migrants to be numerous in the south. Here we added, multiple Tennessee's, our only NASHVILLE for the day, BAY-BREASTED, MAGNOLIA, a few AMERICAN REDSTARTS and BLACKPOLL WARBLERS. Each contributing to our 23 species warbler total for the day. Shortly after, we arrived at MINGO NWR (Stoddard Co.) where we failed to add the FULVOUS-WHISTLING DUCKS, found by Steve Dilks the day prior. However, there we picked up our first and only OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER, pointed out by Joe, and the only DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT of the day. While en route from Mingo we added a late OSPREY and the only MISSISSIPPI KITE of the day. Otter Slough CA (Stoddard Co.) produced a few species of waterfowl we were hoping for; 2 SNOW GEESE, at least 6 GREEN-WINGED TEAL, multiple NORTHERN SHOVELERS and BLUE-WINGED TEAL, and a single RUDDY DUCK. Additionally, we found an off track EARED GREBE in the private wetland while looking east from 675, and a rather late for the area RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET. Among many birds pointed out by Joe, he found the groups only COMMON MOORHEN here for the day. Some of the shorebirds at Otter Slough included 4 AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER (2 in full alternate plumage), 4 BLACK-BELLIED PLOVER, DUNLIN, ~6 WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS, STILT SANDPIPERS, and ~15 WILSON'S PHALAROPES. After Otter Slough CA we made a quick trip to East Prairie (Mississippi Co.). While en route along hwy 60 Joe pointed out the groups only BLACK TERN for the day. A single WHITE-WINGED DOVE and multiple HOUSE FINCHES knew we were running behind schedule and were kind enough to be sitting at the feeder on our arrival.. Tick, tick! As we headed back toward St. Louis the day's total count began appear as if it might be peaking. At Tower Stone Quarry (Ste. Genevieve Co.), we found access to the Black Vultures viewing spot was now blocked by gravel piles across the road. However, we still managed to pick up our first FIELD SPARROWS for the day (it was about time). Nearing our next destination, Tower Grove Park, the clouds became darker and the rains even harder. We decided at this point we would have to skip Tower Grove (and certainly a few species from the day's total) and head straight to RMBS (St. Charles Co.). Arriving at Riverlands M.B.S., and with the skies appearing to clear, we quickly added AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS and a late CANVASBACK to the day's list. On the Lincoln Shields side we picked up a single HERRING GULL and 3 CASPIAN TERNS. Further down by the dam 8 COMMON TERNS were flying over Ellis Bay. And our last species at Riverlands was heard by Jim.. A singing MARSH WREN along Wise Road finally heard by each of us. Further along, and thanks to Joe, we finally picked up a single EURASIAN TREE SPARROW. Over to Columbia Bottom CA (St. Louis Co.) the weather began to turn sour again. But, not before we were able to get at least 2 BOBOLINKS in fading light and the last bird checked off for the day.... Singing GRASSHOPPER SPARROWS. As we approached the confluence overlook the skies continued to darken, and this time once the rain began it did not plan to stop.... BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE would have to wait for another day. We left Columbia Bottom CA with 163 species for our day total! However, with the rains being very strong and not appearing to be let up, we decided to call it a day at about 8:30 PM before adding either of the night herons or being able to add Sora, Virginia, or King Rails to our day's list.... Great Day! Joshua Uffman St. Louis County, MO Birdsandbugs AT sbcglobal.net Bird Photos: http://www.pbase.com/jpuf ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Lost Valley Trail, Weldon Spring CA 5/10 From: b & p johnson <b.p.johnson2002 AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:40:03 -0500 We walked half of Lost Valley Trail at Weldon Spring Conservation area yesterday (5/10) to do our annual bird count of the area. We went straight at the "Y" and then turned right to follow the trail over the little creek. We followed the trail until we reached the Center Road. We went down the Center Road to the "Y" and back to the Parking Lot. Monday, weather permitting, we will do the other half of the Trail. Little Femme Osage Creek and the other creeks had ample water but were not in flood. The tree foliage was lush and dense and there is a lot of undergrowth this year. The trail has much more shade than even last year. The temperature at the start was 15 degrees below last year's and the ending temperature was 17 degrees below last year's. Many of the warblers and vireos were found by sight not by song. It seemed that there was less birdsong but more birds than last year. Perhaps the colder temperatures tend to suppress the song. Canada Goose 2 Turkey Vulture 10 Red-tailed Hawk 3 Chimney Swift 7 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3 Red-bellied Woodpecker 5 Downy Woodpecker 2 Northern Flicker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 4 Acadian Flycatcher 14 Olive-sided Flycatcher 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee 6 Eastern Phoebe 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 3 Barn Swallow 1 Carolina Wren 2 Gray Catbird 3 Gray-cheeked Thrush 2 Swainson's Thrush 15 Wood Thrush 19 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 29 Black-capped Chickadee 4 Tufted Titmouse 15 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 1 White-eyed Vireo 13 Yellow-throated Vireo 5 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 13 American Goldfinch 2 Blue-winged Warbler 5 Tennessee Warbler 10 Nashville Warbler 4 Northern Parula 15 Chestnut-sided Warbler 5 Magnolia Warbler 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Yellow-throated Warbler 1 Cerulean Warbler 5 Saw 3 heard 2 Black-and-white Warbler 5 Saw 4 heard 1 American Redstart 3 Worm-eating Warbler 9 Saw 6 heard 3 Ovenbird 13 Louisiana Waterthrush 4 Kentucky Warbler 10 Saw 8 heard 2 Common Yellowthroat 7 Yellow-breasted Chat 11 Scarlet Tanager 5 Summer Tanager 5 Eastern Towhee 13 Chipping Sparrow 1 Field Sparrow 1 White-crowned Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 2 Northern Cardinal 10 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 8 Indigo Bunting 24 Brown-headed Cowbird 5 Baltimore Oriole 2 Orchard Oriole 2 1 male 1 female Paul Johnson Chesterfield St Louis County ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Ted Shanks CA Saturday From: Mike Thelen <mikethelen AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:10:52 -0500 Report for Sat May 10, 2008 Hi MOBirders: I traveled up to Ted Shanks CA (Pike County) and highlights for the day were 16 species of wood warbler, including 2 MOURNING WARBLERs and 4 NORTHERN WATERTHRUSHes, plus many EASTERN KINGBIRDs, INDIGO BUNTINGs and BALTIMORE ORIOLEs. I stopped at two bridges along hwy 79 on the way into TSCA -- one of which crosses the Salt River -- to watch the CLIFF SWALLOWs that have recolonized them. In my dreams I was hoping to find a Cave Swallow. Hwy 79 is closed just south of MO-TT for road repairs, but access to TSCA is possible via Sandridge Rd (CR-114). There were few visitors on the area today, and during most of my time I literally did not see anyone else. With all of the precipitation, TSCA looked like the water world of the north country, with the pools full and many fields marshy. The Mississippi River was up to about 8 ft below the top of the levee that protects TSCA on its eastern boundary. It seemed like I was pishing all day long, and it proved productive on several occasions, including even for some of the warblers. Here's a quick digest of the day list. Some of these numbers include individuals seen just outside the CA. Blue-winged Teal, 2 Ring-necked Duck, 1 Hooded Merganser, 2 Bald Eagle, 3 Broad-winged Hawk, 1 Lesser Yellowlegs, 10 Spotted Sandpiper, 1 Barred Owl, 1 Red-headed Woodpecker, 6 Pileated Woodpecker, 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee, 5 "Traill's" Flycatcher, 1 Eastern Phoebe, 2 Great Crested Flycatcher, 4 Eastern Kingbird, 15 White-eyed Vireo, 2 Yellow-throated Vireo, 1 Warbling Vireo, 9 Red-eyed Vireo, 5 Swallow, all 5 species incl a large flock of Bank Gray-cheeked Thrush, 1 Swainson's Thrush, 1 Wood Thrush, 3 Tennessee Warbler, 3 Orange-crowned Warbler, 1 Nashville Warbler, 2 Northern Parula, 10 Yellow Warbler, 3 Magnolia Warbler, 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler, 4 Blackburnian Warbler, 2 Blackpoll Warbler, 3 American Redstart, 1 Prothonotary Warbler, 8 Northern Waterthrush, 4 Kentucky Warbler, 1 Mourning Warbler, 2 Common Yellowthroat, 20 Yellow-breasted Chat, 6 Sparrow, 7 species incl 25 White-crowned Rose-breasted Grosbeak, 1 Blue Grosbeak, 1 Indigo Bunting, 100 Dickcissel, 20 Red-winged Blackbird, 200 Eastern Meadowlark, 25 Orchard Oriole, 3 Baltimore Oriole, 16 Eurasian Tree Sparrow, 3 On the way out of TSCA I stopped for something that looked like a swallow in distress. There was flopping about on the road as if the creature had been hit by a car. On closer examination it turned out to be two Indigo Buntings, locked together by their bills, in a dramatic fight. They separated and one drove the other in a race-car circuit from one side of the road to the other, back and forth, in front of me. This went on continuously for ? until one finally pooped out and they stopped to perch. 102 total species for the day, plus only one wood tick, in my own version of a non-Big Day big day. Mike Thelen St. Louis County, MO mikethelen AT sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Warbler Fallout, Schell-Osage CA 5/11/08 From: Linda Williams <lkwilliams AT KC.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:51:05 -0500 Reporting for Doug Willis who is enjoying a beautiful, windy birding day: Doug is on the west side of Schell-Osage Conservation Area, Vernon County, walking the first gravel road going north from RA Hwy (toward the Evelyn Johnson Shorebird Marsh area). So far, he has seen 25 species of warblers plus thrushes, vireos, flycatchers, etc. All along the road songbirds are literally dripping from the trees. A highlight was a pointblank look at a Connecticut Warbler foraging and vocalizing in the bottomland forest along the gravel road. Shorebird areas are flooded with virtually no good shorebird habitat. It looks like they have had six inches of rain in the last few days. Good Birding and Happy Mother's Day, Linda Williams Liberty, Clay County, MO lkwilliams AT kc.rr.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Magnificant deliverence. From: Mike Doyen <mdoyen AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 08:33:04 -0700 I have been an active birder for close to twenty years, and through that time I have seen many wonderful and magnificent events presented by mother nature, it is an appropriate axiox for today, but the more time we spend with mother nature, and the better we treat her, the more she rewards us. How can I ever forget the sight of over fifty thousand Snow Geese landing, or the serenity of a mother and father Yellow Warbler urging the chicks to fledge the nest, and when they do the seemingly unstoppable applause and happiness shared by the whole family. I still recall the hundreds of dedicated birders from around the nation who flocked to St. Louis to see the Smew on a cold wind swept winter weekend. And one of my most memorial sights is a large flock of honking geese silhouetted against the full moon on a cold November night. Being a birder is its own reward. All of this pales to what happened to me yesterday, a cool and foggy Saturday morning in the Mill Creek valley where all I could do is bird by ear for the fog was so thick. I stopped by the fen at Bohigian CA and called up a Sora and two Virginia Rails, what a way to start the day. As I drove down toward Dewitt's Pond road I realized that everything was again under water and crossing the low water bridge was going to be impossible, so I just parked my car and walked down the water soaked lane we call a road. As I was walking I notice the sun was finally burning away the morning fog and I could actually see birds moving about high up in the big trees in the bottom land forest. As I approached the flooded creek I begin to see and hear birds everywhere, literally hundreds of small birds flying from limb to limb, tree to tree, some on the ground, others at eye level and literally hundreds high up in the canopy. In all my years of birding I have heard and read stories of a phenomenal event called the "fallout", now I found myself in the middle of what I can only be describes as a magnificent deliverance. I was like a kid a candy store, there were so many warblers I had a tough time choosing which one to look at and enjoy. As the sun finally broke through in all its golden glory I could not keep up with the hundreds of warblers and their fast and deliberate movement. Regardless of where I walked along the creek or in the forest there were warblers. I have never seen anything like this in my life and now I am re-living the moment of a thirty one count warbler morning in the beautiful Ozarks. I know that in all the excitement and movement that I may of missed one of two species but here is a warbler recount of what I saw yesterday morning both in the fallout area and beyond. Almost all of these birds listed were seen or heard in the Mill Creek Valley. Blue wing-15 Tennessee-25 Orange crowned-5 Nashville-7 Parula-30 Yellow-18 Chestnut sided-9 Magnolia-5 Cap May-3 Yellow rumped-1 Black throated Green-8 Blackburnian-2 Yellow throated-5 Pine-6 Prairie-6 Palm-8 Bay breasted-2 Blackpool-2 Black and White-4 Redstart-35 Worm eating-4 Ovenbird-8 Northern Waterthrush-2 Louisiana Waterthrush- 9 Kentucky-14 Mourning Warbler-2 Common Yellowthroat-45 Hooded-4 Wilson's-6 Canada-11 Chat-27 Like I said, the more time you spend with mother nature; and if I might add............. if you treat her with the respect and admiration she deserves, she finds the most wonderful ways to say thank you. Mike Doyen Rolla, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: minimalist birding on Big Day, St. Louis County From: J C Allen <ssallen1 AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 06:47:19 -0700 I made several forays into the birding scene interspersed with home duties and
leisure activities. First I went to Big Day Kindergarten at Powder Valley (nice
compact short trails and huge feeders). With my first foot on a trail, I saw a
hairy woodpecker. First sighting on my own of this bird. There was a cacophany
of bird sound which sort of interfered in my listening for the "warble". Birds
seen included warbling vireo (heard red-eyed vireo), numerous swainson's
thrushes, those "usuals" that I had left at home, and a startlingly beautiful
scarlet tanager. It was a lovely walk, almost alone with the sense of the
forest (a little less denseness would have helped with seeing those little
birds).
At the feeders, I was mesmerized by a immature red tail hawk (heard its'
rather low key "keer" ) sitting on the little shed, sleepily watching the area.
It was bombarded regularly by a blue jay, hitting it on the shoulders and head.
I watched for 15 minutes. There saw the "usual" feeder birds ,notable was
red-bellied woodpecker and downy woodpecker.Also saw a wild turkey in the
background. Notice the trend here.. seeing those large and/or easily identified
birds!!! A final walk down the short trail behind the office was notable for a
deer lying in the bushes watching the area. We peacefully coexisted, glad I
didn't disturb him.
At Emmenenger Park, walked only lower loop in sort of flooded area. Here there
was fewer birds singing allowing me to hear a few songs. Some I never
identified nor saw the bird, but was greeted on a low branch by a
chestnut-sided warbler who was "pleased" to meet me. I was delighted. Saw a
palm warbler . While I was focusing in on a blue-gray gnatcatcher, I was
engulfed in a "dog" hug by a playful black and white dog. Barely escaped the
kiss the owner said would have come next. Thankfully, said dog was not wet. Saw
several more dogs .
Later in day, went to Tower Grove Park as the air was wet with pending rain.
It was mostly empty of birders. Saw a redstart and indigo bunting. Then the
rain began.
I can expertly say that in the rain, the "black" birds reign. Both at TGP and
later at Columbia Bottom, all sorts of black birds were out and a few waders.
In the flooded fields did see Dunlin among others noted in other reports. I was
happy to identify it because I 'm lost re: shorebirds (I was pleased to run
into the Coles, Chain, Bodmen, Cook, and Eyster party there).
In my backyard, watched the feeding of young house sparrows and the usual
birds.
Now , I am assume if you started reading this, you knew there would be no long
list of warblers.. I am happy for all you who did the hard work to get out
there early and stay late to document the bird scene. I certainly benefit from
that.
I have been adding pics to my gallery at mobirds.smugmug.com.
Jane Allen
St. Louis County
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Subject: Warblers in St. Joseph, MO (Buchanan County) May 10thFrom: jack hilsabeck <jbeck AT STJOELIVE.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:41:22 -0500 May 10th, St. Joseph, MO Tom Nagel and I spent about 3 hours birding the northern part of the Parkway in St. Joseph. 7:00 to 10:00 am. Was fairly windy to very windy later in morning. Light was poor. Prothonotary warbler was a no show in expected area, but was raining & very windy by the time we visited the area. Also had 2 Philadelphia vireos (FOY) along Parkway. Large numbers of warblers in Parkway area for the last 3 or 4 days, but bigger variety on May 9th and 10th. Notiable misses of warblers were: Kentucky (seen earlier in week), Golden-winged, and Mourning. Two years ago we had Bay-breasted (3) and Connecticut (1)in Parkway area. List of Warblers: 1. Tennessee ---everywhere 2. Orange-crowned ---4 or 5 3. Nashville ---many 4. Northern Parula ---at least 5 5. Yellow --- 4 or 5 6. Chestnut-sided ---1 7. Magnolia ---1 8. Yellow-rumped ---many: on may 9th it was most common warbler 9. Black-throated Green ---1 10. Blackburnian ---2 11. Yellow-throated ---1 12. Blackpoll ---3 13. black & White ---2 or 3 14. American Redstart --- 1 FOY for me 15. Ovenbird --- 1 16. Common Yellowthroat --- 4 ---was not located at parkway but in another area 17. Wilson's ---1 FOY for me 18. Canada --- 2 or possibly 3 FOY for me Later, Jack Hilsabeck St. Joseph, MO (Buchanan County) jbeck AT stjoelive.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Website: http://mobirds.org/Subject: Weston Bend 10 May 2008 From: Michael Andersen <mja43 AT KU.EDU> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 22:50:26 -0500 Mark Robbins, Jon King, and I spent the morning (7-10:30am) at Weston Bend SP. Others have already alluded to a good day here, which it was. The weather was not the most cooperative leaving many warblers fairly silent. Highlights included 6+ GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLERS, all males that were singing intermittently, 1 female CERULEAN WARBLER seen at eye- level, and 1 male CANADA WARBLER. The continuing HOODED WARBLER continues from the bluffs. We also saw a GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH along the railroad tracks down below. We finished with 84 species, 21 of which were warblers. Below is the list I submitted to eBird. Mike _________________________________ Michael J. Andersen Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Natural History Museum & Biodiversity Research Center 1345 Jayhawk Blvd., Dyche Hall University of Kansas Lawrence, KS 66045 tel.607.351.5409 mja43 AT ku.edu Location: Weston Bend SP Observation date: 5/10/08 Notes: With Mark Robbins and Jon King. Weather was fairly cool, 60F with a breeze for most of the morning. Vocal activity was not as good as it should be given the date. Many migrants were seen silently or giving flight notes. During sunny periods (always brief) many warblers gave bursts of song, which highlighted just how many birds were actually in the woods going relatively undetected. Highlights included nice looks at 6+ GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLERS (all males) and a female CERULEAN WARBLER at eye-level! Number of species: 84 Canada Goose - Branta canadensis 2 Wild Turkey - Meleagris gallopavo 1 Great Blue Heron - Ardea herodias 1 Turkey Vulture - Cathartes aura 2 Red-tailed Hawk (Eastern) - Buteo jamaicensis borealis 2 Mourning Dove - Zenaida macroura 2 Yellow-billed Cuckoo - Coccyzus americanus 1 1 heard singing from railroad tracks along Missouri River. Chimney Swift - Chaetura pelagica 3 Red-headed Woodpecker - Melanerpes erythrocephalus 1 1 heard Red-bellied Woodpecker - Melanerpes carolinus 4 Downy Woodpecker - Picoides pubescens 5 Hairy Woodpecker - Picoides villosus 2 Pileated Woodpecker - Dryocopus pileatus 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee - Contopus virens 4 Acadian Flycatcher - Empidonax virescens 7 common and vocal all along streams in wood area on bike path; quite a difference from the one non-vocal individual seen last weekend Least Flycatcher - Empidonax minimus 10 Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe 2 Great Crested Flycatcher - Myiarchus crinitus 4 Eastern Kingbird - Tyrannus tyrannus 1 White-eyed Vireo - Vireo griseus 4 Yellow-throated Vireo - Vireo flavifrons 5 Blue-headed Vireo - Vireo solitarius 3 Warbling Vireo (Eastern) - Vireo gilvus gilvus 4 Red-eyed Vireo - Vireo olivaceus 10 Blue Jay - Cyanocitta cristata 3 American Crow - Corvus brachyrhynchos 3 Tree Swallow - Tachycineta bicolor 3 Northern Rough-winged Swallow - Stelgidopteryx serripennis 1 Bank Swallow - Riparia riparia 5 Barn Swallow - Hirundo rustica 1 Black-capped Chickadee - Poecile atricapillus 5 Tufted Titmouse - Baeolophus bicolor 5 White-breasted Nuthatch (Eastern) - Sitta carolinensis carolinensis 2 Carolina Wren - Thryothorus ludovicianus 3 House Wren - Troglodytes aedon 3 Ruby-crowned Kinglet - Regulus calendula 2 amazingly, 2 still present. numbers way down from last week, however Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - Polioptila caerulea 12 Eastern Bluebird - Sialia sialis 2 GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH - Catharus minimus 1 1 seen from railroad tracks-- Jon picked this bird out Swainson's Thrush - Catharus ustulatus 9 Wood Thrush - Hylocichla mustelina 3 American Robin - Turdus migratorius 2 Gray Catbird - Dumetella carolinensis 6 Brown Thrasher - Toxostoma rufum 1 Cedar Waxwing - Bombycilla cedrorum 14 numbers of birds are now passing through the region the past 2-3 days Blue-winged Warbler - Vermivora pinus 2 1 singing in scrubby areas, another (migrant?) silent bird seen foraging along trail GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLER - Vermivora chrysoptera 6 6 males seen, most were singing sporadically. several spectacular looks at eye- level, great observations of foraging behavior hanging upside down like a chickadee Tennessee Warbler - Vermivora peregrina 5 Orange-crowned Warbler - Vermivora celata 9 one of the more numerous warblers, seen in singles throughout the trail Nashville Warbler - Vermivora ruficapilla 6 Northern Parula - Parula americana 8 Yellow Warbler - Dendroica petechia 4 Chestnut-sided Warbler - Dendroica pensylvanica 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) - Dendroica coronata coronata 2 Blackburnian Warbler - Dendroica fusca 1 Yellow-throated Warbler (albilora) - Dendroica dominica albilora 2 2 territorial males singing along bike trail. one seen in sycamore tree. Blackpoll Warbler - Dendroica striata 2 CERULEAN WARBLER - Dendroica cerulea 1 a nice female seen at eye-level Black-and-white Warbler - Mniotilta varia 3 American Redstart - Setophaga ruticilla 25 by far, the most numerous warbler (passerine) Ovenbird - Seiurus aurocapilla 4 Louisiana Waterthrush - Seiurus motacilla 4 Kentucky Warbler - Oporornis formosus 7 great observations of a pair of birds foraging alongside the trail Common Yellowthroat - Geothlypis trichas 1 HOODED WARBLER - Wilsonia citrina 1 1 singing male continues at the bluff overlook. great looks Canada Warbler - Wilsonia canadensis 1 Summer Tanager - Piranga rubra 4 Scarlet Tanager - Piranga olivacea 5 Eastern Towhee - Pipilo erythrophthalmus 2 Chipping Sparrow - Spizella passerina 1 Field Sparrow - Spizella pusilla 3 Lincoln's Sparrow - Melospiza lincolnii 1 Northern Cardinal - Cardinalis cardinalis 8 Rose-breasted Grosbeak - Pheucticus ludovicianus 3 Blue Grosbeak - Passerina caerulea 2 Indigo Bunting - Passerina cyanea 20 Dickcissel - Spiza americana 16 good morning flight Bobolink - Dolichonyx oryzivorus 2 Red-winged Blackbird - Agelaius phoeniceus 2 Common Grackle - Quiscalus quiscula 1 Brown-headed Cowbird - Molothrus ater 8 Orchard Oriole - Icterus spurius 1 Baltimore Oriole - Icterus galbula 7 American Goldfinch - Carduelis tristis 6 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Prairie Warblers @ Cooley Lake CA, 5/10/08 From: Laura Gilchrist <lagi.bird AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 21:47:55 -0500 Birded southern Clay County (NAMC) with the Jim and Ellen Zellmer today. Had 83 species during our morning and early afternoon adventure. Weather was colder and windier than expected but birds and company made up for it! Highlights: PRAIRIE WARBLER--2 (possibly 3) We watched the Prairie Warblers off and on for about 10 minutes in the trees on Dillon Rd. (just off of Boyer Rd) at Cooley Lake CA. These little gems were like a jolt of caffeine at 7:15 in the morning. We also observed 2 Peregrine Falcons in flight along the backroads near Liberty, 5 Bobolinks at Highways H and EE near Liberty, and 1 Lincoln’s Sparrow at Cooley Lake. Strange Birding: One bird in Clay County today was 'Target Birder-ing.' He hit at least one of his target birders. The plopping sound as the ‘bomb’ hit my arm was quite distinctive… Magnificent May Birding!! Laura Gilchrist Kansas City, MO Platte County Lagi.bird AT gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Saint Louis Area birds Yellow-headed Blackbird;Black Tern From: David Becher <davidbecher AT MSN.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 21:25:13 -0500 A couple of Saint Louis area sightings. There was a Yellow-headed Blackbird today at Columbia Bottom today. It was in the first large pond on the left was you go down the dirt road at the edge of the corn stalks. There were at least four Wilson's Phalaropes, Dunlin, White-rumped and Baird's Sandpipers among other birds there. There were two Black Terns at Frank Holton Park and one at Horseshoe Lake in Illinois. There were also a few Forster's and at least one Common Tern in Horseshoe Lake. David Becher ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: 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: Forest Park - Kennedy Forest From: Rad Widmer <rwidmer2 AT MINDSPRING.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 20:22:25 -0500 Pretty good morning in Kennedy. Most of the same birds that have been around for awhile, plus, new for me, were Canada and Mourning warblers. Partial list of birds seen by Jack Cowan, Julie Rannels (? - sorry if I got the name wrong), Bo Koster, and Rad Widmer Blackburnian (at least 4) Bay Breasted (2) Golden Wing Mourning W (singing, on upper trail behind golf course / art museum) Canada Warbler Black-Throated Green B&W Blackpoll Magnolia Chestnut Sided Redstart Nashville Tennessee Yellow Rump Palm Oven Bird Red-Breasted Nuthatch (2) Phillie Vireo White Eye Vireo Red Eye Vireo Summer Tanager Swainson Thrush Veery (seen by Bo Koster on the zig/zag trail) Wood Thrush Indigo Bunting Great Crested FC Peewee E Kingbird Empids Barred Owl (zig/zag trail) Cooper's Hawk ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Black Rail Update, 5/10, Stoddard Co. From: chris barrigar <chrisbarrigar AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 00:51:58 +0000 My apologies for repeated posts, but there are groups that are traveling and trying for the Black Rail that may benefit from this information. It would appear that "all bets are off" regarding the Black Rail patterns that were observed earlier in the week. A Black Rail IS CURRENTLY calling as I type; it was first heard upon arrival at 7:26 pm this evening. The light showers have seemed to not hinder its calling; however, the showers have hampered human outdoor activity otherwise making it hard (if not nearly impossible) to hear the rail calling during a "nice" day / nicer weather. If those coming in at 9 pm tonight (5/10) get this in time and would like to try earlier, please feel free to come on. Good Birding! Chris Barrigar http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_mobile_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Glossy Ibis, Eagle Bluffs From: Edge <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:50:11 -0500 Just got a call from Paul McKenzie. He and others are looking at a Glossy Ibis at Eagle Bluffs, CA, Boone Co. It's in the Distribution Channel just below the cross levee. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Lunchtime @ tower grove park grey cheek thrush From: Leslie B Jenkins <m1n1lover AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:43:30 -0500 Spent an hour and a half at TGP StL today from 1-2.23.birds seen were
Grey Cheeked Thrush
Commom Yellowthroat
White eyed Vireo.
Black and White warbler.
R/b grosbeak.
Catbird.
f Indigo Bunting.
Redstart.
Ovenbird.
seen by Richard Cole a Mourning Warbler.
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Subject: WESTON BEND, 5/10 -- early exit pollsFrom: Robert Fisher <bobgfisher AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 17:05:57 -0500 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 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Re: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis From: "Barber, Nicholas Anthony (UMSL-Student)" <nabb7f AT UMSL.EDU> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 16:30:32 -0500 I also had a couple nighthawks flying in South St. Louis last night (Fri 5/9/08) near the intersection of Kingshighway & Chippewa. Also had a Black-crowned Night-heron and Eur. Collard Dove fly over. I also figured I should mention a raptor flying along I-44 just west of I-270 yesterday. It was definitely a larger falcon flying in front of the Chrysler plant north of I-44. I didn't get much of a look at it while driving by, but it really reminded me of a Prairie Falcon... might keep your eyes open if you drive by there. Nick Barber University of Missouri-St. Louis St. Louis, MO nabb7f AT umsl.edu ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: BirdAThon/Big Day, SW MO From: Andrew Forbes <paridae74 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 12:57:17 -0700 Lisa Berger, Charley Burwick, Tony Robyn and I conducted our annual Audubon Missouri BirdAThon yesterday (May 9), visiting sites throughout Southwest/West Central MO. Decent day overall, we ended up with 159 species total, despite the odd conditions/year. We had 26 species of warblers, if memory serves me correctly. Also four species of Empids. A few highlights by location, are below- Niawathe Prairie area- Virginia Rail- 1 walking down a dirt road- obviously had just been knocked out of the sky by rain. 3 Upland Sandpipers Stockton Dam- 1 Ruddy Duck 3 American Avocets (maybe 4) Osprey 2 Common Loons Schell-Osage- 1 Piping Plover- walking along the main road, near the Evelyn Johnson shorebird marsh. Originally flushed up with some Spotted Sandpipers juvenile Bald Eagle testing it's wings by the nest Black and Yellow-crowned Night Herons 30+ American White Pelicans Some Big Misses- Downy Woodpecker Yellow-billed Cuckoo (still don't have it for the year..) Bewick's Wren Magnolia Warbler I'm finally feeling somewhat awake now......too much fun for one day. Andy ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Common Nighthawks in St. Louis From: Pat Lueders <Pllueders479 AT AOL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 15:04:57 EDT Common Nighthawks are back flying around the large AMOCO sign at night at the corner of Skinker & Clayton Rd., just across from the southwest corner of Forest Park. Pat Lueders, St. Louis **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Black-billed Cuckoo at TGP Saturday am From: Pat Lueders <Pllueders479 AT AOL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:51:19 EDT A large number of birders were treated to a pair of cuckoos in the same tree at TGP this morning, a Black-billed and a Yellow-billed. This is the second time I've seen two cuckoos together of different bills around the bubbler, the previous time a few years ago. They were moving around to different trees when last observed. Not a large number of other migrants but we did see: Blue-winged Warbler Chestnut-sided Magnolia Cape May Tennessee Black-throated Green Black-and- White Am. Redstart Ovenbird Hooded White-eyed Vireo Blue-headed Warbling Red-eyed Great-crested Flycatcher Least Flycatcher Rose-breasted Grosbeaks Also had a Veery & Hermit Thrush at the MO Botanical Garden. Pat Lueders, St. Louis **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Black Rails & Weather Conditions for Satruday, 5/10, Stoddard Ao. From: chris barrigar <chrisbarrigar AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 14:31:14 +0000 Possibly due to my lack of sleep, I failed to mention on my last post (this morning at about 1:15 a.m.) that while Joe Eades, Josh Uffman and Jim Malone (the 3 J's) were here and the rail began to call, there appeared to be 2 individuals: a closer Black Rail, and a possible second individual calling farther out in the field. We could not confirm 2 rails as the closer rail stopped calling shortly before the farther rail began to call. However, when Stephen Dilkes arrived for the second time and as we were standing on the road listening, both rails were calling each at about 1 - 3 minute intervals (one farther out in the field and one nearer the road). This confirmed what the 3 J's and I had earlier suspected we had observed - 2 Black Rails still present. I had not heard both calling since Monday night. NOTE: It was observed that the Black Rails didn't begin calling last night/this morning until after there was a considerable lull in the wind and the fields were calm, or at least, we didn't not hear the calling rails until the calmer conditions. For those that have contacted me about trynig for Black Rails, here is tonight's area forecast for your information. Let's hope for no winds or rain tonight! What can I say? I'm an optimist! http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=MOZ110 Good Birding to all today and safe travels! Chris Barrigar http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_mobile_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Re: Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 From: Margy Terpstra <ladybirdterp AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:13:05 -0500 Quite possibly, I saw them a lot last year. I guess we'd only know for sure if they were banded. Margy Terpstra ----- Original Message ----- From: "michael-john voss"Subject: western kingbird in Murry, MO From: Cara Joos <cjoos AT MIZZOU.EDU> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 05:31:17 -0500 I saw at least one western kingbird yesterday evening in the field to the south of Rob Cook road in the pasture just past the water town heading east. It was perched on the fence along the road and then flew towards the buildings east of the pasture. I tried to get a picture but he was uncooperative. I was driving by and saw it out of the corner of my eye and thought, oh nice the kingbirds are back and then realized I don't live in New Mexico anymore and this was unusual! I am heading there right now so I will post again this afternoon if it is still there. Lots of Bell's at Albert Children's! ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Reluctant Black Rail - YES, Stoddard Co. From: chris barrigar <chrisbarrigar AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 06:21:55 +0000 Tonight the first group of visitors, Stephen Dilks and Bill Reeves, and I did NOT hear the Black Rail at 9, 10 or even 11 O'clock pm. We speculated that the variable winds from 5-10 mph may hindered our ability to hear and/or inhibited the rail from wanting to call. The second group of visitors, Joe Eades, Jim Malone, Josh Uffman and I finally heard the calling Black Rail at 1:10 am. That began their Big Day Quest. A call was made to Stephen Dilks and Bill Reeves in their hotel room. The chase is on! I know, we're a bunch of nuts! At least according to my wife who is, of course, sound asleep! Ha-ha! Weather tomorrow is supposed to turn to rain and wind, but this is Missouri, it may be nice afterall. Good Birding! Chris Barrigarhttp://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum List archives: https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.htmlSubject: Re: Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 From: michael-john voss <librar_voss AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 20:49:35 -0700 Last summer there were two (sometimes four) that were frequently visible over Manchester and Lockett Rd., not too far from the Lindgate pool. I wonder if it's the same two? -mj voss kirkwood ----- Original Message ---- From: Margy TerpstraSubject: Re: Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 From: Margy Terpstra <ladybirdterp AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 22:20:30 -0500 The pair of Mississippi Kites were observed again this afternoon by Dan and myself, at 2:30 pm. Same general area, lower in two trees, male on a dead branch, female tucked into the larger cottonwood. Margy Terpstra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margy Terpstra"Subject: Saint Louis Western Kingbird From: Esa Jarvi <esaster AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 21:47:54 -0500 Had my first Western Kingbird on 5-5-08. On Branch Street, towards river from Broadway, on a wire that runs along railroad tracks. Not a good place to go, really, as there is noplace to park. I see a pair nest somewhere there every summer. I walk there at lunch time. So you might look for Kingbirds in more convenient spots in the city any day now. Eastern Kingbird the same day along river off bike path, same general area. Esa. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Casino Queen PABU back - IL bird From: Charlene and Jim Malone <2bbirdn AT CHARTER.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 20:53:42 -0500 Keith McMullen called: A male PAINTED BUNTING is back at the Casino Queen breeding grounds. This was (is still?) a good spot for Western Kingbirds, Alder Flyc and Blue Grosbeak too when they are there (no reports this year yet) Also birders, women in particular, PLEASE go with other birders or have a cell phone on you. Keep any belongings well hidden in your car before you get there. I can't do specific directions right now. Follow the signs for the Casino Queen from I-64/70/55 East and go to the frontage road "T". Turn right and bird along this area. Think there is an elevated concrete pad were people enter or maybe a cobblestone/brick street. (I have not been there for several years so not sure where the PABUs are now. KNOW the SONG, that will help majorly. ) BE SAFE and Good Count/Big Day/causal birding tomorrow, Charlene Malone St. Louis co. P.S. Maybe an offspring of the Katy Trail male PABU made it back (if there was any breeding) P.S.S. Clay-colored sparrow is a flock of Chippings across from the bathrooms at Tower Grove Park. Hoodeds, Mag, several Red and Yellowstarts, Veery (thanks BJ), Gray-cheeked thrush are some of the highlights. Cooper's hawks keeping the activity low. Heard a flyc "wit" Jim heard an Acadian call. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Barred Owl Family @ Emmeneggar Park, St Louis County From: David Marjamaa <dmarjamaa AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 19:49:04 -0500 My wife and I observed two adult Barred Owls and three owlets at Emmeneggar Nature Park in Kirkwood, St. Louis County at about 5:30 to 7 p.m. this evening. They were all seen from the bridge over the creek at the entrance to the trails immediately after the parking lot. They were all on the right side of the bridge entering the trails. Both adult owls were on branches over the creek. Two owlets were on high branches near the nest hole, and the smallest was in the hole. We saw one of the adults bringing food to one of the owlets. Other sightings will be posted to CACHE David & Mary Anne Marjamaa ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: "The usuals" on Big Day, backyard birds,St. Louis County From: J C Allen <ssallen1 AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:28:20 -0700 My backyard birds, the ones that hang around "all" the time, do not know that
tomorrow is Big Day. In fact the "usuals' may not understand those birds that
just come by and do not stay. On Big Day, we count, hopefully to get a snapshot
(like a poll in election season) of both the usuals and the migrants. It is the
usuals that are reliable in the count, but it is those seductive migrants that
make up the intrigue, the mystery, that illuminate the skillful.
I seem to become attached to "my usuals", as I have not been able to stop
feeding them, even though we know they do not need me. And what a group they
are .. As I have been reading the listserve these last four years, I have
learned that "my" house sparrows murder other birds "babies" or destroy their
nests. The cowbirds are "lazy" and will not rear their own. The european
starlings are messy and way too numerous. While the eurasian tree sparrows are
"cute", they are not natives. And what an attention getter that spotted towhee
was. The usuals didn't really seem impressed.
I am realizing that I sort of identify with "the usuals". I will look at those
exotics, but I will come home to "the usuals".
Jane Allen
St. Louis County
ssallen1 AT sbcglobal.net
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Subject: Some birds around Saint JosephFrom: Larry Lade <gcrownkinglet AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 16:30:32 -0700 This morning at Horseshoe Lake I heard American Bittern vocalizing. There were two White-faced Ibis feeding on what appeared to be mostly earth worms. Four Caspian Terns were flying over the area. Nearby Muskrat Lake had an adult, male American Avocet feeding. There were Yellow-headed Blackbirds and Brown-headed Cowbirds actively feeding around some Black Angus Cattle nearby. Lark, Savannah, Grasshopper were seen along the roads in the area. Going over to the "old girl scout camp" area along the Northwest Parkway in northern Saint Joseph, I then met up with Jack Hilsabeck and Tom Nagel. We proceeded to get the "warbler neck" syndrome from scanning the tops of the trees in the area. I think we got 13-14 species of warbler. Some of the highlights for me were: Blackburnian, Blackpoll, Magnolia, Black-throated Green and Yellow-throated Warblers. Also seen were Swainson's and Gray-cheeked Thrushes, also heard Wood Thrush (but did not see it). Should be a good NAMC day tomorrow, if the rain holds off until the afternoon (which they are forecasting). Larry Lade Saint Joseph, MO Buchanan County gcrownkinglet AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Eagle Bluffs--great variety today From: Edge <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:55:47 -0500 I birded Eagle Bluffs this afternoon (Friday). Below are some bird locations that may be of interest: Bell's Vireo: at the two cottonwoods just after you come off the levee and pass the first parking area when going into EB. (did not relocate the birds reported there by Jean earlier in the week) Northern Bobwhite: calling near Well #5 Veery: (2) within 150 yrds of north end of River Trail (1 Gray- cheeked, 2 Swainson's, Woodthrush nearby) Common Moorhen: Dist. Channel just below cross levee as reported by Tim James Various shorebirds (SESA, BASA, WIPH among them) near the moorhen-- just further down in same area Virginia Rail and Soras: in outhouse marsh as reported by Jean Leonatti Various warblers, vireos, etc., further along the River Trail from north end than Veeries. Good birding tomorrow, Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: 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 njleo AT earthlink.net Prairie Village, KS. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Voelkerding Slough today From: Donald Hays <haysdr AT USMO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:44:19 -0500 Birded Voelkerding Slough this morning, in and out of a gentle rain. Not many shorebirds--a few yellowlegs of both species and solitaries. There were hundreds of swallows--cliff, barn, tree and rough-winged swirling over the water. Quite a few warblers including good looks at Wilson's, redstart, yellow, prothonotary, common yellowthroat, both waterthrushes, magnolia, parula, Kentucky and black and white. I had a good look at the yellow-bellied flycatcher that Jim Jackson and I saw a few days ago. I'm pretty sure it was a YBFL, it was very yellow underneath and had a distinct eye-ring and a yellow throat. There were three black terns feeding in the wetland on the west side viewed from Boone Monument Road. DRH _______________ Donald R. Hays Union, Missouri ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 |