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29 Aug 4 Gallons of sugar water for the hummers today at 4:15 pm [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] 29 Aug McCloud birds [Kathy &/or Dave Biggs ] 27 Aug Kangaroo Lake [Frank Sanderson ] 27 Aug Surprise visitor [Frank Sanderson ] 23 Aug Fw: ScienceDaily: Bar-tailed godwit sets record for long-distance flight [Karen Scheuermann ] 23 Aug Eurasian Collared Dove, Mourning Dove, Valley Quail ["brad d" ] 20 Aug Re: Hooded Oriole – Gone South [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] 20 Aug Hooded Oriole – Gone South [Frank Sanderson ] 20 Aug MacGillivray's Warbler ["DavidL" ] 13 Aug Lassen Volcanic National Park July 29-August 11, 2010 ["Gar" ] 12 Aug Purple Martins ["gifoxx" ] 10 Aug Re: Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) [BRUCE DEUEL ] 10 Aug RE: Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) ["Bruun, Ray (CDPH-DDWEM)" ] 9 Aug Big Lake/Ahjumawi Lava Springs [Frank Sanderson ] 10 Aug Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) ["Ken" ] 06 Aug Western Tanager ["brad d" ] 6 Aug A cool & birdy morning at Anderson River Park [Frank Sanderson ] 3 Aug Mountain Quail [Barb Coulter ] 2 Aug Rufous Hummingbirds [Frank Sanderson ] 1 Aug Re: Bend Ferry Pond [BRUCE DEUEL ] 01 Aug Bend Ferry Pond ["bluesmagic48" ] 01 Aug Blue Grosbeak ["bluesmagic48" ] 31 Jul Burney Backyard and Goose Valley ["Chuck Woodrum" ] 30 Jul oops, sent previous email from my wife's [] 30 Jul Blue Grosbeak-Thank You Barbara Peck! [Frank Sanderson ] 28 Jul Blue Grosbeak ["Barbara Peck" ] 26 Jul ID help needed [Kathy &/or Dave Biggs ] 26 Jul The Island of Hawaii ["Ken" ] 24 Jul Lassen Park ["tjkashuba" ] 23 Jul Medicine Lake Highlands [Kathy &/or Dave Biggs ] 23 Jul Yard activity [Frank Sanderson ] 20 Jul Oak Titmouse W/ A-Sweet-Tooth [Frank Sanderson ] 14 Jul Mendocino Coast trip [Frank Sanderson ] 12 Jul Possible Hoary Redpoll -- worse than that .... ["Kenneth Able" ] 12 Jul Possible Hoary Redpoll in Lassen Park [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] 7 Jul Yellow Rail continues [Bill Oliver ] 5 Jul Trip report [Frank Sanderson ] 05 Jul Shasta Birding July 1 to 3 ["Don Marsh" ] 03 Jul Eurasian Collared Dove ["brad d" ] 3 Jul Night trip to Battle Creek Wildlife Area [Karen Scheuermann ] 30 Jun 1st Rufous type hummer back through the area [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] 01 Jul Cottonwood area ["bluesmagic48" ] 30 Jun Burney Backyard & Goose Valley ["Chuck Woodrum" ] 30 Jun Poorwill [Kathy &/or Dave Biggs ] 29 Jun Canon Lens for sale [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] 29 Jun Jt. Campout at Lassen VNP [Bill Oliver ] 29 Jun Report of Jt. Campount at LVNP [Bill Oliver ] 29 Jun Lark Sparrow nest, Burney Basin ["cymcity" ] 28 Jun Burney Backyard & Goose Valley ["Chuck Woodrum" ] 28 Jun My New Bluebirds ["hummer532000" ] 24 Jun Re: Acorn Woodpecker damage [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] 24 Jun Acorn Woodpecker damage [Karen Scheuermann ] 23 Jun Lawrence's Goldfinch ["bluesmagic48" ] 21 Jun Jt Campout at Lassen VNP [Bill Oliver ] 21 Jun Re: Jt. Campout at Lassen VNP with Wintu A.S. [Bill Oliver ] 21 Jun Photo Updates ["Don Marsh" ] 21 Jun Help with ID ["Don Marsh" ] 20 Jun Large dead bird I couldn't identify ["tim" ] 19 Jun Re: Bird Guide Software for PDAs [Karen Scheuermann ] 19 Jun Another Location for Swainson's Thrush in Shasta County ["kn6q" ] 18 Jun Bird Guide Software for PDAs [Karen Scheuermann ] 18 Jun Burney Backyard & Goose Valley ["Chuck Woodrum" ] 17 Jun Wintu A.S. Campout at Lassen VNP [Bill Oliver ] 14 Jun Bluebird trail ["geo_horn" ] 11 Jun Burney Backyard & Goose Valley ["Chuck Woodrum" ] 11 Jun Cow Creek Swallow Colony ["Debby" ] 09 Jun McCloud Birds [Kathy &/or Dave Biggs ] 09 Jun Bank Swallows? ["Debby" ] 08 Jun Burney Birding today ["Bob & Carol Yutzy" ] 8 Jun Heermann's Gull - lack thereof [BRUCE DEUEL ] 8 Jun Heerman's Gull ["Barbara Peck" ] 06 Jun Willow Flycatcher in Old Shasta [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] 4 Jun Burney Backyard & Goose Valley ["Chuck Woodrum" ] 04 Jun Mary Lake Birds ["dbogener" ] 03 Jun Grasshopper Sparrow - Parkville Road ["Don Marsh" ] 02 Jun North American Birds spring season (1 Mar-31 May) reports & records [Bob & Carol Yutzy ] Subject: 4 Gallons of sugar water for the hummers today at 4:15 pm From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:18:54 -0700 Wow - Carol said she has used* **4 Gallons of sugar water for the hummers today at 4:15 pm*. And more to come today! No Orioles left, of course. Bob -- Bob& Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: McCloud birds From: Kathy &/or Dave Biggs <bigsnest AT sonic.net> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:19:47 -0700 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/photos/album/899804587/pic/list Hello all, We're just returned from a rather traumatic trip to our McCloud area home....cattle had gotten into our wildlife pond and it nearly drained. It took a week to repair and refill (we are completely off the grid there). But the birds at least used it at all times. I'm hoping someone has the time to look at photos in the album linked to above. The first 2 images show some songbirds at the pond. I can recognize the male Lazuli Bunting, but I'm not certain about the female. I believe she is the lowest bird in the first photo. I have also posted some pictures of a hawk that I believe is an immature Cooper's Hawk - it appeared to be more than 14" in length. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers!! Kathy Biggs Subject: Kangaroo Lake From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:47:04 -0700 (PDT) This week Darliss and I spent a few days camping/kayaking/birding at Kangaroo Lake.  The camping and kayaking were great, however the bird numbers were low with the exception of Common Nighthawks.  Wednesday evening we were treated to the sight of thirty (possible more) Common Nighthawks foraging in the sky high above the lake.  Other sightings including along Rail Creek/Callahan Roads; Mountain Quail, California Quail, Great Blue Heron, Bald Eagle, Northern Harrier, Swainson’s Hawk, Merlin, Mourning Dove, Rufous Hummingbird, Acorn Woodpecker, White-headed woodpecker, Western Wood Pewee, Hannond’s Flycatcher, Steller’s Jay, Western Scrub Jay, Black-billed Magpie, American Crow, Common Raven, Tree swallow, Barn Swallow, Mountain Chickadee, Western Bluebird, Mountain Bluebird, American Robin, European Starling, Wilson’s Warbler, California Towhee, Vesper Sparrow, Lark Sparrow, Brewer’s Blackbird, a very surprising immature Great-tailed Grackle along the Callahan Road, Cassin’s Finch, House Finch, Lesser Goldfinch.  Good Birding!  F&D      [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Surprise visitor From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:12:54 -0700 (PDT)   Yersterday when Darliss and I returned from a few days camping at Kangaroo Lake we were very surprised to see a mature female along with immature Hooded Oriole visiting two of our Hummingbird feeders.  Luck.  F&D   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Fw: ScienceDaily: Bar-tailed godwit sets record for long-distance flight From: Karen Scheuermann <karens2020 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:50:47 -0700 Some of you might be interested in this article. Karen Scheuermann, Tehama Wild Care, Tehama County, CA Subject: ScienceDaily: Bar-tailed godwit sets record for long-distance flight > Bar-tailed godwit sets record for long-distance flight > http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100609102052.htm > How is it possible to fly 11,000 kilometers without a single break? The > record holder for long distance flight outdoes all human-made aircraft. > The bar-tailed godwit has very low energy consumption, but this is not > enough to explain its success. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: shasta_birders-digest AT yahoogroups.com shasta_birders-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: shasta_birders-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Eurasian Collared Dove, Mourning Dove, Valley Quail From: "brad d" <abynrml2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:10:12 -0000 A single collared dove has been back for the last 4 days, the quail family is out in force, and the other birds are all still going strong. Posted a picture of the dove and quail. Subject: Re: Hooded Oriole – Gone South From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:04:23 -0700 Our last Hoodie just left a few days ago too. Bullock's left a week or so before that. I know Bea sometimes has Hoodies in the winter! Of course she is close to the river area too. Bob Frank Sanderson wrote: > Last week when Don Marsh visited we had five Hooded Orioles taking turns at our Hummingbird feeders, earlier this week their numbers were down to just one and now they have all taken their leave. We will have the sugar water waiting for their return, May 2011.  Luck! F&D > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > -- Bob & Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: shasta_birders-digest AT yahoogroups.com shasta_birders-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: shasta_birders-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Hooded Oriole – Gone South From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:58:34 -0700 (PDT) Last week when Don Marsh visited we had five Hooded Orioles taking turns at our Hummingbird feeders, earlier this week their numbers were down to just one and now they have all taken their leave.  We will have the sugar water waiting for their return, May 2011.   Luck!  F&D [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: MacGillivray's Warbler From: "DavidL" <blueoakranch AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:57:34 -0000 Had the first MacGillivray's Warbler in our garden for this year. We are 11 miles west of Cottonwood so it's always nice to get this visitor out here in the blue oaks. I wonder if this is the same individual who seems to visit us each late summer. David Subject: Lassen Volcanic National Park July 29-August 11, 2010 From: "Gar" <garys.lester AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:54:58 -0000 We were lucky enough to visit and access most areas from the park road during our vacation including Lassen Peak Trail. No Rosy Finches were detected by us on our hike to the peak on Aug 6th. We stayed at Summit Lake campground and birded each day there and provided a volunteer bird walk to park visitors on 8/1 & 8/8. Highlights in no particular order (based on PRBO's 2004 Birds of Lassen VNP) include: Nesting Spotted Sandpipers (w/ photos), Crumbaugh Lake 7/30 & 8/8, Paradise Meadows 8/9 & Summit Lake 8/10 (how nestlings fledge from Summit Lake is beyond me due to heavy visitor lake use?); Canyon Wren, Sifford Lake 8/2-3, singing male (third park record?, same location & possibly same bird as my previous sighting in 2007); Rock Wren fledgling w/ adult, Brokeoff Mt. 8/10 (Tehama Co.?); Black Phoebe, Summit Lake 8/4 (7th park record, 2nd Summit Lake record); Bufflehead, hen w/ 2 young, Big Bear Lake, 8/4; Green-tailed Towhee (out of place?), Ski Heil summit 8/7 & base of Ridge Lakes trail 8/5; Double-crested Cormorant, Summit Lake 8/9 (1st for Summit Lake?); Peregrine Falcon, Manzanita Lake, 8/9; Wood Duck (2 young), Manzanita Lake 8/9; Red-shouldered Hawk, calling adult, Summit Lake 8/10, 6th park record?; 'Western' Flycatcher, Summit Lake 8/11; We experienced daily Black-backed Woodpecker (including a recent fledgling at a nest hole w/ an adult male in the North Summit Lake picnic area), Williamson's Sapsucker and Gray Jay detections at Summit Lake campground from 7/31-8/11. Post-breeding dispersal noted at Summit Lake included amongst others, Great Blue Heron, Canada Goose, Bufflehead, American Kestrel, Osprey, Hermit Thrush, Cassin's Vireo, Warbling Vireo, Townsend's Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, MacGillivray's Warbler and Lazuli Bunting. Smoke from nearby forest fires was not an issue although the Lassen Peak trail was periodically closed due to trail construction efforts. Thanks, Gary & Lauren Lester McKinleyville Subject: Purple Martins From: "gifoxx" <gifoxx AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:28:41 -0000 Sorry for the late post on this but it was suggested to me that this is a postable bird. For the last month or so I've had 6-8 Purple Martins not far from the house up in the Shasta County part of Day Rd. bench. The area is 7 mi out Day Rd off of the west end of Old Brown Ranch Rd, which is private property. All the best, Bud Fox McArthur, CA Subject: Re: Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) From: BRUCE DEUEL <bdeuel AT wildblue.net> Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:40:45 -0700 Hi all, Besides the Eurasian Wren/Winter Wren/Pacific Wren split, the only other decision that will affect people's lists is the split of Mexican and Eastern Whip-poor-will. All confirmed California records have been of Mexican Whip-poor-wills, as are the Arizona birds, so you have to go east of the Rockies to record the Eastern species. The A.O.U. has done some interesting things at the family and higher level, as well. Pelicans and herons are now in the same order, but all other birds that were in the Pelecaniformes are now in a new order, the Suliformes. Longspurs are now in their own family. And there are some other such changes. To see the details go to http://www.aou.org/checklist/north/ and click on 51st supplement. Cheers, Bruce Deuel Red Bluff On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:18 AM, Bruun, Ray (CDPH-DDWEM) < raymond.bruun AT cdph.ca.gov> wrote: > > > Thanks for the update, Ken. It's the first I've heard of it. I checked > the AOU checklist online, and the Winter Wren is now Troglodytes > hiemalis (formerly T. troglodytes), which means, I think, it has also > been split from the European form, the Wren. > > Ray Bruun > > Shingletown/Redding > > ________________________________ > > From: shasta_birders AT yahoogroups.com > [mailto:shasta_birders AT yahoogroups.com ] > On Behalf Of Ken > Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 7:40 PM > To: shasta_birders AT yahoogroups.com > Subject: [shasta_birders] Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) > > > Hi all, > > This may be old news to some, but the AOU has split the Winter Wren, so > what we have on the West Coast is now the 'Pacific Wren'. > And we'll now have to go to the east side of the Rockies to bag the > 'Winter Wren'. > And from what I've read, range, vocalization and DNA is the only > reliable means of distinguish the two species. > > So here is another species that my Minnesota bird guide (my son) will > need to find me. (Great fun) > > Ken Bachman > Anderson, CA > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: shasta_birders-digest AT yahoogroups.com shasta_birders-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: shasta_birders-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: RE: Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) From: "Bruun, Ray (CDPH-DDWEM)" <raymond.bruun AT cdph.ca.gov> Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:18:10 -0700 Thanks for the update, Ken. It's the first I've heard of it. I checked the AOU checklist online, and the Winter Wren is now Troglodytes hiemalis (formerly T. troglodytes), which means, I think, it has also been split from the European form, the Wren. Ray Bruun Shingletown/Redding ________________________________ From: shasta_birders AT yahoogroups.com [mailto:shasta_birders AT yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 7:40 PM To: shasta_birders AT yahoogroups.com Subject: [shasta_birders] Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) Hi all, This may be old news to some, but the AOU has split the Winter Wren, so what we have on the West Coast is now the 'Pacific Wren'. And we'll now have to go to the east side of the Rockies to bag the 'Winter Wren'. And from what I've read, range, vocalization and DNA is the only reliable means of distinguish the two species. So here is another species that my Minnesota bird guide (my son) will need to find me. (Great fun) Ken Bachman Anderson, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Big Lake/Ahjumawi Lava Springs From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 20:20:13 -0700 (PDT) Darliss and I birded Big Lake & Lava Springs via kayak today. Great day kayaking, very little wind until well afternoon a light number of birds as the migrants are still a few weeks away.  Today’s bird list includes; Canada Goose Mallard Green-winged Teal Wild Turkey California Quail Pied-billed Grebe Western Grebe Clark’s Grebe American White Pelican Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Black-crowned Night-Heron Turkey Vulture Osprey Northern Harrier Red-tailed Hawk Merlin Killdeer Spotter Sandpiper Western Sandpiper Ring-billed Gull Caspian Tern Band-tailed Pigeon Mourning Dove Eurasian-collared Dove Anna’s Hummingbird Belted Kingfisher Acorn Woodpecker Nuttall’s Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Dusky Flycatcher Black Phoebe Western Kingbird Western Scrub-Jay American Crow Common Raven Tree Swallow Northern Rough-winged Swallow Cliff Swallow Barn Swallow Mountain Chickadee March Wren Western Bluebird Orange-crowned Warbler Yellow Warbler Spotted Towhee Song Sparrow Black-headed Grosbeak Red-winged Blackbird Brewer’s Blackbird Great-tailed Grackle Brown-headed Cowbird House Finch Lesser Goldfinch     [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Pacific Wren (It's a done deal) From: "Ken" <ken.bachman AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:40:17 -0000 Hi all, This may be old news to some, but the AOU has split the Winter Wren, so what we have on the West Coast is now the 'Pacific Wren'. And we'll now have to go to the east side of the Rockies to bag the 'Winter Wren'. And from what I've read, range, vocalization and DNA is the only reliable means of distinguish the two species. So here is another species that my Minnesota bird guide (my son) will need to find me. (Great fun) Ken Bachman Anderson, CA Subject: Western Tanager From: "brad d" <abynrml2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:25:07 -0000 I had two first of the season yesterday: Western Tanager (male)and a Rufus Hummingbird The Hooded Orioles are still emptying out the hummingbird feeders. The Ruby Crowned Kinglets have eaten and all but destroyed the leaves on my sunflower plants. Subject: A cool & birdy morning at Anderson River Park From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 11:47:13 -0700 (PDT) Darliss and I had a good walk this morning with the high point being a good close-up view of a Great Horned Owl.  Here is the list from this morning;   Canada Goose Mallard Common Merganser California Quail Great Blue Heron Great Egret Turkey Vulture Red-tailed Hawk Killdeer Mourning Dove Great Horned Owl Anna’s Hummingbird Belted Kingfisher Acorn Woodpecker Nuttall’s Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Olive-sided Flycatcher Black Phoebe Ash-throated Flycatcher Western Kingbird Cassin’s Vireo Western Scrub-Jay Yellow-billed Magpie American Crow Common Raven Tree Swallow Violet-green Swallow Cliff Swallow Barn Swallow Oak Titmouse Bushtit White-breasted Nuthatch House Wren American Robin European Starling Yellow Warbler Yellow-breasted Chat Western Tanager Spotted Towhee California Towhee Black-headed Grosbeak Brewer’s Blackbird Brown-headed Cowbird Hooded Oriole House Finch Lesser Goldfinch House Sparrow [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Mountain Quail From: Barb Coulter <opalflyer AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:13:37 -0700 (PDT) A covey of 12 have been visiting our fountain for several days. It's been 4 years since I've seen these beauties! Yesterday a very tiny Rufous became lodged at the feeder, between the leg-rest and port. First time I've ever witnessed that. She was gently un-lodged.BarbaraCassel 3000' [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Rufous Hummingbirds From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 20:06:15 -0700 (PDT) Based on the number (at least 5) of Rufous Hummers fighting over our feeders today they must be on the move.  This is the first time we have had Hooded Orioles and Rufous Hummingbirds at the same time competing at the feeders.  In the spring the Hummers go through before Orioles arrive from Mexico and points south.  It's a good show.  Luck!  F&D [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Bend Ferry Pond From: BRUCE DEUEL <bdeuel AT wildblue.net> Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2010 20:51:23 -0700 Hi Michael and all, Mallards have been domesticated for thousands of years, and just like pigeons, breeders have selected them for many different traits. These tufts of feathers on the back of the head are one such selected trait. However, the ones I've seen are usually puffier - maybe these are worn, prior to being molted into a new set. Cheers, Bruce Deuel Red Bluff On Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 9:31 PM, bluesmagic48 wrote: > > > My wife and I saw this duck on the pond in the Bend district. It has what > appears to be a tuft of feathers comng out of it's head. We have never seen > this and wondered if anyone has any information on this. I am posting two > photos. > Thanks, Michael Plank > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: shasta_birders-digest AT yahoogroups.com shasta_birders-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: shasta_birders-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Bend Ferry Pond From: "bluesmagic48" <bluesrollers AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:31:55 -0000 My wife and I saw this duck on the pond in the Bend district. It has what appears to be a tuft of feathers comng out of it's head. We have never seen this and wondered if anyone has any information on this. I am posting two photos. Thanks, Michael Plank Subject: Blue Grosbeak From: "bluesmagic48" <bluesrollers AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:56:26 -0000 My wife and I spent about 45 Minutes watching the Blue Grosbeak next to the St. Michaels church this evening from about 6:30 to 7:15. It was going back and forth from the Oak tree to the Mullberry. Thanks to barbara for the heads up. Michael and Muriel Plank Subject: Burney Backyard and Goose Valley From: "Chuck Woodrum" <cpwoodrum AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:54:04 -0700 Since my last, the next generation has taken flight. The yard abounds with the speckled offspring of summer birds. Oregon Junco, Spotted Towhee, Black-headed Grosbeak, American Robin, Purple and Cassin's Finch, California Quail, Bushtit, Stellar's Jay, Mourning and Eurasian Collared Dove, Lesser Goldfinch, Pine Siskin and Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds are common. (Last year we had a "swarm" of Rufous Hummingbirds with as many as 8 on a single feeder. That had us filling feeders several times a day. We're wondering if this year will bring the same.) Area 1 in Goose Valley has changed significantly over the last month. Gone are the Tanagers, Lazuli Buntings, Yellow and Audubon's Warblers and Western Bluebirds. The California Quail, Western Wood-pewee's and Lesser Goldfinch are the most abundant species now. Purple Finch, Mourning Dove and Acorn Woodpeckers are common. I've spotted Lewis's and Hairy Woodpeckers, Orange-crowned Warbler, Ash-throated Flycatchers, Western Scrub Jay, Pygmy and White-breasted nuthatches, and Cedar Waxwings over the last week or so. Occasional raptors include Turkey Vultures, American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawks, Osprey and Bald Eagles. Noticeably absent during the last several walks were Oak Titmice and Chipping Sparrows. Chuck Woodrum N6CPW Burney 96013 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: oops, sent previous email from my wife's From: 7poneill7 AT jett.net Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:11:58 -0700 I believe we were visited by a western tanager this morning -- a yellow bird approximately mockingbird in size with an orangish-red head and neck. Kind of fun to add to our usuals: white-breasted nuthatches, titmouses, gross beaks, finches, and (unfortunately, English sparrows. Cheers, Pete Subject: Blue Grosbeak-Thank You Barbara Peck! From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:59:17 -0700 (PDT)     Thanks to Barbara’s posting we just added a stunning male Blue Grosbeak to our Life List.  After about fifteen minutes of observation and calling we spotted the bird about 20 feet above us in the large Valley Oak at St. Michael’s Church.    Thanks!!!  F&D [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Blue Grosbeak From: "Barbara Peck" <bapeck AT jeffnet.org> Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:03:09 -0700 Good morning, There is a male Blue Grosbeak on Rupert Rd off Stingy Lane, one of the roads into Anderson River Park. It's in the field right beyond St. Michael's church. It was tinking and singing from an oak at the left end of the field as you face the field. Striking bird. I find it interesting that a Lazuli Bunting has been singing from that same field all summer. Barbara Peck Anderson, CA (Shasta County) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: ID help needed From: Kathy &/or Dave Biggs <bigsnest AT sonic.net> Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:25:52 -0700 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/photos/album/899804587/pic/list Hello! If anyone has the time, could they look at the photos in the album linked to above (Biggs' Birds) and tell me if my ID of Orange-crowned Warbler is correct, and if not give me some clues to the species? Thanks in advance!! Kathy Biggs McCloud -- California Dragonflies http://www.sonic.net/dragonfly Southwest Dragonflies http://southwestdragonflies.net/ Bigsnest Wildlife Pond http://www.bigsnestpond.net/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Kathy and Dave Biggs bigsnest AT sonic.net 707-823-2911 308 Bloomfield Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472 dba Azalea Creek Publishing azalea AT sonic.net fax:707-823-2911 http://www.sonic.net/~bigsnest/azaleacreekpublishing/ Subject: The Island of Hawaii From: "Ken" <ken.bachman AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:31:22 -0000 Hi all, We just returned from the island of Hawaii (big island), where part of my family spent a week swimming, snorkeling, laying on the beach, eating, viewing the sights, etc.. I was only able to bird one full day, and a couple of short mornings with my son and his wife. We dipped on the Nene (Hawaii state bird) which used to be common, but now is considered endangered. Never the less, I was able to add 21 species to my life list. Probably our best bird was a White-faced Ibis, which is an `accidental' for the Hawaiian Islands. Only four of the species seen are endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, the rest were introduced, or migratory. (all the birds seen are listed below) Ken Bachman Anderson, CA Rock Pigeon Northern Cardinal Zebra Dove Common Myna House Sparrow Japanese White-eye Saffron Finch House Finch Ruddy Turnstone (migratory) Wild Turkey Java Sparrow Spotted Dove Yellow-billed Cardinal Wandering Tattler (migratory) Cattle Egret Hawaiian Coot (endemic) White-faced Ibis (accidental) Mallard (migratory) Kalij Pheasant Common Amakihi Apapane Erckel Francolin Hawaiian Hawk (`Io) (endemic) Red-billed Leiothrix Hawaiian Black-necked Stilt (endangered endemic subspecies) Hwamei Black-crowned Night-Heron (native population of worldwide species) Elepaio (endemic) Omao Yellow-fronted Canary Nutmeg Mannikin Gray Francolin Subject: Lassen Park From: "tjkashuba" <TKashuba AT aol.com> Date: Sat, 24 Jul 2010 23:14:37 -0000 I birded the trail from Hat Lake to Paradise Meadows in Lassen Park Saturday morning. Still warm even at 7000 foot elevation, mid-eighties at noon. List: Steller's Jay Wilson's Warbler Nashville Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Townsend's Solitaire American Dipper Red-breasted Nuthatch Mountain Chickadee Spotted Sandpiper Lincoln's Sparrow American Robin Olive-sided Flycatcher Western Tanager Dark-eyed Junco House Wren Brown Creeper Tree Swallow Tim Kashuba Redding, CA Subject: Medicine Lake Highlands From: Kathy &/or Dave Biggs <bigsnest AT sonic.net> Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:20:54 -0700 On July 22nd my husband Dave and I went exploring in the Medicine Lake Highlands area. We first went to Pumice Stone Well for dragonflies, Fairy Shrimp and Long-toed Salamander nymph. Then returned via Harris Springs Rd. About 10 miles out from Hiway 89 we explored a meadow where we suspected there would be water this year. We did find a small pond and nearby were dozens of Mountain Bluebirds. We also saw one Horned Lark! We weren't expecting that! The butterflies at the pond site were amazing, and there were some dragonflies too (Emerald Spreadwings mostly). The coordinates for the pond are N41 23.277 W121 47.209 Elevation 4575. We were there late afternoon, ~5-6 pm. There were some wildflowers still in bloom too and the ?sage? smelled so lovely. A site worth exploring! Cheers!! Kathy Biggs McCloud -- California Dragonflies http://www.sonic.net/dragonfly Southwest Dragonflies http://southwestdragonflies.net/ Bigsnest Wildlife Pond http://www.bigsnestpond.net/ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Kathy and Dave Biggs bigsnest AT sonic.net 707-823-2911 308 Bloomfield Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472 ----------------------------------------------------------------- dba Azalea Creek Publishing azalea AT sonic.net fax: 707-823-2911 http://www.sonic.net/~bigsnest/azaleacreekpublishing/ Subject: Yard activity From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:30:15 -0700 (PDT) This week we have noticed a marked increase in bird activities in our yard and at our feeders, including; at least four Hooded Orioles at the Hummingbird feeders, increasing numbers of Black-headed Grosbeaks, the first Bewick’s Wren and Rufous Hummingbird since late Spring, what appears to be a family group of six Acorn Woodpeckers, and earlier this morning a pair of Brown-headed Cowbirds, the first we have ever observed in our yard.  Luck.  F&D [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Oak Titmouse W/ A-Sweet-Tooth From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:51:08 -0700 (PDT) During the past week we have observed an Oak Titmouse regularly visiting and partaking from one of our Hummingbird feeders.  Our yard supports good population of titmice who regularly search our patio furniture for spiders and bugs, hammer at a sunflower seed or eat suet, however, this is the first time we have seen them imbibe the Hummingbird’s sugar water.  Have you observed this behavior?  Luck.  F&D [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Mendocino Coast trip From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:23:02 -0700 (PDT) Darliss and I just returned from a cool week of visiting family, birding and kayaking on the Mendocino coast.  Even though Bill Oliver indicated a Black-throated Green Warbler had been reported at Russian Gulch unfortunately we were not able to locate it.  However, during the week we birded the Botanical Gardens, Mendocino Head, Ten Mile Haul Road, Ten Mile River, Big River and at our son’s house where we located and identify 80 spices, including; Common Loon (not that common in the summer), Sooty Shearwater, Pileated Woodpecker, Yellow Warbler and a pair of Wrentits rearing a Brown-headed Cowbird half-again their size.  F&D [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Possible Hoary Redpoll -- worse than that .... From: "Kenneth Able" <kenable AT hughes.net> Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:35:32 -0700 Not only is there a difficult ID problem involved here, as Bob points out, but hoary redpoll is unrecorded in CA (though there apparently are records for both OR and WA, about which I do not know the details). Common redpoll has been known to occur far out of breeding range in summer, including in CA, but the species is very rare in the state and is on the CBRC list of review species. It is certainly worth checking out. Take a camera! Ken Able Kenneth P. Able Bob's Creek Ranch 535-000 Little Valley Road McArthur, California 96056 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Possible Hoary Redpoll in Lassen Park From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:23:45 -0700 Regarding the possible Hoary Redpoll - this is a very difficult ID and often requires side by side views for all but the Redpoll experts. Searching the internet bird ID sites can help some and looking at photos of both species can help with an ID. Photos and more observers would sure help too. It would be neat if others could look for the bird and help with the ID. Just my opinion, Bob -- Bob & Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Yellow Rail continues From: Bill Oliver <wwoliver9 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2010 17:49:24 -0700 George Horn and I visited Willow Lake just off the SE corner of Lassen VNP today. We arrived on site at 11:00 am and heard the rail calling constantly for as long as we wished to stay. When we imitated the call by knocking two stones together, it stopped calling only temporarily but did not move towards us. I don't encourage others to imitate it. Its probably been pestered enough. The directions given by Ryan Burnett in his CalBirds report is very accurate. I have copied his directions below for those who don't subscribe to this list serve. Incidentally, Willow Lake is a very beautiful spot well worth visiting with or without the Yellow Rail. Bill Oliver Redding Hi Folks, I was up yesterday at Willow Lake and heard a/the Yellow Rail at the spot Peter Gaede reported last week. I ran into some birders that were confused about where the bird was so i thought i would clarify Peter's directions a bit. From the Willow Lake campground follow the trail up the NE side of the lake/wetland (actually traveling NW) up above the lake. Approximately 200m above the lake (about 600m from the parking area) and about 200m before the National Park boundary (which denoted by a split rail fence and open gate across the trail) you will find Peter's X made with two sticks (someone has now added an arrow out of sticks as well). From the trail you can hear the rail just about 20m away down in the meadow. It looks like someone has walked out in the meadow here - please protect the meadow, sedge sprites, and rails by keeping out of the meadow. I heard the bird at noon yesterday and numerous other folks have easily heard them at all times of day. Willow Lake is also a great spot for Sora, Virginia Rail, Snipe, Willow Flycatcher, Pileated Woodpecker, and a wide range of other mountain birds. Good luck, Ryan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Trip report From: Frank Sanderson <darliss60 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 5 Jul 2010 11:27:08 -0700 (PDT) We are just back from a two week kayaking/birding trip that took us through NE CA, SE OR (including Malheur Refuge), central ID, western MT, Glacier Park (West & East side), Freezout Lake and back across southern ID.  Along our trek  we encountered some very heavy thunder storms including nickel size hail, 40 + mile per hour winds, lightning just above our tent and some very heavy down pours.  During our trip we observed 160 identified spices including several from our target list; Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Veery, American Redstart, MacGillivary’s Warbler, and Gray-crowned Rosy Finch.  Bonus birders included; Black-bellied Plover, Red-necked Grebe, Gray-cheeked Thrush, Tennessee Warbler, Yellow-throated Warbler and Field Sparrow. Two good birds were reported in area(s) while we were there but we could not locate them; Black-billed Cuckoo (Bozwman, MT) and Hawk-Owl at Glacier.  We had a great trip, in addition to the many birds and beautiful country we saw, Moose, Elk, Deer, Beaver, Red Fox, Black Bear, and Badger.  Later this week we are heading to Fort Bragg to find some shore birds and cooler weather.  Luck.  F&D  [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Shasta Birding July 1 to 3 From: "Don Marsh" <marsh_don AT att.net> Date: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 08:08:55 -0000 I had the opportunity to bird a little this past week, although some of my best observations occurred while I was working on my house. Highlights: Thursday July 1 Gilman Road near Lake Shasta: 3 Yellow-breasted Chats, Winter Wren singing in the creek bottom. Highway 89 and Pondosa Way: Evening Grosbeak (2), Swainson's Thrush, Red-breasted Sapsucker (2) at nest cavity Friday July 2 Home off of Day Road: Vaux Swift (2) foraging around house for approximatey 5 minutes Saturday July 3 Home off of Day Road: Golden Eagle (2) - one carrying off a ground squirrel, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers (2), singing Wrentit, Northern Harrier being harassed by a Western Kingbird Good Birding, Don Marsh Sutter Creek, Amador County, CA Subject: Eurasian Collared Dove From: "brad d" <abynrml2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:08:43 -0000 I've had an Eurasian Collared Dove hanging out the last couple of days. I posted a picture. You should be able to just click on the photo page on the Shasta Birders Home Page. If not: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/photos/recent/536666922/view Happy 4th, peace...brad Subject: Night trip to Battle Creek Wildlife Area From: Karen Scheuermann <karens2020 AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 15:25:18 -0700 I'm planning a night trip to Battle Creek Wildlife Area Friday August 13 with my Roots & Shoots kids. We're going to visit the Hummingbirds at Coleman first at 8:00 PM and arrive at Battle Creek at 9 PM. We'll have a bat detector, a UV light for rodent tracks and some owl audiofiles. Shasta Birders are very welcome to join us! Karen Scheuermann www.shastarootsnshoots.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: 1st Rufous type hummer back through the area From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 22:34:31 -0700 Hello all, Two days ago we had a juvenile Rufous/Allen's Hummer come through our feeders and it is still hanging around. Amazing how quick hummers (and all birds) breed and then move out and about. Bob -- Bob & Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Cottonwood area From: "bluesmagic48" <bluesrollers AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:38:14 -0000 We had a Male Nuttall's and a Juvenile Nuttall's Woodpecker in our yard the last few days. Also the Lawrence's Goldfinch was back after about a week from the first sighting. We were out at the pond near the Coleman fish hatchery and saw the male Phainopepla next to the big Oak in the parking lot. It was about 8:15 in the evening. Thanks, Michael & Muriel Subject: Burney Backyard & Goose Valley From: "Chuck Woodrum" <cpwoodrum AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:47:25 -0700 I saw two flycatchers in Goose Valley Area 1 today that, to date, have not been seen frequently. In addition to the Western Kingbirds and Western Wood-Pewees routinely found in this area, I saw two Ash-throated Flycatchers and a Pacific-slope/Cordilleran flycatcher. I got within 15 yards of the later, watched for several minutes, and was treated to several choruses of its song. Chuck Woodrum N6CPW Burney 96013 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Poorwill From: Kathy &/or Dave Biggs <bigsnest AT sonic.net> Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:21:56 -0700 Just wanted to say that we were delighted to hear the Poorwill on our McCloud property on June 14. We didn't hear that species last year at all, but then we're not on the property except about 1 wk out of 4. Cheers!! Kathy Biggs -- California Dragonflies http://www.sonic.net/dragonfly Southwest Dragonflies http://southwestdragonflies.net/ Bigsnest Wildlife Pond http://www.bigsnestpond.net/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Kathy and Dave Biggs bigsnest AT sonic.net 707-823-2911 308 Bloomfield Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472 dba Azalea Creek Publishing azalea AT sonic.net fax:707-823-2911 http://www.sonic.net/~bigsnest/azaleacreekpublishing/ Subject: Canon Lens for sale From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:41:02 -0700 Hello all, I am selling my recently purchased *Canon 70-300mm IS zoom lens which has the remaining Warranty through January of 2011. Price is $430.* I have only used it for a few months. I recently bought a used big Canon zoom lens and that is the only reason I am selling this beauty. I have taken many great and well focused wildlife pictures with this lens. Includes top rated Sigma 58mm multi-coated haze filter (always mounted on the lens to protect it,) both Canon lens caps, rubber foldable hood and Canon box. image 1811180277-0 image 1811180277-1 -- Bob & Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Jt. Campout at Lassen VNP From: Bill Oliver <wwoliver9 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:18:23 -0700 We had a very pleasant campout at the Lost Creek Group Camp in Lassen VNP on June 25-27 with seven members of the Redwood Region Audubon Society. We birded around the campground on Friday and Manzanita Lake on Saturday. The road was closed at the Devastated Area so the high country was inaccessible. Nevertheless, Grey Jays visited us each morning at the campsite and we saw Clark's Nutcrackers, as well. We enjoyed seeing Bufflehead and Mallard hens with their VERY young broods on Manzanita Lake. We missed Black-backed Woodpeckers but spied a Pileated Woodpecker in the old burn behind the camp. On Sunday we spent a couple of hours at Lake McCumber. Best and very surprising bird there was a Common Loon in basic (non-breeding plumage). This must have been a first or second year bird as these non-breeders often don't migrate. The following as the list of birds seen in the Park and another list of those seen at Lake McCumber. Bill. *Lassen Volcanic National Park* From 6/25/2010 to 6/26/2010 Pied-billed Grebe Canada Goose Mallard Bufflehead Great Blue Heron Turkey Vulture Osprey Bald Eagle Mountain Quail American Coot Spotted Sandpiper Killdeer Band-tailed Pigeon Great Horned Owl Northern Pygmy-Owl Vaux's Swift Red-breasted Sapsucker Hairy Woodpecker White-headed Woodpecker Northern Flicker Pileated Woodpecker Olive-sided Flycatcher Western Wood-Pewee Duskey Flycatcher Steller's Jay Gray Jay Clark's Nutcracker Common Raven Warbling Vireo Cassin's Vireo American Dipper Western Bluebird Mountain Bluebird Townsend's Solitaire American Robin Pygmy Nuthatch Red-breasted Nuthatch White-breasted Nuthatch Brown Creeper House Wren Tree Swallow Mountain Chickadee Pine Siskin Cassin's Finch Orange-crowned Warbler Yellow Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Wilson's Warbler Fox Sparrow Song Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Chipping Sparrow Western Tanager Black-headed Grosbeak Lazuli Bunting Red-winged Blackbird Brewer's Blackbird Brown-headed Cowbird *Lake McCumber * *6/27/2010* Pied-billed Grebe Mallard Spotted Sandpiper Killdeer Common Loon Belted Kingfisher Red-breasted Sapsucker Western Wood-Pewee Steller's Jay American Robin Red-breasted Nuthatch White-breasted Nuthatch Northern Rough-winged Swallow Yellow Warbler MacGillivray’s Warbler Song Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Western Tanager Black-headed Grosbeak Red-winged Blackbird Brown-headed Cowbird [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: shasta_birders-digest AT yahoogroups.com shasta_birders-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: shasta_birders-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Report of Jt. Campount at LVNP From: Bill Oliver <wwoliver9 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:42:25 -0700 Hi All, Many thanks to all who attended a most enjoyable day at Manzanita Lake and campout at Lassen VNP. As I mentioned to Tom Leskiw, we seldom have the opportunity to meet fellow birders from adjoining Audubon Societies unless it is by attending Northern California Audubon Council meetings, which, by the way, the Wintu A.S. will be hosting this coming October. I have attached a file listing 59 species, the combined sightings of the group in the Park. A second file listed 20 species that I saw at Lake McCumber that the campers visited for a couple of hours on Sunday morning. It is undoubtedly incomplete as I did not have the opportunity to compile a combined list. Let's do this again, Bill [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Lark Sparrow nest, Burney Basin From: "cymcity" <cymcity AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:06:17 -0000 Hi all, I've uploaded a picture of a Lark Sparrow on nest in my yard, here in northern Burney Basin. As of a couple of days ago, she had 1 hatched chick & 2 more eggs. She chose to nest under a Sage bush at the upper part of our property. The last couple of days I think she has been keeping them cool, rather than warm. Another interesting thing happened here a day or so ago - a Green winged Teal female was flopping across our lawn as if she was pretty badly injured. Went to check on her & realized she was pulling the same stunt that Kildeer do & was trying to lure me away from her 8 ducklings that were under a bush next to my house. Figuring the ducklings were safer away from our dog, we rounded them up & got them to the creek the other side of our fence & made sure that mama found them, which she did. I did not know that ducks did that same 'broken wing' behavior. Dee Subject: Burney Backyard & Goose Valley From: "Chuck Woodrum" <cpwoodrum AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:18:24 -0700 Something interesting happened today. I birded in area 1, Goose Valley (see map in Burney Backyard album). I was just about to my truck when a yellow bird was seen flitting from branch to branch about 20 feet up in a pine tree. The binoculars revealed it to be a female Western Tanager; the male was spotted nearby on another branch. Both were flitting about scolding and I thought that perhaps I was approaching a fledgling that had fallen from the nest. I look around but couldn't find anything. I turned the binoculars upward and spotted their nest in a tuft of pine needles. Looking harder, the cause of their discontent became clear. Extending from the sides of the nest was the head of a snake; its body was wrapped around the branch leading to the nest. It appeared to be some sort of gopher snake, with liver colored spots on a cream-colored body, about 3 feet long and about 1 inch in diameter. The usual cast remains in area 1. Most common are California Quail, Spotted Towhee, Western Bluebird, Western Wood Pewee, Acorn Woodpecker, White-breasted Nuthatch, Lesser Goldfinch, Lazuli Bunting, Chipping Sparrow, Northern Flicker, Turkey Vulture, Osprey and Yellow Warbler. Less common but seen with patience are Wilson's Warbler, Audubon's Warbler, Mountain Chickadee, Oak Titmouse, Purple and Cassin's Finch, Black-headed Grosbeak, Tree and Violet-green Swallows, Red-tail Hawks, Common Raven and American Crow. Seen occasionally include Willow Flycatcher, Bushtit, Oregon Junco, American Kestrel, Anna's Hummingbird, Western Tanager, Brown-headed Cowbird, Western Kingbird and Western Scrub Jay. Several other species, including Northern Harrier, Gray Flycatcher, Golden Eagle, Evening Grosbeak, and Bald Eagle make infrequent appearances. The backyard remains mostly uninteresting, awaiting the arrival of the next generation. Earlier in the week a Band-tailed pigeon spent a couple of days eating the seed I throw out. Beyond that, there's not much to report. Chuck Woodrum N6CPW Burney 96013 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: My New Bluebirds From: "hummer532000" <sheilarogers AT charter.net> Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:37:44 -0000 Just posted a photo of new babies This was today and very worried about them in this heat. I put a mister next to the house to keep them cool. There use to be a tree behind the birdhouse, but the neighbors cut it down:( especially for shade! The babies are sitting up high, for when the first batch fledged, mother blue built on top of the old nest( 1 day) didn't have time to remove the old nest.... we did count 3 eggs, but only see 2 peeking out at this time. I just hope they make it thought this heat!!! Also provide them with meal worms, first batch terrible, got the second batch today ( perfect:) Just a worry wort, just want to make it better for the little ones. This morning, I heard lots of noise at this big house, oh my...the first batch of 5 siblings were perched on top of the house saying hello to their new sisters and brothers?........didn't have the camera before my first cup of coffee Nerve Back Yard Mom Sheila Subject: Re: Acorn Woodpecker damage From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 16:00:03 -0700 Cornell Lab of Ornithology has a website on Woodpecker deterrence. Give it a spin. Bob Karen Scheuermann wrote: > I got a call today from a Red Bluff Resident in a HOA whose houses are becoming granaries for Acorn Woodpeckers. I told him all the deterents I know about including the battery operated scarey spider. When this occurred in Rossmor in Contra Costa County, Mt Diablo Audubon constructed 5 artifical granaries. I don't know if this was successful. I'm a little suspicious of the man's story because there are no acorns now except rotten ones on the ground. He wants to shoot them and has applied for a depredation permit. His neighbors are shooting them without one. He doesn't want to spend a bunch of money. Any ideas? > Karen Scheuermann, Tehama Wild Care, Tehama County, CA > www.shastarootsnshoots.com/Tehama_Wild_Care.htm > "Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed." > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > -- Bob & Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Acorn Woodpecker damage From: Karen Scheuermann <karens2020 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:36:43 -0700 I got a call today from a Red Bluff Resident in a HOA whose houses are becoming granaries for Acorn Woodpeckers. I told him all the deterents I know about including the battery operated scarey spider. When this occurred in Rossmor in Contra Costa County, Mt Diablo Audubon constructed 5 artifical granaries. I don't know if this was successful. I'm a little suspicious of the man's story because there are no acorns now except rotten ones on the ground. He wants to shoot them and has applied for a depredation permit. His neighbors are shooting them without one. He doesn't want to spend a bunch of money. Any ideas? Karen Scheuermann, Tehama Wild Care, Tehama County, CA www.shastarootsnshoots.com/Tehama_Wild_Care.htm "Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed." [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Lawrence's Goldfinch From: "bluesmagic48" <bluesrollers AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:46:04 -0000 About 3:30 this afternoon my wife spotted a Lawrence's Goldfinch at our feeder and on a Sunflower in our backyard in Cottonwood. It is a first for us at our house. Also a first in the yard is the Tricolored Blackbird. Three males and one female. They have been coming to the yard for about tthe last week. Good birding, Michael and Muriel Subject: Jt Campout at Lassen VNP From: Bill Oliver <wwoliver9 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:36:40 -0700 Hi All, I'm afraid that my last message of an hour or so ago was confusing So here is a clearer version. I got no takers for the Friday morning run to Butte Lake so we will abandon that part of the trip. Here, then, is the revised itinerary: Friday afternoon, June 25 - Assemble at the Lost Creek Group Camp, Site 5, in mid to late afternoon. We will bird around Hat Lake and the campground for the remainder of the day. *A note on Shasta Birders by Don Marsh reported two Black-backed Woodpeckers at the campground!* Saturday, June 26 - Bird Manzanita Lake, Lily Pond and environs from 8 am to noon. Non campers will meet us at the parking lot near the museum at 8:30 am. After lunch we will hike up the Manzanita Creek Trail as far as the snow will allow. Sunday, June 27 - Depart camp ground at about 8 am and bird Lake McCumber near Shingletown in the morning and then depart for home. Hope to see you there, Bill [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Re: Jt. Campout at Lassen VNP with Wintu A.S. From: Bill Oliver <wwoliver9 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:29:09 -0700 On Thu, Jun 17, 2010 at 11:20 AM, Bill Oliver wrote: > Hi All, > I got no takers for the Friday morning run to Butte Lake so we will abandon that part of the trip. Here, then, is the revised itinerary: > > Friday afternoon, June 25 - Assemble at the Lost Creek Group Camp, Site 5, > in mid to late afternoon. We will bird around Hat Lake and the campground > for the remainder of the day. > *A note on Shasta Birders by Don Marsh reported two Black-backed > Woodpeckers at the campground!* > > > Saturday, June 26 - Bird Manzanita Lake, Lily Pond and environs from 8 am > to noon. Non campers will meet us at the parking lot near the museum at 8:30 > am. After lunch we will hike up the Manzanita Creek Trail as far as the snow > will allow. > > Sunday, June 27 - Depart camp ground at about 8 am and bird Lake McCumber > near Shingletown in the morning and then depart for home. > > Thanks and hope to see you there, > Bill > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Photo Updates From: "Don Marsh" <marsh_don AT att.net> Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:25:33 -0000 Thanks to Bob Yutzy for identifying my mystery bird as a juvenal Horned Lark. It seems so obvious now. I have removed the album and moved the photo into the "2010 Don's Photos" album. In the album, I have added my photos of the Black-backed Woodpeckers and the Brewer's Sparrow. Enjoy, Don Marsh Sutter Creek, Amador County, CA Subject: Help with ID From: "Don Marsh" <marsh_don AT att.net> Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:01:43 -0000 This past week I was able to bird around Shasta County. Hightlights included: Wednesday, June 16 Lake McCumber - MacGillivray's Warbler Lassen Park - 2 Black-backed Woodpeckers at Lost Creek Group Campground, Western and Mountain Bluebirds, Pine Siskin Thursday, June 17 Fall River Valley - FS 40N04 - 2 singing Brewer's Sparrows near the Gas Line enclosure, Cassin's Vireo on Timbered Crater Saturday, June 19 FRV Rat Farm Road - Currently unidentified bird. My first thought was Vesper Sparrow due to the tail pattern. However, the plumage doesn't match birds I have seen in the past. The bird would forage at the side of the road and run to the center when I approached it in the car. I will post photos in "Rat Farm ID Help" folder. Any comments would be appreciated. Good Birding, Don Marsh Sutter Creek, Amador County, CA Subject: Large dead bird I couldn't identify From: "tim" <noprobo1 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:02:41 -0000 There is a very large dead bird on I-5 North between 299 and Twin View by the side of the road, it's dark brown and it's face looks more like a Turkey, it has green feathers around the neck area, at first I thought it was a Turkey Vulture because it is about that size maybe larger but I don't think it is. Anybody have a guess? Tim Boehme Redding, Ca. Subject: Re: Bird Guide Software for PDAs From: Karen Scheuermann <karens2020 AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:35:53 -0700 Thanks for all the input on birding software! I have the National Wildlife one and love it, but it's not longer sold. A friend of mine wanted to know what works. Thanks again! Karen Scheuermann, Tehama Wild Care, Tehama County, CA www.shastarootsnshoots.com/Tehama_Wild_Care.htm "Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed." ----- Original Message ----- From: Frank Sanderson To: Karen Scheuermann Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [shasta_birders] Bird Guide Software for PDAs We have an iPod loaded with bird songs from birdjam.com that works very well as a call. F&D --- On Sat, 6/19/10, Karen Scheuermann wrote: From: Karen Scheuermann Subject: [shasta_birders] Bird Guide Software for PDAs To: "Shasta Birders" Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 4:26 AM Does anyone have birding software on a hand held PDA or iPhone that they like? It must have audiofiles. Karen Scheuermann, Tehama Wild Care, Tehama County, CA www.shastarootsnshoots.com/Tehama_Wild_Care.htm "Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed." [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shasta_birders/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: shasta_birders-digest AT yahoogroups.com shasta_birders-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: shasta_birders-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Subject: Another Location for Swainson's Thrush in Shasta County From: "kn6q" <raymond.bruun AT cdph.ca.gov> Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:20:49 -0000 While chasing butterflies near Pondosa (about 23 miles E of McCloud on Hwy 89), Rob Santry and I heard Swainson's Thrush. This was in an area denoted as Little Bear Flat on USGS topo, in Shasta County and south of the highway. A few days earlier, I'd seen a Swainson's on the Siskyou County side, north of the highway along Bear Creek. [Sorry for off topic content.] If anyone is interested in dragonflies, California dragonfly enthusiasts are having their annual "Ode Blitz" in Trinity County beginning Friday, 6/25. We'll be camped out on the Mad River near Ruth Lake. Contact me if you are interested participating. Ray Bruun Shingletown, Shasta County, CA Subject: Bird Guide Software for PDAs From: Karen Scheuermann <karens2020 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:26:29 -0700 Does anyone have birding software on a hand held PDA or iPhone that they like? It must have audiofiles. Karen Scheuermann, Tehama Wild Care, Tehama County, CA www.shastarootsnshoots.com/Tehama_Wild_Care.htm "Nature, to be commanded, must be obeyed." [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Burney Backyard & Goose Valley From: "Chuck Woodrum" <cpwoodrum AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:07:07 -0700 The backyard has settled into a stable pattern now. There's nothing new or interesting to report in the way of birds. We do, however, seem to be in the midst of a swallowtail butterfly boom. I've seen both Western Tiger and Pale Swallowtails throughout each day of the week. Several of you have asked for maps of birding locations in Goose Valley. A .JPG of the areas I've birded is now posted as the first photo in the "Burney Backyard" album. The oaks have pushed out their leaves over the past week.FINALLY!...but that is making good views and photos more difficult. Below is a list of the birds I've seen in Area 1. Most walks are between 1 and 2 hours. Species Date 13-Jun 14-Jun 17-Jun 18-Jun Acorn Woodpecker P P P P American Crow P P American Kestral P P Black-headed Grosbeak P Brown-headed Cowbird P Bushtit P California Quail P P P P Chipping Sparrow P P Common Nighthawk (8 feeding over meadow) P Common Raven P European Starling P P P P Finch (sp) P Gray Flycatcher P House Wren P Hummingbird (sp) P P Lazuli Bunting P P P P Lesser Goldfinch P P P Mallard P P Mountain Chickadee P P P Mourning Dove P P Northern Flicker P P P Oak Titmouse P P Purple Finch P P Red-tail Hawk P Spotted Towhee P P P P Tree Swallow P P P P Turkey Vulture P P P P Violet-green Swallow P Western Wood-pewee P P P P Western Bluebird P P P P Western Kingbird P P White-breasted Nuthatch P P Willow Flycatcher ( ? Best guess) P Yellow Warbler P P P P Chuck Woodrum N\6CPW Burney, 96013 * * * * [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Wintu A.S. Campout at Lassen VNP From: Bill Oliver <wwoliver9 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:54:37 -0700 Yesterday I scouted out the birding possibilities for our campout at Lost Creek Group Camp, Site 5. The Park road is closed at the Devastated Area and will not be opened beyond there until sometime in July. So that limits where we can bird. We can bird around Hat Lake. I had hoped we could hike aways up the trail to Paradise Meadows but there is too much snow. So here is my proposed itinerary: Friday, June 25 - Meet some folks from Redwood Region A.S. at the Redding Convention Center at 7:30 am. Travel to Butte Lake in the NE corner of Lassen VNP for birding in the am and early afternoon. Leave for the Lost Creek Group Camp, Site 5, in the afternoon. Those wishing a shorter trip and/or can't get away because of other commitments on Friday can meet us at Lost Creek Group Camp, Site 5 in mid to late afternoon. We will bird around the campground for the remainder of the day. Saturday, June 26 - Bird Manzanita Lake, Lily Pond and environs from 8 am to noon. Non campers will meet us at the parking lot near the museum at 8 am. After lunch we will hike up the Manzanita Creek Trail as far as the snow will allow. This trail was quite birdy yesterday afternoon. Sunday, June 27 - Depart camp ground and bird Lake McCumber near Shingletown in the morning and depart for home. Of course this itinerary is subject to revision as the group see fit. I would like those who plan to attend either camping or day trippers to let me know. Thanks and hope to see you there, Bill. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Bluebird trail From: "geo_horn" <geohorn AT charter.net> Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:21:52 -0000 For those of you who don't get the Redding Record-Searchlight there's an excellent feature on Larry Jordan, the Wintu Audubon webmaster, and his bluebird nest boxes. Good photographs also. George Horn Subject: Burney Backyard & Goose Valley From: "Chuck Woodrum" <cpwoodrum AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:08:43 -0700 The yard is dominated by several Eurasian Collared Dove, Mourning Dove, California Quail, Purple and Cassin's Finch, Black-headed Grosbeak and a pair of raucous American Crows. The Red-breasted Sapsucker still makes his rounds, stopping near the bottom of a white birch and working his way up. There is evidence of hummingbirds, but they are, for the most part, staying out of sight. An Empidonax flycatcher made a very brief stop on Wednesday, but flew off before I could figure out the species. A single Vaux's Swift was spotted late Wednesday afternoon. Yesterday evening an Audubon's Warbler was spotted working one of the apple trees. Several Common Nighthawks now appear in the western sky near dusk. A pair of Mountain Chickadees makes forays into the yard throughout the day; they are not shy about announcing their presence. Goose Valley continues to offer up surprises. Tuesday morning a beautiful male Northern Harrier was spotted moving lazily toward the ranch. That was the fist I've seen in the Burney area. And, while staked out waiting to get a picture of an elusive flycatcher, a pair of Cassin's finches landed on an adjacent tree. Strangely, the male appeared to be orange rather than red. I tried to move the camera around to get a picture but they spotted me and flew off. Nearly all the birds I've reported seeing in the Valley are still around. I know there are warblers out there that I've yet to spot. Chuck Woodrum N6CPW Burney, 96013 Subject: Cow Creek Swallow Colony From: "Debby" <ddailey64 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:09:36 -0000 Looks like the swallows I reported may actually be Violet Greens. Perhaps they are using an old Bank Swallow nesting site. I haven't actually seen these birds yet...this has all been reported to me by some friends. I will try to check it out for myself before too long. Might make for an interesting outing... Debby Anderson Redding Subject: McCloud Birds From: Kathy &/or Dave Biggs <bigsnest AT sonic.net> Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:13:46 -0700 Hi! We're new to this group and want to introduce ourselves. We're Kathy & Dave Biggs, better known for our dragonfly forays than our birds, but after all, it was the birds that led us into dragonflies. Our main home is in Sebastopol, but we have a 2nd home southeast of McCloud in the Mt. Shasta Forest. It is at 4700' in mostly white pines and chaparral. We've built a pond and it is a wonderful draw for the birds and more. So far we've counted 51 species of birds, and have a list with photos of some at our Shasta Pond's website: http://bigsnestpond.net/Shasta/Shastacritters.html We're not photographers, but we're really enjoying the beauty of the species that visit. If we've erred on any identifications, please let us know! We look forward to hearing what others of you are seeing. Some of you may know my brother, Bob Claypole, author of the "Klamath River Bird Finder" Cheers!! Kathy Biggs -- California Dragonflies http://www.sonic.net/dragonfly Southwest Dragonflies http://southwestdragonflies.net/ Bigsnest Wildlife Pond http://www.bigsnestpond.net/ ---------------------------------------------------------------- Kathy and Dave Biggs bigsnest AT sonic.net 707-823-2911 308 Bloomfield Rd. Sebastopol, CA 95472 dba Azalea Creek Publishing azalea AT sonic.net fax:707-823-2911 http://www.sonic.net/~bigsnest/azaleacreekpublishing/ Subject: Bank Swallows? From: "Debby" <ddailey64 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:34:09 -0000 I want to report a possible Bank Swallow colony on Cow Creek. My son and his friends tubed the creek today. They reported seeing swallows nesting in holes along the cliffs there. They put in at Hwy 44...the location is about 1-2 miles south of there. Debby Anderson Redding Subject: Burney Birding today From: "Bob & Carol Yutzy" <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:40:40 -0700 Had some work in Burney today and easily saw a Black Swift from the highway in front of Burney Falls Park. There was a possible Clark's Grebe on Lake Britton (I needed a scope.) There were no seeable Purple Martins from the Lake at Dusty Campground or up the hill in the old nest trees above the Pines Picnic area on Lake Britton where they have been seeable in the past. Both Bald Eagle and Osprey were at the lake. Bob [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Heermann's Gull - lack thereof From: BRUCE DEUEL <bdeuel AT wildblue.net> Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 20:01:45 -0700 Hi all, Hoping that Barbara's Heermann's Gull (great find!) might stick around Kutras Lake if it got that far, I checked same 3 times - 10-11 am, 2-3 pm, and 4 pm. I suspect it beat me there and spent the day tooling around Lake Shasta. Highlights were 1 male Ring-necked Duck, 3 Lesser Scaup, 3 Buffleheads, and 3 Western Grebes. There were 5 California Gulls (at different times) and 1 Ring-billed Gull, but not the target bird. Cheers, Bruce Deuel Red Bluff [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Heerman's Gull From: "Barbara Peck" <bapeck AT jeffnet.org> Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2010 07:41:27 -0700 Hi all, Be on the lookout for a Heerman's Gull over the Sacramento River today. I saw it in Anderson River Park around 7 a.m. and then it flew off upstream. This was a fairly large gull with a bright white head, bright red-orange bill that was stout, ashy gray and evenly colored underbody, slightly darker underwings, white undertail coverts, and dark tail. I only saw the underside of the bird. It flew with slow wing flaps and scanned it's head left and right as though hunting, circling once then flying upstream. Barbara Peck Anderson, CA (Shasta County) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Willow Flycatcher in Old Shasta From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Sun, 06 Jun 2010 18:45:26 -0700 Yesterday we had a brief appearance of a Willow Flycatcher at our house. We have only had one or two before. It was a biggish flycatcher with a biggish bill, and it was light underneath with a white throat contrasting with the darker grayish chest and belly with little greenish or yellow tones anywhere on the bird. Bob -- Bob & Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Subject: Burney Backyard & Goose Valley From: "Chuck Woodrum" <cpwoodrum AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 13:41:22 -0700 The yard has been relatively monotonous for the past several days. On Wednesday a FOS Wilson's Warbler was spotted working the apple trees. Yesterday there was a group of 10 Eurasian Collared Doves foraging for seeds. This morning, the Cooper's hawk was spotted in the front yard, staying low, apparently trying to use the house as a blind to set up a pass at the back. Finally, the Red-breasted Sapsucker has developed a route that brings it to the white birch several times an hour. Yesterday the dogs and I did a 2 hour walk along the Goose Valley rail bed. Starting at about 9:00, here's what we found in order of appearance: 1. California Quail 2. Wood Duck pair 3. Mallard pair 4. Western Bluebird 5. Spotted Towhee 6. Audubon's Warbler 7. Brown-headed Cowbird 8. Willow Flycatcher 9. Waxwing sp. (probable Cedar; bright yellow band on tail of right-sized bird in flight) 10. Chipping Sparrow 11. European Starling 12. Flycatcher sp. 13. Western Scrub Jay 14. Lazuli Bunting 15. American Robin 16. Northern Flicker (red-shafted) 17. Oak Titmouse 18. Anna's Hummingbird 19. Swallow sp. 20. Turkey Vulture 21. Yellow Warbler 22. Acorn Woodpecker 23. Western Tanager 24. Purple Finch 25. American Crow Chuck Woodrum N6CPW Burney, 96013 Subject: Mary Lake Birds From: "dbogener" <davidbogener AT att.net> Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:45:21 -0000 Recent walks around Mary Lake have yielded a pair of phainopeplas and a California thrasher in addition to the normal summer species. The mulberry trees are in full fruit and are attracting a variety of species right now including the red-eared sliders which congregate under the lone mulberry tree which overhangs the lake. Dave Subject: Grasshopper Sparrow - Parkville Road From: "Don Marsh" <marsh_don AT att.net> Date: Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:35:41 -0000 Today at 3:30pm a single Grasshopper Sparrow was singing on top of a star thistle plant. It was located in the usual field at Shammo Ranch on the west side of the road. Other birds of interest today was a Great-tailed Grackle on Balls Ferry Road at Adobe Road and a Coopers Hawk carrying off an avian victim at Parkville Cemetery. Good Birding, Don Marsh Sutter Creek, CA Subject: North American Birds spring season (1 Mar-31 May) reports & records From: Bob & Carol Yutzy <boby AT c-zone.net> Date: Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:44:50 -0700 Hello Shasta Birders, The North American Birds spring season (1 Mar-31 May) has just recently ended. I will be submitting a report of Shasta County sightings from the spring period to the Northern California regional editors and am requesting input from the Shasta birding community for any bird sightings that you consider important or notable, or those that have NOT already been reported to Shasta Birders. We are interested in reports of rare species (including the initial date of discovery and the last date of sighting--if possible), locally rare or uncommon species, and ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE DATES, and notable numbers of "common" or expected species, or the notable absence of any species that you have noted. Written details, photographs, or drawings/sketches could accompany reports of the rarer species if you have them. Thanks to all who submit information to Shasta Birders and to American Birds! Bob Yutzy sub-regional editor for Shasta County -- Bob & Carol Yutzy Shasta, CA [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]