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2 Sep Fwd: eBird Report - Brandon Pearl St , 9/3/10 [Sue Wetmore ] 1 Sep Northern Shovelers [Roy Pilcher ] 1 Sep nighthawks [Don Clark ] 1 Sep nighthawks [Don Clark ] 1 Sep Youth Bird Walk in Hinesburg: 9/5 [Laurence Clarfeld ] 1 Sep Sandwich Tern Retraction [Matthew Medler ] 1 Sep Re: Lab of Ornithology Announcement [Patricia Fontaine ] 1 Sep Re: Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again [Lynette Reep ] 1 Sep Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- 3rd time is a charm [Scott Sainsbury ] 1 Sep Re: Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again [Lynette Reep ] 1 Sep Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again [Scott Sainsbury ] 1 Sep Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again [Scott Sainsbury ] 1 Sep Lab of Ornithology Announcement [Scott Sainsbury ] 1 Sep Re: Birders and conservation of habitat. [ConserveBirds ] 1 Sep Re: Birders and conservation of habitat. [The Poleys ] 31 Aug Birder's Cottage on Monhegan Island [Patricia Fontaine ] 31 Aug nighthawks [Don Clark ] 31 Aug Re: SANDWICH TERN on Lake Champlain [Eric Masterson ] 31 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [MARIE HEMEON ] 31 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [David/Dana Hirth ] 31 Aug SANDWICH TERN on Lake Champlain [Matthew Medler ] 31 Aug Birders and conservation of habitat. ["Nancy A. Brown" ] 31 Aug Re: Warning to Birds: All-Glass Buildings Ahead [Richard Enser ] 31 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [Karen Willard ] 31 Aug Lefferts Pond - Aug 31 [Susan Elliott ] 31 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? ["michael st. john" ] 31 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [b flewelling ] 31 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [Maeve Kim ] 31 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [Kent McFarland ] 30 Aug Terns at Delta Park [Bruce MacPherson ] 30 Aug Re: Heron [Bruce MacPherson ] 30 Aug Mystery Photo & BW Hawk (Montpelier) [Laurence Clarfeld ] 30 Aug Heron [Sue Wetmore ] 30 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [MARIE HEMEON ] 30 Aug Re: Possible Tennessee Warbler at Herrick's Cove? [Fred and Chris Pratt ] 30 Aug Possible Tennessee Warbler at Herrick's Cove? [Julie Waters ] 30 Aug OT: Wood Duck needs home [H Nicolay ] 30 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [Karen Willard ] 30 Aug Turkey discussion ["Lori K. Raymond" ] 30 Aug Fwd: eBird Report - Brandon Pearl St , 8/29/10 [Sue Wetmore ] 30 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [Karen Willard ] 30 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [b flewelling ] 29 Aug Just in time for fall migration! [Susan Fogleman ] 29 Aug Shelburne Bay [Wihakowi Folks ] 29 Aug Re: Westminster nighthawks [Jane Stein ] 29 Aug Re: Westminster nighthawks [Scott Sainsbury ] 29 Aug Westminster nighthawks [Don Clark ] 29 Aug Warning to Birds: All-Glass Buildings Ahead [Scott Sainsbury ] 29 Aug Herrick's Cove [Ken Cox ] 29 Aug Dead Creek WMA birds [Bruce MacPherson ] 29 Aug Re: Dead Creek GMAS field trip [Bruce MacPherson ] 29 Aug Dead Creek GMAS field trip correction ["Fernando B.Corrada" ] 29 Aug Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [Richard Harlow ] 29 Aug Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? [Larry and Mona Rogers ] 29 Aug Dead Creek GMAS field trip ["Fernando B.Corrada" ] 28 Aug hummingbird bills [Anthony Hill ] 28 Aug Lake Bomoseen/Hubbardton Marshes IBA , 8/28/10 [Roy Pilcher ] 28 Aug Brandon [Sue Wetmore ] 28 Aug nighthawks [Don Clark ] 28 Aug Dead Creek WLMA , 8/28/10 ["Nancy A. Brown" ] 28 Aug semipalmated Sandpipers [Mitchell Harrison ] 28 Aug Yellow-bellied Flycatcher [Doug Hardy ] 28 Aug Vermont butterflies and moths [Kent McFarland ] 27 Aug Nighthawks [Don Clark ] 27 Aug Herrick's Cove IBA , 8/26/10 [Roy Pilcher ] 27 Aug Herrick's Cove this morning: warblers, warblers, warblers [Julie Waters ] 27 Aug Fwd: eBird Report - Hollow Rd , 8/27/10 [Sue Wetmore ] 27 Aug Re: hummingbird bills? [Kent McFarland ] 26 Aug Nighthawks [Don Clark ] 26 Aug Westminster Nighthawks, Herons & Egrets [Julie Waters ] 26 Aug Dead Creek and area, August 26 [Fred and Chris Pratt ] 26 Aug Revisit & nesting waxwing [Ruth Stewart ] 26 Aug Shorebird Dearth [Larry and Mona Rogers ] 26 Aug Fwd: eBird Report - CrossHaven Farm, route 100b, moretown , 8/26/10 [Scott Sainsbury ] 26 Aug Little Gull & Cliff Swallows / Grand Isle [David Hoag ] 26 Aug Snowy Egret at Dead Creek [Bruce MacPherson ] Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Brandon Pearl St , 9/3/10 From: Sue Wetmore <2birdvt AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:42:43 +0000 Things have calmed down bird wise but a few were present.  The big flock of bobolimks seems to have left but the clueless loner was still in the field by the bridge. Sue Wetmore ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org To: 2birdvt AT comcast.net Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2010 8:31:54 AM Subject: eBird Report - Brandon Pearl St , 9/3/10 Location:     Brandon Pearl St Observation date:     9/3/10 Number of species:     32 American Black Duck     1 Mallard     2 Cooper's Hawk     1 Mourning Dove     7 Downy Woodpecker     1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)     3 Pileated Woodpecker     1 Eastern Phoebe     1 Yellow-throated Vireo     1  singing Warbling Vireo     1  singing Red-eyed Vireo     3 Blue Jay     10 American Crow     13 Black-capped Chickadee     3 Tufted Titmouse     1 White-breasted Nuthatch     2 Carolina Wren     3 House Wren     1 Eastern Bluebird     1 American Robin     2 Gray Catbird     3 European Starling     28 Cedar Waxwing     2 Common Yellowthroat     3 Song Sparrow     1 Swamp Sparrow     2 Indigo Bunting     1 Bobolink     1 Red-winged Blackbird     33 House Finch     2 American Goldfinch     3 House Sparrow     1 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) Subject: Northern Shovelers From: Roy Pilcher <ShamwariVT AT AOL.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:24:28 EDT I spent the better part of the afternoon, Tuesday, south of Farrell Access, about 100 yards beyond the green peninsular reached by walking along the expanding and drying former water's edge. Scanning while seated in the shade on a scorching afternoon, the parade of shore birds and ducks was entertaining. I was hoping to see both the White-rumped Sandpiper and the Red-necked Phalarope, but it was not to be! The Northern Shoveler trio, however, was a nice surprise, yes those huge beaks too! Location: Dead Creek--Farrell Access Observation date: 8/31/10 Notes: Generally speaking, peep counts were the single greatest number counted at one time. The Spotted Sandpiper count was an exception as the birds were well separated and less frequently flushed. Of the three Northern Shoveler, one was feeding, the other two basking in the afternoon sun. The flocks of Blue-winged Teal and Green-winged Teal remained completely separate during observation period. Green-winged Teal count was probably low. Number of species: 34 Mallard 17 Blue-winged Teal 22 Northern Shoveler 3 Green-winged Teal (American) 120 Great Blue Heron 18 Great Egret 4 Turkey Vulture 1 Bald Eagle 1 Northern Harrier 1 Semipalmated Plover 19 Killdeer 2 Spotted Sandpiper 5 Greater Yellowlegs 1 Lesser Yellowlegs 7 Semipalmated Sandpiper 15 Least Sandpiper 85 Baird's Sandpiper 2 Pectoral Sandpiper 4 Ring-billed Gull 6 Mourning Dove 1 Northern Flicker 1 Warbling Vireo 1 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 4 Barn Swallow 12 Black-capped Chickadee 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 1 American Robin 2 Gray Catbird 2 Cedar Waxwing 2 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 3 Northern Cardinal 2 American Goldfinch 2 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/vt) Cheers, Roy Pilcher The Gables at East Mountain, Rutland, Vermont Speaking the same language. Subject: nighthawks From: Don Clark <sapsbks AT SOVER.NET> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:43:45 -0400 Sorry, I should have said in Westminster Station. This evening's tally with JoAnne Russo was 101 birds. Don Clark Grafton Subject: nighthawks From: Don Clark <sapsbks AT SOVER.NET> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 20:10:20 -0400 This evening's tally with JoAnne Russo was 101 birds. Don Clark Grafton Subject: Youth Bird Walk in Hinesburg: 9/5 From: Laurence Clarfeld <lclarfeld AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 19:50:15 -0400 Hi VTBirders, The North Branch Nature Center's youth birding program is partnering with Green Mountain Audubon Society to offer a youth bird walk at Geprag Park in Hinesburg. Families are welcome, no experience necessary, and equipment available for loan. This is a FREE program. If you don't have a kid, bring a friend's! Please see below for details: *Beginners Bird Walk - Geprag Park* *Sunday, September 5, 9:00 a.m.* We're now offering special opportunities for younger birders (ages 8 - 16) to join us in an "Intro to Birding" walk at Geprag Park in Charlotte. This program is sponsored by Green Mountain Audubon Society and NBNC. For more information and to register please call 802-434-7672. Happy Birding! - Larry -- Larry Clarfeld Environmental Educator Youth Birding Coordinator North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm St. Montpelier, VT 05602 www.NorthBranchNatureCenter.org (802) 229-6206 larry AT NorthBranchNatureCenter.org Subject: Sandwich Tern Retraction From: Matthew Medler <mdm2 AT CORNELL.EDU> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:24:26 -0700 Since I posted about a Sandwich Tern report yesterday, I also feel obligated to post this retraction. But, with Hurricane Earl headed north, maybe a Sandwich Tern or some other coastal or pelagic species will turn up on Lake Champlain this weekend! Good birding, Matt Medler Ithaca Subject: NNYBirds: Putative Sandwich Tern From: Bill Krueger Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:43:00 -0400 Photos taken today show that this bird is nothing more than an aberrant Common Tern. Currently I closely resemble Red-faced Warbler. Bill Krueger Plattsburgh, NY Subject: Re: Lab of Ornithology Announcement From: Patricia Fontaine <pfont AT TOGETHER.NET> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:07:10 -0400 Thanks, Scott. I surely appreciate it. It really is a lovely birding spot for fall migration. Patricia On Sep 1, 2010, at 11:34 AM, Scott Sainsbury wrote: > Hmm, > Apparently, the invitation format won't fit the listserve. I'll > work up some other way of getting it to everyone. > Sorry, > Scott Subject: Re: Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again From: Lynette Reep <lreep AT UVM.EDU> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:23:40 +0000 Apologies! Obviously that note went out erroneously-- thus the danger of the handheld device. Apologies again. Lynette Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Lynette Reep Sender: Vermont Birds Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:41:41 To: Reply-To: Vermont Birds Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again Be. Can never remember which is "lunch start" and which "real start," smile. Not sure if I can make this work-- Gia had been doing these appts, but they would prefer I do them (me too). Will let you know what I work out. L. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Scott Sainsbury Sender: Vermont Birds Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:15:32 To: Reply-To: Vermont Birds Subject: [VTBIRD] Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again Darn -- I took out the pictures in the invite thinking that was the problem. But the reservation link still did not show up. I'm consulting with Cornell's IT Dept., and will try again with another solution. Thanks Scott Begin forwarded message: > From: Scott Sainsbury > Date: September 1, 2010 12:10:33 PM EDT > To: Vermont Birds , Mad Bird Discuss > Subject: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again > > >>> Dear Birders, >>> >>> Sorry for the wait. Lots of last minute details had to be ironed-out. Here is the official announcement of the upcoming lecture and birding event with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. >>> >>> In the announcement, you will see a link to the reservation site. You can click on that link to sign up for the presentation, outing, or both. >>> >>> Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. However, I can't make or hold reservations for you. That's all being done via the on-line reservation site. > >>> The Cornell Club and I are excited to be able to bring "The Lab" to Vermont. We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to meet with Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, and learn about all the great work being done at the Lab. >>> >>> Just to be clear, there is an admission charge for the events. In today's economy Cornell seeks to continue to bring its programs and personnel to the public, but can only do so if the events cover the cost of their production. The Cornell Club and the University are non-profit organizations. Pricing has been set such that -- if the event is fully attended -- the costs of facilities, refreshments and travel will be covered. No profit will be achieved. >>> >>> Scott Sainsbury >>> Moretown >>> scott AT beaconassociates.com >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>>> From: Donna Carl >>>> Date: September 1, 2010 8:30:43 AM EDT >>>> To: "scott AT beaconassociates.com" >>>> Subject: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! >>>> >>>> >>>> The Cornell Club of Vermont is excited to welcome the famed Cornell Lab of Ornithology to the Green Mountains to help alumni and local birders of all ages, colors and stripes catch some birds tweeting and enjoy some leaf peeping against the backdrop of Vermont's vibrant autumn landscape. >>>> >>>> The Cornell Club of Vermont will host a lecture and bird walk, open to all alumni and the greater community. >>>> >>>> On Friday, September 17, Dr. Charles Walcott, Professor Emeritus and past Executive Director of the Lab of Ornithology (birds.cornell.edu), will present a lecture titled "Loony Tunes and Fatal Fighting: The Biology of the Common Loon" in which he will share his prodigious knowledge of the loon species. The lecture will be hosted at the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT. More information about Dr. Walcott. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, September 18, Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, Director of Individual Giving at the Lab of Ornithology, as well as expert birders and ornithologists from around Vermont, will lead a special bird walk at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, VT. The bird walk is limited to 50 attendees. >>>> >>>> There will be a youth walk for students 8-18 led by Larry Clarfeld, head of educational programs at North Branch Nature Center, beginning at 8:30 AM and lasting for 1-1/2 hours. The youth walk is limited to 15 attendees. >>>> >>>> Details, registration and ticket purchase are available now. >>>> >>>> See who's coming. >>>> >>>> Please contact Alexandra Tursi, president of the Cornell Club of Vermont, with any comments or questions at ant9 AT cornell.edu. >>>> >>>> >>>> Visit the Cornell Club of Vermont online at >>>> Blog - http://cornellclubvt.wordpress.com/ >>>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Club-of-Vermont/106597372720089 >>>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/cornellclubvt >>>> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > discuss mailing list > discuss AT madbirders.org > http://madbirders.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > Subject: Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- 3rd time is a charm From: Scott Sainsbury <scott AT BEACONASSOCIATES.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:03:59 -0400 Here we go -- one more try. Hopefully this will work! Thanks for your patience. Sorry to clog up the list serve. Scott > >> Dear Birders, >> >> Sorry for the wait. Lots of last minute details had to be ironed-out. Here is the official announcement of the upcoming lecture and birding event with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. >> >> In the announcement, you will see a link to the reservation site. You can click on that link to sign up for the presentation, outing, or both. >> >> Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. However, I can't make or hold reservations for you. That's all being done via the on-line reservation site. >> The Cornell Club and I are excited to be able to bring "The Lab" to Vermont. We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to meet with Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, and learn about all the great work being done at the Lab. >> >> Just to be clear, there is an admission charge for the events. In today's economy Cornell seeks to continue to bring its programs and personnel to the public, but can only do so if the events cover the cost of their production. The Cornell Club and the University are non-profit organizations. Pricing has been set such that -- if the event is fully attended -- the costs of facilities, refreshments and travel will be covered. No profit will be achieved. >> >> Scott Sainsbury >> Moretown >> scott AT beaconassociates.com >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Donna Carl >>> Date: September 1, 2010 8:30:43 AM EDT >>> To: "scott AT beaconassociates.com" >>> Subject: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! >>> >>> >>> The Cornell Club of Vermont is excited to welcome the famed Cornell Lab of Ornithology to the Green Mountains to help alumni and local birders of all ages, colors and stripes catch some birds tweeting and enjoy some leaf peeping against the backdrop of Vermont's vibrant autumn landscape. >>> >>> The Cornell Club of Vermont will host a lecture and bird walk, open to all alumni and the greater community. >>> >>> On Friday, September 17, Dr. Charles Walcott, Professor Emeritus and past Executive Director of the Lab of Ornithology (birds.cornell.edu), will present a lecture titled "Loony Tunes and Fatal Fighting: The Biology of the Common Loon" in which he will share his prodigious knowledge of the loon species. The lecture will be hosted at the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT. http://www.nbb.cornell.edu/walcott.shtml >>> >>> On Saturday, September 18, Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, Director of Individual Giving at the Lab of Ornithology, as well as expert birders and ornithologists from around Vermont, will lead a special bird walk at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, VT. The bird walk is limited to 50 attendees. >>> >>> There will be a youth walk for students 8-18 led by Larry Clarfeld, head of educational programs at North Branch Nature Center, beginning at 8:30 AM and lasting for 1-1/2 hours. The youth walk is limited to 15 attendees. >>> >>> Details, registration and ticket purchase are available now at https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/CEL/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=63170 >>> >>> See who's coming at https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/CEL/attendance/showAttendance.jsp?applCode=EA2&formEntId=63170&entIntId1=63170 >>> >>> Please contact Alexandra Tursi, president of the Cornell Club of Vermont, with any comments or questions at ant9 AT cornell.edu. >>> >>> >>> Visit the Cornell Club of Vermont online at >>> Blog - http://cornellclubvt.wordpress.com/ >>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Club-of-Vermont/106597372720089 >>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/cornellclubvt >>> >> > Subject: Re: Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again From: Lynette Reep <lreep AT UVM.EDU> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:41:41 +0000 Be. Can never remember which is "lunch start" and which "real start," smile. Not sure if I can make this work-- Gia had been doing these appts, but they would prefer I do them (me too). Will let you know what I work out. L. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Scott Sainsbury Sender: Vermont Birds Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:15:32 To: Reply-To: Vermont Birds Subject: [VTBIRD] Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again Darn -- I took out the pictures in the invite thinking that was the problem. But the reservation link still did not show up. I'm consulting with Cornell's IT Dept., and will try again with another solution. Thanks Scott Begin forwarded message: > From: Scott Sainsbury > Date: September 1, 2010 12:10:33 PM EDT > To: Vermont Birds , Mad Bird Discuss > Subject: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again > > >>> Dear Birders, >>> >>> Sorry for the wait. Lots of last minute details had to be ironed-out. Here is the official announcement of the upcoming lecture and birding event with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. >>> >>> In the announcement, you will see a link to the reservation site. You can click on that link to sign up for the presentation, outing, or both. >>> >>> Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. However, I can't make or hold reservations for you. That's all being done via the on-line reservation site. > >>> The Cornell Club and I are excited to be able to bring "The Lab" to Vermont. We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to meet with Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, and learn about all the great work being done at the Lab. >>> >>> Just to be clear, there is an admission charge for the events. In today's economy Cornell seeks to continue to bring its programs and personnel to the public, but can only do so if the events cover the cost of their production. The Cornell Club and the University are non-profit organizations. Pricing has been set such that -- if the event is fully attended -- the costs of facilities, refreshments and travel will be covered. No profit will be achieved. >>> >>> Scott Sainsbury >>> Moretown >>> scott AT beaconassociates.com >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>>> From: Donna Carl >>>> Date: September 1, 2010 8:30:43 AM EDT >>>> To: "scott AT beaconassociates.com" >>>> Subject: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! >>>> >>>> >>>> The Cornell Club of Vermont is excited to welcome the famed Cornell Lab of Ornithology to the Green Mountains to help alumni and local birders of all ages, colors and stripes catch some birds tweeting and enjoy some leaf peeping against the backdrop of Vermont's vibrant autumn landscape. >>>> >>>> The Cornell Club of Vermont will host a lecture and bird walk, open to all alumni and the greater community. >>>> >>>> On Friday, September 17, Dr. Charles Walcott, Professor Emeritus and past Executive Director of the Lab of Ornithology (birds.cornell.edu), will present a lecture titled "Loony Tunes and Fatal Fighting: The Biology of the Common Loon" in which he will share his prodigious knowledge of the loon species. The lecture will be hosted at the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT. More information about Dr. Walcott. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, September 18, Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, Director of Individual Giving at the Lab of Ornithology, as well as expert birders and ornithologists from around Vermont, will lead a special bird walk at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, VT. The bird walk is limited to 50 attendees. >>>> >>>> There will be a youth walk for students 8-18 led by Larry Clarfeld, head of educational programs at North Branch Nature Center, beginning at 8:30 AM and lasting for 1-1/2 hours. The youth walk is limited to 15 attendees. >>>> >>>> Details, registration and ticket purchase are available now. >>>> >>>> See who's coming. >>>> >>>> Please contact Alexandra Tursi, president of the Cornell Club of Vermont, with any comments or questions at ant9 AT cornell.edu. >>>> >>>> >>>> Visit the Cornell Club of Vermont online at >>>> Blog - http://cornellclubvt.wordpress.com/ >>>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Club-of-Vermont/106597372720089 >>>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/cornellclubvt >>>> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > discuss mailing list > discuss AT madbirders.org > http://madbirders.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > Subject: Fwd: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again From: Scott Sainsbury <scott AT BEACONASSOCIATES.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:15:32 -0400 Darn -- I took out the pictures in the invite thinking that was the problem. But the reservation link still did not show up. I'm consulting with Cornell's IT Dept., and will try again with another solution. Thanks Scott Begin forwarded message: > From: Scott Sainsbury > Date: September 1, 2010 12:10:33 PM EDT > To: Vermont Birds , Mad Bird Discuss > Subject: [Mad Birders - Discuss] Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again > > >>> Dear Birders, >>> >>> Sorry for the wait. Lots of last minute details had to be ironed-out. Here is the official announcement of the upcoming lecture and birding event with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. >>> >>> In the announcement, you will see a link to the reservation site. You can click on that link to sign up for the presentation, outing, or both. >>> >>> Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. However, I can't make or hold reservations for you. That's all being done via the on-line reservation site. > >>> The Cornell Club and I are excited to be able to bring "The Lab" to Vermont. We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to meet with Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, and learn about all the great work being done at the Lab. >>> >>> Just to be clear, there is an admission charge for the events. In today's economy Cornell seeks to continue to bring its programs and personnel to the public, but can only do so if the events cover the cost of their production. The Cornell Club and the University are non-profit organizations. Pricing has been set such that -- if the event is fully attended -- the costs of facilities, refreshments and travel will be covered. No profit will be achieved. >>> >>> Scott Sainsbury >>> Moretown >>> scott AT beaconassociates.com >>> >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> >>>> From: Donna Carl >>>> Date: September 1, 2010 8:30:43 AM EDT >>>> To: "scott AT beaconassociates.com" >>>> Subject: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! >>>> >>>> >>>> The Cornell Club of Vermont is excited to welcome the famed Cornell Lab of Ornithology to the Green Mountains to help alumni and local birders of all ages, colors and stripes catch some birds tweeting and enjoy some leaf peeping against the backdrop of Vermont's vibrant autumn landscape. >>>> >>>> The Cornell Club of Vermont will host a lecture and bird walk, open to all alumni and the greater community. >>>> >>>> On Friday, September 17, Dr. Charles Walcott, Professor Emeritus and past Executive Director of the Lab of Ornithology (birds.cornell.edu), will present a lecture titled "Loony Tunes and Fatal Fighting: The Biology of the Common Loon" in which he will share his prodigious knowledge of the loon species. The lecture will be hosted at the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT. More information about Dr. Walcott. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, September 18, Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, Director of Individual Giving at the Lab of Ornithology, as well as expert birders and ornithologists from around Vermont, will lead a special bird walk at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, VT. The bird walk is limited to 50 attendees. >>>> >>>> There will be a youth walk for students 8-18 led by Larry Clarfeld, head of educational programs at North Branch Nature Center, beginning at 8:30 AM and lasting for 1-1/2 hours. The youth walk is limited to 15 attendees. >>>> >>>> Details, registration and ticket purchase are available now. >>>> >>>> See who's coming. >>>> >>>> Please contact Alexandra Tursi, president of the Cornell Club of Vermont, with any comments or questions at ant9 AT cornell.edu. >>>> >>>> >>>> Visit the Cornell Club of Vermont online at >>>> Blog - http://cornellclubvt.wordpress.com/ >>>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Club-of-Vermont/106597372720089 >>>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/cornellclubvt >>>> >>> >> > > _______________________________________________ > discuss mailing list > discuss AT madbirders.org > http://madbirders.org/mailman/listinfo/discuss > Subject: Fwd: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! -- trying again From: Scott Sainsbury <scott AT BEACONASSOCIATES.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:10:33 -0400 >> Dear Birders, >> >> Sorry for the wait. Lots of last minute details had to be ironed-out. Here is the official announcement of the upcoming lecture and birding event with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. >> >> In the announcement, you will see a link to the reservation site. You can click on that link to sign up for the presentation, outing, or both. >> >> Please feel free to contact me directly if you have questions. However, I can't make or hold reservations for you. That's all being done via the on-line reservation site. >> The Cornell Club and I are excited to be able to bring "The Lab" to Vermont. We hope that you will enjoy this opportunity to meet with Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, and learn about all the great work being done at the Lab. >> >> Just to be clear, there is an admission charge for the events. In today's economy Cornell seeks to continue to bring its programs and personnel to the public, but can only do so if the events cover the cost of their production. The Cornell Club and the University are non-profit organizations. Pricing has been set such that -- if the event is fully attended -- the costs of facilities, refreshments and travel will be covered. No profit will be achieved. >> >> Scott Sainsbury >> Moretown >> scott AT beaconassociates.com >> >> >> Begin forwarded message: >> >>> From: Donna Carl >>> Date: September 1, 2010 8:30:43 AM EDT >>> To: "scott AT beaconassociates.com" >>> Subject: Cornell Lab of Ornithology September 17 & 18 in Vermont! >>> >>> >>> The Cornell Club of Vermont is excited to welcome the famed Cornell Lab of Ornithology to the Green Mountains to help alumni and local birders of all ages, colors and stripes catch some birds tweeting and enjoy some leaf peeping against the backdrop of Vermont's vibrant autumn landscape. >>> >>> The Cornell Club of Vermont will host a lecture and bird walk, open to all alumni and the greater community. >>> >>> On Friday, September 17, Dr. Charles Walcott, Professor Emeritus and past Executive Director of the Lab of Ornithology (birds.cornell.edu), will present a lecture titled "Loony Tunes and Fatal Fighting: The Biology of the Common Loon" in which he will share his prodigious knowledge of the loon species. The lecture will be hosted at the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, 1 College Street, Burlington, VT. More information about Dr. Walcott. >>> >>> On Saturday, September 18, Dr. Walcott and Scott Sutcliffe, Director of Individual Giving at the Lab of Ornithology, as well as expert birders and ornithologists from around Vermont, will lead a special bird walk at Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area in Addison, VT. The bird walk is limited to 50 attendees. >>> >>> There will be a youth walk for students 8-18 led by Larry Clarfeld, head of educational programs at North Branch Nature Center, beginning at 8:30 AM and lasting for 1-1/2 hours. The youth walk is limited to 15 attendees. >>> >>> Details, registration and ticket purchase are available now. >>> >>> See who's coming. >>> >>> Please contact Alexandra Tursi, president of the Cornell Club of Vermont, with any comments or questions at ant9 AT cornell.edu. >>> >>> >>> Visit the Cornell Club of Vermont online at >>> Blog - http://cornellclubvt.wordpress.com/ >>> Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cornell-Club-of-Vermont/106597372720089 >>> Twitter - http://twitter.com/cornellclubvt >>> >> > Subject: Lab of Ornithology Announcement From: Scott Sainsbury <scott AT BEACONASSOCIATES.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:34:10 -0400 Hmm, Apparently, the invitation format won't fit the listserve. I'll work up some other way of getting it to everyone. Sorry, Scott Subject: Re: Birders and conservation of habitat. From: ConserveBirds <conservebirds AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 07:15:55 -0400 I've been buying these for years as well. I affix the stamp to the barrel of my binoculars with a clear tape over it for waterproofing, and other birders often ask what it is. A good way to spread the word. Mona Bearor South Glens Falls ----- Original Message ----- From: "The Poleys" To: Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 3:17 AM Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Birders and conservation of habitat. >I don't know if anybody else has mentioned this, but Duck Stamps are >labeled as "Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation" stanps. All of the >National Wildlife Refuges provide incredible birding opportunities, but >many of them charge admission fees. A Duck Stamp, however, entitles the >owner to free admission to those refuges. > We have been buying Duck Staps for the last 12 years and have found that > one weekend of birding at > National Refuges pays for the $15.00 cost of the stamp. (By the way the > cost has remained the same over that time.) > So not only do you support wildlife conservation, but you get free > admossion to Natioal Refuiges and some really great art work. > > Denis Poley, Richmond, VT > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Nancy A. Brown" > To: > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:52 PM > Subject: [VTBIRD] Birders and conservation of habitat. > > >>I am sure I am not the only one that is doing this, but nothing prevents >>you from purchasing a duck stamp or a fishing license, you do not need >>to be a gun toting hunter to do so and as pointed out the money goes to >>habitat preservation. Don't just thank the hunters, join them. But a >>duck stamp! >> >> -------------------------------------------------- >> From: "Karen Willard" >> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:32 PM >> To: >> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? >> >>> And as a result of so much land being protected by duck stamps and tax >>> of firearms, wildlife managers are expected to manage the land to >>> maximize use by and productivity of game species....at least that is >>> what happens in the great state of Ohio where I currently live. >>> >>> Having a source of money specifically for non-game management will, in >>> theory, provide habitat for a wider diversity of plant, animal, >>> invertebrate life in Vermont. I would support such an endeavor! >>> >>> --- On Tue, 8/31/10, b flewelling wrote: >>> >>> >>> From: b flewelling >>> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? >>> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU >>> Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7:51 AM >>> >>> >>> Not to belabor the point, but with all the recent posts about the Dead >>> Creek area, bird watchers should know that the Dead Creek Waterfowl Area >>> was purchased (and is largely run) with funds from the Federal Migratory >>> Bird Stamp (aka the "Duck Stamp"), and the Vermont Waterfowl stamp. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks hunters, for giving us such a rich area to pursue or bird >>> watching passion . >>> >>> Bruce Flewelling >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Kent McFarland" < kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES .ORG> >>> To: VTBIRD AT LIST. UVM . EDU >>> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:39:51 AM >>> Subject: Re: [ VTBIRD ] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? >>> >>> I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing >>> license >>> and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. >>> Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring >>> lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing >>> hunting >>> and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the >>> USFWS >>> surveys - >>> http :// wsfrprograms . fws .gov/ Subpages / NationalSurvey >>> /National_Survey. htm ), >>> what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame >>> programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to >>> just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer >>> to >>> do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have >>> a >>> conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax >>> form >>> to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps >>> it >>> is time we had a bird watching stamp? >>> Kent >>> >>> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 >>> From: b flewelling >>> Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? >>> >>> I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and >>> in = >>> October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 >>> I d= >>> o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't >>> know = >>> of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 >>> >>> >>> >>> By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed >>> Ver = >>> mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont >>> fl= >>> ock >>> ____________________________ >>> Kent McFarland >>> Vermont Center for Ecostudies >>> PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 >>> 802.649.1431 >>> http :// www . vtecostudies .org/ >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> Subject: Re: Birders and conservation of habitat. From: The Poleys <poleys AT ACCESSVT.COM> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 03:17:58 -0400 I don't know if anybody else has mentioned this, but Duck Stamps are labeled as "Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation" stanps. All of the National Wildlife Refuges provide incredible birding opportunities, but many of them charge admission fees. A Duck Stamp, however, entitles the owner to free admission to those refuges. We have been buying Duck Staps for the last 12 years and have found that one weekend of birding at National Refuges pays for the $15.00 cost of the stamp. (By the way the cost has remained the same over that time.) So not only do you support wildlife conservation, but you get free admossion to Natioal Refuiges and some really great art work. Denis Poley, Richmond, VT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy A. Brown" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 1:52 PM Subject: [VTBIRD] Birders and conservation of habitat. >I am sure I am not the only one that is doing this, but nothing prevents >you from purchasing a duck stamp or a fishing license, you do not need to >be a gun toting hunter to do so and as pointed out the money goes to >habitat preservation. Don't just thank the hunters, join them. But a duck >stamp! > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Karen Willard" > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:32 PM > To: > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? > >> And as a result of so much land being protected by duck stamps and tax of >> firearms, wildlife managers are expected to manage the land to maximize >> use by and productivity of game species....at least that is what happens >> in the great state of Ohio where I currently live. >> >> Having a source of money specifically for non-game management will, in >> theory, provide habitat for a wider diversity of plant, animal, >> invertebrate life in Vermont. I would support such an endeavor! >> >> --- On Tue, 8/31/10, b flewelling wrote: >> >> >> From: b flewelling >> Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? >> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU >> Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7:51 AM >> >> >> Not to belabor the point, but with all the recent posts about the Dead >> Creek area, bird watchers should know that the Dead Creek Waterfowl Area >> was purchased (and is largely run) with funds from the Federal Migratory >> Bird Stamp (aka the "Duck Stamp"), and the Vermont Waterfowl stamp. >> >> >> >> Thanks hunters, for giving us such a rich area to pursue or bird watching >> passion . >> >> Bruce Flewelling >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Kent McFarland" < kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES .ORG> >> To: VTBIRD AT LIST. UVM . EDU >> Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:39:51 AM >> Subject: Re: [ VTBIRD ] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? >> >> I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing >> license >> and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. >> Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring >> lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing >> hunting >> and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the USFWS >> surveys - >> http :// wsfrprograms . fws .gov/ Subpages / NationalSurvey >> /National_Survey. htm ), >> what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame >> programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to >> just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer >> to >> do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have >> a >> conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax >> form >> to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps >> it >> is time we had a bird watching stamp? >> Kent >> >> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 >> From: b flewelling >> Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? >> >> I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and >> in = >> October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 I >> d= >> o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't >> know = >> of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 >> >> >> >> By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed >> Ver = >> mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont >> fl= >> ock >> ____________________________ >> Kent McFarland >> Vermont Center for Ecostudies >> PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 >> 802.649.1431 >> http :// www . vtecostudies .org/ >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > Subject: Birder's Cottage on Monhegan Island From: Patricia Fontaine <pfont AT TOGETHER.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:03:21 -0400 Hello Vt Birders, I'm a new subscriber. Bryan Pfeiffer suggested I post here a cottage I am suddenly unable to use on Monhegan Island. In another post to birders, he noted: "...so here's your chance for a week at one of the most spectacular places on the planet. The birding ain't bad either. It's Johnson Cottage, elegant, comfy, fully furnished with awesome views. It's available from September 4-11. Check in with Patricia for details at pfont AT together.net or 802-985-5691." I offer this with great respect for all birders, and have had some of the most incredible fall warbler fallout experiences of my life here. Please let me know if this is impolite or unsound etiquette for this list. Thanks very much, Patricia Subject: nighthawks From: Don Clark <sapsbks AT SOVER.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:09:50 -0400 Tonight's Westminster Station tally was 40 birds. Don Clark Grafton Subject: Re: SANDWICH TERN on Lake Champlain From: Eric Masterson <eric.masterson AT MYFAIRPOINT.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:50:42 -0400 A truly remarkable record. In my native Ireland, where Sandwich Tern is quite common, I never saw one inland in 20 plus years of birding. Quoting Matthew Medler : > Hi All, > > For those who don't peruse the Northern New York listserve, I wanted > to get the > word out that Bill Krueger found a SANDWICH TERN along the shore of Lake > Champlain in Chazy, Clinton County, New York earlier today (31 August 2010). > This is a remarkable inland find, and I wanted to let Vermont birders > aware of > its presence on the lake. I've included Bill's two messages to > NNYBirds below. > > Good birding, > Matt Medler > Ithaca > > Subject: NNYBirds: Sandwich Tern > From: "Bill Krueger " > Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:12:26 +0000 > > A Sandwich Tern was present on the tire breakwater at Gilbert Creek Marina, > Chazy, NY at about 10:00 this morning. It flew off unobserved when I tried to > give Charlie Mitchell a look though the scope. We did not relocate it. > > Bill Krueger > Plattsburgh, NY > > Subject: NNYBirds: Sandwich Tern Details > From: Bill Krueger > Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:08 -0400 > > As large or larger than the nearby Bonaparte's Gulls and noticeably > larger than > Common Terns seen later, this bird had a yellow tipped > black bill, a white forehead, and black cap with a crest. The black > of the cap > extended well down its nape. It resembled but was smaller than > Royal Tern. Its legs were black. All other particulars of size, shape and > overall conformation were ternlike; it was not a gull. > > Bill Krueger > Plattsburgh, NY > Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: MARIE HEMEON <mariekevinhemeon AT MSN.COM> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:32:11 -0400 I don't think a protected habitat would only support game species. Other, non-game species would use it too, as long as it was favorable to them. ----- Original Message ----- From: David/Dana Hirth To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 5:24 PM Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Until such time as a significant source of funds ear-marked specifically for non-game species (other than rare and endangered species) comes along, we bird watchers who appreciate the value of state WMA's and refuges could all go out and by a duck stamp and do it each year. Then we will have made the same contribution as hunters (minus the federal tax on guns and ammunition). Dave Hirth On 8/31/2010 12:32 PM, Karen Willard wrote: > And as a result of so much land being protected by duck stamps and tax of firearms, wildlife managers are expected to manage the land to maximize use by and productivity of game species....at least that is what happens in the great state of Ohio where I currently live. > > Having a source of money specifically for non-game management will, in theory, provide habitat for a wider diversity of plant, animal, invertebrate life in Vermont. I would support such an endeavor! > > --- On Tue, 8/31/10, b flewelling> wrote: > > > From: b flewelling> > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? > To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU > Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7:51 AM > > > Not to belabor the point, but with all the recent posts about the Dead Creek area, bird watchers should know that the Dead Creek Waterfowl Area was purchased (and is largely run) with funds from the Federal Migratory Bird Stamp (aka the "Duck Stamp"), and the Vermont Waterfowl stamp. > > > > Thanks hunters, for giving us such a rich area to pursue or bird watching passion . > > Bruce Flewelling > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kent McFarland"< kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES .ORG> > To: VTBIRD AT LIST. UVM . EDU > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:39:51 AM > Subject: Re: [ VTBIRD ] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? > > I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing license > and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. > Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring > lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing hunting > and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the USFWS > surveys - > http :// wsfrprograms . fws .gov/ Subpages / NationalSurvey /National_Survey. htm ), > what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame > programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to > just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer to > do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have a > conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax form > to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps it > is time we had a bird watching stamp? > Kent > > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 > From: b flewelling> > Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? > > I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and in = > October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 I d= > o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know = > of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 > > > > By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Ver = > mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont fl= > ock > ____________________________ > Kent McFarland > Vermont Center for Ecostudies > PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 > 802.649.1431 > http :// www . vtecostudies .org/ > > > > > > Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: David/Dana Hirth <d2hirth AT GMAVT.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:24:12 -0400 Until such time as a significant source of funds ear-marked specifically for non-game species (other than rare and endangered species) comes along, we bird watchers who appreciate the value of state WMA's and refuges could all go out and by a duck stamp and do it each year. Then we will have made the same contribution as hunters (minus the federal tax on guns and ammunition). Dave Hirth On 8/31/2010 12:32 PM, Karen Willard wrote: > And as a result of so much land being protected by duck stamps and tax of firearms, wildlife managers are expected to manage the land to maximize use by and productivity of game species....at least that is what happens in the great state of Ohio where I currently live. > > Having a source of money specifically for non-game management will, in theory, provide habitat for a wider diversity of plant, animal, invertebrate life in Vermont. I would support such an endeavor! > > --- On Tue, 8/31/10, b flewelling wrote: > > > From: b flewelling > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? > To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU > Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7:51 AM > > > Not to belabor the point, but with all the recent posts about the Dead Creek area, bird watchers should know that the Dead Creek Waterfowl Area was purchased (and is largely run) with funds from the Federal Migratory Bird Stamp (aka the "Duck Stamp"), and the Vermont Waterfowl stamp. > > > > Thanks hunters, for giving us such a rich area to pursue or bird watching passion . > > Bruce Flewelling > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kent McFarland"< kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES .ORG> > To: VTBIRD AT LIST. UVM . EDU > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:39:51 AM > Subject: Re: [ VTBIRD ] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? > > I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing license > and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. > Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring > lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing hunting > and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the USFWS > surveys - > http :// wsfrprograms . fws .gov/ Subpages / NationalSurvey /National_Survey. htm ), > what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame > programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to > just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer to > do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have a > conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax form > to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps it > is time we had a bird watching stamp? > Kent > > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 > From: b flewelling > Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? > > I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and in = > October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 I d= > o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know = > of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 > > > > By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Ver = > mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont fl= > ock > ____________________________ > Kent McFarland > Vermont Center for Ecostudies > PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 > 802.649.1431 > http :// www . vtecostudies .org/ > > > > > > Subject: SANDWICH TERN on Lake Champlain From: Matthew Medler <mdm2 AT CORNELL.EDU> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:55:24 -0700 Hi All, For those who don't peruse the Northern New York listserve, I wanted to get the word out that Bill Krueger found a SANDWICH TERN along the shore of Lake Champlain in Chazy, Clinton County, New York earlier today (31 August 2010). This is a remarkable inland find, and I wanted to let Vermont birders aware of its presence on the lake. I've included Bill's two messages to NNYBirds below. Good birding, Matt Medler Ithaca Subject: NNYBirds: Sandwich Tern From: "Bill Krueger " Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:12:26 +0000 A Sandwich Tern was present on the tire breakwater at Gilbert Creek Marina, Chazy, NY at about 10:00 this morning. It flew off unobserved when I tried to give Charlie Mitchell a look though the scope. We did not relocate it. Bill Krueger Plattsburgh, NY Subject: NNYBirds: Sandwich Tern Details From: Bill Krueger Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:08 -0400 As large or larger than the nearby Bonaparte's Gulls and noticeably larger than Common Terns seen later, this bird had a yellow tipped black bill, a white forehead, and black cap with a crest. The black of the cap extended well down its nape. It resembled but was smaller than Royal Tern. Its legs were black. All other particulars of size, shape and overall conformation were ternlike; it was not a gull. Bill Krueger Plattsburgh, NY Subject: Birders and conservation of habitat. From: "Nancy A. Brown" <whites AT VERMONTEL.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:52:54 -0400 I am sure I am not the only one that is doing this, but nothing prevents you from purchasing a duck stamp or a fishing license, you do not need to be a gun toting hunter to do so and as pointed out the money goes to habitat preservation. Don't just thank the hunters, join them. But a duck stamp! -------------------------------------------------- From: "Karen Willard" Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:32 PM To: Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? > And as a result of so much land being protected by duck stamps and tax of > firearms, wildlife managers are expected to manage the land to maximize > use by and productivity of game species....at least that is what happens > in the great state of Ohio where I currently live. > > Having a source of money specifically for non-game management will, in > theory, provide habitat for a wider diversity of plant, animal, > invertebrate life in Vermont. I would support such an endeavor! > > --- On Tue, 8/31/10, b flewelling wrote: > > > From: b flewelling > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? > To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU > Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7:51 AM > > > Not to belabor the point, but with all the recent posts about the Dead > Creek area, bird watchers should know that the Dead Creek Waterfowl Area > was purchased (and is largely run) with funds from the Federal Migratory > Bird Stamp (aka the "Duck Stamp"), and the Vermont Waterfowl stamp. > > > > Thanks hunters, for giving us such a rich area to pursue or bird watching > passion . > > Bruce Flewelling > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Kent McFarland" < kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES .ORG> > To: VTBIRD AT LIST. UVM . EDU > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:39:51 AM > Subject: Re: [ VTBIRD ] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? > > I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing > license > and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. > Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring > lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing > hunting > and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the USFWS > surveys - > http :// wsfrprograms . fws .gov/ Subpages / NationalSurvey > /National_Survey. htm ), > what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame > programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to > just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer to > do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have a > conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax > form > to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps it > is time we had a bird watching stamp? > Kent > > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 > From: b flewelling > Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? > > I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and in > = > October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 I > d= > o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know > = > of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 > > > > By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed > Ver = > mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont > fl= > ock > ____________________________ > Kent McFarland > Vermont Center for Ecostudies > PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 > 802.649.1431 > http :// www . vtecostudies .org/ > > > > > > > Subject: Re: Warning to Birds: All-Glass Buildings Ahead From: Richard Enser <rickenser AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:48:37 -0700 Sorry I can't muster much enthusiasm about the development of a new window glass as an "apparent solution" to the problem of bird mortality caused from building collisions.  I don't expect we will see a significant number of volunteers retrofitting their homes and commercial buildings, especially at a higher cost.  Moreover, I suspect a large portion of the mortality figures are migrants striking buildings and other structures at night.  I remember a casual survey conducted at the Prudential building in Boston during the 70's, every morning during migration to collect the bodies of birds that struck the building the previous night.  Numbers were especially heavy on foggy nights (common there) and attributed to the lights and beacons that attracted the birds.  As far as I know, the carnage continues there, and it's unlikely if the Prudential changed all its windows to the new glass that the situation would dramatically change. A more important lesson for us all can be found in the recommended article found at www.fws.gov/birds/mortality-fact-sheet.pdf which details the cumulative annual mortality of North American birds from human-related causes at 1.5 billion birds, or roughly 15% of the NA breeding population.  The woods are becoming noticeably quieter.  At these rates of decline we need to be thinking about immediate solutions and not banking on ideas that will take decades to enforce. ________________________________ From: Scott Sainsbury To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 6:36:27 PM Subject: [VTBIRD] Warning to Birds: All-Glass Buildings Ahead To:  New York Times -- Novelties Re:  Article:  Warning to Birds: All-Glass Buildings Ahead I read your article on new developments in glass to help birds avoid collisions with buildings.  (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/business/29novel.html?_r=1&ref=global-home)  Thank you for reporting this hopeful bit of news. I would like to respectfully suggest, however, that the article might have been made more impactful by letting readers understand the scope of this problem. According to a US Fish and Wildlife release (see link below), between 97 and 976 million birds are killed each year in building strikes.  As you might imagine, that kind of loss makes sustaining populations of many bird species precarious.  The higher number represents nearly 5% of the entire North American breeding bird population.  If we were to remove 5% per year in perpetuity of any species on earth, the impact would be devastating.  Here's a huge man-made problem, and an apparent solution in hand.  That's cause for support for its implementation, and celebration of the biologic and moral result.  Thanks again for giving it "ink". www.fws.gov/birds/mortality-fact-sheet.pdf Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: Karen Willard <karen_l_willard AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:32:07 -0700 And as a result of so much land being protected by duck stamps and tax of firearms, wildlife managers are expected to manage the land to maximize use by and productivity of game species....at least that is what happens in the great state of Ohio where I currently live.    Having a source of money specifically for non-game management will, in theory, provide habitat for a wider diversity of plant, animal, invertebrate life in Vermont.  I would support such an endeavor! --- On Tue, 8/31/10, b flewelling wrote: From: b flewelling Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 7:51 AM Not to belabor the point, but with all the recent posts about the Dead Creek area, bird watchers should know that the Dead Creek Waterfowl Area was purchased (and is largely run) with funds from the Federal Migratory Bird Stamp (aka the "Duck Stamp"), and the Vermont Waterfowl stamp. Thanks hunters, for giving us such a rich area to pursue or bird watching passion .  Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kent McFarland" < kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES .ORG> To: VTBIRD AT LIST. UVM . EDU Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:39:51 AM Subject: Re: [ VTBIRD ] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing license and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing hunting and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the USFWS surveys - http :// wsfrprograms . fws .gov/ Subpages / NationalSurvey /National_Survey. htm ), what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer to do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have a conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax form to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps it is time we had a bird watching stamp? Kent Date:    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 From:    b flewelling Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and in = October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 I d= o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know = of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Ver = mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont fl= ock ____________________________ Kent McFarland Vermont Center for Ecostudies PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 802.649.1431 http :// www . vtecostudies .org/ Subject: Lefferts Pond - Aug 31 From: Susan Elliott <ovenbird14 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:21:58 -0700 Although the morning started pretty quietly, we had several highlights at Lefferts Pond this morning. A couple of small waves of warblers produced several species, all feeding high in the trees. Included in one of these waves were two Yellow-bellied Flycatchers. An Ovenbird sang a couple times and a Brown Creeper sang several times. The morning ended with two Pied-billed Grebes and a female moose feeding in the pond. Note: The drive into the Lefferts Pond/Chittenden access is still closed due to replacement of the two dams, but there is still good birding along Wildcat Road and the National Forest trail on the eastern side of the pond off of Wildcat Road is still open. Number of species:     27 Wood Duck     17 Mallard     1 Pied-billed Grebe     2 Great Blue Heron     3 Belted Kingfisher     1 Hairy Woodpecker     3 Northern Flicker     3 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher     2 Red-eyed Vireo     8 Blue Jay     11 Black-capped Chickadee     10 Red-breasted Nuthatch     2 White-breasted Nuthatch     1 Brown Creeper     1  American Robin     2 Cedar Waxwing     4 Nashville Warbler     1 Magnolia Warbler     4 Black-throated Blue Warbler     4 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle)     2 Black-throated Green Warbler     2 Blackburnian Warbler     4 Ovenbird     2  Common Yellowthroat     4 Song Sparrow     1 Swamp Sparrow     2 American Goldfinch     3 Sue and Marv Elliott, Sue Wetmore Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: "michael st. john" <mstjohn AT VERMONTEL.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:33:33 -0400 Great idea, Maeve. But I think there should be a category for non- hunting, non-fishing citizens who are eager to support conservation but as a group are unrecognized in the state. We are not just birders, but we're botanists, amateur geologists, hikers and just plain nature lovers who tread lightly across field and forest. Our large numbers could form a potent voice when it comes to discussions of ORV practices, hunting and fishing regulations, and the hundreds of conservations issues that are impacting our landscape. I think you and Kent McFarland are on the right track. But remember: it's not just birds. Michael St. John Rockingham On Aug 31, 2010, at 7:17 AM, Maeve Kim wrote: Yes, yes, yes! I wrote our congressional trio several years ago suggesting a bird watching stamp as a way for birders to say "We use refuges, we support conservation, and we back up our beliefs with our money". In the absence of a Birder's Stamp, I buy a Duck Stamp every year and make sure it's on my dashboard whenever I'm birding in a National Wildlife Refuge. I strongly urge other birders to do the same. Maeve Kim Jericho Center On Aug 31, 2010, at 6:39 AM, Kent McFarland wrote: > I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing > license > and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. > Everything from research to management to outright buying and > restoring > lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing > hunting > and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the > USFWS > surveys - > http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/NationalSurvey/National_Survey.htm) > , > what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame > programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, > some to > just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and > volunteer to > do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we > have a > conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our > tax form > to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? > Perhaps it > is time we had a bird watching stamp? > Kent > > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 > From: b flewelling > Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? > > I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May > and in = > October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey > hunting.=C2=A0 I d= > o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I > don't know = > of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 > > > > By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that > allowed Ver= > mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the > Vermont fl= > ock > ____________________________ > Kent McFarland > Vermont Center for Ecostudies > PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 > 802.649.1431 > http://www.vtecostudies.org/ Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: b flewelling <bflewelling3263 AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:51:36 +0000 Not to belabor the point, but with all the recent posts about the Dead Creek area, bird watchers should know that the Dead Creek Waterfowl Area was purchased (and is largely run) with funds from the Federal Migratory Bird Stamp (aka the "Duck Stamp"), and the Vermont Waterfowl stamp. Thanks hunters, for giving us such a rich area to pursue or bird watching passion .  Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kent McFarland" < kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES .ORG> To: VTBIRD AT LIST. UVM . EDU Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 6:39:51 AM Subject: Re: [ VTBIRD ] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing license and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing hunting and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the USFWS surveys - http :// wsfrprograms . fws .gov/ Subpages / NationalSurvey /National_Survey. htm ), what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer to do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have a conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax form to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps it is time we had a bird watching stamp? Kent Date:    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 From:    b flewelling Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD ? I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and in = October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 I d= o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know = of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Ver = mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont fl= ock ____________________________ Kent McFarland Vermont Center for Ecostudies PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 802.649.1431 http :// www . vtecostudies .org/ Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: Maeve Kim <maevulus AT SURFGLOBAL.NET> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 07:17:08 -0400 Yes, yes, yes! I wrote our congressional trio several years ago suggesting a bird watching stamp as a way for birders to say "We use refuges, we support conservation, and we back up our beliefs with our money". In the absence of a Birder's Stamp, I buy a Duck Stamp every year and make sure it's on my dashboard whenever I'm birding in a National Wildlife Refuge. I strongly urge other birders to do the same. Maeve Kim Jericho Center On Aug 31, 2010, at 6:39 AM, Kent McFarland wrote: > I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and > fishing license > and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. > Everything from research to management to outright buying and > restoring > lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing > hunting > and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the > USFWS > surveys - > http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/NationalSurvey/ > National_Survey.htm), > what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame > programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, > some to > just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and > volunteer to > do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we > have a > conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our > tax form > to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? > Perhaps it > is time we had a bird watching stamp? > Kent > > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 > From: b flewelling > Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? > > I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May > and in = > October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey > hunting.=C2=A0 I d= > o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I > don't know = > of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 > > > > By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that > allowed Ver= > mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the > Vermont fl= > ock > ____________________________ > Kent McFarland > Vermont Center for Ecostudies > PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 > 802.649.1431 > http://www.vtecostudies.org/ Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: Kent McFarland <kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES.ORG> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:39:51 -0400 I think Bruce brings up an important point here. Hunting and fishing license and waterfowl stamps have paid for an enormous amount of conservation. Everything from research to management to outright buying and restoring lands. With the latest numbers showing wildlife watching out pacing hunting and fishing in Vermont by quite a bit over the last decade (see the USFWS surveys - http://wsfrprograms.fws.gov/Subpages/NationalSurvey/National_Survey.htm), what are we as bird watcher's doing? Our natural heritage and nongame programs in the state wildlife departments struggle for funding, some to just stay open. I am sure many of us donate to nonprofits and volunteer to do a lot for wildlife, but I think we are coming up short. Sure, we have a conservation license plate we can buy and we could check off on our tax form to give to the nongame program, but I wonder how many of us do? Perhaps it is time we had a bird watching stamp? Kent Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 From: b flewelling Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? I am a turkey hunter.=C2=A0 I am an avid bird watcher.=C2=A0 In May and in = October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.=C2=A0 I d= o not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know = of any other turkey hunter who does.=20 By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Ver= mont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont fl= ock ____________________________ Kent McFarland Vermont Center for Ecostudies PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 802.649.1431 http://www.vtecostudies.org/ Subject: Terns at Delta Park From: Bruce MacPherson <bmacphe AT AOL.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:00:47 -0400 By the way there was a nice collection of Common Terns (56) and Caspian Terns (4) at Delta Park in Colchester this afternoon. Look for them from the bridge over the Winooski River that connects the Burlington and Colchester bike paths. They like to hang out on the dead logs at the mouth of the river. As the saying goes, one good tern deserves another. Ouch. Bruce MacPherson South Burlington Subject: Re: Heron From: Bruce MacPherson <bmacphe AT AOL.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:32:41 -0400 Heron today; gone tomorrow. Sorry. Couldn't resist. I think that I saw this same juvenile in the same pond on Saturday. Bruce MacPherson South Burlington -----Original Message----- From: Sue Wetmore <2birdvt AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Mon, Aug 30, 2010 3:12 pm Subject: [VTBIRD] Heron Yesterday I spotted a juv. Black-crowned night heron fishing in one of the same ponds on the way into Farrell Access. I was able to take a great photo. About an hour later I returned to the mud flats at Farrell and there was a pile of feathers looking like the night heron! I assume an eagle must have taken such a large bird. Sue Wetmore Sent from my iPod= Subject: Mystery Photo & BW Hawk (Montpelier) From: Laurence Clarfeld <lclarfeld AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:19:39 -0400 Hi VTBirders, This is slightly off topic, but the North Branch Nature Center has been conducting a mystery photo contest on our facebook page. This week's photo was just posted. You need to have a facebook account to participate in the contest as of now, but we'd welcome your response! To check out the mystery photo visit the link below: http://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Branch-Nature-Center/127542174069 Now to bring this post back to relevant bird sightings... one of our resident Broad-winged Hawks was seen soaring and calling over the Nature Center this afternoon. They seem to have become more vocal the past few weeks. Happy Birding! - Larry -- Larry Clarfeld Environmental Educator Youth Birding Coordinator North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm St. Montpelier, VT 05602 www.NorthBranchNatureCenter.org (802) 229-6206 larry AT NorthBranchNatureCenter.org Subject: Heron From: Sue Wetmore <2birdvt AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:12:07 -0400 Yesterday I spotted a juv. Black-crowned night heron fishing in one of the same ponds on the way into Farrell Access. I was able to take a great photo. About an hour later I returned to the mud flats at Farrell and there was a pile of feathers looking like the night heron! I assume an eagle must have taken such a large bird. Sue Wetmore Sent from my iPod Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: MARIE HEMEON <mariekevinhemeon AT MSN.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:58:09 -0400 It was also the fact that there used to be market hunting which led to wholesale slaughter. ----- Original Message ----- From: Karen Willard To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? I apologize for my misguided attempt to put things in perspective. Upon reading my last post it does sound rude. All to often, the topic of hunting has become as polarizing as our political system. I did not intent to lay blame on contemporary hunters for the past loss of the wild turkey in Vermont. If anything, it was the lack of knowledge about population dynamics. Of course now we have regulations and pop. models to hopefully limit such declines. Looking at a basic population model which assumes a constant rate of growth, one would predict that high mortality due to hunting over a long period of time becomes an additive ( in addition to weather, food supply, etc.) source of mortality as opposed to compensatory. This model is used for deer populations but maybe it can also be applied to turkey in some form or another. At least we have come a long way in our attempts to understand population dynamics and we can enjoy consumptive use of natural resources. --- On Mon, 8/30/10, Karen Willard > wrote: From: Karen Willard > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 7:24 AM I would agree that it is good to have data on turkey numbers, particullarly on ebird. While I wouldn't consider it unethical to report turkeys, I would consider it not very sportmanly (is that a word?) for hunters to use the information. Hurrah for hunting licenses paying for turkey reintroductions. But wasn't it over hunting which extirpated the bird from Vermont in the first place? --- On Mon, 8/30/10, b flewelling > wrote: From: b flewelling > Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 5:59 AM I am a turkey hunter. I am an avid bird watcher. In May and in October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting. I do not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know of any other turkey hunter who does. By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Vermont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont flock. Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20 Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20 Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Subject: Re: Possible Tennessee Warbler at Herrick's Cove? From: Fred and Chris Pratt <pipit AT WCVT.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:25:10 -0400 Hi Julie, Your picture of a Tennessee Warbler is lovely! Also, I liked the views of the Parula. Sounds like you had a nice morning indeed at Herrick's Cove. Pipit On 8/30/2010 13:33, Julie Waters wrote: > The other morning I was birding at Herrick's cove and got several > varieties of warbler all in the same spot near the parking area. > There's one in particular that, after doing a bit of research I > suspect is a Fall Tennessee Warbler: > > http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7449.php > http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7444.php > > I'm looking specifically at a few things: the very weak line through > the eye; the patch of white on underside of the tail; the lack of any > spotting on the chest; the black legs and black beak; the darker wings > than rest of body. I went through the Peterson's warbler guide and > just can't find anything else that matches. > > Also some very nice looks at a Chestnut-Sided Warbler: > > http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7450.php > http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7451.php > > and a Northern Parula: > > http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7437.php > > I found all three of these birds in the same tree at once. I couldn't > get two of them in focus at the same time, so I used photoshop to > merge two of the photos together, giving clear looks at the Parula and > the possible Tennessee, but still with the Chestnut-Sided out of focus: > > http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7436.php > > Any advice on the mystery bird would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks! > > --julie Subject: Possible Tennessee Warbler at Herrick's Cove? From: Julie Waters <julie AT RIVERARTSPROJECT.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:33:10 -0400 The other morning I was birding at Herrick's cove and got several varieties of warbler all in the same spot near the parking area. There's one in particular that, after doing a bit of research I suspect is a Fall Tennessee Warbler: http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7449.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7444.php I'm looking specifically at a few things: the very weak line through the eye; the patch of white on underside of the tail; the lack of any spotting on the chest; the black legs and black beak; the darker wings than rest of body. I went through the Peterson's warbler guide and just can't find anything else that matches. Also some very nice looks at a Chestnut-Sided Warbler: http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7450.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7451.php and a Northern Parula: http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7437.php I found all three of these birds in the same tree at once. I couldn't get two of them in focus at the same time, so I used photoshop to merge two of the photos together, giving clear looks at the Parula and the possible Tennessee, but still with the Chestnut-Sided out of focus: http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7436.php Any advice on the mystery bird would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! --julie -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- julie AT riverartsproject.com http://juliewaters.com/ We've heard that a million monkeys at a million keyboards could produce the Complete Works of Shakespeare; now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true. --Robert Wilensky Subject: OT: Wood Duck needs home From: H Nicolay <sqrlma AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:32:36 -0400 Hi, Sorry this is a bit off topic,... 'Gary' is a beautiful human-imprinted male Wood Duck. I am a wildlife rehabilitator and took him in from a girl who hatched him in an incubator and kept him inside her home for 3 yrs, hoping he could be a foster parent to orphaned wood ducks. But he does not do well outside, and does not associate with other ducks. He loves greeting people, roaming around the house, and sitting by your feet to watch tv. Please let me know if anybody knows of a good situation for this duck. I can go over diet requirements, lighting, caging, etc. He comes with federal (non-releasable status) papers. Thank you. Helena Nicolay Wildlife Rehabilitator Burlington, VT Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: Karen Willard <karen_l_willard AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:45:27 -0700 I apologize for my misguided attempt to put things in perspective.  Upon reading my last post it does sound rude.  All to often, the topic of hunting has become as polarizing as our political system.   I did not intent to lay blame on contemporary hunters for the past loss of the wild turkey in Vermont.  If anything, it was the lack of knowledge about population dynamics.  Of course now we have regulations and pop. models to hopefully limit such declines.  Looking at a basic population model which assumes a constant rate of growth, one would predict that high mortality due to hunting over a long period of time becomes an additive ( in addition to weather, food supply, etc.)  source of mortality as opposed to compensatory.  This model is used for deer populations but maybe it can also be applied to turkey in some form or another.  At least we have come a long way in our attempts to understand population dynamics and we can enjoy consumptive use of natural resources.   --- On Mon, 8/30/10, Karen Willard wrote: From: Karen Willard Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 7:24 AM I would agree that it is good to have data on turkey numbers, particullarly on ebird.  While I wouldn't consider it unethical to report turkeys, I would consider it not very sportmanly  (is that a word?) for hunters to use the information.   Hurrah for hunting licenses paying for turkey reintroductions.  But wasn't it over hunting which extirpated the bird from Vermont in the first place?    --- On Mon, 8/30/10, b flewelling wrote: From: b flewelling Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 5:59 AM I am a turkey hunter.  I am an avid bird watcher.  In May and in October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.  I do not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know of any other turkey hunter who does. By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Vermont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont flock.  Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain;         charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable     If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20     Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain;         charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable     If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20     Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Subject: Turkey discussion From: "Lori K. Raymond" <lori.raymond AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:14:52 -0400 We've got a flock of about 15 adults and another ten or so young of the year roaming south of Randolph Center. They're not as at risk because of postings here at VTBIRD as they are road hunters taking an opportunistic shot. Turkeys had a difficult time with harsh winters, particularly north of route 2, I daresay that over hunting was not the sole cause of their demise as previously suggested. -- Lori K. Raymond lori.raymond AT gmail.com Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Brandon Pearl St , 8/29/10 From: Sue Wetmore <2birdvt AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:58:20 +0000 The bobolinks continue to hang out in the fields. Sue Wetmore ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org To: 2birdvt AT comcast.net Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 8:45:43 AM Subject: eBird Report - Brandon Pearl St , 8/29/10 Location:     Brandon Pearl St Observation date:     8/29/10 Number of species:     33 Red-tailed Hawk     2 Rock Pigeon     1 Mourning Dove     5 Ruby-throated Hummingbird     5  saw 1 hummer tailing a sapsucker and another chasing a blue jay! Yellow-bellied Sapsucker     2 Hairy Woodpecker     1 Eastern Phoebe     4 Warbling Vireo     1 Red-eyed Vireo     11  more than I have tallied before-----one still singing Blue Jay     23 American Crow     12 Common Raven     1 Black-capped Chickadee     7 White-breasted Nuthatch     3 Carolina Wren     3 Eastern Bluebird     1 American Robin     7 Gray Catbird     4 European Starling     9 Cedar Waxwing     3 American Redstart     1 Mourning Warbler     1 Common Yellowthroat     4 Chipping Sparrow     2 Song Sparrow     8 Swamp Sparrow     2 Northern Cardinal     4 Indigo Bunting     3 Bobolink     30 Red-winged Blackbird     7 Baltimore Oriole     2 House Finch     4 American Goldfinch     2 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: Karen Willard <karen_l_willard AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:24:06 -0700 I would agree that it is good to have data on turkey numbers, particullarly on ebird.  While I wouldn't consider it unethical to report turkeys, I would consider it not very sportmanly  (is that a word?) for hunters to use the information.   Hurrah for hunting licenses paying for turkey reintroductions.  But wasn't it over hunting which extirpated the bird from Vermont in the first place?    --- On Mon, 8/30/10, b flewelling wrote: From: b flewelling Subject: Re: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Date: Monday, August 30, 2010, 5:59 AM I am a turkey hunter.  I am an avid bird watcher.  In May and in October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.  I do not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know of any other turkey hunter who does. By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Vermont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont flock.  Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain;         charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable     If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20     Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain;         charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable     If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20     Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: b flewelling <bflewelling3263 AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:59:13 +0000 I am a turkey hunter.  I am an avid bird watcher.  In May and in October, I do most of my bird watching while I am turkey hunting.  I do not go to VT BIRD when I'm looking for a place to hunt, and I don't know of any other turkey hunter who does. By the way, it was funds from the sale of hunting licenses that allowed Vermont in 1968 to transfer 31 turkeys from western NY to start the Vermont flock.  Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain;         charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable     If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20     Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Bruce Flewelling ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry and Mona Rogers" <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:39:52 AM Subject: [VTBIRD] Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? Content-Type: text/plain;         charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable     If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 =20     Larry and Mona PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Subject: Just in time for fall migration! From: Susan Fogleman <sfogleman AT ROADRUNNER.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:42:33 -0400 A Free Silhouette Guide to Hawks Seen in North America A free silhouette "Guide to Hawks Seen in North America" is now available from the Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) at www.hmana.org. The two-page guide helps you compare the shape and key field marks of 21 species of migratory hawks seen throughout most of North America. To keep everything relatively simple and on two pages, only the adults of most species are shown. The guide is a handy field reference for all hawk watchers, and a great start for beginning hawk watchers. This new guide is a significant revision and expansion of the "Guide to Hawks Seen in the North East" introduced in 2008, adding Mississippi Kite, Ferruginous Hawk, Prairie Falcon, and adult male Northern Harrier, as well as other new images and additional field marks. The guide is designed and illustrated by Paul Carrier, the artist who conceived and developed the popular, ground-breaking silhouette guide to hawks in the 1970s, as well as the recent "Guide to Hawks Seen in the North East" (also available for free download on the HMANA web site, as is a free PowerPoint presentation: Identifying Hawks of the Northeast ). "A Guide to Hawks Seen in North America" is available in two forms: * A downloadable PDF for single-copy printout for personal, non-commercial use. * A professionally printed copy on durable card stock laminated for long-term use in the field. Individual laminated copies cost $5.00 each + $1 S/H. Special bulk prices are also available on the web site. Hawk watches, bird clubs, schools, nature shops, or any other organization can raise funds and help educate their constituents about hawk identification by purchasing the guide in bulk quantity at wholesale prices. Proceeds from individual and bulk sales support HMANA's effort to promote research, education, and conservation regarding our birds of prey. For complete information, including bulk pricing, and to order or download the new guide, visit www.hmana.org Subject: Shelburne Bay From: Wihakowi Folks <wihakowi AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:24:31 -0700 On Sat. August 28 at Shelburne Bay I was hiking on the path that leads to the lake. Overhead I heard a loud sounding goose call unlike anything I had ever heard before.  Looking up I saw one white goose shaped bird  flying overhead. I quickly listened to all the possible goose calls on my palm pilot and found the call to be a Ross Goose. Is this possible? Other possibilities?? Susan Keefer in Shelburne Subject: Re: Westminster nighthawks From: Jane Stein <jeshawks AT SHOREHAM.NET> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:17:41 -0400 Good to hear about the bats. I saw a very few here last summer, absolutely none this year, although they were so thick in the air at dusk four years ago. So sad. Jane Shoreham On 8/29/2010 8:13 PM, Scott Sainsbury wrote: > I went out this evening in our fields along the Mad River to see if > any Nighthawks might show up here (we've had them before). None > tonight, but I was delighted to be entertained by a group of 6-10 > bats actively hunting over the barn and house. Happy to see them. > Thanks for your reporting from Westminster Don. Scott Sainsbury > Moretown > > On Aug 29, 2010, at 7:30 PM, Don Clark wrote: > >> Finished up the week with a good run this evening between 6-7. 112 >> total with one group of 60 passing directly overhead. Another big >> flying ant hatch. Don Clark Grafton >> > Subject: Re: Westminster nighthawks From: Scott Sainsbury <scott AT BEACONASSOCIATES.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:13:53 -0400 I went out this evening in our fields along the Mad River to see if any Nighthawks might show up here (we've had them before). None tonight, but I was delighted to be entertained by a group of 6-10 bats actively hunting over the barn and house. Happy to see them. Thanks for your reporting from Westminster Don. Scott Sainsbury Moretown On Aug 29, 2010, at 7:30 PM, Don Clark wrote: > Finished up the week with a good run this evening between 6-7. 112 total with one group of 60 passing directly overhead. Another big flying ant hatch. > Don Clark > Grafton > Subject: Westminster nighthawks From: Don Clark <sapsbks AT SOVER.NET> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:30:12 -0400 Finished up the week with a good run this evening between 6-7. 112 total with one group of 60 passing directly overhead. Another big flying ant hatch. Don Clark Grafton Subject: Warning to Birds: All-Glass Buildings Ahead From: Scott Sainsbury <scott AT BEACONASSOCIATES.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:36:27 -0400 To: New York Times -- Novelties Re: Article: Warning to Birds: All-Glass Buildings Ahead I read your article on new developments in glass to help birds avoid collisions with buildings. (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/business/29novel.html?_r=1&ref=global-home) Thank you for reporting this hopeful bit of news. I would like to respectfully suggest, however, that the article might have been made more impactful by letting readers understand the scope of this problem. According to a US Fish and Wildlife release (see link below), between 97 and 976 million birds are killed each year in building strikes. As you might imagine, that kind of loss makes sustaining populations of many bird species precarious. The higher number represents nearly 5% of the entire North American breeding bird population. If we were to remove 5% per year in perpetuity of any species on earth, the impact would be devastating. Here's a huge man-made problem, and an apparent solution in hand. That's cause for support for its implementation, and celebration of the biologic and moral result. Thanks again for giving it "ink". www.fws.gov/birds/mortality-fact-sheet.pdf Subject: Herrick's Cove From: Ken Cox <kencox5 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:05:37 -0400 Bird activity this morning (0818-1115) was pretty decent, despite a very poor showing of waterfowl, waders and not one shorebird. The water level of the Connecticut River and the Cove are back up to "normal" for this season. I have no idea how long the low water conditions and exposed mudflats I observed and reported Wednesday lasted. Apparently not long as the river was back up by the next day according to Roy Pilcher's report (8/26). Sorry Roy for my enticing you over to this side of the state with the hope of low water and shorebirds, but with a hydropower regulated river one never knows. Song bird activity was good this morning: 33 species and relatively high numbers of some, notably Gray Catbirds. Black cherry fruit seems to be the attractant, so I recommend checking out the tree canopies well. Around 1100 hr the picnicing crowd began showing up in numbers to take advantage of a wonderful late summer day, so I called it quits and headed home to do some house painting. (:< Canada Goose 15 Wood Duck 2 Great Blue heron 2 Great Egret 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Eastern Phoebe 5 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 1 still singing Red-eyed Vireo 7 Blue Jay 16 American Crow 6 Black-capped Chickadee 15 White-breasted Nuthatch 3 House Wren 1 Veery 1 Gray Catbird 21 Cedar Waxwing 4 way down from other recent visits; perhaps too few insects in flight this morning for them to "flycatch" Yellow Warbler 1 Magnolia Warbler 2 Yellow-rumped Warbler 7+ Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Prairie Warbler 2 American Redstart 1 Common Yellowthroat 6 Scarlet Tanager 3 Song Sparrow 2 Northern Cardinal 2 Red-winged Blackbird 4 Baltimore Oriole 1 American Goldfinch 17 -- Kenneth Cox South Reading, VT http://northernwingsbirder.blogspot.com/ Subject: Dead Creek WMA birds From: Bruce MacPherson <bmacphe AT AOL.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:59:35 -0400 The Green Mountain Audubon Society did indeed hold a bird walk at Dead Creek WMA on Saturday, August 28. 26 participants identified 46 species, most of which Nancy Brown identified all by herself. We did have one notable addition to Nancy's excellent list, though. Most of us got a good look at two Red-necked Phalaropes. These shorebirds were first located by Mike Palombo, looking south from the Farrell Access. Bruce MacPherson South Burlington Subject: Re: Dead Creek GMAS field trip From: Bruce MacPherson <bmacphe AT AOL.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:41:18 -0400 Thanks for joining us Fernando. I always enjoy seeing your excellent photos. Could I post one of them on our website? Probably the Great Egret-the symbol of the National Audubon Society. I returned to Dead Creek this morning to retrieve the GMAS Field Trip sign that I had forgotten there. I took the opportunity to drive down Gage Road. Result=8 American Kestrels and 3 Northern harriers-all close up. If only I was a photographer. Glad that you got to see them. Bruce -----Original Message----- From: Fernando B.Corrada To: VTBIRD AT LIST.UVM.EDU Sent: Sun, Aug 29, 2010 12:52 am Subject: [VTBIRD] Dead Creek GMAS field trip Thank you Bruce for the wonderful birding trip today at Dead Creek WMA. It is great to get to know fellow birders. Thank you Tom Jiamachello for the Goodie's recommendation and showing me the location of Gage Rd. Also for showing me the Baird's Sandpiper and the Red-necked Pharalope. Here are some photos from today. Great Egret http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936339673/ Great Blue Heron http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936926968/ Peregrine Falcon http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936926638/ Semipalmated Plovers & Sandpipers http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936926862/ Subject: Dead Creek GMAS field trip correction From: "Fernando B.Corrada" <fcorrada AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:04:08 -0400 I apologize for the error on the raptor photo title, it is a Kestrel and not a Peregrine Falcon. Fernando B. Corrada Subject: Re: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: Richard Harlow <raharlow AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 08:18:49 -0400 I would like to respond, Just from my point of view. On the first question: I would report the turkeys without glowing adjectives. Turkeys are so widespread, and fairly wary during hunting season that for data sake it is important to report species and numbers and not worry about who might be reading the post. Second Question: Responsibility lies with the person who is setting up the feeders. Feeders should be near cover. If feeders are out in the open where there is little to no cover nearby than from my point of view that becomes a poor decision. We have been visited by both Cooper's and Sharp-shinned. They have not generally been successful, though a few birds have been taken over the years. At least from my observations it has not been an issue. Richard Richard Harlow Arrowhead Lake Milton, VT On 8/29/10 7:39 AM, Larry and Mona Rogers wrote: > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable > > If they do so, is it ethical to report the location of a handsome = > flock of 13 that we see regularly in our neighborhood?=20 > =20 > Larry and Mona > > PS Next week's ethics question: Is it okay to fill your bird feeders to = > help feed the two neighborhood Cooper's Hawks? > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Subject: Do turkey hunters read VTBIRD? From: Larry and Mona Rogers <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 07:39:52 -0400 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3099 - Release Date: 08/28/10 06:34:00 Subject: Dead Creek GMAS field trip From: "Fernando B.Corrada" <fcorrada AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:52:01 -0400 Thank you Bruce for the wonderful birding trip today at Dead Creek WMA. It is great to get to know fellow birders. Thank you Tom Jiamachello for the Goodie's recommendation and showing me the location of Gage Rd. Also for showing me the Baird's Sandpiper and the Red-necked Pharalope. Here are some photos from today. Great Egret http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936339673/ Great Blue Heron http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936926968/ Peregrine Falcon http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936926638/ Semipalmated Plovers & Sandpipers http://www.flickr.com/photos/febco1/4936926862/ Subject: hummingbird bills From: Anthony Hill <anhinga13 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:18:45 -0400 Hi All - I'm a hummingbird bander, and I concur that the white that we're seeing on bills at this time of year is pollen or dried nectar. Banders have to look closely at hummingbird bills at this time of year in order to estimate the bird's age so we see this phenomenon very frequently. Anthony Hill S. Hadley, MA | Préservons l'environnement - Avez-vous réellement besoin d'imprimer ce courriel ? | | Please consider the environment - Do you really need to print this e-mail? | | Piense en verde. Antes de imprimir este email hágase la siguiente pregunta, es necesario?|** BUY a duck stamp at the Post Office and conserve habitat ** Subject: Lake Bomoseen/Hubbardton Marshes IBA , 8/28/10 From: Roy Pilcher <ShamwariVT AT AOL.COM> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:04:42 EDT Location: Lake Bomoseen/Hubbardton Marshes IBA Observation date: 8/28/10 Notes: Observations made from 3 stations around the lake. Extensive emergent vegetation, browning and dense, rendered Wood Duck viewing difficult. Number of species: 23 Canada Goose 1 Wood Duck 39 American Black Duck 5 Mallard 6 Great Blue Heron 13 Great Egret 1 Osprey 1 Killdeer 5 Rock Pigeon 2 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 3 Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Warbling Vireo 1 Blue Jay 4 American Crow 5 Barn Swallow 8 Black-capped Chickadee 2 European Starling 12 Cedar Waxwing 3 Swamp Sparrow 2 Red-winged Blackbird 1 American Goldfinch 7 House Sparrow 1 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/vt) Cheers, Roy Pilcher The Gables at East Mountain, Rutland, Vermont Speaking the same language. Subject: Brandon From: Sue Wetmore <2birdvt AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 21:03:52 -0400 One chimney swift passed by around 7pm. No nighthawks here, however I was in the midst of a battle between 3 juvenile hummers over the feeder. She aetmore Sent from my iPod Subject: nighthawks From: Don Clark <sapsbks AT SOVER.NET> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:11:54 -0400 1 1/2 hours. A quiet night. The only birds were a group of 20 passing through at 5:50. Also there were no swallows or chimney swifts up although there was a phenomenal insect hatch. ?? Don Clark Grafton Subject: Dead Creek WLMA , 8/28/10 From: "Nancy A. Brown" <whites AT VERMONTEL.NET> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:02:52 -0400 > Location: Dead Creek WLMA > Observation date: 8/28/10 > Number of species: 36 > > Wood Duck 7- Slang Road crossing > Mallard 3- Farrell Access > Blue-winged Teal 8-Farrell Access > Green-winged Teal (American) 70- Farrell Access > Great Blue Heron 14- 9 Farrell Access , 5 Brilyea Access > Great Egret 8- Farrell Access > Green Heron 1- Brilyea Access > Black-crowned Night-Heron 3- J- Brilyea Access > Bald Eagle 2- J Stone Bridge Dam , 1-3yr Brrilyea > Northern Harrier 1- j Farrell Access > American Kestrel 12 9 Gage Road, 2 Brilyea, 1 Stone Bridge Dam > Merlin 4- 3 Brilyea Access, 1 Farrell Access > Peregrine Falcon 2- Farrell Access > Semipalmated Plover 16-high count in one group Stone Bridge DAm > Killdeer 3- Brilyea Access > Spotted Sandpiper 3- 2 Farrell Access, 1 Brilyea Access > Lesser Yellowlegs 3- Farrell Access > Semipalmated Sandpiper 3 > Least Sandpiper 20- Farrell Access > Baird's Sandpiper 1- Farrell Access > Ring-billed Gull 1- Farrell Access > Mourning Dove 2- Stone Bridge Dam > Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2- 1 Farrell Access, 1- Brilyea Access > Belted Kingfisher 1- Slang Road Crossing > Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted) 2- Brilyea Access > Eastern Phoebe 1- Farrell Access > Eastern Kingbird 2- Farrell Access > Blue Jay 2- Brilyea Access > Common Raven 2- Farrell Access > Tree Swallow 20- Farrell Access > Barn Swallow 6- Farrell Access > American Robin 1- Brilyea Access > Gray Catbird 1- Farrell Access > Northern Cardinal 1- Brilyea Access > Red-winged Blackbird 33- Slang Road Crossing > American Goldfinch 2- Farrell Access > > This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/vt) > > Subject: semipalmated Sandpipers From: Mitchell Harrison <mhsierra AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:51:06 -0700 A flock of 10 semipalmated sandpipers stopped off for about five minutes at the Saxtons River Rec Area beach today.  One was hopping around on one leg. Subject: Yellow-bellied Flycatcher From: Doug Hardy <dhardy AT GEO.UMASS.EDU> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:00:55 -0400 Seen well, low in alder shrubs, near our house today. Likely a different bird than we saw here on Tuesday. Spencer Hardy, Norwich Subject: Vermont butterflies and moths From: Kent McFarland <kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES.ORG> Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:24:36 -0400 I have noticed quite a few butterfly reports here lately. Excellent! I just wanted to make folks aware that there is a butterfly and moth list serve for Vermont. It is VTLEPS and can be found here: http://list.uvm.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=VTLEPS. This is a great place to log your sightings for posterity given that we have no Vermont eButterfly (yet) as well as get information about butterflies and moths from other enthusiasts. I do keep records in a database for all conservation concern species in Vermont that anyone finds and reports (photos appreciated for those records). Those species can be found on the Vermont Butterfly Survey web page at http://www.vtecostudies.org/VBS/sgcn.html. Please excuse this diversion from birds. Now, back the the feathers! Kent ____________________________ Kent McFarland Vermont Center for Ecostudies PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 802.649.1431 http://www.vtecostudies.org/ Subject: Nighthawks From: Don Clark <sapsbks AT SOVER.NET> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:57:43 -0400 The total Westminster Station nighthawk 8/27 count with Roy Pilcher's help was 115 birds with one group of 38 birds. Don Clark Grafton Subject: Herrick's Cove IBA , 8/26/10 From: Roy Pilcher <ShamwariVT AT AOL.COM> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:01:52 EDT Based on Ken Cox's observations the evening before with regard to the falling water level of the Connecticut River, I decided to undertake a morning's visit to check on potential shorebirds. Alas, the water level was high and no mud flat was exposed consequently no shorebirds! However, a morning at Herrick's Cove is always a pleasant experience and birding surprises are always possible! The Olive-sided Flycatcher was in the Red Pine grove to the north of the boat access. Within the grove there is approximately a quarter acre area of dead skeletal pines. This is where the olive-sided, 2 wood-pewees and waxwings were hawking for flying insects. Fortunately, one of the wood-pewees vocalized allowing for its identification. The "snap" of the olive-sided's bill when securing its prey was quite audible! Location: Herrick's Cove IBA Observation date: 8/26/10 Notes: Water level in the Connecticut River, [hence the cove], was high, with no exposed mud flats. Olive-sided Flycatcher was seen in the grove of Red Pine that contained an area of dead skeleton pines from the tops of which the bird was foraging along with 2 Eastern Wood-Pewee and 4 Cedar Waxwing. Number of species: 29 Canada Goose 6 Wood Duck 2 Great Blue Heron 2 Great Egret 1 Mourning Dove 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Belted Kingfisher 2 Downy Woodpecker 2 Northern Flicker 2 Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 3 Eastern Phoebe 3 Red-eyed Vireo 1 Blue Jay 2 American Crow 3 Barn Swallow 2 Black-capped Chickadee 5 Red-breasted Nuthatch 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 5 American Robin 1 Gray Catbird 5 Cedar Waxwing 7 Magnolia Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) 1 Common Yellowthroat 6 Song Sparrow 1 Scarlet Tanager 1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 3 American Goldfinch 9 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/vt) Cheers, Roy Pilcher The Gables at East Mountain, Rutland, Vermont Speaking the same language. Subject: Herrick's Cove this morning: warblers, warblers, warblers From: Julie Waters <julie AT RIVERARTSPROJECT.COM> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:08:31 -0400 Fairly large number of warblers at Herrick's cove this morning, in the bushes by the main parking lot. Chestnut sided, Blackpoll, Yellow, Black and White, and some others I have yet to identify (though I think one is a Pine). Also red-eyed vireos, ruby-throated hummingbirds, possible immature yellow and several other possibilities. At the point, there was a belted kingfisher and three great egrets. Was unable to spot them, but am certain I heard either house or winter wrens. --julie -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- julie AT riverartsproject.com http://juliewaters.com/ We've heard that a million monkeys at a million keyboards could produce the Complete Works of Shakespeare; now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true. --Robert Wilensky Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - Hollow Rd , 8/27/10 From: Sue Wetmore <2birdvt AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:51:41 +0000 Hollow Road here in Brandon has calmed down bird wise but uncommon butterflies have been seen. Both Tawny and Hackberry Emperor and yesterday  an American Snout. Always something to be seen when you least expect it. Sue Wetmore ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org To: 2birdvt AT comcast.net Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 9:48:17 AM Subject: eBird Report - Hollow Rd , 8/27/10 Location:     Hollow Rd Observation date:     8/27/10 Number of species:     27 Sharp-shinned Hawk     1 Rock Pigeon     1 Mourning Dove     7 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker     2 Downy Woodpecker     1 Hairy Woodpecker     1 Northern Flicker (Yellow-shafted)     4 Eastern Phoebe     1 Red-eyed Vireo     3     2 were singing Blue Jay     8 American Crow     6 Common Raven     2 Black-capped Chickadee     5 Red-breasted Nuthatch     4 White-breasted Nuthatch     2 House Wren     2 American Robin     6 Gray Catbird     4 European Starling     1 Cedar Waxwing     14 Chestnut-sided Warbler     1 Common Yellowthroat     5 Song Sparrow     2 Swamp Sparrow     1 Scarlet Tanager     2 Northern Cardinal     1 American Goldfinch     15 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) Subject: Re: hummingbird bills? From: Kent McFarland <kmcfarland AT VTECOSTUDIES.ORG> Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:31:07 -0400 Here is a page with all the aging and sexing of RT Hummingbirds. http://www.rubythroat.org/RTHUExternalMain.html I think you are seeing pollen on the bill perhaps. Kent Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:32:42 -0400 From: Maeve Kim Subject: hummingbird bills? Hummingbirds are clearly preparing for their long journeys, often spending as long as two minutes at one feeder perch - very unlike their eat-and-run habits of earlier in the summer. The birds that I've identified as juveniles all have a great deal of white at the base of their bills, extending more than a third of the way along the bill. I don't see this in Sibley or the National Geographic bird guide. Has anyone else noticed white bills? Maeve Kim Jericho Center ------------------------------ ____________________________ Kent McFarland Vermont Center for Ecostudies PO Box 420 • Norwich, VT 05055 802.649.1431 http://www.vtecostudies.org/ Subject: Nighthawks From: Don Clark <sapsbks AT SOVER.NET> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:57:18 -0400 Tonight at Westminster Station: 51 Nighthawks along with Kestrel, Broadwing, Redtail, TV and the grand finale, an imm. Bald Eagle circling in the sun. Chimney Swift #'s were way down compared to previous nights. Don Clark Grafton Subject: Westminster Nighthawks, Herons & Egrets From: Julie Waters <julie AT RIVERARTSPROJECT.COM> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:21:50 -0400 I had a small (8-10) flock of Nighthawks at Westminster Station tonight. Also, for the last two weeks, I've had frequent sightings of Green Herons, Great Egrets and Great Blue Herons at Allen Brothers March. Today there were four Great Blue Herons and two Great Egrets visible with the naked eye. Photos of Great Blue Herons, Great Egrets and Nighthawks: MON, AUG 23, 2010 ------------------ Great Blue Heron and Great Egret [Mon, Aug 23, 2010, Allen Brothers Marsh, Westminster, VT] http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7411.php TUE, AUG 24, 2010 ------------------ Great Egrets in Flight [Tue, Aug 24, 2010, Allen Brothers Marsh, Westminster, VT] http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7412.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7413.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7414.php Great Blue Heron, feeding in the Marsh [Tue, Aug 24, 2010, Allen Brothers Marsh, Westminster, VT] http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7415.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7416.php THU, AUG 26, 2010 ------------------ Great Blue Heron, feeding in the Marsh [Thu, Aug 26, 2010, Allen Brothers Marsh, Westminster, VT] http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7417.php Great Blue Heron, feeding in the Marsh, with bonus dragonfly [Thu, Aug 26, 2010, Allen Brothers Marsh, Westminster, VT] http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7418.php Great Blue Heron, feeding in the Marsh [Thu, Aug 26, 2010, Allen Brothers Marsh, Westminster, VT] http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7419.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7420.php Nighthawks Over Westminster Station [Thu, Aug 26, 2010, Allen Brothers Marsh, Westminster, VT] http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7421.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7422.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7423.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7424.php http://juliesmagiclightshow.com/7425.php --julie -- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- julie AT riverartsproject.com http://juliewaters.com/ We've heard that a million monkeys at a million keyboards could produce the Complete Works of Shakespeare; now, thanks to the Internet, we know this is not true. --Robert Wilensky Subject: Dead Creek and area, August 26 From: Fred and Chris Pratt <pipit AT WCVT.COM> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:56:38 -0400 This morning an interesting morning at Dead Creek and other locations in Addison County. Highlight was knock-your-socks-off views of 2 Upland Sandpipers on Gage Road. Sightings in order of our observations: Brilyea Access: (7) Least Sandpiper Farrell Access: (75) Least Sandpiper; (3) Semipalmated Sandpiper; (1) SolitarySandpiper; (13) Lesser Yellowlegs; (1) Spotted Sandpiper; also many swallows, including Banks as well as Trees and Barns; also Great Blue Herons and Great Egrets Slang Road: (13) Wild Turkey - 3 adults, 8 young, 2 chicks; (1) Merlin, an adult female columbarius (including scope views of the bird perched by the side of the road); also an adult Broad-winged Hawk Stone Bridge: (5) Black-crowned Night-Heron (all immatures); (4) Great Egret Gage Road: (2) Upland Sandpiper (incredible close views of two birds feeding along the roadside, perhaps 25 feet in front of us, uninterrupted views for perhaps 10 minutes) also observed were numerous American Kestrels, Eastern Kingbirds and Eastern Phoebes, especially along Slang Road in Panton and Market Road in Bridport. Additionally, a couple of male Northern Harriers. All in all a fun day, even if the shorebird show at Dead Creek was unremarkable. Pipit Subject: Revisit & nesting waxwing From: Ruth Stewart <birder_rws AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:50:21 -0400 A revist to Miller Pond today in good light confirmed the raft of ducks reported by Barb Powers as Hooded Mergs. - NOT the Green-winged Teal as we thought 2 hrs later. I forgot to mention that yesterday we also discovered a Cedar Waxwing sitting on a nest - Howell's Pond/Campgd - Arlington! Results of activity in my yard about 6 pm tonight: Black-capped Chickadee - 4 White- breasted Nuthatch - 2 Red-eyed Vireo - 2 Black-throated Green Warbler - 4 Magnolia Warbler - 1 Grackle - 1 Am Goldfinch - many Ruth Stewart E Dorset Subject: Shorebird Dearth From: Larry and Mona Rogers <4181rogers AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:13:19 -0400 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.441 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3096 - Release Date: 08/26/10 18:34:00 Subject: Fwd: eBird Report - CrossHaven Farm, route 100b, moretown , 8/26/10 From: Scott Sainsbury <scott AT BEACONASSOCIATES.COM> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:07:19 -0400 Walked from the house to the end of the barn, and saw 24 species. Wish I'd had time to walk further afield around the farm. A very birdy morning! Scott Sainsbury CrossHaven Farm Moretown Begin forwarded message: > From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org > Date: August 26, 2010 8:03:27 PM EDT > To: scott AT beaconassociates.com > Subject: eBird Report - CrossHaven Farm, route 100b, moretown , 8/26/10 > > > > Location: CrossHaven Farm, route 100b, moretown > Observation date: 8/26/10 > Number of species: 24 > > Wild Turkey 6 > Broad-winged Hawk 2 > Rock Pigeon 17 > Mourning Dove 6 > Ruby-throated Hummingbird 5 > Downy Woodpecker 1 > Hairy Woodpecker 2 > Eastern Phoebe 5 > Blue Jay 7 > American Crow 3 > Black-capped Chickadee 7 > House Wren 1 > American Robin 5 > Gray Catbird 2 > European Starling 25 > Nashville Warbler 2 > Yellow-rumped Warbler 5 > American Redstart 4 > Common Yellowthroat 2 > Song Sparrow 15 > Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2 > Common Grackle 1 > Purple Finch 1 > American Goldfinch 11 > > This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/vt) > Subject: Little Gull & Cliff Swallows / Grand Isle From: David Hoag <SR71BLBRD AT AOL.COM> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:45:27 EDT An adult LITTLE GULL has fluttered past the west shore of Grand Isle on each of the last three mornings. All three young Cliff Swallows fledged during today's noon hour, but are back in their nest tonight. Dave Hoag, Grand Isle Subject: Snowy Egret at Dead Creek From: Bruce MacPherson <bmacphe AT AOL.COM> Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:21:15 -0400 Bill Mercia and I spotted a Snowy Egret at Dead Creek this afternoon. This bird was feeding with 4 Great Egrets and 2 Great Blue Herons in the marshy area across from the boat access on route 17. The size comparison between the Snowy Egret and the other herons and egrets was both impressive and useful for identification purposes. The dark bill with orange at the base was helpful, as well. The bird's feet were muddy, though, allowing only a glimpse of the expected yellow-orange color. Bruce MacPherson South Burlington