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16 Mar Eastern Phoebe ["Bob Domagalski" ]
16 Mar Fw: Hog Island ["Bob Domagalski" ]
16 Mar Hog Island ["Bob Domagalski" ]
15 Mar FOY RWBB + - Peninsula State Park []
15 Mar Prairie du Chien birding - 3/14 [Danny Akers ]
15 Mar Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, March 11, 2010 [Dennis Casper ]
15 Mar Whoopers at Nygrens [DWIGHT ALTON ]
15 Mar Two Snowy Owls ["Jann Johnston" ]
15 Mar Dodge county birds [Jeffrey Bahls ]
15 Mar Bald Eagle Pair! ["Brian Karnosky" ]
15 Mar FW: eBird Report - Estabrook Park, Milwaukee Co., 3/14/10 [Chuck Hagner ]
15 Mar Migration in Grant County [Alexander R Stark ]
15 Mar Derby Hill [Seth Cutright ]
15 Mar PECTORAL SANDPIPER Columbia Co [JAMES F SCHWARZ ]
15 Mar Red-shouldered Hawks (photos), raptor species & more! [Erik Bruhnke ]
15 Mar Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac ["Wheeler Melissa M" ]
15 Mar McFarland today, Kenosha Sat. ["Steve Thiessen" ]
15 Mar 2010 WBCI Annual Meeting: Power of Partnerships - Registration Deadline March 19th! [Andy P ]
15 Mar Red Throated Loon - Port Washington [Petherick Chris ]
15 Mar sandhill crane chippewa cty [claudia giamati ]
15 Mar Re: WBCI Bird Monitoring, March 26-27 ["Brady, Ryan S - DNR" ]
15 Mar Meadowlarks singing at Trinity [Carol Moerke ]
15 Mar Re: Additional Columbia/Dane report [Jesse Ellis ]
15 Mar improve your birding skills [William mueller ]
15 Mar Additional Columbia/Dane report ["Peter A. Fissel" ]
15 Mar Re: my last post [Chris West ]
15 Mar Harlequin in Menasha ["Terri Welisek" ]
15 Mar WSO Sheboygan Field Trip - Sunday ["Tom Schultz" ]
15 Mar WSO Sheboygan trip yesterday + Columbia, Sauk counties. [Chris West ]
15 Mar Orioles to Ocelots: Wisconsin's Costa Rica Connection [Andy P ]
15 Mar Geese are moving today [Andy P ]
15 Mar Neenah/Menasha-3/15/10 and Shiocton-3/14/10 ["awreimer tds.net" ]
15 Mar OT: The Zombies Have Arisen! [Andrea Szymczak ]
14 Mar Prarrie Chickens- Junction City [David Flores ]
14 Mar Greater Prairie Chickens [Rita Marie Wiskowski ]
15 Mar Kittiwake and stuff. []
14 Mar Leucistic Grackle Dane County [Marge Anderson ]
14 Mar Black River Ice [DWIGHT ALTON ]
14 Mar Snowy Owl - Freedom []
15 Mar RFI - Ashland area info []
14 Mar County K in Praire du Chien [Alexander R Stark ]
14 Mar HMBC field trip results [Jeffrey Bahls ]
14 Mar Invasives and Waterfowl ["Kevin" ]
14 Mar Gull ID Sheboygan. [Terry Leasa ]
14 Mar Re: Rock Co. Geese inc. Ross's ["jerry schoen" ]
14 Mar Kenosha County Gulls, 3/14 [Robert Hughes ]
14 Mar Rock Co. Geese inc. Ross's [tom prestby ]
14 Mar Re: gulls in Milwaukee [steven lubahn ]
14 Mar if you bird in Ozaukee County... ["William Mueller" ]
14 Mar Sandhill Cranes & Trumpeters, Polk County [Jeff Virant ]
14 Mar Re: gulls in Milwaukee [John Idzikowski ]
14 Mar Woodcocks in Whitnall Park (Milwaukee)? [joy banyas ]
14 Mar Rhinelander Saturday [Nancy Richmond ]
13 Mar Brown County Eurasian Collared Dove [Steven Murkowski ]
13 Mar Re: Barrows Goldeneye, Lake Wisconson - Refound [Quentin Yoerger ]
13 Mar Re: Barrows Goldeneye, Lake Wisconson - Not refound [Chester Martin ]
13 Mar Sauk & Columbia Cty- B. Goldeneye, Gulls, Geese, etc... [tom prestby ]
13 Mar Lakeshore SP Harlequin Duck- Milw. County [Sam Corbo ]
13 Mar 2010 Report: Climate Change — Report on Climate Change [John Rasmussen ]
13 Mar sofa birding ["Terri Welisek" ]
13 Mar Brown County- March 13th, 2010 [Ryan Rickaby ]
13 Mar Columbia Co ponds this a.m. [Paul Schwalbe ]
13 Mar Today's new bird ["Tom Schaefer" ]
13 Mar Sheboygan Lakefront [JOEY REICHHOFF ]
13 Mar Neenah and Menasha [Daryl Tessen ]
13 Mar Bakken's Pond 3/12 [Chris West ]
13 Mar Alert: Barrow's Goldeneye Columbia Co. ["Korducki" ]
13 Mar gulls in Milwaukee [steven lubahn ]
13 Mar Return of the Trumpeters! [Jeff Virant ]
13 Mar timberdoodles ["Tom Schaefer" ]
13 Mar Peentology in SE Milw Co. []
13 Mar Chuck Hagner to speak at Bay Area Bird Club - Green Bay ["Ty Baumann" ]
12 Mar Columbia County [Brian Doverspike ]
12 Mar Woodcock in Monroe County [Lennie Lichter ]
12 Mar FOG!! [Daryl Tessen ]
12 Mar Are birds getting smaller? [Emily Wilson ]

Subject: Eastern Phoebe
From: "Bob Domagalski" <rcd2 AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 06:55:48 -0500

On Saturday, the 13th, while birding Lake Oschwald in St. Nazianz, Manitowoc County, I found an Eastern Phoebe. In decades of birding more southern Washington County, my earliest spring arrival date for the Phoebe was March 25th. We are now on the cusp of the normal first sighting of phoebes. Following is a graph of first dates for past years in Wisconsin. -- Bob Domagalski, Menomonee Falls/St. Nazianz Spring Arrival Dates Feb. 28- 65 March 1 2 3 4 5- 63 6- 04 7 8- 92 9 10 11- 90, 06 12- 45 13- 07 14- 95 15- 57, 64, 73, 88, 03, 09 16- 71 17- 46 18- 86, 02 19- 66, 77, 85, 01 20- 72 21- 59, 81, 87, 91, 96 22- 69, 94, 08 23- 67, 82, 99 24- 61, 89 25- 75, 76, 78 26- 51, 80, 83, 97, 98 27- 56, 60, 62, 68 28- 74, 93, 05 29 30- 40, 52, 55 31- 70, 00 April 1- 41, 50 2 3- 58 4- 84 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Fw: Hog Island
From: "Bob Domagalski" <rcd2 AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:17:26 -0500

This evening, near sunset, I was working on Hog Island, a small area of higher ground surrounded by the vast swamps of the Killsnake Wildlife Area in Eaton Township is western Manitowoc County. I was dismantling the massive hand hewed red oak beams from an abandoned pre 1900 barn. The wood will be used for my own building purposes. As I worked in the pleasant evening air, I heard a distant sound not noticed in nearly a year. Soon a movement of 500 Tundra Swans was passing low overhead. The air was heavy with the clamor of their call. For this awhile I ended my toil to watch the long wavering lines disappear into the red of the northern sky. -- Bob Domagalski, Menomonee Falls and St. Nazianz #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Hog Island
From: "Bob Domagalski" <rcd2 AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:12:11 -0500

of higher ground surrounded by the vast swamps of the Killsnake Wildlife Area in Eaton Township is western Manitowoc County. I was dismantling the massive hand hewed red oak beams from an abandoned pre 1900 barn. The wood will be used for my own building purposes. As I worked in the pleasant evening air, I heard a distant sound not noticed in nearly a year. Soon a movement of 500 Tundra Swans was passing low overhead. The air was heavy with the clamor of their call. For this awhile I ended my toil to watch the long wavering lines disappear into the red of the northern sky. -- Bob Domagalski, Menomonee Falls and St. Nazianz #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: FOY RWBB + - Peninsula State Park
From: thenut AT doorcountynaturenut.com
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:35:09 -0500

Went birding Sunday afternoon (3/14/10) and found the following birds: - 3 FOY male red-winged blackbirds at village boat launch, Ephraim - 3 FOY male red-winged blackbirds at Weborg Marsh, Peninsula State Park - Several black-capped chickadees Also at Peninsula State Park, I saw the following between the Tennis Court Lot and the northernmost pull-off, along Shore Rd: - Mixed flock of several hundred divers, consisting of common goldeneyes, common and red-breasted mergansers, and lesser scaup. - FOY m/f pair of black ducks Hope to get out Tuesday and hit my favorite northern Door Co. spots in search of new arrivals. Karin Hankwitz Liberty Grove Northern Door County Twitter: AT dcnaturenut#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Prairie du Chien birding - 3/14
From: Danny Akers <birdmandan1231 AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:20:23 -0500

Visiting some family in northeast Iowa this weekend, I did some brief birding around Prairie du Chien in Crawford Co. on Sunday (14th). Of most interest were the massive numbers of Bald Eagles migrating north. From 1230 until about 230 PM, I had over 320 Bald Eagles soaring north over the north end of Prairie du Chien. (YES, that was 320!) A little less of interest, I checked the bridges near the riverfront and had 82 Hooded Mergansers and 9 Bufflehead for highlights. The Villa Louis pond had a single American Black Duck. I took a small walk at La Rivere Park at the south end of Prairie du Chien on my first visit there. I only had 18 species, but of note was a single Sandhill Crane flyover, 2 White-throated Sparrows, and an early Fox Sparrow. Danny Akers Ankeny, Iowa BirdManDan1231 AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, March 11, 2010
From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.bird AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:29:18 -0700 (PDT)

Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WIÂ 53211 414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org Â Bird Walk Thursdays,Â 8am-10am year round, Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome Â Thursday, March 11, 2010 42 degrees Cloudy 16 birders Â The heralds of spring are here!Â Red-winged Blackbirds have arrived in Riverside Park and are busy noisily staking out their territories on either side of the river, which today was ice-free and flowing stronglyâ€”in sharp contrast to a week ago when it was still largely frozen over. Â Species:Â 19 Â 30Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Canada Goose 12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mallard 7Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Common Goldeneye 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Cooperâ€™s Hawk 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Herring Gull 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Mourning Dove 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Downy Woodpecker 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â American Crow 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Black-capped Chickadee 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â White-breasted Nuthatch Â 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â American Robin 2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â European Starling 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Dark-eyed Junco 4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Northern Cardinal 5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Red-winged Blackbird 1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Brown-headed Cowbird 3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â House Finch 6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â American Goldfinch 10Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â House Sparrow Â #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Whoopers at Nygrens
From: DWIGHT ALTON <orion0323 AT msn.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:25:43 -0500

The Whoopers are back at Nygrens preserve west of Rockton, Il. Saw 2 fly over in front of the deck and go into the marsh just east of there. Also saw 1 Great Blue Heron, a couple of Sandhills and many geese. I am not to good identifying ducks but saw what looked like 2 male Greater Scaups. White sides and all black head and breast. They were quite a distance even through binocs but could make out the two colors. Dwight Alton, Rockton, Il. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Two Snowy Owls
From: "Jann Johnston" <jjohnston9828 AT charter.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:24:30 -0500 (Central Daylight Time)

Content-Type: Text/Plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable =0D =0D Subject: Two Snowy Owls =0D =0D This morning I saw 2 snowy owls around daybreak.=0D One was the bird that has been hanging out near=0D The Fox Lake Correctional Institution. This morning=0D it was on Lake Emily Rd about 1/4 mile west of the=0D Intersection with Brave Rd. About 10 minutes=0D Later I saw a second snowy owl on CTH A about =0D 2 1/2 miles north of CTH AW, which I think is in=0D Green Lake Co. There were also 7 white-fronted geese=0D In some standing water along CTH A just north of=0D Hwy 33 in Dodge Co this morning.=0D =0D Greg Seegert=0D Deerfield IL=0D =0D =20 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Dodge county birds
From: Jeffrey Bahls <jbahls AT wildblue.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:14:17 -0500

checked outside of Reeseville today on "J" east, had nice variety of ducks in the flooded corn field, new today was redheads,wigeon and white fronted geese. Hwy 26& 60&16 had mostly Canadas with some WF , FYI A sheriffs squad stopped to see what I was up to, asked me to please use my flashers while stopped there. Had a bufflehead on my paddle of Shaw creek tonite and heard woodcock after dark.The cranes and geese made the woodcock difficult to hear Jeff Bahls Lowell Wi Dodge Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Bald Eagle Pair!
From: "Brian Karnosky" <beejer AT frontiernet.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:00:07 -0500

Hi to all, First time seeing Bald Eagles in their mating ritual later this Monday afternoon. Same pair has had succesful hatchings and rearing of young for over 5 years now. What a sight to see! Brian Karnosky Rhinelander, Wis. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: FW: eBird Report - Estabrook Park, Milwaukee Co., 3/14/10
From: Chuck Hagner <chagner AT kalmbach.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:58:31 -0500

________________________________________ From: do-not-reply AT ebird.org [do-not-reply AT ebird.org] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 7:56 PM To: Chuck Hagner Subject: eBird Report - Estabrook Park , 3/14/10 Location: Estabrook Park Observation date: 3/14/10 Notes: 40.5°F and overcast, wind NNE AT 10.1 mph. Milwaukee River swollen and fast-moving; trails along the river's edge submerged. Number of species: 22 Canada Goose 18 Mallard 7 Common Goldeneye 8 gull sp. 6 Rock Pigeon 19 Mourning Dove 3 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 5 Hairy Woodpecker 1 American Crow 6 Black-capped Chickadee 19 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 American Robin 13 European Starling 2 Song Sparrow 2 White-throated Sparrow 1 Dark-eyed Junco 5 Northern Cardinal 14 Red-winged Blackbird 6 Common Grackle 10 House Finch 2 American Goldfinch 8 House Sparrow 2 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org/wi) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Migration in Grant County
From: Alexander R Stark <starkal AT uwplatt.edu>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:38:26 -0500 (CDT)

Hello all, I birded around the Platteville Area early this morning. I didn't find any more FOY birds, or anything out of the ordinary. I can say that migration movement is still strong. There were alot of Red-winged Blackbirds and Common Grackles in smaller flocks. I also had alot of Geese movement and a few Sandhill Cranes early in the morning. The best part of the day was hearing a snow bunting fly over while listening to Eastern Meadowlarks sing...but it didn't stop with just one bunting. Behind him there were at least 110 more Snow Buntings! And about 10 minutes before that I had a flock of 65 fly by me. It was very hard to get an accurate count with all the movement, but I estimated at at least 110. Throughout the morning I had 261 Snow Buntings and 48 Lapland Longspurs. Anyway, I though it was worth sharing. Good Birding, Alex Stark, Platteville #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Derby Hill
From: Seth Cutright <ferruginous.hawk82 AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:36:38 -0400

Hello All, Well here is a quick update from Derby Hill. In just about 2 weeks here/and of counting I am now at 62 year birds for New York. All new year birds are being entered onto eBird. All but two of the year birds have been heard or seen at either the North (main) look out/ count site, or the South, or (secondary) count site. The other two species were seen along the road that goes to and past the South count site. Best so far...good looks at Northern Goshawks, and tons of Snow Geese yesterday...will try and post about that later. Anyways have fun with your WI Spring. --Seth Cutright Mexico, NY Derby Hill #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: PECTORAL SANDPIPER Columbia Co
From: JAMES F SCHWARZ <jfschwar AT facstaff.wisc.edu>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:24:55 -0600

Hello All. Spent some time in Columbia County today. The most interesting birds were 3 PECTORAL SANDPIPERS at the ponds near Harvey and Mangness Roads. They were in the small pond on the west of Harvey. There were also abourt 50 Great White-fronted geese. I have to cut this short. Enjoy the Spring Jim Schwarz Madison, Dane Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Red-shouldered Hawks (photos), raptor species & more!
From: Erik Bruhnke <birdfedr AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:44:59 -0500

I hawkwatched up on Lapham Peak tower from 11:00am until 2:00pm today. I am VERY excited, because I have been craving to see a Red-shouldered Hawk for many years, and finally saw my first Red-shouldered Hawk. I feel spoiled, as I was treated to seven Red-shouldered Hawks this morning :) They are an absolutely beautiful buteo! Here are my Red-shouldered Hawk photos from this morning. The photos were taken of the closest individuals, which were still a good distance out. Enjoy! http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/122761974 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/122762021 http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/image/122762037 I observed a total of 7 raptor species today. Here is my list: Canada Goose 283 Great Blue Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 14 Northern Harrier 4 Sharp-shinned Hawk 2 Cooper's Hawk 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 7 Red-tailed Hawk 32 hawk sp. 2 American Kestrel 1 Sandhill Crane 24 Killdeer 2 gull sp. X Red-bellied Woodpecker 4 Downy Woodpecker 1 Pileated Woodpecker 1 American Crow 15 Tufted Titmouse 3 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Eastern Bluebird 2 Northern Cardinal 1 Red-winged Blackbird 15 Common Grackle 10 House Finch 3 American Goldfinch 2 When I returned home from hawkwatching, two Cooper's Hawks and a Red-tailed Hawk flew overhead. What a raptor-filled day. I'm suspecting this week will be good as the days progress. Clouds are expected to be minimal at most, and the winds are predicted to change westward and eventually southward - which will provide a tailwind for the migrating raptors and songbirds. Good birdwatching, Erik Bruhnke Waukesha, WI NATURALLY AVIAN - Bird photography and guided bird hikes www.pbase.com/birdfedr birdfedr AT gmail.com #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Lakeside Park, Fond du Lac
From: "Wheeler Melissa M" <wheeler.meli AT students.uwlax.edu>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:30:38 -0500

On such a beautiful day I thought I'd check out what was hanging around at Lakeside. At Stinky Point there were some scaup and redheads among the mallards, and I heard Sandhill Cranes over in Supple's Marsh. I've never tried to ID immature gulls before so I thought I'd take a look today....hahaha, oh boy, I definitely need to work on that. So other than the normal herring and ring-billeds, no comments on gulls. A male common merganser was hanging out with the geese by the yacht club, and though most of the channels around Oven Island are still ice, there was an open section where I found a northern shoveler. (That'll teach me not to say "I bet these are all just mallards!") ~Melissa Wheeler Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac county #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: McFarland today, Kenosha Sat.
From: "Steve Thiessen" <stevethiessen AT charter.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:22:10 -0500

A short trip around McFarland today turned into a gull trip. There was a 2nd winter glaucous at Lower Mud. So I checked the dump. Mostly ring-billed in that area. The mouth of Lake Waubesa and upper mud had a round 100 gulls, mostly herring with 1 adult glaucous. With the sun and evaporation viewing was bad. Even at Lower Mud puddle duck numbers are low, except the wintering types. The amount of divers is excellent. Peter Fissel and tried with no luck for the California Gull, near Kenosha. A second hand report said it was seen later in the afternoon in one of the fields along Cty N. The dump appeared closed and there weren't many gulls at the river flats. Mostly herring, nothing unusual. At 169 th and N the short grass field was great. We had an adult Iceland with no markings on the primaries, an adult Thayer's, adult Lesser B-B and adult glaucous. Further east there was a grassy field that had an adult Iceland with light gray in the primaries and we had an adult Thayer's land next to it. We had a different adult Thayer's earlier here. So not a bad outing. Racine lakefront was dead. So up to Mil. Texas Ave., the wind was 30 steady. We found a w-w scoter south along the shore. South Shore just had 1 imm. glaucous. At McKinley most of the gulls were facing us. We did have 5 great b-b's and a glaucous. Steve thiessen Stoughton Dane co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: 2010 WBCI Annual Meeting: Power of Partnerships - Registration Deadline March 19th!
From: Andy P <andypaulios AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:15:13 -0700 (PDT)

Bird Conservationists! The deadline for free registration for the upcoming Power of Partnerships WBCI Annual Meeting (http://www.wisconsinbirds.org/annualmeeting.htm) has been extended to March 19th! Our event features some great speakers and a great opportunity to engage with active WBCI committees and projects to see how your work can fit into the larger bird conservation picture. In addition....we'll feed you lunch! How could life get any better?? See our website for details on the program agenda and the registration form. Please consider forwarding this announcement on to your colleagues or partners interested in working within a partnership to better our world for birds. Andy Paulios Coordinator Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative Bureau of Wildlife Management Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 101 South Webster St. Madison, WI 53707-7921 Phone: 608-264-6137 Fax: 608-267-7857 eMail: Andy.Paulios AT wisconsin.gov Web: www.wisconsinbirds.org #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Red Throated Loon - Port Washington
From: Petherick Chris <cpetherick AT me.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:10:50 -0500

Hello, I was on the beach north of the filtration center in Port Washington and spotted a GBB Gull, the regular ducks and then as I was walking back to the parking lot I spotted a Red Throated Loon maybe 200 feet off-shore and just north of the plant. It was close enough that you could almost ID it without binoculars! I was actually on the walkway directly east of the filtration plant and it was at most 100 feet from where I was. It was diving and fishing the whole time I watched without drifting in either direction. I also had a few grackles, a song sparrow, house finch, starling. I did not go look for the Kittiwake. Chris Petherick Fox Point, Northeastern Milwaukee County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: sandhill crane chippewa cty
From: claudia giamati <cgiamati AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:04:37 -0700 (PDT)

Greetings, this AM I located my FOY sandhill within walking distance of my house, still maintaining bigby here. Although, once the water around here becomes open, I may get in the car and drive to see some of these ducks and geese who should be here soon! I had Robins and Eastern Bluebirds visit my meadow this weekend and the juncos haven't left yet so.. enjoy the new arrivals! Claudia Giamati Chippewa Falls(mailing address) Chippewa County "A knowledge of the path cannot be substituted for putting one foot in front of the other." -- M. C. Richards #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: WBCI Bird Monitoring, March 26-27
From: "Brady, Ryan S - DNR" <Ryan.Brady AT Wisconsin.gov>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:16:52 -0500

Hello again birders, This is a reminder that lodging and pre-registration deadlines for WBCI's March 26-27 volunteer celebration are fast approaching. If you have interest in bird monitoring, it would be great to see you there. And we can all pull our hair out together trying to differentiate intermediate Thayer's and Kumlien's Gulls! http://wiatri.net/projects/birdroutes/docs/WBCI_PortWash_Celebration.pdf Ryan Brady WBCI Bird Monitoring Coordinator Bureau of Wildlife Management Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2501 Golf Course Rd., Ashland, WI, 54806 (*) phone: (715) 685-2933 (*) cell: (715) 421-9018 (*) fax: (715) 685-2909 (*) e-mail: ryan.brady AT wisconsin.gov _____________________________________________ From: Brady, Ryan S - DNR Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 11:42 AM To: 'wisbirdn AT freelists.org' Subject: RE: WBCI Bird Monitoring, March 26-27 Greetings birders, Registration for the WBCI Volunteer Birder Celebration, to be held on March 26-27 in Port Washington, is now open. Please visit the link below for details on the agenda, how to register, lodging etc. As stated in my original message, this event is open to anyone interested in learning more about or getting involved in WBCI's volunteer bird monitoring activities. I hope to see some of you there! http://wiatri.net/projects/birdroutes/docs/WBCI_PortWash_Celebration.pdf Ryan Brady WBCI Bird Monitoring Coordinator Ryan Brady Research Scientist Bureau of Wildlife Management Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2501 Golf Course Rd., Ashland, WI, 54806 (*) phone: (715) 685-2933 (*) cell: (715) 421-9018 (*) fax: (715) 685-2909 (*) e-mail: ryan.brady AT wisconsin.gov _____________________________________________ From: Brady, Ryan S - DNR Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:33 AM To: 'wisbirdn AT freelists.org' Subject: Save the dates - WBCI Bird Monitoring, March 26-27 Hello birders, SUMMARY: If you're interested in hearing about statewide, volunteer bird monitoring opportunities, join WBCI in Port Washington on March 26-27. DETAILS: As many of you know, the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative (WBCI) recruits hundreds of volunteers annually to conduct priority statewide surveys for bird groups with information gaps, including nocturnal birds such as owls and whip-poor-wills and secretive marshbirds like rails and bitterns. You can read more about these citizen-based monitoring efforts at http://wiatri.net/projects/birdroutes/index.htm. On Friday and Saturday, March 26-27, WBCI will be hosting a volunteer appreciation event along the Lake Michigan shoreline, most likely based out of Port Washington (details pending). Friday activities will take place in the evening and feature updates on monitoring projects and opportunities. Saturday's lone event will be a birding field trip along the lakeshore. We are opening up this event to anyone interested in learning more about or getting involved in WBCI's bird monitoring activities. Please save the dates and join us. I'll be in touch with more details soon. In the meantime you can read more about our similar November celebration at http://wiatri.net/projects/birdroutes/docs/VolunteerBirderCelebration.pdf. Ryan Brady WBCI Bird Monitoring Coordinator P Ryan Brady Research Scientist Bureau of Wildlife Management Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2501 Golf Course Rd., Ashland, WI, 54806 (*) phone: (715) 685-2933 (*) cell: (715) 421-9018 (*) fax: (715) 685-2909 (*) e-mail: ryan.brady AT wisconsin.gov #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Meadowlarks singing at Trinity
From: Carol Moerke <cmoerke AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:12:41 -0700 (PDT)

Hello, My name is Carol Moerke and I'm new to Wisbird. Barry and I live in the East Bay condos 1/2 mile north of Brown Deer on 70th, and enjoy birding right here at home. Our regular bird haunts are Trinity Creek (56th & N. County Line), Ozaukee County park (Swan Road just north of N. County Line), Brown Deer Park, and Lake Park in Milwaukee. We were pleased to hear and see Eastern meadowlarks Sunday afternoon at Trinity Creek in Ozaukee County. Also there were: Song sparrows, kildeer, a red-tail hawk perched on one of the saplings next to the path, as well as mallards and geese. Last year we always saw savannah sparrows there, but haven't seen them yet this year. Carol and Barry Moerke Milwaukee County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: Additional Columbia/Dane report
From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:52:40 -0500

Hello all- Just to add a few more, I had Northern Shovelers at the Harvey-Wangsness Ponds, as well as Northern Pintail. The pintail were feeding out on the mudflats, while the shovelers had found a small lead in the ice next to the road. I'm sure Peter is correct and that these ponds will be more or less open in a matter of days. Jesse Ellis Madison On Mon, Mar 15, 2010 at 10:35 AM, Peter A. Fissel wrote: > To add to Chris's comments on Columbia/Dane ponds, most are still > frozen, but the forecast this week looks very mild, with even lows above > freezing, so things should open up by next Saturdays' WSO field trip > (unfortunately, the forecast for the weekend looks lousy...) > > There were good numbers of geese at the DM & I ponds late Sunday > afternoon, but nothing besides Canadas that I could see with binoculars. > There are several flooded fields in the vicinity of Cuba Valley Rd. > that bear watching - Jim Otto reported seeing a pretty definitive Ross's > Goose Saturday afternoon in the field NW of the intersection of Cuba > Valley and County I (nothing there Sunday afternoon, though.) I'll try > to get up there later in the week to check on things and report on thawing. > > Peter Fissel > Madison, Dane Co. > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding > Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. > > > -- Jesse Ellis Madison, Dane Co, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: improve your birding skills
From: William mueller <iltlawas AT earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:37:25 -0400 (EDT)

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/NetCommunity/page.aspx?pid=1053 William P. Mueller E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net 414-698-9108 Conservation Chair, Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) Project Coordinator, Milwaukee County Avian Migration Monitoring Partnership (MCAMMP) on the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/index.html blog: http://bluebirdslaugh.blogspot.com/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Additional Columbia/Dane report
From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:35:01 -0500

To add to Chris's comments on Columbia/Dane ponds, most are still frozen, but the forecast this week looks very mild, with even lows above freezing, so things should open up by next Saturdays' WSO field trip (unfortunately, the forecast for the weekend looks lousy...) There were good numbers of geese at the DM & I ponds late Sunday afternoon, but nothing besides Canadas that I could see with binoculars. There are several flooded fields in the vicinity of Cuba Valley Rd. that bear watching - Jim Otto reported seeing a pretty definitive Ross's Goose Saturday afternoon in the field NW of the intersection of Cuba Valley and County I (nothing there Sunday afternoon, though.) I'll try to get up there later in the week to check on things and report on thawing. Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: my last post
From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:14:59 -0500

Hi all, Quick correction to my last post. I had forgotten exactly where Tom's Goldeneye was and got Okee stuck in my head for some reason. The Barrow's is at the Lake WI causeway at Whalen Grade. I didn't get up there to look for it though. Also, the geese that I just glanced at and kind of passed off as White-fronts are White-fronts in disguise. I went back and checked my photos and they are indeed Graylags. Sorry for any confusion. Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Harlequin in Menasha
From: "Terri Welisek" <terriw AT new.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:05:38 -0500

Yesterday morning the female Harlequin was present just beyond the pavilion. Strange actually, the birding gods were shining down on me. I saw a raft of small ducks and as I started to scan them the group picked up and flew well east. Drat. Then I turned back to see one lone little duck that remained. Sure enough it was she. I watched until she drifted into the reflecting sunlight. Good Birding, Terri Welisek Sherwood, WI Calumet County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: WSO Sheboygan Field Trip - Sunday
From: "Tom Schultz" <trschultz AT centurytel.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:54:00 -0500

WSO Sheboygan Field Trip Report At 8:00 AM on Sunday, March 14th, about 40 birders gathered at the Sheboygan Marina with a fairly mild 40 degree temperature, but there was a brisk breeze blowing out of the NNE. There was quite a bit of ice remaining in part of the harbor, but also a fair amount of open water. Standing on the ice were about a half dozen Great Black-backed Gulls, and a couple of adult Glaucous Gulls, along with a number of Herrings and Ring-bills. A number of ducks were also present, including both Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, both scaup, several Buffleheads, three Ruddy Ducks, and a female Hooded Merganser. Other migrants included a fly-by Killdeer, several Red-winged Blackbirds, a Common Grackle, and a Song Sparrow that was down along the rocks. After a while we moved to the North Point area, and as we arrived heard a Carolina Wren singing from up on the brushy slope. Several people had good scope views, but unfortunately it flew south along the bluff, and disappeared, although others saw or heard it again a little later. We had nice looks at a female Harlequin Duck, as she stood and preened on a rock at the Point, and it was later observed both swimming and flying. A short drive to the power plant along the south lakeshore to view the nesting Peregrine Falcons was unproductive, as just one person was able to spot one leaving the nest box on top of the building. From there we drove down to Kohler Andrae State Park, but didn't find too many new birds, although few people were able to find an Iceland Gull at the north beach. A couple of groups of Long-tailed Ducks were also observed flying well offshore, along with a few mergansers, but for the most part this area was fairly unproductive, and we left about 10:15. Our next stop was the end of Hwy. D, at the north boundary of Harrington Beach. Several flocks of Long-tailed Ducks were observed, both flying and on the water, but the wave action made it very difficult to observe swimming birds. This was also the case for a loon that was spotted several times by a few of the group, but some felt it was a Common, and others felt it looked more like a Red-throated, but the rough water and the long disappearances as the bird dove made it impossible to be certain about the ID. Other diving ducks were also spotted, but not much else of interest, so we left for Port Washington about 11:10. We were hoping to find the Black-legged Kittiwake that has been hanging around Port Washington since December, but it was nowhere to be seen. Finally, after about 30 minutes it was found over on the south end of the harbor, and then everyone got to see the bird as it flew around. There was a variety of waterfowl present, but a lot fewer that earlier in the winter -- although we did spot a couple of coots. We left Port around noon, heading northwest to Six-mile Road. We didn't see much other than several Horned Larks, along with some geese and gulls, but a check of Risseeuw Road provided a look at eight Tundra Swans. We concluded the field trip about 12:45. Thanks to Jeff Baughman for co-leading this outing, and to everyone who participated. Tom Schultz WSO Field Trips co-chair Green Lake Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: WSO Sheboygan trip yesterday + Columbia, Sauk counties.
From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:47:34 -0500

Hi all, Yesterday's WSO Sheboygan trip was another typical WSO trip. Lots of people to chat with whenever the birds slow down. :D The Harlequin Duck gave excellent looks. Otherwise, nothing besides the usual stuff. Kohler-Andrae dead except for an Iceland Gull at North Beach. Harrington had good numbers of ducks off the County D access. Mostly Scaup in the rafts with a lot of Long-tails flying further out. Several of the group also had glimpses at a Red-throated Loon about 2/3rds of the way out. Port Washington was mostly dead as well. There were two Greater White-fronted Geese by the piers along with the Kittiwake which flew around the entire harbor and right after most of the group left, gave spectacular views. Some kids were throwing bread to the flock of ducks and geese and the gulls joined right in. The Kittiwake came so close, I could barely focus my camera on it. Had to back up at one point. In all, another awesome WSO trip. Thanks to Tom Schultz and Jeff Baughman for leading. After a quick lunch, I struck out for home. My first stop was at the twin ponds along Harvey Rd just south of Schoenburg Marsh. There were lots of geese present. Mostly Canadas but with a smattering of Cacklers and a few White-fronts. Schoenburg Marsh itself is still frozen. Goose Pond is also still frozen save for a small section of open water. Not having time to head further south, I hightailed it to Lodi. Only part of Okee Bay is open. I had difficulty locating any goldeneye at all in the flock of Mergansers. Much less Tom's Barrow's. There were lots of Gulls present but nothing besides Ring-billed and Herring. Arena Boat Landing was (as usual anytime after about 9am) dead as a doornail. The field along Big Hollow road was also mostly devoid of birds save for some mallards and Canadas waay in the back. Bakken's Pond performed a bit better. Although, there wasn't anything new from the last time I was there. There were several Sandhill Cranes around and about the same number and variety of ducks. A couple other species seen yesterday in random places were: two Turkey Vultures soaring above a fieldlots of Bluebirds and Kestrels along the power lines. Since I managed to see most of WI's ducks yesterday, Thought it might be interesting to see just how many. the Duck and goose list for the day is as follows: Greater White-fronted Goose Canada GooseCackling Goose American Wigeon American Black DuckMallardGadwallRedheadCanvasbackRing-necked DuckBoth ScaupHarlequin DuckBuffleheadLong-tailed DuckCommon Goldeneyeall three Mergansers The only species missed besides the Scoters and Barrow's Goldeneye are the later migrants. That's pretty good for early March! I did have a Scoter Sp at Harrington beach. Waaay too far out to ID though. It was flying just beyond the horizon..... gah! Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Orioles to Ocelots: Wisconsin's Costa Rica Connection
From: Andy P <andypaulios AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:32:10 -0700 (PDT)

Hey Folks, Just a reminder that tickets are available for the Osa Peninsula fundraising event in Milwaukee on April 24th, 2010. This is Wisconsin's first coordinated effort to protect wintering ground habitat for Neotropical migrants. Adrian Forsyth, project leader, will be there and you'll have a great chance to hear about what's going on, win some raffle prizes and talk birds on the verge of the impending migration. http://wisconservation.org/index.php?page=osa-event See the link above for details and registration. Andy Paulios Madison, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Geese are moving today
From: Andy P <andypaulios AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:28:29 -0700 (PDT)

Saw multiple flocks over the Madison area on my commute today. On my walk into work had white-fronts and cacklers with the bigger Canada geese. Andy Paulios Madison, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Neenah/Menasha-3/15/10 and Shiocton-3/14/10
From: "awreimer tds.net" <awreimer AT tds.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:27:05 -0500

Took a pass through Jefferson Park and Neenah Point this morning. Pretty much a duplicate report to Kevin's. Not surprisingly the ice is deteriorating quickly and although the edge of the ice is still in sight of both locations, that may not be the case by the end of the week dispersing the migrants. Complete list from today below. Location: Menasha, Winnebago County, WI, US Observation date: 3/15/10 Notes: Observations from Jefferson Park in Menasha and Neenah Point in Neenah. Number of species: 18 Canada Goose 40 Mallard X Redhead 12 Ring-necked Duck 6 Bufflehead 1 Common Goldeneye 800 Common Merganser 30 Ruddy Duck 12 Ring-billed Gull X Herring Gull X Mourning Dove X American Crow X American Robin X European Starling X Northern Cardinal X Red-winged Blackbird X Common Grackle X House Sparrow X On my way back from an outing up North on Sunday afternoon I had occasion to pass through Shiocton. No major flocks of anything, but a few Red-winged Blackbirds, Canada Geese, and three Sandhill Cranes were present. Still too much ice in the fields and ditches to hold anything else, but that situation won't last long, either. The Wolf River while not yet navigable, has significant open stretches already as well. Thanks! Andrew Reimer Darboy (Appleton), Calumet County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: OT: The Zombies Have Arisen!
From: Andrea Szymczak <harrierhawk1 AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:56:47 -0500

I picked up FOUR slow-moving "zombie" ticks yesterday in the Southern Kettle Moraine SF. Watch out if you are in the brush!!! Andrea Szymczak Waukesha, WI _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Prarrie Chickens- Junction City
From: David Flores <flores.david84 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:42:04 -0700 (PDT)

Hi all, My little sister beat me to the punch, but I agree with everything she said. I can't say enough about viewing the prarrie chickens. A pretty amazing experience. Well worth the long drive up and the sacrifice of my sister's radiator, which died on our trip. And the kicker to the whole experience was the hopitality of the Flaig Family. If anyone would like to see more pictures, I whittled my 300+ pics down to about 30 :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/floresdavid/sets/72157623622680870/ Good birding all, David Flores South Milwaukee, WI P.S. Here is the Flaig family's website again: http://prairiechickenviewing.webs.com/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Greater Prairie Chickens
From: Rita Marie Wiskowski <dona_rita AT rocketmail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:54:21 -0700 (PDT)

My brother Dave and I had the most wonderful experience today viewing the booming and dancing of the Greater Prairie chicken. We estimate that at the peak of the show, we were surrounded by about 50 chickens, only two of which were hens. Nothing can compare to the sights and sounds of this experience and although we were excited about it, were quite unprepared at the wonder of it all. If you haven't yet experienced this, I recommend you put it on your bucket list. We've heard great things about viewing the chickens at Buena Vista, but we had the good fortune to see them at the farm of Carl Flaig and family (Junction City, WI). They definately gave us the royal treatment and were so hospitable. If anyone is interested in seeing them at the Flaig Family Farm, they've invited us to pass along their information. They request a donation of $25 for the experience. http://www.prairiechickenviewing.com; (715) 570-0782; email stargazing AT tznet.com Also, here is a link to the photos I took this morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rwiskowski/4433560311/ I think my brother will probably post his photos a little later on his Flickr site. Rita Flores Wiskowski South Milwaukee, WI Viewing chickens in Junction City #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Kittiwake and stuff.
From: <tuttech AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 1:52:02 +0000

This morning I checked the Port Washington harbor to enjoy the action with the NE winds. I had great views of first cycle Iceland and Thayer's gulls hanging in the air so close to my car that I could not focus my binoculars on them. They frequently dropped into the water to catch something, probably small minnows, but they always also hauled up what looked like algae. (Or maybe strips of fish guts.) When I checked the piers for the Kittiwake it was sitting there alertly watching some guys fishing. With each cast it followed the lure with its eyes. Kind of made me worried. Then it flew in closer and landed on the water and pulled out and swallowed what I took to be a fish. Several of the fishermen commented about how it got that one so fast. So I pulled in and asked one if he had been feeding that gull minnows. He was reluctant to answer at first but after a while allowed that it would always take discarded minnows when they were thrown in. He knew it was a special gull from the arctic and that he and most of the other guys were following it every day. So this gull seems to be so tame for a reason. I wonder why it has learned to fish with the fishermen and the others don't. He also said it stole minnows from the ducks. Thanks to Tom Prestby for finding this gull. NE Ozaukee County is totally migrant duck and goose free yet. Last year at this time it was loaded. Great water all over the place too. Tom Uttech Oz.Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Leucistic Grackle Dane County
From: Marge Anderson <manderson AT ecw.org>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:40:52 -0500

Just had a strange one in the yard - a grackle who looked like all of its green head feathers had been replaced by white - sort of like wearing a shredded white hoodie. We feed all kinds here. We have a gorgeous strawberry blonde squirrel here, too - I think we go to the same stylist. It's funny how for two weeks of the year, you're glad to see these grackles and RW Blackbirds at the feeder. Marge Anderson, Dane (and Vilas) County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Black River Ice
From: DWIGHT ALTON <orion0323 AT msn.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:52:56 -0500

Anyone in the LaCrosse are seen open water on the Black River at French Island just south of I-90? We have no ice and no snow down here! Dwight Alton. Rockton,Il. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID27925::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:032010_2 #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Snowy Owl - Freedom
From: <jmotquin AT new.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:36:48 -0500

I stopped to check the Freedom "owl fields" on the way home from church this afternoon. I found one adult snowy owl at the southeast corner of Van's Road and CTH J. It's very nice to look for snowies on a contrasting background. What is the latest spring record for snowy owls? Jon Motquin Freedom, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: RFI - Ashland area info
From: <jmotquin AT new.rr.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 0:33:08 +0000

I have to make a trip to Ashland next weekend. Can someone from the Ashland area please backchannel me an updat on any good findings as of late. I plan on arriving sometime mid Sunday afternoon and depart sometime Monday afternoon. Thanks in advance. Jon Motquin Freedom, Outagamie Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: County K in Praire du Chien
From: Alexander R Stark <starkal AT uwplatt.edu>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:29:24 -0500 (CDT)

hello all, I got up early this morning (about an hour too early) to go check out an active spot of open water. Last night I noticed a large amount of gulls in the Winnishiek Marina on Frenchtown Road, also known as County K. I was hoping I could be like those amazing birders on the east side of the state and match their gull skills by picking out awesome birds, but today I came up empty. I even convinced my dad (who is a non-birder) to come chumming gulls with me at daybreak. I laughed when he called them all white seagulls! I think we had every gull within a mile in this little marina. All we could find were 100-150 Ring-billed Gulls and 25-50 Herring Gulls. Try as I might I could NOT find a Thayers...but we did count 32 Bald Eagle at the same time while standing in one spot. I believe there is this high concentration of Eagles and Gulls in this spot because i've been told that this marina is where shad congregate before winter and eventually become frozen in the ice. Therefore when th e ice melts its a feast of dead shad for the Eagles and Gulls. Nature is really cool! The highlight of the morning was when we were walking back to the truck we found the County K Eurasian-collared Doves. We found six birds outside the marina and another 400 yards down the road we found an additional 5 birds on the power lines. Good birding, Alex Stark who is currently in Prairie du Chien #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: HMBC field trip results
From: Jeffrey Bahls <jbahls AT wildblue.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:19:44 -0500

A great turn out for the HMBC Field trip. We had to work for every check mark though. Best spot was on "J" east of Reeseville 1 mile, a small flooded corn field held Dozens of canvas backs some ringnecks, pintails,wigeon,black ducks, mallards and green wing teal, HWY 26&16&60 interchange had white fronted geese, shoveler, BW teal and gadwal, Rusty blackbirds were found on Eagle Rd..... Had a juv bald Eagle a couple days ago at home....on Blackbird rd...ain't THAT something. After the group broke, I heard back, that the Fox Lake Snowy was still there and redheads were spotted on DJ just north of 60. I had a flock of swans overhead and a lesser scaup on Shaw creek during a PM paddle. Sandhill cranes were numerous. Thanks to all that attended Jeff Bahls Lowell Wi Dodge Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Invasives and Waterfowl
From: "Kevin" <dkkearns AT new.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:15:53 -0500

Two subjects exclusive of each other. 1) If you are controlling invasive terrestrial perennials such as Garlic Mustard, Dames Rocket or Horehound (Marrubium vulgare), now is the perfect time to do it if you are willing to spray. The weather will be perfect through most of the state this week, the snow cover is gone in most parts of the state, and the earliest natives are not coming up yet. I took a walk through several areas in the Fox Cities today and while I saw good growth on all three, I was unable to locate a single Virginia Waterleaf or Bloodroot which are typically the two earliest emerging natives (besides violet). You can hit most everything that is green heavily with Round-up right now and kill the invasives before the natives emerge which should be happening in the next 7-10 days. By hitting the second year plants at this time, you can then concentrate on handpulling any that might have been missed or developing any resistance to prevent further spread. 2) Ducks in Neenah/Menasha. Could not find the severely dismissed barrows Goldeneye in Neenah or the equally dismissed Harlequin in Menasha today. Granted I did not search very thoroughly as it was windy and cold on the lakeshore, but I am amazed that there has been very little interest shown in these ducks that are in a fairly high population center that is not Milwaukee. Other ducks included several 1000 Common Goldeneyes, 100's of Common Mergs, and small numbers of Ringnecks, Hooded Mergs, RB Mergs, Ring Necks, Scaup, Redheads, and Buffleheads along the Fox river. New Eagle nest in Neenah had an Eagle on, this one is visible from James Island looking across the river towards Kimberly-Clark. We did not check other nests in the area today, but last weekend an Eagle was sitting on one of two nests at 1000 islands nature center in Kaukauna. Kevin Kearns In Neenah hoping that many will take up the call to arms and spray heavily but responsibly this week #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Gull ID Sheboygan.
From: Terry Leasa <terryl65 AT att.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:24:41 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Ok, I know my track record is not very good. But here's another try. Joey R. and I were at Northpoint in Sheboygan and found this gull. Could this possibly be a early second cycle Thayers. Maybe, oh please. Or is it just another (dumb) herring. http://webpages.charter.net/wjleasa/dpp_1171.JPG Thanks Terry Leasa Fond du lac, Fond du Lac. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: Rock Co. Geese inc. Ross's
From: "jerry schoen" <basketsandbirds AT charter.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:35:22 -0500

Because the pond is on my bluebird trail route I decided to check it out. The birds were there , About 3 minutes after I had set up the scope some individual at the farm across the road started shooting at either sparrows or pigeons and the entire mass took off and lrft. So forget about going to look tomorrow morning, It is a good stop over fow the next weeks until the field drys up. Shorebirds will be there later. Jerry Schoen Whitewater ----- Original Message ----- From: "tom prestby" To: "Wisbird" Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 4:06 PM Subject: [wisb] Rock Co. Geese inc. Ross's > Paul Schilke and I headed down to some flooded fields and farm ponds in > northern Rock County late this morning and early this afternoon. We ended > up seeing more than a thousand Greater White-fronted Geese but the lack of > Snow Geese is very noticeable (none we seen today). > > In Dane County, a pond on the west side of Hwy 138 just south of Sam Miles > Rd had 160 White-fronted and 9 Cackling Geese. > > In Rock County, the flooded area at Washington & Stebbinsville (just north > of Hwy 59) was very impressive with 500 White-fronted and 60 Cackling > geese. There is an excellent pond on Bowers Lake Road east of Cty KK > (thanks for the tip Andy and Quentin!). This had 420 more White-fronted, > 50 Cackling, and a Ross's Goose with a very nice variety of dabbling ducks > including Pintail, Wigeon, and Green-winged Teal. > > Looks like an incredible week of weather ahead! > > Tom Prestby > Madison > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. > http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. > > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Kenosha County Gulls, 3/14
From: Robert Hughes <rhughes.enteract AT rcn.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:12:34 -0500

There were hundreds of gulls resting on the frozen lake near the winter sports complex in southeastern Kenosha County today, March 14. This lake is off of 165, a couple miles east of US 41. I've had good luck with unusual gulls here before in late winter and early spring. Among the many Herring Gulls were 2 adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 2 adult Glaucous Gulls, 5-7 adult Thayer's Gulls, and 3 or 4 Iceland Gulls. One of the Iceland Gulls had no visible gray markings in the outer primaries. I posted some photos at the URL below. http://www.ilbirds.com/index.php?topic=33747.0 Robert D. Hughes Chicago, Illinois #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Rock Co. Geese inc. Ross's
From: tom prestby <jjprestby AT msn.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:06:51 -0500

Paul Schilke and I headed down to some flooded fields and farm ponds in northern Rock County late this morning and early this afternoon. We ended up seeing more than a thousand Greater White-fronted Geese but the lack of Snow Geese is very noticeable (none we seen today). In Dane County, a pond on the west side of Hwy 138 just south of Sam Miles Rd had 160 White-fronted and 9 Cackling Geese. In Rock County, the flooded area at Washington & Stebbinsville (just north of Hwy 59) was very impressive with 500 White-fronted and 60 Cackling geese. There is an excellent pond on Bowers Lake Road east of Cty KK (thanks for the tip Andy and Quentin!). This had 420 more White-fronted, 50 Cackling, and a Ross's Goose with a very nice variety of dabbling ducks including Pintail, Wigeon, and Green-winged Teal. Looks like an incredible week of weather ahead! Tom Prestby Madison _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850553/direct/01/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: gulls in Milwaukee
From: steven lubahn <stevenlubahn AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:53:13 -0500

Too close to call in my book. This bird is borderline Kumlien's and Thayer's. Maybe a hybrid. Tertials and primaries could go either way, maybe tipping the scale slightly toward a K. But, What do I know. Steve Lubahn Milwaukee John Idzikowski wrote: > Here are some of the Arctic gulls that have been hanging around Milwaukee recently. I would like opinions on the species ID of the first bird- > > > http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tk1.JPG > > http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tk1b.JPG > > http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tk1c.JPG > ______ > > http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/k.JPG > > http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/kb.JPG > ______ > > > http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/t.JPG > > http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tb.JPG > > John I, > Milwaukee > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "steven lubahn" > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:23:19 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central > Subject: [wisb] gulls in Milwaukee > > The overall number of gulls were low but among them were several winter > species, including: > 2 Greater Black-backed > 1 Lesser > 2 Kumlien's > 2 Glaucous > seen in McKinley Marina this morning. > > Steven Lubahn > Milwaukee > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. > > > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: if you bird in Ozaukee County...
From: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:05:05 -0500

then you might want to know about the "Treasures of Oz": http://bluebirdslaugh.blogspot.com/ William P. Mueller Milwaukee (414) 698-9108 (262) 638-0735 E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net Work e-mail: bmueller AT cedarburgscience.com On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Sandhill Cranes & Trumpeters, Polk County
From: Jeff Virant <rainbow AT cltcomm.net>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:29:14 -0500

Hi All again! Yesterday I reported the return of a family of Trumpeter Swans to Rainbow Pond. This morning as I walked out to get the newspaper with my faithful Labradoodle Indie, I saw 2 other uncollared adult Trumpeters land on the ice, followed very shortly thereafter by a remarkably noisy pair of Sandhill Cranes landing in the reeds. As I said yesterday, Spring may be happening! Best birding to all. Jeff Virant Deer Park, WI (Polk County) rainbow AT cltcomm.net #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: gulls in Milwaukee
From: John Idzikowski <idzikoj AT uwm.edu>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:48:15 -0500 (CDT)

Here are some of the Arctic gulls that have been hanging around Milwaukee recently. I would like opinions on the species ID of the first bird- http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tk1.JPG http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tk1b.JPG http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tk1c.JPG ______ http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/k.JPG http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/kb.JPG ______ http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/t.JPG http://my.execpc.com/CE/5F/idzikoj/gulls/tk/tb.JPG John I, Milwaukee ----- Original Message ----- From: "steven lubahn" To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 12:23:19 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central Subject: [wisb] gulls in Milwaukee The overall number of gulls were low but among them were several winter species, including: 2 Greater Black-backed 1 Lesser 2 Kumlien's 2 Glaucous seen in McKinley Marina this morning. Steven Lubahn Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Woodcocks in Whitnall Park (Milwaukee)?
From: joy banyas <joybanyas AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:25:08 -0500

Has anyone seen woodcocks in the Wehr - Whitnall Park (Hales Corners) area this month? If so, where would be a good spot to try for them? #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Rhinelander Saturday
From: Nancy Richmond <polarpastor AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:35:15 -0500

Saturday my husband and I pumped up the tires on our mountain bikes for a "tour de town" with the ultimate goal of ending up at Hodag Park where the World Ice Fishing Championship was taking place. Yes, there really is such a thing. Competitors (?) from a dozen countries fishing under tight rules trying to get the most pounds of panfish. BTW they plan to give away the fish - no waste. It rained Thursday and Friday so Boom Lake had a whole lot of water on top of 2+ feet of ice. You needed 8" waterproof boots to get out to the fishing sites. Anyway, about birds... We were specifically looking and listening for the first Red-Winged Blackbird of the season. This event is greatly anticipated and celebrated in our house. Didn't see or hear one, but it won't be long. We did however find a mid-sized flock of Bohemian Waxings not far from the Oneida County Courthouse. There are lots of trees with fruit from which to choose and didn't stay in one spot for long. Probably 75 - 100 birds. If you're up this way, take a walk or bike ride so you can hear them. The trees at Nicolet College have been stripped of fruit, but there are plenty of possibilities in town. We watched the ice fishing spectacle from the shore with bins for a while before we rode home, still listening for the familiar chuck or konkaree. Nope. But we did hear a squeaky blackbird sound that halted our biking immediately. We traced it to a lone Grackle FOY. Still waiting for Red-Wings! Nancy Richmond Polar- Langlade Co and Rhinelander - Oneida Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Brown County Eurasian Collared Dove
From: Steven Murkowski <smurkowski66 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:13:16 -0800 (PST)

While driving through Greenleaf, in southern Brown County, this afternoon, I spotted a single Eurasian Collared Dove 2 blocks east of the Hwy 57 roundabout on Hwy 96. It was perched on a utility wire on the north side of the road. Steve Murkowski Kiel, SW Manitowoc County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: Barrows Goldeneye, Lake Wisconson - Refound
From: Quentin Yoerger <harrierqman AT gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:37:10 -0600

I must have been there just after Bart. I was able to relocate the male Barrow's and the female it was hanging out with. When I left they were some of the birds farthest away from the causeway. The eagles in the area were pushing the birds around a bit. Good Birding! Quentin Evansville Rock County On Sat, Mar 13, 2010 at 6:27 PM, Chester Martin wrote: > I read the alert about Tom Prestby's finding of a Barrow's Goldeneye > at Lake Wisconsin around 3 PM and by 4PM I was at the CTH V causeway > (aka Whalen's Grade). Spent about an hour scanning (I think) every > Goldeneye, but no Barrow's. It must have made only a rest stop. > > Based on side-by-side comparison of head shapes, I believe there were > some Greater Scaup among the Lessers. Other waterfowl: Canada > Geese, Mallards, Canvasback, Ring-necked Ducks, Redheads, Bufflehead, > Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Mute Swan. Tree flyovers by an > adult Bald Eagle put the flock up and eventually concentrated them > within easy binocular range - thankfully because the NE wind was > brutal! Had to hold onto my scope to keep it from being blown over. > > Bart Martin > Middleton, Dane Co. > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn. > > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Re: Barrows Goldeneye, Lake Wisconson - Not refound
From: Chester Martin <cbmartin AT wisc.edu>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:27:52 -0600

I read the alert about Tom Prestby's finding of a Barrow's Goldeneye at Lake Wisconsin around 3 PM and by 4PM I was at the CTH V causeway (aka Whalen's Grade). Spent about an hour scanning (I think) every Goldeneye, but no Barrow's. It must have made only a rest stop. Based on side-by-side comparison of head shapes, I believe there were some Greater Scaup among the Lessers. Other waterfowl: Canada Geese, Mallards, Canvasback, Ring-necked Ducks, Redheads, Bufflehead, Common and Red-breasted Mergansers, Mute Swan. Tree flyovers by an adult Bald Eagle put the flock up and eventually concentrated them within easy binocular range - thankfully because the NE wind was brutal! Had to hold onto my scope to keep it from being blown over. Bart Martin Middleton, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Sauk & Columbia Cty- B. Goldeneye, Gulls, Geese, etc...
From: tom prestby <jjprestby AT msn.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:11:51 -0600

Paul Schilke and I birded Sauk and Columbia Counties today. Light rain and some fog persisted through most of the day but it ended up being a great (and pretty bizarre) day. We started at Arena Boat Landing which was quiet. However, there is a nice flooded field along HWY 14 just east of town that should be monitored for waterfowl. Bakken's Pond was a little disappointing for quantity but the diversity of waterfowl was pretty good. Ducks included Wood, Gadwall, Wigeon, Black, Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-necked, Lesser Scaup, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, and Hooded and Common Merganser. A Red-shouldered Hawk was calling where Pearl Road meets the WI River. The flooded fields NW of Spring Green were were better than Bakken's. Our first weird find of the day was 22 Trumpeter Swans in a field north of HWY 14 between Dyke and Big Hollow Roads. Another flooded field south of CTY G between Big Hollow and Pearl had a nice variety of ducks including 20+ Pintail, a few GW Teal, and a couple Wigeon. The wetland south of Hwy 60 and east of CTY C had 8 Cackling Geese and another calling Red-shouldered Hawk. Leuders Road near Sauk City had another 7 Trumpeter Swans in the field across the road from the boat landing. The Sauk County portion of Lake Wisconsin is still frozen but the Columbia County portion was full of waterfowl (at least in the open bays). As Mark posted, our best find of the day was a classic male BARROW'S GOLDENEYE at the Hwy V. causeway north of CS. It was seen to the east of the wooden observation platform associating with a small group of goldeneye. It was sticking very close to a female goldeneye that could not be identified because of the distance. During our observation, the bird was never closer than 100 meters away. Very good numbers of Canvasback, Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Bufflehead, and Goldeneye were also present here. It looks like it is going to be another good early spring for gulls at Okee Bay. An adult and 2nd-winter Lesser-black Backed and an adult Thayer's were present with the numerous Ring-billeds and Herrings. The open water was packed with Common Mergansers- at least 1100 birds. About 20 Red-breasted Mergansers and a few Hooded's were also sprinkled in. We continued east to the Arlington Ponds to look for Geese and came up with 4 species. 5 White-fronteds were on Goose Pond and 25 more were at Harvey Road north of Hwy 60. About 50 Cackling Geese and a Snow Goose (white) were also present. The Harvey and Wangsness pond was almost all frozen but a great surprise was a juvenile ICELAND GULL in a group of about 50 Ring-billed and Herrings. Terrible documentation photos of the Barrow's and Iceland will eventually be posted to the Wisconsin Ebird Flickr page. With the cold wind, light rain, fog, and some of the unexpected species if felt more like we were along the shore of Lake Michigan than the WI River. Tom Prestby Madison _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Lakeshore SP Harlequin Duck- Milw. County
From: Sam Corbo <skcorbo AT gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:08:31 -0600

The Lakeshore State Park Harlequin Duck was present this afternoon on the southern edge of the park, swimming with two pairs of Common Goldeneye. Sam Corbo -- Sam Corbo skcorbo AT gmail.com Milwaukee, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: 2010 Report: Climate Change — Report on Climate Change
From: John Rasmussen <jras AT charter.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:02:27 -0600

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Subject: sofa birding
From: "Terri Welisek" <terriw AT new.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:28:49 -0600

So I'm stretched out on the sofa going through the features of the Thayer Birding Guide Software. A Great Blue Heron just cruised past the window, first of the season. I can hear Cardinals, Chickadees, Robins and House Finches. Others to pass the window, Red-Winged Blackbird, Downy Woodpecker and gull (?). Good Birding, Terri Welisek Sherwood, WI Calumet County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Brown County- March 13th, 2010
From: Ryan Rickaby <ryanrickaby AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:32:05 -0800 (PST)

Today was a great day birding in Brown county. I started offf at home this morning with a lot of goldfinches, siskins, and a Pileated Woodpecker. Also got a Sandhill Crane. Then I was off to the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. After arriving, my eyes were filled with birds. Plenty of Red-winged Blackbirds, and a few grackles. I went out to the lagoon and found a great diversity of ducks. I found about 5 Canvasbacks, and 8 Redheads. A single male Green-winged Teal was out there along with a single male Hooded Merganser. There were 5 Wood Ducks out there along with some goldeneyes,Common Mergansers, mallards and black ducks. I found 1 more male Wood Duck trying to get in the pen. He was looking in from the outside, calling to the hen that was in the exhibit. Also, in the next pond there were 4 more Hooded Mergansers, and plenty of geese. I also saw 3 Bald Eagles there. At the Nicolet Drive parking lots I found a Great Black-backed Gull, along with a few Herrings. On the way home, I found a Northern Harrier at Duck Creek, 2 Red-tails at Bay Port High School, and a good amount of Ring-billed Gulls. My dad also saw 9 Sandhill Cranes out towards Hwy. 29 today, and a pheasant on Northwoods rd, and 2 Lapland Longspurs. Good Birding, Ryan Rickaby, Brown County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Columbia Co ponds this a.m.
From: Paul Schwalbe <p.g6schwalbe AT gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:04:37 -0600

Dear Birders: We got to some of the ponds (most of which are still ice covered) in the rain this morning. On the way south west of Hagen Rd. between Cty. CS and King Rds. (just south of Mud Lake) were the four geese species. Lots of Canada Geese, one Snow Goose, 49 + Greater White-fronted Geese, and several Cackling. Could be the same bunch Brian reported on yesterday at Priem Rd.. A single Black Duck was with some Mallards. At Harvey and Priem Rds., we had three Meadowlarks. There was also one Snow, a couple of Cackling and many Canada west side of Harvey north of Wangsness. Horned Larks everywhere. Good birding.................. Paul & Glenna -- Paul & Glenna Schwalbe Pardeeville, Columbia Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Today's new bird
From: "Tom Schaefer" <schaefertrees AT nconnect.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:23:42 -0600

And yet another- 2 turkey vultures seen as I walked into the sugarbush. Tom Schaefer Hartford Washington County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Sheboygan Lakefront
From: JOEY REICHHOFF <jreichhoff AT gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:12:34 -0600

For those going out to Lake Michigan this weekend, dress warm! It is very windy. I took a drive out to the lake around 11:00am and birded there for an hour. There was a variety of Common Goldeneye, Scaup, Bufflehead, and Common Mergansers. Also saw a White-winged Scoter diving on the side of the pier near the mouth of the river. The Harlequin was at North Point swimming with some female Goldeneye. I also saw 7 Great Black Backed Gulls, 2 Glaucous, and many Herring and Ring-billed. Only other interesting find was a Bluebird on Washington Ave west of town. -Joey Reichhoff- Fond du Lac #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Neenah and Menasha
From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:58:49 -0600

I spent a few hours this afternoon covering the open water in Neenah and Menasha. Nice to be able to see birds after over 4 days of fog. At Jefferson Park (Menasha) the female Harlequin Duck is very easy to see. Also present here were about 20 Ruddy Ducks, 20 Gadwalls, about 3-400 Lesser Scaup and about 100 Redheads, plus other standard ducks. One Pied-billed Grebe was also in the channel. About 10 Hooded Mergansers were also here. At Kimberly Point (Neenah) among the several thousand Common Goldeneyes (no Barrow's) were 50 Canvasbacks, 2 Ring-necked Ducks and other standard ducks. One Coot was by James Island (Menasha) plus a more limited number of other ducks. I had my first Grackles of the year near Menasha. That is how bad the fog has been until today. Daryl Tessen Appleton, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Bakken's Pond 3/12
From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:37:34 -0600

Hi all, Stopped at Bakken's Pond yesterday, late afternoon. Ducks present were the following: CanvasbackLesser ScaupRing-neckedMallardRedheadCommon MerganserHooded MerganserBuffleheadCommon Goldeneye Also present were: Sandhill Cranes3 Bald Eagles2 Red-tailed Hawks6 Turkey Vultureslots of Red-winged BlackbirdsCanada Geese Hope to see some of you tomorrow in Sheboygan! Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Alert: Barrow's Goldeneye Columbia Co.
From: "Korducki" <korducki AT earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:36:57 -0600

Tom Prestby just called me from the field. He is looking at an adult male Barrow's Goldeneye on the Hwy V. causeway on Lake Wisconsin which is in Columbia Co. The bird was seen to the east from the viewing area with the no fishing sign. There was a good number of other diving ducks in this area. Mark Korducki, New Berlin-WSO Hotline #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: gulls in Milwaukee
From: steven lubahn <stevenlubahn AT wi.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:23:19 -0600

The overall number of gulls were low but among them were several winter species, including: 2 Greater Black-backed 1 Lesser 2 Kumlien's 2 Glaucous seen in McKinley Marina this morning. Steven Lubahn Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Return of the Trumpeters!
From: Jeff Virant <rainbow AT cltcomm.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:33:37 -0600

Hi all! Maybe Spring really is happening! This morning I came downstairs to find that 2 adult Trumpeter Swans (P98 & 17A) had returned to Rainbow Pond for the first time this Spring, accompanied by 3 yearling cygnets. Rainbow Pond remains frozen solid however, so they've spent the morning walking around and bobbing their necks. The female pen (17A) was limping slightly, which is new since last year. Late last year they had 4 cygnets, so either one left the family or perished. Best birding to all. Jeff Virant Deer Park, WI (Polk County) rainbow AT cltcomm.net #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: timberdoodles
From: "Tom Schaefer" <schaefertrees AT nconnect.net>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:29:26 -0600

No less than 4 woodcock showing off last evening. With the fog and associated light winds the sound was incredible. Also new on the water were a pair of wigeon and hooded mergs. Golden-crowned kinglets were all over in the firs. It's the time of year when you can add a new bird nearly every day, although pales in comparison to the neo-trops arrivals. Tom Schaefer Hartford Washington County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Peentology in SE Milw Co.
From: Betsyacorn AT aol.com
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:14:41 EST

Took the short drive last night at dusk to the upper gravel lot at Bender Park in Oak Creek. When I got out of the car, there was no noticeable sound of woodcock, so I offered a single Peent in D minor Nasal; the response was overwhelming. A couple flyovers and many voices with decent light offered great views and orchestration. With darkness falling, and as a fog rolled in off the lake, the whirligig flights commenced. Pretty magical. For those who live in the southern part of the county, this has been a reliable place of woodcock experiences, and has become a rite of spring. The canines remained on the gravel lot with me, but were fully engaged in watching and listening to the surrounding grassland and sky. Betsy Abert, So. Milwaukee, SE Milw Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Chuck Hagner to speak at Bay Area Bird Club - Green Bay
From: "Ty Baumann" <TyBa AT ci.green-bay.wi.us>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:02:01 -0600

You are invited to join with the Bay Area Bird Club this Thursday, March 18th at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary's Nature Center at 7 PM for a program by Chuck Hagner, Editor of BIRDER'S WORLD magazine. Please backchannel if you are planning on coming so we have enough seating and refreshments. Ida Baumann Green Bay, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Columbia County
From: Brian Doverspike <briandoverspike AT hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:24:19 -0600

We did a little birding in Columbia County this afternoon. What a great day to be out! I did a little scouting before Becky was able to join me and found little open water yet around Mud Lake and the Goose Pond area. The best spot I found was on Priem Rd east of Harvey. We were able to observe four species of Geese here, Canada, Cackling, Greater White-fronted, and a lone Snow Goose. FOY birds for us here besides the last three geese were Northern Pintails, Red-winged Blackbirds, Common Grackles and Killdeer. We also observed Eastern Bluebirds checking out a couple of nest boxes to the north. Before Becky showed up a gentleman approached me from the house at the east end of Priem. We talked and he told me he was Dick Erstad and that he had sold 60 acres to Madison Audobon. So now I know why it is called Erstad Prairie. An interesting guy and I hope if I make it to 80 I am still in as good of shape as he is in! Some other FOY birds we found at Mud Lake were Hooded Me rgansers, Song Sparrows, and a Northern Harrier. All in all a very enjoyable afternoon with no fog, although it has moved in pretty good now. Brian Doverspike and Becky Anderson Pardeeville, Columbia County _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/210850552/direct/01/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Woodcock in Monroe County
From: Lennie Lichter <lennieandmaria AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:22:58 -0800 (PST)

Hi folks. Our first of the year Eastern Bluebird was heard near the yard this morning and after I'd read about the recent Woodcock sightings in the state lately I went outside to listen for them at dusk. The noise of the creek was almost too overwhelming but I did hear one and maybe two doing their aerial displays overhead. The "Peent" is seldom heard from the yard here since there "stomping" grounds are up in the adjacent high fields. Lennie Lichter Monroe County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: FOG!!
From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:23:31 -0600

For those of you have been seeing birds today, and the past several days, enjoy them!! In the Fox Cities and Green Bay, etc, we have had great views of fog. If we are lucky one can see almost a block, rarely farther. Now we know how the English feel. Here is hoping that it finally breaks this weekend. Daryl Tessen Appleton, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.
Subject: Are birds getting smaller?
From: Emily Wilson <emily_howe_wilson AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:25:37 -0800 (PST)

Interesting BBC article on the possible effects of climate change on the size of songbirds: http://news.bbc.co.uk/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8560000/8560694.stm Emily Wilson Allouez, Brown County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn. Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.

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