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24 Jan Kenai Birding Festival: 5/17-5/20 w/ Bill Thompson ["beranek_lisa" ]
08 Jan Great Gray Owl ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
23 Dec Re: Fairbanks CBC [Joyanne Hamilton ]
23 Dec Fairbanks CBC []
23 Dec Fairbanks CBC []
20 Dec Re: Re: Help!!! [Diane Jensen ]
20 Dec Re: Re: Help!!! []
20 Dec Re: Help!!! ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
16 Dec Fwd: [AK Birding] Christmas Bird Counts - Thoughts from the Regional Editor [Andrea Swingley ]
09 Dec Christmas Bird Count ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
28 Nov RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 28 2011 []
28 Nov RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 28 2011 []
22 Nov Re: Boreal Owl ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
21 Nov Re: Boreal Owl [E Rose ]
20 Nov Re: Boreal Owl [Paul Bannick ]
21 Nov Boreal Owl ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
20 Nov Fairbanks Feeder Count ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
15 Nov RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 15 2011 []
15 Nov RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 15 2011 []
30 Oct Feeder Report ["SOAKBear" ]
17 Oct RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 17 2011 []
17 Oct RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 17 2011 []
17 Oct starlings and goldeneyes ["Lila" ]
16 Oct swans on the barns in 45min ["mdr65n" ]
13 Oct swans sighted saturday (Shieds 10-8-11) ["mdr65n" ]
10 Oct Re: swans seen saturday []
10 Oct swans seen saturday ["mdr65n" ]
5 Oct Re: listenin' for whistlin' swans ["Sandy B." ]
05 Oct listenin' for whistlin' swans ["mdr65n" ]
3 Oct RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 3 2011 []
3 Oct RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 3 2011 []
19 Sep RBA Fairbanks Alaska September 16 2011 []
19 Sep RBA Fairbanks Alaska September 16 2011 []
13 Sep Trumpeter Swans Nenana correction ["Diane" ]
12 Sep NENANA TRUMPETER SWANS ["Diane" ]
24 Aug Olive-Sided Flycatcher [Seth Beaudreault ]
24 Aug RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 24 2011 []
24 Aug RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 24 2011 []
23 Aug Re: Common Loon []
24 Aug Common Loon ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
21 Aug Brown Creeper [Seth Beaudreault ]
19 Aug RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 16 2011 []
19 Aug RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 16 2011 []
16 Aug Leucistic Sparrow ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
11 Aug 1st colt crane vocalization at Creamer's Field ["mdr65n" ]
11 Aug Three-toed Woodpecker ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
09 Aug Northern Wheatear ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
04 Aug swirlin' merlins ["mdr65n" ]
30 Jul Pine Siskins ["J" ]
29 Jul RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 29 2011 []
29 Jul RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 29 2011 []
20 Jul Sabine's Gull at Otto Lake Near Healy ["dal_websites" ]
20 Jul Sabine's Gull at Otto Lake Near Healy ["dal_websites" ]
14 Jul Starlings ["SOAKBear" ]
13 Jul RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 13 2011 []
13 Jul RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 13 2011 []
10 Jul Yellow-bellied Sapsucker ["J" ]
27 Jun Re: magpie fledgling - SW airport dikes ["Lila" ]
26 Jun magpie fledgling - SW airport dikes [1 Attachment] [Chris Nye ]
23 Jun RBA Fairbanks Alaska June 23 2011 []
23 Jun RBA Fairbanks Alaska June 23 2011 []
20 Jun Denali Highway, Another TEWA ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
18 Jun Denali Highway Trip ["annette_buenau" ]
14 Jun Eagle Summit ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
27 May Alder Flycatcher ["Lila" ]
27 May Owls ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
27 May Scoterville ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
25 May Read your message before it gets deleted! ["carljhrnfriends" ]
19 May kingfisher at noyes slough ["mdr65n" ]
18 May RBA Fairbanks Alaska May 18 2011 []
18 May RBA Fairbanks Alaska May 18 2011 []
13 May Great Gray Owl Escapee ["Nancy DeWitt" ]
11 May Delta Junction ["J" ]
25 Apr falcons, cranes and swans at creamer's fields ["mdr65n" ]
25 Apr RBA Fairbanks Alaska April 25 2011 []
25 Apr RBA Fairbanks Alaska April 25 2011 []

Subject: Kenai Birding Festival: 5/17-5/20 w/ Bill Thompson
From: "beranek_lisa" <beranek_lisa AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:29:57 -0000

Kenai Birding Festival Alaska May 17-20 A birding MUST! The Kenai Birding Festival is full of activities designed for birders of all levels, including young birders. In addition to local birding experts, Bill Thompson, III, world renowned birder, author and Bird Watcher's Digest Editor, will provide workshops and outings as well as rafting trips, films, art shows and more. This 3-day event showcases the beautiful state parks, fantastic wildlife refuge and pristine beaches that draw thousands of birds to the Kenai Peninsula each year. For more information including a detailed schedule, visit www.kenaibirdfest.com. ------------------------------------
Subject: Great Gray Owl
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 08 Jan 2012 07:12:26 -0000

Received a report and a photo of a Great Gray Owl near the top of Summit Drive this afternoon. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: Re: Fairbanks CBC
From: Joyanne Hamilton <innoko_bird AT mac.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:33:06 -0900

A Ring-necked Pheasant? What's up with that?!? Joyanne Hamilton Shageluk, AK On Dec 23, 2011, at 12:24 PM, Ken_Russell AT fws.gov wrote: > > > hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska > date: November 28, 2011 > number: (907) 451-9213 > to report: (907) 451-9213 > coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity > transcriber: Ken Russell > > Birds Mentioned > Dark-Eyed Junco > White-Winged Crossbill > Black-Billed Magpie > Red-Breasted Nuthatch > Spruce Grouse > Northern Goshawk > Great-horned owl > Northern Shrike > Brown Creeper > American Robin > Ring-Necked Pheasant > > Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of December 22, > 2011. > > Happy Holidays from Arctic Audubon's Birding Hotline! The Fairbanks > area Christmas Bird Count was held on December 17. A total of 29 species > were counted. Some highlights follow. > > Three DARK-EYED JUNCOs were spotted in the Farmer's Loop and > University sections. > > A single WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL was seen in the Farmer's > Loop area. > > A total of 12 BLACK-BILLED MAGPIES were counted throughout the > count circle, and 11 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHs were seen. > > Four GREAT-HORNED OWLS and the count's only NORTHERN > GOSHAWK were seen in the Fairbanks South area. > > Two SPRUCE GROUSE were found in the Fairbanks South and Steese > areas. > > A single BROWN CREEPER was seen in the Goldstream West area. > > Two AMERICAN ROBINS were seen in the Creamer's Field area along > with a single RING-NECKED PHEASANT and BARROW'S > GOLDENEYE. > > Three NORTHERN SHRIKES were counted in the Creamer's Field, Ester, > and Steese areas > > If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information i > s available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . > > Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. > > -End Transcript > > Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. > Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well > as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. > > Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ > > Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's > Guide to Alaska by George C. West > > Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney > Fairbanks, Alaska > >
Subject: Fairbanks CBC
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:24:45 -0900

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: November 28, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Dark-Eyed Junco White-Winged Crossbill Black-Billed Magpie Red-Breasted Nuthatch Spruce Grouse Northern Goshawk Great-horned owl Northern Shrike Brown Creeper American Robin Ring-Necked Pheasant Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of December 22, 2011. Happy Holidays from Arctic Audubon's Birding Hotline! The Fairbanks area Christmas Bird Count was held on December 17. A total of 29 species were counted. Some highlights follow. Three DARK-EYED JUNCOs were spotted in the Farmer's Loop and University sections. A single WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL was seen in the Farmer's Loop area. A total of 12 BLACK-BILLED MAGPIES were counted throughout the count circle, and 11 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHs were seen. Four GREAT-HORNED OWLS and the count's only NORTHERN GOSHAWK were seen in the Fairbanks South area. Two SPRUCE GROUSE were found in the Fairbanks South and Steese areas. A single BROWN CREEPER was seen in the Goldstream West area. Two AMERICAN ROBINS were seen in the Creamer's Field area along with a single RING-NECKED PHEASANT and BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Three NORTHERN SHRIKES were counted in the Creamer's Field, Ester, and Steese areas If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information i s available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: Fairbanks CBC
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:24:45 -0900

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: November 28, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Dark-Eyed Junco White-Winged Crossbill Black-Billed Magpie Red-Breasted Nuthatch Spruce Grouse Northern Goshawk Great-horned owl Northern Shrike Brown Creeper American Robin Ring-Necked Pheasant Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of December 22, 2011. Happy Holidays from Arctic Audubon's Birding Hotline! The Fairbanks area Christmas Bird Count was held on December 17. A total of 29 species were counted. Some highlights follow. Three DARK-EYED JUNCOs were spotted in the Farmer's Loop and University sections. A single WHITE-WINGED CROSSBILL was seen in the Farmer's Loop area. A total of 12 BLACK-BILLED MAGPIES were counted throughout the count circle, and 11 RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHs were seen. Four GREAT-HORNED OWLS and the count's only NORTHERN GOSHAWK were seen in the Fairbanks South area. Two SPRUCE GROUSE were found in the Fairbanks South and Steese areas. A single BROWN CREEPER was seen in the Goldstream West area. Two AMERICAN ROBINS were seen in the Creamer's Field area along with a single RING-NECKED PHEASANT and BARROW'S GOLDENEYE. Three NORTHERN SHRIKES were counted in the Creamer's Field, Ester, and Steese areas If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information i s available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Re: Re: Help!!!
From: Diane Jensen <dianenenananews AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:57:30 -0800 (PST)

Thank you, I figured as much. Diane Neill Jensen Publisher/Editor http://TheAlaskaNews.com ________________________________ From: "swinak AT gmail.com" To: "BorealBirder AT yahoogroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 5:42 AM Subject: Re: [BorealBirder] Re: Help!!! Nancy, Actually a spammer can use someone's email address without hacking their account, it's called 'spoofing.' However, for Sally to be on the safe side she should change her password. Do you know her? Could you pass along the message? Steve Waltz On Dec 19, 2011, at 9:20 PM, "Nancy DeWitt" wrote: >Sally, your account has been hacked. > >Nick, please remove this message. It's a scam. > >Nancy DeWitt > >--- In BorealBirder AT yahoogroups.com, Sally Urvina wrote: >> >> >> Hello, >> This message may be coming to you as a surprise but I need yourhelp.Few days back we made an unannounced vacation trip to Madrid,Spain.Everything was going fine until last night when we were muggedon our way back to the hotel.They Stole all our cash andcellphone but thank God i still have my life.Anothershocking thing is that the hotel manager has been unhelpful to me forreasons i don't know. I'm writing you from a local librarycybercafe..I've reported to the police and after writing down somestatements that's the last i had from them.i contacted the consulateand all i keep hearing is they will get back to me. i need your help..i need you to help me out with a loan to settle my bills here so ican get back home, my return flight leaves soon. I'll refund themoney as soon as i get back. All i need is 1,450Euro...Let me know ifyou can get me the money then I will tell you how to get it to me.I'mfreaked out at the moment >> RegardsSally >> > >
Subject: Re: Re: Help!!!
From: swinak AT gmail.com
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:42:23 -0900

Nancy, Actually a spammer can use someone's email address without hacking their account, it's called 'spoofing.' However, for Sally to be on the safe side she should change her password. Do you know her? Could you pass along the message? Steve Waltz On Dec 19, 2011, at 9:20 PM, "Nancy DeWitt" wrote: > Sally, your account has been hacked. > > Nick, please remove this message. It's a scam. > > Nancy DeWitt > > --- In BorealBirder AT yahoogroups.com, Sally Urvina wrote: > > > > > > Hello, > > This message may be coming to you as a surprise but I need yourhelp.Few days back we made an unannounced vacation trip to Madrid,Spain.Everything was going fine until last night when we were muggedon our way back to the hotel.They Stole all our cash andcellphone but thank God i still have my life.Anothershocking thing is that the hotel manager has been unhelpful to me forreasons i don't know. I'm writing you from a local librarycybercafe..I've reported to the police and after writing down somestatements that's the last i had from them.i contacted the consulateand all i keep hearing is they will get back to me. i need your help..i need you to help me out with a loan to settle my bills here so ican get back home, my return flight leaves soon. I'll refund themoney as soon as i get back. All i need is 1,450Euro...Let me know ifyou can get me the money then I will tell you how to get it to me.I'mfreaked out at the moment > > RegardsSally > > > >
Subject: Re: Help!!!
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:20:57 -0000

Sally, your account has been hacked. Nick, please remove this message. It's a scam. Nancy DeWitt --- In BorealBirder AT yahoogroups.com, Sally Urvina wrote: > > > Hello, > This message may be coming to you as a surprise but I need yourhelp.Few days back we made an unannounced vacation trip to Madrid,Spain.Everything was going fine until last night when we were muggedon our way back to the hotel.They Stole all our cash andcellphone but thank God i still have my life.Anothershocking thing is that the hotel manager has been unhelpful to me forreasons i don't know. I'm writing you from a local librarycybercafe..I've reported to the police and after writing down somestatements that's the last i had from them.i contacted the consulateand all i keep hearing is they will get back to me. i need your help..i need you to help me out with a loan to settle my bills here so ican get back home, my return flight leaves soon. I'll refund themoney as soon as i get back. All i need is 1,450Euro...Let me know ifyou can get me the money then I will tell you how to get it to me.I'mfreaked out at the moment > RegardsSally > ------------------------------------
Subject: Fwd: [AK Birding] Christmas Bird Counts - Thoughts from the Regional Editor
From: Andrea Swingley <aswingley AT gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:05:23 -0900

Hey BorealBirders! As the Fairbanks count is TOMORROW and other area counts approach, I thought I'd forward the message Buzz Scher sent to the AK Birding group for those who are counting but may not be on that list. Cheers, Andrea ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Buzz Scher Date: Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 8:56 AM Subject: [AK Birding] Christmas Bird Counts - Thoughts from the Regional Editor To: "akbirding AT yahoogroups.com" ** Tis the Christmas [bird count] Season, and many of you will be hitting the ground running in the next few days, if not already. After plus-10 years of editing the Alaska counts I have would like to 'suggest' the following - intended to improve the long-term value of your efforts: 1. Document ALL birds unusual to the count, NOT just 'first-time' sightings. This is a habit that will make you a better birder. Take a picture (just about everyone carries a phone with a camera) and make field notes AT THE TIME OF OBSERVATION (please don't bother with the Audubon 'form' - it is completely and utterly worthless, especially when filled out days after the fact). Another easy thing to do is to write down the time and exact location - which will help the compiler at the end of the day decide if there are 5 Bullfinches or just 1. 2. Try to limit the number of times a given individual bird is counted (once is preferable). This mainly applies to counts saturated with field and feeder watchers (e.g. Los Anchorage and squarebanks), or a limited road system. This especially goes for all common species, which have wings and therefore don't otherwise know or respect the field party 'areas', and are likely also being counted by the feeder watcher who's feeder the field parties are looking at. This is more a matter for the compilers to consider at the end of the day (whom I trust will not simply total everyone's numbers). Merry Christmas, have fun, and good birding - I look forward to seeing the fruits of your efforts in the coming weeks: Buzz Scher [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _ -- Andrea Swingley Fairbanks, Alaska aswingley AT gmail.com
Subject: Christmas Bird Count
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2011 04:41:35 -0000

The Fairbanks Christmas Bird Count is set for Saturday, December 17. I'm coordinating the Farmer's Loop area and could use some more counters, so please contact me if you can help. If you live outside the count circle, we'd be happy to assign you an area that needs coverage. You have the option of counting birds at your feeder or counting birds along a route (by car, foot, whatever). Or, you can do both! Let me know if you have questions or need to know who the coordinator is for your area. Nancy DeWitt 322-5537 ------------------------------------
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 28 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:53:36 -0900

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: November 28, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Dark-Eyed Junco Black-Billed Magpie Red-Breasted Nuthatch Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of November 28, 2011. A DARK-EYED JUNCO was spotted by Herbert Paul in Tanacross on November 27. A RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH continues to visit a feeder at 4 miles Chena Hotsprings Road. It was most recently seen on November 27. A DARK-EYED JUNCO and a BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE were seen at a feeder on Lancaster Drive off of Farmer's Loop on November 19. Upcoming events include: December 10 is the Annual Green Holiday Sale. This will take place from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Alaska Bird Observatory visitor center. Find unique nature-themed items from environmental organizations and local craftspeople for everyone on your list! The Fairbanks Area Christmas Bird Count is coming up on December 17. For more information, contact Gail Mayo at 479-2954. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 28 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:53:36 -0900

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: November 28, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Dark-Eyed Junco Black-Billed Magpie Red-Breasted Nuthatch Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of November 28, 2011. A DARK-EYED JUNCO was spotted by Herbert Paul in Tanacross on November 27. A RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH continues to visit a feeder at 4 miles Chena Hotsprings Road. It was most recently seen on November 27. A DARK-EYED JUNCO and a BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE were seen at a feeder on Lancaster Drive off of Farmer's Loop on November 19. Upcoming events include: December 10 is the Annual Green Holiday Sale. This will take place from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Alaska Bird Observatory visitor center. Find unique nature-themed items from environmental organizations and local craftspeople for everyone on your list! The Fairbanks Area Christmas Bird Count is coming up on December 17. For more information, contact Gail Mayo at 479-2954. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Re: Boreal Owl
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:15:40 -0000

Earl, the only consistent place I know of to see a Boreal Owl around here is at a nest box in the spring. Sometimes they visit some folks' yards regularly after a hard winter, when they're starving. Otherwise they are famously unpredictable, never roosting in the same place twice. I will watch for one near our feeders this evening on the off-chance the one I Sunday saw likes to start her foraging bouts here. We've been having some record-cold temperatures for this time of year, so plan on dressing in lots of warm clothes! Nancy DeWitt --- In BorealBirder AT yahoogroups.com, E Rose wrote: > > Nancy, > > A friend and I are both going to be in Fairbanks over the holiday and both need a Boreal Owl for our life list. �Any tips on a good place to camp out at dusk for one? > > Thanks! > > Earl Rose > ------------------------------------
Subject: Re: Boreal Owl
From: E Rose <blizzardrose AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:24:41 -0800 (PST)

Nancy, A friend and I are both going to be in Fairbanks over the holiday and both need a Boreal Owl for our life list. �Any tips on a good place to camp out at dusk for one? Thanks! Earl Rose
Subject: Re: Boreal Owl
From: Paul Bannick <paul.bannick AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:07:17 -0800

Hi Nancy, What a great yardbird! I am working on another owl book so if he becomes predictable I would love to photograph him. Best, Paul On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 6:30 PM, Nancy DeWitt wrote: > ** > > > Spied a Boreal Owl looking for voles under our feeders at dusk this > evening. > > Nancy DeWitt > Fairbanks > > > -- Paul L. Bannick Nature and Bird Photography www.paulbannick.com 206-352-1940 The traveling exhibit based upon my first book, "The Owl and the Woodpecker," is touring North America. http://www.burkemuseum.org/owl_woodpecker/about.php A smaller exhibit based upon the book is also touring Washington State. For more information on hosting this exhibit see: http://www.burkemuseum.org/booknow/traveling_owl_woodpecker_wa For sample pages, book event dates and more information, see: http://www.paulbannick.com
Subject: Boreal Owl
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2011 02:30:00 -0000

Spied a Boreal Owl looking for voles under our feeders at dusk this evening. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: Fairbanks Feeder Count
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:55:56 -0000

Had a couple of interesting birds stop by our feeders today--a Dark-eyed Junco and a Black-billed Magpie. Oodles of chickadees and a few redpolls too. If you missed counting birds today, you have a few more days left to participate in the first Fairbanks Feeder Count of the winter. Details and the form are on the Alaska Bird Observatory website: http://www.alaskabird.org/?p=8183 Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 15 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:59:34 -0900

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: November 15, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned American Robin Rusty Blackbird Trumpeter Swan Northern Goshawk Bohemian Waxwings Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of November 15, 2011. An AMERICAN ROBIN was seen flying over Peger Road at the Chena River on November 9. A RUSTY BLACKBIRD has been seen at the hot springs at Central on November 7. Also on the 7th, a TRUMPETER SWAN was seen on the Chena River and an AMERICAN ROBIN was seen off of Riverview Drive. A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen in a yard at 4 miles Chena Hot Springs Road on November 5. Flocks of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS are beginning to concentrate for the winter in the city neighborhoods that have choke cherry trees. Upcoming events include: A Winter Bird Feeding Workshop will be held at the North Pole Library at 6 PM on November 15. Learn to identify common feeder visitors and other winter residents. Get recommendations for feeder selection, placement, maintenance, and food selection. Learn all about the 2011 -2012 Fairbanks FeederCount! November 19 is the first day of the Fairbanks Feeder Count. Other dates are December 17, and March 3. A count form can be down-loaded at: http://www.alaskabird.org/page_id=7297 December 10 is the Annual Green Holiday Sale. This will take place from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Alaska Bird Observatory visitor center. Find unique nature-themed items from environmental organizations and local craftspeople for everyone on your list! If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska November 15 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:59:34 -0900

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: November 15, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned American Robin Rusty Blackbird Trumpeter Swan Northern Goshawk Bohemian Waxwings Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of November 15, 2011. An AMERICAN ROBIN was seen flying over Peger Road at the Chena River on November 9. A RUSTY BLACKBIRD has been seen at the hot springs at Central on November 7. Also on the 7th, a TRUMPETER SWAN was seen on the Chena River and an AMERICAN ROBIN was seen off of Riverview Drive. A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen in a yard at 4 miles Chena Hot Springs Road on November 5. Flocks of BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS are beginning to concentrate for the winter in the city neighborhoods that have choke cherry trees. Upcoming events include: A Winter Bird Feeding Workshop will be held at the North Pole Library at 6 PM on November 15. Learn to identify common feeder visitors and other winter residents. Get recommendations for feeder selection, placement, maintenance, and food selection. Learn all about the 2011 -2012 Fairbanks FeederCount! November 19 is the first day of the Fairbanks Feeder Count. Other dates are December 17, and March 3. A count form can be down-loaded at: http://www.alaskabird.org/page_id=7297 December 10 is the Annual Green Holiday Sale. This will take place from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at the Alaska Bird Observatory visitor center. Find unique nature-themed items from environmental organizations and local craftspeople for everyone on your list! If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Feeder Report
From: "SOAKBear" <soakbear AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Oct 2011 22:27:22 -0000

We have had a good bunch of birds coming to our feeders. Black-Capped Chickadees, a group of 12!! One also came alone with an overlong crossed beak. Boreal Chickadees, a pair Hairy Woodpeckers, male and female Downy Woodpecker, male We also had a single pair of Bohemian Waxwings on Chokecherry trees in our neighborhood. We live near Lathrop St., near Denali Elementary School. So far we have not seen the European Starling we saw this summer. (We also saw one in winter 2009.) We saw a pair of European Starlings at Creamer's Field farmhouse on Saturday though, as was also mentioned in an earlier post. ------------------------------------
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 17 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:53:44 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: October 17, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Brown Creeper Red-breasted Nuthatch American Dipper Tundra Swans Gyrfalcon Northern Shrike Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of October 17, 2011. A pair of BROWN CREEPERS and a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH are still being seen in a yard at 4 miles Chena Hot Springs Road, most recently on October 16. A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen in the same yard on October 15. An AMERICAN DIPPER was in the Chena River at the Angel Rocks trailhead on Chena Hotsprings Road on October 10. TUNDRA SWANS are currently moving through our area in large numbers. On October 8, 14 flocks containing approximately 400 individuals were seen at Bonanza Creek Bluff. Also on October 8, a GYRFALCON was seen flying across the Richardson highway between North Pole and Fairbanks. Upcoming events include: A Winter Bird Feeding Workshop will take place November 2 at 7:00 PM at ABO. This program will include everything you need to know to participate in the 2011-2012 Fairbanks FeederCount! Learn to identify common feeder visitors and get recommendations for feeder selection, placement, maintenance, and food selection. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 17 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:53:44 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: October 17, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Brown Creeper Red-breasted Nuthatch American Dipper Tundra Swans Gyrfalcon Northern Shrike Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of October 17, 2011. A pair of BROWN CREEPERS and a RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH are still being seen in a yard at 4 miles Chena Hot Springs Road, most recently on October 16. A NORTHERN SHRIKE was seen in the same yard on October 15. An AMERICAN DIPPER was in the Chena River at the Angel Rocks trailhead on Chena Hotsprings Road on October 10. TUNDRA SWANS are currently moving through our area in large numbers. On October 8, 14 flocks containing approximately 400 individuals were seen at Bonanza Creek Bluff. Also on October 8, a GYRFALCON was seen flying across the Richardson highway between North Pole and Fairbanks. Upcoming events include: A Winter Bird Feeding Workshop will take place November 2 at 7:00 PM at ABO. This program will include everything you need to know to participate in the 2011-2012 Fairbanks FeederCount! Learn to identify common feeder visitors and get recommendations for feeder selection, placement, maintenance, and food selection. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: starlings and goldeneyes
From: "Lila" <ltauzer AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:10:11 -0000

> Two European Starlings flew over the Creamer's barn at about 6 PM on Friday. I've personally never seen any in Fairbanks so they surprised me. Nothing much else out there that day except chickadees and ravens. >Yesterday, there was a goup of about 10 Common Goldeneyes near the Carlson Center. Some lovely walker let me use her binoculars when I stopped to check which spp they were. > Also, I know that it has been mentioned before but this year seems CRAZY with Brown Creepers. I've seen/ heard at least 5 individuals on 8 different occasions. (At Creamer's- 2 spots, at my house off Goldhill, up Moose Mountain). Lots of Pine Grosbeaks around town too.... We'll see what this snow brings.... -Lila Tauzer (Fairbanks) ------------------------------------
Subject: swans on the barns in 45min
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Oct 2011 02:19:25 -0000

swans on the barns in 45min ------------------------------------
Subject: swans sighted saturday (Shieds 10-8-11)
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:55:20 -0000

a per.com. from Mary Shields: "Last Sat. night between 5-7pm at Bonanza creek Bluff, we saw 14 skeins fly over, from north west (Minto Flats??) out to Tanana River and then upstream (east) into the full moon. Approximately 3-400 individuals, although we weren't really counting. Monday night we camped out at this same location and the clouds cleared and we were hopeful of lots more swans but only saw/heard5-6 skeins.maybe 100-150 individuals." ------------------------------------
Subject: Re: swans seen saturday
From: damselfly AT mosquitonet.com
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:53:30 -0800 (AKDT)

>I have seen 6 swans in one of the small ponds off the dike road behind the airport both Saturday and Sunday. Two of them were grey, must be young? ------------------------------------
Subject: swans seen saturday
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:10:48 -0000

April Harding Scurr of ABO reports: "I saw about 80 swans >> (probably Tundra) fly over my house this Saturday the 8th at about >> 6ish in the evening. My house is on Old Nenana highway." which way were they headed? "I think southeastish. But more east than south." ------------------------------------
Subject: Re: listenin' for whistlin' swans
From: "Sandy B." <pfwbone AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 13:44:59 -0700 (PDT)

Thanks for posting this.. I was gone from the Fairbanks area for a while and thought I'd missed this! I'll be a looking now! Last year I was super lucky and scored incredible masses of Swans flying overhead my place on Farmers Loop Rd. Let's keep our eyes and ears open.. Good Honk! Have a great day my Birdy Pals. from PFW ________________________________ From: mdr65n To: BorealBirder AT yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 9:17 AM Subject: [BorealBirder] listenin' for whistlin' swans could be any day now-- "the great white overfights" but haven't heard or seen any migrating swans yet. did see two trumpeters flyin' the wrong way (west not east) through downtown Fox last Saturday morning. -mdr
Subject: listenin' for whistlin' swans
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:17:25 -0000

could be any day now-- "the great white overfights" but haven't heard or seen any migrating swans yet. did see two trumpeters flyin' the wrong way (west not east) through downtown Fox last Saturday morning. -mdr ------------------------------------
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 3 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2011 16:56:12 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: October 3, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Great Gray Owl Pine Grosbeak Brown Creeper Red-breasted Nuthatch Black-Billed Magpie Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of October 3, 2011. PINE GROSBEAKS were heard calling near Noble and 6th streets on October 3. Also on the 3rd, a GREAT GRAY OWL was seen sitting on a lamp post near the intersection of the Steese and Johansen highways just before dawn. Two BROWN CREEPERS were seen in a yard at 4 miles Chena Hot Springs Road on October 1. A BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE and RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH are being seen in the same area. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska October 3 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 3 Oct 2011 16:56:12 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: October 3, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Great Gray Owl Pine Grosbeak Brown Creeper Red-breasted Nuthatch Black-Billed Magpie Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of October 3, 2011. PINE GROSBEAKS were heard calling near Noble and 6th streets on October 3. Also on the 3rd, a GREAT GRAY OWL was seen sitting on a lamp post near the intersection of the Steese and Johansen highways just before dawn. Two BROWN CREEPERS were seen in a yard at 4 miles Chena Hot Springs Road on October 1. A BLACK-BILLED MAGPIE and RED-BREASTED NUTHATCH are being seen in the same area. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska September 16 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:39:52 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: September 16, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned American Kestrel Black Brant Chukars Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of September 16, 2011. An AMERICAN KESTREL is still being seen sitting on the utility wires along the hay fields at 3 mile Chena Hotsprings Road. Other late migrants are still passing through the area. Normally a coastal migrant, a single BLACK BRANT was spotted at the Airport Ponds on September 12. Evidence of an extreme range expansion, or more likely- someone releasing captive-bred birds, 20 CHUKARS were seen off of Spinach Creek Road on August 23. Flocks of up to 100 PINE SISKINS are being reported in what is looking more and more like an eruptive year for this species. A Red-breasted Nuthatch is frequenting a feeder at 3.8 Mile Chena Hot Springs If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska September 16 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:39:52 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: September 16, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned American Kestrel Black Brant Chukars Pine Siskin Red-breasted Nuthatch Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of September 16, 2011. An AMERICAN KESTREL is still being seen sitting on the utility wires along the hay fields at 3 mile Chena Hotsprings Road. Other late migrants are still passing through the area. Normally a coastal migrant, a single BLACK BRANT was spotted at the Airport Ponds on September 12. Evidence of an extreme range expansion, or more likely- someone releasing captive-bred birds, 20 CHUKARS were seen off of Spinach Creek Road on August 23. Flocks of up to 100 PINE SISKINS are being reported in what is looking more and more like an eruptive year for this species. A Red-breasted Nuthatch is frequenting a feeder at 3.8 Mile Chena Hot Springs If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Trumpeter Swans Nenana correction
From: "Diane" <dianenenananews AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:34:24 -0000

The swans are on the east side of the highway, not the west as reported yesterday. ------------------------------------
Subject: NENANA TRUMPETER SWANS
From: "Diane" <dianenenananews AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:56:36 -0000

Today there are 2 trumpeter swans in "the pond" just South of the city center of Nenana on Parks Highway. They can be seen on the western side of the highway (on the right as you go south). If anyone has any more info on previous sightings, I would love to hear from you. I am editor of http://TheAlaskaNews.com and am trying to get background numbers for Nenana specifically. I already have researched fish and wildlife and figures are not broken down into such a small area. Thanks...Diane ------------------------------------
Subject: Olive-Sided Flycatcher
From: Seth Beaudreault <sethbeaudreault AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:52:00 -0800

Had an olive-sided flycatcher perch briefly atop a large spruce in my yard near the east end of Gold Hill Rd on the morning of the 23rd. Seth
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 24 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:47:01 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: August 16, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned American Kestrels Pine Siskins Brown Creeper American Pipits Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of August 24, 2011. PINE SISKINS are being reported from a number of areas. A small flock was feeding along Noyes Slough behind Anne Wien School on August 21. Also on the 21st, a BROWN CREEPER was seen off the eastern end of Goldhill Road- an area where the birds have been reported for three straight years. Up to three AMERICAN KESTRELS are hunting from the utility wires along the hay fields at 3 mile Chena Hotsprings Road. Migrating AMERICAN PIPITS have been seen on the top of Murphy Dome in the past week. The 2011 Sandhill Crane Festival will take place August 26 - 28. The festival includes talks, bird watching, nature walks, workshops and many other related activities with ample opportunities for observing Cranes and other fall migrants. For more information, phone 907-452-5162, or visit www.creamersfield.org If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 24 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:47:01 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: August 16, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned American Kestrels Pine Siskins Brown Creeper American Pipits Greetings from the Arctic Audubon Birding hotline as of August 24, 2011. PINE SISKINS are being reported from a number of areas. A small flock was feeding along Noyes Slough behind Anne Wien School on August 21. Also on the 21st, a BROWN CREEPER was seen off the eastern end of Goldhill Road- an area where the birds have been reported for three straight years. Up to three AMERICAN KESTRELS are hunting from the utility wires along the hay fields at 3 mile Chena Hotsprings Road. Migrating AMERICAN PIPITS have been seen on the top of Murphy Dome in the past week. The 2011 Sandhill Crane Festival will take place August 26 - 28. The festival includes talks, bird watching, nature walks, workshops and many other related activities with ample opportunities for observing Cranes and other fall migrants. For more information, phone 907-452-5162, or visit www.creamersfield.org If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Re: Common Loon
From: swinak AT gmail.com
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:21:22 -0800

Nancy, I've seen other water birds mistake pavement for water. Steve w. On Aug 23, 2011, at 9:17 PM, "Nancy DeWitt" wrote: > Picked up a common loon that was sitting in a gravel parking lot > along Van Horn Road this afternoon. An x-ray didn't show any obvious > injuries, so I let it go at Wander Lake at the Wedgewood Wildlife > Sanctuary. It was still there this evening, diving and preening. > > Nancy DeWitt > Fairbanks > >
Subject: Common Loon
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:17:48 -0000

Picked up a common loon that was sitting in a gravel parking lot along Van Horn Road this afternoon. An x-ray didn't show any obvious injuries, so I let it go at Wander Lake at the Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary. It was still there this evening, diving and preening. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: Brown Creeper
From: Seth Beaudreault <sethbeaudreault AT gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:58:31 -0800

Hey guys, I had a brown creeper in my yard off the eastern end of Gold Hill Rd two days ago - this is the third year in a row. Seth
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 16 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:59:49 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: August 16, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Three-Toed Woodpecker Northern Wheatear Merlin Greetings from the Birding hotline as of August 16, 2011. A NORTHERN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER was seen at the Wander lake Wildlife Sanctuary on August 10. A juvenile NORTHERN WHEATEAR was seen foraging on the ground in the patch of trees between the Large Animal Research Station (musk ox farm) parking lot and Yankovich Road on August 8. Three different sightings of MERLINS were recorded at Creamer's Field on August 1 and 2. The 2011 Sandhill Crane Festival will take place August 26 - 28. The festival includes talks, bird watching, nature walks, workshops and many other related activities with ample opportunities for observing Cranes and other fall migrants. For more information, phone 907-452-5162, or www.creamersfield.org If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well As a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska August 16 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:59:49 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: August 16, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Three-Toed Woodpecker Northern Wheatear Merlin Greetings from the Birding hotline as of August 16, 2011. A NORTHERN THREE-TOED WOODPECKER was seen at the Wander lake Wildlife Sanctuary on August 10. A juvenile NORTHERN WHEATEAR was seen foraging on the ground in the patch of trees between the Large Animal Research Station (musk ox farm) parking lot and Yankovich Road on August 8. Three different sightings of MERLINS were recorded at Creamer's Field on August 1 and 2. The 2011 Sandhill Crane Festival will take place August 26 - 28. The festival includes talks, bird watching, nature walks, workshops and many other related activities with ample opportunities for observing Cranes and other fall migrants. For more information, phone 907-452-5162, or www.creamersfield.org If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well As a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: Leucistic Sparrow
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:31:09 -0000

We've had a partially leucistic, juvenile white-crowned sparrow under our feeder the past few days. It has a white nape. Photos are posted in Jim & Nancy DeWitt's folder. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: 1st colt crane vocalization at Creamer's Field
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:46:26 -0000

at 11am today Sarah DeGennaro reported the first colt crane whistle this fall at Creamer's Field. ------------------------------------
Subject: Three-toed Woodpecker
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:05:07 -0000

My student worker saw an American Three-toed Woodpecker at the Wedgewood Wildlife Sanctuary today. Just past the Wildfire & Woodpeckers sign, along the right-hand trail about 200m from the main trailhead. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: Northern Wheatear
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:34:55 -0000

Ted Swem just called to say there is a juvenile wheatear foraging on the ground in the patch of trees between the Large Animal Research Station (musk ox farm) parking lot and Yankovich Road. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: swirlin' merlins
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:08:34 -0000

Merlins seem to be prevalent for the last few days around the fairbanks area. I've had 3 sightings around Creamer's Fields during Aug 1 - 2. Yesterday a lady from North Pole sent me photos of a couple merlins on her garage roof. Kestrels---I've seen none. -mdr ------------------------------------
Subject: Pine Siskins
From: "J" <j.levison AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:22:36 -0000

There was a flock of about 15 Pine Siskins around the Englewood Court cul-de-sac (east end Chena Ridge) yesterday morning, Friday 7/29/11. This noon, a larger flock of at least 40 Pine Siskins moved through my yard on Englewood. I don't know if other people are seeing Pine Siskins in the area, but I very seldom see them at my house, the last yard record being a single bird at the feeder in October 2004. James Levison Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 29 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:59:27 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: July 28, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Northern Goshawk Say's Phoebe Hummingbird sp Greetings from the Birding hotline as of July 28, 2011 A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen flying over Ballaine Road near the big hill on July 28. A SAY'S PHOEBE was seen hawking insects in the parking lot of the Granite Tors trailhead on Chena Hot Springs Road on Sunday, July 23. A HUMMINBIRD - possible a juvenile ANNA'S was reported at 8 miles Chena Hot Springs Road on July 6. Also on July 6, a RED-BREATSED NUTHATCH was seen on Miller Hill Road. Upcoming events include: Join ABO staff every Tuesday and Thursday morning through August 11 for a guided walk to their bird banding station! Meet at the Creamer's Farmhouse at 10 AM. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our research and of course to see songbirds up close! Registration is not required and there is no charge, however, donations are always accepted at the bird banding station. Call 451-7159 for more information. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 29 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:59:27 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: July 28, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Northern Goshawk Say's Phoebe Hummingbird sp Greetings from the Birding hotline as of July 28, 2011 A NORTHERN GOSHAWK was seen flying over Ballaine Road near the big hill on July 28. A SAY'S PHOEBE was seen hawking insects in the parking lot of the Granite Tors trailhead on Chena Hot Springs Road on Sunday, July 23. A HUMMINBIRD - possible a juvenile ANNA'S was reported at 8 miles Chena Hot Springs Road on July 6. Also on July 6, a RED-BREATSED NUTHATCH was seen on Miller Hill Road. Upcoming events include: Join ABO staff every Tuesday and Thursday morning through August 11 for a guided walk to their bird banding station! Meet at the Creamer's Farmhouse at 10 AM. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our research and of course to see songbirds up close! Registration is not required and there is no charge, however, donations are always accepted at the bird banding station. Call 451-7159 for more information. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Sabine's Gull at Otto Lake Near Healy
From: "dal_websites" <dal_websites AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:34:27 -0000

I believe I found a Sabine's gull at Otto Lake near Healy. I have created an album on this group with a couple pics. It was far out on the lake so the pics aren't very good but show's what it is. Let me know if you agree with the id. Photo 1 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/photos/album/1672935796/pic/1917187676/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc Photo 2 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/photos/album/1672935796/pic/1917187676/view?picmode=&mode=tn&order=ordinal&start=1&count=20&dir=asc Dan ------------------------------------
Subject: Sabine's Gull at Otto Lake Near Healy
From: "dal_websites" <dal_websites AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:15:19 -0000

I believe I found a Sabine's gull at Otto Lake near Healy. I have created an album on this group with a couple pics. It was far out on the lake so the pics aren't very good but show's what it is. Let me know if you agree with the id. Dan ------------------------------------
Subject: Starlings
From: "SOAKBear" <dlogan AT alaska.net>
Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:28:03 -0000

I have seen a Starling in my yard near downtown Fairbanks at least twice now. The first time was on February 22, 2009 - the bird was distinct and I did get a couple of pictures. The beak seemed a little long to me, but otherwise is very distinct. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/photos/album/508852384/pic/1290150809/view The last time was more recently - July 8, 2011 - A Starling showed up at a peanut/peanut butter log feeder in my yard. I was watching Downy Woodpeckers feeding on the log. The Woodpeckers flew away and the Starling came in silently. The photo shows it on top of the log eating peanut butter. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/photos/album/508852384/pic/25094620/view I sure hate to think they might be breeding here. Barbara Logan ------------------------------------
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 13 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:34:32 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: July 12, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker Osprey Greetings from the Birding hotline as of July 12, 2011 An active YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER nest was spotted on Bonanza Creek Road off the Parks Highway about 11 miles south of Ester. On July 9, both adults were making frequent feeding trips to the nest hole. To reach the nest, drive 3.8 miles down Bonanza Creek Road, turn left onto a smaller logging road, drive about 100 feet and park where an old two track trail comes into the road on the right. The nest is in a 75 foot tall dead aspen snag (no branches on it) visible to the left of the two track. The nest hole is on the back side of the trunk (as viewed from the parking spot) about 4 feet from the top. Please view the nest from a distance. An OSPREY flew over Pioneer Park on July 4th Upcoming events include: July 19-August 11: Join ABO staff every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a guided walk to our bird banding station! Meet at the Creamer's Farmhouse at 10 AM. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our research and of course to see songbirds up close! Registration is not required and there is no charge, however, donations are always accepted at the bird banding station. Call 451-7159 for more information. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association; Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska July 13 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:34:32 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: July 12, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker Osprey Greetings from the Birding hotline as of July 12, 2011 An active YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER nest was spotted on Bonanza Creek Road off the Parks Highway about 11 miles south of Ester. On July 9, both adults were making frequent feeding trips to the nest hole. To reach the nest, drive 3.8 miles down Bonanza Creek Road, turn left onto a smaller logging road, drive about 100 feet and park where an old two track trail comes into the road on the right. The nest is in a 75 foot tall dead aspen snag (no branches on it) visible to the left of the two track. The nest hole is on the back side of the trunk (as viewed from the parking spot) about 4 feet from the top. Please view the nest from a distance. An OSPREY flew over Pioneer Park on July 4th Upcoming events include: July 19-August 11: Join ABO staff every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a guided walk to our bird banding station! Meet at the Creamer's Farmhouse at 10 AM. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our research and of course to see songbirds up close! Registration is not required and there is no charge, however, donations are always accepted at the bird banding station. Call 451-7159 for more information. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association; Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
From: "J" <j.levison AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:55:08 -0000

I located a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker nest Saturday afternoon, 7/9/11 at Bonanza Creek Experimental Forest. Both adults were making frequent feeding trips to the nest where at least several young were loudly begging for food. Based on the volume of the begging and brief glimpses of the young at the opening, I am guessing that they are getting close to fledging. The nest hole is on the south side of a 75 foot tall dead aspen trunk (no branches on it), about 4 feet from the top. To reach the nest, drive from the Parks Highway 3.8 miles down Bonanza Creek Road, turn left onto a logging road, drive about 100 feet and park where an old two track trail comes into the road on the right. The nest snag is visible on the left of the two track from this parking spot. The nest hole is on the backside of the snag from this vantage point. Listen for the squawking chicks! James Levison Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: Re: magpie fledgling - SW airport dikes
From: "Lila" <ltauzer AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:16:15 -0000

Hi Chris, I canoed down to the Chena to the Tanana a couple nights ago and had a picnic at that confluence, on the opposite side of that first channel. I didn't pay much attention but it seemed like the Magpies were mainly on the south side of the Tanana, not where I've seen them previously--perhaps they nested on the other side this year? I wish I had looked closer for those fledglings.... Also, for what it's worth, there were a pair of Bald Eagles that flew in from the west once the weather started to turn. One went over to the nest there but I could just barely see it through my binos due to the angle and distance. Not sure if they just visited or if he/she stayed on the nest. At Creamer's, there are a ton of babies out already! Within the last week or so, I've seen hatch year Mallards, Ring-necked Ducks, Green-winged Teal, Bufflehead, Horned and Red-necked Grebes, Lesser Yellowlegs, Wilson's Snipe, Northern Goshawk, Hairy Woodpecker, Gray Jay, Bohemian Waxwings, and Black-capped and Boreal Chickadees. The Yellow-rumped Warblers, Swainson's Thrush, American Robins, White-crowned Sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos have just fledged and there were TONNES of Common Redpoll babies flying around this morning calling zzzzzzz and eating Tussock fluff/ seeds. And I saw (and ate) blueish blueberries this morning. Frightening and wonderful at the same time. That's all for now, Lila --- In BorealBirder AT yahoogroups.com, Chris Nye wrote: > > There was a group of at least a few magpies off the south end of the > airport runway near the Tanana. I got good looks at one fledgling > and one adult -- so I could make sure I was judging tail length > right. Photo of the fledgling is attached - not a great photo, but > it's what I got before they moved deeper into the woods and > mosquitos. The first year of successful nesting in this spot was > 2007. I had been thinking that there had not been successful nesting > this year, because the few times I briefly visited the two nests I > know about they seemed deserted. Maybe they were too stealthy for me, > maybe there are other nests. Also the behavior of the adults was a > bit different In past years there was a period around late May when > the adults were quiet and/or hidden - I assumed to protect the nests. > > Also, for the record, the bald eagle nest seems not to have been > productive. One or two adults were at the nest earlier, but haven't > been around for several weeks -- and I never saw one actually sitting > on the nest/eggs. > > And I finally found the snipe way up in the sky and watched it climb > and dive -- making the winnowing sound -- several times. There was > another snipe, a bit farther away, which I never spotted. > > Chris Nye. > ------------------------------------
Subject: magpie fledgling - SW airport dikes [1 Attachment]
From: Chris Nye <chrisn AT alaska.net>
Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2011 16:23:21 -0800

<*>[Attachment(s) from Chris Nye included below] There was a group of at least a few magpies off the south end of the airport runway near the Tanana. I got good looks at one fledgling and one adult -- so I could make sure I was judging tail length right. Photo of the fledgling is attached - not a great photo, but it's what I got before they moved deeper into the woods and mosquitos. The first year of successful nesting in this spot was 2007. I had been thinking that there had not been successful nesting this year, because the few times I briefly visited the two nests I know about they seemed deserted. Maybe they were too stealthy for me, maybe there are other nests. Also the behavior of the adults was a bit different In past years there was a period around late May when the adults were quiet and/or hidden - I assumed to protect the nests. Also, for the record, the bald eagle nest seems not to have been productive. One or two adults were at the nest earlier, but haven't been around for several weeks -- and I never saw one actually sitting on the nest/eggs. And I finally found the snipe way up in the sky and watched it climb and dive -- making the winnowing sound -- several times. There was another snipe, a bit farther away, which I never spotted. Chris Nye. <*>Attachment(s) from Chris Nye: <*> 1 of 1 Photo(s) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/attachments/folder/1334632424/item/list <*> magpie-fledgeling_cn20110626.JPG ------------------------------------
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska June 23 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:40:25 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: June 23, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Tennessee Warbler Eurasian Wigeon Arctic Warbler Smith's Longspur Lapland Longspur Red-Throated Loon Long-Tailed Jaeger Whimbrel Chipping Sparrow Olive-Sided Warbler American Golden Plover Say's Phoebe Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker Greetings from the Birding hotline as of June 23, 2011 A singing male TENNESSEE WARBLER was seen at mile 240.6 of the Richardson Highway south of Delta Junction on June 21. The following birds were seen along the Denali Highway on June 19: A number of singing male ARCTIC WARBLERS were heard between miles 23 and 48. A drake EURASIAN WIGEON was at the lake adjacent to Maclaren River Lodge, and a RED-THROATED LOON was in a lake directly across the road from there. A male SMITH'S LONGSPUR was seen at Mile 13, and several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were making song flights along the Highway. LONG-TAILED JAEGERS were at Mile 13 and along Whistle Ridge. There were quite a few sightings of WHIMBRELS along the highway. Also on June 19, CHIPPING SPARROWS were seen at Mile 239.6 of the Richardson Highway, and an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was heard west of the pullout. A TENNESSEE WARBLER was heard singing just southeast of the Shaw Creek bridge, where the power line crosses the road at around mile 286.5. The following birds were seen at Eagle Summit on June 13: WHEATEARS, LAPLAND LONGSPURS, and AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER were seen in the first two miles of trail. There were SAY'S PHOEBES at Ptarmigan Creek and we were surprised to see two male GADWALL in a pond at mile 101. A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was sighted on Kalinas Road (6.9 mile Chena Hot Springs Road) on June 9. Upcoming events include: July 19-August 11: Join ABO staff every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a guided walk to our bird banding station! Meet at the Creamer's Farmhouse at 10 AM. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our research and of course to see songbirds up close! Registration is not required and there is no charge, however, donations are always accepted at the bird banding station. Call 451-7159 for more information. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska June 23 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:40:25 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: June 23, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Tennessee Warbler Eurasian Wigeon Arctic Warbler Smith's Longspur Lapland Longspur Red-Throated Loon Long-Tailed Jaeger Whimbrel Chipping Sparrow Olive-Sided Warbler American Golden Plover Say's Phoebe Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker Greetings from the Birding hotline as of June 23, 2011 A singing male TENNESSEE WARBLER was seen at mile 240.6 of the Richardson Highway south of Delta Junction on June 21. The following birds were seen along the Denali Highway on June 19: A number of singing male ARCTIC WARBLERS were heard between miles 23 and 48. A drake EURASIAN WIGEON was at the lake adjacent to Maclaren River Lodge, and a RED-THROATED LOON was in a lake directly across the road from there. A male SMITH'S LONGSPUR was seen at Mile 13, and several LAPLAND LONGSPURS were making song flights along the Highway. LONG-TAILED JAEGERS were at Mile 13 and along Whistle Ridge. There were quite a few sightings of WHIMBRELS along the highway. Also on June 19, CHIPPING SPARROWS were seen at Mile 239.6 of the Richardson Highway, and an OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER was heard west of the pullout. A TENNESSEE WARBLER was heard singing just southeast of the Shaw Creek bridge, where the power line crosses the road at around mile 286.5. The following birds were seen at Eagle Summit on June 13: WHEATEARS, LAPLAND LONGSPURS, and AMERICAN GOLDEN PLOVER were seen in the first two miles of trail. There were SAY'S PHOEBES at Ptarmigan Creek and we were surprised to see two male GADWALL in a pond at mile 101. A YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER was sighted on Kalinas Road (6.9 mile Chena Hot Springs Road) on June 9. Upcoming events include: July 19-August 11: Join ABO staff every Tuesday and Thursday morning for a guided walk to our bird banding station! Meet at the Creamer's Farmhouse at 10 AM. The walk will last approximately 1-1.5 hours. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our research and of course to see songbirds up close! Registration is not required and there is no charge, however, donations are always accepted at the bird banding station. Call 451-7159 for more information. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!
Subject: Denali Highway, Another TEWA
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:01:28 -0000

We just returned from a few days on the east Denali Highway, where I did a Breeding Bird Survey Saturday morning. Arctic Warblers are plentiful but seem fewer this year. The ABO research crew noted that Arctics arrived a few days later than usual this year and numbers do appear to be down. Still, the birds aren't hard to find between miles 23 and 48, if you know their song and its introductory "zip" note. There is a beautiful drake Eurasian Wigeon at the lake adjacent to Maclaren River Lodge, and a Red-throated Loon directly across the road from there. Just west of Crazy Notch (around mile 47), there was a pair of Black Scoters on the lake north of the highway. The only longspur we saw at Mile 13 was a male Smith's, though we did hear a few Laplands. Long-tailed Jaegers were at Mile 13 and along Whistle Ridge, and we had quite a few sightings of Whimbrels along the highway. Also found Horned Larks while hiking Whistle Ridge. We got the Chipping Sparrow but dipped on the Tennessee Warbler at Mile 239.6, and I heard an Olive-sided Flycatcher west of the pullout. We still got a Tennessee Warbler, though, when we heard and then found one singing just southeast of the Shaw Creek bridge, where the powerline crosses the road around mile 286.5. If you find a pair of sunglasses in the woods there, let me know :-0 Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------
Subject: Denali Highway Trip
From: "annette_buenau" <buenau AT gci.net>
Date: Sat, 18 Jun 2011 05:37:02 -0000

Last Sunday, my husband, Pete, and I took a 6-day fishing/birding trip down to the Denali Highway. We saw 50 different species of birds on the trip, which included a few highlights. At the day-use area just beyond the Tangle Lakes Campground, a flock of 14 Harlequin Ducks were swimming around in a group (family?)and flying down the river and back to the lake. There was one female and 13 males. The males followed her around in a long line. Occasionally she would fly off down the river and they would mill about squawking and splashing. They were still there the next day when we drove back out there. I'll try to download a couple of pictures of them. Another interesting encounter was a Whimbrel trying to distract a juvenile Bald Eagle out over the tundra. The Whimbrel flew in large circles around the eagle as it tried to hover over a spot on the tundra. Juvenile eagle do not hover very gracefully. On our return trip to Fairbanks, we stopped at the Donnelly Creek campground overnight. We decided to check out the area up the road at mile 239.5 where a Tennessee Warbler was spotted the last two years. We went out last night and then again this morning. We didn't have much luck last night, but this morning we heard a Tennessee Warbler singing just off the road near a gravel pull-off. It was in a spruce tree and hard to see, but we saw it fly up the hill a ways and begin to sing again. ------------------------------------
Subject: Eagle Summit
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:51:50 -0000

Jim and I drove out to Eagle Summit Sunday. Saw the usual Wheatear, Lapland Longspurs and American Golden-Plovers in the first two miles of trail, but the sideways rain made the birding a little difficult. There were Say's Phoebes at Ptarmigan Creek and we were surprised to see two male Gadwall in a pond at mile 101. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: Alder Flycatcher
From: "Lila" <ltauzer AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 22:30:05 -0000

At the Crane Pond behind Creamer's Fields. Yesterday, then today again this early morning... I wasn't expecting them QUITE yet. There was also a Blue-winged Teal mixed in there with the Green-winged Teals, Northern Shovelers, Ring-necked Ducks, Buffleheads, American Wigeons, and pair of Trumpeter Swans. -Fairbanks, AK ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: Owls
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 06:15:08 -0000

Since losing my great gray owl a few weeks ago I've been called about almost every single "big gray" owl seen from North Pole to Nenana. Some are no doubt great horned owls, but a number do appear to be great grays. I've received multiple reports from the Birch Hill ski trails, the Auburn Drive-Pearl Creek Elementary School area, UAF Hess student apartments to Ballaine Lake area, Crestline Road, lower McGrath Road and Echo Acres Road. Also, the banding crew at the Alaska Bird Observatory has seen a great gray owl at Creamer's Refuge several times in the past week. I've received over 30 calls and am pleasantly surprised how many owls must be around! Alas, I have been unable to relocate any of those reported and have not recovered my bird. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: Scoterville
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 27 May 2011 06:06:35 -0000

There were at least 140 White-winged Scoters on the lake next to Fountainhead Development today, which is at S. Lathrop and Queens Way. The area is fenced, so viewing is from Lathrop St, through the chain link. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: Read your message before it gets deleted!
From: "carljhrnfriends" <carljhrnfriends AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 25 May 2011 07:00:49 -0000

Read your message left by Kelly before it gets deleted! http://asnd.zoomshare.com/files/friend.htm ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: kingfisher at noyes slough
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 May 2011 17:08:22 -0000

Wed, 5-19-11 belted kingfisher at Noyes Sl. near Danby intersection. -mdr ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska May 18 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 16:42:24 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: May 18, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Yellow Warbler Townsend's Warbler Varied Thrush Fox Sparrow Bufflehead Peregrine Falcon Savannah Sparrow Spotted Sandpiper Hermit Thrush Northern Harrier Lesser Yellowlegs Long-Billed Dowitchers Lapland Longspur Horned Lark Golden-Crowned Sparrow Wilson's Snipe Red-Necked Grebe Bonaparte's Gull Greetings from the Birding hotline as of May 18, 2011. Spring migration is in full swing and reports of sightings are streaming in along with migrants. TOWNSEND'S and YELLOW WARBLERS have begun arriving in the past few days. The following birds were seen at the South Cushman Ponds on May 12 - VARIED THRUSH, FOXSPARROWS, BUFFLEHEAD, along with earlier arriving waterfowl. A pair of PEREGRINE FALCONS have returned to the nest site on Tanana River downstream from Fairbanks. SPOTTED SANDPIPERS were seen along the Chena River on May 11. A HERMIT THRUSH was heard at Cripple Creek on May 10. A male NORTHERN HARRIER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS were seen off Peger Road near DOT the same day. The following b8irds were seen at Creamer's Field on May 9: Seven LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS at Kessel Pond; a mixed flock of LAPLAND LONGSPURS and HORNED LARKS; SAVANNAH, WHITE-CROWNED and GOLDEN -CROWNED SPARROWS; and WILSON'S SNIPE. RED-NECKED GREBES and BONAPARTE'S GULLS were seen on the front airport ponds on May 5. Upcoming events include: The Farthest North Birdathon is underway! This fun event is also an important fund raiser for Arctic Audubon and the Alaska Bird Observatory. For more information, go to www.alaskabird.org or 451-7159. A Guided Birdathon at Smith Lake will take place Thursday, May 19. Gail Mayo will lead an evening bird walk through the boreal forest to Smith Lake. Meet at 7:00 pm at the Warming Hut near the Geophysical Institute at UAF. A Birdathon Watch and Walk will take place Sunday, May 22, from 8-11am. Join ABO and Arctic Audubon at Wedgewood Resort's Wander Lake. Come anytime between 8-11:00 am. The cost is $25/individual; $35/family to support Birdathon. The Birdathon Potluck BBQ and awards will take place Sunday May 22, from 12-2 pm. Meet at the Alaska Bird Observatory, Noon-2:00 PM to share Birdathon stories and awards. Meat, buns, condiments, and beverages are provided. Bring a side dish to share, along your species list, stories, and pledges. A Birding by Ear Walk with Arctic Audubon will take place on Saturday , May 28. Meet at the Creamer's Field Farmhouse at 8:00 am. Information can be found at 451-9308 or www.arcticaudubon.org. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well As a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AKBirding/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AKBirding/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: AKBirding-digest AT yahoogroups.com AKBirding-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AKBirding-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska May 18 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Wed, 18 May 2011 16:42:24 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: May 18, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Yellow Warbler Townsend's Warbler Varied Thrush Fox Sparrow Bufflehead Peregrine Falcon Savannah Sparrow Spotted Sandpiper Hermit Thrush Northern Harrier Lesser Yellowlegs Long-Billed Dowitchers Lapland Longspur Horned Lark Golden-Crowned Sparrow Wilson's Snipe Red-Necked Grebe Bonaparte's Gull Greetings from the Birding hotline as of May 18, 2011. Spring migration is in full swing and reports of sightings are streaming in along with migrants. TOWNSEND'S and YELLOW WARBLERS have begun arriving in the past few days. The following birds were seen at the South Cushman Ponds on May 12 - VARIED THRUSH, FOXSPARROWS, BUFFLEHEAD, along with earlier arriving waterfowl. A pair of PEREGRINE FALCONS have returned to the nest site on Tanana River downstream from Fairbanks. SPOTTED SANDPIPERS were seen along the Chena River on May 11. A HERMIT THRUSH was heard at Cripple Creek on May 10. A male NORTHERN HARRIER and LESSER YELLOWLEGS were seen off Peger Road near DOT the same day. The following b8irds were seen at Creamer's Field on May 9: Seven LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS at Kessel Pond; a mixed flock of LAPLAND LONGSPURS and HORNED LARKS; SAVANNAH, WHITE-CROWNED and GOLDEN -CROWNED SPARROWS; and WILSON'S SNIPE. RED-NECKED GREBES and BONAPARTE'S GULLS were seen on the front airport ponds on May 5. Upcoming events include: The Farthest North Birdathon is underway! This fun event is also an important fund raiser for Arctic Audubon and the Alaska Bird Observatory. For more information, go to www.alaskabird.org or 451-7159. A Guided Birdathon at Smith Lake will take place Thursday, May 19. Gail Mayo will lead an evening bird walk through the boreal forest to Smith Lake. Meet at 7:00 pm at the Warming Hut near the Geophysical Institute at UAF. A Birdathon Watch and Walk will take place Sunday, May 22, from 8-11am. Join ABO and Arctic Audubon at Wedgewood Resort's Wander Lake. Come anytime between 8-11:00 am. The cost is $25/individual; $35/family to support Birdathon. The Birdathon Potluck BBQ and awards will take place Sunday May 22, from 12-2 pm. Meet at the Alaska Bird Observatory, Noon-2:00 PM to share Birdathon stories and awards. Meat, buns, condiments, and beverages are provided. Bring a side dish to share, along your species list, stories, and pledges. A Birding by Ear Walk with Arctic Audubon will take place on Saturday , May 28. Meet at the Creamer's Field Farmhouse at 8:00 am. Information can be found at 451-9308 or www.arcticaudubon.org. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well As a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: Great Gray Owl Escapee
From: "Nancy DeWitt" <arct1c_warbler AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 13 May 2011 07:14:04 -0000

My beautiful education bird, a Great Gray Owl, got out of his cage today. His broken wing healed long ago, but his flying ability was permanently handicapped so he became an education ambassador. A fabulous bird that taught a lot of kids--and adults--about owls and why bird conservation is important. We live on the hillside near the Dog Mushers Hall on Farmers Loop. The owl can fly short distances and would no doubt be able to hop up into trees. On the ground, though, he has trouble flying up to a branch more than a few feet off the ground. He is wearing leather jesses. If you see a Great Gray Owl in Fairbanks, with or without obvious leather straps on its ankles, please let me know. My cell # is 907-322-5537. Nancy DeWitt Fairbanks ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: Delta Junction
From: "J" <j.levison AT yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 05:05:30 -0000

Shirley Berns and I birded Sawmill Creek Road and Barley Way within the Delta Ag Project this morning, Tuesday 5/10/11. The target bird of the day was Sharp-tailed Grouse and we were fortunate to get nice looks at a group of four grouse along Barley Way at about 7:45 a.m. But the stars of the morning turned out to be the Sandhill Cranes and Lapland Longspurs. We began hearing and seeing large flocks of cranes about 9:15 a.m. as they caught thermals over the fields and built into large kettles. A very conservative estimate of 10,000+ cranes moved over the project in the next several hours. The Lapland Longspurs were also present within the fields in large numbers. Another conservative estimate of 4,000+ birds were seen in flocks of 100 to as many as 800, often performing impressive precision flying in tight flocks as they moved around the fields. Other species seen were as follows: Ruffed Grouse (1), Green-winged Teal (5), Lesser Yellowlegs (20), Solitary Sandpiper (1), Wilson's Snipe (1), Harlan's Hawk (2), Northern Harrier (3), American Kestrel (1), Northern Flicker (6), Rusty Blackbird (20), American Robin (30), Common Raven (10), Dark-eyed Junco ( 25), Yellow-rumped Warbler (5), Hammond's Flycatcher (1), Ruby-crowned Kinglet (3), White-crowned Sparrow (15) and Savannah Sparrow (1). Bolio Lake off Meadows Road south of Delta Junction was still largely frozen. The tiny section of open water near the north shore was enough to attract Common Goldeneye (4) and Mew Gull (2). The surprise bird was one Osprey perched in a dead tree within the nearby burned area. Apparently it was watching the ice melt. A quick stop at "Nine Mile Pond" off the Richardson Highway west of North Pole produced pretty good numbers of waterfowl and some shorebirds. Birds seen were: American Wigeon (75), Northern Pintail (30), Bufflehead (4), Mallard (7), Common Goldeneye (2), Northern Shoveler (2), Canada Goose (1), Mew Gull (2), Red-necked Phalarope (7), Lesser Yellowlegs (4), Hudsonian Godwit (1), Long-billed Dowitcher (1), and Rusty Blackbird (4). James Levison Fairbanks ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: falcons, cranes and swans at creamer's fields
From: "mdr65n" <mdr65n AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 23:28:21 -0000

peregrine falcons made a morning and afternoon passes at ducks today, April 25, at creamer's field: sightings by Travis Booms. 3 sandhill cranes at creamer's field, April 25. 8 swan sp. at creamer's today. ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BorealBirder/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: BorealBirder-digest AT yahoogroups.com BorealBirder-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: BorealBirder-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska April 25 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:06:43 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: April 25, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Harlan's Red-Tailed Hawk Bald Eagles Slate-Colored Junco Lesser Sandhill Cranes Canada Goose White-Fronted Goose Mallard Green-Winged Teal Common Goldeneye Rusty Blackbird Welcome to the Birding Hotline for Interior Alaska as of April 25, 2011 LESSER SANDHILL CRANES were heard calling at 3.8 miles Chena Hotsprings Road on April 24. SLATE-COLORED JUNCOS arrived in large numbers in the past week, and can be seen and heard singing throughout our area. Pairs of HARLAN'S RED-TAILED HAWKS and BALD EAGLES were seen soaring over town over the weekend. Waterfowl numbers continue to build at Creamer's Refuge. CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, and MALLARDS were present on April 21. GREEN-WINGED TEAL, COMMON GOLDENEYES, and a RUSTY BLACKBIRD were seen along the Chena River on April 18. Upcoming events include: The Spring Migration Celebration will take place at Creamer's Field from 12-4 pm on April 30. Games, crafts, and bird watching activities will be held indoors and outdoors. For a full schedule, check Friends of Creamer's Field website at www.creamersfield.org. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska
Subject: RBA Fairbanks Alaska April 25 2011
From: Ken_Russell AT fws.gov
Date: Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:06:43 -0800

hotline: Fairbanks and Interior Alaska date: April 25, 2011 number: (907) 451-9213 to report: (907) 451-9213 coverage: Fairbanks and vicinity transcriber: Ken Russell Birds Mentioned Harlan's Red-Tailed Hawk Bald Eagles Slate-Colored Junco Lesser Sandhill Cranes Canada Goose White-Fronted Goose Mallard Green-Winged Teal Common Goldeneye Rusty Blackbird Welcome to the Birding Hotline for Interior Alaska as of April 25, 2011 LESSER SANDHILL CRANES were heard calling at 3.8 miles Chena Hotsprings Road on April 24. SLATE-COLORED JUNCOS arrived in large numbers in the past week, and can be seen and heard singing throughout our area. Pairs of HARLAN'S RED-TAILED HAWKS and BALD EAGLES were seen soaring over town over the weekend. Waterfowl numbers continue to build at Creamer's Refuge. CANADA GEESE, WHITE-FRONTED GEESE, and MALLARDS were present on April 21. GREEN-WINGED TEAL, COMMON GOLDENEYES, and a RUSTY BLACKBIRD were seen along the Chena River on April 18. Upcoming events include: The Spring Migration Celebration will take place at Creamer's Field from 12-4 pm on April 30. Games, crafts, and bird watching activities will be held indoors and outdoors. For a full schedule, check Friends of Creamer's Field website at www.creamersfield.org. If you'd like to become a member of Arctic Audubon Society, information is available at their web site: www.arcticaudubon.org . Thanks for calling the Birding Hot Line. -End Transcript Visit Arctic Audubon Society's website: http://www.arcticaudubon.org/. Site includes information on birding locations in Interior Alaska as well as a calendar of Arctic Audubon programs. Also visit Alaska Bird Observatory's website: http://www.alaskabird.org/ Directions to the sites mentioned in the report can found in A Birder's Guide to Alaska by George C. West; American Birding Association Ken Russell and Laurel Devaney Fairbanks, Alaska [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Remember -- Be nice!Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AKBirding/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AKBirding/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: AKBirding-digest AT yahoogroups.com AKBirding-fullfeatured AT yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: AKBirding-unsubscribe AT yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

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