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13 May Lake Seminole, Jackson County, FL, USA [Andy Wraithmell ] 13 May Swallow Tailed Kite [kristine ashley ] 13 May Lighthouse Pond SMNWR [Andy Wraithmell ] 13 May Re: Joe's Creek [Lee Snyder ] 13 May 4/13/08--Conneticut and Wilson's Warbler Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa Beach ["Christian Newton" ] 13 May 4/13/08--Conneticut and Wilson's Warbler Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa Beach [Christian Newton ] 13 May Re: Green Key Fallout ,Tomorrow Morning, Connecticut Warbler [Dexter Richardson ] 13 May Green Key Fallout ,Tomorrow Morning, Connecticut Warbler [Ken Tracey ] 13 May Sebastian Inlet migrants 13 May 08 [David Simpson ] 13 May Black-bellied Whistling-ducks ["swampwander AT juno.com" ] 13 May Re: ID help ["Bruce H. Anderson" ] 13 May FW: May 1st Eagle and Swan at Lakelse Lake Near Terrace, B. C. [Alison Levin Bishop ] 12 May White Ibis Color Phase Help [Danny Bales ] 12 May Sandhill Crane family in Nokomis [Tom Allen ] 12 May Fort Pierce Inlet 12 May 08 PM [David Simpson ] 12 May Friends of Chassahowitzka [Murray Gardler ] 12 May Connecticut warbler [Jim Eager ] 12 May NAMC Hillsborough County [David Goodwin ] 11 May Apalachee Bay [Charles Smart ] 11 May Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 [David Simpson ] 11 May Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 [David Simpson ] 11 May Connecticut Warbler/Lori Wilson Park [Dexter Richardson ] 11 May $$ for bird banding [Susan Pulling Robinson ] 11 May least turn mating [David Anderson ] 11 May Proud Bluebird parents [JVO Weaver ] 11 May NOGA [Lee Snyder ] 11 May STKI Sarasota [RuthEllen ] 11 May White-rumped Sandpiper? [Murray Gardler ] 11 May Four Bluebird Babies Photos [JVO Weaver ] 11 May Re: Swallow-tailed Kite [Robert Penhollow ] 11 May Re: Swallow-tailed Kite [Cathy Levreault ] 11 May Bird Wanna Be [Sam Hanie ] 11 May Re: Singing Chat Brevard [David Simpson ] 10 May White-rumped Sandpiper ? [Ken Tracey ] 10 May Cockroach Bay Road Highlights for NAMC 05/10/2008 [Brian Ahern ] 10 May Bobolink in Flight 5/10/08 [Danny Bales ] 10 May Clapper Rail, Tree, West Pasco [Ken Tracey ] 10 May Singing Chat Brevard [Mitchell Harris ] 10 May Joe's Creek [Lee Snyder ] 9 May waxwings [william stefancic ] 9 May Lori Wilson Park 5/9/08 [Danny Bales ] 9 May Peeps and Fish Crows [David Hartgrove ] 9 May Need a licensed bander [Susan Pulling Robinson ] 9 May Tall Timbers Bird Window [CK Borg ] 9 May Purple Martin chicks at 11 days [Susan Pulling Robinson ] 9 May Spotted Sandpiper, Orlando [Andrew Boyle ] 9 May Levy County Raptor Sightings 05/08/2008 [Brian Ahern ] 9 May Semipalmated Sandpipers, West Pasco [Ken Tracey ] 9 May The scaup who wouldn't leave ["Thomas J. Dunkerton" ] 8 May Florida's bird resources ["Bruce H. Anderson" ] 8 May SWALLOW-TAIL KITE- Sarasota County [Tom Allen ] 8 May Swallow-Tailed Kite Trackers [Jane Williams ] Subject: Lake Seminole, Jackson County, FL, USA From: Andy Wraithmell <limeybirder AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 22:51:11 -0400 I went for a spin up to the western edge of Lake Seminole (River Road) this evening and had the following spp 2 Yellow-breasted Chats singing on either side of Butler Rd 2 Orchard Oriole 2 King Rail 1 Least Bittern 8 Bank Swallow (150th Jackson County spp) 2 Purple Gallinule On the way home I enjoyed watching 4 Common Nighthawks reducing Jackson Counties moth population by the side of CR-286 I neglected to mention the 26 Mississippi and 3 Swallow-tailed Kites we saw on our way back from Lighthouse Pond, that were reducing Wakulla County's dragonfly population over East River Pool. cheers Andy Wraithmell To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Swallow Tailed Kite From: kristine ashley <kashley4 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 21:56:52 -0400 A Swallow Tailed Kite was spotted left of the Veteran's Expressway near Hillborough today at 3:30pm. Kristine Ashley Palm Harbor, Florida To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Lighthouse Pond SMNWR From: Andy Wraithmell <limeybirder AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 15:40:08 -0400 I spent a little over an hour watching shorebirds on lighthouse pond at high tide today. List of species seen on pond as follows... 1 White-rumped Sandpiper 35 Semipalmated Sandpiper 2 Western Sandpiper 25 Least Sandpiper 100 Short-billed Dowitcher 200 Dunlin 4 Wilson's Plover 2 Black-bellied Plover 1 Semipalmated Plover 1 Red Knot 50 Willet 1 Black-necked Stilt 1 Greater Yellowlegs 4 Ruddy Turnstone other birds of note included 1 Redhead (fem) - interesting that there are usally one or two redheads that linger to end of May sometimes into June at the refuge...at least in the 4-5 years I've lived here. 2 Least Bittern (male and female up to a bit of rumpy pumpy!) 1 Clapper Rail 2 Sandwich Tern did not bird anywhere else on the refuge due to time limitation. Not bad for an hour and a bit though. I was interested to read Bob & Lucy Duncan's post regarding the lack of Pectoral Sandpipers in their area this spring. Even though I haven't birded my usual 4-5 days a week this spring, I have also noticed their absence. Only 2 individuals at St Marks for me, so far this spring. cheers Andy Wraithmell To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Joe's Creek From: Lee Snyder <lee.snyder2 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 15:39:42 -0400 All--
I posted a note last Saturday on the destruction of palmetto habitat at Joes'
Creek preserve.
I've just had a very pleasant discussion with Pam Leasure the South County Land
Manager with the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management
Environmental Lands Division. She explained that historically, as with all
Florida habitat, natural fire outbreaks have kept these areas healthy. Fire
consumes years worth of dead leaves, needles etc. collected above ground that,
once burned, helps restore nutrients to the soil for plant use. It is common
practice among foresters to set control burns to assist nature in the cycle.
But, as Pam told me, burning the area to maintain proper habitat is not an
option for so small an area in such a suburban setting as is Joe's Creek. The
option is mechanical destruction. She assured me the palmetto would regenerate
and that every attempt is being made to avoid harming the pine saplings .
Pam recognizes that future maintenance of the area will probably include
continued mechanical operations but a division of the palmetto may be advisable
such that part of the area will be mowed while leaving an adjacent area
untouched to assist existing wildlife in maintaining their presence in the
area.
Pam also noted that there will be an investigation of the effluent entering
Joe's Creek from the adjacent property.
I hope this helps put all of those concerned, at ease.
Sincere thanks to Pam for her kind effort in contacting me.
Regards,
Lee Snyder
St Petersburg
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From: lmcstjohns AT comcast.net
To: Lee Snyder
Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2008 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: [BRDBRAIN] Joe's Creek
Lee:
What a sad thing for you to find all that. Whose land is Joe's Creek Preserve?
If it is truly supposed to be a preserve then there is a real problem here.
Perhaps St Pete Audubon could help with this. Let me know what you find out.
Lenore McCullagh
Orange Park
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From: Lee Snyder
Subject: 4/13/08--Conneticut and Wilson's Warbler Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa BeachFrom: "Christian Newton" <cnewton2 AT hughes.net> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 15:09:50 -0400 Hey all just returned from the warbler infested Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. To start Gallus and Jessica had the Connecticut warbler first thing in the AM, I followed about 15 minutes later and got typical looks of a Connecticut, all of about 5 seconds (though on breeding territory they'll sit in a Spruce singing their heads off, only thing is you only want to look for no more then 5 seconds because the mosquitoes are eating you alive). One good thing was I got about 4 of those 5 second looks through out the AM and one really fuzzy but identifiable picture. There maybe more then 1 in the park if not 3, the first bird I saw was a not so well plumaged "possible" female and the last look I had looked to be a breeding plumaged female. Gallus and Jessica reported a breeding plumaged male by the water hole, the birds I saw where on left side of the board walk, facing away from the parking lot. The next surprise (which maybe rarer then the Connecticut, at least in spring) was a male Wilson's warbler, found by a very nice birder that I can't remember his name, but thanks for the great find. The park was hopping with Blackpolls, Redstarts, Black-throated Blue (females), and C. Yellowthroats. Definitely worth a look tomorrow AM or this evening, be patient and watch out for making loud noises and sudden movements, Connecticut's can be kinda sensitive to those things. And don't expect any more then a 5 second look, if you see one longer then that, poke it to make sure it's alive:-) Highlights for the day: Connecticut Warbler - 2 Wilson's Warbler- 1 (male) Magnolia Warbler- 1 (male) Blackpoll- (lots) Redstarts- lots Black-throated Blues- 10 (females) Parula- 1 (female) N. Waterthrush- 1 C. Yellowthroat- 10+ Ovenbird- 10 Yellow-billed Cuckoo-1 Good luck and have a good one, Chris Newton Davenport, FL The Lori Wilson Park is about 1 mile south of the intersection of Hwy 520 and A1A in Cocoa Beach just past the Hilton on the left. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]Subject: 4/13/08--Conneticut and Wilson's Warbler Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa Beach From: Christian Newton <cnewton2 AT HUGHES.NET> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 15:09:50 -0400 Hey all just returned from the warbler infested Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. To start Gallus and Jessica had the Connecticut warbler first thing in the AM, I followed about 15 minutes later and got typical looks of a Connecticut, all of about 5 seconds (though on breeding territory they'll sit in a Spruce singing their heads off, only thing is you only want to look for no more then 5 seconds because the mosquitoes are eating you alive). One good thing was I got about 4 of those 5 second looks through out the AM and one really fuzzy but identifiable picture. There maybe more then 1 in the park if not 3, the first bird I saw was a not so well plumaged "possible" female and the last look I had looked to be a breeding plumaged female. Gallus and Jessica reported a breeding plumaged male by the water hole, the birds I saw where on left side of the board walk, facing away from the parking lot. The next surprise (which maybe rarer then the Connecticut, at least in spring) was a male Wilson's warbler, found by a very nice birder that I can't remember his name, but thanks for the great find. The park was hopping with Blackpolls, Redstarts, Black-throated Blue (females), and C. Yellowthroats. Definitely worth a look tomorrow AM or this evening, be patient and watch out for making loud noises and sudden movements, Connecticut's can be kinda sensitive to those things. And don't expect any more then a 5 second look, if you see one longer then that, poke it to make sure it's alive:-) Highlights for the day: Connecticut Warbler - 2 Wilson's Warbler- 1 (male) Magnolia Warbler- 1 (male) Blackpoll- (lots) Redstarts- lots Black-throated Blues- 10 (females) Parula- 1 (female) N. Waterthrush- 1 C. Yellowthroat- 10+ Ovenbird- 10 Yellow-billed Cuckoo-1 Good luck and have a good one, Chris Newton Davenport, FL The Lori Wilson Park is about 1 mile south of the intersection of Hwy 520 and A1A in Cocoa Beach just past the Hilton on the left. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Green Key Fallout ,Tomorrow Morning, Connecticut Warbler From: Dexter Richardson <dex AT DEXWINE.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 14:27:37 -0400 Hey birders, Looks like its time to head to DeSoto. Dexter Richardson Winter Park, FL On 5/13/08 12:44 PM, "Ken Tracey"Subject: Green Key Fallout ,Tomorrow Morning, Connecticut Warbler From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:44:36 -0700 Hello, Based on my 8 years of collecting data at the "Funnel" I am going out a limb and predicting a major fallout there tomorrow morning. There have been no warblers there for the last 6 days! But the moon and stars are in their correct positions, and the past history is aligned, (last year on the 14th and 15th 2500 warblers went through the funnel); the real factor will be the predicted 15 mph winds from the east starting around midnight. The highlight of this predicted fallout (1000+ warblers) should be at least 2 Connecticut Warblers. If the warblers are there they will start flying out before first light with the largest numbers between 6:30am and 7:30am. If you stop by, wear clothes and hats that completely cover every inch of skin as the No-See-Ums have already carried off some good birders. No bug repellent works on them! The "Funnel" is along the causeway on Green Key Road at the county park gate entrance. Green Key Road goes west off US 19 in New Port Richey. Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Sebastian Inlet migrants 13 May 08 From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT MAC.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 11:23:55 -0400 Hi all, I decided to stick closer to home instead of hitting Putnam County for Big Day attempt. I was rewarded with lots of warblers and a few other migrants. I birded the south side of the inlet (Indian River County) from the westernmost point to the shop area and south along the mosquito control impoundment. I also made a brief stop along the beach. Warblers: Blackpoll - 101 Black-throated blue - 13 Common yellowthroat - 10 American redstart - 9 Northern parula - 5 Palm warbler - 2 Ovenbird - 1 Northern waterthrush - 1 Cape may warbler - 1 Other migrants: Bobolink - 26 Barn swallow - 12 Yellow-billed cuckoo - 2 Ruby-throated hummingbird - 2 David Simpson Fellsmere, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Black-bellied Whistling-ducks From: "swampwander AT juno.com" <swampwander@JUNO.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 15:16:03 GMT We have had a small flock of Black-bellied Whistling-ducks hanging around Salt Lake Wildlife Management Area in Mims for several months now. It now appears that a pair has taken up residence in my stormwater pond. I will post pictures as soon as I can get them. Susan Gosselin Swampander AT juno.com Mims, Fl To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: ID help From: "Bruce H. Anderson" <Scizortail AT AOL.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 09:57:41 EDT Hi, Danny and BiRDBRAINers.
I cannot recall seeing an adult looking like that.
When I checked with the Birds of North America account of White Ibis, I found
this statement (I've underlined it) under the Appearance section:
"Description
Sexes alike. In the basic I and definitive adult plumage, all feathers are
white, except for the tips of four longest primaries. These are iridescent dark
green. The existence of an alternate I plumage is not documented. A pale buffy
wash on head, neck, and back of some individuals is the result of soiling."
Kushlan, James A. and Keith L. Bildstein. 1992. White Ibis (Eudocimus albus),
The Birds of North America Online (A. Poole, Ed.). Ithaca: Cornell Lab of
Ornithology; Retrieved from the Birds of North America Online:
http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/009
This was what I found about aberrant plumages, but I did not perform an
exhaustive search.
Good birding to all.
Bruce
Bruce H. Anderson
Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida
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Subject: FW: May 1st Eagle and Swan at Lakelse Lake Near Terrace, B. C.From: Alison Levin Bishop <alison AT LIVINGWALLS.COM> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 07:16:30 -0400
Friends of mine who know I bird sent these to me. These photos were taken
recently by friends of theirs on Lakelse Lake just outside of Terrace B. C.
The Water Lily Bay Resort Owner feeds the swans on the lake.
Eagles are very common in the area. They are amazing photos! Enjoy!
Swan and Eagle pictures.
Alison Bishop
Sarasota FL
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So here are the swan photos.
What a beautiful bird, so graceful and majestic.
You can see the feathers flying here.
This one is so amazing to see the eagle wing span beside the swan. Poor
thing must be scared to death.
The eagle is loosing his grip on the swan here.
Has just lost his grip on the swan.
The swan starts falling straight down.
The swan falls into the water, swims away and the eagle just looks on. I
am amazed the eagle would tackle something so big in mid air.
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Subject: White Ibis Color Phase HelpFrom: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 23:49:52 -0400 Howdy Everyone, Today on the Merritt Island NWR I saw this White Ibis in a color phase I have never seen. I've seen thousands of them, but never this color. Can someone tell me anything about it? Thank-you. Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Sandhill Crane family in Nokomis From: Tom Allen <tgallen1 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 18:27:11 -0500 Hi Folks, Today at work at Nielsen Media Research, our resident Sandhills showed up with two babies at the door. Sort of like birding at work. The friendly cranes are located just off I-75 at Laurel Road and Knights Trail in Nokomis, Fl and Sarasota county. Tom Allen North Port, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Fort Pierce Inlet 12 May 08 PM From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT MAC.COM> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 16:33:41 -0400 Hi all, I was down at the inlet for a volunteer appreciation luncheon. I spent an hour or so birding around the beach parking lot, nature trail, and Dynamite Point (the inlet side of the park). Blackpolls were in abundance. Several were coming in off the ocean into the coastal strand and heading NW through the trees. A fruiting ficus at the north bathrooms and a Gumbo Limbo tree over by Dyanamite Point hosted several Blackpolls as well as a couple other species. I had one waterthrush on the nature trail, no Connecticuts. Interestingly there was a flight of Barn swallows moving north along the beach. I have not seen any at work for several weeks. Here is the break down of warbler numbers. Blackpoll - 35 Unidentified - 9 American redstart - 2 Black-throated blue - 1 Northern watertrhush - 1 Cape May - 1 David Simpson Fellsmere, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Friends of Chassahowitzka From: Murray Gardler <mangrovefirst AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 14:05:20 -0400 I have been given permission from the list owners to post the following; From Friends of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Inc. Looking for something fun to do? The Friends of Chassahowitzka and other local organizations presents "Concert on the Point", scheduled for May 16th featuring various Florida Folk Singers. The concert will be held (rain or shine) from 6-10pm on the point between the Port Hotel & Marina and the Crystal River Refuge right off of Paradise Point and Kings Bay Drive in Crystal River. Tickets are a $10 donation and are tax deductible. All proceeds to go the Three Sisters Fund. Tickets may be purchased at Port Hotel & Marina, Crystal River Refuge, Plantation Realty, Quiznos Subs in Crystal River or at the gate. For more information (or to purchase tickets) call Dee at 352 220-6058. To donate to the Save Three Sisters Springs project, go to This concert is to raise money for the Three Sisters Springs fund which is to be used to help the state purchase the springs. www.friendsofchazz.org or www.savethemanatee.org/three_sisters/savethreesisters.html. Murray Gardler Brooksville, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Connecticut warbler From: Jim Eager <beachbirder AT BELLSOUTH.NET> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 17:10:18 +0000 This morning around 10:30 Ken LaBorde, Jim Meyers and myself located the Connecticut Warbler along both sides of the boardwalk a few feet south of the pond at Lori Wilson Pk. After getting good looks it disappeared into the underbrush and was not relocated. Also Ken and I went to Providence Rd in search of the Yellow-breasted Chat but had no luck. Still a pretty stiff west wind and with yesterdays gale force winds just wondering if it has moved on? Jim Eager Cape Canaveral beachbirder AT bellsouth.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: NAMC Hillsborough County From: David Goodwin <dgood389 AT AOL.COM> Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 06:42:43 -0400 Hi all, We did our first NAMC in Hillsborough this year - still waiting on all the results to come in. My party hit our goal of 100 species in southern and eastern Hillsborough although it took from 5:30 AM to 7:45 PM. Attached are pics of  a Swallow-tailed Kite that put on a great display of hunting right next to us just north of Alafia River State Park. Good birding! Dave To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Apalachee Bay From: Charles Smart <s4125 AT ATT.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 23:07:26 -0400 I'm thinking of visiting the area around Apalachee Bay in March 2009. Please suggest sites that would be especially good for birds. Thanks. Charles Smart Troy, MI PS Feel free to respond directly to me. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT MAC.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:50:53 -0400 Hi all, I worked the late shift (1-9pm) at Fort Pierce Inlet SP today for the seventh day in a row. I noticed several warblers coming off the ocean between 2 and 4 pm. All identified were Blackpoll and American Redstart. As darkness approached there was a flurry of activity in the trees and bushes around the north side of the inlet. I saw at least a couple dozen birds flitting northward through the trees and bushes. Several birds were unidentified. Most of the birds IDed were Blackpoll and American Redstart with a few Common Yellowthroats. One was a Connecticut Warbler! I am off work the next two days. I will be back on the coast tomorrow morning to check for warblers from Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce Inlet, if I don't sleep too late. David Simpson Fellsmere, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Fort Pierce Inlet Warblers 11 May 08 From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT mac.com> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:50:53 -0400 Hi all, I worked the late shift (1-9pm) at Fort Pierce Inlet SP today for the seventh day in a row. I noticed several warblers coming off the ocean between 2 and 4 pm. All identified were Blackpoll and American Redstart. As darkness approached there was a flurry of activity in the trees and bushes around the north side of the inlet. I saw at least a couple dozen birds flitting northward through the trees and bushes. Several birds were unidentified. Most of the birds IDed were Blackpoll and American Redstart with a few Common Yellowthroats. One was a Connecticut Warbler! I am off work the next two days. I will be back on the coast tomorrow morning to check for warblers from Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce Inlet, if I don't sleep too late. David Simpson Fellsmere, FLSubject: Connecticut Warbler/Lori Wilson Park From: Dexter Richardson <dex AT DEXWINE.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 22:24:34 -0400 Hi all, Bruce Anderson and I had brief looks at a male Connecticut Warbler about 6:30PM at Lori Wilson Park before it disappeared into the underbrush. The bird was not refound. It was seen at the first bench on the left after you turn right onto the loop portion of the boardwalk. The park is about 1 mile south of the intersection of Hwy 520 and A1A in Cocoa Beach just past the Hilton on the left. That was my 3rd trip there in the last week to look for COWA. Dexter Richardson Winter Park, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: $$ for bird banding From: Susan Pulling Robinson <spulling AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:35:02 -0400 Hi, it's me again, still looking for a licensed bander to band my martin chicks before they fledge. I know there's someone out there...can everyone please ask your bander friends who may not be on this list? I will pay $500 for this, plus gas. But, the person must be licensed. Thank you. Susan -- ***************************************************************************** Susan Pulling Robinson - Dunedin FL spulling AT tampabay.rr.com "Any day can be a special day, and you just have to get outside, and see what the birds are doing..." Kenn Kaufman Please visit my websites: The Literate Poodle http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/LitPoo/index.htm The Clearwater Optimist Pram Fleet http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/OptimistPram/index.htm To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: least turn mating From: David Anderson <danderson726 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 21:00:51 -0400 there are still some least turns engaging in their mating ritual along the beach in volusia county..last week included a pair of laughing gulls and royal turns... 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Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebird (M) Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: NOGA From: Lee Snyder <lee.snyder2 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 19:29:41 -0400 hey y'all, Hi winds while crossing Tampa bay over the Skyway bridge brought in a late Northern Gannet (imm) and several Mag. Frigatebirds. Regards, Lee Snyder St Petersburg To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: STKI Sarasota From: RuthEllen <ruthellen3 AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 15:27:39 -0400 Hi All, 8:30am today(4/11/08)a Swallow-tailed Kite was soaring low over Live oaks at the SE corner of Bahia Vista St./Macintosh Rd. Ruth Ellen Peipert Sarasota,Fl ruthellen3 AT comcast.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: White-rumped Sandpiper? From: Murray Gardler <mangrovefirst AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 14:17:41 -0400 Ken; For all the items mentioned in your posting to Birdbrains plus the pictures you posted; it is a White-rumped. Murray Gardler Brooksville, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Four Bluebird Babies Photos From: JVO Weaver <jvo243 AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:00:05 -0500 New arrivals in Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL EBB-01337.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL EBB-01343.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FLc EBB-01346.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL EBB-01364.JPG © J V O Weaver, 2008 Eastern Bluebirds Hatching Bluewater Bay, Niceville, FL J. V. O. Weaver (850) 897-5464 "Never argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference." To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite From: Robert Penhollow <bobpenhollow AT COX.NET> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 11:14:01 -0400 We saw a Swallow-tailed Kite here in Niceville during the Migration Count. Bob ---- Cathy LevreaultSubject: Re: Swallow-tailed Kite From: Cathy Levreault <Roadrunners520 AT AOL.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 10:59:49 EDT In Interlachen, this AM, I saw a Swallow-tailed Kite flying (flapping) low over County Road 315 just south of State Road 20. Cathy Levreault Interlachen, FL _Roadrunners520 AT aol.com_ (mailto:Roadrunners520 AT aol.com) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Bird Wanna Be From: Sam Hanie <sam AT IDENT-A-BIRD.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 09:54:19 -0400 Hi All, Abbie and I had a chance to stop by Osceola National Forest. We did not have much birding luck, just a lot of heat and dust. I did see "something" very high in one of the pine trees. Here is the picture: To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ . . . . . . But when I got it home and ZOOMED in - here is what it was: . . . . . . . . . . . . . To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ Thank You, Sam Hanie sam AT ident-a-bird.com http://www.Ident-A-Bird.com To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Re: Singing Chat Brevard From: David Simpson <simpsondavid AT MAC.COM> Date: Sun, 11 May 2008 07:59:23 -0400 Mitchell and all, Allan D. Cruikshank's book, "Birds of Brevard County" published in 1980 (year?) refers to Yellow-breasted chat breeding in Brevard as: "... occasionally seen and heard ... north of Eau Gallie through June and July ... possibly may breed." Johnie Johnson's Checklist of Brevard County Birds (1982) lists Yellow-breasted chat as a breeder. Stevenson and Anderson's Birdlife of Florida shows a questionable breeding report from Brevard (probably referring to Johnie's checklist published without details) and lists a few summer reports of singing birds in Brevard. I have not found them in Brevard during the summer myself. The furthest south I have found singing birds in southern Volusia County on MINWR, many years ago. The nests are very difficult to find, but Breeding confirmation could be attained by watching for parents carrying food. David On May 10, 2008, at 10:29 AM, Mitchell Harris wrote: > Relocated the Yellow-breasted Chat posted by Paul Marvin at the end of > Providence Rd. in West Cocoa. The bird is about half way down the > dirt road > extention at the end of Providence. It seems to be "on territory". > Does anyone > know if Chats have nested in Brevard in the past? > Also of note: N. Waterthursh, 15 Bobolink, Black-bellied Whistling- > Duck, Sora > and at the end of Tucker Rd. Eight sp. of shorebirds. > > Good Birding, > Mitchell Harris > Titusville > > To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv > list, > please visit us on the web at: > http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html > To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to > LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU > Report any problems to the listserv administrator: > listadmin AT admin.usf.edu > ______________________________________________________________________ > ______ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: White-rumped Sandpiper ? From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:51:18 -0700 Hello, Found this sandpiper along Strauber Hwy in West Pasco today. I am guessing White-rumped because; It was larger than Least and Semiplamated Sandpipers and slightly smaller than Dunlin that were next to it. It has an obvious white supercillum. Its Wing tips project beyond tail tip. It has streaking on flanks. It has a reddish area on base of lower mandible. Was not able to see rump in flight. Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Cockroach Bay Road Highlights for NAMC 05/10/2008 From: Brian Ahern <BrianAhern AT AOL.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 19:56:59 EDT Hi All, Listed below are some of the more interesting species (for the area/Hillsborough County) found along the Cockroach Bay Road area. Most of the wading birds & shorebirds were found in the two mitigation bank ponds... American White Pelican - 30 Reddish Egret - 2 Black-crowned Night-Heron - 1 Glossy Ibis - 80 Roseate Spoonbill - 300* Black-bellied Whistling-Duck - 45 Lesser Scaup - 4 Wilson's Plover - 1 Black-necked Stilt - ~40 many sitting on nests Greater Yellowlegs - 2 Lesser Yellowlegs - 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper - 4 Stilt Sandpiper - 5 Black Tern - 1 immature *it's not uncommon to see over 100 Roseate Spoonbills at this site, but so far 300 is my highest count, most of these birds that regular feed here are probably from the Alafia Banks/Rich Paul Audubon Sanctuary Islands where they are successful in breeding. My big miss for the area today was not finding any Gray Kingbirds along the Telephone wires. In the past the resident ones show up around mid-May. Best, Brian Ahern Tampa Bay, Florida BrianAhern AT aol.com Photos: _www.pbase.com/brianahern_ (http://www.pbase.com/brianahern) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Bobolink in Flight 5/10/08 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 16:48:16 -0400 Howdy Everyone, Just sitting by the computer waiting on a post of a Connecticut Warbler sighting. I was going through some pictures, and came across this one of a Bobolink. I took it last week when the winds were 30+ knots. This must be how a lot of birds take advantage of the winds during migration. Get the wind to their backs, and glide saving energy. Look at the aerodynamtic body shape! Birds never cease to amage me! Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Clapper Rail, Tree, West Pasco From: Ken Tracey <kftracey AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 12:14:01 -0700 Hello, At a small Port Richey Park, Brasher, I found this Clapper Rail perched in a tree, (Black Mangrove). Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Singing Chat Brevard From: Mitchell Harris <knmharris AT JUNO.COM> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 10:29:46 -0400 Relocated the Yellow-breasted Chat posted by Paul Marvin at the end of Providence Rd. in West Cocoa. The bird is about half way down the dirt road extention at the end of Providence. It seems to be "on territory". Does anyone know if Chats have nested in Brevard in the past? Also of note: N. Waterthursh, 15 Bobolink, Black-bellied Whistling-Duck, Sora and at the end of Tucker Rd. Eight sp. of shorebirds. Good Birding, Mitchell Harris Titusville To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Joe's Creek From: Lee Snyder <lee.snyder2 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Sat, 10 May 2008 09:46:53 -0400 Hey y'all, My wife, Cheryl, and I walked the Joe's Creek Preserve in NW St Pete (Kenneth City area) this morning for the NAMCensus. At 7:15 we saw a black dog across the creek retreat up the hill that sits near the SW part of the property. Later found signs of coyote in several places. Noticed also that 80% or more of the palmetto has been mowed and the method of destruction remains on the property apparently preparing to remove whatever is left of the habitat. The once numerous Ruous-sided Towhees were absent from the ground with a few remaining in trees versus in the flatwoods palmetto. It should be noted too that hundreds of pine saplings were also mowed. Walked the property line along the fence that borders the ball field in the NE corner. There, opposite the western field goal uprights and on the creek property, is a gray effluent running from the ball field and emptying into the creek. It is an active flow, gray with the odor of sewage. At 8:15 we crossed the creek at the south and walked toward the hill. The field of eye-level plants that used to harbor Gray Catbirds, buntings, goldfinches, towhees, cardinals and icterids is gone--mowed. Standing in the field was a brown and blonde coyote and the "black dog" we had seen earlier. It was clear to see this was a very dark, brindled coyote. It once again retreated up the hill and disappeared. I believe it may be denning on the hillside. The brown coyote kept its back to us and walked away toward the pine area and creek. Quite a Spring with coyotes being seen at two very separate locations but both in wildlife areas surrounded by suburban housing. Regards, Lee Snyder St Petersburg To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: waxwings From: william stefancic <jws2735 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 20:59:25 -0400 The attached photo was taken on Wednesday, May 7. These cedar waxwings have been visiting my mulberry trees and cherry laurels for several weeks now, and this is the latest they have ever stayed. Does anybody know how long they usually stay here before they migrate...this seems late. It's so cool to walk out the front door and hear their sound. Joyce Clermont william stefancic jws2735 AT earthlink.net EarthLink Revolves Around You. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Lori Wilson Park 5/9/08 From: Danny Bales <sueredfish AT MSN.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:31:39 -0400 Howdy Everyone, I went to Lori Wilson Park this morning. There were a handful of warblers there. More than I've seen on the Merritt Island NWR in a month. I saw American Redstarts (females, male, and immature males), Black-throated Blue (female), Blackpoll (female, and male), Common Yellow Throat (female, and male), Cape May (female), and a female Northern Parula. Nice to see some warblers! Danny Bales Titusville, Fla. To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Peeps and Fish Crows From: David Hartgrove <birdman9 AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 17:28:30 -0400 Hi All, I stopped by Port Orange Causeway Park (one of the newest stops on the GFBT) this afternoon. The retention pond on the north side of the bridge had been choked with cat tails for the past year. Recently the city brought in a back hoe to clear the plants. The exposed muddy bottom was a real hit with 5 Least Sandpipers and a Semi-palmated Plover. It will be a place to watch when doing the Spring Migration Count tomorrow. Then when I got home, my wife told me of a strange event she watched unfold at the back yard birdbath. A Fish Crow flew in and landed on the side of the birdbath carrying what appeared to be a large, recently dispatched brown anole. She grabbed the binoculars and watched as the crow proceeded to skin and decapitate the lizard. The the bird carefully tore the carcass into strips, soaking each in the water. It then collected the strips in Puffin like fashion along the sides of its beak, took one more gulp of water and flew off, presumably to feed its hungry nestlings. David Hartgrove Daytona Beach, FL To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Need a licensed bander From: Susan Pulling Robinson <spulling AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:05:13 -0400 Hi - if you are licensed to band birds and live anywhere near Pinellas County, please contact me. I would like to have my martin chicks banded. Best regards, Susan 727 415 0781 -- ***************************************************************************** Susan Pulling Robinson - Dunedin FL spulling AT tampabay.rr.com "Any day can be a special day, and you just have to get outside, and see what the birds are doing..." Kenn Kaufman Please visit my websites: The Literate Poodle http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/LitPoo/index.htm The Clearwater Optimist Pram Fleet http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/OptimistPram/index.htm To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Tall Timbers Bird Window From: CK Borg <ckborg AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 18:22:52 +0000
Folks,Just wanted to let everyone know that the feeders at Tall Timbers will be
off-line for the summer (Through Labor day). Regardless, you are always more
than welcome to bird TTRS. However, be advised that we recently burned the
majority of habitats along and around the Stevenson Trail and Bird Window. This
being said I was still able to string together a descent list of 50 species the
other day... The highlight was Least Bittern. During the summer months (Mid May
through August) birding is best from predawn to about 10:00 am.Good Birds,C.K.
Borg{ckborg AT hotmail.com}Tall Timbers / Tallahassee
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Subject: Purple Martin chicks at 11 daysFrom: Susan Pulling Robinson <spulling AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 13:47:33 -0400 Our Purple Martin chicks are progressing nicely! Here they are at 11 days. Best regards, Susan -- ***************************************************************************** Susan Pulling Robinson - Dunedin FL spulling AT tampabay.rr.com "Any day can be a special day, and you just have to get outside, and see what the birds are doing..." Kenn Kaufman Please visit my websites: The Literate Poodle http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/LitPoo/index.htm The Clearwater Optimist Pram Fleet http://homepage.mac.com/spulling/OptimistPram/index.htm To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Spotted Sandpiper, Orlando From: Andrew Boyle <andybgator AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:32:38 -0700 Hello, All. Thought there would not be anything new before the pelagic trip next week, but... I had to take the youngest to the doctor and noticed a small bird along the shore of Lake Davis on the way there. Made a point to stop on the way back and, sure enough, there is a Spotted Sandpiper feeding along the eastern shore. Could it be the same one from April of last year? (http://drewsbirds.blogspot.com/2007_04_01_archive.html) Processing photos soon. Nice to have something new here. Only had a swarm of warblers here for 2 days a week or so ago. Goldfinches are gone along with the Catbirds. Only the residents left in the yard. Andrew Boyle Orlando, FL ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Levy County Raptor Sightings 05/08/2008 From: Brian Ahern <BrianAhern AT AOL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 12:25:39 EDT Hi All, Yesterday while in Levy County I came across a few noteworthy sightings: Along the Wildlife Drive at the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge I saw one adult light morph Short-tailed Hawk & a single Swallow-tailed Kite. Throughout the drive I counted around 8 to 10 pairs of singing Prothonotary Warblers which breed there. In the afternoon along US-19 I found a pair of Mississippi Kites feeding over the highway just south of SR-24 while I was heading back home. At Shell Mound the tide was way up, so there were very few shorebirds but I did see a Veery (late ?) in the Hammock there. Best, Brian Ahern Tampa Bay, Florida BrianAhern AT aol.com Photos: _www.pbase.com/brianahern_ (http://www.pbase.com/brianahern) **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. 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Ken Tracey New Port Richey kftracey AT verizon.net To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: The scaup who wouldn't leave From: "Thomas J. Dunkerton" <Woundedmallard67 AT AOL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:22:12 EDT Hey Everybirdy, Took Giacomo on a playdate yesterday (5/8/08) at a friend's house along the Banana river just south of SR 520 While there, up on the shores of a neighbor's house was a flock of about 75 or so Lesser Scaup. There were almost as many scattered about in the water. Grabbed a quick digiscope of'em and thought I'd share the sighting. See you out there! Tom Dunkerton Titusville, Florida **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Florida's bird resources From: "Bruce H. Anderson" <Scizortail AT AOL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 20:01:55 EDT Hi, BiRDBRAINerS.
Every-so-often I notice that the newer 'BRAINerS begin to ask questions about
the status of various species in Florida. When I have the time, I respond to
some of these, and although I've lived in Florida longer than I can actually
remember, I always consult one of the State's detailed state bird books to make
sure that my recollections are accurate.
Although most new birder's own a field guide for identification purposes,
many new birders, or at least new to Florida, do not realize that there are
resources out there that can provide them with hours of informative reading
that
will not only answer most questions that they might have, but make them realize
that there were bunches of questions that they didn't even know that they had!
First of all, there is the Florida Ornithological Society's website:
http://www.fosbirds.org/
On this not-for-profit Society's website, you may access the Official List of
Florida's birds and find the proceedings of the Society's Records Committee
that compiles that list. Also, you will find maps from the State's only
breeding bird atlas project, photos of Florida's rarer birding finds, Christmas
Bird
Count information, and even a link for printing out a checklist of Florida
bird species that can be used in the field, or just for keeping your State
list.
(FOS membership is open to amateurs, professionals and tweeners, alike, but
for all of this information, you need not be a member!)
There are two very detailed State bird books (without pictures; neither is
meant to be a bird identification book) for Florida. From either of these books
you can find out the status (range, abundance, breeding, etc.) of all species
recorded in the State until the time of publication. While for-profit
advertising is prohibited on this listserve, each of these books is published
by a
not-for-profit organization which is allowed. One book, an annotated checklist,
is published by the Florida Ornithological Society (a special publication), and
the other, about the State's birdilfe, is published by University Presses of
Florida. A third book, also from a not-for-profit publisher (American Birding
Association), is primarily a bird-finding resource, but it lists all species
recorded in the State, and discusses the status of most species in varying
detail. Each of these publishers have websites.
These are the most thorough treatments of all of Florida's birds that I know,
but there are many other books dedicated to Florida's birds out there that
may provide you with information you want: field-identification guides,
bird-finding guides, one book devoted exclusively to Florida's rare and
endangered
birds, regional checklists and many, many more. Most of these may be found on
the
Internet using any search engine.
Also, when you go birding, ask your fellow birders about the resources that
they use. If you are out birding, and you see somebody else with binoculars,
make it a point to ask him/her if she/he is a birder and introduce yourself.
There are a lot of friendly and helpful birders out there!
But please, do not ask me to recommend resources-I have too many friends and
acquaintances who have authored many of them:0)
Happy searching and birding,
Bruce
Bruce H. Anderson
Winter Park, Orange Co., Florida
scizortail AT aol.com
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Subject: SWALLOW-TAIL KITE- Sarasota CountyFrom: Tom Allen <tgallen1 AT VERIZON.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 18:21:14 -0500 Hi Folks, This afternoon on the way home from work at 4:15pm, a single Swallow-tail Kite was soaring over I-75 just before exit 182, Sumpter Blvd in North Port, Florida. Tom Allen North Port, FL Sarasota County To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________Subject: Swallow-Tailed Kite Trackers From: Jane Williams <jwilli56 AT TAMPABAY.RR.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:45:58 -0400 I was traveling north on Douglas avenue just south of Union (on the Dunedin/Clearwater border) and got buzzed by a swallow-tailed kite flying low over the side of the road in this highly urbanized area. 2.30pm on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8th. Jane Williams jwilli56 AT tampabay.rr.com Clearwater Florida To subscribe, unsubscribe or view archives of the brdbrain listserv list, please visit us on the web at: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html To set to no mail: send a message "SET BRDBRAIN NOMAIL" to LISTSERV AT LISTSERV.ADMIN.USF.EDU Report any problems to the listserv administrator: listadmin AT admin.usf.edu ____________________________________________________________________________ |