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20 Nov white goose ["Teri J Pieper" ] 20 Nov white goose ["Teri J Pieper" ] 20 Nov Kettle Falls Tundra Swans ["W & J Current" ] 19 Nov Walla Walla WW Scoters and Blackbirds [Michael Woodruff ] 18 Nov Moscow Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 18 Nov Moscow Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 16 Nov Franklin County Sunday [Russ Koppendrayer ] 16 Nov Lesser Black-backed Gull at Hawkins Point [1 Attachment] ["Terry Gray" ] 16 Nov Lesser Black-backed Gull at Hawkins Point ["Terry Gray" ] 16 Nov new yard bird [kas dumroese ] 17 Nov Why Phalaropes can be tough to photograph with a cheap camera and unskilled photographer [khanh tran ] 16 Nov Colville Gray Catbird ["W & J Current" ] 15 Nov Moscow, UI Parker Farm (Plant Science Nursery) - Common Redpoll, etc. - 11/15/09 [Charles Swift ] 15 Nov Western Walla Walla Co. Birding ["Mike and MerryLynn" ] 15 Nov Western Walla Walla Co. Birding ["Mike and MerryLynn" ] 15 Nov Yard Observations ["Terry Gray" ] 15 Nov Yard Observations [1 Attachment] ["Terry Gray" ] 15 Nov CdA Mew Gull Still Around ["Doug Ward" ] 15 Nov Franklin county and back today ["Tim O'Brien" ] 15 Nov Re: WOS Fieldtrip to WW & Benton Co. ["Dennis Rockwell" ] 14 Nov West Plains (Spokane County) ["Isacoff, Jonathan" ] 14 Nov WOS Fieldtrip to WW & Benton Co. ["Mike and MerryLynn" ] 14 Nov WOS Fieldtrip to WW & Benton Co. ["Mike and MerryLynn" ] 14 Nov Moscow to Lewiston Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 14 Nov Moscow to Lewiston Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 14 Nov East Moscow neighborhood birds, 11/14/09 [Charles Swift ] 13 Nov Moscow birds, 11/12-13/2009 [Charles Swift ] 13 Nov RE: ABA - American Birding Association ["Doug Schonewald" ] 13 Nov ABA - American Birding Association ["Doug Schonewald" ] 13 Nov Moscow Area Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 13 Nov Moscow Area Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 12 Nov WOS Field trip still has open places ["Mike and MerryLynn" ] 12 Nov WOS Field trip still has open places ["Mike and MerryLynn" ] 12 Nov possible Winter Wren split [Charles Swift ] 12 Nov 3 CBC times ["Shirley Sturts" ] 12 Nov CBC Dates Set for Moscow-Pullman and Lewiston-Clarkston ["Terry Gray" ] 12 Nov CBC Dates Set for Moscow-Pullman and Lewiston-Clarkston ["Terry Gray" ] 12 Nov Moscow Western Screech Owl and more ["Terry Gray" ] 12 Nov Moscow Western Screech Owl and more ["Terry Gray" ] 11 Nov Montana Blue Jay [kas dumroese ] 11 Nov WW Scoter and WH Woodpecker Photos ["Isacoff, Jonathan" ] 11 Nov Re: Colville Gray Catbird ["Shirley Sturts" ] 11 Nov Lincoln County WW Scoter and WH Woodpecker [Gina Sheridan ] 11 Nov Fw: [pobirds] last sign of summer ["Ninebark" ] 11 Nov Moscow birds update, 10/10-11/09 [Charles Swift ] 11 Nov Geophysical, Pend Oreille County, Birds [Paul Sieracki ] 11 Nov Re: Colville Gray Catbird [Charles Swift ] 11 Nov Colville Gray Catbird ["W & J Current" ] 10 Nov Moscow birds, 11/9-10/2009 [Charles Swift ] 9 Nov Sandpoint CBC ["Rich/Jen Del Carlo" ] 9 Nov Post Falls Collared-Doves Update ["Doug Ward" ] 9 Nov Mew Gull-CdA, ID ["Doug Ward" ] 8 Nov Evening Grosbeaks Foothills Mt. Spokane [] 8 Nov Mann Lake Great Egret ["Terry Gray" ] 8 Nov Mann Lake Great Egret ["Terry Gray" ] 7 Nov November 22 WOS trip canceled ["Tim O'Brien" ] 7 Nov Barrow's Goldeneyes ["Keith Carlson" ] 7 Nov Kootenai and Benewah County Big Year additiions ["Shirley Sturts" ] 7 Nov Kootenai and Benewah County Big Year additiions ["Shirley Sturts" ] 7 Nov Fw: banded Tundra Swan ["Keith Carlson" ] 6 Nov NIC double-crested cormorant [Paul Sieracki ] 5 Nov Bonner County Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 5 Nov Bonner County Birds ["Terry Gray" ] 5 Nov Benewa County Barred Owl ["Terry Gray" ] 5 Nov Yellow-billed Loons at Sunnyside ["Terry Gray" ] 5 Nov Benewah County Barred Owl [2 Attachments] ["Terry Gray" ] 5 Nov Yellow-billed Loons at Sunnyside ["Terry Gray" ] 5 Nov Nez Perce/Asotin County Sandhill Crane ["Keith Carlson" ] 5 Nov Interesting short video of an enterprising seagull [Bill & Joyce Dowd ] 5 Nov CBC dates ["Shirley Sturts" ] 5 Nov Halloween birding: The search for spooky owls, holy grouse, and angelic snowbirds..... [khanh tran ] 4 Nov Albino Canada Goose-Post Falls, ID ["Doug Ward" ] 3 Nov Snow Bunting [Kim Thorburn ] 3 Nov Southern Pend Oreille Co. Today ["Isacoff, Jonathan" ] 3 Nov Fw: Neck-banded tundra swans [Lisa Hardy ] 3 Nov UI Dairy Ponds and Sheep Farm ["Terry Gray" ] Subject: white goose From: "Teri J Pieper" <tjpieper AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:52 -0800 In a flock of Canada Geese, about 3 or 4 miles south of Winthrop, there is one white goose. From a good distance away I think it is a Snow goose. This is located at about where Twin Lakes Road intersects highway 20. Teri J Pieper Methow Valley http://myeverydayphotos.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ Tweeters mailing list Tweeters AT u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweeters Subject: white goose From: "Teri J Pieper" <tjpieper AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:08:52 -0800 In a flock of Canada Geese, about 3 or 4 miles south of Winthrop, there is one white goose. From a good distance away I think it is a Snow goose. This is located at about where Twin Lakes Road intersects highway 20. Teri J Pieper Methow Valley http://myeverydayphotos.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Kettle Falls Tundra Swans From: "W & J Current" <wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com> Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:09:53 -0800 This morning I checked out Key Point on the south end of Boise Road within Lake Roosevelt NRA. I saw 18 species including 5 TUNDRA SWANS. Other species of note included: COMMON and HOODED MERGANSER, BALD EAGLE (3 immature and 1 adult), BELTED KINGFISHER, and GREAT BLUE HERON. Four common waterfowl species and 3 gull species were present. Nothing unusual other than the swans. Warren Current Colville, WA Stevens County wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Walla Walla WW Scoters and Blackbirds From: Michael Woodruff <crazybirder98 AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:31:11 -0800 I had a number of good birds this morning in western Walla Walla County. I birded Two Rivers Unit, Tyson Ponds, the Wallula Poop Piles, and the Walla Walla River Delta. At Two Rivers Unit, I pulled out 1 EURASIAN WIGEON from throngs of ducks. A surprising flock of 200 SNOW GEESE flew over calling and headed upriver. Also had a lingering orestera ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER. Scoping the river from just north of the Poop Piles, I had a pair of adult WHITE-WINGED SCOTERS hanging out with some Lesser Scaup. Also in the area were an estimated 5,000 Mallard, 1,500 Wigeon, smaller numbers of many more duck species, and 2,000 Ring-billed Gulls (including a few Herring, 4 Glaucous-winged, and 1 Glaucous-winged X Western). A blackbird flock has formed at the poop piles, consisting of some 6,000 birds, mainly Brewer's, Red-winged, and starlings. I also found 1 TRICOLORED BLACKBIRD and 2 RUSTY BLACKBIRDS among them. The flock was difficult to work and there could be more of them in there. Only 4 LONG-BILLED DOWITCHERS left at the WW River Delta among 1,500 Ring-billed Gulls, 2 California Gulls, and 12 Herring Gulls. Cheers, Michael Woodruff College Place, WA _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: I wanted simpler, now it's simpler. I'm a rock star. http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?h=myidea?ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_myidea:112009 _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:47:18 -0800 Hi everyone, This morning I mainly birded the west side of the University Campus and also the UI Dairy and Sheep Farms. Near the Beef Buildings I observed a lone Eurasian Collared-Dove. There are also many Starlings and Rock Pigeons in this area. I could not locate any Brewer's Blackbirds this morning. At the UI Dairy Ponds were approximately 1000 Canada Geese. About half were of the Lesser Canada Goose variety and did not locate any Cackling geese although there were a few that could have been. Only other waterfowl were approximatey 450 Mallards. Observed at least 8 Red-tailed Hawks in this area and one Harlan's Hawk. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:47:18 -0800 Hi everyone, This morning I mainly birded the west side of the University Campus and also the UI Dairy and Sheep Farms. Near the Beef Buildings I observed a lone Eurasian Collared-Dove. There are also many Starlings and Rock Pigeons in this area. I could not locate any Brewer's Blackbirds this morning. At the UI Dairy Ponds were approximately 1000 Canada Geese. About half were of the Lesser Canada Goose variety and did not locate any Cackling geese although there were a few that could have been. Only other waterfowl were approximatey 450 Mallards. Observed at least 8 Red-tailed Hawks in this area and one Harlan's Hawk. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Franklin County Sunday From: Russ Koppendrayer <russkope AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:57:50 -0800 Hi All, Anne Kahle and stayed over after the fine "Footsteps of Townsend" WOS trip to bird the Franklin County side of the Snake River on Sunday morning.Some highlights included a Sharp-shinned Hawk patrolling the roadside on the way into Big Flat HMU. Our walk through Big Flat we restricted to the roadway due to the presence of upland bird hunters;we still saw lots of birds incuding Townsend's Solitaire(in keeping with Saturday's theme),Northern Shrike and 2 WINTER WRENS(One seen well-one heard only).Windust Park was quiet but we did manage to find a Great Horned Owl and a Sharp-shinned Hawk.Lyon's Ferry was also quiet but we managed probably our best bird of the day-a RED-NECKED GREBE graced lagoon just inside the boom.We then crossed the Snake River and followed Lyon's Ferry Road into WallaWalla County where we had 13 Rough-legged Hawks and a Prairie Falcon in the first 3 or 4 miles. Good birding, Russ Koppendrayer Longview,Wa_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Lesser Black-backed Gull at Hawkins Point [1 Attachment] From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:26:35 -0800 Hi Everyone, Today- another trip to Sandpoint. I checked for loons along Sunnyside Road but only found on Common Loon. The lake had swells up to 3 feet with no whitecaps so you would see the bird then you would not. At Hawkins Point while eating my lunch I noticed a very dark backed gull mixed in with some Ring-billed Gulls approximately 600 yards away. With the wind shaking the scope it was still hard to get much detail on this bird but I did see that the bird had yellow legs and was obviously very dark backed. I am attaching a very poor photo of the bird. It is the bird to far right of the photo. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Lesser Black-backed Gull at Hawkins Point From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:26:35 -0800 Hi Everyone, Today- another trip to Sandpoint. I checked for loons along Sunnyside Road but only found on Common Loon. The lake had swells up to 3 feet with no whitecaps so you would see the bird then you would not. At Hawkins Point while eating my lunch I noticed a very dark backed gull mixed in with some Ring-billed Gulls approximately 600 yards away. With the wind shaking the scope it was still hard to get much detail on this bird but I did see that the bird had yellow legs and was obviously very dark backed. I am attaching a very poor photo of the bird. It is the bird to far right of the photo. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: new yard bird From: kas dumroese <kas.birder AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:27:56 -0800 Greetings all: On Saturday while working in the yard, 4 Tundra Swans flew over my house south of Moscow, heading west. Not sure where they came from or where they were heading... Kas Dumroese Moscow, Idaho_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Why Phalaropes can be tough to photograph with a cheap camera and unskilled photographer From: khanh tran <khanhbatran AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:14:01 +0000 Hi all, I didn't do the bird justice in either presentation but for what it's worth, here it is.... A 45 second, amateur video of RED PHALAROPE swimming, feeding, and walking... Their plumages are so variable this time of year and feet, quite interesting. Videoed on 11/14/2009 at Oceanshores, WA. Apologies for not editing, very raw footage... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plCnARQxcyo If you prefer to see a comparison of red necked vs. red phalarope in non-breeding plumage, here are some shots... Red necked was photographed on 8/15/2009. http://www.pbase.com/spruce_grouse/snowbirds_in_autumn&page=all Good birding, Khanh Tran www.ktbirding.com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Colville Gray Catbird From: "W & J Current" <wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com> Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:02:47 -0800 Surprisingly, the GRAY CATBIRD continues to hang on in the riparian shrub community along Gold Creek by my house. It has been here since at least Nov. 8. It must be making a living on snowberry which is the most obvious food source. Warren Current Colville, WA Stevens County wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow, UI Parker Farm (Plant Science Nursery) - Common Redpoll, etc. - 11/15/09 From: Charles Swift <chaetura AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:36:39 -0800 Hi All - This morning I found a lone Common Redpoll during a brisk walk around UI Parker Farm on the east side of Moscow. It was feeding on the catkins of Ornamental Birch trees w/ a flock of ~30 American Goldfinches. Pretty fun to pick this guy out of the goldfinches. This is one of 2 usual spots on the farm that redpolls show up w/ some regularity in winter. Complete list for the location is below. Also the mostly ice free Syringa sewage pond nearby had ~70 Mallards, a drake American Wigeon, and 18 Bufflehead. Location: UI Parker Farm - Plant Science Nursery Observation date: 11/15/09 Notes: A cold but pleasant walk through the fields and plantings on the farm. The temperature around 30 F w/ a brisk 10-15 mph east wind. Common Redpoll was in one of the 2 usual spots on the farm w/ ornamental birches. Number of species: 19 Canada Goose 100 - ~60 feeding in fields and 40 fly overs Ring-necked Pheasant 1 California Quail 25 Cooper's Hawk 1 Red-tailed Hawk 2 Rock Pigeon 7 Mourning Dove 7 Northern Flicker (Red-shafted) 6 Black-billed Magpie 5 Common Raven 2 Black-capped Chickadee 1 American Robin 11 European Starling 150 Cedar Waxwing 10 Song Sparrow 1 Dark-eyed Junco 50 House Finch 35 Common Redpoll 1 A lone redpoll was with a flock of ~30 goldfinches feeding on catkins on ornamental birch trees. American Goldfinch 40 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) -- Charles Swift Moscow, ID chaetura AT gmail.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Western Walla Walla Co. Birding From: "Mike and MerryLynn" <m.denny AT charter.net> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:52:41 -0800 Hello All, Today MerryLynn and I slowly drove to the tri-cities birding. Birds of interest seen were.......... Long-billed Dowitcher...........20 birds overview pond Dunlin....................................122 birds WWR delta Eurasian-collard Dove............33 birds in one yard along Hanson Loop Rd. Great Egret...........................6 birds perched in Russian olives along Humorist Rd. Plus 4 birds in a wheat field south of Burbank. Common Merganser..............107 birds below Ice Harbor Dam. Barrow's Goldeneye...............3 birds, first of the season, below Ice Harbor Dam Am. White Pelican..................15 birds, Ice Harbor Dam Mew Gull................................1 bird, Ice Harbor Dam Tundra Swan...........................87 birds, Casey Pond Wood Duck.............................220+ birds south delta of the WW River. Canvasback.............................800 birds at south delta barge slip Bald Eagle................................1 ad. at Two Rivers HMU, first of season. That is it. Later Mike .................................................................................. Mike and MerryLynn Denny Birding the beautiful Walla Walla Valley If you have not birded, you have not lived _______________________________________________ Tweeters mailing list Tweeters AT u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweeters Subject: Western Walla Walla Co. Birding From: "Mike and MerryLynn" <m.denny AT charter.net> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:52:41 -0800 Hello All, Today MerryLynn and I slowly drove to the tri-cities birding. Birds of interest seen were.......... Long-billed Dowitcher...........20 birds overview pond Dunlin....................................122 birds WWR delta Eurasian-collard Dove............33 birds in one yard along Hanson Loop Rd. Great Egret...........................6 birds perched in Russian olives along Humorist Rd. Plus 4 birds in a wheat field south of Burbank. Common Merganser..............107 birds below Ice Harbor Dam. Barrow's Goldeneye...............3 birds, first of the season, below Ice Harbor Dam Am. White Pelican..................15 birds, Ice Harbor Dam Mew Gull................................1 bird, Ice Harbor Dam Tundra Swan...........................87 birds, Casey Pond Wood Duck.............................220+ birds south delta of the WW River. Canvasback.............................800 birds at south delta barge slip Bald Eagle................................1 ad. at Two Rivers HMU, first of season. That is it. Later Mike .................................................................................. Mike and MerryLynn Denny Birding the beautiful Walla Walla Valley If you have not birded, you have not lived _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Yard Observations From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:56:23 -0800 Hi Everyone, Today after yesterdays snow I had 18 House Finch coming to my feeder most of the day. I had only been having between 3 and 5 birds daily. Also I had only been seeing 5 or so House Sparrows and today a total of 30 were on my feeders during the day. Some of the snow had melted but just a little change causes birds to look for easier sources of food! Photo attached is poor quality but is of two variations of male House Finch. The yellowish one is one of the brightest yellow ones I have seen in our yard. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Yard Observations [1 Attachment] From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:56:23 -0800 Hi Everyone, Today after yesterdays snow I had 18 House Finch coming to my feeder most of the day. I had only been having between 3 and 5 birds daily. Also I had only been seeing 5 or so House Sparrows and today a total of 30 were on my feeders during the day. Some of the snow had melted but just a little change causes birds to look for easier sources of food! Photo attached is poor quality but is of two variations of male House Finch. The yellowish one is one of the brightest yellow ones I have seen in our yard. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: CdA Mew Gull Still Around From: "Doug Ward" <ward AT revettminerals.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:26:12 -0800 Stopped by Independence Point (just west of the Resort in Coeur d'Alene, ID) again this afternoon (Sun., 15 Nov) and the adult MEW GULL I found last weekend is still hanging around with about 30 Ring-billeds. I was there about 4pm and gulls were still coming into roost; not sure if the Mew is around all day or not so show some patience if it isn't there if you do check. This is a classic, winter marked adult so it's a good one to study. Good luck if you try for it. Cheers, Doug Doug Ward VP of Corporate Development Revett Minerals Inc. 11115 E Montgomery; Suite G Spokane Valley, WA 99206 USA Office: 1 (509) 921-2294 Mobile: 1 (208) 755-1612 Email: ward AT revettminerals.com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Franklin county and back today From: "Tim O'Brien" <kertim7179 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:02:00 -0800 (PST) Today, I made the trek down into Franklin County and back. I saw a lot of Red-tailed Hawks and Rough-legged Hawks on poles in 3 different counties. On the Adams County side of Sprague Lake by the old stock pens there was an adult Bald Eagle watching over the lake. Waterfowl were numerous and a few hunters about. No swans or white geese today. However, there was a male and female pair of Hooded Mergansers. Southwest of Sprague Lake on Klein Road, I found an immature Golden Eagle with a couple Common Ravens in a field. The young eagle allowed great looks. At Basset Park in Washtucna, I found a Varied Thrush and a Spotted Towhee. Not to mention 13 Wild Turkeys as well. Crossing over into Franklin County, I drove up Copp Road and found a little wetland that held a Marsh Wren, Song Sparrows, White-crowned Sparrows, and Dark-eyed Juncos. It was a busy place! I haven't had the pleasure of visiting the small town of Connell until today and was greeted by vast numbers of Eurasian Collared Doves. Around the grain silos, there were at least 50 of these doves. A few Mourning Doves were around town as well. At Scootenay Reservoir, there was another good assortment of waterfowl and hunters. American Wigeon and Green-winged Teal were busily working the mudflats of the far western end of the reservoir. With them were a few shorebirds that included Killdeer, Dunlin, and Long-billed Dowitchers. On Moulton Road, headed back northeast, I found two Northern Shrikes. Back in Adams County, two Prairie Falcons were not too far apart along Benge-Ritzville Road. One was very brown versus the other being paler and smaller. All in all it was a good day! Good birding! Tim O'Brien Cheney, WA mailto: kertim7179 AT yahoo dot com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Re: WOS Fieldtrip to WW & Benton Co. From: "Dennis Rockwell" <dennisrockwell AT dwwireless.net> Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:11:09 -0800 Just for the record, I found an adult HOUSE WREN in Madame Dorian Park on November 11, 1996, and had my report of same roundly ridiculed as highly unlikely by local "experts." Dennis Rockwell Kennewick, WA dennisrockwell AT dwwireless.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike and MerryLynn" To: "Inland NW Birders" ; "tweeters" Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:36 PM Subject: [Tweeters] WOS Fieldtrip to WW & Benton Co. > Hello All, > > Well the WOS Fieldtrip In the Foot Steps of Townsend started with a > completely unexpected species. We started at Madam Dorion Park/Wallula HMU, > Walla Walla Co. and ended up at Crow Butte Park, Benton Co.. > > Wallula HMU > > HOUSE WREN..........1 ad. seen and heard by all. Very late. > Wilson's Snipe..............5 birds > Wood Duck.................3 birds > > Walla Walla River delta > > Bonaparte's Gull............4 birds > RED-NECKED GREBE..1 ad. very rare here. > Dunlin...........................133 birds > Killdeer.........................1 bird > > Two Rivers HMU > > RED-BREASTED MERGANSER....6 birds, rare. > Horned Grebe..............17 birds > Western Grebe..............14 birds > > Plymouth, Benton Co. > > Snow Geese....................475+ flying over town to the west. > Golden-crowned Kinglet...3 ad. > Black-capped Chickidee...3 birds > Ruby-crowned Kinglet......2 birds > Hooded Merganser...........1 pair > Bewicks Wren...................1 bird > Peregrine Falcon.................1 ad. beside rd. 3miles west of Plymouth > > Paterson, Benton Co. > > Marsh Wren.................1 bird > Virginia Rail...................1 bird > SWAMP SPARROW...1 bird > Golden Crowned Sparrow..1 ad. > Coopers Hawk...................1 ad. > Snow Geese..................2200 birds 3 miles west of Paterson on a > Columbia River Island. most ever in fall. > Swan Sp...................6 birds 3 miles west of Paterson. > Prairie Falcon............1 ad. 1.5 miles west of Paterson > Yellow-headed Blackbird...1 ad. female 2 miles west of Paterson. > > Whitcomb Island, Benton Co. > > Golden-crowned Sparrow......2 birds > Golden-crowned Kinglet........1 bird > Marsh Wren...........................1 bird > > Crow Butte Park, Benton Co. > > Golden-crowned Sparrow.......2 birds > Eared Grebe............................1 bird > > Well that is it. Great weather 58 degrees, clear and calm. > super companions and great birds. > Later Mike > > > > > > > ............................................................................ ...... > Mike and MerryLynn Denny > Birding the beautiful Walla Walla Valley > > If you have not birded, you have not lived > > > _______________________________________________ > Tweeters mailing list > Tweeters AT u.washington.edu > http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweeters ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.425 / Virus Database: 270.14.65/2503 - Release Date: 11/14/09 19:42:00 _______________________________________________ Tweeters mailing list Tweeters AT u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweeters Subject: West Plains (Spokane County) From: "Isacoff, Jonathan" <isacoff AT gonzaga.edu> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:55:21 -0800 Drove around West Plains for a few hours today looking for interesting winter birds, hoping for Owls or large Falcons. Got neither but some good birds, including many typical raptors: RED-TAILED & ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, HARRIER, and KESTEL. In addition to the usual suspects, other birds included: 16 Gray Partridge 1 Great Blue Heron 2 EURASIAN COLLARED DOVES - On Espanola Rd. First time I've seen them in Western Spokane County, possibly first report for this area? 1 Northern Shrike 1 Snow Bunting - In flock with at least 100 Horned Larks 1 AMERICAN TREE SPARROW - Thorpe Road 1 Blackbird that is defying definitive ID. Probably a late female Brewer's; nonetheless unusual for this time of year. Good birding, Jon www.flickr.com/photos/isacoff _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: WOS Fieldtrip to WW & Benton Co. From: "Mike and MerryLynn" <m.denny AT charter.net> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:36:21 -0800 Hello All, Well the WOS Fieldtrip In the Foot Steps of Townsend started with a completely unexpected species. We started at Madam Dorion Park/Wallula HMU, Walla Walla Co. and ended up at Crow Butte Park, Benton Co.. Wallula HMU HOUSE WREN..........1 ad. seen and heard by all. Very late. Wilson's Snipe..............5 birds Wood Duck.................3 birds Walla Walla River delta Bonaparte's Gull............4 birds RED-NECKED GREBE..1 ad. very rare here. Dunlin...........................133 birds Killdeer.........................1 bird Two Rivers HMU RED-BREASTED MERGANSER....6 birds, rare. Horned Grebe..............17 birds Western Grebe..............14 birds Plymouth, Benton Co. Snow Geese....................475+ flying over town to the west. Golden-crowned Kinglet...3 ad. Black-capped Chickidee...3 birds Ruby-crowned Kinglet......2 birds Hooded Merganser...........1 pair Bewicks Wren...................1 bird Peregrine Falcon.................1 ad. beside rd. 3miles west of Plymouth Paterson, Benton Co. Marsh Wren.................1 bird Virginia Rail...................1 bird SWAMP SPARROW...1 bird Golden Crowned Sparrow..1 ad. Coopers Hawk...................1 ad. Snow Geese..................2200 birds 3 miles west of Paterson on a Columbia River Island. most ever in fall. Swan Sp...................6 birds 3 miles west of Paterson. Prairie Falcon............1 ad. 1.5 miles west of Paterson Yellow-headed Blackbird...1 ad. female 2 miles west of Paterson. Whitcomb Island, Benton Co. Golden-crowned Sparrow......2 birds Golden-crowned Kinglet........1 bird Marsh Wren...........................1 bird Crow Butte Park, Benton Co. Golden-crowned Sparrow.......2 birds Eared Grebe............................1 bird Well that is it. Great weather 58 degrees, clear and calm. super companions and great birds. Later Mike .................................................................................. Mike and MerryLynn Denny Birding the beautiful Walla Walla Valley If you have not birded, you have not lived _______________________________________________ Tweeters mailing list Tweeters AT u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweeters Subject: WOS Fieldtrip to WW & Benton Co. From: "Mike and MerryLynn" <m.denny AT charter.net> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:36:21 -0800 Hello All, Well the WOS Fieldtrip In the Foot Steps of Townsend started with a completely unexpected species. We started at Madam Dorion Park/Wallula HMU, Walla Walla Co. and ended up at Crow Butte Park, Benton Co.. Wallula HMU HOUSE WREN..........1 ad. seen and heard by all. Very late. Wilson's Snipe..............5 birds Wood Duck.................3 birds Walla Walla River delta Bonaparte's Gull............4 birds RED-NECKED GREBE..1 ad. very rare here. Dunlin...........................133 birds Killdeer.........................1 bird Two Rivers HMU RED-BREASTED MERGANSER....6 birds, rare. Horned Grebe..............17 birds Western Grebe..............14 birds Plymouth, Benton Co. Snow Geese....................475+ flying over town to the west. Golden-crowned Kinglet...3 ad. Black-capped Chickidee...3 birds Ruby-crowned Kinglet......2 birds Hooded Merganser...........1 pair Bewicks Wren...................1 bird Peregrine Falcon.................1 ad. beside rd. 3miles west of Plymouth Paterson, Benton Co. Marsh Wren.................1 bird Virginia Rail...................1 bird SWAMP SPARROW...1 bird Golden Crowned Sparrow..1 ad. Coopers Hawk...................1 ad. Snow Geese..................2200 birds 3 miles west of Paterson on a Columbia River Island. most ever in fall. Swan Sp...................6 birds 3 miles west of Paterson. Prairie Falcon............1 ad. 1.5 miles west of Paterson Yellow-headed Blackbird...1 ad. female 2 miles west of Paterson. Whitcomb Island, Benton Co. Golden-crowned Sparrow......2 birds Golden-crowned Kinglet........1 bird Marsh Wren...........................1 bird Crow Butte Park, Benton Co. Golden-crowned Sparrow.......2 birds Eared Grebe............................1 bird Well that is it. Great weather 58 degrees, clear and calm. super companions and great birds. Later Mike .................................................................................. Mike and MerryLynn Denny Birding the beautiful Walla Walla Valley If you have not birded, you have not lived _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow to Lewiston Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:23:15 -0800 Hi Everyone, This morning I left Moscow early since the roads were extremely icy from a snow storm that left up to a couple inches of snow in places. I drove mainly the back roads to Lewiston. Along Martinson Road I obsered 38 GRAY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH leaving roose heading west form the barns near highway 95. In the fields behind the farm was a lone pair of Gray Partridge. Near Genesee I observed 6 Horned Larks and just before the Genesee Sewage Ponds after driving through Genesee I observed 10 more Gray Partridge. The pond had Bufflehead, Canada Geese which all appeared to be Lesser Canadas and sixteen Northern Shovelers. Below is a list of the birds observed in the Lewiston area. The field trip started in Lewiston where we proceeded to north Lewiston then east along the Clearwater River to Spalding National Historic Park then south to Lapwai. We then went to Mann Lake then back to Lewiston to check out a few more locations before dark. Five of us birded the valley hotspots today, Thanks to Jerry Cebula for leading this trip. Canada Goose - Many of the geese were also Lesser Canada Geese and there was one possible Cackling goose but was to far away to confirm Tundra Swan - first year bird alone - probably will become food for an Eagle Wood Duck Gadwall Amierican Wigeon Mallard Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Barrow's Goldeneye Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Ruddy Duck Ring-necked Pheasant California Quail Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Western Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Cooper's Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Golden Eagle American Kestrel Merlin - juvenile Pacific (black) Merlin American Coot Killdeer Bonaparte's Gull Ring-billed Gull California Gull American Herring Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Belted Kingfisher Northern Flicker - both red-shafted and a Yellow-shafted pure male adult Northern Shrike Black-billed Magpie American Crow Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee Red-breasted Nuthatch Canyon Wren Bewick's Wren Golden-crowned Kinglet Ruby-crowned Kinglet American Robin European Starling Cedar Waxwing Yellow-rumped Warbler Song Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco House Finch American GOldfinch House Sparrow Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Moscow to Lewiston Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:23:15 -0800 Hi Everyone, This morning I left Moscow early since the roads were extremely icy from a snow storm that left up to a couple inches of snow in places. I drove mainly the back roads to Lewiston. Along Martinson Road I obsered 38 GRAY-CROWNED ROSY-FINCH leaving roose heading west form the barns near highway 95. In the fields behind the farm was a lone pair of Gray Partridge. Near Genesee I observed 6 Horned Larks and just before the Genesee Sewage Ponds after driving through Genesee I observed 10 more Gray Partridge. The pond had Bufflehead, Canada Geese which all appeared to be Lesser Canadas and sixteen Northern Shovelers. Below is a list of the birds observed in the Lewiston area. The field trip started in Lewiston where we proceeded to north Lewiston then east along the Clearwater River to Spalding National Historic Park then south to Lapwai. We then went to Mann Lake then back to Lewiston to check out a few more locations before dark. Five of us birded the valley hotspots today, Thanks to Jerry Cebula for leading this trip. Canada Goose - Many of the geese were also Lesser Canada Geese and there was one possible Cackling goose but was to far away to confirm Tundra Swan - first year bird alone - probably will become food for an Eagle Wood Duck Gadwall Amierican Wigeon Mallard Northern Pintail Green-winged Teal Canvasback Ring-necked Duck Bufflehead Common Goldeneye Barrow's Goldeneye Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Ruddy Duck Ring-necked Pheasant California Quail Horned Grebe Eared Grebe Western Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Great Blue Heron Northern Harrier Sharp-shinned Hawk Cooper's Hawk Red-tailed Hawk Golden Eagle American Kestrel Merlin - juvenile Pacific (black) Merlin American Coot Killdeer Bonaparte's Gull Ring-billed Gull California Gull American Herring Gull Rock Pigeon Mourning Dove Belted Kingfisher Northern Flicker - both red-shafted and a Yellow-shafted pure male adult Northern Shrike Black-billed Magpie American Crow Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee Red-breasted Nuthatch Canyon Wren Bewick's Wren Golden-crowned Kinglet Ruby-crowned Kinglet American Robin European Starling Cedar Waxwing Yellow-rumped Warbler Song Sparrow White-crowned Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco House Finch American GOldfinch House Sparrow Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: East Moscow neighborhood birds, 11/14/09 From: Charles Swift <chaetura AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:34:54 -0800 Location: Moscow - East City Area (centered on E. City Park) Observation date: 11/14/09 Notes: Beautiful, sunny, cold, snowy fall morning. About 2" fresh snow, temp. 36-38 F, sunny w/ broken cloud. Roads fairly slick. Many birds right in our block w/ a nice group of robins, starlings, and juncos w/ 3 Varied Thrushs. Number of species: 15 Canada Goose X Rough-legged Hawk 1 dark morph, dark carpal patches visible, dusky white undertail coverts and dark sub-terminal tail band Northern Flicker 6 American Crow 4 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Red-breasted Nuthatch 6 Golden-crowned Kinglet 1 American Robin 15 Varied Thrush 3 European Starling 30 Cedar Waxwing 30 Dark-eyed Junco 35 House Finch 20 American Goldfinch 1 House Sparrow 5 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) These pictures were sent with Picasa, from Google. Try it out here: http://picasa.google.com/ -- Charles Swift Moscow, ID chaetura AT gmail.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow birds, 11/12-13/2009 From: Charles Swift <chaetura AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:15:30 -0800 Hi All - Following up on Terry's report I stopped at the UI Dairy ponds around noon and found 9 Cackling Geese - most probably Taverner's race (although showing some variability in size and coloration). They stayed together as a group and were more or less segregated from the other geese. I've posted some digiscoped images on flickr here -http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaetura/. Also present were ~200 Canada Geese (all large forms as far as I could tell), ~400 Mallards, and 1 Bufflehead. Yesterday (before winter rolled in today!) I had another nice noon time walk through the UI Arboretum. The main highlights (among 16 species) were a nice Rough-legged Hawk soaring right over campus and 4 Bohemian Waxwings in a group of ~30 Cedar Waxwings &~20 robins at the top of the Arb. There was also nice new slug of DE Juncos (~80) up from earlier in the week. thanks, Charles. -- Charles Swift Moscow, ID chaetura AT gmail.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: RE: ABA - American Birding Association From: "Doug Schonewald" <dschone8 AT donobi.net> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:25:14 -0800 Birders, Please forgive the references to the Washington Ornithological Society and the Washington Based Tweeters Listserve, This is what happens when you are in too big a hurry. Many of you are in Idaho (maybe even most of you) and I would be remiss not to mention Idaho Birds and provide a link to that great web page: http://www.idahobirds.net/ . Idaho Birds contains much information that is pertinent to Idaho birding including links to bird status, rarity, and the like. Please take the time to go to their web page and enjoy the many features that are found within. Cheers Doug Schonewald Moses Lake, WA _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: ABA - American Birding Association From: "Doug Schonewald" <dschone8 AT donobi.net> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:15:09 -0800 Birders, Though many birders in Washington and Idaho are members of the American Birding Association, I suspect that quite a few folks on this list are not. I'd like to encourage more Inland Empire birders to become members, and also to support one of ABA's separate journals, North American Birds. The ABA was founded 40 years ago as an organization devoted to the sport and joy of birding. While maintaining this basic focus, maturation over the years has added important elements of conservation, education, and scientific pursuit. While concentrating on birding in the U.S. and Canada, ABA extends our avocation into all areas of the world. Membership, besides supporting many excellent programs, offers the superb bimonthly journal Birding, as well as the fun monthly newsletter Winging It. Birding has many excellent articles on identification, birdfinding, books and equipment, and just birding in general, with outstanding photographs and other illustrations. Though some articles are in-depth studies, especially those on identification, in general this is not a technical journal, and would be of interest to birders of all levels of skill and experience. If you'd like an example of what has been offered recently, browse through the partial archive at http://www.aba.org/birding/archives.html . North American Birds is the current form of a journal which has previously gone by the monikers of Audubon Field Notes, American Birds, and National Audubon Society Field Notes. For most of the life of this publication it was produced by the National Audubon Society, but in recent years has been published by ABA. Four issues a year cover the seasons of birding in the Western Hemisphere (excluding South America). Reports are broken into various Regions, which have tended to become smaller in recent years to allow more sighting material to be included. An extensive "Changing Seasons" article in each issue summarizes trends across North America, often including fascinating insights into changes in bird populations and distributions. Feature articles include documentation of exciting occurrences. More and more the journal has been lavished with photographs, many in color, showing the highlights of seasonal occurrence in each Region. You can browse the "Changing Seasons" articles and tables of contents of many recent issues at http://www.aba.org/nab/archives.html . No where else do you find this level of regional and continental portrayal and analysis of birding in the Americas. Though certainly the Tweeters listserv allows us to hear of local sightings almost "real-time," these are usually not put in context on a seasonal or regional level by experienced reviewers. For Washington birds, it is true that most sightings are described and analyzed in the sightings reports in WOS News, and I don't want to diminish the important work of that journal. (Indeed, I encourage anyone on this list to be a member of the parent Washington Ornithological Society.) However, you don't get to see the broader picture from these more local sources, and also don't learn of what happened elsewhere in that season in regions outside the Washington/Oregon area. It is amazing how much you can learn of bird distribution by reading (or even browsing) North American Birds -- with the consequence of better knowledge of what to expect, and look for, in your local birding patch each season. Information on joining the American Birding Association and receiving its journals (including separate subscription to North American Birds) can be found at http://www.aba.org/join.html . Thanks! Doug Schonewald Eastern Washington Editor North American Birds Brad Waggoner Western Washington Editor North American Birds _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow Area Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:05:05 -0800 Hi Everyone, This morning I birded from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30. Started out at the UI Dairy Ponds where I observed many Mallards and approximately 20 Lesser Canada Geese. Also 3 Cacling Geese that appeared to be Taverner's subspecies. Could possibly be the same 3 geese we observed in early April of this year. At the UI Sheep Farm were 8 Black-billed Magpie in hot persuit of a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Stopping at the West Foothill Pond which seemed quite I observed 3 AMERICAN TREE SPARROWS. This is the third winter I have found this species at this pond. They were in the cattails next to the pond. By the way the UI Dairy Pond and most of the ponds in rural Latah County are either frozen solid or partially frozen over. At Idlers Rest Road I observed a VERY LATE SAVANNAH SPARROW and at Idlers Rest I hiked the northern trail and found all three nuthatch and chickadee species, Brown Creeper, Northern Flicker and a small flock of 40 Pine Siskins. I also got a Northern Pygmy-Owl to respond to my call but it would not come in to be seen. Many of the riparian areas along the roads north east of Moscow also held White-crowned Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos and observed my first Slate-colored Junco along Idlers Rest Road. Did not observe any Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Harrier or Northern Shrike this morning but Red-tailed Hawks were very active. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Moscow Area Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:05:05 -0800 Hi Everyone, This morning I birded from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30. Started out at the UI Dairy Ponds where I observed many Mallards and approximately 20 Lesser Canada Geese. Also 3 Cacling Geese that appeared to be Taverner's subspecies. Could possibly be the same 3 geese we observed in early April of this year. At the UI Sheep Farm were 8 Black-billed Magpie in hot persuit of a Sharp-shinned Hawk. Stopping at the West Foothill Pond which seemed quite I observed 3 AMERICAN TREE SPARROWS. This is the third winter I have found this species at this pond. They were in the cattails next to the pond. By the way the UI Dairy Pond and most of the ponds in rural Latah County are either frozen solid or partially frozen over. At Idlers Rest Road I observed a VERY LATE SAVANNAH SPARROW and at Idlers Rest I hiked the northern trail and found all three nuthatch and chickadee species, Brown Creeper, Northern Flicker and a small flock of 40 Pine Siskins. I also got a Northern Pygmy-Owl to respond to my call but it would not come in to be seen. Many of the riparian areas along the roads north east of Moscow also held White-crowned Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos and observed my first Slate-colored Junco along Idlers Rest Road. Did not observe any Rough-legged Hawks, Northern Harrier or Northern Shrike this morning but Red-tailed Hawks were very active. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: WOS Field trip still has open places From: "Mike and MerryLynn" <m.denny AT charter.net> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:39 -0800 Hello All, The WOS Field Trip "In the Footsteps of Townsend" still has some openings. We will meet at Madam Dorion Park at 7:15 AM. Dress warm, ware boots, bring water and a lunch. Hope to see you. Later Mike .................................................................................. Mike and MerryLynn Denny Birding the beautiful Walla Walla Valley If you have not birded, you have not lived _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: WOS Field trip still has open places From: "Mike and MerryLynn" <m.denny AT charter.net> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:38:39 -0800 Hello All, The WOS Field Trip "In the Footsteps of Townsend" still has some openings. We will meet at Madam Dorion Park at 7:15 AM. Dress warm, ware boots, bring water and a lunch. Hope to see you. Later Mike .................................................................................. Mike and MerryLynn Denny Birding the beautiful Walla Walla Valley If you have not birded, you have not lived _______________________________________________ Tweeters mailing list Tweeters AT u.washington.edu http://mailman2.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/tweeters Subject: possible Winter Wren split From: Charles Swift <chaetura AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:43:16 -0800 There has been a lot of chatter about this recently. The blog post below describes recent strong evidence for 2 species of Winter Wren in North America. Interestingly the "Eastern" Winter Wren is more closely related to Eurasian Winter Wrens than it is to the "Western" Wren based on phylogenetic analysis (the Western Wren is basal to the other groups, i.e. it is the founder group). The resident species in Idaho is the Western Winter Wren although Eastern Winter Wrens may be rare-uncommon migrants in the state. Appearance and vocalizations are fairly distinct so identification of these forms may not be that difficult. http://slybird.blogspot.com/2008/07/winter-wren-is-multiple-species.html -- Charles Swift Moscow, ID chaetura AT gmail.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: 3 CBC times From: "Shirley Sturts" <shirley.sturts AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:58:25 -0800 Coeur d'Alene - December 19, Saturday Compiler: Shirley Sturts 664-5318 shirley.sturts AT gmail.com Meet for Breakfast at 6:00 a.m. Michael D's Eatery or 7:00 a.m. to join your team Spirit Lake - January 2, Saturday Compiler: Shirley Sturts 664-5318 shirley.sturts AT gmail.com Meet for Breakfast at 6: a.m. Rustler's Roost, , Hayden Lake Highway 95 and Hayden Avenue, or 7:00 a.m. to join your team. Indian Mountain - January 4, Monday Compiler: Don Heikkila 659-3389 - donhei AT imbis.net Team organizers Shirley Sturts 664-5318 shirley.sturts AT gmail.com- and Lisa Hardy 783-1262 basalt AT earthlink.net Meet and time - plans made will be made by each participating team Shirley Sturts Coeur d'Alene, ID _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: CBC Dates Set for Moscow-Pullman and Lewiston-Clarkston From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:42:55 -0800 Hi everyone: Dates below: Moscow-Pullman CBC: December 19, 2009 Lewiston-Clarkston CBC: January 2, 2010 Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: CBC Dates Set for Moscow-Pullman and Lewiston-Clarkston From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:42:55 -0800 Hi everyone: Dates below: Moscow-Pullman CBC: December 19, 2009 Lewiston-Clarkston CBC: January 2, 2010 Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow Western Screech Owl and more From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:41:50 -0800 Hi Everyone, The past couple of days I have had the oppurtunity to see a good number of Rough-legged Hawks and even more Northern Shrike. I observed a Northern Shrike in the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden yesterday. Yesterday evening just before dark I observed a Western Screech Owl in flight west of Hays as I was driving west on 6th street. Interesting since when we lived in Genesee a couple of years ago this is the time of year we would start seeing this species in our yard early morning or late evening. The bird was visiting our bird bath on a daily basis. One of the Thanksgiving counts I observed one at first light standing in the middle of the bird bath that was frozen either waiting for it to thaw or for the first arriving House Sparrows or Juncos for a early morning breakfast. I never did hear them call until early February when we lived in Genesee so this bird probably is silent and may be hard to find. Also of note the past couple of days I have observed many robins both in Moscow and Pullman. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Moscow Western Screech Owl and more From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:41:50 -0800 Hi Everyone, The past couple of days I have had the oppurtunity to see a good number of Rough-legged Hawks and even more Northern Shrike. I observed a Northern Shrike in the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden yesterday. Yesterday evening just before dark I observed a Western Screech Owl in flight west of Hays as I was driving west on 6th street. Interesting since when we lived in Genesee a couple of years ago this is the time of year we would start seeing this species in our yard early morning or late evening. The bird was visiting our bird bath on a daily basis. One of the Thanksgiving counts I observed one at first light standing in the middle of the bird bath that was frozen either waiting for it to thaw or for the first arriving House Sparrows or Juncos for a early morning breakfast. I never did hear them call until early February when we lived in Genesee so this bird probably is silent and may be hard to find. Also of note the past couple of days I have observed many robins both in Moscow and Pullman. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Montana Blue Jay From: kas dumroese <kas.birder AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:19:34 -0800 Greetings all: I had to make a quick trip to Kalispell and back (Monday and Tuesday). On Monday, 9 November, I watched a Blue Jay fly across US 2 just west of Hungry Horse. Cheers. Kas Dumroese Moscow, Idaho_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: WW Scoter and WH Woodpecker Photos From: "Isacoff, Jonathan" <isacoff AT gonzaga.edu> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:58:51 -0800 I was able to post photos of the WW Scoter and WH Woodpecker mentioned Gina's lovely report. I compared the WH Woodpecker with photos of the male seen a few hundred yards down the road in September and the results were: indeterminate! Guesses are welcome. Good birding, Jon www.flickr.com/photos/isacoff _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Re: Colville Gray Catbird From: "Shirley Sturts" <shirley.sturts AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:55:31 -0800 I have two winter records for Idaho for the Gray Catbird. 1 was on the CDA CBC Dec. 18, 1993 - Susan Weller - Compiler 1 was on the Teton CB Jan. 2, 1999 - Susan Patla - Compiler Shirley Sturts Coeur d'Alene, ID ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charles Swift" To: "inland birders" Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:10 AM Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] Colville Gray Catbird > This is pretty interesting. Gray Catbirds are "semi-hardy" and > well known > fall/winter lingerers back east (where they are also of course > much more > common breeders). They winter regularly along the coastal plain > at least as > far north as New Jersey and sparsely in the interior (more > commonly further > south). Presumably they rely on a diet of mostly berries in > winter. They are > occasionally found on Montana Christmas Bird Counts but I don't > remember > them being recorded on Idaho or Washington CBCs (at least not > recently). I > believe most inland northwest breeders have usually left by the > end of > September. > > Charles. > > On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 7:45 AM, W & J Current > wrote: > >> A Gray Catbird has been hanging out in the brushy riparian >> habitat behind >> my house for the past 3 days. Seems late for catbirds. >> >> Warren Current >> Colville, WA >> Stevens County >> wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Inland-nw-birders mailing list >> Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu >> https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders >> >> > > > -- > Charles Swift > Moscow, ID > chaetura AT gmail.com > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > _______________________________________________ > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu > https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Lincoln County WW Scoter and WH Woodpecker From: Gina Sheridan <gsherida8502 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:21:50 -0800 (PST) On a crisp sunny Tuesday (11/10/09), Jon Isacoff, Sarah del la Rue and I ventured out into the canyons of northern Lincoln County. En route, we noted a flock of TUNDRA SWANs (sans Trumpeter Swans) and a BONAPARTE'S GULL at Reardan and, and we several ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK and a GOLDEN EAGLE on the West Plains. While trying to find Jon's Pileated Woodpecker in Indian Canyon, we saw PINE SISKIN, AMERICAN GOLDFINCH, DE JUNCO, WINTER WREN, and a lovely first year GOLDEN EAGLE. Although we dipped on the Pileated, we felt that we had a decent start. Since Mill Canyon has produced some startling county rarities this season, we decided to diligently work it. Along the ridgelines, we saw a NORTHERN GOSHAWK quartering the slopes. Meanwhile, a couple of scolding BEWICK'S WRENs popped out of the riparian thicket. Flocks of PYGMY & RED-BREASTED NUTHATCHEs, and BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEEs responded to our Pygmy Owl calls. At the mouth of Mill Creek, we scanned through the scattered waterfowl and noted BUFFLEHEAD (the predominant species here), LESSER SCAUP, PIED-BILLED GREBE, WESTERN GREBE -2, MALLARD, and AMERICAN COOT. From the high vista on the turn out, we were ecstatic to see a first year WHITE-WINGED SCOTER along the near shoreline. The WW Scoter was a much needed county lifer for me and an ABA lifer for Sarah. As we scoped through the waterfowl, a couple of CLARK'S NUTCRACKERs came in for a little visit, and a GOLDEN EAGLE cruised by us. A DOWNY WOODPECKER, HAIRY WOODPECKER, NO. FLICKER, MT. CHICKADEE, WILD TURKEYs, and a heard only WHITE-BREASTED NUTHATCH joined the party too. Feeling the flush of success, we retraced our canyon route to look for our target woodpeckers. On the lower, wooded flats of the canyon, we tried to pull in a Pileated or White-Headed Woodpecker. Miraculously, a beautiful male WHITE-HEADED WOODPECKER eventually flew into a tall cottonwood and let us is gawk it for over five minutes. Wow! that is one fantastic bird for Lincoln County! Once again, the WH Woodpecker was a county lifer for me and an ABA lifer for Sarah. In the upper reaches of Mill Canyon, we saw a flock of six GRAY-CROWNED ROSY FINCHEs fly overhead. Seeing the rosy finches was a great way to finish off our wonderful birding day! Gina Sheridan Spokane, WA _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Fw: [pobirds] last sign of summer From: "Ninebark" <ninebark AT povn.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:44:06 -0800 ----- Original Message ----- From: Ninebark To: Pend Oreille County Birding Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 6:45 PM Subject: [pobirds] last sign of summer Drove around just a short time on Sunday afternoon. Found only about 400 ducks/geese on the 10 miles of Pend Oreille River north of the Usk bridge and almost none on Calispell Lake. Vast majority of the river birds were Am. wigeon. On the Kalispel Reservation crossed paths with one chipper male mountain bluebird. Just in case you thought summer was actually over. John Stuart Newport, WA --You are currently subscribed to pobirds as: ninebark AT povn.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-3617122-527667.f92e3e2bcedd9c1f378e67a1c8c3cac5 AT lyris.cahnrs.wsu.edu _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow birds update, 10/10-11/09 From: Charles Swift <chaetura AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:11:46 -0800 Hi All - Although I had planned to run at lunch yesterday as I walked out the door a Rough-legged Hawk flew over so I decided to go birding instead. The number and variety of birds is definitely diminishing but I still had 18 species on what turned out to be a pretty pleasant day. This included a very cooperative Merlin which landed in a tree for a nice prolonged look (appeared to be the expected "Boreal" race - *F. c. columbarius) and a *singing Townsend's Solitaire (also enjoying the pleasant day). This morning as I left the house I had a yard full of birds - DE Juncos (scattered flock of 20 or so), RB Nuthatches, GC Kinglets, and BC Chickadees, plus a few House Sparrows (not always present but showing up recently to check out the recently activated feeders), and House Finches. Also apparently my speculation that the heron and kingfisher have been feasting on goldfish at the Arboretum ponds is probably incorrect which I was clued into by Terry. In any case the goldfish appear to have mostly vacated the shallows although there are small bluegill there for the taking. I did watch the heron for a few minutes yesterday unsuccessfully stalking prey along the pond edge. I found pictures on flickr and a google image search of herons and kingfishers taking goldfish so apparently they will do so under some circumstances when they are available. (As far as I know, herons will eat just about anything they can catch and get down their throats!). Also interesting (as I learned from the Arboretum horticulturalist) the group of domestic ducks now present at the ponds have been eating large (non-native??) snails and I now wonder if that's what this group were diving to collect off the bottom several weeks ago. thanks, Charles. -- Charles Swift Moscow, ID chaetura AT gmail.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Geophysical, Pend Oreille County, Birds From: Paul Sieracki <psnowrunner AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:55:00 -0800 A 2 mile 2 hour slow walk through the Geophysical area yielded 2 mixed flocks of Mountain, Black-backed Chickadees and Red-breasted Nuthatches and a few ravens. One of the flocks also had a Pygmy Nuthatch, which is less common in the area. There is much recent firewood cutting along the road to the Geophysical Observatory, many standing dead douglas-firs have been removed with resultant loss of habitat. Vehicles are being driven off the road and into the thinned "forest" to remove the snags. Also one dead coyote in a roadside ditch. It may have been shot based on the location. Paul Sieracki 208.448.2790 _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/177141665/direct/01/_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Re: Colville Gray Catbird From: Charles Swift <chaetura AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:10:49 -0800 This is pretty interesting. Gray Catbirds are "semi-hardy" and well known fall/winter lingerers back east (where they are also of course much more common breeders). They winter regularly along the coastal plain at least as far north as New Jersey and sparsely in the interior (more commonly further south). Presumably they rely on a diet of mostly berries in winter. They are occasionally found on Montana Christmas Bird Counts but I don't remember them being recorded on Idaho or Washington CBCs (at least not recently). I believe most inland northwest breeders have usually left by the end of September. Charles. On Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 7:45 AM, W & J Current wrote: > A Gray Catbird has been hanging out in the brushy riparian habitat behind > my house for the past 3 days. Seems late for catbirds. > > Warren Current > Colville, WA > Stevens County > wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu > https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > > -- Charles Swift Moscow, ID chaetura AT gmail.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Colville Gray Catbird From: "W & J Current" <wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com> Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:45:49 -0800 A Gray Catbird has been hanging out in the brushy riparian habitat behind my house for the past 3 days. Seems late for catbirds. Warren Current Colville, WA Stevens County wjcurrent AT ultraplix.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Moscow birds, 11/9-10/2009 From: Charles Swift <chaetura AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:44:24 -0800 I had a flock of 5 Evening Grosbeaks on campus this morning. They were feeding on seeds or buds high in a deciduous tree in the Heritage Grove near the admin bldg. Also in the area was a mixed flock of GC Kinglets, RB Nuthatches, and BC Chickadees and a probable Cassin's Finch flew of its treetop perch before I got a good look at it. I had a Yellow-rumped Warbler near my house when we were heading out earlier. I had another YR Warbler in the Shattuck Arboretum yesterday and a good number of GC Kinglets scattered in both arboreta. The (very noisy) Belted Kingfisher and a Great Blue Heron are still frequenting the Arboretum ponds (presumably catching plenty of goldfish!). Cedar Waxwing numbers have diminished considerably since last week. thanks, Charles. -- Charles Swift Moscow, ID chaetura AT gmail.com_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Sandpoint CBC From: "Rich/Jen Del Carlo" <delcarlo AT televar.com> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 16:49:49 -0800 Sandpoint's Xmas bird count will be on 12/19/09. We would love to have more folks with id skills. Contact Rich Del Carlo for more info AT delcarlo AT televar.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Doug Ward To: inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:42 AM Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Post Falls Collared-Doves Update As I was in the posting mood (one already out, and a little time left over), I thought I'd update Inland NW Birders on the small EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE colony in and near Post Falls, ID (Kootenai Co.). You may recall, I first noticed these guys when I found a pair at Post Falls Junior High (between Idaho and Spokane Streets on 18th) in the spring of 2007. Since then their numbers and regularity have increased significantly. Beginning this past spring (2009), I started seeing these guys every day on my way to and from work along Prairie Ave. which runs through the rural north end of Post Falls. You could count on multiple individuals (up to 8 one day) at the intersection of Prairie and Chase Rd, with a couple more near Prairie and McGuire Rd. a mile to the west. As the breeding season ensued, the birds began to spread out along Prairie and by June there were 6 to 7 pairs fairly evenly distributed from just east of Chase Rd., to just west of McGuire; my high count was 13 individuals one morning. In addition, there was a pair in town near the baseball fields at Spokane & 21st Streets; probably another breeding pair. With summer wearing on, though, I'd start to only see a few singles a day but they were always near the same spots; probably on territory. Then by mid-September, a couple of days would go by and I wouldn't see any. By the end of September, they seemed to disappear all together; I didn't see a one - where the hell did they go? Then last Thursday (5 Nov.'09), voila, they reappeared in force - 10 together in one small deciduous tree near the intersection of Prairie and McGuire! I suspect they have gathered to ride out the winter in a communal roost, probably in one of the conifer "windrows" somewhere nearby; saw one today in the same area which prompted this post. Given most of my observations are along essentially a single transect which indicates 15-20 birds over about a mile and a half, I suspect the total number of doves in the area may be as high as 30-40 individuals. All in all, it has been fun to watch this unfold. I hope some of you have had the chance to bump into these guys out there. Good Birding, Doug Doug Ward VP of Corporate Development Revett Minerals Inc. 11115 E Montgomery; Suite G Spokane Valley, WA 99206 USA Office: 1 (509) 921-2294 Mobile: 1 (208) 755-1612 Email: ward AT revettminerals.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Post Falls Collared-Doves Update From: "Doug Ward" <ward AT revettminerals.com> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:42:35 -0800 As I was in the posting mood (one already out, and a little time left over), I thought I'd update Inland NW Birders on the small EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE colony in and near Post Falls, ID (Kootenai Co.). You may recall, I first noticed these guys when I found a pair at Post Falls Junior High (between Idaho and Spokane Streets on 18th) in the spring of 2007. Since then their numbers and regularity have increased significantly. Beginning this past spring (2009), I started seeing these guys every day on my way to and from work along Prairie Ave. which runs through the rural north end of Post Falls. You could count on multiple individuals (up to 8 one day) at the intersection of Prairie and Chase Rd, with a couple more near Prairie and McGuire Rd. a mile to the west. As the breeding season ensued, the birds began to spread out along Prairie and by June there were 6 to 7 pairs fairly evenly distributed from just east of Chase Rd., to just west of McGuire; my high count was 13 individuals one morning. In addition, there was a pair in town near the baseball fields at Spokane & 21st Streets; probably another breeding pair. With summer wearing on, though, I'd start to only see a few singles a day but they were always near the same spots; probably on territory. Then by mid-September, a couple of days would go by and I wouldn't see any. By the end of September, they seemed to disappear all together; I didn't see a one - where the hell did they go? Then last Thursday (5 Nov.'09), voila, they reappeared in force - 10 together in one small deciduous tree near the intersection of Prairie and McGuire! I suspect they have gathered to ride out the winter in a communal roost, probably in one of the conifer "windrows" somewhere nearby; saw one today in the same area which prompted this post. Given most of my observations are along essentially a single transect which indicates 15-20 birds over about a mile and a half, I suspect the total number of doves in the area may be as high as 30-40 individuals. All in all, it has been fun to watch this unfold. I hope some of you have had the chance to bump into these guys out there. Good Birding, Doug Doug Ward VP of Corporate Development Revett Minerals Inc. 11115 E Montgomery; Suite G Spokane Valley, WA 99206 USA Office: 1 (509) 921-2294 Mobile: 1 (208) 755-1612 Email: ward AT revettminerals.com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Mew Gull-CdA, ID From: "Doug Ward" <ward AT revettminerals.com> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:16:45 -0800 I was in downtown Coeur d'Alene, ID yesterday (8 Nov.'09) afternoon and decided to pull into the Independence Point parking lot (immediately west of the CdA Resot) to see if there was any good water fowl or loons out on the lake. Turns out the parking lot/beach were better habitat. There was an adult MEW GULL mixed in with the usual Ring-billed and a few California's; all but one of which were also adults. With this encouragement, we decided to take a drive out to Higgins Point (end of Lake Coeur d'Alene Drive on Wolf Lodge Bay) to see if the Bald Eagles had started to show up yet to feed on spawning Kokanee. No eagles, but we did have a total of 24 COMMON LOONS which is a pretty high total for such a short stretch. With the Red-throated on Hayden, and the Yellow-billed and Pacific Loons up on Lake Pend d'Oreille in the past couple of weeks, you need to keep your loons antenna up - can anyone say Artic? Good luck if you head out. Cheers, Doug Doug Ward VP of Corporate Development Revett Minerals Inc. 11115 E Montgomery; Suite G Spokane Valley, WA 99206 USA Office: 1 (509) 921-2294 Mobile: 1 (208) 755-1612 Email: ward AT revettminerals.com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Evening Grosbeaks Foothills Mt. Spokane From: <ronpatdexter AT msn.com> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 14:31:22 -0800 Today we had approximately 20 Evening Grosbeaks at a sunflower feeder here in the Foothills of Mt. Spokane. Ron Dexter Spokane, Wa. Email: (Ronpatdexter AT msn.com)_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Mann Lake Great Egret From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:48:07 -0800 Hi Everyone, This morning at about 9:00 a.m. Christine and I observed a Great Egret at the Lake. It flew north toward the Clearwater River. Everything at the lake was very nervous this morning. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Mann Lake Great Egret From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Sun, 8 Nov 2009 11:48:07 -0800 Hi Everyone, This morning at about 9:00 a.m. Christine and I observed a Great Egret at the Lake. It flew north toward the Clearwater River. Everything at the lake was very nervous this morning. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: November 22 WOS trip canceled From: "Tim O'Brien" <kertim7179 AT yahoo.com> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 20:52:07 -0800 (PST) Hello everyone, The November 22 WOS field trip to the Upper Columbia Basin is canceled due to lack of sign-ups. Thank you to those that did sign-up. We will be looking at doing the same trip next year not so close to Thanksgiving. Tim O'Brien Cheney, WA mailto: kertim7179 AT yahoo dot com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Barrow's Goldeneyes From: "Keith Carlson" <kec201814 AT cableone.net> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:26:59 -0800 This AM at West Pond ( RR bridge, Clearwater R) there were 4 pairs of Barrow's Goldeneyes, my first of the season. Also, the Hooded Merganser count is up to 8 pairs Keith E. Carlson Lewiston_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Kootenai and Benewah County Big Year additiions From: "Shirley Sturts" <shirley.sturts AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:51:17 -0800 Kootenai County Big Year #: 192 Greater White-fronted Goose #: 193 Bonaparte's Gull Both at Medicine Lake Nov. 1 by Lisa Hardy Benewah County Big Year #: 123 Barred Owl - Nov. 5 3 miles north of Mineral Mountain Rest area Shirley Sturts Coeur d'Alene, ID _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Kootenai and Benewah County Big Year additiions From: "Shirley Sturts" <shirley.sturts AT gmail.com> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:51:17 -0800 Kootenai County Big Year #: 192 Greater White-fronted Goose #: 193 Bonaparte's Gull Both at Medicine Lake Nov. 1 by Lisa Hardy Benewah County Big Year #: 123 Barred Owl - Nov. 5 3 miles north of Mineral Mountain Rest area Shirley Sturts Coeur d'Alene, ID Subject: Fw: banded Tundra Swan From: "Keith Carlson" <kec201814 AT cableone.net> Date: Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:35:18 -0800 Last week I photographed and reported on Inland Birders a banded Tundra Swan at Mann Lake. I received the following info on this bird. Thanks to all who took an interest and lead me in the right directions. InlandNW Birders once again proved it's worth as a valuable resource. Keith E. Carlson Lewiston ----- Original Message ----- From: Craig R Ely To: Keith Carlson Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 4:06 PM Subject: Re: banded Tundra Swan Keith, Thanks for sending the photo. Indeed I could make out the first code in the collar, so I know the bird was banded on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in July 2009. Best of luck in your future wildlife endeavors. Craig Craig R. Ely Alaska Science Center 4210 University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508 (907) 786-7182_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: NIC double-crested cormorant From: Paul Sieracki <psnowrunner AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:47:03 -0800 I had a cormorant fly over North Idaho Community College in Coeur d'Alene yesterday am. No unusual gulls were located in flocks of ring-billed gulls along the beach. Paul Sieracki 208.448.2790 _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Unclutter your desktop. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9690331&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen:112009 _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Bonner County Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:36:41 -0800 Hi Everyone, Below is a list of bird species observed at the Sandpoint City beach and along Sunnyside Road to Hawkins Point on Lake Pend Oreille. Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan - a family of 2 adults and a juvenile Mallard Northern Shoveler Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Wild Turkey Pacific Loon Common Loon Yellow-billed Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Western Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Bald Eagle - 2 adults Red-tailed Hawk American Coot Bonaparte's Gull - many Ring-billed Gull - many California Gull American Herring Gull Mourning Dove Belted Kingfisher Northern Flicker American Crow - 100 + Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee Red-breasted Nuthatch Song Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco House Finch Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Bonner County Birds From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:36:41 -0800 Hi Everyone, Below is a list of bird species observed at the Sandpoint City beach and along Sunnyside Road to Hawkins Point on Lake Pend Oreille. Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan - a family of 2 adults and a juvenile Mallard Northern Shoveler Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Wild Turkey Pacific Loon Common Loon Yellow-billed Loon Pied-billed Grebe Horned Grebe Red-necked Grebe Western Grebe Double-crested Cormorant Bald Eagle - 2 adults Red-tailed Hawk American Coot Bonaparte's Gull - many Ring-billed Gull - many California Gull American Herring Gull Mourning Dove Belted Kingfisher Northern Flicker American Crow - 100 + Common Raven Black-capped Chickadee Red-breasted Nuthatch Song Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco House Finch Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Benewa County Barred Owl From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:50:27 -0800 Hi Everyone, This afternoon at about 3:00 p.m I observed a Barred Owl at mile marker 374 along US Highway 95 approximately 3 miles north of Mineral Mountain rest area. The bird was hunting from fence posts on the west side of the road. Photos on my flickr site below. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Yellow-billed Loons at Sunnyside From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:43:29 -0800 Hi everyone, Today I was in Sandpoint and glad I decided to call Earl Chapin. He had observed a pair of Yellow-billed Loons along Sunnyside Road east of Sandpoint. I was able to relocate one at about noon today. There were at least 6 Common Loons at the lake as well. I will post a full report of birds observed in the Sandpoint area later this evening. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Benewah County Barred Owl [2 Attachments] From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:43:01 -0800 Hi Everyone, This afternoon at about 3:00 p.m I observed a Barred Owl at mile marker 374 along US Highway 95 approximately 3 miles north of Mineral Mountain rest area. The bird was hunting from fence posts on the west side of the road. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ Subject: Yellow-billed Loons at Sunnyside From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:43:29 -0800 Hi everyone, Today I was in Sandpoint and glad I decided to call Earl Chapin. He had observed a pair of Yellow-billed Loons along Sunnyside Road east of Sandpoint. I was able to relocate one at about noon today. There were at least 6 Common Loons at the lake as well. I will post a full report of birds observed in the Sandpoint area later this evening. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Nez Perce/Asotin County Sandhill Crane From: "Keith Carlson" <kec201814 AT cableone.net> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:55:23 -0800 This AM ( 1000) I observed a single Sandhill Crane fly from the Lewiston Levee across the Snake River toward the COE boat ramp. I did not see it land and was unable to relocate it. Asotin county # 192 for the year and a Category 5 bird. Keith E. Carlson Lewiston_______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Interesting short video of an enterprising seagull From: Bill & Joyce Dowd <bjdowd AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:52:58 +0000 Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:46:52 -0800 From: bjdowd2003 AT yahoo.com Subject: Fw: Funny To: bjdowd AT hotmail.com ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Sue Cordero Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 11:59:27 PM Subject: FW: Funny From: dlbell AT centurytel.net To: ; Subject: Fw: Funny Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:50:58 -0800 Subject: Funny So, this bird walks into a store... A seagull in Marinette , WI has developed the habit of stealing Doritos from a neighborhood convenience store.. The seagull waits until the Manager isn't looking, and then walks into the store and grabs a snack-size bag of cheese Doritos. Once outside, the bag gets ripped open and shared by other birds. The seagull's shoplifting started early this month when he first swooped into the store in Marinette , WI , and helped himself to a bag of Doritos. Since then, he's become a regular. He always takes the same type of chips. The Manager thinks it's great because people are coming to watch the feathered thief make the daily grab and run, and that's good for business, and especially since customers have begun paying for the seagull's stolen bags of Doritos because they think it's so funny .. However, the Manager did say, "This is Wisconsin , and if that seagull starts to grab a 6-pac to go along with the Doritos, I may have to put a stop to it." (Notice how he pauses and quickly glances to the right before he grabs!) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.421 / Virus Database: 270.14.12/2431 - Release Date: 10/12/09 13:01:00 No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.422 / Virus Database: 270.14.20/2440 - Release Date: 10/16/09 06:32:00 _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MFESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1 _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: CBC dates From: "Shirley Sturts" <shirley.sturts AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:49:43 -0800 Coeur d'Alene CBC will be Sat. Dec. 19th Spirit Lake CBC will be Sat. Jan. 2nd Indian Mt. CBC will be Monday Jan 4th More information will be on the Couer d'Alene Audubon Website in December. Shirley Sturts Coeur d'Alene, ID _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Halloween birding: The search for spooky owls, holy grouse, and angelic snowbirds..... From: khanh tran <khanhbatran AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 01:04:43 +0000 Hi all, Sorry for the delay. My work and tennis schedule has gotten a bit busy. Anyhow, here it is... Sorry that some of my photos are a bit grainy from transferring them to pBASE (since the server crash, things have not been the same). Some of my images remind me of Bev Dolittle paintings. It was definitely not intentional. I am so in the moment just trying to capture the bird without them flying or scurrying away. **************************************************************************************************** This Halloween, Chris Stearns and I decided to bird Hart's Pass one last time before the heavy snow hits. On Friday night, we started out well and clearly heard one BOREAL OWL close to Clover Flats CG near Athanum Meadows in Yakima County. It was a bit frustrating to not see the reclusive owl as it was literally 15 feet above the car. That's the way it goes. It was my 15th owl species for the year for WA so I will take it!! Lower down at around 5800 ft, we heard another faint skiew near the Eagle's Nest CG. Before dusk, we stumbled on a male SPRUCE GROUSE along one of the closed logging road not far from the Grey Rock Trailhead. I understand this is a tough bird to get for Yakima County. Other than that quiet. On Saturday, we proceed to Hart's Pass. We had to hike the last mile to reach the summit due to 3 feet of packed snow. Conditions were cold with poor visibility and 10 degrees temps. Weeks prior, I had found a gorgeous male ptarmigan that was about 99.7% white with some black freckles. In my eyes, it was close but no cigar. Not satisfied, I wanted another attempt of finding a pure white bird! As we approached the summit, 25-30 MPH winds were unforgiving and ground was icy. I usually don't give up but decided to abort Operation Holy Grouse. To drive almost 400 miles and not have a chance to search was very disappointing. Earlier in the morning, we were successfully seeing other nice birds so our spirits were not entirely dampered. We saw up to 50 PINE GROSBEAKS, a nice flock of roughly 150 GRAY CROWNED ROSYFINCHES, a dozen WHITE WINGED CROSSBILLS, and singlets of NORTHERN SHRIKE and SNOW BUNTING. As we descended down about 2.5 miles from Slate Peak, heading towards the Meadows CG, my mind started to wander. What the heck do these birds eat when the food source is frozen or buried?? Hmmm.. I then saw a good patch of dwarf willows and my grouse instincts kicked in. I instructed Chris to back up and let's try here! Chris slowly backs up the rig about 3O feet as I hesitantly got my gear ready to face the harsh conditions outside. About to get out from the car, I see one white dove-like bird in the snow from the corner of my eyes. It was about 40 feet from the car. What the heck?? All I can see are the large black eyes and dark beak. Later another one appeared and more popped out. I need to have my eyes check and help with my id. Later the next day, while attending to some squeaky problems with our car seat near Meadows CG, I looked about 100 yards away and a NORTHERN HAWK OWL flew in from nowhere. It was in hot pursuit of a prey. Moments later, it was joined by an adult NORTHERN GOSHAWK that kept skybombing it. We heard both birds vocalize. Way cool... What a special TREAT. It was very exciting and emotional seeing the winter plumaged ptarmigans near an open road in WA!! These birds can scoot and scurry quite fast. I was surprised how fast they can run rather than fly. I finally feel that I have a better knowledge and understanding of their behavior and habits. All the persistence and hard work paid off. The birds were probably forced down by the strong winds and descented almost 800 ft from their usual haunts. I suspect they will come down lower in the next few weeks where there are exposed vegetation for food and cover. We saw them the second day under less windy and sunnier conditions. This time, the birds had ascended up higher (almost near the highest ridge) us to use the stunted firs for shelter. They were roosting near them. I also witnessed and videoed a male white-tailed eating larch needles for food. It is probably a Washington FIRST for documenting these exquisite,white plumaged birds on an open road. It was more exciting than seeing two Northern Hawk Owls in one trip at two different locations. Grouse are often not given enough attention from birders and are overlooked or missed. They are really fascinating birds to study and photographed. Also, their complex beautiful plumages and entertaining breeding displays are a hoot to watch. I am NO expert with these group of birds. The last 3 years has been extremely fun and rewarding to learn, discover and appreciate these fancy chickens. I was one of my best Halloween treats ever!! Don't always keep your eyes and ears skyward, look down at times. You may find some thing cool as well:) **************************PHOTOS:**************************************** http://www.pbase.com/spruce_grouse/snowbirds_in_autumn&page=all Khanh Tran (Portland, Oregon) www.ktbirding.com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Albino Canada Goose-Post Falls, ID From: "Doug Ward" <ward AT revettminerals.com> Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:32:21 -0800 I had a pure albino, pink feet and all, lesser Canada Goose fly over I-90 between Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls, ID on my way into work this morning. It was in with a mixed flock of Canadas heading north from the Spokane River probably to feed somewhere in the Rathdrum Prairie. This is a pretty neat bird so keep your eye out for it if you are in the area. Good Birding ( AT 80mph), Doug Doug Ward VP of Corporate Development Revett Minerals Inc. 11115 E Montgomery; Suite G Spokane Valley, WA 99206 USA Office: 1 (509) 921-2294 Mobile: 1 (208) 755-1612 Email: ward AT revettminerals.com _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Snow Bunting From: Kim Thorburn <kthorburn AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:52:19 -0800 There has been a lone female snow bunting in the grass field adjacent my North Spokane home located close to the confluence of the Little Spokane River. She is foraging close to a large puddle. It's the same field where I saw a lone snow bunting last January. Kim Marie Thorburn, MD, MPH 509-465-3025 phone 509-599-6721 mobile 509-465-4695 fax _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Southern Pend Oreille Co. Today From: "Isacoff, Jonathan" <isacoff AT gonzaga.edu> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:48:15 -0800 Had a very enjoyable morning in S. Pend Oreille Co. today. Calispell Lake had thousands of Canada Geese and Ducks, predominantly Wigeons and Mallards. I managed to pick out a pair of CACKLING GEESE, 1 SNOW GOOSE, and 10 TUNDRA SWANS amidst the hordes of Canadas. Also in the area in addition to the usual suspect birds were RUFFED GROUSE, NORTHERN SHRIKE, PILEATED WOODPECKER, and PYGMY NUTHATCHES (not common in that area). Flying Goose Ranch had a NORTHERN PYGMY OWL, COMMON LOON, PIED-BILLED GREBES and more Geese and Wigeons. At the Kalispell Tribal Headquarters, there was a mixed flock of BOHEMIAN and CEDAR WAXWINGS flycatching profically off the tops of trees. There were about 10-12 Bohemians and 5-6 Cedars, which posed nicely for photos. A beautiful fall morning. Good birding, Jon www.flickr.com/photos/isacoff _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: Fw: Neck-banded tundra swans From: Lisa Hardy <basalt AT earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:52:13 -0500 (EST) _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders Subject: UI Dairy Ponds and Sheep Farm From: "Terry Gray" <clgtlg AT moscow.com> Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:25:47 -0800 Hi Everyone, This morning there was good numbers of Canada and Lesser Canada Geese and 3 Cackling Geese mixed in with a couple hundred Mallards at the UI Dairy Ponds. At the UI Sheep Farm there was 22 Brewers' Blackbirds and 6 Red-tailed Hawks and one Harlan's Hawk and a Kestrel. Good Birding! Terry Gray 890 Stefany Ln Moscow ID 83843 (208)882-1585 http://www.flickr.com/photos/terryandchristine/ _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list Inland-nw-birders AT uidaho.edu https://www.lists.uidaho.edu/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders