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18 Jun UM Falcons [Phyllis Voorheis ]
18 Jun Dickcissels, S. Steinbach Road, Freedom Twp., Washtenaw Co. 6/18 ["Dan Sparks-Jackson" ]
18 Jun singing wrens [Sherri Smith ]
18 Jun 2013 Kirtland's Warbler Census Diary (1 of 3) [Karen Markey ]
18 Jun Re: Bluebirds 2nd attempt [Brucemac1 ]
18 Jun Re: ADMIN - Don't touch that dial - Announcement #2 ["Bruce M. Bowman" ]
18 Jun Re: OT prints available at the AA Aviary Exhibition [Philip Painter ]
18 Jun OT prints available at the AA Aviary Exhibition [Philip Painter ]
18 Jun ADMIN - Don't touch that dial - Announcement #2 ["Bruce M. Bowman" ]
17 Jun Re: U-M Peregrine Falcon chicks are named Maize, Blue, (Desmond) Howard, and (Charles) Woodson [m yao ]
17 Jun Singing American Redstart, Grosse Pointe [Bill Rapai ]
17 Jun question about house wrens [Laurent Fournier ]
17 Jun Reminder: Birder's Wine & Cheese Get-together - this Friday, June 21st [Jack Smiley ]
17 Jun Fwd: [jax-birds] Dickcissel, Jackson County, 11 June [Mike Sefton ]
17 Jun Lindley Road, Embury Road (Washtenaw County) and Maybury State Park (Wayne County) - Saturday []
17 Jun U-M Peregrine Falcon chicks are named Maize, Blue, (Desmond) Howard, and (Charles) Woodson [Karen Markey ]
16 Jun Osprey fishing [m yao ]
16 Jun Pileated WP [Diana Dyer ]
16 Jun FW: john broz [john broz ]
16 Jun Birding A to Z is free Washtenaw Audubon event, Wed., 19 June, all invited [Mike Sefton ]
16 Jun Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again [Heidi Dodson ]
16 Jun Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again []
16 Jun Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again [m yao ]
16 Jun Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again []
15 Jun Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again []
15 Jun Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again [m yao ]
15 Jun ADMIN - birders is moving! - Announcement #1 ["Bruce M. Bowman" ]
15 Jun RE: [se-mi-birdlist] Re: Belle Isle birds - June 12, 2013 [Roger Kuhlman ]
15 Jun Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again [Karen Markey ]
14 Jun OT-Apparently Michigan's first Golden-Winged Skimmer (Dragonfly) [curt powell ]
14 Jun Young Birders Event led by Sarah Toner [Edward Lewandowski ]
14 Jun Re: The chickadees in my mast -- eviction avoided [John Lowry ]
14 Jun The chickadees in my mast -- eviction avoided [Bill Rapai ]
14 Jun Re: Happy Fathers Day to you all and this osprey dad! [m yao ]
14 Jun Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references ["Cendra" ]
14 Jun Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references ["Pam Moyer" ]
13 Jun Happy Fathers Day to you all and this osprey dad! [m yao ]
13 Jun get birders 20130612 [Alice Marotti ]
13 Jun Red Breasted Gross Beak [Lin Bro ]
12 Jun Metro Beach banding report - May 30 - June 8, 2013 [Allen Chartier ]
12 Jun Shiawassee NWR Highlights 12th June. ["David" ]
12 Jun Fwd: [Mich-chat] RSVP Henslow's Sparrow observations needed by June 20 2013 [Allen Chartier ]
12 Jun Belle Isle birds - June 12, 2013 [Allen Chartier ]
11 Jun common nighthawk [Vedran Radojcic ]
11 Jun Eliza Howell Park (NW Detroit) ["Allan J. Michelin" ]
11 Jun Tern at Robert H Long park [William Niemczyk ]
11 Jun UM Peregrine [Lisa Carmody ]
11 Jun OT--Susan Falcone's bird art--Art in the Garden Sat June 29 [Susan Falcone ]
11 Jun Pileated Woodpecker [m yao ]
11 Jun Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references ["thegarlicks tds.net" ]
10 Jun Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references ["John C Farmer" ]
10 Jun OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references [Jerry Jourdan ]
10 Jun OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references [Jerry Jourdan ]
10 Jun bird call ID help [susan miller ]
10 Jun Re: OT: Nichols Arboretum parking question [m yao ]
10 Jun The Saginaw Bay Birding Trail: New for Fall, 2013 [Mark Bradtke ]
10 Jun Ann Arbor Bird Walk last Sunday [m yao ]
10 Jun OT: Nichols Arboretum parking question [Kim Smith ]
10 Jun RE: Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds [Scott Manly ]
10 Jun Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy [Su Clift ]
10 Jun Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy [catherine lytle ]
10 Jun RE: Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds ["Bob Bethune" ]
10 Jun OT: Snake and Moth [Michael Parow ]
10 Jun Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy []
10 Jun one problem chick [Sherri Smith ]
10 Jun rain birds [John Lowry ]
10 Jun Re: Late Canada Warbler in Arb Ann Arbor Sunday [Rick Neubig ]
10 Jun Re: OT: poison ivy [Neeser ]
9 Jun OT: poison ivy ["Cendra" ]
9 Jun Late Canada Warbler in Arb Ann Arbor Sunday [Roger Kuhlman ]
09 Jun Birds of Eliza Howell Park (NW Detroit) [Leonard Weber ]
9 Jun Clay-colored Sparrow, White-eyed Vireo Crosswinds Marsh Wayne co ["Daryl Aspery" ]
9 Jun Peregrines at UM - one problem chick [Phyllis Voorheis ]
09 Jun 2nd try - (OT) Re: Poison Ivy Identification for folks ["Bruce M. Bowman" ]
09 Jun (OT) Re: Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds ["Bruce M. Bowman" ]
8 Jun Clay-colored Sparrow, White-eyed Vireo Crosswinds Marsh Wayne co [Roger Kuhlman ]

Subject: UM Falcons
From: Phyllis Voorheis <phyllisvoorheis AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:29:54 -0700 (PDT)

I was observing all the chicks fledging beginning on June 4 as my hubby was in ICU for 9 days. Saw one get rescued from the courtyard by Einstein bagels. Saw one which had hit a window and sat for 3-1/2 hours near the hospital building being guarded by an officer until DNR could arrive - heard it flew away before being rescued. Noticed the other 2 disappear. Spoke with DNR, understood one chick has passed away. The third stayed the longest on the roof, then came down to the children's playhouse by Old Mott Hospital on June 13. Then it went to the wall where a rescuer came but was unable to rescue due to no access to a high ledge where it sat. That evening, the youngster perched about 10-15' up in a tree at the east end of the hospital with both parents above on rooftops and occasionally calling. Mid day the next day (14th), all three were on top of the West elevator shaft and I watched the parents demonstrate flying. The next day (15) I did not see or hear any of the 3. The next day (16th), the parents were back calling, and I could not locate the chick high or low. The next day 17th all three were present and my hubby was discharged and we came home. I have posted some pics and videos on facebook with more to come. The nest box is on top of the East Elevator shaft with a square perch sticking out. The father spends most of his time on the perch. The baby on the roof and the mom many places including vent shafts on the side of the building opposite the west Elevator shaft. Great viewing from inside the elevator lobbies - especially the 14th floor. I feel blessed by this opportunity that helped me pass the 12 days my hubby was in the hospital! Phyllis --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Dickcissels, S. Steinbach Road, Freedom Twp., Washtenaw Co. 6/18
From: "Dan Sparks-Jackson" <sparksjackson AT aol.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:16:30 -0400

At long last, a couple of Dickcissels have finally turned up in one of the habitats I've had them in summers past: South Steinbach Road ~0.1 mile north of the intersection with Weber Road. One male was perched and singing to the west, atop the utility line that crosses Steinbach. The other was more distant to the east, downslope in the CREP field. They were either mum or absent when I drove through the area last week. Perhaps the species is still trickling in to our area? DSJ --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: singing wrens
From: Sherri Smith <grackle AT umich.edu>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:22:02 -0400

Laurent, I think that the wrens stop singing when the babies fledge and have to be fed and supervised on the ground until they fly well. The parents don't want to draw any attention to them at this time, is my guess. Sherri Smith --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: 2013 Kirtland's Warbler Census Diary (1 of 3)
From: Karen Markey <ylime AT umich.edu>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:53:20 -0400

I am reporting my participation in the Kirtland's Warbler (KW) Census. This is my 11th year as a volunteer on the Mio team that is made up of United States Forest Service (USFS) staff, Fish and Wildlife (USFW) staff and dedicated citizen volunteers. Every year in early June, the team surveys federal and state jack pine forests. Some people volunteer for a few days, others, like me, volunteer for the full week. Here is the first installment that is a daily account of my experiences on the 2013 census: Day 0 (Sunday, June 9), Drive to MIO I leave Ann Arbor at 5:30 am for a visit to Hartwick Pines State Park northeast of Grayling. Traffic is very light. Taking exit 259 on I-75, I pull into Hartwick Pines at 8:30 am. At this early hour, I am the lone visitor on the Old Growth Forest trail. If you are traveling north on I-75, you owe it to yourself to detour into Hartwick and walk this trail, imagining a northern Michigan covered with these majestic and awe-inspiring trees. Take insect repellent -- the hum of the mosquitoes almost drowns out the pervasive songs of Black-throated green and Pine warblers, Pewees, Red-eyed vireos, and Brown creepers. I follow up with walks on the Park's Au Sable River and Mertz Grade Trails where I enjoy singing Canada warblers, Northern waterthrushes, Blue-headed vireos, and chirping Evening grosbeaks. Pileated woodpecker evidence is everywhere but no birds are in sight. I drive from Grayling to Mio, stopping at a state-owned jack pine plantation on MI-72 where the trees are just right. Despite the noise of passing vehicles, I hear the distinctive and unmistakable "choo-choo-chee-chee-wee-wee" songs of KWs emanating from the plantation. I think to myself, "My, it's gonna be a great week!" I arrive at the Holiday Motor-In in late afternoon and take a much-needed shower. Long-time KW volunteer Dave joins me for dinner at the Lost Creek Sky Ranch, a sports bar west of Mio, not my favorite restaurant genre but one of the few places open on a Sunday night where we can dine and order beer and wine. Day 1 (Monday, June 10), PINE RIVER Surprisingly I awaken before my three alarm clocks go off but it feels like the middle of the night. Oh no, it is pouring rain outside. I check weather radar and rain covers most of the northern lower peninsula. About 20 other team members pile into vehicles at the Mio Ranger Station for the 50-minute drive to PINE RIVER. I fall asleep and awaken to overcast skies and a few sprinkles. I keep my rain gear on just in case, plus it is chilly and the trees will be wet with dew. Along with the Huron Shores team, our teams number about 3 dozen census-takers. A few are summer interns from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. I am assigned Lauren, a college junior at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. It takes one quick GPS tutorial from Phil to transform Lauren into a GPS maven -- she negotiates the woods with ease. Despite the overcast and threat of rain, the morning is cool and comfortable. Our first one-mile transect features jack pines 10- to 12-feet high, and all 7 KWs we hear are far away. Trees at our second transect are only 5- to 8-feet high and loaded with 22 KWs. I see 3 KWs but they are all far away. I have already seen 2 KWs at Magee Marsh this spring so I am primed and ready for more. It is almost noon when we join other census-takers at the Chat 'n Chew in nearby Glennie. Truly, there is nothing healthy on the menu. I am really hungry so I order an omelet and gobble it down. When I return to Mio, USFS forest biologist Phil gives me a 5-minute refresher course in GPS navigation. The GPS unit is a maze of switches, buttons, menus, and icons. Phil does not have an extra GPS unit for me to practice so I hope I do not quickly forget what he shows me. I shed my raingear at my motel and motor to unmarked federal land on Mischler Road where I have seen Golden-winged, Mourning, Redstart, and Chestnut-sided warblers in the past. Unfortunately, the field is transitioning to woods so I am not surprised that I punt on all 4 birds -- no flycatchers calling from the adjacent marsh either. It is late in the afternoon too. Dave joins me again at Sky Ranch for dinner. My cobb salad is huge and delicious. < < < | > > > For readers unfamiliar with the KW census, let me quickly review how we census the jack pine forests. The KW Census Coordinator assigns a KW Section Leader maps through which are drawn 2 to 5 parallel transects (transect = a path that cuts through the forest) separated by about a quarter mile. Two- to three-person teams walk parallel transects at the same time. When we are done, we compare the locations of singing KWs with adjacent teams. We decide which birds are "duplicates" and one of the teams omits the "duplicate" bird from their map. The Section Leader then consolidates bird locations onto one map and returns it to the Census Coordinators. A transect is not a road, trail, or two-track; it is just a line drawn on a map through a jack pine forest. Census teams navigate with map, compass, and GPS in hand. We stop at 200-meter (1/8 of a mile) intervals to listen for singing male KWs and use a compass to triangulate the location of a singing KW on the map. Minus strong prevailing winds, singing KWs are audible a little beyond 1/8 of a mile. If we catch glimpses of a singing KW, we look at its legs for bands. I resist leaving the transect to search for a singing KW because KWs nest on the ground and I do not want to step on a nest. Tomorrow, I will continue this 2013 Kirtland's Warbler Diary with days 2 and 3. * * * * * * * * * * * * Karen Markey Email: ylime AT umich.edu Web: http://ylime.people.si.umich.edu/ --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Bluebirds 2nd attempt
From: Brucemac1 <brucemac1 AT aol.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:45:11 -0400 (EDT)

Our 'Home' BB pair produced a 2nd batch of (5) eggs that Momma began incubating on June 4th. Three of the eggs hatched on June 16th. All appears well. ....no more problems with Racoons, ....so far...!! Bruce Macd SW Ontario N shore of Lake Erie S of Detroit/Windsor --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: ADMIN - Don't touch that dial - Announcement #2
From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <bbowman99 AT comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:14:49 -0400

> Do not begin posting to the new address until after you receive an > announcement that it is set up and ready to go. There will be at > least two more announcements before that, #3 and #4. > Please note the above from Announcement #2. I'll let you know when you can begin posting to the new list. You can post to the old list through Friday. Bruce From: "Bruce M. Bowman" To: birders AT umich.edu Date sent: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:05:38 -0400 Subject: [birders] ADMIN - Don't touch that dial - Announcement #2 Send reply to: "Bruce M. Bowman" > > ==================================================================== > > ANNOUNCEMENT #2 > > birders is moving! But don't do a thing. > > Quite magically later this week (Friday at the latest) you will begin > receiving your birders list email from a different server, a Mailman > server at Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN), instead of the one > we have used for years, the Lyris listserver at the University of > Michigan. You don't have to do ANYTHING to continue receiving birders > mail. So don't touch that dial. Just sit back and relax. > > I do hope that some pay attention to this next bit, though, and post > to the new list. TO POST TO THE NEW LIST you must send your emails to > the first address below, not the second one: > > birders AT great-lakes.net <----- YES! > birders AT umich.edu <----- NO, NO, NO! > > For a day or two you will have subscriptions to the old list AND the > new list. Messages that are posted to umich.edu through Friday will > be delivered. As of Saturday morning, though, only posts to the new > address will be delivered. The U-M Lyris listserver will be out of > commission forever. When Lyris is shut down, so too will be your > subscription to birders AT umich.edu. THERE IS NO NEED TO UNSUBSCRIBE > from the old list and THERE IS NO NEED TO SUBSCRIBE to the new list. > Both things will happen while you sleep (or at least while you're not > looking). > > Do not begin posting to the new address until after you receive an > announcement that it is set up and ready to go. There will be at > least two more announcements before that, #3 and #4. > > ==================================================================== > > ANNOUNCEMENT #1 > > Four affiliated Lyris listserve lists are moving together to a NEW > HOST before the permanent shutdown of the Lyris listserver at the > University of Michigan on June 21. The information here related to > this move is offered by your list administrators. > > birding lists > birders Bruce Bowman > se-mi-birdlist Mary Wise > jax-birds Lathe Claflin > > enviro list > enviro-semich Larry Nooden > John Lowry (co-admin) > ==================================================================== > > NO ACTION IS REQUIRED, BUT PLEASE READ. > > On June 21 (Friday) the Lyris listserver will be shut down for good. > This dos NOT mean that your birders email list is going away; we found > a new host, and we think it will prove to be a good one. The Great > Lakes Information Network, GLIN, a department at the Great Lakes > Commission, GLC, has found our email list relevant to their mission > and has generously agreed to give us a new home. (Our special thanks > to Laura Liebler, admin of wild.ones AT umich.edu--now a2wildones--for > telling us about GLIN/GLC.) > > GLIN uses Mailman list management software, not Lyris. From the email > list subscriber's perspective there will be little difference between > Lyris and Mailman. Such things as subscribing, unsubscribing, turning > off mail delivery, etc., are done in about the same way. > > There is NOTHING that you need to do now. Before the end of the week > a birders list will be created at GLIN and the birders AT umich.edu Lyris > subscriber list will be copied to the new host. I.e., YOUR LIST > MEMBERSHIP WILL BE MOVED FOR YOU to GLIN's Mailman system. The old > list will not be deleted until late on June 21, so you may receive > mail from both lists for a day or two up to June 21. > > Beginning on Saturday, June 22, you will receive your list mail only > from Mailman listserver at GLIN/GLC. Posts made to the old Lyris > address birders AT umich.edu will bounce; they will not be redirected to > the new list. > > You will be notified when the new list has been set up and > configured. Until then continue posting to birders AT umich.edu. At > that time you may begin posting to the new list at birders AT xxxxxxxxxx > > Contact your list administrator if you have questions, but please hold > off until after the 21st. Your question may be answered in one of the > several announcements (mostly reminders) you will receive leading up > to the 21st. > > Oh, what is xxxxxxxxxx? You'll need to know if you want to be able to > post to the new list. Stay tuned for the next announcement. > > ----- > > (Okay, I can tell you now. xxxxxxxxxx is great-lakes.net. I.e., after > the announcement that the new list is ready for action, you can begin > posting to birders AT great-lakes.net.) > > > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject > line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: OT prints available at the AA Aviary Exhibition
From: Philip Painter <cerebruminc AT gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:46:12 -0400

I'm not sure FB is required to view the information or not, so I've included it below. LIFT OFF is our monthly celebration of local artists & performers. On the final Friday (or Saturday) of every month, we showcase the talent of Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas with an artist's gallery, performers of all kinds (usually the instructors of upcoming workshops at the A2 Aviary), local products to eat and drink, an open bar, and dance party. Special feature this month: Bird Call Gallery Curated by Lizzie Lottman, the show includes art work inspired by birds, wings, feathers, and flight by numerous local artists: Sophia Fenby Carol Hannah B.P. LeGualt Sherri Lemire Rick Lieder Ted Lottman Molly Marden clever9design Arian Monceaux Margaret Mosey Philip Painter Get there early, there will be a lot to see, and if you still have those wings you got for a Halloween costume and never wore again, now is the time to bust 'em out. Gallery viewing opens at 8pm. Performances begin at 9:30pm. Then stay for more snacks, drinks, and a dance dance party party with our resident dance facilitator DJ Discordelia. $10 for art, food, booze, music, AND a show! *If you are interested in performing, showing, or donating products/time any LIFT OFF event, please email us at contact AT a2aviary.com The Ann Arbor Aviary 4720 S. State Rd, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108 On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 8:31 AM, Philip Painter wrote: > A couple of my photographs were selected for exhibition at the Ann Arbor > Aviary Lift Off event on June 28. The even details can be viewed here: > https://www.facebook.com/events/278387802305350/?fref=ts > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT prints available at the AA Aviary Exhibition
From: Philip Painter <cerebruminc AT gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:31:34 -0400

A couple of my photographs were selected for exhibition at the Ann Arbor Aviary Lift Off event on June 28. The even details can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/events/278387802305350/?fref=ts --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: ADMIN - Don't touch that dial - Announcement #2
From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <bbowman99 AT comcast.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:05:38 -0400

==================================================================== ANNOUNCEMENT #2 birders is moving! But don't do a thing. Quite magically later this week (Friday at the latest) you will begin receiving your birders list email from a different server, a Mailman server at Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN), instead of the one we have used for years, the Lyris listserver at the University of Michigan. You don't have to do ANYTHING to continue receiving birders mail. So don't touch that dial. Just sit back and relax. I do hope that some pay attention to this next bit, though, and post to the new list. TO POST TO THE NEW LIST you must send your emails to the first address below, not the second one: birders AT great-lakes.net <----- YES! birders AT umich.edu <----- NO, NO, NO! For a day or two you will have subscriptions to the old list AND the new list. Messages that are posted to umich.edu through Friday will be delivered. As of Saturday morning, though, only posts to the new address will be delivered. The U-M Lyris listserver will be out of commission forever. When Lyris is shut down, so too will be your subscription to birders AT umich.edu. THERE IS NO NEED TO UNSUBSCRIBE from the old list and THERE IS NO NEED TO SUBSCRIBE to the new list. Both things will happen while you sleep (or at least while you're not looking). Do not begin posting to the new address until after you receive an announcement that it is set up and ready to go. There will be at least two more announcements before that, #3 and #4. ==================================================================== ANNOUNCEMENT #1 Four affiliated Lyris listserve lists are moving together to a NEW HOST before the permanent shutdown of the Lyris listserver at the University of Michigan on June 21. The information here related to this move is offered by your list administrators. birding lists birders Bruce Bowman se-mi-birdlist Mary Wise jax-birds Lathe Claflin enviro list enviro-semich Larry Nooden John Lowry (co-admin) ==================================================================== NO ACTION IS REQUIRED, BUT PLEASE READ. On June 21 (Friday) the Lyris listserver will be shut down for good. This dos NOT mean that your birders email list is going away; we found a new host, and we think it will prove to be a good one. The Great Lakes Information Network, GLIN, a department at the Great Lakes Commission, GLC, has found our email list relevant to their mission and has generously agreed to give us a new home. (Our special thanks to Laura Liebler, admin of wild.ones AT umich.edu--now a2wildones--for telling us about GLIN/GLC.) GLIN uses Mailman list management software, not Lyris. From the email list subscriber's perspective there will be little difference between Lyris and Mailman. Such things as subscribing, unsubscribing, turning off mail delivery, etc., are done in about the same way. There is NOTHING that you need to do now. Before the end of the week a birders list will be created at GLIN and the birders AT umich.edu Lyris subscriber list will be copied to the new host. I.e., YOUR LIST MEMBERSHIP WILL BE MOVED FOR YOU to GLIN's Mailman system. The old list will not be deleted until late on June 21, so you may receive mail from both lists for a day or two up to June 21. Beginning on Saturday, June 22, you will receive your list mail only from Mailman listserver at GLIN/GLC. Posts made to the old Lyris address birders AT umich.edu will bounce; they will not be redirected to the new list. You will be notified when the new list has been set up and configured. Until then continue posting to birders AT umich.edu. At that time you may begin posting to the new list at birders AT xxxxxxxxxx Contact your list administrator if you have questions, but please hold off until after the 21st. Your question may be answered in one of the several announcements (mostly reminders) you will receive leading up to the 21st. Oh, what is xxxxxxxxxx? You'll need to know if you want to be able to post to the new list. Stay tuned for the next announcement. ----- (Okay, I can tell you now. xxxxxxxxxx is great-lakes.net. I.e., after the announcement that the new list is ready for action, you can begin posting to birders AT great-lakes.net.) --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: U-M Peregrine Falcon chicks are named Maize, Blue, (Desmond) Howard, and (Charles) Woodson
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:55:37 -0700 (PDT)

Is the falcon nest box observable? If not, are there any spots where people can see the falcons/chicks? Â Whenï¼Ÿ Thanks Ming Yao ________________________________ From: Karen Markey To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 7:53 AM Subject: [birders] U-M Peregrine Falcon chicks are named Maize, Blue, (Desmond) Howard, and (Charles) Woodson See today's RU article about names for the new U-M Peregrine Falcon chicks (http://www.ur.umich.edu/update/archives/130617/falcon). Unfortunately, three of the four chicks are in rehab because their attempts to fly were unsuccessful and they couldn't get back to the nest. * * * * * * * * * * * * Karen Markey Email: ylime AT umich.edu Web: http://ylime.people.si.umich.edu/ --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Singing American Redstart, Grosse Pointe
From: Bill Rapai <brapai AT aol.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:57:42 -0400 (EDT)

Friends: An American Redstart has been singing in the yard across the street from my house now for three weeks. I finally got a good visual look at it today to confirm it is indeed a Redstart. Although the Redstart does breed extensively in lower Michigan, the Michigan Breeding Bird Atlas II shows only two blocks in Wayne County as "possible" nesting locations. Until I see a mate or young, this too should be considered as only a possible location. Still, it's nice to hear a singing Redstart every day! Bill Rapai Grosse Pointe Author of "The Kirtland's Warbler: The Story of a Bird's Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It," named a Michigan Notable Book for 2013 by the Library of Michigan. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: question about house wrens
From: Laurent Fournier <poecile.cinctus AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:43:20 -0400

Far from being a good sample size, but I notice that the house wren that lives in my neighbourhood had stopped to sing for 1-2 weeks, and was vocal again yesterday and today. Interestingly enough, the same thing happened to the Carolina Wren. Could it be because the first brood has fledged (seems early to me), and thus the male has more time/will/energy to defend his territory again? Laurent --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Reminder: Birder's Wine & Cheese Get-together - this Friday, June 21st
From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:17:25 -0400

It's almost summer! That means it's only a few more days until the *Summer Solstice Wine & Cheese Get-together*! So far, 30 people have indicated that they will attend. Don't miss out on this chance to meet some of your fellow birders. This event is being co-sponsored by Washtenaw Audubon and Detroit Audubon. It will be hosted by the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy at the Conservancy Farm in Superior Township. We still have plenty of room (heck--we'll be outdoors!), so please let me know if you plan to attend (if you haven't done so already). I hope to see many of you on the Summer Solstice. Jack Smiley ** ** *Birders' Get-together - Mark Your Calendar for June 21st* Birders and Audubon members, Mark your calendar for the *Summer Solstice Wine & Cheese Get-together*being co-sponsored by Washtenaw Audubon and Detroit Audubon Society! The event is being hosted by the Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy at the Conservancy Farm. *When:* Friday, June 21st, 7:00 p.m. to sunset *Where:* Conservancy Farm, 8383 Vreeland Road, Superior Township, MI 48198 - east of Prospect Road (under a tent at the Community Organic Garden) *Who's Invited?:* All birders, Audubon members, family and friends *What to Bring:* Your favorite wine or other beverage; a small dish appropriate for a wine & cheese event if you please. (Plates, glasses, etc. will be provided.) Some seating is available; lawn chairs are recommended. Binoculars and spotting scopes are welcome. *Dress:* Casual *Reservations are requested *in order to plan for this event. Please contact Jack Smiley at jackrsmiley AT gmail.com if you haven't already indicated your interest in attending. See you on the Summer Solstice! --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Fwd: [jax-birds] Dickcissel, Jackson County, 11 June
From: Mike Sefton <mseft AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:30:29 -0400

Begin forwarded message: > From: lathe > Date: June 17, 2013, 10:19:47 AM EDT > To: Mike Sefton > Subject: Fwd: [jax-birds] Dickcissel > > Mike,would you pass this along to other birders. This bird was seen in Jackson Co, but it shows that they are around. Thanks. Lathe > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Bob Ochs >> Date: June 11, 2013, 7:41:49 PM EDT >> To: jaxbirds AT umich.edu >> Subject: [jax-birds] Dickcissel >> Reply-To: Bob Ochs >> >> Bob Ochs June 11 >> This morning at the Grass Lk. HS Nature Trail, I saw my first Dickcissel of the season. It was up and singing on a snag. If you go looking, park on the Horseshoe turnaround on Warrior Trail about 1/4 mile west of Norvell Rd. Go across the road to the trail and look and listen as you follow it south. >> >> I also saw a Vesper Sparrow yesterday on Franciso Rd. south of Grass Lake Rd, and a Grasshopper Sparrow off Struthers Road, south of Grass Lk. Rd. >> >> * To unsubscribe from jax-birds AT umich.edu send a blank message to >> lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE JAX-BIRDS as the Subject line. To >> resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE JAX-BIRDS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Lindley Road, Embury Road (Washtenaw County) and Maybury State Park (Wayne County) - Saturday
From: Joe_Mumau AT mieb.uscourts.gov
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:59:25 -0400

The Hooded Warblers are still fairly numerous on Lindley Road. There were at least 3 males singing an identical but odd variation of the common Hooded song near the parking lot. The best views were at the parking lot itself, where a Scarlet Tanager and various other birds were congregating around the mud puddle at the base of the big tree at the east end of the lot. A Blue-winged Warbler was making an odd call, a long trill that ended in what can only be called a "twang." It seems to be the danger call they make during nesting season. He kept it up for a while, but once he decided we were no threat, he eventually showed up at the puddle too. A Yellow-throated Vireo was calling, but never showed itself. The Cerulean Warblers were still calling on Embury Road, even though we didn't get there until later in the day (around 5:00). We got a good look at one cooperative male north of the lot that is mostly mud puddle. As usual, they are easiest to find when they are feeding in the trees directly above the road. South of the lot, a Hooded Warbler was singing a barely recognize able song to the west of the road, completely different from what the Lindley Road Hoodeds were singing. We heard one Blue-winged Warbler on Embury Road. We checked the field east of the eastern-most lot of the eight mile road entrance to Maybury State Park. Last year there were at least two Henslow's Sparrows in the field just over the little rise at the beginning of the trail. All we heard were Meadowlarks and a Savannah Sparrow. But it was late, and the Henslow's may not have been calling. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: U-M Peregrine Falcon chicks are named Maize, Blue, (Desmond) Howard, and (Charles) Woodson
From: Karen Markey <ylime AT umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:53:59 -0400

See today's RU article about names for the new U-M Peregrine Falcon chicks ( http://www.ur.umich.edu/update/archives/130617/falcon). Unfortunately, three of the four chicks are in rehab because their attempts to fly were unsuccessful and they couldn't get back to the nest. * * * * * * * * * * * * Karen Markey Email: ylime AT umich.edu Web: http://ylime.people.si.umich.edu/ --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Osprey fishing
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:58:54 -0700 (PDT)

I went to Windfall Bay late today. It's nearly 2pm. Steve told me that the Osprey dad got one whole fish to the nest just before I arrived. He got 3 fish in the morning. I thought that I would not have any chance to see him back with fish again soon. So I wandered to the east side to use the free spotting scope there to watch the nest. 5 minutes later I saw the dad flew to the east side of the lake and dived into water and came out with this big fish: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1016871.html More birding pics this Father's day weekend: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1016871.html --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Pileated WP
From: Diana Dyer <dianagrantdyer AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:28:07 -0700 (PDT)

Oh wow! yes - a pileated wp seen on our farm by my husband. Now he is content to call all sparrows 'dbj's' but I trust him on the Pileated. We have seen one together many times over the years. I've said I'm content to just ID what I hear or see while I work on the farm, but I guess I lied. I will try to find the time to seek this pileated out so I can ID it myself and put it up on ebird. Does anyone how large their territory is? I have a friend about a mile away just north of North Territorial who sees one regularly on his farm. Just curious. Diana Dyer Superior Township, MI --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: FW: john broz
From: john broz <johnbroz1944 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:21:40 -0700 (PDT)

hello! http://sospr.com/jyost/gss/ldgjn/tjrql.html john broz
Subject: Birding A to Z is free Washtenaw Audubon event, Wed., 19 June, all invited
From: Mike Sefton <mseft AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:49:04 -0700 (PDT)

Birders and friends, Â Please join us for the following free program.Â You do not have to be a member to attend. Â Wednesday, June 19, 7:30pm Â Birding A to Z with Don â€œThe Manâ€ Chalfant Â Join birding ace and noted raconteur Don â€œThe Manâ€ Chalfant in an entertaining program about our favorite pastime. Â While he escapes the snows of Ann Arbor in sunny Florida for half the year, Don works tirelessly on his innovative programs for Washtenaw Audubon, in the time he can spare from augmenting his enormous Florida life list, then returns to Ann Arbor with the hummingbirds to work on his enormous Washtenaw County life list.Â Don â€œThe Manâ€ is a retired school teacher, keen birder, bird photographer, and field trip leader. Â This program is free and open to the public.Â Membership is not required, though we would welcome your membership to help with our environmental and educational activities.Â Washtenaw Audubon programs are held at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor.Â Call 994-3569 if you need more information about the program.Â Directions to the Botanical Gardens: Â http://washtenawaudubon.org/programs.php Â In addition to the program, hear news of the latest critter sightings and field trips, and enjoy tasty snacks following the program. Â Hope to see you there. Mike Sefton Washtenaw Audubon www.washtenawaudubon.org --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again
From: Heidi Dodson <heidi.dodson AT comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:44:27 -0400

Definitely deerflies. On Jun 16, 2013, at 10:29 AM, avianscout AT aol.com wrote: > I think they are Deer flies. Black flies are quite small and black. > Dan T. > > On 16 Jun 13, at 2:48 AM, cendra AT comcast.net wrote: > >> Those look like black flies. Definitely not mosquitoes. Very early for black flies, though. >> >> Thanks for the amazing photos! >> >> Cendra Lynn >> From: rushonne AT aol.com >> To: birders AT umich.edu >> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:47:51 PM >> Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again >> >> More great photos!! Thanks, Ming. >> >> About 2 hours after you left, (sorry I missed you) Dad Osprey brought in a small, partially eaten fish, dropped it into the nest and flew to his favorite roosting tree. Mom fed the 3 chicks but apparently it wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger as an ugly battle ensued between 2 of the 3 youngsters. One backed off while the other 2 finished the few bites that remained. Mom started begging for more but Dad wouldn't budge. She flew off briefly, called him a few choice names and returned to her brood. The scolding never ceased before I had to leave. >> >> Stevie and Bruce took the next shift and reported that after a long period of crabbing Mom cleverly jumped into the water and emerged empty taloned. Apparently Dad finally got the message, went fishing and returned with a huge Koi!!. All chicks were fed, Dad redeemed himself and the nest is now at peace. Ahhh, all is well with the Osprey family, at least until breakfast time tomorrow. >> >> Barb >> >> >> -----Original Message-----, >> From: m yao >> To: birders >> Sent: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 1:43 pm >> Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again >> >> Got a few osprey pictures when I stopped by the osprey nesting area in Kent lake at 10:30am. I guess that I was lucky. A photographer told me that nothing happened for 3 hours this morning before I went there. >> >> >> >> http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/fishhawk/fishhawk0615_02s.jpg >> >> >> >> >> >> >> The fish is not as large as the goldfish I posted earlier and the color not as dramatic. But they are still pretty good looking:) >> >> >> Also got a few other birds in my camera this morning in kent lake area, including a blue bird (first time for me), song sparrow and sand hill cranes. Check out this crane pictures. Are these the mosquitoes? They were very aggressively bothering the crane. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> From: Karen Markey >> To: birders AT umich.edu >> Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:12 AM >> Subject: [birders] Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again >> >> At 9:11 am an Osprey is soaring on the NE side of town, above Busch's grocery store. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> --- >> * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html >> >> * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to >> lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To >> resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. >> >> >> >> --- >> * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html >> >> * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to >> lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To >> resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. >> --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. >> --- >> * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html >> >> * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to >> lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To >> resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To > resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again
From: avianscout AT aol.com
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:29:23 -0400

I think they are Deer flies. Black flies are quite small and black. Dan T. On 16 Jun 13, at 2:48 AM, cendra AT comcast.net wrote: > Those look like black flies. Definitely not mosquitoes. Very early for black flies, though. > > Thanks for the amazing photos! > > Cendra Lynn > From: rushonne AT aol.com > To: birders AT umich.edu > Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:47:51 PM > Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again > > More great photos!! Thanks, Ming. > > About 2 hours after you left, (sorry I missed you) Dad Osprey brought in a small, partially eaten fish, dropped it into the nest and flew to his favorite roosting tree. Mom fed the 3 chicks but apparently it wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger as an ugly battle ensued between 2 of the 3 youngsters. One backed off while the other 2 finished the few bites that remained. Mom started begging for more but Dad wouldn't budge. She flew off briefly, called him a few choice names and returned to her brood. The scolding never ceased before I had to leave. > > Stevie and Bruce took the next shift and reported that after a long period of crabbing Mom cleverly jumped into the water and emerged empty taloned. Apparently Dad finally got the message, went fishing and returned with a huge Koi!!. All chicks were fed, Dad redeemed himself and the nest is now at peace. Ahhh, all is well with the Osprey family, at least until breakfast time tomorrow. > > Barb > > > -----Original Message-----, > From: m yao > To: birders > Sent: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 1:43 pm > Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again > > Got a few osprey pictures when I stopped by the osprey nesting area in Kent lake at 10:30am. I guess that I was lucky. A photographer told me that nothing happened for 3 hours this morning before I went there. > > > > http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/fishhawk/fishhawk0615_02s.jpg > > > > > > > The fish is not as large as the goldfish I posted earlier and the color not as dramatic. But they are still pretty good looking:) > > > Also got a few other birds in my camera this morning in kent lake area, including a blue bird (first time for me), song sparrow and sand hill cranes. Check out this crane pictures. Are these the mosquitoes? They were very aggressively bothering the crane. > > > > > > > > From: Karen Markey > To: birders AT umich.edu > Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:12 AM > Subject: [birders] Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again > > At 9:11 am an Osprey is soaring on the NE side of town, above Busch's grocery store. > > Sent from my iPhone > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To > resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > > > > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To > resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To > resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:08:06 -0700 (PDT)

Thanks Barb for the more complete story! :) I went to Kensington Metropark again in the evening for the fireworks and stopped by the nest site around 7:35pm. At 7:48 I heard the mom calling, and then came the dad with a big fish. He went directly to his regular roosting tree: http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/fishhawk/fishhawk0615_11s.jpg Is this a carp? There are so many carps in the nesting site. I am wondering why they don't just fish locally in the pond where nest is. The mom waited about 5 minutes and became impatient. She flew to a tree about 50 feet from the dad roosting tree. She waited over 10 minutes there and flew back to the nest: I watched dad eating for over an hour. When I left at 9:05pm. He was still eating. Don't know if he brought the remaining fish back to the nest or hold onto it until the 2nd day. while I was watching osprey, a blackbird chased an unknown bird to a nearby tree. I took a picture in a hurry. What is this bird ? (I am a new birder, and learning). A couple of fireworks pictures I took last night. Happy Father's day! Ming ________________________________ From: "rushonne AT aol.com" To: smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com; birders AT umich.edu Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again More great photos!! Thanks, Ming. About 2 hours after you left, (sorry I missed you) Dad Osprey brought in a small, partially eaten fish, dropped it into the nest and flew to his favorite roosting tree. Mom fed the 3 chicks but apparently it wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger as an ugly battle ensued between 2 of the 3 youngsters. One backed off while the other 2 finished the few bites that remained. Mom started begging for more but Dad wouldn't budge. She flew off briefly, called him a few choice names and returned to her brood. The scolding never ceased before I had to leave. Stevie and Bruce took the next shift and reported that after a long period of crabbing Mom cleverly jumped into the water and emerged empty taloned. Apparently Dad finally got the message, went fishing and returned with a huge Koi!!. All chicks were fed, Dad redeemed himself and the nest is now at peace. Ahhh, all is well with the Osprey family, at least until breakfast time tomorrow. Barb -----Original Message-----, From: m yao To: birders Sent: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 1:43 pm Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again Got a few osprey pictures when I stopped by the osprey nesting area in Kent lake at 10:30am. I guess that I was lucky. A photographer told me that nothing happened for 3 hours this morning before I went there. http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/fishhawk/fishhawk0615_02s.jpg The fish is not as large as the goldfish I posted earlier and the color not as dramatic. But they are still pretty good looking:) Also got a few other birds in my camera this morning in kent lake area, including a blue bird (first time for me), song sparrow and sand hill cranes. Check out this crane pictures. Are these the mosquitoes? They were very aggressively bothering the crane. ________________________________ From: Karen Markey To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:12 AM Subject: [birders] Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again At 9:11 am an Osprey is soaring on the NE side of town, above Busch's grocery store. Sent from my iPhone --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again
From: cendra AT comcast.net
Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:48:18 +0000 (UTC)

Those look like black flies. Definitely not mosquitoes. Very early for black flies, though. Thanks for the amazing photos! Cendra Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: rushonne AT aol.com To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:47:51 PM Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again More great photos!! Thanks, Ming. About 2 hours after you left, (sorry I missed you) Dad Osprey brought in a small, partially eaten fish, dropped it into the nest and flew to his favorite roosting tree. Mom fed the 3 chicks but apparently it wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger as an ugly battle ensued between 2 of the 3 youngsters. One backed off while the other 2 finished the few bites that remained. Mom started begging for more but Dad wouldn't budge. She flew off briefly, called him a few choice names and returned to her brood. The scolding never ceased before I had to leave. Stevie and Bruce took the next shift and reported that after a long period of crabbing Mom cleverly jumped into the water and emerged empty taloned. Apparently Dad finally got the message, went fishing and returned with a huge Koi!!. All chicks were fed, Dad redeemed himself and the nest is now at peace. Ahhh, all is well with the Osprey family, at least until breakfast time tomorrow. Barb -----Original Message-----, From: m yao To: birders Sent: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 1:43 pm Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again Got a few osprey pictures when I stopped by the osprey nesting area in Kent lake at 10:30am. I guess that I was lucky. A photographer told me that nothing happened for 3 hours this morning before I went there. http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/fishhawk/fishhawk0615_02s.jpg The fish is not as large as the goldfish I posted earlier and the color not as dramatic. But they are still pretty good looking:) Also got a few other birds in my camera this morning in kent lake area, including a blue bird (first time for me), song sparrow and sand hill cranes. Check out this crane pictures. Are these the mosquitoes? They were very aggressively bothering the crane. From: Karen Markey < ylime AT umich.edu > To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:12 AM Subject: [birders] Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again At 9:11 am an Osprey is soaring on the NE side of town, above Busch's grocery store. Sent from my iPhone --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again
From: rushonne AT aol.com
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:47:51 -0400 (EDT)

More great photos!! Thanks, Ming. About 2 hours after you left, (sorry I missed you) Dad Osprey brought in a small, partially eaten fish, dropped it into the nest and flew to his favorite roosting tree. Mom fed the 3 chicks but apparently it wasn't enough to satisfy their hunger as an ugly battle ensued between 2 of the 3 youngsters. One backed off while the other 2 finished the few bites that remained. Mom started begging for more but Dad wouldn't budge. She flew off briefly, called him a few choice names and returned to her brood. The scolding never ceased before I had to leave. Stevie and Bruce took the next shift and reported that after a long period of crabbing Mom cleverly jumped into the water and emerged empty taloned. Apparently Dad finally got the message, went fishing and returned with a huge Koi!!. All chicks were fed, Dad redeemed himself and the nest is now at peace. Ahhh, all is well with the Osprey family, at least until breakfast time tomorrow. Barb -----Original Message-----, From: m yao To: birders Sent: Sat, Jun 15, 2013 1:43 pm Subject: [birders] Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again Got a few osprey pictures when I stopped by the osprey nesting area in Kent lake at 10:30am. I guess that I was lucky. A photographer told me that nothing happened for 3 hours this morning before I went there. http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/fishhawk/fishhawk0615_02s.jpg The fish is not as large as the goldfish I posted earlier and the color not as dramatic. But they are still pretty good looking:) Also got a few other birds in my camera this morning in kent lake area, including a blue bird (first time for me), song sparrow and sand hill cranes. Check out this crane pictures. Are these the mosquitoes? They were very aggressively bothering the crane. From: Karen Markey To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:12 AM Subject: [birders] Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again At 9:11 am an Osprey is soaring on the NE side of town, above Busch's grocery store. Sent from my iPhone --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:43:07 -0700 (PDT)

Got a few osprey pictures when I stopped by the osprey nesting area in Kent lake at 10:30am. I guess that I was lucky. A photographer told me that nothing happened for 3 hours this morning before I went there. http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/fishhawk/fishhawk0615_02s.jpg The fish is not as large as the goldfish I posted earlier and the color not as dramatic. But they are still pretty good looking:) Also got a few other birds in my camera this morning in kent lake area, including a blue bird (first time for me), song sparrow and sand hill cranes. Check out this crane pictures. Are these the mosquitoes? They were very aggressively bothering the crane. ________________________________ From: Karen Markey To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:12 AM Subject: [birders] Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again At 9:11 am an Osprey is soaring on the NE side of town, above Busch's grocery store. Sent from my iPhone --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: ADMIN - birders is moving! - Announcement #1
From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <bbowman99 AT comcast.net>
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:01:32 -0400

==================================================================== Four affiliated Lyris listserve lists are moving together to a NEW HOST before the permanent shutdown of the Lyris listserver at the University of Michigan on June 21. The information below related to this move is offered by your list administrators. birding lists birders Bruce Bowman se-mi-birdlist Mary Wise jax-birds Lathe Claflin enviro list enviro-semich Larry Nooden John Lowry (co-admin) ==================================================================== ANNOUNCEMENT #1 -- NO ACTION IS REQUIRED, BUT PLEASE READ. On June 21 (Friday) the Lyris listserver will be shut down for good. This dos NOT mean that your birders email list is going away; we found a new host, and we think it will prove to be a good one. The Great Lakes Information Network, GLIN, a department at the Great Lakes Commission, GLC, has found our email list relevant to their mission and has generously agreed to give us a new home. (Our special thanks to Laura Liebler, admin of wild.ones AT umich.edu--now a2wildones--for telling us about GLIN/GLC.) GLIN uses Mailman list management software, not Lyris. From the email list subscriber's perspective there will be little difference between Lyris and Mailman. Such things as subscribing, unsubscribing, turning off mail delivery, etc., are done in about the same way. There is NOTHING that you need to do now. Before the end of the week a birders list will be created at GLIN and the birders AT umich.edu Lyris subscriber list will be copied to the new host. I.e., YOUR LIST MEMBERSHIP WILL BE MOVED FOR YOU to GLIN's Mailman system. The old list will not be deleted until late on June 21, so you may receive mail from both lists for a day or two up to June 21. Beginning on Saturday, June 22, you will receive your list mail only from Mailman listserver at GLIN/GLC. Posts made to the old Lyris address birders AT umich.edu will bounce; they will not be redirected to the new list. You will be notified when the new list has been set up and configured. Until then continue posting to birders AT umich.edu. At that time you may begin posting to the new list at birders AT xxxxxxxxxx Contact your list administrator if you have questions, but please hold off until after the 21st. Your question may be answered in one of the several announcements (mostly reminders) you will receive leading up to the 21st. Oh, what is xxxxxxxxxx? You'll need to know if you want to be able to post to the new list. Stay tuned for the next announcement. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: RE: [se-mi-birdlist] Re: Belle Isle birds - June 12, 2013
From: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:13:05 -0400

Natural areas and what were once natural areas and could be again clearly have major problems in southeast Michigan because of Human Overpopulation. Thanks to Liberal Democratic politicians and Right-wing Business Interests this problem is only going to get much worse in the near future as they inflict on the Environment 33 million more legal immigrants over the next decade plus millions of more illegal immigrants. That is ecologically outrageous. From 1890 to 1950 America accepted 24 million immigrants. In ten years we get 33 million. Roger Kuhlman Ann Arbor, Michigan Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:17:24 +0200 Subject: [se-mi-birdlist] Re: Belle Isle birds - June 12, 2013 From: ldnum AT umich.edu To: se-mi-birdlist AT umich.edu CC: se-mi-birdlist AT umich.edu Belle Isle is an important resource for birding and other outdoor recreation in SE MI, but it has been subject to abuse and inappropriate use from its earliest days, and that clearly is continuing. The famous American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, who worked with BI, initially was disgusted with the politicians overseeing it, and his son later refused to be involved with it. There must be a better place to hold those car races; they simply do not belong on BI. I am sure that birding and other outdoor recreation can be enhanced on BI, but that will depend on awareness and pressure from this community among others. Hopefully, the State of Michigan can do better, but this will take awareness and pressure On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 7:19 PM, Allen Chartier wrote: Birders, This morning I conducted the last bird survey under my current contract at Belle Isle. (Hopefully I will be getting funding to continue surveys for two more years, beginning in January 2014). After negotiating the inconveniently rerouted traffic pattern through all the ugly equipment being disassembled, I then had to talk my way past a security guard at a barricade in order to get to the locations I had to survey. Apparently Belle Isle does not belong to all of us any more. Visiting the island is likely going to remain frustrating until at least Friday when they may have all this mess cleaned up. I hope. Anyway, for the most part bird life consisted of the typical summer residents, including a few Red-eyed Vireos and Eastern Wood-Pewees in the woods, along with a single Wood Thrush and lots of Yellow Warblers in a number of different areas. Surprising finds included singing males of three warbler species that are far from their breeding grounds, including a Black-throated Blue Warbler at the Yacht Club, a Canada Warbler near the North Fishing Pier, and a Nashville Warbler along the Nashua Creek Trail (along with a few thousand mosquitos). Also at the North Fishing Pier was a female Hooded Merganser associating with two male Red-breasted Mergansers, one of which appeared to be missing primaries on one wing, while the other appeared normal. Given that the summer molt into "eclipse" plumage is likely to occur soon, rendering them flightless for a period of time, these mergansers may be around much of the summer. -- Allen T. Chartier Inkster, Michigan Email: amazilia3 AT gmail.com Website: www.amazilia.net Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ To unsubscribe from se-mi-birdlist AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE SE-MI-birdlist as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE SE-MI-BIRDLIST Your Name. To unsubscribe from se-mi-birdlist AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE SE-MI-birdlist as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE SE-MI-BIRDLIST Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Osprey over NE Ann Arbor again
From: Karen Markey <ylime AT umich.edu>
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 09:12:14 -0400

At 9:11 am an Osprey is soaring on the NE side of town, above Busch's grocery store. Sent from my iPhone --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT-Apparently Michigan's first Golden-Winged Skimmer (Dragonfly)
From: curt powell <curt.curt AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:42:41 -0700 (PDT)

Today Rick Nirschl and I found a Golden-Winged Skimmer and lots of other cool stuff at Nan Weston (and Sharon Mills). Here is a link to a set of pics from today including some of the Skimmer. http://www.flickr.com/photos/12965973 AT N06/sets/72157634133055432/ Super cool. One extremely amazing bug I didn't get to photograph was an Ichneumon Wasp that I swear had (whatever those hairs are) at least 4 inches. Curt --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Young Birders Event led by Sarah Toner
From: Edward Lewandowski <ocbirdguy AT gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:39:11 -0400

Hello everyone Reminder to all tomorrow Sarah Toner will lead young birders or interested folks in birding and nature. Meet her, OAS members and other Audubon groups. Meet at Binder Park Zoo near Battle Creek at 7:30 and enjoy a good at a great zoo. Enjoy Ed Lewandowski OAS Field Trip Coordinator Sent from my iPhone --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: The chickadees in my mast -- eviction avoided
From: John Lowry <john AT kingbird.org>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:00:05 -0400

Sounds like a good excuse to buy a new boat. John Lowry Sent from iPhone On Jun 14, 2013, at 5:26 PM, Bill Rapai wrote: > Friends: > > As I mentioned in a post a couple of weeks ago, a pair of black-capped chickadees have built a nest in the mast of my sailboat as it sat on the trailer in my yard. > > I was giving them until Saturday to see progress, or I was going to assume the nest was not viable and I was going to evict them and launch the boat. > > I peered inside the mast a few minutes ago and noticed mama chickadee was not on the nest and that there was something small and callow flopping around. That means that I'm now unable to launch the boat until June 28 or so. > > Grumble, grumble. > > Bill Rapai > Grosse Pointe > > Author of "The Kirtland's Warbler: The Story of a Bird's Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It," named a Michigan Notable Book for 2013 by the Library of Michigan. > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: The chickadees in my mast -- eviction avoided
From: Bill Rapai <brapai AT aol.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:26:01 -0400 (EDT)

Friends: As I mentioned in a post a couple of weeks ago, a pair of black-capped chickadees have built a nest in the mast of my sailboat as it sat on the trailer in my yard. I was giving them until Saturday to see progress, or I was going to assume the nest was not viable and I was going to evict them and launch the boat. I peered inside the mast a few minutes ago and noticed mama chickadee was not on the nest and that there was something small and callow flopping around. That means that I'm now unable to launch the boat until June 28 or so. Grumble, grumble. Bill Rapai Grosse Pointe Author of "The Kirtland's Warbler: The Story of a Bird's Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It," named a Michigan Notable Book for 2013 by the Library of Michigan. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Happy Fathers Day to you all and this osprey dad!
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:23:06 -0700 (PDT)

Jan and others who like swans. I really enjoy swan's beauty and elegance, and have several albums dedicated to swans: 1. the following one depicts how nesting swan defends its territorial. All the pictures in this album were taken in Crosswinds Marsh. http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/995555.html 2. Mom's day album. http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1000336.html 3. International Children's Day album. Story continued from 2. http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1010527.html 4. Valentine's Day Album: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/963626.html 5. Swan's in Detroit river and Lake Erie. Those are the swans pictures when I just started birding earlier this year. http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/977238.html Hope you also enjoy them! Ming ________________________________ From: Jan Berry To: m yao Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 5:54 AM Subject: Re: [birders] Happy Fathers Day to you all and this osprey dad! The swan photos are particularly awesome, Ming! WOW! Jan On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 9:13 PM, m yao wrote: Just made a special album for Father's day from the parenting osprey pictures I took last Sunday: >http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1015414.html > > > >http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1015414.html > > > > > >Also made a special album for Mother's day using parenting swan pictures a few weeks ago: > > >http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1000336.html > > > > > > > > > --- >* birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > >* To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to >lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To >resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references
From: "Cendra" <cendra AT comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 02:02:28 -0400

Amazing and wonderful! Thank you. Cendra Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry Jourdan To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 9:56 PM Subject: [birders] OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references Birders, I had a run-in w/ Dog Ticks out at Crosswinds Marsh yesterday and thought I'd post a blog w/ some electron microscope images I took of one little biter. I've also included some references describing the identification, distribution and diseases transmitted by the five types of ticks found in Michigan. http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com/2013/06/tick-season-10-jun-2013.html Keep that insect repellant on hand! Jerry http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references
From: "Pam Moyer" <silvereagle AT airadvantage.net>
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 01:36:42 -0400

awesome photos and thanks for sharing, never knew all that much about ticks. Do you know if they can kill frogs? my cousin in Wisconsin found a dead frog yesterday with two engorged ticks on it. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jerry Jourdan To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 9:56 PM Subject: [birders] OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references Birders, I had a run-in w/ Dog Ticks out at Crosswinds Marsh yesterday and thought I'd post a blog w/ some electron microscope images I took of one little biter. I've also included some references describing the identification, distribution and diseases transmitted by the five types of ticks found in Michigan. http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com/2013/06/tick-season-10-jun-2013.html Keep that insect repellant on hand! Jerry http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Happy Fathers Day to you all and this osprey dad!
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:13:53 -0700 (PDT)

Just made a special album for Father's day from the parenting osprey pictures I took last Sunday: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1015414.html http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1015414.html Also made a special album for Mother's day using parenting swan pictures a few weeks ago: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1000336.html --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: get birders 20130612
From: Alice Marotti <amarotti AT aol.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:26:04 -0400 (EDT)

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Subject: Red Breasted Gross Beak
From: Lin Bro <linbro52 AT gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:31:48 -0400

We have a Red Breasted Gross Beak eating at our feeder and suet hanger what a treat never seen one before...I've seen a Robin eating at the suet hanger too which i have never seen them do..Lots of different birds eating at my feeders, Red Winged Black Bird ....love just sitting out and watching them.. Lin Tecumseh --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Metro Beach banding report - May 30 - June 8, 2013
From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3 AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:12:59 -0400

Birders and banders, I have updated my blog with results and highlights from the last three banding sessions of the spring season, which includes the last migrant of the season, the 20,000th bird banded since 2004, and some other interesting highlights. Go to: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ -- Allen T. Chartier Inkster, Michigan Email: amazilia3 AT gmail.com Website: www.amazilia.net Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Shiawassee NWR Highlights 12th June.
From: "David" <davidboon AT comcast.net>
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:39:44 -0400

Did a couple of loops around the Auto Drive and walked half of the Ferguson Bayou trail this morning and had some Goodies.The Black Necked Stilt was on the two track first time around but had moved into the grass the second.2 American Bitterns were flying around the area,then dipped into the marsh where they spent plenty of time Gulping or culumping or whatever the correct term for the Bittern call is.Black Terns were seen easily over most of the tour.On the trail I had a singing Prothonotory Warbler near the Photo Blind on the other side of the Bayou.I had a singing Yellow Throated Vireo,and I found a surprise bird,a Yellow Bellied Sapsucker.There were EW Peewees,and Willow,Least and Great Crested Flycatchers,but there would have been enough Mosquitos for 20 more species.I also had singing Orchard and Baltimore Orioles near the Entrance. Plenty to see at Shiawassee. David Boon --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Fwd: [Mich-chat] RSVP Henslow's Sparrow observations needed by June 20 2013
From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3 AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:25:05 -0400

Birders, I thought this request from Caleb Putnam was important enough to forward to this list: All- I am currently compiling all observations of Henslow's Sparrows from Jackson, Washtenaw, Lenawee, and Hillsdale Counties (and any surrounding counties) for grasslands modeling I am conducting with folks at MNFI. This is part of my work with Audubon, for which I coordinate the state Important Bird Areas (IBA) program. This work seeks to inform management of grasslands in SE MI. If you have any past data (year doesn't matter) would you please foward me the following as soon as possible (with a 20 June deadline): 1) Lat/long location (with written description so I can corroborate the placemark), as precise as possible. This is most helpful if you can get it down to a specific field/parcel, or at least section. If you don't have lat/longs, go to maps.google.com, select the satellite layer, zoom to the parcel, right click, and select 'what's here'. This will give you the lat/long, and you can then copy and paste it into your email. 2) date of observation 3) observer 4) Number of singing males observed. 5) any notes about the habitat condition of the parcel the birds were singing in, including historical notes of management practices. I will need to receive these observations by June 20 2013 in order to use them in the modeling work. Thanks, Caleb Putnam -- Caleb G. Putnam Kentwood, MI caleb.putnam AT gmail.com _______________________________________________ Mich-chat mailing list Mich-chat AT envirolink.org You can unsubscribe or change your options at: http://lists.envirolink.org/mailman/listinfo/mich-chat this message was delivered to: amazilia3 AT gmail.com -- Allen T. Chartier Inkster, Michigan Email: amazilia3 AT gmail.com Website: www.amazilia.net Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Belle Isle birds - June 12, 2013
From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3 AT gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:19:41 -0400

Birders, This morning I conducted the last bird survey under my current contract at Belle Isle. (Hopefully I will be getting funding to continue surveys for two more years, beginning in January 2014). After negotiating the inconveniently rerouted traffic pattern through all the ugly equipment being disassembled, I then had to talk my way past a security guard at a barricade in order to get to the locations I had to survey. Apparently Belle Isle does not belong to all of us any more. Visiting the island is likely going to remain frustrating until at least Friday when they may have all this mess cleaned up. I hope. Anyway, for the most part bird life consisted of the typical summer residents, including a few Red-eyed Vireos and Eastern Wood-Pewees in the woods, along with a single Wood Thrush and lots of Yellow Warblers in a number of different areas. Surprising finds included singing males of three warbler species that are far from their breeding grounds, including a Black-throated Blue Warbler at the Yacht Club, a Canada Warbler near the North Fishing Pier, and a Nashville Warbler along the Nashua Creek Trail (along with a few thousand mosquitos). Also at the North Fishing Pier was a female Hooded Merganser associating with two male Red-breasted Mergansers, one of which appeared to be missing primaries on one wing, while the other appeared normal. Given that the summer molt into "eclipse" plumage is likely to occur soon, rendering them flightless for a period of time, these mergansers may be around much of the summer. -- Allen T. Chartier Inkster, Michigan Email: amazilia3 AT gmail.com Website: www.amazilia.net Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: common nighthawk
From: Vedran Radojcic <vedran.radojcic AT gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:13:44 -0400

above Ann Arbor YMCA. Summer is here! Sent from my iPhone --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Eliza Howell Park (NW Detroit)
From: "Allan J. Michelin" <ajmichelin AT attglobal.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:23:54 -0400

Went to Howell Park this morning in hopes of finding the Yellow-breasted Chat reported two days ago. Did not find nor hear the Chat. Did have the Red-headed Woodpecker on the nature trail off the south end of the auto loop shortly past the bridge over the Rouge River. A pair of Hairy Woodpeckers were feeding their vocally begging chicks at this site. A Northern Flicker was also constantly calling there as well as Red-bellied Woodpecker. Also in the park, Indigo Bunting, Savannah Sparrow, Yellow-billed Cuckoo heard. Allan Michelin New York State / temporarily Madison Heights --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Tern at Robert H Long park
From: William Niemczyk <william.niemczyk AT hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:57:13 -0400

At 4:00p today, I saw a single tern making several dives at RHL park before flying off to the east. I was unable to ID the species. Bill Niemczyk 14 Mile and M5 --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: UM Peregrine
From: Lisa Carmody <lisacarmody12 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:54:17 -0700 (PDT)

One of the UM Peregrines was in the small courtyard by the UM cafeteria a little bit ago - giving good looks to excited onlookers snapping pics. (Was perched close enough to me at one point that I could read the bands.) -Lisa --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT--Susan Falcone's bird art--Art in the Garden Sat June 29
From: Susan Falcone <sfalcone AT umich.edu>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:34:45 -0400

Birders, Here is the basic info for my open studio in the gardens--email me off- group if you'd like a PDF filer. Susan You are invited to my 4th "Art in the Garden," held at my gardens and home, rain or shine--bring an umbrella if it's damp! Event: Art in the Garden When: Saturday June 29 (10-4) Where: 7400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor MI (SW corner of Plymouth Rd & Prospect) (4 miles east on Plymouth Rd from US 23 -or- 1/2 mile east on Plymouth Rd from the Ford Rd exit off M-14 Who: Susan Falcone (nature & Celtic watercolor artist) & friends: Marsi Darwin (stained glass artist) Sandra Somers (folk artist) Matt Heuman & Bev Black (musicians) Enjoy art, music, gardens, good company & refreshments. Come and visit, relax, shop, or wander in the gardens & listen to music. Parking is available in the drive, along the front grassy edge and along Plymouth Rd. **No pets, please!** See the attached flyer for more details. Hope to see you! Susan -------------------------------------------- Susan Falcone Falcone Studio/Studies from Nature Ann Arbor MI (734) 995-1681 sfalcone AT umich.edu susan.falcone on Facebook -------------------------------------------- --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Pileated Woodpecker
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:24:06 -0700 (PDT)

These pileated woodpecker photos were taken near natural center area in Kensington metropark in May. It's also my first time to see a real pileated woodpecker. http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/woodpeckers/pileated01s.jpg http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/woodpeckers/pileated06s.jpg --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references
From: "thegarlicks tds.net" <thegarlicks AT tds.net>
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:57:41 -0400

Agree, great SEM shots! Personally, I prefer ticks to mosquitoes. (Which also spread disease, of course.) Ticks don't distract from the birding as much. :) --Diane Garlick On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 9:56 PM, Jerry Jourdan wrote: > Birders, > > I had a run-in w/ Dog Ticks out at Crosswinds Marsh yesterday and thought > I'd post a blog w/ some electron microscope images I took of one little > biter. I've also included some references describing the identification, > distribution and diseases transmitted by the five types of ticks found in > Michigan. > > http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com/2013/06/tick-season-10-jun-2013.html > > Keep that insect repellant on hand! > > Jerry > http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com > > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html* To unsubscribe from > birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.eduwith UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE > BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references
From: "John C Farmer" <ajf-jlf AT sbcglobal.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:35:37 -0400

Jerry, Thanks for this great post! Much appreciated, since most of us probably don't have access to an SEM! (I have both an old-type monoc' and a stereoscope, but nothing electronic.) Those images are great. Yes, it's been a very ticky season so far. I have very itchy bumps on the back of my head and around my lower legs/ankles from the ones that escaped very thorough in-the-shower searches these past several days and were found embedded the next day. Running total of 17 personal hitch-hikers for the season, with roughly half having attached before I found them. Great satisfaction comes from removing and snipping them in two! JF, Milan From: Jerry Jourdan Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 9:56 PM To: birders AT umich.edu Subject: [birders] OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references Birders, I had a run-in w/ Dog Ticks out at Crosswinds Marsh yesterday and thought I'd post a blog w/ some electron microscope images I took of one little biter. I've also included some references describing the identification, distribution and diseases transmitted by the five types of ticks found in Michigan. http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com/2013/06/tick-season-10-jun-2013.html Keep that insect repellant on hand! Jerry http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references
From: Jerry Jourdan <jourdaj AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:56:21 -0400

Birders, I had a run-in w/ Dog Ticks out at Crosswinds Marsh yesterday and thought I'd post a blog w/ some electron microscope images I took of one little biter. I've also included some references describing the identification, distribution and diseases transmitted by the five types of ticks found in Michigan. http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com/2013/06/tick-season-10-jun-2013.html Keep that insect repellant on hand! Jerry http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT - Tick season in Michigan - SEM images and references
From: Jerry Jourdan <jourdaj AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:56:21 -0400

Birders, I had a run-in w/ Dog Ticks out at Crosswinds Marsh yesterday and thought I'd post a blog w/ some electron microscope images I took of one little biter. I've also included some references describing the identification, distribution and diseases transmitted by the five types of ticks found in Michigan. http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com/2013/06/tick-season-10-jun-2013.html Keep that insect repellant on hand! Jerry http://jerryjourdan.blogspot.com
Subject: bird call ID help
From: susan miller <smiller179 AT comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:49:03 -0400

Just west of Dolph Park (near Rhea and Wagner) I heard a striking, unfamiliar bird call late this afternoon. The call was a very loud, highly accented ascending whistle, most often followed by a quick, much softer, three syllable portion. Something like WHEEEP kitty-ooo. I thought the final 'ooo' had a bit of a thrush sound to it once or twice (but wasn't certain). The accented portion of the call sounded more like a great crested flycatcher than anything else I could think of. Orioles were in the area and singing but the call didn't sound oriole-like. The bird sang every 30 seconds approximately. My best guess is a great-crested flycatcher but I'm definitely not certain of that ID. Any ideas? Sue Miller --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: OT: Nichols Arboretum parking question
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:09:18 -0700 (PDT)

Here is the map: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/mbg/files/ArbGuide.pdf I was there a week ago, and took a few pictures (I didn't do birding ) Here is my album "Beauty and Flowers" taken at Peony Garden:) http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1012060.html ________________________________ From: Kim Smith To: birders AT umich.edu Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 7:33 PM Subject: [birders] OT: Nichols Arboretum parking question Birders, I'm going to the Arb for the first time tomorrow to see the Peony Garden and then do some birding. Can anyone tell give me suggestions for public parking near the Peony Garden please? (Please reply offlist.) (And if you have suggestions for areas there with the best birding, that would be great too.) Thank you! Kim Smith Rochester Hills www.NatureIsMyTherapy.com --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: The Saginaw Bay Birding Trail: New for Fall, 2013
From: Mark Bradtke <mabmrmc AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:59:14 -0400

Something to look forward to in Fall 2013: The Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy and The Michigan Audubon Society are working on establishing The Saginaw Bay Birding Trail: It will cover 142 miles - including locations on or near highways M-13 and M-25 - extending through five counties, along the Saginaw Bay shoreline. It will comprise parks, preserves, game areas and other 'bird-dense' regions. The various hotspots will be identified on special new signage. http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2013/06/saginaw_basin_land_conservancy_7.html The Saginaw Basin Field Guide (free) is a very useful publication - perfect if you are visiting Nayanquing Point or heading to Tawas, for example as most of the places covered are en route: http://www.sblc-mi.org Saginaw Bay Birding is another terrific web site for anyone birding anywhere in the area: http://www.saginawbaybirding.org Combined with a visit to Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, you can easily have a fruitful and enjoyable weekend's birding! Mark and Mary Bradtke --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Ann Arbor Bird Walk last Sunday
From: m yao <smart_money2000 AT yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:58:53 -0700 (PDT)

Hi Birders. My name is Ming Yao. I started birding at beginning of this year. The bird walk last Saturday is actually the first guided bird walk I ever had. I saw real Cedar Waxwings and Orchard Orioles for the first time in my life. Thank you Dea for leading the walk and showing us various birds! Nice meeting everyone on the bird walk. I took a few pictures during the walk and would like to share some with my fellow birds: 1. My first Cedar Waxwing picture http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/birds/cedarwaxwing02s.jpg 2. A cedar waxwing building nest 3. A grackle 4. A swallow skimming a larvae on the river surface: http://xialibaren.singsong.us/photos/2013/swallow/swallow11s.jpg I saw for the first time Orchard Orioles in Ann Arbor. Unfortunately I didn't get any good pictures. I had seen quite a few Baltimore oriole in my last trip to Magee. Here are some of my pictures taken at Magee in May. Pictures of birders with hudge lenses, Baltimore Oriole, Whip-poor-whill etc: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1009818.html Sunrise/Sunset at Magee and the baby Owl: http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/photography/1004331.html Thank you for reading/viewing. I look forward to the next birding event. Ming Yao (aka xialibaren/xlbr) --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT: Nichols Arboretum parking question
From: Kim Smith <kimcsmith79 AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:33:46 -0400

Birders, I'm going to the Arb for the first time tomorrow to see the Peony Garden and then do some birding. Can anyone tell give me suggestions for public parking near the Peony Garden please? (Please reply offlist.) (And if you have suggestions for areas there with the best birding, that would be great too.) Thank you! Kim Smith Rochester Hills www.NatureIsMyTherapy.com --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: RE: Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds
From: Scott Manly <manlyrs AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:52:00 -0400

I learned a new one in there too (sarsaparilla). That did trip me up. Also did not recognize Jack-in-the-pulpit. I scored 52/55. Also should have a quiz on identifying a remedy for poison ivy . . . jewel weed (Touch-me-not). The juicy stalk contains natural cortizones that relieve itching. We used to smear the juicy stalk over our legs if we knew we were going to be around poison ivy and it seemed to help prevent getting that dreaded rash. Scott Manly Moose Jaw, SK From: bobbethune AT gmail.com To: birders AT umich.edu Subject: [birders] RE: Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:01:02 -0400 Really excellent. I thought I couldn’t recognize poison ivy, but it turns out I can. I got 45/55 right on this one. It’s nice to know I actually know the plant better than I thought I did. A great drill; I mean to do it a few more times over the next few days and really get it down. From: Deaver Armstrong [mailto:ddarm AT umich.edu] Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 1:47 PM To: birders AT umich.edu Subject: [birders] Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds At least two folks on our bird walk asked me about Poison Ivy ID this morning. Need practice? Try this link.http://birdandmoon.com/poisonivy/Dea -- **************************************************** Deaver D. Armstrong City Ornithologist Natural Area Preservation Unit City of Ann Arbor 1831 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-794-6627 ****************************************************--- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy
From: Su Clift <coffeebeansu AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:35:05 -0400

Wonderful test! I sent it to lots of friends. Sure good lesson. I only got 45 correct but I learned a couple things too. Su in Adrian On Jun 10, 2013, at 6:17 PM, catherine lytle wrote: > Poison Ivy can come in three different forms. A vine that creeps on the ground, one that goes up a tree, and a bush. How do I know? It really loves me. I do not even have to touch it in the fall. LOL If anyone needs suggestions for treatment, I have a few. > > Cathy > > Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:20:01 +0000 > From: jwaldyke AT comcast.net > To: birders AT umich.edu > Subject: [birders] Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy > > Having treated many, I have found wet springs confusing. The plants often look like simple weeds, not climbing vines.If it has 3 leaves, run. > > JW > > From: "about birding/birdwatching in southeast Michigan and vicinity digest" > To: "birders digest recipients" > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 12:01:18 AM > Subject: birders digest: June 09, 2013 > > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To > resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To > resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy
From: catherine lytle <cathylytle AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:17:01 +0100

Poison Ivy can come in three different forms. A vine that creeps on the ground, one that goes up a tree, and a bush. How do I know? It really loves me. I do not even have to touch it in the fall. LOL If anyone needs suggestions for treatment, I have a few. Cathy Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:20:01 +0000 From: jwaldyke AT comcast.net To: birders AT umich.edu Subject: [birders] Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy Having treated many, I have found wet springs confusing. The plants often look like simple weeds, not climbing vines.If it has 3 leaves, run. JW From: "about birding/birdwatching in southeast Michigan and vicinity digest" To: "birders digest recipients" Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 12:01:18 AM Subject: birders digest: June 09, 2013 --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: RE: Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds
From: "Bob Bethune" <bobbethune AT gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:01:02 -0400

Really excellent. I thought I couldn't recognize poison ivy, but it turns out I can. I got 45/55 right on this one. It's nice to know I actually know the plant better than I thought I did. A great drill; I mean to do it a few more times over the next few days and really get it down. From: Deaver Armstrong [mailto:ddarm AT umich.edu] Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 1:47 PM To: birders AT umich.edu Subject: [birders] Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds At least two folks on our bird walk asked me about Poison Ivy ID this morning. Need practice? Try this link. http://birdandmoon.com/poisonivy/ Dea -- **************************************************** Deaver D. Armstrong City Ornithologist Natural Area Preservation Unit City of Ann Arbor 1831 Traver Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-794-6627 **************************************************** --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT: Snake and Moth
From: Michael Parow <mlparow AT hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:37:44 -0400

Hello. For those who helped me identify the Northern Red-bellied Snake earlier this year, I had a Brown Snake in my cedar shrubs yesterday. Now I can easily tell them apart. Head markings are definitely different. Last Sunday, June2, I had a beatiful Polyphemus Moth hanging around on our covered porch for the day. Gone the next morning. First Red Spotted Purple butterfly of the year in my yard yesterday --mike --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: birders digest: June 09, 2013 Poison Ivy
From: jwaldyke AT comcast.net
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:20:01 +0000 (UTC)

Having treated many, I have found wet springs confusing. The plants often look like simple weeds, not climbing vines.If it has 3 leaves, run. JW From: "about birding/birdwatching in southeast Michigan and vicinity digest" To: "birders digest recipients" Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 12:01:18 AM Subject: birders digest: June 09, 2013 --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: one problem chick
From: Sherri Smith <grackle AT umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:47:22 -0400

One baby out of the nest but safe on a ledge is normal for peregrines. Better than on the street like last year. Sherri Smith --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: rain birds
From: John Lowry <John AT kingbird.org>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:39:55 -0400

Well the cuckoo, she's a pretty bird, and she... Well, she doesn't exactly warble! Two Black-billed Cuckoos caling in the yard. Seems like a good year for them around here so far. CAR-dloo, Card-loo, cah-doo, cah-dloo... Or something like that. John Lowry john AT kingbird.org Hamburg Twp, Livingston County, MI --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: Late Canada Warbler in Arb Ann Arbor Sunday
From: Rick Neubig <rneubig AT umich.edu>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:48:11 -0400

Along the same lines, I had a late Blackburnian at home on Saturday June 8. It was a female (or first year male). On 6/9/2013 8:43 PM, Roger Kuhlman wrote: > I had a late migrating Canada Warbler near the Railroad Bridge in > Nichol's Arboretum (Ann Arbor) Sunday morning. The bird was singing so > it was a male. However it had a very restricted necklace on the upper > breast. I am not familiar with first summer males but maybe such a > pattern is characteristic of them. A good, suprising find anyway. > > Roger Kuhlman > Ann Arbor, Michigan > 6/9/2013 > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject > line. To > resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. -- Richard Neubig Professor of Pharmacology University of Michigan Director - Center for the Discovery of New Medicines http://cdnm.lsi.umich.edu Co-director - Center for Chemical Genomics http://lsi.umich.edu/ccg Ph: 734 763-3650 http://warbler.med.umich.edu --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Re: OT: poison ivy
From: Neeser <neeser AT comcast.net>
Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:29:25 -0400

I'm still totally confused. I still go by the old adage 'leaves of three, let it be'. I've gotten it once this year working out in the yard but I still can't pin-point the location as I was all over the yard. I'm one of the lucky ones, I guess, because at least when I get it, it doesn't itch. At 10:04 PM 6/9/2013, Cendra wrote: >I think this is important to share, because I was totally confused >about the alternate and opposite leaves identification >information. Poison ivy, to me, appears to have two opposite leaves >and one sticking out straight. What I had no way to know is that >some kinds of leaves aren't considered leaves. > >That is partly because the identification information talks about >three leaves. In the article in this link they use the words, leaf, >and leaflet, interchangeably. Only the diagram makes it clear that >the three leaves together are also a >leaf. >http://www.purplebutterflies.com/photohints/poisonivy-identify.htm > >Just to make certain that I stay confused, many pictures show only >one of these leaves on a plant. If there is only one, as on short >plants in my back garden now identified as P.I., there is no way to >see that had there been another it would not have been opposite, but alternate. > >The Poison Ivy quiz was helpful at >http://poisonivyquiz.com/Quiz-Look-Alikes1.html > >What I've learned is: if you think it might be poison ivy, treat it >as though it is. It has more disguises than Peter Sellers in the >Pink Panther series. > >Cendra Lynn, The Backyard Plant Spy >OWS, A2 >--- >* birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > >* To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to >lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the >Subject line. To >resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't. - Margaret Thatcher --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: OT: poison ivy
From: "Cendra" <cendra AT comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 22:04:49 -0400

I think this is important to share, because I was totally confused about the alternate and opposite leaves identification information. Poison ivy, to me, appears to have two opposite leaves and one sticking out straight. What I had no way to know is that some kinds of leaves aren't considered leaves. That is partly because the identification information talks about three leaves. In the article in this link they use the words, leaf, and leaflet, interchangeably. Only the diagram makes it clear that the three leaves together are also a leaf. http://www.purplebutterflies.com/photohints/poisonivy-identify.htm Just to make certain that I stay confused, many pictures show only one of these leaves on a plant. If there is only one, as on short plants in my back garden now identified as P.I., there is no way to see that had there been another it would not have been opposite, but alternate. The Poison Ivy quiz was helpful at http://poisonivyquiz.com/Quiz-Look-Alikes1.html What I've learned is: if you think it might be poison ivy, treat it as though it is. It has more disguises than Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther series. Cendra Lynn, The Backyard Plant Spy OWS, A2 --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Late Canada Warbler in Arb Ann Arbor Sunday
From: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 20:43:15 -0400

I had a late migrating Canada Warbler near the Railroad Bridge in Nichol's Arboretum (Ann Arbor) Sunday morning. The bird was singing so it was a male. However it had a very restricted necklace on the upper breast. I am not familiar with first summer males but maybe such a pattern is characteristic of them. A good, suprising find anyway. Roger Kuhlman Ann Arbor, Michigan 6/9/2013 --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Birds of Eliza Howell Park (NW Detroit)
From: Leonard Weber <weberlj AT udmercy.edu>
Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 15:06:54 GMT

Current notable birds in the park are Yellow-breasted Chat, Red-headed Woodpecker, and Yellow-billed Cuckoo, All three have been seen on at least two separate days in the last week. On Saturday, June 8, 25 individuals joined me for a Detroit Audubon Society field trip at the park, focused on nesting birds. The active nests observed included Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Warbling Vireo, Barn Swallow, and Red-winged Blackbird (in a tree). One tree, a surviving American Elm, presently has four species flying in and out of, as they feed their young in nests there -- Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Robin. Please free to email me directly for any further information. Leonard Weber --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Clay-colored Sparrow, White-eyed Vireo Crosswinds Marsh Wayne co
From: "Daryl Aspery" <daspery1 AT wowway.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 07:10:43 -0400

The YB Chats are along the north/south horse trail north of the powerlines in their usual spot ½ way along the trail. --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Peregrines at UM - one problem chick
From: Phyllis Voorheis <phyllisvoorheis AT yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 03:39:54 -0700 (PDT)

I've been so entertained for 5 days by the UM peregrines! Mom was giving flying lessons yesterday - got a so-so video. Chicks were on ledge flapping. One chick seems to be keeping close to the nest box. Haven't seen all 4 chicks and parents at once, but often both parents and 2 chicks. When I came back after dinner, one of the chicks had gotten off the top ledge and was now 1 story down on top of the elevator atrium. Will mom still feed him there? he was running around the ledge and flapping and squawking a lot. Phyllis --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: 2nd try - (OT) Re: Poison Ivy Identification for folks
From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <bbowman99 AT comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 04:12:53 -0400

I'll try again. Maybe this time I can manage to insert the URL. Bruce ------------- Very good, but this quiz does not include Box Elder (a maple), the plant with leaves most commonly mistaken for Poison Ivy leaves. Here's another good site (with Box Elder) for learning how to identify Poison Ivy. http://www.savorlife.com/special_pages/g_poisonivy.htm Bruce Date sent: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 13:47:07 -0400 Subject: [birders] Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds From: Deaver Armstrong To: birders AT umich.edu Send reply to: Deaver Armstrong > At least two folks on our bird walk asked me about Poison Ivy ID > this morning. Need practice? Try this link. > http://birdandmoon.com/poisonivy/ > > Dea > > -- > **************************************************** > Deaver D. Armstrong > City Ornithologist > Natural Area Preservation Unit > City of Ann Arbor > 1831 Traver Rd. > Ann Arbor, MI 48105 > 734-794-6627 > **************************************************** > > > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the > Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: (OT) Re: Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds
From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <bbowman99 AT comcast.net>
Date: Sun, 09 Jun 2013 01:24:48 -0400

Very good, but this quiz does not include Box Elder (a maple), the plant with leaves most commonly mistaken for Poison Ivy leaves. Here's another good site (with Box Elder) for learning how to identify Poison Ivy. Bruce Date sent: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 13:47:07 -0400 Subject: [birders] Poison Ivy Identification for folks out and about looking for birds From: Deaver Armstrong To: birders AT umich.edu Send reply to: Deaver Armstrong > At least two folks on our bird walk asked me about Poison Ivy ID this > morning. Need practice? Try this link. > http://birdandmoon.com/poisonivy/ > > Dea > > -- > **************************************************** > Deaver D. Armstrong > City Ornithologist > Natural Area Preservation Unit > City of Ann Arbor > 1831 Traver Rd. > Ann Arbor, MI 48105 > 734-794-6627 > **************************************************** > > > --- > * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html > > * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to > lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject > line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name. > > --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.
Subject: Clay-colored Sparrow, White-eyed Vireo Crosswinds Marsh Wayne co
From: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman AT hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:11:52 -0400

On Saturday I found a Clay-colored Sparrow and White-eyed Vireo at Crosswinds Marsh in SW Wayne County. The Sparrow was in the Northeast part of the park along the powerline cut. It was doing a fair amount singing. The White-eyed Vireo was near where the Horse trail crosses a small creek in the northwest corner of Crosswinds. I thought I would find a Yellow-breasted Chat somwhere at Crosswinds but did not encounter one anywhere. I did however see my second Red Admiral (butterfly) of the year along a trail. Quite a change from Spring last year when the Red Admiral migration was so strong and this species abundant in so many places. Roger Kuhlman Ann Arbor, Michigan June 8, 2013 --- * birders FAQ - http://www.umich.edu/~bbowman/birds/birders_FAQ.html * To unsubscribe from birders AT umich.edu send a blank message to lyris AT listserver.itd.umich.edu with UNSUBSCRIBE BIRDERS as the Subject line. To resubscribe use SUBSCRIBE BIRDERS Your Name.

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