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9 May Common Moorhen at Eagle Bluffs CA ["Hazelwood, Susan" ] 9 May Fulvous Ducks [Bob Lewis ] 9 May Harris's Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Columbia [Bill Goodge ] 9 May Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 [Margy Terpstra ] 9 May Baby Wood Ducks [Georgia Klay ] 9 May Forest Park, Friday [Shawn Clubb ] 9 May Clay-colored, etc., Columbia [Edge ] 9 May Tower Grove Park: Canada, Veery, 6 vireos [David Scheu ] 9 May Re: Black Rail - YES!, Black Tern, White Pelican, 5/8, Stoddard Co. [Bill Eddleman ] 9 May Re: RFI- Schell Osage; 4-Rivers [Kristi Mayo ] 9 May Re: Black Rail - YES!, Black Tern, White Pelican, 5/8, Stoddard Co. [Bill Eddleman ] 9 May Black Rail - YES!, Black Tern, White Pelican, 5/8, Stoddard Co. [chris barrigar ] 8 May new arrivals at EBCA [Jean Leonatti ] 8 May RFI -- Martha Lafitte [Robert Fisher ] 8 May RFI- Schell Osage; 4-Rivers [Robert Fisher ] 8 May Missouri RBA - 08 May 2008 [Joshua Uffman ] 8 May Weston Bend 5-8 (Platte Co, MO) [Nancy Leo ] 8 May Little Blue Heron, URCA [Phil Wire ] 8 May Lazuli Bunting at BAS [Linda Byrd ] 8 May Re: RFI -- No sightings [Lawrence Herbert ] 8 May Horseshoe Lake (Saint Joseph) [Larry Lade ] 8 May Twin Lakes Clay-colored Sparrow [Edge ] 8 May Squaw Creek Today [Tommie Rogers ] 8 May Correction!! SLAS Saturday Walk @ TGP!!! [R Bailey ] 8 May Canada warbler TGP [Shawn Clubb ] 8 May Dunlins at Palmetto (FR166) [Matt Andrews ] 8 May Eagle Bluffs [Kathleen Anderson ] 8 May Cape May Warbler [Jerry Brown ] 8 May Correction [Jim Zellmer ] 8 May Western Kingbirds MCI [Jim Zellmer ] 8 May Western Kingbirds nesting [John Hansen ] 8 May SLAS Saturday Walk @ Kennedy Woods, Forest Park [R Bailey ] 8 May Re: Tower Grove Park, WED afternnon BTBW-No [David Scheu ] 8 May IL birds: BBWD East Central IL [Charlene and Jim Malone ] 8 May Going to the printer soon [Clint Trammel ] 8 May RFI -- No sightings [Susan Seyboth ] 8 May Orchard Orioles at the feeders [Bob Foreman ] 8 May Suggestion for West (not central) Missouri [Bob Foreman ] 8 May Where to bird west central MO [Edge ] 8 May No Black Rail Calling last night, 5/7, Stoddard Co. [chris barrigar ] 8 May Re: NYTimes.com: Japan Fights Crowds of Crows [John Hansen ] 8 May blue grosbeak - Boone County [Kathleen Anderson ] 8 May Black Rail - NO, 5/7/08, Stoddard Co. [chris barrigar ] 7 May Re: NYTimes.com: Japan Fights Crowds of Crows [Linda Williams ] 7 May Re: Juvenile Broad-winged Hawk in Columbia? [Mark Gutchen ] 7 May Blackpoll and other birds at Wappapello dam. Thrushes and kites at Mingo. [Bruce Beck ] 7 May SAY'S PHOEBE, Caldwell Co. [Dianne & Steve Kinder ] 7 May Eagle Bluffs today [Edge ] 7 May Brad Jacobs to speak about Missouri Migrants in winter [John and Nancy Solodar ] 7 May Tower Grove Park, WED afternnon BTBW-No [Dave Haenni ] 7 May Scissor-tail & W. Kingbird back at MCI [Robert Fisher ] 7 May Clay County Bobolinks [Ruth Simmons ] Subject: Common Moorhen at Eagle Bluffs CA From: "Hazelwood, Susan" <HazelwoodS AT MISSOURI.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 12:01:23 -0500 See below for info on yet another bird we really hope stays around to be counted tomorrow as a part of the North American Migration Count. Susan Susan Hazelwood Columbia, Boone County, MO hazelwoods AT missouri.edu -----Original Message----- From: Tim James [mailto:Tim.James AT mdc.mo.gov] Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 11:50 AM To: Hazelwood, Susan Subject: moorhen Susan There is a lone moorhen in the Eagle Bluffs CA distribution channel just below the cross levee (levee below the pool 5 lot with the grain trailer parked on it). It appears to be staying close to the bank so the easiest way to find it is to pull up to the closed pipe on the cross levee and look to the left. On the two occasions I saw it today the bird was within rock throwing distance of that spot. Tim ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Fulvous Ducks From: Bob Lewis <birds1928 AT ATT.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:51:58 -0500 Steve Dilks located 11 Fulvous Ducks at 10 a.m. this morning at Mingo NWR. He saw these birds in a stubble field along Red Mill Drive. Although the road is closed from the junction of the spur from MO-51, there is a parking lot and bathroom at that point. The stubble fields are about 100 yards north of the parking lot in easy walking distance. Steve said a Bald Eagle flew over and scattered the birds and he wasn't sure how far they flew. (These birds may also be visible from a tower located along MO-51 across from the canon on the hillside). Robert Lewis birds1928 AT att.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Harris's Sparrow, Clay-colored Sparrow, Columbia From: Bill Goodge <goodgew AT MISSOURI.EDU> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 11:02:10 -0500 Paul McKenzie called me this morning about seeing a Harris's Sparrow in full breeding plumage outside of his office in western Columbia along with a singing Clay-colored Sparrow, Lincoln's Sparrow and several White-crowns. They were still present for me to see between 9;30 and 10:00 this morning. Earlier, Brad Jacobs saw a Yellow-billed Cuckoo there. He recommend parking between between the three cypress trees and a pin oak in the corner of the lot where he scattered seeds and waiting in the car for the birds to come to the area. At my home feeder male and female Rose-breasted Grosbeak being seen regularly. Unlike last year, they are also common away from feeders in the trees with good seed crops. Bill Goodge Columbia ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Pair of Mississippi Kites in Kirkwood 5/9/08 From: Margy Terpstra <ladybirdterp AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:09:49 -0500 A birder who walks our neighborhood, Barbara Estill, told me about a pair of Mississippi Kites she has been observing the last few days. This morning, she said the birds were active in a cottonwood tree north of a small neighborhood pool called Lindgate Swim Club. Tina Weyman and I went over to look for them and found them fairly easily. If you pull into the parking lot and look to the north, check the cottonwood that has some dead branches. One of the birds was out to the left of the tree on a dead branch, the second bird Tina found with a bit more difficulty, partially hidden by leaves and sitting on the far side of a branch in the right center of the tree. Bedraggled and wet, they were there. We didn't see signs of a nest yet. For birders looking for Mississippi Kites to add to your big day list, these may be reproducible birds. http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=Lindgate+Swim+Club,&near=Kirkwood,+MO&fb=1&cid=5113074757948533966&li=lmd&z=14&t=m Good birding! Margy Terpstra Kirkwood, St. Louis County, MO ladybirdterp AT sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Baby Wood Ducks From: Georgia Klay <gklay AT MAC.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:55:17 -0500 FOY baby wood ducks swimming in our cove this a.m. Big Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks. Georgia Klay Camdenton, MO gklay AT mac.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Forest Park, Friday From: Shawn Clubb <shawn_clubb AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 10:00:12 -0500 I birded the Kennedy Woods at Forest Park in St. Louis from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday. Highlights: blackburnian warblers - 2 bay-breasted warblers - 3 golden-winged warblers - 3 blue-winged warbler - 1 chestnut-sided warbler - 4 American redstart - 6 Tennessee warbler - 10 Nashville warbler - 3 black-throated green warbler - 4 overbird - 1 Northern parula - 3 magnolia warbler - 2 red-eyed vireo - 15 white-eyed vireo - 1 blue-headed vireo - 1 great-crested flycatcher - 3 wood thrush - 3 Swainson's thrush (numerous) gray-cheeked thrush - 1 scarlet tanager (female) - 1 gray catbird - 3 ruby-throated hummingbird - 1 Eastern wood pewee - 1 least flycatcher - 1 Shawn Clubb Collinsville, Madison Co., Ill. shawn_clubb AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Clay-colored, etc., Columbia From: Edge <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 09:01:39 -0500 Paul McKenzie just called. He's put out seed at the Fish & Wildlife Service offices, 101 Park DeVille in west Columbia (Park DeVille is across from Hi-Vee, at west entrance to Walmart) Coming in are Clay-colored, Harris's, White-Crowned and Lincoln's Sparrows. Yellow-billed Cuckoo also present. The immature male Harris's is hanging out around the lone pin oak. Clay-colored likes the weedy hedgerow fence; Lincoln's, too. Check out the 3 cypresses in the northwest corner for Chippers. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Tower Grove Park: Canada, Veery, 6 vireos From: David Scheu <David.Scheu AT SWMCMILLAN.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 08:35:30 -0500 Bubble-head report from Tower Grove Park, St. Louis City, Thursday afternoon. I birded the Gaddy, the field to the east, and the area near the restroom building. Birds were numerous and active yesterday, and good close looks were easy to come by. One theory was that after two days of rain, hunger trumped caution. Warblers: Canada (3), Blackpoll (6), Black-and-White (2), Hooded F (1), Magnolia (8), Palm (3), Blackburnian (2), Louisiana Waterthrush (1), Common Yellowthroat (3), American Redstart (10+), Chestnut-sided (7), Ovenbird (4) (I did not hear of any afternoon sightings of the Black-throated Blue, Cape May, or Mourning Warblers.) Vireos: Philadelphia (2), Blue-headed (3), Warbling (1), Yellow-throated (1), Red-eyed (1), White-eyed (5). Thrushes: Swainsons (3), Veery (2) (behind Magnolia house garage, spotted by Joe Eades) Woodpeckers: Red-headed (2), Red-bellied (1), Downy (1) Sparrows: White-throated (2), Chipping (5+), Field (1) Red-breasted Nuthatch (1) Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (4) Ruby-crowned Kinglet (3) Rose-breasted Grosbeak (3) Coopers Hawk (2) Great Crested Flycatcher (1) Eastern Wood-Pewee (1) White-crowned Sparrows were singing again this morning in my Shaw neighborhood back yard. Must have been the rain yesterday that kept them away. David Scheu St. Louis, MO david.scheu AT swmcmillan.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Re: Black Rail - YES!, Black Tern, White Pelican, 5/8, Stoddard Co. From: Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 07:24:48 -0500 Of course, I meant not many BIRDERS focus on wheat fields! At 07:15 AM 5/9/2008 -0500, Bill Eddleman wrote: >I might add that wheat fields are sometimes mentioned here and there as a >migration habitat for Black Rails. It is quite possible this crop is used >more often than we suspect, as Chris points out, because I doubt that many >birds focus on wheat fields at dawn and dusk! I would also wonder how wet >the field is at present. Black Rails key in on very shallow (<1" of >water), but consistently moist emergent wetlands (which are darned easy to >drain--so a lot of this type of wetland has been lost.). A lot of the >sites where I have studied Black Rails have had a consistent water source. >Examples include very high elevation coastal wetlands, spring-fed seep >wetlands, or sites adjacent to leaky irrigation canals. Almost all of our >Missouri wetlands are far too dynamic for this species. > >Chris, I hope your bird or birds stick around another couple days. I'm >done with end-of-the-semester insanity on Saturday, and would like to add >it to my Missouri list. > >----Bill Eddleman, Cape Girardeau (and author of the Birds of North >America species account for BLRA) > > >At 04:32 AM 5/9/2008 +0000, chris barrigar wrote: >>The Black Rail DID call tonight, albeit late. Hey, but it called! It >>began calling at 9:49 pm in a different location than previously. It's >>calls were intermittent from 9:49 - 10:10 pm, and then it seemed to quite >>down unlike previous nights where it continuously called at intervals >>ranging from 4 - 10 seconds. A Barn Owl was heard calling as it flew over >>again tonight. Conditions: Mild with clear skies and winds at 0-3 mph >>with high humidity and a temp around lower 60's. >> >>For those out there wondering: The Black Rails here are calling from a >>large expansive WHEAT FIELD, and not your "typical" rail habitat. If you >>have had recent rain in your area and wheat fields with lower lying areas >>that could or may be holding water, I might suggest giving it a listen. >> >>How many birders do you know that have staked out wheat fields listening >>for rails? Exactly! I don't either . . . until now, that is. Who knows; >>this secretive bird may have been visiting these fields for years without >>anyone the wiser. To a migrating rail, winter wheat fields might appear >>similar enough to their "typical" habitat, that they may "camp" there >>until their habitat is more suitable for breeding conditions. >> >>Then too, there's all the rain we've had here in the bootheel. Their >>annual breeding habitat may still be under water or due to the flooding, >>the vegetation growth may be retarded. I guess we could speculate all day >>long. I'm already beginning to look forward to next Spring Migration to >>see if they will return to the wheat field! I guess, give your local >>wheat field a try - Please remember to be considerate of the land owners >>and obtain permission before entering their property should you go out. >>And please, if you decide to play a tape, try to do so far enough OFF the >>road so as to not lure a rail (any bird) out into oncoming traffic. Just >>a friendly public service announcement. >> >> >> >>For those making a run to the Bootheel for your Big Day on the 10th, you >>might like to know that CC/HH (A.K.A. Dexter Rice Fields) held the >>following at about 6:30 - 7:30 pm tonight: >> >>28 American White Pelicans >>30+ Black-necked Stilts >>3 Am. Golden Plovers >>~ 10 Dunlin >>~ 50 Least Sandpipers >>~ 10Solitary Sandpipers >>2 Black Terns >>20+ Pectoral Sandpipers >>1 Female Wilson's Phalarope with a damaged wing >>Lesser & Greater Yellowlegs >>I know I'm missing reporting something . . . >> >>The most productive area at CC was .7 mile South of HH where there are a >>few semi-flooded fields. Also, If you're driving through Dexter and need >>Cedar Waxwings, turn into Dexter City Lake and search the trees around >>the lake. Also to be found here in the trees and the adjacent vacant farm >>field: Solitary, Spotted & Least Sandpipers, L. Yellowlegs, Green Heron >>in the ditch North of the lake behind the car wash, B. Oriole, RB >>Grosbeak, Yellow and Palm Warblers. >> >>Good Birding, and those going for Big Days this weekend, GO GET 'EM! >>Chris Barrigar >> >> >>http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris >> >> >> >>http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 >>_________________________________________________________________ >>Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. >>http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 >>------------------------------------------------------------ >>The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum >>ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO >>More information: http://www.mobirds.org > >------------------------------------------------------------ >The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum >To unsubscribe or change subscription options: >https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Re: RFI- Schell Osage; 4-Rivers From: Kristi Mayo <kristi AT WRITEBIRDS.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 07:24:40 -0500 Linda Williams and I were there last Saturday, May 3. Although we birded Unit 1 of Four Rivers CA (Vernon/Bates Co.) in the dark, it appeared water levels were high but the area didn't seem terribly flooded. Part of the loop through Unit 1 was closed due to water damage. Schell-Osage CA (Vernon/St. Clair) was also very full of water and a few roads were damaged, but there were some mudflats viewable from the road that runs back to the Osage River (B, C, and D pools)--this is where we found Hudsonian Godwits--and there were mudflats (but no shorebirds) in the Evelyn Johnson Shorebird Marsh. Most of the shorebirds we saw there (including Sanderlings) were hanging out on the rip-rap along the north side of Schell Lake. Kristi Mayo Kearney MO (Clay Co.) kristi AT writebirds.com On May 8, 2008, at 9:51 PM, Robert Fisher wrote: > Has anyone been to Schell Osage and/or 4-Rivers? If so, what is the > habitat like? > > Bob Fisher > Independence, Missouri > bobgfisher AT comcast.net > ------------------------------------------------------------ > The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum > ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO > More information: http://www.mobirds.org > ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Re: Black Rail - YES!, Black Tern, White Pelican, 5/8, Stoddard Co. From: Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 07:15:27 -0500 I might add that wheat fields are sometimes mentioned here and there as a migration habitat for Black Rails. It is quite possible this crop is used more often than we suspect, as Chris points out, because I doubt that many birds focus on wheat fields at dawn and dusk! I would also wonder how wet the field is at present. Black Rails key in on very shallow (<1" of water), but consistently moist emergent wetlands (which are darned easy to drain--so a lot of this type of wetland has been lost.). A lot of the sites where I have studied Black Rails have had a consistent water source. Examples include very high elevation coastal wetlands, spring-fed seep wetlands, or sites adjacent to leaky irrigation canals. Almost all of our Missouri wetlands are far too dynamic for this species. Chris, I hope your bird or birds stick around another couple days. I'm done with end-of-the-semester insanity on Saturday, and would like to add it to my Missouri list. ----Bill Eddleman, Cape Girardeau (and author of the Birds of North America species account for BLRA) At 04:32 AM 5/9/2008 +0000, chris barrigar wrote: >The Black Rail DID call tonight, albeit late. Hey, but it called! It began >calling at 9:49 pm in a different location than previously. It's calls >were intermittent from 9:49 - 10:10 pm, and then it seemed to quite down >unlike previous nights where it continuously called at intervals ranging >from 4 - 10 seconds. A Barn Owl was heard calling as it flew over again >tonight. Conditions: Mild with clear skies and winds at 0-3 mph with high >humidity and a temp around lower 60's. > >For those out there wondering: The Black Rails here are calling from a >large expansive WHEAT FIELD, and not your "typical" rail habitat. If you >have had recent rain in your area and wheat fields with lower lying areas >that could or may be holding water, I might suggest giving it a listen. > >How many birders do you know that have staked out wheat fields listening >for rails? Exactly! I don't either . . . until now, that is. Who knows; >this secretive bird may have been visiting these fields for years without >anyone the wiser. To a migrating rail, winter wheat fields might appear >similar enough to their "typical" habitat, that they may "camp" there >until their habitat is more suitable for breeding conditions. > >Then too, there's all the rain we've had here in the bootheel. Their >annual breeding habitat may still be under water or due to the flooding, >the vegetation growth may be retarded. I guess we could speculate all day >long. I'm already beginning to look forward to next Spring Migration to >see if they will return to the wheat field! I guess, give your local wheat >field a try - Please remember to be considerate of the land owners and >obtain permission before entering their property should you go out. And >please, if you decide to play a tape, try to do so far enough OFF the road >so as to not lure a rail (any bird) out into oncoming traffic. Just a >friendly public service announcement. > > > >For those making a run to the Bootheel for your Big Day on the 10th, you >might like to know that CC/HH (A.K.A. Dexter Rice Fields) held the >following at about 6:30 - 7:30 pm tonight: > >28 American White Pelicans >30+ Black-necked Stilts >3 Am. Golden Plovers >~ 10 Dunlin >~ 50 Least Sandpipers >~ 10Solitary Sandpipers >2 Black Terns >20+ Pectoral Sandpipers >1 Female Wilson's Phalarope with a damaged wing >Lesser & Greater Yellowlegs >I know I'm missing reporting something . . . > >The most productive area at CC was .7 mile South of HH where there are a >few semi-flooded fields. Also, If you're driving through Dexter and need >Cedar Waxwings, turn into Dexter City Lake and search the trees around the >lake. Also to be found here in the trees and the adjacent vacant farm >field: Solitary, Spotted & Least Sandpipers, L. Yellowlegs, Green Heron in >the ditch North of the lake behind the car wash, B. Oriole, RB Grosbeak, >Yellow and Palm Warblers. > >Good Birding, and those going for Big Days this weekend, GO GET 'EM! >Chris Barrigar > > >http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris > > > >http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 >_________________________________________________________________ >Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. >http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 >------------------------------------------------------------ >The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum >ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO >More information: http://www.mobirds.org ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1Subject: Black Rail - YES!, Black Tern, White Pelican, 5/8, Stoddard Co. From: chris barrigar <chrisbarrigar AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 04:32:40 +0000 The Black Rail DID call tonight, albeit late. Hey, but it called! It began calling at 9:49 pm in a different location than previously. It's calls were intermittent from 9:49 - 10:10 pm, and then it seemed to quite down unlike previous nights where it continuously called at intervals ranging from 4 - 10 seconds. A Barn Owl was heard calling as it flew over again tonight. Conditions: Mild with clear skies and winds at 0-3 mph with high humidity and a temp around lower 60's. For those out there wondering: The Black Rails here are calling from a large expansive WHEAT FIELD, and not your "typical" rail habitat. If you have had recent rain in your area and wheat fields with lower lying areas that could or may be holding water, I might suggest giving it a listen. How many birders do you know that have staked out wheat fields listening for rails? Exactly! I don't either . . . until now, that is. Who knows; this secretive bird may have been visiting these fields for years without anyone the wiser. To a migrating rail, winter wheat fields might appear similar enough to their "typical" habitat, that they may "camp" there until their habitat is more suitable for breeding conditions. Then too, there's all the rain we've had here in the bootheel. Their annual breeding habitat may still be under water or due to the flooding, the vegetation growth may be retarded. I guess we could speculate all day long. I'm already beginning to look forward to next Spring Migration to see if they will return to the wheat field! I guess, give your local wheat field a try - Please remember to be considerate of the land owners and obtain permission before entering their property should you go out. And please, if you decide to play a tape, try to do so far enough OFF the road so as to not lure a rail (any bird) out into oncoming traffic. Just a friendly public service announcement. For those making a run to the Bootheel for your Big Day on the 10th, you might like to know that CC/HH (A.K.A. Dexter Rice Fields) held the following at about 6:30 - 7:30 pm tonight: 28 American White Pelicans 30+ Black-necked Stilts 3 Am. Golden Plovers ~ 10 Dunlin ~ 50 Least Sandpipers ~ 10Solitary Sandpipers 2 Black Terns 20+ Pectoral Sandpipers 1 Female Wilson's Phalarope with a damaged wing Lesser & Greater Yellowlegs I know I'm missing reporting something . . . The most productive area at CC was .7 mile South of HH where there are a few semi-flooded fields. Also, If you're driving through Dexter and need Cedar Waxwings, turn into Dexter City Lake and search the trees around the lake. Also to be found here in the trees and the adjacent vacant farm field: Solitary, Spotted & Least Sandpipers, L. Yellowlegs, Green Heron in the ditch North of the lake behind the car wash, B. Oriole, RB Grosbeak, Yellow and Palm Warblers. Good Birding, and those going for Big Days this weekend, GO GET 'EM! Chris Barrigar http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: new arrivals at EBCA From: Jean Leonatti <jleonatti AT CMAAA.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 22:53:03 -0500 Spent a little over an hour this evening driving through Eagle Bluffs. The majority of shorebirds were in the mudflats in the distribution channel just downstream from the first crossover levee and upstream from the stand of willows. Nothing new - still contained Pecs, Yellowlegs, Baird's, White-rumped, Least sandpipers, phalaropes, and a few dowitchers. Shorebirds were sprinkled around in various areas. Semi-palmated plovers remained in Pool 10, but not the large numbers from yesterday. Didn't make it back to Sapp Tract. Had a FOY Green Heron in Pool 10 and was delighted by both a Sora and a Virginia Rail eating in the open in the pool that borders the parking lot with the bathroom. Very close views - the Virginia Rail apparently didn't notice my car pull up for about 15 seconds, then when it did notice, made a sprint for the cattails. I just stayed in the car and waited, within five minutes the Sora was back in full view and the rail was slowly peeking out of the cattails. Beautiful colors on that bird. Jean Leonatti Boone County, Columbia, MO jleonatti AT cmaaa.net No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.11/1422 - Release Date: 5/8/2008 5:24 PM ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: RFI -- Martha Lafitte From: Robert Fisher <bobgfisher AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:52:01 -0500 Is the Lazuli Bunting still coming at MLF? Bob Fisher Independence, Missouri bobgfisher AT comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: RFI- Schell Osage; 4-Rivers From: Robert Fisher <bobgfisher AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 21:51:16 -0500 Has anyone been to Schell Osage and/or 4-Rivers? If so, what is the habitat like? Bob Fisher Independence, Missouri bobgfisher AT comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Missouri RBA - 08 May 2008 From: Joshua Uffman <birdsandbugs AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 19:17:17 -0700 - RBA * Missouri * Statewide * 08 May 2008 * MOST0805.08 - Species Mentioned GLOSSY IBIS White-Faced Ibis Mississippi Kite Merlin Peregrine Falcon BLACK RAIL Black-necked Stilt American Avocet Willet Western Sandpiper Barn Owl SAY’S PHOEBE White-eyed Vireo Black-throated Blue Warbler Harris’s Sparrow Lazuli Bunting PAINTED BUNTING Coverage: Missouri Statewide Compiler: Joshua Uffman E-mail: Birdsandbugs AT sbcglobal.net Compiled: 08 May 2008 This is the Thursday, May 8, 2008 Missouri Rare Bird Alert, a statewide service of the Audubon Society of Missouri, serving the birding community of Missouri since 1901. The bird alert is compiled from reports submitted by ASM members and other birders throughout the state. ** NOTE: The report includes birds that are listed as rare, casual, or accidental on the August 2007 Annotated Checklist of Missouri Birds. Species that appear in ALL CAPS in the "Species Mentioned" section are listed as "casual" or "accidental" and thus require documentation. (Note that some birds may be considered rare only during a particular season or in a particular part of the state.) The Missouri checklist can be accessed at: http://mobirds.org/MBRC/MOChecklist.asp ** SOUTHEAST The highlight of this report comes from Chris Barrigar. Chris has had 1 to 2 calling BLACK RAILS near his Stoddard County yard from Saturday, May 3, to Tuesday, May 6. The rails have been beginning to call around 9:30 PM. If interested in listening for these birds, please contact Chris directly at chrisbarrigar AT hotmail.com. Additionally, Chris and others have heard BARN OWLS calling in the distance while listening to the rails. ST. LOUIS AREA Dave Rogles observed a single WESTERN SANDPIPER at Columbia Bottom CA (St. Louis Co.) on Sunday, May 4. A HARRIS’S SPARROW was observed along the “Blue Grosbeak Trail” at Weldon Spring CA (St. Charles Co.) on Tuesday, May 6. The trail begins from the rock lined parking lot located along hwy 94 between the hwy 94/hwy 40 intersection and the hwy 94/hwy D intersection. To reach the location the HARRIS’S SPARROW was observed, go down the trail to the split, go left at the split, look for a brushy area on the left, this is the location. A male BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER was observed on Wednesday, May 7, behind the bubbler in the Gaddy Bird Garden at Tower Grove Park (St. Louis City). KANSAS CITY/NORTHWEST Tommie Rogers reported a PEREGRINE FALCON, BLACK-NECKED STILTS and a flyover MARBLED GODWIT were observed during the ASM fieldtrip to Squaw Creek NWR (Holt Co.) on Saturday, May 3. On that same day, Kristi Mayo and Linda Williams observed 9 WHITE-FACED IBIS and a MERLIN. While on Thursday, May 8, Tommie reported in addition to most of the previous species still being present, a WHITE-EYED VIREO (rare in the north) was also observed. Kristi Mayo and Linda Williams also observed a BLACK-NECKED STILT and 2 AMERICAN AVOCETS at Bob Brown CA (Holt Co.) on Saturday, May 3. On Wednesday, April 23, Larry Lade reported 18 ibis were at Horseshoe Lake (Buchanan Co.), of which at least one was a GLOSSY IBIS. On Tuesday, May 6, Larry reported only the GLOSSY IBIS and a single WHITE-FACED IBIS were still present. On Monday, May 5, Larry Lade was thrilled to find a male PAINTED BUNTING. Larry observed the bird sitting on the road while driving south on 54th, about 100 yards from where 54th intersects with Crockett Road (Buchanan Co.). The bird flew to a leafless branch about six feet above ground level, where he was able to observe it at about 20 feet. This bird could not be relocated on Tuesday, May 6. Ted Rights reported seeing a SAY’S PHOEBE on Wednesday, May 7, 0.9 miles southeast of the intersection of Crow and Duroc Roads (Caldwell Co.). The bird was observed perched on the top of wire of an electric fence surrounding the pasture. A LAZULI BUNTING was seen at the Burroughs Audubon Society Library in Fleming Park (Jackson Co.) on Saturday, May 3, by Linda Byrd. COLUMBIA/CENTRAL A PEREGRINE FALCON continues to be seen at Eagle Bluffs CA (Boone Co.) as recently as Thursday, May 8. On Monday, May 5, 6 WILLETS were observed in Pool 15 of the Sapp Tract by Tim James. NORTHEAST At Fountain Grove CA (Linn/Livingston Co.’s) on Saturday, May 3, Phil Wire and the TSU ornithology class observed an AMERICAN AVOCET in flight south of the headquarters and a PEREGRINE FALCON in the northeast part of the area. On Thursday, May 8, Phil Wire observed a WHITE-EYED VIREO at Union Ridge CA (Adair/Sullivan Co.’s). SPRINGFIELD/SOUTHWEST Debbie Martin reported at least 2 MISSISSIPPI KITES have returned to the Lower Bull Creek Valley, south of Red Bridge (Christian Co.). While watching shorebirds along FR 166 near Palmetto (Greene Co.) on Thursday, May 8, Matt Andrews observed a PEREGRINE FALCON. Information regarding membership in the Audubon Society of Missouri may be obtained from June Newman, Membership Chair, at 660-542-0873, Joyce Bathke, Treasurer, at 573-445-5758, or at the Audubon Society of Missouri webpage: http://mobirds.org/membership.html Joshua Uffman MO Rare Bird Alert Compiler St. Louis County, MO Birdsandbugs AT sbcglobal.net 314.387.8037 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Weston Bend 5-8 (Platte Co, MO) From: Nancy Leo <njleo AT EARTHLINK.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 19:18:42 -0500 Jo Seaman and I birded at Weston Bend and had a pretty good day with warblers. We ran into Mark McKellar's group and saw Bay Breasted Warbler with them. Other birds of note: Cooper's Hawk Broad-winged Hawk Ruby-throated Hummer Eastern Wood-Peewee Acadian Flycatcher Least Flycatcher Gr. Crested Flycatcher Wh- eyed Vireo Yellow-thr Vireo Red-eyed Vireo Gray-cheeked Thrush Swainson's Thrush Wood Thrush Golden-winged Warbler Tennessee Warbler Orange-cr Warbler Nashville Warbler N. Parula Yellow Chnt-sided warbler Yl-rumped Warbler Blk-thr Green Yl-thr Warbler Bay Breasted Blackpoll Blk and White Am Redstart Ovenbird La Waterthrush Kentucky Hooded Yl-br Chat Summer Tanager Scarlet Tanater E. Towhee Chipping Sparrow Field Sparrow Wh Cr. Sparrow Rose-breasted Grosbeak Indigo Bunting Baltimore Oriole Have a birdy spring! nancy Nancy Leo njleo AT earthlink.net Prairie Village, KS ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Little Blue Heron, URCA From: Phil Wire <phw222 AT TRUMAN.EDU> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 19:27:48 -0500 Spent the morning at Union Ridge CA in Adair/Sullivan counties and had some good luck. The marsh was the highlight, with one LITTLE BLUE HERON putting in an appearance (listed as uncommon, but it's my first one for NEMO). Also present were 2 American Bitterns, 4 Soras, one Virginia Rail, a Green Heron, a couple Dunlins and a smattering of Semipalmated Sandpipers. The marsh is in GREAT shape for rails/herons/shorebirds/any other winged creature that would use a marsh. Some highlights of passerine birds include a WHITE-EYED VIREO, Scarlet Tanager, Blue-winged Warbler, White-crowned Sparrows... Data is on CACHE, somewhere in the neighborhood of 70 species for the morning. Unrelated to sightings... The MDC has burned the entirety of the savannah area bisected by Highway D where the Henslow's Sparrows have been for the past 3 summers. They burned the historical spot a few weeks ago (rightfully so IMO, it was getting really brushy and needed it) but also burned some of the more recently burned other areas that had the potential to have Henslow's this year or soon thereafter. If I'm not mistaken it seems that Henslow's really prefer areas with at least a couple years of vegetative succession so we will see when they return. None were seen today and I am unaware of any other large blocks of HESP-suitable habitat in that immediate area. I mention this because this is the only place in Adair/Sullivan co's that I've ever encountered multiple HESP at one location. Phil Wire Kirksville, Adair co. phw222 AT truman.edu ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Lazuli Bunting at BAS From: Linda Byrd <furbynurse AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 19:06:22 -0500 I'm sorry this is a late post. My ears are burning. There was a Lazuli Bunting at BAS Library (7300 SW West Park Rd. Blue Springs 64015) on Sat. May 3. Was not seen Tuesday or today, but heavy construction on Woods Chapel Rd. during this week may be the problem. Hopefully he will make a reappearance on Saturday the 10th for IMBD. your forgiveness is asked. Linda Byrd Independence ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Re: RFI -- No sightings From: Lawrence Herbert <lherbert AT 4STATE.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 18:35:34 -0500 Susan and Mobirders - Regarding CAGO's Single brooded the literature says. There were several pair in odd places today in Joplin: Dillons' parking lot,Aldi's grocery store lot, Home Depot front door, etc. These were "pairs" I'll bet that were flooded out in last night's torrential rains. Some roads still blocked. (Got my chores in). It would be interesting to know if any of these do try to nest again. The books I have in front of me say no... Good birding, Larry H. Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Seyboth"Subject: Horseshoe Lake (Saint Joseph) From: Larry Lade <gcrownkinglet AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 15:51:55 -0700 Wouldn't you know it! I took a fellow birder out to see the ibises and the menagerie of shorebirds at Horseshoe Lake this morning and it was devoid of birds, except one Frankliln's Gull, a couple of yellowlegs and a couple of Blue-winged Teal. That's the way it goes, right! We did see a bunch of sparrows while driving around on the back roads around the oxbows. They were Savannah, Lark, Vesper, Chipping, White-crowned, Harris's, Grasshopper and had one White-throated in our backyard at home. Also saw lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers, Yellow Warblers, Common Yellowthroats and Warbling Vireos, but not much else (except for the numerous orioles. Larry Lade Saint Joseph, MO Buchanan County gcrownkinglet AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Twin Lakes Clay-colored Sparrow From: Edge <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 17:31:37 -0500 Saw one Clay-colored Sparrow hanging out with Chipping Sparrows along the fence upslope from the swimming lake at Twin Lakes park in Columbia today. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Squaw Creek Today From: Tommie Rogers <tlrogers AT RPT.COOP> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:12:21 -0600 There were 16 species of shorebirds scattered about the refuge with AMERICAN AVOCETS, BLACK-NECKED STILT, HUDSONIAN GODWITS, DUNLIN, WILSON'S PHALAROPES among about a thousand+ shorebirds. A White-eyed Vireo was a surprise to find, being rare here. Yellow-breasted Chat is still in the vicinity with the Bell's Vireos. Virginia Rail, Sedge Wren and Least Bittern have arrived. Least Flycatchers, Swainsons's Thrushes and Northern Waterthrushes were in several locations. Harris Sparrows and CLAY-COLORED SPARROWS were numerous along the auto tour route. Black Terns and Forester's Terns are still flying over Eagle and Pelican pools. Tommie Rogers Rock Port, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Correction!! SLAS Saturday Walk @ TGP!!! From: R Bailey <bohemewarbler AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:33:30 -0500 Correction!!!Dave Garcia, Pat Leuders, and myself will lead a SLAS Bird Walk at Tower Grove Park, Saturday, from 7:30 - 9:30 am, May 10 (Big Day). My previous post had it at Forest Park, which is incorrect.We'll be identifying birds by their vocalizations and physical appearance, while providing tips on how to make the most out of your birding experience to carry you into your future birding explorations.Bob Bailey St. Louis, MO bohemewarbler AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live SkyDrive lets you share files with faraway friends. http://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Canada warbler TGP From: Shawn Clubb <shawn_clubb AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:25:59 -0500 A male Canada warbler was in the Gaddy Bird Garden at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis at about 3 p.m. Thursday. Other birds were American redstart (lots), olive-sided flycatcher, wood thrush, black-and-white warbler, magnolia warbler, ovenbird, common yellowthroat. Shawn Clubb Collinsville, Madison Co., Ill. shawn_clubb AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Make Windows Vista more reliable and secure with Windows Vista Service Pack 1. http://www.windowsvista.com/SP1?WT.mc_id=hotmailvistasp1banner ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Dunlins at Palmetto (FR166) From: Matt Andrews <m.andrews32 AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:19:59 -0500 What a difference a storm and a couple days makes! the birds at FR 166 today seemed totally turned over from Tuesday. There was a large influx of WHITE-RUMPED SANDPIPERS today, about 20-30 up from the solo bird that was there on Tuesday, and in with them were two DUNLIN. Most of the Yellowlegs have left and there were many more peeps around in general. A group of four WILSON'S PHALAROPES flew in while I was there and appeared to be a different group than has been in the area recently (based on plumages). There was also a new group of three DOWITCHERS. All of the birds were behaving extremely paranoid today, most were crouched down (half-way underwater) and motionless most of the time, later the PEREGRINE that has been in the area made a brief showing, probably the reason for the paranoia. Matt Andrews m.andrews32 AT gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Eagle Bluffs From: Kathleen Anderson <andersonka AT CENTURYTEL.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 16:51:44 -0400 We did not find a great quantity of shorebirds at Eagle Bluffs this morning. Maybe they arrive late afternoon and leave early morning. Birds we saw: white-rumped sandpiper semi-palmated sandpiper semi-palmated plover lesser yellowlegs A Peregrine Falcon was overhead. We saw a flock of 20-30 shorebirds that were flying here and there in formation, trying to avoid the peregrine perhaps. sora - several heard marsh wren Forster's tern swallows - barn, cliff, tree The rest on Cache. Kathleen Anderson, Sandy Elbert, Harold Anderson, Columbia ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Cape May Warbler From: Jerry Brown <jwb175 AT ACCESSUS.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:39:43 -0500 A male Cape May Warbler has been feeding eagerly and persistently at the orange halves, competing successfully with the Baltimore Orioles and the Red-bellied Woodpeckers, and giving excellent close-up views of his rich intricate color scheme. I read that a "few birds winter in southernmost Florida." Perhaps that's where he acquired his taste for oranges. Jerry Brown Lincoln County jwb175 AT accessus.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Correction From: Jim Zellmer <towhee AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:14:49 -0700 Just read my own email and noticed at the bottom of the page, there was a signature for Jim & Ellen Zellmer as field trip coordinators for Burroughs Audubon. Please disregard as that in incorrect. I will correct the signature block asap. Thanks, Jim Zellmer towhee AT sbcglobal.net Blue Springs, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Western Kingbirds MCI From: Jim Zellmer <towhee AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:08:51 -0700 Went to work yesterday and as I was pulling into the parking lot at the overhaul base for AA, there were three Western Kingbirds chasing each other up the drive lane to the main building. The overhaul base is located at the MCI airport close to Platte City, Mo. Jim Zellmer towhee AT sbcglobal.net Blue Springs, MO 816-228-3955 Jim and Ellen Zellmer Field Trip Coordinators Burroughs Audubon Society Kansas City, MO towhee AT sbcglobal.net 816-228-3955 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Western Kingbirds nesting From: John Hansen <majorhart AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 13:03:29 -0500 The Western Kingbird Pair on Stockyard Road in St Joseph are building a
nest.
No Easterns there yet though.
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Subject: SLAS Saturday Walk @ Kennedy Woods, Forest ParkFrom: R Bailey <bohemewarbler AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 12:07:02 -0500 Dave Garcia, Pat Leuders, and myself will lead a SLAS Bird Walk through Kennedy Woods, Forest Park, Saturday from 7:30 - 9:30 am, May 10 (Big Day). We'll gather at the upper parking lot off Wells Drive just west of the zoo. Wells Dr. is just east of Valley Dr.. Look for the Missouri Conservation Department sign with logo at the entrance. We'll be identifying birds by their vocalizations and physical appearance, while providing tips on how to make the most out of your birding experience to carry you into your future birding explorations. Kennedy Woods can be more visually challenging than Tower Grove Park for bird seekers, but I feel it makes up for it in the singing department. Bob BaileySt. Louis, MObohemewarbler AT hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Re: Tower Grove Park, WED afternnon BTBW-No From: David Scheu <David.Scheu AT SWMCMILLAN.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:06:10 -0500 I was one of those silly umbrella-toting birders in the park after work yesterday. Because of the rain and my umbrella I couldn't see much higher than 15 feet off the ground, so I guess that's where all those birds I came to see were. I did see the following: Yellow-breasted Chat 1. Magnolia Warbler 1 (m). Ovenbird 6. Northern Waterthrush 1. Louisiana Waterthrush 1. Common Yellowthroat 2 (m). Black-and-white Warbler 2. American Redstart 10+ (m+f). Winter Wren 1. Warbling Vireo 1. Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2 (m+f). Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3. Brown Thrasher 5. Assorted silent Empids 3. Ironically, after all the talk yesterday, this was the first morning I did not see or hear White-crowned Sparrows in my back yard. But I did have a first-time visitor: Hooded Warbler (f). David Scheu St. Louis, MO david.scheu AT swmcmillan.com -----Original Message----- From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum [mailto:MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU] On Behalf Of Dave Haenni Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 9:01 PM To: MOBIRDS-L AT PO.MISSOURI.EDU Subject: Tower Grove Park, WED afternnon BTBW-No Felt pretty silly in the rain until I was eventually joined by about 6 or 7 other birders. David Haenni Des Peres Missouri ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: IL birds: BBWD East Central IL From: Charlene and Jim Malone <2bbirdn AT CHARTER.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:47:14 -0500 FYI. Something to keep an eye out if they are this far north and east. http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/IBET.html#1210198743 2.5 inches of water in the rain gauge here in SW St. L co. Probably have to get a john boat to bird up Hwy 79. Good birding, Charlene Malone St. Louis co. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Going to the printer soon From: Clint Trammel <clinttrammel AT GMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 10:19:10 -0500 If any one else has information for The Bluebird, I will be going to the printer by tomorrow afternoon or maybe Monday at the latest. -- Clint Trammel Rolla, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: RFI -- No sightings From: Susan Seyboth <WhiteKrane AT AOL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 09:54:40 EDT MOBirders, Does anyone know whether Canada Geese will attempt to nest a second time in a season if something destroys their first nest, or kills all their goslings? Susan Seyboth Kansas City, MO Platte Co. **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Orchard Orioles at the feeders From: Bob Foreman <rforeman AT KCNET.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:41:39 -0500 We have Mr. & Mrs. enjoying both the oranges and hummingbird nectar. First we've seen this spring. Bob Foreman Smithville, Clay, MO ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Suggestion for West (not central) Missouri From: Bob Foreman <rforeman AT KCNET.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 08:03:22 -0500 Ms. Edge, Please email me if you'd like a location. Bob Foreman Smithville, MO Clay County ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Where to bird west central MO From: Edge <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 07:45:48 -0500 One of the many perks of going on Bill Clark's weekly CACHE trips is experiencing new birding venues. Yesterday we went to Marshall Junction Conservation Area. This is a couple miles south of I-70, off US 65. From 65, take CC west to RB into the area. The area is in extreme southern Saline Co., access is through Pettis. I'd been there before once and had good birding, but yesterday was excellent--it was my first time there in migration. If you're buzzing down the interstate and have an hour or so to spare, consider dropping by Marshall Junction CA. It really is one of the lesser-known really good areas for birding. A gravel road traverses it, and several parking areas help provide access. The road along the east side leads to the river access and more good birding. There have been only 4 entries into the CACHE data base, so we have only the tip of the ice berg showing of its potential, but a quick read of those entries gives a good indication of the possibilities. Bodacious birding, Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: No Black Rail Calling last night, 5/7, Stoddard Co. From: chris barrigar <chrisbarrigar AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 11:55:29 +0000 I checked last night after midnight and later in the morning WITHOUT success of hearing the Black Rail call, but it was still lightly raining into this morning. I was able to get a visual at about 15 feet of a Screech Owl perch hunting over the Ditch the bisects the field where the Black Rail has been located. Will update. Good Birding!Chris Barrigar http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 _________________________________________________________________ With Windows Live for mobile, your contacts travel with you. http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_mobile_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Re: NYTimes.com: Japan Fights Crowds of Crows From: John Hansen <majorhart AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 00:12:05 -0500 I see - thanks for the information.
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Subject: blue grosbeak - Boone CountyFrom: Kathleen Anderson <andersonka AT CENTURYTEL.NET> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 01:08:24 -0400 We caught our first raccoon of the season and transported it to Rocky Forks CA. While there, we did a quick CACHE count and our best bird was a blue grosbeak. Kathleen Anderson, Columbia ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum ASM Spring Meeting ... May 2, 3, & 4, 2008 at Chillicothe, MO More information: http://www.mobirds.orgSubject: Black Rail - NO, 5/7/08, Stoddard Co. From: chris barrigar <chrisbarrigar AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 04:17:37 +0000 Greetings! Today was filled with overshadowing, I was hoping this evening/night would prove to be different. It wasn't. As I came home, I was literally praying not to find the Black Rail dead on the side of the hwy. That kind of day! From 9-10:30 pm, NO rail called. I feel that the rail is still present; although, I digress in that I'm no rail expert. Just going off a feeling. There are several conditions present that may be keeping it quite. There is currently a light rain falling from a heavily overcast sky with East winds at 5-10 mph. There is an industrial plant to the East of the property about a mile away. Couple that with the cloudy sky, and thelight pollution is pretty bright, as well as the noise pollution seem to bounce from the cloudy sky down on the field. I plan on checking on the field once more before going off to bed, and then I'll try to check thoughout the night and update in the a.m. In the mean time, Good Birding!Chris Barrigarhttp://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris http://community.webshots.com/user/photosbychris1 _________________________________________________________________ Get Free (PRODUCT) RED™ Emoticons, Winks and Display Pics. http://joinred.spaces.live.com?ocid=TXT_HMTG_prodredemoticons_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.eduSubject: Re: NYTimes.com: Japan Fights Crowds of Crows From: Linda Williams <lkwilliams AT KC.RR.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 22:09:23 -0500 Speaking of Fish Crows, Alan Branhagen saw and heard one very recently at Soil Service Nursery located around 74th and Troost in Kansas City. Linda Williams Liberty, Clay County, MO lkwilliams AT kc.rr.com ---- EdgeSubject: Re: Juvenile Broad-winged Hawk in Columbia? From: Mark Gutchen <mgutchen AT SOCKET.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:41:06 -0500 I saw 2 broad winged hawks in Rock Bridge State Park on sunday. Mark Gutchen Columbia, MO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary M"Subject: Blackpoll and other birds at Wappapello dam. Thrushes and kites at Mingo. From: Bruce Beck <beckbugs AT SEMO.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:33:11 -0500 A stop Wappapello dam this morning provided some nice surprises. . . a Blackpoll was foraging beside a Palm Warbler and a Yellow-rumped Warbler, followed by a Redstart and a Northern Parula. Nearby were a couple of Warbling Vireos, a Pine Warbler, Summer Tanager, Red-eyed and White-eyed vireos, and many "common" birds for the area --chippies, martins, barn swallows, fish and American crows, bluebirds, pewees and more. The regular gang of Turkey Vultures had passed the night on the rocky side of the dam, waiting on thermals to carry them aloft. And the pair of Bald Eagles was tending their young in the nest just below the dam. At Mingo were many Wood Thrushes singing and visible, Swainsons and Gray-cheeked thrushes, Great Crested Flycatchers, Orchard and Baltimore orioles, many Prothonotary Warblers, Common Yellowthroats, Yellow-breasted Chats,Yellow throated Vireos, Great Egrets, Green Herons, Double-crested Cormorants, Hooded Mergansers, Wood Ducks, and a couple of Mississippi Kites. Nice places to be at this time of year, and at any time. Bruce Beck Poplar Bluff beckbugs AT semo.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.eduSubject: SAY'S PHOEBE, Caldwell Co. From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <dmkinder AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 19:37:37 -0700 Got a call from Dr. Ted Rights about his sighting of a Say's Phoebe at 6pm this evening. The location was .9 miles SE of intersection of roads Crow and Duroc in Caldwell County. It was seen perched on top wire of an electric fence that surrounds a pasture. Ted also reported seeing a Great-tailed Grackles and a Golden-winged Warbler in Caldwell Co. today. Steve Kinder Chillicothe, Livingston Co. dmkinder AT yahoo.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.eduSubject: Eagle Bluffs today From: Edge <edgew AT MCHSI.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:32:54 -0500 Greetings fellow birders of Eagle Bluffs, Late this afternoon I made it down there. It was fun, but I found far fewer birds than several of you saw and some of you reported today. The bulk had flown or disappeared into unviewable places before I got there. Please, I encourage you to enter your sighting data for Eagle Bluffs today into the CACHE data base. If you are unable to do so, consider giving me permission to enter it for you. Days like this should be represented in the data. Give a little back, please. If you enjoyed one or two hours of birding there today, 10 to 20 minutes of data entry is little to pay. Edge Wade Columbia, MO edgew AT mchsi.com ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.eduSubject: Brad Jacobs to speak about Missouri Migrants in winter From: John and Nancy Solodar <solodar AT SBCGLOBAL.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 21:18:56 -0500 MOBirds folks, Many of you are aware of the project that Brad Jacobs, Ornithologist of Missouri Department of Conservation, has initiated nation-wide to help preserve the winter habitats of the migrant birds that spend the summer in the United States. In particular, there is a state-wide coalition including various Audubon Societies that is coordinating the effort, especially in fund raising, in Missouri. Brad will speak on "Neotropical Song Birds: Migrations from Missouri to Honduras" Friday evening at 7 p.m. May 9th at the Missouri Botanical Garden in the city of St. Louis. The talk is FREE and open to the public. He will share information about the Pico Bonito Project in Honduras where many of our Missouri migrant birds spend the winter. This particular area has been the focus of fund raising by the state-wide coalition this year. As part of the fund raising effort Brad has offered beautiful MDC bird prints in return for donations to the Pico Bonito project. He will have these available again on May 9th. John Solodar University City St. Louis County, MO solodar AT sbcglobal.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.eduSubject: Tower Grove Park, WED afternnon BTBW-No From: Dave Haenni <dbhaenni01 AT YAHOO.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 19:01:22 -0700 spent a couple hours in the rain searching for the Black-throated Blue warbler between 3:30 and 5:30. Did not refind the bird or the Mourning warblers. Birding was generally slow until 5:15 when the rain let up and ran across a mixed flock just East of the bird garden that consisted of Chestnut-sided, Nashville, Magnolia, Blue-winged and a Black and white Warbler. Also had Ovenbirds and a female common Yellowthroat in the Gaddy bird garden itself. Felt pretty silly in the rain until I was eventually joined by about 6 or 7 other birders. David Haenni Des Peres Missouri ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.eduSubject: Scissor-tail & W. Kingbird back at MCI From: Robert Fisher <bobgfisher AT COMCAST.NET> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:14:00 -0500 When I picked my sister up at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) this afternoon, I took a spin down Mexico Road looking for Scissor-tailed Flycatcher and Western Kingbird and noted one of each. Bob Fisher Independence, Missouri bobgfisher AT comcast.net ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.eduSubject: Clay County Bobolinks From: Ruth Simmons <tinamou99 AT HOTMAIL.COM> Date: Wed, 7 May 2008 20:08:03 -0500 Mark McKellar called to let me know that the Bobolinks have returned to the intersection of EE & H Highway in Liberty. They are in the pasture on the SW corner of the intersection. He saw six on the fence. Happy birding, Ruth Simmons Lee's Summit, Jackson Co., MO tinamou99 AT hotmail.com "A nation behaves well if the natural resources and assets which one generation turns over to the next are increased and not impaired in value." (Theodore Roosevelt) _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_052008 ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum Questions or comments? Email the list ownwers: mailto://mobirds-l-request AT po.missouri.edu |