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03 Feb Milwaukee Lakeshore and Bong Rec Area today [Peter Fissel ] 3 Feb Re: Neenah/Menasha & Gull Request ["Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" ] 3 Feb Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, February 2, 2012 [Dennis Casper ] 3 Feb Neenah/Menasha & Gull Request [Stuart Malcolm ] 3 Feb Milwaukee Long-tailed Duck, 2/3/12 - YES (and a photo) ["B.G. Sloan" ] 3 Feb Peregrine Oshkosh [Clark Lindo ] 03 Feb Redpolls SW Madison [James Schwarz ] 3 Feb Pine Siskins back for more, Madison [Anna Keaney ] 3 Feb Hoary Redpoll - Bayfield Co. [Ryan Brady ] 3 Feb Audubon Conference this Saturday ["Dan and Mary Pat Panetti" ] 3 Feb Need an e-mail address ["Pat Fisher" ] 3 Feb Re: Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/2 - LT Duck YES, Harlequin YES ["Judith Huf" ] 2 Feb swans Menasha Jefferson Park any sightings? [bill askme ] 2 Feb Binoculars [Seth Meyer ] 2 Feb Binoculars [Seth Meyer ] 02 Feb Fwd: Owl video - no sightings [Brad Webb ] 02 Feb Owl video - no sightings [Brad Webb ] 2 Feb Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/2 - LT Duck YES, Harlequin YES ["B.G. Sloan" ] 2 Feb Superior area birder injured [Daryl Tessen ] 2 Feb More redpolls in SW Madison [Myrna Deaton ] 2 Feb Snowy Owl Near Evansville, Rock County [Richard Roberts ] 2 Feb 9 Whooping Cranes will be released on Alabama refuge [Matt Mendenhall ] 2 Feb Re: Researchers say Ivory-bill is extinct [Richard Roberts ] 2 Feb Re: not a House Finch, but...? [Anna Keaney ] 2 Feb Re: not a House Finch, but...? [kelly goocher ] 2 Feb Researchers say Ivory-bill is extinct [Matt Mendenhall ] 2 Feb Re: not a House Finch, but...? [Anna Keaney ] 2 Feb not a House Finch, but...? [Anna Keaney ] 2 Feb Re: READ THIS NOW! [Tom Sykes ] 02 Feb READ THIS NOW! ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 2 Feb Wisconsin lawmaker wants to allow sandhill cranes to be hunted - TwinCities.com [John Rasmussen ] 02 Feb Re: Sandhill Crane hunting ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 2 Feb Thanks to Noel ["Pat Fisher" ] 2 Feb Sandhill Crane hunting [Cutright.Noel ] 2 Feb Snowy Owls on NBC Nightly News last night (Feb 1) [Cutright.Noel ] 2 Feb Birds Seek Certain Trees When Foraging for Caterpillars [william mueller ] 1 Feb (no subject) [Seth Meyer ] 1 Feb Milwaukee, 2-1-2012, Long-tailed Duck [Zachary Sutton ] 1 Feb More on Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/1/12 ["B.G. Sloan" ] 1 Feb Re: wisbirdn Digest V5 #32 [] 1 Feb Re: Winter finches defy prognosticators [Ryan Brady ] 1 Feb Winter finches defy prognosticators ["B.G. Sloan" ] 1 Feb Redpolls-SW Madison, Dane Co. [Myrna Deaton ] 1 Feb Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/1/12 - Long-tailed Duck ["B.G. Sloan" ] 1 Feb Bald Eagle watching, Le Claire, Iowa some more photos and panorama photos [Sidney Hamm ] 1 Feb Swan slam [Daryl Tessen ] 1 Feb redpolls ,Stoughton Dane co. ["Steve Thiessen" ] 1 Feb Snowy/Rough Legs North End of Dane County Regional Airport [Richard Roberts ] 1 Feb Re: Snowy Owl, St. Francis [Judith Huf ] 1 Feb Snowy Owl Buena Vista 1-29 [Cindy Scherwinski ] 1 Feb owl and eagle cam in Wisconsin ["Pat Fisher" ] 1 Feb Today on WPR [Cutright.Noel ] 31 Jan Northwoods Snowy Owls [] 31 Jan Re: Northwoods Snowy Owls [Ryan Brady ] 31 Jan Redpolls at whitnall - milw [kelly goocher ] 1 Feb Duck ID Question- Brown Co. ["Petrashek, Kari Lynne" ] 31 Jan Northwoods Snowy Owls [] 31 Jan Milwaukee today/Milwaukee County ["Tom Wood" ] 31 Jan Snowy Owl, St. Francis [] 31 Jan Rustys, RW Blackbirds, GB Heron: Marquette Co ["Daryl Christensen" ] 31 Jan Re: American Robin in Oshkosh ["B.G. Sloan" ] 31 Jan Re: American Robin in Oshkosh ["Kevin Kearns" ] 31 Jan Mequon Nature Preserve [Barbara Kellermann ] 31 Jan Mequon Nature Preserve [Barbara Kellermann ] 31 Jan Winter Birding New Photos [Seth Cutright ] 31 Jan Re: American Robin in Oshkosh ["Joan Spector" ] 31 Jan Misidentification [Al Schirmacher ] 31 Jan Pine grosbeaks [Seth Meyer ] 31 Jan Re: (no subject) ["Sheryl DeVore" ] 30 Jan (no subject) [Seth Meyer ] 30 Jan Re: American Robin in Oshkosh ["Kathy Westover" ] 30 Jan Pine grosbeaks [Seth Meyer ] 30 Jan Greater Scaup it is! A dozen or more in Milwaukee Harbor [bill askme ] 30 Jan Bird ID PLEASE lesser or greater Scaup? Milwaukee Harbor [bill askme ] 30 Jan Persistence pays off! WWCRs in Madison [Max Witynski ] 30 Jan Redpolls [Daryl Tessen ] Subject: Milwaukee Lakeshore and Bong Rec Area today From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:20:02 -0600 I took a badly-needed mental health day and went along to Lake Michigan with Steve Thiessen, Nolan Pope and Chuck Heikkinen today. We started at McKinley Marina, where we had great looks at the hybrid Common Goldeneye/Hooded Merganser (I'd seen it on the WSO field trip, but it's such a cool-looking bird...) Not much else of note there. Tons of ducks off Bradford Beach/North Point, but we couldn't find anything out of the ordinary, including the Harlequin. Next stop was behind the Discovery World - we walked out on the breakwall past the Pieces of Eight restaurant. Had an adult Glaucous and two or three immature Great Black-backed Gulls on the breakwall across the harbor, plus a very dark Snowy Owl. A first-winter Glaucous flew by later. The Long-tailed Duck was at the south end of the impoundment directly behind the museum. We had checked the river from the Summerfest grounds side earlier, seeing very little, so we crossed over the Hoan Bridge and checked from under there. There were three Horned Grebes down towards the CGI, a few Ruddy Ducks north of the Petroleum Pier, and a White-winged Scoter across by the breakwall. From the Texas Ave. overlook, we saw tons of ducks, but again, nothing out of the ordinary. Since I somehow had never been to Bong State Rec Area in Kenosha Co., we decided to go look for the Townsend's Solitaire. There were quite a few Cedar Waxwings, Pine Siskins, E. Bluebirds and at least one Yellow-rumped Warbler working the trees along the entrance road, just past the first building. The feeders by the Visitor's Center were active - Nolan & Chuck saw a couple of Ring-necked Pheasants by the ones in back. They also talked to the staff person and found out the Solitaire hadn't been reported for the last three days. A Cooper's Hawk was hanging around - seems ominous... We also had a couple of Red-tails and at least one Rough-leg there. As we drove back to Madison, a Peregrine flew over the car in Delavan (Walworth County,) and we saw several Kestrels along the way. While visibility near the lake was good, the fog thickened as we headed west, and by Walworth County, all of the trees were covered in hoarfrost. It was really quite an amazing sight - fortunately, the roads were clear. Peter Fissel Madison, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Neenah/Menasha & Gull Request From: "Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins" <hopmoon AT milwpc.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:56:19 -0600 I like Gulls of the Americas by Steve N. G. Howell and Jon Dunn. Not a field guide by any means, but great for learning about gulls and what to be looking for when making observations. I have found it extremely useful and educational. Regards, Jym Mooney, Milwaukee -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Stuart Malcolm Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 7:25 PM To: Wisbird Subject: [wisb] Neenah/Menasha & Gull Request Hi all, Can anyone recommend a good book, article or website on American Gulls, especially the more unusual ones that might occur in Wi? Good Birding, Stuart Malcolm Appleton #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, February 2, 2012 From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.bird AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:18:21 -0800 (PST) Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park, 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org Bird Walk Thursdays, 8am-10am year round, Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome Thursday, February 2, 2012 30 degrees Cloudy 12 birders Species: 14 4Canada Goose 16Mallard 3Herring Gull 1Red-bellied Woodpecker 1Downy Woodpecker 1Hairy Woodpecker 17American Crow 9Black-capped Chickadee 2White-breasted Nuthatch 1American Robin 79European Starling 1Dark-eyed Junco 1American Goldfinch 12House Sparrow #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Neenah/Menasha & Gull Request From: Stuart Malcolm <stuart.malcolm26 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 19:24:41 -0600 Hi all, I had an hour in Neenah/Menasha this evening just before dusk. Unusually I couldn't find any Swans but there is plenty of good bird life around - 13 species of duck in Jefferson Park (including Long-Tailed) and 6 species of Gull (Thayer's, Iceland, Glaucous, and both Black-Backed as well as Herring). The river by Kimberley Park in Neenah is now about 50% ice free and had a lot of Gulls on it as well. Can anyone recommend a good book, article or website on American Gulls, especially the more unusual ones that might occur in Wi? Good Birding, Stuart Malcolm Appleton Sent from my iPhone#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Milwaukee Long-tailed Duck, 2/3/12 - YES (and a photo) From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:40:25 -0800 (PST) Found the Milwaukee Long-tailed Duck again early this afternoon. Took me a while to find the duck because he had changed locations. He was still in the harbor south of Discovery World, but on the opposite side of the harbor from his usual hangout over the past couple of days... The bird had been hanging out at the west end of the dock attached to the south side of Discovery World. Today he was across the harbor, hanging around the boat docks in Lakeshore State Park. While I observed him, he was near the the farthest northeastern(?) dock, the one closest to the mouth of the harbor. The best view I had was while standing in Lakeshore State Park, near the electrical cabinets by the docks. I suppose one could get a better view by going out on the docks, but: 1) that might very well spook the bird and cause him to leave, depriving others of the chance to view him, and 2) the docks are chained off and closed for the winter. And now, the photo. Yesterday I helped Rita Wiskowski locate the duck. She got the chance to snap some photos. Here's a nice one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rwiskowski/6810055637/in/photostream Bernie Sloan Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Peregrine Oshkosh From: Clark Lindo <clarklindo19 AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:40:43 -0600 I saw the falcon at UWO on the nest box perch Gruenhagen (?) Hall. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Redpolls SW Madison From: James Schwarz <jfschwar AT facstaff.wisc.edu> Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:22:49 -0600 At about noon I found a flock of around 100 Redpolls near the corner of Manchester Road and Manchester Court. I had good looks at them but was unable to find a Hoary Redpoll in the group. This area is perhaps a mile south and east of those reported yesterday. Both areas were hilly with birch trees of similar age. Jim Schwarz Madison, Dane Co #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Pine Siskins back for more, Madison From: Anna Keaney <anna.ftw AT gmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:36:05 -0600 Apparently the Pine Siskins that people helped us identify yesterday are deciding to stay a while: one of them was the first bird at the feeders this morning. To those who said what cute little guys they are, we agree. :) Anna Keaney Gibson Dullea Madison, Dane #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Hoary Redpoll - Bayfield Co. From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:30:10 -0700 I had a female Hoary Redpoll at my feeders in Washburn, Bayfield Co., late yesterday afternoon. Here's one of many photos I took: http://www.flickr.com/photos/32706210 AT N05/6812190837/in/pool-wisconsinebird Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Audubon Conference this Saturday From: "Dan and Mary Pat Panetti" <dpanetti AT wi.rr.com> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:38:15 -0600 Just a friendly reminder that the Milwaukee Audubon Society's Natural Landscapes Conference is this Saturday at Concordia University- Mequon campus. Click the link for info, directions, and speaker listings http://www.milwaukeeaudubon.org/Conference/2012/Index.htm To say that the menu of speakers is outstanding is an understatement! Our own Noel Cutright , Bill Volkert, and Jack Bartholmai will be some of the presenters! Dan Panetti S.I. Ozaukee County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Need an e-mail address From: "Pat Fisher" <feather7 AT charter.net> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:27:46 -0600 Could someone on the list please forward me Karen Etter Hales e=mail? Thanks in advance Pat Fisher New London Waupaca county #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/2 - LT Duck YES, Harlequin YES From: "Judith Huf" <judith AT huf-roth.net> Date: Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:16:42 -0600 While looking for Bernie's Long-tailed Duck (success!), I also found a handsome male Hooded Merganser with the ducks between Lakeshore Park and Summerfest grounds. Also there are several Black Ducks and/or Black/Mallard hybrids. Judith Huf -------------------------------------------------- From: "B.G. Sloan"Subject: swans Menasha Jefferson Park any sightings? From: bill askme <faithful_falcon AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:12:03 -0800 (PST) Hello all, A friend of mine went looking for the swans that were seen in Jefferson Park on Wednesday. She went today ( Thursday and did not find even one) did anyone in the area see them and if so where. I and a few other friends would like to be able to see them on Saturday if at all possible. Any information on where they might be would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, William Joers Colgate Wisconsin #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Binoculars From: Seth Meyer <sea.meyer AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:14:32 -0600 Thank you for directing me to the Eagle Optics website. It's great! Seth Meyer Chippewa falls, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Binoculars From: Seth Meyer <sea.meyer AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:54:22 -0600 Does anyone know any good binocular models preferably with a 10 time magnification and in the $100-$200 range? Seth Meyer Chippewa falls, WI#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Fwd: Owl video - no sightings From: Brad Webb <brad286465 AT att.net> Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:31:55 -0600 Sigh. Resending once again ...
Sometimes I hate e-mail.
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Thought some of you might enjoy this video - link sent to me by my
sister-in-law and brother tonight.
As I posted on Facebook, why can't this happen to me?
http://www.dogwork.com/owfo8/
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Subject: Owl video - no sightingsFrom: Brad Webb <brad286465 AT att.net> Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:29:41 -0600 http://www.dogwork.com/owfo8/
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Subject: Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/2 - LT Duck YES, Harlequin YESFrom: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:53:48 -0800 (PST) The light fog today made for a bone-piercing chill along Milwaukee's lakefront. Kinda reminded me of San Francisco. :-) The predicted high was 44 degrees and partly cloudy. I never saw a hint of the sun, and I'm betting the actual high was 8-10 degrees colder than 44. Several highlights (kinda cool to see a Long-tailed Duck and a Harlequin on the same day): * Found the Long-tailed Duck again, at 12:45PM. Same spot as the last time I saw it (near the western end of the boat dock attached to the south side of Discovery World). This time I focused on his tail and could see that the long tail was developing...spiky and a few inches long. Finding this bird takes luck or patience, and probably both. I spent more than 20 minutes looking for him today and was about to give up when he popped up out of nowhere right in front of me. He seems to spend a lot of time under the docks and wooden catwalk attached to Discovery World. If you look under the waterline in this area you can see lots of mussels attached to the pilings. This must be what is attracting him to this spot. * Saw the first year male Harlequin Duck at North Point (north of Bradford Beach). Kinda far out, and swimming north in the company of several Buffleheads. * I found a solitary American Black Duck preening on the rock island right behind the art museum. Very nice looking specimen, and a first-of-year bird for me! * For the first time this season I noticed the Canada Geese getting testy with one another. There was a flock of maybe 200 geese along a sidewalk on the east side of Veterans Park. I was carefully observing them looking for Cackling Geese (haven't seen any Cacklers yet this year). Quite a few times I witnessed one goose take offense at another goose's proximity. The goose would hiss at the other goose, and several times one goose would actually bite the other! I'm assuming this change in behavior indicates that the geese are getting ready to be territorial in advance of breeding season? * My favorite goose interaction was when one bird was defending an area where someone had dumped some Cheerios. :-) * Ducks of all species seem to be pairing up, more so than a couple of weeks ago. Saw several Mallard pairs swimming along bobbing their heads up and down in unison. Maybe spring is just around the corner? :-) * Finally, I heard a new duck vocalization today (I'm assuming it was Common Goldeneye). In addition to the "peent" calls that sound like woodcocks, I was hearing a faint trilling sound that sounded like spring peeper frogs. When I closed my eyes and listened to the peents and trills, it sounded like a warm spring evening. Bernie Sloan Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Superior area birder injured From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 18:04:17 -0600 I received a call this afternoon from Robbye Johnson of Superior. For those of you who are "regulars" at Jaegerfest---the Sept weekend on Wisconsin Pt---the name Josh Horky should strike a note. Last Sat Josh fell from a tree, crushing his spinal cord. He had emergency surgery at a Duluth hospital Sat night into Sun morning. He is paralyzed below the chest. However, most encouraging, yesterday he was able to move a toe in both his feet. He is in considerable pain and it will be a long recovery, with how much very uncertain at this early time. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Daryl Tessen Appleton, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: More redpolls in SW Madison From: Myrna Deaton <mdeaton AT aol.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:49:37 -0500 (EST) Today I saw a flock of nearly 100 redpolls feeding in birch trees in my neighborhood. The flock was constantly moving from tree to tree and spooking every time a vehicle came along, so it was difficult to count them or check each one. There was one very white bird that could be a Hoary. It had no visible streaking on the undertail or flanks and from what I could see of the back the ground color was also very pale. I was unable to see the rump to positively say it was a Hoary. I will try again tomorrow. Hopefully the lighting will be better. The birds were moving up and down Muirfield Road between Lindfield Rd. and Brimley Court. Myrna Deaton Madison, Dane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Snowy Owl Near Evansville, Rock County From: Richard Roberts <warbugs.smallwood AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:24:07 -0600 I should have mentioned yesterday that my brother Larry saw a snowy fly across County "M" at the big curve just North of Evansville in Rock Country on Sunday where Tupper Road intersects with County M. He said the bird flew in across the road in front of his truck from South to North. I just thought I should mention that for any birders in that area so they can keep an eye out if it's still there. If it is, I'd detour that way after work. I looked for Short-Eared Owls where they used to be just South of Evansville off of M (south of 14) two weeks ago, and there were none to be found, by the way. If anyone is seeing any off of Hwy 213 South of Evansville, please let me know backchannel. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: 9 Whooping Cranes will be released on Alabama refuge From: Matt Mendenhall <mmendenhall AT kalmbach.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:01:54 -0600 Hi friends, We have another news story on our blog you might be interested in: Nine young Whooping Cranes that flew from Wisconsin to Alabama behind ultralight planes last fall will not be led to refuges in Florida but instead will be released on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge near Decatur, Alabama. http://cs.birdwatchingdaily.com/BRDCS/blogs/field_of_view/archive/2012/02/02/9-whooping-cranes-will-be-released-on-alabama-refuge.aspx -- Matt Mendenhall Associate Editor, BirdWatching Brookfield, Waukesha County http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com http://twitter.com/mdmendenhall #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Researchers say Ivory-bill is extinct From: Richard Roberts <warbugs.smallwood AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:25:40 -0600 I hate to say it, but I'd have to agree with their conclusions. I've never felt that the recent "sightings" were anything more than an elaborate hoax at worst, wishful thinking at best. Richard L. Smallwood-Roberts Newville/Rock Co. On 2/2/12, Matt MendenhallSubject: Re: not a House Finch, but...? From: Anna Keaney <anna.ftw AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:21:00 -0600 Nope, no red cap. We're keeping our eye out for redpolls here, but haven't seen any yet. Anna Keaney Madison, Dane On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 12:09 PM, kelly goocherSubject: Re: not a House Finch, but...? From: kelly goocher <kgoocher AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:09:00 -0600 Without color in the photo ( at least on my tablet), but assuming there's a red cap looks like a redpoll; probably common redpoll On Feb 2, 2012 10:46 AM, "Anna Keaney"Subject: Researchers say Ivory-bill is extinct From: Matt Mendenhall <mmendenhall AT kalmbach.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:22:48 -0600 Hi all-- Two groups of scientists studying museum specimens and sightings of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker have reached the same disappointing conclusion: The iconic bird is extinct. You can read more at BirdWatchingDaily.com: http://cs.birdwatchingdaily.com/BRDCS/blogs/field_of_view/archive/2012/02/02/ivory-billed-woodpecker-is-extinct-say-two-teams-of-researchers.aspx Matt Mendenhall Associate Editor, BirdWatching Brookfield, Waukesha County http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com http://twitter.com/mdmendenhall #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: not a House Finch, but...? From: Anna Keaney <anna.ftw AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:01:55 -0600 Thanks to everyone for the quick responses! Overwhelmingly a Pine Siskin, apparently. That's a new one for us, so I hope they return when my son gets home from school. (He hates when I see new birds without him.) I'll have to look more closely for the yellow on the wings: I didn't notice any when I saw them earlier. Thanks! Anna Keaney Madison, Dane On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 10:45 AM, Anna KeaneySubject: not a House Finch, but...? From: Anna Keaney <anna.ftw AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:45:47 -0600 We've got a lot of House Finches at our feeders, although they seem to come in a variety of sizes/shapes/rednesses to me. However, I just noticed a couple of birds that are definitely not our female HFs: they're a little smaller, with shorter and more notched tails, and much more contrast in markings on the back/wings. I've posted a couple of not-very-good photos (my camera is poor and it's a pretty gray day here): does anyone know what this bird is? I can try to capture a better picture if necessary. Thank you! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7165/6807375209_fe5559b091_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7168/6807374995_d715116387_b.jpg Anna Keaney Madison, Dane #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: READ THIS NOW! From: Tom Sykes <sykes AT motmot.net> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:37:27 -0600 I strongly concur with both of Peter's posts regarding ANY discussions about hunting. There are other more effective and direct venues for voicing your opinions such as contacting your state legislative representatives, the WDNR, etc.. "I agree/disagree" posts on Wisbirdn will not accomplish anything except foster hunter/anti-hunter arguments. Tom Sykes Wisbirdn List Owner sykes AT motmot.net On Feb 2, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Peter A. Fissel wrote: > I thought I had made myself clear - there will be NO discussion of > hunting on this listserv. Yes, this is an important issue, and I used > to be a hunter myself, and I think it's an idiotic proposal by an > idiotic state legislator, but there will be NO further posts on this > topic. Is that clear? > > Peter Fissel > Wisbirdn Admin/Monitor > Madison WI > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: READ THIS NOW! From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:07:34 -0600 I thought I had made myself clear - there will be NO discussion of hunting on this listserv. Yes, this is an important issue, and I used to be a hunter myself, and I think it's an idiotic proposal by an idiotic state legislator, but there will be NO further posts on this topic. Is that clear? Peter Fissel Wisbirdn Admin/Monitor Madison WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Wisconsin lawmaker wants to allow sandhill cranes to be hunted - TwinCities.com From: John Rasmussen <jras AT charter.net> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:29:29 -0600 The hunting of cranes is not a smart move for Wisconsin hunters to make. if one
would look ahead a bit. it offers far more negatives than positives.
Sandhill cranes have a very large following of folks who enjoy them and don't
want them hunted at all.
By hunting a species that literally disappeared from the landscape here (hunted
out) in Wisconsin, and has really only been back in numbers here less than
about 25 years or so, it positions hunters in a another very contentious
position.This will put more distance yet between the hunting public and
non-hunting public.
The reappearance of endangered Whooping cranes and the eastern flock Breeding
program offers up the primary reason that hunting should not be allowed at all
within the state. Wisconsin is attempting to bring back a wild flock of
whoopers and the hunting of Sandhills flat out puts these cranes at too high
risk no matter where in the state a hunt would be done.
This remnant whooper flock is widely distributed and potentially would be found
in any county of the state where Sandhill Cranes are also found. I live in
Rhinelander (oneida Co.) and we have had Whoopers visit our county and
neighboring counties recently.
I have been photographing cranes (both species) extensively in state and out of
state for about 10 years or more and juvie and adult whoopers and sandhills
both are very easily confused in various aspects and light conditions.
Mistakes by hunters, even well intentioned hunters, are not affordable with a
global population of Whoopers as it currently exist and particularly here in
Wisconsin which is unique in terms of attempting to establish a breeding
population.
The Wisconsin hunting public should not even consider the hunting of cranes.
I also am life-long hunter with over 60 years of hunting experience in this
state.
John Rasmussen
Rhinelander,WI.
54501
http://www.twincities.com/ci_19868737
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Subject: Re: Sandhill Crane huntingFrom: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:59:48 -0600 While I appreciate Noel's very carefully worded message, I would remind everyone of listowner Tom Syke's rules, among which is that hunting is not a permissible topic on this forum. So, yes, please contact your legislators about this issue and spread the word - but there will be no discussion of this issue here, please. Peter Fissel Wisbirdn Admin/Monitor Madison WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). 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To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Sandhill Crane hunting From: Cutright.Noel <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:49:16 +0000 I post this with some trepidation, but the info needs to get out. I urge EVERYONE to take a deep breath, read and re-read your message a 2nd and 3rd time, before posting ANYTHING about this topic to this listserve. Thanks. http://www.twincities.com/ci_19868737 Noel Cutright, Ozaukee County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Snowy Owls on NBC Nightly News last night (Feb 1) From: Cutright.Noel <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:39:01 +0000 A good job on this 2+ minute Snowy Owl story - copy and paste the link and then enjoy - Noel Cutright, Ozaukee County http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/46228719/#null #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Birds Seek Certain Trees When Foraging for Caterpillars From: william mueller <wpmueller1947 AT gmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 05:39:53 -0600 see: http://futureofbirds.blogspot.com/ -- William P. Mueller Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory Project Coordinator, Milwaukee BIOME Project wpmueller1947 AT gmail.com 414-698-9108 Milwaukee, WI BIOME Project online: http://milwbiomeproj.wordpress.com/ WGLBBO online: http://wglbbo.org/ Blog:http://futureofbirds.blogspot.com/ #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: (no subject) From: Seth Meyer <sea.meyer AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 22:02:51 -0600 Those pine pine grosbeaks I saw were just some yellow headed housefinches. They looked a lot like pine grosbeaks through my bad binoculars. Seth Meyer Chippewa falls, WI#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Milwaukee, 2-1-2012, Long-tailed Duck From: Zachary Sutton <zaksutton2 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 19:51:54 -0600 After reading Bernie Sloan's report of the LONG-TAILED DUCK south of Discovery World, I headed there right after work and arrived around 4:00 pm. It only took me five minutes to find it. It had been hiding underneath the wooden walkway on the south side but came out when someone walked over head. It gave me good views (but sadly I didn't bring my camera to work) and it was associating with a male COMMON GOLDENEYE. I think Bernie is right in deciding it is a male, even though it did NOT have a long tail. Its bill was colored like a male's and its back was pure white, just like a male. However, I am far from an expert on waterfowl. I plan on heading there again tomorrow after work (this time with my camera) in hopes of finding it again. Thanks Bernie for finding and sharing this beautiful bird! Zak Sutton Waukesha #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: More on Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/1/12 From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 17:44:36 -0800 (PST) In an earlier posting I described the Long-tailed Duck I found today in the Discovery World harbor. I was kicking myself for not having a camera with me. My old reliable pocket camera "died" two weeks ago, and I haven't had a chance to replace it. This duck was so cooperative it was almost like it was sitting for a portrait. :-( Maybe this will push me over the edge as far as getting a new camera! There were a few other interesting highlights in addition to the Long-tailed Duck: * A half dozen Common Redpolls working their way north near the Oak Leaf Trail along the lake bluff near Veterans Park. * Only a few Canada Geese! * Hundreds of ducks in Milwaukee Harbor. Many were pretty far out, but it looked like the majority were Common Goldeneyes, followed by Scaups (mainly Greater, with scattered Lessers), and Mergansers (mainly Red-breasted, with some Commons), and a few Buffleheads. * The male Common Goldeneyes were doing their "peent" courtship calls quite often. I used to think this call sounded like the calls of American Woodcock and Common Nighthawk. Upon further review (after listening to the ducks "peent" for 15-20 minutes) I decided that the Goldeneyes sound a lot more like a Woodcock than a Nighthawk. * Got to hear a Merganser vocalize for the first time ever. I think I startled this bird for some reason, even though I wasn't all that close. It gave a couple of calls that sounded like a cross between a quack and a bark, and then skittered across the water as it took flight. * Just to the east of Discovery World there were two male Common Goldeneyes doing courtship displays for an audience of three females. The males were doing what I think is called a "head throw". They stick their heads straight forward so that the head and neck are touching the water's surface in front of their body. Then they abruptly snap their heads backwards to their rumps with the bill pointed back past vertical. I don't understand how they don't get whiplash from this manuever. :-) Very interesting to watch, though! * Sometimes I wonder why birds I normally see in flocks sometimes show up as "loners". Today I saw a a male Bufflehead solo in an area where no other ducks were close by. And a solitary Canada Goose grazing in the grass with no other geese in sight. Are they just feeling anti-social? :-) * Saw 150+ European Starlings feeding on berries from two very small ornamental fruit trees. Biggest flock of starlings I've ever seen in my neighborhood. * Finally, there must be some big run of fish at the mouth of the Milwaukee River. There were easily 15 fishing boats parked there in a fairly tight group today... Bernie Sloan Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: wisbirdn Digest V5 #32 From: Buboarcto AT aol.com Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 18:53:53 -0500 (EST) Hi Seth! The year there were so many Redpolls and Siskins, I had about 5 dozen Goldfinches, 2 dozen Redpolls, and just a few Siskins. I kept adding more tubes and bags of seed. Sandy Petersen, rural Stoughton, Dane County and Washington Island, Door County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Winter finches defy prognosticators From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:59:57 -0700 While the forecast is fun, it's way overhyped (much like most predictions). Any students out there looking for a small class project might consider reviewing past winter finch forecasts and assessing their accuracy within the state and region using indices from the Passenger Pigeon, eBird, and North American Birds reports. Past forecasts are available at http://www.neilyworld.com/neilyworld/pittaway-old.htm Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady > Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:39:02 -0800 > From: bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com > Subject: [wisb] Winter finches defy prognosticators > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > > Just read a newspaper article about the predictions in the Winter Finch Forecast being wrong this year. I was thinking recently that Wisconsin reports of redpolls, crossbills, etc., didn't seem to jibe with what I'd read in the finch forecast. > > Wonder why the predictions were wrong? > > See: http://bit.ly/ymA8Rv > > Bernie Sloan > Milwaukee > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Winter finches defy prognosticators From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:39:02 -0800 (PST) Just read a newspaper article about the predictions in the Winter Finch Forecast being wrong this year. I was thinking recently that Wisconsin reports of redpolls, crossbills, etc., didn't seem to jibe with what I'd read in the finch forecast. Wonder why the predictions were wrong? See: http://bit.ly/ymA8Rv Bernie Sloan Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Redpolls-SW Madison, Dane Co. From: Myrna Deaton <mdeaton AT aol.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:25:42 -0500 (EST) There were about 20 redpolls in a birch tree on Muirfield Rd. about 2 blocks south of Raymond Rd. around noon today. One of them seemed pale, but without binocs, I couldn't see it well enough to determine what it was. By the time I ran home and got my binocs and returned 15 minutes later, they were gone. I searched the surrounding area and could not relocate them, but there are hundreds of birch trees in the neighborhood. Myrna Deaton Madison, Dane Co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Milwaukee Lakefront, 2/1/12 - Long-tailed Duck From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:09:57 -0800 (PST) I found a Long-tailed Duck today in the harbor south of Milwaukee's Discovery World. I assumed it was a female until I got home and looked at my field guides. It was a sort of a drab bird, but the markings were more like a male's than a female's. And its bill was colored like a male's: dark at the base, then yellowish, then a dark nail at the end. But, for the life of me, I don't remember seeing a long tail (to be honest, I didn't really study the tail as I thought it was female). Could it be a first year male changing into adult male plumage? I first saw it at 11:10AM. There is a boat dock attached to the south side of Discovery World. The bird was about 30 feet south of the west end of this dock. I then went to Lakeshore State Park. It was noon by the time I got back to Discovery World. Couldn't find the duck. I slowly walked east along the wooden catwalk on Discovery World. I was about ready to give up when I noticed a swirl in the water in the space between the boat dock and the wall of Discovery World. Didn't think anything of it until I saw the duck pop up on the harbor side of the dock. This was at the eastern end of the dock. I went into Discovery World for a quick Wisconsin lunch (brat and a beer). I left at 12:40PM. When I walked out the front door I looked to my left and the bird was in pretty much the same location as when I first saw it 90 minutes earlier. Bernie Sloan Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Bald Eagle watching, Le Claire, Iowa some more photos and panorama photos From: Sidney Hamm <sidney.hamm AT att.net> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:55:35 -0800 (PST) Hi all, I went along with others for Bald Eagle watching at Lock & Dam 14 in Le Claire, Iowa this last Saturday. This was my first time, so it was a great experience. Tim Edlhuber had shared his great action photos with you a few days ago. if you would like to see other Bald Eagle photos as well as panorama photos of the day, they can be seen at either of these links: http://thepanoramapoint.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/bald-eagle-watch-at-le-claire-iowa-lock-dam-14/ or http://thebirdpoint.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/bald-eagles-at-le-claire-iowa-birds-of-prey-1282012/ Sid Hamm Muskego Waukesh County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Swan slam From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:36:19 -0600 Both Calumet CP and High Cliff SP were very quiet this morning. Thousand Islands no longer has any ice, so there are few gulls. Waterfowl was standard, plus 2 Buffleheads. Jefferson Park in Menasha had the swan slam, a real surprise. Actively feeding and "chasing" each other were 21 Trumpeters, 1 Mute and 1 Tundra. This number has grown since a week ago. It would be interesting to know where these new birds are coming from. Also present here were 2 Gadwalls, 1 Canvasback, 2 Redheads, 1 Ring-necked Duck, 1 Greater Scaup, 14 Lesser Scaup, 10 Ruddy Ducks and 12 Coots. At James Island there were 16 Cormorants and several Glaucous, plus 1 Thayer's and 1 Great Black-backed Gull. The north end of Little Lake Butte des Morts (north of the trestle) had many more Glaucous (for a total of 25+), 1 Great Black-backed and 1 Iceland Gull. The number of gulls on this lake remains impressive. Daryl Tessen Appleton, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: redpolls ,Stoughton Dane co. From: "Steve Thiessen" <stevethiessen AT charter.net> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:48:31 -0600 Checking birches, in Stoughton, I came across a group of 40. They were on Grieg Trial today, but moved off to another spot. I can't find them regularily and I wonder if it's the same group I saw last week. Of the ones I could see, none were Hoary. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Snowy/Rough Legs North End of Dane County Regional Airport From: Richard Roberts <warbugs.smallwood AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:48:41 -0600 At 1010 a.m., I observed a Snowy Owl flying North East from the Dane County Regional Airport, in line with Manufacturers Drive. It was gaining altitude rapidly, and then disappeared into the low clouds, heading towards DeForest. I should also mention Horned Larks in the Airport area, starting last week. There was a flock of 30+ flying around Truax on the 25th, and then several in the Manufacturers Drive area off of Hwy 51 on the 26th. Still seeing Rough-Legged Hawks at the North end of the runway off of Hwy 51 every day, in the air and on the ground, including today. Richard L. Smallwood-Roberts Newville/Rock County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Snowy Owl, St. Francis From: Judith Huf <judith AT huf-roth.net> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:55:57 -0600 Thank you Betsy! The Snowy Owl is still there now at 10:30 am. What a beauty. And so close. Judith Huf Milwaukee Sent from my iPhone On Jan 31, 2012, at 5:42 PM, betsyacorn AT aol.com wrote: > A Snowy shone brightly in the setting sun atop one of the inner rock/breakwalls just to the north of Howard Avenue and the Park Shores Condos in Milwaukee/St. Francis. The breakwall is the one that surrounds a "private pond". It was watching the many rafts of ducks (Scaup, Goldeneye, Mergansers), and likely planning its shopping list. > > Betsy Abert, So. Milwaukee > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Snowy Owl Buena Vista 1-29 From: Cindy Scherwinski <anahar AT charter.net> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 09:10:49 -0600 Late Tuesday afternoon Al and I headed out to the Buena Vista Grasslands with the hope that we'd locate the Short-eared Owls earlier in the evening. It was one of those rare blue sky with just enough clouds to diffuse the light kind of afternoons (for those who visit the area on a regular basis, you know how rare this can be as usually we are dealing with overcast skies). We decided to head south down Elm so the sun would be at our backs when we turned onto Swamp Road. Neither one of us expected to find the Snowy Owl but there he was (assuming it was a he as it is almost all white). Al spotted it sitting on a fence, a quarter of a mile from the road. We spotted it around 4:15 and watched it for over 20 minutes; it never left its perch but it was looking around in all directions. Al was able to get one good identification photograph which has been posted on my Flickr account: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbscherwinski/6801519933/in/photostream This is the first time we've seen the Buena Vista Snowy ... very exciting. The Short-eared owls were not on Swamp Road but on our way "out," one was sitting on the east side of Elm, just past the second house (after Swamp). It flew across the road and was joined by a second Short-eared and we left them both hunting over the field. The Snowy had apparently moved on ... Cindy Scherwinski Plover, WI#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: owl and eagle cam in Wisconsin From: "Pat Fisher" <feather7 AT charter.net> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:33:18 -0600 http://www.livewildlifecams.com/Ms%20Harvey.html The above link is to the great horned owl nest which now has one egg. The Wolf River eagle cam is not active at the present time, but should be the end of this month. The pair are on site, but not in the nest tree yet. Enjoy Pat Fisher Waupaca county New London #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Today on WPR From: Cutright.Noel <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 14:22:53 +0000 11:00 AM Larry Meiller - 02/01F Wonder what those little critters are in the garage and scavenging under the birdfeeders? After eleven, Larry Meiller finds out what wildlife is still active in Wisconsin during the winter, and why we are seeing so many snowy owls this year.Subject: Northwoods Snowy Owls From: tfshead AT aol.com Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:15:09 -0500 (EST) I'm headed up to the northwoods. Where should I look for snowy owls? Connie Head Oneida County, WI Jackson County, GA #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: Northwoods Snowy Owls From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:32 -0700 Very few have been reported in the northwoods in the past few weeks. http://www.tinyurl.com/snowyowlWIthruJan Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Northwoods Snowy Owls > From: tfshead AT aol.com > Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:15:09 -0500 > > > I'm headed up to the northwoods. Where should I look for snowy owls? > > > Connie Head > Oneida County, WI > Jackson County, GA > > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Redpolls at whitnall - milw From: kelly goocher <kgoocher AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:36:44 -0600 Greetings Found a small flock of redpolls this aft (1/31) on the west side of the road to the botanical gardens - south of the parking area, far side of the trees. In a birch/alder. Saw the earlier post of common redpolls in this general area - tough ID - at least if you're new to the species (lifer). These were not so red to clearly distinguish 'common'. The birds I saw were more 'hoary-esque'; at least the adults were very pale, some streaking but not alot, bill size tough to make out as they flit about the tree, little undertail covert streaking, but I would have expected more white on the secondaries. There were a couple juv/1st winter in the group making things more difficult. Quite possibly (?) a mixed flock. Any comments on ID hints would be appreciated. Kelly #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Duck ID Question- Brown Co. From: "Petrashek, Kari Lynne" <PETRKL10 AT uwgb.edu> Date: Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:38:01 +0000 I was birding this afternoon at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay and stumbled upon a duck that had me stumped - I don't know much about domesticated waterfowl, but my best guess is a domesticated mallard? Any help would be appreciated! He was associating with other Mallards on the water, though he was quite a bit larger than the others as shown in the second picture. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kari_lynne/6798544201/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/kari_lynne/6798544223/in/photostream/ There was also a very friendly Northern Pintail who came right up to my feet looking for a handout with a group of Mallards - http://www.flickr.com/photos/kari_lynne/6798544231/in/photostream/ as well as Lesser Scaup, Hooded Mergansers, Black Ducks, Canada Geese, Tree Sparrows, and a lone juvenile Bald Eagle soaring above. Kari Hagenow Green Bay, Brown County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Northwoods Snowy Owls From: tfshead AT aol.com Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:15:09 -0500 (EST) I'm headed up to the northwoods. Where should I look for snowy owls? Connie Head Oneida County, WI Jackson County, GA #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Milwaukee today/Milwaukee County From: "Tom Wood" <tcwood729 AT wi.rr.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:46:23 -0600 A beautiful springlike day made for comfortable birding in Milwaukee, and the birds were cooperative too. The first winter male Harlequin Duck was present at its usual location north of Bradford Beach. In the right light some chestnut coloration can be seen on the sides, the white markings are becoming better defined, and the throat and head are closer to the steely gray of an adult. It still has a way to go before it attains adult plumage. I hope it sticks around for a couple more months so we can see the progression. The Snowy Owl reported by John Idzikowski was present near the east breakwall of the Coast Guard Impoundment, but it was hunkered down behind a rock so that only its head could be seen. It had its eyes closed but kept moving its head around. I couldn't decide if it was squinting, or just using its hearing while resting to be aware of its surroundings. As John mentioned, you need to drive as far back in the Lake Express parking lot as is possible to see this bird. A White-winged Scoter was seen from the Texas Ave. overlook in Bay View. Gull watching was excellent between 1:30-3:30 P.M. from the South Shore Yacht Club. The gulls were flying in and out to the water near the breakwall east of the marina (best seen from the boat ramp) and were having a real party. They were dunking, splashing, being aggressive toward each other and flying about. I saw 1 adult Thayer's Gull, and 1 adult and one first winter Iceland Gull, among the Herring and Ring-billed Gulls. There was also a probable first winter Lesser Black-backed Gull, which is a tough ID, and I didn't see enough of the wing panel to be absolutely sure. I don't wan't to add to Al Schirmacher's birder misidentification ratio. At 3:30 P.M. the party ended and all the gulls flew north. Thomas C Wood,Menomonee Falls,Waukesha County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Snowy Owl, St. Francis From: betsyacorn AT aol.com Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:42:14 -0500 (EST) A Snowy shone brightly in the setting sun atop one of the inner rock/breakwalls just to the north of Howard Avenue and the Park Shores Condos in Milwaukee/St. Francis. The breakwall is the one that surrounds a "private pond". It was watching the many rafts of ducks (Scaup, Goldeneye, Mergansers), and likely planning its shopping list. Betsy Abert, So. Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Rustys, RW Blackbirds, GB Heron: Marquette Co From: "Daryl Christensen" <daryl AT darylchristensen.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:34:18 -0600 Interesting mid-winter day of birding on County C east of Montello. Saw a large flock of blackbirds roosting in an elm. Counted a dozen Rusty Blackbirds and the rest were Red-winged. Some of them were singing their spring breeding song which was very cool. Further down the road, we spied a Great-blue Heron feeding in a spring seep. The Fox River below Lake Puckaway is wide open - the first time I've seen this in my lifetime. -Daryl Christensen Steve Mullen Marquette co. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: American Robin in Oshkosh From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:49:41 -0800 (PST) I see Robins on a regular basis in my Milwaukee neighborhood throughout the winter (regardless of the weather). I don't think Wisconsin winter Robins require any supplemental feeding. They're pretty tough and resourceful... Bernie Sloan Milwaukee --- On Tue, 1/31/12, Joan SpectorSubject: Re: American Robin in Oshkosh From: "Kevin Kearns" <dkkearns AT charter.net> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:35:57 -0600 Actually Robins do quite well on their own in Wisconsin Winters - even when we have real winters. There are ornamental crabs and buckthorns everywhere for them to get plenty of food and running water is not always that difficult to get even in winter. I saw a small flock in Madison the other day at the humane society, maybe 10-12. In Neenah, we regularly had flocks of 60-100 throughout the winter. Kevin Kearns Lake Mills -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org]On Behalf Of Joan Spector Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 11:12 AM To: huebschenhuebschen AT sbcglobal.net; wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Re: American Robin in Oshkosh I, too, have seen a robin or two here in Shorewood. If the severe cold and snow come again, putting out SOAKED raisins can get them through. Only soaked (puffed in water), because otherwise they eat too many and can die of indigestion ( a non-technical/medical explanation.. Am I right, wildlife rehabilitators? Joan Spector Milwaukee County ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Huebschen"Subject: Mequon Nature Preserve From: Barbara Kellermann <kellermannbarbara AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:53:49 -0800 (PST) Brian, and for anyone interested, the preserve is open year round, free of charge with 3 parking entrances. The property is bordered by County Line Road, Swan, Donges Bay and Wauwatosa. The building is off of County Line. The doors may or may not be open depending upon if anyone is there. Usually Jason Nickels, the manager is around ( has the dark green truck) and he is quite interested in learning more about birds. Trails are gravel or woodchip with signage and I'd love to see some expert birders there, I hardly see anyone. I keep Jason appraised of what I see. Go up 91st which turns into Swan, park up ahead or turn right onto County Line. They have a website, mequonnaturepreserve.org. Barb Kellermann, Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Mequon Nature Preserve From: Barbara Kellermann <kellermannbarbara AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:01:07 -0800 (PST) Saw a flock of about 35 Robins in Gengler Woods today, the Kestrel hunting right across the path where it wasn't so windy. There's been 2 Northern Harrier Hawks hunting the rodents daily for the last 2 weeks just North of the building west to the green barn,great view, they fly low overhead. The Sharp-Shinned Hawk visits the feeders next to the building regularly. Barb Kellermann, Milwaukee #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Winter Birding New Photos From: Seth Cutright <ferruginous.hawk82 AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:26:58 -0600 Hello All, Well a few weeks ago I was birding in WI on the 15th. Here is a new blog post with photos from the trip. If you would like to read about it and or check out the new photos. http://birds-looking-back.posterous.com/winter-birding-1152012 Click on the photos to see them larger if you like. Anyways I hope all of you enjoy my posts and page and photos. Get out and bird yourself too. -Seth Cutright West Bend Area, Ozaukee County, WI Wildlife Photographer #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: American Robin in Oshkosh From: "Joan Spector" <joanspector AT wi.rr.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:12:06 -0600 I, too, have seen a robin or two here in Shorewood. If the severe cold and snow come again, putting out SOAKED raisins can get them through. Only soaked (puffed in water), because otherwise they eat too many and can die of indigestion ( a non-technical/medical explanation.. Am I right, wildlife rehabilitators? Joan Spector Milwaukee County ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Huebschen"Subject: Misidentification From: Al Schirmacher <alschirmacher AT live.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:18:27 -0600 Wonder what the field misidentification rate for the average birder is? And would the rate be highest for gulls? Empids? Hybrids? Heard warblers? Morning musings. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs County Sent from my iPhone #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Pine grosbeaks From: Seth Meyer <sea.meyer AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:39:02 -0600 I did get some pictures of the pine grosbeaks! The lighting wasn't very good when I got the photos though. Seth Meyer Chippewa falls, WI#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: (no subject) From: "Sheryl DeVore" <sheryl.devore AT comcast.net> Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:41:32 -0600 Hello, Actually the year we had hundreds of redpolls at our thistle feeders throughout the winter, we hardly ever saw a goldfinch. The redpolls took over the feeders. Only when the redpolls left did the goldfinches return. This year we had lots of pink siskins and no redpolls, but when the siskins were here the goldfinches were gone. The siskins are gone. The goldfinches are back. Whether any bird is pushing out another bird isn't possible to determine just by these anecdotes, it certainly makes you wonder. All the best Sheryl DeVore Mundelein Illinois -- closer to Wisconsin than Chicago! Sheryl.devore AT comcast.net -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Seth Meyer Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 10:47 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: (no subject) Would anyone know if large flocks of redpolls can push out other birds like finches, cardinals, blue jays, and chickadees? I have barely seen any finches and only two chickadees in my yard since the redpolls came about one and a half months ago. Any info on this would help. Seth Meyer Chippewa falls, WI#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: (no subject) From: Seth Meyer <sea.meyer AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:46:59 -0600 Would anyone know if large flocks of redpolls can push out other birds like finches, cardinals, blue jays, and chickadees? I have barely seen any finches and only two chickadees in my yard since the redpolls came about one and a half months ago. Any info on this would help. Seth Meyer Chippewa falls, WI#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Re: American Robin in Oshkosh From: "Kathy Westover" <westover AT new.rr.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:57:26 -0600 I saw a robin at Lutz Park in Appleton about two weeks ago. It was a chilly day, but it didn't seem to mind too much! -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Michael Huebschen Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 2:07 PM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] American Robin in Oshkosh Hello All, Our backyard feeder area on Oshkosh's near west side was alive with activity this noon with the fairly ordinary House Sparrows, House Finches, American Gold Finches, Dark Eyed Juncos, and White-breasted Nuthatch. In addition, an American Robin was working busily in the opening created by our sump pump outlet. I have thought about putting a tray of raisins out, but don't know if they might be deleterious. At any rate, in my 34 years of living in Oshkosh, I don't recall seeing an American Robin here in January. Michael J. Huebschen Oshkosh, Wisconsin #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). 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Seth Meyer Chippewa falls, WI#################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Greater Scaup it is! A dozen or more in Milwaukee Harbor From: bill askme <faithful_falcon AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:08:02 -0800 (PST) Thank you all, Thank you all for confirming my belief that the birds I saw and got captures of were indeed Greater Scaup. For those who wish to view them, there were at least a dozen of them bobbing about down by the South Shore Marina in Milwaukee Sunday afternoon. Some in closer, most further out. The female I got a photo of was on shore with a host of mallards, canada geese, and a host of different kinds of gulls. I appreciate all of your time and help. If at anytime I can serve you please ask. William Joers Colgate Wisconsin #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Bird ID PLEASE lesser or greater Scaup? Milwaukee Harbor From: bill askme <faithful_falcon AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:31:36 -0800 (PST) Hello all, I know I am new to this, but I sure would appreciate help in getting the correct id. of a Scaup I saw in Milwaukee yesterday. Is this a Lesser or Greater Scaup. I believe it to be a Greater, but I want confirmation. If I am wrong can you tell me why so I may learn from my mistakes. I am not looking for anything but the correct identification of this bird. By looking at the picture your not helping me on the sight it is posted on. http://www.capturewisconsin.com/photos/565714 Thanks in advance, William Joers Colgate Wisconsin Washington County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Persistence pays off! WWCRs in Madison From: Max Witynski <birdmax922 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:37:33 -0600 After about twenty searches for crossbills of any kind in Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison over the past three months, I found a group of five White-winged Crossbills there about at about 3:00 this afternoon! They were in a spruce tree in the north-west corner of the cemetery (Section 40) which had hundreds of cones scattered beneath it. Ironically, I drove to school today, so I'll have to try again tomorrow for my BIGBY list! Good Birding! Max Witynski Madison, Dane #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdnSubject: Redpolls From: Daryl Tessen <bhaunts AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:38:08 -0600 Besides the usual birds at my feeders, I have had several Pine Siskins to join the Goldfinches. During the past several days, a few redpolls have occasionally appeared. However today there suddenly was 15+ working the various feeders for most of the day. And like Bettie, the House Finches were singing like crazy today. Daryl Tessen Appleton, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). 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