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2 Sep Re: Night migrants: Richland county [Ryan Brady ] 02 Sep Olin-Turville this a.m. (Madison) ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 2 Sep Collisions [Andy P ] 2 Sep Warblers & Mosquitoes ["Ty Baumann" ] 1 Sep Re: Night migrants: Richland county [Brian Hansen ] 1 Sep Re: Night migrants: Richland county [Seth Cutright ] 1 Sep Labor Day weekend bird hike at Harrington Beach in Ozaukee County ["Carl Schwartz" ] 1 Sep Night migrants: Richland county [Chris West ] 1 Sep Nighthawks over Sheboygan County ["Dave&Margaret Brasser" ] 1 Sep Picnic Point this am [Kim Kreitinger ] 1 Sep Re: Jaegerfest is coming... ["Tom Schultz" ] 01 Sep Jaegerfest is coming... ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 1 Sep Potential sparrow spot in Milwaukee's Lake Park ["B.G. Sloan" ] 1 Sep Bayfield County migration [Ryan Brady ] 1 Sep Followup on my Milwaukee Goshawk question ["B.G. Sloan" ] 1 Sep redstarts of a feather/Horicon frustration [paul bruce ] 1 Sep Any trips Friday? [Mike Duchek ] 1 Sep Life Continues After Death [] 1 Sep Re: Nighthawks [] 31 Aug Warbler Walk Report - Lake Park, Milwaukee 8/28/10 [Paul Hunter ] 31 Aug Nighthawks [] 31 Aug Fallouts Tomorrow! [Andy P ] 31 Aug Warbler Walk - This Saturday - Lake Park Milwaukee [Brian Hansen ] 31 Aug Backyard shorebirds ID help? ["Mike Duchek" ] 31 Aug Milwaukee lakefront, 8/31 - shorebirds, warblers ["B.G. Sloan" ] 31 Aug Fw: eBird Report - Wehr Nature center , 8/31/10 [Mike Goodman ] 31 Aug regarding bird id ["russell" ] 31 Aug Re: Bird ID [H Lowell Hall ] 31 Aug Re: Bird ID [Jon Thometz ] 31 Aug Re: Possible White-tailed Kite Aug 28 Horicon Auto Loop [tom prestby ] 31 Aug Re: Bird ID [Chris West ] 31 Aug Sorry ["Dan Jackson" ] 31 Aug Re: Bird ID ["Dan Jackson" ] 31 Aug Bird ID ["russell" ] 31 Aug Turville Pt. Warbler Walk this a.m. (Madison) ["Peter A. Fissel" ] 31 Aug Potential Shorebird Habitat - Navarino Wildlife Area [Andy P ] 31 Aug OFF TOPIC: Glass Lizard in Columbia Co [Lester Doyle ] 31 Aug review of new field guide - the Birds of Australia ["William Mueller" ] 30 Aug Stilt Sandpiper - Ashland [Nick Anich ] 30 Aug Re: Unusual Vulture Behavior ["Bettie R. Harriman" ] 30 Aug Unusual Vulture Behavior ["Daryl & Sherry Christensen" ] 30 Aug Shorebirds Barron County [JOEY REICHHOFF ] 30 Aug Northern Goshawk(?) ["B.G. Sloan" ] 30 Aug Columbia Co Phalarope [JAMES F SCHWARZ ] 30 Aug Re: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) ["Tom Schultz" ] 30 Aug Lake Park, Beach & Milw Impound seen this AM [Mike Goodman ] 30 Aug Re: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) [Jesse Ellis ] 30 Aug Re: embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) ["Sehloff, Kerry" ] 30 Aug Re: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) [Ryan Brady ] 30 Aug Washington Island weekend birds (incl. a Carolina Wren) [William mueller ] 30 Aug Re: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) ["Tom Schultz" ] 30 Aug Re: embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) [Rockne Knuth ] 30 Aug 2 more things I forgot to mention [paul bruce ] 30 Aug Warblerama around Oshkosh [paul bruce ] 30 Aug Peregrine prpduction - 2010 ["Cutright.Noel" ] 30 Aug birds and collisions in the news [William mueller ] 30 Aug Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) [Jesse Ellis ] 30 Aug Fw: Horicon photos ["Marilyn Bontly" ] 30 Aug embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) ["Sehloff, Kerry" ] 29 Aug Waukesha Co. miscellany, mostly... (plus bears) ["Mike Duchek" ] 29 Aug Goose Pond, Columbia County, 3 Red-necked Phalaropes ["Cynthia Bridge" ] 29 Aug Possible White-tailed Kite Aug 28 Horicon Auto Loop [Jesse Ellis ] 29 Aug Re: Shorebird turnover at Harvey/Wangsness Rds. (Columbia) [Jesse Ellis ] 29 Aug Shorebird turnover at Harvey/Wangsness Rds. (Columbia) [Peter Fissel ] 29 Aug Stilt Sandpipers, and more-Chippewa County [Rory Cameron ] 29 Aug Forgotten Entry Format ["R & C Dermody" ] 29 Aug Sauk County shorebirds [Chris West ] 29 Aug Shorebirds Barron County [JOEY REICHHOFF ] 29 Aug shorebirds racine co. [steven lubahn ] 29 Aug Green Heron Madison [] 29 Aug Wisconsin Point this morning-Douglas County [t ocky ] 29 Aug Re: Vernon Marsh - Sunday AM - Waukesha Co [Todd Wilson ] 29 Aug RN Phalarope Horicon [Vicki Hollenberg ] 29 Aug Vernon Marsh - Sunday AM - Waukesha Co [Thomas Mertins ] 29 Aug Milwaukee County - Doctor's Park Shorebirds [Petherick Chris ] 29 Aug Re: Columbia Co. Ponds - lost notebook, RN Phalarope - aug28 ["Steve Thiessen" ] Subject: Re: Night migrants: Richland county From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 09:41:36 -0600 Chris, can you share with the group how you are identifying many of the birds on your list? I have Bill Evans' CD of nocturnal flight calls (http://www.oldbird.org/) but it doesn't seem to provide the level of detail necessary for coming up with some of these ID's. Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady > From: little_blue_birdie AT msn.com > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Night migrants: Richland county > Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:19:10 -0500 > > > Hi all, > If you're still awake and aren't outside, get outside! The radar is currently lit up like a lightbulb. I've had about 30 individuals go over in the last hour. > So far, Veery, Black-throated Green Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Yellow Warbler, a Chestnut-sided, a couple Tennessees, Song Sparrow, Field Sparrow, a few unidentified Dendroicas, a few unidentified Oreothlypis sp, and a non-emberizid/non-parulid that was very familiar, but I couldn't place. > > Hopefully tomorrow morning will be hopping! :D > > > Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County > > http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ > http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto > > "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." > > (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) > > > #################### > 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Olin-Turville this a.m. (Madison) From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:29:17 -0500 Four brave souls dared to enter the mosquito-infested woods of Turville Point on the south side of Madison this morning. One beginning birder gave up after 20 minutes of blood loss - can't say I blame her! (I hope the traumatic experience didn't sour her completely on the activity...) So co-leader Marty Evanson and one other brave stalwart soldiered on with me. It was definitely more birdy than Tuesday's walk had been. We hit a nice flock right off the bat on the west edge of the prairie opening - lots of Am. Redstarts, Tennessees and a Nashville or two, plus several E. Wood Pewees and a Least Flycatcher. We hit another flock out on Turville Point itself, with several Redstarts joined by single Golden-winged, Bay-breasted, B-T Green, and a Yellow-rump. There was another pretty bright yellow fellow in with them, but we could never get a good look at it. Also had three species of Vireos on the walk - Red-eyed, Yellow-throated and Warbling, all singing. We flushed a Great-horned Owl, and later had an agitated flock mobbing it or another one out on the edge of the oak savannah. I believe I saw a Ruby-crowned Kinglet, but it was across a big clearing and not a great look (small, olive, not behaving like a Goldfinch.) We also had a probable Veery right as we started into the woods - again, not the best look, but the first thrush I've seen so far this fall. Thanks to Marty for co-leading. As we get deeper into fall, there will likely be some informal walks at both Picnic Point and Olin-Turville. If I know ahead of time, I'll try to post something about it on WisBird. Peter Fissel 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Collisions From: Andy P <andypaulios AT yahoo.com> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 07:05:11 -0700 (PDT) Hey Folks,
Just wondering if anybody regularly checks for tower/building collisions. I
suspect that this morning would have been a doozy in the Madison area. We had a
nice early night of migration - then a weather system and dense fog.
Andy Paulios
Madison, Wi
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Subject: Warblers & MosquitoesFrom: "Ty Baumann" <TyBa AT ci.green-bay.wi.us> Date: Thu, 2 Sep 2010 06:57:03 -0500 Are 16 warbler species worth losing a pint of blood? I guess it was to those on the Wednesday bird hike at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay. "There's a Canada!" slap! Slap! "A Wilson's" slap, slap! "Look at all the Redstarts!" slap, slap, slap, "Can I use your bug spray?" slap, slap. It went like that for 2 hours but we had 16 species of warblers and a total list of 64 birds, there was also a good variety of ducks with 7 species. A Blue-gray Gnatcatcher and Ruby-crowned Kinglet seemed to be making an early migration. Hope this cold front kills the mosquitoes! Ida Baumann, 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Night migrants: Richland county From: Brian Hansen <rawshooter AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:32:17 -0500 Wow. Even in Milwaukee between the sirens, air conditioners, cars going by and the fog horn at the lake front, I could still pick up many birds. I don't know the flight calls but heard at least 5 or 6 different ones in 15 minutes with many duplicates. Thanks for the heads up Chris. Brian Hansen Milwaukee On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:43 PM, Seth CutrightSubject: Re: Night migrants: Richland county From: Seth Cutright <ferruginous.hawk82 AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:43:28 -0500 It looks to be good in the Milwaukee/ Port Washington area as well. Hopefully that will still be the case early in the day tomorrow. -Seth Cutright West Bend, Ozaukee County, WI On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 10:19 PM, Chris WestSubject: Labor Day weekend bird hike at Harrington Beach in Ozaukee County From: "Carl Schwartz" <cschwartz3 AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:26:45 -0500 > The fourth of eight scheduled bird hikes will be held Saturday at > Harrington > Beach State Park -- along the Lake Michigan shore in Ozaukee County. With > the fall migration well under way, who knows what this birding hot spot > will yield. > > Volunteers from the Milwaukee Audubon Society and the Riveredge Bird Club > in nearby Newburg are conducting a series of Saturday morning walks to > look for and listen to resident and migrant birds in the park. The > 90-minute walks will begin at 7:30 a.m., leaving from the observatory area > at Puckett's Pond, and work their way east toward Quarry Lake and the Lake > Michigan shore in order to explore a variety of habitat. > > The walks were conceived to serve users of 65 new campsites at the park, > located just east of I-43 and south of County Highway D, but will be open > to all park visitors. Standard park entrance fees will apply. Walks will > be leisurely and geared to all experience levels; children need to be > accompanied by adults. > > Participants should dress for the weather and binoculars will make for a > much more rewarding experience. If you have a birding field guide, bring > it along. > > Walks will be held on these Saturdays: > > Sept. 4 > Sept. 11 > Sept. 18 > Oct. 2 > Oct. 9 > > Carl Schwartz > Fox Point > Milwaukee 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Night migrants: Richland county From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 22:19:10 -0500 Hi all, If you're still awake and aren't outside, get outside! The radar is currently lit up like a lightbulb. I've had about 30 individuals go over in the last hour. So far, Veery, Black-throated Green Warbler, Blue-winged Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Yellow Warbler, a Chestnut-sided, a couple Tennessees, Song Sparrow, Field Sparrow, a few unidentified Dendroicas, a few unidentified Oreothlypis sp, and a non-emberizid/non-parulid that was very familiar, but I couldn't place. Hopefully tomorrow morning will be hopping! :D Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) #################### 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.Subject: Nighthawks over Sheboygan County From: "Dave&Margaret Brasser" <2shebbirders AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 21:52:24 -0500 In connection with Bob Domagalski's post of yesterday evening: There were about 100 Common Nighthawks making their way south over eastern Sheboygan between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. tonight (Sep. 1) -- the largest flight we have seen in years! We had to stop watching them at 7:00 due to a meeting at church, so there may have been more. But it was a thrill to see them swooping and darting against a dramatic sunset. --Dave & Margaret Brasser Sheboygan Sheboygan 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Picnic Point this am From: Kim Kreitinger <k.kreitinger AT gmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:36:51 -0500 I birded Picnic Point this morning and was able to find a large feeding flock on the paved trail to Biocore Prairie. There were Tennessee Warblers everywhere, so many it was hard to pick through them to find other species. But there also were a number of American Redstarts and Nashville Warblers, 2 Golden-winged Warblers, 1 Blue-winged Warbler, 1 Blackburnian Warbler, and a probable Bay-breasted. Mixed in were several Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Catbirds, Eastern Wood-Pewees, Baltimore Orioles, White-breasted Nuthatches, and Downy, Hairy, and Red-bellied Woodpeckers. I also stopped at Lake Farm County park. Not a lot happening there, except for the mosquitoes. Kim Kreitinger 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.Subject: Re: Jaegerfest is coming... From: "Tom Schultz" <trschultz AT centurytel.net> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 17:26:33 -0500 For those of you who might not be familiar with "Jaegerfest", this extended birding field trip will take place in Superior (on Wisconsin Point) on Sept. 24-26. Most participants typically arrive sometime on Friday, but some will be birding on Wisconsin Point beginning as early as Tuesday of that week. This year will mark the 12th anniversary of this annual outing. We have had very good success with finding jaegers on this outing, with some years being quite spectacular -- which is why we coined this event "Jaegerfest". The most likely of the jaeger species is Parasitic, but we have also found Pomarine and Long-tailed on a few occasions. We also typically find a nice variety of gulls, with Sabine's being one of the most highly sought. We have found at least one during most years, and one year we had several flocks that totalled at least 30 birds!! Arctic Terns have also been found on several occasions, as have Pacific Loons, and an assortment of other rarities. Who knows what might turn up this year, with the possibility of "hurricane birds" drifting into the upper Midwest?!! This is generally a reliable time/place to find Harris's Sparrows, as well as a variety of other sparrows, warblers, shorebirds, etc. One thing to keep in mind about this trip is that ANYTHING may be possible weather-wise, so it would be prudent to come prepared. We have experienced some very warm days, when shorts and t-shirts are fine -- but we have also had very cold mornings, with frost on the ground and cold winds blowing off Lake Superior -- so bringing a hat, gloves and a warm winter parka would be recommended. Wet weather is also possible, so make sure you have a rainsuit, boots, and protection for your optics. One suggestion would be to bring some stiff plastic sheeting and rubber bands so you can cover your scope, as well as soft cotton cloths for drying wet lenses. We have birded in all weather on Wisconsin Point -- except for during heavy downpours or lightning storms. Be sure to bring a cooler and lots of food (sandwich makings, etc.) and beverages, as most people stay all day on The Point for each of those days. A comfortable folding chair might be a wise addition. We are planning to arrange for a porta-potty again this year, so I will be happy to receive/collect any donations to help cover the cost (in Superior), so WSO doesn't have to pay for this. Also we recommend that you bring along your family-band radio(s), as this is always a popular and useful means of communication. I will have some extras on hand to loan out. We use Motorolas radios on channel 11 and sub-channel 22 for these birding events, and they have proven very helpful for reporting bird sightings. Most birders stay in motels, but some choose to stay in one of the nearby campgrounds. As always, there is no requirement to be a WSO member to attend this outing. Just show up on The Point anytime after 7 AM on any of those three days and join in the fun! Tom Schultz WSO Field Trips co-chair Green Lake -------------------------------------------------- From: "Peter A. Fissel"Subject: Jaegerfest is coming... From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:33:29 -0500 While turning over calendars this morning, I realized with a start that Jaegerfest is only three weeks away! If you haven't gotten your lodging reservations made yet, now would be a good time to do so. It doesn't look as though there will be any major events in either Superior or Duluth the weekend of the 24th-26th, but there is a Folkswalk and Folksbike in Two Harbors (just north of Duluth,) and those events sometimes are very popular. And duck season does start that Saturday morning in the Northern Zone, so we'll have a background soundtrack of gunshots from Allouez Bay to look forward to... Peter Fissel thinking Autumnally in 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.Subject: Potential sparrow spot in Milwaukee's Lake Park From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 13:55:39 -0700 (PDT) Been meaning to mention this, but only just now remembered...
For those of you who bird Lake Park, I've noticed a place in the park that
looks like it might have potential for migrating/wintering sparrows. It's at
the far south end of the park, in the general vicinity of the intersection of
Wahl and Bradford. The park is very narrow here, at the top of the bluff
overlooking Lake Michigan and Bradford Beach.
There aren't a whole lot of trees at the top of the bluff here. But the upper
reaches of the bluff are thick with foxtails, and my past experience has
been that sparrow species LOVE foxtails.
I haven't seen anything interesting yet at this location, but I'm checking it
out every morning on my way home from Lake Park.
Bernie Sloan
Milwaukee
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Subject: Bayfield County migrationFrom: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10 AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 14:23:15 -0600 I saw a modest migration at my house near Washburn on Wednesday morning. Only had an hour to watch and 11 species of warblers but many more birds were flying south overhead well into mid-morning. Also had a couple Philadelphia Vireos, Bobolinks, Lincoln's Sparrows, Alder Flycatchers, and others. On Chequamegon Bay, the flock of hundreds of Double-crested Cormorants is always worth checking this time of year as gulls and terns congregate with them. This morning the flock was out from Maslowski Beach on Ashland's west side and hosted 32 Bonaparte's Gulls and 22 BLACK TERNS -- the most I've ever seen here during fall. 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Followup on my Milwaukee Goshawk question From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:18:00 -0700 (PDT) The other day I asked a question about the likelihood of seeing a Northern Goshawk near the Milwaukee lakefront at this time of year (see following note). I heard from someone who bands Cooper's Hawks in Milwaukee, and he said the presence of the green leg band means the bird was most likely a large female Cooper's Hawk. Bernie Sloan Milwaukee --- On Mon, 8/30/10, B.G. SloanSubject: redstarts of a feather/Horicon frustration From: paul bruce <rdjn560birdcrazy AT yahoo.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:09:04 -0700 (PDT) Hey all ---- The other day just before work I stopped in at Abbey Park
again, ( just seems to be a promising warbler hangout) I took a stroll in
the woods, heard some action, and the pishing began. At the end when all was
present I gathered 9 birds, only 3 sps. total, 2 chickadees, 1 parula (for the
last gained species for August) and 6 redstarts. At least 4 of those could've
been some other species, but I was ok with that anyway. So, the other issue.
Guess what happened to me on Monday? We had to take our summer company
back the airport in Madison, my future Dutch son-in-law, and I tried to get the
others in the car to want to check out Horicon on the way back, but being
impatient as they were, I tried to get there while they were snoozing anyway,
and by the time I got there, pulling over to the shoulder woke them up, "We
just wanna get back home", Me? "aarrrgggh! Well let me just check the
immediate birds,"
which, highly odd for me is to be there, period, when I haven't been there
in like 5 years, and they couldn't understand? Well needless to say what I
did see, egrets, 2 GB herons, a mess of ducks and such way out the east side of
49, a PB grebe up close, a few fly-around gulls. So, being bummed out I'll
want to go back, now that I got a taste of it, probably the 18th after the
Fall bird count, make a Big Fall Day out of it. Maybe someone would to meet me
there, would be later in the afternoon, rain or shine. Paul Bruce, groaning
in Oshkosh Winnebago Co.
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Subject: Any trips Friday?From: Mike Duchek <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:43:41 -0500 I was just wondering if anyone was doing any Friday trips in the Milwaukee/Waukesha areas? Saw one for Saturday but we're heading up north Friday night so I won't be able to make that one. Thanks to all who responded on my shorebird. My best guess from the responses is that it was actually another solitary sandpiper. The body-bobbing matches video I saw of them, and I am guessing it was a different plumage. I'll have to check again tonight and see what the rain did to those little mudflats we have. -Mike Duchek, Waukesha, Waukesha 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Life Continues After Death From: <rcd2 AT wi.rr.com> Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 12:10:24 +0000
Yesterday morning, while birding at Collins Marsh, I noticed a number of birds
perched in a dying elm. At first glance, they seemed more like dead leaves than
birds. Putting my binoc on them, I saw there were 4 or 5 Eastern Kingbirds and
2 or 3 waxwings. The kingbirds were perhaps a family grouping. I was focused on
one of them. It was perfectly still and perched in such a position that I could
not easily see the white tip of the tail. Suddenly a dark object moved past
and, then, there was no longer the kingbird I was watching. One instant there
was a perched kingbird, the next there was empty space. It was fast and silent.
I got a glimpse of the dark object. It was a Cooper's Hawk darting swiftly to a
near-by cluster of trees. A few seconds later, the frozen birds in the dying
elm returned to life, darting into the air in their own fashion for their own
form of food. And their lives went on as if nothing much had happened.
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Subject: Re: NighthawksFrom: Betsyacorn AT aol.com Date: Wed, 1 Sep 2010 05:47:51 EDT Ditto on the couple of nighthawk postings from last night, only the half dozen that I saw were flying north! Betsy Abert, So. Mke, SE Mke 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Warbler Walk Report - Lake Park, Milwaukee 8/28/10 From: Paul Hunter <phunter1 AT wi.rr.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:59:46 -0500 Warbler Walk Report - Lake Park, Milwaukee 8/28/10 At 8:30 AM about 20 birders gathered on the wooden Rustic Bridge over Locust Ravine eager for the challenge of confusing fall warblers. Jym Mooney took the advanced birders on a stroll overlooking Locust, Ravine Road, and Waterfall Ravines; while I (Paul Hunter) strided along with beginning birders across the Indian Mound, past the Lawn Bowling greens, to Wolcott Statue, down through Waterfall Ravine and along the lake shore to hedge just south of the Linwood Water Treatment Plant. Including Jym's birding for an hour or so before 8:30 we tallied a total of 50 species, though most birders saw only 30 - 40 species themselves. The warblers seemed concentrated in three places: Locust Ravine between the wooden and steel bridges, Waterfall Ravine near its outlet near Lincoln Memorial Drive, and Milwaukee's Miniature Magic Hedge just south of the water treatment plant. Jym's group specialized in Redstarts, while mine saw several Palm and Myrtle Warblers. Cathy Dermody saw the Golden-winged Warbler when she split off from my group near Waterfall Ravine. The weather may have been the most pleasant of any Warbler Walk with clear skies, a very light wind, seasonably warm temperatures, but fairly dry air and very few biting insects. --- Paul Hunter Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin http://home.roadrunner.com/~phunter1/lakeparkbirds.html --------- Warbler Walks at Lake Park, - Saturdays, 8:30 to 10:00 AM Fall 2010: Aug 21, Aug 28, Sept 4, Sept 11, Sept 18, Sept 25 Meet at the Warming House on the north end of the park. ===================================================== Location: Lake Park Observation date: 8/28/10 Number of species: 50 Mallard - Anas platyrhynchos 8 Double-crested Cormorant - Phalacrocorax auritus 20 Semipalmated Plover - Charadrius semipalmatus 2 Spotted Sandpiper - Actitis macularius 1 Ring-billed Gull - Larus delawarensis 15 Herring Gull - Larus argentatus 4 Caspian Tern - Hydroprogne caspia 1 Chimney Swift - Chaetura pelagica 20 Ruby-throated Hummingbird - Archilochus colubris 1 Downy Woodpecker - Picoides pubescens 4 Northern Flicker - Colaptes auratus 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee - Contopus virens 2 Least Flycatcher - Empidonax minimus 1 Eastern Phoebe - Sayornis phoebe 1 Great Crested Flycatcher - Myiarchus crinitus 2 Blue-headed Vireo - Vireo solitarius 1 Philadelphia Vireo - Vireo philadelphicus 1 Red-eyed Vireo - Vireo olivaceus 5 Blue Jay - Cyanocitta cristata 1 American Crow - Corvus brachyrhynchos 3 Barn Swallow - Hirundo rustica 6 Black-capped Chickadee - Poecile atricapillus 10 White-breasted Nuthatch - Sitta carolinensis 6 House Wren - Troglodytes aedon 1 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - Polioptila caerulea 6 Eastern Bluebird - Sialia sialis 2 Swainson's Thrush - Catharus ustulatus 2 American Robin - Turdus migratorius 20 Gray Catbird - Dumetella carolinensis 1 Cedar Waxwing - Bombycilla cedrorum 12 Golden-winged Warbler - Vermivora chrysoptera 1 Tennessee Warbler - Vermivora peregrina 3 Nashville Warbler - Vermivora ruficapilla 1 Magnolia Warbler - Dendroica magnolia 5 Cape May Warbler - Dendroica tigrina 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle) - Dendroica coronata coronata 5 Black-throated Green Warbler - Dendroica virens 1 Pine Warbler - Dendroica pinus 2 Palm Warbler - Dendroica palmarum 3 Bay-breasted Warbler - Dendroica castanea 1 Blackpoll Warbler - Dendroica striata 2 Black-and-white Warbler - Mniotilta varia 4 American Redstart - Setophaga ruticilla 14 Ovenbird - Seiurus aurocapilla 1 Wilson's Warbler - Wilsonia pusilla 2 Canada Warbler - Wilsonia canadensis 1 Chipping Sparrow - Spizella passerina 6 Northern Cardinal - Cardinalis cardinalis 9 American Goldfinch - Spinus tristis 8 House Sparrow - Passer domesticus 2 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). 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Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn.Subject: Fallouts Tomorrow! From: Andy P <andypaulios AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:32:17 -0700 (PDT) Looking at the radar I would say that if you could be somewhere in NW - central
Wisconsin tomorrow morning you just might be in luck!
A small movement of nighthaws tonight at my house in front of the front.
Andy Paulios
McFarland, WI
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Subject: Warbler Walk - This Saturday - Lake Park MilwaukeeFrom: Brian Hansen <rawshooter AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 22:11:07 -0500 Hi All, Yours truly will be leading the Warbler Walk at Lake Park in Milwaukee this Saturday at 8:30am. Very casual and fun. Judith Huf and Ron Gutschow will be helping as well. We meet at the Lake Park Friends office/ice rink warming house at 8:30am and it will last until we find at least 20 Warbler species - just kidding - it will last until at least 10:00am but usually a little longer. Like I said it is very casual so you can come and go as you please. If the group is large enough we will split off into smaller ones. I will be in the park scouting by 7:00am if anyone want to join me early. We may also take the 5 minute walk down to north point and check for shorebirds at some point after the walk. Here is a map of the park http://www.lakeparkfriends.org/explore.shtml The warming house in #6. If you need better directions feel free to backchannel me. If you don't already know, Lake Park overlooks Lake Michigan and with it's bridges and ravines provides some of the best eye level looks at migrating songbirds in southeast Wisconsin. I hope you can join us. The more eyes to help ID these tough non-breeding plumage and immature birds the better. Brian Hansen Milwaukee - east side #################### 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.Subject: Backyard shorebirds ID help? From: "Mike Duchek" <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:45:12 -0500 Just went out for a quick walk around our place and as I approached one of the dried up ponds nearby (after a GB heron flew off) I found some sandpipers. At one point I had 4 but I lost one. But 3 of them I got good looks at. 2 of those I am pretty confident were solitary SPs. Buffy "scarf like" pattern around the neck with a bit of speckling on the back and when they made the "ree-peet" sound. But the other one I was not sure. The other 2 flew off but this one stayed behind like he/she was doing his own thing. This bird was lighter than the other ones (I think similar size). Earlier in the year we had spotted sandpipers here and they would bob their tail in kind of a rotating fashion and this was not the same tail dip. This one would kind of bob its entire body forward kind of like those toy drinking birds (but it would "bob" part way). Does this description jump out as anything obvious? Thanks in advance. Unfortunately my camera just broke so I am without that as an aid but forcing me to try to pay attention to details. -Mike Duchek, Waukesha, Waukesha 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Milwaukee lakefront, 8/31 - shorebirds, warblers From: "B.G. Sloan" <bgsloan2 AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:19:22 -0700 (PDT) Early this AM I walked to Bradford Beach, North Point, and Lake Park. Five new
BIGBY species, bringing my Milwaukee walking BIGBY total to 105 species. I
started my Milwaukee BIGBY on August 3, after moving from Bloomington, IN. As
an aside, my 105 Milwaukee species is by far my highest species count ever for
the month of August, BIGBY or non-BIGBY. Very cool!
Bradford Beach was a washout. A couple of people had dogs fetching stuff in the
lake at the north end (dogs-allowed section) of the beach, so I didn't bother
to look there.
At North Point the algae mats had shifted so that they covered a much smaller
area than usual. But I had much better shorebird variety than the past several
trips...five species:
* Spotted Sandpiper. Two birds.
* Semi-palmated Plover. Three birds
* Least Sandpiper. BIGBY species #101. One bird.
* Semi-palmated Sandpiper. BIGBY #102. Two birds.
* Sanderling. Several birds.
Up on the bluffs at Lake Park I encountered several waves of warblers along the
length of the Locust Street Ravine Trail. Quite a few birds! I was able to
identify 11 warbler species. If the lighting had been better (it was cloudy, or
maybe high fog) I may have been able to ID a few other species. Here are the
Lake Park highlights:
* Eastern Phoebe. BIGBY species #103. Two or more birds.
* Blue Jay. One Bird. Only the second Blue Jay I've seen so far in Milwaukee.
Not a new BIGBY bird, but maybe my favorite bird of the day. :-)
The Lake Park warblers:
* Black-and-white Warbler. Maybe a half dozen. I think they are my favorite
warbler. No bright flashy colors, but the vivid contrast of the bold black and
white markings is striking.
* Palm Warbler.
* Magnolia Warbler.
* American Redstart. Many.
* Cape May Warbler. BIGBY #104. One bird.
* Northern Parula. BIGBY #105. One bird. Hadn't seen one since I left southern
Indiana.
* Tennessee Warbler.
* Blackburnian Warbler.
* Blackpoll Warbler.
* Black-throated Green Warbler.
* Chestnut-sided Warbler.
Bernie Sloan
Milwaukee
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Subject: Fw: eBird Report - Wehr Nature center , 8/31/10From: Mike Goodman <goodman4835 AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:54:48 -0700 (PDT) Mike Goodman,South Milwaukee Location: Wehr Nature center Observation date: 8/31/10 Notes: 1st Merlin seen here Number of species: 18 Canada Goose 6 Wood Duck 3 Merlin 1 Chimney Swift 20 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 8 Eastern Phoebe 1 Blue Jay 20 American Crow 5 Black-capped Chickadee 1 American Robin 30 Cedar Waxwing 75 warbler sp. 1 Song Sparrow 2 Northern Cardinal 6 American Goldfinch 60 This report was generated automatically by eBird v2(http://ebird.org) #################### 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.Subject: regarding bird id From: "russell" <DRussell012 AT centurytel.net> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:21:02 -0500 Thanks everyone: Taking into account the feedback from everyone. The chat seems the closest to the image I remember. The vireo and warbler,I keep going back to and reading and looking at the images, but I think the chat is the closest. Maybe I will see it again, even try to get a pic. I had not thought of that bird, nor have I ever seen one, GREAT. Thanks again, congrat`s to all of you, what a great resource this group provides to us beginners. Nancy R LaCrosse, 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.Subject: Re: Bird ID From: H Lowell Hall <hhall AT wi.rr.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:21:34 -0500 I agree with Jon. In addition to the physical description, I was immediately struck by the fact that it perched for so long at the tip of the birch. This is a characteristic that I associate with the Chat when it is not being active. Lowell Hall, Milwaukee At 01:24 PM 8/31/2010, you wrote: >Hi Nancy, > >Have you looked at pictures of a Yellow-breasted Chat? Your >description fits that pretty almost to a "t". > >Good luck! >Jon Thometz >Onalaska >La Crosse County > >---- russellSubject: Re: Bird ID From: Jon Thometz <jthometz AT charter.net> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:24:21 -0400 Hi Nancy, Have you looked at pictures of a Yellow-breasted Chat? Your description fits that pretty almost to a "t". Good luck! Jon Thometz Onalaska La Crosse County ---- russellSubject: Re: Possible White-tailed Kite Aug 28 Horicon Auto Loop From: tom prestby <jjprestby AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:07:10 -0500 The Wisconsin EBird team followed up on this report and recieved a description of a short and compact white raptor with a pure white fan-shaped tail, wrist spots, neck band, and dorsal black shoulder patches. The flight was noted to be pigeon-like with irregular circles instead of soaring. The observer said they were familiar with male Northern Harriers and eliminated this and gull/tern from consideration. According to the description, this would be an immature bird. No picture was taken but it is probably worth it to carefully check the area for this bird. I have requested that the observer submit a long-form documentation to the WSO records committee. Tom Prestby Madison > Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:22:58 -0500 > Subject: [wisb] Possible White-tailed Kite Aug 28 Horicon Auto Loop > From: calocitta8 AT gmail.com > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > > Hey all- > Second-hand report - I never know how to handle these things... but a > white-tailed kite is listed on eBird as being seen on the Horicon NWR > autoloop. Of course, I can provide no more detail than this, but it may be > worth keeping an eye out for. > > Jesse > > -- > Jesse Ellis > Madison, Dane Co, 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Bird ID From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:19:56 -0500 Hey all, Nancy's description reminds me a little of a bright, breeding plumage Blue-headed Vireo, tho the bright yellow breast doesn't quite fit. Anyone else have input on this one? Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." (From William Beebe's "The Bird: Its Form and Function," 1906) ---------------------------------------- > From: DRussell012 AT centurytel.net > To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > Subject: [wisb] Bird ID > Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:33:51 -0500 > > Greetings to all > I need help with a bird id. > I was visiting my parents farm in LaFayette County,5 mi from Illinois border in Gratiot Wi. Farm area, quite secluded. > Sitting at the very top of a birch tree was a bird, solid yellow breast, prominent ring around the eye, appeared to have a blue? gray hood.Seemed larger than a warbler and perhaps a plumper, thicker body, if that makes sense. He sat there for perhaps an hour or two, was not singing. I initially thought it was a leaf, since it did not move. > I was only able to see one side of it, and only perhaps the top half of the bird. It was beautiful. > Looked at some warbler pictures, but it did not act like a warbler, so maybe a vireo??? > What was striking about the bird was the very prominent white ring, and bright yellow breast. > sorry for such scanty amount of info. > Any ideas? > Nancy R > LaCrosse Wi > LaCrosse 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/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/wisbirdn.Subject: Sorry From: "Dan Jackson" <DanJackson AT LBWhite.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:49:47 -0500 Sorry. I hit Reply To All instead of Reply on my response to Nancy's question. I had meant my response to go back-channel (and therefore I did not include a complete signature and also had attached a picture of a Yellow-throated Vireo). I'm bad... Good birding, Dan Jackson Chaseburg, Vernon County, Wisconsin (Near La Crosse) www.pbase.com/dejackson community.webshots.com/user/DanielEJackson -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of Dan Jackson Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:41 AM To: DRussell012 AT centurytel.net; wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Re: Bird ID Nancy: Here is a poor picture. Note the wing bars, yellow eye-ring, bright yellow upper breast, and relatively thick bill. It would have been 20-25% larger than most warblers. Dan -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of russell Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:34 AM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Bird ID Greetings to all I need help with a bird id. I was visiting my parents farm in LaFayette County,5 mi from Illinois border in Gratiot Wi. Farm area, quite secluded. Sitting at the very top of a birch tree was a bird, solid yellow breast, prominent ring around the eye, appeared to have a blue? gray hood.Seemed larger than a warbler and perhaps a plumper, thicker body, if that makes sense. He sat there for perhaps an hour or two, was not singing. I initially thought it was a leaf, since it did not move. I was only able to see one side of it, and only perhaps the top half of the bird. It was beautiful. Looked at some warbler pictures, but it did not act like a warbler, so maybe a vireo??? What was striking about the bird was the very prominent white ring, and bright yellow breast. sorry for such scanty amount of info. Any ideas? Nancy R LaCrosse Wi LaCrosse 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/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/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/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Bird ID From: "Dan Jackson" <DanJackson AT LBWhite.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:40:59 -0500 Nancy: Here is a poor picture. Note the wing bars, yellow eye-ring, bright yellow upper breast, and relatively thick bill. It would have been 20-25% larger than most warblers. Dan -----Original Message----- From: wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org [mailto:wisbirdn-bounce AT freelists.org] On Behalf Of russell Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:34 AM To: wisbirdn AT freelists.org Subject: [wisb] Bird ID Greetings to all I need help with a bird id. I was visiting my parents farm in LaFayette County,5 mi from Illinois border in Gratiot Wi. Farm area, quite secluded. Sitting at the very top of a birch tree was a bird, solid yellow breast, prominent ring around the eye, appeared to have a blue? gray hood.Seemed larger than a warbler and perhaps a plumper, thicker body, if that makes sense. He sat there for perhaps an hour or two, was not singing. I initially thought it was a leaf, since it did not move. I was only able to see one side of it, and only perhaps the top half of the bird. It was beautiful. Looked at some warbler pictures, but it did not act like a warbler, so maybe a vireo??? What was striking about the bird was the very prominent white ring, and bright yellow breast. sorry for such scanty amount of info. Any ideas? Nancy R LaCrosse Wi LaCrosse 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/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/wisbirdn.Subject: Bird ID From: "russell" <DRussell012 AT centurytel.net> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:33:51 -0500 Greetings to all I need help with a bird id. I was visiting my parents farm in LaFayette County,5 mi from Illinois border in Gratiot Wi. Farm area, quite secluded. Sitting at the very top of a birch tree was a bird, solid yellow breast, prominent ring around the eye, appeared to have a blue? gray hood.Seemed larger than a warbler and perhaps a plumper, thicker body, if that makes sense. He sat there for perhaps an hour or two, was not singing. I initially thought it was a leaf, since it did not move. I was only able to see one side of it, and only perhaps the top half of the bird. It was beautiful. Looked at some warbler pictures, but it did not act like a warbler, so maybe a vireo??? What was striking about the bird was the very prominent white ring, and bright yellow breast. sorry for such scanty amount of info. Any ideas? Nancy R LaCrosse Wi LaCrosse 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Turville Pt. Warbler Walk this a.m. (Madison) From: "Peter A. Fissel" <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:27:39 -0500 I co-led a bird walk at Turville Point on the south side of Madison this morning. While there was plenty of food for the warblers and other birds (and our little group provided food for the scads of mosquitoes,) we just didn't have too much luck. Redstarts and probable Magnolia & Bay-breasted were it for warblers, and even those were tough to pick out against the overcast sky. We had a lots of E. Wood-Pewees, four species of woodpeckers, BG Gnatcatchers (which were fond of chasing the warblers as soon as any landed where we could actually see them,) and really nice look at a couple of Great Horned Owls out on the point, as well as a perched Red-tail on the edge of the prairie. A couple of Redstarts and an unknown Empid were keeping tabs on the hawk. Thanks to the few brave souls who showed up, and especially to Stacy Taueber for co-leading the walk! Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. P.S. We'll do it again on Thursday, unless it's raining hard - 7:00 a.m. at the south parking lot for Olin-Turville Park, across from the Alliant Center on John Nolen Dr. Marty Evanson will be co-leading. #################### 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.Subject: Potential Shorebird Habitat - Navarino Wildlife Area From: Andy P <andypaulios AT yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:58:35 -0700 (PDT) Hi Folks,
I received a brief message from Kay Brockman Maderas - WI/DNR Wildlife
Biologist.
"The south pool of the Wolf River Flowages on Navarino WA are now mud flats as
of yesterday (week long draw down). Didn't see any shorebirds yet, only GBH's
but I'm sure they will find it soon. Kay"
I'm not personally familiar with this wildlife area - but I'm sure that you can
find out more from the WI-DNR website:
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/wildlife/wildlife_areas/navarino.htm.
Just a plug that this type of work is something that DNR biologists are
interesting in doing for shorebirds and birders - but they always need support
through positive feedback and your purchase of state waterfowl stamps/licenses
to help to fund it.
Good luck!
Andy Paulios
Madison, WI
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Subject: OFF TOPIC: Glass Lizard in Columbia CoFrom: Lester Doyle <zzzlester AT gmail.com> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:53:37 -0500 For those of you who are interested: I found a "Western Slender Glass
Lizard" in Columbia Co. yesterday. According to a DNR web-site it is
considered an "endangered resource", so I am not going to post the exact
location on this list.
I thought I saw one in the same location about a month ago, but but didn't
get a good enough look to confirm it. But yesterday's herp froze at the edge
of the trail and provided a good look from just a few feet away. It took off
when it tried to get a picture. I almost caught it, but was being overly
cautious not harm the it since the tail section"breaks" off so easily.
If you feel there are particular Groups that track or need the location of
this sighting, back-channel the contact info.
OR...if you have a personal interest, post regularly on WisBird and I know
you, back-channel as well
ALSO: to keep this about birds...I would like to thank Noel Cutright and
Greg Septon for their interest and work on the Peregrine I saw last Friday.
This sighting turned into a learning experience for me and about the leg
band specifics and ID. Hopefully others can use this experience to better
track this specie as well. This particular bird had a single color on the
right leg (purple) and two on the left leg, BLACK-over-RED. The left leg was
the important one. The top color has a number and the bottom color has a
letter. Greg could make out a faint "55" in the black area and was confirmed
with some contrast enhancing. Lower red portion had what appeared to be a
"D" but was not a definitive as the number.
IF this bird IS Peregrine "black-red 55D" then the following applies.
*MG&E, Madison, Dane County, WI*
*Name Sex Project Band(L)
USFWS Band(R) Date Banded*
Livingston M (b/r) 55/D
1126-06596 6/1/10
SO, f you see a banded bird try to get pictures and report it: as exampled
with this bird, information can be revealed even when it doesn't seem
apparent.
Lester Doyle
Lodi/Harmony Grove
Columbia Co.
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Subject: review of new field guide - the Birds of AustraliaFrom: "William Mueller" <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:28:19 -0500 http://bluebirdslaugh.blogspot.com/2010/08/review-of-new-field-guide-birds-o f.html William P. Mueller Conservation Chair - Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) Project Coordinator - MCAMMP/The Milwaukee BIOME Project (414) 698-9108 Milwaukee, WI E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/index.html Blog: http://bluebirdslaugh.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/wisbirdn.Subject: Stilt Sandpiper - Ashland From: Nick Anich <nicka29 AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:57:14 -0700 (PDT) Shorebirds have been tough to come by around Ashland with high water and
overgrown vegetation at the head of the bay, but Tim Oksiuta recently found a
little wet area on the waterfront walking trail directly north of the Northern
State Bank auto bank (3rd Ave. W) that seems to be collecting some birds.
Tonight I had a single STILT SANDPIPER, along with LEAST SANDPIPERS, SOLITARY
SANDPIPERS, a SPOTTED SANDPIPER, and a KILLDEER.
The birds are pretty approachable since they see a lot of foot traffic, and I
managed a couple decent photos:
Stilt Sandpiper:
http://www.pbase.com/nanich/image/127984009
Solitary Sandpiper:
http://www.pbase.com/nanich/image/127984003
Nick Anich
Ashland, WI
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Subject: Re: Unusual Vulture BehaviorFrom: "Bettie R. Harriman" <bettie AT new.rr.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:24:52 -0500 Can't answer Daryl's question - I usually see TVs feeding on carrion much larger than a squirrel and too large to carry away. However, his note reminded me that I counted 17 TVs over the woods to the north of Indian Point Road on Saturday morning. This woods is not far from the county landfill where I see TVs almost daily, but 17??? Most I have ever seen at one time in Wisconsin. Wonder what was dead in that woods? Bettie Harriman north of Oshkosh in Winnebago County At 05:06 PM 8/30/2010, Daryl & Sherry Christensen wrote: >In the "Just When I Thought I've Seen it All Department": >Today, while birding Grand River in Marquette County, I startled a >turkey vulture from the road. He took off with a half of a squirrel >in his bill and flew from about a quarter mile down the road in >front of me with this ratty-looking squirrel flopping in the breeze >before finally landing on a dead limb. Once on the limb, he placed >his (ick) lunch on the branch, held it down with his foot and began to eat it. >Now I would expect this from a hawk, but I have never seen a turkey >vulture act in this manner. I'm curious if anyone else has ever seen >a vulture fly away with a large piece of carrion in its mouth? >(By the way, the algae-sipping goldfinch has not been back. Probably >dead somewhere!) > >-Daryl Christensen >Marquette co. >Daryl & Sherry Christensen >www.darylchristensen.com > >"There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of >birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated >refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night, and >spring after the winter." >-Rachel Carson > >#################### >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/wisbirdn.Subject: Unusual Vulture Behavior From: "Daryl & Sherry Christensen" <gr8fish AT palacenet.net> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:06:09 -0500 In the "Just When I Thought I've Seen it All Department": Today, while birding Grand River in Marquette County, I startled a turkey vulture from the road. He took off with a half of a squirrel in his bill and flew from about a quarter mile down the road in front of me with this ratty-looking squirrel flopping in the breeze before finally landing on a dead limb. Once on the limb, he placed his (ick) lunch on the branch, held it down with his foot and began to eat it. Now I would expect this from a hawk, but I have never seen a turkey vulture act in this manner. I'm curious if anyone else has ever seen a vulture fly away with a large piece of carrion in its mouth? (By the way, the algae-sipping goldfinch has not been back. Probably dead somewhere!) -Daryl Christensen Marquette co. Daryl & Sherry Christensen www.darylchristensen.com "There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature - the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter." -Rachel Carson #################### 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. 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Last night a large accipter landed on the roofline of an old house next door
and sat there for 15 minutes. Everything about it said "juvenile Northern
Goshawk" to me, except that it seems way early, and the location seems wrong
(Milwaukee lakefront).
What's the likelihood of seeing a goshawk here at this time of year? Or was I
just looking at a really big Cooper's and engaging in wishful thinking??
By the way, the bird had a green band (or bands) on its left leg. Couldn't get
a clear view of the other leg.
Thanks,
Bernie Sloan
Milwaukee
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Subject: Columbia Co PhalaropeFrom: JAMES F SCHWARZ <jfschwar AT facstaff.wisc.edu> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:28:21 -0500 There were good numbers of shorebirds at the Hwy 51 at North Leeds Pond. This included a RED-NECKED PHALAROPE. The Hwy 60 at Harvey ponds had 4 CASPIAN TERNS AND 4 SHORT-BILLED DOWITCHERS. 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) From: "Tom Schultz" <trschultz AT centurytel.net> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:28:01 -0500 I think that part of the issue here might be the distinction between the terms "juvenile" and "immature". The former term is more specific, referring to the age or plumage that is more briefly held -- from the time of fledging from nest and only for the next few or several weeks. Immature plumages, on the other hand, can refer to the feathers worn until the first molt into adult plumage. In the case of gulls or eagles, for example, these immature plumages might extend for several years (and may later be termed "sub-adult"). With Cattle Egrets, the juveniles right out of the nest typically will show dark soft parts (bills and legs/feet), but within a number of weeks the bill and leg color will lighten to yellow, when they might be called immatures. Tom Schultz Green Lake -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Ellis"Subject: Lake Park, Beach & Milw Impound seen this AM From: Mike Goodman <goodman4835 AT sbcglobal.net> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:09:37 -0700 (PDT) Mike Goodman,South milwaukee Location: Lake Park - Locust Ravine Observation date: 8/30/10 Number of species: 23 Canada Goose 3 Ring-billed Gull 4 Mourning Dove 5 Chimney Swift 20 Northern Flicker 1 Red-eyed Vireo 1 American Crow 8 Black-capped Chickadee 6 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 American Robin 14 Tennessee Warbler 1 Northern Parula 3 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Palm Warbler 1 Black-and-white Warbler 1 American Redstart 5 Chipping Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 1 Northern Cardinal 5 House Finch 2 American Goldfinch 3 House Sparrow 8 Location: Bradford beach- North Point Observation date: 8/30/10 Notes: all in algae on beach across from soccer field Number of species: 8 Canada Goose 3 Mallard 6 Semipalmated Plover 4 Spotted Sandpiper 1 Sanderling 5 Ring-billed Gull 5 Herring Gull 3 American Goldfinch 2 Location: Milwaukee Coast Guard Impoundment Observation date: 8/30/10 Notes: cooper, kestrel & peregrine all seen within a few minutes!!!! all on poles- Pere. had been chasing starlings Number of species: 12 Canada Goose 10 Gadwall 4 Mallard 12 Cooper's Hawk 1 American Kestrel 1 Peregrine Falcon 1 Ring-billed Gull 8 Herring Gull 6 Mourning Dove 3 Barn Swallow 1 European Starling 60 American Goldfinch 2 Have A Great DAY!!!!!! #################### 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.Subject: Re: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:28:30 -0500 Kerry, All- Upon a little further research, I would agree that we can't rule out Cattle Egret immatures. This demonstrates, for me, how the quality and breadth of one's resources can influence an ID. The only guide I have here in my office (foolishly) is Peterson's Eastern, and while Roger Tory was an amazing man, he didn't illustrate EVERYTHING. His immature Cattle Egret has yellow legs and a bright bill. A second look at your photo shows that the structure is quite similar to the adults, more so than would be true for a Snowy. I have now searched for photos of such a plumage/color combo for Cattle Egret online, and found very few, so feel good about capturing this picture. I for one will be a little more careful with my photo ID in the future. Jesse On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Tom SchultzSubject: Re: embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) From: "Sehloff, Kerry" <kerry.sehloff AT uwc.edu> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:37:19 -0500 Opinions of the picture are evenly divided among snowy egret, immature little blue heron, and juvenile cattle egret - which leads me to conclude that the picture is -- inconclusive! :) (I was hoping there was some field mark I was missing). Regardless, it was SO cool to see that many egrets hopping around on the cows! And this leads me to conclude that perhaps I should attempt to re-locate the bird, this time paying closer attention! Does anyone have an extra hour or two in their week I could have? :) Thanks to all for your thoughts! 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Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI http://www.pbase.com/rbrady > Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:35:59 -0500 > Subject: [wisb] Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) > From: calocitta8 AT gmail.com > To: kerry.sehloff AT uwc.edu > CC: wisbirdn AT freelists.org > > Kerry- > If the legs are black, like I think they are, then you found a Snowy Egret. > Close examination of the bill suggests it's not really bicolored. That and > black legs seem to rule out a juvenile Little Blue Heron. > > Jesse Ellis > Madison, WI, Dane Co. > > On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Sehloff, KerrySubject: Washington Island weekend birds (incl. a Carolina Wren) From: William mueller <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:11:09 -0400 (EDT) I found several nice mixed flocks of warblers and kinglets on the north side of Washington Island in Door County these last two days (Saturday and Sunday); they included Tennessees, Cape Mays, Yellow-rumps, Blackpolls, Am. Redstarts, --- but the more noteworthy species were one Whimbrel on the rocks near the Rock Island Ferry dock, and in the Jackson Harbor Ridges State Natural Area, the real "surprise" bird: a Carolina Wren. The pattern with Carolinas has been the slight northward expansion of their range in those years with milder winters. Mid-state birders have them pretty much annually, now. But this location was a bit unexpected. William P. Mueller Conservation Chair - Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) Project Coordinator - MCAMMP/The Milwaukee BIOME Project Milwaukee, WI (414) 698-9108 E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/index.html Blog: http://bluebirdslaugh.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/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) From: "Tom Schultz" <trschultz AT centurytel.net> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:06:55 -0500 Jesse, I suggested to Kerry that the bird was likely a juvenile Cattle Egret, which also have a dark bill and dark legs. That would seem to me to be the most likely species to occur in a pasture within a flock of Cattle Egrets. Tom Schultz Green Lake -------------------------------------------------- From: "Jesse Ellis"Subject: Re: embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) From: Rockne Knuth <rockneknuth AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:33:43 -0700 (PDT) I'm going for immature Little Blue Heron. The bill seems too robust for a
Snowy, it appears bi-colored to me - blue-gray with a black tip; and, the lores
look greenish, not yellow. I can't see the legs at all. I wonder if this is
the same flock from The Fraction on Lake Winnebago off Wendt's Marina at the
Winnebago-Fond du Lac County line. It might indicate there are more than just
Cattle Egrets nesting there.
Rockne Knuth
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
"Perhaps it is always the destined role of the compassionate to be strangers
among men. To fail and pass, to fail and come again."
Loren Eiseley
Unexpected Universe
--- On Mon, 8/30/10, Sehloff, Kerry
Subject: 2 more things I forgot to mentionFrom: paul bruce <rdjn560birdcrazy AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:32:50 -0700 (PDT) Hey all --- Also on the way to work yesterday I got to see TITAN !!! My
peregrine pal was seen flying around the old Oshkosh bank, and also, I have
broken my August record of 95 sps. which happened in 1993. I'm now at 102 !!!
YAY, Paul Bruce
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Subject: Warblerama around OshkoshFrom: paul bruce <rdjn560birdcrazy AT yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:22:22 -0700 (PDT) Hey everyone -- Things are really taking shape around here. On the way
to work yesterday I had a moment to scope out the Osborn Rd stretch along the
Vulcan quarry, had 6 warblers, inc. blackburnian, blackpoll, yellowrump,
blackthroat green, magnolia and the kicker, a Connecticut. After work, we had
a small party at my parents and had more stuff out there, another BTG, Cape
May, 2 more blackpolls, an Orangecrown, Tennessee, and 3 redstarts. Other
things: 4 Caspian terns, unknown flycatcher, rather large-headed, long tailed
and perched like a shrike, size of a Great crest, and a Swainson's thrush. Had
a hummingbird buzzing around the cup-plants in the garden, of all flowers.
Speaking of off-topic, I had IDed a butterfly I saw at Abbey Park the other
day as a Spicebush swallowtail, very pretty dark b'fly with the blue hindwings
and the 2 spiky tails. This morning I was able to get out, shot over to
Riverside cemetary and found a
mess of warblers, all high up and repeat species except for 1 Blue-headed
vireo, a very nice treat. Heard and saw a pewee, too. Paul Bruce,
Winnebago Co.
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Subject: Peregrine prpduction - 2010From: "Cutright.Noel" <Noel.Cutright AT we-energies.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:18:57 -0500 This year in Wisconsin there was a known total of 82 young Peregrine Falcons produced at 27 successful (young produced) peregrine falcon nest sites. Eleven nests were located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, 4 along the Fox River, 2 along the Wisconsin River, 2 on the shores of Lake Superior, 6 along the Mississippi River (2 on cliffs) (source RRP web site), and 2 inland at Madison and Jefferson. If you would like a copy of the 3MB report from Greg Septon (33 pages with color), please backchannel me. 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/wisbirdn.Subject: birds and collisions in the news From: William mueller <iltlawas AT earthlink.net> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:36:22 -0400 (EDT) http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/29/business/29novel.html?_r=2&ref=business William P. Mueller Conservation Chair - Wisconsin Society for Ornithology (WSO) Project Coordinator - MCAMMP/The Milwaukee BIOME Project (414) 698-9108 E-mail: iltlawas AT earthlink.net On the web: http://home.earthlink.net/~iltlawas/index.html Blog: http://bluebirdslaugh.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/wisbirdn.Subject: Snowy Egret, Calumet Co - was embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 AT gmail.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:35:59 -0500 Kerry- If the legs are black, like I think they are, then you found a Snowy Egret. Close examination of the bill suggests it's not really bicolored. That and black legs seem to rule out a juvenile Little Blue Heron. Jesse Ellis Madison, WI, Dane Co. On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 9:10 AM, Sehloff, KerrySubject: Fw: Horicon photos From: "Marilyn Bontly" <mbontly AT wi.rr.com> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:24:39 -0500 Hi everyone! I've added about twice as many photos to my Horicon summer gallery that I didn't have a chance to put up before I left. Hope the birding's going well! Check it out: http://ebarrientos.smugmug.com/Nature/horiconmarshsummer2010/13206460_fS8fH#958748388_eTNnd Evan Barrientos Cornell University, Ithaca, NY #################### 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.Subject: embarrassing moments in birding (ID thoughts requested) From: "Sehloff, Kerry" <kerry.sehloff AT uwc.edu> Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:10:39 -0500 Ever have one of those? Drove out to Brothertown, Calumet County, late Sunday morning, to see if the cattle egrets were still hanging out. Found the egrets interacting with cattle, as their name indicates. They were flying around the small herd of cows, landing both on the ground and on the backs of the grazing bovines. My husband and I were quite engrossed in their behavior, as they filled their beaks and bellies with things churned up by the milling cattle hooves. We took pictures and as luck would have it, the digital camera card was suddenly full. Instead of deleting old pictures on the card, we opted to check out the sign we had passed earlier, one that indicated Fresh Chicken Eggs for sale, after all, we had seen what we had come to see. We purchased a couple dozen eggs and returned home to download the pictures. When we took the opportunity to look at the pictures later, we found this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25442634 AT N07/4938844253/ So the embarrassment arises in that neither of us noticed the difference in bill color of the bird in the middle, nor did we stop to check leg or foot color. Some observant birders we are!! Identification thoughts, please? The bird does not show up on any other pictures we took. This is the only one. C'est la vie. Kerry Red faced in the holy land, NE Fond du Lac 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Waukesha Co. miscellany, mostly... (plus bears) From: "Mike Duchek" <mikeduchek AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:29:40 -0500 Did my last mile of the Ice Age Trail in the Waukesha Co. Kettle Moraine Southern unit today, this afternoon. This is west of HWY 67 from Wilton Rd. to HWY 59. This part of the trail is near the Scuppernong Prairie SNA where there were Henslow's and CC sparrows earlier in the summer. None heard today (though this part has since been mowed) - only sparrow heard around there was field sparrow. Approaching the woods after the prairie I had a warbler which I think may have been a mourning warbler (noticed bicolorish bill, yellow on the throat and below), but it moved on before I could confirm. On the way back there also had a larger bird (larger than most warblers) with bright yellow below and a long tail. Wasn't a tanager (saw a female/immature scarlet on Saturday). Thinking it would have to be an oriole, maybe an orchard oriole given the bright color? I've seen male orchards but not females before. The rest of the story seemed to be flycatchers. As I got toward 59 the re's a swampy pond, and I had a flycatcher flicking its tail, but with a soft but bright yellow on the flanks. Looked it up and apparently phoebes do get a bit of yellow toward the fall (wait, does this mean it's fall now?). Also had a mystery empid (silent), probably a "trail's." On the way back I had an eastern kingbird. Besides this I seem to be seeing lots of cedar waxwings everywhere, often doing flycatching as well, and today was no exception. On Wilton Rd. as the trail goes north there is some oak savannah that has proved attractive to red-headed woodpeckers. I saw/heard at least one there today chattering so I am guessing there are a few here and probably juveniles if I had looked harder. There is/was also a nest in a dead tree a little ways south on HWY N at the hunter parking as well, where I saw one a few weeks ago doing some acrobatic work. Also at the Wilton Rd. oak savannah had a female towhee, along with some brownish sparrow-looking birds with dark ey es that seemed to be congregating together on the same tree as the towhee. Thinking these may be juvenile towhees then? Any thoughts? Otherwise there were eastern bluebirds there, including juveniles, and eastern wood pewees - I initially thought possibly OS flycatcher but no dice. The other day also had a huge flock (maybe 150-200+) near our place of blackbirds. They would descend en masse into some of the vacant weedy lots near our place. Not sure what these were but I am guessing Brewer's or grackles. Anyone have any blackbird tips for what to look for? By the way I was at the Vernon Marsh on Frog Alley Rd. the other day and did see RW blackbirds, though they are so quiet now. Also had quick views of what I am guessing had to be marsh wrens which were also so vocal before but now just do some quiet clucks. A woman with three water-loving dogs and a lack of sunscreen kept me from sticking around that day, but a great place to check out for all sorts of birds right now, I recommend a bike if you can bring one. Oh and a couple weekends ago I was up north and did an Ice Age Trail hike in Lincoln Co. As we rounded a bend heard some noise in the woods and there up in the trees were bear cubs with their paws wrapped around the trunk. Looked and was able to get some photos through the leaves, but then we heard growling (probably mama bear) so we backed off a bit to let them go. First time I had seen any in WI. Pretty neat! Here are the photos. http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2854741430059461204XCdHDC Thanks, -Mike Duchek, Waukesha, Waukesha 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Goose Pond, Columbia County, 3 Red-necked Phalaropes From: "Cynthia Bridge" <cynthiabridge AT spamcop.net> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:00:13 -0500 Spouse and I stopped by Goose Pond as well as the other nearby shorebird spots in Columbia county on our way home from Minneapolis today. Three RN Phalaropes flew in around 5:20 and landed in the wet ?soybean stubble on the west side of Goose Pond Rd, just north of the ponds, near Kampen Rd. The birds were viewed from Kampen Rd. The amount of vegetation present made viewing the birds challenging and required patience to get a clear shot at seeing the identifying field marks. Also milling around among the vegetation were Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs. Pectorals and Killdeer. Cynthia Bridge Fort Atkinson, Jefferson 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Possible White-tailed Kite Aug 28 Horicon Auto Loop From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:22:58 -0500 Hey all- Second-hand report - I never know how to handle these things... but a white-tailed kite is listed on eBird as being seen on the Horicon NWR autoloop. Of course, I can provide no more detail than this, but it may be worth keeping an eye out for. Jesse -- Jesse Ellis Madison, Dane Co, 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.Subject: Re: Shorebird turnover at Harvey/Wangsness Rds. (Columbia) From: Jesse Ellis <calocitta8 AT gmail.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:10:09 -0500 Hey all- In addition to the Buff-breasted Sandpiper on the east part of Wangsness (near Kroncke) there were a few Baird's, a few Least, maybe one Semipalmated, a few L. Yellowlegs and of course Killdeer. While we watched about 300 Cranes at Kroncke, we realized we could see MANY ducks moving on the horizon north - probably upwards of 400. As it got dark we quickly checked Harvey and 60, and found 3 DOWITCHERS (up from 2 when Peter checked), a Solitary Sandpiper, many Baird's, Semi's and Leasts, and LOTS of both species of Yellowlegs. Also about 12 Shovelors on the west side. More light would have been nice... Jesse Ellis Madison, WI On Sun, Aug 29, 2010 at 10:02 PM, Peter FisselSubject: Shorebird turnover at Harvey/Wangsness Rds. (Columbia) From: Peter Fissel <pfissel AT library.wisc.edu> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:02:27 -0500 I checked Harvey Rd. on my way up to Oshkosh late this morning, and again this evening on my way back to Madison. Interesting how much things can change in the course of a day. The pond north of Hwy 60 on the east side had most of the usual suspects this morning, including a couple of Stilt Sandpipers (no phalaropes, though.) I also hadn't realized just how many shorebirds are on the WEST side, in the flooded corn, until a female No. Harrier flushed them. So that might be worth checking if you're there in the morning, looking away from the sun. This evening, Harvey and 60 had many more Semi-palm SPs, no Stilt SPs, but now two SB Dowitchers. Many of the Leasts and Lesser YLs took off and headed south while I was there. I went down to Harvey and Wangsness - the pond east of Harvey and south of DM had a dozen Great Egrets, hundreds of Sandhill Cranes, and some shorebirds, including several Greater YLs. I headed east on Wangsness, and found Jesse Ellis and Anya scoping the grassy area, which appeared devoid of birds. But Jesse gave a "thumbs up," so I assumed they must have found a Buffie, which they had. It was way back at the northeast edge in the grass, and was definitely hard to see at times. Shorebirds were also flying over, heading south, at that location. (The Doppler is lit up tonight, despite the south winds.) Peter Fissel 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Stilt Sandpipers, and more-Chippewa County From: Rory Cameron <rory_cameron AT hotmail.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:16:01 -0500 At Woodford's Ponds near Jim Falls this Sunday afternoon, Anne Geraghty and I found two Stilt Sandpipers, five Short-billed Dowitchers, two Baird's Sandpipers, and three Lesser Yellowlegs. Each of these birds was in the pond closer to 200th Street. Rory Cameron Chippewa Falls "We come and go, but the land is always here. And the people who love it and understand it are the people who own it—for a little while." Willa Cather #################### 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.Subject: Forgotten Entry Format From: "R & C Dermody" <cdermody AT wi.rr.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:57:22 -0500 I have forgotten where I put the instructions as to how to enroll or escape the birdnet. I have a friend who is very interested in enrolling but now I have to get the instructions myself before I can help her. Help!! Cathy Dermody, St. Francis, southeastern Milwaukee 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Sauk County shorebirds From: Chris West <little_blue_birdie AT msn.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:34:56 -0500 Hi all, I went out birding this morning with my good friend Barb Duerksen, Barb Hallay and her 9 year old son Cicero. Not too much hopping this morning, but a few things were bouncing around the trees. Among all the Tennessee and Chestnut-sided Warblers, we managed to find a Wilson's, a Nashville, a Redstart, Blue-winged (male in breeding plumage), Golden-winged (again a male in breeding plumage), and a stunning, breeding plumage male Canada Warbler among other things. This evening, on my way back from Verona, I stopped by the large pond along Hwy 14 at Big Hollow Rd. Shorebird numbers were good this time. Several Lesser Legs, one Greater Legs, two Short-billed Dowitchers, 2 Sanderlings, 20 or so Baird's Sandpipers, several Pectorals, a bunch of Leasts, 8 Semi Sandpipers, what appeared to be a lone Dunlin (didn't get a really good look at it before it took off and vanished), and a lone White-rumped Sandpiper. I attempted to turn a couple of the Baird's into Buff-breasted, but was unsuccessful. Among all the Killdeer were 9 or 10 Semi-palm Plovers. There were also two Mourning Dove-pipers and a small flock of European Starling-pipers. :D Happy Birding! --Chris W, Richland County http://swallowtailedkite.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/swallowtailphoto "The beauty and genius of a work of art may be reconceived, though its first material expression be destroyed; a vanished harmony may yet again inspire the composer; but when the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another heaven and another earth must pass before such a one can be again." 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The Baird's Sandpipers were easily distinguishable from the others, as there wings were extending past their tail. Other fun sightings were seeing a Merlin yesterday near the Barron/Polk County line and a kit fox playing with his tail this afternoon. I'm starting to get excited again after a three month slump. Joey Reichhoff Barronett, 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.Subject: shorebirds racine co. From: steven lubahn <stevenlubahn AT wi.rr.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:50:25 -0500 Today at the pond on 58th road just west of I94 and east of 51st street there were many shorebirds present but no unusual species. Birds seen included: Kildeer Greater/Lesser Yellowlegs Pectoral Sandpiper Least Semi-palm Baird's Short-billed Dowitcher Solitary and semipalmated plover also seen from Britton road just south of Olsen road were three Buff breasted Sandpipers. Steve Lubahn Cudahy, Milw 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Green Heron Madison From: Annhamon AT aol.com Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:45:45 EDT On the way down Gorham Street this morning, we saw a green heron in the lagoon in Tenney Park. Interesting to see in such an urban environment. Ann Hamon 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.Subject: Wisconsin Point this morning-Douglas County From: t ocky <timocky AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:32:47 -0700 (PDT) I made a pre-Jaegerfest trip to Wisconsin Point this morning. I arrived at the
first parking spot just before sunrise, and a beautiful one it was.
Dragonflies were swarming, but not much else going on. I rode down to the
breakwall and found the usual gulls and cormorants. Made a brief search for
warblers before returning to spot #1. I set up my scope and on my first scan
found a light adult PARASITIC JAEGER chasing a gull. In the hour and a half
that I stayed there, I had several more good scope and binocular looks at what
I assume was the same bird, including one pursuit of an immature Bald Eagle.
It never got as close to shore as was common last year. Also saw a Red-necked
Grebe.
Duck and shorebird numbers were minimal. By 9 AM, flies were numerous..no
mosqitoes though.
Tim Oksiuta
Ashland, WI
Bayfield County
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Subject: Re: Vernon Marsh - Sunday AM - Waukesha CoFrom: Todd Wilson <maxpaul AT earthlink.net> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:03:44 -0500 After Tom told me about the Buff-breasteds I went back to the spot and can confirm that there were 3 Buff-breasted Sandpipers present. Also 2 Semipalmated Plovers in addition to the other species Tom mentioned. I had a great time watching one of the Merlins hunting. At first it was concentrating on the numerous dragonflies. Then when a few Barn Swallows began dive bombing, it made a few attempts at turning the tables on them, switching back rapidly and giving chase. I also saw it take a swoop at a Green Heron and force a Belted Kingfisher onto the water, the only time I've seen a Kingfisher sitting on the water like a duck. Benson Ave had Killdeer, both Yellowlegs, Solitary, Spotted, Pectoral, Least Sandpiper, and Wilson's Snipe. Besides for shorebirds I had great looks at an Osprey fishing, heard a pair of Great-horned Owls calling back and forth and saw a smattering of Warblers: Tennessee, Magnolia, Yellow-rumped, Palm, Northern Waterthrush, and Common Yellowthroat. Todd Wilson, Milwaukee On 8/29/2010 12:07 PM, Thomas Mertins wrote: > Two (maybe three) Buff-breasted Sandpipers head the list at the back of the dike > system on the west side (Frog Alley) of Vernon Marsh. Also seen were both > Yellowlegs, Least SP, Solitary, Killdeer, one Pectoral, and a Sanderling. Todd > Wilson and I both observed an Osprey and a pair of Merlins. Conspicuous by > absence are RW Blackbirds, Tree Swallows, and Black Terns. 41 Species. > > Unfortunately, the main dike system at Frog Alley closes Wednesday, Sept 1, for > three months. However, the south dike (Greenwing Marsh) remains open. On the > east side, most of the dike at Benson Ave stays open (A short north dike > closes). Merlin and Osprey have been seen during the last week, as well as > shorebirds, at Benson. > > Tom Mertins > Mukwonago > > > > #################### > 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/wisbirdn.Subject: RN Phalarope Horicon From: Vicki Hollenberg <victoriashouse AT att.net> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:09:29 -0700 (PDT) This morning I went and did Dike Rd in the Horicon Marsh. Past the dam and before the dead tree to the south of the road was a large mud flat with some standing water. In this area I found 6 soras, 2 Virginia Rails, several Wilson's snipe, numerous semis, killdeer and best of all 2 fall juvie Red Necked Phalaropes working the water. Vicki Hollenberg Beaver Dam, WI Dodge 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Vernon Marsh - Sunday AM - Waukesha Co From: Thomas Mertins <tom_mertins AT yahoo.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:07:43 -0700 (PDT)
Two (maybe three) Buff-breasted Sandpipers head the list at the back of the
dike
system on the west side (Frog Alley) of Vernon Marsh. Also seen were both
Yellowlegs, Least SP, Solitary, Killdeer, one Pectoral, and a Sanderling. Todd
Wilson and I both observed an Osprey and a pair of Merlins. Conspicuous by
absence are RW Blackbirds, Tree Swallows, and Black Terns. 41 Species.
Unfortunately, the main dike system at Frog Alley closes Wednesday, Sept 1, for
three months. However, the south dike (Greenwing Marsh) remains open. On the
east side, most of the dike at Benson Ave stays open (A short north dike
closes). Merlin and Osprey have been seen during the last week, as well as
shorebirds, at Benson.
Tom Mertins
Mukwonago
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Subject: Milwaukee County - Doctor's Park ShorebirdsFrom: Petherick Chris <cpetherick AT me.com> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:21:57 -0500 Checked the beach again this morning - lots of shorebirds. The same ones as last night, but more numbers. At least 5 Sanderling, 5 or 6 semipalmated sandpipers, 1 semipalmated plover, 1 ruddy turnstone, 1 least sandpiper, and i think there may have been 3 Baird's sandpipers today. They were moving around a bit, so I'm not sure if there were just 2 or 3 Baird's. Also, I had a Tennessee Warbler and some other birders, if I remember correctly, mentioned Magnolia, Cape May and Bay Breasted??? Don't quote me on that though, but there were definitley a number of different warblers as well. So not a bad spot to check out. Chris Petherick Fox Point, Northeastern Milwaukee 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/wisbirdn.Subject: Re: Columbia Co. Ponds - lost notebook, RN Phalarope - aug28 From: "Steve Thiessen" <stevethiessen AT charter.net> Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:46:49 -0500 I was up there late afternoon Sat. The pond on the eastside of Harvey and just north of Wangsness is starting to get shallow enough for shorebirds. Just greater and lesser yellowlegs out in the water, but the edge held some peeps, a snipe, a spotted and a few stilt sandpipers. On the east end of Wangsness we had 3 buff-breasted, and 1 golden. We also had 1 golden north of 60. I had one field in the north part of Dane co. that had 40+ horned larks. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jesse Ellis" |