Date: 6/2/26 9:35 am From: Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...> Subject: [birders] Hummingbird flight?
Do they ever “glide” or are they considered to always be under “powered flight”? I ask only because (probably due to lighting), I think I just saw a Ruby-throat move about 20 feet forward and stay at the same height before perching on a garden fence. Yes…it looked very strange.
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Date: 6/1/26 3:08 pm From: Mag Tait <magtait1...> Subject: Re: [birders] Masturbation among birds is ‘natural’ and should not be punished, say experts | Animal behaviour | The Guardian
That really is well written! Made me laugh out loud.
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> The first sentence of this article is hysterical!
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> https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/jun/01/masturbation-birds-natural-healthy-behaviour-study >
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On Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 11:10 AM Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...> wrote:
> Correction. There are SIX cygnets.
>
> On Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 10:18 AM Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...>
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>> Yes, they've hatched five little fuzzies.
>>
>> There has been a lot of heartbreak over the years as the Swan Corners
>> intersection is just so dangerous.
>> Last year was especially hard.
>> I am hoping beyond hope that this pair of trumpeters can do everything
>> right and get all five to fledge.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, May 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM Mag Tait <magtait1...> wrote:
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>>> That’s just wonderful! I hope they all make it.
>>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> > On May 31, 2026, at 7:31 PM, Dody Wyman <dody...> wrote:
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>>> > Hi Everyone,
>>> >
>>> > We drove by the ponds at the intersection of Scio and Parker Roads
>>> today. The trumpeters eggs have hatched. Looks like 4 or maybe 5 young
>>> ones…. What a joy to see…
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I also drove by there this morning and I do think it is 4. At least I saw
4. I truly hope they all make it. Also I took this photo of the
Kingfisher that is always looking on from his coveted spot on the power
line.
[image: Kingfisher.jpeg]
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> What a joy to see…
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Date: 6/1/26 8:10 am From: Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...> Subject: Re: [birders] Swans
Correction. There are SIX cygnets.
On Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 10:18 AM Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...> wrote:
> Yes, they've hatched five little fuzzies.
>
> There has been a lot of heartbreak over the years as the Swan Corners
> intersection is just so dangerous.
> Last year was especially hard.
> I am hoping beyond hope that this pair of trumpeters can do everything
> right and get all five to fledge.
>
>
>
> On Sun, May 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM Mag Tait <magtait1...> wrote:
>
>> That’s just wonderful! I hope they all make it.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On May 31, 2026, at 7:31 PM, Dody Wyman <dody...> wrote:
>> >
>> > Hi Everyone,
>> >
>> > We drove by the ponds at the intersection of Scio and Parker Roads
>> today. The trumpeters eggs have hatched. Looks like 4 or maybe 5 young
>> ones…. What a joy to see…
>> >
>> > Dody
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Date: 6/1/26 7:18 am From: Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...> Subject: Re: [birders] Swans
Yes, they've hatched five little fuzzies.
There has been a lot of heartbreak over the years as the Swan Corners
intersection is just so dangerous.
Last year was especially hard.
I am hoping beyond hope that this pair of trumpeters can do everything
right and get all five to fledge.
On Sun, May 31, 2026 at 7:46 PM Mag Tait <magtait1...> wrote:
> That’s just wonderful! I hope they all make it.
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On May 31, 2026, at 7:31 PM, Dody Wyman <dody...> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Everyone,
> >
> > We drove by the ponds at the intersection of Scio and Parker Roads
> today. The trumpeters eggs have hatched. Looks like 4 or maybe 5 young
> ones…. What a joy to see…
> >
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That’s just wonderful! I hope they all make it.
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We drove by the ponds at the intersection of Scio and Parker Roads today. The trumpeters eggs have hatched. Looks like 4 or maybe 5 young ones…. What a joy to see…
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Date: 5/31/26 4:10 pm From: Mag Tait <magtait1...> Subject: [birders] OT black mosquito with orange rectangular back spot?
I have been so enjoying my backyard birds because my grandsons are so interested and I’ve had some new to birding friends over. It just remind me of what a nice variety I have here after all these years.
Tonight, after two solid days of grandkids, I was sitting on the back deck mixing up my peanut butter mix when a mosquito landed on me. They looked down to see that it was a little larger, very black with what look like an orange symmetrical rectangle on its back. I smashed it, leaving a big bloody spot, so I’m pretty sure it was actually a mosquito. I did a little googling and can’t figure out what it was.
Do any of you have any idea?
Also, everyone knows how bad ticks are this year. I’ve had a couple of bites despite doing all the things that I can think of to avoid them. This last one started out having what I thought was worsening allergic reaction, but has turned into a pretty textbook bull’s-eye rash. I’ve had my prophylactic dose of doxycycline and hope that does the trick.
Mag
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Date: 5/29/26 4:58 pm From: ANDREW DETTLING <dendroica...> Subject: Re: [birders] King Rail
It was seen and heard all day today
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There is a King Rail pair being occasionally seen and heard from the spit area at Chelsea SGA-Four Mile Lake.
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Anyone know if it's still around today? thanks
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Date: 5/29/26 10:38 am From: 'NAPBirds' via Birders <birders...> Subject: RE: [birders] King Rail
There is a King Rail pair being occasionally seen and heard from the spit area at Chelsea SGA-Four Mile Lake. This species is Endangered in Michigan and has full legal protections. No playback or audio luring at all is allowed. Our pair may be attempting to nest here. Juliet
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Date: 5/29/26 8:00 am From: IVAN LAHAIE <dr.burbun...> Subject: [birders] King Rail
Anyone know if it’s still around today? thanks
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Date: 5/22/26 9:30 am From: ANDREW DETTLING <dendroica...> Subject: Re: [birders] Kentucky warbler a2
It was a one day wonder.
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On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 11:32 AM, sandpiper <alesemannelliott...> wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has seen the kentucky warbler in A2 since the 18th? Not seeing anything on ebird - curious if it was a one-day wonder or if other folks have seen it since
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On May 20, 2026 11:32:52 AM EDT, sandpiper <alesemannelliott...> wrote: >Just wondering if anyone has seen the kentucky warbler in A2 since the >18th? Not seeing anything on ebird - curious if it was a one-day wonder or >if other folks have seen it since > >-- >Birders is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. Visit us at www.glc.org > >Messages and content distributed on Birders are the sole responsibility of the subscriber providing such content and >do not reflect the views, policy or position of the Great Lakes >Commission. >--- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Birders" group. >To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to birders+<unsubscribe...> >To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<764f59e3-e663-4f80-b146-d84f23bcc3f3n...>
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Just wondering if anyone has seen the kentucky warbler in A2 since the 18th? Not seeing anything on ebird - curious if it was a one-day wonder or if other folks have seen it since
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Date: 5/19/26 9:08 am From: Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...> Subject: [birders] Re: Do you guys watch this stuff?
Sorry guys. It’s been brought to my attention that one of my links was “bad”. I hope this one works
https://youtu.be/Md6bbTeWUDg?si=0YfMYPPpOsO16oe_ ________________________________
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Sent: Sunday, May 17, 2026 12:45:56 PM
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Subject: Do you guys watch this stuff?
Yes, it’s A.I. generated and points are somewhat belabored but…I think there is also a lot of truth to the content. However, if this is the stuff being created by “data-centers” to keep me glued to the “tube”. I think I’ll be opting out in the future.
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Date: 5/18/26 11:19 am From: Amy Beaulac-Harris <abeaulac...> Subject: [birders] Should the feeders come down?
Hello, Asking for advice for a friend- this cardinal with a clear bill deformity is coming to her feeders. I am not sure if his head is molting or if it is further sign of disease. If he is just molting and has a deformed bill then she is helping him stay alive with the feeders so I am struggling to decide what to tell her to do.
Thank you.
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Date: 5/17/26 9:46 am From: Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...> Subject: [birders] Do you guys watch this stuff?
Yes, it’s A.I. generated and points are somewhat belabored but…I think there is also a lot of truth to the content. However, if this is the stuff being created by “data-centers” to keep me glued to the “tube”. I think I’ll be opting out in the future.
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Heard this afternoon about a quarter mile down the Sharonville SGA two-track running south off Lammon Road just west of Prospect Hill.
Other warblers seen or heard so far this spring within walking distance of my house on Prospect Hill include:
Northern Parula
Common yellowthroat
Ovenbird
Yellow-rumped
Black-throated green
Blackburnian
Magnolia
Black-and-white
Nashville
Blue-winged
Yellow (I can’t bring myself to say Northern)
Also a Wilson’s at Crosswinds marsh.
Ivan
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Date: 5/7/26 9:19 am From: Mary Wise <auntyem...> Subject: Re: [birders] looking for info central US
I highly recommend the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve, I believe run by the
National Park Service. Perhaps a little bit out of your way, but a really
cool place! However, I can't remember how long the trail I took through
the prairie was. I don't remember it being super long, but probably longer
than you can do. There is a nice visitor center and I think some lookouts
you can take without doing the boardwalk/trail.
On Thu, May 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM Patricia Burden <tallerpat526...>
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> Hello all,
> I am leaving Michigan very soon for a drive to Kansas City for a
> wedding. I have been looking for wildlife refuges or interesting
> places to stop and check out migratory and local birds. I really do
> have limited mobility right now (back surgery scheduled for early
> summer) so I was trying to find either refuges with a wildlife drive
> or places to park where I can stretch my legs and see some things of
> interest. Walking is very painful, so I can't walk long trails. A
> quarter-mile is pushing my limit right now. I am most interested in
> finding interesting places to visit on my way back; I will be leaving
> KC probably Monday, May 18. I appreciate any suggestions.
> Thank you!
> Pat Burden
> Melvin & Yale, MI
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Date: 5/7/26 8:40 am From: 'Maryse Brouwers' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] looking for info central US
Perhaps birding from your car might be easier for you?
I Googled "midwest wildlife refuges auto tours" and found a Fish and Wildlife Service page that shows a map with a couple of such refuges along your path.
Have a pleasant trip.
> On May 7, 2026 , at 11:08 AM, Patricia Burden <tallerpat526...> wrote:
>
> Hello all,
> I am leaving Michigan very soon for a drive to Kansas City for a
> wedding. I have been looking for wildlife refuges or interesting
> places to stop and check out migratory and local birds. I really do
> have limited mobility right now (back surgery scheduled for early
> summer) so I was trying to find either refuges with a wildlife drive
> or places to park where I can stretch my legs and see some things of
> interest. Walking is very painful, so I can't walk long trails. A
> quarter-mile is pushing my limit right now. I am most interested in
> finding interesting places to visit on my way back; I will be leaving
> KC probably Monday, May 18. I appreciate any suggestions.
> Thank you!
> Pat Burden
> Melvin & Yale, MI
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Date: 5/7/26 8:08 am From: Patricia Burden <tallerpat526...> Subject: [birders] looking for info central US
Hello all, I am leaving Michigan very soon for a drive to Kansas City for a wedding. I have been looking for wildlife refuges or interesting places to stop and check out migratory and local birds. I really do have limited mobility right now (back surgery scheduled for early summer) so I was trying to find either refuges with a wildlife drive or places to park where I can stretch my legs and see some things of interest. Walking is very painful, so I can't walk long trails. A quarter-mile is pushing my limit right now. I am most interested in finding interesting places to visit on my way back; I will be leaving KC probably Monday, May 18. I appreciate any suggestions. Thank you! Pat Burden Melvin & Yale, MI
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Date: 5/6/26 9:40 am From: Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...> Subject: [birders] New arrivals
Had Orioles in the treetops yesterday afternoon but none at the jelly feeder yet. Also…I guess I’m still a “Warbler Newby” but just had excellent views of a Palm Warbler a few minutes ago. It was foraging on the ground under a window and doing the “tail bob”. My first impression was “What the heck kind of bird looks like a Chipping Sparrow but has patches of yellow?” I thought it was a hybrid between a Goldfinch and a Chipping Sparrow until I “google lensed” the photo I wife got.
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Glad to hear it Juliet. I kind of miss the reports from birders strolling the Arboretum describing all the Warblers flitting through the treetops. Had a few Black & White Warblers nibbling on Maple buds moving through here this morning and a few Blue-Gray Gnatcatchers here maybe four days ago. I will never be able to get descent photos of Warnlers! 😀
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Subject: RE: Springtime Migration update?
Orioles, Grosbeaks and Hummingbirds are all here in Ann Arbor.
Best
Juliet
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Among other things, I guess Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks eat seeds. For many years I’ve noticed the Grosbeaks, Orioles and Hummingbirds typically arrive in close concert with one another. This year I have had Grosbeaks for a week or ten days with nary a peep from an Oriole or a flash from a Hummer. Granted the Dandelions have just started blooming and the Maples are just sprouting leaflets while the buds on Oaks are still tightly closed here. My question is…have all the Grosbeaks I see become adapted to human-provided sustenance where otherwise there would be none? What “right” do they have to expect any kind of seeds at this time of year? Also…is anyone seeing an advancing line of Orioles and Hummers yet or is the line frozen down near the Ohio border?
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Wouldn’t you know it? A male Ruby-Throat appeared here near Port Huron 15 minutes ago! It perched on some garden trellises for five minutes just looking around then…flew 30 feet to the house where I put out a nectar feeder just this morning. He sure seemed happy. Also…this morning should be Bluebird egg number 4 (but I have not looked). Also, this past Sunday we saw a female Cowbird stubbornly perched on another Gilbertson-style box near the road where I’d seen Chickadees taking interest. Earlier I had hoped Bluebirds would use that box as well so I left the entrance hole full sized. Anyway, I figured that Cowbirds don’t just go around laying eggs in every crevasse they find. Rather, I think they watch for activity and will select a cavity that looks “inhabited”. The day before, I’d looked into that box (in the afternoon) and saw no eggs, just a few fragments of moss so I wondered why the Cowbird was interested. Well, last evening, everything was quiet and there was no activity there for at least ten minutes so I approached the box and tapped the sides and bottom with no response. When I detached the tube from the pole however (to look in), out shoots Mrs. Chickadee scolding me loudly and she perched nearby as I peered in and saw seven eggs! I quickly remounted the box and retreated and she was back in in a couple minutes. All I can say is her tactics at hiding the eggs from anyone (including me and Cowbirds) are truly awesome. My observation is that “other birds” are watching and birds like Bluebirds and Chickadees will watch their own nest from a distance and try to avoid coming and going so as not to reveal their homes to potential usurpers. Birds are cool. Lastly…something small was scampering on the roof of the house last night so I’m still hoping there are Flying Squirrels around. What new with you all? Spring is springing. Good luck to all.
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Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 8:46 AM
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Among other things, I guess Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks eat seeds. For many years I've noticed the Grosbeaks, Orioles and Hummingbirds typically arrive in close concert with one another. This year I have had Grosbeaks for a week or ten days with nary a peep from an Oriole or a flash from a Hummer. Granted the Dandelions have just started blooming and the Maples are just sprouting leaflets while the buds on Oaks are still tightly closed here. My question is...have all the Grosbeaks I see become adapted to human-provided sustenance where otherwise there would be none? What "right" do they have to expect any kind of seeds at this time of year? Also...is anyone seeing an advancing line of Orioles and Hummers yet or is the line frozen down near the Ohio border?
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Responding to Fred’s question, I can assure everyone that the Ohio border has been crossed. My First-of-Year Northern Oriole and Rose-breasted Grosbeak both appeared on 4/22, with the first Ruby-throated Hummingbird following on 4/29. All were males. Yesterday we added a female RBGR. We, a mile west of Milan, are ½ mile north of the Washtenaw/Monroe county line, putting us 25 miles north of the Ohio border.
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Among other things, I guess Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks eat seeds. For many years I’ve noticed the Grosbeaks, Orioles and Hummingbirds typically arrive in close concert with one another. This year I have had Grosbeaks for a week or ten days with nary a peep from an Oriole or a flash from a Hummer. Granted the Dandelions have just started blooming and the Maples are just sprouting leaflets while the buds on Oaks are still tightly closed here. My question is…have all the Grosbeaks I see become adapted to human-provided sustenance where otherwise there would be none? What “right” do they have to expect any kind of seeds at this time of year? Also…is anyone seeing an advancing line of Orioles and Hummers yet or is the line frozen down near the Ohio border?
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Date: 5/5/26 5:46 am From: Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...> Subject: [birders] Springtime Migration update?
Among other things, I guess Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks eat seeds. For many years I’ve noticed the Grosbeaks, Orioles and Hummingbirds typically arrive in close concert with one another. This year I have had Grosbeaks for a week or ten days with nary a peep from an Oriole or a flash from a Hummer. Granted the Dandelions have just started blooming and the Maples are just sprouting leaflets while the buds on Oaks are still tightly closed here. My question is…have all the Grosbeaks I see become adapted to human-provided sustenance where otherwise there would be none? What “right” do they have to expect any kind of seeds at this time of year? Also…is anyone seeing an advancing line of Orioles and Hummers yet or is the line frozen down near the Ohio border?
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