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| 6/2/26 10:45 am |
Palmer, Jeff via groups.io <Jeff.Palmer...> |
[sd-birds] Spring Season Reports |
| 6/1/26 8:59 am |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co June 1, 2026 |
| 6/1/26 6:31 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Saturday, June 6 |
| 5/29/26 6:21 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-29-2026 |
| 5/29/26 1:51 pm |
Ron Mabie via groups.io <mabienot590...> |
[sd-birds] 2026-2027 Hunt/Fish Proposed Rules |
| 5/28/26 11:31 am |
cathyjo777 via groups.io <cathyjo777...> |
[sd-birds] Burrowing Owl(s) in Clay County |
| 5/28/26 8:38 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] Mississippi Kite, Sioux Falls |
| 5/27/26 10:46 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] SDOU website |
| 5/25/26 1:39 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 25, 2026 |
| 5/25/26 12:46 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 25, 2026 |
| 5/25/26 7:25 am |
Jim Williams via groups.io <woodduck38...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Dippers |
| 5/25/26 7:11 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Dippers |
| 5/25/26 7:11 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Dippers |
| 5/24/26 8:01 am |
Jim Williams via groups.io <woodduck38...> |
[sd-birds] Dippers |
| 5/23/26 1:35 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-23-2026 |
| 5/20/26 12:53 pm |
Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> |
[sd-birds] Sica Hollow Park Road Update |
| 5/20/26 11:53 am |
Michael M. Melius via groups.io <pingothenbingo...> |
[sd-birds] Blackburnian, Hot Springs |
| 5/20/26 9:53 am |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] Whitewood Report |
| 5/20/26 9:36 am |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] WRMC Results |
| 5/19/26 8:15 pm |
Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> |
[sd-birds] Sica Hollow Advisory |
| 5/19/26 2:22 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 19, 2026 |
| 5/19/26 1:32 pm |
D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...> |
[sd-birds] Mockingbird and Egrets |
| 5/19/26 5:24 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] past meeting |
| 5/18/26 8:43 pm |
Michael Zerr via groups.io <zerrmick...> |
[sd-birds] past meeting |
| 5/18/26 11:14 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] Sdou correction |
| 5/18/26 7:52 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] SDOU |
| 5/18/26 6:40 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Spring meeting |
| 5/17/26 6:10 pm |
Maggie Engler personal via groups.io <birdwomanSD...> |
[sd-birds] Spring meeting |
| 5/16/26 9:30 am |
randy podoll via groups.io <rpodoll...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Hooded Warbler |
| 5/16/26 8:47 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Hooded Warbler |
| 5/16/26 6:17 am |
randy podoll via groups.io <rpodoll...> |
[sd-birds] Hooded Warbler |
| 5/15/26 11:03 am |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West, RC, Pennington County May 15, 2026 |
| 5/15/26 10:50 am |
Joshua Boldt via groups.io <joshua.boldt...> |
[sd-birds] American Golden Plover |
| 5/15/26 10:16 am |
N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> |
[sd-birds] latest issue of Bird Notes is available |
| 5/15/26 8:37 am |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] WRMC and Whitewood |
| 5/13/26 12:06 pm |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Sanborn hummingbird |
| 5/12/26 6:05 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Chamberlain |
| 5/12/26 5:31 am |
N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> |
[sd-birds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Chamberlain |
| 5/11/26 10:23 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] Sioux Falls warblers |
| 5/11/26 5:10 am |
Joanne H via groups.io <cozybrew...> |
Re: [sd-birds] [siouxfallsbirdclub] mothers day birds |
| 5/10/26 10:00 pm |
Michael Zerr via groups.io <zerrmick...> |
[sd-birds] mothers day birds |
| 5/10/26 2:50 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 10, 2026 |
| 5/9/26 2:30 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-9-2026 |
| 5/9/26 12:47 pm |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] SFBC field trip results |
| 5/7/26 6:37 am |
bnlbork via groups.io <bnlbork...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Bird corpse ID |
| 5/6/26 5:28 pm |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Bird corpse ID |
| 5/6/26 4:37 pm |
Paul Burgers via groups.io <paul57...> |
[sd-birds] Bird corpse ID |
| 5/6/26 3:14 pm |
Paul Burgers via groups.io <paul57...> |
[sd-birds] Bird corpse ID |
| 5/5/26 7:40 pm |
N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> |
[sd-birds] upcoming birding events |
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Date: 6/2/26 10:45 am
From: Palmer, Jeff via groups.io <Jeff.Palmer...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Spring Season Reports |
Dear Birders,
Spring Season Reports are now due – if you have not already done so, it is now time for your Spring Season sightings to be entered into the SDOU online database located at
https://research.dsu.edu/sdousbor/
If you cannot recall your Observer ID and/or Password you can click on “Forgot Password” on the Login screen. Additionally, new observers are always welcome - simply go to the above site, click on Login / Register and select the "Register here:" link.
Any and all sightings are welcome. I plan to download the sightings for the Spring Season Report in South Dakota Bird Notes on or about 22 June so please have your sightings entered into the database prior to that date. Thanks and good birding!
Jeffrey S. Palmer
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Date: 6/1/26 8:59 am
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co June 1, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
June 1, 2026 5:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen
Conditions: Temp: Start: 48 End: 57 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 0 - 1
Cloud Cover: 100% cloudy Weather: totally cloudy, overcast, low
light, cool
SPECIES: 38 INDIVIDUALS: 643
Canada Goose 118 includes 39 young
Wood Duck 24 includes 8 ducklings FOS
Mallard 59 includes 16 ducklings
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 18 includes 13 ducklings
Rock Pigeon 10
Eurasian Collared-Dove 2
Mourning Dove 1
Spotted Sandpiper 7
Great Blue Heron 59 includes 15 nestlings FY
Turkey Vulture 43
Osprey 2 ON CN CF
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 2
Western-wood Pewee 1 FOS
Western Flycatcher 2
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 2
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tree Swallow 13
Violet-green Swallow 13
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 15
Barn Swallow 12
Cliff Swallow 50
European Starling 27
Gray Catbird 3
American Robin 21
Cedar Waxwing 4
House Sparrow 51
House Finch 7
American Goldfinch 1
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 14 ON
Common Grackle 45
Common Yellowthroat 2
Northern Yellow Warbler 3
Black-headed Grosbeak 4
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Date: 6/1/26 6:31 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Saturday, June 6 |
The Sioux Falls Bird Club will hold its June field trip this coming Saturday the 6th. We will meet at 7:30 a.m. at the Outdoor Campus East (4500 S Oxbow Ave) to organize carpooling, and then proceed to Newton Hills State Park. We'll do some slow walking (perhaps a mile total distance) from the horse camp on the C and D trails, which are a fairly flat mix of gravel, grass, and dirt. These trails may be a bit muddy with recent rains and more forecasted this week. For those who do not wish to walk as much, bring a lawn chair and we can organize a stakeout group to hang out at the picnic shelter near where the D trail crosses the paved road (see Picnic Shelter 5 on this map: https://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/newton_trails.pdf (https://gfp.sd.gov/userdocs/newton_trails.pdf)), as there can be lots of birds in that area as well.
We will also perhaps check out Lake Lakota and the boy scout camp area, and plan to be back to the OC around midday. You do not need to be a club member to attend, all are welcome.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
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Date: 5/29/26 6:21 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-29-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on May 29, 2026 by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 39 species were identified with a total of 271 individuals.
Canada Goose-5
Wood Duck-2
Gadwall-1
Mallard-5
Rock Pigeon-11
Eurasian Collared Dove-8
Mourning Dove-7
Chimney Swift-1
Killdeer-3
Turkey Vulture-2
Belted Kingfisher-1
Downy Woodpecker-3
Northern Flicker-3
American Kestrel-1
Eastern Phoebe-1
Least Flycatcher-1
Red-eyed Vireo-7
Blue Jay-5
Black Capped Chickadee-2
Barn Swallow-2
Tree Swallow-1
Northern Rough Wing Swallow-6
Cedar Waxwing-19
Pygmy Nuthatch-1
Gray Catbird-3
Northern House Wren-1
European Starling-26
American Robin-15
House Sparrow-19
House Finch-9
American Goldfinch-21
Song Sparrow-3
Spotted Towhee-4
Red Wing Blackbird-19
Brown Headed Cowbird-1
Common Grackle-45
Common Yellow Throat-2
Northern Yellow Warbler-1
Black Headed Grosbeak-4
Start Time: 6:30 AM, 62 degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-4
End Time: 9:15 AM, 68 degrees, Sky-100% cloud covered, Wind-5
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Date: 5/29/26 1:51 pm
From: Ron Mabie via groups.io <mabienot590...>
Subject: [sd-birds] 2026-2027 Hunt/Fish Proposed Rules |
Here is the Proposed Deer Hunting Plan for the Karl Mundt NWR.
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: Hanan, Mick D <Mick_Hanan...>
Date: Fri, May 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Subject: 2026-2027 Hunt/Fish Proposed Rules
To:
Cc: Swanson, Christopher (Chris) <christopher_swanson...>, Julian,
Elizabeth (Liz) <elizabeth_julian...>
Hi all,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to share that the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) has published the proposed 2026-2027
station-specific hunting and sport fishing regulations to open or expand
opportunities at 111 field stations within the National Wildlife Refuge
System and National Fish Hatchery System. This proposal includes the Karl
E. Mundt NWR for a limited draw archery deer hunt to occur sometime between
September 1 and November 15. You can read the news release *here*
<https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2026-05/department-interior-announces-proposed-expansion-hunting-and-fishing>.
*How to Find the Documents*
All draft documents, including draft plans, compatibility determinations,
and environmental compliance documentation, are available through the *Federal
Register*
<https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223/document>. To
view the full package of proposed changes for any refuge or hatchery, visit:
*https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223-0002*
<https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223-0002>
*How to Comment*
There are two opportunities for public comment, both open from *May 27 to
June 27, 2026*:
- *Proposed hunting and fishing regulations (Service-wide):* Submit
comments through the Federal Register:
*https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/15/2025-08621/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2025-2026-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations*
<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/15/2025-08621/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2025-2026-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations>
- *Hunting expansion proposals for this Refuge/Complex:* Email your
comments to: *<HuntFishRuleComments...>*
<HuntFishRuleComments...>*. *Please include the name of the refuge
or hatchery in the subject line.
Thank you for your continued interest in this topic.
Mick
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Mick Hanan
Acting Deputy Project Leader
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eastern & Western SD WMD Complexes
38741 291st Street
Lake Andes, SD 57356
Cell - (605) 481-2347
Phone - (605) 910-5534
<mick_hanan...>
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Date: 5/28/26 11:31 am
From: cathyjo777 via groups.io <cathyjo777...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Burrowing Owl(s) in Clay County |
I observed the burrowing owl for about 45 minutes this morning (May 28) that has been reported on the Greenfield Road in Clay County. It continues to be at the same location as in the rare bird alerts for the past few days.
I possibly observed 2; a lighter colored one (male?) and darker one (female?). As I was looking through my camera it is hard for me to be certain as I only observed one at a time (through my long lens) but I thought when I was looking at the one on the fence post another flew into the field. I observed the darker one going to a spot very close to the road in the tall grass (photo attached) at least twice. I stayed a distance away in my car so as to not disturb the owls. My concern is that they are possibly nesting in a badger hole (again pure speculation) and that it is so close to the road at risk of getting hit by a car and/or the county mowing the road ditch there.
I am a relatively new birder and wanted to pass along the information in case there is something to be done to protect the owl/s.
Cathy Logue
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Date: 5/28/26 8:38 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Mississippi Kite, Sioux Falls |
Passing along a message from John McLaughlin, who kept us apprised last year of the Mississippi Kites nesting in the Tuthill neighborhood of Sioux Falls (off 49th and Southeastern):
"I saw a Mississippi Kite in the Tuthill neighborhood yesterday, May 26, fly out of the same tree a pair nested in last summer. It flew west toward Tuthill Park and it seemed to have nesting material in its beak. The house next door to the yard it nested in last year has a fairly active construction project underway on the backside of the house. I hope this does not discourage the Kite from nesting in the same tree. Last year this time there were also similar home improvement projects underway nearby. I do not see a nest under construction in the tree, but I will continue to look for activity. I have not seen the Kite this morning (May 28)."
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
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Date: 5/25/26 1:39 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 25, 2026 |
Wow! we had more species than I thought we did. For a dismal morning, this is good! Jackie
On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 01:46 PM, Judy Hengen <judyhengen...> wrote:Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
May 25, 2026 6:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 56 End: 81 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 1
Cloud Cover: 50% cloudy Weather: bright sky, light wind, warmed quickly!
SPECIES: 36 INDIVIDUALS: 554
Canada Goose 97 includes 47 young
Wood Duck 10
Mallard 71 includes 30 ducklings
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 18 includes 12 ducklings FOS
Rock Pigeon 7 NB CN
Eurasian Collared-Dove 7
Mourning Dove 2
White-throated Swift 1
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 9
Great Blue Heron 53 includes 19 nestlings
Turkey Vulture 46
Osprey 2 ON CF T
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tee Swallow 5
Violet-green Swallow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 6
Barn Swallow 12
Cliff Swallow 13 FOS
European Starling 26 CN
Gray Catbird 2
American Robin 18 CN FY
Cedar Waxwing 2
House Sparrow 46 ON
House Finch 21
American Goldfinch 4
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 13 ON
Common Grackle 43
Northern Yellow Warbler 2
Black-headed Grosbeak 1
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Date: 5/25/26 12:46 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 25, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
May 25, 2026 6:15 AM – 9:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 56 End: 81 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 1
Cloud Cover: 50% cloudy Weather: bright sky, light wind, warmed
quickly!
SPECIES: 36 INDIVIDUALS: 554
Canada Goose 97 includes 47 young
Wood Duck 10
Mallard 71 includes 30 ducklings
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 18 includes 12 ducklings FOS
Rock Pigeon 7 NB CN
Eurasian Collared-Dove 7
Mourning Dove 2
White-throated Swift 1
Killdeer 2
Spotted Sandpiper 9
Great Blue Heron 53 includes 19 nestlings
Turkey Vulture 46
Osprey 2 ON CF T
Belted Kingfisher 1
Northern Flicker 3
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 1
Tee Swallow 5
Violet-green Swallow 4
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 6
Barn Swallow 12
Cliff Swallow 13 FOS
European Starling 26 CN
Gray Catbird 2
American Robin 18 CN FY
Cedar Waxwing 2
House Sparrow 46 ON
House Finch 21
American Goldfinch 4
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 13 ON
Common Grackle 43
Northern Yellow Warbler 2
Black-headed Grosbeak 1
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Date: 5/25/26 7:25 am
From: Jim Williams via groups.io <woodduck38...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Dippers |
Thanks. Ricky. They found a pair yesterday, exactly where I am uncertain. I
will pass along your info. My grandson and his girl are relatively new
birders. They are having a grand time. Thanks again.
On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM Ricky Olson <olsonr088...> wrote:
> You might be thinking Iron Creek.
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> On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088=
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>> Long Valley , Rimrock crossings. Old mine powerhouse pull out. Some
>> like Roughlock Falls but too many people there for me.
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>> On Sun, May 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM Jim Williams via groups.io <woodduck38=
>> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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>>> Where near Spearfish is best to look ? I want to help grandson find the
>>> bird. I've been there but can't remember. Small creek, flowing west, I
>>> think. Water control structure on creek if you go in far enough. Active
>>> birder lived up there. It was a favorite place when I could still travel.
>>> Jim Williams
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Date: 5/25/26 7:11 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Dippers |
You might be thinking Iron Creek.
On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Long Valley , Rimrock crossings. Old mine powerhouse pull out. Some
> like Roughlock Falls but too many people there for me.
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> On Sun, May 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM Jim Williams via groups.io <woodduck38=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
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>> Where near Spearfish is best to look ? I want to help grandson find the
>> bird. I've been there but can't remember. Small creek, flowing west, I
>> think. Water control structure on creek if you go in far enough. Active
>> birder lived up there. It was a favorite place when I could still travel.
>> Jim Williams
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Date: 5/25/26 7:11 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Dippers |
Long Valley , Rimrock crossings. Old mine powerhouse pull out. Some
like Roughlock Falls but too many people there for me.
On Sun, May 24, 2026 at 10:01 AM Jim Williams via groups.io <woodduck38=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Where near Spearfish is best to look ? I want to help grandson find the
> bird. I've been there but can't remember. Small creek, flowing west, I
> think. Water control structure on creek if you go in far enough. Active
> birder lived up there. It was a favorite place when I could still travel.
> Jim Williams
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Date: 5/24/26 8:01 am
From: Jim Williams via groups.io <woodduck38...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Dippers |
Where near Spearfish is best to look ? I want to help grandson find the
bird. I've been there but can't remember. Small creek, flowing west, I
think. Water control structure on creek if you go in far enough. Active
birder lived up there. It was a favorite place when I could still travel.
Jim Williams
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Date: 5/23/26 1:35 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-23-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on Saturday, May 23, 2026 by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 41 species were identified with a total of 301 individuals.
Canada Goose-7
Gadwall-1
Mallard-11 (Includes 5 fledglings)
Rock Pigeon-11
Eurasian Collared Dove-15
Mourning Dove-3
Chimney Swift-3
Killdeer-1
Spotted Sandpiper-3
Great Blue Heron-3
Turkey Vulture-5
Osprey-1
Red Headed Woodpecker-1
Downy Woodpecker-2
Northern Flicker-5
Western Wood Peewe-2
Least Flycatcher-2
Blue Jay-4
Black Capped Chickadee-1
Cedar Waxwing-22
Pygmy Nuthatch-3
Northern House Wren-6
Gray Catbird-9
European Starling-35
American Robin-15
House Sparrow-4
House Finch-7
American Goldfinch-19
Spotted Towhee-1
Song Sparrow-1
Red Wing Blackbird-21
Brown Headed Cowbird-1
Common Grackle-25
Western Kingbird-1
Red Eyed Vireo-1
Common Yellowthroat-22
American Redstart-6
Wilson's Warbler-1
Northern Yellow Warbler-12
Northern Cardinal-2
Black Headed Grosbeak-6
Start Time: 6:30 AM, 42 degrees, Sky-clear, Wind-0
End Time: 10:30 AM, 71 degrees, Sky-30% cloud covered, Wind-1
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Date: 5/20/26 12:53 pm
From: Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Sica Hollow Park Road Update |
I spoke with members of the construction crew at noon and both culverts on the park road are in place. They hope to have the filling and compacting of gravel done by the end of today or early tomorrow - then the road will be open. I didn't find any warblers today other than our basics (Yellows, Redstarts, Black-n-whites). There was terrible amount of noise. Few birds.Cheryl VellengaSisseton
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Date: 5/20/26 11:53 am
From: Michael M. Melius via groups.io <pingothenbingo...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Blackburnian, Hot Springs |
Around noon today there was a male Blackburnian Warbler in my yard in Hot
Springs. Great views, poor photos. He headed to the public parkland along
the river when I lost sight of him. This is just down-river from the Legion
building.
Michael Melius
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Date: 5/20/26 9:53 am
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Whitewood Report |
We have had new arrivals at our feeders 1.5 miles south of Whitewood and
today had 17 species at the feeders. New arrivals include Indigo/Lazuli
Buntings, and Western Tanagers. Usually the Buntings continue on, but
this year are staying around. So far we have not had any Orioles. The
Cowbirds are also coming to the feeders and we observed one of the
Cowbirds being fed by a Black-headed Grosbeak. (Some listserv
recipients may not be aware of Cowbirds behavior who throw the eggs of a
nesting bird out of the nest and then lay cowbird eggs on the nest).Â
When the eggs hatch the nesting bird treats it as their own and feeds it.
Our neighbor across Crook City Road has a Lewis's Woodpecker coming in.
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 5/20/26 9:36 am
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] WRMC Results |
The West River Migration Count (WRMC) was conducted May 8-11, 2026 with
good weather and windy days. The count extended from the North Dakota
border to the Nebraska border with Harding, Butte, Lawrence, Meade,
Pennington, Custer, and Fall River counties participating. Forty-nine
observers counted over 18,000 birds and 190 species with a total of 237
hours birding and 1988 miles of driving/walking. The top three counties
for specie numbers were Pennington, Fall River, and Harding. The top
three number of birds recorded were Red-winged Blackbirds, Common
Grackle, and Western Meadowlarks. Migration was definitely in progress
and I appreciate all that participated and got out birding to take a
census of migration birds.
Vic Fondy-Coordinator WRMC 605.269.2553
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Date: 5/19/26 8:15 pm
From: Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Sica Hollow Advisory |
Hello Birders -
I know some of you are considering a trip to Sica Hollow SP soon to search for warblers. I was there this afternoon from 4:00 until 7:15 - all in the east end of the park. The road through the park connecting the east and west ends is closed not too far from the east entrance parking area due to the replacement of at least one culvert. It looks like they are ready to lay the gravel bed and drop it in but I don't know how soon the project will be complete (it shouldn't take too long). There are 2 culverts lying there, so another crossing further down the road may follow.
The entire east end (Trail of the Spirits area and road) is open. People can still access the area beyond the road construction by hiking the trails. If hiking the lower trails, be sure to wear wading shoes for the streams. I went on the upper trail which leaves from the east entrance and found a couple of nice pockets of warblers. My bird tally for the visit was 42 species including 9 warbler species. It was very overcast and backlit and I missed ID'ing some of the warblers. At a minimum, I had Ovenbird, Tennessee, Orange-crowned, Am Redstart, Cape May, Northern Parula, Blackburnian, Yellow & Blackpoll.
I'm sure the west side of the park is also open and accessible from the west. You just can't drive through from one end to the other.
The new park management for this district is aggressively trying to raise the usage of Sica Hollow. The entrance hut they're installing is a cast-off from Pelican Lake SP.
Cheryl Vellenga
Sisseton, SD
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Date: 5/19/26 2:22 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 19, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
May 19, 2026 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Surveyors: Laural Bidwell, Judy Hengen
Conditions: Temp: Start: 39 End: 48 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 0-3
Cloud Cover: 80% cloudy start to 60% Weather: windy, bursts of sun/cloud
cover, chilly
SPECIES: 39 INDIVIDUALS: 465
Canada Goose 75 includes 34 young
Wood Duck 9
Northern Shoveler 3
Gadwall 5
Mallard 32 includes 6 ducklings
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 6
Rock Pigeon 9
Eurasian Collared-Dove 8
Mourning Dove 1
Killdeer 3
Spotted Sandpiper 3
Great Blue Heron 51 includes 10 young CF FY
Turkey Vulture 38
Osprey 2 ON T
Belted Kingfisher 2
Northern Flicker 2
Least Flycatcher 1
Warbling Vireo (Eastern) 1
Blue Jay 4
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Tree Swallow 1
Violet-green Swallow 23
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 19
Barn Swallow 5
European Starling 16 CN
Gray Catbird 2
Swainson’s Thrush 2
American Robin 26 CN
Cedar Waxwing 5
House Sparrow 38 ON
House Finch 18
American Goldfinch 3
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 24 CN ON
Common Grackle 12
American Redstart 4
Yellow Warbler 5
Black-headed Grosbeak 1
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Date: 5/19/26 1:32 pm
From: D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Mockingbird and Egrets |
today, at pelican lake state recreation area, a northern mockingbird
literally popped into my field of view as i was trying to identify another
bird, less than 15 feet away. it gazed at me for about 10 seconds before
dropping down into the thicket. perhaps because of the strong winds, it
never vocalized. later as i left the park, i came upon a flock of 145
cattle egrets foraging in a grassy field.
george prisbe
wasserstadt
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"poetry is the shadow cast by our streetlight imaginations." - lawrence
ferlinghetti, american poet
"People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." -
Voltaire
"the world knows many religions, but Nature has but one truth" - manly p
hall
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Date: 5/18/26 7:52 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SDOU |
The spring meeting was a great success! Because of a great team effort.
Todd Jensen, Dave Swanson and Chris Anderson were great trip leaders. Bob
Bork & Chris were a great help with registration & finances.
The Turner Standing Butte Ranch manager Luke Ridder and his wife Kay were
superlative hosts on our grassland species tour of the ranch.
Silka Kempema USFWS with helper Jaci Baker USFS had a bird banding station
Saturday morning and I am very grateful for their time & effort.
So far an amazing 191 species were seen in the area Friday-Sunday. An
unbelievable 25 species of warblers and warbler want to be Yellow-breasted
Chat were seen.
It takes all the participants to make a good meeting and we had that.
Thank you to all involved.
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Date: 5/18/26 6:40 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Spring meeting |
I'll echo Maggie's sentiment - thanks to Ricky for organizing a great weekend! Everything went really well and we saw a great diversity of birds. Thanks also to Roger Dietrich and our keynote speaker Jay Carlisle for giving some outstanding presentations, and to Dave Swanson and Todd Jensen for leading field trips. I found myself with a number of other local Pierre birders during the trips I attended, and I appreciated your expertise and company as well.
Looking forward to seeing you all again at the fall meeting this November in Yankton.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
On Sun, May 17, 2026 at 08:10 PM, Maggie Engler personal via groups.io <birdwomansd...> wrote: Thanks to all the board, and especially Ricky Olson, for such a great weekend in Pierre. We had a great time, and got to see many wonderful species and enjoy conversations with many people. The evening presentations were superb.
I am looking forward to the next gathering.
Maggie Engler Caputa SD
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Date: 5/17/26 6:10 pm
From: Maggie Engler personal via groups.io <birdwomanSD...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Spring meeting |
Thanks to all the board, and especially Ricky Olson, for such a great weekend in Pierre. We had a great time, and got to see many wonderful species and enjoy conversations with many people. The evening presentations were superb.
I am looking forward to the next gathering.
Maggie Engler
Caputa SD
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Date: 5/16/26 9:30 am
From: randy podoll via groups.io <rpodoll...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Hooded Warbler |
Update to add Mourning Warbler and Tennessee Warbler by the old Calvary Cemetery.
Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
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From: Ricky Olson <olsonr088...>
Sent: Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:46:55 AM
To: <rpodoll...> <rpodoll...>
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Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Hooded Warbler
Thanks Randy.
On Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:17 AM randy podoll via groups.io<http://groups.io> <rpodoll...><mailto:<hotmail.com...>> wrote:
Hooded Warbler found this morning FMRA by the old Calvary Cemetery.
Randy Podoll
Sturgis
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Date: 5/16/26 8:47 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Hooded Warbler |
Thanks Randy.
On Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:17 AM randy podoll via groups.io <rpodoll=
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> Hooded Warbler found this morning FMRA by the old Calvary Cemetery.
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> Randy Podoll
> Sturgis
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Date: 5/15/26 11:03 am
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West, RC, Pennington County May 15, 2026 |
Outdoor Campus West/City Springs, Rapid City, Pennington County
May 15, 2026 6:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell, Judy Hengen
Conditions: Temp: Start: 53 End: 69 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 3
Cloud Cover: 0% Weather: windy, sunny, warm
SPECIES: 41 INDIVIDUALS: 332
Canada Goose 5 (includes 3 goslings)
Gadwall 1
Mallard 11 (includes 5 ducklings)
Rock Pigeon 25
Eurasian Collared-Dove 16
Mourning Dove 5
Killdeer 5
Spotted Sandpiper 1
Great Blue Heron 4
Osprey 1
Downy Woodpecker 3
Northern Flicker 6
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
Pygmy Nuthatch 2
Northern House Wren 5
European Starling 22
Gray Catbird 7
Swainson’s Thrush 1
American Robin 17 CN
Cedar Waxwing 29
House Sparrow 18
House Finch 19
American Goldfinch 37
Chipping Sparrow 1
Song Sparrow 2
Spotted Towhee 2
Western Meadowlark 1
Red-winged Blackbird 17
Brown-headed Cowbird 1
Common Grackle 32
Northern Waterthrush 1
Common Yellowthroat 2
American Redstart 1
Northern Yellow Warbler 10
Yellow-rumped Warbler 2
Northern Cardinal 1
Black-headed Grosbeak 7
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Date: 5/15/26 10:16 am
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] latest issue of Bird Notes is available |
Greetings SDOU Members!
The most recent issue of South Dakota Bird Notes is now available on our
website - https://sdou.org/SDOU/BirdNotes.aspx.
CONTENTS
President’s Page
by Chris Anderson
Announcements
Notable Sightings: December 2025 – February 2026
by Ricky D. Olson
Winter Season Bird Photos
by Kelly Preheim
What We Don’t Know: the Warbling Vireo Complex
by Nancy Drilling
Citizen Science Survey for Mountain Chickadee (Poecile gambeli)
by Ricky D. Olson
The 2025 Summer Season
by Chris Anderson
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Date: 5/15/26 8:37 am
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] WRMC and Whitewood |
We birded four days on the West River Migration Count and observed many
new birds and large migrations in progress. Chipping and White-crowned
Sparrows in Butte County on Brooker Road were too numerous to even get
correct numbers. In addition we had lots of new species including Great
Egret, Common Loon, Cliff Swallows, Hermit/Swainson's Thrushes,
Eastern/Western Kingbirds, and others. Butte County is being hit hard
by drought and most roadside ponds were dry. Raptor counts were low and
we found no Eagles on either our Butte or Lawrence territories. We
recorded 2724 birds in our Butte County areas with high numbers of
Blackbirds and 1154 birds in our Lawrence County areas.
Fall River is the only county that has submitted a complete summary
report and they recorded 120 species and 1831 birds.
At our feeders 1.5 miles South of Whitewood new species since last
report include Black-headed Grosbeaks, Tree Swallows, Western Tanager,
and Lazuli Bunting. The Tree Swallows are nesting in one of our bird boxes
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 5/13/26 12:06 pm
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Sanborn hummingbird |
I was shocked to see a hummingbird today but it wasn't at the feeder. It
was at the tail light on my car. Then it flew to the tail light on my
pickup. And then it was gone. I've got my feeders out so we'll see if I see
it at one.
I'm using sugar water for the Orioles as well. I'm just mixing one part
sugar to four parts water and bringing it to a boil. Then I store it in the
fridge..
Jeff Hansen
https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 5/12/26 6:05 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Chamberlain |
Nice sighting
On Tue, May 12, 2026 at 7:31 AM N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Yesterday afternoon I found a beautiful Yellow-throated Warbler while
> birding at the American Creek Rec Area in Chamberlain. This southeastern
> U.S. species is reported about twice a decade in South Dakota so I am
> thrilled to have stumbled upon it. After hiding in the bushes for a bit, it
> came out into the open for great looks. Much different than when I've
> usually tried to see it in its bottomland river forest habitats, where it
> hangs out at the very top of giant sycamore and cottonwood trees, usually
> heard but not seen.
>
> Nancy Drilling
> Rapid City/Aberdeen
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Date: 5/12/26 5:31 am
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Yellow-throated Warbler, Chamberlain |
Yesterday afternoon I found a beautiful Yellow-throated Warbler while
birding at the American Creek Rec Area in Chamberlain. This southeastern
U.S. species is reported about twice a decade in South Dakota so I am
thrilled to have stumbled upon it. After hiding in the bushes for a bit, it
came out into the open for great looks. Much different than when I've
usually tried to see it in its bottomland river forest habitats, where it
hangs out at the very top of giant sycamore and cottonwood trees, usually
heard but not seen.
Nancy Drilling
Rapid City/Aberdeen
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Date: 5/11/26 10:23 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Sioux Falls warblers |
Just finished up my lunchtime trip to Elmwood Park in central Sioux Falls - I found a dozen warbler species and wished I had more time before having to go back to work. Blackburnian, Golden-winged, Chestnut-sided, Wilson's, Tennessee, Nashville, American Redstart, and Ovenbirds among others. Also my first-of-year Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Gray-Cheeked Thrush, and Blue-headed Vireo.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
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Date: 5/11/26 5:10 am
From: Joanne H via groups.io <cozybrew...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] [siouxfallsbirdclub] mothers day birds |
Thank you for sharing! Such an exciting time. We had our first Baltimore
for my Mother's day ❤️
On Mon, May 11, 2026, 12:00 AM Michael Zerr <zerrmick...> wrote:
> Happy Mother's Day! With the report of a Whimbrel just west of SF, I
> could not resist going out. Not only the great pair of Whimbrels, but many
> different species, including Dowitchers, Godwits, Dunlin, Great Egret, SP
> Plovers (they are everywhere this spring. Usually we are lucky to see
> one.), Osprey, N. Harrier, many species of sandpipers, and ducks, etc. Some
> of the videos and photos are here on Flicker
> <https://www.flickr.com/gp/siouxfalls/Q48y8d3750>.
> Thanks again to Terry and Chris for sharing the Whimbrels.
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Date: 5/10/26 10:00 pm
From: Michael Zerr via groups.io <zerrmick...>
Subject: [sd-birds] mothers day birds |
Happy Mother's Day! With the report of a Whimbrel just west of SF, I could
not resist going out. Not only the great pair of Whimbrels, but many
different species, including Dowitchers, Godwits, Dunlin, Great Egret, SP
Plovers (they are everywhere this spring. Usually we are lucky to see
one.), Osprey, N. Harrier, many species of sandpipers, and ducks, etc. Some
of the videos and photos are here on Flicker
<https://www.flickr.com/gp/siouxfalls/Q48y8d3750>.
Thanks again to Terry and Chris for sharing the Whimbrels.
Mick Zerr
SFBC/SDOU
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Date: 5/10/26 2:50 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 10, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
May 10, 2026 6:50 AM – 11:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 49 End: 60 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 0-2
Cloud Cover: 0% cloudy start to 50% partly Weather: partly cloudy, sunny,
warm
SPECIES: 50 INDIVIDUALS: 612
Canada Goose 64 (includes 22 young) 1 goose ON
Wood Duck 16
Blue-winged Teal 6
Gadwall 2
Mallard 46 (includes 5 ducklings)
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 3
Rock Pigeon 12
Eurasian Collared-Dove 9
Killdeer 3 N A
Spotted Sandpiper 13
Solitary Sandpiper 4
Great Blue Heron 39 CN ON
Turkey Vulture 45
Osprey 2 ON CN
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 7
Blue Jay 3
American Crow 1
Black-capped Chickadee 4
Violet-green Swallow 1
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 15
Barn Swallow 8
Cliff Swallow 1
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 13 CN
Swainson’s Thrush 4
American Robin 21 CN
Cedar Waxwing 17
House Sparrow 59 CN
House Finch 27
American Goldfinch 2
Chipping Sparrow 2
Clay-colored Sparrow 1
Field Sparrow 1 FOS
White-crowned Sparrow 1
Lark Sparrow 1 FOS
Song Sparrow 8
Lincoln’s Sparrow 1
Spotted Towhee 1
Red-winged Blackbird 32 CN ON
Common Grackle 31
Northern Waterthrush 1
Orange-crowned Warbler 2
Common Yellowthroat 13
Northern Yellow Warbler 25
Yellow-rumped Warbler 39
Black-headed Grosbeak 1
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Date: 5/9/26 2:30 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-9-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was held in conjunction with the West River Spring Migration Bird Count on May 9, 2026. It was conducted by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton, Jackie Stucky-Strom and Seth and Joel from the Black Hills Raptor Center. 46 Species were identified with a total of 380 individuals.
Canada Goose-10 (includes 4 goslings)
Wood Duck-2
Gadwall-1
Mallard-10
Blue wing Teal-2
Rock Pigeon-31
Eurasian Collared Dove-28
Mourning Dove-4
Killdeer-1
Spotted Sandpiper-2
Great Blue Heron-6
Turkey Vulture-10
Downy Woodpecker-7
Northern Flicker-3
American Kestrel-1
Western Wood Pewee-1 FOS
Least Flycatcher-1
Blue Jay-6
American Crow-2
Black Capped Chickadee-2
Northern Rough Wing Swallow-1
Cedar Waxwing-16
Pygmy Nuthatch-2
Gray Catbird-1 FOS
Brown Thrasher-2 FOS
European Starling-11
Swainson's Thrush-5
American Robin-15
House Sparrow-12
House Finch-4
American Goldfinch-9
Clay Colored Sparrow-54
White Crowned Sparrow-11
Song sparrow-3
Lincoln Sparrow-1
Chipping Sparrow-4
Spotted Towhee-3
Red Wing Blackbird-29
Common Grackle-26
Orange Crowned Warbler-1
Common Yellowthroat-9
Yellow Warbler-19
American Redstart-1 FOS
Yellow Rumped Warbler-8
Northern Cardinal-2
Black Headed Grosbeak-1 FOS
Start Time: 7:00 AM, 45 degrees, Sky-50% cloud covered, Wind-0
End Time: 10:45 AM, 60 degrees, Sky-100% cloud covered, Wind-2
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Date: 5/9/26 12:47 pm
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip results |
Today a whopping 33 people joined the monthly field trip of the Sioux Falls Bird Club - what an awesome turnout! We enjoyed a nice morning walk at Good Earth State Park full of birdsong. Eastern Bluebirds were hanging out near the nest box by the parking lot. The whole park was busy with singing Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, Baltimore Orioles, Field and White-throated Sparrows, and more. Yellow-rumped Warblers were still by far the dominant warbler species, but we did find a few Orange-crowned, one Tennessee, Black-and-white, Black-throated Green, and a couple Ovenbirds and Northern Yellow Warblers. We also observed a flock of Black Terns and a number of flocks of shorebirds migrating overhead, mostly American Golden-Plovers, a couple Hudsonian Godwits, and a number that went unidentified. Down along the river, there were four Semipalmated Plovers, a few Yellowlegs, and some peeps as well.
After Good Earth, part of the group stopped by Lake Alvin Rec Area. The lake was drained for most of the last two years as they rebuilt the spillway, and now the west end is an interesting area with intermittent reeds. Among other things, we observed three Soras and a White-faced Ibis, but surprisingly no other waders.
On my way home, I swung through the slough at Harmodon Park. Where the City is dredging the wetland on the west side of the road, there were several shorebird species: Least, Semipalmated, Pectoral, and White-rumped Sandpipers, and some Long-billed Dowitchers.
Thanks to everyone who came out today! And thanks to Angie for bringing donuts! I didn't get to talk to everyone, but I hope you enjoyed the morning as much as I did. Our next club field trip will be Saturday, June 6 to Newton Hills State Park.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
Trip report from today:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/515758 (https://ebird.org/tripreport/515758)
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Date: 5/7/26 6:37 am
From: bnlbork via groups.io <bnlbork...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Bird corpse ID |
Looks like a Swainson's Thrush to me.
Bob Bork
On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 06:37 PM, Paul Burgers via groups.io <paul57...> wrote:
Can anyone tell me what bird this is (or more accurately was)?
I found it in my yard in Madison.
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Date: 5/6/26 5:28 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Bird corpse ID |
Looks like a thrush.
On Wed, May 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM Paul Burgers via groups.io <paul57=
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> Can anyone tell me what bird this is (or more accurately was)?
> I found it in my yard in Madison.
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Date: 5/5/26 7:40 pm
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] upcoming birding events |
All of these events are open to the public.
1. SDOU spring meeting, May 15-17, Ramkota in Pierre (
https://sdou.org/SDOU/NextMeeting.aspx)
2. Bird Bash at Bear Butte, May 16 (see attached flier)
3. Bird Watching Tour, Veblen, June 3-4 (
https://sdgrass.org/bird-watching-tour/)
From the web site:
Join the South Dakota Grassland Coalition for a unique *bird watching tour
in the native grasslands of northeastern South Dakota*, hosted this year at
the *Bien Ranch near Veblen, SD*. This two-day prairie birding experience
offers participants the opportunity to explore working ranchland while
observing the diverse bird species that depend on healthy grassland
ecosystems.
Guided by experienced birders and land managers, attendees will travel
across the ranch to observe and identify *grassland birds, raptors, and
migratory species* commonly found in the Northern Great Plains.
Participants will learn how grazing management, native prairie, wetlands,
and shelterbelts create important habitat for birds and wildlife across
South Dakota’s working landscapes.
Throughout the tour, guests will have opportunities to *watch, photograph,
and record bird species in their natural environment*, while gaining a
deeper understanding of the relationship between ranching, grassland
conservation, and wildlife habitat. The event also provides a chance to
connect with fellow bird enthusiasts, ranchers, conservationists, and
anyone interested in the future of South Dakota’s grasslands.
Whether you are an experienced birder, a photographer, a rancher, or simply
someone who enjoys spending time outdoors, the *South Dakota Bird Watching
Tour* offers a memorable opportunity to experience the beauty and
ecological importance of prairie bird habitat.
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