Date: 9/5/26 11:25 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Small Flock of Active Warblers
Around 7:45am, we had a flurry of about 5-6 very active warblers, flitting around the yard for about 10-15 minutes……and then they were gone, continuing their journey south.
Warblers we were able to identify were:
Bay-breasted Warbler
Yellow Warbler
American Redstart
Over the last week, we’ve had several isolated warblers work their way through the yard, but this is the 1st small flock.
It’s quite a fun experience - suddenly there are these small, very active birds flitting around the yard. Trying to keep track of them and get a few photos is quite a challenge. You start to track one while it moves through the trees and bushes, in and out of the leaves and branches, occasionally pausing. So you snap some photos, while trying to adjust your exposure as they move in and out of shade - using the “auto” exposure can sometimes work, but it tends to over expose, leading to too bright photos. Then you try to spot another bird and do the same. You do this for about 10-15 minutes and then they’re suddenly gone. What fun! Let’s hope some more show up tomorrow morning.
Photos can be viewed at: flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 9/3/26 2:26 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: American Birding Association (ABA) Young Birder of the Year Registration is OPEN
Missouri can boast two ABA Young Birder of the Year Awardees: Marky
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Date: 9/3/26 7:10 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Increased Warbler Activity
There was a definite increase in activity this morning in our yard, but no good photos.
I did identify a Chestnut-sided Warbler and a Black-throated Green Warbler. We see quite a few of the latter during fall migration.
I looked at my flickr site photos from last year and both warbler activity and diversity notably increased around Sept 10th, here in Kirksville, and continued through mid-October.
Because I often visit Hawk Ridge in Duluth, MN for the fall hawk migration, I start checking the daily hawk reports: https://hawkcount.org/ The website reports counts from hawk migration sites around the country and you can look at previous years and months.
Usually around the 3rd week of September, depending on the weather, there’s a large movement of Broad-winged Hawks.
I’ve also started visiting Canal Park Point along the south edge of Lake Superior when I’m there, which turns out to be a pretty good location for fall migrants and sometimes, Merlins. On Aug 27, there were reports of lots of warblers on eBird at the Park Point Trail, which may have been the beginning of their fall migration from Canada.
Keep an eye out at your favorite spots. It’s still early, but they’re on the way!
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 8/31/26 9:01 am From: Marge Lumpe <00000666a6289070-dmarc-request...> Subject: Hi Lonesome from a week ago
This is very late reporting from a week ago Sunday. It was a lovely day, but the birds were either missing or subdued and were not in their usual places.
The Sedge Wrens were at the corner of Cemetery and Lumpee, the Bell's Vireo was also near that same location. There were a few of the usual suspects, but there were no Henslow's Sparrows nor Grasshopper Sparrows. The Northern Roughwings seem to be staging for their Fall migration.
The best and most unusual sighting was at the end on Klink when eight, yes, eight Wild Turkeys strolled across the road.
Happy Birding! Marge Lumpe Benton County
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Date: 8/30/26 11:44 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: A Few Migrants in the Yard Today
Despite the strong southerly winds, we had several migrants pass through our yard this morning.
Chestnut-sided Warbler
Red-eyed Vireo
Magnolia Warbler
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - several, very active birds chasing insects
A few photos can be viewed at: flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 8/29/26 11:50 am From: N Rock <00000b3ce5bef02b-dmarc-request...> Subject: Mississippi Kites
For the past week and a half we've been seeing Mississippi Kites around our property. I'd seen up to nine at once on several occasions, but I am sure there were more. This morning I counted 22 circling over our meadow, but they were dipping below the tree line, so there were quite possibly more than that out of my view. We've never had that many, or for this long, on our property before. (At least that we were aware of). I tried my darndest to manifest a swallow-tailed, but it hasn't happened....yet.
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Date: 8/28/26 6:49 am From: John and Linda Frederick <0000067ecfb442d3-dmarc-request...> Subject: Fall Festival in Rolla
We are planning another great fall festival and native plant sale in Rolla at the Audubon Trails Nature Center, Saturday, September 12, 8-2.
We have many exhibitors, including the Missouri Birding Society. There will be wildflower walks, birding walks, activities for kids, and hummingbird banding. It is free and there will be a food trucks!
Date: 8/27/26 11:04 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: More migrants in the yard
Birdcast reported that 3.8M birds passed over Adair County last night, the most so far this fall.
This morning we had a few migrants in the yard:
Chestnut-sided Warbler, female or juvenile
American Redstart, female, which caught a white butterfly or moth
Yellow-billed Cuckoo, that just seemed to sit in the oak tree line for quite a while, maybe just resting
Baltimore Oriole, several males and a female
An unidentified Flycatcher - Merlin Bird ID identified it as a Olive-sided Flycatcher
The juvenile Red-shouldered Hawks continue to visit the yard several times a day.
A few photos can be viewed at: flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast Mo
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Date: 8/24/26 6:55 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Yard Update - 1st migrating warblers
We’ve just started to see a trickle of migrating warblers. Yesterday a Chestnut-sided and today a Blackburnian, both either immature of female. Although not as colorful as the spring warblers, it’s still fun to see them passing through.
Yesterday we had a pair of juvenile Red-shouldered Hawks fly low through the yard, land on the ground and perch in our red cedars and a large white pine tree. Certainly juveniles still learning to hunt. Not sure if they were after doves or squirrels. We have a pair nesting somewhere behind our property, but we’ve never seen any visit the yard like this.
About a month ago, we reported our 1st nesting Carolina Wrens, in a nest box right by the patio, about 10 yards from a nesting House Wren box. The Carolina Wrens have now abandoned that box, presumably due to the smaller, but aggressive House Wrens. I found 1 egg on the patio and 2 punctured eggs in the nest box. Oh well. Maybe next year.
Photos can be viewed at:
flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Many Missouri birders knew David. He created art work for MBS (back when it was the Audubon Society of Missouri), as well had many covers for Bird Watchers Digest magazine.
I was lucky to be able to go birding with David several times, most notably at White River Trace Conservation Area. He really enjoyed the sparrows there.
He will be missed, but what a life!
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Date: 8/22/26 9:16 am From: sgg.bluesfan <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Buff-breasted Sandpipers, SelecTurf, Callaway Co
Thanks Pete! Found all 4 same island of grass.Steve Griffaw <Sgg.bluesfan...> Jefferson City MOSent from my Galaxy
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Date: 8/22/26 7:17 am From: Monacell, Peter L. <0000078632dd2087-dmarc-request...> Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpipers, SelecTurf, Callaway Co
Four Buff-breasted Sandpipers with Pecs and Least, on the grass island surrounded by dirt 0.15mi southeast of the main turn into headquarters. This is on the bluff (east) side of the turf farm. Also two Peregrine Falcons perched distantly . . .
Good birding everyone,
Pete
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I decided to drive from Kirksville and spend parts of 2 days - Thursday from 3-6pm and Friday 8-10:30am - hoping to see and photograph the reported Swallow-tailed Kite at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area.
On Thursday, I didn’t see any Swallow-tailed Kites and, with the warm temperatures, the approx 6 Mississippi Kites were up pretty high. But there was a flyby of 2 Air Force jets at very low altitude.
This morning on Friday, it was originally foggy, but then cleared into a sunny blue sky, with some clouds.
There were 6-8 Mississippi Kites perched in the dead trees just east of the round parking area off the intersections of pools 10, 11, 14 ands 15. They would occasionally fly out, but then fly back to their perch. I think they were either testing for thermals or catching an insect. As the fog cleared and things started warming, they took off, circling to gain altitude and quickly soared up high.
Around 9am, I spotted 2 Swallow-tailed Kites flying just above the trees towards the south. Then one soared towards me and circled right overhead at fairly low altitude, again gaining altitude before flyng away toward the Missouri River. I didn’t see it after that and left around 10:30am. Pretty cool to get such close looks with good light for photos - pretty fortunate!
Date: 8/20/26 7:34 am From: Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No sighting: Arizona/Grand Canyon trip
Thanks everyone that reached out directly and on the list serve with feedback. Everyone had some great suggestinos and while most of it just solidified my current plans, I did pick up a new spot to check out for condors and bumped up another location from a maybe to top contender. I also have some great ideas for the next trip! LOL. So many great places to check out and some awesome birds! This time next week, I'll be waist deep in Arizona birds and the National Park system. (Insert giddy squeals and crazy dance moves!!)
Thanks guys!
Becky LutzFranklin County636-432-9442
On Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 08:56:20 PM CDT, Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Hey all,
I have a trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in a couple of weeks. Most of our time (very tolerant non-birder hubby & I, haha) will be at the South Rim, but we will also get a chance to visit the North Rim and try to see the California Condor. We will also be spending a couple of nights at Phantom Ranch (Super excited!!!) and have a couple days in the Phoenix area before flying home. I've been researching and have a plan but thought I'd reach out and see if anyone had any favorite spots I should try and check out while in the area since it will be my first time to the area/state. Thanks!!
Becky LutzFranklin County636-432-9442
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Date: 8/18/26 6:56 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <0000078632dd2087-dmarc-request...> Subject: Buff-Breasted Sandpiper at SelecTurf, Callaway Co, North Jefferson City
This evening there was a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at SelecTurf. I hope there will be many more this fall.
My checklist contains a photo, as well as specifics on where I found the bird.
Date: 8/18/26 6:06 pm From: MARY NEMECEK <0000033e56bb8a8d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Swallow-tailed Kite Pleasant Hill
FYI- I just received a report of a Swallow-tailed Kite photographed in Pleasant Hill today around the area of SW State Rte 7 and E state Rte VV around 5 pm by Paul Catlett.
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KCMO
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Date: 8/16/26 12:36 pm From: Jean L <0000067a456a8961-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Stkite
Need to give Terry McNeely credit for re-finding the bird - and he passed
the kudos over to his eagle-eye wife who spotted it just as they were
getting ready to leave.
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MOBirders,
Consider signing this to help protect the confluence and flood plains from more high-voltage lines that are hazardous to birds.
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Just north of St. Louis, two of the greatest rivers on the continent come together. The land where they meet is an ecosystem of national significance, and for generations people have poured themselves into caring for it: landowners, farmers, duck club members, birdwatchers, anglers, volunteers, and conservation partners of every kind.
Ameren Missouri is now evaluating routes for new high-voltage transmission lines as part of its Eastern Missouri Grid Transformation Project. Some of the routes under consideration would open new corridors through the heart of the Confluence east of Highway 79.
Missouri needs a strong, modern electric grid. This coalition agrees, and our request is a reasonable one: route the new lines along existing corridors rather than through a landscape that public agencies, private stewards, and everyday people have spent decades restoring and protecting for future generations.
To make that case, a coalition has prepared a full Environmental Assessment and a Declaration for Responsible Routing. Ameren's project team has confirmed that every submission is reviewed and logged. Your name, added today, becomes part of the official record before a route is chosen.
Date: 8/15/26 7:35 am From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Registration for the 2026 MBS Fall Meeting is OPEN!
Registration and attendance at MBS meetings is open to all Missouri birders.
To Register:
On the MBS website home page (mobirds.org), click on the blue box. The
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blue box “REGISTER”.
BEFORE clicking on that “Register” button read the series of informational
paragraphs with details of the meeting activities.
AND...
On the right side of the page is a row of blue boxes. Click on each to see
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make your field trip selections.
If you have questions, please email Edge Wade: <1edgewade...>
*We are looking forward to seeing you in Columbia to share some* *bodacious
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Date: 8/14/26 2:05 pm From: Bill Eddleman <00000b74022989c5-dmarc-request...> Subject: Laughing Gull on the Mississippi, Cape Girardeau
I relocated the immature Laughing Gull first reported yesterday from Red
Star Access in Cape Girardeau Co. The bird was with a Ring-billed Gull on a
sandbar opposite Cape Rock Park, over a mile upstream.
It may have been the light, but the bird I saw looked paler than the one in
the photo accompanying yesterday’s report. There might possibly be two.
Crummy photos will be on eBird shortly.
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I got the opportunity to go to the Grand Canyon *specifically* to go birding back in May this year. We stayed in Tusayan and I walked through the Kaibab National Forest one afternoon (not to the Canyon), hiked the 6 miles (!) from Tusayan to the Canyon one morning, and then rode the shuttle in from Tusayan one morning. If you decide to hike in from Tusayan, do not underestimate the 6 mile distance from the trailhead to the Village. I started at 7:30 am and did not reach the Grand Canyon Village proper until almost noon. That was a pretty brutal trek, as I still hiked more throughout the park. I even started down the Bright Angel Trail, although I stopped at the 1.5-mile Resthouse and turned back to meet my wife back at the top. Unfortunately, I did not see Condors, although they were seen the week before we got down there *and* the week after I left.
Granted, this was in May...
The Tusayan Greenway Trail (the hike in from Tusayan to the GC National Park) got me several lifers, including Cassin's Kingbird, Bullock's Oriole, Grace's Warbler, Black-throated Gray Warbler, and Bushtit, as well as lots of Pygmy Nuthatch and a really good look at a Hepatic Tanager.
I got no lifers at the Canyon this time, but I got really good looks at Lucy's Warbler and Virginia's Warbler on the Bright Angel Trail, as well as Rock Wren, Black-headed Grosbeak, and Broad-tailed Hummingbird. There were also Violet-Green Swallow, Juniper Titmice, Mountain Chickadee, and Woodhouse's Scrub Jay all over the Rim trails. There were also several Turkey Vultures ... so be cautious of declaring Condors in flight unless you can confirm size and/or wing patterns.
On this trip, I also happened to go down to Phoenix to visit friends. While we were down there, she had Gila Woodpecker, several species of hummingbirds, White-winged doves, and Curve-billed Thrasher just coming up to her feeders at her house. The real highlight there was the Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch. Again, take this with a grain of salt as it was May, but I got to see Gambel's Quail, Black-chinned and Anna's Hummingbird, Black-necked Stilts, American Avocet (with babies!), Baird's Sandpiper, Verdin, Bronzed Cowbird, Abert's Towhee, Black Phoebe, and the piece-de-resistance was a Least Bittern heard from the boardwalk on the fishing pond (and confirmed by a local birder who happened to be out that night and pointed me in its direction). If you look at the Phoenix area for August of Current Year on eBird, the *only* place that has 100+ species is the Riparian Preserve.
As a birder, I've been to Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona twice as of this trip. Despite this being my 2nd trip, and despite not getting to see Condors or spend as much time trapsing the mountains outside of Salt River Valley *or* get down to Tucson or any of the birding meccas in southern Arizona, I *still* got 14 lifers on my trip this May.
To wrap up an already long story, there's definitely a lot to see if you're willing to get out at dawn, dusk, or persevere (as the birds also do) in the heat. I hope you have a wonderful trip.
Cheers and Good Birding,
Chase D
(formerly of Columbia, Boone County, MO)
Cabot, Lonoke County, AR
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Date: 8/14/26 7:46 am From: Leon Book <00000b6d6659ece2-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No sighting: Arizona/Grand Canyon trip
I recommend eBird’s “Explore” function to identify hotspots in a given location. That’s how I found the Riparian Reserve at Gilbert Water Ranch in suburban Phoenix. Exceptional birding with multiple habitats in one location. See my screenshot of eBird from my phone. Safe journeys and bodacious birding! Leon Book Cape Girardeau image0.png Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 14, 2026, at 9:24 AM, Susan Eaton <0000066c07c307f2-dmarc-request...> wrote:
I was going to mention contacting the Peregrine Foundation. When we were there several years ago, I talked to a young woman from that organization who was on the Navaho Bridge, using a locator device. She said she was in touch with several but they were far away. Maybe they can give you advice . Susan EatonSt Louis CO <MOSusiede...> On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 7:49 AM Steve Griffaw <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Oh, and of course the Condors can be seen in the cznyon, but I have not seen them. But to be fair my time has been limited. It was a lady from the Peregrine Foundation at the time that put the caws out (high on a cliff face) that told me about that feeding and I did see them but also she told me about the bridge. They may have more or current information. On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 7:44 AM Steve Griffaw <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Hi Becky, have been there a few times the last few years. For the Condors, I saw them at Vermillion Cliffs as they have a lookout where they put cows and when they put them out the Condors come. Also heard they can be seen low at Navajo Bridge but I dont recall exactly the season, I think spring in the evening. March of 2025 at sunrise did a couple mile hike along the south rim heading west from the west shuttle start and saw Bushtits, Pygmy Nuthatches, Red Crossbills, Mountain Chickadees, Juniper Titmouse, different varity of Juncos, Scrub Jays, and a Pinjon Jay that yelled at me to stop looking at the canyon and turn around and look at him. Close enough for decent cell phone shots. In other years I recall Black Throated Gray Warblers and Rock Wrens. Have fun! Steve <Griffawsgg.bluesfan...> City MO On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Becky, I have a couple suggestions, but will take 2 to 4 days until I have time to put them together for you.Edge On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Hey all, I have a trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in a couple of weeks. Most of our time (very tolerant non-birder hubby & I, haha) will be at the South Rim, but we will also get a chance to visit the North Rim and try to see the California Condor. We will also be spending a couple of nights at Phantom Ranch (Super excited!!!) and have a couple days in the Phoenix area before flying home. I've been researching and have a plan but thought I'd reach out and see if anyone had any favorite spots I should try and check out while in the area since it will be my first time to the area/state. Thanks!! Becky LutzFranklin County636-432-9442
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Date: 8/14/26 7:24 am From: Susan Eaton <0000066c07c307f2-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No sighting: Arizona/Grand Canyon trip
I was going to mention contacting the Peregrine Foundation. When we were
there several years ago, I talked to a young woman from that organization
who was on the Navaho Bridge, using a locator device. She said she was in
touch with several but they were far away. Maybe they can give you advice .
Susan Eaton
St Louis CO MO
<Susiede...>
On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 7:49 AM Steve Griffaw <
<00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Oh, and of course the Condors can be seen in the cznyon, but I have not
> seen them. But to be fair my time has been limited. It was a lady from
> the Peregrine Foundation at the time that put the caws out (high on a cliff
> face) that told me about that feeding and I did see them but also she told
> me about the bridge. They may have more or current information.
>
> On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 7:44 AM Steve Griffaw <
> <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>> Hi Becky, have been there a few times the last few years. For the
>> Condors, I saw them at Vermillion Cliffs as they have a lookout where they
>> put cows and when they put them out the Condors come. Also heard they can
>> be seen low at Navajo Bridge but I dont recall exactly the season, I think
>> spring in the evening.
>>
>> March of 2025 at sunrise did a couple mile hike along the south rim
>> heading west from the west shuttle start and saw Bushtits, Pygmy
>> Nuthatches, Red Crossbills, Mountain Chickadees, Juniper Titmouse,
>> different varity of Juncos, Scrub Jays, and a Pinjon Jay that yelled at me
>> to stop looking at the canyon and turn around and look at him. Close
>> enough for decent cell phone shots.
>>
>> In other years I recall Black Throated Gray Warblers and Rock Wrens.
>>
>> Have fun!
>>
>> Steve Griffaw
>> <sgg.bluesfan...>
>> Jefferson City MO
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM Edge Wade <
>> <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>
>>> Becky, I have a couple suggestions, but will take 2 to 4 days until I
>>> have time to put them together for you.
>>> Edge
>>>
>>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM Becky Lutz <
>>> <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hey all,
>>>>
>>>> I have a trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in a couple of weeks. Most
>>>> of our time (very tolerant non-birder hubby & I, haha) will be at the
>>>> South Rim, but we will also get a chance to visit the North Rim and try to
>>>> see the California Condor. We will also be spending a couple of nights
>>>> at Phantom Ranch (Super excited!!!) and have a couple days in the
>>>> Phoenix area before flying home. I've been researching and have a plan
>>>> but thought I'd reach out and see if anyone had any favorite spots I should
>>>> try and check out while in the area since it will be my first time to the
>>>> area/state. Thanks!!
>>>>
>>>> Becky Lutz
>>>> Franklin County
>>>> 636-432-9442
>>>>
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Date: 8/14/26 5:49 am From: Steve Griffaw <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No sighting: Arizona/Grand Canyon trip
Oh, and of course the Condors can be seen in the cznyon, but I have not
seen them. But to be fair my time has been limited. It was a lady from
the Peregrine Foundation at the time that put the caws out (high on a cliff
face) that told me about that feeding and I did see them but also she told
me about the bridge. They may have more or current information.
On Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 7:44 AM Steve Griffaw <
<00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Hi Becky, have been there a few times the last few years. For the
> Condors, I saw them at Vermillion Cliffs as they have a lookout where they
> put cows and when they put them out the Condors come. Also heard they can
> be seen low at Navajo Bridge but I dont recall exactly the season, I think
> spring in the evening.
>
> March of 2025 at sunrise did a couple mile hike along the south rim
> heading west from the west shuttle start and saw Bushtits, Pygmy
> Nuthatches, Red Crossbills, Mountain Chickadees, Juniper Titmouse,
> different varity of Juncos, Scrub Jays, and a Pinjon Jay that yelled at me
> to stop looking at the canyon and turn around and look at him. Close
> enough for decent cell phone shots.
>
> In other years I recall Black Throated Gray Warblers and Rock Wrens.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Steve Griffaw
> <sgg.bluesfan...>
> Jefferson City MO
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM Edge Wade <
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>
>> Becky, I have a couple suggestions, but will take 2 to 4 days until I
>> have time to put them together for you.
>> Edge
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM Becky Lutz <
>> <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>
>>> Hey all,
>>>
>>> I have a trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in a couple of weeks. Most
>>> of our time (very tolerant non-birder hubby & I, haha) will be at the
>>> South Rim, but we will also get a chance to visit the North Rim and try to
>>> see the California Condor. We will also be spending a couple of nights
>>> at Phantom Ranch (Super excited!!!) and have a couple days in the
>>> Phoenix area before flying home. I've been researching and have a plan
>>> but thought I'd reach out and see if anyone had any favorite spots I should
>>> try and check out while in the area since it will be my first time to the
>>> area/state. Thanks!!
>>>
>>> Becky Lutz
>>> Franklin County
>>> 636-432-9442
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Date: 8/14/26 5:44 am From: Steve Griffaw <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No sighting: Arizona/Grand Canyon trip
Hi Becky, have been there a few times the last few years. For the Condors,
I saw them at Vermillion Cliffs as they have a lookout where they put cows
and when they put them out the Condors come. Also heard they can be seen
low at Navajo Bridge but I dont recall exactly the season, I think spring
in the evening.
March of 2025 at sunrise did a couple mile hike along the south rim heading
west from the west shuttle start and saw Bushtits, Pygmy Nuthatches, Red
Crossbills, Mountain Chickadees, Juniper Titmouse, different varity of
Juncos, Scrub Jays, and a Pinjon Jay that yelled at me to stop looking at
the canyon and turn around and look at him. Close enough for decent cell
phone shots.
In other years I recall Black Throated Gray Warblers and Rock Wrens.
Have fun!
Steve Griffaw
<sgg.bluesfan...>
Jefferson City MO
On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:59 PM Edge Wade <
<00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Becky, I have a couple suggestions, but will take 2 to 4 days until I
> have time to put them together for you.
> Edge
>
> On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM Becky Lutz <
> <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>> Hey all,
>>
>> I have a trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in a couple of weeks. Most of
>> our time (very tolerant non-birder hubby & I, haha) will be at the South
>> Rim, but we will also get a chance to visit the North Rim and try to see
>> the California Condor. We will also be spending a couple of nights at
>> Phantom Ranch (Super excited!!!) and have a couple days in the Phoenix
>> area before flying home. I've been researching and have a plan but
>> thought I'd reach out and see if anyone had any favorite spots I should try
>> and check out while in the area since it will be my first time to the
>> area/state. Thanks!!
>>
>> Becky Lutz
>> Franklin County
>> 636-432-9442
>>
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Becky, I have a couple suggestions, but will take 2 to 4 days until I have
time to put them together for you.
Edge
On Thu, Aug 13, 2026 at 8:56 PM Becky Lutz <
<0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Hey all,
>
> I have a trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in a couple of weeks. Most of
> our time (very tolerant non-birder hubby & I, haha) will be at the South
> Rim, but we will also get a chance to visit the North Rim and try to see
> the California Condor. We will also be spending a couple of nights at
> Phantom Ranch (Super excited!!!) and have a couple days in the Phoenix
> area before flying home. I've been researching and have a plan but
> thought I'd reach out and see if anyone had any favorite spots I should try
> and check out while in the area since it will be my first time to the
> area/state. Thanks!!
>
> Becky Lutz
> Franklin County
> 636-432-9442
>
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Hey all,
I have a trip to the Grand Canyon coming up in a couple of weeks. Most of our time (very tolerant non-birder hubby & I, haha) will be at the South Rim, but we will also get a chance to visit the North Rim and try to see the California Condor. We will also be spending a couple of nights at Phantom Ranch (Super excited!!!) and have a couple days in the Phoenix area before flying home. I've been researching and have a plan but thought I'd reach out and see if anyone had any favorite spots I should try and check out while in the area since it will be my first time to the area/state. Thanks!!
Becky LutzFranklin County636-432-9442
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Both the Anhinga and Swallow-tailed Kite are at Pool 11. ANHI is perched on metal rail of water control gate and STKI just flew over. Indigo Buntings are providing backup vocals.
Diane Bricmont STL CO
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Date: 8/11/26 7:14 pm From: Marge Lumpe <00000666a6289070-dmarc-request...> Subject: Sunday at Hi Lonesome
Dear Fellow bird lovers, This a late post, and I was late getting to Hi Lonesome this last Sunday morning. The birds had already begun getting quiet, and the species number was down. However, there were enough birds to keep me interested, and there were so many other things to please the eye. There is a nice variety of flowers blooming. A complete species list is on eBird. One of my current favorites is the Sedge Wren. The cap to the morning was given by an American Kestrel that flew over, kited for a bit and then cooperatively perched on the wire allowing good looks.
I could be wrong, but I believe some of the birds have begun migrating south. I'll go earlier next time.
Happy Birding!! Marge Lumpe Benton County
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The Swallow-tailed Kite first reported by Lisa Safell was viewed from the
loop road the runs along the side of Pool 10, heading toward Pools 14 &
15. It was soaring close to the bluffs at about 4:20-4:30
The Anhinga was resting (gular pouch vibrating heavily in the heat),
standing on the north bank among a small patch of mallow in front of short
trees, along the ditch that connects the Distribution Channel with the
ditch at the near end Pool 14 cul-de-sac.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
<1edgewade...>
On Tue, Aug 11, 2026 at 4:12 PM Jean L <
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Date: 8/11/26 9:41 am From: Lisa Saffell <0000065c370fac8c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs STKI
Fat fingered that! Swallows-tailed Kites!
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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Date: 8/11/26 9:39 am From: Lisa Saffell <0000065c370fac8c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Swallow-Tailed Kite
I have one, maybe three. Swallows-tailed kites at Eagle Bluffs CA. North side of the rd 1/4 past pool 5 at the curve in the roadway.
No Anhinga yet.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
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Date: 8/10/26 5:28 pm From: Jane Frazier <000006e778e2ffac-dmarc-request...> Subject: Yellow crowned night heron Jefferson City
Jane Lester posted a picture of what appears to be a young Yellow crowned Night Heron in Wears Creek today, Jefferson City. Nancy H identified the bird while Shirley Seabaugh and I went out and found it this evening. It seemed to me to match the first year bird found in the nat geo guide. It was in the creek across from the Jefferson City High School soccer fields on Stadium Drive. You can park on Mesa Drive.
Jane Frazier Jefferson City
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Date: 8/9/26 8:27 am From: Steve Griffaw <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Anhinga continues at Eagle Bluffs
Amy,
I am probably too late responding as I just saw this, but Eagle Bluffs is
about 8 miles SW of Columbia, off of highway K. Once you turn off of the
Highway stay on the main gravel road and after a mile or so you will Enter
Eagle Bluffs.. I know of one place where the road goes right but there is
also another going straight where you want to go right. If you have Google
Maps it will take you right in. Once there stay on the wider main road.
After going past a right turn closed for construction continue on the main
road until an intersection with a small building (Jumpbox) on the right and
a pit toilet on the left. On the right of that intersection is the start
of the distribution channel and it has been seen from there to the other
side of a cross maintenance road. The last report I saw it was on the
other side of the cross M road.
When I saw it was Sunday it was very close to the jumpbox.
If you go for it good luck!
Thanks,
Steve Griffaw
<sgg.bluesfan...>
Jefferson City MO
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Date: 8/8/26 5:24 pm From: James Hickner <00000b3e083ae3e7-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Anhinga continues at Eagle Bluffs
My wife and I spent over two hours looking for the anhinga without success. We actually spent three hours in Eagle Bluff CA , looking for other birds as well.
Jim Hickner <hickner...>
On Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 04:46:02 PM CDT, Amy J. Hoffman <00000b3d2ca8e7da-dmarc-request...> wrote:
I'd like to try for the anhinga tomorrow, but I'm not familiar with Eagle Bluffs. Can anyone tell me where would be a good place to start and how to get there?
Amy J. Hoffman
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On Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM, Patrick Maloney<00000aad70f10f54-dmarc-request...> wrote:
utiful spot! Roses?
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 02:01:05 PM CDT, Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Terry McNeely reported seeing it this morning in the distribution channel across from the Pool 5.
Edge Wade
Columbia
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Date: 8/8/26 2:46 pm From: Amy J. Hoffman <00000b3d2ca8e7da-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Anhinga continues at Eagle Bluffs
I'd like to try for the anhinga tomorrow, but I'm not familiar with Eagle Bluffs. Can anyone tell me where would be a good place to start and how to get there?
Amy J. Hoffman
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On Tue, Aug 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM, Patrick Maloney<00000aad70f10f54-dmarc-request...> wrote:
utiful spot! Roses?
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 02:01:05 PM CDT, Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Terry McNeely reported seeing it this morning in the distribution channel across from the Pool 5.
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Columbia
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Date: 8/8/26 8:33 am From: N Rock <00000b3ce5bef02b-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Willet at Pool 2, Eagle Bluffs
I'm enjoying reading all the posts about the anhinga since I am not able to
get up there to see it myself. However, it does bring to my mind the day in
September of 2009 that my husband and I were sitting outside our store
enjoying the fall weather when we saw a bird flying in from the north-west.
The bird changed from... crow? To... accipiter? To, no it's a cormorant?
Until it got almost overhead and we shouted to each other "that's an
anhinga!!"
Not sure where it came from or where it was going, but it was a wonderful
example of being in the right place at the right time.
Nancy Rock
Shell Knob, Barry County
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