Date: 4/16/26 3:23 pm From: David Scheu <00000454f801cafe-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: FW: LISTSERV FROM address changes on 4/24/2026
Kevin, I don’t know but if I had to guess, I’d say that each serial-number-like part of the strange address maps to a specific subscriber, and when the list server receives a reply to one of these addresses, it will forward it on to the corresponding “real” address. Maybe seamlessly, maybe not. We’ll have to see exactly how it all plays out.
BTW, it looks like my email came from a new address. My inbox shows that message this way:
Though it’s not the 24th yet, so it’s not supposed to have started yet, and your last email has a normal return address. Am I the unknowing guinea pig?
From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 4:53 PM
To: David Scheu <des...>; <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: FW: LISTSERV FROM address changes on 4/24/2026
How will replies work if the email address is obfuscated? Can we still reply to an individual only or will every reply go the Listserv? Thanks!
I am forwarding an email I just received from MU IT, who hosts our list server. Full announcement is below, but the digest version is, email return addresses are being obfuscated in order to prevent mail from the list ending up in spam folders, which is something that has happened to me, and I know has happened to others. I have been told in the past there’s nothing that they can do on the server side, but apparently the problem got bad enough that they figured out something they could do. I know some of you have already managed to fix the problem from your end, but hopefully this change will help mail get through to everyone, and the strange return addresses will not be too off-putting or confusing. We’ll have to see how it goes!
On Friday, April 24th we will change how FROM addresses work with LISTSERV messages. This will apply to everyone who sends mail through our LISTSERV lists.
You may want to brief your Subscribers, so they are not surprised on the 24th.
Users will notice that mail shows a different FROM address going forward. The Display Name will not change. Mail from “John Smith” will still say “John Smith”.
However, an address like <user...><mailto:<user...> or <person...><mailto:<person...> will be changed to something like <00000003f16b4808-dmarc-request...><mailto:<00000003f16b4808-dmarc-request...>.
People will see that new FROM address. Some of them will ask questions.
NOTE: If your list has message archives, the archives will show the original FROM address.
P.S. - Why are we doing this?
Most Subscribers don’t need this much detail, but you deserve to know. Nobody is at fault here. New email protections require us to make a change, so our mail will deliver. That’s the situation.
Mail to some recipients recently started bouncing back to us with this new error message:
Access denied, sending domain MISSOURI.EDU doesn't meet the required authentication level. The sender's domain in the 5322.From address doesn't meet the authentication requirements defined for the sender.
The underlying problem: Email services are starting to roll out new email protection rules. If the FROM address does not align with the list address (lists.umsystem.edu), our mail gets rejected.
For example, FROM:<walkerbr...><mailto:<walkerbr...> does not align with lists.umsystem.edu. Mail from umsystem.edu does align and pass, but we cannot ignore the other campuses. This problem also applies to mail from our external Subscribers.
We can send into a list just fine. The trouble comes when the list tries to deliver. So far, we’ve seen bounces reported from HOTMAIL.COM, LIVE.COM, MSN.COM, and OUTLOOK.COM. None of our LISTSERV mail is reaching those Subscribers. That list is probably incomplete today. Plus, more services will implement rules like these over time.
For technical reasons, we cannot address these bounces on a case-by-case basis. This must be a global change on the server.
Brand Walker
Division of IT, University of Missouri
<walkerbr...><mailto:<walkerbr...>
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Date: 4/16/26 2:53 pm From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...> Subject: Re: FW: LISTSERV FROM address changes on 4/24/2026
How will replies work if the email address is obfuscated? Can we still reply to an individual only or will every reply go the Listserv? Thanks!
--
Kevin
On Apr 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM -0500, David Scheu <00000454f801cafe-dmarc-request...>, wrote:
> MOBirders,
>
> I am forwarding an email I just received from MU IT, who hosts our list server. Full announcement is below, but the digest version is, email return addresses are being obfuscated in order to prevent mail from the list ending up in spam folders, which is something that has happened to me, and I know has happened to others. I have been told in the past there’s nothing that they can do on the server side, but apparently the problem got bad enough that they figured out something they could do. I know some of you have already managed to fix the problem from your end, but hopefully this change will help mail get through to everyone, and the strange return addresses will not be too off-putting or confusing. We’ll have to see how it goes!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dave Scheu
> MOBirds-L list co-owner
> St. Louis, MO
>
> From: Walker, Brand <walkerbr...>
> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:53 PM
> To: <ALL-REQUEST...>
> Cc: UM - IT Email Server Team <cloudservicesteam...>
> Subject: LISTSERV FROM address changes on 4/24/2026
>
> On Friday, April 24th we will change how FROM addresses work with LISTSERV messages. This will apply to everyone who sends mail through our LISTSERV lists.
> You may want to brief your Subscribers, so they are not surprised on the 24th.
>
> Users will notice that mail shows a different FROM address going forward. The Display Name will not change. Mail from “John Smith” will still say “John Smith”.
> However, an address like <user...> or <person...> will be changed to something like <00000003f16b4808-dmarc-request...>
> People will see that new FROM address. Some of them will ask questions.
>
> NOTE: If your list has message archives, the archives will show the original FROM address.
>
>
> P.S. - Why are we doing this?
> Most Subscribers don’t need this much detail, but you deserve to know. Nobody is at fault here. New email protections require us to make a change, so our mail will deliver. That’s the situation.
>
> Mail to some recipients recently started bouncing back to us with this new error message:
> Access denied, sending domain MISSOURI.EDU doesn't meet the required authentication level. The sender's domain in the 5322.From address doesn't meet the authentication requirements defined for the sender.
>
> The underlying problem: Email services are starting to roll out new email protection rules. If the FROM address does not align with the list address (lists.umsystem.edu), our mail gets rejected.
> For example, FROM:<walkerbr...> does not align with lists.umsystem.edu. Mail from umsystem.edu does align and pass, but we cannot ignore the other campuses. This problem also applies to mail from our external Subscribers.
>
> We can send into a list just fine. The trouble comes when the list tries to deliver. So far, we’ve seen bounces reported from HOTMAIL.COM, LIVE.COM, MSN.COM, and OUTLOOK.COM. None of our LISTSERV mail is reaching those Subscribers. That list is probably incomplete today. Plus, more services will implement rules like these over time.
>
> For technical reasons, we cannot address these bounces on a case-by-case basis. This must be a global change on the server.
>
> Brand Walker
> Division of IT, University of Missouri
> <walkerbr...>
>
>
>
> The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum
> Archives / Subscription options / MBS Website / Email the list owners
>
> ABA Birding Code of Ethics
> MBS Spring Meeting: 125th Anniversary - May 1-3, 2026, Drury Plaza Hotel, Chesterfield, MO
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Date: 4/16/26 2:45 pm From: David Scheu <00000454f801cafe-dmarc-request...> Subject: FW: LISTSERV FROM address changes on 4/24/2026
MOBirders,
I am forwarding an email I just received from MU IT, who hosts our list server. Full announcement is below, but the digest version is, email return addresses are being obfuscated in order to prevent mail from the list ending up in spam folders, which is something that has happened to me, and I know has happened to others. I have been told in the past there's nothing that they can do on the server side, but apparently the problem got bad enough that they figured out something they could do. I know some of you have already managed to fix the problem from your end, but hopefully this change will help mail get through to everyone, and the strange return addresses will not be too off-putting or confusing. We'll have to see how it goes!
Thanks,
Dave Scheu
MOBirds-L list co-owner
St. Louis, MO
From: Walker, Brand <walkerbr...>
Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2026 2:53 PM
To: <ALL-REQUEST...>
Cc: UM - IT Email Server Team <cloudservicesteam...>
Subject: LISTSERV FROM address changes on 4/24/2026
On Friday, April 24th we will change how FROM addresses work with LISTSERV messages. This will apply to everyone who sends mail through our LISTSERV lists.
You may want to brief your Subscribers, so they are not surprised on the 24th.
Users will notice that mail shows a different FROM address going forward. The Display Name will not change. Mail from "John Smith" will still say "John Smith".
However, an address like <user...><mailto:<user...> or <person...><mailto:<person...> will be changed to something like <00000003f16b4808-dmarc-request...><mailto:<00000003f16b4808-dmarc-request...>.
People will see that new FROM address. Some of them will ask questions.
NOTE: If your list has message archives, the archives will show the original FROM address.
P.S. - Why are we doing this?
Most Subscribers don't need this much detail, but you deserve to know. Nobody is at fault here. New email protections require us to make a change, so our mail will deliver. That's the situation.
Mail to some recipients recently started bouncing back to us with this new error message:
Access denied, sending domain MISSOURI.EDU doesn't meet the required authentication level. The sender's domain in the 5322.From address doesn't meet the authentication requirements defined for the sender.
The underlying problem: Email services are starting to roll out new email protection rules. If the FROM address does not align with the list address (lists.umsystem.edu), our mail gets rejected.
For example, FROM:<walkerbr...><mailto:<walkerbr...> does not align with lists.umsystem.edu. Mail from umsystem.edu does align and pass, but we cannot ignore the other campuses. This problem also applies to mail from our external Subscribers.
We can send into a list just fine. The trouble comes when the list tries to deliver. So far, we've seen bounces reported from HOTMAIL.COM, LIVE.COM, MSN.COM, and OUTLOOK.COM. None of our LISTSERV mail is reaching those Subscribers. That list is probably incomplete today. Plus, more services will implement rules like these over time.
For technical reasons, we cannot address these bounces on a case-by-case basis. This must be a global change on the server.
Brand Walker
Division of IT, University of Missouri
<walkerbr...><mailto:<walkerbr...>
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Date: 4/16/26 11:51 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Upland Sandpipers on Mokane Rd.
UPSAs reported by Pete Monacell continue on Mokane Rd. At 1:45 today, .6 miles east east of CR 4033. About 50-60 yds.out north side of road. Edge Wade Columbia <1edgewade...>
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Date: 4/14/26 6:50 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Upland Sandpipers, Mokane Road, North Jefferson City, Callaway Co
Birders continued to see the Upland Sandpipers last night and this evening. The best place to view them this evening was about 0.4 miles east of CR 4033 on CR 4038 (Mokane Road), looking north. If you don’t spot them immediately, keep scanning: they may have been up to a quarter mile out, even a bit more. Tonight, the Grasshopper Sparrow was again audible from that site. A new addition to Mokane Road today was about 25 Brewer’s Blackbirds nearer at the west end of the road (about 1 mile east of Hibernia Road).
Good birding everyone,
Pete
From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> on behalf of Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...>
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Upland Sandpipers, Mokane Road, North Jefferson City, Callaway Co
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
This evening there were four Upland Sandpipers together just south of Mokane Road (CR 4038) approaching the defunct bridge. I heard them quip-ip-ipping and was able to find them for photos. The exact location was 1 mile east of CR 4033. I also heard a Grasshopper Sparrow from this point; they breed in that location every year.
Mokane Road is already full of Lark Sparrows and had several Scissor-tailed Flycatchers perched along it. A flock of more than 100 American Golden-Plovers fed in a field east of the trailer home, which is between CRs 4035 and 4033. The Mokane Road hotspot is really starting to show off.
Date: 4/14/26 6:29 am From: Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No sighting: eBird alerts not working.....again
For reference, this is the auto response you get from eBird when you place a ticket for this. I've done all of this.
Thank you for contacting eBird. We're sorry to hear you've stopped receiving email Alerts. Please try the following troubleshooting steps:
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We appreciate your patience as we work to address the hundreds of notes that we receive from eBirders like you every week. Thank you for being a part of eBird!
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On Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 08:11:07 AM CDT, Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
The last ebird alert that I have received was on March 22. I had this happen 3 mths ago as well. Alerts just finally started showing back up again a week or so later, so I don't know what to do to get them back now or why this is happening again. I messaged the help center (3 mths ago and several times in the past 2 weeks) and other than the auto response from the original ticket, I have never received a reply. I have completed the 3 troubleshooting steps that the auto reply had suggested, including waiting the 48 hrs. In addition to those 3 things, I have logged out and then right back in from both my phone app and my desktop accounts. I have logged out and then waited 24 hrs before logging back in. I have unsubscribed to all alerts and resubscribed immediately and also unsubscribed and went 2-3 days before resubscribing to them. I am on several other group reporting things, so I know I should be getting alerts. I've even tried subscribing to lists from a state I've never been to, so I know there will be alerts and I've gotten nothing.
I did just send another "ticket" into ebird since I've had no response in 2 weeks but thought I would also throw this out to the group. I'm at a loss. I've done nothing different to have caused the loss in the first place. Same phone. Same computer. Same account. Part of me wants to create a new account, but I don't want to lose everything from my current account and not sure I can merge them if I did. I know I sent a S.O.S message when this happened the first time, but couldn't find the responses I got from that, but I think I've done everything that I can remember being suggested anyway.
Any other thoughts or ideas? My SOB says it's a sign I need to quit birding. Haha!!!!
Becky Lutz636-432-9442
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Date: 4/14/26 6:11 am From: Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Subject: No sighting: eBird alerts not working.....again
The last ebird alert that I have received was on March 22. I had this happen 3 mths ago as well. Alerts just finally started showing back up again a week or so later, so I don't know what to do to get them back now or why this is happening again. I messaged the help center (3 mths ago and several times in the past 2 weeks) and other than the auto response from the original ticket, I have never received a reply. I have completed the 3 troubleshooting steps that the auto reply had suggested, including waiting the 48 hrs. In addition to those 3 things, I have logged out and then right back in from both my phone app and my desktop accounts. I have logged out and then waited 24 hrs before logging back in. I have unsubscribed to all alerts and resubscribed immediately and also unsubscribed and went 2-3 days before resubscribing to them. I am on several other group reporting things, so I know I should be getting alerts. I've even tried subscribing to lists from a state I've never been to, so I know there will be alerts and I've gotten nothing.
I did just send another "ticket" into ebird since I've had no response in 2 weeks but thought I would also throw this out to the group. I'm at a loss. I've done nothing different to have caused the loss in the first place. Same phone. Same computer. Same account. Part of me wants to create a new account, but I don't want to lose everything from my current account and not sure I can merge them if I did. I know I sent a S.O.S message when this happened the first time, but couldn't find the responses I got from that, but I think I've done everything that I can remember being suggested anyway.
Any other thoughts or ideas? My SOB says it's a sign I need to quit birding. Haha!!!!
Becky Lutz636-432-9442
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Date: 4/13/26 1:53 pm From: Mary Dueren <mary.dueren...> Subject: No Sighting: New Sight for STL Audubon Beginner Bird Walks
Good afternoon Everyone! In addition to the Beginner Bird Walks in Forest Park, Great Rivers Greenway trails, and Jefferson Barracks County Park, we have added The Weldon Spring Interpretive Area. We will be meeting at the pavilion located near the Interpretive Center building at 8am and finish around 10am this Saturday, April 18th. There is an additional walk at this location scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd.
We ask that you register for the walk so we know how many leaders are needed. Please visit: https://stlouisaudubon.org/calendar-of-events/ Click on April 18th and follow the registration. Beginner walks are free, but donations are welcome.
This walk focuses on beginner birders but all are welcome. We hope the rain holds off too. We will only cancel if there is lightning in the area. Mary Dueren St. Louis Audubon Society
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Date: 4/12/26 7:48 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Upland Sandpipers, Mokane Road, North Jefferson City, Callaway Co
This evening there were four Upland Sandpipers together just south of Mokane Road (CR 4038) approaching the defunct bridge. I heard them quip-ip-ipping and was able to find them for photos. The exact location was 1 mile east of CR 4033. I also heard a Grasshopper Sparrow from this point; they breed in that location every year.
Mokane Road is already full of Lark Sparrows and had several Scissor-tailed Flycatchers perched along it. A flock of more than 100 American Golden-Plovers fed in a field east of the trailer home, which is between CRs 4035 and 4033. The Mokane Road hotspot is really starting to show off.
Good birding everyone,
Pete
Pete Monacell,
Jefferson City
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Date: 4/12/26 7:33 pm From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Sunday at Hi Lonesome
It was a gray and kind of misty/rainy day at Hi Lonesome today, but it was more birdy than last month. The Henslow's are back!! The area where the prairie was burned is now a lush, bright green carpet. Lovely. The other birds were also predictable: Field Sparrow, Red-winged Blackbird, Eastern Bluebird, Rough-winged Swallow, Tree Swallow, Eastern Towhee, Northern Cardinal, and Brown Thrasher, and a new species for the prairie: House Sparrow. Ugh.
Happy Birding, Marge Lumpe Benton County
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Date: 4/11/26 6:51 pm From: Mike Grant <mikecurlew...> Subject: MBS Website Security Error Cleared
Our webmaster has reported that changes have been made that have cleared the security error. I had to completely close my browser (Microsoft Edge) to get the error to go away, just closing the tab did not do it.
Please let me know if you still have problems.
Mike Grant
Chesterfield, MO
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Date: 4/9/26 1:21 pm From: Rad Widmer <radwidmer...> Subject: STL Audubon April field trips
Hello MO-birders,
St Louis Audubon Society has several upcoming April field trips. All trips are free and everyone is welcome. All trips begin at 7:30 AM except for the April 11 trip, which begins at 7 AM.
- Saturday Apr 11 -- Two Rivers NWR and Riverlands, meet at Teal Pond @ Riverlands - Saturday Apr 18 -- Lost Valley - Wed Apr 22 -- Castlewood State Park - Saturday Apr 25 -- Forest Park -- Kennedy Forest & Tower Grove Park
Date: 4/8/26 7:27 am From: Malcolm Gold <malcolmgold...> Subject: BAS April 11th field trip cancelation
I need to cancel the previously schedule BAS fieldtrip to Marais des Cygnes this weekend. I offer my sincere apologies to anyone previously planning to attend.
Good birding,
Malcolm Gold (Overland Park, Johnson County, KS)
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Date: 4/6/26 7:24 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <0000041e4c13219a-dmarc-request...> Subject: American Golden Plovers at Swan Lake NWR
The Golden Plovers have once again descended on Swan Lake in Big Numbers. I estimated around 3000 there today. They were in the DU unit in the middle of the area. Have to come in from the North Gate to get to that part due to water over some of the roads from recent rains.
Later,Steve <KinderChillicothedmkinder...>
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Date: 4/6/26 6:24 am From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...> Subject: Re: MBS Website
What web browser are you using and are you using a computer or mobile
device? Some web browsers will have a button or link that will let you go
to the website anyway.
Kevin Wehner
<kevinwehner...>
Columbia, MO
On Mon, Apr 6, 2026 at 8:05 AM Dorcas Wanner <dewanner...> wrote:
> How can you register if you keep getting this warning message? Kathleen
> did you ever get an answer? I've gotten the warning repeatedly.
> Dorcas Wanner
> St Peters
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
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> *Sent:* Monday, March 30, 2026 2:29:29 PM
> *To:* <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
> *Subject:* MBS Website
>
> When I try to open the Missouri Birding Society website to read
> information on the Spring Meeting, I get a warning that the website is not
> private.
> Does anyone else get this warning? I don't think I can proceed.
> Kathleen Anderson
> Columbia
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How can you register if you keep getting this warning message? Kathleen did you ever get an answer? I've gotten the warning repeatedly.
Dorcas Wanner
St Peters
Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
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From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> on behalf of Kathleen Anderson <00000493e9e2f3f6-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2026 2:29:29 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: MBS Website
When I try to open the Missouri Birding Society website to read information on the Spring Meeting, I get a warning that the website is not private.
Does anyone else get this warning? I don't think I can proceed.
Kathleen Anderson
Columbia
Date: 4/5/26 10:23 am From: KELLY ORMESHER <kbormesher...> Subject: Cinnamon Teal
Hello Birding Friends,
The Cinnamon Teals reported by Dan Cowell on 4/3 are continuing and are currently being seen by Steve and Debbie Martin. The recent rain in Henry, Vernon, and Bates Counties have created flooded fields where abundant birds can be found. The Cinnamon Teal are located along NW 1100th Road in Urich.
I ventured there yesterday and encountered many migrating ducks and shorebirds. Lots of movement from Blue-winged Teal, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, American Golden Plover, and American Pipit.
Date: 4/4/26 11:09 am From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Grand Pass CA
Birded Grand Pass this morning. Lots of water due to recent rains but all roads passable. Pool 5 held the most shorebirds - 400+ golden plovers, 14 dunlin, a LB dowitcher, several pecs and many yellowlegs. Thousands of waterfowl still present and numerous occupied eagle nests.
Jean Leonatti <jaleonatti...>
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Date: 4/3/26 4:10 pm From: John and Linda Frederick <frederickjohnandlinda...> Subject: Hummingbird Phelps County
We had our FOY Ruby-throated Hummingbird in our yard today. A male, of course. We put out feeders out yesterday, but we also have flowering red buckeye and coral honeysuckle. This is the earliest in our yard by about a week.
(Also entertaining us this spring is a small flock of turkeys with a gobbler strutting daily.)
Linda Frederick Rolla, MO
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Date: 4/3/26 3:58 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: No White Ibis this afternoon at Eagle Bluffs
A very slow drive through Eagle Bluffs failed to reveal any Ibis. A Great Egret continues in the slough/borrow ditch just north of the closed road to the river access.
Many, many morel hunters, and when not tromping through the woods, are zooming along the road.
Edge Wade Columbia <1edgewade...>
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Date: 4/3/26 1:24 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: White Ibis at Eagle Bluffs CA, Boone County
Good afternoon, everyone,
An adult White Ibis was photographed perched in a Sycamore at Eagle Bluffs CA, Boone Co. this morning (Friday 4/3). One of the observers has shared that it was seen from the main road through the area near Pool 8.
Good birding,
Pete
Pete Monacell,
Jefferson City
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Date: 4/2/26 5:48 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Common Loon--Columbia
Jean Leonatti found a breeding plumaged Common Loon at Perry Phillips Lake, Columbia, yesterday. It was still present at dusk. Edge Wade Columbia <1edgewade...>
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Date: 4/2/26 5:46 am From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: Say's Phoebe -St. Louis County
The SAPH found yesterday by Josh Uffman continues this morning on Augustine Road at the St. Louis R/C Flying Association pavilion. Eastern Meadowlarks are providing backup vocals.
Diane Bricmont STL CO
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*May 1 *is the deadline for submission of materials to be considered for inclusion in the June 2026 issue of The Bluebird, the journal of the Missouri Birding Society. The most recent issue (and all the past ones) are available here <https://mobirds.org/Bluebird/>.
Did you lead or participate in a birding field trip recently? Did you have an unusual sighting? Did you just have a great experience birding sometime? Have a birding tip to share? Why not write about your birding experiences and submit it to The Bluebird?
We solicit submissions of anything related to birding in Missouri -- articles about birding trips, unusual sightings or experiences while birding, ideas for birding techniques, identification tips, memoirs, fiction or poetry about birds or birding, photos of Missouri birds, original artwork, book reviews, you name it.
We also publish peer-reviewed scientific articles reporting original research on birds; please note that the review process takes time, so such material is often published in a subsequent issue. If you want a paper to be peer reviewed, please make that clear when submitting it.
Please email all submissions to me, Allen Gathman, <agathman...>
How to submit: 1) Microsoft Word format is preferred for text submissions. Please, not PDF -- it's very hard to format for the journal. 2) If you have images to include with text, please send them separately, preferably as .jpg files -- not embedded in the Word document. 3) For all photos of birds, please include the identification of the bird species, the location where the photo was taken including Missouri county, date taken, and photographer's name.
Your submissions make the Bluebird possible; I encourage everyone to send something. If I get overwhelmed with submissions, I can always save some for a future issue. -Thanks,
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Remember there are 5 Challenge categories for all levels of birding:
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Fledgling: youth(s) + mentor
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Backyard Birder: bird only in your yard
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Dabbler: bird anywhere, small number of eBird lists to submit
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Big Day on May 9: record as many bird species as you can in the 24 hours of May 9
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Competitive Coot: record as many bird species as you can during the full Challenge
All category registrants or teams will be entered into a prize drawing, so any team can win prizes if they submit their eBird Trip Report for their registered category or categories!
Important dates:
Registration open: April 1-30
Missouri Birding Challenge: May 1-22, 2026
eBird Trip Report for your categories due: May 25
Let's go birding! (This is not an April Fool's!)
Sarah
Sarah Kendrick
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This afternoon at Shirley Seabaugh's house I watched for a couple of minutes a warbler hopping from branch to branch in oaks. This bird had none of the markings of a yellow rump. It had an overall yellowish wash and faint eye ring which leads me to think this was an orange crowned. I know that orange crowns can overwinter in Mississippi. This was in Jefferson City. Also had good looks there at a brown creeper.
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Date: 3/31/26 11:14 am From: Jack Corrigan <mbs_jackc...> Subject: Missouri Birding Society Website
The MBS website is experiencing technical issues with its security certificate and certain web browsers. I don't have any timeline yet as to when it will be corrected. The website content is still accessible. Just click on the ADVANCED button in the lower left of the error dialog box and follow the instructions. You should only have to do this once and then your browser will bring up the website as usual with the security warning in red in the url. Those users taking care of memberships or Spring Meeting registrations, personal information is not maintained on the MBS website and is all handled through PayPal.
Once the website issues are corrected I will post an update.
-- Jack Corrigan KCMO (Clay County) Webmaster, Missouri Birding Society
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Date: 3/31/26 6:46 am From: Kendrick, Sarah W <00000600c8f5f4a2-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] A Warbler Review--Get Ready!
Hahaha I should probably check my MOBIRDS emails more frequently, eh Edge? ;)
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] A Warbler Review--Get Ready!
This email has been received from outside of DOI - Use caution before clicking on links, opening attachments, or responding.
I just read an excellent article by Matt Seek in the April issue of The Conservationist.
"Warblers from A to Y" (page 10) is a great way to prime the brains of birders eagerly anticipating the arrival of 30 species in Missouri--some to nest, some just passing through.
If you are a "multi-seasoned" birder or about to take your first tentative step toward experiencing warbler neck, you'll find some solid information about seeking, identifying, and appreciating warblers this spring.
I hope you got your missing e-mail issue figured out. I had suspected I was missing e-mails also and after reading your comments I gave more thought to what may be the cause. I use Thunderbird and first checked my spam folder, but didn't find any there. I then wondered if it might be a preferences setting on the listserv website, but that wasn't it either. In my case I have a Gmail address which means, in addition to my local junk mail filter, I have access to a spam filter on the Gmail webmail site. When I checked the Spam folder there I found many MOBIRDS-L and other e-mails that were flagged as spam. To get the e-mails to bypass Gmail's spam filter I created a filter of my own to always send those e-mails to me and not to spam. Unfortunately, I think that is the only way to bypass Gmail's spam filter completely.
I see you have a wustl.edu domain at the end of your e-mail address so I checked - and indeed WashU (as do most large organizations) provides a webmail interface to their staff and employees.
Hope this helps anyone with missing e-mails.
Joe Alburty Kansas City
On 3/26/2026 12:40 PM, Schneider, Daniel wrote: > > Hey folks~ > > I didn’t experience the previous issues with missing emails from MBS like > others had been experiencing a while back, but I realized things were > seemingly slow on the list-serv for this time of year... I just checked it on > the website and it turns out I never got the email about meeting registration > as well as a bunch of other recent messages (but oddly enough I have gotten > the Bluebird issues)and they have not been going to spam folder either... Not > sure how to fix it on my end (I am using Outlook) but hopefully a lot of other > members aren’t missing the information about the meeting registration. Just a > heads up if you are not seeing the sign-up numbers you are used to, people > might not be getting the emails in their inbox. Hopefully it is just a “me” > problem. > > FYI! > > Luke Schneider > > Eureka MO > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > *The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives <https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / > Subscription options > <https://lists.umsystem.edu/SCRIPTS/wa-UMS.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> / MBS > Website <http://mobirds.org> / Email the list owners > <mailto:<mobirds-l-request...> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics <http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > MBS Spring Meeting: 125th Anniversary - May 1-3, 2026, Drury Plaza Hotel, > Chesterfield, MO > -- Joe
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Hey birders! I encourage everyone to read Matt Seek’s entertaining and
educational article “Warblers - From A to Y” in the newest MDC Missouri
Conservationist magazine. It is so good and a really fun read! Check it out
online here
https://mdc.mo.gov/magazines/missouri-conservationist/2026-04/warblers-y or
check your mailbox for your copy!
Sarah
Columbia
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I experienced the same issue while on a different computer. I was able to
get around it and do what I needed to do. I tried again now on my phone
after seeing you has the same issue.
I clicked Advanced and got this message:
"This server could not prove that it is mobirds.org; its security
certificate expired 6 days ago. This may be caused by a misconfiguration or
an attacker intercepting your connection. Your computer's clock is
currently set to Monday, March 30, 2026. Does that look right? If not, you
should correct your system's clock and then refresh this page."
Ryan Steffens
Benton County
On Mon, Mar 30, 2026, 2:29 PM Kathleen Anderson <
<00000493e9e2f3f6-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> When I try to open the Missouri Birding Society website to read
> information on the Spring Meeting, I get a warning that the website is not
> private.
> Does anyone else get this warning? I don't think I can proceed.
> Kathleen Anderson
> Columbia
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Kathleen,
After Ann Johnson's death, there is a change, but despite the message, the
website is secure. You can proceed. The site is safe, and any payments
(as for Spring Meeting), although done on the website, are processed by
PayPal, so are fully secure.
Edge Wade
Columbia
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On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 2:29 PM Kathleen Anderson <
<00000493e9e2f3f6-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> When I try to open the Missouri Birding Society website to read
> information on the Spring Meeting, I get a warning that the website is not
> private.
> Does anyone else get this warning? I don't think I can proceed.
> Kathleen Anderson
> Columbia
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When I try to open the Missouri Birding Society website to read information on the Spring Meeting, I get a warning that the website is not private.
Does anyone else get this warning? I don't think I can proceed.
Kathleen Anderson
Columbia
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Date: 3/30/26 10:04 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: A Warbler Review--Get Ready!
I just read an excellent article by Matt Seek in the April issue of *The Conservationist.* "Warblers from A to Y" (page 10) is a great way to prime the brains of birders eagerly anticipating the arrival of 30 species in Missouri--some to nest, some just passing through.
If you are a "multi-seasoned" birder or about to take your first tentative step toward experiencing warbler neck, you'll find some solid information about seeking, identifying, and appreciating warblers this spring.
Edge Wade Columbia <1edgewade...>
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Date: 3/29/26 10:56 am From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Sunday at Hi Lonesome
As far as birds go, today was almost a bust. It was perhaps because of the considerable windiness. I heard 3 Eastern Meadowlarks; saw one Wild Turkey running across a field close to Lumpee Avenue; and saw one flying Swallow, species unknown. It was a good looking day except for the wind. The fields that were burned in the Fall are looking like spring is definitely here even though not fully developed.
Happy Birding!
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Date: 3/29/26 8:38 am From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Shorebirds-Eagle Bluffs CA
Shorebirds are beginning to arrive at EBCA. This morning there were appr. 150 concentrated in the east end of pool 11 - pecs, both yellowlegs, snipe, killdeer. Park at end of 2nd loop road and walk along levee for best viewing. Shorebirds also dotted along distribution channel and many dabbling ducks remain.
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Congrats! and thanks for reporting.
edge wade
Columbia
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On Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 10:13 PM JERRY WILLIAMS <jmwilliams01982...>
wrote:
> Margie & I saw the Burrowing Owl this evening (Saturday, 3/28). Margie
> spotted the bird on the gate at 6:35 pm while we were west bound on Dade
> County 162. We watched for about 30 minutes, then drove past the owl,
> which stayed in place, and went down to England Pond. After birding the
> pond for a bit, we turned around and headed east on 162. The owl was still
> there, just moved south ten yards or so and was perched on the north/south
> barb wire fence. That was at 7:35 pm.
>
> Jerry Williams
> Republic, Greene County, MO.
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Date: 3/28/26 8:13 pm From: JERRY WILLIAMS <jmwilliams01982...> Subject: Burrowing Owl 3/28
Margie & I saw the Burrowing Owl this evening (Saturday, 3/28). Margie spotted the bird on the gate at 6:35 pm while we were west bound on Dade County 162. We watched for about 30 minutes, then drove past the owl, which stayed in place, and went down to England Pond. After birding the pond for a bit, we turned around and headed east on 162. The owl was still there, just moved south ten yards or so and was perched on the north/south barb wire fence. That was at 7:35 pm.
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Date: 3/28/26 5:23 am From: KELLY ORMESHER <kbormesher...> Subject: Burrowing Owl
Hello again,
To add to my previous email, the owl is very skittish as there is quite a bit of agricultural traffic this morning. Good luck to those who chase the bird!
Date: 3/28/26 5:02 am From: KELLY ORMESHER <kbormesher...> Subject: Burrowing Owl
Good morning fellow birders,
The burrowing owl is continuing this morning and was first seen at 6:39 AM. Actively foraging on both sides of the road. You will want to give this bird plenty of space.
Three of us got good looks at the bird, but pictures were difficult in the light.
Date: 3/26/26 5:48 pm From: Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw48...> Subject: Re: Ann Johnson left a legacy all Missouri birders should know of
So sorry to hear this. Ann always responded to web site questions and
requests in fine style and promptly. Those of us who were Presidents of the
organization were well aware that she was doing us a big favor, and we were
very appreciative. Rest in Peace to a great friend of Missouri birders.
——Bill Eddleman, Cape Girardeau
On Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 7:33 PM Dianne & Steve Kinder <
<0000041e4c13219a-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> I feel fortunate to have known ANN, and lucky to have done a SE Arizona
> Birding Trip with her. I also was privileged to tag along as she searched
> for "Good Bugs" , as she called Dragonflies, in AZ. That was another one of
> her passions, and became one of mine after that.
> Mostly though I remember her laugh and great sense of humor!
>
> Steve Kinder
> Chillicothe
>
> On Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 09:26:43 AM CDT, Edge Wade <
> <1edgewade...> wrote:
>
>
> All,
> Ann Johnson died March 23.
>
> Many of you didn't know Ann "aj", but you all benefited from her work.
> Ann designed and implemented the ASM, now MBS website. She tweaked and
> updated it, added features, and educated webmasters and befuddled frequent
> users who requested new website features or help with use.
>
> And she did so promptly and with humor, without criticism of ineptitude.
> Over, and over and over.
>
> Ann developed the CACHE/SPARKS data online input for MDC and MO State
> Parks bird occurrence that was hosted on the ASM website. *That major
> effort was* *the first statewide bird occurrence database--and it
> predated eBird! *
> Then, when we finally convinced the folks at Cornell that the C/S data
> could be transferred into eBird, Ann, with minimal help from me, identified
> and connected all C/S contributors to the sites, converted entries to eBird
> format, and transferred the data into the eBird dataset.
> This effort put Missouri among the top states for eBird data.
>
> And she didn't stop there. She got the privately developed Birding
> Hotspots website connected to the MBS website, and with Kevin Wehner and
> me, served as editor, as she did for her home state, Iowa.
>
> She was a long-term solid presence in the Iowa Ornithologists Union (IOU),
> serving in many roles.
>
> Ann's contributions to birding include website design and support for
> several state organizations and other NGOs such as the Missouri River Bird
> Observatory.
>
> Feeling much at sea, mourning a friend and mentor,
> Edge Wade
> Columbia
> <1edgewade...>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 3/26/26 5:33 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <0000041e4c13219a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Ann Johnson left a legacy all Missouri birders should know of
I feel fortunate to have known ANN, and lucky to have done a SE Arizona Birding Trip with her. I also was privileged to tag along as she searched for "Good Bugs" , as she called Dragonflies, in AZ. That was another one of her passions, and became one of mine after that. Mostly though I remember her laugh and great sense of humor!
Steve KinderChillicothe
On Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 09:26:43 AM CDT, Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
All,Ann Johnson died March 23.
Many of you didn't know Ann "aj", but you all benefited from her work.Ann designed and implemented the ASM, now MBS website. She tweaked and updated it, added features, and educated webmasters and befuddled frequent users who requested new website features or help with use.
And she did so promptly and with humor, without criticism of ineptitude. Over, and over and over.
Ann developed the CACHE/SPARKS data online input for MDC and MO State Parks bird occurrence that was hosted on the ASM website. That major effort was the first statewide bird occurrence database--and it predated eBird! Then, when we finally convinced the folks at Cornell that the C/S data could be transferred into eBird, Ann, with minimal help from me, identified and connected all C/S contributors to the sites, converted entries to eBird format, and transferred the data into the eBird dataset.This effort put Missouri among the top states for eBird data.
And she didn't stop there. She got the privately developed Birding Hotspots website connected to the MBS website, and with Kevin Wehner and me, served as editor, as she did for her home state, Iowa.
She was a long-term solid presence in the Iowa Ornithologists Union (IOU), serving in many roles.
Ann's contributions to birding include website design and support for several state organizations and other NGOs such as the Missouri River Bird Observatory.
Feeling much at sea, mourning a friend and mentor,Edge <WadeColumbia1edgewade...>
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Date: 3/26/26 10:40 am From: Schneider, Daniel <00000496ddbe8980-dmarc-request...> Subject: Missing MBS emails
Hey folks~
I didn’t experience the previous issues with missing emails from MBS like others had been experiencing a while back, but I realized things were seemingly slow on the list-serv for this time of year... I just checked it on the website and it turns out I never got the email about meeting registration as well as a bunch of other recent messages (but oddly enough I have gotten the Bluebird issues)and they have not been going to spam folder either... Not sure how to fix it on my end (I am using Outlook) but hopefully a lot of other members aren’t missing the information about the meeting registration. Just a heads up if you are not seeing the sign-up numbers you are used to, people might not be getting the emails in their inbox. Hopefully it is just a “me” problem.
FYI!
Luke Schneider
Eureka MO
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Date: 3/26/26 7:26 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Ann Johnson left a legacy all Missouri birders should know of
All, Ann Johnson died March 23.
Many of you didn't know Ann "aj", but you all benefited from her work. Ann designed and implemented the ASM, now MBS website. She tweaked and updated it, added features, and educated webmasters and befuddled frequent users who requested new website features or help with use.
And she did so promptly and with humor, without criticism of ineptitude. Over, and over and over.
Ann developed the CACHE/SPARKS data online input for MDC and MO State Parks bird occurrence that was hosted on the ASM website. *That major effort was* *the first statewide bird occurrence database--and it predated eBird! * Then, when we finally convinced the folks at Cornell that the C/S data could be transferred into eBird, Ann, with minimal help from me, identified and connected all C/S contributors to the sites, converted entries to eBird format, and transferred the data into the eBird dataset. This effort put Missouri among the top states for eBird data.
And she didn't stop there. She got the privately developed Birding Hotspots website connected to the MBS website, and with Kevin Wehner and me, served as editor, as she did for her home state, Iowa.
She was a long-term solid presence in the Iowa Ornithologists Union (IOU), serving in many roles.
Ann's contributions to birding include website design and support for several state organizations and other NGOs such as the Missouri River Bird Observatory.
Feeling much at sea, mourning a friend and mentor, Edge Wade Columbia <1edgewade...>
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Date: 3/26/26 7:15 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Nest box update
Well it’s that time of the year for cavity nesters.
We have one pair of bluebirds that had a fully built nest on March 8th, which is very early here. But they have yet to lay any eggs. I’ve been seeing another pair in the yard, but they haven’t settled on a box yet.
A pair of tree swallows arrived on Mar 20th, which is normal. They’re still checking out nestboxes. Usually 6-8 arrive a little later.
But the most interesting box is the Screech Owl one visible from our patio. This box has an interesting history. For the last 3 years, an Eastern Screech Owl has roosted there during the winter, which I’ve occassionally seen at the nestbox hole and found owl pellets in the box. In addition, a pair of Great Crested Flycatchers have successfully nested there during the summer.
A couple weeks ago I saw a Northern Flicker looking out from the hole, which was unusual.
Unfortunately, as is normal, the starlings have recently arrived and started to claim any box with larger entrance holes, including this one. I have to trap the starlings or they’ll just claim every box.
This morning, a Northern Flicker was checking out the box, went inside, but then got chased away by a starling. These invasive starlings are a real menace. Besides being persistent and aggressive, their numbers just overwhelm our native species.
Hopefully the flickers will prevail. We’ve had them nest just one year in another box, but they roost in them every winter.
With the wild swings in temperature, 80sF yesterday and today, but a predicted hard freeze of 23F Friday night, the plants are taking a beating. Not sure how that will impact the early pollinators and fruit production.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 3/26/26 6:30 am From: Timothy Barksdale <timothy.barksdale...> Subject: ANN JOHNSON FLOWN
Dear Friends,
I spoke with Ann on the 18th for about 15 minutes; she seemed more tired than usual.
She was beginning to plan her "retirement" and a move to the Phoenix area with her son.
Ann always seemed to be part "Elvish" because of her wonderful sense of humor. We often had coffee at various locations in the Des Moines area as I passed through on my way to the north or on my way back. Long birding stories and discussions of one rarity or another were always a part of the visit. Plans for future endeavors too.
Besides the fact that she was a good solidly skilled birder, I always admired her ability to take on a new task. She was not a youngster when she decided to learn coding to develop websites. Then she decided to form her own "server farm" last year. !! Wow. That is both- bold and courageous.
Many birding groups will have to find new wings because of her departure. I'm sure others can expand on her many points as a birding mentor and fine person.
Her spirit is with the Eskimo Curlews and Ivory-bills now and I will miss our coffee's and her friendship very much!
Tim Barksdale Choteau, MT Mokane, MO
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Date: 3/25/26 5:13 pm From: Tommy Goodwin <tommy.j.goodwin.jr...> Subject: Missouri Statewide Discord Server - Now Live
Happy spring MOBsters,
I'm writing to share a new option for communicating about birds in Missouri.
Discord is a website and app similar to the old school forums where there
are separate channels for different topics. The platform has become widely
used for group messaging, video/voice calling, archiving, photo sharing,
and networking. We developed a birding Discord server for the St. Louis
Circle back in 2020 and it has slowly evolved over time. It was always the
intention to expand the server for the state, which was delayed due to the
effectiveness of existing communications (e.g. MOBirds-L, Facebook groups,
local Group Me chats, etc.). In the last few months, I have gotten several
requests to expand Discord for the state, so it was time to expand
statewide in hopes of avoiding further fragmentation. This is not meant to
take away from the other groups, but enhance communication options and
accessibility; please consider crossposting to MOBirds still for the
benefit for those birders who are still hesitant to try this server.
I would like to officially welcome statewide birders to this Discord
server, which is reformatted to accommodate statewide discussions. This
server is broken down into several categories including statewide and
regions of the state (e.g. St. Louis Circle, Columbia, Cape Girardeau,
Kansas City, etc.), so birders can have statewide conversations or regional
conversations. There are different chat threads for rare birds and general
conversation, and eBird rare bird alerts are integrated in a channel. Not
sure what counties are part of which region? There is a colored map in the
server for regions as well.
If you join the server, you will be automatically given an “unverified”
role. To become verified and see the contents of the server, you will need
to follow a short verification process including reading the rules and
guidelines (detailed in that channel). Upon completion, you will
immediately see all the content. If you have any issues getting set up,
please contact me and I will help fix the issues.
I think the biggest concern with this influx of members is that
notification settings may not be optimized upon account creation. You can
mute (i.e., stop receiving notifications for) any channel (or the entire
server). I recommend muting most channels for new users to limit your
notifications. Directions for this and other helpful tricks are located
in the #how-to-use-discord channel that all members (including unverified)
can view.
I have created a permanent (I hope) link to join the the Missouri Birders
Discord server below:
If there are any concerns, comments, or questions, please reach out to me.
Text will get the quickest response if you have my number (also listed in
the MBS member directory), but I will also respond to emails.
Get out there and bird and share your excitement!
*Tommy J. Goodwin*
St. Charles, MO
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Date: 3/24/26 8:52 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: FW: WGNSSS Birding 3/26 and 3/28
WGNSS BIrding
On Thursday, we will meet at 8 am at 370 Lakeside Park in St. Charles. The current intention is to go up Route 79.
To reach the park from I-270 take I-370 west until you see the sign for the park exit. Head into the park and go left. We will meet in the parking area to the right of the main pavilion.
On Saturday, we will meet at 8 am at the Busch Greenway Duckett Creek Trailhead in Weldon Springs. (see map at lower center)
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Date: 3/23/26 8:24 am From: Mike Grant <mikecurlew...> Subject: Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education & Conservation Center (Restricted Access)
All,
Many of us in the St. Louis area have seen news reports about this new area in north St. Charles County. Last week representatives from SLAS, WGNSS and MBS met with the managing director.
A former private duck club, then owned by Ducks Unlimited, now owned by Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA). About 800 acres, over half in conservation easements and prohibited from development. GRHA has an agreement with MDC that permits limited duck hunting to specific groups, (youth, new hunters, disabled veterans, etc.). GRHA is working with St. Charles Co. Parks to open the area up, during non-hunting times, for walking and birding and such. They are hoping to have the agreement signed within a couple of months. At this time, there is NO public access!
After the agreement, there will be work required to create trails, post no trespassing signs to protect a couple of privately held parcels within the property, etc.. There is talk of building two observations towers that would look over the impoundments.
With the help of Ryan Douglas, a new hotspot has been created in eBird, "Jay and Carolyn Henges Wetland Education & Conservation Center (Restricted Access)". Ryan has suggested that the name be shortened by dropping the first names of the benefactors so expect a name change sometime. Once access is opened to the general public the Restricted Access will be dropped from the name. If you did manage to bird up there, please move your checklists to the new hotspot name.
This area will be really good for waterfowl and they report that 10's of thousands of ducks were there a month ago. They have new wells with pumps so that they can manage the water levels.
Date: 3/22/26 6:37 pm From: Mike Grant <mikecurlew...> Subject: MBS 2026 Spring Meeting Announcement
Registration is live for the 2026 Spring Meeting of the Missouri Birding Society, taking place May 1-3 in St. Louis (Chesterfield)! Visit www.mobirds.org <http://www.mobirds.org>
The weekend schedule is full of field trips to a wide variety of hot spots in the area, and on Saturday evening you can sit back and travel the globe with Noah Strycker, author of "Birding Without Borders: An Obsession, A Quest, and the Biggest Year in the World" and "Birds of the Photo Ark" (with Joel Sartore), among other titles. Noah is an associate editor of Birding Magazine, and author of numerous papers and articles on birds.
The meeting will be based at the Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis in Chesterfield, which provides easy access to highways leading to the field trips. MBS has a group rate for the Drury, and there are several hotels in the area nearby. As migration coincides with graduation season, we encourage you to make your travel arrangements to St. Louis on the weekend of May 1-3.
One change this year is that there is not a communal dinner on Saturday evening. There are over 40 restaurants within 4 miles of the hotel that will permit people to choose the type and price level of the dinner that they want. Please find some friends (new or old) and go to dinner!
See the Meeting link on the MBS website for more details - happy birding!
Mike Grant
Chesterfield, MO
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Date: 3/21/26 6:43 am From: Jean Ellen Whatley <jeanellenwhatley...> Subject: Can you ID this bird?
Struck a window here at Missouri Botanical Garden. About the size of a wren. Notched tail. Long, narrow pointed beak.
It appears to okay physically.
I moved it over to a safe place.
What should I do?
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Date: 3/21/26 6:39 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: Stunned bird at MOBOT
Jean,
Many stunned birds will recover. One method is to put them in a dark
space--a paper bag or a small box. When you hear rustling, the bird is
recovering. Take it outside and let them fly off.
edge
On Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:33 AM Jean Ellen Whatley <
<jeanellenwhatley...> wrote:
Date: 3/20/26 1:22 pm From: Rad Widmer <radwidmer...> Subject: SLAS Mar 21 field trip location change
Hello mobirders,
The location for tomorrow's field trip has changed from Clarence Cannon NWR to B K Leach. Conditions are better at Leach right now. Meet at 8 AM at the first parking lot on the left as you enter the area on Highway M. Map <https://maps.app.goo.gl/BWXKzupUL63z7BJa8>
Good spring birding!
Rad
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Date: 3/19/26 6:56 pm From: Jane Frazier <janefraz2828...> Subject: MS birds MO note
Shirley Seabaugh and I had a walk in a park in Oxford Missisdippi Sunday with the highlight being an eastern towhee spotted by Shirley. Chipping Sparrows abounded. A short trip to the big Sardis Lake yielded ospreys, Forster's terns, white pelicans, bonapartes gulls, red breasted mergansers, a close look at pine warbler and a close look at a brown headed nuthatch. If you're in the bootheel, you are about three hours away. Oxford had been very hard hit with an ice storm while we had our snow a month ago. Trees were still down everywhere with many with lost limbs or now stumps. But wisteria was beginning to bloom and others. A note though, camping may be closed for now at Sardis due to the storm. My observation of Binder Lake, Cole County, MO after many trips is that this winter the GoldenEye were faithful. On numerous occasions several were there, more times than I can recall from any other year. That is truly a spectacular duck.
Happy Spring Birding, Jane Frazier Jefferson City
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Date: 3/18/26 8:36 am From: Rad Widmer <radwidmer...> Subject: Upcoming STL Audubon field trips
Hello mo-birders,
SLAS has two more March field trips.
- This Saturday, Mar 21: Clarence Cannon NWR. Meet at 8 AM at the HQ parking lot. - Next Saturday, Mar 28: Busch CA: Meet at 8 AM at the HQ parking lot.
Date: 3/17/26 2:58 pm From: Mike Grant <mikecurlew...> Subject: MBS Spring Meeting Lodging
Greetings MOBIRDers,
Although registration for the Spring Meeting isn't open yet, the block of hotel rooms at the Drury is available to reserve and rooms need to be reserved before the end of March. Please see the MBS website Event section for details.
If the Drury is not to your liking, there are hotels from Hyatt (next door), Hilton and Marriott close by in Chesterfield.
Mike Grant
Chesterfield, MO
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