Date: 6/4/26 6:10 am From: Eric Feltz <00000929beeed052-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: WGNSS Birding 6/4 and 6/6 Change
I'm at the fish hatchery but I don't see y'all
Best Wishes,
Eric Feltz
On Wed, Jun 3, 2026, 9:48 AM David Becher <davidbecher...> wrote:
> I forgot that they have an air show this weekend at Spirit Airport.
>
> Therefore, I am changing the location of the Saturday trip to Columbia
> Bottom CA. We will meet at the HQ at 8 am.
>
> David Becher
> Saint Louis
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> WGNSS Birding
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> On Thursday, we will meet in Forest Park at the Fish Hatchery Ponds at 8
> am.
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> On Saturday, we will meet at Blue Grosbeak Trail at Weldon Springs at 8 am.
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> David Becher
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Date: 6/3/26 7:48 am From: David Becher <000006f0d3a9537c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: WGNSS Birding 6/4 and 6/6 Change
I forgot that they have an air show this weekend at Spirit Airport.
Therefore, I am changing the location of the Saturday trip to Columbia Bottom CA. We will meet at the HQ at 8 am.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2026 8:42 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: WGNSS Birding 6/4 and 6/6
WGNSS Birding
On Thursday, we will meet in Forest Park at the Fish Hatchery Ponds at 8 am.
On Saturday, we will meet at Blue Grosbeak Trail at Weldon Springs at 8 am.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 5/31/26 1:44 pm From: Jean L <0000067a456a8961-dmarc-request...> Subject: Gallinules, wetland 1, Columbia
Relocated the common galinule reported earlier at Wetland Unit 1, 5th cell from McBaine entrance. Seen from south side, arrow drawn in gravel levee top. PaulM reported 2 more on opposite of same cell.
Jean Leonatti Boone county <jaleonatti...>
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Date: 5/29/26 4:48 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Amendment 1: State Parks and Soil & Water Sales Tax Renewal
*Amendment 1: State Parks, Soil & Water Tax on the August 4 primary
election ballot *The .10% sales tax (that's one-tenth of one cent) revenue
is split 50/50 between supporting the Division of Natural Resources (DNR)
Division of State Parks and soil & water conservation. This sales tax,
unlike the .08% tax supporting the Missouri Department of Conservation
(MDC), has a “sunset clause” meaning that voters must renew it to keep it
in effect.
Please consider:
Missouri is one of only 8 states with free admission to all state parks and
historic sites (93 in all). TN, KY, IL, IA, AR, OH and PA are the others).
With a 97% public approval rate, ours is the top-ranked park system in the
U.S.
The system includes more than 2,000 structures, 3,500 campsites and 1,000
miles of trails--all requiring maintenance.
Contracted activities (the SPARKS program) MBS performs for the Division of
State Parks, including bird surveying, maintaining the bird checklist for
every park, writing site birding guides, etc., provide funds to support a
variety of education, habitat work, and youth birding.
The Missouri Birding Society has signed onto a coalition supporting the
Amendment. You can join the coalition as an individual, and an authorized
person can sign on for an organization at this website:
Date: 5/26/26 6:10 pm From: Greg Leonard <000008d1d7c1e9cd-dmarc-request...> Subject: City of Columbia Wetland #2
City of Columbia Wetland #2 had a Common Gallinule and calling Least Bittern this evening. This is along the Katy Trail southeast of McBaine.
Greg Leonard
Columbia, Boone County
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Date: 5/25/26 6:30 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs CA (Boone Co.) this evening
The Forster's Tern and Black Tern were both still present along the Distribution Channel, but no longer near one another as reported by Jean Leonatti earlier today. The FOTE was working roughly across from Pool 5; the BLTE was near Pool 10.
A female Scissor-tailed Flycatcher was on a dead tree that leans into the channel across from Pool 10 at the far end from the turn onto the loop road.
A surprise was 31 American White Pelicans flying over the road, headed west. They were low enough that I think they were on a glide to land across the river in Moniteau Co.
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Date: 5/25/26 1:18 pm From: Michael Grant <000006656412c20d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
Date: 5/25/26 12:34 pm From: Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
Hi Kevin, It was an Eastern. You can tell us old birders by the outdated terms we use! Had the usual gobbler. He's gone quiet and is hanging out with the guys and waiting for Mom to be back in the mood. Mom has other worries right now...eggs, babies, predators, etc. Great birding to all, Kevin Hogan.
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From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 1:52 PM
To: Carla_Kevin Hogan <smokeywags...>
Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
Eastern is most likely for this area, but Spotted can be a possibility. You can Google Eastern Towhee vs. Spotted Towhee to learn how to tell them apart. 🙂
--
Kevin
On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 1:48 PM Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...><mailto:<000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...>> wrote:
Hi Kevin, They both could land on my shoulder and I wouldn't know the difference! I guess I will go with Eastern. Great birding! Kevin.
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From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...><mailto:<kevinwehner...>> Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 1:43 PM
To: Carla_Kevin Hogan <smokeywags...><mailto:<smokeywags...>> Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
I don't recall when it happened, but Rufous-sided towhee is no longer a species. It was split into Spotted and Eastern.
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Kevin
On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 1:28 PM Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...><mailto:<000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...>> wrote:
Rufous-sided towhee yesterday. I attended M.U. Columbia and I lived in a dorm across from Peace Park. I would laze around over there. Of course, anything but study! I watched a beautiful bird by the little creek. On heading back to the dorm and looking at my bird book, I realized it was a Rufous-sided towhee. Always has been a very special bird to me. Kevin Hogan.
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From: Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...><mailto:<maloneypatrick...>> Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:35 PM
To: Carla_Kevin Hogan <smokeywags...><mailto:<smokeywags...>> Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
My apologies. I missed the Shannon Co. in the subject line. Cheers!
Hello all, I am not sure if there is an official tally of birds seen lately, but here is ours. I will list species, sex (if can be determined), and most seen at one time.
Purple finch, 3
Downy woodpecker, male, 2
Red-bellied woodpecker, male, 2
Northern cardinal, 12 (males and females)
Black-capped chickadees, 5
Tufted titmouse, 4
Mourning doves, 30 (both males and females)
Fox sparrow, 1
White-throated sparrow, 8
Pileated woodpecker, 1
American crow, 3
Cooper's hawk, 1
Yellow-bellied sapsucker, 1
Chipping sparrow, 1
Song sparrow, 1
Red-breasted nuthatch, 1
Rose breasted grosbeak, 2 male, 1 female
Indigo bunting, 5 male, 2 female
American goldfinch, 4 male
Ruby-throated hummingbird, 2 male
Gray catbird, 1
Baltimore oriole, 1 male
Great-crested flycatcher, 1
Chimney swifts, 7
Mourning dove, 7
House finch, 2 male, 1 female
Hairy woodpecker, 1 male
Date: 5/25/26 11:48 am From: Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
Hi Kevin, They both could land on my shoulder and I wouldn't know the difference! I guess I will go with Eastern. Great birding! Kevin.
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From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2026 1:43 PM
To: Carla_Kevin Hogan <smokeywags...>
Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
I don't recall when it happened, but Rufous-sided towhee is no longer a species. It was split into Spotted and Eastern.
--
Kevin
On Mon, May 25, 2026 at 1:28 PM Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...><mailto:<000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...>> wrote:
Rufous-sided towhee yesterday. I attended M.U. Columbia and I lived in a dorm across from Peace Park. I would laze around over there. Of course, anything but study! I watched a beautiful bird by the little creek. On heading back to the dorm and looking at my bird book, I realized it was a Rufous-sided towhee. Always has been a very special bird to me. Kevin Hogan.
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From: Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...><mailto:<maloneypatrick...>> Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:35 PM
To: Carla_Kevin Hogan <smokeywags...><mailto:<smokeywags...>> Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
My apologies. I missed the Shannon Co. in the subject line. Cheers!
Hello all, I am not sure if there is an official tally of birds seen lately, but here is ours. I will list species, sex (if can be determined), and most seen at one time.
Purple finch, 3
Downy woodpecker, male, 2
Red-bellied woodpecker, male, 2
Northern cardinal, 12 (males and females)
Black-capped chickadees, 5
Tufted titmouse, 4
Mourning doves, 30 (both males and females)
Fox sparrow, 1
White-throated sparrow, 8
Pileated woodpecker, 1
American crow, 3
Cooper's hawk, 1
Yellow-bellied sapsucker, 1
Chipping sparrow, 1
Song sparrow, 1
Red-breasted nuthatch, 1
Rose breasted grosbeak, 2 male, 1 female
Indigo bunting, 5 male, 2 female
American goldfinch, 4 male
Ruby-throated hummingbird, 2 male
Gray catbird, 1
Baltimore oriole, 1 male
Great-crested flycatcher, 1
Chimney swifts, 7
Mourning dove, 7
House finch, 2 male, 1 female
Hairy woodpecker, 1 male
Date: 5/25/26 11:28 am From: Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
Rufous-sided towhee yesterday. I attended M.U. Columbia and I lived in a dorm across from Peace Park. I would laze around over there. Of course, anything but study! I watched a beautiful bird by the little creek. On heading back to the dorm and looking at my bird book, I realized it was a Rufous-sided towhee. Always has been a very special bird to me. Kevin Hogan.
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From: Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...>
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:35 PM
To: Carla_Kevin Hogan <smokeywags...>
Subject: Re: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
My apologies. I missed the Shannon Co. in the subject line. Cheers!
On Friday, May 22, 2026 at 04:23:11 PM CDT, Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Hello all, I am not sure if there is an official tally of birds seen lately, but here is ours. I will list species, sex (if can be determined), and most seen at one time.
Purple finch, 3
Downy woodpecker, male, 2
Red-bellied woodpecker, male, 2
Northern cardinal, 12 (males and females)
Black-capped chickadees, 5
Tufted titmouse, 4
Mourning doves, 30 (both males and females)
Fox sparrow, 1
White-throated sparrow, 8
Pileated woodpecker, 1
American crow, 3
Cooper's hawk, 1
Yellow-bellied sapsucker, 1
Chipping sparrow, 1
Song sparrow, 1
Red-breasted nuthatch, 1
Rose breasted grosbeak, 2 male, 1 female
Indigo bunting, 5 male, 2 female
American goldfinch, 4 male
Ruby-throated hummingbird, 2 male
Gray catbird, 1
Baltimore oriole, 1 male
Great-crested flycatcher, 1
Chimney swifts, 7
Mourning dove, 7
House finch, 2 male, 1 female
Hairy woodpecker, 1 male
Date: 5/24/26 8:43 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Summer Tanager & Indigo Bunting
We’ve recently had 2 nice surprises.
For the last 2days, we’ve had an immature male Summer Tanager regularly visit the grape jelly feeder. This is a 1st for us. Over the last 14 years, I think we’ve seen 2, but they were just passing through, high up in the trees, and didn’t visit the feeders. This one stayed for 2 days and regularly fed at the feeders. We haven’t seen it today, so maybe its moved on.
This morning, we had a male Indigo Bunting spend time in the yard - feeding on river birch seed heads, then under the bird feeders and 2xs came up around the patio, less than 10 ft away. I believe we have 2 pairs nesting in very different parts in and around the yard, but they rarely visit the immediate yard or the feeders.
Photos of both visitors can be viewed at:
flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
We’ve had very few warblers this spring and our Haikubox has only picked up a couple.
Gorgeous moring today, sunny and no wind!
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 5/23/26 9:46 am From: Barry Jones <000008b6f0d54d25-dmarc-request...> Subject: Settles Ford CA this morning, 23 May 2026
A very interesting morning this morning at Settles Ford conservation area in Cass county. Despite completely missing orioles and swallows, I had several fairly good birds today. Only one species of shorebird, but it was a whopper: Hudsonian Whimbrel. I also had four Yellow-crowned Night Herons and a Black-billed Cuckoo (the latter I seldom see in Missouri).
Barry Jones
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Date: 5/23/26 9:11 am From: Jennifer Pederson <000007f5ad499f2d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: American Bittern Jackson Co
The Bittern was spotted by Sally Urdang, trip leader, Burroughs Audubon of
Greater KC. I just wanted to share the find while enjoying the view. Bird
of the Day! I haven't seen one since an MBS spring meeting years ago.
Jennifer Pederson
Kearney, Clay County
On Sat, May 23, 2026, 10:25 AM Jennifer Pederson <
<000007f5ad499f2d-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Date: 5/22/26 2:23 pm From: Carla_Kevin Hogan <000006902ce90b64-dmarc-request...> Subject: What we have seen at our backyard bird feeding area - Kevin Hogan, Carla Bascom, Shannon County, Missouri.
Hello all, I am not sure if there is an official tally of birds seen lately, but here is ours. I will list species, sex (if can be determined), and most seen at one time.
Purple finch, 3
Downy woodpecker, male, 2
Red-bellied woodpecker, male, 2
Northern cardinal, 12 (males and females)
Black-capped chickadees, 5
Tufted titmouse, 4
Mourning doves, 30 (both males and females)
Fox sparrow, 1
White-throated sparrow, 8
Pileated woodpecker, 1
American crow, 3
Cooper's hawk, 1
Yellow-bellied sapsucker, 1
Chipping sparrow, 1
Song sparrow, 1
Red-breasted nuthatch, 1
Rose breasted grosbeak, 2 male, 1 female
Indigo bunting, 5 male, 2 female
American goldfinch, 4 male
Ruby-throated hummingbird, 2 male
Gray catbird, 1
Baltimore oriole, 1 male
Great-crested flycatcher, 1
Chimney swifts, 7
Mourning dove, 7
House finch, 2 male, 1 female
Hairy woodpecker, 1 male
I hope this may be of interest! Kevin Hogan.
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Date: 5/22/26 6:12 am From: Mark Glenshaw <000008a34d0cc5e8-dmarc-request...> Subject: No Sighting, Great Horned Owl Presentation in Texas County, Missouri, Sat 6/6
Hello everyone,
Please join us for a FREE, in-person, public, all-ages presentation in
Houston, Missouri in Texas County, Missouri on Saturday, June 6 about the
Great Horned Owls I have studied in Forest Park in St. Louis for the last
20 years. I will share many of my photos and videos to illustrate the
amazing behaviors of these beautiful birds. My sincere thanks to the Texas
County Library for hosting and to the Missouri Environmental Education
Association and the LAD Foundation for funding this presentation!
Here are the details:
"Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight"
Saturday, June 6, 2026, 11:00am
Texas County Library - Texas Branch
191 N. First St.
Houston, Missouri 65483
417-967-2258
texascountylibrary.lib.mo.us
https://www.facebook.com/share/14bkPNKi929/
Date: 5/19/26 12:41 pm From: Jean L <0000067a456a8961-dmarc-request...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs CA, today
Rainy, drizzly morning at EBCA. Lots of "fluddles" due to our 3.5 inches of rain. Highlights were an olive-sided flycatcher on a dead snag above the pool 1 gate; and a least tern as I was leaving (about 1p). It was working the area right before the junction house; continually flying back/forth, occasionally diving. I watched it about 20 minutes before I left.
Appr. 20 black terns were using the lower distribution channel ; a few shorebirds in pool 10 but nothing unusual. There seem to be 2 pairs of scissor-tailed flycatchers; and eastern kingbirds, dickcissels, and indigo buntings were abundant (and understatement).
Jean Leonatti Boone county <jaleonatti...>
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Date: 5/18/26 5:57 am From: Yvonne Homeyer <0000084b7c84a3ba-dmarc-request...> Subject: Dragonfly Class in St. Louis
I will be teaching a class on the Dragonflies and Damselflies of the St. Louis Area on June 16. The class, which includes a field trip, is offered through St. Louis Community College and held at the Meramec campus. The field trip will be at August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles County. All details and registration link are included here:
Date: 5/18/26 4:47 am From: Monacell, Peter L. <0000078632dd2087-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Gull-billed Tern at Four Rivers
GBTE continuing in Unit 3 of Four Rivers.
Sent from my iPhone
On May 17, 2026, at 4:33 PM, KELLY ORMESHER <00000848cc5e1822-dmarc-request...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Getting the word out. I had a Gull-billed Tern at Four Rivers - Vernon County this morning in Unit 1 in the large pool to the south of the levy around Lake Ladora.
I want to apologize to all my fellow birders for the late notice of the Gull-billed Tern. I headed to Four Rivers this morning hoping to pick up some first of year birds. I have been there twice already this week to add the Snowy Plover, and the birding had been a little slow. I was also not feeling well and did not have my usual enthusiasm.
This morning was completely different. We had a little rain last night and this morning the wind picked up right away. The water had been drawn down in the pools 2 and 3 creating fantastic mudflat habitat. There were thousands of shorebirds along with wading birds and terns. I had a limited amount of time to bird as I had a commitment and had to home by noon. I started picking through the shorebirds.
After about an hour I noticed a Least Tern that had not flown off with the Forster's and Black Terns. A little later, I noticed another Tern in Pool 2B. I thought it might be another Forster's or Common Tern. I snapped some photos, noticing that it was an adult with a dark bill. The bird flew and I snapped a few more photos. I decided I would wait to look at them at home and hurriedly continued my route, wishing I had more time to stay and bird the whole day here.
BIG MISTAKE! I didn't look at my photos until I returned home from my commitment. As soon as I looked at them on my computer, I knew it was a Gull-billed Tern.
This is the reason for my apology. I started notifying folks right away to let them know what I thought I had. I always want to share the birds I find with others, especially the rarities. Hopefully, you all won't think too negatively of me. I can only hope now the bird sticks another day.
Best,
Kelly Ormesher
Dade County
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Date: 5/17/26 2:54 pm From: sgg.bluesfan <00000849e277aa79-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: cape may warbler at Mississippi Greenway Casino portion
On a birding tour in the Rio Grande Valley a few years ago, before the tour started the guide said "There is no such thing as "It's just a..."". That has stuck with me. All are good in their own way... 😀Thanks,Steve Griffaw <Sgg.bluesfan...> Jefferson City MOSent from my Galaxy -------- Original message --------From: Maureen Thomas-Murphy <00000670409ae320-dmarc-request...> Date: 5/16/26 5:21 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: cape may warbler at Mississippi Greenway Casino portion Had good birds (though aren't they all good!) this afternoon at the Mississippi Greenway including Magnolia, Yellow, Common yellowthroat, Tenn, Golden wing and Cape May warblers and Black vulture. Here's a link to the complete checklist:https://ebird.org/checklist/S340422129Happy migration,Maureen Thomas-MurphySt Louis
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Date: 5/17/26 2:33 pm From: KELLY ORMESHER <00000848cc5e1822-dmarc-request...> Subject: Gull-billed Tern at Four Rivers
Getting the word out. I had a Gull-billed Tern at Four Rivers - Vernon County this morning in Unit 1 in the large pool to the south of the levy around Lake Ladora.
St. Charles County, MO
Veteran’s Park
Kisker Road
5:43 PM
Four Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks present on East end of lake.
Dick Palmer
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Date: 5/16/26 3:21 pm From: Maureen Thomas-Murphy <00000670409ae320-dmarc-request...> Subject: cape may warbler at Mississippi Greenway Casino portion
Had good birds (though aren't they all good!) this afternoon at the Mississippi Greenway including Magnolia, Yellow, Common yellowthroat, Tenn, Golden wing and Cape May warblers and Black vulture. Here's a link to the complete checklist:
Date: 5/15/26 6:33 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: On MBS & Indian Trail CA
Thank you, Linda. But I see myself as just one of an extended family (MBS)
in a village (Missouri birders). Together we have had a posititve impact
for birds and habitat and future possibilities.
Many have come before us, leaving us with a better natural world and with
examples to follow: Bennitt awardees Paul Bauer, Jim Jackson, Dave
Easterla, Brad Jacobs, and so many others have shown us what can be done
through listening, sharing, showing and inspiring.
There are many ways to contribute, and we all have something we can add to
build the future.
And, as to Indian Trail CA, it's been far too long since I've been there.
I'll be back soon to work on a revision of the 2019 Birding Site Guide (see
https://mobirds.org/Birding/SiteGuides.aspx for the downloadable guide.)
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
<1edgewade...>
On Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM John and Linda Frederick <
<frederickjohnandlinda...> wrote:
> I am late adding my congratulations to Edge. Well deserved award!
>
> Also a late 'Happy Mother's Day'. I kind of think of Edge as the Godmother
> of Missouri Birding.
>
> Linda Frederick
> Rolla MO
>
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Date: 5/15/26 6:16 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: MBS 125th Anniversary Meeting--and a thank you
On Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:25 PM John and Linda Frederick <
<frederickjohnandlinda...> wrote:
> I am late adding my congratulations to Edge. Well deserved award!
>
> Also a late 'Happy Mother's Day'. I kind of think of Edge as the Godmother
> of Missouri Birding.
>
> Linda Frederick
> Rolla MO
>
> On Mon, May 4, 2026, 11:42 AM Edge Wade <
> <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>> All,
>> If you weren't able to be present for the 125th anniversary Missouri
>> Birding Society meeting in Chesterfield, you missed a great experience in
>> connecting with many others who share your "calling" for a fascination with
>> birds.
>>
>> The field trips offered a varied mix of habitats and snippets of
>> conversations confirmed that they were positive experiences with a great
>> variety of species seen and several birders rewarded with lifers. The
>> speakers' presentations were informative and entertaining.
>>
>> I'm having difficulty finding the words describing the honor and
>> gratitude I have for being a part of the MBS community of birders and the
>> utter surprise of receiving the Rudolf Bennitt Award. Equal to the
>> surprise of the award, itself, is the amazement of learning more than a
>> dozen people were able to kept the process a secret for more than a year!
>>
>> Thank you all, my MBS extended family, for being who you are and for
>> sharing the joys of all the pleasures we experience pursuing our passion
>> for birds and the wonders of the natural worlds of Missouri and beyond.
>>
>> The future is bright with possibilities as I look forward to sharing more
>> days of bodacious birding with you.
>>
>> Thank you,
>>
>> Edge Wade
>> Columbia, MO
>> <1edgewade...>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> MBS Fall Meeting: 125th Anniversary - Sept. 25-27, 2026, Columbia, MO
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Date: 5/15/26 5:25 pm From: John and Linda Frederick <0000067ecfb442d3-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: MBS 125th Anniversary Meeting--and a thank you
I am late adding my congratulations to Edge. Well deserved award!
Also a late 'Happy Mother's Day'. I kind of think of Edge as the Godmother
of Missouri Birding.
Linda Frederick
Rolla MO
On Mon, May 4, 2026, 11:42 AM Edge Wade <
<00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> All,
> If you weren't able to be present for the 125th anniversary Missouri
> Birding Society meeting in Chesterfield, you missed a great experience in
> connecting with many others who share your "calling" for a fascination with
> birds.
>
> The field trips offered a varied mix of habitats and snippets of
> conversations confirmed that they were positive experiences with a great
> variety of species seen and several birders rewarded with lifers. The
> speakers' presentations were informative and entertaining.
>
> I'm having difficulty finding the words describing the honor and gratitude
> I have for being a part of the MBS community of birders and the utter
> surprise of receiving the Rudolf Bennitt Award. Equal to the surprise of
> the award, itself, is the amazement of learning more than a dozen people
> were able to kept the process a secret for more than a year!
>
> Thank you all, my MBS extended family, for being who you are and for
> sharing the joys of all the pleasures we experience pursuing our passion
> for birds and the wonders of the natural worlds of Missouri and beyond.
>
> The future is bright with possibilities as I look forward to sharing more
> days of bodacious birding with you.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Edge Wade
> Columbia, MO
> <1edgewade...>
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 5/15/26 5:23 pm From: John and Linda Frederick <0000067ecfb442d3-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Looking for some very good warbler birding in the second half of May?
Great idea from Edge! The LAD foundation does wonderful work in the Ozarks.
And I have a suggestion for another place to bird just off Hwy 19 on your
way to/from Pioneer Forest: Indian Trail Conservation Area (formerly
Indian Trail State Forest). 13000+ acres of varied habitats and really
under-birded. I recently made two visits there. Mine were the first
checklists in eBird in a year!
Linda Frederick
Rolla MO
On Fri, May 15, 2026, 5:23 PM Edge Wade <
<00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Well, that got botched!
> The May weeks without bird records are:
> May week 3 and 4 for the Pioneer Forest--Woods Hole hotspot
> May week 4 for the Pioneer Forest-Virgin Pines Randolph tract hotspot.
>
> Time for a couple aspirin...
>
> Edge Wade
> <1edgewade...>
>
> On Fri, May 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
>
>> eBird hotspots Pioneer Forest—Virgin Pine Randolph Tract and Pioneer
>> Forest--Woods Hole are contiguous sites between Hwy. 19 and the Current
>> River offering excellent birding in all seasons, but are especially good
>> for warblers in May (think Swainson's, Hooded, etc.)
>>
>> MBS and the L-A-D Foundation have an agreement for MBS members to conduct
>> bird surveys at these hotspots to develop a more complete understanding of
>> bird occurrence. The earnings from this program are credited to the MBS
>> Young Birders Scholarship account.
>>
>> No visits have been reported for:
>> Pioneer Forest--Virgin Pine Randolph Tract Jun week 4; Jul week 2
>> Pioneer Forest--Woods Hole Jun weeks 1,2; Jul weeks 1,2,3
>>
>> Before you go, learn what to expect in the downloadable Birding Site
>> Guide at https://mobirds.org/Birding/SiteGuides.aspx, and select the
>> Pioneer Forest site guide.
>> Edge Wade
>> MBS Conservation Partnership Coordinator
>> <1edgewade...>
>>
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Date: 5/15/26 4:41 pm From: Diane Bricmont <00000844e0b9055a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Say's Phoebe - St. Charles County
Not certain who found the bird originally, but there is a Say's Phoebe at Busch Conservation Area. It had been seen this afternoon at Hampton Lake, but I relocated it around 5:50PM on the chainlink fence of the vehicle compound adjacent to Hampton Lake. An unexpected bird for Birdathon!
Diane Bricmont STL CO
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Date: 5/15/26 3:23 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Looking for some very good warbler birding in the second half of May?
Well, that got botched!
The May weeks without bird records are:
May week 3 and 4 for the Pioneer Forest--Woods Hole hotspot
May week 4 for the Pioneer Forest-Virgin Pines Randolph tract hotspot.
Time for a couple aspirin...
Edge Wade
<1edgewade...>
On Fri, May 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
> eBird hotspots Pioneer Forest—Virgin Pine Randolph Tract and Pioneer
> Forest--Woods Hole are contiguous sites between Hwy. 19 and the Current
> River offering excellent birding in all seasons, but are especially good
> for warblers in May (think Swainson's, Hooded, etc.)
>
> MBS and the L-A-D Foundation have an agreement for MBS members to conduct
> bird surveys at these hotspots to develop a more complete understanding of
> bird occurrence. The earnings from this program are credited to the MBS
> Young Birders Scholarship account.
>
> No visits have been reported for:
> Pioneer Forest--Virgin Pine Randolph Tract Jun week 4; Jul week 2
> Pioneer Forest--Woods Hole Jun weeks 1,2; Jul weeks 1,2,3
>
> Before you go, learn what to expect in the downloadable Birding Site Guide
> at https://mobirds.org/Birding/SiteGuides.aspx, and select the Pioneer
> Forest site guide.
> Edge Wade
> MBS Conservation Partnership Coordinator
> <1edgewade...>
>
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Date: 5/15/26 3:18 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Looking for some very good warbler birding in the second half of May?
eBird hotspots Pioneer Forest—Virgin Pine Randolph Tract and Pioneer
Forest--Woods Hole are contiguous sites between Hwy. 19 and the Current
River offering excellent birding in all seasons, but are especially good
for warblers in May (think Swainson's, Hooded, etc.)
MBS and the L-A-D Foundation have an agreement for MBS members to conduct
bird surveys at these hotspots to develop a more complete understanding of
bird occurrence. The earnings from this program are credited to the MBS
Young Birders Scholarship account.
No visits have been reported for:
Pioneer Forest--Virgin Pine Randolph Tract Jun week 4; Jul week 2
Pioneer Forest--Woods Hole Jun weeks 1,2; Jul weeks 1,2,3
Before you go, learn what to expect in the downloadable Birding Site Guide
at https://mobirds.org/Birding/SiteGuides.aspx, and select the Pioneer
Forest site guide.
Edge Wade
MBS Conservation Partnership Coordinator
<1edgewade...>
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Date: 5/15/26 10:42 am From: David Becher <000006f0d3a9537c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: WGNSS Birding 5/16 postponed
Because of the chance of thunderstorms tomorrow (Saturday), I am postponed the planned walk to Sunday at the same time and place. I apologize if this is inconvenient for anyone, but decided that the chance of being caught on the trail by bad weather was not worth taking.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:36 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: WGNSS Birding 5/14 and 5/16
WGNSS Birding
On Thursday, we will meet in Forest Park at the Fish Hatchery at 8 am.
On Saturday, we will meet at the Lost Valley Hiking Trail at Weldon Springs at 8 am.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 5/12/26 11:58 am From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Western Kingbird at Eagle Bluffs
A Western Kingbird was seen and photographed by Dennis Smarr this morning, May 12 at Eagle Bluffs CA. The bird was between pools 10 and 11, almost across from where the White-faced Ibis have been seen. Edge Wade Columbia
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Date: 5/11/26 8:43 am From: Jennifer Pederson <000007f5ad499f2d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Swainson's Warbler @ Unity Village, Lee's Summit, Mo.
Swainson Warbler singing in same area of Unity Village Nature Trail,
Jackson County as described by Steve Phillips.
Jennifer Pederson
Kearney, Clay County
On Sat, May 9, 2026, 10:02 AM Steve Phillips <
<000007ee57896d58-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> My wife and I are hearing and watching a Swainson's Warbler @ Unity
> Village, Lees Summit. He's at the 90° bend of the trail where it crosses
> the creek and heads up the long hill eventually leading to the lake.
>
> Steve Phillips
> KCMO
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Date: 5/10/26 7:11 pm From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Goldfinch eating river birch seeds and Eagle Bluffs
No new migrants today, but we continue to have lots of Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (both male and female), as well as lots of Goldfinch and an occasional Indigo Bunting. A previous male Orchard Oriole and the many Purple Finch appear to have moved on.
Our large river birch tree has started dropping seeds and the many Goldfinch are now pecking at the seed clusters and eating seeds. I’m surprised the other seed-eating species haven’t started eating them as well. I haven’t observed the Goldfinch eating them in earlier years, but maybe i just wasn’t paying attention.
Yesterday I spent a couple hours at Eagle Bluffs, south of Columbia, and spotted some nice birds, including;
Dickcissel, lots of them
Indigo Bunting, many
Palm Warbler, a nice find for me
Common Yellowthroat, both male & female
Sora, several
Orchard Oriole, 1st year yellow male with black throat
Yellow Warbler
Eastern Kingbird
Photos of Goldfinch eating seeds, birds from Eagle Bluffs and migrants in our yard can be viewed at:
flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
The forecasts for the next 2 mornings are listed as HIGH on birdcast.info, so we’ll see if any warblers show up.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 5/10/26 11:38 am From: Chase Darr <000007f104dc864c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Missouri Spring Bird Count - Trial Run
Some of us keep to the old ways. ;)
I followed Edge's Adage that "A bird up at dawn is a bird up at noon" and got out a bit late to bird NAMC Boone County Area 5 a bit later than usual yesterday morning. The mist and fog kept most of the pre-dawn chorus down, and kept me down, as well. But, by 8:30, I was out trapsing the Bear Creek Trail as I've done for 16 years. A mere 12 hours and 14 checklists later, and I was rounding the corner from O'Neal to Obermiller and on the way home.
This year, I got 95 species, 2 spuhs, and a host of "Merlin, are you yanking my chain?" observations that I wish were really true. By all accounts, that's a good year for Area 5. The most excellent year I've ever had was much like this: a warm day on an otherwise cool spring, and we got 103 species.
The biggest 'hits' were:
Warblers seemingly *everywhere*. I got 17 warbler species and high counts of Nashville (20) and Tennessee (40).
1 Northern Waterthrush that provided a really good look,
a Barred Owl that made sure to let me know it was there,
a nesting Red-shouldered Hawk (always nice to see!),
more Swainson's Thrush (23 total, undercounting) than I've observed in all other years I've seen *combined*,
three Black Terns and 9 Bobolink at Foremost Dairy Farm Lake #1 (visible from parking area),
a Sora in Garth Nature Area,
a flyover Pine Siskin, and
a Great Egret that I stole along with 6 (!) Wood Ducks from this one lake spillover that is technically in Area 3 but are counted because they're looking at Area 5 and would clearly rather be on my side of the road. If anyone birded Area 3, you technically earned 6 (!) Wood Ducks and a Great Egret.
The biggest misses were Bald Eagle, Scarlet Tanager, and Common Nighthawk. I think it has been too cool for Common Nighthawk so far and a thunderstorm pulled in right at dusk. There were a few others like Grasshopper Sparrow, Green Heron, Blue Grosbeak, and any shorebirds besides Killdeer that would have been nice to have but are pretty uncommon to find in Area 5.
The biggest Merlin head-scratchers were:
a "Canada Warbler" that Merlin heard from some chip calls but I could not scare up from among the Bush Honeysuckle along Bear Creek,
an "Evening Grosbeak" that Merlin heard as a Rose-breasted Grosbeak sang in the evening (does it count as an "evening" Grosbeak?),
and a "Prothonotary Warbler" that Merlin heard from a very high-strung, excitable Northern Parula.
I hope all of your Global Big Day adventures were equally fruitful.
Cheers and good birding,
Chase
Columbia, Boone Co., MO
darrcm AT missouri DOT edu
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Date: 5/10/26 11:12 am From: JERRY WILLIAMS <000007b7616c1451-dmarc-request...> Subject: Canada Warbler
Margie spotted a Canada Warbler yesterday afternoon about 6pm at Busiek State Forest in Christian County. It was in the thick vines and mulberry trees on the right side of the trail between the parking lot and the footbridge. We got nice eyelevel looks from the top of the stairs of the footbridge. Steve Martin texted this morning to let us know that they went this morning at 9am. They relocated the Canada Warbler and said that the area was alive with warblers.
Jerry & Margie Williams Republic, Greene County, Mo.
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Date: 5/9/26 1:46 pm From: Edge Wade <00000631c0031214-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Missouri Spring Bird Count - Trial Run
Tommy,
Columbia Audubon Society continued to run a Boone County Migratory Count
Day for several years after there was no longer any nationwide aggregate
compilation. Neither National Audubon nor Cornell wanted to administer the
database. One by one, local groups in Missouri ceased to hold the event.
So little interest has been shown in recent years that even CAS now no
longer encourages participation beyond, "run your old routes if you want,
and put the data into eBird in segments."
Drumming up interest may be an uphill trek.
Edge Wade
Oregon, OH
<1edgewade...>
On Thu, May 7, 2026 at 10:45 AM Tommy Goodwin <
<000007c57ea5d08c-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Hi MO-Bsters,
>
>
>
> I am probably going to be biting off more than I can chew with this one,
> but I have been wanting to implement a Spring Bird Count in Missouri to
> mirror what Illinois have been doing for the last 54 years. I am under the
> understanding that MO used to conduct these, but they were abandoned due to
> lack of involvement; I am going to try to start it back up! Think of this
> as really similar to Christmas Bird Counts, but instead of a circle the
> count includes an entire county. I would love to present this in the future
> to MCHF and MDC, but I want to get a framework built and tested first
> before I try to get any organization sponsorship/home.
>
>
> *Please shoot me a message on Discord (another invite to the MO Discord
> Server at the bottom of this email), email (<tommy.j.goodwin.jr...>
> <tommy.j.goodwin.jr...>), or text (417-241-9189) if you are
> interested in this and which county(ies) you would be interested in; if
> more than one person contacts me for a county, I will put them in contact
> with each other so that more of those counties can be covered and that we
> do not overlap efforts.*
>
>
>
> This is very last minute, but since we are trying to capture peak spring
> migration, this count needs to be held on Saturday, May 9 (two days away)
> with Sunday, May 10 and Monday, May 11 as a second/third day for a second
> county or additional coverage of the first county if needed; I want a max
> of two consecutive days for a single county. I have included a link to the
> documents provided to the IL group for this year, but I haven't had
> invested the time to redo it for MO without knowing the buy in I will get.
> Of note, the files include: (1) the IL 2026 SBC Instruction Sheet - 2
> pages; (2) the IL 2025 SBC Report (11 pages and I would like to recreate
> something similar with the MO results even if it is only a handful of
> counties; we have to start somewhere!); (3) the IL species checklist
> handout (I would prefer an eBird Trip Report for each county, but an email
> physical list is fine too).
>
>
>
> MO Spring Bird Count Google Drive link:
> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1da8VAxXHESdCFU3zu8Y5vG8YzGcwbNtm?usp=drive_link >
>
> Again, this is the first year I am trying this, so I understand it may be
> a lotta crazy and haphazard, but I will deal with that as it comes up and
> on the back end. Ultimately, I just wanted to open my test run up to other
> people in case they were interested in helping out.
>
>
>
> As a reminder, Missouri has a state-wide Discord server for all things
> birding. This server is a very powerful tool and is like a hybrid between
> the list-serve (for heavier content), Slack/Group-Me (for quick turnaround
> reports), social media (for identification help and photo sharing), and
> email (for event notifications). It has a mobile and desktop app, so you
> can be in touch anytime and anywhere (pending you have internet service).
> When you join the server, you will only be able to see a few channels
> (e.g. server rules, how to use Discord, new members, and verify). At a
> minimum, please read through the rules and then go to the verify channel
> and read the top pinned message which has directions to verify your account
> (it really is as simple as typing a few words, but the command has to be
> typed specifically). Once you are verified, an immediate process, all
> of the public channels will be visible, and you can check out the statewide
> conversations and resources or click into the category for your region and
> get involved with your local community. If you have any questions about it,
> my contact information is listed above.
>
>
>
> Discord server link: https://discord.gg/HCNegFmS9y >
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> *Tommy J. Goodwin*
> St. Charles, MO
>
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Date: 5/9/26 8:02 am From: Steve Phillips <000007ee57896d58-dmarc-request...> Subject: Swainson's Warbler @ Unity Village, Lee's Summit, Mo.
My wife and I are hearing and watching a Swainson's Warbler @ Unity Village, Lees Summit. He's at the 90° bend of the trail where it crosses the creek and heads up the long hill eventually leading to the lake. Steve Phillips KCMO
Date: 5/7/26 3:15 pm From: Jean L <0000067a456a8961-dmarc-request...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs CA, avocets and more
Avocets reported this morning continue in pool 11, also phalaropes. Pool 10 has WF ibis. Pool 4 at end of loop has 2 hudsonian godwits. All found by others ... I'm just reporting.
Jean Leonatti <jaleonatti...>
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Date: 5/7/26 8:54 am From: Tom Nagel <000007c6b764b0cb-dmarc-request...> Subject: Loess Bluffs Pools & Shorebirds, Holt County
The northwest part of Snow Goose Pool B (the second pool south of the
turnoff from the auto tour loop to go out the north entrance) was being
worked yesterday (vegetation knocked down & mud disked) with hundreds if
not thousands of shorebirds feeding there, including marbled godwit, rudddy
turnstone, willet, dunlin & Wilson's phalarope.
GPS 40.087107°, -95.267151°
They were also working the *second pool* south of the pump house pool on
the east side of the auto tour loop as well. (the pump house pool is the
first pool after you leave the wooded area on the north side of the auto
tour loop that has grasslands to the south) It had 11 black necked stilts
in it along with numerous shorebirds. (The first pool south of the pump
house is a couple of hundred yards away from the road back in the woods
while the second one is next to the road with a small pull off at its north
end.) Small parking lot location at this pool is:
GPS 40.097458°, -95.230192°
Several sandhill cranes, yellow-headed blackbirds & great-tailed grackles
were seen and heard on the refuge.
Tom Nagel
St. Joseph
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Date: 5/7/26 8:45 am From: Tommy Goodwin <000007c57ea5d08c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Missouri Spring Bird Count - Trial Run
Hi MO-Bsters,
I am probably going to be biting off more than I can chew with this one, but I have been wanting to implement a Spring Bird Count in Missouri to mirror what Illinois have been doing for the last 54 years. I am under the understanding that MO used to conduct these, but they were abandoned due to lack of involvement; I am going to try to start it back up! Think of this as really similar to Christmas Bird Counts, but instead of a circle the count includes an entire county. I would love to present this in the future to MCHF and MDC, but I want to get a framework built and tested first before I try to get any organization sponsorship/home.
*Please shoot me a message on Discord (another invite to the MO Discord Server at the bottom of this email), email (<tommy.j.goodwin.jr...> <tommy.j.goodwin.jr...>), or text (417-241-9189) if you are interested in this and which county(ies) you would be interested in; if more than one person contacts me for a county, I will put them in contact with each other so that more of those counties can be covered and that we do not overlap efforts.*
This is very last minute, but since we are trying to capture peak spring migration, this count needs to be held on Saturday, May 9 (two days away) with Sunday, May 10 and Monday, May 11 as a second/third day for a second county or additional coverage of the first county if needed; I want a max of two consecutive days for a single county. I have included a link to the documents provided to the IL group for this year, but I haven't had invested the time to redo it for MO without knowing the buy in I will get. Of note, the files include: (1) the IL 2026 SBC Instruction Sheet - 2 pages; (2) the IL 2025 SBC Report (11 pages and I would like to recreate something similar with the MO results even if it is only a handful of counties; we have to start somewhere!); (3) the IL species checklist handout (I would prefer an eBird Trip Report for each county, but an email physical list is fine too).
Again, this is the first year I am trying this, so I understand it may be a lotta crazy and haphazard, but I will deal with that as it comes up and on the back end. Ultimately, I just wanted to open my test run up to other people in case they were interested in helping out.
As a reminder, Missouri has a state-wide Discord server for all things birding. This server is a very powerful tool and is like a hybrid between the list-serve (for heavier content), Slack/Group-Me (for quick turnaround reports), social media (for identification help and photo sharing), and email (for event notifications). It has a mobile and desktop app, so you can be in touch anytime and anywhere (pending you have internet service). When you join the server, you will only be able to see a few channels (e.g. server rules, how to use Discord, new members, and verify). At a minimum, please read through the rules and then go to the verify channel and read the top pinned message which has directions to verify your account (it really is as simple as typing a few words, but the command has to be typed specifically). Once you are verified, an immediate process, all of the public channels will be visible, and you can check out the statewide conversations and resources or click into the category for your region and get involved with your local community. If you have any questions about it, my contact information is listed above.
Date: 5/6/26 7:51 pm From: JERRY WILLIAMS <000007b7616c1451-dmarc-request...> Subject: Christian county bobolinks
Margie & I saw a large flock of bobolinks this morning at 10am near Billings. The pin dropped on 1225 Kruger Road, Billings. Margie counted 40 on her side, mostly on the large brush pile. I counted 37 on my side, all perched on two barb wire fences. (She won again!) No telling how many more were buried in the tall fescue hay fields.
Jerry and Margie Williams Republic, Greene county, Mo.
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Date: 5/6/26 3:10 pm From: Jean L <0000067a456a8961-dmarc-request...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs this evening
Have only made it as far as pool 5 - there are black terns in the middle distribution channel along with 1000s of swallows. A badly limping American bittern out in the open in the first part of pool 5; and just downstream from him are 11 WF Ibis. Hoping for more goodies as I progress thru the area.
Jean Leonatti <jaleonatti...>
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Date: 5/6/26 9:10 am From: Kendrick, Sarah W <00000600c8f5f4a2-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Bird for Brad: Trip Report
Yes, many folks shared their lists after my email! We're now up to 154 checklists, 278 species with Colombia and Morocco added to the country list. 🙂
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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Bird for Brad: Trip Report
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That is so cool. Great tribute to Brad, he would have loved it, no doubt. But some of those birds were definitely beyond the borders of the U.S. and Canada! A puff bird, the tody-flycatchers, laughing dove…love shown for Brad through birding across a few continents is hard to beat.
Thanks for putting this together and sharing it, Sarah. Hope your conservation efforts are going well!
Jane
On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 10:12 AM Kendrick, Sarah W <00000600c8f5f4a2-dmarc-request...><mailto:<00000600c8f5f4a2-dmarc-request...>> wrote:
Wow, thanks for all the lists for Bird for Brad! In total, we had 136 checklists submitted in the US and Canada tallying 222 species! I appreciate folks who participated to celebrate the memory of our friend Brad Jacobs.
Date: 5/6/26 9:07 am From: Jane Fitzgerald <000007a59c5c7fe6-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Bird for Brad: Trip Report
That is so cool. Great tribute to Brad, he would have loved it, no doubt.
But some of those birds were definitely beyond the borders of the U.S. and
Canada! A puff bird, the tody-flycatchers, laughing dove…love shown for
Brad through birding across a few continents is hard to beat.
Thanks for putting this together and sharing it, Sarah. Hope your
conservation efforts are going well!
Jane
On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 10:12 AM Kendrick, Sarah W <
<00000600c8f5f4a2-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Wow, thanks for all the lists for Bird for Brad! In total, we had 136
> checklists submitted in the US and Canada tallying 222 species! I
> appreciate folks who participated to celebrate the memory of our friend
> Brad Jacobs.
>
> I hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful spring weather - check out that list
> of warblers! 🙂 Trip Report that includes May 1 and 2 here:
> https://ebird.org/tripreport/511531?welcome=true.
>
> Thanks again, and happy birding!
> Sarah
>
> Columbia
>
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Date: 5/5/26 5:26 pm From: Dana Ripper <0000079a09e87a9b-dmarc-request...> Subject: No sighting - Missouri grasslands celebration and workshop - May 30th
Greetings, Missouri birders,
I am pleased to bring to your attention an event on May 30th hosted by the Missouri River Bird Observatory and many partners. This is a Grasslands Celebration and Learning Opportunity, which will take place in and around Sedalia and its remnant and reconstructed prairies. The event is free and all are welcome.
Field trips will take place in the morning on a selection of prairie sites south of Sedalia and last approximately two hours. Then we will convene for lunch at the Heckart Community Center, followed by presentations on a variety of grassland topics. I will try and place the list of concurrent sessions below (fingers crossed the list-serve lets me do this).
BIG THANKS to MoBirder Kathleen Anderson - back in late 2024, she and I discussed conservation and education priorities and that conversation was the direct inspiration for this event!
Please attend and bring a friend - especially someone new to grassland bird conservation.
Sincerely,
Dana
11:30 - 12:15
Lunchtime keynote: Greg Olson on Indigenous Missourians' connections to prairies
Post-lunch Concurrent Sessions
Local Landscapes track
Local Landscapes: presenter(s)
Food Systems (producer-oriented) track
Food Systems: presenters
Community Science track
Community Science: presenters
12:20 - 12:45
Local prairies general overview
Carol Davit, MPF
Beef Production/Native Forage
Steve Clubine, indep. rancher
The Apps: iNat, Merlin, eBird, Bobscapes, Seek & iNat
Tara Hohman, Audubon & Tessa Poolman, MRBO
12:50 - 1:15
Prairie Conservation
Bruce Schuette, MPF
Audubon Conservation Ranching
Tara Hohman, Audubon
Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas
Bill White, CFM
1:15 - 1:40
Plants
Steve Buback, MDC
Cost-share Programs
Drew Summers, PF-QF
Honey Bees, Native Bees and Butterflies
Dave Hoover, PF-QF
1:45 - 2:10
Pollinators
Alex Morphew, MDC
Prescribed Fire
Wesley Hanks PF-QF
Stream Teams opportunities - watersheds/water quality monitoring
Garrett Frandson, DNR
2:15 - 2:40
Birds
Ethan Duke, MRBO
Connecting Prairie-Friendly Eaters with Producers
Jill Lucht, MRCC
Nestbox landlording for prairie-associated species
Vernon Elsberry, MPF
Dana Ripper
Co-Director
mrbo.org
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Date: 5/5/26 12:41 pm From: Schneider, Daniel <00000496ddbe8980-dmarc-request...> Subject: Tower Grove Park whip-poor-will
For any STL city birders that are not on the Discord group there’s an Eastern whip-poor-will perched on a branch on the far west end of the Gaddy Garden that has been sitting there all day long, originally found by Iris Gibson. If you go to the bench on west end (not the one by bubbler!) and find the batch of 5 cherry trees pretty much across from it on south side of path, follow the leftmost cherry tree up and search it’s branches directly above the trail. Bird is sitting up on the limb rather than laying down trying to look like a bump on a branch. It’s been seen by many today and is still there…
Good find by Iris this morning!
Luke Schneider
Eureka MO
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