Hopefully, you still don’t get a paper newspaper anymore! I love those wrens.
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> On May 18, 2024, at 3:48 PM, Dody <dody...> wrote:
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> It’s been a strange year for us also. First year in about 30 that we don’t have any tree swallows. Our pair of phoebes are going back to a nest under the barn eves that they used many years ago. And the photo below is just for fun - a Carolina wren nest with eggs in the back of our paper box.
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> On May 18, 2024, at 3:26 PM, Mag Tait <magtait1...> wrote:
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> I usually hear Phoebes in the back of my yard and always down the street from me. I have not heard or seen a single one this year! I just heard my first peewee. I don’t know what’s going on in your yard, but I am envious!
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>> On May 18, 2024, at 2:59 PM, Ellen Weatherbee <eew...> wrote:
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>> Hi, birders,
>>
>> We have been having a back and forth feeding of apparently numerous phoebes. Would love information from any of you. There has been a nest under the eves for years, and this seems to be the busiest that I have seen the ‘traffic’ in and out of the nest area. I assume that the participant birds are at least both of the parents, but there seems like there are so many birds that we wonder if other birds are involved. We are wondering if some of the eggs have hatched and the young ones are flying back and forth also? Some of the adults fly back to the eves and exhibit that characteristic tail wagging after they have dropped their insect load. This has been going in for a least several weeks. It is so fun to watch them!
>>
>> Warmly, Ellen Weatherbee, Patterson Lake, southwestern corner of Livingston County
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It’s been a strange year for us also. First year in about 30 that we don’t have any tree swallows. Our pair of phoebes are going back to a nest under the barn eves that they used many years ago. And the photo below is just for fun - a Carolina wren nest with eggs in the back of our paper box.
Dody
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On May 18, 2024, at 3:26 PM, Mag Tait <magtait1...> wrote:
I usually hear Phoebes in the back of my yard and always down the street from me. I have not heard or seen a single one this year! I just heard my first peewee. I don’t know what’s going on in your yard, but I am envious!
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> On May 18, 2024, at 2:59 PM, Ellen Weatherbee <eew...> wrote:
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> Hi, birders,
>
> We have been having a back and forth feeding of apparently numerous phoebes. Would love information from any of you. There has been a nest under the eves for years, and this seems to be the busiest that I have seen the ‘traffic’ in and out of the nest area. I assume that the participant birds are at least both of the parents, but there seems like there are so many birds that we wonder if other birds are involved. We are wondering if some of the eggs have hatched and the young ones are flying back and forth also? Some of the adults fly back to the eves and exhibit that characteristic tail wagging after they have dropped their insect load. This has been going in for a least several weeks. It is so fun to watch them!
>
> Warmly, Ellen Weatherbee, Patterson Lake, southwestern corner of Livingston County
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I usually hear Phoebes in the back of my yard and always down the street from me. I have not heard or seen a single one this year! I just heard my first peewee. I don’t know what’s going on in your yard, but I am envious!
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> On May 18, 2024, at 2:59 PM, Ellen Weatherbee <eew...> wrote:
>
> Hi, birders,
>
> We have been having a back and forth feeding of apparently numerous phoebes. Would love information from any of you. There has been a nest under the eves for years, and this seems to be the busiest that I have seen the ‘traffic’ in and out of the nest area. I assume that the participant birds are at least both of the parents, but there seems like there are so many birds that we wonder if other birds are involved. We are wondering if some of the eggs have hatched and the young ones are flying back and forth also? Some of the adults fly back to the eves and exhibit that characteristic tail wagging after they have dropped their insect load. This has been going in for a least several weeks. It is so fun to watch them!
>
> Warmly, Ellen Weatherbee, Patterson Lake, southwestern corner of Livingston County
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Date: 5/18/24 11:59 am From: Ellen Weatherbee <eew...> Subject: [birders] Constant phoebe action
Hi, birders,
We have been having a back and forth feeding of apparently numerous phoebes. Would love information from any of you. There has been a nest under the eves for years, and this seems to be the busiest that I have seen the ‘traffic’ in and out of the nest area. I assume that the participant birds are at least both of the parents, but there seems like there are so many birds that we wonder if other birds are involved. We are wondering if some of the eggs have hatched and the young ones are flying back and forth also? Some of the adults fly back to the eves and exhibit that characteristic tail wagging after they have dropped their insect load. This has been going in for a least several weeks. It is so fun to watch them!
Warmly, Ellen Weatherbee, Patterson Lake, southwestern corner of Livingston County
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Date: 5/18/24 11:40 am From: Ellen Weatherbee <eew...> Subject: [birders] Two male hummingbirds
at Patterson Lake, southwestern corner of Livingston County. One drinking from the northern feeder and one from the southern one. Warmly, Ellen Weatherbee
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Date: 5/17/24 12:39 pm From: John Gannon <johnegannon...> Subject: Re: [birders] Attracting Carolina wrens, not house wrens
I never had conflicts between the two species in 34 years living next to
the Hudson Mills Group Camp. House wrens nested in my boxes and gourd
houses and Carolina wrens were year round residents and frequented my
mealworm window feeder during cooler months. They nested in our neighbor’s
hanging flower pots but not mine, as I recall. Perhaps no conflict between
the two species because of nearby woods for nesting and foraging by
Carolina wrens.
John
(Formerly Dexter Twp, now Mullett Twp, Cheboygan County)
On Fri, May 17, 2024 at 1:51 PM Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...> wrote:
> Is this possible? I had house wrens last year, which was fun. But they
> kept away the Carolinas, who often frequent my yard and have built nests in
> hanging plants, gourds, etc. Is there a way to attract the Carolinas w/o
> the house wrens? I'm thinking I won't put out the birch-log house; that's
> where the house wrens nested last year.
>
> Thanks for your thoughts.
>
> BTW, thanks to all who offered ideas on birding in Costa Rica! Very
> helpful. Feel free to add suggestions, ideas, etc.
> Lisa
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Date: 5/17/24 10:51 am From: Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...> Subject: [birders] Attracting Carolina wrens, not house wrens
Is this possible? I had house wrens last year, which was fun. But they kept away the Carolinas, who often frequent my yard and have built nests in hanging plants, gourds, etc. Is there a way to attract the Carolinas w/o the house wrens? I'm thinking I won't put out the birch-log house; that's where the house wrens nested last year.
Thanks for your thoughts.
BTW, thanks to all who offered ideas on birding in Costa Rica! Very helpful. Feel free to add suggestions, ideas, etc. Lisa
Yes…perhaps travel is necessary. I say this because I have failed to be impressed every year I hear these announcements made. Perhaps that’s more a function of where I’ve been most of my life. In SE Michigan, it’s hard enough to find any patch of ground that’s not been paved-over let alone some green space that’s been undisturbed for 13 or 17 years.
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Subject: Re: [birders] Cicada-o-rama
This newsletter has info and links to a U Conn site with detailed maps. Looks like SW Mich and Indiana for large concentrations.
On Wed, May 15, 2024, 10:44 AM April Campbell <adc14...><mailto:<adc14...>> wrote:
Anyone traveling to see the cicada broods emerge?I was wondering where to go.
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Date: 5/15/24 11:35 am From: 'Mike Sefton' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Tonight: Birding in Cuba is free Washtenaw Bird & Nature Alliance program, May 15, Ann Arbor, all invited
Date: 5/15/24 7:44 am From: April Campbell <adc14...> Subject: [birders] Cicada-o-rama
Anyone traveling to see the cicada broods emerge?I was wondering where to go. April
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Date: 5/12/24 8:41 am From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] Whips
________________________________ From: Ivan LaHaie <dr.burbun...> Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2024 11:05:52 AM To: <birders...> <birders...> Subject: [birders] Whips
The Whip-poor-will I reported a little over a week ago continues to sing every night in the woods around the house. And it's been joined by 2 to 3 others.
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Date: 5/12/24 8:06 am From: Ivan LaHaie <dr.burbun...> Subject: [birders] Whips
The Whip-poor-will I reported a little over a week ago continues to sing every night in the woods around the house. And it's been joined by 2 to 3 others.
Ivan Prospect Hill S. of Easudes
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Date: 5/11/24 8:11 am From: Michael Parow <mlparow...> Subject: [birders] White-crowned Sparrows
White-crowned Sparrows have been visiting my feeders in Pittsfield Township near State and Textile for the last week or so. Usually there are 3, but today I have 5. —mike
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Date: 5/9/24 6:40 pm From: Jean Gramlich <jeangramlich...> Subject: Re: [birders] Costa Rica
International Expeditions was the other company. Don't worry about altitude sickness in CR - the mountains just aren't that high. In order to see lots of birds you have to travel to see the different habitats. Read the different catalogs to see the itineraries and judge how much travel you can tolerate.
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Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 9:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [birders] Costa Rica
Hi, Jean and others,
Yes, I'd appreciate knowing the name of the other group you went with. Since I'm not into heights, but my partner and I would enjoy seeing a variety of birds--and not necessarily having to move too far to do so--which areas might you recommend?
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 8:40 PM Jean Gramlich <jeangramlich...><mailto:<jeangramlich...>> wrote:
I have been to Costa Rica 3 times, twice with Road Scholar and once with a birding company (not thinking of the name right now but could find it if you are interested). I agree with Allen that it's better to go with a company. Costa Rica is as big as West Virginia and has many different habitats with 700 species of birds. You really need a guide to get the most out of it.
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM Briana <designsbybriana...><mailto:<designsbybriana...>> wrote:
I have friends who went to Costa Rica with Road Scholar and liked it so much they organized a group of 6 of us from Michigan to go to Ecuador. We went in February and it was a wonderful experience. I was originally asked if it was for people 50+ because that is what they say on their website, but they didn't say anything about me joining (my friend and I are in our mid 40s).
We had the unfortunate experience of my friend's mother getting major altitude sickness when we went up to 14k feet and she needed to be hospitalized and the tour group leader and road scholar went out of their way to make sure we had resources to help her. I know not all people recommend big tour groups, but it was a great experience for us. We were also fortunate that only 8 of the 12 showed up for the trip. I think 8 is about the largest I would recommend going with. Any more than that and it is very chaotic trying to get people on the bird.
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...><mailto:<lisalk...>> wrote:
Hi, Birders,
I'm wondering what suggestions you all might have about birding in Costa Rica for perhaps 8-10 days, with a minimum of driving. Am not a big fan of heights, which is a consideration. :> You are such a wonderful group/resource, I thought I'd check in here first.
Also, what recommendations do you have for a group to go with? How about guidebooks, to get a flavor for things?
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Date: 5/9/24 6:36 pm From: Don Henise <kiskadee37...> Subject: Re: [birders] Costa Rica
I would second Costa Rica gateways (https://www.costaricagateway.com/). The company is owned by Kevin Easley whom we have used as a guide in both Ecuador and Kenya. He has trained native Costa Ricans as guides which are used by several of the big name tour companies. Costa Rica Gateways has several planned itineraries or they will design a trip to your own desires, arrange transportation and a guide for a day or week to suite your needs.Don <Henisekiskadee37...>, MI
-------- Original message --------From: 'Barb Baldinger' via Birders <birders...> Date: 5/9/24 9:22 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Cc: Briana <designsbybriana...>, Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...>, birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Costa Rica I went on two trip of my three trips to Costa Rica with Costa Rica Gateway. You pick the lodges you want to stay at and they will arrange taxi transportation between them for you. We were not in a group. It was just the two of us. Costa Rica Gatewaycostaricagateway.comBarb Baldinger Sent from my iPhoneOn May 9, 2024, at 8:26 PM, Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> wrote:Driving in Costa Rica can be very dangerous. I recommend a group tour so that you get local drivers.Allen T. Chartier
Inkster, Michigan
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Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ Website/Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM Briana <designsbybriana...> wrote:I have friends who went to Costa Rica with Road Scholar and liked it so much they organized a group of 6 of us from Michigan to go to Ecuador. We went in February and it was a wonderful experience. I was originally asked if it was for people 50+ because that is what they say on their website, but they didn't say anything about me joining (my friend and I are in our mid 40s). We had the unfortunate experience of my friend's mother getting major altitude sickness when we went up to 14k feet and she needed to be hospitalized and the tour group leader and road scholar went out of their way to make sure we had resources to help her. I know not all people recommend big tour groups, but it was a great experience for us. We were also fortunate that only 8 of the 12 showed up for the trip. I think 8 is about the largest I would recommend going with. Any more than that and it is very chaotic trying to get people on the bird. Briana (Linden)https://www.facebook.com/HungryLittleBirdieBriana Fisher------------------------------------------------------------------------------On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...> wrote:Hi, Birders,I'm wondering what suggestions you all might have about birding in Costa Rica for perhaps 8-10 days, with a minimum of driving. Am not a big fan of heights, which is a consideration. :> You are such a wonderful group/resource, I thought I'd check in here first. Also, what recommendations do you have for a group to go with? How about guidebooks, to get a flavor for things?Many thanks,Lisa
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Date: 5/9/24 6:04 pm From: Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...> Subject: Re: [birders] Costa Rica
Hi, Jean and others,
Yes, I'd appreciate knowing the name of the other group you went with.
Since I'm not into heights, but my partner and I would enjoy seeing a
variety of birds--and not necessarily having to move too far to do
so--which areas might you recommend?
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 8:40 PM Jean Gramlich <jeangramlich...> wrote:
> I have been to Costa Rica 3 times, twice with Road Scholar and once with a
> birding company (not thinking of the name right now but could find it if
> you are interested). I agree with Allen that it's better to go with a
> company. Costa Rica is as big as West Virginia and has many different
> habitats with 700 species of birds. You really need a guide to get the most
> out of it.
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Allen Chartier <amazilia3...>
> *Sent:* Thursday, May 9, 2024 8:26 PM
> *To:* Briana <designsbybriana...>
> *Cc:* Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...>; birders <
> <birders...>
> *Subject:* Re: [birders] Costa Rica
>
> Driving in Costa Rica can be very dangerous. I recommend a group tour so
> that you get local drivers.
>
> Allen T. Chartier
> Inkster, Michigan
> Email: <amazilia3...>
> Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ > Website/Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ >
>
> On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM Briana <designsbybriana...> wrote:
>
> I have friends who went to Costa Rica with Road Scholar and liked it so
> much they organized a group of 6 of us from Michigan to go to Ecuador. We
> went in February and it was a wonderful experience. I was originally asked
> if it was for people 50+ because that is what they say on their website,
> but they didn't say anything about me joining (my friend and I are in our
> mid 40s).
>
> We had the unfortunate experience of my friend's mother getting major
> altitude sickness when we went up to 14k feet and she needed to be
> hospitalized and the tour group leader and road scholar went out of their
> way to make sure we had resources to help her. I know not all people
> recommend big tour groups, but it was a great experience for us. We were
> also fortunate that only 8 of the 12 showed up for the trip. I think 8 is
> about the largest I would recommend going with. Any more than that and it
> is very chaotic trying to get people on the bird.
>
> Briana (Linden)
> https://www.facebook.com/HungryLittleBirdie >
>
> Briana Fisher
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...> wrote:
>
> Hi, Birders,
>
> I'm wondering what suggestions you all might have about birding in Costa
> Rica for perhaps 8-10 days, with a minimum of driving. Am not a big fan of
> heights, which is a consideration. :> You are such a wonderful
> group/resource, I thought I'd check in here first.
>
> Also, what recommendations do you have for a group to go with? How about
> guidebooks, to get a flavor for things?
>
> Many thanks,
> Lisa
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Date: 5/9/24 5:40 pm From: Jean Gramlich <jeangramlich...> Subject: Re: [birders] Costa Rica
I have been to Costa Rica 3 times, twice with Road Scholar and once with a birding company (not thinking of the name right now but could find it if you are interested). I agree with Allen that it's better to go with a company. Costa Rica is as big as West Virginia and has many different habitats with 700 species of birds. You really need a guide to get the most out of it.
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Subject: Re: [birders] Costa Rica
Driving in Costa Rica can be very dangerous. I recommend a group tour so that you get local drivers.
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM Briana <designsbybriana...><mailto:<designsbybriana...>> wrote:
I have friends who went to Costa Rica with Road Scholar and liked it so much they organized a group of 6 of us from Michigan to go to Ecuador. We went in February and it was a wonderful experience. I was originally asked if it was for people 50+ because that is what they say on their website, but they didn't say anything about me joining (my friend and I are in our mid 40s).
We had the unfortunate experience of my friend's mother getting major altitude sickness when we went up to 14k feet and she needed to be hospitalized and the tour group leader and road scholar went out of their way to make sure we had resources to help her. I know not all people recommend big tour groups, but it was a great experience for us. We were also fortunate that only 8 of the 12 showed up for the trip. I think 8 is about the largest I would recommend going with. Any more than that and it is very chaotic trying to get people on the bird.
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...><mailto:<lisalk...>> wrote:
Hi, Birders,
I'm wondering what suggestions you all might have about birding in Costa Rica for perhaps 8-10 days, with a minimum of driving. Am not a big fan of heights, which is a consideration. :> You are such a wonderful group/resource, I thought I'd check in here first.
Also, what recommendations do you have for a group to go with? How about guidebooks, to get a flavor for things?
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On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 4:47 PM Briana <designsbybriana...> wrote:
> I have friends who went to Costa Rica with Road Scholar and liked it so
> much they organized a group of 6 of us from Michigan to go to Ecuador. We
> went in February and it was a wonderful experience. I was originally asked
> if it was for people 50+ because that is what they say on their website,
> but they didn't say anything about me joining (my friend and I are in our
> mid 40s).
>
> We had the unfortunate experience of my friend's mother getting major
> altitude sickness when we went up to 14k feet and she needed to be
> hospitalized and the tour group leader and road scholar went out of their
> way to make sure we had resources to help her. I know not all people
> recommend big tour groups, but it was a great experience for us. We were
> also fortunate that only 8 of the 12 showed up for the trip. I think 8 is
> about the largest I would recommend going with. Any more than that and it
> is very chaotic trying to get people on the bird.
>
> Briana (Linden)
> https://www.facebook.com/HungryLittleBirdie >
>
> Briana Fisher
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
> On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 3:44 PM Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...> wrote:
>
>> Hi, Birders,
>>
>> I'm wondering what suggestions you all might have about birding in Costa
>> Rica for perhaps 8-10 days, with a minimum of driving. Am not a big fan of
>> heights, which is a consideration. :> You are such a wonderful
>> group/resource, I thought I'd check in here first.
>>
>> Also, what recommendations do you have for a group to go with? How about
>> guidebooks, to get a flavor for things?
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Lisa
>>
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I have friends who went to Costa Rica with Road Scholar and liked it so
much they organized a group of 6 of us from Michigan to go to Ecuador. We
went in February and it was a wonderful experience. I was originally asked
if it was for people 50+ because that is what they say on their website,
but they didn't say anything about me joining (my friend and I are in our
mid 40s).
We had the unfortunate experience of my friend's mother getting major
altitude sickness when we went up to 14k feet and she needed to be
hospitalized and the tour group leader and road scholar went out of their
way to make sure we had resources to help her. I know not all people
recommend big tour groups, but it was a great experience for us. We were
also fortunate that only 8 of the 12 showed up for the trip. I think 8 is
about the largest I would recommend going with. Any more than that and it
is very chaotic trying to get people on the bird.
Date: 5/9/24 12:44 pm From: Lisa Lava-Kellar <lisalk...> Subject: [birders] Costa Rica
Hi, Birders,
I'm wondering what suggestions you all might have about birding in Costa Rica for perhaps 8-10 days, with a minimum of driving. Am not a big fan of heights, which is a consideration. :> You are such a wonderful group/resource, I thought I'd check in here first.
Also, what recommendations do you have for a group to go with? How about guidebooks, to get a flavor for things?
Date: 5/9/24 9:03 am From: Deaver Armstrong <ddarm...> Subject: [birders] Issues and Ale about BIRDS! May 21
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Date: 5/9/24 8:57 am From: 'Melissa Pappas' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Red-headed woodpecker
We had one in our hanging tray feeder eating peanuts. We have had them in the area for years, but this is the first time I've ever seen one in a hanging tray feeder.
Melissa PappasHamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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At our peanut feeder just now. Absolutely one of the most brilliantly colored birds around!
Dody Manchester area
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Date: 5/9/24 5:56 am From: 'Melissa Pappas' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] The Birds that Audubon Missed: a new book by Kenn Kaufman
Superb! Thank you for notifying us all. I love Kenn Kaufman's writing. While I've had a fascination with birds all my life (70+ years), "Kingbird Highway" really got me going with actually learning what each bird is and listing what I have seen and where. Melissa PappasHamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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Date: 5/7/24 6:18 am From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] Fwd: [Birdnews]Point Pelee National Park Birding Report May 6
Thanks for the report Mike. I don’t see many reported observations lately and my present viewing opportunities are very localized. It’s always good to know what’s moving around me even though so many species seemingly tend to avoid moving through my yard.
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Subject: [birders] Fwd: [Birdnews]Point Pelee National Park Birding Report May 6
Begin forwarded message:
From: Point Pelee via birdnews <birdnews...>
Date: May 6, 2024 at 1:56:25 PM EDT
To: Bird News <birdnews...>
Subject: [Birdnews]Point Pelee National Park Birding Report May 6
Reply-To: Point Pelee <festivalofbirdsppnp...>
This morning's birding was noticeably slower than previous days, however
there is still a good diversity of migrants to be found--so as long as one
doesn't mind looking up! At least 24 species of warblers have been reported
so far today.
The Tip was quiet, however an AMERICAN PIPIT was seen by many. A group of
four TRUMPETER SWANS were observed flying out over the lake. RED-THROATED
LOONS were also observed. An orange variant SCARLET TANAGER was observed
around the Tip woods.
Woodland Nature Trail had a lot of bird song, with a good selection of
warblers. The highlights were PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS at both bridge A and F
and a GREEN HERON flew by low through the trees. A YELLOW-THROATED VIREO
was observed along the Redbud footpath. A SORA called for some observers on
bridge A.
Tilden's Woods Trail was also quite birdy, with a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER
putting on a good show. There was also a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER along the
Shuster Trail.
Other miscellaneous sightings around the park include a GOLDEN-WINGED
WARBLER at NW Beach, and a MOURNING WARBLER between Sleepy Hollow and
Dunes.
Outside the park, a number of shorebirds have been reported along Mersey
Road 21 near Hillman Marsh.
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Date: 5/6/24 12:29 pm From: April Deborah Campbell <adc14...> Subject: [birders] Elephant Ecology Talk NOT Birds but worth it
Dominique will be in town this weekend and she offered to give a talk. I’ve arranged a room at the downtown library. I came to know Dominique back in 2020. When my dear friend, Jelka, died from leukemia in April of that year, I sought a way to honor her memory and transform my grief into something positive. Jel and I had often talked about visiting Africa together to see the elephant herds, but it never came to pass. She said to me shortly before she died, “I guess I’ll never see the elephants.” But Jelka is with the elephants. The money she left to me was donated to the Elephant Ecology Project in the majestic Gorongosa Park in Mozambique under the direction of the dynamic, Dominique Gonclaves. A radio-collared female elephant named Jelka, now roams the park with her family thanks to Dominique. When Dominique told me she was visiting the States in May, I wistfully mentioned I would love to meet her (never thinking it was possible this time around) but here she is!!
Come out and hear the remarkable story about a park brought back to life by the people and the beautiful giants that grace its land once again.
April
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Date: 5/6/24 11:03 am From: 'Mike Sefton' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Fwd: [Birdnews]Point Pelee National Park Birding Report May 6
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Point Pelee via birdnews <birdnews...>
> Date: May 6, 2024 at 1:56:25 PM EDT
> To: Bird News <birdnews...>
> Subject: [Birdnews]Point Pelee National Park Birding Report May 6
> Reply-To: Point Pelee <festivalofbirdsppnp...>
>
> This morning's birding was noticeably slower than previous days, however
> there is still a good diversity of migrants to be found--so as long as one
> doesn't mind looking up! At least 24 species of warblers have been reported
> so far today.
>
> The Tip was quiet, however an AMERICAN PIPIT was seen by many. A group of
> four TRUMPETER SWANS were observed flying out over the lake. RED-THROATED
> LOONS were also observed. An orange variant SCARLET TANAGER was observed
> around the Tip woods.
>
> Woodland Nature Trail had a lot of bird song, with a good selection of
> warblers. The highlights were PROTHONOTARY WARBLERS at both bridge A and F
> and a GREEN HERON flew by low through the trees. A YELLOW-THROATED VIREO
> was observed along the Redbud footpath. A SORA called for some observers on
> bridge A.
>
> Tilden's Woods Trail was also quite birdy, with a BLUE-WINGED WARBLER
> putting on a good show. There was also a PROTHONOTARY WARBLER along the
> Shuster Trail.
>
> Other miscellaneous sightings around the park include a GOLDEN-WINGED
> WARBLER at NW Beach, and a MOURNING WARBLER between Sleepy Hollow and
> Dunes.
>
> Outside the park, a number of shorebirds have been reported along Mersey
> Road 21 near Hillman Marsh.
> --
> Good Birding,
>
> Alan Watson, Aaron Brisebois, Chris Earley, Dale Wenger, Dana Latour, Emma
> Burbidge, Eric Baldo, Gabriel Foley, Jean Iron, Justin Peter, Kyle Horner,
> Mike Kent, Pete Read, Quinten Wiegersma, Stewart MacDonald, Tim Arthur,
> William Konze
>
> The 2024 Festival of Birds runs May 1 - 22. For a detailed Schedule visit
> festivalofbirds.ca
>
> The Festival is brought to you by Parks Canada - Point Pelee National Park
> and the Friends of Point Pelee. Hikes are generously supported by Quest
> Nature Tours. Shorebird Viewing Nights are brought to you in partnership
> with Ontario Field Ornithologists and Essex Region Conversation Authority
> and Pelee Wings Nature Store.
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>
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>
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> During the COVID-19 pandemic, all Ontario birders should be taking extra precautions and following local, provincial, and federal regulations regarding physical distancing and non-essential travel.
>
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While in the Community Organic Garden this morning, I heard the distinctive, sweet call of a Bobolink. Yes, they are back! I looked up to see two Bobolinks perched on top of a bush along the garden fence. It sure is nice to see that the Bobolinks have returned from their long journey.
Also, last Tuesday, April 30th, I was able to witness the return of the Barn Swallows to the Conservancy Farm. When I first arrived at the Farm at 6 p.m. I didn't see a single Barn Swallow. By 7:30 p.m., though, a large swarm of Barn Swallows descended upon the landscape, flying circles around the garden. I know that I'm projecting a bit, but by the way that they were flying around they sure seemed happy to be back!
By the way, we have a few open plots at the Community Organic Garden. I'd rather see tham used than lie fallow, so we are offering free garden plots if you'd care to join us. What a great place to see birds! Please let me know if you'd like a plot.
I'm in Livingston County just over the line from Washtenaw.
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On Sun, May 5, 2024 at 17:05, 'pookie2356' via Birders<birders...> wrote: Hi Melissa,What county are you in. That was quite the managerie of birds. How cool!Glad it made for a wonderful day Connie Hale
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Yes, all while sitting on my front porch for less than an hour. Cape May, Chestnut-sided, Black and White, Hooded, Palm, Bay-breasted, Nashville, Black-throated Green, Blackburnian, Tennessee, American redstarts, Parula, Prothonotary has returned, Yellow-rumped (several)Red-headed Woodpecker in hanging tray feeder (first I've ever seen that)More Baltimore orioles than I've ever seen including females carrying nesting material Male Orchard oriole All "typical" woodpeckers (Pileated, Red-bellied, Hairy, Downy)House finches (both sexes)Blue jaysRobinsRed-winged blackbirds Goldfinch mobFemale Rose-breasted grosbeakTwo male Ruby-throated hummingbirdsPhoebe White-crowned sparrow White-throated sparrowBald eagles (2) circling overheadAnd THIS precious gem...
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My sincere apologies to the myriad of chickadees, titmice, and white-breasted nuthatches. I really don't take you for granted.
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On Sun, May 5, 2024 at 16:40, Melissa Pappas<ftknoxfox53...> wrote: Yes, all while sitting on my front porch for less than an hour. Cape May, Chestnut-sided, Black and White, Hooded, Palm, Bay-breasted, Nashville, Black-throated Green, Blackburnian, Tennessee, American redstarts, Parula, Prothonotary has returned, Yellow-rumped (several)Red-headed Woodpecker in hanging tray feeder (first I've ever seen that)More Baltimore orioles than I've ever seen including females carrying nesting material Male Orchard oriole All "typical" woodpeckers (Pileated, Red-bellied, Hairy, Downy)House finches (both sexes)Blue jaysRobinsRed-winged blackbirds Goldfinch mobFemale Rose-breasted grosbeakTwo male Ruby-throated hummingbirdsPhoebe White-crowned sparrow White-throated sparrowBald eagles (2) circling overheadAnd THIS precious gem...
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Hi Melissa,What county are you in. That was quite the managerie of birds. How cool!Glad it made for a wonderful day Connie Hale Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
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Yes, all while sitting on my front porch for less than an hour. Cape May, Chestnut-sided, Black and White, Hooded, Palm, Bay-breasted, Nashville, Black-throated Green, Blackburnian, Tennessee, American redstarts, Parula, Prothonotary has returned, Yellow-rumped (several)Red-headed Woodpecker in hanging tray feeder (first I've ever seen that)More Baltimore orioles than I've ever seen including females carrying nesting material Male Orchard oriole All "typical" woodpeckers (Pileated, Red-bellied, Hairy, Downy)House finches (both sexes)Blue jaysRobinsRed-winged blackbirds Goldfinch mobFemale Rose-breasted grosbeakTwo male Ruby-throated hummingbirdsPhoebe White-crowned sparrow White-throated sparrowBald eagles (2) circling overheadAnd THIS precious gem...
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Ours showed up Friday morning May 3rd (a male) around noon and a couple hours later he reappeared with a female.
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> Yesterday I had my first (male) rose-breasted grosbeak and (male) oriole. Just now I saw my first hummer, a female. Lots of fluffy baby Canada geese roaming everywhere, with parents.
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Date: 5/4/24 3:07 pm From: Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> Subject: [birders] New birds
Yesterday I had my first (male) rose-breasted grosbeak and (male) oriole. Just now I saw my first hummer, a female. Lots of fluffy baby Canada geese roaming everywhere, with parents. Su in Adrian
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Date: 5/4/24 1:15 pm From: Mag Tait <magtait1...> Subject: Re: [birders] All's well that ends well (I hope)
Beautiful bird! Hopefully that netting cushion its bump. Just had my first female oriole and my first male hammer.
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> Birders,
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> That all human activities may bring harm to our fellow travelers on planet
> Earth is a truism. Of course, we can't foresee just what the outcomes may
> be. When we built our present home with a wonderful view of the Saline
> River bottom land, we did not anticipate that our treasured view into that
> ecosystem would bring death to a dozen birds of eight different species from
> window strikes before I was able to install bird netting to prevent
> collisions as panicked feeding birds were flushed by hunting Cooper's Hawks
> into what was perceived as patches of open sky above the feeders. By far,
> the netting has prevented most such deaths. However, in now rare instances,
> we still hear a dull thud as a bird connects with a top corner of the
> trapezoidal windows that let us see the treetops, but remain essentially
> unprotected by the netting.
>
> Today brought one of those dreaded sounds, and I looked up to see a small
> ball of fluff dropping toward the patio below. Running to the window
> expecting to see a lifeless form lying on the concrete, instead I found the
> tiny body of our FOY Black and White Warbler entangled in the netting at
> knee level. The three attached pics taken at 1-minute intervals and a very
> brief video (with too much bandwidth to share) show the apparent recovery of
> the little bird which, like far too many concussed athletes, was soon able
> to continue on its way.
>
> I hope that small migrant will be able to reach its nesting location, find a
> mate, and is successfully reproduce its magnificent kind. And I'm left to
> reassess the full ecological costs of having imposed my own dream home on
> the space that previously was shared by so many of my living counterparts
> that we so much enjoy! I share these thoughts to share the knowledge of
> what is happening daily as a result of 8,000,000,000 of us having blissfully
> displaced a significant segment of Earth's Biosphere.
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Date: 5/4/24 12:02 pm From: <ajf-jlf...> Subject: [birders] All's well that ends well (I hope)
Birders,
That all human activities may bring harm to our fellow travelers on planet Earth is a truism. Of course, we can't foresee just what the outcomes may be. When we built our present home with a wonderful view of the Saline River bottom land, we did not anticipate that our treasured view into that ecosystem would bring death to a dozen birds of eight different species from window strikes before I was able to install bird netting to prevent collisions as panicked feeding birds were flushed by hunting Cooper's Hawks into what was perceived as patches of open sky above the feeders. By far, the netting has prevented most such deaths. However, in now rare instances, we still hear a dull thud as a bird connects with a top corner of the trapezoidal windows that let us see the treetops, but remain essentially unprotected by the netting.
Today brought one of those dreaded sounds, and I looked up to see a small ball of fluff dropping toward the patio below. Running to the window expecting to see a lifeless form lying on the concrete, instead I found the tiny body of our FOY Black and White Warbler entangled in the netting at knee level. The three attached pics taken at 1-minute intervals and a very brief video (with too much bandwidth to share) show the apparent recovery of the little bird which, like far too many concussed athletes, was soon able to continue on its way.
I hope that small migrant will be able to reach its nesting location, find a mate, and is successfully reproduce its magnificent kind. And I'm left to reassess the full ecological costs of having imposed my own dream home on the space that previously was shared by so many of my living counterparts that we so much enjoy! I share these thoughts to share the knowledge of what is happening daily as a result of 8,000,000,000 of us having blissfully displaced a significant segment of Earth's Biosphere.
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Date: 5/3/24 6:46 pm From: Eve Wilson <evew...> Subject: Re: [birders] Whip-poor-will and other arrivals
That is the most beautiful sound, the whip-poor-will ☺️
Eve A2
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> Sorry for the late post, but I had a whip calling for about two hours after sunset two nights ago in the Sharonville SGA woods NE of the house. Have also had brown thrashers, wood thrush, RB grosbeaks, Baltimore orioles, fox and white-throated sparrows, ovenbirds, towhees, common yellowthroat, among others that have arrived on the property over the last week or two.
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Date: 5/3/24 6:36 pm From: Ivan LaHaie <dr.burbun...> Subject: [birders] Whip-poor-will and other arrivals
Sorry for the late post, but I had a whip calling for about two hours after sunset two nights ago in the Sharonville SGA woods NE of the house. Have also had brown thrashers, wood thrush, RB grosbeaks, Baltimore orioles, fox and white-throated sparrows, ovenbirds, towhees, common yellowthroat, among others that have arrived on the property over the last week or two.
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Date: 5/2/24 9:28 am From: Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch...> Subject: [birders] Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers
I am posting my annual opportunity to participate in a Citizens Science Project that involves recording migrating Mourning Warbler songs. I am trying to determine the nature of migratory pathways taken by different song populations of Mourning Warbler males during their spring migration. I am continuing to collect your recordings and plot them on a map of North America to determine if and where birds with different song types (regiolects) separate from each other during spring migration. The most current map of songs of migrants is at the web site below.
All you need is a Smartphone and a singing Mourning Warbler. You can send the recordings to my e-mail address (jpitocch AT anselm.edu). The web page link below describes the project and how to make recordings on your Smartphone in more detail.
This year is the 10th and final year of data collection. I very much appreciate your past and present contributions to this Citizens Science Project.
Dr. Jay Pitocchelli
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Date: 5/2/24 8:34 am From: Dody <dody...> Subject: [birders] Rose breasted grossbeaks
Both male AND female at our feeder just now - first for the spring.
Dody
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Date: 5/1/24 6:52 pm From: Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> Subject: [birders] Washtenaw May Bird Count is May 11
Dear Birders and Friends, Washtenaw Co. will conduct its May Bird Count on eBird Global Big Day, World Migratory Bird Day, May 11. That's coming up soon. We'll need many more volunteers if we are going to count all the birds in our county! Please sign up on our new sign up form, and say where you'd like to help count.https://washtenawaudubon.org/event/washtenaw-may-count/ We use eBird for all our bird sightings so all our data benefits bird science. We take a snap shot of what migration looks like in our region, and since this is a very long running count, we really are doing our part for community science. All the best and good birding, and thanks for your help!! Juliet Berger, President Washtenaw Bird and Nature Alliance (our new name!) And May Count Compiler
Date: 4/29/24 3:48 pm From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: [birders] New arrivals…
Today brought the Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks and a male Oriole! Hummers must be close!
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Where are you at, Scott? I have seen them at nearby Winans Lake , but never in my own yard!
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> Well we just had a first for our yard. As I look out my front picture window now at 6:30pm Monday night I’m watching an adult Bald Eagle in the Cottonwood tree across the street from our yard. I thought having a Chipping Sparrow, Northern Oriole and Purple Finch today was great. This is better.
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Date: 4/29/24 3:42 pm From: Scott Smith <painless...> Subject: [birders] Bald eagle
Well we just had a first for our yard. As I look out my front picture window now at 6:30pm Monday night I’m watching an adult Bald Eagle in the Cottonwood tree across the street from our yard. I thought having a Chipping Sparrow, Northern Oriole and Purple Finch today was great. This is better.
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The chimney swifts arrived today, a squadron of 6. This is the earliest I've recorded them from my yard in 19 years.
Coincidentally, the Eastern Toads began singing today.
Lynn in west Dearborn
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Date: 4/28/24 1:33 pm From: 'Marta Manildi' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Off topic-Bugs
This is a really helpful picture and explanation - I’m sorry to learn we have yet another set of invasive creatures to worry about it, but glad to be informed.
Marta
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> Growing currants and gooseberries was quite easy until…these guys showed up! This is the Currant Borer, Synanthedon tipuliformis, a nonnative pest of gooseberries and currants. They lead a “hidden lifestyle “ inside your canes and can destroy your bushes. I discovered them in my patch three years ago. I’ve had to prune back my shrubs rather severely because of this clear- wing moth( related to squash vine borer).I suspect they entered my garden in a plant I bought at a nursery. I’m now growing plants from first year cuttings which do not have the borer. Here is a picture of a pupae in one of my canes.
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Date: 4/28/24 12:43 pm From: April Campbell <adc14...> Subject: [birders] Off topic-Bugs
Growing currants and gooseberries was quite easy until…these guys showed up! This is the Currant Borer, Synanthedon tipuliformis, a nonnative pest of gooseberries and currants. They lead a “hidden lifestyle “ inside your canes and can destroy your bushes. I discovered them in my patch three years ago. I’ve had to prune back my shrubs rather severely because of this clear- wing moth( related to squash vine borer).I suspect they entered my garden in a plant I bought at a nursery. I’m now growing plants from first year cuttings which do not have the borer. Here is a picture of a pupae in one of my canes.
The lessons : keep a close eye on your plants and prune shrubs on a regular basis, know the life-cycle of the insect pests for your plants and examine any plants you buy for evidence of disease and pests.
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Date: 4/28/24 8:26 am From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] Male Ruby-throated hummer, NE A2
I was wondering who’d be the first to report. Congrats Maryse! Yesterdays warmth brought more Bluebirds back here. Regarding Hummingbirds…isn’t it nice that granulated sugar doesn’t expire? I think I’m ready to make some “nectar”. Thanks for the post.
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Date: 4/28/24 5:03 am From: 'Maryse Brouwers' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Male Ruby-throated hummer, NE A2
At my feeder
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This is fascinating! Thanks to each of you for sharing.
On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 3:19 PM Laura Woolley <lewoolle...> wrote:
> I once flipped a carcass from the birdbath onto the lawn thinking
> something else might enjoy it and then I watched a crow return and put it
> back in the birdbath. After about a half hour, it returned and flew off
> with it.
> Guess it was finally done!
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Apr 26, 2024, at 9:33 AM, April Campbell <adc14...> wrote:
> >
> > Shortly after posting my question, a crow returned and dropped a bird
> carcass in the water, stirred it about then removed it and consumed it on
> the lawn. Looks like I will be cleaning the bird pbath a great deal more
> frequently!
> >
> >> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> wrote:
> >>
> >> I have seen crows dipping food into birdbath water, yes.
> >> Su in Adrian
> >>
> >>>> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:01 PM, <ibblazin...> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Crows don't come to our birdbath but I've seen Grackles drop dried
> mealworms in the water and eat them a few seconds later. At first, I
> thought it was an accident but the behavior was repeated on different days.
> >>>
> >>> Anita, Canton
> >>>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: April Campbell <adc14...>
> >>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:43 AM
> >>> To: <birders...> <birders...>
> >>> Subject: [birders] Crow dipping
> >>>
> >>> Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then
> putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times.
> Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed
> rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
> >>>
> >>> April
> >>>
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I once flipped a carcass from the birdbath onto the lawn thinking something else might enjoy it and then I watched a crow return and put it back in the birdbath. After about a half hour, it returned and flew off with it.
Guess it was finally done!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 26, 2024, at 9:33 AM, April Campbell <adc14...> wrote:
>
> Shortly after posting my question, a crow returned and dropped a bird carcass in the water, stirred it about then removed it and consumed it on the lawn. Looks like I will be cleaning the bird pbath a great deal more frequently!
>
>> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> wrote:
>>
>> I have seen crows dipping food into birdbath water, yes.
>> Su in Adrian
>>
>>>> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:01 PM, <ibblazin...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Crows don't come to our birdbath but I've seen Grackles drop dried mealworms in the water and eat them a few seconds later. At first, I thought it was an accident but the behavior was repeated on different days.
>>>
>>> Anita, Canton
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: April Campbell <adc14...>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:43 AM
>>> To: <birders...> <birders...>
>>> Subject: [birders] Crow dipping
>>>
>>> Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times. Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
>>>
>>> April
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Date: 4/26/24 8:10 am From: Ann Alvarez <annra.new...> Subject: Re: [birders] Crow dipping
Interesting!
Fastidious crow/s!
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> On Apr 26, 2024, at 9:33 AM, April Campbell <adc14...> wrote:
>
> Shortly after posting my question, a crow returned and dropped a bird carcass in the water, stirred it about then removed it and consumed it on the lawn. Looks like I will be cleaning the bird pbath a great deal more frequently!
>
>> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> wrote:
>>
>> I have seen crows dipping food into birdbath water, yes.
>> Su in Adrian
>>
>>>> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:01 PM, <ibblazin...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Crows don't come to our birdbath but I've seen Grackles drop dried mealworms in the water and eat them a few seconds later. At first, I thought it was an accident but the behavior was repeated on different days.
>>>
>>> Anita, Canton
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: April Campbell <adc14...>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:43 AM
>>> To: <birders...> <birders...>
>>> Subject: [birders] Crow dipping
>>>
>>> Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times. Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
>>>
>>> April
>>>
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Date: 4/26/24 6:49 am From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
I’m still waiting for a picture from them. Stay tuned.
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To: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...>
Cc: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...>; Birders UM <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
I am very interested in what these birds turn out to be. I have a dear friend who has become fairly good at identifying birds. A few years ago, she would tell me about this. Bird that had an entire redhead. It came to her feeder that was in Novi and I was jealous that she had a redheaded woodpecker in her urban area, and I had never had one at my feeder here. I asked what I thought were very clear question about the area of red that covered the bird’s head. It’s no point, I finally thought to pull up a picture on my phone and show her. It was a red bellied woodpecker and my questions were not as clear as I have thought apparently.
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On Apr 24, 2024, at 3:52 PM, Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> wrote:
Swans would look starkly white, not gray-white, especially in an agricultural field where they could be migrants (Trumpeter or late Tundra).
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:38 PM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...><mailto:<fkaluza...>> wrote:
Am I at least correct in assuming that Swans (of any kind) would normally not be found anywhere besides a legitimate marsh, pond, river or lake?
________________________________
From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...><mailto:<amazilia3...>> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:24:51 AM
To: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...><mailto:<fkaluza...>> Subject: Re: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
Sounds like all cranes to me. Sometimes Sandhill Cranes can look paler, depending on the light.
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...><mailto:<fkaluza...>> wrote:
I’m asking for a friend here…Yesterday, my daughter-in-law asked me about a bird. She stated that on her daily commute in Lapeer County, that she’s come to notice a couple of large gray-white birds regularly appearing in an unplanted (formerly plowed) agricultural field that are “just sitting there”. She was able to identify A couple Sandhill Cranes that were there at the time as well. Anyway, she asked what I thought might be going on. Her own thoughts were that it was a pair of Trumpeter Swans or maybe Tundra Swans. She thought maybe there had been some standing water there from the last rains and that they might be nesting there but I thought that unlikely. Outside a true lake or marsh that would be weird right? Then I thought perhaps one had been shot or maybe was injured after flying into a power line, was down and the mate was sticking around? I told her I’d ask the group. She said she’d try to get a picture today. Thoughts?
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Date: 4/26/24 6:33 am From: April Campbell <adc14...> Subject: Re: [birders] Crow dipping
Shortly after posting my question, a crow returned and dropped a bird carcass in the water, stirred it about then removed it and consumed it on the lawn. Looks like I will be cleaning the bird pbath a great deal more frequently!
> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:38 PM, Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> wrote:
>
> I have seen crows dipping food into birdbath water, yes.
> Su in Adrian
>
>> On Apr 23, 2024, at 2:01 PM, <ibblazin...> wrote:
>>
>> Crows don't come to our birdbath but I've seen Grackles drop dried mealworms in the water and eat them a few seconds later. At first, I thought it was an accident but the behavior was repeated on different days.
>>
>> Anita, Canton
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: April Campbell <adc14...>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 10:43 AM
>> To: <birders...> <birders...>
>> Subject: [birders] Crow dipping
>>
>> Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times. Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
>>
>> April
>>
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Same here in Hamburg. Seeing that here they were around, I put it out yesterday and had my first male today.
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> On Apr 25, 2024, at 8:13 PM, Dody <dody...> wrote:
>
> Thank you all for the heads up about the early Oriole arrivals! I put grape jelly out this morning and by noon had one male stop by, do a bit of gobbling, and then took off. Love it!
>
> Dody
> Near Manchester
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Thank you all for the heads up about the early Oriole arrivals! I put grape jelly out this morning and by noon had one male stop by, do a bit of gobbling, and then took off. Love it!
Dody Near Manchester
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:38 PM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> wrote:
> Am I at least correct in assuming that Swans (of any kind) would normally
> not be found anywhere besides a legitimate marsh, pond, river or lake?
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Allen Chartier <amazilia3...>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:24:51 AM
> *To:* Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...>
> *Subject:* Re: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
>
> Sounds like all cranes to me. Sometimes Sandhill Cranes can look paler,
> depending on the light.
>
> Allen T. Chartier
> Inkster, Michigan
> Email: <amazilia3...>
> Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ > Website/Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ >
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> wrote:
>
> I’m asking for a friend here…Yesterday, my daughter-in-law asked me about
> a bird. She stated that on her daily commute in Lapeer County, that she’s
> come to notice a couple of large gray-white birds regularly appearing in an
> unplanted (formerly plowed) agricultural field that are “just sitting
> there”. She was able to identify A couple Sandhill Cranes that were there
> at the time as well. Anyway, she asked what I thought might be going on.
> Her own thoughts were that it was a pair of Trumpeter Swans or maybe Tundra
> Swans. She thought maybe there had been some standing water there from the
> last rains and that they might be nesting there but I thought that
> unlikely. Outside a true lake or marsh that would be weird right? Then I
> thought perhaps one had been shot or maybe was injured after flying into a
> power line, was down and the mate was sticking around? I told her I’d ask
> the group. She said she’d try to get a picture today. Thoughts?
>
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On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 3:29 PM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> wrote:
> I thought so too Allen but same birds in the same place several days in a
> row? I know…how…how could anyone know it’s the same birds unless they were
> banded etc. especially if a drying wet-spot has concentrated toads, snakes
> into a food-rich area, it might be a local “hot spot”. She seemed adamant
> that the bird had short legs…unlike a Crane. I’ll wait for a photo.
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Allen Chartier <amazilia3...>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:24:51 AM
> *To:* Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...>
> *Subject:* Re: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
>
> Sounds like all cranes to me. Sometimes Sandhill Cranes can look paler,
> depending on the light.
>
> Allen T. Chartier
> Inkster, Michigan
> Email: <amazilia3...>
> Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ > Website/Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ >
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> wrote:
>
> I’m asking for a friend here…Yesterday, my daughter-in-law asked me about
> a bird. She stated that on her daily commute in Lapeer County, that she’s
> come to notice a couple of large gray-white birds regularly appearing in an
> unplanted (formerly plowed) agricultural field that are “just sitting
> there”. She was able to identify A couple Sandhill Cranes that were there
> at the time as well. Anyway, she asked what I thought might be going on.
> Her own thoughts were that it was a pair of Trumpeter Swans or maybe Tundra
> Swans. She thought maybe there had been some standing water there from the
> last rains and that they might be nesting there but I thought that
> unlikely. Outside a true lake or marsh that would be weird right? Then I
> thought perhaps one had been shot or maybe was injured after flying into a
> power line, was down and the mate was sticking around? I told her I’d ask
> the group. She said she’d try to get a picture today. Thoughts?
>
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Am I at least correct in assuming that Swans (of any kind) would normally not be found anywhere besides a legitimate marsh, pond, river or lake?
________________________________
From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:24:51 AM
To: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...>
Subject: Re: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
Sounds like all cranes to me. Sometimes Sandhill Cranes can look paler, depending on the light.
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...><mailto:<fkaluza...>> wrote:
I’m asking for a friend here…Yesterday, my daughter-in-law asked me about a bird. She stated that on her daily commute in Lapeer County, that she’s come to notice a couple of large gray-white birds regularly appearing in an unplanted (formerly plowed) agricultural field that are “just sitting there”. She was able to identify A couple Sandhill Cranes that were there at the time as well. Anyway, she asked what I thought might be going on. Her own thoughts were that it was a pair of Trumpeter Swans or maybe Tundra Swans. She thought maybe there had been some standing water there from the last rains and that they might be nesting there but I thought that unlikely. Outside a true lake or marsh that would be weird right? Then I thought perhaps one had been shot or maybe was injured after flying into a power line, was down and the mate was sticking around? I told her I’d ask the group. She said she’d try to get a picture today. Thoughts?
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I thought so too Allen but same birds in the same place several days in a row? I know…how…how could anyone know it’s the same birds unless they were banded etc. especially if a drying wet-spot has concentrated toads, snakes into a food-rich area, it might be a local “hot spot”. She seemed adamant that the bird had short legs…unlike a Crane. I’ll wait for a photo.
________________________________
From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 10:24:51 AM
To: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...>
Subject: Re: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
Sounds like all cranes to me. Sometimes Sandhill Cranes can look paler, depending on the light.
On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:06 AM Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...><mailto:<fkaluza...>> wrote:
I’m asking for a friend here…Yesterday, my daughter-in-law asked me about a bird. She stated that on her daily commute in Lapeer County, that she’s come to notice a couple of large gray-white birds regularly appearing in an unplanted (formerly plowed) agricultural field that are “just sitting there”. She was able to identify A couple Sandhill Cranes that were there at the time as well. Anyway, she asked what I thought might be going on. Her own thoughts were that it was a pair of Trumpeter Swans or maybe Tundra Swans. She thought maybe there had been some standing water there from the last rains and that they might be nesting there but I thought that unlikely. Outside a true lake or marsh that would be weird right? Then I thought perhaps one had been shot or maybe was injured after flying into a power line, was down and the mate was sticking around? I told her I’d ask the group. She said she’d try to get a picture today. Thoughts?
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Date: 4/24/24 6:06 am From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: [birders] Swan / Crane Behavior
I’m asking for a friend here…Yesterday, my daughter-in-law asked me about a bird. She stated that on her daily commute in Lapeer County, that she’s come to notice a couple of large gray-white birds regularly appearing in an unplanted (formerly plowed) agricultural field that are “just sitting there”. She was able to identify A couple Sandhill Cranes that were there at the time as well. Anyway, she asked what I thought might be going on. Her own thoughts were that it was a pair of Trumpeter Swans or maybe Tundra Swans. She thought maybe there had been some standing water there from the last rains and that they might be nesting there but I thought that unlikely. Outside a true lake or marsh that would be weird right? Then I thought perhaps one had been shot or maybe was injured after flying into a power line, was down and the mate was sticking around? I told her I’d ask the group. She said she’d try to get a picture today. Thoughts?
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Date: 4/23/24 11:38 am From: Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> Subject: Re: [birders] Crow dipping
I have seen crows dipping food into birdbath water, yes.
Su in Adrian
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> Crows don't come to our birdbath but I've seen Grackles drop dried mealworms in the water and eat them a few seconds later. At first, I thought it was an accident but the behavior was repeated on different days.
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> Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times. Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
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Crows don't come to our birdbath but I've seen Grackles drop dried mealworms in the water and eat them a few seconds later. At first, I thought it was an accident but the behavior was repeated on different days.
Anita, Canton
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Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times. Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
April
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Date: 4/23/24 8:27 am From: Laura Woolley <lewoolle...> Subject: Re: [birders] Crow dipping
Yes! We have a family of crows that have been visiting us for years and will dip their food (peanuts, suet, animal parts 🙄) in our birdbaths - even our heated birdbath in the winter! It’s wonderful to watch them ‘waiting’ for the food to soften. (3 second peanut? 🙃)
We just love our crows. They are so smart and have such amazing personalities.
Laura
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> Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times. Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
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> April
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Date: 4/23/24 7:42 am From: April Campbell <adc14...> Subject: [birders] Crow dipping
Has anyone observed this behavior: crows carrying food items and then putting them in your birdbath. I’ve observed this behavior multiple times. Most recently , a crow came winging in with what looking like half consumed rabbit legs and promptly dumped them into my birdbath!
April
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Date: 4/22/24 8:04 pm From: April Deborah Campbell <adc14...> Subject: [birders] Listen To The Birds
I was so excited to have dinner at Zingerman’s last week with none other than Don Kroodsma! He and his partner, Janet, were passing through Ann Arbor on their way to Atlanta, MI and he invited me to join him for a late lunch, early dinner. I took along my friend, Martha, a great birder and photographer and we had a blast! He signed our books AND he donated 24 copies of his latest book, “Listen
To The Birds” to BIPOC Birders of Michigan for underprivileged children. If you haven’t yet seen this book, you are in for a treat. Combining old and new technology, “Listen To The Birds” is as he said an “infectious” adventure into the world of birdsong. I’ve been taking this book to tabling events and the kids go wild for it! It’s imaginative, fun and just plain awesome. Check it out.
Don and Janet were delightful!
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Yup! I was just checking to see if anyone else had noticed before posting my own observation of a few hours ago. Looks like you guys beat me to the punch. Just wanted to say that Dragonfly migration has sent a wave up the east side of the State today as well. Here near Port Huron we’ve seen half-a-dozen big Green Darners hunting over the driveway and garden beds! Very cool to know they migrate! Also have Bluebirds checking out the nest boxes and setting up territories. Also found a Flicker checking out the Owl/Flicker box that was used by squirrels last year (but not this year). It would be nice to have a successful Flicker family close to home at least once in my life! P.S. I’ve seen flying “mystery creatures” along the freeway a few times in the last week. Too small and too fast to identify and I keep thinking “Hummingbirds” but they’ve probably been Dragonflies. P.S.S. Anyone else see the Eclipse on the 8th?
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I spotted a huge green dragonfly in my yard this morning. Joy!
Marta
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On Apr 22, 2024, at 2:14 PM, Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> wrote:
I saw my first-of-year dragonfly today. I didn't get a good enough look at it to tell for sure whether it was a Green Darner, but it was a large one that flew past my windshield as I was driving.
Spring is here! With the leaves popping out, the warblers can't be far behind!
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Date: 4/22/24 11:42 am From: Terry Hoenle <terry_hoenle...> Subject: Re: [birders] FOY - Dragonfly
You're right about the warblers! Saw my first of year yellow-rumped warbler on a cold day in Gladwin yesterday. Seems early.
No dragonflies yet.
Terry
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I saw my first-of-year dragonfly today. I didn't get a good enough look at it to tell for sure whether it was a Green Darner, but it was a large one that flew past my windshield as I was driving.
Spring is here! With the leaves popping out, the warblers can't be far behind!
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Thanks for the heads up. I will get out the grape jelly!
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> An Oriole came by early this am. He didn’t stay long enough to take advantage of my offerings
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Date: 4/22/24 11:14 am From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> Subject: [birders] FOY - Dragonfly
I saw my first-of-year dragonfly today. I didn't get a good enough look at it to tell for sure whether it was a Green Darner, but it was a large one that flew past my windshield as I was driving.
Spring is here! With the leaves popping out, the warblers can't be far behind!
Date: 4/22/24 10:36 am From: Carol Furtado <carolfurtado2...> Subject: [birders] Oriole
An Oriole came by early this am. He didn’t stay long enough to take advantage of my offerings
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