Date: 5/17/24 6:29 am From: Rad Widmer <radwidmer...> Subject: Upcoming St Louis Audubon Field Trips
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Just added to our calendar, a Birding and Biking field trip will be held on Saturday May 25. The trip will begin at the Katy Trail Dutzow trailhead. You can bring your own bike or rent one there.
Other upcoming field trips include
* Saturday May 18 -- Lost Valley Trail
* Saturday Jun 1 -- Blue Grosbeak Trail
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Date: 5/16/24 4:04 pm From: Malcolm Gold <malcolmgold...> Subject: Burroughs field trip to Minnesota
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I just sent out an email with notes for the upcoming Burroughs field trip to the Minnesota Northwoods and Sax Zim Bog over the memorial day weekend. If interested please let me know, I can forward you that email.
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Date: 5/15/24 7:16 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: MDC needs experienced birders to help with breeding bird survey
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Volunteers needed for 2024 North American Breeding Bird Survey May 27 – July 7.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Calling Missouri birders who know their birds by sight and sound! The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) needs volunteers to assist with six vacant bird-observation routes in Missouri as part of the 2024 North American Breeding Bird Survey (BBS) May 27 – July 7.
The six Missouri BBS routes that need volunteers are: Akers, Blodgett, Cassville, Deventer, Madison, and New Hampton. Volunteers will need to conduct their survey one day during the May 27 – July 7 survey period.
Each survey route is 24.5 miles long with stops at half-mile intervals. At each stop, volunteers conduct three-minute point counts where they record data on the bird species and numbers they see or hear within a quarter-mile radius. Surveys must start one-half hour before sunrise and take about five hours to complete. Volunteers need only conduct their survey route once during the survey period.
For more information or to volunteer, contact MDC Avian Ecologist and MDC BBS Coordinator Janet Haslerig by email at <Janet.Haslerig...><mailto:<Janet.Haslerig...> or call 573-522-4115, ext. 3198.
Haslerig said volunteers need access to suitable transportation, must have good hearing and eyesight, and must be able to identify all birds in the area. All new BBS volunteers must successfully complete an online methodology training program before their data can be used.
She also stressed that knowing bird songs is extremely important. "Most birds counted on these surveys are singing males," said Haslerig.
The annual BBS helps scientists determine bird populations and their threats.
"Bird populations have numerous, widespread threats including habitat loss, habitat fragmentation, land-use changes, and chemical contaminants," said Haslerig. “The annual BBS is vital in determining how bird species are doing. For example, a recent article in the journal Science showed the loss of almost 3 billion birds in North America since 1970. These results were partially determined by long-term BBS data. This shows the necessity of these surveys and recruiting volunteers to conduct them over the long term.”
This year, volunteers will experience an unusual challenge with the mass emergence of periodical cicadas. The massive numbers of 13-year periodical cicadas will be present in Missouri and about 15 other states this spring and early summer. The population is expected to include trillions of individual cicadas with numbers ranging from 50,000 to 1.5 million per acre in healthy, forested habitats. Choruses of singing male cicadas can reach volumes of about 100 decibels, or the sound of a gas lawnmower or chainsaw. After emergence begins in an area, adult cicadas will be around for about six weeks.
“Most Missouri BBS routes will experience excessive noise levels from the cicadas,” said Haslerig. “As expected, this will reduce or drone out BBS volunteers’ ability to hear bird songs. Most periodical cicada adults will likely be finished singing in Missouri by the end of June.”
Haslerig hopes surveyors will commit to multiple years of collecting data on the same route. "It helps with the consistency in data collection," she said. "And volunteers also get familiar with the routes and have better ideas what birds they will encounter. And it’s fun!”
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Date: 5/15/24 2:40 pm From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Great Crested Flycatchers Building Nest
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A pair of Great Crested Flycatchers are again attempting to nest in an Eastern Screech Owl box (3 inch hole), after failing last year. The box is visible from our back patio and approx 50-75 ft away.
They've been bringing in both sticks and leaves. Typically one is up in the trees calling, while the other collects and brings nesting material to the nestbox.
They reportedly usually also line the nest with a snake skin, which they did last year.
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Date: 5/15/24 8:05 am From: Lanny Chambers <lannychambers...> Subject: Re: The "mighty" Mourning Dove...
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Many years ago, we had a shelf feeder on our apartment windowsill. A dove was feeding when a jay arrived. To my surprise, the dove attacked, bill stabbing, and the jay left in a hurry. Doves seem to realize that they're bigger than most other songbirds, and use that advantage when it suits them.
Lanny Chambers
Fenton, MO
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> Well, a Mourning Dove was already "happily" feeding when he arrived and he, as noted, proceeded to attempt to drive the dove away with head feathers raised while thrusting a gaping bill. Instead of fleeing, the dove rose its wing farest from the woodpecker straight up increasing its appearance. A stand-off/stare down ensued for 45 seconds or so in this posture...and then the Red-bellied flew off.
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Date: 5/15/24 7:31 am From: Terry Miller <millert832...> Subject: The "mighty" Mourning Dove...
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I have a platform feeder a few feet from my dining table window and there is one male Red-bellied Woodpecker, in particular, that is exceptionally aggressive. Other woodpeckers, bluejays, etc...are quickly removed by him when he arrives.or is already present when other birds arrive and attempt to grab a sunflower seed. Well, a Mourning Dove was already "happily" feeding when he arrived and he, as noted, proceeded to attempt to drive the dove away with head feathers raised while thrusting a gaping bill. Instead of fleeing, the dove rose its wing farest from the woodpecker straight up increasing its appearance. A stand-off/stare down ensued for 45 seconds or so in this posture...and then the Red-bellied flew off. I have not noticed such a behavior from a Mourning Dove before and it added an interesting twist to my morning.
I also went up to Loess Bluffs NWR yesterday and viewed 3 beautiful Ruddy Turnstones. Mark Robbins was also there and we were surprised by a flock of over 50 Marbled Godwits!
"Ever since the creation of the world his invisible nature, namely his eternal power and deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made." Romans 1:20
"The world will never starve for want of wonders; but only for want of wonder." G.K. Chesterton
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Date: 5/14/24 9:58 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS BIrding 5/16 and 5/18
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Thursday, we will start at Teal Pond at Riverlands at 8 am. Bring lunch if you wish.
Saturday, we will start at the Blue Grosbeak Trail at Weldon Springs at 8 am. Bring lunch if you wish
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Valerie,If it was a house sparrow that added an egg to the nest I am glad she did not break or remove any of the bluebird eggs. A similar looking egg to the house sparrow is the egg of the brown headed cowbird. The cowbird will plop the egg in the nest and allow the bluebird to incubate the egg which becomes a larger and more demanding chick that gets most of the food. Often resulting in the loss of the bluebird chicks. Even though most properly built bluebird boxes have entrance holes too small for cowbirds to enter, they have often been observed backing up to the entrance hole and dropping the egg in!I do recommend removing the non-bluebird egg from the nest.This is such a good example of why most bluebird organizations recommend monitoring the nest box weekly. Great job monitoring your birds Valerie,Steve GarrMissouri Bluebird Society
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Thank you, Steve, for your comments and suggestions. This was only the
second chickadee nest I have ever had. The first one was 2 years ago
and was in a different location and was successful. I was quite excited
to see a chickadee nest again this year, but then quite disappointed to
find the eggs gone. Next time we will try that 1 & 1/8 portal. We have
plenty of PVC pipe around here.
something else that just happened was I found a HOSP egg in a box with 5
bluebird eggs. The house sparrow had not added any more nesting
material.
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Here is a link to my latest blog post for those who may be interested:
Our spring has been a little better than average. I’ve been keeping a list of year birds since 2011. The average number by May 10 is 99.2 and this year I had 105 by that date. Added Blackburnian and Blackpoll Warblers on May 12, 2024. Birds have been staying high to forage for the most part, but many have come down to the native plants and the bubbler where I can get photos.
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Date: 5/14/24 12:59 pm From: Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...> Subject: Re: cicadas and birds
Just like rainfall. Some get a lot and some get nothing.
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 07:55:41 AM CDT, Jean Ellen Whatley <jeanellenwhatley...> wrote:
It's because they're all over here in my yard! 🙄
On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 12:22 AM Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...> wrote:
Funny, in my part of South St. Louis (Kingshighway and Christy) I have not seen or heard any cicadas at all.
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I just took a short walk in my neighborhood and saw at least 300 cicadas, mostly on plants. In my yard the most aggressive predator is Eurasian Tree Sparrow although I’ve seen House Sparrows, grackles, Blue Jays, and robins eating them, too. For 4 days now the neighborhood Mississippi Kites have been feeding just above or even below the tree tops (Pin Oaks) so I presume they’re enjoying the treats too.
Randy Korotev
University City
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Thank you, Steve, for your comments and suggestions. This was only the
second chickadee nest I have ever had. The first one was 2 years ago
and was in a different location and was successful. I was quite excited
to see a chickadee nest again this year, but then quite disappointed to
find the eggs gone. Next time we will try that 1 & 1/8 portal. We have
plenty of PVC pipe around here.
something else that just happened was I found a HOSP egg in a box with 5
bluebird eggs. The house sparrow had not added any more nesting
material.
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Date: 5/14/24 5:14 am From: Anita Heckenbach <aheckenbach...> Subject: Re: cicadas and birds
I haven't seen nor heard them in Excelsior Springs either. However, a
friend in Windsor says they are everywhere. I'm not sure where the
dividing line is
I guess I have to wait until later this summer for the annual cicadas.
Anita
Clay County
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Date: 5/13/24 10:21 pm From: Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...> Subject: Re: cicadas and birds
Funny, in my part of South St. Louis (Kingshighway and Christy) I have not seen or heard any cicadas at all.
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I just took a short walk in my neighborhood and saw at least 300 cicadas, mostly on plants. In my yard the most aggressive predator is Eurasian Tree Sparrow although I’ve seen House Sparrows, grackles, Blue Jays, and robins eating them, too. For 4 days now the neighborhood Mississippi Kites have been feeding just above or even below the tree tops (Pin Oaks) so I presume they’re enjoying the treats too.
Randy Korotev
University City
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Date: 5/13/24 5:20 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: EBCA shorebirds
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Eagle Bluffs CA is showing off tonight. A single least tern was seen; flock of black terns. Numerous dunlin: stilt, pectoral, least, bairds, white-rumped, semi-palmated sandpipers. A couple of sanderlings and Wilson's phalaropes. A dowitcher flock. A willet dropped in for about 15 minutes then flew up the channel; hudsonian godwit dropped in and left.
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Date: 5/13/24 2:28 pm From: Jean Ellen Whatley <jeanellenwhatley...> Subject: Re: cicadas and birds
I am SO glad that folks are starting to talk about this, as I was going to
start a thread and ask if any of our resident birds (or migrating birds,
for that matter) ate cicadas. I wish they'd ALL come over to my yard. I
have virtually 1000's of cicadas all over my yard in Webster. I do have
many mature trees -- so I suppose they've had a 17 year, underground
buffet. They are especially dense under my Sugar Maple tree.
I've read their lifespan is 4-6 weeks. Ugh. My 6-month old moose of a
puppy (Bernese Mtn. dog) is eating them! And they're so thick on my
hostas, the leaves are bending over. At this point, I'm calling all
chipmunks, birds, and any other living creatures, (other than my dog) to
come to supper!
Jean Whatley
Webster Groves, STL Co.
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Date: 5/13/24 2:21 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: BOBO at Eagle Bluffs
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Large flock of bobolinks in wheat field as you turn off paved road onto gravel Star School Rd on the way to EBCA.
I have also watched Eurasian Tree Sparrows, Downy Woodpecker, Gray-cheeked and Swainson’s Thrush, and Eastern Phoebes eating the cicadas. Both of the thrushes were sitting on low branches of a viburnum, watching the insects crawl up the stems. One Phoebe fledgling had its gape wide open for one, but then it wouldn’t go down. Yesterday morning, a Bay-breasted Warbler grabbed one and finished it off in our Pin Oak in the front yard. Chipmunks are enjoying the feast, too! Hope to post some photos on my blog soon.
Date: 5/13/24 1:14 pm From: Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...> Subject: Re: cicadas and birds
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I just took a short walk in my neighborhood and saw at least 300 cicadas, mostly on plants. In my yard the most aggressive predator is Eurasian Tree Sparrow although I’ve seen House Sparrows, grackles, Blue Jays, and robins eating them, too. For 4 days now the neighborhood Mississippi Kites have been feeding just above or even below the tree tops (Pin Oaks) so I presume they’re enjoying the treats too.
Randy Korotev
University City
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Date: 5/13/24 11:31 am From: Randy Korotev <rlkorotev...> Subject: cicadas and birds
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I just took a short walk in my neighborhood and saw at least 300 cicadas, mostly on plants. In my yard the most aggressive predator is Eurasian Tree Sparrow although I’ve seen House Sparrows, grackles, Blue Jays, and robins eating them, too. For 4 days now the neighborhood Mississippi Kites have been feeding just above or even below the tree tops (Pin Oaks) so I presume they’re enjoying the treats too.
Randy Korotev
University City
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Date: 5/13/24 10:57 am From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Great Crested Flycatchers - Nestbox Activity
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The flycatchers showed up ~ 7-10 days ago and have been calling widely around the area. Beginning Saturday (May 11), they were spending a lot of time in the treeline by our house calling. There’s a nearby Eastern Screech Owl nestbox in the back, visible from our patio.
Yesterday and today, I’ve observed them checking out the nestbox. One will sit up high in the nearby trees occasionally calling - presumably the male - while the other checks out the nestbox, sitting on top or at the entry hole, looking around, and sometimes going inside. I suspect the male is watching for any threats and communicating with the female evaluating the nestbox.
Last year, they didn’t begin to check out this nestbox until May 26, about 2 weeks later. Last year, the nesting failed - not sure why - but I suspect a snake, despite a 2 ft baffle.
We’ll see how things develop this year.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 5/13/24 10:47 am From: Steve Garr <steve...> Subject: Re: Bluebird/ chickadee quandry
Valerie,Yes our Bluebird will take over a chickadee nest. Frequently that can mean the Bluebird was chased out of it's nesting cavity--House sparrows on the other hand typically do this even when they have an active nest of their own. I try to install a 1 and 1/8in. portal after a chickadee has started a nest on my bluebird trail. This will stop even house sparrows from taking over the Chickadee nest. We want to help all of our native cavity nesters. The chickadees usually only nest once in Missouri and after they fledge I remove the smaller portal so the nest box is available for bluebirds.We encourage everyone to report all of their cavity-nesting success and any failures to the Missouri Bluebird Society at the end of the nesting season. You do not have to be a member to report your data (although we know you have been a faithful Society member, Valerie, Thank You!) and a simple form can be downloaded at https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.missouribluebird.org%2F&data=05%7C02%<7Cmobirds-l...>%7C0fc0ca7dad9f4ce8226208dc73743f17%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638512192003865708%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AUgJwufEaCoZ03cProsO9LfNutf7WDPbEtWXF%2F8l4IQ%3D&reserved=0.or HERE (scroll down to the blue section of the page). You may also report online-a 2024 form will be available online later in the season.Thank you for monitoring your trail and I hope the bluebird appreciates the moss mattress that the chickadees put in the nest box.Steve GarrMissouri Bluebird Society
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While we are discussing bluebird nesting, I have a question.
I had a chickadee that started a nest in one of my boxes. there were 6
chickadee eggs in the box and the adults was in a tree near it. Ten
days later there were 5 bluebird eggs in the box and not a single
chickadee egg left. Any suggestions about what happened? I never saw a
house sparrow near the box. Would the bluebirds have tossed out the
chickadee eggs?
Valerie Dent
Cole Camp, MO
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While we are discussing bluebird nesting, I have a question.
I had a chickadee that started a nest in one of my boxes. there were 6
chickadee eggs in the box and the adults was in a tree near it. Ten
days later there were 5 bluebird eggs in the box and not a single
chickadee egg left. Any suggestions about what happened? I never saw a
house sparrow near the box. Would the bluebirds have tossed out the
chickadee eggs?
Valerie Dent
Cole Camp, MO
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Mine are doing very well. I have 39 boxes. 29 of them have/had
bluebirds nesting in them. Several have fledged already. Some are
starting on their second nests; tree swallows have taken over two boxes
since the bluebirds fledged.
Date: 5/13/24 8:16 am From: Valerie Dent <rdent...> Subject: Re: Mississippi Kites in Columbia, MO
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Date: 5/12/24 4:16 pm From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Common Nighthawks
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Just heard our 1st nighthawk, but when I looked up, there were approx 10 circling way up high, presumably migrating.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 5/12/24 3:01 pm From: Kathleen Anderson <0000049a9d0b4783-dmarc-request...> Subject: ebird data
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My data just appeared. I must learn to be more patient!
Kathleen Anderson, Columbia
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Date: 5/12/24 2:16 pm From: Kathleen Anderson <0000049a9d0b4783-dmarc-request...> Subject: ebird data
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My ebird account has not accepted the checklists that I submitted from today, May 12. Is anyone else having this problem?
Kathleen Anderson, Columbia
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I have seen more bluebirds the past two years than I ever remember. Last year fledged two clutches from the same box, this years first clutch was fledged out more than two weeks ago. I've seen up to 17 bluebirds along one stretch of phone lines above a cow field but adjacent to old-growth forest and next to one line of houses with a hillside backdrop......Yeah for Missouri's state bird!
Kirk (Lees Summit)
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Have others observed bluebird population recovery?
After the really cold spell during the winter of 2020/2021 and the bluebird die off, we had no bluebirds in 2021. Prior to that we typically had 3-4 boxes with nesting bluebirds and 3-4 boxes with nesting tree swallows.
After a couple years of just 1 pair, this year we have 3 nestboxes with bluebirds again! So it took 3 years for our yard’s population to recover. Glad to see them back!
We also have 3 nestboxes with tree swallows.
We have two cases of bluebirds and tree swallows nesting in adjacent boxes; one box pair is only ~ 20 ft apart and the other box pair is ~ 40-50 ft apart.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 5/12/24 9:43 am From: paul konarske <pkonarske1...> Subject: Fwd: Bluebird Recovery Observations?
No bluebirds in 2021, 1 nesting in 2022, 2 in 2023, 2 this year but one
failed due to predation.
Biggest thing I notice is no evidence of any over-wintering as years before
here in my backyard.
Paul konarske
St. Louis , Wildwood. MO.
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Date: Sun, May 12, 2024, 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: Bluebird Recovery Observations?
To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
I have one pair nesting in a box near my house and another pair nesting
farther west but not in the box I have in that area. Bluebirds showed signs
of recovery in my area by fall 2022 (lots of immatures hanging around in
the electrical wires), and resumed nesting here in 2023.
Date: 5/12/24 9:25 am From: Mike Taylor <3catacres...> Subject: Re: Bluebird Recovery Observations?
I have one pair nesting in a box near my house and another pair nesting farther west but not in the box I have in that area. Bluebirds showed signs of recovery in my area by fall 2022 (lots of immatures hanging around in the electrical wires), and resumed nesting here in 2023.
Date: 5/12/24 6:02 am From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Bluebird Recovery Observations?
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Have others observed bluebird population recovery?
After the really cold spell during the winter of 2020/2021 and the bluebird die off, we had no bluebirds in 2021. Prior to that we typically had 3-4 boxes with nesting bluebirds and 3-4 boxes with nesting tree swallows.
After a couple years of just 1 pair, this year we have 3 nestboxes with bluebirds again! So it took 3 years for our yard’s population to recover. Glad to see them back!
We also have 3 nestboxes with tree swallows.
We have two cases of bluebirds and tree swallows nesting in adjacent boxes; one box pair is only ~ 20 ft apart and the other box pair is ~ 40-50 ft apart.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 5/11/24 9:30 pm From: Patrick Maloney <maloneypatrick...> Subject: Re: Mississippi Kites in Columbia, MO
Saw 2 today near Kingshighway and Nottingham in So St. Louis/
On Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 09:20:42 PM CDT, Betsy Garrett <betsygarrett...> wrote:
And a pair around Twin Lakes.
Betsy GarrettColumbia, Mo
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On May 11, 2024, at 9:15 PM, Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...> wrote:
And a pair near Columbia Country Club!
Sarah
On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 9:13 PM A Kinslow <kinslow.a.t...> wrote:
Also a pair near CoMo fire station 7, near the intersection of Green Meadows and Bethel.
Andrew KinslowColumbia and Fordland, MO
On Sat, May 11, 2024 at 5:13 PM Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...> wrote:
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Date: 5/11/24 5:57 pm From: Kirk Suedmeyer <0000061440a7acf5-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No Sighting- Gate at Blue Springs Wetland
That was my experience with the wetlands too but got the olive-sided flycatcher! 😉…….got a non-breeding blue grosbeak today :0
Good birding
Kirk (Lees Summit)
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The road barricades have been removed and the gate to the wetland parking lot is now open.
A birder I ran into there said she saw a car that came in from 40 Hwy. Unfortunately, the wetland is still flooded.
Date: 5/11/24 5:33 pm From: Sherry Leonardo <0000003f830b5818-dmarc-request...> Subject: No Sighting- Gate at Blue Springs Wetland
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The road barricades have been removed and the gate to the wetland parking lot is now open.
A birder I ran into there said she saw a car that came in from 40 Hwy. Unfortunately, the wetland is still flooded.
Date: 5/11/24 3:13 pm From: Kevin Wehner <kevinwehner...> Subject: Mississippi Kites in Columbia, MO
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There's a pair of Mississippi Kites hanging out consistently near London Drive and Rowe Lane in Columbia, MO. I suspect they may be nesting in this area.
Date: 5/10/24 2:09 pm From: A John Solodar <00000080ae80c86c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Three kites
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Three Mississippi Kites in U City this afternoon. Two at once over Majerus Park and one over The Green Center
Date: 5/10/24 7:03 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: New "improved" Merlin query
What the heck is a "community" in this version? Please explain to me why
this is a feature with value toward what.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
<1edgewade...>
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 9:34 PM Tommy Goodwin <tommy.j.goodwin.jr...>
wrote:
Date: 5/9/24 7:34 pm From: Tommy Goodwin <tommy.j.goodwin.jr...> Subject: Re: New "improved" Merlin query
I'm probably in the minority, but I do like the new eBird features like
"community targets". eBird isn't just a tool for us to track our
checklists; it is also meant to track bird species distributions. Until now
someone would have to look at the bar charts and scroll through the lines
to see what species were missing data for a given quarter month, but now
eBird is giving that information in the form of a community target. I think
it is a fun feature, but I do hope that it eventually gets pushed back a
link or two. I don't like that regions are automatically filtered to the
month view instead of the all time view. Right now, I think that is my only
real complaint about the eBird website update.
Merlin is a different story. When Merlin updated, it corrupted about 80-90%
of my saved recordings, and now at least half of the recordings that I try
to save are corrupt upon saving them. Since I no longer have a functional
camera, recordings are the best way for me to provide documentation, but
it's now a flip of a coin whether the recording will even save. I will
probably end up having to resort to using a normal audio recording app and
lose out on my second pair of ears in the field. I have really gotten used
to having that "did I just hear that" check and also the "Merlin picked up
a nuthatch, tune ears to nuthatch, yep, there it is" for all those more
common species that you start filtering out over time, so not happy with
the new Merlin.
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 3:23 PM John and Linda Frederick <
<frederickjohnandlinda...> wrote:
Date: 5/9/24 1:20 pm From: John and Linda Frederick <frederickjohnandlinda...> Subject: Mississippi Kite
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Today I was very excited to see a Mississippi Kite flying over the Rolla Walmart parking lot.
It flew pretty close to me in great light.
I even said, "Holy s***! That's a MS Kite!"
But no one was around to appreciate my excitement.
That is a first for me in Phelps County.
Linda Frederick
Rolla MO
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Date: 5/9/24 12:52 pm From: Mary Dueren <mary.dueren...> Subject: No Sighting- more info on LCCEA Parking Lot
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Just a quick update: Karen Meyer & I spoke with one of the workers This renovation will take 2-4 weeks to complete. Right now, a large, narrow trench is in front of the gate.
Be very careful if you park along the road. There are soft, muddy drop offs.
Be sure not to block the warning signs.
Mary Dueren
St. Louis County
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Change is not always welcome or necessary. New, as with bigger, is not
always better, just more cumbersome, meeting the perceived needs of some.
And definitely a recognized successful marketing tool...
Old fogies are not the primary market for anything--not even wheelchairs,
canes, or bibs.
Edge Wade
Columbia
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 1:22 PM Kathleen Anderson <
<0000049a9d0b4783-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Date: 5/9/24 11:21 am From: Kathleen Anderson <0000049a9d0b4783-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: New "improved" Merlin query
And is anyone interested in "Community Targets" or "New Birds List". This seems to be an innovation of ebird that we are supposed to like.
Kathleen Anderson, Columbia
On Thu, 9 May, 2024 at 11:19 AM, June Newman <june.newman...> wrote:
To: <mobirds-l...>
In the Merlin app, under settings there is a language option. Sometimes when your phone updates it changes some of your settings like this one or notification options and such.
June Newman
Chicago
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Does anyone know why Merlin is reporting some birds (Osprey is an example) in a non-English, non-familiar alphabet?
Date: 5/9/24 10:23 am From: <gchaden...> <gchaden...> Subject: New and improved Merlin?
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I suddenly started getting sightings reported in Haitian English and an oriental language. I got that cleaned up but now when Merlin indicates it is hearing a bird and button is flashing no suggested bird name shows up. I am unable to identify any bird with Merlin. I have central U.S. bird list selected. Anyone else experienced this problem?- Gary Haden, Manhattan KS
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Date: 5/9/24 9:25 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: New "improved" Merlin query
Hilarious: Setting says Armenian! Why? That is a rhetorical question.
I can drive a stick shift, do dishes by hand, read a book printed on paper,
and possess many, many more obsolete skills. I am so gratified that
computers have made my life simpler.... sure.
Edge Wade
Columbia
<1edgewade...>
On Thu, May 9, 2024 at 11:19 AM June Newman <june.newman...> wrote:
Date: 5/9/24 9:19 am From: June Newman <june.newman...> Subject: Re: New "improved" Merlin query
In the Merlin app, under settings there is a language option. Sometimes
when your phone updates it changes some of your settings like this one or
notification options and such.
June Newman
Chicago
On Thu, May 9, 2024, 11:07 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
Date: 5/9/24 9:19 am From: David Seidensticker <davesticker...> Subject: Re: New "improved" Merlin query
My guess would be that a font that it uses got deleted (?)… years of exposure to IT experts compels me to advise that you delete and reinstall the app.
Date: 5/9/24 9:07 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: New "improved" Merlin query
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Does anyone know why Merlin is reporting some birds (Osprey is an example) in a non-English, non-familiar alphabet?
Date: 5/9/24 8:26 am From: Bob Bailey <bohemewarbler...> Subject: Error submitting checklist
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Lately, I haven't been able to submit my eBird checklists. When I press submit, I get "Error submitting checklist - There's a problem with your connection..." However, I don't see the issue when I examine my iPhone settings.
Wondering if anyone else has had this problem and resolved it.
Bob Bailey
St. Louis, MO
<bohemewarbler...>
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Date: 5/9/24 7:53 am From: Mary Dueren <mary.dueren...> Subject: No sighting Little Creve Coeur Ecological area
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FYI: No access to parking lot today. STL County is paving the parking lot.
Mary Dueren
St. Louis County
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The meeting, speakers, and field trips were great! Thank you, Edge, Michael, and everyone who put this meeting together! We are also agree with Lisa, the wonderful Ann Prum presentation made us want to join PBS Passport. Now on my list of things to do very soon.
Thanks everyone!!
Misty & James Cain
Scott AFB, IL
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On May 7, 2024, at 14:02, Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> wrote:
What everyone else said! Great fun and very educational. After that great presentation by Ann Prum I decided to join PBS Passport and have been loving all the shows.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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Date: 5/8/24 2:36 pm From: Michael O'Keefe <mokeefe478...> Subject: No-sighting, MBS Meeting Announcement - Fall 2024
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With the conclusion of the Spring 2024 Meeting in St. Joseph, I’m pleased to report that over 80 members joined in on 11 field trips and saw an accumulated total of 201 species of birds over three days! We also enjoyed presentations on the history of St. Joseph, wetland management at Loess Bluffs NWR and the keynote presentation by filmmaker Ann Prum.
“Save the Date” Now on to the Fall Meeting! On this, the anniversary of the birth of President Harry Truman, I am delighted to announce that the meeting will take place in Independence, MO on the weekend of October 4-6. We have reserved lodging and facilities at the Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, located near the city’s Waterfall Park and the Bass Pro Shop.
Mark your calendar and keep an eye out for details in the months to come. And if you are interested in being involved in planning the field trips and programs, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thank you!
Michael O'Keefe,
Independence, MO
mokeefe478 at comcast.net
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Date: 5/7/24 8:30 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS Birding 5/9 and 5/11
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On Thursday, we will meet at Tower Grove Park around Gaddy Garden at 8 am. Bring lunch if you wish.
On Saturday, we will meet at the HQ of Busch Wildlife Area at 8 am. Bring lunch if you wish.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 10:33 AM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
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Just wanted to thank all those who planned, organized, ran, spoke, and lead field trips this past weekend!
What great fun to see not only great birds and new locations (en route), but also fellow birders! It was great to catch up and bird with many of you!
Thank you again for the great MBS Spring Meeting this year in the St. Joseph area. My exhaustion upon arriving home speaks to the event's success;. . . and therein, I was merely a participant.
Date: 5/7/24 10:39 am From: Sherry Leonardo <0000003f830b5818-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Spring Meeting Thanks!
I, too, echo Chris’s comments!
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On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 10:33 AM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
#yiv3358773344 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email.Just wanted to thank all those who planned, organized, ran, spoke, and lead field trips this past weekend!
What great fun to see not only great birds and new locations (en route), but also fellow birders! It was great to catch up and bird with many of you!
Thank you again for the great MBS Spring Meeting this year in the St. Joseph area. My exhaustion upon arriving home speaks to the event's success;. . . and therein, I was merely a participant.
Bird on!
Chris Barrigar
Date: 5/7/24 9:13 am From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Re: Spring Meeting Thanks!
I echo Chris’ thanks for a great spring meeting. It was so great to see
members of the birding community for which I have become so fond. The
speakers were excellent and the field trip to Loess Bluffs was beyond my
best expectation.
Thank you, Edge, Michael and everyone else who worked to make it all work
so smoothly.
Marge Lumpe
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wrote:
Date: 5/7/24 8:33 am From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Spring Meeting Thanks!
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Just wanted to thank all those who planned, organized, ran, spoke, and lead field trips this past weekend!
What great fun to see not only great birds and new locations (en route), but also fellow birders! It was great to catch up and bird with many of you!
Thank you again for the great MBS Spring Meeting this year in the St. Joseph area. My exhaustion upon arriving home speaks to the event's success;. . . and therein, I was merely a participant.
Date: 5/7/24 7:12 am From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: I saw my first cicadas this morning...
A couple days ago, here in Kirksville, I started seeing 1/2 to 3/4 inch holes at the base of several trees. Tamra Reall, an MU Entension enzymologist, confirmed they were cicada emergence holes. She said the noise usually starts 3-4 days later. No noise yet!
Date: 5/7/24 7:06 am From: Randy Korotev <rlkorotev...> Subject: I saw my first cicadas this morning...
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...sunning themselves on my Joe Pye Weed and Smooth Hydrangea leaves. Now I know why a bit earlier, after the rain, the Eurasian Tree Sparrows were so busy in my garden.
Randy Korotev
University City
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WOW- went to Woods Chapel park yesterday and there were so many birds talking over one another it was difficult at best to i.d., BUT got a chestnut sided warbler, redstart and hermit thrush as first of the years, then today, OMG!!!!!!osh 😊. Was able to get black poll warblers, and pretty good video of a western kingbird- BEAUTIFUL!!- already uploaded to Flicker, AND what I thought was some abnormal feathering on an Eastern Phoebe, but upon closer evaluation and review and review of the video AND it appears to be a lifer- an Olive-sided flycatcher!!- It was very far away, so the video isn’t the greatest but you can see the white tufts over the rump!...........and then be still my heart- was able to video 2 of the 3 least sandpipers I believe I i.d.d correctly at the Jacomo spillway!! An ok Eastern kingbird video from this year as well is uploaded to flicker too. So sorry I didn’t make the MBS- that woulda been grand, but this makes it up a little bit!!!!, and to top it off- a Louisiana waterthrush on video too!- AND at the end you can see it vocalize!!!!!!!!......gotta lot more video’s to upload too (a non-birding trip last year with my brother but got Raven and Western blue bird videos too!!!)…lots of “too’s and “ands” eh? 😊
Hope everyone had a great MBS meet!- there’s some great people there!!! 😊
Date: 5/6/24 11:09 am From: Timothy Barksdale <timothy.barksdale...> Subject: Loess Bluffs List Sunday am
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Hello Mobsters
For those of you who attended the Sunday morning Loess Bluffs Field trip as a part of the MBS meeting I have completed the list.
We totalled 104 species, when we ended at 11:20 am
There were several birds which I heard called out or spoken while I was talking to others or pointing out field marks so I may have missed some birds seen by others in our group.
Highlights for me were the Glossy Ibis, Hudsonian Godwit, numerous Stilt Sandpipers, American Avocets, Black-necked Stilts, and the Greater Yellowlegs which flew over our heads calling the Tu-tu Tu right as we were talking about the calls
The 8 species of Herons was very nice, sweep of the common swallows, and my favorites - 19 species of shorebirds!
Thanks to all of you who attended and I will look forward to seeing many of you in the field again.
Tim Barksdale
Mokane, MO
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Like several I went to Eagle Bluffs today to look for the Glossy Ibis and Black Belly Whistling Ducks. Had outstanding looks of both pairs of those.
Just where you turn into the old one way loop along pool 10 there were a couple of rails. To my delight finally a visual sighting of a Sora as I have missed them there the last couple of years, but to my surprise just a couple feet away the other rail was not a Sora but a Virginia Rail. My third one for life.
Thanks,
Steve Griffaw
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Jefferson City MO
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Wow what a weekend. After a great weekend of birding and socializing with fellow birders from all over the state. The field trips to several good areas, were awesome despite some not so great weather at times.
The icing to my weekend was to return home and have my wife point out a different bird at the feeder. To my surprise I see a little blue bird. A Lazuli Bunting in my yard
Date: 5/5/24 4:03 pm From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Comments perhaps on this article?
Doug Tallamy is also the keynote speaker for the fall MO Master Gardener Assoc Meeting in St Joseph, MO on Sept 27-29. Here’s a link to the conference:
Missouri Master Gardener Associationmomga.org
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On May 5, 2024, at 5:29 PM, Margy Terpstra <0000061a61e5f423-dmarc-request...> wrote:
All, I’ve been in touch with Doug Tallamy about this. He said he had reviewed this study before publication and recommended several important changes. He will write a summary of the problems with the study and the way it is being interpreted. So, as soon as he gets back to me, I will post on this again. You all may know this, but Doug has written several books on the subject of the importance of native plants to support life. He will be speaking in Springfield on May 18th at 2 p.m. on Nature’s Best Hope, a program that he also has given to MRBO for the Winter Learning Series. You may find out more and register through the Ozark Society. Margy TerpstraKirkwood, St. Louis Co. <MOladybirdterp...>://hummerhavenunltd.com/
On May 5, 2024, at 2:44 PM, David Becher <davidbecher...> wrote:
I think in the end, it would depend on the species. Honeysuckle really does seem to have no real virtues that I can detect, but other species might be different. Bell’s Vireos seem to really like Russian Olive, for example. That does not mean that it might not be deleterious to other species. Each species should be evaluated for its effects on wildlife and other plant species individually. Overall when in doubt, I think that the invasive species should be taken out. David BecherSaint Louis From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> On Behalf Of Jessie Goodwin Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2024 8:41 AM To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Re: Comments perhaps on this article? I read this article a couple weeks ago or so and it's been rattling around in my mind. My main takeaways are below. The study had specific findings: Insect biomass and protein are comparable on most (studied) invasives vs. natives that would likely replace them after removal. Foraging pressure of insectivorous birds was just as high on the invasives as on the natives. The study did not examine: Diversity of birds foraging in natives vs. invasives Diversity of insect, plant, etc. communities in natives vs. invasives Breeding success of (native) birds in natives vs. invasives Use of habitat/foraging pressure by species of conservation concern in natives vs. invasives As we have heard many times, the honeysuckle that supports such quality (protein) and quantity of insects provides lower quality berry forage vs. typical native species. What other pieces of the puzzle are not represented in this study scope? And on and on, there are so many questions that the study doesn't address, but these are some of the answers we care most about. I think this is an interesting and valuable study, but I agree with Linda: I don't think we're wasting our time! Jessie GoodwinSt. Charles
On Sat, May 4, 2024, 19:27 John and Linda Frederick <frederickjohnandlinda...> wrote:
WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email.https://phys.org/news/2024-04-bad-invasive-birds-large-scale.html How bad are invasive plants for birds? Research suggests large-scale removal may not have intended benefits............ This review includes a link to the original journal article; I can only read the abstract.I am curious if anyone has a comment about it?My view (purely antidotal) is different. For example, I have seen native trees and shrubs (everything from oaks and redbuds to wafer ash and Carolina buckthorn) killed by Oriental (Round-leaved) Bittersweet and areas taken over by burning bush and bush honeysuckle. I spend a good amount of time working on invasive removal and have rarely if ever seen insects feeding on the non-natives. I have seen good response from natives able to come back after the invasives are removed. Because the natives tend to grow slower, when the invasive plants are removed, there can be a change in the structure of an area for a while. Some birds may not like this (for example Kentucky Warblers) in the short run.I don't think I am wasting my time... Linda Frederick Rolla MO
Date: 5/5/24 3:29 pm From: Margy Terpstra <0000061a61e5f423-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Comments perhaps on this article?
All,
I’ve been in touch with Doug Tallamy about this. He said he had reviewed this study before publication and recommended several important changes. He will write a summary of the problems with the study and the way it is being interpreted. So, as soon as he gets back to me, I will post on this again.
You all may know this, but Doug has written several books on the subject of the importance of native plants to support life. He will be speaking in Springfield on May 18th at 2 p.m. on Nature’s Best Hope, a program that he also has given to MRBO for the Winter Learning Series. You may find out more and register through the Ozark Society.
Date: 5/5/24 12:45 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: Re: Comments perhaps on this article?
I think in the end, it would depend on the species. Honeysuckle really does seem to have no real virtues that I can detect, but other species might be different. Bell's Vireos seem to really like Russian Olive, for example. That does not mean that it might not be deleterious to other species. Each species should be evaluated for its effects on wildlife and other plant species individually. Overall when in doubt, I think that the invasive species should be taken out.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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I read this article a couple weeks ago or so and it's been rattling around in my mind. My main takeaways are below.
The study had specific findings:
Insect biomass and protein are comparable on most (studied) invasives vs. natives that would likely replace them after removal.
Foraging pressure of insectivorous birds was just as high on the invasives as on the natives.
The study did not examine:
Diversity of birds foraging in natives vs. invasives
Diversity of insect, plant, etc. communities in natives vs. invasives
Breeding success of (native) birds in natives vs. invasives
Use of habitat/foraging pressure by species of conservation concern in natives vs. invasives
As we have heard many times, the honeysuckle that supports such quality (protein) and quantity of insects provides lower quality berry forage vs. typical native species. What other pieces of the puzzle are not represented in this study scope?
And on and on, there are so many questions that the study doesn't address, but these are some of the answers we care most about.
I think this is an interesting and valuable study, but I agree with Linda: I don't think we're wasting our time!
How bad are invasive plants for birds? Research suggests large-scale removal may not have intended benefits
............
This review includes a link to the original journal article; I can only read the abstract.
I am curious if anyone has a comment about it?
My view (purely antidotal) is different. For example, I have seen native trees and shrubs (everything from oaks and redbuds to wafer ash and Carolina buckthorn) killed by Oriental (Round-leaved) Bittersweet and areas taken over by burning bush and bush honeysuckle. I spend a good amount of time working on invasive removal and have rarely if ever seen insects feeding on the non-natives. I have seen good response from natives able to come back after the invasives are removed.
Because the natives tend to grow slower, when the invasive plants are removed, there can be a change in the structure of an area for a while. Some birds may not like this (for example Kentucky Warblers) in the short run.
I don't think I am wasting my time...
Date: 5/5/24 6:51 am From: Jessie Goodwin <jessie.y.goodwin...> Subject: Re: Comments perhaps on this article?
I read this article a couple weeks ago or so and it's been rattling around
in my mind. My main takeaways are below.
The study had specific findings:
Insect biomass and protein are comparable on most (studied) invasives vs.
natives that would likely replace them after removal.
Foraging pressure of insectivorous birds was just as high on the invasives
as on the natives.
The study did not examine:
Diversity of birds foraging in natives vs. invasives
Diversity of insect, plant, etc. communities in natives vs. invasives
Breeding success of (native) birds in natives vs. invasives
Use of habitat/foraging pressure by species of conservation concern in
natives vs. invasives
As we have heard many times, the honeysuckle that supports such quality
(protein) and quantity of insects provides lower quality berry forage vs.
typical native species. What other pieces of the puzzle are not represented
in this study scope?
And on and on, there are so many questions that the study doesn't address,
but these are some of the answers we care most about.
I think this is an interesting and valuable study, but I agree with Linda:
I don't think we're wasting our time!
Jessie Goodwin
St. Charles
On Sat, May 4, 2024, 19:27 John and Linda Frederick <
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Date: 5/4/24 8:12 pm From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: St. Charles County - Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
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I spotted a female STFL on Darst Bottom Road late this afternoon. If you enter Darst Bottom Road opposite the Defiance Ridge Vineyard, make a right at the T, then a right at the next T. The bird was perched on some debris in the field on the left side of the road, twenty yards past the T.
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How bad are invasive plants for birds? Research suggests large-scale removal may not have intended benefits
............
This review includes a link to the original journal article; I can only read the abstract.
I am curious if anyone has a comment about it?
My view (purely antidotal) is different. For example, I have seen native trees and shrubs (everything from oaks and redbuds to wafer ash and Carolina buckthorn) killed by Oriental (Round-leaved) Bittersweet and areas taken over by burning bush and bush honeysuckle. I spend a good amount of time working on invasive removal and have rarely if ever seen insects feeding on the non-natives. I have seen good response from natives able to come back after the invasives are removed.
Because the natives tend to grow slower, when the invasive plants are removed, there can be a change in the structure of an area for a while. Some birds may not like this (for example Kentucky Warblers) in the short run.
I don't think I am wasting my time...
Linda Frederick
Rolla MO
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Date: 5/4/24 2:09 pm From: Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch...> Subject: Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers
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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.
Date: 5/3/24 8:07 am From: Jay Pitocchelli <jpitocch...> Subject: Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers
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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.
Date: 5/3/24 4:25 am From: Bob Bailey <bohemewarbler...> Subject: Found laser pointer at Lost Valley
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I found a laser pointer at Lost Valley. If you lost yours there this week, reply to this email.
Bob Bailey
St. Louis, MO
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Date: 5/2/24 8:00 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <000000023c9fba03-dmarc-request...> Subject: Turkey Vultures, Livingston County.
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This evening I watched Six Turkey Vultures land on a Chimney near downtown Chillicothe. Another flew by but there wasn't enough room for it. I have seen more TUVU flying around over town this year than ever before. There is a tower on the east edge of town where I have observed up to three dozen perched at times. Not sure what is going on?
Steve Kinder
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I saw at least one Mississippi Kite, maybe two, flying just east of
Lindbergh High School while
we were watching our grandson's ballgame.
Mary Dueren
St. Louis County
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Date: 5/2/24 5:27 pm From: Leon Book <leonbook...> Subject: Re: FOY Mississippi Kite
I photographed my FOY MIKI this morning at Cape Girardeau County Park North as it soared over the tree line on the north side of the main lake. Photo below. Good birding, everybody! Leon BookCape Girardeau County
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On May 2, 2024, at 7:12 PM, David Seidensticker <davesticker...> wrote:
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A Mississippi Kite flew over in Glendale while I was trying to get a photo of a Nashville Warbler in our backyard…
Dave Seidensticker
St Louis, MO
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Date: 5/2/24 9:41 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: No sighting: Bird for Brad 2024 Summary
Thank you, Sarah.
I will announce the intention at the MBS Spring Meeting Saturday evening,
and will bring it before the Board for approval next week.
We can begin thinking about ways to promote the day and to make it
meaningful.
Among Brad's many achievements, one not understood by many is his foresight
with the establishment of the CACHE program of agreements between MDC and
ASM/MBS. That program has had a significant impact on a wide spectrum of
habitat improvement and conservation education in Missouri--perhaps even
what he imagined.
Edge
On Thu, May 2, 2024 at 11:13 AM Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...>
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Date: 5/2/24 8:39 am From: Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...> Subject: No sighting: Bird for Brad 2024 Summary
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Good morning, MOBIRDers,
First of all, WOW. WOW WOW. You all blew me away with your participation in Bird for Brad 2024! It was really cool seeing eBird alerts roll into my email all day long. Every time I checked there were 10-20 more, with checklists continuing to come in this morning (even as I type this!).
* MO only: 160 checklists totaled 191 species.
* This year’s timing was impeccable, given how early migration seems to be this year – wow. We had a huge spread of shorebirds, waterfowl, and even nocturnal birds. Lots of migrants, some overwinter visitors still, and breeders. The big list (all states) includes 27 warbler species.
* High counts: 1121 Blue-winged Teal, 949 Red-winged Blackbirds, 772 Lesser Yellowlegs, 728 American Goldfinch, 560 Cardinals, 303 Indigo Buntings, 206 Tennessee Warblers, 139 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks, among others.
* FYI: we had a few friends who couldn’t bird until this morning, so the Trip Report reflects a few lists submitted on the 2nd.
Huge thanks for showing up to honor our friend Brad on the inaugural year of many future May 1 Bird for Brads to come.
I think Brad would be very pleased to know that so many of us went outdoors and enjoyed the birds yesterday. To Brad!
Sarah
Sarah Kendrick
in Columbia
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Date: 5/1/24 8:23 pm From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Bird for Brad day
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I did an hour of birdwatching in memory of Brad, but I didn't find the directions of how to submit my sightings so that Sarah could include my sightings with the group..
It was a gorgeous evening to go out to Hi Lonesome. Many birds were FOY for me. There were regular Mourning Dove, European Starling and House Sparrow, but there were many more arrivals: Common Yellowthroat, Brown Thrasher, Tree Swallow, Eastern Kingbird, Henslow's Sparrow, Dickcissel, Grasshopper Sparrow, and the absolute best cap of the trip was an Upland Sandpiper on a fencepost.
Also saw what I believe to have been a Speckled Kingsnake, a first snake of the year for me.
Great idea, Sarah. I'm so happy to have gone out to bird if only for an hour.
Marge
p.s. A cute sighting on the way was two adult Canada Geese with 3 very small goslings
Happy Birding!
Marge Lumpe
Benton County
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Date: 5/1/24 8:05 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <000000023c9fba03-dmarc-request...> Subject: Nighthawks back Chillicothe.
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I heard my first Common Nighthawk of the year last evening. Tonight I saw one several blocks South of downtown, and heard a couple more. Always glad to have them back!
Steve Kinder
Livingston County
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Date: 5/1/24 3:03 pm From: John and Linda Frederick <frederickjohnandlinda...> Subject: Re: broken off hook to attach neck strap to binoculars needs fixin
We have twice used Siddharth optical and been pleased. Once for old
Bushnells that Bushnell refused to repair because they were so old, and
once for "gray market" Leicas.
They are based in Oklahoma.
Date: 5/1/24 11:37 am From: Geoff Anderson <000003791009827c-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Lazuli Bunting near KCI - STATUS?
Last I saw was no access and no contact allowed for access
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 11:53:25 AM CDT, Robert Brundage <rjbrundage...> wrote:
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Is the private homeowner allowing access to see the bird? Is it still there? May stop by on way to Loess Bluffs later this week.
Robert Brundage
Jefferson City, MO
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Date: 5/1/24 9:53 am From: Robert Brundage <rjbrundage...> Subject: Lazuli Bunting near KCI - STATUS?
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Is the private homeowner allowing access to see the bird? Is it still there? May stop by on way to Loess Bluffs later this week.
Robert Brundage
Jefferson City, MO
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Date: 5/1/24 5:56 am From: Bob Bailey <bohemewarbler...> Subject: broken off hook to attach neck strap to binoculars needs fixin
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Anyone out there in the St. Louis birding community who might know someone who can reattach a broken off hook needed to attach a neck strap hook?
I know someone who has a pair of Zeiss Terra ED binoculars with a broken off hook. Still has the hook.
Thanks!
Happy Birding!
Bob Bailey
St. Louis, MO
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Date: 4/30/24 8:17 pm From: JERRY WILLIAMS <jmwilliams01982...> Subject: Barry County Today
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Margie & I spent the day in Barry county with Betsy Garrrett of Columbia. We ended the day with 96 total species, 18 warbler species. We enjoyed lunch at the Oynx Cave Picnic Area on Sugar Camp Road, where Margie spotted our first of the year Blackpoll Warbler. We also were entertained with a Hooded Warbler and a Yellow-throated Warbler, which came down to the ground to eat dandelion seeds.
In addition to those three, we also identified Ovenbird, Worm-eating, Louisiana Waterthrush, Blue-winged, Black & White, Tennessee, Nashville, Kentucky, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Cerulean, Northern Parula, Pine, Yellow-rumped, and Prairie Warblers.
The Great Horned Owlets are not getting along as nest mates. One seems to be picking on the other.
We saw two Blue Grosbeak again on this trip. I believe it's the third trip this year for that to happen.
Jerry and Margie Williams
Republic, Greene County, MO.
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Date: 4/30/24 6:58 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS BIrding 4/2 and 4/4
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On Thursday, we will meet at Riverlands at Teal Pond parking lot at 8 am. Biring lunch if you wish to continue in the early afternoon..
On Saturday, we will meet at Weldon Springs CA at Blue Grosbeak Trail at 8 am.
David Becher
St. Louis
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Date: 4/30/24 10:38 am From: Kirk Suedmeyer <0000061440a7acf5-dmarc-request...> Subject: First of the year BONANZA!
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“WAHOO!!!!!”- LIKE THE COMMERCIAL “HONEY-BUNCHES OF OATS”tm 😊 GOT “HONEY BUNCHES OF BIRDS YESTERDAY!
Though no lifers like the clay colored sparrow last week, able to see 7 first of the year!- The highlight was a single Wilson’s Pharalope with a number of Greater and Lesser yellowlegs, first Orchard oriole, Western kingbird, and long billed dowitchers (these were tough to i.d. but not Wilson’s snipe 😊 all three dozen species at Buckner Educational Wetlands (which is flooded and unfortunately continued deterioration of the deck, signage, paths, etc. Look from the paved road on the other side for most of the birds ). Our first least flycatcher at Woods Chapel park- that area is truly overrun with birds! So much overlap!- we heard but didn’t see a rose-breasted grosbeak, so didn’t list that one, but all the other 27 species we did see…………you will easily get 30! 😊 Good birding! I was remiss in not registering for the MBS meeting, so I’ll just say hi and good birding!!!
Kirk (Lee’s Summit)
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Date: 4/30/24 10:30 am From: Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...> Subject: Re: No sighting: Bird for Brad on May 1
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Friendly reminder to bird for Brad tomorrow! Find some good ones and share with eBird account birdforbrad! Wow, happy migration, eh? I have three grosbeaks on my feeder!
Good birding,
Sarah
On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 8:48 AM Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...><mailto:<wolken.sarah...>> wrote:
Hey MOBIRDS,
Also, Brad had a lot of foresight when it came to eBird. Early on, he saw the potential of this online tool to help plan bird distribution and conservation globally. If you choose to go out on May 1, I encourage you to submit your sightings on eBird.org and share the list with username birdforbrad – that way all the sightings from folks who go birding for Brad will be compiled in one place. Just share your list(s) with this username under Share before you submit on your app or online. I'll share some stats from the account after the day.
We hope you’ll join us birding on May 1 wherever you are, or however long you can. We feel that nothing would honor Brad’s memory more than getting outdoors and spending some time with our beloved birds.
Thanks, and happy birding!
Sarah, Pete Monacell, and Paul McKenzie
in Columbia
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Date: 4/29/24 4:57 pm From: C <rosenfeldcheryl...> Subject: Black-necked Stilt at EBCA
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Hello. A Black-necked Stilt is present in pool 10 in EBCA.
Cheryl Rosenfeld
Boone County, MO
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Date: 4/29/24 3:58 pm From: Amy J. Hoffman <000000b7af3b3944-dmarc-request...> Subject: Pine Siskins, Black Vultures
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I was surprised by two black vultures over the highway on my way between Columbia and Jefferson City today, just a tad north of Ashland. When I got home, we had a couple of pine siskins on the feeder, fighting off the goldfinches.
Amy J. Hoffman
Jefferson City, MO
Cole County
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Date: 4/29/24 2:36 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Query as to how to protect robin nestlings
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Mobirders,
The MBS website has received the query below. If you have suggestions, please reply to the address in the cc: above.
A robin built its nest under the eave of my house. A hawk is trying to eat her babies. Can I put up poster board on 3 sides of her nest (wide apart) allowing her to get in and out from the bottom to protect her nest from the hawk? Will that work or damage her babies in some way or trap the hawk in with her?
Date: 4/29/24 1:30 pm From: Ruth Simmons <tinamou99...> Subject: Painted Bunting Jackson County
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I had a female Painted Bunting on my finch feeder this morning! It was in the shade, and at first I was thinking Indigo until I got my bins on it, such a pretty shade of green! About 30 minutes later, it returned and got much closer. Bird 142 on my yard list
Date: 4/29/24 1:06 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: Two Brown Thrasher nests
One of my favorite birding stories involves Brown Thrasher nest building.
I was a very, very new birder. My neighbor, Fred, an elder in a Columbia
church, was a member of the Columbia Audubon Society, so when I saw BRTHs
nest building I invited him over to watch from my deck.
As we looked on together, I was perplexed and blurted out, "But there are
THREE of them!"
Fred hemmed, hawed, and cleared his throat before replying, "They're not
monogamous, you know."
"Oh," was all I could respond. We watched in silence, fascinated at the
cooperative effort.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
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Date: 4/29/24 12:37 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Avocets on Mokane Road, Callaway Co
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Good afternoon,
Two American Avocets are standing in the fluddle on Mokane Road (North Jefferson City, Callaway Co) one mile east of Hibernia Rd. A pair of Scissor-tails is working on their nest in the old sycamore across the road. Also Lark Sparrows, Western Kingbird, more.
Good birding everyone,
Pete
Pete Monacell,
Jefferson City
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Date: 4/29/24 12:31 pm From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Two Brown Thrasher nests
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Three years ago, I saw Brown Thrashers building a nest in a Shasta Viburnum bush, but then they abandoned it, probably because that’s a kinda busy part of the yard.
The last 2 years, they’ve nested in a group of 12 ninebark bushes in a quieter part of the yard.
This year, a pair was visiting the Shasta Viburnum again. Turns out this year there are 2 completed nests, no eggs yet, one in both places approx 4-5 ft off the ground.
We’ll see what develops!
Not much warbler activity yet, but today we had 3 male and 1 female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at the feeders.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 4/29/24 12:27 pm From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak at my feeder
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Two new spring lovelies in my yard today: Baltimore Oriole and Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Yay!!
Marge Lumpe
Benton County
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Date: 4/29/24 11:33 am From: Sherry Leonardo <0000003f830b5818-dmarc-request...> Subject: KC Area Migrants
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Between traveling and the recent challenging weather here, needed to start getting caught up with migration. Started at Jerry Smith Park where Blue-headed Vireo, Indigo Bunting, Yellow-breasted Chat, Grasshopper Sparrow and numerous Sedge Wrens were FOY birds.
Then headed to NW Cass County to check on the Bald Eagle nest I monitor for MDC. A vigilant adult was watching over 2 good-sized young. While watching the nest I added Lark Sparrow, Bell’s Vireo and Gray Catbird. Just love this time of year!
Date: 4/29/24 7:57 am From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: FOY Indigo Bunting & Ruby-throated hummingbird
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It’s been a morning filled with warbler song around my yard. They are feeding high in the treetops and singing. I had my first Male Indigo Bunting drop Into the yard and I just saw my first Ruby-throated Hummingbird on my Coral Honeysuckle. Hello Spring!!
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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Date: 4/29/24 7:01 am From: Michael Grant <mikecurlew...> Subject: Eurasian Tree Sparrows Fledged
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I noticed this morning that ‘my’ ETS are feeding young on the ground under my feeders. There are still some young in nest boxes.
Mike Grant
Chesterfield, MO
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Date: 4/29/24 6:57 am From: JERRY WILLIAMS <jmwilliams01982...> Subject: Soggy Barry County
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A wet weekend in Barry County had us dodging raindrops to do any birding. Margie & I cancelled our Friday trip, but spent Saturday and Sunday birding with my brother Dave Williams and Nancy Leo, both Kansas City area birders. Saturday we spotted our first Green Heron of the year and saw a pair of Blue Grosbeaks. Our seventeen warbler list included 21 Hooded Warblers, 6 Cerulian, 5 Worm-eating, Blue-wing, Tennessee, Nashville, Northern Parula, American Redstart, Yellow-throated, Louisiana Waterthrush, Prairie, Ovenbird, Yellow-rumped, Pine, Black & White, Kentucky, and Common Yellowthroat.
Sunday we added Northern Waterthrush and Margie was able to hear the calls of Wilson's and Black-throated Green Warblers, getting her to 20 warblers for the day. We also saw our first of the year Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Cliff Swallows,and Dickcissel.
Washburn Wetland continues to be slow, but the small wetland next to the Barry County Museum in Cassville yielded Solitary Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Lesser Yellowlegs, Common Snipe, and Killdeer.
The two Great Horned Owlets are growing and the white down feathers have changed to light brown. No adults were seen.
Fire pink and Squaw weed are starting to bloom. Columbine and the dark purple Larkspur were beautiful.
Jerry & Margie Williams
Republic, Greene County, MO.
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Date: 4/28/24 8:07 pm From: Michael O'Keefe <mokeefe478...> Subject: Indigo Bunting in Independence, MO!
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He was there for just a moment, but a male Indigo Bunting appeared at my feeder this afternoon. The MDC calendar indicates that they start arriving tomorrow, but I'll take it. First of the year for me, and a new bird for my yard list, such that it is.
Michael O'Keefe
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Same experience as Lisa. I heard a couple of unfamiliar calls the past couple of days. Merlin alerted me as to what to be on the lookout for.
Sure enough, Tennessee warbler and an indigo bunting this morning. Spotted both of them. But I wasn't able to visually confirm the ruby crowned kinglet. Yesterday. It was a yellow rumped warbler.
Lots of goldfinches in my yard at the feeder in recent days. No hummers yet.
Date: 4/28/24 7:10 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs CA afternoon into evening
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A fun and birdy time was had as many mid-Missouri birders spontaneously converged on Eagle Bluffs CA this afternoon. Usual migrants were present and shorebird numbers were greatly increased (more dropping in as evening approached).
Birders were spread throughout the area and most reports were from Pools 14, 10, 5 and the distribution channel downstream from the pumphouse.
Highlights included:
Glossy Ibis (confirmed, with photos - flew high and north, may no longer be present)
Snowy Egrets
LB and SB dowitchers
Gr and LE yellowlegs
Wilson's Phalaropes
Stilt, pectoral, white-rumped, semi-palmated, and least sandpipers
Dunlin
Sandhill Crane
Forster's Terns
Peregrine Falcon
I didn't hear all reports, not a comprehensive list - just a sampling of a great day.
It has now been raining steadily since 6p, not going to stop any time soon. This might push birds into new areas and affect walk-in access to pool 14 tomorrow.
Date: 4/28/24 10:18 am From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: Avocets at Riverlands
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A flock on the mudflats in Ellis Bay with hordes of shorebirds
David Becher
St. Louis
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Date: 4/28/24 10:04 am From: Kristie Nelson <storm_petrel...> Subject: shorebird conditions Montrose, Four Rivers area
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I'm considering a birding trip to western MO.... Anyone know how shorebird and water conditions are at Montrose Lake, or Four Rivers CA and vicinity?
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I enjoyed two Rose-breasted Grosbeaks in my Columbia yard and at feeders on
April 23.
I, too, keep Merlin running to alert me to birds--especially valuable with
my highly compromised hearing.
However, unlikely to the absurd indications continue to occur. Yesterday
at Arrow Rock a loud persistent Tufted Titmouse was indicated by Merlin as
a Greater Yellowlegs.
Advice to all birders: Exercise common sense and develop your personal
skill set with experience in the field and learning from experienced
birders!
Merlin is a tool; not an infallible guru. Like any tool, it is the user
that makes the most of it...or not. A hammer, guided by an inexperienced
hand, is unlikely to hit the nail every time.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
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Date: 4/28/24 7:22 am From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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I looked out the front door this morning and saw my FOY RBGR sitting on top of the suet feeder. I promptly put some fresh food out in the back and I have been waiting for her to reappear. No luck yet. I also heard my first Tennessee Warbler singing somewhere in the yard earlier.
For all of Merlin’s faults I have to say it is also pretty amazing. I usually keep it running just to see what it picks up that I can’t hear so I know what to keep an eye out for and just a few minutes ago it heard a RBGR, which is amazing because with the strong winds and gusts up to 35 mph I can’t hear anything! Good to know she is still somewhere in the vicinity.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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River Bluffs had a trip today to Prairie Garden Trust, Callaway County. Betty Richey, Shirley Seabaugh, and I went, and birds at their houses this morning in Jeff City and at PGT included: Orchard Oriole, 6 Blue winged Warblers with excellent looks at one, White eyed Vireo, 7 Common Yellowthroat with one seen well, Quail, Hummingbird, Tennessee Warbler, Nashville Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Summer Tanager great looks, Scarlet Tanager, White Crowned Sparrow walking through the grass and a soaring mature Eagle. All of the Blue winged warblers were at PGT and all of the yellowthroats. The flowers on the property such as Indian Paintbrush were outstanding. The Scarlet was at Betty's house. Many more birds were at PGT. May more birds come!
Jane Frazier
Jeff City
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Date: 4/27/24 3:37 pm From: MARK MITTLEMAN <0000014c8dd0ed8d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Hooded Warbler in St. Louis
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At the east end of the Gardy Garden in Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, about 2:45 PM today.
—Mark Mittleman
St. Louis
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Date: 4/27/24 2:02 pm From: sgg.bluesfan <sgg.bluesfan...> Subject: Mokane road Jefferson City
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After a productive but windy morning at Eagle Bluffs this morning, on the way home I took a drive down Mokane road.
First, the overpass is now open. I got dinged by that a couple of weeks ago.
It was a very productive drive with 26 species including 7 Scissor Tailed Flycatchers. Ebird flagged me on the six I saw on the way in but picked up 7 on the way out. Also picked up a couple Lark Sparrows (one of the most stylish in the sparrow family) .
With heavy rains we had a few small bodies of water have formed and one had 5 Lessor Yellowlegs. With more rain expected I would think we will have more shorebird/wader habitat.
Thanks,
Steve Griffaw
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Jefferson City MO
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Date: 4/27/24 10:12 am From: Mary Dodds McCarthy <000000bbb2ce0f37-dmarc-request...> Subject: Brown Thrasher
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New yard bird this year. Brown Thrasher singing 🎶 on power line.
Mary Dodds McCarthy
Columbia, Boone County
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Date: 4/27/24 9:42 am From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: Willets- St. Charles County
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The WILL that were reported yesterday are still present at Riverlands on the mudflats in Ellis Bay, 500 yards past the Heron Pond parking lot.
Common Yellowthroat and Northern Rough-winged Swallows are providing backup vocals.
Diane Bricmont
STLCO
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Date: 4/27/24 7:51 am From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Greer Springs
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Paul McKenzie asked that I post Swainson's and Hooded warblers, Am Redstart are at Greer Springs campground
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Today (Apr 26), we had our 1st of Year Ruby-throated Hummingbird, a lone male.
Date: 4/25/24 12:11 pm From: Joshua Uffman <birdsandbugs...> Subject: Missouri's Young Birders Featured in MDC article
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Hello MoBirders: I received the latest Missouri Conservationist today - the May issue. The issue features many of Missouri's finest young birders in an article titled "Moments of Zen". Check it out here if you have not seen it yet!
Date: 4/25/24 9:53 am From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: No sightings-free to good home
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I have an aquascape aqua block , pump housing, and used liner if anyone would like to take it for free and make your very own pondless waterfall or stone bubbler. I rebuilt my pondless waterfall a few weeks ago because I had a leak. The leak was finally found near the end of the stream bed so the liner is plenty big enough to get you started down the rabbit hole…..
Contact me off list if you are interested.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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Hi all!
Got a lifer early this morning!. As I turned into work, I heard a bird I never had before- stopped the car, turned on Merlin and it instantly i.d. a Clay colored sparrow. It was in the only tree close- only got one set of call on Merlin before it stopped (and a couple goldfinches in the background- put on E-bird), but found the bird preening in the small maple tree. Long tail, light colored sparrow with pink legs, and short bill......VERY COOL!!!!!! YEAH!!!!
Kirk (Lee's summit)
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Date: 4/24/24 6:47 pm From: JERRY WILLIAMS <jmwilliams01982...> Subject: Barry County
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Margie & I spent Monday and Tuesday in Barry County. Monday started very cold, in the mid 30's, which in turn made birding very slow. We did not hear or see many of the migrants that we usually do. No Worm-eating warblers, even though we heard and saw several of them last Thursday on Red Bridge Road in Christian County. Only a few Cerulean, Hooded, Prairie, and Blue-winged Warblers. Our group included Ruth Grant, Dorothy Thurman, Cathy Cowens, Ann and Dan Liles. The group was able to get good views of a Hooded Warbler in Campground 2, a Cerulean on Sugar Camp, and a Blue-winged on the glade. We also saw or heard Black & White, Ovenbird, Louisiana Waterthrush, Tennessee, Nashville, Kentucky, Northern Parula, Yellow-throated, and Prairie.
On Tuesday the morning low was 25 degrees warmer, and the birding was a bit better. Steve and Debbie Martin joined us. We once again struggled with Worm-eating Warbler, hearing only one. The Hooded Warbler count went up to about 12 and Ceruleans up to about 8. In addition to Mondays Warblers, we heard or saw Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, and Yellow-rump Warblers. Also new for the year were Blue Grosbeak, Orchard Oriole, Spotted Sandpiper, and Ruby-throated Hummingbird.
The Bald Eagle and Great-horned Owl nest each have two chicks. Washburn wetland is quite dry and has few birds. The shorebirds we have seen have been at the small wetland next to the Barry County Museum in Cassville.
Jerry & Margie Williams
Republic, Greene County, MO.
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Today I checked all my nestboxes.
Of the 10 bluebird/tree swallow boxes;
- 1 box with 5 bluebird eggs
- 1 with a nearly finished tree swallow nest, as evidenced by white feathers
- 2 others with almost complete nests, but no feathers. One of these was a previously abandoned nest with 2 bluebird eggs, which I had cleaned out
Other nestboxes:
- 2 Flicker boxes, which the starlings keep trying to claim
- 2 Great Crested Flycatchers boxes, one of which was claimed by starlings. I haven’t seen any Great Crested Flycatchers yet, but may have heard one this morning
- 2 screech owl boxes with no apparent activity. However, while checking one of these, a Northern Flicker flew up, landed on the box and almost knocked me off a small step ladder, then flew away. So maybe they’re going to nest there. I’ve been hearing them call from that area, so I’ll have to watch it from a distance.
On House Wrens, I typically place 15-20 bird house gourds with a 1 1/8 inch hole, around the yard, on the edge of treelines. The wrens readily take to them and I think it helps keep them out of my bluebird houses. This year, I couldn’t get gourds, so I built a bunch of small nestboxes instead. One has been claimed by chickadees and so far, they haven’t been displaced by wrens. There are lots of wrens calling from different parts of the yard.
Pretty fun little hobby!
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 4/24/24 12:41 pm From: Margaret Berglund <mmberglund...> Subject: Bluebird next box abandoned?
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Is it common to have a bluebird nest abandoned after eggs were laid?
My box was new last year. Birds moved in and hatched one clutch of four last year.
This year they had five eggs laid by March 30th. But now it seems abandoned. Eggs are still there, but none have hatched. It does look as if new material may be added on top of the last clutch.
Last year, the pair that occupied the box were very evident, I would see them flying too and fro, etc. This year that's how they were at first, but then I stopped seeing them.
I'm not sure what is going on. Did the first pair die? Abandon the nest? Is a new pair moving in or is the original pair starting over? It looks to be the same type of materials, not a different species bringing materials in.
I'm tempted to clean it out. Could there be something making them sick?
I'm interested to hear thoughts from folks that are more experienced.
Date: 4/24/24 6:40 am From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <000000023c9fba03-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Large number of Avocets at Fountain Grove CA, Livingston County.
WoW! 200!
Thanks Edge.Steve <Kdmkinder...>
On Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 09:01:32 PM CDT, Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
Robbins' book is online for downloading. This is from the 2020 2nd. edition:
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
Status: Uncommon transient, but more common at all seasons in the western half ofthe state; accidental summer resident in northwest; accidental winter resident.Documentation: Specimen: female, 7 May 1967, Bigelow Marsh (KU 117845).Habitat: Mudflats, shoreline, flooded fields, lakes and reservoirs.
Spring: There are four Mar records, but the first migrants usually do not appear untilearly Apr, with peak in late Apr/early May. A few are seen into early Jun. Earliestdates: 2, 20 Mar 2012, Eagle Bluffs (G. Connette, PK); 1, 24 Mar 1977, Kansas City(J. Garrett). High counts: 200, photos, 17 Apr 2020, Stockton Dam (C. and C. Hawn);
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THE STATUS AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIRDS IN MISSOURI
100, 8 Apr 1894, near Stotesbury, Vernon Co. (T. Surber; Widmann 1907); 57, 1 May2011, Loess Bluffs (MR, JK); 56, 16 Apr 2000, Four Rivers CA (MG); 55, 27 Apr2008, Loess Bluffs (DE). Latest dates: there are several observations throughout Junthat likely represent late spring migrants and/or early fall migrants.
Edge WadeColumbia, <MO1edgewade...>
On Tue, Apr 23, 2024 at 8:18 PM Dianne & Steve Kinder <000000023c9fba03-dmarc-request...> wrote:
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Bird On!Steve KinderChillicothe, Livingston <Countydmkinder...>
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Date: 4/24/24 5:19 am From: sgg.bluesfan <sgg.bluesfan...> Subject: Re: Goldfinches et al
Yesterday my trees were full of yellow ornaments with black caps as well. They are LOUD! But funThanks,Steve Griffaw <Sgg.bluesfan...> Jefferson City MOSent via the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Date: 4/24/24 6:33 AM (GMT-06:00) To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Re: Goldfinches et al My yard has been full of Goldfinch for the past few days. They are so vibrant!“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya AngelouLisa Saffell, St. <Louis...>/<lisasaffell...>/stl_birderOn Apr 24, 2024, at 5:28 AM, Amy J. Hoffman <000000b7af3b3944-dmarc-request...> wrote:Like Paul's, our feeders were drenched with goldfinches yesterday. We also had a couple of new feeder birds: an Eastern towhee and 3 white-crowned sparrows. Amy J. HoffmanJefferson CityOn Apr 23, 2024 9:45 PM, paul konarske <pkonarske1...> wrote:
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Happy spring. Today was a great backyard day. Early morning we got our 1st Indigo Bunting but, I didn't see until later because of all the Goldfinches! You know, like not seeing the forest for all the trees. 36+ showed up everywhere - on my feeders, on my bird baths, bushes, trees and ground. It was kind of comical. They are cute, but my regular customers, like Titmice were put off by the crowd. My usual number of Goldfinch is 1 or 2 so this was overwhelming. After their bellies were full they spread out around the area into every tree and shrub kind of frolicking around. It was fun watching them. Never ran into a Goldfinch fallout before. I assume they are a bunch from farther north on their way back. They timed it well as I just refilled all my feeders. I'm hoping I can convince some to stay.
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Date: 4/24/24 4:17 am From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS Birding 4/25 and 4/27
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Thursday, we will meet at Riverlands at Teal Pond at 8 am
Saturday we will meet at Lost Valley Hiking Trail at Weldon Springs at 8 am.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 4/24/24 3:28 am From: Amy J. Hoffman <000000b7af3b3944-dmarc-request...> Subject: Goldfinches et al
Like Paul's, our feeders were drenched with goldfinches yesterday. We also had a couple of new feeder birds: an Eastern towhee and 3 white-crowned sparrows. Amy J. HoffmanJefferson City
On Apr 23, 2024 9:45 PM, paul konarske <pkonarske1...> wrote:
WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email.Happy spring. Today was a great backyard day. Early morning we got our 1st Indigo Bunting but, I didn't see until later because of all the Goldfinches! You know, like not seeing the forest for all the trees. 36+ showed up everywhere - on my feeders, on my bird baths, bushes, trees and ground. It was kind of comical. They are cute, but my regular customers, like Titmice were put off by the crowd. My usual number of Goldfinch is 1 or 2 so this was overwhelming. After their bellies were full they spread out around the area into every tree and shrub kind of frolicking around. It was fun watching them. Never ran into a Goldfinch fallout before.I assume they are a bunch from farther north on their way back.They timed it well as I just refilled all my feeders. I'm hoping I can convince some to stay.
Date: 4/23/24 7:46 pm From: paul konarske <pkonarske1...> Subject: Goldfinch fallout in my backyard.
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Happy spring. Today was a great backyard day.
Early morning we got our 1st Indigo Bunting but, I didn't see until later because of all the Goldfinches! You know, like not seeing the forest for all the trees. 36+ showed up everywhere - on my feeders, on my bird baths, bushes, trees and ground. It was kind of comical. They are cute, but my regular customers, like Titmice were put off by the crowd. My usual number of Goldfinch is 1 or 2 so this was overwhelming. After their bellies were full they spread out around the area into every tree and shrub kind of frolicking around. It was fun watching them. Never ran into a Goldfinch fallout before.
I assume they are a bunch from farther north on their way back.
They timed it well as I just refilled all my feeders. I'm hoping I can convince some to stay.
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Date: 4/23/24 6:59 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: Large number of Avocets at Fountain Grove CA, Livingston County.
Robbins' book is online for downloading. This is from the 2020 2nd.
edition:
American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana)
Status: Uncommon transient, but more common at all seasons in the western
half of the state; accidental summer resident in northwest; accidental
winter resident. Documentation: Specimen: female, 7 May 1967, Bigelow Marsh
(KU 117845). Habitat: Mudflats, shoreline, flooded fields, lakes and
reservoirs.
Spring: There are four Mar records, but the first migrants usually do not
appear until early Apr, with peak in late Apr/early May. A few are seen
into early Jun. Earliest dates: 2, 20 Mar 2012, Eagle Bluffs (G. Connette,
PK); 1, 24 Mar 1977, Kansas City (J. Garrett). High counts: 200, photos, 17
Apr 2020, Stockton Dam (C. and C. Hawn);
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THE STATUS AND DISTRIBUTION OF BIRDS IN MISSOURI
100, 8 Apr 1894, near Stotesbury, Vernon Co. (T. Surber; Widmann 1907); 57,
1 May 2011, Loess Bluffs (MR, JK); 56, 16 Apr 2000, Four Rivers CA (MG);
55, 27 Apr 2008, Loess Bluffs (DE). Latest dates: there are several
observations throughout Jun that likely represent late spring migrants
and/or early fall migrants.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
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Date: 4/23/24 6:18 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <000000023c9fba03-dmarc-request...> Subject: Large number of Avocets at Fountain Grove CA, Livingston County.
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This evening I counted 109 American Avocets at the north end of Praire Pond on the east side of Fountain Grove CA. This is just across from Che-Ru Lake on the east side. According to Mark Robbins book the Status and Distribution of Birds in Missouri, printed in 2018, this would be a record high number for the State. Don't know about more recent high counts?
Bird On!
Steve Kinder
Chillicothe, Livingston County
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Date: 4/23/24 12:25 pm From: Dana Ripper <dana.ripper...> Subject: (No sighting) Blue Springs Lake Wetland
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Hello MoBirders,
Date: 4/23/24 10:11 am From: Steve Phillips <navyav8r...> Subject: White-faced Ibis @ Blue Springs Wetlands
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Date: 4/23/24 6:12 am From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: Forster's Terns at Mallard Lake
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There are currently several at Mallard Lake in Creve Coeur.
David Becher
St. Louis
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Date: 4/23/24 5:57 am From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: FOY Baltimore Oriole in Kirksville
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This morning (April 23) with a light rain falling, we had our 1st Baltimore Oriole, a lone male.
This compares with the last 3 years:
Apr 21 (2023)
Apr 23 (2022)
Apr 26 (2021)
I expect hummingbirds soon!
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 4/22/24 11:46 am From: Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...> Subject: No Sighting: Bird for Brad, May 1
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Also, Brad had a lot of foresight when it came to eBird. Early on, he saw the potential of this online tool to help plan bird distribution and conservation globally. If you choose to go out on May 1, I encourage you to submit your sightings on eBird.org and share the list with username birdforbrad – that way all the sightings from folks who go birding for Brad will be compiled in one place. Just share your list(s) with this username under Share before you submit on your app or online. I'll share some stats from the account after the day.
We hope you’ll join us birding on May 1 wherever you are, or however long you can. We feel that nothing would honor Brad’s memory more than getting outdoors and spending some time with our beloved birds.
Thanks, and happy birding!
Sarah, Pete Monacell, and Paul McKenzie
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Date: 4/22/24 4:56 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Mule Shoe and Fiery Fork Conservation Areas
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Yesterday I began by birding Mule Shoe CA in Hickory County. It is a target area for the CACHE program, so I went to fill in a week on the bar chart for the bird occurence record. Next week is empty, too, and I can't get there!
I'm sure the 7 Blue-winged Warblers were an undercount--just couldn't be sure where one bee-buzz quit and another began. Other FOY or new for the site for me at Mule Shoe were Eastern Kingbird, White-eyed, Yellow-throated and Red-eyed Vireo, Yellow-breasted Chat, Black-and-white, Tennessee, Orange-crowned, Nashville, Yellow-throated Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Common Yellowthroat, Northern Parula, Summer Tanager, Indigo Bunting.
At Fiery Fork in Camden Co. (another CACHE target site), I walked part of the River Glade trail. Blue-eyed Mary and Larkspur were among the spring flowers in bloom.
A Blue Grosbeak sitting low 3 feet from the trail was a real treat. I watched a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher go to and settle in on the deepest BGGN nest I've ever seen--she totally disappeared in it, long tail and all. Five species of warblers and a soaring Broad-winged Hawk sweetened the short visit.
Yup, Spring is there to be enjoyed. Mind the ticks, though.
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From my hilltop view, I still have a large fluddle, Today, there were over 40 Blue-winged teal, one male N. Shoveler, two Greater Yellowlegs, five Lesser Yellowlegs, a group of over 20 Pectoral Sand (and later only 3). Star of the show is a male Scissortail who is exploring my prairie yard and the surprise celebrity guest was an adult Swainson/'s Hawk being chased out of the area by the resident REd-tail.
I love Spring.
Tim Barksdale
Mokane, MO
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Date: 4/21/24 5:45 pm From: sgg.bluesfan <sgg.bluesfan...> Subject: Busch CA Falken Oaks trail Swainsons Warbler? (According to Merlin
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Hi all,
This morning I birded the Fallen Oaks trail from 7:30 am until 9. I go counter clockwise. On the back half maybe about two thirds on that side. While trying to get a visual on a calling Kentucky Warbler Merlin reported a Swainsons. I did not hear it myself but to be honest except learning it when going for it in Columbia 5 or so years ago I do not currently know the call, but today I did not hear a sound that was different when Merlin reported it.
We all have had the Merlin debates out here so interpret as you like, but since one or two were at Lost Valley a couple of years ago I am just throwing it out here if anyone is interested in checking it out. I did not put it on my Ebird list as there was not enough information for that.
After Busch I went to the Blue Grosbeak trail parking lot and went up the paved road to the right of the lot to get Prairie Warbler and picked up 4 of them. There were signs up that a couple of trails will have sections closed due heavy machinery. I saw from there to the building on the left at the end of the pavement on the right side they nuked about a third of the habitat. Everything gone and nothing but earth and wood shavings. Does anyone knows what is going on? I was glad to get the four Prairies but wonder what else they are going to take out.
Thanks,
Steve Griffaw
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Jefferson City MO
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Date: 4/21/24 1:35 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Brewers Blackbirds near EBCA
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Forgot to mention that PMcKenzie had a flock of Brewers Blackbirds (mostly females) on the utility lines on Burr Oak Rd. (paved) right before the first signage for Eagle Bluffs - appr. across from the lawn mower repair metal shop building. They were still present when I left at 10:30.
Date: 4/21/24 12:08 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs CA today
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JBesser reported 5 AmAvocets in the distribution channel below the pump house. They were still present as of 10:30.
500+ shorebirds present, mostly in pool 14 and 10. Most were LeYellowlegs but also a couple of Bairds, Greater Yellowlegs, LB dowitcher, AG Plovers, Pectorals, Least and Semi-palmated Plovers.
Date: 4/20/24 4:16 pm From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Upland Sandpiper at Hi Lonesome this evening
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On my way to pick up dinner in town, I made a quick trip around Hi Lonesome. The first vision was of several large raptors in the air. Two were Bald Eagles and three Turkey Vultures. There was another Bald Eagle in a nearby tree along with two immature BAEAs. This was along Klink Avenue. When I turned the corner onto Hi Lonesome Road I saw a bird in the middle of the road--an Upland Sandpiper!!! First of the Year--always a welcome sight.
There were also a few other birds: Eastern Meadowlark, American Kestrel, and Northern Bobwhite.
It was a good short trip.
Happy Birding
Marge Lumpe
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Date: 4/20/24 10:19 am From: Kathleen Anderson <0000049a9d0b4783-dmarc-request...> Subject: YH Blackbirds $ Bradford Farm
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The 2 YH Blackbirds reported by Paul McKenzie yesterday, were still present this morning. They were in the vicinity of the buildings, specifically, right next to the metal square cubes that the ETS liked when they were present and HoSP like them also.
Kathleen Anderson, Boone County
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Date: 4/19/24 7:16 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <000000023c9fba03-dmarc-request...> Subject: Swan Lake NWR, Chariton County today, Franklin's Gulls and more...
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I ran back down to Swan Lake today to check things out. Was surprised to see a large flock of Gulls at the DU unit where all the Golden Plovers have been. They were a flock of 250 Franklin's Gulls, with a few Ring-billed and Bonaparte's mixed in. There was also still about 250 Plovers there too. I watched them for about 15 minutes before the Gulls all took off. Later I saw them feeding over Swan Lake Marsh. I went on to Silver Lake where I saw Ruddy Ducks, Spotted Sandpiper, and a FOY Yellow Warbler. When I went back to the DU unit only 6 Golden Plovers remained. Peregrine again? Lots of Pelicans on the Swan Lake Marsh, and 25 Great Egrets. Interesting looking was a couple of first year male Hooded Mergansers. A Black-crowned Night Heron flew across the road in front of me. Had several Warbling Vireos along the way.
Found a couple of Forester's Terns at Goose Pond, Fountain Grove CA, on the way home.
Pretty good day!
Steve Kinder
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Date: 4/19/24 10:02 am From: <jlblunt...> <jlblunt...> Subject: Yellow-headed blackbird at Riverlands
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I saw a yellow-headed blackbird at Riverlands this morning at Heron Pond. Observed for about 10 minutes.
Jeff Blunt
St. Louis
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Date: 4/19/24 8:05 am From: sgg.bluesfan <sgg.bluesfan...> Subject: Re: Merlin- No sighting
I have had where I am standing very close to a bird calling and Metlin does not recognize it. First time it happened was a Red Bellied Woodpecker calling often, loudly and close and Merlin never noticed it.I have had where Metlin ticks off birds that I never heard, but not sure if it was a sound too far for me to hear or it is confused. It has listed birds when I can't hear any.With all of that said, I like Metlin. While not perfect I like that it thinks there is a bird nearby and that alerts me to visually look for it. I also like the confirmation by Metlin when i hear and ID a bird through call/song. While compared to the public my audio ID of birds is very good compared to many of you I am an amateur.Thanks,Steve Griffaw <Sgg.bluesfan...> Jefferson City MOSent via the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Date: 4/19/24 8:14 AM (GMT-06:00) To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Merlin- No sighting
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Date: 4/19/24 6:14 am From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Merlin- No sighting
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Has anyone else found that Merlin does not always recognize nearby birds? I heard a quite distinctive call/song of a Wood Thrush. Merlin never picked it up after multiple attempts. I finally gave up.
It’s a lovely sound.
Marge Lumpe
Benton County
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I'm not sure if I'm spelling her name correctly, but I need to reach Dianne.
Can someone ask her to contact me?
Thank you!
Christine Kline
Pleasant Hill ~ Cass County
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A walk through Kennedy Woods in Forest Park yielded an intoxicating odor and a nice variety of birds.
Tennessee, Yellow-crowned, and Palm warblers. A beautiful male Summer Tanager and a beautiful male Indigo Bunting. A Yellow-throated Vireo, a Barred Owl calling and trees dripping with Yellow-rumped warblers. So happy to hear and see all of these beautiful birds.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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Well,
So far, the storms lurking about today have yet to even dampen my parched garden, but they did blow in two FOY gorgeous male Indigo Buntings to my sunflower feeder just now. They looked particularly intensely blue in the stormy light.
Lori Hagglund
Columbia
Boone County, MO
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Date: 4/18/24 12:47 pm From: Jane Frazier <janefraz2828...> Subject: Black Vulture Ad
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Just saw that there is a full page informative ad on black vultures in the new Show Me magazine put out by Farm Bureau. The ad goes into detail describing what black vultures look like and mentions their danger to newborn livestock.The headline of the ad warns of harm to livestock. It offers a picture of a black v and a turkey v for comparison. The ad appears to be sponsored by the state dept. of agriculture. I'm certainly not slamming the dept. of ag. Before I became an English professor, I had a degree in Agri-Business and am sympathetic to farmers raising livestock. But this is an issue and we will have to see how the depts. of ag, state and national, are going to handle this in cooperation with the dept..of conservation. Hopefully, the removal of some black vultures will not wipe them out here. Alan Leary of MDC will be speaking to River Bluffs Audubon on May 9 at 6:30 at Runge Nature Center, Jeff City on this topic. Please join us.
Jane Frazier
Jefferson City
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Date: 4/18/24 11:23 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Boone Co. Arrivals last couple of days
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This is not a complete list.
Eagle Bluffs (mostly from Paul McKenzie):
Snowy Egret, Stilt Sandpiper, Common Yellowthroat, Swainson's Thrush, Northern Waterthrush, Great-crested Flycatcher, Semi-palmated Plover, Lark Sparrow, Palm Warbler.
Date: 4/18/24 10:36 am From: Sandra Elbert <selbert1...> Subject: Hummingbird
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Finally! FOY ruby throated Hummingbird.
Sandra Elbert
Columbia
BooneCo.
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Date: 4/17/24 5:47 pm From: Ryan Steffens <ryanthenaturelover...> Subject: Golden eagle, Wah-Kon-Tah Prairie, Cedar/St Clair Counties
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All, I would be reluctant to post such a species without the TWO photos I took of this bird in flight over the prairie. I've cursed at this camera all evening for now focusing on a flowers but it may have saved my life just now. Photos on checklist.
Large dark raptor being harassed by smaller raptor hawk/harrier sized. White rump patch similar to a harrier clearly visible as well as a large white wrist patch on each wing.
If I'm incorrect on this ID I apologize for sudden excitement, but if I'm correct I'll probably cry tears of joy.
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
Benton/Cedar/St. Clair County
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Just had our 1st of year Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a lone male, on April 17. This compares to the last 3 years; April 28, April 22 and April 26.
We also had a Ruby-crowned Kinglet and a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher.
No hummingbird or baltimore oriole yet, but we have our feeders up.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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