Date: 11/20/24 5:54 pm From: Margo Wolf via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] along ID Hwy 3 on 11/19
Along Hwy 3 between 90, south to Round Lake
4-5 Tundra Swans in Round lake many Green winged teals along wetlands and river areas less American Widgeons Hundreds of Coots Hundreds of Mallards Canada Geese
several Bald Eagles along CDA lake near Wolf Lodge
Date: 11/20/24 4:20 pm From: Catherine Temple via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Fun with hawk i.d.
So I went out this afternoon to Hell's Gate SP to try and locate the red-shouldered hawk that was reported there earlier today. I joined Kas and Debbie Dumroese and Dave Koehler in the search. I thought I might have located it and took several photos. While I watched another hawk flew in and bumped it off its perch. I took photos of both birds then notified the others and we tried to relocate it. After reviewing my photos and lightening them I think I had two red-tails, but the size difference was pretty noticeable as the one photo shows. I don't know the description of what was seen this morning for a red-shouldered but perhaps it may have been one of these birds? I'd appreciate any input. There were lots of red-tails in the area of many color varieties. Thanks!
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Date: 11/20/24 11:30 am From: Stefanie Krantz via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] FW: RSHA information ??
Folks,
Steve saw the Red shouldered hawk this morning near the entrance to Hells Gate State Park in Lewiston. It was on the left side of the park road and flew upslope away from the river.
He saw it about 9 am.
It would be nice if someone got out there and photographed it.
I think Steve might be able to do that later, but I haven’t had time to ask him.
Date: 11/20/24 9:58 am From: marilyn beckett via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Bald Eagle, Moscow
Yesterday on Darby Rd a half mile from Mountain View Rd. MB _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders
Date: 11/20/24 9:35 am From: Charles Swift via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Fwd: Uncaught bounce notification
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stefanie Krantz <StefanieK...> To: Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders-bounces...> Cc: Bcc: Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:27:49 +0000 Subject: Red shouldered hawk at hells gate, lewiston This morning Steve Dougill found a red-shouldered hawk at hells gate state park in Lewiston. Has anyone else seen one there?
Date: 11/19/24 6:43 pm From: Kelley via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] Lake CdA Gulls & R-b Mergansers
White throated sparrows in my yard today too. Republic, Wa
Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> ________________________________ From: Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders-bounces...> on behalf of Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 3:14:48 PM To: <inland-nw-birders...> <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Lake CdA Gulls & R-b Mergansers
Out on errands this afternoon (Tues., 18 Nov.'24) in town, but made enough time to take a quick run around the usual spots on the northeast arm of Lake Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co.) to see if the eagles and gulls were in for their annual kokanee feast. While there are BALD EAGLEs around, not in big numbers yet; maybe 30-40 total. However, there are a ton of gulls in several large flocks of 2-300 apiece with probably well over 1,000 total. While most (+80%) are CALIFORNIA GULLs, did have a total of six (6) species in only about an hour of combing these flocks including SHORT-BILLED (Wolf Lodge Bay), RING-BILLED, AMERICAN HERRING, an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED (Blue Creek Bay), and several "Thayer's" ICELAND GULLs (Higgins Pt & Blue Ck). Given some more time you could probably add to the list - I'm definitely heading back down there when I get the chance.
In addition to all the gulls, there were two large (for here) flocks of RED-BREASTED MERGANSERs at Silver Beach and Bennett Bay; 8 and 18 respectively. This species seems to be increasing in the area recently, but if you still would like to track some down, East Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive would be a good bet along with City Beach in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Please let me know separately if you'd like directions to any of these spots.
Good Birding,
Doug
PS - The WHITE-THROATED SPARROW was still at our place in Hayden this morning if interested, let me know.
Date: 11/19/24 3:15 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Lake CdA Gulls & R-b Mergansers
Out on errands this afternoon (Tues., 18 Nov.'24) in town, but made enough time to take a quick run around the usual spots on the northeast arm of Lake Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co.) to see if the eagles and gulls were in for their annual kokanee feast. While there are BALD EAGLEs around, not in big numbers yet; maybe 30-40 total. However, there are a ton of gulls in several large flocks of 2-300 apiece with probably well over 1,000 total. While most (+80%) are CALIFORNIA GULLs, did have a total of six (6) species in only about an hour of combing these flocks including SHORT-BILLED (Wolf Lodge Bay), RING-BILLED, AMERICAN HERRING, an adult LESSER BLACK-BACKED (Blue Creek Bay), and several "Thayer's" ICELAND GULLs (Higgins Pt & Blue Ck). Given some more time you could probably add to the list - I'm definitely heading back down there when I get the chance.
In addition to all the gulls, there were two large (for here) flocks of RED-BREASTED MERGANSERs at Silver Beach and Bennett Bay; 8 and 18 respectively. This species seems to be increasing in the area recently, but if you still would like to track some down, East Coeur d'Alene Lake Drive would be a good bet along with City Beach in downtown Coeur d'Alene. Please let me know separately if you'd like directions to any of these spots.
Good Birding,
Doug
PS - The WHITE-THROATED SPARROW was still at our place in Hayden this morning if interested, let me know.
Date: 11/18/24 3:16 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] White-throated Sparrow-Hayden, ID
We had a second of the season WHITE-THROATED SPARROW show up today (Mon., 18 Nov.'24) at our place (Hayden, Kootenai Co., ID), so stuff is still moving through. This time it was a nice adult "Tan-striped" form after having an immature bird back about three weeks ago. As usual, please let me know separately if you'd like to try for this guy.
Good Birding,
Doug
18 November 2024 Loch Haven neighborhood, Hayden, Kootenai Co., ID
Date: 11/17/24 2:31 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] WOS Monthly Meeting, December 2, 2024
As a group, raptors are one of the most engaging. Today, we think of them as carnivorous birds with hooked beaks and talons, but that definition has changed in the last fifty years. And not all birds we call raptors fit that description. We will explore this group by asking how, when and where they evolved, and see how recent genetic analyses have shed new light on bird evolution. Adding continental drift and changing climate atop convergence and divergent evolution has given us some fascinating birds. This talk will leave you with much to consider on your next birding expedition.
Thomas Bancroft has been a lifelong birder and naturalist. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology and an M.A. in Zoology from the University of South Florida, focusing on birds and their conservation. Thomas has served in leadership roles for National Audubon and The Wilderness Society. "Beyond the Wonder: An Ecologist’s View of Wild Alaska” is his recently published book.
This meeting will be conducted virtually, via Zoom (no in-person attendance). Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm, and the meeting commences at 7:30 pm. Please go to the WOS Monthly Meetings page: https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.
When joining the meeting, we ask that you mute your device and make certain that your camera is turned off.
This meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend. Thanks to the generosity of our presenters, recordings of past programs are available at the following link to the WOS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonornithologicalso7839/videos
If you are not yet a member of WOS, we hope you will consider becoming one at https://wos.org
Date: 11/13/24 9:51 am From: Margo Wolf via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] winter raptor survey Rocklyn area
During the first outing for the winter raptor survey found 4 beautiful Gray Crowned Rosy Finch along McCall Grade road off Hwy 25. Along the way found: 2 N Shrikes 2 AMKE 2 RLHA 18 RTHA 1 COHA Only 1 BAEA 1 NOHA
At the Reardon ponds- 25 Tundra Swans feeding vigorously in the shallow water/mud with Mallards at their sides taking advantage of what was brought up.
Date: 10/30/24 2:53 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] REMINDER: WOS Monthly Meeting, November 4, 2024
The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) is pleased to announce our next Monthly Meeting: on Monday, November 4, Loma Pendergraft, Ph.D., will present, “Clever, Curious, and Charismatic Crows.” The antics of crows, ravens, and other Corvids—have captivated our imaginations throughout history. Many of our myths, legends and stories revolve around the astonishing brainpower these birds possess. But what is fact and what is fiction? Join us while we discuss fun facts about crows, the capabilities (and limits) of their intelligence, and the research that scientists at the University of Washington have conducted on these fascinating birds.” Loma Pendergraft earned his Ph.D. studying crow behavior at the University of Washington. He currently works for the UW as an instructor of animal behavior and wildlife science. Visit his website: https://lomapendergraft.com
This meeting will be conducted virtually, via Zoom (no in-person attendance). Sign-in will begin at 7:15 pm, and the meeting commences at 7:30 pm. Please go to the WOS Monthly Meetings page: https://wos.org/monthly-meetings/ for instructions on participation and to get the Zoom link.
When joining the meeting, we ask that you mute your device and make certain that your camera is turned off.
This meeting is open to all as WOS invites everyone in the wider birding community to attend. Thanks to the generosity of our presenters, recordings of past programs are available at the following link to the WOS YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@washingtonornithologicalso7839/videos
If you are not yet a member of WOS, we hope you will consider becoming one at https://wos.org
Date: 10/30/24 11:29 am From: Michael Carmody via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Free Birding Magazines in Spokane, WA
I am downsizing now at 70+ years of age. I have 100+ back issues of Birding Magazine, WA Birder, Cotinga, Euphonia, and more… over 30-years of publications. FREE… simply arrange pick-up at your convenience of date, time, & Spokane area location. <Mdcarmody...> <mailto:<Mdcarmody...>
Date: 10/26/24 8:38 am From: Bob Flores via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] bird reports
Well written. We, birders, have stepped backwards.
Sent from my iPad
> On Oct 25, 2024, at 07:57, Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> wrote:
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> Great to hear from you. Unfortunately it seems most folks have retreated to eBird as their primary source for other peoples sightings. You can turn on “Alerts” in eBird for an area or specific bird species which will then list what’s being seen. What we are all missing in this environment, however, is the context of when and where things are being seen, plus the associated stories and information sharing that comes on listserves like INWBirders. While eBird has taken some of the traffic away from other listserves around the country, many remain pretty active given the information exchange benefits – I spend a lot of time in Colorado and theirs is still a great source of dialog. There are also a few social media pages and local chat groups (via text or Whatsapp) which also work like the general listserves, but am not on any of those so can’t point you directly, sorry.
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> Can you tell me where to find local birder's report since inland-NW birders is not being used much anymore?
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> Thank you, Al Mayer
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Date: 10/25/24 10:53 am From: Mike Scott via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] White-throated Sparrow-Hayden, ID
Greetings Dougg Thanks for sharing. Do you see any signs 0on the Horizon about Snowy owl sighting in the northern border states?
Aloha Mike Scott
-----------------------------------------From: "Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders" To: <inland-nw-birders...> Cc: Sent: Friday October 25 2024 1:34:12PM Subject: [inland-NW-birders] White-throated Sparrow-Hayden, ID
As soon as I ccd the group (Fri., 25 Oct'24) on some correspondence related to the virtues of INWBirders, actually had a sighting at our place in Hayden, ID (Kootenai Co.) that I think warrants mention, an immature WHITE-THROATED SPARROW. This guy showing up indicates we are still getting a few fall migrants wandering through, so keep your eyes open as we wait for our wintering crew to show up in earnest.
Date: 10/25/24 10:34 am From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] White-throated Sparrow-Hayden, ID
As soon as I ccd the group (Fri., 25 Oct'24) on some correspondence related to the virtues of INWBirders, actually had a sighting at our place in Hayden, ID (Kootenai Co.) that I think warrants mention, an immature WHITE-THROATED SPARROW. This guy showing up indicates we are still getting a few fall migrants wandering through, so keep your eyes open as we wait for our wintering crew to show up in earnest.
Date: 10/25/24 9:35 am From: Stefanie Krantz via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] bird reports
Does anyone know about the local whatsapp groups?
I know that I reported my partners rare bird sightings through this listserv this year and people showed up to twitch them.
I don't report my day to day birds.
Stefanie
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Sent: Friday, October 25, 2024 7:58 AM
To: 'Webmail northstr' <northstr...>
Cc: <inland-nw-birders...>
Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] bird reports
Al,
Great to hear from you. Unfortunately it seems most folks have retreated to eBird as their primary source for other peoples sightings. You can turn on “Alerts” in eBird for an area or specific bird species which will then list what’s being seen. What we are all missing in this environment, however, is the context of when and where things are being seen, plus the associated stories and information sharing that comes on listserves like INWBirders. While eBird has taken some of the traffic away from other listserves around the country, many remain pretty active given the information exchange benefits – I spend a lot of time in Colorado and theirs is still a great source of dialog. There are also a few social media pages and local chat groups (via text or Whatsapp) which also work like the general listserves, but am not on any of those so can’t point you directly, sorry.
Again, good to hear from you and please let me know how it goes.
Cheers,
Doug
From: Webmail northstr <northstr...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:11 PM
To: Doug Ward <dougward...>
Subject: bird reports
Hi Doug,
Can you tell me where to find local birder's report since inland-NW birders is not being used much anymore?
Date: 10/25/24 7:58 am From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] bird reports
Al,
Great to hear from you. Unfortunately it seems most folks have retreated to eBird as their primary source for other peoples sightings. You can turn on “Alerts” in eBird for an area or specific bird species which will then list what’s being seen. What we are all missing in this environment, however, is the context of when and where things are being seen, plus the associated stories and information sharing that comes on listserves like INWBirders. While eBird has taken some of the traffic away from other listserves around the country, many remain pretty active given the information exchange benefits – I spend a lot of time in Colorado and theirs is still a great source of dialog. There are also a few social media pages and local chat groups (via text or Whatsapp) which also work like the general listserves, but am not on any of those so can’t point you directly, sorry.
Again, good to hear from you and please let me know how it goes.
Cheers,
Doug
From: Webmail northstr <northstr...> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 2:11 PM To: Doug Ward <dougward...> Subject: bird reports
Hi Doug,
Can you tell me where to find local birder's report since inland-NW birders is not being used much anymore?
