Date: 3/31/25 12:34 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] Eurasian Wigeon-Coeur d'Alene area, ID
Charles,
Thanks for clarifying with the INWBirders crew. I sent David a separate note yesterday saying about the same, but better idea to hit the whole group. Definitely appreciate you keeping the thing running, just wish more folks were posting. The COBirds listserve down in Colorado still gets pretty heavy use (5-10 posts/day off season, 10+ when busy) and remains a great source of information exchange. Like here, eBird has made a dent, but not near as severe - will have to ask Cliff how bad IBLE has been hit (I don't subscribe to that one given mostly southern and eastern Idaho), but think they are still pretty active.
Again, thank you for continuing to host, very much appreciated.
Cheers, Doug
-----Original Message----- From: Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders-bounces...> On Behalf Of Charles Swift via Inland-nw-birders Sent: Monday, March 31, 2025 8:38 AM To: <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] Eurasian Wigeon-Coeur d'Alene area, ID
Hi Dave and All,
Inland NW Birders has never been moderated (other than removing spammers which is fairly uncommon). If you are having trouble posting to the list it's probably related to a subscription issue (for example you are trying to post from an email other than what you subscribed with). If you are having issues feel free to email me at <chaetura...> or <inland-nw-birders-owner...> If you're not sure if an email you sent made it to the list you can check one of the public archives such as can be found on https://www.aba.org/birding-news/. I realize Mailman is not the easiest email list software to deal with but it was the easiest (and least costly to me) way to migrate and keep Inland NW Birders going after the U. of Idaho stopped hosting email lists like these.
On Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM David McNeely via Inland-nw-birders < <inland-nw-birders...> wrote:
> I have seen one or two Eurasian widgeon each spring for years at > Audubon Lake in Lincoln County, WA. The first couple of times I > posted it, but stopped bothering because whoever controls what posts > get on here stopped my posts. Audubon Lake, as many know, is very > easily accessed, and has Washington Department of Fish and Game blinds on the SE and NE shores. > Last week there were both drake and hen Eurasian widgeon, one of each, > with a flock of about 100 American widgeon. > > On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders < > <inland-nw-birders...> wrote: > > > After running the Coeur d'Alene Raptor Run hawk survey this > > afternoon (Sat., > > 29 Mar.'25) south of Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co., ID, swung into the > Cougar > > Gulch marsh to see what waterfowl had stopped by. Today the > > highlight > was > > a > > beautiful drake EURASIAN WIGEON mixed in with some of his cousins. > While > > not overly rare in our area, still rare enough to warrant a post, > > and a > fun > > one none-the-less. Adding to the rational of posting is the fact > > this > guy > > is pretty accessible in that he was close to the road (at a pull out > > no > > less) and not mixed in with thousands of AMERICAN WIGEONs, just a > > couple dozen, so no going blind trying and pick out an Eurasian from the masses. > > > > > > > > Cougar Gulch marsh lies just west of HW 95 on Cougar Gulch Rd which > > is a few miles south of Coeur d'Alene. As usual if you have any > > questions or need better directions, please let me know separately. > > Good luck if you try. > > > > > > > > Good Birding, > > > > Doug > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > > send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage > > subscription: > > https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > > > _______________________________________________ > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: > https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders
Date: 3/31/25 8:39 am From: Charles Swift via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] Eurasian Wigeon-Coeur d'Alene area, ID
Hi Dave and All,
Inland NW Birders has never been moderated (other than removing spammers which is fairly uncommon). If you are having trouble posting to the list it's probably related to a subscription issue (for example you are trying to post from an email other than what you subscribed with). If you are having issues feel free to email me at <chaetura...> or <inland-nw-birders-owner...> If you're not sure if an email you sent made it to the list you can check one of the public archives such as can be found on https://www.aba.org/birding-news/. I realize Mailman is not the easiest email list software to deal with but it was the easiest (and least costly to me) way to migrate and keep Inland NW Birders going after the U. of Idaho stopped hosting email lists like these.
On Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM David McNeely via Inland-nw-birders < <inland-nw-birders...> wrote:
> I have seen one or two Eurasian widgeon each spring for years at Audubon > Lake in Lincoln County, WA. The first couple of times I posted it, but > stopped bothering because whoever controls what posts get on here stopped > my posts. Audubon Lake, as many know, is very easily accessed, and has > Washington Department of Fish and Game blinds on the SE and NE shores. > Last week there were both drake and hen Eurasian widgeon, one of each, with > a flock of about 100 American widgeon. > > On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders < > <inland-nw-birders...> wrote: > > > After running the Coeur d'Alene Raptor Run hawk survey this afternoon > > (Sat., > > 29 Mar.'25) south of Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co., ID, swung into the > Cougar > > Gulch marsh to see what waterfowl had stopped by. Today the highlight > was > > a > > beautiful drake EURASIAN WIGEON mixed in with some of his cousins. > While > > not overly rare in our area, still rare enough to warrant a post, and a > fun > > one none-the-less. Adding to the rational of posting is the fact this > guy > > is pretty accessible in that he was close to the road (at a pull out no > > less) and not mixed in with thousands of AMERICAN WIGEONs, just a couple > > dozen, so no going blind trying and pick out an Eurasian from the masses. > > > > > > > > Cougar Gulch marsh lies just west of HW 95 on Cougar Gulch Rd which is a > > few > > miles south of Coeur d'Alene. As usual if you have any questions or need > > better directions, please let me know separately. Good luck if you try. > > > > > > > > Good Birding, > > > > Doug > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > > send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> > > manage subscription: > > https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > > > _______________________________________________ > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> > manage subscription: > https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders
Date: 3/30/25 8:55 am From: David McNeely via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] Eurasian Wigeon-Coeur d'Alene area, ID
I have seen one or two Eurasian widgeon each spring for years at Audubon Lake in Lincoln County, WA. The first couple of times I posted it, but stopped bothering because whoever controls what posts get on here stopped my posts. Audubon Lake, as many know, is very easily accessed, and has Washington Department of Fish and Game blinds on the SE and NE shores. Last week there were both drake and hen Eurasian widgeon, one of each, with a flock of about 100 American widgeon.
On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders < <inland-nw-birders...> wrote:
> After running the Coeur d'Alene Raptor Run hawk survey this afternoon > (Sat., > 29 Mar.'25) south of Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co., ID, swung into the Cougar > Gulch marsh to see what waterfowl had stopped by. Today the highlight was > a > beautiful drake EURASIAN WIGEON mixed in with some of his cousins. While > not overly rare in our area, still rare enough to warrant a post, and a fun > one none-the-less. Adding to the rational of posting is the fact this guy > is pretty accessible in that he was close to the road (at a pull out no > less) and not mixed in with thousands of AMERICAN WIGEONs, just a couple > dozen, so no going blind trying and pick out an Eurasian from the masses. > > > > Cougar Gulch marsh lies just west of HW 95 on Cougar Gulch Rd which is a > few > miles south of Coeur d'Alene. As usual if you have any questions or need > better directions, please let me know separately. Good luck if you try. > > > > Good Birding, > > Doug > > > > _______________________________________________ > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> > manage subscription: > https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders
Date: 3/29/25 9:10 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Eurasian Wigeon-Coeur d'Alene area, ID
After running the Coeur d'Alene Raptor Run hawk survey this afternoon (Sat., 29 Mar.'25) south of Coeur d'Alene (Kootenai Co., ID, swung into the Cougar Gulch marsh to see what waterfowl had stopped by. Today the highlight was a beautiful drake EURASIAN WIGEON mixed in with some of his cousins. While not overly rare in our area, still rare enough to warrant a post, and a fun one none-the-less. Adding to the rational of posting is the fact this guy is pretty accessible in that he was close to the road (at a pull out no less) and not mixed in with thousands of AMERICAN WIGEONs, just a couple dozen, so no going blind trying and pick out an Eurasian from the masses.
Cougar Gulch marsh lies just west of HW 95 on Cougar Gulch Rd which is a few miles south of Coeur d'Alene. As usual if you have any questions or need better directions, please let me know separately. Good luck if you try.
Date: 3/25/25 12:46 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] WOS Monthly Meeting, April 7, 2025
The Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) is pleased to announce our next Monthly Meeting: on Monday, April 7, Kim Thorburn will present, "Biodiversity Conservation and the Endangered Species Act"
At 50 years+, the Endangered Species Act is considered one of our most successful conservation policies.  More than 200 species’ extinctions have been prevented to date: which is 99% of species that have been listed as endangered.  Yet, as the earth faces the sixth great extinction, the Act’s imperfections require a shift in the approach to conservation and management with more focus on ecosystems than individual species.  In this presentation, Kim will draw from her experience with wildlife conservation work to discuss contemporary conservation strategies and challenges.
Kim Thorburn is a retired public health physician. Her love of animals and the outdoors dates from her childhood farm life in the Central Valley of California.  Upon retirement from medicine, she turned to these avocations full time.  Kim was drawn to birding by way of a class given by the Spokane Audubon Society, and by a certain Canyon Wren in the Santa Rosa mountains of Nevada.  She played an important role volunteering in Washington Fish and Wildlife Department Prairie Grouse recovery efforts, and served for eight years as a Fish and Wildlife Commissioner.  She has served on the Board of the WOS as Treasurer and for two terms, as Trustee.  Kim’s habitat is in Washington's sagebrush country.
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: 3/19/25 3:35 pm From: Vicki King via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Washington Ornithological Society / Western Field Ornithologists ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Washington Ornithological Society / Western Field Ornithologists ANNUAL CONFERENCE Yakima Convention & Event Center Yakima, WA, June 5-8, 2025
Western Field Ornithologists (WFO) and Washington Ornithological Society (WOS) are teaming up for the 2025 Annual Conference.
Nestled between the majestic Cascade Mountains and the serene Columbia River, Yakima Valley offers an unparalleled diversity of habitats perfect for birding enthusiasts. From alpine tundra and evergreen forests to desert canyons, grasslands, and riparian woodlands, this region is a haven for avian species and their admirers. Whether you are drawn to the open pine forest or marsh wetlands, Yakima and its neighboring counties provide ideal conditions for seeing a wide range of birdlife in action.
The 2025 program will combine the best of both organizations including:
* Stump the Experts: Bird Quiz Night with Dennis Paulson and Shep Thorp * Sound Identification Team Challenge with Nathan Pieplow * Educational workshops and presentations of original scientific research * Full-day and half-day birding field trips will cover a diverse range of habitats from the wetlands and shrub-steppe of lower elevations to the open forests on the eastern slopes of the Cascades * Over 190 species of breeding birds and migrants are possible through various trips * Woodpeckers are a particular highlight, with 11 of 12 of the breeding woodpeckers possible in Washington on field trips * Yakima and Kittitas Counties have a high diversity of owls; up to nine owl species could be possible on various field trips
REGISTRATION IS OPEN AND YOU CAN SECURE YOUR HOTEL ROOMS TODAY! VISIT THE WOS CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION PAGE FOR HOTEL RATES AND RESERVATION INFORMATION.
Date: 3/17/25 12:29 pm From: Margo Wolf via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] Spokane Valley and areas east to stateline
VG Swallows and others- maybe tree? have been at Newman Lake wetlands for a week or more.
A small flock of Western and Mtn Bluebirds at Saltese uplands area on 3/13, along with a Says Phoebe.
Rufous sided/Spotted towhees have come back to our yard just east of Newman Lake.
Date: 3/14/25 4:13 pm From: David McNeely via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] First Swallows-Kootenai Co, ID
Violet-green swallows NW of Fairchild AFB in western Spokane County last week. No bluebirds so far.
On Fri, Mar 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM monique slipher via Inland-nw-birders < <inland-nw-birders...> wrote:
> That's exciting to hear! I've seen a couple of Say's Phoebes this week, > both in Pullman and out in the county. Also heard from a friend who lives > near St. Maries, Benewah Co, ID they've had Western Bluebirds in their yard > as of last weekend. > Monique Slipher > Pullman WA > ________________________________ > From: Doug Ward <dougward...> > Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:46 PM > To: <inland-nw-birders...> <inland-nw-birders...> > Subject: [inland-NW-birders] First Swallows-Kootenai Co, ID > > Looked up this blustery morning (Thurs., 13 Mar'25) out in our backyard in > Hayden (Kootenai Co., ID) and was happy to see a couple of VIOLET-GREEN > SWALLOWs fighting the wind overhead. While not the earliest we've had them > here, still a full month ahead of our average arrival in the yard, so hence > the surprise. Couple these guys with the WESTERN BLUEBIRDs that showed up > a > little over a week ago in the county (Bunco Rd & Farragut SP, Kootenai Co., > ID), and I guess we need to start getting into Spring migration shape. > > > > Speaking of Spring, the continuing WHITE-THROATED SPARROWs are singing away > in our yard making me think we're back East somewhere. Will be interesting > to see how much longer they stick around before they get the itch to head > north. Hope you are finding some of our returning migrants as well. > > > > Good Birding, > > Doug > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Inland-nw-birders mailing list > send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> > manage subscription: > https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders > _______________________________________________ Inland-nw-birders mailing list send email to: <Inland-nw-birders...> manage subscription: https://mailmanlists.us/mailman/listinfo/inland-nw-birders
Date: 3/14/25 1:24 pm From: monique slipher via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: Re: [inland-NW-birders] First Swallows-Kootenai Co, ID
That's exciting to hear! I've seen a couple of Say's Phoebes this week, both in Pullman and out in the county. Also heard from a friend who lives near St. Maries, Benewah Co, ID they've had Western Bluebirds in their yard as of last weekend. Monique Slipher Pullman WA ________________________________ From: Doug Ward <dougward...> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2025 7:46 PM To: <inland-nw-birders...> <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] First Swallows-Kootenai Co, ID
Looked up this blustery morning (Thurs., 13 Mar'25) out in our backyard in Hayden (Kootenai Co., ID) and was happy to see a couple of VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOWs fighting the wind overhead. While not the earliest we've had them here, still a full month ahead of our average arrival in the yard, so hence the surprise. Couple these guys with the WESTERN BLUEBIRDs that showed up a little over a week ago in the county (Bunco Rd & Farragut SP, Kootenai Co., ID), and I guess we need to start getting into Spring migration shape.
Speaking of Spring, the continuing WHITE-THROATED SPARROWs are singing away in our yard making me think we're back East somewhere. Will be interesting to see how much longer they stick around before they get the itch to head north. Hope you are finding some of our returning migrants as well.
Date: 3/13/25 7:46 pm From: Doug Ward via Inland-nw-birders <inland-nw-birders...> Subject: [inland-NW-birders] First Swallows-Kootenai Co, ID
Looked up this blustery morning (Thurs., 13 Mar'25) out in our backyard in Hayden (Kootenai Co., ID) and was happy to see a couple of VIOLET-GREEN SWALLOWs fighting the wind overhead. While not the earliest we've had them here, still a full month ahead of our average arrival in the yard, so hence the surprise. Couple these guys with the WESTERN BLUEBIRDs that showed up a little over a week ago in the county (Bunco Rd & Farragut SP, Kootenai Co., ID), and I guess we need to start getting into Spring migration shape.
Speaking of Spring, the continuing WHITE-THROATED SPARROWs are singing away in our yard making me think we're back East somewhere. Will be interesting to see how much longer they stick around before they get the itch to head north. Hope you are finding some of our returning migrants as well.
