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| 7/11/26 12:33 pm |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] To Orman and WW Report |
| 7/11/26 11:59 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] SFBC field trip results |
| 7/10/26 11:55 am |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 7-10-2026 |
| 7/9/26 6:15 am |
N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> |
[sd-birds] Raven, owls - Pennington County |
| 7/8/26 6:46 pm |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Sanborn nest updates |
| 7/5/26 3:08 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Survey Outdoor Campus West 7-3-2026 |
| 7/4/26 8:34 am |
Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...> |
[sd-birds] LEOW Nest |
| 7/3/26 2:18 pm |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] SFBC field trip - July 11 |
| 7/3/26 8:54 am |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Sanborn county gray catbird nest |
| 6/29/26 3:49 pm |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. June 29, 2026 |
| 6/29/26 3:05 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. June 29, 2026 |
| 6/26/26 6:22 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 6-26-2026 |
| 6/26/26 2:24 pm |
N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> |
[sd-birds] Mobridge river sandbar |
| 6/26/26 10:15 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] BT Hummingbird |
| 6/26/26 9:39 am |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Red headed woodpecker nest |
| 6/25/26 5:43 pm |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] Bear Butte and WW |
| 6/23/26 6:16 pm |
Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...> |
Re: [sd-birds] LEOW nest update |
| 6/22/26 12:23 pm |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Cat bird nest |
| 6/22/26 8:57 am |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. June 22, 2026 |
| 6/20/26 5:36 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 6-19-2026 |
| 6/20/26 6:35 am |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Resident birds |
| 6/19/26 8:19 am |
Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...> |
[sd-birds] LEOW nest update |
| 6/12/26 7:59 pm |
Michael Zerr via groups.io <zerrmick...> |
[sd-birds] interesting video |
| 6/12/26 6:25 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 6-12-2026 |
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Date: 7/11/26 12:33 pm
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] To Orman and WW Report |
We birded Whitewood Valley to Orman and return on Friday 7.10.26.
Temperatures climbed to 97 F and birding was poor. All of the small
roadside ponds were dry and Belle Fourche reservoir (Orman Dam) was
lower because of irrigation waters pouring outbound into the canals
and. Raptor sightings included 4 Red-tailed Hawks and one Prairie
Falcon. Other sightings of interest were Eastern and Western Kingbirds,
Says Phoebe, a flock of Gray Partridge. and one Grasshopper Sparrow.
Our "bird of the day" was 25 or more Upland Sandpipers along Weisman
Road from WW Valley to SD 34. Attached is a picture of one of the
Sandpipers.
Our feeders 1.5 miles south of Whitewood continue to have lots if
birds. Species of note include Bullock's Oriole, Indigo and Lazuli
Buntings, and Western Tanager . Last week we had five Common
Nighthawks in the evening.
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 7/11/26 11:59 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip results |
Today a dozen birders joined the monthly field trip of the Sioux Falls Bird Club. We began with a quick stint in the southeast part of Sioux Falls to look for Mississippi Kites or Broad-winged Hawks that are nesting, but missed both. From there we proceeded to Touch the Sky Prairie, a national wildlife refuge just over the border in Minnesota. This is an excellent prairie with lots of quartzite outcroppings, where we found quite a few grassland species like Grasshopper Sparrow, Dickcissel, Sedge Wren, Bobolink, and others. There was a stream running through the area we walked, which formed a small waterfall and some wetland habitat that had Swamp Sparrows and many Common Yellowthroats as well.
After the prairie walk, we stopped and enjoyed some shade for a bit at Palisades State Park back in SD, with some singing woodland species.
Thanks to everyone who attended today. Our next club outing is scheduled for Saturday, August 22. We will be participating/birding at Prairie Fest at Good Earth State Park for at least a little while that morning, but may do a shorebird trip after that, so stay tuned for more details.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
Today's trip report:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/548439 (https://ebird.org/tripreport/548439)
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Date: 7/10/26 11:55 am
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 7-10-2026 |
The weekly survey at Outdoor Campus West was conducted on July 10, 2026, by Judy Hengen, and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 33 species were identified with a total of 316 individuals.
Gadwall-1
Mallard-37 (includes 7 ducklings)
Rock Pigeon-15
Eurasian Collared Dove-22
Mourning Dove-5
Great Blue Heron-1
Turkey Vulture-2
Belted Kingfisher-1
Downy Woodpecker-2
Hairy Woodpecker-1
Northern Flicker-5
American Kestrel-2
Eastern Phoebe-1
Blue Jay-7
American Crow-1
Black Capped Chickadee-17
Tree Swallow-3
Cedar Waxwing-4
Red Breasted Nuthatch-2
Pygmy Nuthatch-9
Gray Catbird-5
Ovenbird-1
European Starling-31
American Robin-20
House Sparrow-33
House Finch-13
Red Crossbill-9
American Goldfinch-10
Spotted Towhee-3
Red Wing Blackbird-20
Common Grackle-27
Black Headed Grosbeak-5
Northern Cardinal-1
Start Time: 5:45 AM, 61 degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-0
End Time: 8:30 AM, 8o degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-0
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Date: 7/9/26 6:15 am
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Raven, owls - Pennington County |
Yesterday I was monitoring a Burrowing Owl nesting colony on private land
south of New Underwood when a Common Raven came flying/croaking by. Now
that this species has established itself in the Black Hills, I would expect
more sightings in the surrounding plains. Of course they could be nesting
somewhere on private land on the plains, especially with all the
transmission line/cell tower nesting platforms that we have built for them.
Concerning Burrowing Owls, now is a great time to view the owl families.
The chicks are old enough to be out of the burrow and are busy practicing
their flying skills when they aren't chasing after their parents for food.
Nancy Drilling
Rapid City/Aberdeen
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Date: 7/5/26 3:08 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Survey Outdoor Campus West 7-3-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on Friday, July 3, 2026 by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 37 species were identified with a total of 284 individuals.
Canada Goose-3
Gadwall-1
Mallard-22 (4 ducklings)
Rock Pigeon-12
Eurasian Collared Dove-17
Mourning Dove-5
Killdeer-1
Great Blue Heron-10
Turkey Vulture-1
Osprey-1
Downy Woodpecker-3
Northern Flicker-6
American Kestrel-2
Western Flycatcher-2
Red-eyed Vireo-2
Blue Jay-9
Black Capped Chickadee-19
Cliff Swallow-6
Violet Green Swallow-3
Barn Swallow-1
Northern Rough-wing Swallow-4
Cedar Waxwing-7
Red Breasted Nuthatch-1
Pygmy Nuthatch-1
Northern House Wren-1
Gray Catbird-4
European Starling-9
American Robin-19
House Sparrow-12
House Finch-4
American Goldfinch-15
Red Crossbill-3
Spotted Towhee-4
Red Wing Blackbird-26
Common Grackle-40
Black Headed Grosbeak-7
Northern Cardinal-1
Start Time: 5:45 AM, 60 Degrees, Sky-100% cloud Covered, Wind-0
End Time: 8:45 AM, 70 Degrees, Sky-100% Cloud Covered, Wind-2
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Date: 7/4/26 8:34 am
From: Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...>
Subject: [sd-birds] LEOW Nest |
The owlets left the nest last weekend and have been in the "branching" stage this week, and have been rigorously exploring the trees near where the nest itself is. As far as I can tell there were only ever 3 owlets in the clutch(which seems a bit on the lower side for LEOW) but they are all growing fast and have handled the recent severe weather episodes well. The parents are doing a great job of watching over them and keeping them well fed.
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Date: 7/3/26 2:18 pm
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip - July 11 |
The Sioux Falls Bird Club will hold its July field trip a week from tomorrow, on Saturday July 11. We will meet at the Outdoor Campus East (4500 S Oxbow Ave) at 7:30 a.m. to organize carpooling. Our first stop will be to the Tuthill neighborhood in southeast Sioux Falls to look for the Mississippi Kites that are presumably nesting in the area again (they continue to be observed, though no nest has been found yet this year, that I'm aware of). Then we will proceed to Touch the Sky Prairie near Luverne, MN to look for grassland birds, and will come back to SD for a stop at Palisades State Park near Garretson.
We will aim to return to the OC by midday. You do not need to be a club member to attend, all are welcome.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
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Date: 7/3/26 8:54 am
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Sanborn county gray catbird nest |
The gray cat birds built a new nest and I had seen them building it but I
left them alone. Well I decided to just walk by the shrub that it was in
and there's the nest and it's beautiful and it has one blue egg. Which
makes me think about the first nest. It had a white speckled egg. I'm
thinking a cowbird predated the first nest and then something got the nest.
This nest is more protected with more growth around it so hopefully it does
okay. I suppose I could put like a chicken wire fence around it or
something but I think raccoons would just climb up and over it.
Jeff Hansen
https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 6/29/26 3:49 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. June 29, 2026 |
Nice Bullock's report
On Mon, Jun 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
> June 29, 2026 5:45 AM – 9:15 AM
> Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
> Conditions: Temp: Start: 65 End: 75 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 1
> Cloud Cover: 70% - 20% Weather: partly cloudy to clear
> SPECIES: 39 INDIVIDUALS: 679
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> Canada Goose 156
> Wood Duck 19 includes 5 ducklings
> Gadwall 5
> American Wigeon 1
> Mallard 88 includes 13 ducklings
> Hooded Merganser 1
> Common Merganser 6
> Rock Pigeon 17 ON
> Eurasian Collared-Dove 7
> Mourning Dove 7
> Great Blue Heron 63 FY (many young still in nests)
> Turkey Vulture 33
> Osprey 4 includes 2 nestlings spotted
> Belted Kingfisher 4
> Downy Woodpecker 1
> Hairy Woodpecker 1
> Northern Flicker 5
> Western Flycatcher 3
> Red-eyed Vireo 1
> Blue Jay 4
> American Crow 2
> Black-capped Chickadee 9
> Violet-green Swallow 2
> Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
> Barn Swallow 6
> Cliff Swallow 16
> European Starling 19
> Gray Catbird 3
> American Robin 12
> Cedar Waxwing 11
> House Sparrow 43
> House Finch 31
> American Goldfinch 1
> Song Sparrow 1
> BULLOCK’S ORIOLE 2 includes 1 fledgling being fed FY
> Red-winged Blackbird 35 FY
> Common Grackle 52 FY
> Northern Yellow Warbler 4
> Black-headed Grosbeak 2
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Date: 6/29/26 3:05 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. June 29, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
June 29, 2026 5:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 65 End: 75 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 1
Cloud Cover: 70% - 20% Weather: partly cloudy to clear
SPECIES: 39 INDIVIDUALS: 679
Canada Goose 156
Wood Duck 19 includes 5 ducklings
Gadwall 5
American Wigeon 1
Mallard 88 includes 13 ducklings
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 6
Rock Pigeon 17 ON
Eurasian Collared-Dove 7
Mourning Dove 7
Great Blue Heron 63 FY (many young still in nests)
Turkey Vulture 33
Osprey 4 includes 2 nestlings spotted
Belted Kingfisher 4
Downy Woodpecker 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Western Flycatcher 3
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 4
American Crow 2
Black-capped Chickadee 9
Violet-green Swallow 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2
Barn Swallow 6
Cliff Swallow 16
European Starling 19
Gray Catbird 3
American Robin 12
Cedar Waxwing 11
House Sparrow 43
House Finch 31
American Goldfinch 1
Song Sparrow 1
BULLOCK’S ORIOLE 2 includes 1 fledgling being fed FY
Red-winged Blackbird 35 FY
Common Grackle 52 FY
Northern Yellow Warbler 4
Black-headed Grosbeak 2
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Date: 6/26/26 6:22 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 6-26-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on June 26, 2026, by Judy Hengen, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 34 species were identified with a total of 230 individuals.
Canada Goose-5
Gadwall-1
Mallard-11
Rock Pigeon-10
Eurasian Collared Dove-17
Mourning Dove-4
Killdeer-1
Great Blue Heron-1
Turkey Vulture-4
Osprey-1
Downy Woodpecker-3
Hairy Woodpecker-1
Northern Flicker-6
American Kestrel-3 (inc. 1 juv in nest)
Western Flycatcher-4
Red-eyed Vireo-3
Blue Jay-5
Black Capped Chickadee-12
Barn Swallow-3
Cliff Swallow-22
Pygmy Nuthatch-3
Northern House Wren-4
Gray Catbird-6
European Starling-15
American Robin-10
House Sparrow-6
House Finch-10
American Goldfinch-6
Red Crossbill-9
Song Sparrow-1
Spotted Towhee-2
Red Wing Blackbird-15
Common Grackle-23
Black Headed Grosbeak-3
Start Time: 5:45 AM, 50 degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-0
End Time: 9:15 AM, 67 degrees, Sky- 100% clear, Wind-1
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Date: 6/26/26 2:24 pm
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Mobridge river sandbar |
Usually if you want to see Missouri River sandbar birds from the shore,you
have to go to areas downstream of Yankton. But with the river being
extremely low, a large sandbar has emerged near the north end of Mobridge.
The other day it was loaded with birds, including four species of terns,
three species of gulls, and a lot of Piping Plovers. If water levels remain
low, this spot may be an interesting birding spot over the next few weeks.
If you go, note that one is looking west at the sandbar so mornings are
probably better for viewing. And a spotting scope helps for bird ID.
Nancy Drilling
Rapid City/Aberdeen
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Date: 6/26/26 10:15 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] BT Hummingbird |
This morning I had a surprise visitor to my yard. It was a female
Broad-tailed Hummingbird.
Amazingly I had one last year 6/22/25-7/21/25. Last year was basically
the first report of vagrancy outside the Black Hills in SD.
Things change and you never know what might show up.
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Date: 6/26/26 9:39 am
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Red headed woodpecker nest |
So I put up a lot of nest boxes that are about 6 in square and about 10 in
deep on my property in Sanborn County. I mostly use them to trap starlings
but I also am hoping to get great Crested fly catchers to nest in them.
Well I've been seeing red-headed woodpeckers hanging out on the boxes so I
put Aspen shavings in a couple boxes. Well one of them they excavated and I
just opened it up and they have four eggs. Very exciting.
It's interesting because there's a dead cottonwood right next to where they
are nesting and I saw them excavating the cottonwood tree. I don't know why
they didn't nest there unless a starling got them. Anyway. Hopefully
they're successful but we'll see because I have a lot of house wrens and
they may destroy the eggs.
Jeff Hansen
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Date: 6/25/26 5:43 pm
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Bear Butte and WW |
We stopped briefly today at Bear Butte Lake. The lake has receded
further since our last visit. South entrance was closed, but from the
North RV area we found on the lake only a few coots and no other waterfowl.
We continued to have lots of activity at our feeders 1.5 miles south of
Whitewood with 19 species at the feeders or along the creek. Highlights
include Indigo Bunting, Western Tanager, Rose-breasted and Black-headed
Grosbeaks and a Western Wood Pewee 6/23. The Black-headed Grosbeaks are
the most resourceful and have learned to feed on our hanging suet stick,
feed upside down on our upside down suet block, dine at the hanging
feeders and eat grape jelly we put out for the Tanagers. We still have a
Great Blue Heron flying along Whitewood Creek and Turkey Vultures flying
overhead at times.
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 6/23/26 6:16 pm
From: Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] LEOW nest update |
Sunday night I checked in on the nest and everything is fine there still, noticed a 3rd adult LEOW flying around hunting nearby and stopping to hoot occasionally. It was around over the winter but I was unsure if it had stuck around until now, maybe offspring of the pair nesting now from last year that doesn't want to stray too far from Mom and Dad? 3 owlets visible in the nest so far.
Also heard some jays harassing something, and upon investigation it turns out there was an Eastern Screech Owl pair not more than 80yds from the LEOW nest trilling to eachother. Red morph male and grey morph female that were present in the same location over the winter, was pretty surprised to see them sharing territory with the LEOWs and now I'm wondering if they have a nest nearby. Went back today and the red morph was roosting in a tree and the gray morph seemed to be in a cavity that I couldn't quite get eyes on, softly trilling.
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Date: 6/22/26 8:57 am
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. June 22, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
June 22, 2026 5:45 AM – 8:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 54 End: 58 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 0
Cloud Cover: 100% Weather: fog, mist, light rain, low light
SPECIES: 32 INDIVIDUALS: 589
Canada Goose 156 includes 8 young
Wood Duck 18 includes 3 young
Gadwall 3
Mallard 60 includes 10 young
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 3
Rock Pigeon 6
Eurasian Collared-Dove 5
Mourning Dove 1
Great Blue Heron 58 combined adults and young FY in nest
Turkey Vulture 25
Osprey 2 CF CN to mom ON Mom moving around
Belted Kingfisher 4
Northern Flicker 9 FY
Western-wood Pewee 2
Western Flycatcher 2
Red-eyed Vireo 1
Blue Jay 3
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Violet-green Swallow 21
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 13
Barn Swallow 6
Cliff Swallow 9
European Starling 23
America Robin 21 FY
Cedar Waxwing 12
House Sparrow 38
House Finch 24
Red-winged Blackbird 25 A FY
Common Grackle 33 FY
Northern Yellow Warbler 2
Black-headed Grosbeak 1
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Date: 6/20/26 5:36 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 6-19-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on Friday June 19, 2026 by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 39 species were identified with a total of 264 individuals.
Gadwall-1
Mallard -17 (included 12 ducklings)
Wild Turkey-1
Rock Pigeon-11
Eurasian Collared Dove-13
Mourning Dove-3
Killdeer-4
Great Blue Heron-2
Turkey Vulture-3
Belted Kingfisher-1
Downy Woodpecker-2
Northern Flicker-9
American Kestrel-1
Western Wood Pewee-1
Western Flycatcher-1
Red-eyed Vireo-3
Blue Jay-9
Black Capped Chickadee-8
Northern Rough Winged Swallow-5
Tree Swallow-3
Barn Swallow-3
Violet Green Swallow-2
Cedar Waxwing-7
Pygmy Nuthatch-2
Red Breasted Nuthatch-5
Northern House Wren-7
Gray Catbird-8
European Starling-8
American Robin-14
House Sparrow-5
House Finch-13
American Goldfinch-9
Song Sparrow-2
Spotted Towhee-5
Red Wing Blackbird-20
Brown Headed Cowbird-2
Common Grackle-48
Black Headed Grosbeak-5
Northern Cardinal-1
Start Time: 5:45 AM, 54 degrees, Sky- 100% cloudy, Wind-0
End Time: 9:00 AM, 63 degrees, Sky-50% cloud covered, Wind-3
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Date: 6/20/26 6:35 am
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Resident birds |
I'm my southern sanborn county farm I have cat birds that built a nest. I
observed her on nest with my spotting scope. The Phoebe's have fledged. I
see birds pumping tails and matching the general look of a Phoebe. The
blue grosbeak is back. Wonder where they nest. Saw a lark sparrow in tree
so assume they are nesting. I'm inundated with house wrens. Red headed
woodpeckers are everywhere. Good times.
Jeff Hansen
https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 6/19/26 8:19 am
From: Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...>
Subject: [sd-birds] LEOW nest update |
A few months back I posted about discovering a Long-eared Owl nest site, it turned out like the female was actually testing different nest sites and ended up not using that particular nest. About a month ago I found that she finally settled on another nest and began incubating eggs(assumed initially because she would not leave the nest for any reason) and last weekend I saw the first signs that the eggs had hatched. This morning I got my first view of two of the owlets, but I'm unsure how many total there are yet. I'm shocked the pair ended up choosing the location they did, but I won't elaborate on that too much because I'd prefer to keep the location as secret as possible for now as I do not want the Minneapolis birder circus to show up and crowd the owls.
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Date: 6/12/26 6:25 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 6-12-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on June 12, 2026, by Judy Hengen, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 41 species were identified with a total of 332 individuals.
Canada Goose-5
Wood Duck-1
Gadwall-1
Mallard-16 (includes 6 ducklings)
Rock Pigeon-21
Eurasian Collared Dove-38
Mourning Dove-6
Chimney Swift-5
Killdeer-1
Spotted Sandpiper-1
Great Blue Heron-4
Turkey Vulture-1
Red Tail Hawk-1
Belted Kingfisher-1
Downy Woodpecker-2
Hairy Woodpecker-2
Northern Flicker-7
American Kestrel-1
Western Wood Pewee-4
Western Flycatcher-1
Red-eyed Vireo-3
Blue Jay-4
Black Capped Chickadee-4
Northern Rough Wing Swallow-8
Tree Swallow-4
Cedar Waxwing-3
Pygmy Nuthatch-1
Northern House Wren-5
Gray Catbird-3
European Starling-26
American Robin-26
House Sparrow-9
House Finch-5
American Goldfinch-7
Red Crossbill-10
Song Sparrow-1
Spotted Towhee-2
Red Wing Blackbird-18
Brown Headed Cowbird-1
Common Grackle-71
Black Headed Grosbeak-2
Start Time: 5:45 AM, 50 degrees, Sky-Clear, Wind-0
End Time: 9:15 AM, 71 degrees, Sky-clear, Wind-0
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