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| 5/4/26 1:53 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 4, 2026 |
| 5/4/26 1:12 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 4, 2026 |
| 5/4/26 7:38 am |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Sparrows, sanborn |
| 5/4/26 6:57 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Summer Tanager, Kingsbury Co. |
| 5/4/26 6:44 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Saturday, May 9 |
| 5/4/26 6:23 am |
N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> |
[sd-birds] Summer Tanager, Kingsbury Co. |
| 5/2/26 6:25 pm |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] WW to North of BF and return |
| 5/2/26 5:17 pm |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Screech pellets |
| 5/2/26 11:20 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] SDOU SPRING MEETING SCHEDULE |
| 5/2/26 8:56 am |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Screech pellets |
| 5/1/26 7:22 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-1-2026 |
| 5/1/26 9:06 am |
Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> |
[sd-birds] Ruff update - Nada |
| 4/30/26 9:08 am |
jociebaker115 via groups.io <jociebaker115...> |
Re: [sd-birds] West River Migration Count Dates |
| 4/30/26 9:04 am |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] West River Migration Count Dates |
| 4/29/26 5:13 pm |
D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...> |
[sd-birds] something so right |
| 4/29/26 3:37 pm |
Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> |
[sd-birds] Ruffing it |
| 4/29/26 3:35 pm |
bnlbork via groups.io <bnlbork...> |
[sd-birds] spring |
| 4/29/26 1:51 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 29, 2026 |
| 4/29/26 8:58 am |
Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> |
[sd-birds] Ruff is back |
| 4/29/26 8:03 am |
Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> |
[sd-birds] Ruff Search |
| 4/29/26 6:18 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] Sdou spring |
| 4/28/26 3:45 pm |
Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> |
[sd-birds] Ruff in Roberts County |
| 4/26/26 7:18 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] SFBC field trip results |
| 4/25/26 4:38 pm |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] WW-Bear Butte-Orman and Return |
| 4/24/26 6:17 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 4-24-2026 |
| 4/22/26 12:54 pm |
Anne Lewis via groups.io <annelewis.pierre...> |
[sd-birds] City Nature Challenge April 24-27 |
| 4/21/26 8:20 am |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Sanborn county |
| 4/20/26 6:18 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 20. 2026 |
| 4/20/26 5:29 pm |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Nest box maintenance |
| 4/20/26 2:33 pm |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Kestrel update |
| 4/20/26 10:06 am |
Timothy Barksdale via groups.io <timothy.barksdale...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Kestrels in Davison county |
| 4/20/26 6:38 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] Pileated |
| 4/20/26 6:34 am |
Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> |
[sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Saturday, April 25 |
| 4/19/26 4:45 pm |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Kestrels in Davison county |
| 4/19/26 4:41 pm |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Kestrels in Davison county |
| 4/18/26 5:18 pm |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] Whitewood to Orman and Home Report |
| 4/18/26 11:35 am |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West 4-18-2026 |
| 4/15/26 9:20 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] Pierre spring |
| 4/13/26 7:17 pm |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Swainsons hawks |
| 4/13/26 1:39 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 13, 2026 |
| 4/12/26 5:23 pm |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] Ft Pierre |
| 4/11/26 7:30 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] First time visitor today: Evening Grosbeaks |
| 4/11/26 7:00 pm |
Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> |
[sd-birds] Birding WW North and West of Belle Fourche |
| 4/11/26 7:30 am |
Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> |
[sd-birds] Learned behavior |
| 4/11/26 6:30 am |
Jay Peterson via groups.io <Tgf...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Whooping Cranes in Charles Mix County |
| 4/10/26 6:32 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 4-10-2026 |
| 4/9/26 6:25 pm |
N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> |
[sd-birds] eBird prairie bird bingo |
| 4/9/26 8:51 am |
Michael Zerr via groups.io <zerrmick...> |
[sd-birds] birding tour |
| 4/8/26 5:24 pm |
Michael Zerr via groups.io <zerrmick...> |
[sd-birds] yard birds |
| 4/8/26 1:39 pm |
bnlbork via groups.io <bnlbork...> |
[sd-birds] sightings |
| 4/7/26 11:31 am |
kpreheim via groups.io <kpreheim...> |
[sd-birds] Whooping Cranes in Charles Mix County |
| 4/7/26 6:35 am |
Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> |
[sd-birds] Wessington Hills |
| 4/6/26 8:27 pm |
jociebaker115 via groups.io <jociebaker115...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 6, 2026 |
| 4/6/26 1:51 pm |
Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> |
[sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 6, 2026 |
| 4/4/26 2:03 pm |
David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> |
[sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 4-4-26 |
| 4/4/26 8:57 am |
Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...> |
Re: [sd-birds] Codington County Long-eared Owls |
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Date: 5/4/26 1:53 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 4, 2026 |
Wow, that is an impressive looking list!! We did well!!!!! Jackie
On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 02:12 PM, Judy Hengen <judyhengen...> wrote:Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
May 4, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 49 End: 52 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 2 -3, gusts of 4
Cloud Cover: 75% cloudy start to 100% with break-out sun Weather: mostly cloudy, windy
SPECIES: 41 INDIVIDUALS: 439
Canada Goose 71 - includes 37 young
Wood Duck 11
Northern Shoveler 2
Gadwall 3
Mallard 41
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 3
Rock Pigeon 14
Eurasian Collared-Dove 8
Killdeer 1
Spotted Sandpiper 2 FOS
Great Egret 1
Great Blue Heron 33 ON CN
Turkey Vulture 21
Osprey 2 ON
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Least Flycatcher 1 FOS
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tree Swallow 12 FOS
Violet-green Swallow 2 FOS
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 14
Barn Swallow 4 FOS
European Starling 24
Swainson’s Thrush 1 FOS
American Robin 22
Cedar Waxwing 8
House Sparrow 32
House Finch 19
American Goldfinch 5
Song Sparrow 1
Spotted Towhee 1
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 36
Northern Waterthrush 1 FOS
Orange-crowned Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 5 FOS
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
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Date: 5/4/26 1:12 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. May 4, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
May 4, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 49 End: 52 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 2 -3,
gusts of 4
Cloud Cover: 75% cloudy start to 100% with break-out sun Weather: mostly
cloudy, windy
SPECIES: 41 INDIVIDUALS: 439
Canada Goose 71 - includes 37 young
Wood Duck 11
Northern Shoveler 2
Gadwall 3
Mallard 41
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 3
Rock Pigeon 14
Eurasian Collared-Dove 8
Killdeer 1
Spotted Sandpiper 2 FOS
Great Egret 1
Great Blue Heron 33 ON CN
Turkey Vulture 21
Osprey 2 ON
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 1
Hairy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 5
Least Flycatcher 1 FOS
Blue Jay 1
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Tree Swallow 12 FOS
Violet-green Swallow 2 FOS
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 14
Barn Swallow 4 FOS
European Starling 24
Swainson’s Thrush 1 FOS
American Robin 22
Cedar Waxwing 8
House Sparrow 32
House Finch 19
American Goldfinch 5
Song Sparrow 1
Spotted Towhee 1
Red-winged Blackbird 14
Common Grackle 36
Northern Waterthrush 1 FOS
Orange-crowned Warbler 3
Common Yellowthroat 5 FOS
Yellow-rumped Warbler 8
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Date: 5/4/26 6:57 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Summer Tanager, Kingsbury Co. |
Lake Agnew is public. SD GF&P
On Mon, May 4, 2026 at 8:23 AM N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Although Summer Tanagers have become an almost annual sight in South
> Dakota, it is still fun to find one. Yesterday I found a female at Lake
> Agnes in northern Kingsbury County. I watched her fly-catching for quite
> awhile, but she wasn't cooperative enough for a photo. Lake Agnes is not
> posted as private, but also not posted as public. But being about the only
> big stand of trees in the county, I walked around on the trails for quite
> awhile, finding many first-of-county birds. The eBird checklist is here:
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S332232527
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> Nancy Drilling
> Rapid City/Aberdeen
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Date: 5/4/26 6:44 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Saturday, May 9 |
The Sioux Falls Bird Club will hold its May field trip this coming Saturday the 9th. We will meet at the Outdoor Campus East (4500 S Oxbow Ave) at 7:30 a.m. to organize carpooling, and then proceed to Good Earth State Park. For any east-siders or others who wish to go directly to Good Earth instead of carpooling, we will arrive out there by 8:00 a.m. and regroup in the parking lot.
We'll plan to do a slow walk on the Vista Loop trail (with the three observation decks) from the visitor center, which is smooth, crushed limestone and fairly flat, perhaps a mile or so total distance, with lots of stops and starts. There are a few benches along the way as well. We may also have a small group staying close to the visitor center and feeders, as there is plenty of bird activity there too for those who don't want to walk far.
We'll probably be done at Good Earth by late morning and back to the OC by midday (I wouldn't rule out a stop at the Harmodon Park wetland on the way back in to town). All are welcome to join, you do not need to be a club member to attend.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
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Date: 5/4/26 6:23 am
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Summer Tanager, Kingsbury Co. |
Although Summer Tanagers have become an almost annual sight in South
Dakota, it is still fun to find one. Yesterday I found a female at Lake
Agnes in northern Kingsbury County. I watched her fly-catching for quite
awhile, but she wasn't cooperative enough for a photo. Lake Agnes is not
posted as private, but also not posted as public. But being about the only
big stand of trees in the county, I walked around on the trails for quite
awhile, finding many first-of-county birds. The eBird checklist is here:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S332232527
Nancy Drilling
Rapid City/Aberdeen
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Date: 5/2/26 6:25 pm
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] WW to North of BF and return |
We birded East/North of Spearfish then to Belle Fourche area and North
to Brooker Road and return to Whitewood via Orman and St. Onge. Lots of
sunshine and temps above 70 but quite windy. We had some FOS sightings
today including Upland Sandpiper (Bentonite Rd), Chestnut-collared
Longspur (Brooker Road), Barn Swallows, and Lark Sparrows. Only a few
raptor sightings which were 1 Red-tailed Hawk, 2 Northern Harriers,
quite a few Turkey Vultures, and several American Kestrels. Other
sightings of interest included 10 species of ducks, 5 Loggerhead
Shrikes, large numbers of Common Grackles, quite a few Vesper Sparrows,
and lots of Western Meadowlarks. Shorebirds sightings included
Killdeer, Greater Yellowlegs, Upland Sandpiper and Wilson's Phalaropes.
Friday night we got a call from near St. Onge about a Glossy Ibis
sighting near Weisman Road. The bird had flown by the time we got there
but they had a good Ibis picture but it might have been a White-faced
Ibis. We checked area ponds but couldn't find the Ibis.
At our home feeders 1.5 miles south of Whitewood we finally had some
spring arrivals between April 26 and May 1 including
Chipping-Lincoln-White-crowned Sparrows, and a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Lots of the regulars still feeding and the Great Blue Heron up/down
Whitewood Creek.
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 5/2/26 5:17 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Screech pellets |
You probably need a skull to narrow it down. Keep looking😎
On Sat, May 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> I keep finding pellets on stumps in my trees. Decided to break one apart.
> These are the bones. Index finger for reference.
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> Jeff Hansen
> https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 5/2/26 11:20 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SDOU SPRING MEETING SCHEDULE |
South Dakota Ornithologists' Union
Annual Spring Meeting
May 15-17, 2026
Pierre, SD
The annual spring meeting of the South Dakota Ornithologists' Union (SDOU)
will be held May 15-17,2026. We will be headquartered out of the Ramkota
Hotel at Pierre, SD, with field trip outings to Oahe Downstream, area
woodland and grasslands. Registration is $30/person; you do not need to be a
SDOU member to attend.
Friday, May 15th (Ramkota Inn )
6:00-7:30 PM: Registration and Social Hour
7:30-8:30 PM: Birds of Peru
8:30-9:00 PM Field Trip Discussion
Saturday, May 16th (meet at the Ramkota Parking Lot)
7:00 AM-4:00 PM: Field Trips
4:30 -5:30 Board of Directors Meeting
6: 30 - 7:30 PM: Banquet
7:30-8:30 Long-billed Curlew Tracking
8:30-9:00 PM Field Trip Discussion
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Sunday, May 17th (meet at the Ramkota Parking Lot)
7:00 AM - 12:00: Field Trips
12:00 - Bird Count Off (TBD)
12:30 PM: Rare Bird Records Committee meeting (Ramkota)
For more information:
Ricky D. Olson
Cell 1-605-280-6063
Email : <olsonr088...>
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Date: 5/1/26 7:22 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 5-1-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on May 1, 2026, by Judy Hengen and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 30 species were identified with a total of 235 individuals.
Canada Goose-18 (includes 4 goslings)
Wood Duck-6
Gadwall-1
Mallard-6
Rock Pigeons-25
Eurasian Collared Dove-10
Mourning Dove-9
Killdeer-2
Turkey Vulture-5
Opsrey-1
Downy Woodpecker-2
Hairy Woodpecker-2
Northern Flicker-4
Blue Jay-13
Black Capped Chickadee-2
Pygmy Nuthatch-4
European Starliing-7
American Robin-26
House Sparrow-13
House Finch-6
American Goldfinch-7
Spotted Towhee-6
Song Sparrow-5
Lincoln Sparrow-4
White Crowned Sparrow-9
White Throated Sparrow-1
Red Wing Blackbird-14
Common Grackle-21
Yellow Rumped Warbler-5
Orange Crowned Warbler-1
Start Time: 7:00 AM, 42 degrees, Sky-20 % cloud covered, Wind-9
End Time: 10:30 AM, 55 degrees, Sky-10% cloud covered, Wind-1
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Date: 5/1/26 9:06 am
From: Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Ruff update - Nada |
I've been unable to locate the Ruff both yesterday and today. Glad it decided to drop in though and I wish it safe travels! Congrats to all who where able to make the trip and get views of that cool fellow!
Cheryl VellengaSisseton
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Date: 4/30/26 9:08 am
From: jociebaker115 via groups.io <jociebaker115...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] West River Migration Count Dates |
Hi Vic: What happened to Eric – can’t remember his last name now- who I think was involved last year or a couple of years ago? Jocie
From: <sd-birds...> <sd-birds...> On Behalf Of Vic Fondy via groups.io
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2026 10:04 AM
To: NHBC <nhbc...>; SD-Birds <sd-birds...>
Subject: [sd-birds] West River Migration Count Dates
The annual West River Migration Count (WRMC) dates are May 8-11, 2026 and I will be coordinating the count. Similar to the Audubon Christmas Bird count, the WRMC is conducted during the second week of May to count both species and numbers of birds migrating thru Western South Dakota. The WRMC is conducted by counties. During the four day period, volunteers in Western SD from the Nebraska border to the North Dakota border will count migrating birds arriving or passing thru South Dakota.
County coordinators are: Custer-Michael M, Fall River-Barbara M, Harding-Charlie M., Meade and Pennington-Jocie B., Butte and Lawrence-Vic Fondy. If you would like to participate, please contact the county coordinator or myself.
Vic Fondy-Coordinator WRMC 605.269.2553
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Date: 4/30/26 9:04 am
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] West River Migration Count Dates |
The annual West River Migration Count (WRMC) dates are May 8-11, 2026
and I will be coordinating the count. Similar to the Audubon Christmas
Bird count, the WRMC is conducted during the second week of May to count
both species and numbers of birds migrating thru Western South Dakota.
The WRMC is conducted by counties. During the four day period,
volunteers in Western SD from the Nebraska border to the North Dakota
border will count migrating birds arriving or passing thru South Dakota.
County coordinators are: Custer-Michael M, Fall River-Barbara M,
Harding-Charlie M., Meade and Pennington-Jocie B., Butte and
Lawrence-Vic Fondy. If you would like to participate, please contact
the county coordinator or myself.
Vic Fondy-Coordinator WRMC 605.269.2553
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Date: 4/29/26 5:13 pm
From: D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...>
Subject: [sd-birds] something so right |
today, i was again reminded of what is so right
and so good about the birding community in south dakota
yesterday, cheryl vellenga shared her observation
of a very rare ruff with the rest of us
she could have just rested on her laurels
but no, instead she was out early
returning to the scene of the crime
to assist others in finding what was probably a life bird
and certainly a state bird for all those fortunate enough to see it
we have all benefited from such altruism from other birders
and should all be grateful and proud of our community
for as ricky olson says "sharing is half the fun of birding"
george prisbe
watertown
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ferlinghetti, american poet
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"the world knows many religions, but Nature has but one truth" - manly p
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Date: 4/29/26 3:37 pm
From: Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Ruffing it |
The Ruff is still at the original siting location and so far has been enjoyed by 16 birders as far as I know. Ricky's right - sharing IS half the fun of birding!
Cheryl Vellenga
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Date: 4/29/26 3:35 pm
From: bnlbork via groups.io <bnlbork...>
Subject: [sd-birds] spring |
Hello members,
My backyard has been busy with new arrivals - a Harris Sparrow, Brown Thrasher, RC Kinglet, and YR Warbler, plus at least 30 White-Throated Sparrows, both morphs.
Went out to Perry Nature Area today and found that the warbler migration is underway. Biggest surprise was a Palm Warbler (see photos). Also saw YR Warblers, Orange-Crowned, and Black & White. Plenty of RC Kinglets, too. White-Throated Sparrows were everywhere, and also had a few Lincoln Sparrows and a Chipping Sparrow. A Wood Duck was flying up and down the creek, also. Attached are some photos.
Bob Bork
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Date: 4/29/26 1:51 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 29, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
April 29, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 38 End: 50 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 2
Cloud Cover: 75% cloudy with break out sun Weather: fast changing sky
of clouds/sun
SPECIES: 29 INDIVIDUALS: 362
Canada Goose 45 - includes 14 goslings 2 ON
Wood Duck 13
Blue-winged Teal 4
Gadwall 17
Mallard 36
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 5
Rock Pigeon 7
Eurasian Collared-Dove 2
Killdeer 1
Solitary Sandpiper 1 FOS
Great Blue Heron 43 ON CN
Turkey Vulture 13
Osprey 2 C ON
Northern Flicker 2
Blue Jay 4
Black-capped Chickadee 2
Northern Rough-winged Swallow 15 FOS
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 11
American Robin 18
House Sparrow 35
House Finch 14
Song Sparrow 3
Lincoln’s Sparrow 1 FOS
Red-winged Blackbird 20
Common Grackle 19
Orange-crowned Warbler 1 FOS
Yellow-rumped Warbler 26
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Date: 4/29/26 8:58 am
From: Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Ruff is back |
I just stopped at the original location of the Ruff sighting and it is there again. It's in my scope.
Cheryl VellengaRoberts Co
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Date: 4/29/26 6:18 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Sdou spring |
If you are still deciding about the attending the Pierre spring meeting.
We need a head count for Saturday May 16 banquet by this Friday May 1st.
Thank you
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Date: 4/28/26 3:45 pm
From: Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Ruff in Roberts County |
About 20 minutes ago I discovered a Ruff where 113th St crosses over I-29. It is at a small slough on the east side of I-29 and the south side of 113th St. Somewhat distant so good optics & lenses will help. Thank you to Ricky Olson for the ID confirmation.
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Date: 4/26/26 7:18 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip results |
Yesterday a dozen birders joined the monthly field trip of the Sioux Falls Bird Club to visit the wetlands of western Minnehaha County. It was chilly with intermittent rain, but there were plenty of birds around and we ended up with over 60 total species for the day.
A nice group of Wilson's Phalaropes provided a close demonstration of their spinning behavior at the beach at Wall Lake, with an American Pipit foraging nearby. Dewey Gevik Conservation Area had a good diversity of waterfowl, plus a pair of Wild Turkeys surprising us along the water's edge. The island at Fensterman's Slough (visible from the dead-end of 460th Ave north of SD Hwy 42) had a number of Willets and American Avocets, with a Caspian Tern briefly passing through. Hartle WPA (just west of SD Hwy 19 on 261st St) had the best shorebird numbers and diversity, with 13 different species including Dunlin, Semipalmated Plovers, Long-billed Dowitchers, Wilson's Snipe, and more.
Thanks to everyone who attended. Our next club event will be Saturday, May 9 at Good Earth State Park.
And don't forget the upcoming South Dakota Ornithologists' Union spring meeting (https://sdou.org/SDOU/NextMeeting.aspx) May 15-17 in Pierre. If you haven't registered yet, please let me or Ricky Olson (<olsonr088...>) (mailto:<olsonr088...>) know that you would like to attend, and whether or not you will be partaking in the Saturday evening banquet. I believe we need a final head count for the banquet by May 1. Field trips and activities will be based out of the Ramkota Hotel in Pierre. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
Trip report from today's birding: https://ebird.org/tripreport/505965?view=checklists (https://ebird.org/tripreport/505965?view=checklists)
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Date: 4/25/26 4:38 pm
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] WW-Bear Butte-Orman and Return |
We birded backroads to Fort Meade Dam and the Bear Butte Lake ponds,
then to Nisland Slough and Orman and return via Crooked Oak Roads. Good
weather with light winds and lots of birds. The area we birded lacks
moisture. Bear Butte Lake continues to shrink and most of the roadside
ponds in the area are empty/dry. Lots of birds today with several area
FOS including DC Cormorants, Blue-winged Teal, Greater Yellowlegs,
Belted Kingfisher, Tree Swallows, Yellow-headed Blackbirds, and
White-crowned Sparrows. Large numbers today of Red-wined Blackbirds,
Common Grackles, and European Starlings. Raptors today included
American and Golden Eagle, 1 RT and 1 Rough-legged Hawk, and lots of
American Kestrels. Other birds of interest include Lewis's Woodpecker
(Eden Road) Vesper Sparrows, and Mountain Bluebird. Lots of duck
species (11).
We had some new spring arrivals since last report at our feeders 1.5
miles south of Whitewood including Yellow Rump Warbler 4.18, Spotted
Towhee 4.19, Mourning Dove 4.24 and a Great Blue Heron on Whitewood
Creek daily since 4.23.
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 4/24/26 6:17 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 4-24-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on April 24, 2026, by Judy Hengen, Laural Bidwell, Rachel Benton and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 30 species were identified with a total of 207 individuals.
Canada Goose-5
Wood Duck-4
Gadwall-1
Mallard-5
Rock Pigeon-17
Eurasian Collared Dove-15
Mourning Dove-3
Killdeer-1
Great Blue Heron-4
Turkey Vulture-5
Osprey-1
Red-tail Hawk-1
Downy Woodpecker-8
Hairy Woodpecker-3
Northern Flicker-5
American Kestrel-2
Blue Jay-8
Black Capped Chickadee-10
Pygmy Nuthatch-2
European Starling-15
American Robin-15
House Sparrow-7
Spotted Towhee-2 FOS
Song Sparrow-2
White Crowned Sparrow-5
Western Meadowlark-1
Red-wing Blackbird-23 2 FOS Females
Common Grackle-26
Yellow Rumped Warbler-7
Northern Cardinal-3
Start Time: 7:00 AM, 32 degrees, Sky-100% cloud covered, Wind-0
End Time: 10:15 AM, 40 degrees, Sky-100% cloud covered, Wind 0
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Date: 4/20/26 6:18 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 20. 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
April 20, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 39 End: 70 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 0
Cloud Cover: mostly sunny, 30% clouds Weather: sunny, warmed quickly
SPECIES: 37 INDIVIDUALS: 418
Canada Goose 45 - includes FOS 4 goslings 2 ON
Wood Duck 11
Blue-winged Teal 5 FOS
Gadwall 28
American Wigeon 2
Mallard 28
Bufflehead 2
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 4
Rock Pigeon 15
Eurasian Collared-Dove 10
Killdeer 1
Double-crested Cormorant 12 FOS
Great Egret 1
Great Blue Heron 41 CN ON
Turkey Vulture 18
Osprey 2 CN ON
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Belted Kingfisher 3
Downy Woodpecker 1
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 6
American Crow 2
Black-capped chickadee 5
Tree Swallow 1 FOS
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
Marsh Wren 1
European Starling 19
American Robin 27
House Sparrow 38
House Finch 35
American Goldfinch 1
White-crowned Sparrow 1 FOS
Song Sparrow 1
Red-winged Blackbird 21
Common Grackle 25
Yellow-rumpled Warbler 2
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Date: 4/20/26 5:29 pm
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Nest box maintenance |
I'm at my mom's in Davison county and cleaning out all the big nest boxes.
One wood duck box had it's first egg. Another obviously was used last year.
Found screech pellets in one of their boxes. Flickers nested in another
box. Squirrels took over one and had sleeping babies. I wanted to dump the
squirrels but left them. They nested in this box last year and the pups
would sleep on the roof.
Jeff Hansen
https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 4/20/26 2:33 pm
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Kestrel update |
I have a nest box for starlings next to kestrels. I took the starling box
down and momma kestrel flew out of her box. I love kestrels.
I checked records from last year and they started their clutch at the
beginning of April. So things are right on time.
Saw first Lincoln's sparrow this am.
Jeff Hansen
https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 4/20/26 10:06 am
From: Timothy Barksdale via groups.io <timothy.barksdale...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Kestrels in Davison county |
Jeff,
Normal range of hatching dates for Kestrels in Missouri is right now and up
to May 1, This data goes back to 1968.
Remember, nearly every bird species, upon returning to the breeding
grounds, or at least breeding latitude, begins immediately to assess the
food supply to feed young on. With Kestrels, we are talking about voles,
mice and even grasshoppers. The ability to lay the number of eggs "to plan"
to feed those mouths, always put me back in a humble place.
My first Broad-winged Hawk this year flushed from a roadside with a prey
item "in talon." I need to return the same route later in the afternoon,
and behold (!) - there were 2 Broadwings together , on a branch AND they
WERE copulating!!!!
I thought A) it was an early date for Broadwings to begin with and B) to be
on territory and already advancing to nesting blew my mind.
Nature never ceases to astound me.
Tim Barksdale
Mokane, MO and Choteau, MT
On Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 6:45 PM Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> Sparrows & starlings have been nesting a couple weeks here. Probably early
>
> On Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd=
> <gmail.com...> wrote:
>
>> I was doing nest box maintenance at my mom's. I opened the kestrel box to
>> find five eggs and they warm. Doesn't it seem too early.
>>
>> I don't even think starling or house sparrows have active nests.
>>
>> Jeff Hansen
>> https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
>>
>>
>
>
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Date: 4/20/26 6:34 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Saturday, April 25 |
The Sioux Falls Bird Club will hold its April field trip this coming Saturday, April 25. We will meet at the Outdoor Campus (4500 S Oxbow Ave) at 8:00 a.m. to organize carpooling, and then proceed to visit the wetlands west of Sioux Falls including Dewey Gevik Conservation Area, Fensterman Slough, Grass Lake, and others. This will primarily be a trip by vehicle, with time at each spot to get out of the cars and check things out, but minimal walking. We will aim to return to the OC around midday/early afternoon.
You do not need to be a club member to attend, all are welcome.
Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD
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Date: 4/19/26 4:45 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Kestrels in Davison county |
Sparrows & starlings have been nesting a couple weeks here. Probably early
On Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd=
<gmail.com...> wrote:
> I was doing nest box maintenance at my mom's. I opened the kestrel box to
> find five eggs and they warm. Doesn't it seem too early.
>
> I don't even think starling or house sparrows have active nests.
>
> Jeff Hansen
> https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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>
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Date: 4/18/26 5:18 pm
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Whitewood to Orman and Home Report |
We birded today from Whitewood via backroads to St. Onge and BF
Reservoir/Orman Dam and returned via backroads and St. Onge cutoff. A
very windy day along with snow flurries, and rain. Orman dam is 100%
full and gull island is very small. There were no fishing boats today.
Sightings were limited to Canada Geese, lots of Gulls, one Pheasant, and
a few ducks on the sewage lagoon including Gadwalls, Buffleheads, and
Ruddy Ducks. American Robins, Common Grackles, and American Kestrels
were in migration today with lots of birds and numerous sightings.
Raptors were scarce with only 3 Red-tailed and one Rough-legged Hawks
and no Eagles. Our only new FOS sighting for the area was a Belted
Kingfisher. Other sighting of interest was one Loggerhead Shrike and
several Vesper Sparrows. Two Killdeer were the only shorebird sightings.
At our feeders 1.5 miles south of Whitewood we had one new migrant this
week, a Red-naped Sapsucker on Tuesday 4/14. Other feeder birds
remained strong.
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 4/18/26 11:35 am
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West 4-18-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on April 18, 2026, by Judy Hengen, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 32 species were identified with a total of 251 individuals.
Canada Goose-5 1 ON
Wood Duck-2
Gadwall-1
Mallard-10
Rock Pigeon-17
Eurasian Collared Dove-33
Mourning Dove-8
Killdeer-1
Great Blue Heron-1
Turkey Vulture-5
Osprey-1
Downy Woodpecker-1
Hairy Woodpecker-1
Northern Flicker-2
Belted Kingfisher-1
American Kestrel-2
Blue Jay-7
Black-capped Chickadee-9
Ruby Crown Kinglet-1
Cedar Waxwing-15
Red Breasted Nuthatch-1
European Starling-31
American Robin-34
House Sparrrow-7
House Finch-3
American Goldfinch-2
Song Sparrow-2
Lincoln Sparrow-2 FOS
Western Meadowlark-1 FOS
Redwing Blackbird-13
Common Grackle-29
Yellow Rump Warbler-3 FOS
Start Time: 7:00 AM, 27 degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-2
End Time: 9:45 AM, 46 degrees, Sky-50% cloud covered, Wind 3 with gusts to 5
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Date: 4/15/26 9:20 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Pierre spring |
SDOU Meeting
We are about a month away from our spring meeting in Pierre. We are still
experiencing some security certificate issues with our website, so if you
haven't registered yet and don't want to go through the website, please
feel free to email Ricky Olson <olsonr088...> or Chris Anderson at
<canderson1...> , indicate whether you would like to be included
for the Saturday evening banquet head count, and either mail a check/cash
to the SDOU Treasurer, 8504 E 38th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
<https://www.google.com/maps/search/8504+E+38th+St,+Sioux+Falls,+SD+57110?entry=gmail&source=g>
or
bring a check or cash to the meeting in person. The registration is $30 and
the banquet is $25.
Reminder, you don’t have to be a member to attend SDOU Meetings.
Thanks, and I hope to see you soon!
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Date: 4/13/26 7:17 pm
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Swainsons hawks |
I was at my mom's today. On the way home I called sister. She said husband
is disking and surrounded by hawks. I knew they must be swainsons. I
counted over 50. This was in sanborn county. It was an amazing sight.
I've been cutting down trees and keep finding owl pellets on the stumps.
Probably screech.
Tree swallows arrived here yesterday. Saw one at Mom's in Davison county
today.
Migration is happening.
Such a busy time of year. Plantings good trees to replace all the invasive
trees I'm removing.
I should ask if anyone on this group knows of bur oak groves in their area.
I'm trying to find them in every county.
This is my map so far.
Jeff Hansen
https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 4/13/26 1:39 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 13, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
April 13, 2026 7:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 47 End: 61 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 0
Cloud Cover: 90% to partly cloudy Weather: partly sunny
SPECIES: 30 INDIVIDUALS: 484
Canada Goose 25 2-ON
Wood Duck 7
Gadwall 64
American Wigeon 2
Mallard 42
Greater Scaup 1
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 3
Pied-billed Grebe 1
Rock Pigeon 16
Eurasian Collared-Dove 6
Killdeer 2
Ring-billed Gull 2
Great Blue Heron 51 CN ON (expanded area)
Turkey Vulture 36
Osprey 2 CN ON
Belted Kingfisher 3
Downy Woodpecker 5
Northern Flicker 5
Blue Jay 7
Black-capped Chickadee 12
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 44 CN
American Robin 25 C CN
House Sparrow 36 CN
House Finch 18
American Goldfinch 2
Song Sparrow 7
Red-winged Blackbird 27
Common Grackle 31
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Date: 4/12/26 5:23 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Ft Pierre |
Caspian Terns showed up this week. Couple days saw Bonaparte's Gulls. Still
have Glaucous, Lesser Black-backed, Herring, Ring-billed, Iceland &
California Gulls. Eared,Horned, Pie-billed & Western Grebes observed last
week. Burrowing Owls are back.
A few shorebirds in Sully County. Lb Dowitchers, Marbled Godwits, both
yellowlegs
Dam ticks are out!!
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Date: 4/11/26 7:30 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] First time visitor today: Evening Grosbeaks |
Today, TWO EVENING GROSBEAKS stopped at my feeders, just west of Canyon
Lake in Chapel Valley.
"Please," I pleaded as I quickly walked to grab the camera, "stay till I
get a photo." And they did, maybe 4 minutes all together.
No female in sight, but oh, what a thrill to see them HERE, if only for a
few minutes, *in my own backyard!*
Judy Hengen
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Date: 4/11/26 7:00 pm
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Birding WW North and West of Belle Fourche |
We drove Northwest of Belle Fourche today on US 212 looking for
displaying Sage Grouse but found none. Afterwards we took old bentonite
roads along the Belle Fourche river then over to Sourdough Road. One of
our West River migration birders reported 6 Long-billed Curlews and we
located 2 along Sourdough Road. Attached is a photo. We then birded
further West and returned via Aladdin, Upper Redwater, St. Onge cutoff
and St. Onge. Raptors were scarce but we had 1 Golden Eagle, 2 Osprey
on nest, 2 Red-tailed Hawks, and 6 American Kestrels. The area ponds
were full and duck sightings included Mallard, Gadwall, American Wigeon,
Northern Shoveler, Bufflehead, and Hooded/Common Mergansers. Other
sightings today included a FOS Mourning Dove, 100+ Ring-billed Gulls
over a field North of Spearfish, and lots of Turkey Vultures in various
locations.
Whitewood Creek is open, but we have had no nesting ducks on the creek
yet. At our home 1.5 miles south of Whitewood we have lots of resident
birds at the feeders, but no new migrants.
Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553
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Date: 4/11/26 7:30 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Learned behavior |
A couple weeks ago I was watching a large group of Sandhills Cranes feeding
through corn and grass fields. I noticed a Northern Harrier kept flying low
along the front lines of the cranes within two feet of their feet. It
dawned on me the cranes were flushing small rodents out for the harrier to
catch.
This behavior is the same you see with cows or buffalo flushing insects out
to cowbirds & Brewer's Blackbirds.
The birds have learned over time ow to get a free meal.
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Date: 4/11/26 6:30 am
From: Jay Peterson via groups.io <Tgf...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Whooping Cranes in Charles Mix County |
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Date: 4/10/26 6:32 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 4-10-2026 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on April 10, 2026, by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 32 species were identified with 290 individuals.
Canada Goose-5 1 ON
Wood Duck-3
Gadwall-1
Mallard-8
Rock Pigeon-21
Eurasian Collared Dove-19
Mourning Dove-1 FOS
Killdeer-2 FOS
Great Blue Heron-2
Turkey Vulture-40
Osprey-1
Red-tail Hawk-1
Downy Woodpecker-2
Hairy Woodpecker-2
Northern Flicker-5
American Kestrel-2 C
Blue Jay-7
Black Capped Chickadee-13
Ruby Crowned Kinglet-1
Cedar Waxwing-6
Red Breasted Nuthatch-1
Pygmy Nuthatch-5
European Starling-26
American Robin-35
House Sparrow-5
House Finch-21
American Goldfinch-1
Song Sparrow-5 1 CN
American Tree Sparrow-2
Red Wing Blackbird-19
Common Grackle-27
Northern Cardinal-1
Start time: 7:10 AM, 26 degrees, Sky-100% clear, “Wind-0
End Time: 10:19 AM, 50 degrees, Sky-50% cloud covered, Wind-4
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Date: 4/9/26 6:25 pm
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] eBird prairie bird bingo |
I forward information about this birding 'contest', sponsored by the
American Bird Conservancy, to gain more information about prairie birds. It
challenges birders to find as many of these species as possible between
April 1 and June 30th. See the attached flyers for more information.
Nancy Drilling
Rapid City/Aberdeen
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Date: 4/8/26 5:24 pm
From: Michael Zerr via groups.io <zerrmick...>
Subject: [sd-birds] yard birds |
The grackles are back, 80+ in the SF yard, including one with a partial
white wing. Shining in the sun, the grackles are a pretty bird. The Turkey
Vultures are also back in SF.
Mick 2zerr
SFBC
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Date: 4/8/26 1:39 pm
From: bnlbork via groups.io <bnlbork...>
Subject: [sd-birds] sightings |
Attached is a picture of a couple of oddities I found in my yard yesterday, and both in the same picture. I don't see either of these species very often at all, much less at the same time.
This was a FOY fox sparrow along with a black squirrel.
Bob Bork
Sx. Falls
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Date: 4/7/26 11:31 am
From: kpreheim via groups.io <kpreheim...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Whooping Cranes in Charles Mix County |
This morning I received a tip of some Whooping Cranes in my area. I
quickly went out to search and saw a total of 13 Whooping Cranes! That
was pretty exciting to see! The first group of six were close enough for
photos, but that second group of seven was spread out and was distant.
Some other people were out there and confirmed the Whooping Cranes as
well. After all the thousand plus Sandhill Cranes I saw yesterday, I
expected to see them in the fields today, but I didn't see any. I love
watching spring fly in! Here are the latest FOYs {First-of-Year} birds:
Wilson's Phalarope
Western Grebe
Great-tailed Grackle
Black-necked Stilt
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Date: 4/7/26 6:35 am
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Wessington Hills |
Yesterday I was exploring the wessington Hills. South of wessington springs
near Kraft lake I saw about 20 prairie chickens. The lakes most abundant
duck was ruddy ducks.
Next I was a bit south of wessington and scared up 4 chickens.
They could have been sharp tailed I suppose. But it was open grassland.
All the sandhill cranes near 214th were high in the air. I wonder if they
left.
Saw a red tailed carrying what I think was a snake.
Smallish shorebirds in cropland. Maybe Bairds per talking to Ricky Olson.
Jeff Hansen
https://www.youtube.com/BackyardBirdsUS
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Date: 4/6/26 8:27 pm
From: jociebaker115 via groups.io <jociebaker115...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 6, 2026 |
Nice list. Just finished watching the UCONN game. I think Michigan was the better team – certainly a lot less fouls- and the first win ever – so I am happy for them. Very enthusiastic crowd cheering them on. I like women’s basketball better. Why don’t the men have quarters like the women do? Jocie
From: Judy Hengen <judyhengen...>
Sent: Monday, April 6, 2026 2:51 PM
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Subject: Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 6, 2026
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
April 6, 2026 7:10 AM – 9:30 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 35 End: 36 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 1-3
Cloud Cover: 100% dark clouds Weather: humid, low dim light, windy, cold wind chill
SPECIES: 34 INDIVIDUALS: 469
Canada Goose 43 - 1 ON
Wood Duck 6
Northern Shoveler 4
Gadwall 82
American Wigeon 4
Mallard 46
Green-winged Teal 22
Redhead 1
Greater Scaup 1
Bufflehead 2
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 7
Rock Pigeon 12 - 2 ON
Eurasian Collared-Dove 11
American Coot 5
Killdeer 4
Greater Yellowlegs 1 FOS
Great Blue Heron 34 - CN ON
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 1 CN
Bald Eagle 2
Belted Kingfisher 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 4
Blue Jay 2
Black-capped Chickadee 8
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 58
American Robin 18
House Sparrow 39
House Finch 13
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 11
Common Grackle 8
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Date: 4/6/26 1:51 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Survey, RC, Pennington Co. April 6, 2026 |
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
April 6, 2026 7:10 AM – 9:30 AM
Surveyors: Rachel Benton, Judy Hengen, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 35 End: 36 Wind (Beaufort Scale): 1-3
Cloud Cover: 100% dark clouds Weather: humid, low dim light, windy,
cold wind chill
SPECIES: 34 INDIVIDUALS: 469
Canada Goose 43 - 1 ON
Wood Duck 6
Northern Shoveler 4
Gadwall 82
American Wigeon 4
Mallard 46
Green-winged Teal 22
Redhead 1
Greater Scaup 1
Bufflehead 2
Hooded Merganser 1
Common Merganser 7
Rock Pigeon 12 - 2 ON
Eurasian Collared-Dove 11
American Coot 5
Killdeer 4
Greater Yellowlegs 1 FOS
Great Blue Heron 34 - CN ON
Turkey Vulture 12
Osprey 1 CN
Bald Eagle 2
Belted Kingfisher 2
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 4
Blue Jay 2
Black-capped Chickadee 8
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 58
American Robin 18
House Sparrow 39
House Finch 13
Song Sparrow 2
Red-winged Blackbird 11
Common Grackle 8
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Date: 4/4/26 2:03 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 4-4-26 |
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on April 4, 2026, by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 30 species were identified with a total of 247 individuals.
Canada Goose-6 (1 ON)
Gadwall-1
Mallard-10
Rock Pigeon-33
Eurasian Collared Dove-18 (1-CN)
Great Blue Heron-2
Turkey Vulture-13
Osprey 3
Red-tail Hawk-1
Belted Kingfisher-1
Downy Woodpecker-3
Hairy Woodpecker-2
Northern Flicker-8
American Kestrel-4
Blue Jay-10
American Crow-1
Black Capped Chickadee-14
Ruby Crowned Kinglet-1
Pygmy Nuthatch-2
European Starling-23
American Robin-23 (1 CN)
House Sparrrow-18
House Finch-17
American Goldfinch-3
Song Sparrow-9
American Tree Sparrow-1
Dark-eyed Junco-6
Red Wing Blackbird-7
Common Grackle-6
Northern Cardinal-1
Start Time: 7:15 AM, 30 Degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-0
End Time: 10:45 AM, 43 degrees, Sky-100& Cloud covered, Wind-1
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Date: 4/4/26 8:57 am
From: Devin Pitts via groups.io <devin.a.pitts...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] Codington County Long-eared Owls |
Found two more owls at the state park today putting the total at 5 individual LEOW. Seems to be a significant push through the area.
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