Date: 11/16/25 11:47 am From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Sunday at Hi Lonesome
It was another gorgeous day at Hi Lonesome, however most of the birds have gone to their wintering grounds, I believe. There were 5 American Crows flying away as I approached Hi Lonesome, but they were not on the prairie.
I drove quite awhile before I saw my first bird: A Savannah Sparrow. A little further, and another fence-sitting Savannah Sparrow.
But the best was a Loggerhead Shrike at the junction of Hi Lonesome and Klink. An Eastern Meadowlark got up near the same place as the shrike. And that was it!!
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend. Marge Lumpe Benton County
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Date: 11/12/25 1:04 pm From: Donna Davis <000004e2f09c4838-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: American Bittern in Franklin County
Thank you so much! I saw it up close to the bank with shorter grasses around it, across the lake from the fair structures.
On Wed, 12 Nov, 2025 at 8:39 AM, becky.lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
To: <mobirds-l...>
Cc:
American Bittern is still present at Lions Lake. I had given up that he was still hanging around as a couple other folks looked and were unable to relocate. He hunkers down pretty well in the grasses around the shoreline. This time he was opposite the stage, so it's using the whole lake.
Becky
Washington, MO
Franklin County
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Date: 11/8/25 13:04 (GMT-06:00)
To: <MOBIRDS-L...><http://LISTS.UMSYSTEM.EDU> Subject: Re: American Bittern in Franklin County
American Bittern still present as of 10 mins ago. Was observed working the shoreline near the sand volleyball area. The wigeon has moved on.
Becky Lutz
Franklin County
636-432-9442<tel:636-432-9442>
I was able to relocate the American Bittern seen on 11/5 by Chris Tobin at Lions Lake in Washington, MO. Originally seen by the parking lot next to the gazebo bridge. Currently is being viewed by the Cypress tree near the aluminum porch swing. Also present is an American Wigeon.
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Date: 11/12/25 9:44 am From: Malcolm Gold <malcolmgold...> Subject: 2026 KOS Calendars available
A big thank you to everyone that sent in photos for the 2026 KOS calendar and by doing so also volunteered to look over my text and formatting for any glaring errors. This coming year's calendar is now available for purchase. If you order online they are $15 each. Click the link below for a full preview as well as ability to add to cart and order via PayPal.
I think they make great gifts. They have prompted discussions about nature and birds with many acquaintances and colleagues at work. Moreover, the calendars always remind everyone at work of me rather than something else and allows us to have great conversations about what they saw in their backyard rather than other office politics.
If you are near Overland Park (Kansas City), send me an email as we can meet to save on shipping costs. I will be at the Burrough's Audubon Meeting this coming Monday Nov 17th at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse if you want to pick them up there.
In addition, if you want to order more than calendars please send me an email as I will combine the items and get you a quote for actual shipping.
*MONDAY, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. - "A Changing World for Kansas Birds"* - Presented by Bob Gress, former director of the Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) in Wichita, KS and naturalist, photographer, and wildlife tour leader. Join us for this special *in-person* meeting at Johnson County Park & Recreation District's Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse <https://maps.app.goo.gl/LP2Sqdk3qZBkZ9XYA>! Bob will have copies of his and Pete Janzen's *The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hot Spots - Second Edition* to sell and personally sign. Sincerely,
Malcolm Gold (Overland Park, volunteer KOS Business Manager, Kansas)
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Date: 11/12/25 6:39 am From: becky.lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: American Bittern in Franklin County
American Bittern is still present at Lions Lake. I had given up that he was still hanging around as a couple other folks looked and were unable to relocate. He hunkers down pretty well in the grasses around the shoreline. This time he was opposite the stage, so it's using the whole lake. BeckyWashington, MO Franklin County Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Date: 11/8/25 13:04 (GMT-06:00) To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Re: American Bittern in Franklin County American Bittern still present as of 10 mins ago. Was observed working the shoreline near the sand volleyball area. The wigeon has moved on.Becky LutzFranklin County636-432-9442
On Friday, November 7, 2025 at 12:36:55 PM CST, becky.lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
I was able to relocate the American Bittern seen on 11/5 by Chris Tobin at Lions Lake in Washington, MO. Originally seen by the parking lot next to the gazebo bridge. Currently is being viewed by the Cypress tree near the aluminum porch swing. Also present is an American Wigeon. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
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Date: 11/11/25 3:29 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: SE owls
3 SE owls were observed hunting at Bradford Farm for about 20 minutes this evening, starting at about 5p. Was alerted to their presence yesterday by Edge Wade.
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Geez, I really can write a complete sentence--maybe even dissect it (but
not the one I just sent).
Jean just reported that a third owl joined them, mostly hunting over
greasy/fescue section, north of the main east-west road (where there is
currently a rusty green bulldozer parked), but then flew to south side and
over the lake.
Edge Wade
Columbia
<1edgewade...>
On Tue, Nov 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
> Yesterday, I sawe one Short-eared Owl was seen near the West Lake at
> Bradford Farm in mid-afternoon.
>
> Now (5:00 p.m., Tuesday), two are being seen by Jean Leonatti in the same
> vicinity,
>
> Edge Wade
> Columbia, Mo
> <1eddgewade...>
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Date: 11/11/25 1:21 pm From: Anne McCormack <mccormack491...> Subject: WGNSS birding this week Nov. 13 & 15
On *Thursday*, Nov. 13, we will meet at the Tremayne Shelter/ Sailboat Cove
at Creve Coeur Lake <https://maps.app.goo.gl/zaVH7FS1ET8UYe8fA>. After
checking the lake, we will go on to Little Creve Coeur Lake Ecological Area
<https://maps.app.goo.gl/5So45pVrgCDWkmSA6> and check out nearby bird
reports as well. See the attached map. 38° to 63° *Please join us for lunch
at La Bonne Bouchée <https://maps.app.goo.gl/2o2a55QRwK364iQz6>* 12344
Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. (In the same shopping center as
Chick-fil-A)
On *Saturday*, Nov. 15, we will meet at the Teal Pond parking lot at 8:00,
at Wise Rd. and Riverlands Way, just before you get to the Audubon Center
at Riverlands <https://maps.app.goo.gl/XFHUCeizWUSN8hmZ6>. Access is
limited in some areas for refuge season. See the small attached map. 50° to
73° Bring lunch if you wish!
As always, be prepared for some St. Louis-style weather changes. Water and
bug spray, of course.
--
Anne McCormack
Our Christmas Bird Count Website
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Date: 11/9/25 9:58 am From: Kathleen Anderson <00000493e9e2f3f6-dmarc-request...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs - Viewing hours 1-3
Eagle Bluffs is now under restricted access with viewing along main road from 1-3 daily.
North of Junction Box can still be viewed at anytime.
Kathleen Anderson, Columbia
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Date: 11/8/25 11:04 am From: Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: American Bittern in Franklin County
American Bittern still present as of 10 mins ago. Was observed working the shoreline near the sand volleyball area. The wigeon has moved on.
Becky LutzFranklin County636-432-9442
On Friday, November 7, 2025 at 12:36:55 PM CST, becky.lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> wrote:
I was able to relocate the American Bittern seen on 11/5 by Chris Tobin at Lions Lake in Washington, MO. Originally seen by the parking lot next to the gazebo bridge. Currently is being viewed by the Cypress tree near the aluminum porch swing. Also present is an American Wigeon.
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
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Date: 11/7/25 10:36 am From: becky.lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Subject: American Bittern in Franklin County
I was able to relocate the American Bittern seen on 11/5 by Chris Tobin at Lions Lake in Washington, MO. Originally seen by the parking lot next to the gazebo bridge. Currently is being viewed by the Cypress tree near the aluminum porch swing. Also present is an American Wigeon. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
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Date: 11/6/25 9:25 am From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: Common Loons - St. Louis County
Three COLOs on Creve Coeur Lake this morning. I'm currently viewing from Marine, but the soccer park overlook may provide better looks. Thanks to Dave Haenni for the info.
Diane Bricmont STL CO
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On *Saturday*, Nov. 8, we will meet at the headquarters at Horseshoe Lake State Park <https://maps.app.goo.gl/6KBQi9pvT1hDkPAg7> in Illinois at 8:00 AM. Depending on the birds, we will probably go on to the 203 side of the lake on Bend Road <https://maps.app.goo.gl/h9eZyvwzbgAyFLgo9>. Wish list: Franklin's Gull, Redhead, Brewer's Blackbird.
On *Saturday*, Nov. 8, we will meet at the headquarters at Horseshoe Lake
State Park <https://maps.app.goo.gl/6KBQi9pvT1hDkPAg7> in Illinois at 8:00
AM. Depending on the birds, we will probably go on to the 203 side of the
lake on Bend Road <https://maps.app.goo.gl/h9eZyvwzbgAyFLgo9>. Wish list:
Franklin's Gull, Redhead, Brewer's Blackbird.
Bring lunch if you wish and dress for the weather.
Date: 11/3/25 5:15 pm From: Becky Lutz <0000035ce3242aa3-dmarc-request...> Subject: No Sighting: Help with scouts
A local Cub Scout Pack (K-5th grade) reached out to me for help. They are going to be making bird feeders at their Pack meeting next Monday, November 10th at 6:30pm. They would like someone to come in and talk to the youth about birds in the area for about 15-20 mins. The meeting is in Washington at the St. Francis Borgia elementary cafeteria. The Cubmaster is Craig Cramer and can be reached at 573-291-1060. Unfortunately, I am working that day and unable to help, so I thought I would see if anyone else would be in the area and able to step in. Please reach out to Craig directly, or you can message me and I can pass it along to Craig.
Thanks,BeckyFranklin County (Washington, MO)
Becky LutzOsage District Camping Chair636-432-9442
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Date: 11/3/25 3:08 pm From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: White-throated Sparrows and Snow Buntings
It seems a bit early but as I sit here typing this email I already have five regular WTSP coming to the yard. They are all currently in Hope springs chipping and whistling at each other. I might break my high count record of 18 set on January 17, 2025 at this rate.
I saw a post on friends of Montrose point Facebook Group that the Snow Buntings are there on the beach. It made me realize I’ve not ever seen one yet. I may take a drive up and try for them but I would really love to see them in Missouri. Does anyone have any good information as to where I might find one in Missouri.
Thanks in advance! Hope everyone is ready for the coldest temps of the season coming in around the 10th of November.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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Date: 11/1/25 6:01 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <0000041e4c13219a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Long Branch SP Deer Hunt closint
Crowder SP , Grundy County, will also be closed next wknd, Nov 7-9. Steve Kinder SK On Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 03:07:52 PM PDT, Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
Long Branch State Park (Macon Co.) will be closed for a managed deer hunt November 8-11. Edge <WadeColumbia1edgewade...>
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Date: 10/31/25 9:11 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Bird Flu in Missouri
This is from an MDC News Release today:
MDC is investigating numerous reports of sick and dead waterfowl across
Missouri.
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is actively monitoring
reports of sick and dead waterfowl, such as geese and ducks, and raptors
across the state. Testing of these birds has confirmed the cause to be
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or “bird flu.”
Avian influenza spreads among birds through contact with infected feces,
saliva, or nasal discharges. Migratory birds traveling along North American
flyways can carry the virus and it can move between wild birds and domestic
poultry. Symptoms to look for in sick birds include tremors, head tilting,
lethargy, loss of coordination, inability to fly or walk properly, or
trouble standing upright.
While the risk from HPAI to the general public remains low, sporadic human
infections have occurred usually after close exposure. MDC encourages
hunters and others to take precautions:
HPAI infections in humans are rare. Contact a healthcare provider if
experiencing any unusual symptoms of possible infection, such as eye
redness, respiratory problems, and fever. It is safe to eat properly
handled and cooked poultry. Cooking meat to an internal temperature of
165°F, helps destroy the virus if present.
Edge Wade
Columbia
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Date: 10/31/25 7:32 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Rock Bridge Mem. State Park Closing next week
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, including the Gans Creek Wild Area, will be closed November 3 and 4 for a managed deer hunt to reduce the population. 50 hunters will be in the park; 25 more will be in the Gans Creek Wild Area.
Edge Wade Columbia <1edgewade...>
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Date: 10/29/25 4:46 am From: Anne McCormack <mccormack491...> Subject: WGNSS birding this week Oct. 30 and Nov. 1
On *Thursday*, Oct. 30, we will meet at the Visitor Center at Columbia
Bottom Conservation Area <https://maps.app.goo.gl/x4a5fSfntJUnrEvG6> at
8:00 AM. We may see Savannah, Fox, Am. Tree Sparrows, maybe even Vesper Sp.
We will look for Short-eared Owl and Am Pipit. Weather forecast is sunny,
41° to 57°. Bring lunch if you wish.
On *Saturday*, Nov. 1, we will meet at the Teal Pond parking lot at 8:00,
at Wise Rd. and Riverlands Way, just before you get to the Audubon Center
at Riverlands <https://maps.app.goo.gl/XFHUCeizWUSN8hmZ6>. Recent sightings
include Cackling Goose and Surf Scoter. Ducks are starting to come in.
Weather forecast is cloudy, 41° to 53°--it always feels colder at
Riverlands. Bring lunch if you wish.
--
Anne McCormack
Our Christmas Bird Count Website
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Date: 10/28/25 12:40 pm From: Zita Robertson <robertsonzita...> Subject: Re: No sighting – university studies
Hi everyone,
I'm circling back here after a few weeks of researching my options for university studies to say thank you to everyone who responded to my first email, I got a lot of very helpful information! As of right now, I think I will be applying next year to Cornell, Mizzou, and a university in Hungary, and we'll see if I get accepted.
Thank you again for your input!
Happy birding,
Zita Robertson Canton, MO
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Date: 10/27/25 10:32 am From: Allen Gathman <agathman...> Subject: NO SIGHTING: Deadline for submissions to the December issue of The Bluebird
*November 1 *is the deadline for submission of materials to be considered for inclusion in the December 2025 issue of The Bluebird, the journal of the Missouri Birding Society. The most recent issue (and all the past ones) are available here <https://mobirds.org/Bluebird/>.
Did you lead or participate in a birding field trip recently? Did you have an unusual sighting? Did you just have a great experience birding sometime? Why not write about your birding experiences and submit it to The Bluebird?
We solicit submissions of anything related to birding in Missouri -- articles about birding trips, unusual sightings or experiences while birding, ideas for birding techniques, identification tips, memoirs, fiction or poetry about birds or birding, photos of Missouri birds, original artwork, book reviews, you name it.
We also publish peer-reviewed scientific articles reporting original research on birds; please note that the review process takes time, so such material is often published in a subsequent issue. If you want a paper to be peer reviewed, please make that clear when submitting it.
Please email all submissions to me, Allen Gathman, <agathman...>
Tips for submissions: 1) Microsoft Word format is preferred for text submissions. Please, not PDF -- it's very hard to format for the journal. 2) If you have images to include with text, please send them separately, preferably as .jpg files -- not embedded in the Word document. 3) For all photos of birds, please include the identification of the bird species, the location where the photo was taken including Missouri county, date taken, and photographer's name.
Your submissions make the Bluebird pNOossible; I encourage everyone to send something. If I get overwhelmed with submissions, I can always save some for a future issue. -Thanks,
Allen Gathman Editor, The Bluebird Pocahontas, MO
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Date: 10/25/25 10:51 am From: Jane Frazier <janefraz2828...> Subject: Binder lake
River Bluffs Audubon at Binder lake today saw a horned grebe, wigeon, mallards, and at least six pileated woodpeckers. yellow rumps very active. Cole County.
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Date: 10/23/25 9:35 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Rufous Hummingbird in Missouri
A Rufous Hummingbird has been confirmed present on private property in Warren Co.
This is a reminder to keep a hummingbird feeder up--clean and full--for at least another month in the hope of attracting and nourishing a Rufous Hummingbird, presumably on its way to wintering ground along the gulf and/or in Florida.. Birds found in Missouri in mid-late autumn are not "lost", but likely are following an established migration route.
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Date: 10/22/25 9:49 am From: Taylor Leesnitzer <tleesnitzer...> Subject: Re: Garden Heights-SORA Richmond Heights.
The employees of GH are aware that this is abnormal but haven’t seen the
Sora. If they see it again, they know to attempt to contain and contact a
local licensed rehabilitation facility for evaluation and treatment if
necessary.
On Wed, Oct 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw48...>
wrote:
> Rallids (rails, coots, gallinules) are night migrants and land if is
> getting too light early in the morning or (I suspect) if they run out of
> fuel (fat reserves). Short of catching and releasing it in more appropriate
> habitat, there’s not a lot to be done.
>
> ——Bill Eddleman, Cape Girardeau
>
> On Wed, Oct 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM David Becher <davidbecher...> wrote:
>
>> A Sora should have no difficulty taking off. Loons and Grebes are the
>> species that have to be rescued.
>> David Becher
>> St. Louis
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S23 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>>
>>
>>
>> -------- Original message --------
>> From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...>
>> Date: 10/22/25 8:28 AM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
>> Subject: Re: Garden Heights-SORA Richmond Heights.
>>
>> Tony,
>> Let me know if they need help trying to capture it. I’m not too far away.
>>
>>
>> “A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a
>> song.” — Maya Angelou
>>
>> Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
>> @instagram.com/lisasaffell
>> @instagram.com/stl_birder
>>
>> On Oct 21, 2025, at 8:53 PM, Lottie Bushmann <lottie.bushmann...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> No! Not normal. My understanding is that they make the mistake of landing
>> on wet black asphalt thinking it’s water. They need to be on water to
>> actually take off and fly. So he needs to be rescued. Hopefully someone on
>> here can help and advise you on next steps.
>>
>> Lottie Bushmann
>> Columbia Mo
>> On Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM Tony Forsythe <tonyf...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> My wife works at Garden Heights in Richmond Heights. Back on the 5th of
>>> October they sent me a picture of a bird that was running around parking
>>> lot. It was a Sora. Not the typical habitat for a Sora. I assumed it was
>>> migrating through and would be gone the next day. The employees texted
>>> today and said it’s still there and they are getting concerned.
>>>
>>> Is this normal for a Sora to be here this late in the year?
>>>
>>> Tony Forsythe
>>>
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Date: 10/22/25 9:08 am From: Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw48...> Subject: Re: Garden Heights-SORA Richmond Heights.
Rallids (rails, coots, gallinules) are night migrants and land if is
getting too light early in the morning or (I suspect) if they run out of
fuel (fat reserves). Short of catching and releasing it in more appropriate
habitat, there’s not a lot to be done.
——Bill Eddleman, Cape Girardeau
On Wed, Oct 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM David Becher <davidbecher...> wrote:
> A Sora should have no difficulty taking off. Loons and Grebes are the
> species that have to be rescued.
> David Becher
> St. Louis
>
>
>
> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S23 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
>
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...>
> Date: 10/22/25 8:28 AM (GMT-06:00)
> To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
> Subject: Re: Garden Heights-SORA Richmond Heights.
>
> Tony,
> Let me know if they need help trying to capture it. I’m not too far away.
>
>
> “A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a
> song.” — Maya Angelou
>
> Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
> @instagram.com/lisasaffell
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> On Oct 21, 2025, at 8:53 PM, Lottie Bushmann <lottie.bushmann...>
> wrote:
>
>
> No! Not normal. My understanding is that they make the mistake of landing
> on wet black asphalt thinking it’s water. They need to be on water to
> actually take off and fly. So he needs to be rescued. Hopefully someone on
> here can help and advise you on next steps.
>
> Lottie Bushmann
> Columbia Mo
> On Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM Tony Forsythe <tonyf...>
> wrote:
>
>> My wife works at Garden Heights in Richmond Heights. Back on the 5th of
>> October they sent me a picture of a bird that was running around parking
>> lot. It was a Sora. Not the typical habitat for a Sora. I assumed it was
>> migrating through and would be gone the next day. The employees texted
>> today and said it’s still there and they are getting concerned.
>>
>> Is this normal for a Sora to be here this late in the year?
>>
>> Tony Forsythe
>>
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Date: 10/22/25 8:59 am From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: Re: Garden Heights-SORA Richmond Heights.
A Sora should have no difficulty taking off. Loons and Grebes are the species that have to be rescued.
David Becher
St. Louis
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From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...>
Date: 10/22/25 8:28 AM (GMT-06:00)
To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Garden Heights-SORA Richmond Heights.
Tony,
Let me know if they need help trying to capture it. I’m not too far away.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
@instagram.com/lisasaffell
@instagram.com/stl_birder
On Oct 21, 2025, at 8:53 PM, Lottie Bushmann <lottie.bushmann...> wrote:
No! Not normal. My understanding is that they make the mistake of landing on wet black asphalt thinking it’s water. They need to be on water to actually take off and fly. So he needs to be rescued. Hopefully someone on here can help and advise you on next steps.
Lottie Bushmann
Columbia Mo
On Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM Tony Forsythe <tonyf...><mailto:<tonyf...>> wrote:
My wife works at Garden Heights in Richmond Heights. Back on the 5th of October they sent me a picture of a bird that was running around parking lot. It was a Sora. Not the typical habitat for a Sora. I assumed it was migrating through and would be gone the next day. The employees texted today and said it’s still there and they are getting concerned.
Is this normal for a Sora to be here this late in the year?
Tony Forsythe
AppointLink Higher Education Power Tools
Services and solutions that seamlessly blend with your educational technology ecosystem to improve student, faculty, and administrative performance.<https://www.appointlink.com<https://www.appointlink.com/>>
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Date: 10/22/25 6:11 am From: Anne McCormack <mccormack491...> Subject: WGNSS birding this week Oct. 23 and 25
On *Thursday*, Oct. 23, we will meet at the Teal Pond parking lot at 8:00,
at Wise Rd. and Riverlands Way, just before you get to the Audubon Center
at Riverlands <https://maps.app.goo.gl/XFHUCeizWUSN8hmZ6>. We'll have our
choice of locations to check out: Riverlands Way, Heron Pond, Orton
Rd., Lincoln Shields, or Confluence State Park. See the small attached map.
Review your guide book's W Meadowlark and Am Pipit 🤞42° to 61° sunny, wind
from NW and N
On *Saturday*, Oct. 25, we will meet at the Visitor Center at Busch
Conservation Area <https://maps.app.goo.gl/rpkGDDsFPZYQc9Zz9> at 8:00 AM.
Review your guide book's Fox Sparrow, Red-br Nuthatch and Y-B Sapsucker 🤞 48°
to 59° and cloudy.
Both days are expected to be good weather, but as always, be prepared for
some St. Louis-style changes. Water and bug spray, of course. Bring lunch
if you wish.
No! Not normal. My understanding is that they make the mistake of landing
on wet black asphalt thinking it’s water. They need to be on water to
actually take off and fly. So he needs to be rescued. Hopefully someone on
here can help and advise you on next steps.
Lottie Bushmann
Columbia Mo
On Tue, Oct 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM Tony Forsythe <tonyf...> wrote:
> My wife works at Garden Heights in Richmond Heights. Back on the 5th of
> October they sent me a picture of a bird that was running around parking
> lot. It was a Sora. Not the typical habitat for a Sora. I assumed it was
> migrating through and would be gone the next day. The employees texted
> today and said it’s still there and they are getting concerned.
>
> Is this normal for a Sora to be here this late in the year?
>
> Tony Forsythe
>
>
> AppointLink Higher Education Power Tools
> Services and solutions that seamlessly blend with your educational
> technology ecosystem to improve student, faculty, and administrative
> performance.<https://www.appointlink.com> >
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My wife works at Garden Heights in Richmond Heights. Back on the 5th of October they sent me a picture of a bird that was running around parking lot. It was a Sora. Not the typical habitat for a Sora. I assumed it was migrating through and would be gone the next day. The employees texted today and said it’s still there and they are getting concerned.
Is this normal for a Sora to be here this late in the year?
Tony Forsythe
AppointLink Higher Education Power Tools
Services and solutions that seamlessly blend with your educational technology ecosystem to improve student, faculty, and administrative performance.<https://www.appointlink.com>
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Date: 10/18/25 8:01 am From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Purple Finch - 1st of Fall
Yesterday, there was lots of bird activity in the yard, with flocks of Yellow-rumped Warblers, Chipping Sparrows and Cedar Waxwings.
Both the Cedar Waxwings and Yellow-rumped Warblers were constantly flying around and, at times, it was difficult to tell who was flying into the oak tree line. The numerous Chipping Sparrows and some Dark-eyed Juncos were busily foraging on the ground.
But the new arrival was a Purple Finch, the 1st of this fall. It was either a female or juvenile. Now I’m hoping for Pine Siskins.
Photos can be viewed at:
flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
No more views of the Eastern Screech Owl, but my haikubox has now picked up
It’s characteristic “whinny” call several times at night.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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