Date: 4/1/25 11:29 am From: Keith Brink <keithbrink2010...> Subject: Re: Proposed Bird Name Changes
How about Bald Eagle changed to Sharpi Eagle.
How about Mexican Whip poor Will to ICE Whip poor Will call will be "I cee emigrants, I cee emigrants"
How about Canada Jay to Pissed Off Jay
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Date: 4/1/25 7:57 am From: Sebastian Patti <sebastianpatti...> Subject: Re: Proposed name changes erratum
Bob Fisher is SURELY grinning from ear-to-ear!!
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Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9:14 AM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Proposed name changes erratum
The list of proposed bird name changes posted last night was missing one option:
Mexican Jay: Southwest American Jay or American Southwestern Jay.
The omission is thought to be a result of a subcommittee member's preferred option to deport all Mexican Jays as many sighted regularly near the border are undocumented and their vocalizations and behavior deviate from that of truly American jays.
Additionally, it should be noted that the committee is not yet considering dropping the last two syllables from Trumpeter Swan, but a focused, groundswell campaign could change that.
Date: 4/1/25 7:56 am From: Maureen Thomas-Murphy <drmabuce...> Subject: Re: Proposed Bird Name Changes
April Fools!!!MaureenSt Louis
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 12:37:34 AM CDT, Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
Work continues toward changes in official bird names despiteopposition, left and right. Among changes beingconsidered, some species have been narrowed to two options, others remain opento suggestions. Birders are encouragedto weigh in via a voting and suggestion process (see below).
Species narrowed to two options are:
MexicanWhip-poor-will: Southwest AmericanWhip-poor-will or American Southwestern Whip-poor-will
Canada Jay: Northwest American Jay or American NorthwesternJay
Canada Warbler: Fifty-first State Warbler or Tariff Warbler
Canada Goose: Great American Goose or Ubiquitous Goose
Bald Eagle: Great American Eagle or Combover Eagle
Species under consideration for expedited name change with suggestionssolicited include:
Any bird withCalifornia in its current name (Towhee, Thrasher, Gnatcatcher, Quail, Gull);
Any bird with Black,White, Red, Yellow, or Brown in its name, as the racial references are divisive.
You have the opportunity to vote and submit suggestions to:
Committee for Standardized Proposed Ornithological OrthologyFolly
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20001
This is not an equal opportunity. Votes and suggestions accompanied bydonations (size matters) will be given greater weight.
For additional information see the Committee’s homepage atw.w.w.spoof.org
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Date: 4/1/25 7:29 am From: Randy <randybirder...> Subject: Re: Proposed Bird Name Changes
I bit hard til Canada Warbler.
Kudos.
On Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 12:37 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
> Work continues toward changes in official bird names despite opposition,
> left and right. Among changes being considered, some species have been
> narrowed to two options, others remain open to suggestions. Birders are
> encouraged to weigh in via a voting and suggestion process (see below).
>
> Species narrowed to two options are:
>
> Mexican Whip-poor-will: Southwest American Whip-poor-will or American
> Southwestern Whip-poor-will
>
> Canada Jay: Northwest American Jay or American Northwestern Jay
>
> Canada Warbler: Fifty-first State Warbler or Tariff Warbler
>
> Canada Goose: Great American Goose or Ubiquitous Goose
>
> Bald Eagle: Great American Eagle or Combover Eagle
>
>
>
> Species under consideration for expedited name change with suggestions
> solicited include:
>
> Any bird with California in its current name (Towhee, Thrasher,
> Gnatcatcher, Quail, Gull);
>
> Any bird with Black, White, Red, Yellow, or Brown in its name, as the
> racial references are divisive .
>
>
>
> You have the opportunity to vote and submit suggestions to:
>
> Committee for Standardized Proposed Ornithological Orthology Folly
>
> 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20001
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1600+Pennsylvania+Avenue,+Washington+D.C.+20001?entry=gmail&source=g> >
>
> This is not an equal opportunity. Votes and suggestions accompanied by
> donations (size matters) will be given greater weight.
>
> For additional information see the Committee’s homepage at w.w.w.spoof.org
>
>
>
> Edge Wade
>
> <1edgewade...>
>
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Date: 4/1/25 7:26 am From: Kelly Smith <kasmith_02...> Subject: First of season backyard Ruby-crowned Kinglet
An immature Cooper's Hawk got my attention this morning as I watched it resting in a tree for almost 30 minutes this morning. Of course, my camera batteries were dead so I wasn't able to get any pictures. But as I was watching and listening to other birds from my deck, I spotted a Ruby-crowned Kinglet flitting between seeds that are in abundance on a tree in my wooded common area. I have a goal to figure out what trees I have this spring in my common area. The one in question is always a favorite with the birds since it seeds out early.
Anyway, the little RCKI was accompanied by my nesting Eastern Bluebirds (5 eggs already!), Brown-headed Cowbirds, a few Juncos, and a loud group of singing Cardinals, Carolina Wrens, Chickadees, Robins, and House Finches. It's always nice to enjoy a cup of coffee with the morning chorus.
Happy birding!
Kelly Smith
St. Charles Co.
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Date: 4/1/25 7:15 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Proposed name changes erratum
The list of proposed bird name changes posted last night was missing one option: Mexican Jay: Southwest American Jay or American Southwestern Jay.
The omission is thought to be a result of a subcommittee member's preferred option to deport all Mexican Jays as many sighted regularly near the border are undocumented and their vocalizations and behavior deviate from that of truly American jays.
Additionally, it should be noted that the committee is not yet considering dropping the last two syllables from Trumpeter Swan, but a focused, groundswell campaign could change that.
Edge Wade <1edgewade...>
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Date: 4/1/25 7:12 am From: catherine paris <cparis12010...> Subject: Fwd: Proposed Bird Name Changes
What a riot!
I suggest, for a totally random bird color renaming, my male family
members. Its possible that some color assignments would be entirely new.
And, quite frankly, likely to change.
Additionally, adding wee, tiny, kinda little etc.
How fun.
Catherine Paris
<cparis12010...>
Ozark County
On Tue, Apr 1, 2025, 12:37 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
> Work continues toward changes in official bird names despite opposition,
> left and right. Among changes being considered, some species have been
> narrowed to two options, others remain open to suggestions. Birders are
> encouraged to weigh in via a voting and suggestion process (see below).
>
> Species narrowed to two options are:
>
> Mexican Whip-poor-will: Southwest American Whip-poor-will or American
> Southwestern Whip-poor-will
>
> Canada Jay: Northwest American Jay or American Northwestern Jay
>
> Canada Warbler: Fifty-first State Warbler or Tariff Warbler
>
> Canada Goose: Great American Goose or Ubiquitous Goose
>
> Bald Eagle: Great American Eagle or Combover Eagle
>
>
>
> Species under consideration for expedited name change with suggestions
> solicited include:
>
> Any bird with California in its current name (Towhee, Thrasher,
> Gnatcatcher, Quail, Gull);
>
> Any bird with Black, White, Red, Yellow, or Brown in its name, as the
> racial references are divisive .
>
>
>
> You have the opportunity to vote and submit suggestions to:
>
> Committee for Standardized Proposed Ornithological Orthology Folly
>
> 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20001
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1600+Pennsylvania+Avenue,+Washington+D.C.+20001?entry=gmail&source=g> >
>
> This is not an equal opportunity. Votes and suggestions accompanied by
> donations (size matters) will be given greater weight.
>
> For additional information see the Committee’s homepage at w.w.w.spoof.org
>
>
>
> Edge Wade
>
> <1edgewade...>
>
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Date: 4/1/25 6:52 am From: Vickie Park <vparkpeters...> Subject: Re: Proposed Bird Name Changes
Hysterical! With a sliver of eerie truth…
On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 8:47 AM Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> wrote:
> She’s a sly one! 🤣
>
>
> “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 Apr 1, 2025, at 8:32 AM, Lori Hagglund <hagglund.lori...> wrote:
>
>
>
> You're a hoot, Edge!
>
> Lori Hagglund
> Columbia, MO
>
> On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
>
>> Work continues toward changes in official bird names despite opposition,
>> left and right. Among changes being considered, some species have been
>> narrowed to two options, others remain open to suggestions. Birders are
>> encouraged to weigh in via a voting and suggestion process (see below).
>>
>> Species narrowed to two options are:
>>
>> Mexican Whip-poor-will: Southwest American Whip-poor-will or American
>> Southwestern Whip-poor-will
>>
>> Canada Jay: Northwest American Jay or American Northwestern Jay
>>
>> Canada Warbler: Fifty-first State Warbler or Tariff Warbler
>>
>> Canada Goose: Great American Goose or Ubiquitous Goose
>>
>> Bald Eagle: Great American Eagle or Combover Eagle
>>
>>
>>
>> Species under consideration for expedited name change with suggestions
>> solicited include:
>>
>> Any bird with California in its current name (Towhee, Thrasher,
>> Gnatcatcher, Quail, Gull);
>>
>> Any bird with Black, White, Red, Yellow, or Brown in its name, as the
>> racial references are divisive .
>>
>>
>>
>> You have the opportunity to vote and submit suggestions to:
>>
>> Committee for Standardized Proposed Ornithological Orthology Folly
>>
>> 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20001
>> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1600+Pennsylvania+Avenue,+Washington+D.C.+20001?entry=gmail&source=g> >>
>>
>> This is not an equal opportunity. Votes and suggestions accompanied by
>> donations (size matters) will be given greater weight.
>>
>> For additional information see the Committee’s homepage at
>> w.w.w.spoof.org
>>
>>
>>
>> Edge Wade
>>
>> <1edgewade...>
>>
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Date: 4/1/25 6:32 am From: Lori Hagglund <hagglund.lori...> Subject: Re: Proposed Bird Name Changes
You're a hoot, Edge!
Lori Hagglund
Columbia, MO
On Tue, Apr 1, 2025 at 12:37 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
> Work continues toward changes in official bird names despite opposition,
> left and right. Among changes being considered, some species have been
> narrowed to two options, others remain open to suggestions. Birders are
> encouraged to weigh in via a voting and suggestion process (see below).
>
> Species narrowed to two options are:
>
> Mexican Whip-poor-will: Southwest American Whip-poor-will or American
> Southwestern Whip-poor-will
>
> Canada Jay: Northwest American Jay or American Northwestern Jay
>
> Canada Warbler: Fifty-first State Warbler or Tariff Warbler
>
> Canada Goose: Great American Goose or Ubiquitous Goose
>
> Bald Eagle: Great American Eagle or Combover Eagle
>
>
>
> Species under consideration for expedited name change with suggestions
> solicited include:
>
> Any bird with California in its current name (Towhee, Thrasher,
> Gnatcatcher, Quail, Gull);
>
> Any bird with Black, White, Red, Yellow, or Brown in its name, as the
> racial references are divisive .
>
>
>
> You have the opportunity to vote and submit suggestions to:
>
> Committee for Standardized Proposed Ornithological Orthology Folly
>
> 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20001
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/1600+Pennsylvania+Avenue,+Washington+D.C.+20001?entry=gmail&source=g> >
>
> This is not an equal opportunity. Votes and suggestions accompanied by
> donations (size matters) will be given greater weight.
>
> For additional information see the Committee’s homepage at w.w.w.spoof.org
>
>
>
> Edge Wade
>
> <1edgewade...>
>
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Work continues toward changes in official bird names despite opposition,
left and right. Among changes being considered, some species have been
narrowed to two options, others remain open to suggestions. Birders are
encouraged to weigh in via a voting and suggestion process (see below).
Species narrowed to two options are:
Mexican Whip-poor-will: Southwest American Whip-poor-will or American
Southwestern Whip-poor-will
Canada Jay: Northwest American Jay or American Northwestern Jay
Canada Warbler: Fifty-first State Warbler or Tariff Warbler
Canada Goose: Great American Goose or Ubiquitous Goose
Bald Eagle: Great American Eagle or Combover Eagle
Species under consideration for expedited name change with suggestions
solicited include:
Any bird with California in its current name (Towhee, Thrasher,
Gnatcatcher, Quail, Gull);
Any bird with Black, White, Red, Yellow, or Brown in its name, as the
racial references are divisive .
You have the opportunity to vote and submit suggestions to:
Committee for Standardized Proposed Ornithological Orthology Folly
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. 20001
This is not an equal opportunity. Votes and suggestions accompanied by
donations (size matters) will be given greater weight.
For additional information see the Committee’s homepage at w.w.w.spoof.org
Edge Wade
<1edgewade...>
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Date: 3/31/25 5:21 pm From: Robert Brundage <rjbrundage...> Subject: Binder Lake, Jefferson City, Cole Co.
Monday evening: About 20 Pectorals, two Lesser yellow legs and two Killdeer on shorebird area below the dam. No ducks or other water birds on the lake proper. Singing Louisiana Waterthrush along creek.
Robert J. Brundage
354 Cannondale Rd
Jefferson City, MO 65109-8430
(573) 338-5753 mobile
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Date: 3/31/25 2:10 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area Water Update
1. The MDC owned and operated pumps with intake at the Missouri River are out of operation. The 1980s pumps are beyond further repair. The contract has been let for the replacements. The contractor has until mid-November to complete the job.
2. Columbia wastewater is anticipated to return to flowing into Eagle Bluffs CA, possibly by mid-April, but more likely it will be May.
3. The wastewater that normally is sent through Eagle Bluffs is being run through the wastewater treatment units as usual, but until repairs to equipment at Wastewater Treatment Unit #3 are complete, the treated wastewater is being diverted into Perche Creek in compliance with DNR permitting.
Side note: The Columbia plant at McBaine is for drinking water supply, not wastewater treatment.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
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Date: 3/31/25 1:40 pm From: Kendrick, Sarah W <000004af59d1ebdc-dmarc-request...> Subject: NO SIGHTING: Inaugural Missouri Birding Challenge - Register tomorrow!
Hey MO Birders!
Wanted to post a note on the ole MOBIRDS listserv to invite everyone to participate in the INAUGURAL Missouri Birding Challenge to be held May 1-15! Registration opens tomorrow (open Apr 1-30). Participants simply register for a Challenge category of their choosing, bird on their own between May 1-15, and submit eBird checklists shared with the proper eBird account. Check out the event's webpage for registration information, rules, Challenge categories, prizes, and more: https://mdc.mo.gov/missouri-birding-challenge.
A few points about the Challenge:
* The Challenge was created to recruit new birders, so multiple Challenge categories allow for very new birders to dip their toes into the activity (two youth categories by age group, and Backyard Birder, Dabbler, and Competitive Coot categories). Prizes are not solely given to those who see the most birds. We have planned it so all participants get an equal chance at prizes through a random drawing in each category.
* There is a small fee to participate ($10 for youth categories, $25/person for all other categories). These funds will go into a Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation account to support bird conservation through the Motus Wildlife Tracking efforts, which is used to track our migratory birds within and beyond Missouri to inform conservation efforts.
* We do have a competitive category (Competitive Coot), so even seasoned birders can have some fun in the Challenge or bird a new location in the state.
* Since this event is mostly geared toward new birders, PLEASE spread the word far and wide to everyone! Those new to birding, seasoned birders - individuals, households, school groups, or others! Consider taking a friend out birding to experience it for the first time.
* On May 1, we will still "Bird for Brad" in memory of Brad Jacobs' passing 5 years ago. Brad was a past MDC State Ornithologist, a birding mentor to many in Missouri and beyond, a great friend, and a humble, helpful birder. There is no better way to honor Brad's memory than getting outdoors during migration and enjoying the day and seeing some birds. Simply bird anytime on May 1 and share your eBird checklist with birdforbrad. You can definitely count any checklists submitted on May 1 for the Missouri Birding Challenge too, if you are registered for the event. All Missouri Birding Challenge checklists will be submitted on eBird, so an extra share is all it takes - all instructions and eBird how-to docs are on the Challenge website.
Please register for the Missouri Birding Challenge (open April 1-30) and help us make this event a success! Huge thanks for the event partners Missouri Department of Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation; and to Challenge prize sponsors Missouri Birding Society and Columbia Audubon Society!
Happy birding,
Sarah Kendrick
US Fish and Wildlife Service
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I have an observation this morning. The pair of bluebirds nested one week ago today- the female in the box, didn’t come out til late afternoon after spending the previous 5 days bringing nest materials, etc. and the male in close proximity. That’s continued. The male occasionally jumps against his reflection in the windows defending the “territory”. I have not disturbed the box (and don’t have remote camera inside so some of this is conjecture, BUT). So the female is flying against the windows this morning, and I observed the male go in the box, and has stayed for more than an hour. I know the male doesn’t incubate any eggs, but at 7 days incubation, (likely less) the eggs shouldn’t have hatched, so………………..guess he’s just straightening the house? 😊. Eagerly anticipating a hatch this week!!
Kirk (Lees Summit)……..
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Date: 3/29/25 2:08 pm From: LISA BERGER <goshawk...> Subject: Re: Update on Eagle Bluffs CA conditions
Jean and Edge,
I heard conditions were not good at McBaine and EBCA, but didn't know the cause. Thanks for shining a light on this and requesting additional details. We look forward to completion in your area, and for Schell-Osage CA’s major improvements.
Lisa
> On Mar 29, 2025, at 2:38 PM, Jean L <jaleonatti...> wrote:
>
> Today we ran into several people on field trips or making their annual spring visits to EBCA who were surprised and disappointed by the current conditions at Eagle Bluffs CA. I thought it warranted a post to MoBirds so birders could make informed decisions before traveling.
>
> Currently there is very little water and rapidly shrinking mudflats at EBCA. Lots of dead fish. It is my understanding (second hand) that the river pumps are shutdown for replacement. At the same time the City of Columbia is doing substantial renovation at the McBaine water treatment plant and have notified EBCA staff they will not be sending water to EBCA until "sometime in May". (As far as I know, Columbians are still flushing their toilets, not sure where all the waste water is going.)
>
> The only water EBCA will receive for the foreseeable future is natural rainwater -- and we have missed most of the recent storms. It is very dry.
>
> These two events could not be happening at a worse time for migrating birds, particularly shorebirds and marsh birds.
>
> In fairness both projects are needed, just wish the timing was different. For the next couple of months, birders might want to check on current conditions before traveling to EBCA.
>
> Jean Leonatti
> Boone County
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Date: 3/29/25 1:41 pm From: sgg.bluesfan <sgg.bluesfan...> Subject: Re: Update on Eagle Bluffs CA conditions
Thanks all for the update. About that time of year for weekly visits. Thanks,Steve Griffaw <Sgg.bluesfan...> Jefferson City MOSent via the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Jean Ellen Whatley <jeanellenwhatley...> Date: 3/29/25 3:31 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Re: Update on Eagle Bluffs CA conditions Good for you, Edge. Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 29, 2025, at 2:59 PM, Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:This morning I contacted the Columbia Missourian and suggested a reporter contact Columbia Public a Works and MDC Eagle Bluffs management to get full details about the situation, including where wastewater is being sent, if not to Eagle Bluffs, when it is anticipated that it will be sent to Eagle Bluffs again, and what is the situation with the river intake pumps at Eagle Bluffs.Edge WadeColumbia 1edgewade@gmail. ComOn Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM Jean L <jaleonatti...> wrote:Today we ran into several people on field trips or making their annual spring visits to EBCA who were surprised and disappointed by the current conditions at Eagle Bluffs CA. I thought it warranted a post to MoBirds so birders could make informed decisions before traveling.Currently there is very little water and rapidly shrinking mudflats at EBCA. Lots of dead fish. It is my understanding (second hand) that the river pumps are shutdown for replacement. At the same time the City of Columbia is doing substantial renovation at the McBaine water treatment plant and have notified EBCA staff they will not be sending water to EBCA until "sometime in May". (As far as I know, Columbians are still flushing their toilets, not sure where all the waste water is going.)The only water EBCA will receive for the foreseeable future is natural rainwater -- and we have missed most of the recent storms. It is very dry.These two events could not be happening at a worse time for migrating birds, particularly shorebirds and marsh birds.In fairness both projects are needed, just wish the timing was different. For the next couple of months, birders might want to check on current conditions before traveling to EBCA.Jean LeonattiBoone <Countyjaleonatti...>
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Date: 3/29/25 12:59 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: Update on Eagle Bluffs CA conditions
This morning I contacted the Columbia Missourian and suggested a reporter
contact Columbia Public a Works and MDC Eagle Bluffs management to get full
details about the situation, including where wastewater is being sent, if
not to Eagle Bluffs, when it is anticipated that it will be sent to Eagle
Bluffs again, and what is the situation with the river intake pumps at
Eagle Bluffs.
Edge Wade
Columbia
1edgewade@gmail. Com
On Sat, Mar 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM Jean L <jaleonatti...> wrote:
> Today we ran into several people on field trips or making their annual
> spring visits to EBCA who were surprised and disappointed by the current
> conditions at Eagle Bluffs CA. I thought it warranted a post to MoBirds so
> birders could make informed decisions before traveling.
>
> Currently there is very little water and rapidly shrinking mudflats at
> EBCA. Lots of dead fish. It is my understanding (second hand) that the
> river pumps are shutdown for replacement. At the same time the City of
> Columbia is doing substantial renovation at the McBaine water treatment
> plant and have notified EBCA staff they will not be sending water to EBCA
> until "sometime in May". (As far as I know, Columbians are still flushing
> their toilets, not sure where all the waste water is going.)
>
> The only water EBCA will receive for the foreseeable future is natural
> rainwater -- and we have missed most of the recent storms. It is very dry.
>
> These two events could not be happening at a worse time for migrating
> birds, particularly shorebirds and marsh birds.
>
> In fairness both projects are needed, just wish the timing was different.
> For the next couple of months, birders might want to check on current
> conditions before traveling to EBCA.
>
> Jean Leonatti
> Boone County
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Date: 3/29/25 12:49 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Update on Eagle Bluffs CA conditions
Today we ran into several people on field trips or making their annual spring visits to EBCA who were surprised and disappointed by the current conditions at Eagle Bluffs CA. I thought it warranted a post to MoBirds so birders could make informed decisions before traveling.
Currently there is very little water and rapidly shrinking mudflats at EBCA. Lots of dead fish. It is my understanding (second hand) that the river pumps are shutdown for replacement. At the same time the City of Columbia is doing substantial renovation at the McBaine water treatment plant and have notified EBCA staff they will not be sending water to EBCA until "sometime in May". (As far as I know, Columbians are still flushing their toilets, not sure where all the waste water is going.)
The only water EBCA will receive for the foreseeable future is natural rainwater -- and we have missed most of the recent storms. It is very dry.
These two events could not be happening at a worse time for migrating birds, particularly shorebirds and marsh birds.
In fairness both projects are needed, just wish the timing was different. For the next couple of months, birders might want to check on current conditions before traveling to EBCA.
Jean Leonatti Boone County <jaleonatti...>
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Date: 3/29/25 5:51 am From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: FOY Brown Thrasher
Just had our 1st Brown Thrasher, singing from the tree tops - such a pleasant song!
I’ve been routinely hearing a Red-shouldered Hawk calling, which nest behind our property. Yesterday, it sounded like it was up close by the house. When I went to investigate, turns out it was a Blue Jay imitating a red-shouldered hawk - pretty good imitation! I understand this is pretty common.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 3/28/25 8:48 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Birds at Rock Bridge Mem. State Park, Columbia
Spring has sprung at Rock bridge State Park. This morning, following up on Birds seen by others I have found two winter wrens, At least two singing Louisiana waterthrushes, A yellow throated, warbler, and numerous blooming flowers, such as bloodroot, spring beauty and more. Edge Wade Columbia <1edgewade...>
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I had this problem too! But I figured it out! After you click on View Details, then over to the left look for 'overview' and right under that you should click on "BIRD LIST".
Took me awhile to figure out the 'new' way.
Hope that helps,Annette Talbot
On Friday, March 28, 2025 at 08:34:26 AM CDT, Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Maybe somebody can help me.
I go to Explore Hotspots and set the date to “Apr, all years”, then hotspot to “Tower Grove Park” and it shows “1563 checklists”, but when I click on “view details”, it only shows “Mar 2025”. This is how I’ve always done searches - has something changed?
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 3/28/25 6:23 am From: Steve Bingham <subpopstar...> Subject: Re: eBird Search - problems
Hi Dan,
I think this changed during some of the user interface updates within the
past year, but my workflow is slightly different than the one you outline,
though I could replicate your experience. Assuming you're using a browser,
I was able to click 'Bird List' in the left navigation pane and that
defaulted to April, All Years, showing 168 species for Tower Grove Park.
I know it's an extra click but hopefully this gets you the info you're
seeking.
Good birding!
Steve Bingham
Kansas City, MO
On Fri, Mar 28, 2025, 8:09 AM Daniel Getman <
<000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Maybe somebody can help me.
>
> I go to Explore Hotspots and set the date to “Apr, all years”, then
> hotspot to “Tower Grove Park” and it shows “1563 checklists”, but when I
> click on “view details”, it only shows “Mar 2025”. This is how I’ve always
> done searches - has something changed?
>
> What am I doing wrong?
>
> Thanks in advance for any assistance.
>
> Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 3/28/25 6:09 am From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: eBird Search - problems
Maybe somebody can help me.
I go to Explore Hotspots and set the date to “Apr, all years”, then hotspot to “Tower Grove Park” and it shows “1563 checklists”, but when I click on “view details”, it only shows “Mar 2025”. This is how I’ve always done searches - has something changed?
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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On the morning of the 25th, north of the Chesnut-collared Longspur (CCLO) were several huge flocks of shorebirds. Most were just Killdeer (357) but behind and among them were 156 Am. Golden Plover and 6 Pectoral Sandpiper. All were feeding in a freshly tilled field.
I also saw at minimum- 9 Savannah Sparrow. I did not see two CCLO at one time. The bird I saw was a male still molting or wearing the plumage in. the pale yellow in the face was beginning to show, the dark breast too. A Horned Lark gave sudden and unusual pursuit which reversed at one moment while longspur and lark chased each other. Outer tail feathers on the Longspur showed the typical pattern.
I suspect the longspur got too close to a HOLA nest.
This guy reminded me of the numerous breeders near my home in Montana.
Today, I drive quickly back and forth to nearly Eminence. When I came north from Houston last week, there were no swallows at road cuts, Today there were good sized groups of Northern Rough-winged Swallows.
South winds pushed me north and move many migrants at night. We should see quite a bit of change this week.
Tim B Mokane,. MO
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One is continuing to come to the edge of the gravel road. Smith's Longspurs are providing backup vocals. Special shoutout to Pete for joining us this am!
Diane Bricmont STL CO
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Date: 3/26/25 9:03 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspurs, Callaway Co., NO
This evening between 6 and 7:30pm I went with a couple of folks to look for the Chestnut-collared Longspurs. We did not see or hear them. I think (hope) it’s premature to say that they’re gone from the location and will check again tomorrow morning.
We did find a number of Smith’s Longspurs, at least five, rattling, flying over, landing in corn stubble to the east of the site, where we were able to get them in our scopes.
Good birding everyone,
Pete
From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> on behalf of Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...>
Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:21 AM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspurs, Callaway Co., YES
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Good morning everyone. Both Chestnut-collared Longspurs are continuing right now. The bright male is much warier than the drab bird most often seen yesterday. Again, I recommend approaching from the south on CR 4033, meaning that you would need to start from CR 4038 (Mokane Rd). As you drive north on CR 4033, there will be a white pole on the left (west) side of the road. Go about 100 yards past that pole and scope the roadsides to the north. If you drive much further, you may flush the birds before you can see them, or else you will be parked too near to where they like to emerge from the fields. These birds are sometimes harassed and flushed off by territorial Horned Larks, but they do return to the roadsides.
Good birding,
Pete
Pete Monacell,
Jefferson City
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On Mar 25, 2025, at 9:45 AM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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We have had both CCLOs this morning.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 11:20 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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I’ll go back out in the morning to try to help, so I can update the LIST with any new information. And, others may relocate the longspurs before me. I wanted to readvise that I think the best strategy is to approach from the south, meaning that, from MO-94, you should turn onto CR 4035 and then use CR 4038 (Mokane Road) to drive east to CR 4033. You can then slowly drive north on CR 4033 towards the location pin linked below. My sense is that, by approaching in this way, there’s less of a chance that you’ll inadvertently flush the birds into adjacent fields; in addition, the sun will be less of a hindrance.
There’s always a chance on weekdays that dump trucks will be using these roads, since there’s a barge loading site off of Mokane Road between CR 4035 and CR 4033. We’ll hope that tomorrow isn’t one of those days.
Here's this afternoon’s checklist with the exact location pin, photos of both birds, and an audio recording. The checklist also contains some speculation that the drabber bird may be an adult female:
From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> on behalf of becky.lutz <000003b72781bbe2-dmarc-request...>
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Please update if anyone finds tomorrow. I plan on trying to relocate in the morning with my mom if there's anyone else planning to.
Becky Lutz
Franklin County
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
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From: "Monacell, Peter L." <plmonacell...>
Date: 3/24/25 17:48 (GMT-06:00)
To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
One bird is right back in the road near the coordinates I provided. FromMO-94, I recommend taking CR 4035 to CR 4038 (Mokane Road), heading east on 4038 to CR 4033, and then taking CR 4033 north.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:51 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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Update: There are actually two birds, both males, one bright, one comparatively drab. At the moment, they’ve flown into the field northwest of the coordinates I provided.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:06 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
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Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Date: 3/26/25 11:02 am From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Vermilion Flycatcher - NO, 3/26, Miller Co.
Sadly, for the 2nd straight day, the Miller Co. VEFL has been absent.
On possibly a brighter note, I've graciously received word from a bird watcher in NW AR that a brilliant male Vermilion Flycatcher was reported yesterday in Siloam Springs AR which is about 200 miles away (as a bird flies, about 250 miles via auto) which is very possible for it to have traveled Monday night. Could it be our homeward bound Beau?!?
It will be interesting to hear how long it rests in Siloam Springs, AR before making the next leg of its trip.
To my knowledge, at minimum 70-80 (or more) people saw and experienced the VEFL in over the course of its 5-day visit to central MO.
With this next string of storm events forecasted for our region, let's see what else may be blown in. It's that exciting time of year again when "you never know what can be around the next corner".
Date: 3/26/25 8:21 am From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspurs, Callaway Co., YES
Good morning everyone. Both Chestnut-collared Longspurs are continuing right now. The bright male is much warier than the drab bird most often seen yesterday. Again, I recommend approaching from the south on CR 4033, meaning that you would need to start from CR 4038 (Mokane Rd). As you drive north on CR 4033, there will be a white pole on the left (west) side of the road. Go about 100 yards past that pole and scope the roadsides to the north. If you drive much further, you may flush the birds before you can see them, or else you will be parked too near to where they like to emerge from the fields. These birds are sometimes harassed and flushed off by territorial Horned Larks, but they do return to the roadsides.
Good birding,
Pete
Pete Monacell,
Jefferson City
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On Mar 25, 2025, at 9:45 AM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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We have had both CCLOs this morning.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 11:20 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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I’ll go back out in the morning to try to help, so I can update the LIST with any new information. And, others may relocate the longspurs before me. I wanted to readvise that I think the best strategy is to approach from the south, meaning that, from MO-94, you should turn onto CR 4035 and then use CR 4038 (Mokane Road) to drive east to CR 4033. You can then slowly drive north on CR 4033 towards the location pin linked below. My sense is that, by approaching in this way, there’s less of a chance that you’ll inadvertently flush the birds into adjacent fields; in addition, the sun will be less of a hindrance.
There’s always a chance on weekdays that dump trucks will be using these roads, since there’s a barge loading site off of Mokane Road between CR 4035 and CR 4033. We’ll hope that tomorrow isn’t one of those days.
Here's this afternoon’s checklist with the exact location pin, photos of both birds, and an audio recording. The checklist also contains some speculation that the drabber bird may be an adult female:
From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> on behalf of becky.lutz <000003b72781bbe2-dmarc-request...>
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Please update if anyone finds tomorrow. I plan on trying to relocate in the morning with my mom if there's anyone else planning to.
Becky Lutz
Franklin County
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From: "Monacell, Peter L." <plmonacell...>
Date: 3/24/25 17:48 (GMT-06:00)
To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
One bird is right back in the road near the coordinates I provided. FromMO-94, I recommend taking CR 4035 to CR 4038 (Mokane Road), heading east on 4038 to CR 4033, and then taking CR 4033 north.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:51 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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Update: There are actually two birds, both males, one bright, one comparatively drab. At the moment, they’ve flown into the field northwest of the coordinates I provided.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:06 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Date: 3/25/25 7:20 pm From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Vermilion Flycatcher - NO, 3/25 PM Update, Miller Co.
I will continue to check the area for the VEFL, but it seems that the bird may have moved on. Should it be seen again here, I'll post again.
Of note, when Steve Griffaw & I watched it last night, its pattern DID change. As time edged closer to 6:00 pm, it was seen on the field side of the trees and perching high in the Sycamore branches overhanging the field... between 30-45 feet high. Maybe it was staging for an exit once the winds died down...?
It would be neat if someone else found it on its way back home.
Thursday, we will meet at the bluffs at Horseshoe Lake on the lake shore by the HQ at 8am
Saturday, we will meet at Tower Grove Park at the Gaddy Garden at 8 am.
Do not forget to register for the WGNSS annual banquet.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 3/25/25 12:23 pm From: Ryan Steffens <ryanthenaturelover...> Subject: Re: Vermilion Flycatcher - NO, 3/25 During Lunch, Miller Co.
It was absent this morning as well. I was there (bridge on Rock Hole Rd off Hwy M, the original location), for about an hr between 9:30-10:30 with no luck. A couple others had been there since before 8:00 and had not located it. We all left around the same time.
I will try to stop again on my way back home.
I was successful in Jeff City and able to view and photograph one the two chestnut-collared longspurs after departing from the vermillion attempt. Photos will be attached to that submitted checklist. As mentioned in those emails, start on Mokane Rd (4038) and go north a bit onto 4033 and it should be foraging in the road with a dozen or so horned larks in the fields and in road as well.
Ryan Steffens
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> Today during my lunch break, I checked for the VEFL from three vantage > points: the original viewing location off Rock Hole Rd., walking up and > onto M Rd. to scan the field, and then at the creek crossing on Saline > Valley Dr. > > All three efforts yielded no VEFL sighting. > > I will continue to check again after work and again during tomorrow's > lunch break. > > Good Birding! > > Chris Barrigar > > Cole Co. > Russellville, MO > <1chrisbarrigar...> > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/cbarrigar > > > > "*I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till > sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.*" JOHN MUIR > > ------------------------------ > *The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives <https://po.missouri.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription > options <https://po.missouri.edu/SCRIPTS/wa.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> > / MBS Website <http://mobirds.org> / Email the list owners > <mobirds-l-request...> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics <http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > MBS Spring Meeting: May 2-4, 2025 at Bunker Hill Retreat, Mountain View, > MO. >
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Date: 3/25/25 11:01 am From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Vermilion Flycatcher - NO, 3/25 During Lunch, Miller Co.
Today during my lunch break, I checked for the VEFL from three vantage points: the original viewing location off Rock Hole Rd., walking up and onto M Rd. to scan the field, and then at the creek crossing on Saline Valley Dr.
All three efforts yielded no VEFL sighting.
I will continue to check again after work and again during tomorrow's lunch break.
Date: 3/25/25 7:45 am From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
We have had both CCLOs this morning.
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 11:20 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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I’ll go back out in the morning to try to help, so I can update the LIST with any new information. And, others may relocate the longspurs before me. I wanted to readvise that I think the best strategy is to approach from the south, meaning that, from MO-94, you should turn onto CR 4035 and then use CR 4038 (Mokane Road) to drive east to CR 4033. You can then slowly drive north on CR 4033 towards the location pin linked below. My sense is that, by approaching in this way, there’s less of a chance that you’ll inadvertently flush the birds into adjacent fields; in addition, the sun will be less of a hindrance.
There’s always a chance on weekdays that dump trucks will be using these roads, since there’s a barge loading site off of Mokane Road between CR 4035 and CR 4033. We’ll hope that tomorrow isn’t one of those days.
Here's this afternoon’s checklist with the exact location pin, photos of both birds, and an audio recording. The checklist also contains some speculation that the drabber bird may be an adult female:
From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> on behalf of becky.lutz <000003b72781bbe2-dmarc-request...>
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Please update if anyone finds tomorrow. I plan on trying to relocate in the morning with my mom if there's anyone else planning to.
Becky Lutz
Franklin County
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
-------- Original message --------
From: "Monacell, Peter L." <plmonacell...>
Date: 3/24/25 17:48 (GMT-06:00)
To: <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
One bird is right back in the road near the coordinates I provided. FromMO-94, I recommend taking CR 4035 to CR 4038 (Mokane Road), heading east on 4038 to CR 4033, and then taking CR 4033 north.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:51 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
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Update: There are actually two birds, both males, one bright, one comparatively drab. At the moment, they’ve flown into the field northwest of the coordinates I provided.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:06 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Date: 3/24/25 9:20 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
I’ll go back out in the morning to try to help, so I can update the LIST with any new information. And, others may relocate the longspurs before me. I wanted to readvise that I think the best strategy is to approach from the south, meaning that, from MO-94, you should turn onto CR 4035 and then use CR 4038 (Mokane Road) to drive east to CR 4033. You can then slowly drive north on CR 4033 towards the location pin linked below. My sense is that, by approaching in this way, there’s less of a chance that you’ll inadvertently flush the birds into adjacent fields; in addition, the sun will be less of a hindrance.
There’s always a chance on weekdays that dump trucks will be using these roads, since there’s a barge loading site off of Mokane Road between CR 4035 and CR 4033. We’ll hope that tomorrow isn’t one of those days.
Here's this afternoon’s checklist with the exact location pin, photos of both birds, and an audio recording. The checklist also contains some speculation that the drabber bird may be an adult female:
From: Missouri Wild Bird Forum <MOBIRDS-L...> on behalf of becky.lutz <000003b72781bbe2-dmarc-request...>
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
To: <MOBIRDS-L...> <MOBIRDS-L...>
Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Please update if anyone finds tomorrow. I plan on trying to relocate in the morning with my mom if there's anyone else planning to.
Becky Lutz
Franklin County
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
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From: "Monacell, Peter L." <plmonacell...>
Date: 3/24/25 17:48 (GMT-06:00)
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Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
One bird is right back in the road near the coordinates I provided. FromMO-94, I recommend taking CR 4035 to CR 4038 (Mokane Road), heading east on 4038 to CR 4033, and then taking CR 4033 north.
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Update: There are actually two birds, both males, one bright, one comparatively drab. At the moment, they’ve flown into the field northwest of the coordinates I provided.
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Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
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Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Please update if anyone finds tomorrow. I plan on trying to relocate in the morning with my mom if there's anyone else planning to. Becky LutzFranklin County Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone -------- Original message --------From: "Monacell, Peter L." <plmonacell...> Date: 3/24/25 17:48 (GMT-06:00) To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033 One bird is right back in the road near the coordinates I provided. FromMO-94, I recommend taking CR 4035 to CR 4038 (Mokane Road), heading east on 4038 to CR 4033, and then taking CR 4033 north.
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:51 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College. Update: There are actually two birds, both males, one bright, one comparatively drab. At the moment, they’ve flown into the field northwest of the coordinates I provided.
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:06 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College. Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
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On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
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Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
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Date: 3/24/25 6:54 pm From: Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...> Subject: Re: Whip-poor-wills at Peck Ranch!
Ahem.
*Mosley
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> comiiiiing!!!
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Date: 3/24/25 6:47 pm From: Sarah Kendrick <wolken.sarah...> Subject: Whip-poor-wills at Peck Ranch!
Heard two whip-poor-wills this evening at Peck Ranch CA! Missed the
earliest record by a day - BUT WHO CARES. Spring is here, and they’re
comiiiiing!!!
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Date: 3/24/25 4:35 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Grand Pass CA, & State Parks, Saline Co. today
The west side is nearly dry, some* very limited* shorebird habitat with Greater & Lesser Yellowlegs, snipe and one Baird's. No pecs!
The east side has good conditions for dabblers, some scaup & lots of Ring-necked Ducks.
Harris's Sparrows were with White-crowned in a brush pile and feeding in the open nearby at the road immediately west of the road into the equipment area behind the headquarters.
Pleasant walking and driving in Van Meter SP and Arrow Rock SHS produced the usual suspects and a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker in both.
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Date: 3/24/25 3:09 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
One bird is right back in the road near the coordinates I provided. FromMO-94, I recommend taking CR 4035 to CR 4038 (Mokane Road), heading east on 4038 to CR 4033, and then taking CR 4033 north.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:51 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Update: There are actually two birds, both males, one bright, one comparatively drab. At the moment, they’ve flown into the field northwest of the coordinates I provided.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:06 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Date: 3/24/25 2:51 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
Update: There are actually two birds, both males, one bright, one comparatively drab. At the moment, they’ve flown into the field northwest of the coordinates I provided.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 4:06 PM, Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Date: 3/24/25 2:06 pm From: Monacell, Peter L. <plmonacell...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur, Callaway Co., 3/24/25, CR4033
Thanks Chris. I’m watching as the bird picks grit from the roadway beside the western berm of CR 4033. Updated coordinates are 38.57203° N, 92.07898° W.
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 24, 2025, at 3:48 PM, Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> wrote:
CAUTION!: This email originated from outside of Columbia College.
Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Peter Monacell asked to spread the word that Kevyn Wiskirchen has relocated the Chestnut-collared Longspur at previously reported location on CR4033 in Callaway Co. at about 3:40pm. Approximate coordinates: 38.573059, -92.078787
Date: 3/24/25 11:07 am From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Vermilion Flycatcher, 3/24/25, Miller Co. - Continuing
I just left ~8-9 birders (most from STL area) with the Vermilion Flycatcher at it's location; it's being seen upstream from the Rock Hole Rd. creek crossing where it's foraging and perching at the bend in the creek.
Date: 3/24/25 8:56 am From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: Vermilion Fly- Miller County- yes
YES Spotted by Terry McNeeley this morning just upstream from the original low-water crossing. We then drove to Saline Valley Drive and relocated him from that low-water crossing, just upstream from the original location. Note, if he's using that area he is almost always foraging from a branch that is lower than the opposite bank, which is probably why it took us 40 minutes to spot him this morning. If you go to the Saline Valley crossing, look downstream. He is favoring a perch on the right side of the stream just where the "rapids" begin.
Diane Bricmont STL CO
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The bluebirds have returned and the female is nesting as of Wednesday. Got my first of the season rough -winged and Barn swallow (Swope park), tree swallow, meadowlark, pipits, fish crow (Swope park) and today first osprey (Blue springs lake)!! The phoebes, wrens, robins, are here. The vultures en masse, eagles been nesting for the past month, massive numbers of cormorants around!!
Loaded some good video of the osprey, a crow hiding, then covering a bread crust (cool video- pulled up grass, then leaves, then grass and was very deliberate covering it), good barred owl, good Flicker foraging, some duckies, etc. to flicker..... 😊 Good birding all!!!
One note- the wetlands in Buckner is completely dry- some sparrows around but no shorebirds, ducks, etc................... ☹
Date: 3/23/25 10:46 am From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Sunday morning at Hi Lonesome
It was a gorgeous morning out on the prairie. There were sprouts of green everywhere. The wind was not so fierce as in the previous week, and it was warmer--55 degrees.
Bird species seen were as follows: Eastern Meadowlark, 6; Turkey Vulture; Red-winged Blackbird, 2; Tree Sparrow; American Robin, 4; Eastern Phoebe; American Kestrel; Killdeer, 6; Savannah Sparrow; Tree Swallow, 2; Brewers Blackbird, 5; European Starling, 1; Northern Flicker 5; Northern Harrier, 1; Eastern Bluebird, 2.
The greening of the prairie really gave me a lift.
Marge Lumpe Benton County
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Date: 3/22/25 9:55 am From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Vermilion Flycatcher & Bewick's Wren, 3/22, Eldon, MO, Miller Co. Continues
The Vermilion Flycatcher (VEFL) is being enjoyed by many - thought at a distance. Early this morning the VEFL was in the creek bed at about 100 yards moving to with 40 yards of Rock Hole Rd.
The bird disappeared from the creek and was relocated flycatching out in the field west of M road where there are three "sister" Sycamores across the field at about 200 yards. The Sycamores: Left tree is white and leaning left, center tree is brown, and the right tree is a greenish. The bird was perching in these trees' branches and flying between them and a couple 15' Syc. saplings to the left.
38.318492, -92.512778
The bird can be seen while standing along the side of M rd. (be mindful of passing cars as there's not much shoulder). As before, the adult male VEFL seems healthy and content flycatching insects. There are aquatic type insects hatching (I suspect a type of midge?? among others) that it seems to eat when in the creek bed.
Briefly, a migrating Bewick's Wren gave several chip notes, perching momentarily in a few trees lining the creek, sang a few times as it continued its progress from north to south through the valley along Saline Creek. Great morning in the field with great birders and birds.
Date: 3/22/25 6:16 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: No sightings- Vermilion Flycatcher
It has been seen this morning!
Immediately after turning off Rt.M onto Rock Hole Rd., pull off on the
shoulder as soon as there is a parking spot open near the low water
crossing.
The bird prefers a perch upstream from the crossing, on a bush/shrub
overhanging the creek, on the right as you look upstream.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
<1edgewade...>
On Sat, Mar 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> wrote:
> I would very much appreciate word today on the status of the Vermilion
> Flycatcher. I’m ready to head that way if the bird is still present.
> Thanks all!
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Date: 3/22/25 5:49 am From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: No sightings- Vermilion Flycatcher
I would very much appreciate word today on the status of the Vermilion Flycatcher. I’m ready to head that way if the bird is still present. Thanks all!
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
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Date: 3/21/25 12:23 pm From: Mary Dueren <mary.dueren...> Subject: No-Sighting: Update on Creve Coeur Park
Good afternoon. Little Creve Coeur Ecological Area is open. Trails are clear. Access to the Big Creve Coeur Lake overlook, through Creve Coeur Soccer Complex, is still closed and will be for the foreseeable future. Estimated damage is $10M. The only way to access the overlook is either hike from Sailboat Cove (closest to overlook) parking lot, the Lakehouse Restaurant parking lot or the Taco Bell shelter parking lot. Mary Dueren St. Louis County
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Date: 3/21/25 8:02 am From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Vermillion Flycatcher, Miller Co., 3/21 Update
It appears that the male Vermilion Flycatcher was observed (in the same location as reported yesterday) after 8:21 this morning by 2 individuals based on eBird reports.
Date: 3/20/25 6:19 pm From: Ryan Douglas <rndouglas...> Subject: New eBird Hotspot for Miller Co. Vermilion Flycatcher
Birders-
Since the Vermilion Flycatcher in Miller Co. seems to be near (~0.3 miles) Saline Valley CA, but not in it, please use this eBird hotspot for the bird: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L41449160 stakeout Vermilion Flycatcher (2025)-Saline Creek
Date: 3/20/25 3:00 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: vermillion Flycatcher Miller County
The adult maleVermilion Flycatcher found by Chris Barrigar is just upstream of the low water crossing on Rock Hole Road off of route M east of Eldon. Yet favors a low hanging bush about 50 yards upstream from the crossing if you come for this bird do not block the crossing. There is plenty of parking room on either side of the concrete low water crossing . The land on both sides of the creek belongs to Saline Valley Ranch. It is private. Do not block the crossing and do not walk on the land. The bird can be feuded from the beside the crossing. .
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Subject: Vermillion Flycatcher, (near) Saline Valley CA, Miller Co., 3/20
Today during lunch, I visited Saline Valley Conservation Area off Block Hole Road (located off M). Where Block Hole Rd. crosses Saline Creek, is where I observed a brilliant male Vermillion Flycatcher which I initially mistook at a distance for a Say's Phoebe - due to the flycatcher behavior from the limbs and overhanging utility wires.
I watched this bird for several minutes as it was favoring upstream location with respect to road's crossing. The bird was working the water's edge perching sometimes out of sight on rocks and other times on fallen limbs within the creek bed.
If chasing, as usual, please do not block the road or "bridge" that crosses Saline Creek and DO NOT ENTER onto the adjacent property marked SVR (Saline Valley Ranch) as it's private. Thank you.
Date: 3/20/25 11:30 am From: Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> Subject: Vermillion Flycatcher, (near) Saline Valley CA, Miller Co., 3/20
Today during lunch, I visited Saline Valley Conservation Area off Block Hole Road (located off M). Where Block Hole Rd. crosses Saline Creek, is where I observed a brilliant male Vermillion Flycatcher which I initially mistook at a distance for a Say's Phoebe - due to the flycatcher behavior from the limbs and overhanging utility wires.
I watched this bird for several minutes as it was favoring upstream location with respect to road's crossing. The bird was working the water's edge perching sometimes out of sight on rocks and other times on fallen limbs within the creek bed.
If chasing, as usual, please do not block the road or "bridge" that crosses Saline Creek and DO NOT ENTER onto the adjacent property marked SVR (Saline Valley Ranch) as it's private. Thank you.
Date: 3/19/25 4:44 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: MBS Spring Meeting Registration Page
To register for the MBS Spring Meeting at Bunker Hill Retreat you can go straight to the Meeting description and registration page at https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx.
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Date: 3/18/25 6:59 pm From: Michael O'Keefe <000006937ce2a10b-dmarc-request...> Subject: Spring Meeting Registration Open!
Announcing that registration for the Spring 2025 MBS Meeting is officially open and ready for you! The meeting will occur May 2-4 at Bunker Hill Retreat near Mountain View, MO. Visit the MBS homepage for details.
Our meeting site is well-known to many of you, but if you've not been to Bunker Hill Retreat, know that you are in for a fantasic weekend of birding! We will have organized field trips throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday morning, and opportunities Friday afternoon. Of course it's the Ozarks and you'll have fun making your way through good birding sites on you way there.
Through our programs you will learn about the natural history of the Ozarks through presentations from Dana Morris, Chief Ecologist for the L-A-D Foundation and Mick Sutton, cartographer for Mammoth Cave and ecologist for the Cave Research Foundation.
Please don’t delay - register and make your reservation in one transaction to MBS. No need to reserve rooms with Bunker Hill Retreat. Visit the MBS website to save your spot for the Spring Meeting. See you there!
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Date: 3/18/25 12:48 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: More about birding Missouri state parks
For your birding time to be a part of the MBS time spent birding in Missouri State Parks, only 3 things are needed:
1. Be a member of MBS 2. Bird any Missouri state park or historic site 3. Submit an eBird checklist for your birding visit.
That's it...nothing more is needed. An algorithm created by MBS Board Member, editor of *The Bluebird*, Allen Gathman captures the data from eBird and it is used to calculate the time MBS birders have spent at state parks and conservation areas.
Bodacious birding (and making it count beyond a personal list)!
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Date: 3/18/25 8:51 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: CACHE/SPARKS Program—Your Birding Visits are Needed!
The Missouri Birding Society (MBS) has long-standing agreements with the Missouri Department of Conservation (CACHE) and Missouri State Parks (SPARKS). The SPARKS program includes a requirement for MBS members to bird State Parks for a minimum of 1,000 hours per year. We are well below the pace of former years in fulfilling this basic requirement. PLEASE, plan to bird in a Missouri State Park for at least an hour in April!
With the funds MBS earns participating in the CACHE/SPARKS we are able to be funding partners in many activities. (see https://mobirds.org/MBS/Conservation.aspx for the record of MBS partnership projects.
Visits to any Missouri State Park or State Historic Site by an MBS member help us fulfill our contracual commitment.
Your visit is especially important in one of the state parks of special interest (focus parks) for 2024-25. These are:
Date: 3/17/25 5:48 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: American Golden-Plovers, Eagle Bluffs CA, Boone Co.
Paul McKenzie called to report a large flock of American Golden-Plovers and Killdeer in the field to the east (left side of the road) just beyond the right turn into Eagle Bluffs CA (where if you straight you come to the gate for Columbia Sewage Treatment Unit #3).
Edge Wade for Paul
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Date: 3/17/25 6:46 am From: Becky Lutz <000003b72781bbe2-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur relocated this morning
Has anyone relocated/tried to relocate since noon yesterday?
Becky LutzFranklin County
On Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10:17:29 AM CDT, Jean L <jaleonatti...> wrote:
Sorry, it is county road 4033 -- eyes are watering, fingers numb from the cold, hit the wrong digit.
Bird was placidly eating on road edge in gravel. First seen when I checked my rearview window ... it pays to look behind you sometime.
Jean LeonattiBoone county
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On Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 8:50 AM Jean L <jaleonatti...> wrote:
About 2/3 of the southfrom 94 on 4034. Corn stubble side.
Jean Leonatti
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On Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 8:48 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
Jean Leonatti reports relocating the Chestnut-collared Longspur found yesterday afternoon by Pete Monacell. It is still along Callaway County Road 4033, between Hwy. 94 and Mokane Road.
Edge WadeColumbia, <MO1edgewade...>
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Date: 3/16/25 10:09 am From: Mary Dueren <mary.dueren...> Subject: No sighting- no acces in Creve Coeur Park
Good afternoon. I just took a quick drive to check for possible damage. The gates are locked at Little Creve Coeur Ecological Area due to downed power lines & a leaning pole just past entrance. Also, there is no driving access to the overlook at big Creve Coeur Lake. Buildings were destroyed in Friday's storms. All roads into Creve Coeur Soccer complex are closed. Mary Dueren West STL County
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Date: 3/16/25 8:17 am From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur relocated this morning
Sorry, it is county road 4033 -- eyes are watering, fingers numb from the cold, hit the wrong digit.
Bird was placidly eating on road edge in gravel. First seen when I checked my rearview window ... it pays to look behind you sometime.
Jean Leonatti Boone county <jaleonatti...>
On Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 8:50 AM Jean L <jaleonatti...> wrote:
> About 2/3 of the southfrom 94 on 4034. Corn stubble side. > > Jean Leonatti > <jaleonatti...> > > On Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 8:48 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote: > >> Jean Leonatti reports relocating the Chestnut-collared Longspur found >> yesterday afternoon by Pete Monacell. It is still along Callaway County >> Road 4033, between Hwy. 94 and Mokane Road. >> >> Edge Wade >> Columbia, MO >> <1edgewade...> >> >> ------------------------------ >> *The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* >> Archives <https://po.missouri.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription >> options <https://po.missouri.edu/SCRIPTS/wa.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> >> / MBS Website <http://mobirds.org> / Email the list owners >> <mobirds-l-request...> >> >> ABA Birding Code of Ethics <http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> >> >> MBS Spring Meeting: May 2-4, 2025 at Bunker Hill Retreat, Mountain View, >> MO. >> > ------------------------------ > *The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives <https://po.missouri.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription > options <https://po.missouri.edu/SCRIPTS/wa.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> > / MBS Website <http://mobirds.org> / Email the list owners > <mobirds-l-request...> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics <http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > MBS Spring Meeting: May 2-4, 2025 at Bunker Hill Retreat, Mountain View, > MO. >
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Date: 3/16/25 6:50 am From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Re: Chestnut-collared Longspur relocated this morning
About 2/3 of the southfrom 94 on 4034. Corn stubble side.
Jean Leonatti <jaleonatti...>
On Sun, Mar 16, 2025, 8:48 AM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
> Jean Leonatti reports relocating the Chestnut-collared Longspur found > yesterday afternoon by Pete Monacell. It is still along Callaway County > Road 4033, between Hwy. 94 and Mokane Road. > > Edge Wade > Columbia, MO > <1edgewade...> > > ------------------------------ > *The Missouri Birding Society's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives <https://po.missouri.edu/scripts/wa.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> / Subscription > options <https://po.missouri.edu/SCRIPTS/wa.exe/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> > / MBS Website <http://mobirds.org> / Email the list owners > <mobirds-l-request...> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics <http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > MBS Spring Meeting: May 2-4, 2025 at Bunker Hill Retreat, Mountain View, > MO. >
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Date: 3/16/25 6:48 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Chestnut-collared Longspur relocated this morning
Jean Leonatti reports relocating the Chestnut-collared Longspur found yesterday afternoon by Pete Monacell. It is still along Callaway County Road 4033, between Hwy. 94 and Mokane Road.
Edge Wade Columbia, MO <1edgewade...>
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Many of you will have known Victor Emanuel, founder of VENT.
I started in the tour leading business in the mid-1980's, due to the urging of Phoebe Snetsinger. I had met Victor Emanuel and Ben Feltner several years before that and i received a phone call/ invitation to meet Victor and talk about starting to lead some tours.
At that time I had just begun working at Centerre Bank in Columbia (previously First Bank of Commerce), so it was going to me complicated, but it was the first indication that I was going to be able to create - at least- a hybrid career as a birder.
Victor flew me to Austin and we co-led a Texas coast tour. Then I set up the first tours to Nebraska centered on the Platte River Sandhill migration. Victor helped me create a long lasting successful tour.
I will have more on my interactions with the remarkable man, but I am in Darwin, Australia preparing to return to the USA, as I received word of Vic's passing. I wanted to share this with you all, because of the close connections national birding has developed over the years.
Tim Barksdale Mokane, MO
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Date: 3/15/25 1:44 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Eagle Bluffs CA
Shorebirds have begun trickling into Eagle Bluffs CA in Boone County. Most reports from pool 11. Pectorals, least, G/L yellowlegs, dowitcher and a flock of AG plovers. Also seen swallows, pipit, rusty blackbirds.
Jean Leonatti Boone County <jaleonatti...>
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Date: 3/11/25 6:26 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <000000023c9fba03-dmarc-request...> Subject: Longspurs at Swan Lake NWR, Chariton County
Following up on a report from Jacob T yesterday, I found a flock of 50+ Smith's Longspurs today. They were in a field that had recently been burned. There were a couple of Lapland Longspurs nearby.
Had a flock of 200 White Pelicans flyover as well. Saw two Sandhill Cranes in another area The numbers of Waterfowl was considerably lower than last two recent visits.
Spring Fun!Steve KinderChillicothe, Livingston <Countydmkinder...>
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Date: 3/9/25 5:30 am From: Lawrence Herbert <certhia13...> Subject: Cedar Waxwings.
We had over 400 of them on the MSSU campus on 3-8-25. They were near the security office on the north side. I looked closely for Bohemian. None observed. Lawrence, Carleen and Mark Herbert 3-9-25.
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While driving back from Montana, we decided to stop by Loess Bluffs NWR and do the auto tour. It was amazing with more snow and blue geese than could be counted (by me anyway).
Other birds included hundreds of trumpeter swans, buffleheads, hooded mergansers, coots, mallards, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks and more.
If you can get there, it was amazing.
Michele Baumer Columbia, MO Boone County
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Date: 3/6/25 8:32 am From: Deepa Mohan <mohandeepa...> Subject: Re: Admin: Server migration complete
Thank you for the update! I am sending this response email to add the new
email id to my contacts list
I am discovering the birds of the Pacific Northwest, and very delightful
they are, too!
Cheers, Deepa.
On Thu, Mar 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM David Scheu <
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> They tell me the migration is complete, so MOBirds-L is now running on the
> brand new server, *lists.umsystem.edu <http://lists.umsystem.edu>* > instead of *po.missouri.edu <http://po.missouri.edu>*. I guess this email
> will be the test!)
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> Basically everything should work the same way as before, with the new
> server name substituted for the old server name in addresses.
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> - Posts will now come from, *<MOBirds-L...>
> <MOBirds-L...> *(this one will be the test!)
> - Posts should be sent to the new address as well, but the old address
> will work too, for now. It will probably be phased out at some point.
> - The list owner address is *<MOBirds-L-Request...>
> <MOBirds-L-Request...>*
> - The list archive and subscription options can now be found at *https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L > <https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L> *(archives
> go back to Jan 1, 2023, and do seem to be fully searchable again!)
> - Commands (SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE, SET MAIL, SET NOMAIL, etc.) should be
> sent to *<listserv...> <listserv...>*
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Date: 3/6/25 7:40 am From: David Scheu <00000726b9f71977-dmarc-request...> Subject: Admin: Server migration complete
Good morning, MOBirders,
They tell me the migration is complete, so MOBirds-L is now running on the brand new server, lists.umsystem.edu instead of po.missouri.edu. I guess this email will be the test!)
Basically everything should work the same way as before, with the new server name substituted for the old server name in addresses.
* Posts will now come from, <MOBirds-L...><mailto:<MOBirds-L...> (this one will be the test!)
* Posts should be sent to the new address as well, but the old address will work too, for now. It will probably be phased out at some point.
* The list owner address is <MOBirds-L-Request...><mailto:<MOBirds-L-Request...> * The list archive and subscription options can now be found at https://lists.umsystem.edu/scripts/wa-UMS.exe?A0=MOBIRDS-L (archives go back to Jan 1, 2023, and do seem to be fully searchable again!)
* Commands (SUBSCRIBE, LEAVE, SET MAIL, SET NOMAIL, etc.) should be sent to <listserv...><mailto:<listserv...>
Please update your address books accordingly, and your spam filters if necessary. And please let us know if you run into any problems, at the list owner address above!
Thank you,
Dave Scheu
MOBirds-L co-owner
St. Louis, MO
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On Thursday, we will meet at the HQ at Busch Wildlife Area at 8 am.
On Saturday, we will meet at Teal Pond at Riverlands at 8 am.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 3/4/25 3:51 pm From: Mike Grant <mikecurlew...> Subject: Bluebird Feeding Frenzy and Up North
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I have created a small gallery with two short videos of Eastern Bluebirds coming in for mealworms back when we had snow on the ground. There are also a few photos of birds from my visit 'up north' to my mother in early Feb. We went to Door County for the long continuing White Wagtail and then to the Sax-Zim Bog area.
