Date: 3/10/26 6:44 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS Birding 3/12 and 3/14
WGNSS Birding
On Thursday, we will meet at Busch Wildlife Area in St. Charles County at 8 am at the HQ.
From Highway 40 go east on Highway 94 to Route D and turn right after entering the area.
On Saturday, we will meet at 8 am at Horseshoe Lake State Park in Illinois. We will meet on the causeway near the HQ.
Take I-70 east to Illinois Rt 111. Go north Rt to the park and left at the lake.
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Date: 3/8/26 5:01 pm From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Hi Lonesome on Sunday
It was a gorgeous morning at Hi Lonesome today, but the number of birds was still pretty low. A few reliable Eastern Meadowlarks were there and occasionally vocal, four Killdeer, two on each side of the prairie, two American Kestrels, two Eastern Bluebirds, one Bald Eagle and one Northern Harrier. The burn areas are showing some shades of green. I heard lots of frogs. I think they were Western Chorus Frogs and Cricket Frogs. Spring is so lovely!!!
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Thank you, Kendell. It's been 25 years since the Barrow's Goldeneye at
Riverlands drew a crowd of birders that resulted in a 10-year old spotting
the Smew.
Keep your eyes out for something that spectacular. Barksdale often said,
"If there is one rare bird around, there are probably 10 more."
Bodacious birding to all!
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
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On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:50 PM Kendell Loyd <kloyd.birds...> wrote:
> Directions are posted publically in many places, including the comments in
> my eBird list. The link to the eBird list is below:
>
> https://ebird.org/checklist/S307329719 >
>
>
> On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM Chad Gardner <
> <000005c8fc51edde-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>> It is on the South lagoon of the old Tyson's plant, as of 3 p.m. it was
>> there. You can see it from the road using a good scope. Beautiful BAGO
>> drake, no sign of hybridization, amazing lifer for me on my birthday!
>>
>> On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 03:48:13 PM CDT, Edge Wade <
>> <1edgewade...> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Coordinates for Barrow's Goldeneye are
>>
>> 36°33'08.4"N 94°29'34.7"W
>> This is off N. Cliffside Dr. near Shadow Lake on the Elk River, as I look
>> at google map.
>>
>> Perhaps those privileged with more specific information will deign to
>> share it with others.
>>
>> Edge Wade
>> Columbia, MO
>> <1edgewade...>
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On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:38 PM Chad Gardner <
<000005c8fc51edde-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> It is on the South lagoon of the old Tyson's plant, as of 3 p.m. it was
> there. You can see it from the road using a good scope. Beautiful BAGO
> drake, no sign of hybridization, amazing lifer for me on my birthday!
>
> On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 03:48:13 PM CDT, Edge Wade <
> <1edgewade...> wrote:
>
>
> Coordinates for Barrow's Goldeneye are
>
> 36°33'08.4"N 94°29'34.7"W
> This is off N. Cliffside Dr. near Shadow Lake on the Elk River, as I look
> at google map.
>
> Perhaps those privileged with more specific information will deign to
> share it with others.
>
> Edge Wade
> Columbia, MO
> <1edgewade...>
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Date: 3/8/26 2:38 pm From: Chad Gardner <000005c8fc51edde-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Barrow's Goldeneye addtional information
It is on the South lagoon of the old Tyson's plant, as of 3 p.m. it was there. You can see it from the road using a good scope. Beautiful BAGO drake, no sign of hybridization, amazing lifer for me on my birthday!
On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 03:48:13 PM CDT, Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
Coordinates for Barrow's Goldeneye are
36°33'08.4"N 94°29'34.7"W
This is off N. Cliffside Dr. near Shadow Lake on the Elk River, as I look at google map.
Perhaps those privileged with more specific information will deign to share it with others.
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Happy birthday, Chad!
And a heartfelt thank you for sharing the details with Missouri birders who
aren't on Facebook or members of an elite group.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
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On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM Chad Gardner <cagce88...> wrote:
> It is on the South lagoon of the old Tyson's plant, as of 3 p.m. it was
> there. You can see it from the road using a good scope. Beautiful BAGO
> drake, no sign of hybridization, amazing lifer for me on my birthday!
>
> On Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 03:48:13 PM CDT, Edge Wade <
> <1edgewade...> wrote:
>
>
> Coordinates for Barrow's Goldeneye are
>
> 36°33'08.4"N 94°29'34.7"W
> This is off N. Cliffside Dr. near Shadow Lake on the Elk River, as I look
> at google map.
>
> Perhaps those privileged with more specific information will deign to
> share it with others.
>
> Edge Wade
> Columbia, MO
> <1edgewade...>
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Date: 3/3/26 3:23 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS BIrding 3/5 and 3/7
WGNSS Birding
On Thursday, we will meet at Teal Pond at Riverlands at 8 am.
On Saturday, we will meet at Creve Coeur Lake at the Tremayne Shelter at Sailboat Cove at 8 am.
Note that there is a chance of showers predicted particularly for Saturday.
The WGNSS/Audubon Winter Party has been rescheduled for Sunday the 8th from 4:30 to about six. If conditions are good, I may try a little late evening birding afterwards.
David Becher
Saitn Louis
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Date: 2/28/26 5:01 pm From: Jane Frazier <janefraz2828...> Subject: Binder Lake
River Bluffs Audubon birders at Binder Lake, Cole County, today saw four or five Purple Martins over the shorebird area as well as waves and waves of at least three hundred but maybe many more probable snow geese off in the distance. Ducks only numbered around twenty. The tundra Swan was still present.
Jane Frazier Betty Richey Shirley Seabaugh
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Date: 2/26/26 6:38 pm From: Carol Thompson <cthompson871...> Subject: MBS Spring meeting volunteers needed
The MBS spring meeting will be held in the St. Louis region May 1-3. There is a need for volunteers to help with registration Friday and Saturday. Also we need items for the silent auction as well as volunteers to help with the auction. If you can help or have donations please contact me offlist.
Date: 2/24/26 4:57 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS Birding 2/26 and 2/28
WGNSS Birding
On Thursday, we will meet at Horseshoe Lake State Park in Illinois. We will meet at the HQ/causeway area at 8am. The entrance to the park is on Illinois Rt 111 north of I-70.
On Saturday, we will meet at Columbia Bottom CA at the HQ at 8 am.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 2/23/26 11:39 am From: Ryan Steffens <ryanthenaturelover...> Subject: Tundra swan among Trumpeters, Benton Co.
Good afternoon!
I found a tundra swan with six trumpeters yesterday afternoon west of Cole Camp and was able to relocate them this morning north of where I saw them yesterday. I got a couple pictures then they flew south. I drivev around the countryside trying to find where tbey went, ended up back at the field several hours later and watched them fly in and land in the same spot north of Sieving Rd less than a mile west of Hwy 65 (which is just north of 52 junction that goes east to Cole Camp.
According to eBird they are rare, or at least in this area they are.
Date: 2/20/26 9:21 am From: Mark Glenshaw <mglenshaw...> Subject: Upcoming Owl Presentations in Boone County & St. Louis County
Morning, all.
I am honored and excited to be giving presentations in Boone County & St. Louis County about the Great Horned Owls I have studied for 20 years in Forest Park in St. Louis. Both talks are FREE and open to all. The one in St. Louis County is registration required. Here are the details:
"Forest Park Owls: Mating, Nesting and Owlets" Thursday, February 26, 7:00pm. Presentation hosted by the Columbia Audubon Society, presentation taking place at: Boone Electric Cooperative 1413 Rangeline St, Columbia, Missouri 65201 facebook.com/share/1MN4CwMHJD/
"Forest Park Owls: Hiding In Plain Sight" Tuesday, March 3, 3:30pm Webster University Library 101 Edgar Rd. Webster Groves, Missouri 63119. To register, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/4rmxhbf2
This will be my fourth time presenting for the Columbia Audubon Society and my first presenting for Webster University Library. My thanks to both of them for hosting!
Date: 2/18/26 11:56 am From: LISA BERGER <goshawk...> Subject: Great Black-backed Gull near Truman Dam
Just want to get the word out across Missouri: There is a first cycle GBBC at Truman Lake near the Dam, discovered and photographed by Sheila Yoder, who sent me the images.
This would be the third observation at this location, and listed as Casual outside of St. Louis.
Lisa Berger
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Date: 2/16/26 6:00 pm From: Terry Miller <millert832...> Subject: Re: Great-tailed Grackles in Linn County.
I also had a "pure" flock of 260 birds on Jan. 3rd in Clay County (north of
Kansas City, south of Kearney) at a captive elk and deer ranch. There had
been a flock of Great-tailed Grackles in this area several years back but
that was by far the largest flock I have seen. At that time, there was
also a medium-sized pond, about 2 miles away, that had thick cattails
around the entire bankline. It had nesting birds there for several years.
Unfortunately, the owner eventually cleared the shoreline of cattails
completely...so no nesting but a lesser sized flock, in the general area,
was often present...
Terry L. Miller
Plattsburg, MO
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On Mon, Feb 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM Dianne & Steve Kinder <
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> This afternoon I observed a flock of at least 200 Great-tailed Grackles
> near the NE side of Fountain grove CA. When I went back through that
> location a few minutes later they had moved, and I did not relocate them.
> They appeared to be a flock of pure GTGR, as I did not detect any other
> species of Blackbirds with them.
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> Steve Kinder
> Chillicothe
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Date: 2/16/26 5:43 pm From: Dianne & Steve Kinder <0000041e4c13219a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Great-tailed Grackles in Linn County.
This afternoon I observed a flock of at least 200 Great-tailed Grackles near the NE side of Fountain grove CA. When I went back through that location a few minutes later they had moved, and I did not relocate them. They appeared to be a flock of pure GTGR, as I did not detect any other species of Blackbirds with them. Steve <KinderChillicothedmkinder...>
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Date: 2/16/26 9:08 am From: Jane Fitzgerald <jane.chjv...> Subject: Re: Timbers are doodling
I’ve yet to hear woodcock this year, though we have had them most years
over the past fifteen. We’ve been in a moderate-severe drought since last
summer so I’m wondering if they won’t stop if the ground is too hard to
probe.
I’ve had wood ducks the past few days, and the red-shouldered hawks are
courting and making lots of noise. The cardinals, nuthatch, chickadees, and
other resident birds are singing a lot now, too.
Jane Fitzgerald
Stone County
On Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 6:40 PM Cindy Bridges <
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> I had at least 4 Woodcock this evening where my yard and field meet. They
> started at exactly 6 pm and were really going at 6:10. At least 2 were
> within 15 feet of me. Always makes me hopeful for spring!
>
>
>
> Cindy Bridges
> Couch Mo
> Oregon County
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> On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 03:24:39 PM CST, Mike Taylor <
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> American Woodcock (aka timberdoodles) have arrived in central Bollinger
> County. I put out a recorder Sunday afternoon on my property on a known
> lekking territory. Picked up the first peents at 6:13 am this morning. Just
> peents from one bird. No evidence of display flights yet.
>
> Mike Taylor
> Bollinger County
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Date: 2/15/26 6:17 pm From: Jean L <jaleonatti...> Subject: Timberdoodles - Columbia
American woodcocks were quite active this evening at the Grasslands trail parking lot, Rock Bridge SP, Columbia. At least 5; peenting, displaying, and chasing. At least 2 seen standing in the middle of the path heading south from parking lot.
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Date: 2/15/26 6:04 am From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: St. Louis County - Redpoll
Several birders saw him yesterday morning before the heavy rain began, but not later in the day. He just made an appearance on my finch feeder. When he's not on the feeder, he's frequently foraging on buds on the maple or the sweet gum balls.
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Date: 2/13/26 6:07 am From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: Re: St. Louis County - Redpoll is back!
After not being seen since Monday, despite plenty of observers staking out
my feeders, I saw the REDP fly into my dogwood from the south. Briefly came
to my finch feeder where I was able to get a few photos before it departed.
Diane Bricmont
STL CO
On Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 8:30 AM Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...>
wrote:
> The REDP is back in my dogwood this morning. Visitors are welcome to view
> from their cars or on the sidewalk.
>
> Diane Bricmont
> STL CO
>
> On Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 3:58 PM Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...>
> wrote:
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>> A nice surprise in my dogwood this morning. It has come three times to my
>> finch feeder with fine sunflower chips, then heads to the dogwood or the
>> sweet gum. Disappears for hours between visits. If you want to chase,
>> please view from the street. My feeders are in the front yard. Best bet is
>> to watch the dogwood, sweet gum and finch feeder. Yard lifer #132.
>>
>> Diane Bricmont
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I had at least 4 Woodcock this evening where my yard and field meet. They started at exactly 6 pm and were really going at 6:10. At least 2 were within 15 feet of me. Always makes me hopeful for spring!
-
Cindy Bridges Couch Mo Oregon County <cjontheriver...>
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 03:24:39 PM CST, Mike Taylor <3catacres...> wrote:
American Woodcock (aka timberdoodles) have arrived in central Bollinger County. I put out a recorder Sunday afternoon on my property on a known lekking territory. Picked up the first peents at 6:13 am this morning. Just peents from one bird. No evidence of display flights yet.
Mike Taylor
Bollinger County
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Date: 2/12/26 7:49 am From: William Terrell Stamps <stampst...> Subject: Re: no sighting - bird magazines
If you have no takers, consider contacting your closest elementary or middle school. A lot of times the teachers, especially the art teachers, like to have magazines with a lot of big flashy pictures (Birds and Blooms, e.g.) for kids to use in projects, and science teachers may use the articles as the basis for assignments and such. Also, private schools with much smaller attendance than public schools often don't have the resources or the depth in their libraries and may welcome some of the magazines you have.
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Date: 2/12/26 7:00 am From: Kathleen Anderson <00000493e9e2f3f6-dmarc-request...> Subject: no sighting - bird magazines
I have an accumulation of bird/nature magazines that I would like to give away and not have to put in recycling.
They include:
Birds and Blooms
ABA Journal
ABC Journal
Nature (Conservancy)
Audubon
Bird Watcher's Digest, some old format
And can't think of the others right now.
Also have National Geographic, which it is supposed that all the old issues could reach from Earth to Moon, and probably back.
Please let me know if you would like any of these. I am willing to mail.
Kathleen Anderson, Columbia
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Date: 2/10/26 6:58 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS BIrding 2/12 and 2/14
WGNSS Birding
On Thursday, we will meet at Teal Pond at Riverlands at 8 am.
On Saturday, we will meet at Horseshoe Lake State Park off Route 111 in Illinois. We will meet along the lakeside near the HQ to the left as you enter the park.
David Becher
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Date: 2/10/26 4:13 pm From: Daniel Getman <000003a484abda6a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Cedar Waxwings eating crabapples
I got a call from a friend, who’s neighbor had a flock of Cedar Waxwings in their crabapple tree.
So I quickly went over and was able to get some nice photos.
It’s always a thrill when you have a chance to view Cedar Waxwings up close - such pretty birds.
I’ll have to start watching for them in our yard. We have red cedar and crabapple trees, and american cranberry viburnum bushes, all currently with fruit on them.
Photos can be viewed at:
flickr.com/photos/dgetman/sets
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 2/10/26 1:24 pm From: Mike Taylor <3catacres...> Subject: Timbers are doodling
American Woodcock (aka timberdoodles) have arrived in central Bollinger County. I put out a recorder Sunday afternoon on my property on a known lekking territory. Picked up the first peents at 6:13 am this morning. Just peents from one bird. No evidence of display flights yet.
Mike Taylor
Bollinger County
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