Palm Warbler found at north side of equestrian area.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 1, 2025, at 2:48 PM, Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...> wrote:
>
> OK birders,
>
> Need a little help finding the right area to look for the Palm Warbler….
>
> Kurt
> Sent from my iPhone
Date: 12/31/24 6:46 pm From: JIM ARTERBURN <jimarterburn...> Subject: New PBase Photos
OKBirds,
I have been way behind on posting any new photos to my website but have recently posted photos from this fall and winter. I have added a wide assortment of species. If you are interested check out my photos at the link below.
Date: 12/31/24 3:31 pm From: Steve Stone <steve.stone...> Subject: Re: Oklahoma field guide or checklist
Sandy,
You should be able to download one from the OOS website. (Oklahoma Ornithological Society)
Steve Stone
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 31, 2024, at 5:20 PM, Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
>
> Is there a comprehensive field guide for Oklahoma? I have a friend who wants to try and see all the birds in Oklahoma. I have always just used my Sibley or Nat Geo and looked at the range maps. Or is there an up to date checklist that can be downloaded and printed?
>
> Thanks
> Sandy B
Date: 12/31/24 3:20 pm From: Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> Subject: Oklahoma field guide or checklist
Is there a comprehensive field guide for Oklahoma? I have a friend who wants to try and see all the birds in Oklahoma. I have always just used my Sibley or Nat Geo and looked at the range maps. Or is there an up to date checklist that can be downloaded and printed?
Date: 12/31/24 11:55 am From: Randy Soto <giantsoto1...> Subject: Red-throated Loon, Lake Hefner
Hello
A few of us have been seeing the Red-throated Loon this morning at Lake Hefner. It is at approximately this location on the lake, 35.579994,-97.590495,
south of the dam.
Good looks with it compared to Common Loon.
Thank you Steve Stone for alerting me and others to it, and thank you for showing me the location this morning.
Date: 12/30/24 10:49 am From: Marta Harris <harrismarta8...> Subject: Re: Recent Oklahoma Birds, 14 Nov - 19 Dec
Love your photos. I found the last two White pelican pictures interesting
because it appears the sunlight off the water ripples reflected onto its
body. Neat! Thanks for posting and allowing us to live vicariously
through your photos and narrative.
On Sun, Dec 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...>
wrote:
> All,
>
> I hope everyone had a nice Christmas.
>
> I've gotten out a few times in November and December with my camera and
> wanted to share some images. Most are of very common birds, but besides
> the standard photos, I always strive to get interesting behavior and action
> shots.
>
> On 14 November, I went to Lakes Hefner and Overholser. I started with
> Hefner and got a bunch of Double-crested Cormorants and a couple American
> Coots. A few American White Pelicans joined a group of hundreds of
> cormorants for a feeding frenzy. I tried to get large group shots and
> photos of cormorants flying to and from the frenzy. After the bulk of the
> birds got out of range, it was time to hit Lake Overholser. Again,
> cormorants were the bird of the day, and I got my closest photos to date of
> that species, including head shots. I also got one with a fish and as well
> as a couple Pied-billed Grebes.
>
> 1 December, I headed to Lake Thunderbird SP to look for deer and any birds
> that presented themselves. A Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Chickadee, and
> Yellow-rumped Warbler made an appearance for some shots.
>
> 14 and 16 December, I decided to do some set-up photos (bird-on-a-stick)
> near my feeders (Cleveland County). I had seen a few species on my
> property that would be photo-lifers (Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch,
> Northern Flickr, and believe it or not, House Finch) and I wanted to get
> them. I set up a perch and was able to get the regular feeder-visiting
> group of American Goldfinch (one that had an injured leg that was
> bleeding), Carolina Chickadee (one with what looks like scaly leg mites),
> Tufted Titmouse, and a photo-lifer female House Finch. I saw the other
> target species, but was unable to get photos.
>
> On 19 December, I decided to hit the three main lakes in OKC - Zoo,
> Hefner and Overholser. Because of the light angle, I always hit the Zoo
> Lake first, just at sunrise (after braving the morning rush hour). This
> day was cold and a bit breezy and I got a little chilled trying to sit
> still at the end of the dock and exposed to the wind. Like usual, I got
> the obligatory Double-crested Cormorants in flight, but to my pleasant
> surprise, a Bald Eagle flew by and landed at the top of a large tree along
> the western bank. I grew up in northern Wisconsin where eagles were pretty
> common, but this was my first time getting photos. The flight shots were a
> bit far away, but as I was looking at other birds, a second eagle flew in
> and the first one took off after it. They interacted with each other, and
> then one of them flew back to the tree, this time flying a little closer to
> me for better shots. A Lesser Scaup swam by for a photo and by this time I
> was pretty cold and needing some hot coffee and a sandwich. So, I hauled
> my gear back to my vehicle and hopped in to get warm and eat. I got
> halfway through my sandwich and to my surprise the eagle flew right towards
> me and landed in a tree in perfect light and right next to the parking
> area. I jumped out and started to get some shots. After each burst, I
> crept a little closer until the bird had enough and flew back to the same
> tree on the west edge of the lake. After the eagle, I went to Lake Hefner
> and got the standard group of species including more cormorants, a Mallard,
> coot, Pied-billed Grebe, Bonaparte's Gull, and Ring-billed Gull. Like
> other visits, I saw an Eared Grebe, but they were just too far away.
> However, I did get one shot, even though it's a bit small in the frame
> (photo-lifer). After that bird, I headed to Lake Overholser where my first
> bird was a male Northern Shoveler. I didn't see much until I got to the
> fishing dock on the west edge and there were a bunch of American White
> Pelicans fishing very close to the dock. They'd come in, plunge down, and
> then swim back out and circle back. I think they were trying to corral the
> fish before plunging for them. During this, several would swim or fly in
> and out of the group and that's when I photographed them because I really
> didn't want any of the fishing dock in the frame. I got lots of behavior
> including my best landing shot. At one point, a huge group of Red-Breasted
> Mergansers came in and started diving and fishing. In among this activity,
> I also photographed Ring-billed Gull, Herring Gull, Double-crested
> Cormorant, Pied-billed Grebe, White-throated Sparrow, and House Sparrow.
> As the sun got low, I finished up the day just west of the dam where I got
> some late-light pelicans and mallards. Then I headed home through the
> ridiculous traffic.
>
> I made an album in Flickr of all these recent photos: Recent Oklahoma
> Birds, 14 Nov - 19 Dec 2024 | Flickr
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720322847301/__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6cbZOQVUxbspg_gMeZjm8ytd15CTG3CTXcz19Gvl176mzzZRUfKoVzNeHUCBCcRTlY9FEwU4l85gvgjimioH48b_uKN6KhI$> >
> Comments and critiques are always welcome.
>
> Take care and have a great New Year,
> Bryan
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72157648698477036__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6cbZOQVUxbspg_gMeZjm8ytd15CTG3CTXcz19Gvl176mzzZRUfKoVzNeHUCBCcRTlY9FEwU4l85gvgjimioH48b_MmTZduw$> >
Date: 12/29/24 4:38 pm From: Ellie Womack <womackele...> Subject: Re: Recent Oklahoma Birds, 14 Nov - 19 Dec
Enjoy your photos and descriptive comments. Keep posting.
On Sun, Dec 29, 2024 at 4:52 PM Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...>
wrote:
> All,
>
> I hope everyone had a nice Christmas.
>
> I've gotten out a few times in November and December with my camera and
> wanted to share some images. Most are of very common birds, but besides
> the standard photos, I always strive to get interesting behavior and action
> shots.
>
> On 14 November, I went to Lakes Hefner and Overholser. I started with
> Hefner and got a bunch of Double-crested Cormorants and a couple American
> Coots. A few American White Pelicans joined a group of hundreds of
> cormorants for a feeding frenzy. I tried to get large group shots and
> photos of cormorants flying to and from the frenzy. After the bulk of the
> birds got out of range, it was time to hit Lake Overholser. Again,
> cormorants were the bird of the day, and I got my closest photos to date of
> that species, including head shots. I also got one with a fish and as well
> as a couple Pied-billed Grebes.
>
> 1 December, I headed to Lake Thunderbird SP to look for deer and any birds
> that presented themselves. A Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Chickadee, and
> Yellow-rumped Warbler made an appearance for some shots.
>
> 14 and 16 December, I decided to do some set-up photos (bird-on-a-stick)
> near my feeders (Cleveland County). I had seen a few species on my
> property that would be photo-lifers (Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch,
> Northern Flickr, and believe it or not, House Finch) and I wanted to get
> them. I set up a perch and was able to get the regular feeder-visiting
> group of American Goldfinch (one that had an injured leg that was
> bleeding), Carolina Chickadee (one with what looks like scaly leg mites),
> Tufted Titmouse, and a photo-lifer female House Finch. I saw the other
> target species, but was unable to get photos.
>
> On 19 December, I decided to hit the three main lakes in OKC - Zoo,
> Hefner and Overholser. Because of the light angle, I always hit the Zoo
> Lake first, just at sunrise (after braving the morning rush hour). This
> day was cold and a bit breezy and I got a little chilled trying to sit
> still at the end of the dock and exposed to the wind. Like usual, I got
> the obligatory Double-crested Cormorants in flight, but to my pleasant
> surprise, a Bald Eagle flew by and landed at the top of a large tree along
> the western bank. I grew up in northern Wisconsin where eagles were pretty
> common, but this was my first time getting photos. The flight shots were a
> bit far away, but as I was looking at other birds, a second eagle flew in
> and the first one took off after it. They interacted with each other, and
> then one of them flew back to the tree, this time flying a little closer to
> me for better shots. A Lesser Scaup swam by for a photo and by this time I
> was pretty cold and needing some hot coffee and a sandwich. So, I hauled
> my gear back to my vehicle and hopped in to get warm and eat. I got
> halfway through my sandwich and to my surprise the eagle flew right towards
> me and landed in a tree in perfect light and right next to the parking
> area. I jumped out and started to get some shots. After each burst, I
> crept a little closer until the bird had enough and flew back to the same
> tree on the west edge of the lake. After the eagle, I went to Lake Hefner
> and got the standard group of species including more cormorants, a Mallard,
> coot, Pied-billed Grebe, Bonaparte's Gull, and Ring-billed Gull. Like
> other visits, I saw an Eared Grebe, but they were just too far away.
> However, I did get one shot, even though it's a bit small in the frame
> (photo-lifer). After that bird, I headed to Lake Overholser where my first
> bird was a male Northern Shoveler. I didn't see much until I got to the
> fishing dock on the west edge and there were a bunch of American White
> Pelicans fishing very close to the dock. They'd come in, plunge down, and
> then swim back out and circle back. I think they were trying to corral the
> fish before plunging for them. During this, several would swim or fly in
> and out of the group and that's when I photographed them because I really
> didn't want any of the fishing dock in the frame. I got lots of behavior
> including my best landing shot. At one point, a huge group of Red-Breasted
> Mergansers came in and started diving and fishing. In among this activity,
> I also photographed Ring-billed Gull, Herring Gull, Double-crested
> Cormorant, Pied-billed Grebe, White-throated Sparrow, and House Sparrow.
> As the sun got low, I finished up the day just west of the dam where I got
> some late-light pelicans and mallards. Then I headed home through the
> ridiculous traffic.
>
> I made an album in Flickr of all these recent photos: Recent Oklahoma
> Birds, 14 Nov - 19 Dec 2024 | Flickr
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720322847301/__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6cbZOQVUxbspg_gMeZjm8ytd15CTG3CTXcz19Gvl176mzzZRUfKoVzNeHUCBCcRTlY9FEwU4l85gvgjimioH48b_uKN6KhI$> >
> Comments and critiques are always welcome.
>
> Take care and have a great New Year,
> Bryan
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72157648698477036__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6cbZOQVUxbspg_gMeZjm8ytd15CTG3CTXcz19Gvl176mzzZRUfKoVzNeHUCBCcRTlY9FEwU4l85gvgjimioH48b_MmTZduw$> >
Date: 12/29/24 2:52 pm From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: Recent Oklahoma Birds, 14 Nov - 19 Dec
All,
I hope everyone had a nice Christmas.
I've gotten out a few times in November and December with my camera and wanted to share some images. Most are of very common birds, but besides the standard photos, I always strive to get interesting behavior and action shots.
On 14 November, I went to Lakes Hefner and Overholser. I started with Hefner and got a bunch of Double-crested Cormorants and a couple American Coots. A few American White Pelicans joined a group of hundreds of cormorants for a feeding frenzy. I tried to get large group shots and photos of cormorants flying to and from the frenzy. After the bulk of the birds got out of range, it was time to hit Lake Overholser. Again, cormorants were the bird of the day, and I got my closest photos to date of that species, including head shots. I also got one with a fish and as well as a couple Pied-billed Grebes.
1 December, I headed to Lake Thunderbird SP to look for deer and any birds that presented themselves. A Tufted Titmouse, Carolina Chickadee, and Yellow-rumped Warbler made an appearance for some shots.
14 and 16 December, I decided to do some set-up photos (bird-on-a-stick) near my feeders (Cleveland County). I had seen a few species on my property that would be photo-lifers (Brown Creeper, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Northern Flickr, and believe it or not, House Finch) and I wanted to get them. I set up a perch and was able to get the regular feeder-visiting group of American Goldfinch (one that had an injured leg that was bleeding), Carolina Chickadee (one with what looks like scaly leg mites), Tufted Titmouse, and a photo-lifer female House Finch. I saw the other target species, but was unable to get photos.
On 19 December, I decided to hit the three main lakes in OKC - Zoo, Hefner and Overholser. Because of the light angle, I always hit the Zoo Lake first, just at sunrise (after braving the morning rush hour). This day was cold and a bit breezy and I got a little chilled trying to sit still at the end of the dock and exposed to the wind. Like usual, I got the obligatory Double-crested Cormorants in flight, but to my pleasant surprise, a Bald Eagle flew by and landed at the top of a large tree along the western bank. I grew up in northern Wisconsin where eagles were pretty common, but this was my first time getting photos. The flight shots were a bit far away, but as I was looking at other birds, a second eagle flew in and the first one took off after it. They interacted with each other, and then one of them flew back to the tree, this time flying a little closer to me for better shots. A Lesser Scaup swam by for a photo and by this time I was pretty cold and needing some hot coffee and a sandwich. So, I hauled my gear back to my vehicle and hopped in to get warm and eat. I got halfway through my sandwich and to my surprise the eagle flew right towards me and landed in a tree in perfect light and right next to the parking area. I jumped out and started to get some shots. After each burst, I crept a little closer until the bird had enough and flew back to the same tree on the west edge of the lake. After the eagle, I went to Lake Hefner and got the standard group of species including more cormorants, a Mallard, coot, Pied-billed Grebe, Bonaparte's Gull, and Ring-billed Gull. Like other visits, I saw an Eared Grebe, but they were just too far away. However, I did get one shot, even though it's a bit small in the frame (photo-lifer). After that bird, I headed to Lake Overholser where my first bird was a male Northern Shoveler. I didn't see much until I got to the fishing dock on the west edge and there were a bunch of American White Pelicans fishing very close to the dock. They'd come in, plunge down, and then swim back out and circle back. I think they were trying to corral the fish before plunging for them. During this, several would swim or fly in and out of the group and that's when I photographed them because I really didn't want any of the fishing dock in the frame. I got lots of behavior including my best landing shot. At one point, a huge group of Red-Breasted Mergansers came in and started diving and fishing. In among this activity, I also photographed Ring-billed Gull, Herring Gull, Double-crested Cormorant, Pied-billed Grebe, White-throated Sparrow, and House Sparrow. As the sun got low, I finished up the day just west of the dam where I got some late-light pelicans and mallards. Then I headed home through the ridiculous traffic.
Date: 12/29/24 8:10 am From: Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...> Subject: Stephens County CBC
The 10 participants in the Stephens County CBC found 90+ species. A Western Grebe was seen near the dam at Clear Creek Lake, a Ross’s Goose with a large flock of Canada Geese was seen on the shoreline at Lake Humphreys and an male Bald Eagle was seen at Lake Fuqua. No Longspurs this year…
It was overcast, cool, and a little windy on the bird survey today. 54 species were found. We still have 3 species of lingering Summer birds still hanging around. If the weather doesn't get too cold they may end of spending the whole winter here. Here is my list for today:
Date: 12/19/24 9:58 am From: Scott Loss <scottrloss...> Subject: Yellow Palm Warbler - Lake Carl Blackwell
A Palm Warbler continues at Lake Carl Blackwell this morning. I originally
found this bird on Dec 13 and suspected it was the rarer "Yellow"
sub-species (the grayer, "Western" sub-species is the regular one here).
Today, I saw it in better lighting and got better pictures to confirm this
is the case - per ebird, there are no previous state records for "Yellow"
Palm Warbler, but perhaps there are other records not in eBird. The bird
seems like it may be trying to winter since we haven't had any truly cold
temperatures yet and there are no major weather changes on the horizon. And
as a nice bonus, this bird makes it onto the count week list for the
Stillwater Christmas Bird Count, which is this Saturday.
The bird survey today started off mostly cloudy and mild but soon turned mostly sunny and windy. 54 species were found. Best highlight today was re-finding the male Cinnamon Teal I found last Thursday. Was unable to find a Common Gallinule or a White Ibis but both were found 3 days ago on our CBC. I have a feeling they are still around. We have received 3 inches of rain over the past 3 days and some of our roads were partially under water. Most of the wetland units look full now. Here is my list for today:
Date: 12/16/24 6:56 am From: Jeff Cox <jeffacox54...> Subject: Re: OKC CBC Count Week birds thru Tuesday--17th
Count week for any Christmas Bird Count that took place on Saturday, the 14th, goes through Tuesday, the 17th (count day plus/minus 3 days). Please report birds you did not find on count day to your compiler. As Jimmy noted, these reports don't go in the official tally, but will be listed as "Count Week" - another bit of data.
Jeff
Jeff Cox
Tulsa, OK
918-629-2140 (call or text)
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> On Behalf Of Jimmy Woodard Sent: Monday, December 16, 2024 8:27 AM To: <OKBIRDS...> Subject: [OKBIRDS] OKC CBC Count Week birds thru Tuesday--17th
Don't forget that even though the OKC CBC is over, we can still count birds thru Tuesday the 17th. Anything new will be listed as CW or
A Count Week sighting.
Please report any unusual or rare birds to me. Thanks.
Date: 12/11/24 8:34 am From: Zach DuFran <zdufran...> Subject: Re: Guthrie Lake - Little Gull
I went up to Guthrie Lake this morning (Wednesday) and could not find it.
There were a handful of Bonaparte's Gulls, but clearly none of them had the
wing, head, or tail pattern of a Little Gull.
Zach DuFran
Norman, OK
On Wed, Dec 11, 2024 at 8:58 AM drhal2 Yocum <drhal2...> wrote:
> I went up on Sunday afternoon(2PM). It had been easily seen Sunday AM. My
> first pass at the lake and from the dam was fruitless. I drove the east
> side stopping wherever I could scan the lake with binocs- nothing.
> I drove back along the north side . Saw another birder - L. Newman. He was
> on it with his scope but it was out there nearer to the east side and
> constantly moving in flight. With some locater clues of far shore markings
> as it moved up and down the lake with a Bonaparte’s gull I could find it as
> it flew around. The back side wing dark colored M pattern was easily
> visible as it turned, even with my 8 x 42 binocs.
> It was indeed hard to spot and follow as it flew followed by the
> Bonaparte’s. Locating it ref. stationary landmarks on east side worked
> better.
> Always flying very low , within 10 feet of the water.
> Just working the low flying gulls along the lake , down & back up might be
> the answer.
> Good luck
> May have gone over to Liberty Lake.
> Hal Yocum
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 11, 2024, at 7:37 AM, Matthew Ratcliffe <mtratcliffe...>
> wrote:
>
>
> It looks like a few people tried. I've struck out on it twice now. On
> Monday, I went in the afternoon around 4 PM. There were a lot of
> Bonaparte's Gulls there but I could not get any of them to be a Little
> Gull. Late afternoons don't appear to be a reliable time for it.
>
> Matt
> Choctaw, OK
> ------------------------------
> *From:* okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Zach DuFran <
> <zdufran...>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:08 PM
> *To:* <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
> *Subject:* Re: [OKBIRDS] Guthrie Lake - Little Gull
>
> I did not see any reports of the Little Gull today (Tuesday). Did anyone
> go and look for it?
>
> Zach DuFran
> Norman, OK
>
> On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 3:13 PM Landon Neumann <landonneumann25...>
> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> Bird still present at 3 pm. Easiest to see from west side.
>
> Landon Neumann
> Stillwater OK
>
>
Date: 12/11/24 5:36 am From: Matthew Ratcliffe <mtratcliffe...> Subject: Re: Guthrie Lake - Little Gull
It looks like a few people tried. I've struck out on it twice now. On Monday, I went in the afternoon around 4 PM. There were a lot of Bonaparte's Gulls there but I could not get any of them to be a Little Gull. Late afternoons don't appear to be a reliable time for it.
Matt
Choctaw, OK
________________________________
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Zach DuFran <zdufran...>
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 9:08 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] Guthrie Lake - Little Gull
I did not see any reports of the Little Gull today (Tuesday). Did anyone go and look for it?
This is a reminder that the Red Slough CBC will be this Sunday (Dec. 15). We only have 3 people so far and can use the help. Let me know if you are interested in participating. Contact me at [ mailto:<arbour...> | <arbour...> ]
The bird survey started off overcast and cool, with a light wind; then turned partly cloudy and very windy for the remainder of the survey. 57 species were found. The wind really interfered with the survey especially making it difficult to detect Passerines. Here is my list for today:
Final dates for Stillwater and John Couch Sooner Lake CBCs to be announced Tuesday. If you think you might participate in either, please read on.
There are TWO upcoming Audubon Christmas Bird Counts sponsored by the Payne County Audubon Society. This year will mark the 77th annual Stillwater CBC and 34th annual John Couch Sooner Lake CBC.
On Thursday, 12/12, we will host a live meeting via Zoom to solidify plans for the upcoming counts so that everyone knows where to go on count day, who might be joining you, how to submit your data, etc.
The survey will remain open through the weekend, with final date selections announced next week. Thanks for your help; looking forward to getting out and counting some BIRDS!!
December 14th……OKC. Compiler Jimmy Woodard.
December 14th……Tulsa. Compiler ??
December 15th……Tishomingo NWR. Compiler Justin Roach.
December 27th……Duncan. Compiler Kurt <Meisenzahl.meisenzk...><mailto:<meisenzk...>. 580-353-3962.
December 30th……Ft Gibson. Compiler Nadine <Varner.gallinuleofpurple...><mailto:<gallinuleofpurple...>. 405-370-5076. Leave a message.
January 3rd………..Arnett. Compiler Bill <Diffin.WilliamDiffin...><mailto:<WilliamDiffin...>. 405-596-3890.
January 4th………..Cimarron Grasslands/Elkhart, KS. Compiler Max Thompson. <maxt...><mailto:<maxt...>. 620-229-3876.
Date: 12/9/24 5:11 am From: Mark Howery <mark.howery...> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: [OKBIRDS] Oklahoma CBC's List
The Norman Christmas Bird Count will be Sunday, December 29, 2024 and is organized by the Cleveland County Audubon Society. I'm the compiler and can be reached at <mkhowery...> for more information.
Thank you Jimmy for starting this thread, and thank you Jeff for posting the link to the National Audubon Society's CBC page (and reminding me to enter the count date on Audubon's website!).
Mark
________________________________
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Jeff Cox <jeffacox54...>
Sent: Sunday, December 8, 2024 7:07 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [OKBIRDS] Oklahoma CBC's List
If you are interested in joining a Christmas Bird Count in your area (or some remote area!), you can visit the Christmas Bird Count website run by the National Audubon Society for more information:
Click where it says Click here for a map; zoom in to Oklahoma (or whatever state or country you are interested in) and youll see a circle for each count; click on the circle and you can see the date (if it has been entered) and the compiler contact information. (I urge other compilers to make sure they have already entered the count date and contact information!)
Enjoy!
Jeff
Jeff Cox
918-629-2140 (call or text)
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> On Behalf Of Jimmy Woodard
Sent: Sunday, December 8, 2024 2:05 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: [OKBIRDS] Oklahoma CBC's List
Here is a list of CBCs Im aware of right now:
December 14thOKC. Compiler Jimmy Woodard.
December 14thTulsa. Compiler Jeff Cox, <jeffacox54...>
December 15thTishomingo NWR. Compiler Justin Roach.
December 27thDuncan. Compiler Kurt Meisenzahl. <meisenzk...><mailto:<meisenzk...>. 580-353-3962.
December 30thFt Gibson. Compiler Nadine Varner. <gallinuleofpurple...><mailto:<gallinuleofpurple...>. 405-370-5076. Leave a message.
January 3rd..Arnett. Compiler Bill Diffin. <WilliamDiffin...><mailto:<WilliamDiffin...>. 405-596-3890.
January 4th..Cimarron Grasslands/Elkhart, KS. Compiler Max Thompson. <maxt...><mailto:<maxt...>. 620-229-3876.
Date: 12/8/24 5:07 pm From: Jeff Cox <jeffacox54...> Subject: Re: Oklahoma CBC's List
If you are interested in joining a Christmas Bird Count in your area (or
some remote area!), you can visit the Christmas Bird Count website run by
the National Audubon Society for more information:
Click where it says "Click here" for a map; zoom in to Oklahoma (or whatever
state or country you are interested in) and you'll see a circle for each
count; click on the circle and you can see the date (if it has been entered)
and the compiler contact information. (I urge other compilers to make sure
they have already entered the count date and contact information!)
Enjoy!
Jeff
Jeff Cox
918-629-2140 (call or text)
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> On Behalf Of Jimmy Woodard
Sent: Sunday, December 8, 2024 2:05 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: [OKBIRDS] Oklahoma CBC's List
Here is a list of CBC's I'm
aware of right now:
December 14th..OKC. Compiler Jimmy Woodard.
December 14th..Tulsa. Compiler Jeff Cox, <jeffacox54...>
December 15th..Tishomingo NWR. Compiler Justin Roach.
December 27th..Duncan. Compiler Kurt Meisenzahl.
<meisenzk...> <mailto:<meisenzk...> . 580-353-3962.
December 30th..Ft Gibson. Compiler Nadine Varner.
<gallinuleofpurple...> <mailto:<gallinuleofpurple...> .
405-370-5076. Leave a message.
January 3rd.....Arnett. Compiler Bill Diffin.
<WilliamDiffin...> <mailto:<WilliamDiffin...> . 405-596-3890.
January 4th.....Cimarron Grasslands/Elkhart, KS. Compiler Max
Thompson. <maxt...> <mailto:<maxt...> . 620-229-3876.
Date: 12/8/24 3:26 pm From: O Connell, Tim <tim.oconnell...> Subject: Re: Oklahoma CBC's List
Dear OKBirders,
Final dates for Stillwater and John Couch Sooner Lake CBCs to be announced Tuesday. If you think you might participate in either, please read on.
There are TWO upcoming Audubon Christmas Bird Counts sponsored by the Payne County Audubon Society. This year will mark the 77th annual Stillwater CBC and 34th annual John Couch Sooner Lake CBC.
On Thursday, 12/12, we will host a live meeting via Zoom to solidify plans for the upcoming counts so that everyone knows where to go on count day, who might be joining you, how to submit your data, etc.
The survey will remain open through the weekend, with final date selections announced next week. Thanks for your help; looking forward to getting out and counting some BIRDS!!
December 14th……OKC. Compiler Jimmy Woodard.
December 14th……Tulsa. Compiler ??
December 15th……Tishomingo NWR. Compiler Justin Roach.
December 27th……Duncan. Compiler Kurt <Meisenzahl.meisenzk...><mailto:<meisenzk...>. 580-353-3962.
December 30th……Ft Gibson. Compiler Nadine <Varner.gallinuleofpurple...><mailto:<gallinuleofpurple...>. 405-370-5076. Leave a message.
January 3rd………..Arnett. Compiler Bill <Diffin.WilliamDiffin...><mailto:<WilliamDiffin...>. 405-596-3890.
January 4th………..Cimarron Grasslands/Elkhart, KS. Compiler Max Thompson. <maxt...><mailto:<maxt...>. 620-229-3876.
The Tulsa coordinator is Jeff Cox at 918-629-2140 or <jeffacox54...>
On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM Jimmy Woodard <j.woodard...> wrote:
>
>
> Here is a list of CBC’s
> I’m aware of right now:
>
>
>
> December 14th……OKC. Compiler Jimmy Woodard.
>
> December 14th……Tulsa. Compiler ??
>
> December 15th……Tishomingo NWR. Compiler Justin Roach.
>
> December 27th……Duncan. Compiler Kurt Meisenzahl.
> <meisenzk...> 580-353-3962.
>
> December 30th……Ft Gibson. Compiler Nadine Varner.
> <gallinuleofpurple...> 405-370-5076. Leave a message.
>
> January 3rd………..Arnett. Compiler Bill Diffin.
> <WilliamDiffin...> 405-596-3890.
>
> January 4th………..Cimarron Grasslands/Elkhart, KS. Compiler Max
> Thompson. <maxt...> 620-229-3876.
>
>
>
>
>
> Please feel free to add to this list. Thanks.
>
>
>
> Jimmy Woodard
>
Date: 12/8/24 2:26 pm From: Louis Truex <ml2x1954...> Subject: Re: Oklahoma CBC's List
Wichita Mtns NWR Dec 30
Compiler is Dan McDonald.
Meet at EEC 6am.
On Sun, Dec 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM Jimmy Woodard <j.woodard...> wrote:
>
>
> Here is a list of CBC’s
> I’m aware of right now:
>
>
>
> December 14th……OKC. Compiler Jimmy Woodard.
>
> December 14th……Tulsa. Compiler ??
>
> December 15th……Tishomingo NWR. Compiler Justin Roach.
>
> December 27th……Duncan. Compiler Kurt Meisenzahl.
> <meisenzk...> 580-353-3962.
>
> December 30th……Ft Gibson. Compiler Nadine Varner.
> <gallinuleofpurple...> 405-370-5076. Leave a message.
>
> January 3rd………..Arnett. Compiler Bill Diffin.
> <WilliamDiffin...> 405-596-3890.
>
> January 4th………..Cimarron Grasslands/Elkhart, KS. Compiler Max
> Thompson. <maxt...> 620-229-3876.
>
>
>
>
>
> Please feel free to add to this list. Thanks.
>
>
>
> Jimmy Woodard
>
Date: 12/8/24 2:04 pm From: EUGENE YOUNG <00000184641c887d-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Oklahoma CBC's List
Ya forgot Kenton/Black Mesa…
Gene Young Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 8, 2024, at 2:05 PM, Jimmy Woodard <j.woodard...> wrote:
Here is a list of CBC’s I’m aware of right now:
December 14th……OKC. Compiler Jimmy Woodard.
December 14th……Tulsa. Compiler ??
December 15th……Tishomingo NWR. Compiler Justin Roach.
December 27th……Duncan. Compiler Kurt Meisenzahl. <meisenzk...><mailto:<meisenzk...>. 580-353-3962.
December 30th……Ft Gibson. Compiler Nadine Varner. <gallinuleofpurple...><mailto:<gallinuleofpurple...>. 405-370-5076. Leave a message.
January 3rd………..Arnett. Compiler Bill Diffin. <WilliamDiffin...><mailto:<WilliamDiffin...>. 405-596-3890.
January 4th………..Cimarron Grasslands/Elkhart, KS. Compiler Max Thompson. <maxt...><mailto:<maxt...>. 620-229-3876.
Date: 12/7/24 11:29 am From: Zach DuFran <zdufran...> Subject: Re: White-throated Swift at Gloss Mountain
I arrived at Gloss Mountains around 8:45 this morning (Saturday) and walked
the trail up to the top of the mesa. I watched the lone mesa to the north
for a while without seeing any swifts. I was walking back south on the mesa
around 9:35 when the White-throated Swifts started buzzing by right in
front of me. A group of 4 birders from Stillwater were walking up at the
same time. I continued to watch them for the next half hour and they stayed
flying just above and on either side of the main mesa. At times they were
buzzing by within 6’ of me and the “whoosh” of their flight was quite a
treat!
Zach DuFran
On Sat, Dec 7, 2024 at 12:49 PM Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...>
wrote:
> Brent,
>
> We drove back east from the main parking area about 3 miles on 412 and
> turned left on NS250 Rd. Drove north to E0440 Rd and turned left. The end
> of E0440 looks directly at the smaller Mesa, Lone Peak. Most of the
> activity took place between 4:00 and 5:00pm.
>
> Kurt Meisenzahl
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Dec 7, 2024, at 1:12 AM, Brent Barnes <
> <00000113f4c02191-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>
> For those who have seen the White-Throated Swifts at Gloss Mountain State
> Park.
>
> I attempted to see the swifts by parking in the parking lot and walking
> the trail up to the mesa (Cathedral Mesa), and then walking the trail until
> the end where the fence is and then looking across to the northeast corner
> of the smaller mesa (Lone Peak mesa where the swift are seen) from the
> trail's end, but did not see the swifts after three hours.
>
> Are those seeing the swifts climbing up the trail and looking for the
> swifts from the mesa south of the mesa the swifts are at (Tophead mesa) or
> are you driving on the county road and parking north of the Tophead mesa
> and looking for the swifts at ground level from the north?
>
> I was looking to make another trip up there but wanted to see the location
> most people were successfully seeing the swifts from.
>
> Brent Barnes
>
> On Saturday, November 30, 2024, 02:04:53 PM CST, Randy Soto <
> <giantsoto1...> wrote:
>
>
> Right now at least 3 White-throated Swift can be seen at small mesa at
> northern part of Gloss Mountain State Park. Just came in.
>
> Views of them can be seen on east of small mesa and west of small mesa..
> They are flying over large mesa and in between smaller mesa and large one.
>
> Have fun
> R Soto
>
>
Date: 12/7/24 10:24 am From: Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...> Subject: Re: White-throated Swift at Gloss Mountain
Brent,
We drove back east from the main parking area about 3 miles on 412 and turned left on NS250 Rd. Drove north to E0440 Rd and turned left. The end of E0440 looks directly at the smaller Mesa, Lone Peak. Most of the activity took place between 4:00 and 5:00pm.
Kurt Meisenzahl
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 7, 2024, at 1:12 AM, Brent Barnes <00000113f4c02191-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>
> For those who have seen the White-Throated Swifts at Gloss Mountain State Park.
>
> I attempted to see the swifts by parking in the parking lot and walking the trail up to the mesa (Cathedral Mesa), and then walking the trail until the end where the fence is and then looking across to the northeast corner of the smaller mesa (Lone Peak mesa where the swift are seen) from the trail's end, but did not see the swifts after three hours.
>
> Are those seeing the swifts climbing up the trail and looking for the swifts from the mesa south of the mesa the swifts are at (Tophead mesa) or are you driving on the county road and parking north of the Tophead mesa and looking for the swifts at ground level from the north?
>
> I was looking to make another trip up there but wanted to see the location most people were successfully seeing the swifts from.
>
> Brent Barnes
>
> On Saturday, November 30, 2024, 02:04:53 PM CST, Randy Soto <giantsoto1...> wrote:
>
>
> Right now at least 3 White-throated Swift can be seen at small mesa at northern part of Gloss Mountain State Park. Just came in.
>
> Views of them can be seen on east of small mesa and west of small mesa.. They are flying over large mesa and in between smaller mesa and large one.
>
> Have fun
> R Soto
Date: 12/7/24 3:18 am From: Steve Stone <steve.stone...> Subject: Re: White-throated Swift at Gloss Mountain
Brent,
The birds are seen from both positions. The birds will fly along the top of the larger mesa before flying over the gap to the smaller mesa. Most of good photos have been taken from the top. A little south of the fence, where the mesa is narrower, is not a bad place to wait for them. But you will still want to keep an eye on the small Mesa.
Many birders have had better luck in the afternoons when it’s warmer and the wind doesn’t seem to make a difference.
Good luck.
Steve Stone
Sent from my iPhone
> On Dec 7, 2024, at 1:12 AM, Brent Barnes <00000113f4c02191-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
>
> For those who have seen the White-Throated Swifts at Gloss Mountain State Park.
>
> I attempted to see the swifts by parking in the parking lot and walking the trail up to the mesa (Cathedral Mesa), and then walking the trail until the end where the fence is and then looking across to the northeast corner of the smaller mesa (Lone Peak mesa where the swift are seen) from the trail's end, but did not see the swifts after three hours.
>
> Are those seeing the swifts climbing up the trail and looking for the swifts from the mesa south of the mesa the swifts are at (Tophead mesa) or are you driving on the county road and parking north of the Tophead mesa and looking for the swifts at ground level from the north?
>
> I was looking to make another trip up there but wanted to see the location most people were successfully seeing the swifts from.
>
> Brent Barnes
>
> On Saturday, November 30, 2024, 02:04:53 PM CST, Randy Soto <giantsoto1...> wrote:
>
>
> Right now at least 3 White-throated Swift can be seen at small mesa at northern part of Gloss Mountain State Park. Just came in.
>
> Views of them can be seen on east of small mesa and west of small mesa.. They are flying over large mesa and in between smaller mesa and large one.
>
> Have fun
> R Soto
Date: 12/6/24 11:12 pm From: Brent Barnes <00000113f4c02191-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: White-throated Swift at Gloss Mountain
For those who have seen the White-Throated Swifts at Gloss Mountain State Park.
I attempted to see the swifts by parking in the parking lot and walking the trail up to the mesa (Cathedral Mesa), and then walking the trail until the end where the fence is and then looking across to the northeast corner of the smaller mesa (Lone Peak mesa where the swift are seen) from the trail's end, but did not see the swifts after three hours.
Are those seeing the swifts climbing up the trail and looking for the swifts from the mesa south of the mesa the swifts are at (Tophead mesa) or are you driving on the county road and parking north of the Tophead mesa and looking for the swifts at ground level from the north?
I was looking to make another trip up there but wanted to see the location most people were successfully seeing the swifts from.
Brent Barnes
On Saturday, November 30, 2024, 02:04:53 PM CST, Randy Soto <giantsoto1...> wrote:
Right now at least 3 White-throated Swift can be seen at small mesa at northern part of Gloss Mountain State Park. Just came in.
Views of them can be seen on east of small mesa and west of small mesa.. They are flying over large mesa and in between smaller mesa and large one.
Date: 12/6/24 9:35 pm From: Steve Davis <spd8109...> Subject: Belize tropical biology nature tour for the AAST
FYI
---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: *Ragupathy Kannan* <greathornbill...>
Date: Fri, Dec 6, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Subject: Belize tropical biology nature tour for the AAST
To: ARBIRD Listserv <arbird-l...>
Cc: <ragupathy.kannan...> <ragupathy.kannan...>
Folks, for several years, we have had successful fund raising nature and
birding tours for the Arkansas Audubon Society Trust. We have raised
nearly $20,000 for the trust doing these tours. Many AR-birders have
enjoyed these tours. So, please consider joining us for some great food
and fun in a tropical paradise.
I hereby announce this year's family-friendly and relaxing tour to
Belize. Itinerary below. Price will be $2,000 plus air, including a
donation to the AAST. Participants must be avid birders or naturalists
and must be in good health for field trips in hot and humid conditions.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. If interested, please contact
me offline at <ragupathy.kannan...>
*BELIZE NATURE TOUR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ARKANSAS AUDUBON SOCIETY TRUST
(12-20 May 2025—dates tentative)*
***Itinerary*
*12 MAY*. We meet our local guides at Belize City airport and travel up
the Northern Highway to Crooked Tree village, right by the famous water
bird sanctuary named after the village. There will be birding stops on
the way as we pass by the lush tropical countryside. Evening outing into
the savannahs will target the cooperatively breeding Yucatan Jays, Ani
Cuckoos, and Acorn Woodpeckers. A short night walk will focus on
reptiles and amphibians. Dinner and overnight at Bird’s Eye View Lodge
at Crooked Tree. Dinner included.
*13 MAY*. Early morning nature walks at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary.
Water birds will be our main target, with special emphasis on Jabiru
Storks, Wood Storks, Roseate Spoonbills, Jacanas, and Snail Kites. After
late breakfast we leave for the Community Baboon Sanctuary in the
village of Bermudian Landing to see the rare Black Howler monkeys. This
village is the site of a world-famous grassroots monkey conservation
project which involves cooperation from dozens of local villages. Pack
lunch will be catered by local villagers. Tonight, we check into our
cabanas at Crystal Paradise Resort near the village of Cristo Rey south
of the town of San Ignacio near the Guatemalan border. Overnight at
Crystal Paradise Resort. All meals included.
*14 MAY*. After breakfast and an early morning nature walk, we will
canoe 8 kms down the Macal River for a thorough census and inventory of
all wildlife. We will view sunning Iguanas or an array of birds
including kingfishers and wood-rails. Proboscis bats and Howler monkeys
may be among the mammal fauna encountered. See
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://ebird.org/checklist/S57578318__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!4t2VQscxViefEppofyxxeNv9XMYX_fcacbY_JCdA9UJpcq4wGx5L4tcQgO0dPittjWw0JAAvkJiU6EgGhg$ [ebird[.]org] for birds seen and photographed
during one of our previous river trips. This afternoon we will visit the
local Cristo Rey school to interact with the children and donate school
supplies. Overnight at Crystal Paradise Resort. All meals included.
*15 MAY*. After nature walk and breakfast, we drive 45 minutes to the
famous 2000-year-old Mayan ruins of Xunantunich. The partially
excavated, largest pyramid, El Castillo, stands 130 feet above the main
plaza floor, offering commanding views of the tropical forests and
nearby Guatemala. Hiking up to the top is an option, and the view from
there makes the effort worthwhile. El Castillo is famous for its
friezes, which are banded stucco decorations. An impressive museum
displays a three-dimensional model of the entire site and traces the
evolution of the Maya civilization. Those opting out of the ruin hike
will go on a birding walk in the woods surrounding the area. Before
lunch at the resort, we have the option to stop for an hour at a local
roadside tortileria to learn how to make your own tortilla. Overnight at
Crystal Paradise Resort. All meals included.
*17 May*. After the daily early morning nature walk and breakfast, we
board vans and do a daytrip to the Mountain Pine Ridge. This pine
tree-dominated forest is more than just a vast wooded area: we will
explore deep ravines, traverse dramatic granite expanses atop the Maya
Mountains, and observe meandering rivers, streams, waterfalls, and pools
amid the sweet fragrance of the evergreens. We will focus on
conservation efforts aimed at the rare Orange-breasted Falcons which
nest on cliffs in the 1600-ft Falls. We will also learn about the
devastation caused by pine-borer beetles to this ecosystem. You may get
a chance for a refreshing dip by the waterfalls. Overnight at Crystal
Paradise Resort. All meals included, including a picnic lunch by the rapids.
*18 May*. After nature walk and breakfast, we pack up all our belongings
and check out of Crystal Paradise Resort. We head toward Belize City and
on the way, spend a few hours at the world-famous Belize Zoo, which
houses only native animals of Belize. Near the zoo, we briefly inspect
the tropical pine savanna habitat (where Prof. Kannan studied birds and
their habitat extensively in the past). Those opting out of the zoo trip
will go birding to the nearby Sibun River, where we can possibly see
endemics like Blue Seedeater. We lunch at a picnic spot next to the zoo,
after which we head to Belize City to catch the water taxi (a powerful
ferry) for the 1-hr ride to Caye Caulker. Overnight at a hotel in Caye
Caulker. Breakfast and Lunch included. Dinner on your own.
*19 MAY*. Pre-breakfast birding and nature walk to the sand spits and
mangrove forests where we look for birds such as willets, plovers,
sandpipers and other shorebirds and water birds. Also, this is an
excellent chance to see the endemic Black Catbird and the rare
Rufous-necked Wood-rail amongst the mangrove vegetation. We will also
find Frigate Birds (Man o’ War birds) and Brown Pelicans flying over the
sea. Anoles lizards, Boa constrictors, and other herps are a
possibility. After breakfast we will be taken by boat for snorkeling at
the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve, where we will be treated to spectacular
sights of marine life. Fish fauna may include large groupers, nurse
sharks, sting rays, moray eels, and flounders, dominated by a
spectacular array (17 species last year) of colorful coral reef fish.
Depth is between 5-30 feet and visibility is usually excellent.
Floatation devices (mandatory even if you know swimming!) and all
snorkeling gear will be provided. Sunscreen usage a must. Overnight at a
hotel in Caye Caulker. Breakfast and lunch included. Dinner on your own.
*20 MAY*. After breakfast we catch the water taxi to Belize City and
then the van to the airport for the journey back home. Breakfast included.
It was clear, cold, and windy on the bird survey today. 61 species were found. Best bird today was a late Green Heron which flew across Pintail Lake and up to Stork Lake barely making it into some cattails with an adult Bald Eagle after him on his last few yards of flight. We still have a few Common Gallinules and fair numbers of White Ibis. The Common Gallinules often linger into January and sometimes stay the whole winter. The White Ibis lingered into January last winter so this may be a new pattern they are setting and may eventually start staying the whole winter. They seem to be finding plenty of crayfish to feed on. The cold east wind today really hampered the finding of the small land birds. Here is my list for today:
Date: 12/3/24 9:07 am From: shenthorn205 <shenthorn205...> Subject: Bonanza at Zoo Lake
At 1030 today:two bald eagles soaring over the lake for about ten minutes.Five green-winged tealThree hooded mergansersOne wood duckCBC here on the 14th.Sharon
