I don’t post photos to okbirds. Sandy On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 3: 34 PM Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man@ hotmail. com> wrote: Photos? Bryan E. Reynolds Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker My nature and wildlife photography portfolio From:
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On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 3:34 PM Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...><mailto:<nature_photo_man...>> wrote:
Photos? Bryan E. Reynolds Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker My nature and wildlife photography portfolio From: okbirds <OKBIRDS@ LISTS. OU. EDU> on behalf of Sandy Berger <sndbrgr@ GMAIL. COM> Sent: Friday, January 2, 2026 2: 22 PM
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It’s been some time since I’ve posted about Sequoyah. That’s because it’s been some time since I’ve been there. But it sure was good to get back. My husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird species and he garnered some
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It’s been some time since I’ve posted about Sequoyah. That’s because it’s been some time since I’ve been there. But it sure was good to get back.
My husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird species and he garnered some great photos. Also ran into Trina Arnold, and Charles Vann.
The ebird “rarities” included Great Egret, 3 Sora, and Blue-winged Teal. Yes, I had to do write-ups. I also had an over-wintering Common Yellowthroat.
We approximated around 3,000 Snow Geese. We arrived at the refuge before sunrise. It was at least 45 minutes before the geese came in from the river to spend some morning time on land. They were on land for some time and then took off all of a sudden and we were on the road right in the middle of take off. Glorious cacophony are my words to describe the sound. And they just kept circling, and screaming. So fun.
Along with a swirling flock of geese there were swirling flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds. There were thousands of them. Such a sight.
Tiny Winter Wrens to not so tiny Bald Eagles were represented.
Happy New Year to you all.
Sandy B.
Sequoyah NWR
Vian, OK
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> It’s been some time since I’ve posted about Sequoyah. That’s because it’s
> been some time since I’ve been there. But it sure was good to get back. My
> husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird species
> and he garnered some
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> It’s been some time since I’ve posted about Sequoyah. That’s because it’s
> been some time since I’ve been there. But it sure was good to get back.
> My husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird
> species and he garnered some great photos. Also ran into Trina Arnold, and
> Charles Vann.
> The ebird “rarities” included Great Egret, 3 Sora, and Blue-winged Teal.
> Yes, I had to do write-ups. I also had an over-wintering Common
> Yellowthroat.
> We approximated around 3,000 Snow Geese. We arrived at the refuge before
> sunrise. It was at least 45 minutes before the geese came in from the river
> to spend some morning time on land. They were on land for some time and
> then took off all of a sudden and we were on the road right in the middle
> of take off. Glorious cacophony are my words to describe the sound. And
> they just kept circling, and screaming. So fun.
> Along with a swirling flock of geese there were swirling flocks of
> Red-winged Blackbirds. There were thousands of them. Such a sight.
> Tiny Winter Wrens to not so tiny Bald Eagles were represented.
>
> Happy New Year to you all.
> Sandy B.
> Sequoyah NWR
> Vian, OK
>
>
Its been some time since Ive posted about Sequoyah. Thats because its been some time since Ive been there. But it sure was good to get back. My husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird species and he garnered some
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Its been some time since Ive posted about Sequoyah. Thats because its been some time since Ive been there. But it sure was good to get back.
My husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird species and he garnered some great photos. Also ran into Trina Arnold, and Charles Vann.
The ebird rarities included Great Egret, 3 Sora, and Blue-winged Teal. Yes, I had to do write-ups. I also had an over-wintering Common Yellowthroat.
We approximated around 3,000 Snow Geese. We arrived at the refuge before sunrise. It was at least 45 minutes before the geese came in from the river to spend some morning time on land. They were on land for some time and then took off all of a sudden and we were on the road right in the middle of take off. Glorious cacophony are my words to describe the sound. And they just kept circling, and screaming. So fun.
Along with a swirling flock of geese there were swirling flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds. There were thousands of them. Such a sight.
Tiny Winter Wrens to not so tiny Bald Eagles were represented.
Happy New Year to you all.
Sandy B.
Sequoyah NWR
Vian, OK
It’s been some time since I’ve posted about Sequoyah. That’s because it’s
been some time since I’ve been there. But it sure was good to get back.
My husband and I had a good morning there today. I garnered 55 bird species
and he garnered some great photos. Also ran into Trina Arnold, and Charles
Vann.
The ebird “rarities” included Great Egret, 3 Sora, and Blue-winged Teal.
Yes, I had to do write-ups. I also had an over-wintering Common
Yellowthroat.
We approximated around 3,000 Snow Geese. We arrived at the refuge before
sunrise. It was at least 45 minutes before the geese came in from the river
to spend some morning time on land. They were on land for some time and
then took off all of a sudden and we were on the road right in the middle
of take off. Glorious cacophony are my words to describe the sound. And
they just kept circling, and screaming. So fun.
Along with a swirling flock of geese there were swirling flocks of
Red-winged Blackbirds. There were thousands of them. Such a sight.
Tiny Winter Wrens to not so tiny Bald Eagles were represented.
Happy New Year to you all.
Sandy B.
Sequoyah NWR
Vian, OK
We all live many lives, and your birding lives are memorable for many who
know you, even when it's by name only. May your less active future be
filled with happy memories.
Ellie Womack
On Fri, Dec 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM Louis Truex <ml2x1954...> wrote:
> Hello Everyone, Just wanted to post an update about this past year. We
> have had a few of the more serious health issues and the one Mary has ended
> her ability to bird more than 30 minutes from home. When the year started
> she told me to finish
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> Just wanted to post an update about this past year. We have had a few of
> the more serious health issues and the one Mary has ended her ability to
> bird more than 30 minutes from home. When the year started she told me to
> finish our goal of 125 in every county in Oklahoma which left me with 33
> counties to do. Jerry Vanbebber was kind enough to escort me on many of my
> trips and on June 19, 2025, in Logan county, I flushed 4 Northern Bobwhites
> to complete the mission. We really enjoyed the county birding but it is
> more arduous than you might expect……LoL
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> I will do as many Hackberry Flat surveys in the spring of 2026 as I am
> able. It’s been a real pleasure meeting so many of you since we started
> birding in 1998 and we wish all of you the goodest!
>
> Mary and Lou Truex
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Date: 12/26/25 12:25 pm From: Louis Truex <ml2x1954...> Subject: 2025
Hello Everyone,
Just wanted to post an update about this past year. We have had a few of
the more serious health issues and the one Mary has ended her ability to
bird more than 30 minutes from home. When the year started she told me to
finish our goal of 125 in every county in Oklahoma which left me with 33
counties to do. Jerry Vanbebber was kind enough to escort me on many of my
trips and on June 19, 2025, in Logan county, I flushed 4 Northern Bobwhites
to complete the mission. We really enjoyed the county birding but it is
more arduous than you might expect……LoL
I will do as many Hackberry Flat surveys in the spring of 2026 as I am
able. It’s been a real pleasure meeting so many of you since we started
birding in 1998 and we wish all of you the goodest!
It started off overcast with heavy fog, mild, and calm; turning partly cloudy, warm (upper 70's) and windy around noon on the survey today. 59 species were found. Notable finds today included Neotropic Cormorants, American Bittern, and a backlit large falcon species. Here is my list for today:
Date: 12/16/25 11:16 am From: Shirley Maas <000000b508ae481a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Red Slough Bird Survey - Dec. 15
Looks like a count.
I’m still stuck in AZ with Careging responsibilities.Don’t know if I’ll make to OK for the holidays.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON.
Don MaasMesa,AZMaricopa County
“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government then you are doomed to live under the rules of fools. Plato“You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of reality.”
Don & Shirley MaasThe Maas’s have migrated to the Valley of the Sun in Mesa, AZ from Choctaw, Ok for the winter.
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:06 AM, <arbour...> <arbour...> wrote:
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I'm using my portion of the Red Slough CBC yesterday for my weekly bird survey for this week. The totals from everybody who participated in the CBC will be posted at some point. The weather was clear and cold (low 20's to mid 40's) with a light wind. We started off in the dark owling and went to dark that evening. One of the highlights was finding a field full of Woodcocks that were leaving the field to go to roost. A group of us returned that evening and watched them returning to the field when a high count of 32 Woodcocks were obtained by part of the group that was watching further down the road from me. Other highlights included a Crested Caracara that flew across Red Slough road right in front of Josh Smith and me at 7:01 a.m. right before sunrise. We didn't realize they were such early risers. Other notable finds included an American Bittern, Plegadis ibis', King Rail, and Common Gallinules. Here is my list from yesterday:
Date: 12/16/25 9:05 am From: <arbour...> <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - Dec. 15
I'm using my portion of the Red Slough CBC yesterday for my weekly bird survey for this week. The totals from everybody who participated in the CBC will be posted at some point. The weather was clear and cold (low 20's to mid 40's) with a light wind. We started off in the dark owling and went to dark that evening. One of the highlights was finding a field full of Woodcocks that were leaving the field to go to roost. A group of us returned that evening and watched them returning to the field when a high count of 32 Woodcocks were obtained by part of the group that was watching further down the road from me. Other highlights included a Crested Caracara that flew across Red Slough road right in front of Josh Smith and me at 7:01 a.m. right before sunrise. We didn't realize they were such early risers. Other notable finds included an American Bittern, Plegadis ibis', King Rail, and Common Gallinules. Here is my list from yesterday:
The bird survey today started off overcast, cold and windy, with heavy fog, turning partly cloudy, & milder in the afternoon. 51 species were found. Of note is the continuing presence of Common Gallinules. Duck numbers were up overall. Rusty Blackbirds have finally showed up. Here is my list for today:
Date: 12/9/25 11:15 am From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: My top 50 bird photos
All,
I appreciate all of the compliments and comments about my photography posts, both on this listserve, and privately. Some have asked about techniques, locations, and whether I publish or not (yes, I do). I'm happy to discuss anything, but I won't add the email to the group unless I get your permission.
