Date: 6/17/25 8:06 pm From: Donna and Bruce Walgren via groups.io <Piranga...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Hay Springs USGS BBS Summary
It looks like it goes by the Lake though? Thanks!
Bruce
From: <NEBirds...> [mailto:<NEBirds...>] On Behalf Of David Cunningham via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2025 7:13 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Hay Springs USGS BBS Summary
As a native of Hay Springs, I’m wondering where this route is. I lived 8 miles south of Hay springs on a farm and now live in Casper WY. It’s fun to see your results-reminds me of home. The BBS website doesn’t show the route – just the approximate site of the route. I was wondering if you would mind sharing the start point and the approximate route.
I completed the Hay Springs BBS on 7 Jun 2025. The biggest missing species was Bobolink. I paused on 3 stops to use the binoculars and specifically listen for them, but none heard or seen. This is the fastest I completed the route, mostly due to the good weather. This year's counts are consistent with past years going back to 2018 (first year). The average number of species is approximately 42 with about 985 for the individuals count. The lone Blue Jay and Common Yellowthroat were the only non-breeders observed.
