Thanks David
I look forward to your weekly report.
Hoping things work out so I can attend OOS there this spring
Dion 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 Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:38 AM, <jwdavis...> <jwdavis...> wrote:
Mike, thank you for your note to David. You are telling him what I have told him off site many times. When the Ouachita National Forest acquired Red Slough, they obtained David's expertise 30 years ago to monitor the birds for Red Slough. David'sZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart External Email ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd#yiv0988944994 #yiv0988944994pfptBannerwue5bsh {display:block !important;visibility:visible !important;opacity:1 !important;background-color:#d04b4c !important;max-width:none !important;max-height:none !important;}#yiv0988944994 .yiv0988944994pfptPrimaryButtonwue5bsh:hover, #yiv0988944994 .yiv0988944994pfptPrimaryButtonwue5bsh:focus {background-color:#e9797a !important;}#yiv0988944994 .yiv0988944994pfptPrimaryButtonwue5bsh:active {background-color:#d89d9d !important;}#yiv0988944994 html:root, #yiv0988944994 html:root>body {display:block !important;visibility:visible !important;opacity:1 !important;}#yiv0988944994 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}Mike, thank you for your note to David. You are telling him what I have told him off site many times. When the Ouachita National Forest acquired Red Slough, they obtained David's expertise 30 years ago to monitor the birds for Red Slough. David's surveys, data collection, observations, and pictures document the birds and other wildlife changes over these decades. Some may not be aware that David's work has found dragonflies and other species extending their range into Oklahoma; or that Red Slough is an eBird Hot Spot and Species Leader for the State of Oklahoma. Birders from every state and some foreign countries have found birds at Red Slough for their life lists. Many Oklahoma birders do not recognize the valuable birds and birding experiences that exist within the State. His list is also shared on the ARBird Listserve.
All should appreciate the weekly dedication that David has contributed to the scientific data collected and insight he provided for birders and others that appreciate the Wildlife Diversity of Red Slough.
Jerry Wayne DavisHot Springs, ARFrom: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Mike Ludewig <fishinorbirding...>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 9:11 AM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] Red Slough Bird Survey - Feb. 11 <!--#yiv0988944994 #yiv0988944994x_pfptBannerit6hleg {display:block!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;background-color:#d04b4c!important;max-width:none!important;max-height:none!important;}#yiv0988944994 html:root, #yiv0988944994 html:root > div {display:block!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;}-->David, Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your weekly posts on the Red Slough birds and other "creatures". It's always fun to see your list! Mike Ludewig Claremore, OK On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 7: 10 PM arbour@ windstream. netZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStartExternal Email ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEndDavid,
Just wanted to let you know that I really appreciate your weekly posts on the Red Slough birds and other "creatures". It's always fun to see your list!Mike LudewigClaremore, OK
On Wed, Feb 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM <arbour...> <arbour...> wrote:
It was mostly overcast, mild (60's), and a bit windy on the survey today. 51 species were found. Neotropic Cormorants have returned and will start nesting in early March. Spring is almost here! Frogs are singing; butterflies are out, and plumZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStartExternal Email ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd
It was mostly overcast, mild (60's), and a bit windy on the survey today. 51 species were found. Neotropic Cormorants have returned and will start nesting in early March. Spring is almost here! Frogs are singing; butterflies are out, and plum and pear trees are starting to bloom. Here is my list for today:
