Date: 8/31/26 7:44 am From: Melissa P <mpappas53...> Subject: Re: [birders] Group Check and Roll Call
I, too, would dearly love to send you some chipmunks! My yard looks like a
haibitrail. Our bird-life hasn't been what it has in the past. The number
of hummingbirds has diminished to almost non-existent. I am hoping that
this is due to so many others putting up feeders in the area. We are back
in the woods, so not as easily accessible. The numbers of blue jays and
goldfinches has grown exponentially the past few weeks. We do still have
our "resident" turkey hen. Our deer population has added two late fawns who
are very happy and rambunctious. Our water features were hosting lots of
migrants the past few weeks. We've allowed the large one in the front yard
to be rather overgrown, but the birds seem to really enjoy the cover. Late
fall, we'll trim it back and get it ready for over-wintering birds.
On Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:49 PM Dody Wyman <dody...> wrote:
> Hi there, thank you - I did identify it from my years of working with
> them. You obviously know your young raptors also! These little guys make
> it difficult for someone to say “they are ugly birds”!!
>
> On Aug 30, 2026, at 7:25 PM, Sandpiper <alesemannelliott...> wrote:
>
> Not sure if Dody can see my message, but someone should let her know it's
> a young Turkey Vulture :)
>
>
> On August 29, 2026 7:17:06 PM EDT, Mag Tait <magtait1...> wrote:
>
>> I don’t know if this email just came to me, but I’m including the group
>> in my reply. I’m going to be the first to admit that that looks like
>> something from a Dr. Seuss book and I’m not sure what it is! Definitely a
>> bird of prey give him the little mouse hanging out with it.
>>
>> On Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM Dody Wyman <dody...> wrote:
>>
>>> I also love the chatter in this group. Gotta say all of you are very
>>> dear to my heart because of this common interest.
>>>
>>> OK, here’s what I have to offer:
>>>
>>> [image: IMG_1495.jpeg]
>>>
>>>
>>> As most of you know, I’ve been working with raptors (rehabilitation and
>>> outreach programs) for many years. I *thought* I was retired when this
>>> call came in. My protege called to see if I could pick up this youngster
>>> since it wasn’t far from me. By my calculations, he’s about two months
>>> behind in the season.
>>>
>>> I assume I don’t need to identify the species… 😉
>>>
>>> Dody
>>> Manchester
>>>
>>> On Aug 29, 2026, at 4:59 PM, Mag Tait <magtait1...> wrote:
>>>
>>> I still enjoy the bird News of this group and the conversation!
>>> I can send you some chipmunks if you like. I have a ridiculous amount.
>>> I’ve never had a weasel in my yard that I have seen anyway, that’s a cool
>>> addition.
>>> The excitement of my grandsons with all the nature in my yard is so
>>> rewarding. They remind me that the usual birds are actually beautiful. They
>>> love the grackles, for example.
>>> Currently, there is the usual increased activity of Hummers fattening up
>>> for migration, the return of the Orioles to their feeder and all the usual
>>> yard birds.
>>> We have a higher number of sandhill cranes in the neighborhood than
>>> years past and I haven’t seen the turkeys, but the kids have found several
>>> turkey feathers in the yard so I know they’re coming through.
>>> I also have the biggest groundhog I’ve ever seen traveling through the
>>> yard. There’s a giant hole up near a ravine on my yards edge. My dog
>>> sometimes makes a half hearted attempt to chase it, but he completely
>>> ignores the squirrels and rabbits. The rabbits have completely finished off
>>> my hostas and trimmed my dahlias.
>>> Mag
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> On Aug 29, 2026, at 11:06 AM, Fred Kaluza <fredkaluza...> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> Haven’t seen much/any message traffic from members here lately so I’m
>>> just hoping you’re all having a good summer. Here near Port Huron I had my
>>> first-ever double clutch of Bluebirds so a total of seven new Bluebirds
>>> added to the world (and about 21 House Wrens). Currently still have a few
>>> orioles hanging around and four or five hummingbirds squabbling over the
>>> feeders as they fatten-up for migration. Still waiting for Birdweather to
>>> get “bat-detection” to work with their first-generation PUC units. Other
>>> than that…it’s been pretty slow here with wildlife since I saw my
>>> first-ever Weasel right outside the kitchen door three weeks ago. Sadly,
>>> it’s really put a dent in the exploding Chipmunk population but…I’m happy
>>> to know there are Weasels around. What’s new at your places?
>>>
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