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Date: 4/10/24 12:00 pm From: Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw48...> Subject: Re: Unidentified Bird - Eldon, MO, Miller Co., 4/10/24, 1:00 pm
That was one of my thoughts as well. On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:46 PM Heidi McCullough < <greenheronclayworks...> wrote: > What does a Limpkin look like in flight? > > Heidi McCullough > Parkville (Platte County) > > On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 1:33 PM Chris Barrigar <1chrisbarrigar...> > wrote: > >> WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may >> be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT >> System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, >> clicking links, or responding to this email. >> I'm kinda' freaking out a bit here in Eldon!!! >> >> Just had a bird fly through that I couldn't identify by call or by sight >> observed in flight and to within 40 yards. It almost landed in gravel area >> of Adient parking lot then flew off toward the Eldon Airport. Not UPSA or >> Lapwing...larger than both. >> >> >> Long-tailed, longer legs, white checks on dark wings. Initially reminded >> of a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher but larger and more shorebird-like - almost >> parrot-like though wings were somewhat pointed scimitar-like. >> >> Loud, clear, single descending note call - repeated while in flight. Any >> ideas?!? Still freaking out. Taking the rest of the day off work to go >> look for it. >> >> Anyone finding yourself in the area, please keep your eyes open for >> something truly unusual. Have camera and audio equipment at the ready; I >> feel this might need the records committee to weigh in on. >> >> Good birding, >> >> Chris Barrigar >> >> Cole Co. >> Russellville, MO >> <1chrisbarrigar...> >> >> https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fcbarrigar&data=05%7C02%<7CMOBIRDS-L...>%7C36d92440647d48584a5508dc598efdfc%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638483717883668659%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZOtVkB6F9ZlU1wtB0FRYwlbCzu7EOKx%2F%2FIiGShCt%2BtI%3D&reserved=0 >> <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fcbarrigar&data=05%7C02%<7CMOBIRDS-L...>%7C36d92440647d48584a5508dc598efdfc%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638483717883668659%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZOtVkB6F9ZlU1wtB0FRYwlbCzu7EOKx%2F%2FIiGShCt%2BtI%3D&reserved=0> >> >> >> >> "I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till >> sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." 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