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Date: 4/10/24 12:26 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: Unidentified Bird - Eldon, MO, Miller Co., 4/10/24, 1:00 pm
The long tail ruled that out in my mind--that and the assumption that Chris would have thought of Limpkin, given the recent incursion. Edge Wade Columbia, MO <1edgewade...> On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw48...> wrote: > 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...>%7C83b64aca33b3412c654608dc59941d29%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638483739875781246%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qt4AcdYHVIBO8kRzYMGsu6v5ShdpicLvJR%2BsTdrtnyE%3D&reserved=0 >>> <https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.flickr.com%2Fphotos%2Fcbarrigar&data=05%7C02%<7CMOBIRDS-L...>%7C83b64aca33b3412c654608dc59941d29%7Ce3fefdbef7e9401ba51a355e01b05a89%7C0%7C0%7C638483739875781246%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qt4AcdYHVIBO8kRzYMGsu6v5ShdpicLvJR%2BsTdrtnyE%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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