Date: 10/22/18 7:09 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (22 Oct 2018) 2252 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 22, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady
Weather: High cirrus clouds most of the day clearing skies for the last hours with WSW winds
Raptor Observations: One Peregrine 2 Broad-winged Hawks and 51 Harriers
Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jays over 300, 253 crow and 24 Monarchs! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:15:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.75 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: 12 visitors were at the tower throughout different points in the day including Phil and Filla from Detroit, Professor Bill from Ann Arbor, John Barnes and Bob Vodarek. Thanks to all who came out today!
Weather: Moderate winds from the southwest began the day with a temperature of 6.6 C and mostly sunny skies. The sunny skies lasted throughout the day. The winds calmed to almost no wind in the afternoon (it also shifted to the south, then to the southeast in the final 2 hours). Temperatures rose to a high of 15.1 C.
Raptor Observations: A good number of Sharp-shinned Hawks were flying over today, specifically around mid-morning, including 110 individuals between 9:00 - 10:00 am EST. This was one of the highest counts of Sharpies at the tower this season! An adult Broad-winged Hawk was observed in a kettle of Turkey Vultures. By the afternoon, much of the activity over the tower had slowed dramatically. The Turkey Vulture stream had moved well north and a scope was required for viewing.
Non-raptor Observations: An American Woodcock, 5 Tundra Swans and a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher are among the birds observed today.
Predictions: Winds are expected to switch to the northwest tomorrow morning and last throughout the day! It will be mainly sunny skies with a high of 11 C. The winds will shift just as I will be getting to the tower in the morning and I am hoping for a really good day of raptor viewing! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/21/18 8:55 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (21 Oct 2018) 3474 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 21, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Overcast skies
Raptor Observations: One Peregrine and one Broad-winged Hawk
Non-raptor Observations: 982 crows ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Cindy Isenhoff
Observers: Chuck Sharbaugh, Cramer, Dan Lumm
Visitors: Even in the cold weather multiple brave souls visited today. In total we had 11 visitors including my friend Jackie P and Dan Lumm's sister Yvonne.
Weather: Cloudy and cold today with winds from the West or WNW. Temperatures began at 2.9 C and ended at 5.8 C. Winds varied between WNW and W hourly at speeds from 2 kmph blowing and gusting to 10 kmph. No sun during the count hours at all.
Raptor Observations: Resident Eagles and the 2 Osprey who have been hanging out entertained us today. Overall 12 species of hawk today were seen, with our season's first Northern Goshawk giving those on the tower a nice look as he flew over the marsh relatively low.
Non-raptor Observations: Song birds were present but not in large numbers, other than the Blue Jays and American Crow flocks migrating. Ducks in the marsh also seemed to be lower in number in the area around the tower. See the eBird report specifics: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49356832
Predictions: A bit warmer and sunnier tomorrow! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Cindy Isenhoff (<akahawklady1...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/20/18 6:24 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (20 Oct 2018) 1072 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 20, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Overcast skies with SW winds with rain at 1:00 P.M.
Raptor Observations: One Peregrine with 2 Broad-winged Hawks
Non-raptor Observations: 3 Monarchs a murder of 88 crows ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 5.67 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: 14 visitors were at the tower today including Nick and Liz Belle from London, and John Barnes.
Weather: The day began with light to moderate southwest winds, with 90% cloud cover and a temperature of 11 C. Winds continued from the southwest all day, the temperature rose only slightly and cloud cover was variable. A light drizzle fell in the afternoon and by 2:00 pm EST, a wind gust of 32.7 mph was recorded, which was subsequently followed by rain.
Raptor Observations: A late Broad-winged Hawk flew past the tower at close range. More adult Sharp-shined Hawks are being noted compared to mostly immature birds earlier in the season. A resident adult Bald Eagle was observed plucking an American Coot from the marsh before heading away. An immature Peregrine Falcon was observed just before the rain moved in for the day.
Non-raptor Observations: An adult male Canvasback and a House Wren are among the birds observed today. Only 2 Red-winged Blackbirds were recorded, compared to many yesterday. Lots of American Goldfinch were flying over today. Blue Jay numbers continue to slow.
Predictions: The winds have shifted to the northwest and are expected to continue all day tomorrow. It will be a mainly sunny day, though cool temperatures in the the morning and a high of 8 C. Tomorrow has the potential to be a great day for raptor watching with these north winds that have arrived! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/20/18 3:23 am From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: OAS Field Trip Lake Erie Metropark, Sunday, October 21
Sunday, October 21, 2018, 8:00am-1:00pm, Lake Erie Metropark. Leader: Dave Frye (<kestrel11dcf...>)
Lake Erie Metropark has a well-deserved reputation for having terrific bird populations in all seasons of the year. OAS has made a point to visit this great spot often (our group found a Golden Eagle migrating last fall) and will be targeting both the nature trails as well as the shoreline areas again on this visit. Meet in the Nature Center parking area (bathroom facilities in the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center building are open after 10). A Metroparks vehicle pass or daily entry fee will be needed for this visit. Everyone is welcome.
Please see our website for details about upcoming events. You do not have to be a member to participate. http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/
Date: 10/19/18 7:21 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (19 Oct 2018) 2022 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 19, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Don Sherwood, John Elliott, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Mostly cloudy with wind from the SW
Raptor Observations: One immature Golden Eagle one Peregrine and one Osprey
Non-raptor Observations: one Monarch 10 crows ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers: Olga Klekner
Visitors: 3 Visitors made it to the tower today; Olga Klekner and 2 others for brief visits.
Weather: Moderate winds up to 18 mph from the southwest persisted for the morning. The temperature was 9 C but felt much cooler with the biting wind. Cloud cover was at 70% and increased throughout the day, though not reaching 100% until the final hour. The wind shifted to the south and became much lighter in the afternoon as temperatures reached a high of 14.4 C.
Raptor Observations: An improvement from yesterday as more raptors were observed and at a much closer distance. Still, there was not as much diversity in the Turkey Vulture streams as there was a few days ago. A few migrating Bald Eagles were seen. 10 Red-tailed Hawks and an adult male Northern Harrier were observed today. Sharp-shinned Hawks and American Kestrel numbers increased from yesterday. 2 Merlin's powered by the tower one after the other. An adult Peregrine Falcon was observed late in the afternoon.
Non-raptor Observations: Not as much activity surrounded the tower today compared with yesterday, including less White-crowned and White-throated Sparrows. An Eastern Phoebe and a Hermit Thrush were observed. Ring-billed Gulls were streaming up the beach almost constantly all day. No American Crows were observed today, compared to the many seen yesterday. Blue Jay numbers are decreasing from what they were but are still being counted in fairly good numbers.
Predictions: The winds are expected to shift to the west in the early hours of the morning and will continue for the rest of the day. It will be mainly sunny in the morning, with the risk of showers in the afternoon and a high of 11 C. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
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Date: 10/18/18 9:26 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (18 Oct 2018) 5845 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 18, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Mark Hainen, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Clear blue skies with wind such as it was first from the N then from the SW at the end of the day.
Raptor Observations: One Peregrine 11 Broad-winged Hawks!!
Non-raptor Observations: One Monarch 132 Crows and 670 Blue Jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:15:00 Total observation time: 6.25 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: 4 Visitors, not including a large group of school students who never actually made it to the top, were at the tower today. This does include Bill and Karen from Michigan, Greg from Windsor, and Bob HB.
Weather: Sunny skies all day with 0% cloud cover. At first check, the temperature was - 1 C and the the wind direction was pointed to the north (ideal raptor conditions) but there was absolutely no wind. It warmed up quickly in the sunlight. The "wind' soon shifted to the west, then southwest and increased only slightly.
Raptor Observations: It was a very slow day for raptors passing over the tower. It seemed like everything was far to the north. The Turkey Vultures could be seen streaming along with a few buteos, but this was at the limit of 10X binoculars in some cases and the limit of the scope in others. Only a few dozen Sharp-shined Hawks were observed flying over. A Merlin flew by at close distance. A few of the resident Bald Eagles and the Osprey were hunting around.
Non-raptor Observations: There was lots of other activity around the tower today. Many White-crowned Sparrows have moved in, along with the White-throated Sparrows. A Hermit Thrush was observed, 2 Carolina Wren, 2 Orange-crowned Warbler, a Nashville Warbler and a few Palm Warblers. A juv. Black-crowned Night Heron was observed. A few mammal species of note that were observed from the tower today were the elusive North American beaver and 2 White-tailed deer.
Predictions: Winds are expected to continue from the southwest tonight and through tomorrow with mostly sunny skies. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/18/18 3:58 am From: Jerry Jourdan <jerry.jourdan...> Subject: [birders] Monroe, MI Christmas Bird Count is Sunday, December 16, 2018
This year's CBC in Monroe will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2018. For more information about the count, and see past year's results, go to https://jerryjourdan3.blogspot.com/
Date: 10/17/18 7:34 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (17 Oct 2018) 6735 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 17, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: sunny skies with winds from the WSW
Raptor Observations: 4 Peregrines and 7 Broad-winged Hawks!
Non-raptor Observations: 1 monarchs over 1000 blue jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: 7 visitors made it to the tower today. Thanks for the help and good company!
Weather: Moderate winds were from the west northwest to begin the day. The temperature was 8 C and cloud cover at 20%. Winds were from the northwest from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST but returned to the west northwest. Wind velocity decreased to light in the morning and early afternoon but became strong by 2:00 pm EST with gusts of 22.3 mph recorded. Cloud cover increased to 100% by 11:00 am EST, but gradually diminished to 60% in the final hour. The temperature reached a high of 10 C at 1:00 pm EST.
Raptor Observations: With the hint of north winds it seemed like many species were trying to come through today. A good number of Red-tailed Hawks were flying over. 8 Red-shouldered Hawks were observed, most being adults. At least 3 adult male Northern Harriers were observed, including one being harassed by a Peregrine Falcon. Sharp-shinned Hawks continue to be seen in good numbers.
Non-raptor Observations: A continuing first year male Baltimore Oriole was observed again today. A House Wren was seen from above in an old nest. 2 Wilson's Snipe and 3 Greater Yellowlegs flew over. There was a notable absence of most Mute Swans in the marsh today and the Gray Catbirds finally seem to be gone from the bushes around the base of the tower.
Predictions: Winds are expected from the northwest tonight and into tomorrow morning, when at 10:00 am they will switch to the west for the rest of the day. Sunny skies are predicted and a high of 9 C. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/17/18 12:48 pm From: 'Mike Sefton' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Tonight: Borneo is free Washtenaw Audubon program, Wednesday, 17 Oct., 7:30pm, Ann Arbor, all invited
Birders and friends,
Please join us for the following free program Wednesday night. You don’t have to be a Washtenaw Audubon member to attend.
Wednesday, October 17, 7:30pm
Birding Borneo
Join Bryn Martin for yet another fabulous Washtenaw Audubon international field trip, to Borneo, the third largest island in the world, and home to one of Earth’s oldest rainforests. With 688 species of birds, including 59 endemics, and such interesting mammals as Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, and Bornean Gibbon, expect great diversity in wildlife.
Bryn Martin is an avid international birder, Washtenaw Audubon’s field trip coordinator, and teaches high school in Livonia.
This program is free and open to the public. Membership is not required, though we would welcome your membership to help with our environmental and educational activities. Washtenaw Audubon programs are held at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor. In addition to the program, hear news of the latest critter sightings and field trips, and enjoy tasty snacks following the program. For more information on free Washtenaw Audubon programs and field trips, go to
Date: 10/17/18 7:18 am From: Marie Schatz <marieschatz...> Subject: [birders] My new yard, Red Breasted Nuthatch
Been here in Albion for almost 2 months. I have a few Chickadees,
Tufted Titmouse, Blue Jays, a pair of Downey's, a Red Bellied
Woodpecker, 2 or 3
White Breasted Nuthatches and had 2 hummingbirds till early Oct. 5 or 6
House Sparrows. The occasional House Finch and about 30 all the time
Goldfinches going through thistle at an alarming rate:)
So, the usual suspects. But this morning while standing next to a
feeder a Red Breasted Nuthatch zoomed in, very close. Made me happy.
I don't expect much more variety than that, maybe I'll pick up a Pine
Siskin sometime.
Date: 10/17/18 5:05 am From: Catherine Carroll <songsparrow...> Subject: Re: [birders] ailing cedar waxwing
I agree with Penny that the red in the bird's dropping could have been from eating red berries. I would also consider that the bird may have been drunk (so to speak) from eating fermented berries. I recall finding a robin just standing in a parking lot seeming completely unconcerned by my close presence. When I reached down to pick it up, just the light touch of my fingers startled the bird awake and it flew away with a typical robin protest call.
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From: "'Penny' via Birders" <birders...>
To: <birders...>, "bill butler" <thewdata_sa...>, "janice grichor" <jangrich1...>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2018 7:45:55 PM
Subject: Re: [birders] ailing cedar waxwing
The red in the stool could be caused by eating berries.
On Monday, October 15, 2018, 5:49:32 PM EDT, 'janice grichor' via Birders <birders...> wrote:
Call the bird center of Washtenaw.
(734) 761-9640
On Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:02:39 AM EDT, 'bill butler' via Birders <birders...> wrote:
Today I found a Cedar Waxwing standing on the lawn by my house (southern Lapeer County). It was quite alive with beautiful plumage and no apparent sign of injury, but made no response or attempt to move when I approached. Two hours later it was still standing in the same spot. I did notice a thin, watery stool that was milky white with dark red (blood?) streaks. Any thoughts on possible diseases?
Date: 10/17/18 2:12 am From: <fkaluza...> <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: Suspect caught--Robbery at Mary Beth Doyle
An equally armed society is a polite society. Bad people will usually only strike when the odds are overwhelmingly in their fsvor.
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On Tue, Oct 16, 2018 at 20:28, Patrick Baize<pkbaize...> wrote:
great I feel all safe and fuzzy inside
Pat B. Howell, Michigan
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On Mon, 10/15/18, NAPBirds <NAPBirds...> wrote:
Subject: [birders] OT: Suspect caught--Robbery at Mary Beth Doyle Park in Ann Arbor
To: "birders" <birders...>
Date: Monday, October 15, 2018, 10:30 AM
Birders,
The suspect in the armed
robbery at Mary Beth Doyle Park was apprehended the same
day. He is now in police custody. It appears as
though this was an isolated incident, but of course, always
exercise caution when out in any park.
Date: 10/16/18 9:38 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (16 Oct 2018) 2130 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 16, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: sunny skies with winds from SW
Raptor Observations: 3 Peregrines
Non-raptor Observations: 340 crows and 7 monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 10/16/18 5:50 pm From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: [birders] September bird banding at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Birders and Banders,
I have updated a blog page with results and highlights, including many photos, from banding conducted during September at Lake St. Clair Metropark, Macomb Co., Michigan. It was a good month. Use this direct link to get to this page:
Date: 10/16/18 5:28 pm From: Patrick Baize <pkbaize...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: Suspect caught--Robbery at Mary Beth Doyle Park in Ann Arbor
great I feel all safe and fuzzy inside
Pat B. Howell, Michigan
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On Mon, 10/15/18, NAPBirds <NAPBirds...> wrote:
Subject: [birders] OT: Suspect caught--Robbery at Mary Beth Doyle Park in Ann Arbor
To: "birders" <birders...>
Date: Monday, October 15, 2018, 10:30 AM
Birders,
The suspect in the armed
robbery at Mary Beth Doyle Park was apprehended the same
day. He is now in police custody. It appears as
though this was an isolated incident, but of course, always
exercise caution when out in any park.
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: There were 7 visitors at the tower today.
Weather: Gusty winds from the southwest continued for the second day in a row. Winds were moderate to strong all day, through increased more in the afternoon. Unlike yesterday, it was a beautiful sunny day with not a cloud recorded. Temperatures began at 6.3 C and warmed to 11.5 C by the final hour.
Raptor Observations: There was more activity today compared to yesterday at the tower. Good numbers of Sharp-shinned Hawks and American Kestrels were observed today. 92 Sharpies were counted from 9:00 am - 10:00 am EST and 49 Kestrels were counted in the 10:00 hour. Turkey Vultures began coming through around 9:00 am EST and continued for the rest of the day. 3 Red-tailed Hawks were observed, including an adult and an immature captured, banded, and brought to the tower for a nice comparison, then released. A Merlin and a Peregrine Falcon were observed. Again, an Osprey was seen at different times throughout the day.
Non-raptor Observations: Many more non-raptor species were also flying through the skies today, including American Goldfinch and a 2000 bird swarm of European Starlings. Many Gadwall, American Wigeon, American Coot and a few other duck species can be found throughout the marsh. A Hermit Thrush was observed today. More Blue Jays than yesterday but as with most species, slowed down considerably in the afternoon.
Predictions: The winds are expected to shift to the northwest around 10:00 am tomorrow morning before switching to the west around noon, and then back to northwest around 3:00 pm for the rest of the night. The day should begin with a temperature around 5 C and warm to a high of 8 C, with a mix of sun and clouds. Hopefully we will get some decent numbers and variety of raptors with these north winds coming! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/16/18 9:41 am From: 'bill butler' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] ailing Cedar Waxwing recap
Thank you to the many folks who replied to my post about the ailing Cedar Waxwing. Some gaps to my education have been filled and I'm relieved to hear that an infectious disease is unlikely.
Two causes were suggested multiple times: a window strike and inebriation (from overipe fruit/berries). Since the nearest window was 100 feet away with several intervening trees, a window strike, while not impossible, doesn't seem as plausible as being inebriated. As Penny pointed out, an over indulgence on fermented berries also offers an explanation as a source for the red streaks in the stool. Since white wines and lagers can ferment under 10 degrees celsius, the recent cool weather doesn't preclude fermentation.
I did check on the bird the following morning. It was gone with nary a feather left behind, so hopefully it has rejoined its flock with only a hangover as a consequence of a berry debauch.
Date: 10/16/18 6:10 am From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] loss of life impacting all
How do we quell the will to kill? I could chalk it up to a sunconscious response to human overcrowding that starts with the very young. Has anyone ever observed creatures other than humans willfully killing masses of living things without eating them? Sure, horses swat flies with their tails but will chimps pull the legs off a walking stick for fun or the wings off a fly just to see what happens as human children will (is it just human males by the way)? When humans feel the desire to kill and destroy, it’s usually defenseless things that suffer the most. Plants, trees and things that can’t fight back. It’s self loathing come full circle. The best thing we can try is teaching an appreciation for these things. New rule...if you can’t create it, you can’t destroy it.
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On Monday, October 15, 2018, 18:06, Beverly Wolf <Bev_Wolf...> wrote:
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I don’t know how many of you are aware of this study. It should be shaking everyone to the core, further strong proof our birds, butterflies, amphibians and a whole host of other critters are in very serious trouble.
Date: 10/15/18 9:00 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (15 Oct 2018) 2137 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 15, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady
Weather: light rain in the morning with skies clearing during the day with winds out of the WSW
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 10/15/18 6:40 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Oakland Audubon Society Field Trip Lake Erie Metropark, Sunday, October 21
Sunday, October 21, 2018, 8:00am-1:00pm, Lake Erie Metropark. Leader: Dave Frye (<kestrel11dcf...>)
Lake Erie Metropark has a well-deserved reputation for having terrific bird populations in all seasons of the year. OAS has made a point to visit this great spot often (our group found a Golden Eagle migrating last fall) and will be targeting both the nature trails as well as the shoreline areas again on this visit. Meet in the Nature Center parking area (bathroom facilities in the Marshlands Museum and Nature Center building are open after 10). A Metroparks vehicle pass or daily entry fee will be needed for this visit. Everyone is welcome.
Please see our website for details about upcoming events. You do not have to be a member to participate. http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 14:30:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Cindy Isenhoff
Observers: Cramer
Visitors: On this beautiful fall day visitors were many. In total we had about 25 visitors to the tower, some for only a short time, and some for hours. A group of 4 Graduate Students from the Univ of Windsor joined us for several hours.
Weather: A beautiful fall day, mostly sunny skies with temps starting the day at 10.7 C and rising to 12.5 C. Winds were constant today out of the S, with one hour SW. Our partial cloud cover of the morning diminished to zero by mid day.
Raptor Observations: We had 12 species of raptor today, with our first Golden Eagle of the season on the far North edge of the marsh. Another big Turkey Vulture day with over 3300, along with numerous Norther Harriers, American Kestrel, and of course Sharp-shinned Hawks
Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jays were moving in large numbers throughout the morning with a total of 18,660 counted. Huge murmurations of European Starlings moving back and forth along the North edge of the marsh. American Goldfinch were still moving in strong numbers. A wide assortment of ducks were also tallied in the marsh. 25 Monarchs were noted. https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49221986 ======================================================================== Report submitted by Cindy Isenhoff (<akahawklady1...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: There were 5 visitors at the tower today. Thanks Kory and Chip for stopping by.
Weather: Moderate to strong westerly winds persisted all day. The skies were completely overcast for much of the day, with light drizzle in the morning, but began to clear later in the afternoon. A 26.2 mph wind gust was recorded at 10:30 am EST. Visibility began at about 4 km and finished near 8 km. The temperature remained constant at about 12 C.
Raptor Observations: The day began slowly for migration but picked up slightly around mid day. Turkey Vultures began to stream in around 11:00 am EST. Sharp-shinned Hawk numbers also began to increase and 55 were observed between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST. Two Merlin's buzzed by the tower at high speed allowing for good but brief views. One Red-tailed Hawk and one juvenile Bald Eagle flew by today. An Osprey was seen throughout the day.
Non-raptor Observations: Not too much was moving through the skies other than ducks and gulls. A late Baltimore Oriole, a Rusty Blackbird, and a Green Heron were observed today.
Predictions: Winds are expected from the southwest tomorrow with sunny skies, a low of 3 C and a high of 12 C. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/15/18 4:46 pm From: 'Penny' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] ailing cedar waxwing
The red in the stool could be caused by eating berries.
On Monday, October 15, 2018, 5:49:32 PM EDT, 'janice grichor' via Birders <birders...> wrote:
Call the bird center of Washtenaw.
(734) 761-9640
On Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:02:39 AM EDT, 'bill butler' via Birders <birders...> wrote:
Today I found a Cedar Waxwing standing on the lawn by my house (southern Lapeer County). It was quite alive with beautiful plumage and no apparent sign of injury, but made no response or attempt to move when I approached. Two hours later it was still standing in the same spot. I did notice a thin, watery stool that was milky white with dark red (blood?) streaks. Any thoughts on possible diseases?
Date: 10/15/18 3:06 pm From: Beverly Wolf <Bev_Wolf...> Subject: [birders] loss of life impacting all
I don't know how many of you are aware of this study. It should be shaking everyone to the core, further strong proof our birds, butterflies, amphibians and a whole host of other critters are in very serious trouble.
Date: 10/15/18 2:49 pm From: 'janice grichor' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] ailing cedar waxwing
Call the bird center of Washtenaw.
(734) 761-9640
On Monday, October 15, 2018, 12:02:39 AM EDT, 'bill butler' via Birders <birders...> wrote:
Today I found a Cedar Waxwing standing on the lawn by my house (southern Lapeer County). It was quite alive with beautiful plumage and no apparent sign of injury, but made no response or attempt to move when I approached. Two hours later it was still standing in the same spot. I did notice a thin, watery stool that was milky white with dark red (blood?) streaks. Any thoughts on possible diseases?
Date: 10/15/18 9:10 am From: 'Mike Sefton' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Borneo is free Washtenaw Audubon program, Wednesday, 17 Oct., 7:30pm, Ann Arbor, all invited
Birders and friends,
Please join us for the following free program Wednesday night. You don’t have to be a Washtenaw Audubon member to attend.
Washtenaw Audubon Society
Wednesday, October 17, 7:30pm
Birding Borneo
Join Bryn Martin for yet another fabulous Washtenaw Audubon international field trip, to Borneo, the third largest island in the world, and home to one of Earth’s oldest rainforests. With 688 species of birds, including 59 endemics, and such interesting mammals as Orangutan, Proboscis Monkey, and Bornean Gibbon, expect great diversity in wildlife.
Bryn Martin is an avid international birder, Washtenaw Audubon’s field trip coordinator, and teaches high school in Livonia.
This program is free and open to the public. Membership is not required, though we would welcome your membership to help with our environmental and educational activities. Washtenaw Audubon programs are held at the U-M Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 North Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor. In addition to the program, hear news of the latest critter sightings and field trips, and enjoy tasty snacks following the program. For more information on free Washtenaw Audubon programs and field trips, go to
www.washtenawaudubon.org <http://www.washtenawaudubon.org/>
Date: 10/15/18 7:31 am From: NAPBirds <NAPBirds...> Subject: [birders] OT: Suspect caught--Robbery at Mary Beth Doyle Park in Ann Arbor
Birders, The suspect in the armed robbery at Mary Beth Doyle Park was apprehended the same day. He is now in police custody. It appears as though this was an isolated incident, but of course, always exercise caution when out in any park. Best,
Date: 10/15/18 6:40 am From: 'pat j' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Brant continues
The six Brant's are still being seen from the Holy Cross School parking lot. They were present when I left at 9:30 a.m. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Date: 10/14/18 9:10 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (14 Oct 2018) 7272 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 14, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady
Weather: sunny skies in the morning with increasing skies in the afternoon with winds starting out of the WSW and ending the day from the ESE
Raptor Observations: TWO Golden Eagles early in the day, 3 Peregrine
Non-raptor Observations: 1480 Blue Jays and 73 Monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 10/14/18 9:02 pm From: 'bill butler' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] ailing cedar waxwing
Today I found a Cedar Waxwing standing on the lawn by my house (southern Lapeer County). It was quite alive with beautiful plumage and no apparent sign of injury, but made no response or attempt to move when I approached. Two hours later it was still standing in the same spot. I did notice a thin, watery stool that was milky white with dark red (blood?) streaks. Any thoughts on possible diseases?
Date: 10/14/18 10:48 am From: George Reasoner <nb8l...> Subject: [birders] Dark-eyed Junco in Tecumseh
I saw my first Dark-eyed Junco of the season this morning in my backyard in Tecumseh.
George Reasoner <nb8l...>
"I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in." George Washington Carver
Date: 10/14/18 8:54 am From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: [birders] Golden-winged Warbler at Lake St. Clair Metropark
Birders,
Sorry for the tardy report. I've been behind on everything lately.
Yesterday (October 13), I banded a female Golden-winged Warbler at Lake St. Clair Metropark. It is very late for this species, but last fall I banded one there on September 24. My "new" banding location (since 2015) is adjacent to the Meadow Loop on the nature trail.
We also had 5 Cackling Geese fly over in the company of several much larger Canadas.
Date: 10/14/18 4:22 am From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (13 Oct 2018) 3875 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 13, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather:
Raptor Observations: 2 Peregrines
Non-raptor Observations: 300 Blue Jays and 12 Monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: There were 11 visitors who were at the tower today including, Dan and Emily from Michigan and Matt B. and his son Max.
Weather: The day began overcast with winds from the west southwest and a temperature of 6.8 C. Throughout the day the winds were light to moderate. Cloud cover gradually decreased to clear skies by the final hour and the temperature rose to a high of 10.5 C as the sun came out. By 12:00 pm EST the winds had switched to the southwest.
Raptor Observations: Sharp-shinned Hawks were observed in good numbers today. For the first 4 hours they were observed at an average rate of well over 1 per minute. Many Turkey Vultures were coming through, though not constantly and were also quite distant at times. Red-tailed Hawks, a few remaining Broad-winged Hawks and also a Red-shouldered Hawk were observed today. 4 or 5 Bald Eagles were seen circling around at different times of the day and so was an Osprey.
Non-raptor Observations: Lots of ducks continue to fly around the tower. An immature Red-headed Woodpecker was observed flying by then landed in a nearby tree for a short stop.
Predictions: Winds are expected to continue from the southwest with sunny skies and a high of 14 C. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/13/18 9:16 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (13 Oct 2018) 3427 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 13, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather:
Raptor Observations: 2 Peregrines
Non-raptor Observations: 300 Blue Jays and 12 Monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
A couple of weeks ago someone mentioned Brain Storm in Suttons Bay as a source for scopes. I was up there anyway, so I stopped by. They have a good collection of astronomical scopes, but only a few birding ones. They Do carry the Opticron brand, which not many other stores do, and some Swarovskis.
Date: 10/13/18 6:56 pm From: 'P. swanson' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Black swallowtail
The opinions I have received so far are that these are both black swallowtails. Apparently, the differences can be explained as variations; black swallowtails can have large orange spots and no blue on hindwings. These 2 hatched within a couple weeks of each other. Maybe they are hybrids after all. I am keeping this case open, if anyone else wants to weigh in. I’m no expert.
Penny
A New Field Ornithology Class will start in APRIL of 2019
To register or learn more please go to
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Date: 10/13/18 1:36 pm From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: Re: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (12 Oct 2018) 6682 Raptors
Are the birds that are seen over Brownstown a different population then the birds that are seen over Amherstberg?
On Friday, October 12, 2018, <reports...> wrote:
> *Detroit River Hawk Watch* > Brownstown, Michigan, USA > > *Daily Raptor Counts: *Oct 12, 2018 > *Species* Day's Count Month Total Season Total > Black Vulture 0 0 0 > Turkey Vulture 6385 13949 15465 > Osprey 0 7 34 > Bald Eagle 1 9 26 > Northern Harrier 14 63 193 > Sharp-shinned Hawk 151 1191 2818 > Cooper's Hawk 3 17 40 > Northern Goshawk 0 0 0 > Red-shouldered Hawk 0 2 3 > Broad-winged Hawk 71 208 47124 > Swainson's Hawk 0 0 2 > Red-tailed Hawk 32 61 197 > Rough-legged Hawk 0 0 0 > Golden Eagle 0 0 0 > American Kestrel 23 153 873 > Merlin 1 8 28 > Peregrine Falcon 1 20 47 > Unknown Accipiter 0 0 0 > Unknown Buteo 0 0 3 > Unknown Falcon 0 3 3 > Unknown Eagle 0 0 0 > Unknown Raptor 0 2 4 > *Total:* 6682 15693 66860 > > Observation start time: 08:00:00 > Observation end time: 16:00:00 > Total observation time: 8 hours > Official Counter Kevin Georg > Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Mark Hainen, Raburn Howland, Rosemary Brady > > *Weather:* > winds from the w with cloud cover all day > > *Raptor Observations:* > One Peregrine 14 Northern Harriers including one male > > *Non-raptor Observations:* > 7 Monarchs and over 7000 Blue Jays > > ------------------------------ > Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) > Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org > > More information at hawkcount.org: [Site Profile > <http://hawkcount.org/siteinfo.php?rsite=285>] [Day Summary > <http://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=285&ryear=2018&rmonth=10&rday=12>] > [Month Summary > <http://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=285&ryear=2018&rmonth=10>] > > ------------------------------ > > -- > Birders is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. Visit us at > www.glc.org > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Birders" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to birders+<unsubscribe...> > To post to this group, send email to <birders...> > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/group/birders/. > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/210f9c738002d24c04d017874dd149 > <0e...> > <https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<210f9c738002d24c04d017874dd1490e...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/d/optout. >
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> Sorry for the disturbing news,
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Date: 10/12/18 8:06 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (12 Oct 2018) 6682 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 12, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Mark Hainen, Raburn Howland, Rosemary Brady
Weather: winds from the w with cloud cover all day
Raptor Observations: One Peregrine 14 Northern Harriers including one male
Non-raptor Observations: 7 Monarchs and over 7000 Blue Jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers: Dan Lumm, Jeremy Bensette
Visitors: 13 visitors made it to the tower today including a couple from Maryland, Ann Arbor, and Dan Lumm's niece Jessie. Thanks for you help!
Weather: It was a cool day with temperatures remaining below 10 C. Light to moderate winds were from the west northwest in the morning and moved to the west in the afternoon. It was 100% overcast almost the entire day.
Raptor Observations: Not as many American Kestrels were observed today. Many Sharp-shinned Hawks were still coming over. More Northern Harriers were observed today including a first year that was caught, banded and released. Many Turkey Vultures were crossing in the distance, though not with the same frequency as yesterday but seemed more concentrated. They did move closer in the afternoon and a leucistic Turkey Vulture with an all white back and upper wings was observed. Red-tailed Hawks were seen in good numbers and 2 immature Red-shouldered Hawks, one at a distance, one directly overhead.
Non-raptor Observations: 12 Ruddy Ducks were observed on the lake from the tower. A Common Loon was seen flying overhead. A late Tennessee Warbler was observed today. Blue Jay numbers increased from yesterday but more than half the total for the day was between 8:00 - 9:00 am EST.
Predictions: Cool temperatures are expected to continue tomorrow with mostly sunny skies and winds from the west. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/12/18 7:45 am From: 'P. swanson' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] FullSizeRender.jpeg
Is this an anise swallowtail or something else. There is no blue or red on it. Anybody know if we can let them outside? My daughter forgot to put pupae out for the winter. She is going up have several hatch soon.
Date: 10/11/18 7:38 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (11 Oct 2018) 3465 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 11, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Patrick Mulawa, Raburn Howland, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Cloudy skies giving way to mostly sunny later
Raptor Observations: 3 Peregrines
Non-raptor Observations: 11 Monarchs 1150 Blue Jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:45:00 Total observation time: 8.75 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers: Andy Parsons, Bob Pettit, Paul Pratt
Visitors: Many visitors were at the tower today for HMAMA Convention. Carolyn Aoffman, Rich Convoy, Elizabeth Clark, Bethany Thorton, Mark & Julianne Timmerman, Robert & Mary AnnRiggs, John Barnes, Jim McCoy and Bob Vodarek. Also Bob Pettit, Paul Pratt, Andy Parsons among others who I know I am still missing! A big thank you to everyone who helped make today a great success!
Weather: Strong to moderate west winds persisted through the day. Temperatures were around 15 C all day. 100% cloud cover began the day but dissipated to about 50% at around 10:00 am EST and lasted for the rest of the day. Visibility was fairly good at about 8 km and humidity was between 60 and 75%.
Raptor Observations: American Kestrels were observed in good numbers throughout the day with an average of more than one per minute from 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST. Sharp-shinned Hawks were also observed in good numbers. Turkey Vultures were streaming across almost constantly all day. Bald Eagles were seen migrating. An Osprey was staying close and observed multiple times throughout the day but another was passing through.
Non-raptor Observations: It did not seem that there was too much activity around the base of the tower today. No Red-winged Blackbirds were observed and only 2 European Starling, a big difference from yesterday. It was also a very slow day for Blue Jays. However, 10 Chimney Swift and a greater number of Tree Swallows were observed flying over. More winter ducks are continuing to move in as well as Kinglets.
Predictions: Winds are expected from the northwest tonight and temperatures will be cooler tomorrow with highs around 10 C. The winds are predicted to shift tomorrow afternoon to the west. It should be a mostly sunny day with a few clouds in the afternoon. Hopefully it will be another great day tomorrow with the northern winds! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/11/18 1:17 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: Young Birders Event, OAS, Saturday October 13, 2018
Hawk Migration - Lake Erie Metropark. Saturday, October 13, 2018, 9:30
am-12:00 pm.
Witness migrating hawks at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown. Hawk
migration is well underway but hawks can be seen into the late fall. A Hawk
watch volunteer will lead the program. Plan to hike, birdwatch and visit
the Marshland Museum. Snacks and educational materials will be provided by
OAS. Dress for being outdoors. A Metropark annual pass or daily fee is
required - http://www.metroparks.com/parks/lake-erie-metropark/ To register and for more details contact Kathleen Dougherty –
<kad8186...> . Young Birders must be accompanied by a parent or an
adult. Meet at the Marshland Museum Parking Lot.
Please see our website for details about upcoming events. You do not have
to be a member to participate. Everyone is welcome.
http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/ Thank you,
Phil Bugosh
Oakland Audubon Society
Date: 10/11/18 12:22 pm From: Rita montague <Rmontag2...> Subject: [birders] Free ESBA Presentation, 'Birding in the Rio Grande Valley' by Rick Nirschl on Wednesday, October 17th 7:00 PM at MCCC
Please mark your calendars and join Erie Shores Birding Association Wednesday, October 17th at 7:00 pm for an informative presentation by Ohio naturalist Rick Nirschl.
His presentation is entitled. 'Birding in the Rio Grande Valley'. Rick plans to share photos of birds seen as well as where they can be found; He certainly knows the area since spending winters in the valley since 2004.
Rick has been a birder for over 45 years. Since 2006, he's been photographing/studying odonata. Other interests include mushrooms, butterflies, moths, robber flies and any insect. Rick is a retired math teacher, past president of the Toledo Naturalists' Association, a member of the Ohio Bird Records Committee 2012-2017 and is now currently serving on the Records Committee of the Ohio Odonata Society.
We meet at Monroe County Community College, 1555 S. Raisinville Road, Life Science Building ( 'L' on west exterior), room 201. For ease of access, there is an elevator as well as a second entrance to the classroom containing no stairs.
As always, light refreshments will be served. You need not be a member to attend, however we're always happy to accept new memberships to help support our wildlife conservation efforts in which we participate.
For further information or if you'd like a map and directions to the college, please contact me directly.
Date: 10/11/18 9:28 am From: 'Mike Sefton' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Non-bird: Big Sit this Saturday
Birders, It's that time again! The Big Sit is scheduled for Saturday, the 13th, at the usual site at Independence Lake. For those unfamiliar with this annual event, check the Big Sit info on the Bird Watcher's Digest website. Please come. Bring a chair, your enthusiasm, and refreshments. We can use your help for any amount of time: come for an hour or so, or stay all day. There's always room in our 19-foot circle for one more! Roger Wykes and I will probably start an hour or so before sunrise and stay 'til around 4PM. This is our 21st year of doing this event. Hope to see you there. Don Chalfant
Date: 10/10/18 8:21 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (10 Oct 2018) 493 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 10, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Mostly cloudy with winds from the South
Raptor Observations: One Peregrine today
Non-raptor Observations: Over 3000 Blue Jays and 12 Monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 8 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: 7 visitors made it up the tower today but most only for short visits. Bob Vodarek was with me for about 2 hours. Thanks for everyone's help!
Weather: The morning began with very light winds from the south and a temperature of 19.4 C that rose to a high of 30.2 C at 1:00 pm EST. Cloud cover increased throughout the day. The winds shifted to the southeast at 9:00 am EST. Humidity remained above 80% until the final two hours of the day. Light rain moved in for the final hour.
Raptor Observations: A steady number of Sharp-shinned Hawks were coming over throughout the day again. Only one Northern Harrier was observed today. 5 Broad-winged Hawks and a Red-tailed hawk were observed today. Many Turkey Vultures were observed again using the thermals in the distance. 9 American Kestrels, 2 Merlin and 2 Peregrine Falcon were observed including one adult PG that caught and consumed a Blue Jay in a tree before proceeding west.
Non-raptor Observations: There was more activity below the tower today compared to yesterday. A Blue-headed and Philadelphia Vireo were observed. A Brown Thrasher and 7 species of warbler were also observed. Red-winged Blackbirds were still coming over in good numbers in the morning. The morning began slow for Blue Jays but numbers picked up quickly and did not stop for much of the day.
Predictions: There is a chance of a thunderstorm here tonight. The winds will shift to the west tonight and continue from the west tomorrow with mostly sunny skies and cooler temperatures that are not expected to rise past 15 C. Hopefully tomorrow we will have greater numbers of raptors still and more diversity as well. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/10/18 9:08 am From: NAPBirds <NAPBirds...> Subject: [birders] OT: Exercise caution when birding at Mary Beth Doyle Park
Birders,
A researcher and her assistant were held up at gunpoint in the woods at Mary Beth Doyle Park today, and had their wallets, cell phones and car keys stolen, and the assistant's car was stolen from the lot. Until police make headway in the case, it is best to stay in open areas of the park, or bird elsewhere.
Sorry for the disturbing news,
Date: 10/9/18 8:39 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (09 Oct 2018) 445 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 09, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Frank Kitakis, Rosemary Brady
Weather: winds from the south with temps in the upper 70's
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: 400 blue jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: 4 visitors made it to the tower today.
Weather: Light winds to sometime hardly any winds from the southeast persisted over the course of the day. The temperature began at 20.3 C and reached a high of 33.3 C. Skies were close to 100% cloud free most of the day. Visibility was about 7 km with a haze on the horizon throughout the day.
Raptor Observations: Sharp-shinned Hawks were consistently being observed with an average of more than 15 per hour. Some Northern Harriers were also coming in consistently, although in smaller numbers. Many Turkey Vultures were seen soaring in thermals around midday relatively far in the distance. 8 American Kestrels and a Peregrine Falcon were observed. No buteos were observed today.
Non-raptor Observations: There was not too much activity around the tower. Only a few Tree Swallows were observed and no Chimney Swift. A slow day for Canada Geese as well. A good number of Red-winged Blackbirds were observed mostly in the morning, as well as large flocks of European Starling. Blue Jays are still coming through in good numbers.
Predictions: The winds are expected to continue from the south tomorrow with a mix of sun and clouds and temperatures in the low to mid 20's C but could feel close to 30 C with the humidity. There is also the chance of a shower and thunderstorm later in the afternoon and into the evening. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/8/18 7:58 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (08 Oct 2018) 110 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 08, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 09:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 6.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Patrick Mulawa, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Heavy fog delayed the count. Fog lifted during the day
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: no groups of blue jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 10/8/18 3:36 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: OAS Meeting/Program Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday October 9, 2018, 7:00 PM. Join us for the Oakland Audubon Society's
monthly meeting and a program titled "The Grand Canyon" presented by
Gordon Lonie. The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona is truly spectacular -
one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Gordon Lonie will show us
all the sights of the national park’s South Rim including wildflowers, a
pygmy forest, and historic Grand Canyon Village, then take us on a
rim-to-rim hike. See the canyon as few visitors do!
Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church, 1589 West Maple
Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. Enter the building from the rear main entrance.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free program. Refreshments will be
served.
Please see our website for details about upcoming events. You do not have
to be a member to participate. http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/
A New Field Ornithology Class will start in APRIL of 2019
To register or learn more please go to
http://www.miavianexperience.org Enter site, then go to Programs via the menu, then select Field Classes
Date: 10/7/18 9:26 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (07 Oct 2018) 2650 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 07, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Mark Hainen, Raburn Howland, Rosemary Brady
Weather: cloudy skies with winds from the NE
Raptor Observations: One Peregrine first gray ghost
Non-raptor Observations: 9 monarch with over 3000 Blue Jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:30:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Bob Pettit, Dave Martin, Larry Ludwicki
Observers: Andy Parsons, Bob Pettit, Claude Radley, Larry Ludwicki, Linda Wladarski, Matt Branigan
Visitors: Thanks for many visitors on a Thanksgiving Sunday. - Christine Roarke and Raul Mitro visiting friends in Amherstburg. - The Waterloo Ladies. - Francine Gilbert and Jim Huffman from Kitchener. (Eat your heart out Kitchener Birding Club.) - And the many others that braved the weather and the climb to view the marsh and distance Vultures. Thanks.
Weather: Wind North 3-7 mph; Temperature hovered around 16 C; Humidity steady 83%; Pressure 30.01 mm Hg; 100% cloud cover; No precipitation.
Raptor Observations: As expected the flight started slowly with Vultures being dominate species (1,926). Sharpies (166) became numberous with 16-25 during third and fifth hour of count with 32, 40, 36, 5 in last hours. Kestrels were 2-17 throughout the day with individuals seen every hour for a total of 62 birds. The surprise was the Broad-winged Hawk numbers (60) with 3-18 spotted from hour 2 through hour 7.
A very good day of north winds giving us fair views of birds. TVs were very high at times and BW enjoyed using the same 'weak' thermals.
Non-raptor Observations: 10,880 Blue Jays. (Currently over 310,000 Blue Jays tallied for the 2018 season! One Ross's Goose sighted. 15 American Wigeon spotted and could be heard calling with their high pitch whistle. Swifts (30) and Tree Swallows (60) still in high numbers. Only one Palm and one Yellow-rumped Warblers observed.
Predictions: Monday: Clearing in the morning. Fog patches dissipating in the morning. High 26 C. Humidex 35. UV index 6 or high. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Bob Pettit (<redknot...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/7/18 7:00 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Young Birders Event, Oakland Audubon Society, Saturday October 13, 2018
Hawk Migration - Lake Erie Metropark. Saturday, October 13, 2018, 9:30
am-12:00 pm.
Witness migrating hawks at Lake Erie Metropark in Brownstown. Hawk
migration is well underway but hawks can be seen into the late fall. A Hawk
watch volunteer will lead the program. Plan to hike, birdwatch and visit
the Marshland Museum. Snacks and educational materials will be provided by
OAS. Dress for being outdoors. A Metropark annual pass or daily fee is
required - http://www.metroparks.com/parks/lake-erie-metropark/ To register and for more details contact Kathleen Dougherty –
<kad8186...> . Young Birders must be accompanied by a parent or an
adult. Meet at the Marshland Museum Parking Lot.
Please see our website for details about upcoming events. You do not have
to be a member to participate. Everyone is welcome.
http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/ Thank you,
Phil Bugosh
Oakland Audubon Society
Date: 10/6/18 8:49 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (06 Oct 2018) 153 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 06, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Rosemary Brady
Weather: wind started out from the NE then rain starting around 10 thru 12 with winds turning toward SW
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: Over 7000 Blue Jays with 8 monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 10/6/18 6:43 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Oakland Audubon Society Meeting/Program Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM
Tuesday October 9, 2018, 7:00 PM. Join us for the Oakland Audubon Society's
monthly meeting and a program titled "The Grand Canyon" presented by
Gordon Lonie. The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona is truly spectacular -
one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Gordon Lonie will show us
all the sights of the national park’s South Rim including wildflowers, a
pygmy forest, and historic Grand Canyon Village, then take us on a
rim-to-rim hike. See the canyon as few visitors do!
Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church, 1589 West Maple
Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. Enter the building from the rear main entrance.
Everyone is welcome to attend this free program.
Please see our website for details about upcoming events. You do not have
to be a member to participate. http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/
Date: 10/6/18 4:52 pm From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: [birders] Peru Birding Trip Day 6 - July 13, 2018
To those who are interested, I have posted another update to my blog of my Peru trip this past July. We visited a new site, with some new hummingbirds.
Date: 10/6/18 12:20 pm From: Susan Horvath <shorvath...> Subject: Re: [birders] Re: Hummingbird(s) Still Here
I still have hummers too... and can't resist sharing this Speed Bump
from last Sunday's newspaper
On Sat, Oct 6, 2018 at 9:42 AM Crystal Keller <crystal...> wrote:
>
> Hummingbirds still coming to our flowers and 4 feeders.
>
> Crystal Keller
> Green Oak Township, Livingston County
>
>
> On Oct 6, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> wrote:
>
> Same here, as of yesterday. I haven’t seen her little blobby self today yet.
> Su in Adrian
>
> On Oct 6, 2018, at 8:42 AM, 'Melissa Pappas' via Birders <birders...> wrote:
>
> Here at our home in Hamburg Township (Livingston County), we are still "hosting" at least one very portly Ruby-throated Hummmingbird. She's so fat that she visits a couple of flowers (salvias and cupheas are huge this year) then sits...then a few more then sits. Expect she's waiting for a good southerly breeze.
>
>
> Melissa Pappas
> Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
>
>
>
>
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Date: 10/6/18 6:42 am From: Crystal Keller <crystal...> Subject: [birders] Re: Hummingbird(s) Still Here
Hummingbirds still coming to our flowers and 4 feeders.
Crystal Keller
Green Oak Township, Livingston County
On Oct 6, 2018, at 8:59 AM, Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> wrote:
Same here, as of yesterday. I haven’t seen her little blobby self today yet.
Su in Adrian
> On Oct 6, 2018, at 8:42 AM, 'Melissa Pappas' via Birders <birders...> <mailto:<birders...>> wrote:
>
> Here at our home in Hamburg Township (Livingston County), we are still "hosting" at least one very portly Ruby-throated Hummmingbird. She's so fat that she visits a couple of flowers (salvias and cupheas are huge this year) then sits...then a few more then sits. Expect she's waiting for a good southerly breeze.
>
>
> Melissa Pappas
> Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
>
>
Date: 10/6/18 5:59 am From: Su Clift <coffeebeansu...> Subject: Re: [birders] Hummingbird(s) Still Here
Same here, as of yesterday. I haven’t seen her little blobby self today yet.
Su in Adrian
> On Oct 6, 2018, at 8:42 AM, 'Melissa Pappas' via Birders <birders...> wrote:
>
> Here at our home in Hamburg Township (Livingston County), we are still "hosting" at least one very portly Ruby-throated Hummmingbird. She's so fat that she visits a couple of flowers (salvias and cupheas are huge this year) then sits...then a few more then sits. Expect she's waiting for a good southerly breeze.
>
>
> Melissa Pappas
> Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
>
>
Date: 10/6/18 5:42 am From: 'Melissa Pappas' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Hummingbird(s) Still Here
Here at our home in Hamburg Township (Livingston County), we are still "hosting" at least one very portly Ruby-throated Hummmingbird. She's so fat that she visits a couple of flowers (salvias and cupheas are huge this year) then sits...then a few more then sits. Expect she's waiting for a good southerly breeze.
Melissa PappasHamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
Blog: http://colmel.wordpress.com/ "If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience." ~ Woodrow Wilson
Date: 10/5/18 7:38 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (05 Oct 2018) 61 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 05, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 11:45:00 Total observation time: 3.75 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Don Sherwood, Frank Kitakis, John Elliott, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Winds from the NE in the morning turning to the East with rain
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: 1 monarch and over 5000 Blue Jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
We are in the Keweenaw for a few more days, and it’s been fascinating to see what I *think* are yellow rump warblers bouncing around our yard seemingly looking for bugs in the lawn. They have no fear of people, dogs, or cars. I’m not a good warbler watcher by any means, but their closeness has made it much easier.
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: A total of 11 Visitors were at the tower today, most for short visits. A big thank you to Ed and Carol who enjoyed their last full day at the tower!
Weather: It was a cool morning with some sun and clouds, a temperature of 8.1 C and light winds from the northeast. Cloud cover soon increased to 100% and humidity levels rose. There was light rain for a few hours in the late morning until early afternoon.
Raptor Observations: Not nearly as many raptors were observed today as compared to yesterday, notably Sharp-shinned Hawks and American Kestrels. Around 12:00 pm EST and lasting about 45 min, a large number of Turkey Vultures were observed with a few Broad-winged Hawks mixed in. Northern Harriers were the next most frequent species observed today.
Non-raptor Observations: There was a very nice mix of summer and winter species around the tower today. 10 different species of warblers were seen including a male Yellow Warbler. There were many Golden and Ruby-crowned Kinglets and also some Dark-eyed Junco and an Eastern Towhee. Canada Goose are beginning to be seen in greater numbers in the sky. Zero Monarchs were observed today.
Blue Jays - 18 330 Monarchs - 0
Predictions: Winds will be coming from the south tonight and tomorrow with the risk of showers and thunderstorms. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/5/18 1:47 pm From: outfresh via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Yes, if the same chimney is simply tuck-pointed and stabilized, the chances of the swifts continuing to use it is quite high. An alternate chimney....probably not very likely at all, according to past efforts in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Canada. We are currently evaluating for salvage of "their" chimney, and all we can do is wait for results as to what that might cost.
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...>
To: Birders UM <birders...>
Sent: Thu, Oct 4, 2018 6:45 pm
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Is anyone really sure Chimney Swifts will use the existing chimney or some refurbished chimney if the surrounding structures are destroyed? I think I have my doubts about that. Why couldn't City Council have left the whole property basically untouched. We know Chimney Swifts use it in that condition.
Roger Kuhlman
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Perhaps we should remember that the Ann Arbor City Council over the last several years has several times voted to endorse Development that has destroyed and degraded natural habitats within the City. They continue to push for more population and development both within Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County Area. I think it would be good to temper our enthusiasm about the minor thing City Council has done or may have done with the Swifts.
From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:00 AM
To: C Th Theisen
Cc: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Glad they moved SWIFTLY on this!
DE
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM outfresh via Birders <birders...> wrote:
I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks:
Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt that you can change the world....you just did!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Date: 10/5/18 1:37 pm From: outfresh via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Sally,
At this point the City needs to evaluate the chimney, and then give us a figure of what it would cost to save it, so it's premature to put up a Go Fund Me just yet. Know that your Washtenaw Audubon has already earmarked $5,000 towards this effort. Keep your checkbooks handy for future use
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
-----Original Message-----
From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...>
To: 'Juliet Berger' <juliet.berger...>
Cc: birders <birders...>
Sent: Fri, Oct 5, 2018 9:47 am
Subject: RE: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Just listened to Cathy’s interview. Thanks for the link, Juliet. Didn’t know about the Farmington chimney. Sounds like a great resource there.
I should mention the chimney in Tecumseh at the old mill east of town. I’ve watched the whirlwind of swifts entering the big chimney there several times. Even got some pictures in the dusk that my husband uses as part of his screen saver.
Please make sure the birders list learns about how to donate to the project of evaluation, repair and maintenance of the chimney. This is only the very first baby steps, very important first steps to be sure.
Let us know where to send donations dedicated to the Swifts Project.
Sally Scheer
From: Juliet Berger [mailto:<juliet.berger...>]
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2018 10:18 PM
To: Dan Ezekiel
Cc: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
To hear Cathy's great interview with David Fair of WEMU's Issues of the Environment, about the swifts and their roost at 415 W. Washington,
On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 8:03 PM Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> wrote:
Cathy Theisen, thanks for your excellent, educational presentation on WEMU about the swifts. I learned a lot!
DE
On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 6:45 PM Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...> wrote:
Is anyone really sure Chimney Swifts will use the existing chimney or some refurbished chimney if the surrounding structures are destroyed? I think I have my doubts about that. Why couldn't City Council have left the whole property basically untouched. We know Chimney Swifts use it in that condition.
Roger Kuhlman
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Perhaps we should remember that the Ann Arbor City Council over the last several years has several times voted to endorse Development that has destroyed and degraded natural habitats within the City. They continue to push for more population and development both within Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County Area. I think it would be good to temper our enthusiasm about the minor thing City Council has done or may have done with the Swifts.
From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:00 AM
To: C Th Theisen
Cc: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Glad they moved SWIFTLY on this!
DE
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM outfresh via Birders <birders...> wrote:
I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks:
Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt that you can change the world....you just did!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Date: 10/5/18 1:02 pm From: outfresh via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Thanks, Dan...please feel free to share the interview around, as well as FAQ sheets, etc to help educate our A2 voters. And don't forget to thank the Mayor/Council...
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...>
To: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...>
Cc: birders <birders...>
Sent: Thu, Oct 4, 2018 8:03 pm
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Cathy Theisen, thanks for your excellent, educational presentation on WEMU about the swifts. I learned a lot!
DE
On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 6:45 PM Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...> wrote:
Is anyone really sure Chimney Swifts will use the existing chimney or some refurbished chimney if the surrounding structures are destroyed? I think I have my doubts about that. Why couldn't City Council have left the whole property basically untouched. We know Chimney Swifts use it in that condition.
Roger Kuhlman
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Perhaps we should remember that the Ann Arbor City Council over the last several years has several times voted to endorse Development that has destroyed and degraded natural habitats within the City. They continue to push for more population and development both within Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County Area. I think it would be good to temper our enthusiasm about the minor thing City Council has done or may have done with the Swifts.
From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:00 AM
To: C Th Theisen
Cc: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Glad they moved SWIFTLY on this!
DE
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM outfresh via Birders <birders...> wrote:
I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks:
Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt that you can change the world....you just did!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Date: 10/5/18 6:47 am From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...> Subject: RE: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Just listened to Cathy’s interview. Thanks for the link, Juliet. Didn’t know about the Farmington chimney. Sounds like a great resource there.
I should mention the chimney in Tecumseh at the old mill east of town. I’ve watched the whirlwind of swifts entering the big chimney there several times. Even got some pictures in the dusk that my husband uses as part of his screen saver.
Please make sure the birders list learns about how to donate to the project of evaluation, repair and maintenance of the chimney. This is only the very first baby steps, very important first steps to be sure.
Let us know where to send donations dedicated to the Swifts Project.
Sally Scheer
From: Juliet Berger [mailto:<juliet.berger...>]
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2018 10:18 PM
To: Dan Ezekiel
Cc: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
To hear Cathy's great interview with David Fair of WEMU's Issues of the Environment, about the swifts and their roost at 415 W. Washington,
On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 8:03 PM Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> wrote:
Cathy Theisen, thanks for your excellent, educational presentation on WEMU about the swifts. I learned a lot!
DE
On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 6:45 PM Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...> wrote:
Is anyone really sure Chimney Swifts will use the existing chimney or some refurbished chimney if the surrounding structures are destroyed? I think I have my doubts about that. Why couldn't City Council have left the whole property basically untouched. We know Chimney Swifts use it in that condition.
Roger Kuhlman
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Perhaps we should remember that the Ann Arbor City Council over the last several years has several times voted to endorse Development that has destroyed and degraded natural habitats within the City. They continue to push for more population and development both within Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County Area. I think it would be good to temper our enthusiasm about the minor thing City Council has done or may have done with the Swifts.
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From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:00 AM
To: C Th Theisen
Cc: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Glad they moved SWIFTLY on this!
DE
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM outfresh via Birders <birders...> wrote:
I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks:
Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt that you can change the world....you just did!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Date: 10/4/18 7:18 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (04 Oct 2018) 1490 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 04, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 16:30:00 Total observation time: 8.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Mark Hainen, Raburn Howland, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Front moved thru with winds starting out from the NW to NE
Raptor Observations: 10 Peregrines
Non-raptor Observations: Over 9000 Blue Jays 2 Common Loons ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 17:00:00 Total observation time: 10 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: A total of 10 visitors were at the tower today and most stayed for a number of hours enjoying a great number of raptors flying over.
Weather: The day began with moderate winds from the southwest with a temperature of 21.9 C and 75% cloud cover. At 8:00 am EST the winds switched to the west and by 11:00 pm EST to the north and later the northeast. The winds remained moderate to strong with gusts near 20 mph at times. Temperatures fell throughout the day and cloud cover was at or near 100% but cleared in the evening.
Raptor Observations: A steady flow of raptor migrants were observed throughout the day after the winds shifted. Turkey Vultures were observed in great numbers, as well as American Kestrels and Sharp-shinned Hawks. 4 Peregrine Falcons were observed today. A good number of Broad-winged Hawks were also observed.
Non-raptor Observations: A noticeably change from a few days ago as many species are becoming more sparse or not found at all, even in the morning with southern winds.
Predictions: The winds are expected to continue from the northeast tonight and into tomorrow morning, which could mean another great day of raptors observations. Temperatures will be around 15 C. By late morning the winds will shift to the east, and then the southeast by mid afternoon warming things up, with the possibility of a few showers. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/4/18 5:03 pm From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Cathy Theisen, thanks for your excellent, educational presentation on WEMU about the swifts. I learned a lot!
DE
On Thu, Oct 4, 2018 at 6:45 PM Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...> wrote:
> Is anyone really sure Chimney Swifts will use the existing chimney or some > refurbished chimney if the surrounding structures are destroyed? I think I > have my doubts about that. Why couldn't City Council have left the whole > property basically untouched. We know Chimney Swifts use it in that > condition. > > > Roger Kuhlman > > Ann Arbor, Michigan > > > Perhaps we should remember that the Ann Arbor City Council over the last > several years has several times voted to endorse Development that has > destroyed and degraded natural habitats within the City. They continue to > push for more population and development both within Ann Arbor and the > surrounding Washtenaw County Area. I think it would be good to temper our > enthusiasm about the minor thing City Council has done or may have done > with the Swifts. > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:00 AM > *To:* C Th Theisen > *Cc:* <birders...> > *Subject:* Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts! > > Glad they moved SWIFTLY on this! > > DE > > On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM outfresh via Birders < > <birders...> wrote: > > I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your > voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington > for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF > the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary > repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got > plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A > well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use > the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the > meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda > items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift > legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks: > > https://www.a2gov.org/departments/city-council/Pages/Home.aspx > > Here's the link to the M-Live story this morning: > > https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/10/ann_arbor_to_study_saving_chim.html > > Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt > that you can change the world....you just did! > > Cathy Theisen, DVM > www.cathythevet.net > 734-864-2381 > *please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free > to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!* > > You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your > will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your > destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad > > -- > Birders is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. Visit us at > www.glc.org > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Birders" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to birders+<unsubscribe...> > To post to this group, send email to <birders...> > Visit this group at > https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/group/birders/. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<166358f103f-1ec3-a588...> > <https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<166358f103f-1ec3-a588...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit > https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/optout. > > -- > Birders is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. 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Date: 10/4/18 3:45 pm From: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Is anyone really sure Chimney Swifts will use the existing chimney or some refurbished chimney if the surrounding structures are destroyed? I think I have my doubts about that. Why couldn't City Council have left the whole property basically untouched. We know Chimney Swifts use it in that condition.
Roger Kuhlman
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Perhaps we should remember that the Ann Arbor City Council over the last several years has several times voted to endorse Development that has destroyed and degraded natural habitats within the City. They continue to push for more population and development both within Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County Area. I think it would be good to temper our enthusiasm about the minor thing City Council has done or may have done with the Swifts.
________________________________
From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...>
Sent: Wednesday, October 3, 2018 8:00 AM
To: C Th Theisen
Cc: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Glad they moved SWIFTLY on this!
DE
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM outfresh via Birders <birders...><mailto:<birders...>> wrote:
I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks:
Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt that you can change the world....you just did!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net<http://www.cathythevet.net> 734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Date: 10/4/18 4:23 am From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> Subject: [birders] OT: Person with biology background needed for Ann Arbor's Greenbelt Advisory Commission
Hi, Birders,
Please see below an email from John Ramsburgh, a Greenbelt
Commissioner, which was forwarded to me by Stephanie Buttrey, another
Greenbelt Commissioner. I previously served on this commission also (and
was its chair). Note the prospective commissioner does not necessarily
need to be a resident of the city of Ann Arbor. If you are interested,
please follow up with Stephanie Buttrey, <sjbuttrey...>, she is cc'd
on this email.
Dear friends,
As some of you know, I've served the past five years on the Ann Arbor
Greenbelt Advisory Commission. The goal of Ann Arbor’s Greenbelt Program is
to protect open space, farmland, natural habitats, and the City’s source
waters. It is funded by the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage, a
30-year millage approved by Ann Arbor voters in 2003 that also funds the
acquisition of parklands for the City’s parks system.
Serving on the Greenbelt Advisory Commission has been an absolute joy. Not
only has this program flourished as a means to support our rural
surroundings, the commission itself runs like a top. We meet for 90 minutes
(4:30-6 p.m.) on the first Thursday of each month in the Ann Arbor city
council chamber. We review voluntary applications by area landowners
seeking to join the Greenbelt. We pass on our recommendations to City
Council. We go home. This very modest service has helped preserve over
5,100 acres of farms and natural areas surrounding Ann Arbor, while adding
nearly 100 acres to our City park system.
So, why am I writing?
The City ordinance calls for representatives from various stakeholder
groups to serve on the Greenbelt, including a farmer, a representative from
real estate, and a biologist. Our biologist representative stepped down a
couple of months ago and we've been unable so far to fill her vacancy.
So, if you or anyone you know has a background in biology, botany, ecology,
or zoology, or experience in wildlife and natural resource management,
please consider joining our merry group of seven volunteer citizens. Among
other rewards, participating will restore your faith in democracy,
something we all might like to experience, even if just once a month! :-)
Please don't hesitate to follow up with me directly if you have questions
about what's entailed, and PLEASE feel free to forward this email to anyone
(living within Ann Arbor city limits) you think might be interested.
Date: 10/3/18 8:30 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (03 Oct 2018) 135 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 03, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: Winds from the SE
Raptor Observations: One adult Peregrine
Non-raptor Observations: Over 1500 Blue Jays and 20 Monarchs ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: A total of 9 visitors were at the tower today at different times and at least 1 person was with me for almost the whole day.
Weather: The day began with light winds from the east northeast but soon switched to the east, with 100% cloud cover and a temperature of 15.6 C. Around 9:00 am EST the winds switched again to a southeasterly direction and remained so throughout the day. Temperatures quickly rose to a high of 24 C. Visibility was relatively good at about 9 km but decreased slightly throughout the day as a haze developed on the horizon.
Raptor Observations: It was another slow day for raptor migration. 1 Northern Harrier was seen, 2 Osprey, some Turkey Vultures and Sharp-shinned Hawks but not nearly as many as usual, an American Kestrel, a Merlin, and 3 Peregrine Falcons including a first year bird that was caught and banded. A local Red-tailed Hawk was seen at different times throughout the day, as well as 3 Bald Eagles, 2 adults and an immature bird.
Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jay numbers picked up today compared to the last few days however most of the activity was in the morning. Other species were coming through in the morning too, including some flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds. European Starlings were seen in great numbers for the second day in a row. Only a few Chimney Swift were seen today but still lots of Tree Swallows. Not many warblers were seen again today and generally there was not as much activity as usual around the tower.
Predictions: The winds are expected to continue from the south this evening and overnight with a risk of thunderstorms in the early morning. However, by 8:00 am EST the rain should stop and winds are expected to shift to the northwest. By approximately 11:00 am EST the winds are expected from the north and will continue throughout the day with a mix of sun and cloud. Hopefully raptor migration will pick up nicely, with us finally getting some northern winds! ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/3/18 9:20 am From: outfresh via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Absolutely! The more thank you's the better....you don't have to be an A2 voter to appreciate the swifts. They've now received thank you's from former A2 residents in Alaska, Vermont, Maine, and Washington.
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
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-----Original Message-----
From: johnegannon <johnegannon...>
To: outfresh <outfresh...>
Sent: Wed, Oct 3, 2018 10:28 am
Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Great news! Do you think us folks living outside of the city should also thank the city council?
John
Dexter Twp.
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On Oct 2, 2018, at 12:14 PM, outfresh via Birders <birders...> wrote:
I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks:
Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt that you can change the world....you just did!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Date: 10/3/18 5:00 am From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> Subject: Re: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
Glad they moved SWIFTLY on this!
DE
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 12:14 PM outfresh via Birders < <birders...> wrote:
> I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your > voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington > for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF > the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary > repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got > plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A > well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use > the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the > meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda > items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift > legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks: > > https://www.a2gov.org/departments/city-council/Pages/Home.aspx > > Here's the link to the M-Live story this morning: > > https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/10/ann_arbor_to_study_saving_chim.html > > Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt > that you can change the world....you just did! > > Cathy Theisen, DVM > www.cathythevet.net > 734-864-2381 > *please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free > to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!* > > You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your > will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your > destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad > > -- > Birders is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. Visit us at > www.glc.org > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Birders" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to birders+<unsubscribe...> > To post to this group, send email to <birders...> > Visit this group at > https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/group/birders/. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<166358f103f-1ec3-a588...> > <https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<166358f103f-1ec3-a588...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit > https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/optout. >
Date: 10/2/18 7:56 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (02 Oct 2018) 9 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 02, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: winds from the WSW with mostly cloudy skies
Raptor Observations: one Peregrine
Non-raptor Observations: 350 blue jays and 1 loon and one mink spotted in the water ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 10/2/18 3:47 pm From: <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] How fake chinneys can help save birds
Fascinating Cathy. An interesting parallel is how Purple Martins will pretty much nest in a shoe box or a milk jug on a fence post in Texas yet require/desire fancy gourds and houses on waterside properties up here in Michigan. Maybe they feel if they put in the extra work to move farther north than others that effort should be rewarded. More likely something to do with crowding and hierarchy.
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On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 13:36, outfresh via Birders <birders...> wrote:
Please check the Wisconsin Working Group on Chimney Swifts on line. They are no longer even recommending replacement towers in northern climates because of poor success.
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net734-864-2381please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
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-----Original Message-----
From: Janet Hinshaw <jhinshaw...>
To: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...>; birders <birders...>
Sent: Tue, Oct 2, 2018 8:50 am
Subject: Re: [birders] How fake chinneys can help save birds
There is some information athttp://www.chimneyswifts.org/Chaetura%20(VOL%2014)%202009.pdf
http://nc.audubon.org/sites/g/files/amh416/f/static_pages/attachments/chimney_swift_tower_recommendations_audubon_nc.pdfAlso I googled chimney swift tower design and got a lot of publications from different states with tower designs. It seems like your tower should be a good height, but are there other design elements that might make it less preferred? I'm guessing location is important and they may prefer chimneys in cities because it is warmer and there are fewer predators.
Ralph W. Dexter at Kent State did many years of research on swifts nesting in chimneys on the campus, but I remember seeing an article about some artificial chimneys he constructed of wood. I couldn't find the article off hand, but it was probably in one of the bird banding journals.
Birds of North America says
Site Characteristics
From Fischer 1958, except as noted. Darkness and shelter from the elements are prime characteristics of nest sites. The shadier half of a silo, the darkest, highest peak inside a barn, and the darkest corner under a roof joist of a garage are typical.In air shafts on roofs at Kent State University in Ohio (Dexter 1969), average depth of nests from top of shaft was 6.7 m (range 1.7–16.2 m, n = 400); south and north walls were used most often (66% of 400 nests), but there were more shafts with the long axis facing in those directions. Even where shafts were 46 cm2, individuals chose north and south walls. No difference noted in preference of shaft diameter.In Kansas, chimney's average depth to nest was 3.0 m (range 1.1–5.1, n = 40), with no preference for wall direction. Nests never found in chimneys with a diameter of < 25 cm and nests in large diameter chimneys were positioned deeper in the chimney, perhaps to shield them from rain and or sun (CLC).Chimneys exposed to late-afternoon sun may produce temperatures that are much hotter than ambient. Nests usually below roof line, where it is a little cooler and shaded (CLC).
Janet Hinshaw ph: 734-764-0457Bird Division Collection Manager fax: 734-998-0038University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyResearch Museums Center3600 Varsity DriveAnn Arbor, MI 48108-2228 USA http://lsa.umich.edu/ummz/birds/
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 5:19 AM <fkaluza...> wrote:
If anyone knows of a “fake” chimney that Swift’s have taken to nesting or roosting in in Michigan that’s less than 20 feet tall, let me know. They may take to lower things in other places but my sixteen-footer has remained unused since construction 15 years ago despite decent siting and occasional flybys and flyovers of Swift’s. There are also no other suitable nesting or roosting opportunities within maybe four miles. Also not much good foraging habitat nearby but come on...evidently they depend on clouds of insects blowing past an area at altitude much more than availability of insects at or near ground level in cities. Very interesting birds those Swift’s.
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Date: 10/2/18 3:43 pm From: <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] How fake chinneys can help save birds
If Swift’s moved into chimneys after hollow trees disappeared, that must have happened long long ago. It’s been a long time since the forests of eastern North America had an abundance of trees with hollow inside diameters of 12 to 24 inches at the 30 foot level. Was there anything that large at your place those Swift’s might have been keeping their eyes on?
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On Tuesday, October 2, 2018, 16:17, lisalk lisalk <lisalk...> wrote:
Your posts got me thinking, Janet and Fred. A good thing. For years, chimney swifts have swooped and dived over my back yard, surrounded by dying elms as well as invasives including box elder, buckthorn, privet and honeysuckle.
This summer all were removed. And for the most part, the swifts disappeared, with only an occasional one circling overhead. That surprised and alarmed me, though perhaps because there are more openings in my back yard, other insects, not those swifts might eat, may be available.
Am wondering what others know about this and welcome your thoughts.
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 8:49 AM, Janet Hinshaw <jhinshaw...> wrote:
There is some information athttp://www.chimneyswifts.org/ Chaetura%20(VOL%2014)%202009. pdf
http://nc.audubon.org/sites/g/ files/amh416/f/static_pages/ attachments/chimney_swift_ tower_recommendations_audubon_ nc.pdfAlso I googled chimney swift tower design and got a lot of publications from different states with tower designs. It seems like your tower should be a good height, but are there other design elements that might make it less preferred? I'm guessing location is important and they may prefer chimneys in cities because it is warmer and there are fewer predators.
Ralph W. Dexter at Kent State did many years of research on swifts nesting in chimneys on the campus, but I remember seeing an article about some artificial chimneys he constructed of wood. I couldn't find the article off hand, but it was probably in one of the bird banding journals.
Birds of North America says
Site Characteristics
From Fischer 1958, except as noted. Darkness and shelter from the elements are prime characteristics of nest sites. The shadier half of a silo, the darkest, highest peak inside a barn, and the darkest corner under a roof joist of a garage are typical.
In air shafts on roofs at Kent State University in Ohio (Dexter 1969), average depth of nests from top of shaft was 6.7 m (range 1.7–16.2 m, n = 400); south and north walls were used most often (66% of 400 nests), but there were more shafts with the long axis facing in those directions. Even where shafts were 46 cm2, individuals chose north and south walls. No difference noted in preference of shaft diameter.
In Kansas, chimney's average depth to nest was 3.0 m (range 1.1–5.1, n = 40), with no preference for wall direction. Nests never found in chimneys with a diameter of < 25 cm and nests in large diameter chimneys were positioned deeper in the chimney, perhaps to shield them from rain and or sun (CLC).
Chimneys exposed to late-afternoon sun may produce temperatures that are much hotter than ambient. Nests usually below roof line, where it is a little cooler and shaded (CLC).
Janet Hinshaw ph: 734-764-0457Bird Division Collection Manager fax: 734-998-0038University of Michigan Museum of ZoologyResearch Museums Center3600 Varsity DriveAnn Arbor, MI 48108-2228 USA http://lsa.umich.edu/ummz/ birds/
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 5:19 AM <fkaluza...> wrote:
If anyone knows of a “fake” chimney that Swift’s have taken to nesting or roosting in in Michigan that’s less than 20 feet tall, let me know. They may take to lower things in other places but my sixteen-footer has remained unused since construction 15 years ago despite decent siting and occasional flybys and flyovers of Swift’s. There are also no other suitable nesting or roosting opportunities within maybe four miles. Also not much good foraging habitat nearby but come on...evidently they depend on clouds of insects blowing past an area at altitude much more than availability of insects at or near ground level in cities. Very interesting birds those Swift’s.
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Date: 10/2/18 2:53 pm From: 'Melissa Pappas' via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] Hummingbirds and Warblers
Still have a few hummingbirds hanging out. They are going to feeders, but mostly to the salvias and cupheas. Warblers and Red-breasted nuthatches are mostly visiting the water feature and suet
Date: 10/2/18 1:17 pm From: lisalk lisalk <lisalk...> Subject: Re: [birders] How fake chinneys can help save birds
Your posts got me thinking, Janet and Fred. A good thing. For years,
chimney swifts have swooped and dived over my back yard, surrounded by
dying elms as well as invasives including box elder, buckthorn, privet and
honeysuckle.
This summer all were removed. And for the most part, the swifts
disappeared, with only an occasional one circling overhead. That surprised
and alarmed me, though perhaps because there are more openings in my back
yard, other insects, not those swifts might eat, may be available.
Am wondering what others know about this and welcome your thoughts.
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 8:49 AM, Janet Hinshaw <jhinshaw...> wrote:
> There is some information at
> http://www.chimneyswifts.org/Chaetura%20(VOL%2014)%202009.pdf > http://nc.audubon.org/sites/g/files/amh416/f/static_pages/ > attachments/chimney_swift_tower_recommendations_audubon_nc.pdf
> Also I googled chimney swift tower design and got a lot of publications
> from different states with tower designs. It seems like your tower should
> be a good height, but are there other design elements that might make it
> less preferred? I'm guessing location is important and they may prefer
> chimneys in cities because it is warmer and there are fewer predators.
>
> Ralph W. Dexter at Kent State did many years of research on swifts nesting
> in chimneys on the campus, but I remember seeing an article about some
> artificial chimneys he constructed of wood. I couldn't find the article off
> hand, but it was probably in one of the bird banding journals.
>
> Birds of North America says
>
> Site Characteristics
>
> From Fischer 1958
> <https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/chiswi/references#REF30571>,
> except as noted. Darkness and shelter from the elements are prime
> characteristics of nest sites. The shadier half of a silo, the darkest,
> highest peak inside a barn, and the darkest corner under a roof joist of a
> garage are typical.
>
> In air shafts on roofs at Kent State University in Ohio (Dexter 1969
> <https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/chiswi/references#REF30569>),
> average depth of nests from top of shaft was 6.7 m (range 1.7–16.2 m, *n* =
> 400); south and north walls were used most often (66% of 400 nests), but
> there were more shafts with the long axis facing in those directions. Even
> where shafts were 46 cm2, individuals chose north and south walls. No
> difference noted in preference of shaft diameter.
>
> In Kansas, chimney's average depth to nest was 3.0 m (range 1.1–5.1, *n* =
> 40), with no preference for wall direction. Nests never found in chimneys
> with a diameter of < 25 cm and nests in large diameter chimneys were
> positioned deeper in the chimney, perhaps to shield them from rain and or
> sun (CLC).
>
> Chimneys exposed to late-afternoon sun may produce temperatures that are
> much hotter than ambient. Nests usually below roof line, where it is a
> little cooler and shaded (CLC).
>
> Janet Hinshaw ph:
> 734-764-0457
> Bird Division Collection Manager fax: 734-998-0038
> University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
> Research Museums Center
> 3600 Varsity Drive
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=3600+Varsity+Drive+%0D%0A+Ann+Arbor,+MI+48108&entry=gmail&source=g> > Ann Arbor, MI 48108
> <https://maps.google.com/?q=3600+Varsity+Drive+%0D%0A+Ann+Arbor,+MI+48108&entry=gmail&source=g>-2228 > USA
>
> http://lsa.umich.edu/ummz/birds/ <http://www.ummz.lsa.umich.edu/birds/> >
>
> On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 5:19 AM <fkaluza...> wrote:
>
>> If anyone knows of a “fake” chimney that Swift’s have taken to nesting or
>> roosting in in Michigan that’s less than 20 feet tall, let me know. They
>> may take to lower things in other places but my sixteen-footer has remained
>> unused since construction 15 years ago despite decent siting and occasional
>> flybys and flyovers of Swift’s. There are also no other suitable nesting
>> or roosting opportunities within maybe four miles. Also not much good
>> foraging habitat nearby but come on...evidently they depend on clouds of
>> insects blowing past an area at altitude much more than availability of
>> insects at or near ground level in cities. Very interesting birds those
>> Swift’s.
>>
>>
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>> On Monday, October 1, 2018, 18:52, Diana Newman <dianarnewman...>
>> wrote:
>>
>> www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/
>> how-fake-chimneys-can-help-save-birds?utm_source=Weekly+
>> Newsletter&utm_campaign=16adf45df3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_
>> MON101_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fcbff2e256-16adf45df3-41427417
>> Diana
>>
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>> It's where our minds evolved.
>> It's where we became who we truly are,
>> and it's where we are most at home.”
>>
>> – Michael McCarthy –
>>
>> Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and
>> contemplate in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.
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Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 13:00:00 Total observation time: 6 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: A total of 8 visitors were at the tower today.
Weather: The day began warm at 20 C and hardly any winds coming from the south. Cloud cover was 100% and visibility was relatively low. Winds soon increased and switched to the southwest. Cloud cover remained at 100% throughout most of the day with some light drizzle. Temperatures stayed consistent for the day but the humidity levels rose. Began to clear a little in the afternoon with more dark clouds right behind.
Raptor Observations: Very slow day for raptors and it did not pick up throughout the day either. It was the least amount of raptors I have seen in a day here yet. Sharp-shinned Hawks were very slow coming over. An adult Peregrine Falcon was seen, an immature female Coopers Hawk, two Osprey, and two Turkey vultures and an American Kestrel were also seen today. Two adult Bald Eagles were seen but one was going in the wrong direction. A Red-tailed Hawk was also seen going the wrong direction.
Non-raptor Observations: Many flocks of European Starlings were seen flying. There were not as many warblers around as the past few days. Chimney Swift and Tree Swallows continue to be seen in good numbers. Blue Jay numbers increased from yesterday. Only 2 Monarchs were seen today.
Predictions: Winds are expected from the north this evening and overnight and will switch to the east sometime in the early morning. The winds are expected to switch to the south around 9-10 am tomorrow morning and temperatures should reach a high of 24 C with a mix of sun and cloud. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/2/18 10:35 am From: outfresh via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] How fake chinneys can help save birds
Please check the Wisconsin Working Group on Chimney Swifts on line. They are no longer even recommending replacement towers in northern climates because of poor success.
Cathy Theisen, DVM
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From: Janet Hinshaw <jhinshaw...>
To: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...>; birders <birders...>
Sent: Tue, Oct 2, 2018 8:50 am
Subject: Re: [birders] How fake chinneys can help save birds
http://nc.audubon.org/sites/g/files/amh416/f/static_pages/attachments/chimney_swift_tower_recommendations_audubon_nc.pdf Also I googled chimney swift tower design and got a lot of publications from different states with tower designs. It seems like your tower should be a good height, but are there other design elements that might make it less preferred? I'm guessing location is important and they may prefer chimneys in cities because it is warmer and there are fewer predators.
Ralph W. Dexter at Kent State did many years of research on swifts nesting in chimneys on the campus, but I remember seeing an article about some artificial chimneys he constructed of wood. I couldn't find the article off hand, but it was probably in one of the bird banding journals.
Birds of North America says
Site Characteristics
From Fischer 1958, except as noted. Darkness and shelter from the elements are prime characteristics of nest sites. The shadier half of a silo, the darkest, highest peak inside a barn, and the darkest corner under a roof joist of a garage are typical.
In air shafts on roofs at Kent State University in Ohio (Dexter 1969), average depth of nests from top of shaft was 6.7 m (range 1.7–16.2 m, n = 400); south and north walls were used most often (66% of 400 nests), but there were more shafts with the long axis facing in those directions. Even where shafts were 46 cm2, individuals chose north and south walls. No difference noted in preference of shaft diameter.
In Kansas, chimney's average depth to nest was 3.0 m (range 1.1–5.1, n = 40), with no preference for wall direction. Nests never found in chimneys with a diameter of < 25 cm and nests in large diameter chimneys were positioned deeper in the chimney, perhaps to shield them from rain and or sun (CLC).
Chimneys exposed to late-afternoon sun may produce temperatures that are much hotter than ambient. Nests usually below roof line, where it is a little cooler and shaded (CLC).
Janet Hinshaw ph: 734-764-0457
Bird Division Collection Manager fax: 734-998-0038
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Research Museums Center
3600 Varsity Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2228 USA
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 5:19 AM <fkaluza...> wrote:
If anyone knows of a “fake” chimney that Swift’s have taken to nesting or roosting in in Michigan that’s less than 20 feet tall, let me know. They may take to lower things in other places but my sixteen-footer has remained unused since construction 15 years ago despite decent siting and occasional flybys and flyovers of Swift’s. There are also no other suitable nesting or roosting opportunities within maybe four miles. Also not much good foraging habitat nearby but come on...evidently they depend on clouds of insects blowing past an area at altitude much more than availability of insects at or near ground level in cities. Very interesting birds those Swift’s.
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Date: 10/2/18 10:21 am From: Janet Hinshaw <jhinshaw...> Subject: [birders] spotting scope available
I have a Nikon Prostaff 5 Fieldscope 16-48x60mm angled body with zoom eyepiece. Comes in original box and includes the Nikon protective cover and original box. Missing the front lens cover. No apparent damage. Glass is clean and internally no dust or fungus. Asking $300, which is 1/2 of list.
Please email me with any questions.
Janet Hinshaw ph: 734-764-0457 Bird Division Collection Manager fax: 734-998-0038 University of Michigan Museum of Zoology Research Museums Center 3600 Varsity Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2228 USA
Jacques Mersereau The Duderstadt Center University of Michigan Video Studio Managing Producer 2281 Bonisteel Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 < <jacmer...> 734 647 6336
Cathy Theisen, DVM www.cathythevet.net 734-864-2381 please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Date: 10/2/18 9:14 am From: outfresh via Birders <birders...> Subject: [birders] OT: First step in victory for the Chimney Swifts!
I'm thrilled to announce that the Ann Arbor City Council has heard your voices, and voted unanimously to evaluate the chimney at 415 W. Washington for retention, even while other structures at the site are demolished. IF the chimney can be salvaged, and IF we can raise the funds to do necessary repairs, our beloved swifts will be safe in their historic roost. We've got plenty of hurdles ahead, but having the City's cooperation is huge. A well-timed thank you can do wonders to keep good will flowing....please use the Email Mayor and Council link on the below page to thank them (the meeting lasted into the early morning hours with more complicated agenda items, and they still stuck it out to vote on the Chimney Swift legislation). Please use the link below to send a short note of thanks:
Again, thank you all for responding on behalf of the swifts! Never doubt that you can change the world....you just did!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
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Ralph W. Dexter at Kent State did many years of research on swifts nesting
in chimneys on the campus, but I remember seeing an article about some
artificial chimneys he constructed of wood. I couldn't find the article off
hand, but it was probably in one of the bird banding journals.
Birds of North America says
Site Characteristics
From Fischer 1958
<https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/chiswi/references#REF30571>,
except as noted. Darkness and shelter from the elements are prime
characteristics of nest sites. The shadier half of a silo, the darkest,
highest peak inside a barn, and the darkest corner under a roof joist of a
garage are typical.
In air shafts on roofs at Kent State University in Ohio (Dexter 1969
<https://birdsna.org/Species-Account/bna/species/chiswi/references#REF30569>),
average depth of nests from top of shaft was 6.7 m (range 1.7–16.2 m, *n* =
400); south and north walls were used most often (66% of 400 nests), but
there were more shafts with the long axis facing in those directions. Even
where shafts were 46 cm2, individuals chose north and south walls. No
difference noted in preference of shaft diameter.
In Kansas, chimney's average depth to nest was 3.0 m (range 1.1–5.1, *n* =
40), with no preference for wall direction. Nests never found in chimneys
with a diameter of < 25 cm and nests in large diameter chimneys were
positioned deeper in the chimney, perhaps to shield them from rain and or
sun (CLC).
Chimneys exposed to late-afternoon sun may produce temperatures that are
much hotter than ambient. Nests usually below roof line, where it is a
little cooler and shaded (CLC).
Janet Hinshaw ph: 734-764-0457
Bird Division Collection Manager fax: 734-998-0038
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Research Museums Center
3600 Varsity Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-2228 USA
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 5:19 AM <fkaluza...> wrote:
> If anyone knows of a “fake” chimney that Swift’s have taken to nesting or
> roosting in in Michigan that’s less than 20 feet tall, let me know. They
> may take to lower things in other places but my sixteen-footer has remained
> unused since construction 15 years ago despite decent siting and occasional
> flybys and flyovers of Swift’s. There are also no other suitable nesting
> or roosting opportunities within maybe four miles. Also not much good
> foraging habitat nearby but come on...evidently they depend on clouds of
> insects blowing past an area at altitude much more than availability of
> insects at or near ground level in cities. Very interesting birds those
> Swift’s.
>
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
> <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS> >
> On Monday, October 1, 2018, 18:52, Diana Newman <dianarnewman...>
> wrote:
>
>
> www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/how-fake-chimneys-can-help-save-birds?utm_source=Weekly+Newsletter&utm_campaign=16adf45df3-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_MON101_2018&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fcbff2e256-16adf45df3-41427417
> Diana
>
> “The natural world is where we evolved.
> It's where our minds evolved.
> It's where we became who we truly are,
> and it's where we are most at home.”
>
> – Michael McCarthy –
>
> Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and contemplate
> in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. John Muir
>
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Date: 10/2/18 2:19 am From: <fkaluza...> Subject: Re: [birders] How fake chinneys can help save birds
If anyone knows of a “fake” chimney that Swift’s have taken to nesting or roosting in in Michigan that’s less than 20 feet tall, let me know. They may take to lower things in other places but my sixteen-footer has remained unused since construction 15 years ago despite decent siting and occasional flybys and flyovers of Swift’s. There are also no other suitable nesting or roosting opportunities within maybe four miles. Also not much good foraging habitat nearby but come on...evidently they depend on clouds of insects blowing past an area at altitude much more than availability of insects at or near ground level in cities. Very interesting birds those Swift’s.
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Date: 10/1/18 7:58 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (01 Oct 2018) Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Oct 01, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 11:00:00 Total observation time: 3 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: heavy fog with rain just north
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations:
======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 16:00:00 Total observation time: 9 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: A total of 13 visitors made it out to the tower today.
Weather: The temperature remained at around 15 C all day with 100% cloud cover. The day began with moderate winds from the northeast and dark skies to the north. Based on the weather radar there was a line of showers just to the north of our location. Around 9:00 am EST the winds switched to the north and remained so for the rest of the day with wind gusts of up to 16 mph at times. Visibility began to increase in the afternoon and it seemed like things were trying to clear up, although they never really did.
Raptor Observations: The showers to the north seemed to be blocking migration for the most part in the morning as things were very slow. Some Sharp-shined Hawks were seen but not nearly in the numbers as usual and also 2 Northern Harriers. Around 12:00 pm EST things began to pick up with some ketteling Turkey Vultures and a few Broad-winged Hawks mixed in. For the next 4 hours, numbers and diversity began to increase. An immature Red-shouldered Hawk was seen as well as a few Bald Eagles, Red-tailed Hawks, Coopers Hawks, Kestrels, a Merlin, and more TV's, Broad-wings and Sharpies. Seemed to slow again around 3:30 pm EST.
Non-raptor Observations: A very slow day for Blue Jays and only saw 1 Monarch today. Warblers and other passerines seemed to be around the base of the tower in decent numbers in the morning. A Blue-headed Vireo was seen today. It seemed like there were more White-throated Sparrows around today. More ducks are beginning to appear from the north including Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Northern Pintail, and Gadwall.
Predictions: Showers and thunderstorms and expected all night tonight and through the day tomorrow, although the possibility of percentage decreases throughout the day. Winds are expected from the southwest tonight and tomorrow morning and switching to western winds around 12:00pm EST with temperatures around 20 C. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evans (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
On Friday, September 28, 2018, Susan Kielb <sdkielb...> wrote:
> Here is a spectrogram I made from Bob’s recording. Definitely not Indigo
> Bunting. I like Juliet’s idea, but I am not familiar with that Hooded
> Warbler song.
>
>
> Susan Kielb
>
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>
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Date: 10/1/18 5:25 pm From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Dick’s Sporting Goods seems to have Vortex in-store. Norman Camera (Grand
Rapids and Kalamazoo) carries Nikon. If you can hold your nose, Cabela’s
will have the best local selection. Best bet may be to hold out until the
show season starts, Or, buy online and be prepared to do returns until you
find what you like. That’s pretty much the world we’re in.
By the way, if you haven’t seen your optometrist lately, I would do that
before dumping the Kowa. Kowa makes a very fine scope.
Bob
On Sunday, September 30, 2018, Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> wrote:
> Everyone,
>
> I am considering upgrading my spotting scope (I've had my curret Kowa for
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> locally where I could go in and actually look at a variety of brands before
> I decide which one to buy? I know that Cabelas has some, but I don't want
> to go there...so maybe I'm out of luck? Any suggestions would be greatly
> appreicated.
>
> Allen T. Chartier
> Inkster, Michigan
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Date: 10/1/18 9:51 am From: Richard Salisbury <richsals...> Subject: [birders] Re: Local spotting scope retailer?
The closest place might be Pelee Wings if you are looking for the really high-end optics. If is difficult for a local retailer to stock expensive scopes.
Richard
On Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 10:04:49 PM UTC-4, Allen Chartier wrote: > > Everyone, > > I am considering upgrading my spotting scope (I've had my curret Kowa for > more than 20 years), and was wondering if anyone knows of an optics seller > locally where I could go in and actually look at a variety of brands before > I decide which one to buy? I know that Cabelas has some, but I don't want > to go there...so maybe I'm out of luck? Any suggestions would be greatly > appreicated. > > Allen T. Chartier > Inkster, Michigan > Email: <amaz......> <javascript:> > Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ > Website: www.amazilia.net > Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ > > >
Date: 10/1/18 7:38 am From: 'Penny' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
There is a good rate of money exchange with Canada right now, but you would have to check to see what duty you would have to pay to bring it back to US. That is partly determined by how long you stay in Canada. Might be worthwhile.
Penny
On Monday, October 1, 2018, 9:58:10 AM EDT, John Lowry <jlowry...> wrote:
Michael,
Hey, that’s great to know!
For some reason I thought you guys were just a seasonal retailer.
On Oct 1, 2018, at 9:56 AM, Pelee Wings Nature Store <sales...> wrote:
Allen - if you wish to spend some time at your old stomping grounds on the Hawk Tower at Holiday Beach you can tie in your trip with a visit to Pelee Wings to check out some scopes. In stock here is the complete Kowa line-of of new 50 and 55mm superlights, 66 77 and 88mm scopes in both straight and angled; similarly the Swaro series of 65 and 80 mm ATS/STS series and all of their newer X modular series – 65, 85 and 95 mm; the new Zeiss Harpia 85mm is in stock; and mid-priced models like the Vortex Razors in 50, 65 and 85mm, Nikon Monarch 62 and 82mm series, and Pentax 65 and 80ED models. Kowa and Swaro produce the their own digiscoping accessories and have good websites and videos demonstrating their use as well as knowledgeable rep service for specific hook-ups. I don’t stock Leica scope models to show but we bring them in on request, most Leica binos however are here in stock. We encourage you to take scopes outdoors for as long as you wish for a good field test and comparison. We have maintained our long-standing status as Canada’s largest independent vendor of scopes and binos by stocking the goods and offering discount pricing. Pelee Wings is outside the gate of Point Pelee National Park, 1 hour south of Detroit. Good birding to all. Michael Malone
On 2018-09-30 10:04 PM, Allen Chartier wrote:
Everyone,
I am considering upgrading my spotting scope (I've had my curret Kowa for more than 20 years), and was wondering if anyone knows of an optics seller locally where I could go in and actually look at a variety of brands before I decide which one to buy? I know that Cabelas has some, but I don't want to go there...so maybe I'm out of luck? Any suggestions would be greatly appreicated.
Allen T. Chartier Inkster, Michigan Email: <amazilia3...> Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ Website: www.amazilia.net Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/
Date: 10/1/18 6:56 am From: Pelee Wings Nature Store <sales...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Allen - if you wish to spend some time at your old stomping grounds on
the Hawk Tower at Holiday Beach you can tie in your trip with a visit to
Pelee Wings to check out some scopes. In stock here is the complete Kowa
line-of of new 50 and 55mm superlights, 66 77 and 88mm scopes in both
straight and angled; similarly the Swaro series of 65 and 80 mm ATS/STS
series and all of their newer X modular series – 65, 85 and 95 mm; the
new Zeiss Harpia 85mm is in stock; and mid-priced models like the Vortex
Razors in 50, 65 and 85mm, Nikon Monarch 62 and 82mm series, and Pentax
65 and 80ED models. Kowa and Swaro produce the their own digiscoping
accessories and have good websites and videos demonstrating their use as
well as knowledgeable rep service for specific hook-ups. I don’t stock
Leica scope models to show but we bring them in on request, most Leica
binos however are here in stock. We encourage you to take scopes
outdoors for as long as you wish for a good field test and comparison.
We have maintained our long-standing status as Canada’s largest
independent vendor of scopes and binos by stocking the goods and
offering discount pricing. Pelee Wings is outside the gate of Point
Pelee National Park, 1 hour south of Detroit. Good birding to all.
Michael Malone
Date: 10/1/18 6:16 am From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Jerry,
Thanks for this information. My current Kowa is an angled scope, which I got because it is easier to share viewing with others on field trips, though I have noticed that it is a bit harder to locate birds with it. I would probably not prioritize digiscoping, but if there are any that have an SLR adapter, as my Kowa currently does, that would be a point in favor of that model or brand. Looking at all these models on-line, and reading all the specifications, only gets me so far. There's no substitute for looking through them all to see what I like, and I would prefer to give the business to a local retailer instead of buying from the manufacturer on-line.
Date: 10/1/18 5:50 am From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Thanks John, and to all who also emailed me privately. I was thinking about going to Hawkfest, but I could not find any information on the Lake Erie Metropark website whether or not they would have optics vendors there, and I had not pre-registered so I could not attend. I get crowd claustrophobia in busy malls during the holidays, and the same goes for the insanely crowded "biggest week".
A few years ago, I bought my current tripod from Robert Hershberger, the owner of Time & Optics near Millersburg, Ohio, when I was banding a Rufous Hummingbird in the area. Maybe another will show up near there this fall :-)
I have not seen Mike Malone, owner of Pelee Wings, in several years and I don't know what the pricing is like these days. It used to be that optics were considerably more expensive in Canada than in the U.S. Maybe that has changed.
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: A few visitors to the tower today including a few people who were in town for the OFO Convention this weekend, a couple from Cincinnati, and it was Steven and Maryanne's last day here who visited from England. Thank you for all your help!
Weather: The morning began cool at around 10 C for the first 3 hours with moderate winds from the northeast. There was 100% cloud cover and off and on light rain. At 10:00 am EST the wind began to decrease, switched to the southeast and temperatures quickly rose. Temperatures reached a high of 25 C at 12:00 pm EST still with 100% cloud cover, light south winds, and 76% humidity.
Raptor Observations: A good number of of Sharp-shinned Hawks came through with the NE winds, often behind a trail of Blue Jays. 3 Different species of falcon were seen in the first hour. As the temperatures rose, many Turkey vultures began to kettle along with some Broad-winged Hawks. The Sharpies continued coming through as well but everything slowed down significantly in the afternoon. A few Cooper's Hawks, Osprey, Red-tailed Hawk, Bald Eagle, and Northern Harriers were also seen today.
Non-raptor Observations: Blue Jays were arriving in great numbers today with over 30 000 seen in the first 3 hours. They soon started to slow as the winds shifted. Many Tree Swallows could be seen in the distance and Ring-billed Gulls dominated the skies in the afternoon. A Rose-breasted Grosbeak was seen. Lots of Wilson's and Yellow-Rumped Warblers were also seen today by those who were present.
Predictions: A 60% chance of rain is forecast for tomorrow morning with cool temperatures and winds again from the northeast. Things should clear by late afternoon and winds will switch to an easterly direction. Hopefully the northeast winds and some sun in the afternoon will produce some good conditions for migrating raptors. ======================================================================== Report submitted by Craig Evens (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 10/1/18 3:44 am From: Jerry Jourdan <jerry.jourdan...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Allen, I'd suggest making a trip to Pelee Wings. They should have all the major brands and you'd be able to compare there. The Kowa 883 and the Swarovski ATX/STX modular scopes are highly regarded. I haven't had the chance to review the new Zeiss offerings but got the feeling that they weren't digiscoping-friendly (yes for smartphones, but no one has an adapter for cameras). I also haven't seen the new Leica scope(s), either. I am thrilled w/ my Swaro STX85 (straight) and have seen a remarkable improvement in digiscoping results - I'm even hand-holding the scope w/ my Digidapter and Sony a6300/Sigma 30mm/2.8 (effective focal length 1125mm) and getting wonderful images (jerryjourdan2.blogspot.com). If you are trying to decide between angled and straight I've opted for the straight as it is easier to locate birds with it and digiscoping is easier. Jerry
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Date: 9/30/18 8:47 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (30 Sep 2018) 363 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 30, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Raburn Howland, Rosemary Brady
Weather: winds starting from the NE
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: 2300+ blue jays and one loon ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 9/30/18 8:22 pm From: 'pat j' via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Allen, I would suggest that you try Jay's Sporting Goods in Clare Michigan it is a bit of a ride from your area approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes I would guess I know they carry several top brands.Hope this helps, Patrick Jakel
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On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 10:57 PM, Andrew Pawuk<andrewpawuk...> wrote: Brain Storm in Sutton's Bay, MI, its a long drive from SE Michigan
On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 10:45 PM, John Lowry <jlowry...> wrote:
Locally? No, but the best time to shop optics is during festivals when the manufacturers all bring their lineup. Biggest week in May is probably the next big local festival. If you feel like making a trip to Amish country in Ohio, there's a good retailer there with birding optics inventory.
John LowrySent from iPhone
On Sep 30, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> wrote:
Everyone,
I am considering upgrading my spotting scope (I've had my curret Kowa for more than 20 years), and was wondering if anyone knows of an optics seller locally where I could go in and actually look at a variety of brands before I decide which one to buy? I know that Cabelas has some, but I don't want to go there...so maybe I'm out of luck? Any suggestions would be greatly appreicated.
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Date: 9/30/18 7:57 pm From: Andrew Pawuk <andrewpawuk...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
*Brain Storm* in Sutton's Bay, MI, its a long drive from SE Michigan
On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 10:45 PM, John Lowry <jlowry...> wrote:
> Locally? No, but the best time to shop optics is during festivals when the > manufacturers all bring their lineup. Biggest week in May is probably the > next big local festival. If you feel like making a trip to Amish country in > Ohio, there's a good retailer there with birding optics inventory. > > John Lowry > Sent from iPhone > > On Sep 30, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> wrote: > > Everyone, > > I am considering upgrading my spotting scope (I've had my curret Kowa for > more than 20 years), and was wondering if anyone knows of an optics seller > locally where I could go in and actually look at a variety of brands before > I decide which one to buy? I know that Cabelas has some, but I don't want > to go there...so maybe I'm out of luck? Any suggestions would be greatly > appreicated. > > Allen T. Chartier > Inkster, Michigan > Email: <amazilia3...> > Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mihummingbirdguy/collections/ > Website: www.amazilia.net > Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com/ > > > -- > Birders is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. Visit us at > www.glc.org > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Birders" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to birders+<unsubscribe...> > To post to this group, send email to <birders...> > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/group/birders/. > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/CAFoKnJVBRoBSNcGshoBjCa34HhADp > <2BK65ztnvPaz7r1qr9fNA...> > <https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<CAFoKnJVBRoBSNcGshoBjCa34HhADp2BK65ztnvPaz7r1qr9fNA...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/d/optout. > > -- > Birders is a service of the Great Lakes Commission. Visit us at > www.glc.org > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Birders" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to birders+<unsubscribe...> > To post to this group, send email to <birders...> > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/group/birders/. > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/1C1AFC55-D385-4090- > <9E60-A26DF6A2148F...> > <https://groups.google.com/a/great-lakes.net/d/msgid/birders/<1C1AFC55-D385-4090-9E60-A26DF6A2148F...>?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/ > great-lakes.net/d/optout. >
Date: 9/30/18 7:46 pm From: John Lowry <jlowry...> Subject: Re: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Locally? No, but the best time to shop optics is during festivals when the manufacturers all bring their lineup. Biggest week in May is probably the next big local festival. If you feel like making a trip to Amish country in Ohio, there's a good retailer there with birding optics inventory.
John Lowry
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> On Sep 30, 2018, at 10:04 PM, Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> wrote:
>
> Everyone,
>
> I am considering upgrading my spotting scope (I've had my curret Kowa for more than 20 years), and was wondering if anyone knows of an optics seller locally where I could go in and actually look at a variety of brands before I decide which one to buy? I know that Cabelas has some, but I don't want to go there...so maybe I'm out of luck? Any suggestions would be greatly appreicated.
>
> Allen T. Chartier
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Date: 9/30/18 7:04 pm From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: [birders] Local spotting scope retailer?
Everyone,
I am considering upgrading my spotting scope (I've had my curret Kowa for more than 20 years), and was wondering if anyone knows of an optics seller locally where I could go in and actually look at a variety of brands before I decide which one to buy? I know that Cabelas has some, but I don't want to go there...so maybe I'm out of luck? Any suggestions would be greatly appreicated.
Date: 9/29/18 10:02 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (29 Sep 2018) 877 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 29, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:30:00 Total observation time: 7.5 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Mark Hainen, Rosemary Brady
Weather: winds from the west in the morning ending out of the east
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: monarch numbers were 95 today with over 4800+ blue jays ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Observation start time: 07:15:00
Observation end time: 14:00:00
Total observation time: 6.75 hours
Official Counter: Bob Pettit, Dorothy McLeer
Observers: Bob Pettit, Donald Pye, Dorothy McLeer, Matt Branigan,
Rayfield Pye
Visitors:
The OFO fieldtrip lead by Craig Evans included a trip to the Tower. Much
thanks for pointing out birds.
Dr. Dan Mennill’s ornithology class of 40 first-time birding students
joined members of HBMO on a tour of the hawk banding area, songbird banding
area, the hawk tower, and a bird walk within the conservation area. We
enjoyed their visit and questions while on the tower. Please come back any
time.
Weather:
With the wind shifting throughout the count period the temperature changed.
With southerly flow the temperature rose. In all it ranged 12.1 C to 18.0
C.
Also as the wind shifted the bird species and numbers also changed.
The sky remained clear all day and the barometric pressure remained
constant at 30.13 in of mercury.
Raptor Observations:
There were eight (8) species of raptor and Turkey Vultures sighted today.
Four species were multi-digited. TV=496, SS=107, BW=11, AK=16. The Turkey
Vulture number is highest this season and almost 500. A few late
Broad-wings reminded us of thermal usage as did the Turkey Vultures.
A good day to see a few raptors and be generally warm and with friends.
Non-raptor Observations:
The Ontario Federation of Ornithologists, OFO, are meeting in the area and
had a field trip to Holiday Beach. They were helpful in spotting all kinds
of birds.
Monarch Butterflies tallied at 17.
Blue Jays streamed all day. 40,131.
Some other birds of note; both Kinglets, Common Nighthawk, White-throated
Sparrow, N. Pintail, C. Swift.
Predictions:
Sunday showers in the morning 10 C; a mix of sun and clouds in the
afternoon with 20 C. Winds SE and E (15 km) in the AM with N and NE (20 km)
winds in the afternoon.
========================================================================
Report submitted by Bob Pettit (<redknot...>)
Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at:
http://hbmo.ca/
Janet Hinshaw Ph: 734-764-0457
Bird Division Collection Manager Fax: 734-764-4080
Univ. of Michigan Museum of Zoology
3600 Varsity Dr.
Research Museums Center
Ann Arbor, MI 48108 USA
On Sep 28, 2018, at 5:06 PM, Susan Kielb <sdkielb...> wrote:
Here is a spectrogram I made from Bob’s recording. Definitely not Indigo
Bunting. I like Juliet’s idea, but I am not familiar with that Hooded
Warbler song.
<Bob_Bethune_180919_recording_cropped.jpg>
Susan Kielb
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On Sep 28, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> wrote:
According to Birds of North America, for Hooded Warbler Phenology,
"Generally no song on wintering grounds, except infrequently in late Sep
(BJS). Males sing on breeding grounds from time of arrival in spring
through late summer. Males sing infrequently during postnuptual molt, but
more frequently again once molt is completed, before leaving breeding
grounds"
Sounds like this bird finished his post breeding molt and sang a bit before
migrating.
I have heard them singing in August while raising a second brood.
This is a really interesting observation, Bob.
Thanks for sharing it,
Juliet Berger
On Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 11:19 AM Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote:
Date: 9/29/18 5:41 am From: Marie Schatz <marieschatz...> Subject: Re: [birders] Late birds?
On 9/28/2018 1:21 PM, 'P. swanson' via Birders wrote:
> I saw a spotted sandpiper, about 20 dc cormorants, and a kingfisher yesterday on my cove off Lk. St. Clair.
>
I saw a Chipping Sparrow feed a juvenile (wing flapping and following)
a moth yesterday. Hummingbird this am 9/28/2018
Date: 9/28/18 8:32 pm From: <reports...> Subject: [birders] Detroit River Hawk Watch (28 Sep 2018) 338 Raptors
Detroit River Hawk Watch Brownstown, Michigan, USA Daily Raptor Counts: Sep 28, 2018 -------------------------------------------------------------------
Observation start time: 08:00:00 Observation end time: 15:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Kevin Georg
Observers: Andrew Sturgess, Don Sherwood, Frank Kitakis, Rosemary Brady
Weather: sunny skies early with clouds in the afternoon
Raptor Observations:
Non-raptor Observations: heavy movement of blue jays with over 5000+ ======================================================================== Report submitted by Detroit River Hawk Watch (<jerry.jourdan...>) Detroit River Hawk Watch information may be found at: http://www.drhawkwatch.org
Date: 9/28/18 4:03 pm From: outfresh via Birders <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Re: (OT) RETRACTION: Chimney Swifts, City Council Meeting this Mon, Oct 1
Thank you, Roger. It has already made a huge difference...two weeks ago, the swifts were not even on the radar, now they have legions of supporters. Thanks to all who are making this happen!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
-----Original Message-----
From: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...>
To: outfresh <outfresh...>
Sent: Fri, Sep 28, 2018 5:13 pm
Subject: Re: [birders] Re: (OT) RETRACTION: Chimney Swifts, City Council Meeting this Mon, Oct 1
Sent my Council Members and the Mayor my email requesting protection for the 415 West Washington location. Don't know if it will make any difference but hope it does.
Roger Kuhlman
From: outfresh via Birders <birders...>
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 1:26 PM
To: <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] Re: (OT) RETRACTION: Chimney Swifts, City Council Meeting this Mon, Oct 1
The very best way for A2 voters to be heard is to email their councilperson. This has worked very well so far, and we encourage anyone who has not done so to do it now. Even if you own a business in A2, you can shoot the emails out today and use your business address. This legislation the Council is voting on on Monday is the direct result of the many, many A2 voters who wrote in support of saving the chimney.
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
-----Original Message-----
From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...>
To: outfresh <outfresh...>
Sent: Fri, Sep 28, 2018 12:45 pm
Subject: RE: [birders] Re: (OT) RETRACTION: Chimney Swifts, City Council Meeting this Mon, Oct 1
It’s logical that these limitations would be placed on meeting speakers, but it sure sounds less like a democracy than I would like to see.
Can people show up to LISTEN and lend their support to your statements by their PRESENCE if not by their words? Maybe with some kind of identifying name tags or props like binoculars and bird books or hats or some such “uniform”?? I’m not a resident of Ann Arbor and don’t feel I have the right as an outsider to stick my nose into their affairs, but I put this suggestion forward for those who ARE residents.
Sally Scheer
From: outfresh via Birders [mailto:<birders...>]
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 12:24 PM
To: <birders...>
Subject: [birders] Re: (OT) RETRACTION: Chimney Swifts, City Council Meeting this Mon, Oct 1
I need to retract the below "ask" for people to show up at the City Council meeting on this Mon, Oct 1. In my naiveté about all matters City Council, I did not realize that only a total of 10 pre-registered people can speak for 3 minutes on any of multiple pieces of legislation. I will register and speak for WAS on our issue. We need to leave the other 9 speaking slots open for sponsors of other issues that are on the agenda that same night. Just to refresh your memory, this Monday is the vote on whether to approve a piece of legislation that requires the City Administrator to consider protection of the Chimney Swifts in any demolition or development project that is proposed for 415 W. Washington. If you have not yet done so, please send a quick email to your councilpersonbefore Monday. It can be as simple as "I support the preservation of the chimney at 415 W. Washington for the Chimney Swifts". Sign with your name and address to establish A2 residency.
Use the following link to find email and phone numbers for your council person, or simply click "Email to Mayor and Council " on the link.
When you contact your current councilperson, please also copy the Nov 2019 democratic nominees for your ward (listed below).
For Ward 1: <jeffhayner...>,
For Ward 2: <griswoldkj...>,
For Ward 4: <elizabethanelson...>,
For Ward 5: <aliforcouncil...>,
The City Council and Mayor need to hear that a significant number of its residents care about the Chimney Swifts roosting in the chimney. This is your chance to make a big difference with a small contribution of your time. Thank you so much!
Cathy Theisen, DVM
Conservation Chair
Washtenaw Audubon Society
<cathythevet...>
-----Original Message-----
From: outfresh <outfresh...>
To: birders <birders...>
Sent: Wed, Sep 26, 2018 8:43 pm
Subject: (OT) CRITICAL: Chimney Swifts, City Council Meeting this Mon, Oct 1
Dear WAS members and conservation minded voters in Ann Arbor:
We need you again! Your letters of support have fallen on fertile ground, such that Council Member Anne Bannister, Ward One, and Mayor Taylor have co-sponsored legislation to consider the swifts and their needs going forward as development plans for 415 W. Washington are considered. This legislation will be voted on this Mon, Oct 1, at the City Council meeting. We need as many people as possible to show up for the public comment portion of this meeting before the vote. You can either make a comment on what the swifts mean to you, why you think they should be saved, or simply clap and respond when others make comments in support of the swifts. Again, my sense is that the City would like to cooperate, but they must hear a resounding YES to preservation of that chimney from A2 voters. We are working well with the City towards a just and ecologically sound solution....please, no disparaging remarks, we're looking for support for the Chimney Swifts and their chimney, not antagonism against the City. I've re-attached the Chimney Swift fact sheet for your review. The meeting will be held at Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St, Second Floor, City Council Chambers, this Mon, Oct 1, at 7 pm.
Please plan to show up for the swifts! We've come so far in this effort to save that chimney, and we need you there on Monday! I will look forward to seeing many of you there.....
Cathy Theisen, DVM
www.cathythevet.net
734-864-2381
please "like" Veterinary House Calls Ann Arbor on facebook, and feel free to post favorite photos or stories....we love our pets!
You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.....Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
Observation start time: 07:00:00 Observation end time: 14:00:00 Total observation time: 7 hours
Official Counter: Craig Evans
Observers:
Visitors: Many visitors came to the tower today, including an OFO group lead by Paul Pratt.
Weather: The day began with strong southwest winds, about 50% cloud cover and a temperature of 15.5 C. The strong winds persisted for the first few hours but calmed to moderate until the afternoon. Cloud cover decreased throughout the day, with sunny skies and and a temperature of 20.5 C at 12:00 pm EST. At noon the wind calmed even more and switched to the south and temperatures reached 23.5 C.
Raptor Observations: The first few hours were relatively slow with the strong winds, but soon picked up with a steady stream of Sharp-shinned Hawks coming in, along with some Northern Harriers and Bald Eagles. A few American Kestrels came through around mid-morning and so did a Peregrine Falcon flying with an Osprey. A good number of Turkey Vultures came though as the temperature started to rise. No Buteos were seen today.
Non-raptor Observations: Did not see the first Blue Jays until 7:28 EST, then a steady stream came through until about noon, then significantly slowed again. Mute Swans continue to dominate the marsh and there are a good number of Mallards that were counted as they took to the air.
Predictions: Winds are expected from the northwest for a few hours tonight to cool things off a little. Strong west winds are forecast again for tomorrow so Buteo migration could be a little slow again. There could be a good chance for some Peregrine Falcons again though. Hopefully we will still get some nice surprises! ======================================================================== Report submitted by (<cpe4...>) Holiday Beach Conservation Area information may be found at: http://hbmo.ca/
Date: 9/28/18 2:06 pm From: Susan Kielb <sdkielb...> Subject: Re: [birders] Bird sound ID
Here is a spectrogram I made from Bob’s recording. Definitely not Indigo Bunting. I like Juliet’s idea, but I am not familiar with that Hooded Warbler song.
According to Birds of North America, for Hooded Warbler Phenology, "Generally no song on wintering grounds, except infrequently in late Sep (BJS). Males sing on breeding grounds from time of arrival in spring through late su
