Date: 6/26/17 3:40 pm From: Dody <dody...> Subject: Re: [birders] Living Bird article on the Night Parrot is written by local young birder, Sarah Toner
How super fantastic! When she was somewhere between 8 and 10 I think, she volunteered for me (River Raisin Raptor Center). It was absolutely amazing to talk with her back then - her knowledge was so extensive! Having gone to Cornell myself, I think she’s made the perfect choice. Such fun to follow her travels and career.
Dody Wyman
On Jun 26, 2017, at 3:53 PM, Deaver Armstrong <ddarm...> wrote:
Always fun to let folks know about the accomplishments of our young birders who have "fledged" and moved on to college.
Washtenaw Audubon's own Sarah Toner (was she 8 or younger when she started coming on WAS field trips?) has an article in Cornell's Living Bird called "A New Dawn for the Night Parrot". Sarah graduated from Community High School and is now a Biological Sciences major at Cornell.
Congratulations, Sarah!
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/a-new-dawn-for-the-night-parrot/ <https://www.allaboutbirds.org/a-new-dawn-for-the-night-parrot/>
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Date: 6/26/17 12:54 pm From: Deaver Armstrong <ddarm...> Subject: [birders] Living Bird article on the Night Parrot is written by local young birder, Sarah Toner
Always fun to let folks know about the accomplishments of our young birders who have "fledged" and moved on to college.
Washtenaw Audubon's own Sarah Toner (was she 8 or younger when she started coming on WAS field trips?) has an article in Cornell's Living Bird called "A New Dawn for the Night Parrot". Sarah graduated from Community High School and is now a Biological Sciences major at Cornell.
Congratulations, Sarah!
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/a-new-dawn-for-the-night-parrot/
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Date: 6/26/17 9:18 am From: Larry Nooden <ldnum...> Subject: Re: [birders] Metroparks Director, Hudson Mills Planning, Macomb Audubon and Metroparks Mowing, etc.
The HCMA park system is very important for recreation in our region and
their importance in helping to preserve our natural heritage is
increasingly recognized. In addition, the recreational and educational
value of the Parks' natural features are also recognized. I am sure that
most birders in SE Michigan know this well. The HCMA could do better in
supporting grassland birds and red-headed and pileated woodpeckers and
ironically save money at the same time.
It is important for members of our community to become informed,
participate and voice our interests which easily get overlooked. Toni
Spears needs help.
It is also important for the conservation community to know more about the
background of the current HCMA park problems, and this can also be
interesting.
We, the area conservation community, had made great progress from ca 1998
onward when we convinced the HCMA to shift emphasis from development,
especially golf courses, to restoring nature in more of the land they
already owned and acquiring valuable contiguous land. The Michigan
Botanical Club, the Audubon groups, Sierra Club groups and others payed
crucial roles, and it is colorful story.
A lot could be said about how the HCMA got into its current situation, and
much of this in the public record (including the minutres of the HCMA Board
Meetings). I think that it is fair to say the HCMA has had very serious
personnel problems and much of this can be attributed to Director George
Phifer as indicated in other news articles. Personally, I always liked
George Phifer and worked well with him, so I am sorry to see the situation
has developed. Much more could be said about how this came about and how
we, the interested Public, can prevent this from developing again by
participating in hearings and by attending HCMA Board Meetings.
It must be said that another factor behind the current problems is HCMA
Commissioner John Hertel, who recently was not reappointed to the HCMA
Board of Commissioners. Among many other things, Commissioner Hertel
(while he was was Chairman of the Board) was heaping praise Director Phifer
while there were obvious administrative problems and pushing for sale of
park land. Hopefully, the new HCMA Board will do better.
There is a need for more interested persons with a wide range backgrounds
to participate. You can make big difference here if you are interested.
Toni Spears <t_spears2000...> knows more about this than anyone.
On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 11:34 AM, Toni Spears <t_spears2000...>
wrote:
> All,
>
> *1. **Subject:* Metroparks' board places director on administrative
> leave
>
>
> http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/community/li > vingston-county/2017/06/22/metroparks-board-places-director/420345001/
>
>
> Not many details in this article.
> Michael Reese, the Metroparks police chief is the acting director.
> Inquiries re Phifer’s administrative leave are to be directed to the new
> BOC chair, Tim McCarthy.
>
>
>
> *2. *A Metroparks master planning meeting regarding the Hudson Mills
> golf course is scheduled
> Wednesday July 5, 9:30AM at the golf starter building.
>
> http://www.metroparks.com/hudson-mills-metropark-master-plan > -meeting-july-5th/
>
>
> *3. *The Macomb Audubon’s concern regarding the extensive mowing and
> tree removal at the Metroparks is covered in this article:
>
> http://www.macombdaily.com/environment-and-nature/20170621/m > etroparks-management-accused-of-destroying-habitats-via-mowi
> ng-tree-removal
>
> Toni
>
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Date: 6/25/17 6:50 pm From: Toni Spears (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: [birders] Woodcock family on the Hudson Mills to Dexter bike trail Sat. am
> A rare treat, on the Hudson Mills to Dexter bike trail, bobbing safely across near the new prairie area between mile markers 3&4, and disappearing quickly into the dense cover.
>
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Date: 6/25/17 7:33 am From: Jerry Jourdan <jourdaj...> Subject: [birders] Henslow's Sparrows continue at Willow MP, Wayne Co.
Don Sherwood, Cathy Carroll and I saw the HENSLOW'S SPARROWS in the same location as reported yesterday at Willow Metropark, Huron Twp., Wayne Co. They are in the unmowed field just west of the far Washago Pond parking lot. A male spent most of the time perched on the tallest milkweed plant just 20' back of the mow-line while a second bird called from ~100' away near the large willow. I suspect that they are nesting as they spend much time down in the grass near the milkweed.
Paul, if you can do what you can to prevent any further mowing of the field that'd be great.
Don and I also had a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER in the trees nearby while watching the Henslow's Sparrow. This could be the same bird seen two weeks ago in the same vicinity!
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Date: 6/25/17 5:31 am From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> Subject: [birders] Conservancy Farm - Clay-colored Sparrow
Yesterday, I neglected to mention that in addition to the Clay-colored Sparrow at LeFurge Woods, a Clay-colored Sparrow was also heard at the Conservancy Farm in the hay field north of the Community Organic Garden.
Again, the Conservancy Farm (the grounds only, of course) is open to the public during daylight hours. You may park in the small parking lot behind the farm house or park along the road. The garden area is north of the farm house.
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Date: 6/24/17 11:35 am From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> Subject: [birders] LeFurge Woods & Conservancy Farm
We had a nice walk this morning at the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve with sixteen in attendance. The usual Tree Swallows, Yellow Warblers, Common Yellowthroat, Marsh Wrens, Great Blue Herons and numerous other species were both heard and observed. The most notable species was a Clay-colored Sparrow, which was in the field between the camp site area and the woods.
We then headed over to the Conservancy Farm where we had our fill of Bobolinks. Also present were Meadowlarks, Common Yellowthroat, Savannah Sparrows, Barn Swallows, Henslow's Sparrows (heard only) a couple of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Unfortunately, we didn't notice any Dickcissels today...but it sure was a great day to be outside!
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Date: 6/24/17 9:15 am From: Jerry Jourdan <jourdaj...> Subject: [birders] Henslow's Sparrows @ Willow MP, Wayne Co.
A pair was observed in the unmowed grass just west of the Washago Pond parking lot. Look for the large willow tree near the farthest parking lot next to sledding hill.
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I found the science visualization remarkable and assume that it will eventually win an applicable award for excellence in visual summarization of a scientific study.
JF
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Deaver Armstrong Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 12:57 PM To: <birders...> Subject: [birders] Why bird eggs are shaped the way they are
The paper's findings are quite interesting
AND
Former young birder Harold Eyster (who Washtenaw Audubon continues to proudly claim) made it into the acknowledgements of this scientific paper just published in Science. Needless to say this is not his first mention in ornithological publications nor do I suspect it will be his last!
Harold is currently in graduate school in the Pacific Northwest.
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Date: 6/23/17 9:58 am From: Deaver Armstrong <ddarm...> Subject: [birders] Why bird eggs are shaped the way they are
The paper's findings are quite interesting
AND
Former young birder Harold Eyster (who Washtenaw Audubon continues to proudly claim) made it into the acknowledgements of this scientific paper just published in Science. Needless to say this is not his first mention in ornithological publications nor do I suspect it will be his last!
Harold is currently in graduate school in the Pacific Northwest.
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Date: 6/23/17 9:20 am From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> Subject: [birders] Biding Hike at LeFurge Woods, Saturday at 9:00 a.m.
Tomorrow morning, Jim Bull, President of Detroit Audubon, will be leading a birding hike at the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve. The hike starts at 9:00 a.m. and is being sponsored by the Superior Township Parks and Recreation Department. The hike is free and open to all.
We'll be meeting at the LeFurge Woods parking lot. You can use this address to pull up the location on Google maps or Mapquest: 2378 N. Prospect Rd., Superior Twp., MI 48198.
Afterwards, we plan to go to the nearby Conservancy Farm to see if we can view the Bobolinks, Dickcissels and Henslow's Sparrows which have been observed in the hay fields.
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Date: 6/23/17 5:36 am From: Toni Spears (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: [birders] OT: Why Do Bird Eggs Have Different Shapes? Look to the Wings - The New York Times
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Date: 6/23/17 2:41 am From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: OAS field trip June 24, Independence Oaks
June 24, 2017 (Saturday) 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Birds & Butterflies at
Independence Oaks. Leader: Kathleen Dougherty. Email: <kad8186...>
Meet at the Camp Wilderness Parking Lot at Independence Oaks County Park
for a 2 mile birding hike to see bluebirds, swallows, vireos, woodpeckers,
sparrows and warblers. At 10 a.m. butterfly expert Dwayne Badgero will join
the group to search for butterflies. Bring water! County park entry fees
apply.
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/
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Date: 6/21/17 10:23 am From: NAPBirds <NAPBirds...> Subject: RE: [birders] Night Creatures is free Washtenaw Audubon program, Weds., 21 June, 7:30pm, Ann Arbor, all invited
Birders and friends,
Please join us for the free Washtenaw Audubon program below. You do not have to be a member to attend.
Wednesday, June 21, 7:30pm
Creatures of the Night
Join noted birder, photographer, and raconteur Don Chalfant for a program on the mysterious creatures that are active after dark. Owls, nightjars, woodcocks, and other birds, bugs, and mammals are out and about while most humans are asleep. Don Chalfant is a retired teacher who divides his time between Michigan and Florida, where he’s an active birder, field trip leader, and photographer.
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, go to www.washtenawaudubon.org<http://www.washtenawaudubon.org/>
Also, for those of you who have been waiting for WAS t-shirts and hats, they will (finally) be available at this meeting. Please check the Washtenaw Audubon Society Facebook Page for details.
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Date: 6/19/17 10:32 am From: Karen Markey <ylime...> Subject: [birders] Detroit Audubon Black Tern Cruise, Friday June 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Jim Bull, Detroit Audubon's President, asked me to post information about
this unique Black Tern Cruise to our Birders listserv.
Join the Detroit Audubon on Friday, June 30, 10 am to 2 pm, for a cruise
around St. Clair Flats to see and learn about the Black Tern which nests on
floating cattail mats in the area, one of the few places in Great Lakes
region where this declining bird is still breeding successfully.
Participants will be able to see Back Tern colonies from a distance that
Detroit and National Audubon researchers, and volunteers from the Detroit
Zoo are studying in a joint project that is in its fifth year. This year,
Detroit Audubon Research Coordinator, Erin Rowan hopes to bring chicks she
is banding close to the cruise boat in her small boat so all can see them
close up and personal. Caleb Putnam, National Audubon research scientist
will be along to offer commentary about the terns and the research project,
while participants partake of mocktails and refreshments with a Black Tern
theme like a BlackTernBerry Mocktail Mojito.
There is a limit of 25 participants so interested folks should reserve
their spot as soon as possible. The cost of a ticket is $100, 70% of which
will go to help fund this year’s tern research including expenses for our
Research Coordinator, Erin Rowan, who previously to her present position
coordinated banding projects for the International Bird Populations
Institute in California, for all of North America. She has personally done
bird research and banding in Yosemite National Park and on the island of
Saipan.
We are not sure why the Black Tern is in decline, so this research project
aims to get a better idea of their status and reason for their decline so
effective action strategies can be employed to recover the species.
Contributions will help fund this research which hopes to both find out why
this species is decline and then to use that knowledge to implement
strategies to reverse that trend. So you can have great time on a summer
cruise and help a good cause at the same time!
This research is part of the official Metro Detroit Nature Network Detroit
area Bird Conservation Plan that is part of the agreement that was signed
on May 22, 2017 that makes Detroit an Urban Bird Treaty City!
Tickets available through our website (www.detroitaudubon.org) or by
emailing our Program Coordinator, Jac Kyle at <jac...>
For more information, contact Detroit Audubon's Program Coordinator, Jack
Kyle at <jac...> or 313-960-3399 or James Bull (see contact
info below).
* * * * * * * * * * * *
James Bull
President
Detroit Audubon
4605 Cass Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
<jamesbull22...> or <jbull...>
<daspres...>or 313-928-2950 <%28313%29%20928-2950>
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Date: 6/19/17 5:48 am From: Penny (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] 2017 Kirtland's Warbler Census Diary (3 of 3)
Hi, Karen. I really enjoyed your account of Kirtland Warbler's week. Your descriptive writing enabled me to visualize your wonderful experience. Thanks so much.Penny S.
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Date: 6/19/17 4:51 am From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Oakland Audubon Society field trip June 24, Independence Oaks
June 24, 2017 (Saturday) 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Birds & Butterflies at
Independence Oaks. Leader: Kathleen Dougherty. Email: <kad8186...>
Meet at the Camp Wilderness Parking Lot at Independence Oaks County Park
for a 2 mile birding hike to see bluebirds, swallows, vireos, woodpeckers,
sparrows and warblers. At 10 a.m. butterfly expert Dwayne Badgero will join
the group to search for butterflies. Bring water! County park entry fees
apply.
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/
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Date: 6/18/17 8:19 pm From: Carl Drife (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: [birders] Dickcissels-Maybury State Park
There were 2 Dicksissels singing at Maybury State Park today. They were in the treeline alongside the field west of the main parking lot (south of the farm). There was also a Yellow-billed Cuckoo there too. I posted a picture on ebird of the Dickcissel.
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Date: 6/18/17 7:56 pm From: Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> Subject: Re: [birders] 2017 Kirtland's Warbler Census Diary (3 of 3)
Thanks so much Karen, for sharing this adventure with all of us each year.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading about your experience!
Juliet Berger
On Sun, Jun 18, 2017 at 12:07 PM, Karen Markey <ylime...> wrote:
> Now for part 3, the conclusion of my experiences on the 2017 KW Census:
>
>
>
> Day 4 (Friday, June 9), MACK LAKE
>
>
>
> Biology tech Scot and I are assigned a one-mile transect through high,
> closely-planted jack pines. This is the thickest jack pine I’ve encountered
> this year, and we resort to the combination of GPS and compass to keep on
> our transect. Thankful when the transect transitions onto a sandy ATV
> trail, Scot motions to me that a bird is hopping on the ground at the
> forest margin. Coming into focus in my binoculars is a female KW -- she
> lacks the male’s distinctive black lores and his brilliant yellow breast.
> She’s hopping on downed timber that lies half buried on the ground,
> proceeding along the full length of the wood, leaning over and inspecting
> what seems to be its underside. Nearby a male KW parallels her movements by
> either singing in a nearby bush at a height of two to three feet off the
> ground or moving silently low in the bushes in sync with her movements on
> the ground. Scot and I follow the pair for about ten minutes, losing them
> from time to time, but relocating them repeatedly, and their behavior is
> the same, the female inspects the downed timber on the ground while the
> male remains nearby, either singing or following silently from bush to
> bush. The female is absolutely silent. Eventually the pair fly together
> farther into the forest. Scot and I look at each other, debrief, and marvel
> at such a magic moment, speculating that the female was looking for a
> suitable nesting location.
>
>
>
> Our second transect also features older jack pine but we use neighboring
> ATV trails to simplify our inspection. Walking to the truck on such a
> trail, we hear a KW singing loudly so we detour farther down the trail in
> search of him. Scot’s sharp eyes quickly focus on this bird perched in a
> tall oak, its branches making a protective arc where he nestles inside. We
> watch and enjoy, still high from the excitement of seeing male and female
> KWs an hour earlier. What a terrific morning, hearing 13 KWs of which we
> see 2 plus the extra special female KW bonus sighting!
>
>
>
> Scot and I are the first ones to arrive at the Paddle Inn. I gobble down a
> veggie omelet (is that really Cheese Whiz?). Since it’s still morning, I
> race back to the federal land in hopes of catching sight of a Golden-Winged
> Warbler. Trolling the road, I can’t help myself, stopping to enjoy the
> Mourning Warbler again, singing in the open exactly where he was two days
> ago. At the aspen-lined wetlands, I’m about to park the car, and two
> warbler-sized birds fly into a mature aspen. One perches, I focus my
> binoculars on it. Yes, it’s a Golden-winged warbler in view for a split
> second. I turn off the car, walk the aspens lining a nearby two-track, and
> pish lightly. A warbler-sized bird flies into the aspens hardly 12 feet
> away from me, just below eye level. This is a Golden-wing warbler --
> black throat and mask, full yellow crown and wing patches. He leans over to
> pluck an insect revealing his pale grey back. He turns directly toward me
> providing a breathtaking view of his yellow crown, black throat, and black
> mask. I can’t help but notice how he blends into this habitat – the trunks
> and branches of the young aspens, sunlit leaves, and ground echoing this
> bird’s features. Awesome!
>
>
>
> Jubilant, I walk along the aspens and catch sight of a second singing
> Mourning Warbler and hear two more farther in the aspen-bordered wetlands.
> My walk produces almost a carbon-copy list of my visit earlier in the week
> -- Yellow-rumps, Redstarts, Chestnut-sided, Ovenbirds. A Ruffed Grouse is
> parked in the middle of the road. It doesn’t get any better than this!
>
>
>
> On my way back to town, I tour the new Luzerne Boardwalk that the USFS
> rebuilt to replace an aging, dilapidated structure. There are few birds
> here due to the afternoon heat and sun. Afterwards, I join Tom, Terren, and
> Dave at the new Ma Deeter’s in Luzerne, rebuilt after a fire burned down
> the original almost 100-year old inn. The portions are huge here,
> all-you-can-eat fish fry, Mount-Everett-sized Stromboli, and a
> football-field-sized antipasto salad.
>
>
>
>
>
> Day 5 (Saturday, June 10), ELDORADO again
>
>
>
> Because this final day features clean-up and spot-checking, we are meeting
> at 5:30 am so I can sleep an extra 30 minutes. I am paired with Dave, and
> we are assigned one transect where we count KWs in a young jack pine
> plantation. It’s warm, sunny, and comfortable, in fact, I’m in shirt
> sleeves instead of multiple layers of clothing. I navigate while Dave
> listens, triangulates, and plots birds on the map. The footing is easy,
> trees are hardly four feet tall, and we navigate in a simple, U-shaped
> (or horseshoe) transect through the jack pine. In the middle of our
> transect, I pause high atop a hill and survey visually the jack pine forest
> that surrounds us and both pine and hardwood forests that loom in the
> distance. I linger, just being there and soaking it in where in all 8
> directions, I hear KWs singing near and far.
>
>
>
> Total KWs Seen and/or Heard:
>
>
>
> My personal subtotal A (male KWs heard only) = 82
>
> My personal subtotal B (male KWs seen) = 12
>
> My personal subtotal B (female KWs seen) = 1
>
>
>
> My personal KW TOTAL = 95
>
>
>
>
>
> Here is a complete list of the birds I saw or heard during my trip north.
>
> KEY:
> KW = birds that share the jack pine forests with KWs
> kw = birds on the wood or field margins of jack pine forests
> W = Wakeley Lake
> H = Hartwick Pines
> A = Aspen forest area in Huron National Forest
> L = Luzerne Boardwalk
> r = roadside
>
> Common loons W
> Trumpeter swans W
> Canada geese KW (flyover of 50 in an almost-perfect V)
> Ring-billed gulls KW
> Great blue herons r
> Sandhill cranes kw
> Killdeer kw
> Upland sandpipers KW
> Wild turkeys r
> Ruffed grouse KW, A, r
>
> Broad-winged hawks A
> Red-tailed hawks r
> Turkey vultures r,KW
> Mourning doves KW,r,H
> Yellow-billed cuckoo A
> Common nighthawk KW
> Ruby-throated hummingbird r,W
> Belted kingfisher W
> Red-bellied woodpeckers r
> Hairy woodpeckers r
>
> Downy woodpeckers r
> Yellow-bellied sapsuckers W
> Northern flickers A,KW,L
> Pileated woodpeckers r,W
> Eastern kingbirds kw
> Eastern phoebe r,H,W
> Eastern wood-pewee W,A
> Great-crested flycatcher kw,W,H
> Tree swallows W,r
> American crows r, kw
>
> Northern ravens r,KW,L
> Blue jays KW,H,W,L
> Black-capped chickadees r,H,W,KW,L
> Brown creeper H
> Red-breasted nuthatches kw,H,W,L
> White-breasted nuthatches r,L
> House wren r,A
> Winter wren H,W,L
> Brown thrashers (KW, very common in jack pines)
> Grey catbird r,H,A
>
> American robins r,H,W,L
> Hermit thrushes (KW, very common in jack pines, H,W,L)
> Veeries A
> Eastern bluebirds KW
> Cedar waxwings A
> Red-eyed vireos kw,W,H
> Blue-headed vireos H,W
> Black-throated green warblers H,W
> Yellow-rumped warblers kw, W
>
> KIRTLAND'S WARBLERS KW
>
> Chestnut-sided warblers A
> American redstarts A
> Pine warblers W,kw,H,A
> Nashville warblers W,A,KW,H,L (just about everywhere)
> Golden-winged warblers A
> Mourning warblers A Common yellowthroat kw, H
> Ovenbirds (r,W,A kw,H,L typical in older jack pines)
> Northern waterthrush H
> Red-winged blackbird kw,W
> Grackle r,kw
>
> European starling r,A
> Baltimore oriole W
> Scarlet tanagers kw,W,H
> Dark-eyed junco kw
> American goldfinches kw,W,H
> Indigo buntings kw,A
> Rose-breasted grosbeaks kw,W,H,L
> Eastern towhee kw
> Chipping sparrows W,kw,H
> Vesper sparrows kw
>
> Song sparrows kw,W
> Lincoln's sparrows KW
> Field sparrow KW
>
>
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Date: 6/18/17 11:17 am From: Jerry Jourdan <jourdaj...> Subject: [birders] Dickcissels and Bobolinks at Willow Run Airport, Wayne Co.
This morning I had 3 Dickcissels singing along the south end of the airport on the way to Conservancy Farm in Superior Twp. Bobolinks and Eastern Meadowlarks were abundant, as well. No Upland Sandpipers, but winds were a bit strong this morning for any fence perching....
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Date: 6/18/17 11:15 am From: Jerry Jourdan <jourdaj...> Subject: Re: [birders] Dickcissel, Henslow's Sparrow...now Sedge Wren at Conservancy Farm
Thanks to Jack and Professor Siri for the information regarding the birds at Conservancy Farm. A number of us this morning had Bobolinks, Dickcissel, Sedge Wren and Henslow's Sparrow behind the farm in the fields. Bluebirds and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, along w/ flyover Sandhill Cranes were not bad, either.
On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 1:22 PM, Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> wrote:
> Dickcissel and Henslow's Sparrow are still being seen at the Conservancy > Farm in Superior Township. This morning a Sedge Wren was also reported. > Meadowlarks and Bobolinks remain, too. > > The Conservancy Farm is at 8383 Vreeland Road, east of Prospect Road. > It's open to the public during daylight hours. > > Jack Smiley > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > >
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Date: 6/18/17 9:08 am From: Karen Markey <ylime...> Subject: [birders] 2017 Kirtland's Warbler Census Diary (3 of 3)
Now for part 3, the conclusion of my experiences on the 2017 KW Census:
Day 4 (Friday, June 9), MACK LAKE
Biology tech Scot and I are assigned a one-mile transect through high,
closely-planted jack pines. This is the thickest jack pine I’ve encountered
this year, and we resort to the combination of GPS and compass to keep on
our transect. Thankful when the transect transitions onto a sandy ATV
trail, Scot motions to me that a bird is hopping on the ground at the
forest margin. Coming into focus in my binoculars is a female KW -- she
lacks the male’s distinctive black lores and his brilliant yellow breast.
She’s hopping on downed timber that lies half buried on the ground,
proceeding along the full length of the wood, leaning over and inspecting
what seems to be its underside. Nearby a male KW parallels her movements by
either singing in a nearby bush at a height of two to three feet off the
ground or moving silently low in the bushes in sync with her movements on
the ground. Scot and I follow the pair for about ten minutes, losing them
from time to time, but relocating them repeatedly, and their behavior is
the same, the female inspects the downed timber on the ground while the
male remains nearby, either singing or following silently from bush to
bush. The female is absolutely silent. Eventually the pair fly together
farther into the forest. Scot and I look at each other, debrief, and marvel
at such a magic moment, speculating that the female was looking for a
suitable nesting location.
Our second transect also features older jack pine but we use neighboring
ATV trails to simplify our inspection. Walking to the truck on such a
trail, we hear a KW singing loudly so we detour farther down the trail in
search of him. Scot’s sharp eyes quickly focus on this bird perched in a
tall oak, its branches making a protective arc where he nestles inside. We
watch and enjoy, still high from the excitement of seeing male and female
KWs an hour earlier. What a terrific morning, hearing 13 KWs of which we
see 2 plus the extra special female KW bonus sighting!
Scot and I are the first ones to arrive at the Paddle Inn. I gobble down a
veggie omelet (is that really Cheese Whiz?). Since it’s still morning, I
race back to the federal land in hopes of catching sight of a Golden-Winged
Warbler. Trolling the road, I can’t help myself, stopping to enjoy the
Mourning Warbler again, singing in the open exactly where he was two days
ago. At the aspen-lined wetlands, I’m about to park the car, and two
warbler-sized birds fly into a mature aspen. One perches, I focus my
binoculars on it. Yes, it’s a Golden-winged warbler in view for a split
second. I turn off the car, walk the aspens lining a nearby two-track, and
pish lightly. A warbler-sized bird flies into the aspens hardly 12 feet
away from me, just below eye level. This is a Golden-wing warbler -- black
throat and mask, full yellow crown and wing patches. He leans over to pluck
an insect revealing his pale grey back. He turns directly toward me
providing a breathtaking view of his yellow crown, black throat, and black
mask. I can’t help but notice how he blends into this habitat – the trunks
and branches of the young aspens, sunlit leaves, and ground echoing this
bird’s features. Awesome!
Jubilant, I walk along the aspens and catch sight of a second singing
Mourning Warbler and hear two more farther in the aspen-bordered wetlands.
My walk produces almost a carbon-copy list of my visit earlier in the week
-- Yellow-rumps, Redstarts, Chestnut-sided, Ovenbirds. A Ruffed Grouse is
parked in the middle of the road. It doesn’t get any better than this!
On my way back to town, I tour the new Luzerne Boardwalk that the USFS
rebuilt to replace an aging, dilapidated structure. There are few birds
here due to the afternoon heat and sun. Afterwards, I join Tom, Terren, and
Dave at the new Ma Deeter’s in Luzerne, rebuilt after a fire burned down
the original almost 100-year old inn. The portions are huge here,
all-you-can-eat fish fry, Mount-Everett-sized Stromboli, and a
football-field-sized antipasto salad.
Day 5 (Saturday, June 10), ELDORADO again
Because this final day features clean-up and spot-checking, we are meeting
at 5:30 am so I can sleep an extra 30 minutes. I am paired with Dave, and
we are assigned one transect where we count KWs in a young jack pine
plantation. It’s warm, sunny, and comfortable, in fact, I’m in shirt
sleeves instead of multiple layers of clothing. I navigate while Dave
listens, triangulates, and plots birds on the map. The footing is easy,
trees are hardly four feet tall, and we navigate in a simple, U-shaped (or
horseshoe) transect through the jack pine. In the middle of our transect, I
pause high atop a hill and survey visually the jack pine forest that
surrounds us and both pine and hardwood forests that loom in the distance.
I linger, just being there and soaking it in where in all 8 directions, I
hear KWs singing near and far.
Total KWs Seen and/or Heard:
My personal subtotal A (male KWs heard only) = 82
My personal subtotal B (male KWs seen) = 12
My personal subtotal B (female KWs seen) = 1
My personal KW TOTAL = 95
Here is a complete list of the birds I saw or heard during my trip north.
KEY:
KW = birds that share the jack pine forests with KWs
kw = birds on the wood or field margins of jack pine forests
W = Wakeley Lake
H = Hartwick Pines
A = Aspen forest area in Huron National Forest
L = Luzerne Boardwalk
r = roadside
Common loons W
Trumpeter swans W
Canada geese KW (flyover of 50 in an almost-perfect V)
Ring-billed gulls KW
Great blue herons r
Sandhill cranes kw
Killdeer kw
Upland sandpipers KW
Wild turkeys r
Ruffed grouse KW, A, r
Broad-winged hawks A
Red-tailed hawks r
Turkey vultures r,KW
Mourning doves KW,r,H
Yellow-billed cuckoo A
Common nighthawk KW
Ruby-throated hummingbird r,W
Belted kingfisher W
Red-bellied woodpeckers r
Hairy woodpeckers r
Downy woodpeckers r
Yellow-bellied sapsuckers W
Northern flickers A,KW,L
Pileated woodpeckers r,W
Eastern kingbirds kw
Eastern phoebe r,H,W
Eastern wood-pewee W,A
Great-crested flycatcher kw,W,H
Tree swallows W,r
American crows r, kw
Northern ravens r,KW,L
Blue jays KW,H,W,L
Black-capped chickadees r,H,W,KW,L
Brown creeper H
Red-breasted nuthatches kw,H,W,L
White-breasted nuthatches r,L
House wren r,A
Winter wren H,W,L
Brown thrashers (KW, very common in jack pines)
Grey catbird r,H,A
American robins r,H,W,L
Hermit thrushes (KW, very common in jack pines, H,W,L)
Veeries A
Eastern bluebirds KW
Cedar waxwings A
Red-eyed vireos kw,W,H
Blue-headed vireos H,W
Black-throated green warblers H,W
Yellow-rumped warblers kw, W
KIRTLAND'S WARBLERS KW
Chestnut-sided warblers A
American redstarts A
Pine warblers W,kw,H,A
Nashville warblers W,A,KW,H,L (just about everywhere)
Golden-winged warblers A
Mourning warblers A Common yellowthroat kw, H
Ovenbirds (r,W,A kw,H,L typical in older jack pines)
Northern waterthrush H
Red-winged blackbird kw,W
Grackle r,kw
European starling r,A
Baltimore oriole W
Scarlet tanagers kw,W,H
Dark-eyed junco kw
American goldfinches kw,W,H
Indigo buntings kw,A
Rose-breasted grosbeaks kw,W,H,L
Eastern towhee kw
Chipping sparrows W,kw,H
Vesper sparrows kw
Song sparrows kw,W
Lincoln's sparrows KW
Field sparrow KW
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Date: 6/18/17 5:41 am From: Mike Sefton (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: [birders] Night Creatures is free Washtenaw Audubon program, Weds., 21 June, 7:30pm, Ann Arbor, all invited
Birdersand friends,
Pleasejoin us for the free Washtenaw Audubon program below. You do not have to be amember to attend.
Wednesday,June 21, 7:30pm
Creaturesof the Night
Joinnoted birder, photographer, and raconteur Don Chalfant for a program on the mysteriouscreatures that are active after dark. Owls, nightjars, woodcocks, and otherbirds, bugs, and mammals are out and about while most humans are asleep. DonChalfant is a retired teacher who divides his time between Michigan andFlorida, where he’s an active birder, field trip leader, and photographer.
Thisprogram is free and open to the public. Membership is not required, though wewould welcome your membership to help with our environmental and educationalactivities. Washtenaw Audubon programs are held at the U-M Matthaei BotanicalGardens, 1800 North Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor. In addition to the program, hearnews of the latest critter sightings and field trips, and enjoy tasty snacksfollowing the program. For more information, go to www.washtenawaudubon.org
Also, for those of you who have been waiting forWAS t-shirts and hats, they will (finally) be available at this meeting. Pleasecheck the Washtenaw Audubon Society Facebook Page for details.
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Date: 6/17/17 10:58 am From: Gordon Green <chipperatl10...> Subject: [birders] Dickcissels - Calhoun County
Calhoun County got in on the Dickcissel fun today. 23.5 Mile Road between J DR S and L DR S (first found by Dr. Dale Kennedy) I had 3 singing birds, minimum. I then had minimum 8 singing males at 23 Mile Road and O DR N, along with Bobolinks and Eastern Meadowlarks. First time I have had them there, despite the excellent habitat. I had 8 more as I drove further down O DR N heading West from the intersection field.
I’ll be processing some videos of Dickcissels and Sedge Wren I managed today. Hopefully get a blogpost up later today.
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Date: 6/17/17 9:24 am From: Karen Markey <ylime...> Subject: [birders] 2017 Kirtland's Warbler Census Diary (2 of 3)
Now for part 2, a daily account of my experiences on the 2017 KW Census:
Day 2 (Wednesday, June 7), ELDORADO
No long morning ride to Pine River means I get to sleep an extra 15 minutes
this morning! For the second day in a row, we have a cool start in the 30s
with warmer temperatures expected by late morning. Scott and I are
spot-checking various patches of new-growth jack pine today in an area that
was ravaged by wildfire a half decade ago. We drive down a long sloping
hill, and in the distance is a fog that lingers between sky and ground.
From afar, it looks like lakes have replaced the jack pine forest here.
At my first transect, I navigate alone through the jack pine hearing 3 KWs,
and Scott parallels me on a transect about 1/4 mile to the northwest.
Arriving at the truck, we compare results while a bird sings a lusty song
that sounds like “gimme-some-choo-choo.” We hesitate, then simultaneously
come to the realization that this is an alternate KW song. Into our
binoculars the songster comes into full view, perched high in a red pine
that shades us standing at the truck directly below him.
We spot-check several other natural-burn areas, driving gravel roads and
two-tracks and getting out to listen from time to time. No KWs, only the
songs of the first settlers in natural burns such as Bluebirds, Brown
Thrashers, Lincoln’s Sparrows, Towhees, and Flickers. Driving by our last
assigned area, we hear KWs so Scott and I stop and walk our respective
transects there. My pace is brisk because the jack pines are young and
short in this sandy lot. Suddenly I stop in mid-step as a bird flushes from
beneath my right foot. It’s an Upland Sandpiper! The nesting bird runs away
on the ground, doing the broken wing act. A second bird bursts into an
aerial display, fluttering in mid flight and making a rattling song. I
detour from my transect, not wanting to disturb the nest or bring these
birds to the attention of nearby predators. Next, I hear a Common
Nighthawk’s “peent” but fail to get a visual. On this easy transect, I hear
4 KWs, and I see 1 of them. He’s perched near the top of a jack pine
singing the typical song.
Scott and I motor back to Mio. I ask him to slow down because I see a bird
slowly crossing the road. It’s a Ruffed Grouse – oh no! Our truck separates
her from her eight chicks! They are so tiny, hardly a few days old, hard to
distinguish from the sand that Scott’s truck throws up. The truck finally
comes to a stop. Mom Grouse calls to her chicks, and they hustle across the
road to join her. Safely across, she scolds Scott and me in a display that
features her turning her back on us, leaning over, and exposing her
feathered butt.
Scott and I continue on, joining the rest of the census-takers at the
Paddle Inn. I chow down my favorite Monte Cristo sandwich.
Returning to the Mio Holiday Motor-In, I talk Dave into heading to federal
land south of Mack Lake in search of a Golden-Winged Warbler. I drive
slowly, stopping where there are stands of young aspens, listening for the
bird’s buzzy song. Where a mature aspen has fallen, I hear a singing
Mourning Warbler, and there he is, perched near the top of the fallen aspen
in full view. Like a KW, he throws his head back at the song’s start, but
unlike a KW, the sound seems to travel the length of his body and ends at
his tail that quivers in the rhythm of his upbeat song’s bubbly finish.
Wow! My sightings of Mourning Warblers are usually nanosecond peeks at
birds through a zillion branches of bushes, leaves, and fallen timber at
Magee, Dolph, or the Arb. This is a first-class treat to watch a Mourning
sing repeatedly and in full view!
Dave and I drag ourselves away from the Mourning Warbler, trolling the road
for Golden-wings. Walking the road alongside aspens that line a wetlands
reveals two more Mourning Warblers, several Redstarts, Chestnut-sided,
Ovenbirds, and Yellow-Rumped Warblers. We split up, Dave studying the
sounds near the wetland, and me checking aspen stands beyond the wetlands.
Rejoining Dave, I agree with him that the two-noted buzzy song he hears is
a Golden-wing but the bird does not come into view. Bummer! Yet we
thoroughly enjoy our visit, hearing or seeing Ruffed Grouse, Broad-Winged
Hawk, Yellow-Billed Cuckoo, Blue-Headed Vireo, and more. Back in Mio, Tom,
Terren, Dave, and I finally chow down a good dinner at the Sky Ranch.
Day 3 (Thursday, June 8), BIG CREEK (Meridian Boundary Fire in Crawford
County)
Today I am paired with fire chief Travis who is in charge of one of the
several firetrucks at the Mio Station. New to Mio, he’s curious about the
wildlife management in the forests he protects so he’s spending the entire
week on the KW Census. Our first transect cuts diagonally and in stair-step
fashion through a jack pine plantation. Travis navigates the two-mile
transect effortlessly and helps me listen for and triangulate KWs; I plot
them on the map. The pines are about six-feet high here but the wide berth
in between trees makes for easy walking. KWs sing in all directions from
the start to finish, and our count here yields 28 KWs of which we’ve seen
3. It takes a long time to plot so many KWs, and at one point, a KW sings
in plain sight, his tail wagging, looking at us from time to time, but
totally involved in his KW singing business while we transact census
business.
Our second transect is through natural burn where downed timber is sure to
make for hazardous footing. Surprisingly, such timber is not a problem, and
the large open areas make our job walking through the forest easy and
enjoyable. We hear 9 KWs including 1 perched high in a mature red pine,
singing full blast, our view of him occasionally blocked by branches
blowing in the light breeze. Our transect ends in a large stand of young
red pines, thus, the sound of singing KWs ends where the red pines begin.
Kim picks us up in her truck, slowly passing by more red pines on Hughes
Lake Road in the hopes of hearing KWs. Nope, no KWs in young red pines.
We eat at Ellie’s 12 Tables (formerly the Branch Café) in Mio. This is my
favorite up north diner because of the many healthy choices, and they don’t
use Cheese Whiz.
I always celebrate my final afternoon up north by a hike at Wakeley Lake on
MI-72, a few miles east of Grayling, but rain is forecast for tomorrow so I
head to Wakeley today. I seek out the usual suspects that I won’t see back
at home -- Nashville, Redstart, and Pine Warblers, Yellow-Bellied
Sapsuckers, Winter Wrens, Blue-Headed Vireos, Red-Breasted Nuthatches, and
Hermit Thrushes. At the northeast side of the lake, two Trumpeter Swans
come into view. It’s flooded here so I double back, surveying the lake from
its eastern shore. Happily, I catch sight of a lone Common Loon far in the
distance. No sign of a mate but this loon is quiet, perhaps not to bring
attention to mom loon nesting somewhere nearby.
In the evening, Tom, Terren, and I hitch a ride in Dave's luxurious truck
to Lewiston to meet forest biologist Phil for dinner. At the Lewiston
Lodge, we have a gorgeous lakeside view and a spectacular meal. Phil
suggests we watch the sunset on the lake in his boat but we are too tired
after a half-week of getting up at 4 am, plus we have another early start
tomorrow.
Tomorrow I conclude this 2017 Kirtland's Warbler Diary with days 4 and 5
and a bird list.
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Date: 6/17/17 6:07 am From: Don Henise <kiskadee3...> Subject: [birders] Dickcissels - Jackson County at Mt Hope & Waterloo-Munith Rds
At least 3 male Dickcissels were singing in the field on the northwest corner of Mt. Hope & Waterloo-Munith Roads in Waterloo Township at 8:45 this morning.
We had 3 Black-crowned Night-Herons fly over our house in Jackson at 8:00 as we were leaving. Heading south-southeast.
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Date: 6/16/17 9:40 am From: Karen Markey <ylime...> Subject: [birders] 2017 Kirtland's Warbler Census Diary (1 of 3)
I am reporting my participation in the Kirtland's Warbler (KW) Census. This
is my 15th year as a volunteer on the Mio team that is made up of United
States Forest Service (USFS) staff, Fish and Wildlife (USFW) staff, and
dedicated citizen volunteers. Every year in early June, the team surveys
federal and (sometimes) state jack pine forests. Some people volunteer for
a few days, others, like me, volunteer for the full work-week.
Now for part 1, a daily account of my experiences on the 2017 KW Census:
Day 0 (Monday, June 5), Drive to MIO
I leave a partly sunny Ann Arbor at 5:50 am for my usual visit to Hartwick
Pines State Park, northeast of Grayling. This year the census starts on
Tuesday morning, so the drive up north is busier than usual due to weekday
traffic. At 9 am, I arrive at the Park, the only car in an otherwise empty
parking lot. Hitting the Old Growth Forest Trail, I hear the din of machine
noise that grows louder and more distracting as I approach the museum.
Unable to hear much more than a party of Blue Jays, I retreat to the
parking lot where idling school buses cough up platoons of screaming
elementary school children. Fleeing in my car, I motor to the park’s nearby
Au Sable River and Mertz Grade Trails where there are so many mosquitos
that no one but the most intrepid hikers dare tread. The River Trail
features two singing Northern Waterthrushes and half dozen Blue-Headed
Vireos. Surprised by so many vireos, I respond to one’s song by pishing,
hoping to catch sight of the bird so that I can confirm my audible-only
identification. Not only does a Blue-Headed come into view, but he brushes
my raingear as he flies past me, my jacket quivering in his wake. Other
specialties on these trails are singing Winter Wrens, Hermit Thrushes, and
Brown Creepers.
I motor to Mio and pull into the Mio Holiday Motor-In where longtime
census-taker Dave is unpacking his luxurious Ford truck. On a Monday night,
restaurant selections are few. I suggest the nearby Ausable Valley Inn,
telling Dave that the census team hasn’t eaten there for a while. After
dinner, I know why we haven’t.
Day 1 (Tuesday, June 6), PINE RIVER
The alarm clock goes off at 3:25 am. Despite 15 years of the same
early-morning census routine, it still hurts to get up so early. At the Mio
Ranger Station, we pile into vehicles for the 50-minute drive, and as we
motor to Pine River, I watch the sun rise, and as it pokes its head into
the clear blue eastern horizon, framed by a blanket of thin white clouds in
all directions but the east, I muse that even the sun has gotten more sleep
than I have last night.
We meet at the Pine River campgrounds where Huron Stores Station staff
assign us to two-person teams. I am paired with Vayla, a USFS seasonal
staff member who works in timber. This is her first census so she navigates
our transect, and I triangulate singing KWs on the map.
Our first transect features trees between four and five feet high, and it’s
loaded with KWs, in fact, as we walk, singing KWs are pervasive and
nonstop. The first KW we see is the second bird of 29 that I plot on the
map. He sings his typical "choo-choo-chee-chee-wee-wee" song so close to us
but when we search for him, he’s moved. Kayla suggests that he’s flying in
a circle, flitting from tree to tree to check us out. Our second KW is just
a silhouette, backlit by the now risen sun, and we catch sight of him for a
nanosecond before he flies to the ground. Our third KW is perched near the
top branches of a jack pine, singing loudly and clearly, watching us but
content to stay put. It’s always hard to walk away from a singing KW but we
must continue with our work.
Our second transect is called “Rattle & Run.” It should be called “Rattle &
None” because there aren’t any KWs in this older jack pine that stands ten
feet or higher. We are told Mississauga Snakes are possible but there are
none of those either.
We meet the rest of the KW census crew at the Chat 'N Chew in Glennie,
where menu choices vary between unhealthy and more unhealthy. I order a ham
and cheese sandwich and gobble it down. Back at the Mio Station, wildlife
biologist Scott gives me a fifteen-minute crash course in GPS navigation
because I forget which GPS buttons and keys to press during the intervening
359 days I am not working the census.
Two regulars, Tom, a West Michigan zookeeper, and Terren, from the USFS
Cadillac station, have arrived for the census, and they join Dave and me at
the nearby Paddle Inn for dinner.
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For readers unfamiliar with the KW Census, I quickly review here how we
census the jack pine forests. The KW Census Coordinator assigns a KW
Section Leader maps through which are drawn 2 to 5 parallel transects
(transect = a line that cuts through the forest) separated by about a
quarter mile from other lines. Route Leaders take charge of two- to
three-person teams that walk these transects at the same time. When
adjacent teams are done, they compare the locations of singing KWs on their
maps to determine which birds are "duplicates." One of the Route Leaders
omits the "duplicate" bird from his/her map. The Section Leader then
consolidates bird locations onto one map and returns it to the Census
Coordinator.
A transect is not a road, trail, or two-track; it is just a line drawn on a
map through the jack pine forest. We stop at 200-meter (about 1/8 of a
mile) intervals to listen for singing male KWs. Hearing the same KW at
successive stops means that we are able to triangulate his exact location
on the map, and it's neat when it happens. Minus strong winds and
obstructions, singing KWs are audible a little beyond 3/16s of a mile.
When I joined the census 15 years ago, we used a compass and counted steps
to navigate our transect. Today we carry a GPS into which our coordinates
have been pre-programmed. On our maps, points are numbered along with their
GPS coordinates. In the field, we check the map for the numbered point,
recall it in the GPS, and maintain the GPS’ bearing while walking to the
point. A compass may be needed when jack pine impedes our forward view.
Referring to the compass enables us to maintain our bearing from point to
point and identify and walk to landmarks (such as tall red pines or oaks)
on our bearing.
If we catch glimpses of a singing KW, we look at its legs for bands. I
resist leaving the transect to search for a singing KW because KWs nest on
the ground, and I do not want to step on a nest.
Tomorrow, I will continue this 2017 Kirtland's Warbler Diary with days 2
and 3.
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Date: 6/15/17 10:23 am From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> Subject: [birders] Dickcissel, Henslow's Sparrow...now Sedge Wren at Conservancy Farm
Dickcissel and Henslow's Sparrow are still being seen at the Conservancy Farm in Superior Township. This morning a Sedge Wren was also reported. Meadowlarks and Bobolinks remain, too.
The Conservancy Farm is at 8383 Vreeland Road, east of Prospect Road. It's open to the public during daylight hours.
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Date: 6/15/17 12:09 am From: Fred Kaluza <fkaluza...> Subject: [birders] Orange plastic "snow fence" on LSCMP beach.
There are stretches of snow fence / safety barrier held up with T-Posts at Metro Beach. Their function is unmarked and one might believe they are arranged to serve the function of a corral. The materials all looked well used as if this were not their first "rodeo". As the Canada Geese are about to go into molt, one can only imagine what function these might serve as they go right down to nearly the waterline on the sides. Any ideas?
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Date: 6/14/17 1:35 pm From: Martin Bialecki <kilnfired...> Subject: Re: [birders] Red-headed woodpeckers in Dexter, MI.
I remember decades ago an old open woods in Manchester Twp (sec 29 just
north of ICMP) that had about ten pairs! Some even overwintered. There
were too many decades since when I thought I was witness to the demise of a
great bird. However there are more nad more new hotspots. For 3 years now
a pair along Ayres Rd at Wellwood. Also saw one just east of Watkins Lake
S.P. last week and another east of Manchester village near Eisman Rd.
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 1:32 PM, Eric Arnold <eba...> wrote:
> Yesterday evening I happened to take a turn through the rather small
> Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter, MI and spotted a read-headed woodpecker
> near the southern end of the south-east boundary of the property. Although
> I lacked having binoculars or camera with me, I soon discovered that it
> there was a classic hole in a dead part of a fairly tall tree near the
> boundary, and a second adult RHWP and the one I first observed appeared to
> be quite busy bringing things to that site, so I figure they must have a
> nest full of hungry little woodpeckers there.
>
> I went back this morning with camera and binoculars and observed quite a
> bit of activity of bboth adults, One picture (unfortunately not very good)
> appears to show a pair of fresh, tender maple seeds in the beak of one ov
> the birds. I wasn't aware that this might be a food for them, but there is
> a very plentiful supply right now in the cemetery.
>
>
> While the bird activity continued while I was there, it was otherwise
> quiet. Most of the time the birds seemed to be aware of me and avoided
> being too close while foraging, but sometimes one might land in the grass
> or on the trunk or limb of a tree within 100' or so of my position, and
> then it didn't stay there very long if I moved uncautiously. But with
> care, I had quite a few wonderful views. Staying in one place patiently
> paid off well! There was a surprising amount of activity and some great
> viewing occasions.
>
> I don't have a sense for how well it might tolerate a small group of
> birders observing usual caution, but at one point when I was photographing
> it and had an opportunity for several shots, a jogger came through without
> slowing to notice what I was looking at and the bird flew off.
>
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Date: 6/14/17 6:27 am From: Steve Jerant (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Red-headed woodpeckers in Dexter, MI.
Eric
I just got one as first ever yard bird yesterday! I live NW of Chelsea near Waterloo.
Best regards,
Steve
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> On Jun 13, 2017, at 22:21, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> wrote:
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> Thanks for the great report, Eric! It is exciting to have them nesting so close to Ann Arbor.
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>> On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 1:32 PM, Eric Arnold <eba...> wrote:
>> Yesterday evening I happened to take a turn through the rather small Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter, MI and spotted a read-headed woodpecker near the southern end of the south-east boundary of the property. Although I lacked having binoculars or camera with me, I soon discovered that it there was a classic hole in a dead part of a fairly tall tree near the boundary, and a second adult RHWP and the one I first observed appeared to be quite busy bringing things to that site, so I figure they must have a nest full of hungry little woodpeckers there.
>>
>> I went back this morning with camera and binoculars and observed quite a bit of activity of bboth adults, One picture (unfortunately not very good) appears to show a pair of fresh, tender maple seeds in the beak of one ov the birds. I wasn't aware that this might be a food for them, but there is a very plentiful supply right now in the cemetery.
>>
>>
>>
>> While the bird activity continued while I was there, it was otherwise quiet. Most of the time the birds seemed to be aware of me and avoided being too close while foraging, but sometimes one might land in the grass or on the trunk or limb of a tree within 100' or so of my position, and then it didn't stay there very long if I moved uncautiously. But with care, I had quite a few wonderful views. Staying in one place patiently paid off well! There was a surprising amount of activity and some great viewing occasions.
>>
>> I don't have a sense for how well it might tolerate a small group of birders observing usual caution, but at one point when I was photographing it and had an opportunity for several shots, a jogger came through without slowing to notice what I was looking at and the bird flew off.
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Thanks for the great report, Eric! It is exciting to have them nesting so
close to Ann Arbor.
Juliet Berger
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 1:32 PM, Eric Arnold <eba...> wrote:
> Yesterday evening I happened to take a turn through the rather small
> Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter, MI and spotted a read-headed woodpecker
> near the southern end of the south-east boundary of the property. Although
> I lacked having binoculars or camera with me, I soon discovered that it
> there was a classic hole in a dead part of a fairly tall tree near the
> boundary, and a second adult RHWP and the one I first observed appeared to
> be quite busy bringing things to that site, so I figure they must have a
> nest full of hungry little woodpeckers there.
>
> I went back this morning with camera and binoculars and observed quite a
> bit of activity of bboth adults, One picture (unfortunately not very good)
> appears to show a pair of fresh, tender maple seeds in the beak of one ov
> the birds. I wasn't aware that this might be a food for them, but there is
> a very plentiful supply right now in the cemetery.
>
>
> While the bird activity continued while I was there, it was otherwise
> quiet. Most of the time the birds seemed to be aware of me and avoided
> being too close while foraging, but sometimes one might land in the grass
> or on the trunk or limb of a tree within 100' or so of my position, and
> then it didn't stay there very long if I moved uncautiously. But with
> care, I had quite a few wonderful views. Staying in one place patiently
> paid off well! There was a surprising amount of activity and some great
> viewing occasions.
>
> I don't have a sense for how well it might tolerate a small group of
> birders observing usual caution, but at one point when I was photographing
> it and had an opportunity for several shots, a jogger came through without
> slowing to notice what I was looking at and the bird flew off.
>
> Eric Arnold
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Date: 6/13/17 10:33 am From: Eric Arnold <eba...> Subject: [birders] Red-headed woodpeckers in Dexter, MI.
Yesterday evening I happened to take a turn through the rather small Forest
Lawn Cemetery in Dexter, MI and spotted a read-headed woodpecker near the
southern end of the south-east boundary of the property. Although I lacked
having binoculars or camera with me, I soon discovered that it there was a
classic hole in a dead part of a fairly tall tree near the boundary, and a
second adult RHWP and the one I first observed appeared to be quite busy
bringing things to that site, so I figure they must have a nest full of
hungry little woodpeckers there.
I went back this morning with camera and binoculars and observed quite a
bit of activity of bboth adults, One picture (unfortunately not very good)
appears to show a pair of fresh, tender maple seeds in the beak of one ov
the birds. I wasn't aware that this might be a food for them, but there is
a very plentiful supply right now in the cemetery.
While the bird activity continued while I was there, it was otherwise
quiet. Most of the time the birds seemed to be aware of me and avoided
being too close while foraging, but sometimes one might land in the grass
or on the trunk or limb of a tree within 100' or so of my position, and
then it didn't stay there very long if I moved uncautiously. But with
care, I had quite a few wonderful views. Staying in one place patiently
paid off well! There was a surprising amount of activity and some great
viewing occasions.
I don't have a sense for how well it might tolerate a small group of
birders observing usual caution, but at one point when I was photographing
it and had an opportunity for several shots, a jogger came through without
slowing to notice what I was looking at and the bird flew off.
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Date: 6/13/17 9:01 am From: pat j (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Upland Sandpiper Returns to Willow Run
I've had good luck since 2013 with Upland Sandpipers at Willow Run.(4) in April 2017(2) in April 2016(2) in June 2015(1) in April 2014(5) in May 2014(2) in May 2013The last couple years the best location has been the south end of runway 5L.The habitat on the east side of the airport was altered a couple years ago and hasn't been as reliable lately.Patrick Jakel
From: Melissa Pappas <birders...> To: Birders UM <birders...> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:34 AM Subject: [birders] Upland Sandpiper Returns to Willow Run
Haven't seen any Upland Sandpipers at Willow Run for the past few years, but just passed one sitting up on the fence.
Melissa Pappas Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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Date: 6/12/17 7:27 pm From: Beverly Wolf <Bev_Wolf...> Subject: [birders] Western Meadowlark
Believe to have seen two Western Meadowlarks in the area of East Oakwood and Housner Rds in northeast Oxford Twp this afternoon. They were far away and chasing after each other. ID based more on the 'chit chit' sounds - didn't hear the song and not close enough to look for finer points to differentiate from the Eastern Meadowlark - so it's possible they were Eastern Meadowlarks. My guess is still Western (but I'm not very good at this).
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Date: 6/12/17 2:38 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: OAS monthly meeting/program tomorrow night Tuesday June 13
June 13, 2017 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM. Join us for the Oakland Audubon Society's
monthly meeting and a program titled “Wildflowers” presented by Caryle
Spence. Spring signals the beginning of wildflower season. OAS member
Caryle Spence gets us in the mood for the glorious explosion of nature’s
wildflower bounty, featuring native Michigan species from early spring into
July. Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church, Thomas Parlor
Room, 1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. Enter the building from
the rear main entrance. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please note this
will be the last meeting until September.
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/
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Date: 6/12/17 11:31 am From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...> Subject: RE: [birders] Yellow-breasted Chat and WEV at Petersburg SGA
Lucky you, Roger!! Maybe if I ever get to retire, I'll be able to go searching for this bird. Ever since I first heard its song on the Peterson CD, I've wanted to see one and hear it in person. Thanks for letting us all know they are around in such a close location.
Sally Scheer
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Roger Kuhlman Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 8:13 PM To: Birders UM; <se-mi-birdlist...> Subject: [birders] Yellow-breasted Chat and WEV at Petersburg SGA
I was down at Petersburg SGA (western Monroe County south of Dundee) Sunday and found three Yellow-breasted Chats and a White-eyed Vireo. The first Chat was in the large brushy field off of the easternmost parking area on Lulu road. Two other Chats and the White-eyed Vireo were in the field west off of Teal Road (southwestern parking area.) All birds were doing a lot of singing and should be easy to track down their songs.
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Date: 6/12/17 6:14 am From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> Subject: [birders] Dickcissel and Henslow's Sparrow at Conservancy Farm
This morning, just north of the Community Organic Garden at the farm, Dickcissel and Henslow's Sparrow were observed...along with a number of Bobolinks and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds.
The Conservancy Farm is at 8383 Vreeland Road, east of Prospect Road. People may park along Vreeland Road or in the small parking area behind the farm house and walk to the garden area.
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Date: 6/11/17 5:14 pm From: Roger Kuhlman <rkuhlman...> Subject: [birders] Yellow-breasted Chat and WEV at Petersburg SGA
I was down at Petersburg SGA (western Monroe County south of Dundee) Sunday and found three Yellow-breasted Chats and a White-eyed Vireo. The first Chat was in the large brushy field off of the easternmost parking area on Lulu road. Two other Chats and the White-eyed Vireo were in the field west off of Teal Road (southwestern parking area.) All birds were doing a lot of singing and should be easy to track down their songs.
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The first 2 songs on your recording match the second song for White-eyed
Vireo at the Cornell website, All About Birds. Lathe
On Sunday, June 11, 2017, Richard Neubig <Richard.Neubig...> wrote:
> Birders,
>
>
>
> I heard and briefly saw a vireo-like bird on the wildlife trail in Ding
> Darling NWR on Sanibel Island.
>
>
>
> It had definite white markings around the eye. It was singing repeatedly
> in dense brush and I got the sound recording enclosed. My best guess is
> thick-billed vireo but that would be very rare.
>
>
>
> Any other suggestions. Didn’t look like blue-headed and they should be
> gone north anyway.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
>
> Rick
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I heard and briefly saw a vireo-like bird on the wildlife trail in Ding Darling NWR on Sanibel Island.
It had definite white markings around the eye. It was singing repeatedly in dense brush and I got the sound recording enclosed. My best guess is thick-billed vireo but that would be very rare.
Any other suggestions. Didnt look like blue-headed and they should be gone north anyway.
Thanks,
Rick
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Date: 6/11/17 9:13 am From: Johannes <jpst51...> Subject: Re: [birders] Florida bird question
Sounds like of White-eyed to me as well
Johannes
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> On Jun 11, 2017, at 09:00, Richard Neubig <Richard.Neubig...> wrote:
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> Birders,
>
> I heard and briefly saw a vireo-like bird on the wildlife trail in Ding Darling NWR on Sanibel Island.
>
> It had definite white markings around the eye. It was singing repeatedly in dense brush and I got the sound recording enclosed. My best guess is thick-billed vireo but that would be very rare.
>
> Any other suggestions. Didn’t look like blue-headed and they should be gone north anyway.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rick
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Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 9:00 AM
To: <birders...>
Birders,
I heard and briefly saw a vireo-like bird on the wildlife trail in Ding Darling NWR on Sanibel Island.
It had definite white markings around the eye. It was singing repeatedly in dense brush and I got the sound recording enclosed. My best guess is thick-billed vireo but that would be very rare.
Any other suggestions. Didn’t look like blue-headed and they should be gone north anyway.
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Date: 6/11/17 6:01 am From: Richard Neubig <Richard.Neubig...> Subject: [birders] Florida bird question
Birders,
I heard and briefly saw a vireo-like bird on the wildlife trail in Ding Darling NWR on Sanibel Island.
It had definite white markings around the eye. It was singing repeatedly in dense brush and I got the sound recording enclosed. My best guess is thick-billed vireo but that would be very rare.
Any other suggestions. Didn't look like blue-headed and they should be gone north anyway.
Thanks,
Rick
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Date: 6/10/17 6:55 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Oakland Audubon Society Events Tuesday June 13 and Saturday June 24
June 13, 2017 (Tuesday) 7:30 PM. Join us for the Oakland Audubon Society's
monthly meeting and a program titled “Wildflowers” presented by Caryle
Spence.
Spring signals the beginning of wildflower season. OAS member Caryle Spence
gets us in the mood for the glorious explosion of nature’s wildflower
bounty, featuring native Michigan species from early spring into July.
Meetings are held at the First United Methodist Church, Thomas Parlor Room,
1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009. Enter the building from the
rear main entrance. Everyone is welcome to attend.
June 24, 2017 (Saturday) 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Birds & Butterflies at
Independence Oaks. Leader: Kathleen Dougherty. Email: <kad8186...>
Meet at the Camp Wilderness Parking Lot at Independence Oaks County Park
for a 2 mile birding hike to see bluebirds, swallows, vireos, woodpeckers,
sparrows and warblers. At 10 a.m. butterfly expert Dwayne Badgero will
join the group to search for butterflies. Bring water! County park entry
fees apply.
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/
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Date: 6/10/17 6:45 am From: Penny (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
We have a "floating island" in our cove, made mostly of lake weeds and plant debris. The swans enjoy spending time there and share it with the turtles, ducks and herons. I don't think the created island would necessarily have to be permanently anchored. I have seen park-created floating wooden platforms in the pond at Lake St. Clair Metro Park, which those swans also enjoy. It could be the simplest and cheapest solution. I assume you would need the permission of the owners to put one in.
Penny S.
From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...>
To: 'Mary Wise' <auntyem...>; <w8liftr40...>
Cc: 'Juliet Berger' <juliet.berger...>; <birders...>
Sent: Thursday, June 8, 2017 10:08 PM
Subject: RE: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
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Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 8, 2017, at 9:02 PM, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> wrote:
Birders and Friends,I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road.&nb sp; The female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own.Here is a link to the article in M-live. http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/06/trumpeter_swans_killed_in_area.html This continuing saga is indeed sad and disturbing. Juliet BergerWashtenaw Audubon Society
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Date: 6/10/17 2:18 am From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: OAS field trip Sunday June 11, Thumb Area
June 11, 2017 (Sunday) 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Thumb Area Wild Card. Leader: Ed Lewandowski, Email: <ocbirdguy...>
The starting point will be Chippewa Landing Park, Caro, MI, just south of the Cass River on M-24. The trip will include the best spots for birds currently found in the area. Likely stops could be Deford SGA, Sanilac Petroglyphs, Minden Bog, Forestville and Bad Axe Airport. We will stop for lunch. Feel free to bring lunch and snacks if you prefer. Focus is on breeding birds of the area.
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Date: 6/9/17 12:34 pm From: Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...> Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
The names of the SE pond owners is known, but the house I believe is rented
out. If anyone *knows* the owners of that property, an introduction would
be appreciated. Cold calls have not yet worked.
Thanks in advance!
Jacques
On Fri, Jun 9, 2017 at 1:45 PM Sally K. Scheer <winerat...>
wrote:
> Thanks for the clear and informative update. It matches what we have
> observed in many details. The one we weren’t clear on was the Canada goose
> young ones killed in the road. There was misinformation about those bodies
> going around. With the nearly concurrent disappearance of two swan babies,
> it was impossible to tell how that happened.
>
>
>
> I know snapping turtles are a serious hazard for all young waterfowl. I
> would guess that was the agent of the two swans disappearing. Turtles gotta
> eat too, you know!
>
>
>
> I volunteer my dog to walk with me along the side of the road where the
> swans often loaf. She’s used to road walking and very controllable. She’s
> small (terrier/schnauzer mix and about 33 pounds) so she would be no threat
> to the swans size-wise. Her smell would be the most helpful part of her. We
> often have used her excrement as a natural defense against other unwanted
> wildlife. I didn’t think birds had a sense of smell, but if dog presence
> seems to be helpful, we’re willing to contribute her help.
>
>
>
> The ‘loafing’ island creation is the one solution I think has the best
> chance of success. It will need a base, probably of larger stones or even
> concrete blocks, to hold it in place and provide stability. FIRST we have
> to get landowner permission for anything beyond the dog-walking solution.
>
>
>
> Didn’t the folks who bought the house and barn to the east of the
> southeast pond also purchase the southeast pond? Has anyone checked the tax
> rolls to see who the owners are? Or the Register of Deeds for the county?
>
>
>
> Sally Scheer
>
> Bridgewater Township
>
>
>
>
>
> *From:* Jacques Mersereau [mailto:<jacmer...>]
> *Sent:* Friday, June 09, 2017 8:53 AM
> *To:* Sally Scheer
> *Cc:* Mary Wise; <w8liftr40...>; Juliet Berger; Birders
>
>
> *Subject:* Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> As some of you may know, I am one of those keeping tabs on the Trumpeter
> Swans inhabiting "Swan Corners" - the intersection of Parker and Scio
> Church Roads.
>
> Our facebook page is Swanfriends and was formed after the original family
> was hit by a car.
>
>
>
> Here is what has happened in the last few months.
>
> A new pair arrived to replace the *second* family killed deliberately run
> over by some moron with a vehicle with 13.5" wide tires.
>
> To my knowledge, even after putting up reward signs, no one has been
> brought to justice.
>
>
>
> The new family nested and had seven eggs. Shortly thereafter, one of our
> Swanfriends found the male - dead - floating in the SW pond.
>
> He appeared to have suffered a head injury. We do not know how.
>
>
>
> The female persisted and four cygnets hatched. TWO of them disappeared =
> nature. These cygnets were NOT run over.
>
> The two bodies killed by cars were Canadian Goose babies.
>
>
>
> When I drove by this AM (Friday, June 9th) Mama was in the SW pond with
> her two fuzzies.
>
>
>
> They were on the road's shoulder yesterday. After asking for, and
> receiving advice from the experts at the Trumpeter Swan Society,
>
> we have been asked to walk dogs along the road sides to deter the swans
> from 'loafing' there.
>
> However, this is a VERY dangerous and busy set of roads. Others have used
> umbrellas to shoo them back into the water.
>
> These swans are not scared by people!
>
>
>
> YES, we know that we are not supposed to harass the swans - but the other
> option, to let them remain roadside - has proved FATAL.
>
>
>
> Swanfriends have been speaking with many interests about making Swan
> Corners safer for nesting Trumpeters, including
>
> Washtenaw Country Road Commission, the MDNR, the MDEQ, the Legacy Land
> Conservancy, the Trumpeter Swan Society and the land owners.
>
> Options are *very* limited. We are moving forward with what can be done,
> but we hope that others will help keep these swans safe by getting them off
> the roads.
>
> Please DO NOT FEED THEM!!! If you see others feeding the birds, *kindly*
> as them not to as it attracts them to the roads.
>
>
>
> One idea is to create a new 'loafing' area away from the roads. There is
> no guarantee they will use it, but this is just about the only option.
>
> The other idea is to get the Road Commission to rig some sort of
> _temporary_ fence, but as the roads are really controlled by MDOT,
>
> this is unlikely to happen.
>
>
>
> Please go to Swanfriends on Facebook to see pictures and keep up with the
> latest.
>
>
>
> IF anyone knows the folks who own the SE pond, we would appreciate getting
> in touch with them.
>
>
>
> Aloha,
>
>
>
> Jacques
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Date: 6/9/17 10:46 am From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...> Subject: RE: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
Thanks for the clear and informative update. It matches what we have observed in many details. The one we weren’t clear on was the Canada goose young ones killed in the road. There was misinformation about those bodies going around. With the nearly concurrent disappearance of two swan babies, it was impossible to tell how that happened.
I know snapping turtles are a serious hazard for all young waterfowl. I would guess that was the agent of the two swans disappearing. Turtles gotta eat too, you know!
I volunteer my dog to walk with me along the side of the road where the swans often loaf. She’s used to road walking and very controllable. She’s small (terrier/schnauzer mix and about 33 pounds) so she would be no threat to the swans size-wise. Her smell would be the most helpful part of her. We often have used her excrement as a natural defense against other unwanted wildlife. I didn’t think birds had a sense of smell, but if dog presence seems to be helpful, we’re willing to contribute her help.
The ‘loafing’ island creation is the one solution I think has the best chance of success. It will need a base, probably of larger stones or even concrete blocks, to hold it in place and provide stability. FIRST we have to get landowner permission for anything beyond the dog-walking solution.
Didn’t the folks who bought the house and barn to the east of the southeast pond also purchase the southeast pond? Has anyone checked the tax rolls to see who the owners are? Or the Register of Deeds for the county?
Sally Scheer
Bridgewater Township
From: Jacques Mersereau [mailto:<jacmer...>]
Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 8:53 AM
To: Sally Scheer
Cc: Mary Wise; <w8liftr40...>; Juliet Berger; Birders
Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
Hello,
As some of you may know, I am one of those keeping tabs on the Trumpeter Swans inhabiting "Swan Corners" - the intersection of Parker and Scio Church Roads.
Our facebook page is Swanfriends and was formed after the original family was hit by a car.
Here is what has happened in the last few months.
A new pair arrived to replace the *second* family killed deliberately run over by some moron with a vehicle with 13.5" wide tires.
To my knowledge, even after putting up reward signs, no one has been brought to justice.
The new family nested and had seven eggs. Shortly thereafter, one of our Swanfriends found the male - dead - floating in the SW pond.
He appeared to have suffered a head injury. We do not know how.
The female persisted and four cygnets hatched. TWO of them disappeared = nature. These cygnets were NOT run over.
The two bodies killed by cars were Canadian Goose babies.
When I drove by this AM (Friday, June 9th) Mama was in the SW pond with her two fuzzies.
They were on the road's shoulder yesterday. After asking for, and receiving advice from the experts at the Trumpeter Swan Society,
we have been asked to walk dogs along the road sides to deter the swans from 'loafing' there.
However, this is a VERY dangerous and busy set of roads. Others have used umbrellas to shoo them back into the water.
These swans are not scared by people!
YES, we know that we are not supposed to harass the swans - but the other option, to let them remain roadside - has proved FATAL.
Swanfriends have been speaking with many interests about making Swan Corners safer for nesting Trumpeters, including
Washtenaw Country Road Commission, the MDNR, the MDEQ, the Legacy Land Conservancy, the Trumpeter Swan Society and the land owners.
Options are *very* limited. We are moving forward with what can be done, but we hope that others will help keep these swans safe by getting them off the roads.
Please DO NOT FEED THEM!!! If you see others feeding the birds, *kindly* as them not to as it attracts them to the roads.
One idea is to create a new 'loafing' area away from the roads. There is no guarantee they will use it, but this is just about the only option.
The other idea is to get the Road Commission to rig some sort of _temporary_ fence, but as the roads are really controlled by MDOT,
this is unlikely to happen.
Please go to Swanfriends on Facebook to see pictures and keep up with the latest.
IF anyone knows the folks who own the SE pond, we would appreciate getting in touch with them.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those
of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily
reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission.
Date: 6/9/17 6:20 am From: \P. swanson\ (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
I am afraid for the remaining swans but am not surprised. Awful.
Penny S.
> On Jun 8, 2017, at 9:07 PM, Jeff Schultz (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>
> I did a drive by today during work. Saw the female and two cygnets alone. Was wondering what happened to the male.
>
> Unfortunately, I'm not surprised this happened yet again.
>
> Jeff Schultz
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 8, 2017, at 9:02 PM, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> wrote:
>>
>> Birders and Friends,
>> I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road.&nb sp; The female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own.
>> Here is a link to the article in M-live. http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/06/trumpeter_swans_killed_in_area.html >>
>> This continuing saga is indeed sad and disturbing.
>>
>> Juliet Berger
>> Washtenaw Audubon Society
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Date: 6/9/17 5:53 am From: Jacques Mersereau <jacmer...> Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
Hello,
As some of you may know, I am one of those keeping tabs on the Trumpeter Swans inhabiting "Swan Corners" - the intersection of Parker and Scio Church Roads. Our facebook page is Swanfriends and was formed after the original family was hit by a car.
Here is what has happened in the last few months. A new pair arrived to replace the *second* family killed deliberately run over by some moron with a vehicle with 13.5" wide tires. To my knowledge, even after putting up reward signs, no one has been brought to justice.
The new family nested and had seven eggs. Shortly thereafter, one of our Swanfriends found the male - dead - floating in the SW pond. He appeared to have suffered a head injury. We do not know how.
The female persisted and four cygnets hatched. TWO of them disappeared = nature. These cygnets were NOT run over. The two bodies killed by cars were Canadian Goose babies.
When I drove by this AM (Friday, June 9th) Mama was in the SW pond with her two fuzzies.
They were on the road's shoulder yesterday. After asking for, and receiving advice from the experts at the Trumpeter Swan Society, we have been asked to walk dogs along the road sides to deter the swans from 'loafing' there. However, this is a VERY dangerous and busy set of roads. Others have used umbrellas to shoo them back into the water. These swans are not scared by people!
YES, we know that we are not supposed to harass the swans - but the other option, to let them remain roadside - has proved FATAL.
Swanfriends have been speaking with many interests about making Swan Corners safer for nesting Trumpeters, including Washtenaw Country Road Commission, the MDNR, the MDEQ, the Legacy Land Conservancy, the Trumpeter Swan Society and the land owners. Options are *very* limited. We are moving forward with what can be done, but we hope that others will help keep these swans safe by getting them off the roads. Please DO NOT FEED THEM!!! If you see others feeding the birds, *kindly* as them not to as it attracts them to the roads.
One idea is to create a new 'loafing' area away from the roads. There is no guarantee they will use it, but this is just about the only option. The other idea is to get the Road Commission to rig some sort of _temporary_ fence, but as the roads are really controlled by MDOT, this is unlikely to happen.
Please go to Swanfriends on Facebook to see pictures and keep up with the latest.
IF anyone knows the folks who own the SE pond, we would appreciate getting in touch with them.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission.
Date: 6/8/17 7:08 pm From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...> Subject: RE: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
My husband made the same observation just tonight. There was talk of maybe making an island with copious gravel for them somewhere in the pond or on a less trafficked side of the pond. Wish we could do something like that. I’d help buy the gravel.
Sally Scheer
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Mary Wise
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 9:18 PM
To: <w8liftr40...>
Cc: Juliet Berger; <birders...>
Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
I also noted an adult and two cygnets right on the edge of the road yesterday when I drove by. Unfortunately, even without people deliberately trying to harm them, it's a very dangerous place for them.
On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 9:07 PM, Jeff Schultz <birders...> wrote:
Greetings,
I did a drive by today during work. Saw the female and two cygnets alone. Was wondering what happened to the male.
Unfortunately, I'm not surprised this happened yet again.
Jeff Schultz
Sent from my iPhone
On Jun 8, 2017, at 9:02 PM, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> wrote:
Birders and Friends,
I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road.&nb sp; The female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those
of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily
reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those
of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily
reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those
of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily
reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those
of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily
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Date: 6/8/17 7:06 pm From: Sally K. Scheer <winerat...> Subject: RE: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
I have some input on the dead male swan found in the pond in April. My husband and I, one or both of us, drive past there almost every day on the way to work in Ann Arbor He calls me most days with a “wildlife report”. We had been following the sitting mother in the west pond and hoping for the best after the previous sad deaths there. We saw the male swimming near the female often. There was a second pair of swans (trumpeters too) in the east pond for many days but the never seemed to have anything to do with the other pair in the west pond.
One day in April he called to say he had seen the east pond swans chasing the male from the west pond. They flew right over the car as he drove up Parker from the south.
The report of finding the dead male in the pond didn’t come to my attention until much later. The report was that examination of the swan did not indicate injuries consistent with a vehicular mishap.
Is it possible that the other pair of swans injured the male from the west pond enough to kill him??
Sally Scheer
Bridgewater Township
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Juliet Berger
Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 9:03 PM
To: <birders...>
Subject: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
Birders and Friends,
I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road. The female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those
of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily
reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission.
All views and opinions presented above are solely those
of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily
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Date: 6/8/17 7:04 pm From: Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
Merrily Hart made this correction below-- Juliet
On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 9:59 PM, Merrily Hart <merrilyhart...> wrote:
> Hi Juliet, > The two cygnets were not run over -- that seems to have been "fake news." > Goslings were run over -- the little swans seemed to have succumbed to > predators in the area. I can't cite the correct thread but if you wade > through swanfriends FB I think Kevin gave the information. > The newspaper never made a correction. > > Those damn creatures seem to prefer the shoulder and the road to safer > places though!! > > your friendly swan observer, > Merrily > > On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 9:02 PM, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> > wrote: > >> Birders and Friends, >> I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male >> Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two >> of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road. The >> female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own. >> Here is a link to the article in M-live. http://www.mlive.com/news/ann >> -arbor/index.ssf/2017/06/trumpeter_swans_killed_in_area.html >> >> This continuing saga is indeed sad and disturbing. >> >> Juliet Berger >> Washtenaw Audubon Society >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user >> options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders >> >> Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: >> >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ >> >> To search the archive and view jpeg images: >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): >> >> http://www.glin.net >> >> All views and opinions presented above are solely those >> of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily >> reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> >> >
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Date: 6/8/17 6:19 pm From: Mary Wise <auntyem...> Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
I also noted an adult and two cygnets right on the edge of the road yesterday when I drove by. Unfortunately, even without people deliberately trying to harm them, it's a very dangerous place for them.
On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 9:07 PM, Jeff Schultz < <birders...> wrote:
> Greetings, > > I did a drive by today during work. Saw the female and two cygnets alone. > Was wondering what happened to the male. > > Unfortunately, I'm not surprised this happened yet again. > > Jeff Schultz > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 8, 2017, at 9:02 PM, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> wrote: > > Birders and Friends, > I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male > Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two > of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road.&nb sp; > The female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own. > Here is a link to the article in M-live. http://www.mlive.com/news/ > ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/06/trumpeter_swans_killed_in_area.html > > This continuing saga is indeed sad and disturbing. > > Juliet Berger > Washtenaw Audubon Society > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > >
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Date: 6/8/17 6:08 pm From: Jeff Schultz (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
Greetings,
I did a drive by today during work. Saw the female and two cygnets alone. Was wondering what happened to the male.
Unfortunately, I'm not surprised this happened yet again.
Jeff Schultz
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 8, 2017, at 9:02 PM, Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> wrote:
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> Birders and Friends,
> I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road. The female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own.
> Here is a link to the article in M-live. http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/06/trumpeter_swans_killed_in_area.html >
> This continuing saga is indeed sad and disturbing.
>
> Juliet Berger
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Date: 6/8/17 6:04 pm From: Juliet Berger <juliet.berger...> Subject: [birders] Trumpeter Swan deaths again at Scio Parker Ponds
Birders and Friends, I don't know why I didn't know this until yesterday, but the male Trumpeter Swan at Scio/Parker, was found dead in the pond in April, and two of the cygnets have apparently been recently run over in the road. The female is rearing the two remaining cygnets on her own. Here is a link to the article in M-live. http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2017/06/trumpeter_swans_killed_in_area.html
This continuing saga is indeed sad and disturbing.
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Date: 6/8/17 6:21 am From: Laurent Fournier <poecile.cinctus...> Subject: Re: [birders] Off-topic: mapping trails with a smartphone and boots on the ground
Please note that there is an extremely detailed topo map of stinchfield woods/peach mountain, produced and updated by the South Michigan Orienteering Club.
Those maps are usually for sale for a a fee ($5 for members, $10 for non members) at each race (once or twice a year at that location), I am quite sure you could get one simply by contacting the club director (Igor), his information is on the website (I don't know if he will be willing to send you a pdf, or just a hard copy of it).
Those maps are regularly updated, that location hosted the US orienteering championship a few years ago, and orienteers are insanely picky about their maps (every single little boulder that is bigger than a foot is actually on the map!).
I would definitely recommend contacting smoc if you need a very good map of that area (other locations are also available, check out the website).
(and, if you like that area, you might want to do one of the SMOC races, they are fun, and there is always a race for every skill/fitness level, I have done some of them with my preschooler)
Let me know if you have a question!
Laurent
On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 8:20 AM, Alice Elliott <alelliot...> wrote:
> Someone can correct me if I'm wrong on this one, but I believe the > original map was drawn by U of M students in the Environmental Spatial > Analysis lab (which is a lab that works primarily with GPS/GIS and remote > sensing). It would be fairly easy to re-create Bob's map in a GIS, or > alternatively to import the KML file that Bob made into a GIS and then > smooth out any errors using software or manual digitization. > > From there, we could do a couple things that could be useful for next > year's count: 1. export it as a KML file so that the more technical among > us could open it in Google Earth/Google Maps on a smartphone. 2. export it > as an image file (e.g. .JPG, .PNG) and print it out on a piece of paper for > the non-technical among us. > > If anyone thinks this would be useful, I would be happy to help out with > that. > > On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 6:18 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote: > >> During the Stinchfiled Woods count, I found myself a bit frustrated with >> the map we were using. It occurred to me that with considerable time >> putting boots on the ground, it might be possible to develop a map based on >> digital GPS data that could be edited, improved over time, and shared on >> portable devices to make counting birds in that area easier and more >> granular. >> >> So I went back to Stinchfiled yesterday and spent about 2-1/2 hours >> walking some of the trails I walked with my count team. The resulting >> tracks can be seen here: >> >> https://goo.gl/s1TxIs >> >> An online map similar to what we used in the bird count can be seen here: >> >> http://stinchfieldwoods.blogspot.com/search/label/Maps%20and%20Trails >> >> At various points along my GPS track, there are stubs leading off to left >> and right. Each time I cam to an intersecting trail, I followed that trail >> each way for about 50 steps. That created those stubs, which can than be >> matched to intersections on the map. >> >> If you zoom in on the map, yoiu'll see stretches along the track where >> the track is doubled. Those are stretches I walked twice. The tracks don't >> superimpose due to GPS error, which seems to average around 5-6 meters. >> >> The area I wlaked is in area F on the birdcount map, area 3 of the online >> map linked above. >> >> The process to develop this into a finished map would be simple, but >> laborious: >> >> - Walk the trails with a smartphone and a GPS tracking app running, such >> as Map My HIke or My Tracks. >> >> - Store the resulting track as a GPX or KML file >> >> - Send the file to someone willing/able to consolidate it with other files >> >> - Edit the track as necessary >> >> - Add it to the online map in Google Maps. >> >> - Edit the resulting map to smooth out the GPS error in the tracks and >> create a finished product by means I haven't identified yet. >> >> Stinchfield Woods would be a good area to use for such a project. I >> suspect there are GIS tools that would be highly useful; perhaps there are >> birders out there who know about such things? Anyway, I think this would be >> a productive line of work if a group could be formed of interested people. >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user >> options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders >> >> Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: >> >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ >> >> To search the archive and view jpeg images: >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): >> >> http://www.glin.net >> >> All views and opinions presented above are solely those >> of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily >> reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> >> > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > >
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Date: 6/8/17 5:38 am From: Paul Poronto <pporonto...> Subject: [birders] HCMA meeting
There is a meeting in Brighton today at 10am at the Administrative building for the HCMA board. Guests are welcome to speak and have 3 minutes to comment on issues regarding parks in the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority. I am unable to go to this meeting but keep my fingers crossed and applaud those who I know are going to talk to the board about destruction of habitat that effects the birds, animals and reptiles in the park system, funded partially by us taxpayers in the region. I have updated my blog with some new information and contact information to share.. So many great bird species breed and migrate thru our parks. We need to make sure as a community that we hold the board and the director, George Phifer accountable to any destruction of habitat that may hurt the Birds and animals that we love.
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Date: 6/8/17 5:22 am From: Alice Elliott <alelliot...> Subject: Re: [birders] Off-topic: mapping trails with a smartphone and boots on the ground
Someone can correct me if I'm wrong on this one, but I believe the original map was drawn by U of M students in the Environmental Spatial Analysis lab (which is a lab that works primarily with GPS/GIS and remote sensing). It would be fairly easy to re-create Bob's map in a GIS, or alternatively to import the KML file that Bob made into a GIS and then smooth out any errors using software or manual digitization.
From there, we could do a couple things that could be useful for next year's count: 1. export it as a KML file so that the more technical among us could open it in Google Earth/Google Maps on a smartphone. 2. export it as an image file (e.g. .JPG, .PNG) and print it out on a piece of paper for the non-technical among us.
If anyone thinks this would be useful, I would be happy to help out with that.
On Thu, Jun 8, 2017 at 6:18 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote:
> During the Stinchfiled Woods count, I found myself a bit frustrated with > the map we were using. It occurred to me that with considerable time > putting boots on the ground, it might be possible to develop a map based on > digital GPS data that could be edited, improved over time, and shared on > portable devices to make counting birds in that area easier and more > granular. > > So I went back to Stinchfiled yesterday and spent about 2-1/2 hours > walking some of the trails I walked with my count team. The resulting > tracks can be seen here: > > https://goo.gl/s1TxIs > > An online map similar to what we used in the bird count can be seen here: > > http://stinchfieldwoods.blogspot.com/search/label/Maps%20and%20Trails > > At various points along my GPS track, there are stubs leading off to left > and right. Each time I cam to an intersecting trail, I followed that trail > each way for about 50 steps. That created those stubs, which can than be > matched to intersections on the map. > > If you zoom in on the map, yoiu'll see stretches along the track where the > track is doubled. Those are stretches I walked twice. The tracks don't > superimpose due to GPS error, which seems to average around 5-6 meters. > > The area I wlaked is in area F on the birdcount map, area 3 of the online > map linked above. > > The process to develop this into a finished map would be simple, but > laborious: > > - Walk the trails with a smartphone and a GPS tracking app running, such > as Map My HIke or My Tracks. > > - Store the resulting track as a GPX or KML file > > - Send the file to someone willing/able to consolidate it with other files > > - Edit the track as necessary > > - Add it to the online map in Google Maps. > > - Edit the resulting map to smooth out the GPS error in the tracks and > create a finished product by means I haven't identified yet. > > Stinchfield Woods would be a good area to use for such a project. I > suspect there are GIS tools that would be highly useful; perhaps there are > birders out there who know about such things? Anyway, I think this would be > a productive line of work if a group could be formed of interested people. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > >
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Date: 6/8/17 3:19 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: [birders] Off-topic: mapping trails with a smartphone and boots on the ground
During the Stinchfiled Woods count, I found myself a bit frustrated with the map we were using. It occurred to me that with considerable time putting boots on the ground, it might be possible to develop a map based on digital GPS data that could be edited, improved over time, and shared on portable devices to make counting birds in that area easier and more granular.
So I went back to Stinchfiled yesterday and spent about 2-1/2 hours walking some of the trails I walked with my count team. The resulting tracks can be seen here:
At various points along my GPS track, there are stubs leading off to left and right. Each time I cam to an intersecting trail, I followed that trail each way for about 50 steps. That created those stubs, which can than be matched to intersections on the map.
If you zoom in on the map, yoiu'll see stretches along the track where the track is doubled. Those are stretches I walked twice. The tracks don't superimpose due to GPS error, which seems to average around 5-6 meters.
The area I wlaked is in area F on the birdcount map, area 3 of the online map linked above.
The process to develop this into a finished map would be simple, but laborious:
- Walk the trails with a smartphone and a GPS tracking app running, such as Map My HIke or My Tracks.
- Store the resulting track as a GPX or KML file
- Send the file to someone willing/able to consolidate it with other files
- Edit the track as necessary
- Add it to the online map in Google Maps.
- Edit the resulting map to smooth out the GPS error in the tracks and create a finished product by means I haven't identified yet.
Stinchfield Woods would be a good area to use for such a project. I suspect there are GIS tools that would be highly useful; perhaps there are birders out there who know about such things? Anyway, I think this would be a productive line of work if a group could be formed of interested people.
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OK, rufous-COLLARED sparrow. I should have figured it was something really basic like that. But searching for birds with rufous in the name was just not working! Thanks to you all.
On Tue, Jun 6, 2017 at 9:25 AM, Scott Jennex <cccta...> wrote:
> Bob > > Looks like a Rufous-COLLARED Sparrow, which is very common in its tropical > range > > https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/52800681#_ga=2.23219517. > 626503801.1496755446-675960209.1465265227 > > Scott Jennex > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> > To: Birders <birders...> > Sent: Tue, Jun 6, 2017 8:52 am > Subject: [birders] MIs-identified sparrow > > I ran across this image on a blog which identified it as a rufous-crowned > sparrow. I can't seem to track it down. Anybody know it? > > What throws me is the rufous color on the nape. > > I think the bird is not North American. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > r eflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > > >
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Date: 6/7/17 11:44 am From: NAPBirds <NAPBirds...> Subject: [birders] Birdwalk at Ann Arbor Landfill this Saturday, June 10
Dear birders and friends,
Please join me on a bird walk at the Ann Arbor Landfill/Wheeler Service Center this Saturday, June 10, from 7:30-9:30 a.m.
This field trip is a traditional favorite of the Natural Area Preservation Breeding Birds program, begun by Dea Armstrong.
We'll meet off the entrance on Platt Road, then park in the little pull off on the right (north). This is where the Fire Department training trailers are located. If we fill this area up, we can then park parallel to the road. We'll walk the capped portion of the Landfill in search of grassland specialist birds, including Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark. Please be prepared for walking in fields with tall, wet grass. Bring your binoculars and spotting scopes if you have them. After we walk the grassland, we'll carpool for some birding on the landfill's forest edges. Finally, we'll all head over to the retention pond, by the recycling plant, and check out what's on the pond. Last week there were 3 Black Terns, that have since departed, and a pair of Bufflehead. Who knows what we'll find!
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-----Original Message----- From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> To: Birders <birders...> Sent: Tue, Jun 6, 2017 8:52 am Subject: [birders] MIs-identified sparrow
I ran across this image on a blog which identified it as a rufous-crowned sparrow. I can't seem to track it down. Anybody know it?
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Date: 6/6/17 5:16 am From: Bryn Martin <brynmartin...> Subject: [birders] Sunday Washtenaw Audubon Field Trip
Please join us. We should be seeing some really good things!
Dan’s No-holds-barred Nature Outing
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Meet/carpool at 6:30 AM at the first parking lot you come to at Waterloo State Recreation Area's Eddy Discovery Center off of Bush Road. Limit: 10 adults, middle school and older kids permitted in addition to the adults, but no more than 15 participants total. It will be early. There will be mosquitoes and quite possibly ticks. It might rain. We will be hiking some distance, and very possibly on wet and uneven ground. If we’re very lucky there might be rattlesnakes. We will start in Waterloo SRA and proceed as dictated by Dan’s scouting efforts, quite possibly venturing as far as Lenawee County. Bring your camera, your water bottle, a sack lunch, and wear some old clothes. We’re going to ooze into nature, seeking breeding birds, late migrants, interesting fragile habitats, and native orchids. Depending on opportunities, conditions, and interest level, we will likely be in the field until early afternoon. Whining strictly prohibited. RSVP with contact info: <sparksjackson...>
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Date: 6/6/17 3:39 am From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: OAS Field Trip Wednesday June 7, Orion Oaks Park
June 7, 2017 (Wednesday) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Orion Oaks County Park -
Grassland Birds. Leader: Dave Frye, Email: <kestrel11dcf...>
We will meet at Orion Oaks County Park (the entrance parking lot is located
on Clarkston Road halfway between Baldwin and Joslyn Roads) and have a hike
through their large sector of grassland meadows. This has become an annual
trip for OAS and can yield sparrows, larks, finches, bluebirds, raptors,
turkeys, and other wood-margin birds. A County park pass is required.
Please see our website for details about this and other upcoming events.
You do not have to be a member to participate. Everyone is welcome.
http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/
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Date: 6/5/17 6:41 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Oakland Audubon Society field trip June 11, Thumb Area
June 11, 2017 (Sunday) 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Thumb Area Wild Card. Leader: Ed Lewandowski, Email: <ocbirdguy...>
The starting point will be Chippewa Landing Park, Caro, MI, just south of the Cass River on M-24. The trip will include the best spots for birds currently found in the area. Likely stops could be Deford SGA, Sanilac Petroglyphs, Minden Bog, Forestville and Bad Axe Airport. We will stop for lunch. Feel free to bring lunch and snacks if you prefer. Focus is on breeding birds of the area.
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Date: 6/4/17 1:45 pm From: Ann Zinn <annczinn...> Subject: Re: [birders] Odd birds at jelly
I’ve been surprised this year, too, by the odd birds at the grape jelly: Red-bellied Woodpecker, House Finches, Orioles (of course), Rose Breasted Grosbeak, and a squirrel as well as the chipmonks! Maybe it’s the brand? :-) The Red-bellied Woodpeckers and Downeys have also been cleaning out the orange halves in a day or two.
A. :-)
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Date: 6/4/17 10:26 am From: Karen Markey <ylime...> Subject: [birders] Stinchfield Woods census report: A Second Record-Setting Year in a Row!
Year 2017's count took place on a perfectly cool, comfortable and partly sunny Saturday, June 3, 2017, from 7 to 11:50 am. Special thanks go to our big crew of 22 volunteer counters: Bob Be., Bob Bo., Bob M., Carmela, Dan G., Dan S.-J., Dawn, Fred, George, Joan, Johannes, John, Juliet, Karen, Ken, Kristy, Linda, Mary, Mike, Norka, Roger, and Toni.
For the second year in a row, we hit a *trifecta*: 1) a record number of species at 62, (2) a record-breaking number of individuals at 878, and (3) a very high number of volunteers at 22!
Here are 2017's headlines: a record number of Hooded Warblers at 35; continuing reports of Pileated Woodpeckers, 4 total that includes the 1 sighted while we compiled the count; a Kingfisher family of 4 flying overhead; and 1 Barred Owl adult and 2 owlets. Bank Swallows continue in a sand quarry on Toma Road's east side, visible at a metal gate about mid-way between N. Territorial and Stinchfield Woods Roads and keeping company with a first-ever Rough-winged Swallow. This year's cameo appearances are Osprey (seen previously in 2016 and 2014), Belted Kingfisher (2003 and 1998 only), Veery (in 2016 and 1998 only), Kildeer (2002 and 2000 only), and White-throated Sparrow (2001 only).
This year's high species counts are similar to previous years: Eastern Wood-pewee (63), Blue Jay (59), Red-eyed Vireo (58), Northern Cardinal (47), and Black-capped Chickadee (38).
On the plus side are numbers of:
- Eastern-wood Pewees ~ winner of the highest number of individuals at 63, remarkably higher than last year's 49 - Acadian Flycatchers ~ in the high teens and low 20s for 5 years in a row - Blue Jays ~ holding strong in the mid-50s (59) - Cedar Waxwings ~ always hit or miss, this year mostly the former at 30 - Wood Thrushes ~ rebounding to 19 after last year's disappointing 9 - Red-bellied Woodpeckers ~ a 20-year high of 31 this year - Red-eyed Vireos ~ on the rise in the upper 50s (58) - Scarlet Tanagers ~ a respectable 17, on the heels of three years in the 20s
On the minus side are numbers of:
- Cowbirds ~ after three years in a row of single digits (6, 9, and 7), up to a whopping 25 this year - Golden-crowned Kinglets ~ zero this year - Red-breasted Nuthatches ~ only 10 this year after a rebound to 21 in 2016 - Chipping Sparrows ~ another humdrum year at 28 as Stinchfield's open areas shrink - Indigo Buntings ~ struggling to reach 10, also probably due to fewer open areas - Pine Warblers ~ plunging to 29 after last year's record high of 53
This year's results now make 25 years of Stinchfield data available online at eBird and 20 years at the Stinchfield web page <http://ylime.people.si.umich.edu/stinchfield.html>. (Please note that the web page's tally is a draft due to limited time and resources -- I'll eventually finalize it.)
Thanks again to big-time crew of 22 birders who took part in this year's count. You achieved an amazing trifecta: one broken individuals record, one broken species record, and many eyes and ears in search of Stinchfield's avian gems. Special thanks to the SNR&E facilities coordinator who met us bright and early and lingered as long as she could, giving us access to the Woods and its facilities.
Please join us for next year's count, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2018, same place and time.
Here is our list of birds seen and/or heard in 2017. Consult the Stinchfield Woods web page <http://ylime.people.si.umich.edu/stinchfield.html> for exact numbers (that is missing the lone Red-tailed Hawk that I failed to enter).
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On Jun 3, 2017, at 6:44 PM, John Gannon <birders...><mailto:<birders...>> wrote:
Just to add to this string...I have had red-bellied woodpeckers and house finches on grape jelly nearly every day this spring.
John
Dexter Twp.
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From: \\\\P. swanson\\\\ (via birders Mailing List) <birders...><mailto:<birders...>> To: Martin Bialecki <kilnfired...><mailto:<kilnfired...>> Cc: birders <birders...><mailto:<birders...>> Sent: Sat, Jun 3, 2017 4:35 pm
Subject: Re: [birders] Odd birds at jelly
I am really surprised by your birds, Martin, especially the woodpecker.
Penny S.
On Jun 3, 2017, at 2:01 PM, Martin Bialecki <kilnfired...><mailto:<kilnfired...>> wrote:
I halve an orange every other day and secure it to the deck railing near the humminbird feeder. One or two orioles stop by but are more interested in the hummer feeder. Meanwhile at least 3 finches and one red-bellied woodpecker are regulars at the orange. Really clean it out in a day or two.
On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 9:54 AM, "P. swanson" <birders...><mailto:<birders...>> wrote:
To add to the list of odd birds at jelly feeders, yesterday evening I had a song sparrow. It (they) has been coming onto my deck to feed on fallen thistle under a stocking feeder. The jelly feeder is a flat, orange oriole feeder placed on the railing of my deck, not hanging. Food must still be scarce for finches.
Penny S.
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Date: 6/3/17 4:40 pm From: Gordon Green <chipperatl10...> Subject: [birders] Barn Swallow x Cliff Swallow Hybrid
I photographed what I think is a Barn Swallow x Cliff Swallow Hybrid on Lake Michigan shoreline (Emmett County) this past week. I initially passed it off as a Cliff Swallow due to the pale rump on it. I noticed when I looked at the preview on my camera I couldn’t see the white on the forehead. I dismissed that as just a matter of the angle or size of screen, but still found it curious.
I finally managed to look on a large screen and the forehead is clearly “chestnut” like the throat. I think “Dream Big, and compare to Cave”. Too much coloring on the head, and then I see the tail has a definite fork to it. Cave and Cliff would never show that. The blue is far too large of an area for Cliff also. Cliff swallows in the Southwest have dark foreheads, but that is just as likely as a Cave to be here, and the head still doesn’t match up exactly.
Now I start wondering if I have an aberrant Barn Swallow. I find nothing related to Barn Swallows at any plumage with pale rumps. Strictly a Cliff/Cave field mark.
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Date: 6/3/17 3:45 pm From: John Gannon (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Odd birds at jelly
Just to add to this string...I have had red-bellied woodpeckers and house finches on grape jelly nearly every day this spring. John Dexter Twp.
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I am really surprised by your birds, Martin, especially the woodpecker. Penny S.
On Jun 3, 2017, at 2:01 PM, Martin Bialecki <kilnfired...> wrote:
I halve an orange every other day and secure it to the deck railing near the humminbird feeder. One or two orioles stop by but are more interested in the hummer feeder. Meanwhile at least 3 finches and one red-bellied woodpecker are regulars at the orange. Really clean it out in a day or two.
On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 9:54 AM, "P. swanson" <birders...> wrote:
To add to the list of odd birds at jelly feeders, yesterday evening I had a song sparrow. It (they) has been coming onto my deck to feed on fallen thistle under a stocking feeder. The jelly feeder is a flat, orange oriole feeder placed on the railing of my deck, not hanging. Food must still be scarce for finches. Penny S.
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Date: 6/3/17 2:33 pm From: Paul Poronto <pporonto...> Subject: Re: [birders] Blog post regarding destruction of bird habitat at Huron Clinton Metropark Authority
In response to Andy:
I am asking the public who use these parks to please reach out to George
Phifer the Director and let him know how you feel about the management of
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# (810) 227-2757 <8102272757>.
The following is the contact info for commissioners representing the
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please contact your representative.
Kurt Heise – Governor Appointee – <supervisor...>
Timothy J. McCarthy – Governor Appointee – <tjmccarthy3rd...>
Robert W. Marans – Washtenaw County – <marans...>
Jaye Quadrozzi -Oakland County – <quadrozzi...>
Bernard Parker – Wayne County – <bpogd1949...>
Steven E. Williams – Livingston County – <willise79...>
John Paul Rea – Macomb County – <JohnPaul.Rea...>
East Region Park Manager is Mike Lyons <Mike.Lyons...> (covering
Stony Creek, Wolcott and LSCMP
Stony Creek Operations Manager Gary Hopp <Gary.Hopp...>
Head of Natural Resouces for the HCMA is Ryan Colliton.
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Date: 6/3/17 1:51 pm From: Robert Tarte <tarte.robert...> Subject: Re: [birders] Odd birds at jelly
Here in Kent County, I was very surprised a few years ago to find a Prothonotary Warbler perched on the orange that we had just set out for Baltimore Orioles.
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I am really surprised by your birds, Martin, especially the woodpecker.
Penny S.
> On Jun 3, 2017, at 2:01 PM, Martin Bialecki <kilnfired...> wrote:
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> I halve an orange every other day and secure it to the deck railing near the humminbird feeder. One or two orioles stop by but are more interested in the hummer feeder. Meanwhile at least 3 finches and one red-bellied woodpecker are regulars at the orange. Really clean it out in a day or two.
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>> To add to the list of odd birds at jelly feeders, yesterday evening I had a song sparrow. It (they) has been coming onto my deck to feed on fallen thistle under a stocking feeder. The jelly feeder is a flat, orange oriole feeder placed on the railing of my deck, not hanging. Food must still be scarce for finches.
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Date: 6/3/17 11:02 am From: Martin Bialecki <kilnfired...> Subject: Re: [birders] Odd birds at jelly
I halve an orange every other day and secure it to the deck railing near the humminbird feeder. One or two orioles stop by but are more interested in the hummer feeder. Meanwhile at least 3 finches and one red-bellied woodpecker are regulars at the orange. Really clean it out in a day or two.
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Date: 6/3/17 7:11 am From: Paul Poronto <pporonto...> Subject: [birders] Blog post regarding destruction of bird habitat at Huron Clinton Metropark Authority
Please take some time to read and if you agree feel free to send an email to the director. I have seen hundreds of acres destroyed over the last two years with no regards to the birds and animals that use it... just for making the park aesthetically pleasing to the patrons.
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Date: 6/3/17 6:55 am From: \P. swanson\ (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: [birders] Odd birds at jelly
To add to the list of odd birds at jelly feeders, yesterday evening I had a song sparrow. It (they) has been coming onto my deck to feed on fallen thistle under a stocking feeder. The jelly feeder is a flat, orange oriole feeder placed on the railing of my deck, not hanging. Food must still be scarce for finches.
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Date: 6/2/17 6:03 pm From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: [birders] Lake St. Clair Metropark, Michigan, bird banding report - May 19-28, 2017
Birders and Banders,
I have just posted a summary with lots of photos, and lots of highlights, of bird banding efforts during the last half of May at Lake St. Clair Metropark, Macomb County, Michigan. Quite a few species that we don't often catch are highlighted, and some of them are just nice to look at in close-up photos. Enjoy.
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Hello Sherri,
Spotted Sandpiper breed in Ann Arbor at Mary Beth Doyle Park and at South Pond, among other places.
You might consider these parks when you are looking to release it.
Thanks so much for your work for the birds!
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Date: 6/2/17 2:43 am From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: OAS field trips Saturday June 3 and Wednesday June 7
June 3, 2017 (Saturday) 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Nayanquing & Bay City SRA.
Leader: Jeff Stacey <jdstacey...>
Note: Change in meeting time. Meet in the parking lot of Bay City SRA. From
there we'll carpool up to Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area. Our main
target will be Yellow-Headed Blackbirds, but there are plenty of other
interesting birds there as well. We'll return to Bay City and bird around
Tobico Marsh to finish the trip. A state park recreation passport is
required.
June 7, 2017 (Wednesday) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Orion Oaks County Park -
Grassland Birds. Leader: Dave Frye (248)459-6783 <(248)%20459-6783>
We will meet at Orion Oaks County Park (the entrance parking lot is located
on Clarkston Road halfway between Baldwin and Joslyn Roads) and have a hike
through their large sector of grassland meadows. This has become an annual
trip for OAS and can yield sparrows, larks, finches, bluebirds, raptors,
turkeys, and other wood-margin birds. A County park pass is required.
Please see our website for details about these and other upcoming events.
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Date: 6/1/17 11:26 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: Re: [birders] A twittering flock of - what?
So, goldfinches. Thanks to all who replied! Interesting that they do the
flock calling in the fall as well as in the spring.
On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 2:24 PM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote:
> It's a flock, not an individual. Hard to tell unless you use headphones.
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>> That’s such a LONG call, I’m wondering if it isn’t an insect. What bird
>> would have such lung power?
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>> On Jun 1, 2017, at 9:17 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote:
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>> You'll need headphones to hear this one well or possibly even at all.
>> Forewarned is stiff-armed.
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>> Recorded on a Moto X Android smartphone using the builtin-in video app.
>> Location is Gregory State Game Area. Timestamp is September 1, 2015 at
>> about 7:30. I would identify them as American Twitterbirds (Singayouheadoff
>> birdii!) but apparently the OAU doesn't that name yet.
>>
>> I'd like to think goldfinches but I have the impression goldfinches do
>> this sort of mass twittering in the spring rather than the fall. I'd try
>> for pine siskins but I'm not hearing the buzzy sounds I would look for from
>> them. Some sort of blackbirds perhaps? I'm really bad on my blackbirds and
>> relaives.
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Date: 6/1/17 11:21 am From: G M ARCHAMBAULT <gm72125...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
Forgot to sign: Ken Archambault, Birmingham, Alabama
On Thursday, June 1, 2017 1:15 PM, G M ARCHAMBAULT <gm72125...> wrote:
1. Tail bands: notice the pattern. Several light bands support Red-shouldered (Broad-winged has 1 wide white band, with a second sometimes visible near base of tail).2. Leg color: I'd expect yellow for Broad-winged.3. White face mask around the eye argues for Red-shouldered.
Cere color, breast streaking not as important to me, much overlap.This is fresh in my mind from a sub-adult Broad-winged that took a chipmunk in my back garden yesterday, which I videotaped and hit the books on, to be sure. They're nesting in our yard, calling their creaky hinge call constantly right now.
I think the white barring in the wings looks good also for Red-shouldered.Those, too, used to nest one block over, until neighbors had the pine tree cut down. :(
Hope you get a nest.
On Thursday, June 1, 2017 12:44 PM, Andy Dettling <dendroica...> wrote:
Josh, we have breeding Broad-wing Hawks in Ann Arbor and would consider Red-shouldered to be more uncommon. Having said that, I too think it's a Red-shoulder. The white eye line and faint red color in the coverts look good.
Andy
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On May 31, 2017, at 5:10 PM, Srinika Jayaratne <sirijay...> wrote:
This hawk came to our backyard this morning. It appears to be a Red-shouldered Hawk not sure.I was surprised to see it here.
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Date: 6/1/17 11:20 am From: G M ARCHAMBAULT <gm72125...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
1. Tail bands: notice the pattern. Several light bands support Red-shouldered (Broad-winged has 1 wide white band, with a second sometimes visible near base of tail).2. Leg color: I'd expect yellow for Broad-winged.3. White face mask around the eye argues for Red-shouldered.
Cere color, breast streaking not as important to me, much overlap.This is fresh in my mind from a sub-adult Broad-winged that took a chipmunk in my back garden yesterday, which I videotaped and hit the books on, to be sure. They're nesting in our yard, calling their creaky hinge call constantly right now.
I think the white barring in the wings looks good also for Red-shouldered.Those, too, used to nest one block over, until neighbors had the pine tree cut down. :(
Hope you get a nest.
On Thursday, June 1, 2017 12:44 PM, Andy Dettling <dendroica...> wrote:
Josh, we have breeding Broad-wing Hawks in Ann Arbor and would consider Red-shouldered to be more uncommon. Having said that, I too think it's a Red-shoulder. The white eye line and faint red color in the coverts look good.
Andy
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This hawk came to our backyard this morning. It appears to be a Red-shouldered Hawk not sure.I was surprised to see it here.
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Date: 6/1/17 10:52 am From: Thierry Lach <thierry.lach...> Subject: [birders] House finches at hummingbird feeder
Last Saturday I was at my in-law's house near Lowell, and saw a pair of House Finch (M&F) feeding at his hummingbird feeder. They were feeding at the "flowers" which supply the sugar water, not picking at insects on it.
Is this common?
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Date: 6/1/17 10:44 am From: Andy Dettling <dendroica...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
Josh, we have breeding Broad-wing Hawks in Ann Arbor and would consider Red-shouldered to be more uncommon. Having said that, I too think it's a Red-shoulder. The white eye line and faint red color in the coverts look good.
Andy
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Date: 6/1/17 10:32 am From: Srinika Jayaratne <sirijay...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
I am learning a lot from the various observations - I am no expert!
I sent this photo to the Birdforum (http://www.birdforum.net/) which I have found helpful in the past.
I got five replies, and they all ID's the bird as a juvenile red-shouldered.
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> My expertise is more with hawks in flight but the tail on this bird > doesn't seem long enough for a coop or any Accipiter even though other > features seem coop-esque. I actually agree with the initial ID and believe > juvenile Red-shouldereds do have a faint tan/yellow iris. The faint > banding in the tail also seems to match and the cere seems right as well. > The barring on the chest is normally heavier on a juvenile Red-shouldered > but it is variable and can be quite light sometimes. I would say the next > closest species is a juvenile Broad-winged Hawk which would be less likely > at our latitude right now for any that might have remained and started > breeding. > > Again, my experience is more with hawks in flight so I would absolutely > encourage others to chime in. > > > *-Josh Haas* > 269-420-9918 <(269)%20420-9918> > <josh...> > http://www.hawksonthewing.com > http://www.facebook.com/hawksonthewing > > On Jun 1, 2017, at 09:10, Daniel Blower <dfblower...> wrote: > > My guess is a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Yellow eye, rounded tail. Juve red > shouldered has a black eye, more yellow at the base of the beak. Also less > common in the area. Nice bird to have around! > > > Dan > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* <birders-request...> <birders-request@mailman. > great-lakes.net> on behalf of Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> > *Sent:* Thursday, June 1, 2017 8:58 AM > *To:* Birders > *Subject:* Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor > > That's a nice shot! 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Date: 6/1/17 10:12 am From: Chipperatl10 <chipperatl10...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
Red-shouldered Hawk based on checkered feathers on coverts.
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Date: 6/1/17 7:32 am From: Josh Haas <josh...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
My expertise is more with hawks in flight but the tail on this bird doesn't seem long enough for a coop or any Accipiter even though other features seem coop-esque. I actually agree with the initial ID and believe juvenile Red-shouldereds do have a faint tan/yellow iris. The faint banding in the tail also seems to match and the cere seems right as well. The barring on the chest is normally heavier on a juvenile Red-shouldered but it is variable and can be quite light sometimes. I would say the next closest species is a juvenile Broad-winged Hawk which would be less likely at our latitude right now for any that might have remained and started breeding.
Again, my experience is more with hawks in flight so I would absolutely encourage others to chime in.
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> My guess is a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Yellow eye, rounded tail. Juve red shouldered has a black eye, more yellow at the base of the beak. Also less common in the area. Nice bird to have around!
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Date: 6/1/17 6:19 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: [birders] A twittering flock of - what?
You'll need headphones to hear this one well or possibly even at all. Forewarned is stiff-armed.
Recorded on a Moto X Android smartphone using the builtin-in video app. Location is Gregory State Game Area. Timestamp is September 1, 2015 at about 7:30. I would identify them as American Twitterbirds (Singayouheadoff birdii!) but apparently the OAU doesn't that name yet.
I'd like to think goldfinches but I have the impression goldfinches do this sort of mass twittering in the spring rather than the fall. I'd try for pine siskins but I'm not hearing the buzzy sounds I would look for from them. Some sort of blackbirds perhaps? I'm really bad on my blackbirds and relaives.
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Date: 6/1/17 6:09 am From: Daniel Blower <dfblower...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
My guess is a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Yellow eye, rounded tail. Juve red shouldered has a black eye, more yellow at the base of the beak. Also less common in the area. Nice bird to have around!
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That's a nice shot! Has anyone made a positive ID?
On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 5:10 PM, Srinika Jayaratne <sirijay...><mailto:<sirijay...>> wrote: This hawk came to our backyard this morning. It appears to be a Red-shouldered Hawk not sure. I was surprised to see it here.
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Date: 6/1/17 5:59 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: Re: [birders] Backyard Hawk - Ann Arbor
That's a nice shot! Has anyone made a positive ID?
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Date: 6/1/17 5:47 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: Re: [birders] Who sings purr-tweep ... pur-tweep ... pur-tweep?
Thanks to all who replied! I"ve now learned something about towhee vocalizations. I knew the classic drink-your-tea song but not what the Audubon Field Guide calls the "nasal call." If you happen to visit the AFG page for the towhee the third item on their list of "nasal calls" is the one that convinced me.
Don't you just love bird sound mnemonics? To me, that "nasal call" sounds about as much like "tow-hee" as a cement mixer sounds like a piccolo. Now, I do admit that "drink-your-tea" works pretty well if somebody tells you about it after you've heard the bird.
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 8:44 PM, Patricia Burden <tallerpat526...> wrote:
> I believe these are Towhee calls. Hard to hear on my laptop, but I > think you are hearing the Tow-hee from which they get their name. > Pat Burden > Melvin & Yale, MI > > > On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 6:07 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote: > > This is from August 2015, recorded in Gregory State Game Area. It's a > > smartphone recording, so the level isn't very good; it's probably best > > listened to with earphones. > > > > I have the impression that I hear this sound pretty regularly out here, > but > > I haven't been able to figure it out. Any help much appreciated. > > > > Bob > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > > > http://www.glin.net > > > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > > r eflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > > > >
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Date: 5/31/17 8:39 am From: Ray Stocking <rstocking...> Subject: [birders] Fwd: Join us June 10 - 11 for Cerulean Warbler Weekend in Beautiful Barry County
Spreading the good word. Easy drive from SE MI and a great way to extend
your Spring Migration fun!
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Subject: Join us June 10 - 11 for Cerulean Warbler Weekend in Beautiful
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June is a magical time to visit rural Barry County in southwest Michigan!
Frogs drumming, dragonflies buzzing, and Cerulean Warblers singing in their
natural habitat — you won’t want to miss *Cerulean Warbler Weekend*.
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Date: 5/30/17 6:56 am From: Jessica Adamczyk <jessica.adamczyk13...> Subject: [birders] Reminder, tonight: final WAS 'Tuesday Evening Birders' field trip
May 30, 2017 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM - after sunset Tuesday Evening Birders field trip Leaders: Dan Sparks-Jackson
Please join Washtenaw Audubon Society on May 30th for our final iteration of Tuesday Evening Birders. We will be seeking grassland species in western Washtenaw County, including Clay-Colored Sparrows. We'll have a possible extension -- for those interested -- in listening for nightjars in adjacent Jackson County after dusk. Chuck-will's-widows have been reported in the past weeks, so hopefully the birds will find us on Tuesday!
*Meeting location: Zeeb Road x Jackson** Road Park & Ride in Scio Township (located in the NE corner of the Meijer parking lot).* Group departure from the parking site is at 6:15 PM so plan to arrive in plenty of time to form up carpools.
Expect a moderate amount of walking, and dress for potential ticks.
Please see our website for details about this and other upcoming events. You do not have to be a WAS member to participate. http://washtenawaudubon.org/
Thank you, Jessica Adamczyk Washtenaw Audubon Society
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Date: 5/29/17 6:13 pm From: Phil Bugosh <peb729...> Subject: [birders] Oakland Audubon Society field trip June 3
June 3, 2017 (Saturday) 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Nayanquing & Bay City SRA.
Leader: Jeff Stacey
Note: Change in meeting time. Meet in the parking lot of Bay City SRA. From
there we'll carpool up to Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area. Our main
target will be Yellow-Headed Blackbirds, but there are plenty of other
interesting birds there as well. We'll return to Bay City and bird around
Tobico Marsh to finish the trip. A state park recreation passport is
required.
Please see our website for details about this and other upcoming events.
You do not have to be a member to participate. Everyone is welcome.
http://www.oaklandaudubon.org/
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Hi All: Birders who use coastal dunes habitat and adjacent shorelines, etc. for birding may want to provide input to this survey. John Dexter Twp.
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And WONDERFUL watchbirds! They set up a real chorus if some strange person or beast comes near.
Sally Scheer
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Beverly Wolf Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 8:28 PM To: <ftknoxfox53...>; 'Birders UM' Subject: RE: [birders] Guinea Fowl
Guinea Fowl are often purchased for small farms and no one can contain them - they love to wander. I had some near my home and discovered a neighbor with an average suburban lot had about 6 of them and her fenced yard couldn't keep them in. They're really a pretty bird!
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Melissa Pappas (via birders Mailing List) Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 3:55 PM To: Birders UM <birders...> Subject: [birders] Guinea Fowl
Surprising sight - about a half dozen Guinea Fowl along 11-mile, just east of Wixom Road. Must be escapees.
Melissa Pappas Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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Date: 5/29/17 12:49 pm From: Allen Chartier <amazilia3...> Subject: [birders] Memorial Weekend Migrants
Birders,
As many of you know, migration isn't over yet. Good evidence for this is the excellent selection of late migrants I banded this weekend at Lake St. Clair Metropark (May 26, 27, & 28). I will be working on another blog entry in the next couple of days, but surely some of these birds will linger into the coming weekend as well since I have banded most of them almost annually into early June there. These include Magnolia, Wilson's, Canada, and Mourning Warblers, American Redstarts, Yellow-bellied and Willow/Alder Flycatchers, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrushes, and Lincoln's Sparrow. Blackpoll and Bay-breasted Warblers were around, but not banded.
Ebird will probably trigger a rarity filter and ask for verification of any of these species on and after June 1, but to one of these migrants, there is no difference between May 31 and June 1... There could be another Connecticut Warbler or two, and maybe an Olive-sided Flycatcher, this coming week also. Don't stop your spring birding yet!
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Date: 5/29/17 12:43 pm From: Karen Markey <ylime...> Subject: [birders] Reminder: RSVP for Annual Stinchfield Woods breeding birds survey, Sat, Jun 3, 7 to about 11:30 am
The 2017 Stinchfield Woods breeding birds census takes place on Saturday, June 3, from 7 am to about 11:30 am. The Woods are 777 acres of conifer plantations and stands of native hardwoods, mostly oaks and hickories. The count typically yields species such as Pine and Black-throated Green Warblers, Blue-headed Vireos, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, Ovenbirds, and Acadian Flycatchers.
Stinchfield Woods is an event for ALL birders -- by-ear birders, new birders, less-than-confident birders, first-timers, long-time birding veterans, recorders, and scouts -- because I assign volunteers to census groups made up of a mix of all birder types. This is a great venue for you to getting started on learning bird songs and for you to explore the confusing Stinchfield Woods site in a group.
The count starts at 7 am. We assemble in front of the classroom at the Observatory, divide into groups that hike Stinchfield Woods trails, and reassemble around 10:45 am to compile a list of all birds seen/heard by all groups. We will have breakfast snacks at the start and finish when we compile the list and talk about all the great birds. I will also post the list to the Birders listserv and update the Stinchfield web page that has over 15 years of count data (http://ylime.people.si.umich.edu/stinchfield .html).
Please bring a CHAIR so you can sit comfortably during the final count. Rain has been forecast but today's future forecast predicts a partly sunny day. INSECT REPELLENT is a must, so are sensible shoes, hat, and water bottles.
To drive to Stinchfield Woods from Ann Arbor, drive north on Whitmore Lake Road (avoid US-23 due to road construction). Turn left (west) onto North Territorial and drive about 8.5 miles to Dexter-Pinckney Road. Turn right (north) onto Dexter-Pinckney Road and drive about 1.5 miles to Stinchfield Woods Road. Turn left (west) onto Stinchfield Woods Road and drive about 1 mile to the north entrance (this entrance is on your left driving westbound on Stinchfield Woods Road). The gate will be open. Turn left (south) into Stinchfield Woods and drive up the hill and bear to your right toward the top of the hill. Park your car at the Observatory near the classroom.
Please message me (<ylime...>) so I can get an estimate of the number of people attending for snacks, maps, lists, etc. You can also decide to come at the last moment and just show up at 7 am on Saturday, June 3. If you have questions, please message me. See you there!
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Date: 5/29/17 12:22 pm From: Bill Rapai (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: [birders] Harrier in Grosse Pointe -- Sunday
Martin:
Thanks for your email about the Harrier at Watkins SP.
Strangely enough, I had an adult female fly over my house in Grosse Pointe on Sunday -- heading north. Late! Late! Late!
While working in the yard, I looked up to see this unusual bird flying over. I had no idea what it was for the first few seconds until it banked and I got a good look at that white rump.
In my vision for about 10 seconds. Didn't flap its wings once. Just floated along, banking back and forth.
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This morning a female flying east in Washtenaw County.
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Date: 5/29/17 9:27 am From: Bill Rapai (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: [birders] Off Topic: Kirtland's Warbler Weekend, June 2-3
Birders:
If you have been considering going north to see a Kirtland's Warbler, this coming weekend would be a great time.
Friday night, the Kirtland's Warbler Alliance is hosting the Kirtland's Warbler Home Opener, a fun, social event to celebrate and support the conservation success of the Kirtland’s Warbler. The event includes a silent auction, Michigan beer and wine, and a program featuring David Dempsey, the well-known author and conservationist. The event is $25 per person. Register in advance at (989) 448-2293, ext. 21 or just walk in. 6-9 p.m. at the Forest Dunes Golf Club, 6376 Forest Dunes Drive, Roscommon.
On Saturday morning, you will have an excellent chance to see a Kirtland's Warbler through the Kirtland’s Warbler Festival in Roscommon proper. In addition to KW tours, there will be a Leather-leaf Bog nature hike, children’s activities, vendors, and educational programs. This year’s presenters include Ancilleno Davis, a former member of the Kirtland's Warbler research team in the Bahamas, who will talk about important work on the warbler’s wintering grounds.
There are motel rooms in Roscommon, Grayling and West Branch.
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In which case, Janet, I should get a flock of G. fowl. Once upon a time, ticks in South Scio were never seen—or hardly, hardly ever seen—but now our 2 Schauzers get inspected every day. Indeed, we have ticks, lots of ticks.
Peter
> On May 29, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Janet Hinshaw <jhinshaw...> wrote:
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> They are particularly good at finding and eating ticks, better than chickens.
>
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> On May 29, 2017, at 7:49 AM, Suzanne (Moses/Vedder) Mason <birders...> <mailto:<birders...>> wrote:
>
>> I live in the country in Newaygo County. Some people out here have GF. While beautiful, they are often obnoxious, and they tend to wander. But they are good pest control. Chickens are also great pest control, stay close to home, and are friendly. Chickens are reliable and easier to keep, even if they are free range birds.
>>
>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/mobile/?.src=Android> >> On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 7:24 AM, marys1000
>> <marys1000...> <mailto:<marys1000...>> wrote:
>> Once when I lived in the country I was thinking of getting some GF. A neighbor told me a story of his neighbors GF,
>> who would for some reason come over and hang around on his porch. He really didn't like that
>> because he said they are not only noisy but a noisy that never stops and they constantly vocalize.
>> This was relayed to be as a warning story, as in you should rethink this:)
>>
>> No longer rural, if I ever am again I would still like to try some. They are reported to be kept mainly for bug control
>> and are recommended (no first hand accounts) to try to keep ticks down, something I would really be glad of and why
>> I wanted them in the first place. I wonder if people eat the eggs?
>>
>> Mary
>> Michigander temporarily in Ohio
>>
>> On 5/28/2017 8:27 PM, Beverly Wolf wrote:
>>
>> Guinea Fowl are often purchased for small farms and no one can contain them – they love to wander. I had some near my home and discovered a neighbor with an average suburban lot had about 6 of them and her fenced yard couldn’t keep them in. They’re really a pretty bird!
>>
>> <>
>> From: <birders-request...> <mailto:<birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...> <mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Melissa Pappas (via birders Mailing List)
>> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 3:55 PM
>> To: Birders UM <birders...> <mailto:<birders...> >> Subject: [birders] Guinea Fowl
>>
>>
>> Surprising sight - about a half dozen Guinea Fowl along 11-mile, just east of Wixom Road. Must be escapees.
>>
>> Melissa Pappas
>> Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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They are particularly good at finding and eating ticks, better than
chickens.
Janet Hinshaw Ph: 734-764-0457
Bird Division Collection Manager Fax: 734-764-4080
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On May 29, 2017, at 7:49 AM, Suzanne (Moses/Vedder) Mason <
<birders...> wrote:
I live in the country in Newaygo County. Some people out here have GF.
While beautiful, they are often obnoxious, and they tend to wander. But
they are good pest control. Chickens are also great pest control, stay
close to home, and are friendly. Chickens are reliable and easier to keep,
even if they are free range birds.
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 7:24 AM, marys1000
<marys1000...> wrote:
Once when I lived in the country I was thinking of getting some GF. A
neighbor told me a story of his neighbors GF,
who would for some reason come over and hang around on his porch. He
really didn't like that
because he said they are not only noisy but a noisy that never stops and
they constantly vocalize.
This was relayed to be as a warning story, as in you should rethink this:)
No longer rural, if I ever am again I would still like to try some. They
are reported to be kept mainly for bug control
and are recommended (no first hand accounts) to try to keep ticks down,
something I would really be glad of and why
I wanted them in the first place. I wonder if people eat the eggs?
Mary
Michigander temporarily in Ohio
On 5/28/2017 8:27 PM, Beverly Wolf wrote:
Guinea Fowl are often purchased for small farms and no one can contain them
– they love to wander. I had some near my home and discovered a neighbor
with an average suburban lot had about 6 of them and her fenced yard
couldn’t keep them in. They’re really a pretty bird!
*From:* <birders-request...> [
mailto:<birders-request...> <birders-request...>] *On Behalf Of *Melissa Pappas
(via birders Mailing List)
*Sent:* Sunday, May 28, 2017 3:55 PM
*To:* Birders UM <birders...> <birders...>
*Subject:* [birders] Guinea Fowl
Surprising sight - about a half dozen Guinea Fowl along 11-mile, just east
of Wixom Road. Must be escapees.
Melissa Pappas
Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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I live in the country in Newaygo County. Some people out here have GF. While beautiful, they are often obnoxious, and they tend to wander. But they are good pest control. Chickens are also great pest control, stay close to home, and are friendly. Chickens are reliable and easier to keep, even if they are free range birds.
Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 7:24 AM, marys1000<marys1000...> wrote: Once when I lived in the country I was thinking of getting some GF. A neighbor told me a story of his neighbors GF,
who would for some reason come over and hang around on his porch. He really didn't like that
because he said they are not only noisy but a noisy that never stops and they constantly vocalize.
This was relayed to be as a warning story, as in you should rethink this:)
No longer rural, if I ever am again I would still like to try some. They are reported to be kept mainly for bug control
and are recommended (no first hand accounts) to try to keep ticks down, something I would really be glad of and why
I wanted them in the first place. I wonder if people eat the eggs?
Mary
Michigander temporarily in Ohio
On 5/28/2017 8:27 PM, Beverly Wolf wrote:
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Guinea Fowl are often purchased for small farms and no one can contain them – they love to wander. I had some near my home and discovered a neighbor with an average suburban lot had about 6 of them and her fenced yard couldn’t keep them in. They’re really a pretty bird!
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Melissa Pappas (via birders Mailing List)
Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 3:55 PM
To: Birders UM <birders...>
Subject: [birders] Guinea Fowl
Surprising sight - about a half dozen Guinea Fowl along 11-mile, just east of Wixom Road. Must be escapees.
Melissa Pappas
Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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I didn't listen through earphones, but it sounds like it could be a Towhee, if it is not a frog.
Suzanne in Big Rapids
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On Mon, May 29, 2017 at 6:08 AM, Bob Bethune<bobbethune...> wrote: This is from August 2015, recorded in Gregory State Game Area. It's a smartphone recording, so the level isn't very good; it's probably best listened to with earphones.
I have the impression that I hear this sound pretty regularly out here, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Any help much appreciated.
Bob
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Once when I lived in the country I was thinking of getting some GF. A neighbor told me a story of his neighbors GF, who would for some reason come over and hang around on his porch. He really didn't like that because he said they are not only noisy but a noisy that never stops and they constantly vocalize. This was relayed to be as a warning story, as in you should rethink this:)
No longer rural, if I ever am again I would still like to try some. They are reported to be kept mainly for bug control and are recommended (no first hand accounts) to try to keep ticks down, something I would really be glad of and why I wanted them in the first place. I wonder if people eat the eggs?
Mary Michigander temporarily in Ohio
On 5/28/2017 8:27 PM, Beverly Wolf wrote: > > Guinea Fowl are often purchased for small farms and no one can contain > them they love to wander. I had some near my home and discovered a > neighbor with an average suburban lot had about 6 of them and her > fenced yard couldnt keep them in. Theyre really a pretty bird! > > *From:* <birders-request...> > [mailto:<birders-request...>] *On Behalf Of > *Melissa Pappas (via birders Mailing List) > *Sent:* Sunday, May 28, 2017 3:55 PM > *To:* Birders UM <birders...> > *Subject:* [birders] Guinea Fowl > > Surprising sight - about a half dozen Guinea Fowl along 11-mile, just > east of Wixom Road. Must be escapees. > > Melissa Pappas > Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI > > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > >
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Date: 5/29/17 3:09 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: [birders] Who sings purr-tweep ... pur-tweep ... pur-tweep?
This is from August 2015, recorded in Gregory State Game Area. It's a smartphone recording, so the level isn't very good; it's probably best listened to with earphones.
I have the impression that I hear this sound pretty regularly out here, but I haven't been able to figure it out. Any help much appreciated.
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Guinea Fowl are often purchased for small farms and no one can contain them - they love to wander. I had some near my home and discovered a neighbor with an average suburban lot had about 6 of them and her fenced yard couldn't keep them in. They're really a pretty bird!
From: <birders-request...> [mailto:<birders-request...>] On Behalf Of Melissa Pappas (via birders Mailing List) Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2017 3:55 PM To: Birders UM <birders...> Subject: [birders] Guinea Fowl
Surprising sight - about a half dozen Guinea Fowl along 11-mile, just east of Wixom Road. Must be escapees.
Melissa Pappas Hamburg Township, Livingston County, MI
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Date: 5/28/17 12:58 pm From: Carole Dubritsky (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Song ID help?
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I agree with Dan – to me it sounds like a common yellowthroat.
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On Sunday, May 28, 2017, 8:22 AM, Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> wrote:
Sounds like Common Yellowthroat. Were you near water?
DE
On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 6:49 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote:
I recorded this on my cell phone back in June 2015. There's three calls, one at the beginning, one in the middle, one at the end. There's three or four softer calls in between; I'm not sure if they are from the same species or not. Last but not least, there's a fair amount of tweeting in the background that I think is from goldfinches.
I'd appreciate feedback from the group on what species you hear.
Thanks!
https://drive.google.com/open? id=0B_ZIDvLV- ZcCcDBFbWlTSno2Q1E
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Date: 5/28/17 8:10 am From: Carole Dubritsky (via birders Mailing List) <birders...> Subject: Re: [birders] Song ID help?
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } #yiv8574590931 blockquote, #yiv8574590931 div.yiv8574590931yahoo_quoted {margin-left:0 !important;border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important;padding-left:1ex !important;background-color:white;}I agree with Dan – to me it sounds like a common yellowthroat.
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Sounds like Common Yellowthroat. Were you near water?
DE
On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 6:49 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote:
I recorded this on my cell phone back in June 2015. There's three calls, one at the beginning, one in the middle, one at the end. There's three or four softer calls in between; I'm not sure if they are from the same species or not. Last but not least, there's a fair amount of tweeting in the background that I think is from goldfinches.
I'd appreciate feedback from the group on what species you hear.
Thanks!
https://drive.google.com/open? id=0B_ZIDvLV- ZcCcDBFbWlTSno2Q1E
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Date: 5/28/17 7:23 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: Re: [birders] Song ID help?
Thanks to all! Yes, the birds were near water, a pond that's about 25 yards on a side.
On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 9:37 AM, Collins Peter&Linda < <peter.linda.collins...> wrote:
> Sounds very, very much like C Yellowthroat. Dan has it. > P > > On May 28, 2017, at 8:20 AM, Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> wrote: > > Sounds like Common Yellowthroat. Were you near water? > > DE > > On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 6:49 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote: > >> I recorded this on my cell phone back in June 2015. There's three calls, >> one at the beginning, one in the middle, one at the end. There's three or >> four softer calls in between; I'm not sure if they are from the same >> species or not. Last but not least, there's a fair amount of tweeting in >> the background that I think is from goldfinches. >> >> I'd appreciate feedback from the group on what species you hear. >> >> Thanks! >> >> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_ZIDvLV-ZcCcDBFbWlTSno2Q1E >> >> Bob >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user >> options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders >> >> Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: >> >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ >> >> To search the archive and view jpeg images: >> https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): >> >> http://www.glin.net >> >> All views and opinions presented above are solely those >> of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily >> r eflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. >> >> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * >> >> >> > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > reflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > > >
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Date: 5/28/17 5:21 am From: Dan Ezekiel <dan.ezekiel24...> Subject: Re: [birders] Song ID help?
Sounds like Common Yellowthroat. Were you near water?
DE
On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 6:49 AM, Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> wrote:
> I recorded this on my cell phone back in June 2015. There's three calls, > one at the beginning, one in the middle, one at the end. There's three or > four softer calls in between; I'm not sure if they are from the same > species or not. Last but not least, there's a fair amount of tweeting in > the background that I think is from goldfinches. > > I'd appreciate feedback from the group on what species you hear. > > Thanks! > > https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_ZIDvLV-ZcCcDBFbWlTSno2Q1E > > Bob > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > You can unsubscribe or (re)subscribe to birders and also set user > options at: https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/suboptions/birders > > Setting options from the command line is explained in the User Guide: > > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/user User Guide > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/help/faquser FAQ > > To search the archive and view jpeg images: > https://glc-lists.merit.edu/sympa/arc/birders > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > birders is hosted by the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN): > > http://www.glin.net > > All views and opinions presented above are solely those > of the author or attributed source and do not necessarily > r eflect those of GLIN or the Great Lakes Commission. > > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * > > >
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Date: 5/28/17 3:50 am From: Bob Bethune <bobbethune...> Subject: [birders] Song ID help?
I recorded this on my cell phone back in June 2015. There's three calls, one at the beginning, one in the middle, one at the end. There's three or four softer calls in between; I'm not sure if they are from the same species or not. Last but not least, there's a fair amount of tweeting in the background that I think is from goldfinches.
I'd appreciate feedback from the group on what species you hear.
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Date: 5/28/17 3:43 am From: Jack Smiley <jackrsmiley...> Subject: [birders] Bobolinks at Conservancy Farm
Yesterday morning, the Bobolinks seemed particularly active in the hay field at the Conservancy Farm. They were calling and flying from several spots behind the Community Organic Garden, which is north of the farm house. Upwards of six were seen at one time (5 males) so we're hopeful for a few broods this year.
The Conservancy Farm is at 8383 Vreeland Road in Superior Township, east of Prospect Road. The Conservancy Farm is open to the public and you may park in the small parking area behind the farm house, or along Vreeland Road. (Please don't park on the grass if the small parking area is full.)
P.S. If anyone is interested, we still have some plots available in the Community Organic Garden. Please contact me if you would like to have a garden at this wonderful spot! More info is available at http://smlcland.org/garden.php
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Date: 5/28/17 3:36 am From: Don Henise <kiskadee3...> Subject: [birders] Fwd: Chuck-will's-widow - Sharonville Wildlife Management Area - Jackson County
A Chuck-will's-widow has returned for the seventh summer in the
Sharonville State Game Area in Norvell Township in southeastern Jackson County.
It was first reported on eBird Monday evening, May 15th by David Parsons. David found the bird a little north of where it has been found over the past several years. The location is along Fishville Road just south of westward bend in road about 0.7 miles north of Fishville-Easudes intersection.
Several birders were at the site last evening to listen to the bird. Whip-poor-wills started calling around 9:20 from the east side of Fishville. A few minutes later the Chuck-will's-widow was heard competing with the Whips and the numerous tree frogs which were calling. Initially the Chuck was calling from the east side of Fishville, but Robyn spotted it flying directly over our position as it went to the west side of Fishville. Over the next 10 to 15 minutes it was heard from both sides as it moved back and forth. I will have audio embedded in my eBird checklist later today. We drove around Easudes and Lamon Road, but only heard one other Whip-poor-will. As we drove past the Chuck spot at 10:10 on our way home, the Chuck-wills-widow was calling loudly.
Earlier in the evening we relocated the Dickcissel that was reported by Ross Green a few days ago at Watkins Lake State Park. The Dickcissel was heard from the railbed trail that heads east from the parking lot north of the lake. I was right on the boarder of Jackson/Washtenaw and was seen moving between the counties.
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Date: 5/28/17 3:34 am From: Don Henise <kiskadee3...> Subject: [birders] Chuck-will's-widow - Sharonville Wildlife Management Area - Jackson County
A Chuck-will's-widow has returned for the seventh summer in the
Sharonville State Game Area in Norvell Township in southeastern Jackson County.
It was first reported on eBird Monday evening, May 15th by David Parsons. David found the bird a little north of where it has been found over the past several years. The location is along Fishville Road just south of westward bend in road about 0.7 miles north of Fishville-Easudes intersection.
Several birders were at the site last evening to listen to the bird. Whip-poor-wills started calling around 9:20 from the east side of Fishville. A few minutes later the Chuck-will's-widow was heard competing with the Whips and the numerous tree frogs which were calling. Initially the Chuck was calling from the east side of Fishville, but Robyn spotted it flying directly over our position as it went to the west side of Fishville. Over the next 10 to 15 minutes it was heard from both sides as it moved back and forth. I will have audio embedded in my eBird checklist later today. We drove around Easudes and Lamon Road, but only heard one other Whip-poor-will. As we drove past the Chuck spot at 10:10 on our way home, the Chuck-wills-widow was calling loudly.
Earlier in the evening we relocated the Dickcissel that was reported by Ross Green a few days ago at Watkins Lake State Park. The Dickcissel was heard from the railbed trail that heads east from the parking lot north of the lake. I was right on the boarder of Jackson/Washtenaw and was seen moving between the counties.
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Oh my gosh. Leave them alone. The parents are caring for them.
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From: "Jennifer Jailey Munson" <jjmunson535...> To: <birders...> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2017 5:25:23 PM Subject: [birders] B/g nuthatch fledglings
We have two, very young, nuthatch fledglings in our backyard and I've been watching them while gardening for the past 4 hours. No parent has come to feed them at any point and I'm concerned, though they are in a shaded are, that they are getting dehydrated. Will transport them to the Washtenaw Bird Rehab Center if consensus is parents aren't coming back. Can I do anything to help hydrate/feed them in the meantime?
On May 27, 2017 5:21 PM, "Jennifer Jailey Munson" < <jjmunson535...> > wrote:
We have two, very young, nuthatch fledglings in our backyard and I've been watching them while gardening for the past 4 hours. No parent has come to feed them at any point and I'm concerned that, though they are in a shaded are, they are getting dehydrated. Will transport them to the Washtenaw Bird Rehab Center if consensus is parents aren't coming back. Can I do anything to help hydrate/feed them in the meantime?
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We have two, very young, nuthatch fledglings in our backyard and I've been watching them while gardening for the past 4 hours. No parent has come to feed them at any point and I'm concerned, though they are in a shaded are, that they are getting dehydrated. Will transport them to the Washtenaw Bird Rehab Center if consensus is parents aren't coming back. Can I do anything to help hydrate/feed them in the meantime?
On May 27, 2017 5:21 PM, "Jennifer Jailey Munson" <jjmunson535...> wrote:
> We have two, very young, nuthatch fledglings in our backyard and I've been > watching them while gardening for the past 4 hours. No parent has come to > feed them at any point and I'm concerned that, though they are in a shaded > are, they are getting dehydrated. Will transport them to the Washtenaw Bird > Rehab Center if consensus is parents aren't coming back. Can I do anything > to help hydrate/feed them in the meantime? > >
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We have two, very young, nuthatch fledglings in our backyard and I've been watching them while gardening for the past 4 hours. No parent has come to feed them at any point and I'm concerned that, though they are in a shaded are, they are getting dehydrated. Will transport them to the Washtenaw Bird Rehab Center if consensus is parents aren't coming back. Can I do anything to help hydrate/feed them in the meantime?
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Date: 5/27/17 6:16 am From: Jessica Adamczyk <jessica.adamczyk13...> Subject: [birders] May 30, Reminder: final WAS 'Tuesday Evening Birders' field trip
May 23, 2017 (Tuesday) 6:00 PM - after sunset Tuesday Evening Birders field trip Leaders: Dan Sparks-Jackson
Please join Washtenaw Audubon Society on May 30th for our final iteration of Tuesday Evening Birders. We will be seeking grassland species in western Washtenaw County, including Clay-Colored Sparrows. We'll have a possible extension -- for those interested -- in listening for nightjars in adjacent Jackson County after dusk.
*Meeting location: Zeeb Road x Jackson** Road Park & Ride in Scio Township (located in the NE corner of the Meijer parking lot).* Group departure from the parking site is at 6:15 PM so plan to arrive in plenty of time to form up carpools.
Expect a moderate amount of walking, and dress for potential ticks.
Please see our website for details about this and other upcoming events. You do not have to be a WAS member to participate. http://washtenawaudubon.org/
Thank you, Jessica Adamczyk Washtenaw Audubon Society
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