sd-birds
Received From Subject
2/12/25 9:14 am D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...> [sd-birds] a long time ago . . .
2/10/25 9:35 am N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> [sd-birds] northwest SoDak on Sunday
2/8/25 5:44 pm Elizabeth Krueger via groups.io <spearlodge...> Re: [sd-birds] NOGO or AGOS
2/8/25 1:55 pm D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...> [sd-birds] NOGO or AGOS
2/8/25 9:10 am David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 2-7-2025
2/6/25 2:53 pm Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> [sd-birds] Harlequin
2/4/25 10:45 am KC Jensen via groups.io <kcjensen55...> [sd-birds] Brown Thrasher wintering over
2/4/25 10:04 am Peg McIntire via groups.io <pegmcintire...> [sd-birds] Varied Thrush
2/4/25 5:59 am Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> [sd-birds] Fort Pierre
2/1/25 1:56 pm Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> [sd-birds] Davison county sparrows
1/31/25 1:20 pm David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 1-31-2025
1/27/25 5:13 pm Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...> [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Bird Survey, RC, Pennington Co. Jan. 27, 2025
1/24/25 6:22 pm David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...> [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 1-24-2025
1/24/25 10:41 am N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...> [sd-birds] Harlequin Duck, BigBend Dam
1/23/25 3:00 pm Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...> [sd-birds] Snowy Owl in Grant Co
1/23/25 8:26 am Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> [sd-birds] Harlequin Yes
1/21/25 2:50 pm Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> [sd-birds] Big Bend Dam
1/21/25 2:47 pm Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> [sd-birds] No Harliguin
1/20/25 8:55 am Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...> [sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Jan. 25
1/18/25 10:25 am Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...> [sd-birds] Northern shrike, sanborn county
1/17/25 6:21 am Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...> [sd-birds] Ft Pierre
1/16/25 6:38 pm Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...> [sd-birds] Birding Today and Whitewood Report
 
Back to top
Date: 2/12/25 9:14 am
From: D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...>
Subject: [sd-birds] a long time ago . . .
nancy drilling's recent post of birding along highway 212 brought back fond
memories for that stretch of highway between willow creek, near nisland and
maurine. looking back through my journals, i came upon notes from late
december of 2007, when i encountered 66 birds of prey in this stretch.
the majority were rough-legged hawks (36) but also ferruginous (6) and
red-tailed hawks (5), plus golden eagle (1), prairie falcon (1) and snowy
owl (1). sixteen birds of prey went un-identified.

of course this was back when there were birds.

george prisbe
watertown


--


"poetry is the shadow cast by our streetlight imaginations." - lawrence
ferlinghetti, american poet

"the world knows many religions, but Nature has but one truth" - manly p
hall


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2781): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2781
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/111146710/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 2/10/25 9:35 am
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] northwest SoDak on Sunday
Sunday I birded from Rapid City to Shadehill and then to Slim Buttes in
Harding County. In general, Highway 20 was the dividing line between a lot
of snow (to the north) and almost no snow (to the south) and thus, a
noticeable difference in bird life. To the south, I found ~20 Rough-legged
Hawks in a 60-mile stretch of Highway 212 between Newell and Maurine. This
sounds like a lot, but in an average year, there would be 30-40. I did not
see any Rough-legs in the 60-mile stretch between Faith and Shadehill. I
saw a few Bald and Golden eagles here and there.

Most roads leading to good birding areas at Shadehill were not plowed after
the recent snow and the lake was entirely frozen. But, in the area and all
the way south to Highway 20/Meadow/Bison, there were hundreds of pheasants
and Sharp-tailed Grouse. So it was not a big surprise to see a Gyrfalcon
about 3 miles northeast of Meadow, as grouse/pheasants are their favorite
prey. Snowy Owls also love grouse/pheasants and I looked hard, but didn't
see one. The only owl I saw on 'Superb Owl' day was a Great Horned.

At the south end of Slim Buttes along Highway 79 in late afternoon, I saw a
Gray-crowned Rosy-finch going into a hole in the cliff, presumably to roost
for the night.

Nancy Drilling
Rapid City


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2780): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2780
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/111106660/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 2/8/25 5:44 pm
From: Elizabeth Krueger via groups.io <spearlodge...>
Subject: Re: [sd-birds] NOGO or AGOS
 

Back to top
Date: 2/8/25 1:55 pm
From: D. George Prisbe-Przybysz via groups.io <prisbe.przybysz...>
Subject: [sd-birds] NOGO or AGOS
today i observed a northern, now american goshawk north of watertown, near
big sioux nursery on sioux conifer road. though i am familiar with this
species from my time living in the black hills (when it was called northern
goshawk) this is my first sighting of this bird since moving to watertown,
a little over two years ago.

george prisbe
watertown


--


"poetry is the shadow cast by our streetlight imaginations." - lawrence
ferlinghetti, american poet

"the world knows many religions, but Nature has but one truth" - manly p
hall


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2778): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2778
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/111077156/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 2/8/25 9:10 am
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 2-7-2025
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on February 7, 2025 by Judy Hengen, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 22 species were identified with a total of 490 individuals.

Canada Goose-22
Mallard-171
Gadwall-4
Ring-neck Duck-28
Bufflehead-5
Sharp-shinned Hawk-1
Red Tail Hawk-1
Eurasian Collared Dove-25
Rock Pigeon-3
Downy Woodpecker-3
Hairy Woodpecker-2
Blue Jay-9
Black Capped Chickdee-27
Pygmy Nuthatch-4
Townsend's Solitaire-2
American Robin-25
European Starling-26
Cedar Waxwing-80
Northern Cardinal-2
Dark eyed Junco-29
House Finch-9
House Sparrow-12
Start Time: 7:30 AM, 20 degrees. Sky 100% cloud covered, Wind-1End Time: 10:00 AM, 22 degrees, Sky 50% cloud covered, Wind-2


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2777): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2777
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/111072559/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 2/6/25 2:53 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Harlequin
The Harlequin Duck was still at Big Bend Dam Tailrace today.

Sharing is half the fun of birding

Ricky D. Olson
Ft Pierre SD



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2776): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2776
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/111042786/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


 

Back to top
Date: 2/4/25 10:45 am
From: KC Jensen via groups.io <kcjensen55...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Brown Thrasher wintering over
I’ve had a Brown Thrasher all fall and winter visiting my feeder daily for suet and seeds (cracked corn/millet/sunflower mix) that I toss on the ground daily for the juncos, tree sparrows and other ground feeders. I’ve had them linger in to November before, but never spend the winter. Near Volga in Brookings County.



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2775): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2775
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110997520/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 2/4/25 10:04 am
From: Peg McIntire via groups.io <pegmcintire...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Varied Thrush
I saw this Varied Thrush in my yard in west Rapid City, Chapel Valley to be exact. The temp is close to 0 with light wind. Time was 10:20am, February 4. I couldn’t get a clear shot of it, but the markings are visible.
Peg McIntire





-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2774): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2774
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110996738/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 2/4/25 5:59 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Fort Pierre
The Surf Scoter was still present. A good diversity of waterfowl. The cold weather brought Bald Eagles back into the tailrace. So it makes the gulls scarce. Only a couple
Of Herring & Ring-billed present yesterday


Sharing is half the fun of birding

Ricky D. Olson
Ft Pierre SD



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2773): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2773
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110991733/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


 

Back to top
Date: 2/1/25 1:56 pm
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Davison county sparrows
Today walked along trees and saw two immature white crowned sparrows and a
single mature. I think they were eating seeds i put out for the Xmas bird
count. Otherwise not much to see


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2772): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2772
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110942837/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 1/31/25 1:20 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 1-31-2025
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on January 31, 2025, by Judy Hengen, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 25 species were identified with a total of 396 individuals.
Great Blue Heron-1
Canada Goose-33
Mallard-140
Gadwall-11
Green Wing Teal-4
Ring-neck Duck-21
Bufflehead-7
Red-Tail Hawk-1
Eurasian Collared Dove-30
Rock Pigeon-9
Downy Woodpecker-3
Hairy Woodpecker-2
Northern Flicker-1
Blue Jay-9
Black Capped Chickadee-15
Red Breasted Nuthatch-1
Pygmy Nuthatch-3
Townsend's Solitaire-11
American Robin-9
European Starling-20
Cedar Waxwing-5
Northern Cardinal-1
Dark-eyed Junco-14
House Finch-15
House Sparrow-30

Start Time: 7:30 AM, 25 degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-0
End Time: 10:30 AM, 45 degrees, Sky-100% clear, Wind-1



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2771): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2771
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110924252/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 1/27/25 5:13 pm
From: Judy Hengen via groups.io <judyhengen...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Canyon Lake Park Bird Survey, RC, Pennington Co. Jan. 27, 2025
Canyon Lake Park Survey, Rapid City, Pennington County
Jan. 27, 2025 7:30 AM –10:00 AM
Surveyors: Laural Bidwell, Judy Hengen, Carol Johnson, Jackie Stucky-Strom
Conditions: Temp: Start: 22 End: 41 Wind(Beaufort Scale): 1
Cloud Cover: 50% Weather: sunny, but partly cloudy Ice
cover: 60%
SPECIES: 25 INDIVIDUALS: 2583

Cackling Goose 6
Canada Goose 2000
Wood Duck 1
Gadwall 11
American Wigeon 7
Mallard 378
Redhead 9
Ring-necked Duck 36
Bufflehead 37
Common Goldeneye 12
Hooded Merganser 2
Common Merganser 18
Rock Pigeon 25
Eurasian Collared-Dove 2
American Coot 17
Great Blue Heron 2
Sharp-shinned Hawk 1
Bald Eagle 1
Belted Kingfisher 2
Northern Flicker 1
Blue Jay 2
Red-breasted Nuthatch 1
European Starling 7
Cedar Waxwing 1
House Sparrow 4


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2770): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2770
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110851843/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 1/24/25 6:22 pm
From: David Strom via groups.io <djstrom...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Outdoor Campus West Survey 1-24-2025
The weekly survey at the Outdoor Campus West was conducted on January 24, 2025, by Judy Hengen, Rachel Benton, Laural Bidwell and Jackie Stucky-Strom. 24 species were identified with a total of 317 individuals.
Canada Goose-9
Mallard-79
Gadwall-12
American Wigeon-4
Green Wing Teal-7
Ring-neck Duck-12
Bufflehead-3
Red Tail Hawk-3
Sharp Shinned Hawk-1
Eurasian Collared Dove-12
Rock Pigeon-23
Downy Woodpecker-1
Hairy Woodpecker-4
Northern Flicker-3
Blue Jay-6
American Crow-1
Black Capped Chickadee-17
Townsends Solitaire-3
American Robin-39
European Starling-13
Cedar Waxwing-30
Dark-eyed Junco-13
House Finch-20
House sparrow-2

Start Time: 7:30 AM, 28 degrees, Sky-50% cloud covered, Wind-2
End Time: 10:00 AM, 32 degrees, Sky-75% cloud covered, Wind-2/3



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2769): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2769
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110802418/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 1/24/25 10:41 am
From: N Drilling via groups.io <dril0008...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Harlequin Duck, BigBend Dam
The Harlequin Duck is present in its usual spot this noon in the tailrace
of Big Bend Dam. It usually has been found very close to the dam face and
large rocks in the southwest corner.

Nancy Drilling
Rapid City


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2768): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2768
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110795813/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 1/23/25 3:00 pm
From: Cheryl Vellenga via groups.io <killdeer54...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Snowy Owl in Grant Co
I just observed and photoed a Snowy Owl (female or imm male) located just North of the Twin Brooks exit 201 on the east side of the interstate.  It first was perched atop a lone tree in the pasture, then flew to a power pole nearer the road.  Good views from the hwy shoulder and the on ramp. 

Cheryl Vellenga
Sisseton SD


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2767): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2767
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110781601/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 1/23/25 8:26 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Harlequin Yes

Sharing is half the fun of birding

Ricky D. Olson
Ft Pierre SD



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2766): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2766
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110774408/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


 

Back to top
Date: 1/21/25 2:50 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Big Bend Dam
We did not find the Harlequin Duck seen yesterday. The Barrow's Goldeneye, Black Scoter & Long-tailed Ducks were still present


Sharing is half the fun of birding

Ricky D. Olson
Ft Pierre SD



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2765): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2765
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110743510/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


 

Back to top
Date: 1/21/25 2:47 pm
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] No Harliguin

Sharing is half the fun of birding

Ricky D. Olson
Ft Pierre SD



-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2764): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2764
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110743465/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


 

Back to top
Date: 1/20/25 8:55 am
From: Chris Anderson via groups.io <canderson1...>
Subject: [sd-birds] SFBC field trip - Jan. 25
The Sioux Falls Bird Club will hold its January field trip this coming Saturday, January 25. Thankfully the forecast looks quite a bit warmer than today. We will meet at the Outdoor Campus (4500 S Oxbow Ave) at 8:30 a.m. to organize carpooling, and then proceed to the cemeteries to look for winter finches. We will probably check the spillway for waterfowl after that. We likely will not spend significant time outside the vehicles, and will probably return to the outdoor Campus by late morning.

You do not need to be a club member to attend, all are welcome.

Chris Anderson
Sioux Falls, SD


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2763): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2763
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110717810/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


 

Back to top
Date: 1/18/25 10:25 am
From: Jeff Hansen via groups.io <jeff.hansen.sd...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Northern shrike, sanborn county
My northern shrike is perched in a tree out by front door. They really
aren't that big. Looks like it's watching the grass for mice. One of my
favorites.


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2762): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2762
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110687142/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Back to top
Date: 1/17/25 6:21 am
From: Ricky Olson via groups.io <olsonr088...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Ft Pierre
Kenny & I birded the prairie in Stanley & Jones Counties. Our conclusion, in area large numbers of prairie grouse, good numbers of pheasants & Horned Larks . In some areas mega flocks of Lapland Longspurs.
Raptors in low numbers and very local. Surprisingly Golden Eagles most common raptor seen Only one Red-tailed Hawk seen.
Amazingly a very large area where small rodents are not cycling, not having years of population explosions. Apparently not much reproduction happening. Small rodents are a major part of the prairie ecosystem. Some. Raptors eat the game birds & song birds etc .But small mammals are the bread& butter life sustaining food source for many owls & raptors.

To me this is our Canary in the coal mine and we should be finding out what is happening!!!

The Surf Scoter & Short-billed Gulls are still present.







-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2761): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2761
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110666277/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


 

Back to top
Date: 1/16/25 6:38 pm
From: Vic Fondy via groups.io <treasurecreek...>
Subject: [sd-birds] Birding Today and Whitewood Report
We took advantage of the good weather today to bird from WW to Bear
Butte Lake then to the Belle Fourche River via SD 34 and back roads to
Vale with return via Whitewood Valley Road.  Most of the area has very
few birds, but the area East of Vale had some raptors.  Our raptor
sightings today included 5 Bald and 1 Golden Eagle, 2 Rough-legged, 1
Ferruginous, and 2 unidentified hawks plus one America Kestrel. Other
sightings of interest included 1 Northern Shrike, a Lewis's Woodpecker,
and one flock of 200+ Starlings..  The warm weather had opened up lower
Whitewood Creek, but all the area lakes were frozen over and we had no
duck sightings.

At our feeders 1.5 miles south of Whitewood we had our first of the year
Townsend's Solitaire.  The Sharp-shinned Hawk has been at the feeders
for the past four days in a row. The other winter birds are staying
around in large numbers despite the Sharpie.

Attached are pictures of the Ferruginous and Sharp-shinned Hawk.

Vic/Donna Fondy 605.269.2553


-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group.
View/Reply Online (#2760): https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/message/2760
Mute This Topic: https://groups.io/mt/110660111/858290
Group Owner: sd-birds+<owner...>
Unsubscribe: https://groups.io/g/sd-birds/unsub [<lists...>]
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-



 

Join us on Facebook!