Date: 11/12/19 6:21 am From: d pan <birdmandan813...> Subject: [wisb] Free program tomorrow night- OZ county
Beat the chill tomorrow night, Wednesday 11/13/19 at 6:30 pm! Bill Volkert (THE Man on the Marsh at Horicon for nearly 30 years) will speak at the Mequon Nature Preserve. He will be talking about his latest book, "Journey of a Thousand Lifers" about Bill and his wife Connie's quest to travel the world and see a thousand avian species! This promises to be an excellent and well attended program so arrive early- It is free and open to the public however, a five dollar donation to the center is suggested- Directions to the center? See link below-
Date: 11/11/19 11:07 am From: Hakim Barrett <hakimbarrett...> Subject: [wisb] Swans
Hi all, I saw a flock of about 20 swans fly overhead this morning. What species are they most likely to be at this time of year? (this was in Sauk County near Lone Rock) Thanks! Hakim Barrett Sauk County WI
Date: 11/11/19 10:01 am From: Spence Stehno <pensacola634...> Subject: [wisb] Winter Birds O'Neil Road Waukesha County
Winter birds present in fair numbers: Horned Larks, Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs, eating on and next to road near spilled corn. Primary area is just west of Hwy P on O'Neil Road near yellow and black hash road signs. Nothing but a few more horned Larks were further along road. Did not observe any other sparrows along road. Much corn yet to be harvested so fields are not open or had different crops than last year. Spence Stehno, Hartland, Waukesha
Date: 11/11/19 9:52 am From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.wisbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, Nov. 7, 2019
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org BIRD WALK Thursdays, 8:00 am—10:00 am year round. Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome
Thursday, November 7, 2019 20 degrees Sunny 7 birders
Total Species: 22
15 Canada Goose 36 Rock Pigeon 2 Bald Eagle 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 6 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 3 Eastern Phoebe 41 American Crow 6 Black-capped Chickadee
1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Brown Creeper 5 American Robin 15 Cedar Waxwing 2 House Finch 9 American Goldfinch 13 American Tree Sparrow 1 Fox Sparrow 14 Dark-eyed Junco 1 White-throated Sparrow
Date: 11/10/19 8:54 pm From: Bob Matyas <bobmatyas...> Subject: [wisb] Tundra Swans - Milwaukee County
Hello all, Early this afternoon while putting outdoor items away for Winter before the next snowstorm arrives, we heard and then saw a flock of 37 Tundra Geese fly overhead heading toward the south-east. For our yard, this is the earliest we have had them fly over in late Fall, even though I have seen reports of other birders seeing them even earlier in South-east Wisconsin this year. A salute to our Brave Women and Men who have served, or are serving in our Military. Bob and Lu Ann Matyas Franklin, WI. #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 11/10/19 3:55 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] All 3 scoters still in Milwaukee today, Sunday 11/10
They have spread out into separate flocks by species. I saw 2 White-winged Scoters from the first bench south of the North Point snack bar parking lot (also 1 Common Loon and 1 Horned Grebe), 5 Surf Scoters from lower Lake Park (about halfway between the point and water treatment plant), and 4 Black Scoters (including the adult male) off the point just north of Bradford Beach (a Horned Grebe with a small fish in its mouth was also here). A scope would be helpful. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
Date: 11/10/19 1:55 pm From: David Johnson <djohnsoda...> Subject: [wisb] Re: ALERT - Ancient Murrelet in Chicago
WISB—
This is the 4th record for the stateof Illinois; the first for the city of Chicago but there is a record for Wilmette and Evanston, IL (nearby) 37 years ago on Lake Michigan: 16 Nov 1982 & 20-21 Nov 1982; the other two records are from central Illinois (a specimen) and one from southern Illinois (photographed).
David B Johnson NE IL <djohnsoda...>
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> On Nov 10, 2019, at 2:28 PM, Hakim Barrett <hakimbarrett...> wrote: > > Wow! Is this the first record ever for Chicago? > On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 10:11 AM tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> > wrote: > >> >> wow, that is incredible!!!! here is a link to a checklist i found w/photo >> attached. The map says its Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. >> >> https://ebird.org/checklist/S61326136 >> >> >> >> - Tracy Chiconas >> Mil Wi >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> On Sunday, November 10, 2019, 7:19:54 AM CST, Jym Mooney & Carol Lee >> Hopkins <hopmoon...> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> An ANCIENT MURRELET was photographed yesterday at Montrose Point in >> Chicago, and was reported to be present today, just 12 minutes ago! >> >> Jym Mooney, Milwaukee >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> >> > > -- > Hakim > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 11/10/19 12:29 pm From: Hakim Barrett <hakimbarrett...> Subject: [wisb] Re: ALERT - Ancient Murrelet in Chicago
Wow! Is this the first record ever for Chicago? On Sun, Nov 10, 2019 at 10:11 AM tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> wrote:
> > wow, that is incredible!!!! here is a link to a checklist i found w/photo > attached. The map says its Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary. > > https://ebird.org/checklist/S61326136 > > > > - Tracy Chiconas > Mil Wi > > > > > > > > On Sunday, November 10, 2019, 7:19:54 AM CST, Jym Mooney & Carol Lee > Hopkins <hopmoon...> wrote: > > > > > > An ANCIENT MURRELET was photographed yesterday at Montrose Point in > Chicago, and was reported to be present today, just 12 minutes ago! > > Jym Mooney, Milwaukee > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 11/10/19 8:06 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: ALERT - Ancient Murrelet in Chicago
wow, that is incredible!!!! here is a link to a checklist i found w/photo attached. The map says its Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary.
Date: 11/9/19 4:22 pm From: Milton Blomberg <MJBFLWRMT...> Subject: [wisb] Carolina Wren: Polk County (Osceola)
Attempt #2 (checking and seeing the original script of the post did not show, even though the subject line did) (based on 10:30 am this day, perhaps of interest to the Wisconsin birding community).\ Amazed to refind the Carolina Wren discovered/sighted a couple weeks ago on the northside bay of Big Lake (1850AA, Osceola,WI address of lake home), permission granted to look for it if any birders desire. Park along gravel driveway dead end at said address, one spot it seems to be living is up the driveway in the brush and thicket near the field stone retaining wall. Neighbors living there at the end of the driveway are aware and have given permission, don your binoculars/camera. It makes the Audubon Field Guide recording "rattle dits" and responded to it, but then quit after a short time. I am guessing it circuits about the landscaping of the properties too. Reply to me if more info desired. Will upload blurry phone photo to ebird, site listed as "Big Lake area " Milt Blomberg
Date: 11/9/19 1:06 pm From: James Schwarz <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender jfschwar for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Long-tailed Duck Turville Bay
Note. Turville Bay is at the west end of Lake Monona. Jim Schwarz Madison Dane County
________________________________ From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of James Schwarz <dmarc-noreply...> Sent: Saturday, November 9, 2019 2:57:52 PM To: Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Long-tailed Duck Turville Bay
The Long-tailed duck was along the south shore of Turville Bay around 1:30 today. Jim Schwarz Madison, Dane Co
Date: 11/8/19 4:01 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Madison lakes condition
Yes, the big lakes in Madison should be open for several more weeks, barring the continuation of these January temps. I saw at least two Common Loons on the lake side of the John Nolan causeway on the way to work this morning. One was in winter plumage, one still largely in breeding plumage. Doubtless there were more. Mendota rarely freezes before the Madison CBC, which this year will be on the first day of the count period, Dec. 14 (as I'm sure will be most of the other "big" counts.)
I had already replied to Jennifer's inquiry about Goose Pond in Columbia County. I had an email from Nolan Pope earlier today, who said it was, indeed, frozen. He said Mark Martin had counted 600 Tundra Swans on the ice this morning. Peter Fissel Madison, WI #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 11/8/19 3:40 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Madison lake conditions?
Was hoping to find waterfowl tmrw. Mendota and Monona still open? Thanks,
Jennifer
On Fri, Nov 8, 2019, 5:36 PM Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> wrote:
> Tom woods email had me wondering if goose pond is frozen over as well. > Does anyone know? > > Thanks, > > Jennifer Ambrose > > On Fri, Nov 8, 2019, 4:39 PM Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote: > >> As one might expect with temperatures overnight in the teens, Horicon NWR >> is >> mostly frozen over, and the nice variety and numbers of waterfowl present >> last week are no longer in the area. Not a single Tundra Swan was seen by >> me >> today. >> Nevertheless, there was interesting birding. The autotour had a few normal >> winter passerines, and I was surprised to see a Bufflehead and 3 Ruddy >> Ducks >> surviving in a tiny patch of water in the last pond of the autotour. While >> scoping them, I heard the bugling of Trumpeter Swans, and 15 landed on the >> ice and preened and rested. >> Along STH49 at the pond across from the historical marker, some Canada >> Geese >> and Mallards were huddled up against the island, while 3 immature Bald >> Eagles worked the area. There has been at least one Rough-legged Hawk >> working the area since last week, and it sometimes perches in the tall >> dead >> tree on the eastern side of the marsh along STH49. >> North of the marsh, along Oak Center Road about .4 miles east of >> Johnson/Townline Rd., I saw a distant Northern Shrike. >> Ledge and Point Roads on the eastern side of the marsh had Snow Buntings, >> an >> American Pipit, and the usual Dark-eyed Juncos, Tree Sparrows, and Horned >> Larks. >> I drove east on Ledge Road to Centerline Road, and from here down to CTH H >> in the cornfield on the east side of Centerline Road were over 400 >> Sandhill >> Cranes. Some were obviously young of the year. A few more Snow Buntings >> were >> in the area too. >> Finally, I headed toward Main Dike Road which was very dead, but near the >> intersection of Rockvale Road and Dike Road, I saw two Lapland Longspurs >> with the Horned Larks on the side of the road to top off this wintry trip. >> Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> >>
Tom woods email had me wondering if goose pond is frozen over as well. Does anyone know? Thanks,
Jennifer Ambrose
On Fri, Nov 8, 2019, 4:39 PM Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote:
> As one might expect with temperatures overnight in the teens, Horicon NWR > is > mostly frozen over, and the nice variety and numbers of waterfowl present > last week are no longer in the area. Not a single Tundra Swan was seen by > me > today. > Nevertheless, there was interesting birding. The autotour had a few normal > winter passerines, and I was surprised to see a Bufflehead and 3 Ruddy > Ducks > surviving in a tiny patch of water in the last pond of the autotour. While > scoping them, I heard the bugling of Trumpeter Swans, and 15 landed on the > ice and preened and rested. > Along STH49 at the pond across from the historical marker, some Canada > Geese > and Mallards were huddled up against the island, while 3 immature Bald > Eagles worked the area. There has been at least one Rough-legged Hawk > working the area since last week, and it sometimes perches in the tall dead > tree on the eastern side of the marsh along STH49. > North of the marsh, along Oak Center Road about .4 miles east of > Johnson/Townline Rd., I saw a distant Northern Shrike. > Ledge and Point Roads on the eastern side of the marsh had Snow Buntings, > an > American Pipit, and the usual Dark-eyed Juncos, Tree Sparrows, and Horned > Larks. > I drove east on Ledge Road to Centerline Road, and from here down to CTH H > in the cornfield on the east side of Centerline Road were over 400 Sandhill > Cranes. Some were obviously young of the year. A few more Snow Buntings > were > in the area too. > Finally, I headed toward Main Dike Road which was very dead, but near the > intersection of Rockvale Road and Dike Road, I saw two Lapland Longspurs > with the Horned Larks on the side of the road to top off this wintry trip. > Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 11/8/19 2:39 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Early arrival of winter at Horicon NWR and vicinity
As one might expect with temperatures overnight in the teens, Horicon NWR is mostly frozen over, and the nice variety and numbers of waterfowl present last week are no longer in the area. Not a single Tundra Swan was seen by me today. Nevertheless, there was interesting birding. The autotour had a few normal winter passerines, and I was surprised to see a Bufflehead and 3 Ruddy Ducks surviving in a tiny patch of water in the last pond of the autotour. While scoping them, I heard the bugling of Trumpeter Swans, and 15 landed on the ice and preened and rested. Along STH49 at the pond across from the historical marker, some Canada Geese and Mallards were huddled up against the island, while 3 immature Bald Eagles worked the area. There has been at least one Rough-legged Hawk working the area since last week, and it sometimes perches in the tall dead tree on the eastern side of the marsh along STH49. North of the marsh, along Oak Center Road about .4 miles east of Johnson/Townline Rd., I saw a distant Northern Shrike. Ledge and Point Roads on the eastern side of the marsh had Snow Buntings, an American Pipit, and the usual Dark-eyed Juncos, Tree Sparrows, and Horned Larks. I drove east on Ledge Road to Centerline Road, and from here down to CTH H in the cornfield on the east side of Centerline Road were over 400 Sandhill Cranes. Some were obviously young of the year. A few more Snow Buntings were in the area too. Finally, I headed toward Main Dike Road which was very dead, but near the intersection of Rockvale Road and Dike Road, I saw two Lapland Longspurs with the Horned Larks on the side of the road to top off this wintry trip. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
Date: 11/8/19 11:41 am From: Karen Etter Hale <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender chimneyswift1 for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Yard birds (winter finches)
I had a single female/im. male Purple Finch at the feeder yesterday morning, my first, oddly enough, for the entire year. I did have one in New York in July in the southern Adirondacks. Karen -- Karen Etter Hale Lake Mills, WI <chimneyswift1...>
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> On Nov 8, 2019, at 1:31 PM, Steve <stevethiessen...> wrote: > > > Illinois has had a few ebird reports. None with notes or photos. Not sure but Michigan might not have any reports. > I still need Purple finch and siskin, for the year. > Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: Joan Grant > Sent: Friday, November 8, 2019 11:44 AM > To: rb08122000 > Cc: <wisbirdn...>; <bhaunts...> > Subject: [wisb] Re: Yard birds (winter finches) > > <mikecurlew...> > On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 8:25 PM Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> wrote: > >> Daryl, there have been no documented sightings of Common Redpoll in the >> state this fall. Also no confirmed reports of Evening Grosbeak, Bohemian >> Waxwing, or White-winged Crossbill. Only one Pine Grosbeak report and a >> handful of Red Crossbill reports, while Pine Siskins continue sporadically >> as they have all through summer and fall. If any winter finches grace us in >> numbers this winter, it will be both unexpected and not anytime soon as at >> least some signs are typically evident by now here in the north. >> >> Ryan Brady >> Washburn, Bayfield County, WI >> >> >> >> >> From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on >> behalf of Gmail <bhaunts...> >> >> Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 1:12 PM >> >> To: <wisbirdn...> <wisbirdn...> >> >> Subject: [wisb] Yard birds >> >> >> >> >> I had two surprising yard birds today, especially one. Around noon I >> happened to see a bird land near one of my thistle feeders. Before it >> could get to them it was chased vigorously by finches and juncos---Common >> Redpoll. It has not >> returned as the birds are very active today. Hard to explain this one >> considering last winter's "performance" of winter finches and the forecast >> for this winter. >> >> Then less than an hour later I saw a bird land near my feeders. It was an >> immature female Rose-br. Grosbeak. It has returned a few times although I >> do not have in sunflower seeds out as the squirrels have been the worst I >> have ever seen here during the past >> month. Cannot keep any sunflower seeds even in the "squirrel proof" >> feeder. Darn. >> >> Daryl Tessen >> >> Appleton,, WI >> >> >> >> >> >> #################### >> >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> >> https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=xqIUT%2FGqoGPwbkKwfQXxS1pv6%2FEA2480%2F%2BtZ556GtLc%3D&reserved=0 >> >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> >> https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=xqIUT%2FGqoGPwbkKwfQXxS1pv6%2FEA2480%2F%2BtZ556GtLc%3D&reserved=0 >> >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: >> >> https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Farchives%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=Ds1%2FhmEqD3iKOGv81XdAEaY91a%2B49TktSkX5%2BHW1BHY%3D&reserved=0 >> >> >> >> >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> >> > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 11/8/19 11:41 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Johnson Creek gulls
Went to check out the gulls around the Johnson Creek landfill. Found 3 adult or near adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls, 1 nice adult Thayer’s type Iceland, had another but the primaries were a bit odd, so I felt I couldn’t properly write it up, and I had what I believe was a 1st year Herring x Glaucous mix. It will be wonderful when the Ring-billed Gulls leave. I can only look though so many , in hopes of a Mew. I also stomped some Canada Thistle ,by the pond to help with future viewing. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 11/8/19 11:32 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Yard birds (winter finches)
Illinois has had a few ebird reports. None with notes or photos. Not sure but Michigan might not have any reports. I still need Purple finch and siskin, for the year. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Joan Grant Sent: Friday, November 8, 2019 11:44 AM To: rb08122000 Cc: <wisbirdn...>; <bhaunts...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Yard birds (winter finches)
<mikecurlew...> On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 8:25 PM Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> wrote:
> Daryl, there have been no documented sightings of Common Redpoll in the > state this fall. Also no confirmed reports of Evening Grosbeak, Bohemian > Waxwing, or White-winged Crossbill. Only one Pine Grosbeak report and a > handful of Red Crossbill reports, while Pine Siskins continue sporadically > as they have all through summer and fall. If any winter finches grace us in > numbers this winter, it will be both unexpected and not anytime soon as at > least some signs are typically evident by now here in the north. > > Ryan Brady > Washburn, Bayfield County, WI > > > > > From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on > behalf of Gmail <bhaunts...> > > Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 1:12 PM > > To: <wisbirdn...> <wisbirdn...> > > Subject: [wisb] Yard birds > > > > > I had two surprising yard birds today, especially one. Around noon I > happened to see a bird land near one of my thistle feeders. Before it > could get to them it was chased vigorously by finches and juncos---Common > Redpoll. It has not > returned as the birds are very active today. Hard to explain this one > considering last winter's "performance" of winter finches and the forecast > for this winter. > > Then less than an hour later I saw a bird land near my feeders. It was an > immature female Rose-br. Grosbeak. It has returned a few times although I > do not have in sunflower seeds out as the squirrels have been the worst I > have ever seen here during the past > month. Cannot keep any sunflower seeds even in the "squirrel proof" > feeder. Darn. > > Daryl Tessen > > Appleton,, WI > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=xqIUT%2FGqoGPwbkKwfQXxS1pv6%2FEA2480%2F%2BtZ556GtLc%3D&reserved=0 > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=xqIUT%2FGqoGPwbkKwfQXxS1pv6%2FEA2480%2F%2BtZ556GtLc%3D&reserved=0 > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Farchives%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=Ds1%2FhmEqD3iKOGv81XdAEaY91a%2B49TktSkX5%2BHW1BHY%3D&reserved=0 > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 11/8/19 11:07 am From: Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> Subject: [wisb] Bird Picture Life List
My wife Connie and I have for many years planned our vacations around birding in different places. In addition to searching for birds we always enjoy taking pictures of any birds or other animals that will sit still long enough. Of course, we also take pictures of mammals, reptiles as well as some butterflies, flowers and landscapes but birds has been our main objective. Over the years I have accumulated several hundred thousand pictures and have recently found a need to catalog these since I just don't remember everything we have taken pictures of. Going through only my digital picture collection I have now totaled 1300 species of birds that I have photographed over the years. Of course, they are not all worthy of National Geographic but there are a few good ones among the collection. While I certainly like a well composed picture or capturing some interesting behavior, my primary goal has been to document what I have seen. Now I have decided to sort through my digital picture collection so I know what I have. There also are a number of other birds that I have photographed as slides in the past and I have some 80,000 slides but don't plan to go through all of those any time soon.
From this I have come to realize that on some of our birding trips we have seen so many species of birds that after a while it is hard to remember them all. In particular, a morning spent at a hummingbird feeding station often times results in sighting 8 to 12 species, not to mention the great variety of flycatchers to be found in tropical America. Over the years I have seen just over 160 species of hummingbirds and it is hard to remember the names and field marks of them all. I am usually fairly good with bird names but over time I am surprised how many I need to look up again.
When we took our around-the-world trip I began to realize after the first 10 weeks or so that we had already seen a lot of birds and many mammals in Southern Africa and Madagascar. With some six months to go I knew that I would never remember them all so I began to write a picture reference list as I was downloading our pictures periodically. This consisted of simply writing down the picture file number and bird or mammal I took pictures of. In other words, in one column I would write something like picture # 1501 - 1520 and next to that the species in the pictures. It took a lot of time every few days to do this but in the end we took 35,000 pictures of hundreds of birds and and mammals. Now I wish I had been doing that for all of our trips over the years.
At least this is now a good use of my time considering the early winter weather. So as one of my winter projects I have been going through my wildlife pictures from all of our travels and cataloging them in the same way for each trip. I find that for many birds I am having to check the date the picture was taken, check that against my trip checklist to see what similar birds we had sighted on that particular day, and sometimes confirming them in a field guide. It also turns out that there are a number of birds that I have such vivid memories of that I could swear that I have photos but as it turns out they were nothing more than very memorable experiences.
At this time I am nearly done with this project and have only 6 trips and something like 15,000 pictures to go through. I did scan them briefly to see what bird species I may yet add to my bird picture life list and it appears that I will end up with just over 1300 species, or nearly 1/3 of all of the birds I have seen. For me, collecting pictures of birds is simply a hobby and I don't use them in any other way than for our own enjoyment to remember our travel experiences and also use some of these in my presentations.
I also find it interesting that while I make an effort to capture pictures of the rare and colorful birds we encounter, I often times haven't taken time to get a picture of the most common species. I guess it is similar to home where I have pictures of warblers, flycatcher, vireos, waterfowl and birds of prey but don't have many of robins, crows and a few other common species. I tend to think that I can get them at any time so I put this off and then come winter find that I don't have many pictures of a robin or grackle.
In our travels I have come to see that birding and bird photography today is a worldwide endeavor. I used to think of this as something that only Americans and a few Europeans enjoyed but I have seen that there are people from all corners of the world that seek birds in nearly all of the wild places and like many of us pursue a life list or a great picture. My hope is that all of them will support wildlife conservation efforts in order to protect what we all enjoy and value.
Bill FdL Co -- Bill Volkert Naturalist www.billvolkert
Date: 11/8/19 9:44 am From: Joan Grant <curlewjoan...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Yard birds (winter finches)
<mikecurlew...> On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 8:25 PM Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> wrote:
> Daryl, there have been no documented sightings of Common Redpoll in the > state this fall. Also no confirmed reports of Evening Grosbeak, Bohemian > Waxwing, or White-winged Crossbill. Only one Pine Grosbeak report and a > handful of Red Crossbill reports, while Pine Siskins continue sporadically > as they have all through summer and fall. If any winter finches grace us in > numbers this winter, it will be both unexpected and not anytime soon as at > least some signs are typically evident by now here in the north. > > Ryan Brady > Washburn, Bayfield County, WI > > > > > From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on > behalf of Gmail <bhaunts...> > > Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 1:12 PM > > To: <wisbirdn...> <wisbirdn...> > > Subject: [wisb] Yard birds > > > > > I had two surprising yard birds today, especially one. Around noon I > happened to see a bird land near one of my thistle feeders. Before it > could get to them it was chased vigorously by finches and juncos---Common > Redpoll. It has not > returned as the birds are very active today. Hard to explain this one > considering last winter's "performance" of winter finches and the forecast > for this winter. > > Then less than an hour later I saw a bird land near my feeders. It was an > immature female Rose-br. Grosbeak. It has returned a few times although I > do not have in sunflower seeds out as the squirrels have been the worst I > have ever seen here during the past > month. Cannot keep any sunflower seeds even in the "squirrel proof" > feeder. Darn. > > Daryl Tessen > > Appleton,, WI > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=xqIUT%2FGqoGPwbkKwfQXxS1pv6%2FEA2480%2F%2BtZ556GtLc%3D&reserved=0 > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=xqIUT%2FGqoGPwbkKwfQXxS1pv6%2FEA2480%2F%2BtZ556GtLc%3D&reserved=0 > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Farchives%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7C2d271c267b0744a13d3808d763c75e86%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637087580317685103&sdata=Ds1%2FhmEqD3iKOGv81XdAEaY91a%2B49TktSkX5%2BHW1BHY%3D&reserved=0 > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 11/8/19 8:03 am From: Brenna Marsicek <bmarsicek...> Subject: [wisb] Free presentation, Bird-Window Collisions, 11/19, Madison
Free, open to all, Evenings with Audubon presentation, Madison Hope you can join!
Through the Looking Glass: Birds and Window Collisions with Bryan Lenz, American Bird Conservancy Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 pm Capitol Lakes, 333 W. Main St., Madison
Collisions with glass kill up to 1 billion birds each year in the United States. Join us as Bryan Lenz from American Bird Conservancy, one of the nation's leading experts on bird-window collisions and their solutions, discusses why birds hit glass, what you can do about it, and what he helped the Milwaukee Bucks do to make Fiserv Forum the first LEED-certified bird-friendly sports arena. We will also discuss the Bird Collision Corps, a local citizen science effort that studies the magnitude of this problem in Madison.
*Note about parking: There is a ramp directly across the street from Capitol Lakes (333 W. Main St.) that you can park in. Bring your ticket into Capitol Lakes and they will validate it for you after the talk.
About the Speaker: Bryan Lenz, American Bird Conservancy
As Collisions Campaign Manager, Bryan’s goal is to reduce the collision threat that the built environment, especially glass, poses to birds. To be successful, Bryan has to work on numerous fronts, including research, design, legislation, building code, education, outreach, and marketing. The target audience includes just about everyone - elected officials, private citizens, public employees, architects, corporations, universities, and anyone else who has the power to influence the design of new buildings or the operation of existing buildings (including homes).Bryan joined ABC after working as the Director of community conservation program Bird City Wisconsin and as the Chief Scientist at the Western Great Lakes Bird & Bat Observatory.
Date: 11/8/19 6:56 am From: Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> Subject: [wisb] Yard Birds
On Monday I added a new species to my yard list, bringing it to 207 birds sighted around our home I was just outside of the house and as the sun was setting I heard a tufted titmouse. They nested on our land for two years and then mostly disappeared for a while. My binoculars were not handy but I walked over to get a look. At that moment I heard a raspy series of calls in another direction that reminded me of a Carolina Wren. I then walked to another clump of trees and got a decent look at the silhouette of a good-sized wren that perched there around dusk. My wife had her binoculars in reach and got a brief look. She said that she noticed a prominent eye-stripe which was all she could see in low light. The bird moved and called a few more times before disappearing to roost for the night.
The next evening I again was outdoors and while I was blowing out a water line I again heard the rapid call of a Carolina wren. Unfortunately, I again did not have binoculars handy and as I got up to take a look my compressor kicked in chasing the bird away. While this is not the best sighting of the species I am confident of what I saw and heard.
This is my first record of this species for the backyard and only the second record I am aware of for the Northern Kettle Moraine. Earlier this year I was going through my yard list to see what other potential species I might add. Carolina wren was my top choice of the most likely species to show up. There are a few more that may turn up at some time in the future and you never know what oddities may show up at any time which is what makes birding so interesting. It is getting harder to add new species to our yard list but there always is a chance of something unusual that may turn up in the future.
Date: 11/8/19 4:41 am From: d pan <birdmandan813...> Subject: [wisb] Free Program Wednesday 11/13 OZ county
This coming Wednesday 11/13/19 at 6:30 pm our own Bill Volkert (THE Man on the Marsh at Horicon for nearly 30 years) will speak at the Mequon Nature Preserve. He will be talking about his latest book, "Journey of a Thousand Lifers" about Bill and his wife Connie's quest to travel the world and see a thousand avian species! This promises to be an excellent and well attended program so arrive early- It is free and open to the public however, a five dollar donation to the center is suggested- For more info on Bill see this link- http://www.billvolkert.com/index.html
Daryl, there have been no documented sightings of Common Redpoll in the state this fall. Also no confirmed reports of Evening Grosbeak, Bohemian Waxwing, or White-winged Crossbill. Only one Pine Grosbeak report and a handful of Red Crossbill reports, while Pine Siskins continue sporadically as they have all through summer and fall. If any winter finches grace us in numbers this winter, it will be both unexpected and not anytime soon as at least some signs are typically evident by now here in the north.
Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI
From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Gmail <bhaunts...>
Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 1:12 PM
To: <wisbirdn...> <wisbirdn...>
Subject: [wisb] Yard birds
I had two surprising yard birds today, especially one. Around noon I happened to see a bird land near one of my thistle feeders. Before it could get to them it was chased vigorously by finches and juncos---Common Redpoll. It has not returned as the birds are very active today. Hard to explain this one considering last winter's "performance" of winter finches and the forecast for this winter.
Then less than an hour later I saw a bird land near my feeders. It was an immature female Rose-br. Grosbeak. It has returned a few times although I do not have in sunflower seeds out as the squirrels have been the worst I have ever seen here during the past month. Cannot keep any sunflower seeds even in the "squirrel proof" feeder. Darn.
Daryl Tessen
Appleton,, WI
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> On Nov 7, 2019, at 4:55 PM, Shari Kastner <smk...> wrote: > > Yes, I was on ebird about an hour ago and it would not let me do a search. > Shari Kastner, New Berlin > > -----Original Message----- > From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> On Behalf Of Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins > Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 4:52 PM > To: wisbirdn <wisbirdn...> > Subject: [wisb] eBird down? > > Is anyone else having trouble accessing eBird today? I'm getting a variety of unable to access, page is not secure, etc. messages when I tried to bring it up. > > Jym Mooney, Milwaukee > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 11/7/19 2:57 pm From: Deb Ford <deborahjanebothwell...> Subject: [wisb] Re: eBird down?
They just sent out an email saying that eBird, BNA, and Macaulay are down and asked for patience while the teams work to fix the issues.
Deb Ford Ellison Bay
> On Nov 7, 2019, at 4:52 PM, Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins <hopmoon...> wrote: > > Is anyone else having trouble accessing eBird today? I'm getting a > variety of unable to access, page is not secure, etc. messages when I > tried to bring it up. > > Jym Mooney, Milwaukee > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Yes, I was on ebird about an hour ago and it would not let me do a search. Shari Kastner, New Berlin
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> On Behalf Of Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2019 4:52 PM To: wisbirdn <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] eBird down?
Is anyone else having trouble accessing eBird today? I'm getting a variety of unable to access, page is not secure, etc. messages when I tried to bring it up.
Date: 11/7/19 2:53 pm From: Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins <hopmoon...> Subject: [wisb] eBird down?
Is anyone else having trouble accessing eBird today? I'm getting a variety of unable to access, page is not secure, etc. messages when I tried to bring it up.
I had two surprising yard birds today, especially one. Around noon I happened to see a bird land near one of my thistle feeders. Before it could get to them it was chased vigorously by finches and juncos---Common Redpoll. It has not returned as the birds are very active today. Hard to explain this one considering last winter's "performance" of winter finches and the forecast for this winter. Then less than an hour later I saw a bird land near my feeders. It was an immature female Rose-br. Grosbeak. It has returned a few times although I do not have in sunflower seeds out as the squirrels have been the worst I have ever seen here during the past month. Cannot keep any sunflower seeds even in the "squirrel proof" feeder. Darn. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 11/7/19 9:33 am From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Tundras
While I was chipping at some ice in the parking lot this morning at about 11 A.M., I heard the calls and saw 25 flying overhead here in Menomonee Falls. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of Sandy Petersen Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2019 7:44 AM To: Wisconsin Bird net Subject: [wisb] Tundras
Tundra swan song going directly south over Lake Kegonsa this morning Sandy Petersen, rural Dane county
Date: 11/6/19 3:25 am From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] Possible Rescue help needed milw
Last evening I encountered a duck (probably mallard - too dark for accurate id) caught on fishing line/hook at McCarty park (82nd & Beloit). Couldn't contact anyone at wildlife rehab at humane society, left message, but I doubt they will have the means to rescue this bird. Assuming it is still there this morning, I would need to find someone with hip boots and maybe a long handled fishing net to 'catch' this bird and free it. Anyone able to help?? Will call DNR in the a.m. also.
Date: 11/5/19 8:27 am From: Brady, Ryan S - DNR <Ryan.Brady...> Subject: [wisb] Job Opportunity: Important Bird Areas Specialist
The application deadline is now just days away for an Important Bird Areas Assessment Specialist to take the Wisconsin Bird Conservation Initiative's popular IBA program to the next level. The successful applicant will have experience in the bird conservation arena and possess strong organization and communication skills, his/her ultimate goal being to: (1) assess and prioritize needs at Wisconsin's 93 IBAs, and (2) identify conservation opportunities and strategies in the highest-priority IBAs.
Ryan Brady Conservation Biologist Bureau of Natural Heritage Conservation Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources 2501 Golf Course Rd, Ashland, WI 54806 Phone: 715.685.2933
Date: 11/3/19 4:49 pm From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Madison Audubon Trip to Lake Michigan
Met at Park and Ride and there were only 4 of us (Pat, Charles, Kathy and I). We meet another couple in Milwaukee. Started at Texas Ave. ,not much. Close Horned Grebe was only thing interesting. McKinley Beach had nothing. North Point was great. Not that many scoters, but all three in great light and distance. Best was an adult Black. There was an immature male and a female W-w Scoter, some immature / female Surf’s. and 3 female type Black. Best bird ,at Atwater, was Snow Bunting, first heard and spotted by Charles. At Virmond, Louise and Michael spotted a Red-throated Loon in good scope range. Virmond Park, Harrington Beach and Kohler-Andre SP were all similar. Lots of Red-breasted Mergansers moving both south and north. Occasional Long-tailed Ducks flying at a distant. Very distant loons flying. Did see a couple groups of scaup and 3 Common Mergansers . Missed finding a Great Tit. North Point, in Sheboygan, only had R-b Mergansers. On the way back we did Hy 49, through Horicon. Great last stop. Lots of Tundra and Trumpeter Swans, good mix of ducks and our first Harrier and Bald Eagle of the day. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 11/3/19 4:20 pm From: Tim Hahn <thahnbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Golden Eagle - Pewaukee
During a brief hike at Ryan Park in Pewaukee this afternoon a Golden Eagle circled over me for a minute or so and headed west towards Delafied. It had some remnants of the white patches in the wings and tail, but they were faint so I think it was almost into it's adult stage. We don't see Goldens often in SE Wisconsin, so it was quite a treat to have one fly straight overhead at a close range. Ryan Park is a high hill from which you can see the Kettle Moraine ridge, which is a good migration route, especially for raptors away from Lake Michigan.
Pewaukee Lake has its usual fall raft of several hundred coots loafing near the village on the east end. Accompanying them were Bufflehead, Redhead, Ruddy Ducks, Lesser Scaup, Ring-necked Duck, Hooded Mergansers, Double-crested Cormorants, and a lone Mute Swan.
Good Birding!
Tim Hahn Pewaukee, WI Waukesha Cty Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club
Date: 11/3/19 2:35 pm From: <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender wilcox_kerry for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Nashville Warbler, Madison
Very quiet out there this afternoon with few birds on the Madison lakes that I could see from shore at Yahara Place and Tenney Park, save a couple dozen MALLARDS, a COMMON LOON, two BUFFLEHEADS, two PIED-BILLED GREBES and some gulls; there appeared to be several hundred AMERICAN COOTS near Olbrich Park. Walking along the Yahara River Parkway on my way home I stumbled onto a very late NASHVILLE WARBLER, foraging in the shrubs along the river near Johnson Street. Got some good looks at it before it got spooked by a another pedestrian and flew off. Kerry Wilcox Dane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 11/2/19 2:16 pm From: Jim Hess <jrhbird...> Subject: [wisb] Long tailed Duck Sheboygan
Greetings, A beautiful male Long-tailed duck at the parking area at North Point in Sheboygan. Great birding all, Jim Hess Sheboygan, WI Sheboygan County
Date: 11/2/19 11:27 am From: Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins <hopmoon...> Subject: [wisb] Re: MAS Lake Michigan field trip tomorrow (Sunday)
This morning at Northpoint (lakefront just north of Bradford Beach) there was a nice early group of northern waterfowl. I had all 3 Scoters (7 Surfs, 2 White-wingeds, and 8 Blacks), plus 3 Greater Scaups, 2 Red-breasted Mergansers, 2 Buffleheads, and a Common Loon. Scope needed.
Jym Mooney, Milwaukee
On 11/2/2019 10:59 AM, Peter Fissel wrote: > Since I am temporarily laid up at home, Steve Thiessen will be leading the annual Madison Audubon field trip to Lake Michigan tomorrow. You do not need to be an MAS member to attend. Meet to carpool at the Dutch Mill park & ride lot by 6:30 a.m. tomorrow (don't forget to set your clocks BACK an hour tonight! Extra hour of sleep!) The group usually assembles to the left (east) of the gas station/Arby's. Just look for a bunch of folks wearing binoculars and bundled up against the cold.  > > I think the first stop will be the Texas Ave. overlook (go through the park on South Shore Rd., rather than off Superior St.) They should get there around 8:00 a.m., for those locals who would like to meet them. Then down to the Yacht Club and Cupertino Park, so they'll be around there for a while. Steve can weigh in if he has any alternate ideas. I believe he plans to go as far north as Sheboygan, but folks can bail out at any time if they're not carpooling.  > > Peter Fissel > Madison Audubon Field Trips Coordinator > Madison, WI > > > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 11/2/19 11:18 am From: Todd Leech <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender leechtodd for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Northern Parula.
Was very surprised this afternoon to see a Northern Parula at the feeder area at Grant Park in South Milwaukee..Was about 8 feet off the ground, got a few doc pictures of him, but nothing of real good quality.
Date: 11/2/19 10:34 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] White-wing Scoter at McKinley Beach
I saw a White-wing Scoter feeding on the edge of the beach this morning with two Mallards. It was almost on the beach. It was at the south end of the sand beach when i left it this morning.
Date: 11/2/19 9:33 am From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] All three scoter species at North Point Milwaukee
I received a third-hand report so headed over to Bradford and then North point and found the scoters pretty far out at North point. Scope needed. Jennifer Ambrose
Date: 11/2/19 9:00 am From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] MAS Lake Michigan field trip tomorrow (Sunday)
Since I am temporarily laid up at home, Steve Thiessen will be leading the annual Madison Audubon field trip to Lake Michigan tomorrow. You do not need to be an MAS member to attend. Meet to carpool at the Dutch Mill park & ride lot by 6:30 a.m. tomorrow (don't forget to set your clocks BACK an hour tonight! Extra hour of sleep!) The group usually assembles to the left (east) of the gas station/Arby's. Just look for a bunch of folks wearing binoculars and bundled up against the cold.
I think the first stop will be the Texas Ave. overlook (go through the park on South Shore Rd., rather than off Superior St.) They should get there around 8:00 a.m., for those locals who would like to meet them. Then down to the Yacht Club and Cupertino Park, so they'll be around there for a while. Steve can weigh in if he has any alternate ideas. I believe he plans to go as far north as Sheboygan, but folks can bail out at any time if they're not carpooling.
Date: 11/1/19 4:04 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Horned Larks ~ Lakeshore State Park MKE Co. 11/1/19, some images...
Hi all, While birding Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee the highlight of the walk were two Horned Larks feeding on seeds in the grass in the snow. On one occasion I saw one eat an insect, so they are not strictly seed eaters. They pulled seeds off of plants and ate nicely while I watched from a distance until a jogger not knowingly flush them off a ways. It was partly cloudy, low winds and temps around 30 degrees, a pleasant day.
A few images of the Horned Larks from the day at the link below if you care to view them:
Date: 11/1/19 1:56 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] American Pipits McKinley Beach MKE Co. 11/1/19, some images...
Hi all, A stop at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee along the lakefront this morning provided views of 2 American Pipits. They fed along the beach clutter along the shore finding things to eat. Ring-billed Gulls were in the same area and slightly harassed the pipits on occasion flushing them.
A link for a couple images of the American Pipits from the day at this link:
Date: 11/1/19 9:57 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] R-t Loon, Dane County
Nice views from Lake farm boat landing, on Lake Waubesa, at 10:30. Appears to be an immature. Spotted by Marty Evanson, and seen with Ellen Hanson. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 10/31/19 4:44 pm From: Marilyn Bontly <mbontly...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Possible Northern Shrike - Dane County
I have seen one at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center in Milwaukee and another at Mequon Nature Center in Mequon last Sun.
Marilyn Bontly, Bayside, Milw Co
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> On Oct 31, 2019, at 6:16 PM, Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote: > > Although not quite as far south, there was one at Harrington Beach State Park in Ozaukee County on Monday. This is the usual time for them to arrive. > Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County > > Sent from my iPod > >> On Oct 31, 2019, at 5:30 PM, Shopper Moffat <davids.moffat...> wrote: >> >> Ann thought she saw a Northern Shrike on top of our bird feeders around noon today. I wasn't able to see it before it flew off. If it was a shrike, it was the first in our yard. >> >> Has anyone else seen one this far south? This year? >> >> >> Dave Moffat >> Verona, Dane County, WI >> >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/31/19 4:34 pm From: nancy tikalsky <ntikalsky...> Subject: [wisb] L. MI King Eider in N. IL flying north
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Date: 10/31/19 4:17 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Possible Northern Shrike - Dane County
Although not quite as far south, there was one at Harrington Beach State Park in Ozaukee County on Monday. This is the usual time for them to arrive. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
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> On Oct 31, 2019, at 5:30 PM, Shopper Moffat <davids.moffat...> wrote: > > Ann thought she saw a Northern Shrike on top of our bird feeders around noon today. I wasn't able to see it before it flew off. If it was a shrike, it was the first in our yard. > > Has anyone else seen one this far south? This year? > > > Dave Moffat > Verona, Dane County, WI > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/31/19 3:30 pm From: Shopper Moffat <davids.moffat...> Subject: [wisb] Possible Northern Shrike - Dane County
Ann thought she saw a Northern Shrike on top of our bird feeders around noon today. I wasn't able to see it before it flew off. If it was a shrike, it was the first in our yard.
Has anyone else seen one this far south? This year?
Date: 10/31/19 2:13 pm From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Red-throated Loon, Dane County, Lake Waubesa
It was swimming slowly north, just out from the gull flock. Still has throat patch, so looks like a dusky throat, face still fairly dark above, white coming in lower. Steve Thiessen Stoughton, dane co.
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From: Kris Perlberg Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2019 3:19 PM To: Wisconsin Bird net Subject: [wisb] Red-throated Loon, Dane County, Lake Waubesa
Just talked to Steve T. and he has a Red-throated Loon on the west side of Lake Waubesa. Viewed from the end of McConnell Street. Kris Perlberg Stoughton, Dane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 10/31/19 1:19 pm From: Kris Perlberg <kris...> Subject: [wisb] Red-throated Loon, Dane County, Lake Waubesa
Just talked to Steve T. and he has a Red-throated Loon on the west side of Lake Waubesa. Viewed from the end of McConnell Street. Kris Perlberg Stoughton, Dane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 10/30/19 7:01 pm From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> Subject: [wisb] MKE - Fall Warbler Migration - Images
Good evening, This fall was one of my best warbler migrations. Most days seemed to be above average for birds. I ended with 26 species, including 21 on one day! I have finally finished editing and getting my photos together. If you would like to see them, they are at the link below. Have a great night.
Date: 10/30/19 7:34 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] YELLOW BREASTED CHAT reported at LAKESHORE STATE PARK
Good morning, I see a Yellow-breasted Chat was reported at LSSP this morning. I do not know the area it was seen.
Date: 10/30/19 7:31 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Fw: YELLOW BREASTED CHAT reported at LAKESHORE STATE PARK
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From: tracy chiconas <tchiconas...> To: "<wisbirdn...>" <wisbirdn...> Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2019, 11:48:26 AM CDT Subject: YELLOW BREASTED CHAT reported at LAKESHORE STATE PARK
Good morning, I see a Yellow-breasted Chat was reported at LSSP this morning. I do not know the area it was seen.
Date: 10/30/19 7:08 am From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.wisbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, October 24, 2019
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org BIRD WALK Thursdays, 8:00 am—10:00 am year round. Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome
Thursday, October 24, 2019 38 degrees Sunny 13 birders
2 Eastern Phoebe 1 Blue Jay 8 American Crow 7 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Golden-crowned Kinglet 10 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 3 White-breasted Nuthatch 3 Brown Creeper 1 European Starling 2 Eastern Bluebird
4 Hermit Thrush 4 American Robin 8 Cedar Waxwing 1 House Sparrow 8 House Finch 34 American Goldfinch 2 Chipping Sparrow 2 Fox Sparrow 52 Dark-eyed Junco 1 White-crowned Sparrow
On Sunday, Dec. 29, please join us on the Mount Horeb Area Christmas Bird Count! You do not have to be an experienced birder. Join us to peruse the birds and beauty of southwest Wisconsin! We assign territories, and meet after the Count to share stories and camaraderie. Contact me for details. Thanks. Kerry Beheler Mount Horeb <kerry.beheler...> On Tue, Oct 29, 2019 at 12:06 AM FreeLists Mailing List Manager < <ecartis...> wrote:
> wisbirdn Digest Mon, 28 Oct 2019 Volume: 12 Issue: 279 > > In This Issue: > [wisb] CBC Hales Corners (Southern Mke Co): 12/15 > [wisb] Madison - Lake Monona W. Grebe - not re-found > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > From: Betsy Abert <betsyacorn...> > Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:49:56 -0500 > Subject: [wisb] CBC Hales Corners (Southern Mke Co): 12/15 > > On Sunday, Dec. 15th, we welcome bird enthusiasts to the area of southern > Milwaukee County that includes Lake Michigan and west almost to Hwy 45. > This year we hope to assign areas, and are pleased to have opportunities > for Milw and Racine birders to join us for the count given ours taking > place a day after theirs. Please Sign-up with Wehr Nature Center at > 414-425-8550. Additionally, I would also like to know if you prefer the > Lake Michigan area, and where. Thanks. > Betsy Abert, South Milwaukee > <betsyacorn...> > > > > ------------------------------ > > From: "MARK HODGSON" <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender > Subject: [wisb] Madison - Lake Monona W. Grebe - not re-found > Date: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 23:38:32 +0000 > > At 8:28, a Western Grebe was ebirded with the pin in the convention > center. I didn't see the report until about 5 pm when it was already > getting dark. I covered the NW corner of the lake by bike but didn't > see it even though I could see pretty far out into the lake. I did see > a Common Loon. > Mark Hodgson > Madison > > > > > ------------------------------ > > End of wisbirdn Digest V12 #279 > ******************************* > #################### > This DIGEST is sent to you because you are subscribed to the WISBIRDN > discussion list. > To UNSUBSCRIBE use Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To change DIGEST modes, use Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/28/19 4:52 pm From: MARK HODGSON <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender mjhodgso for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Madison - Lake Monona W. Grebe - not re-found
At 8:28, a Western Grebe was ebirded with the pin in the convention center. I didn't see the report until about 5 pm when it was already getting dark. I covered the NW corner of the lake by bike but didn't see it even though I could see pretty far out into the lake. I did see a Common Loon. Mark Hodgson Madison
On Sunday, Dec. 15th, we welcome bird enthusiasts to the area of southern Milwaukee County that includes Lake Michigan and west almost to Hwy 45. This year we hope to assign areas, and are pleased to have opportunities for Milw and Racine birders to join us for the count given ours taking place a day after theirs. Please Sign-up with Wehr Nature Center at 414-425-8550. Additionally, I would also like to know if you prefer the Lake Michigan area, and where. Thanks. Betsy Abert, South Milwaukee <betsyacorn...>
They will also eat meal worms but definitely prefer live ones to the dried variety.
Marilyn Bontly, Bayside, Milwaukee co
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> On Oct 27, 2019, at 8:48 PM, Mary Korkor <marykorkor...> wrote: > > I often have Bluebirds in winter, depending on severity. If there are berries in bushes they stay around. My Bluebirds don’t usually respond to worms in winter except that horrible April when we had 2 back to back snow storms, but crushed up suet is a good idea. I will give it a try. > Mary Korkor > Waukesha County > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 27, 2019, at 3:19 PM, Mary Strasser <mrstrass...> wrote: >> >> About 12 years ago, I had several bluebirds in my semi-rural yard in Onalaska during some bitterly cold and snowy weather. I remember putting out crumbled up suet in a hanging dish feeder several times a day and the bluebirds readily came to eat it. My residence backed up to a wooded hillside which probably provided some natural foods for them. >> Mary Strasser >> La Crosse >> >> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkIdU0986> for Windows 10 >> >> ________________________________ >> From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Peg Zappen <pzappen...> >> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:20:44 PM >> To: <bgsloan3...> <bgsloan3...> >> Cc: <judyett...> <judyett...>; Wisbirdn <wisbirdn...> >> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bluebirds!? >> >> My sister in Fox Point just reported 6 bluebirds at her feeders and in her >> yard. >> Peg Zappen >> Trempealeau >> >>>> On Sun, Oct 27, 2019, 9:34 AM B.G. Sloan <bgsloan3...> wrote: >>> >>> If my memory isn't failing me, I think I would occasionally see a Bluebird >>> in Lake Park in the winter when I lived in Milwaukee. I know when I lived i >>> Illinois I once saw a small flock of Bluebirds in subzero temps in Urbana's >>> Meadowbrook Park... >>> Bernie Sloan >>> Former Miwaukeean >>> >>> >>>> On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote: >>>> >>>> I was just thinking it was past time for me to bring my bluebird house in >>>> (it's 35 degrees here in Spring Green this morning), when I looked out my >>>> window to see three bluebirds fussing over who was going into the box >>>> first! Should the birds still be here? >>>> >>>> #################### >>>> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >>>> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >>>> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >>>> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >>>> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >>>> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >>>> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> #################### >>> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >>> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >>> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >>> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >>> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >>> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >>> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
I often have Bluebirds in winter, depending on severity. If there are berries in bushes they stay around. My Bluebirds don’t usually respond to worms in winter except that horrible April when we had 2 back to back snow storms, but crushed up suet is a good idea. I will give it a try. Mary Korkor Waukesha County
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> On Oct 27, 2019, at 3:19 PM, Mary Strasser <mrstrass...> wrote: > > About 12 years ago, I had several bluebirds in my semi-rural yard in Onalaska during some bitterly cold and snowy weather. I remember putting out crumbled up suet in a hanging dish feeder several times a day and the bluebirds readily came to eat it. My residence backed up to a wooded hillside which probably provided some natural foods for them. > Mary Strasser > La Crosse > > Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkIdU0986> for Windows 10 > > ________________________________ > From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Peg Zappen <pzappen...> > Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:20:44 PM > To: <bgsloan3...> <bgsloan3...> > Cc: <judyett...> <judyett...>; Wisbirdn <wisbirdn...> > Subject: [wisb] Re: Bluebirds!? > > My sister in Fox Point just reported 6 bluebirds at her feeders and in her > yard. > Peg Zappen > Trempealeau > >> On Sun, Oct 27, 2019, 9:34 AM B.G. Sloan <bgsloan3...> wrote: >> >> If my memory isn't failing me, I think I would occasionally see a Bluebird >> in Lake Park in the winter when I lived in Milwaukee. I know when I lived i >> Illinois I once saw a small flock of Bluebirds in subzero temps in Urbana's >> Meadowbrook Park... >> Bernie Sloan >> Former Miwaukeean >> >> >>> On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote: >>> >>> I was just thinking it was past time for me to bring my bluebird house in >>> (it's 35 degrees here in Spring Green this morning), when I looked out my >>> window to see three bluebirds fussing over who was going into the box >>> first! Should the birds still be here? >>> >>> #################### >>> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >>> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >>> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >>> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >>> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >>> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >>> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> >> > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 10/27/19 5:09 pm From: <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender wilcox_kerry for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] late Nashville Warbler, other fall birds
I had a good look at a NASHVILLE WARBLER this afternoon on the path leading south from the parking area at Governor's Island in Madison. Out on Lake Mendota there were at least seven COMMON LOONS--one calling as the sun set. Earlier in the afternoon I found a NORTHERN SHRIKE at Cherokee Marsh North Unit. It was on prairie/marsh to the east of the parking area, foraging off a lone shrub. One FOX SPARROW and one HERMIT THRUSH as well. Surprisingly few sparrows. Plenty of GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS all over, with many fewer RUBY-CROWNED. A few EASTERN BLUEBIRDS to be seen here and there as well as BROWN CREEPERS and YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS. Good birding! Kerry Wilcox Dane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 10/27/19 11:20 am From: Mary Strasser <mrstrass...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bluebirds!?
About 12 years ago, I had several bluebirds in my semi-rural yard in Onalaska during some bitterly cold and snowy weather. I remember putting out crumbled up suet in a hanging dish feeder several times a day and the bluebirds readily came to eat it. My residence backed up to a wooded hillside which probably provided some natural foods for them. Mary Strasser La Crosse
________________________________ From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Peg Zappen <pzappen...> Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2019 12:20:44 PM To: <bgsloan3...> <bgsloan3...> Cc: <judyett...> <judyett...>; Wisbirdn <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bluebirds!?
My sister in Fox Point just reported 6 bluebirds at her feeders and in her yard. Peg Zappen Trempealeau
On Sun, Oct 27, 2019, 9:34 AM B.G. Sloan <bgsloan3...> wrote:
> If my memory isn't failing me, I think I would occasionally see a Bluebird > in Lake Park in the winter when I lived in Milwaukee. I know when I lived i > Illinois I once saw a small flock of Bluebirds in subzero temps in Urbana's > Meadowbrook Park... > Bernie Sloan > Former Miwaukeean > > > On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote: > > > I was just thinking it was past time for me to bring my bluebird house in > > (it's 35 degrees here in Spring Green this morning), when I looked out my > > window to see three bluebirds fussing over who was going into the box > > first! Should the birds still be here? > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
My sister in Fox Point just reported 6 bluebirds at her feeders and in her yard. Peg Zappen Trempealeau
On Sun, Oct 27, 2019, 9:34 AM B.G. Sloan <bgsloan3...> wrote:
> If my memory isn't failing me, I think I would occasionally see a Bluebird > in Lake Park in the winter when I lived in Milwaukee. I know when I lived i > Illinois I once saw a small flock of Bluebirds in subzero temps in Urbana's > Meadowbrook Park... > Bernie Sloan > Former Miwaukeean > > > On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote: > > > I was just thinking it was past time for me to bring my bluebird house in > > (it's 35 degrees here in Spring Green this morning), when I looked out my > > window to see three bluebirds fussing over who was going into the box > > first! Should the birds still be here? > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/27/19 8:12 am From: Ann Wick <jwick...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bluebirds
We had 6 that overwintered here in Black Earth last winter. I presently have 7 that I see daily in my area, one of which I banded a couple of years ago.
Ann Wick Black Earth, Dane, WI
> On Oct 27, 2019, at 9:58 AM, Kathi Johnson Rock <kathijr777...> wrote: > > I saw a bluebird in January in Madison one year. > Kathi Johnson Rock > Madison, Dane County, WI > > On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 9:40 AM Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote: > >> Thanks to everyone who set me straight on our overwintering bluebirds. >> Apparently I haven't noticed them in past years. Good to know they are so >> hearty. >> Judy Ettenhofer >> Spring Green >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin >> Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: >> http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> >> > > -- > Kathi and Michael Rock > Madison, Wisconsin, Dane County > Zone 4/5 > e-mail: <kathijr...> > website: https://sites.google.com/view/hummingbirdgardening/home > telephone: (608) 233-7397 > > "Hummingbirds.....where is the person, I ask, who, on observing this > glittering > fragment of the rainbow, would not pause, admire, and turn his mind with > reverence..."; (J. J. Audubon) > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/27/19 7:59 am From: Kathi Johnson Rock <kathijr777...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bluebirds
I saw a bluebird in January in Madison one year. Kathi Johnson Rock Madison, Dane County, WI
On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 9:40 AM Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote:
> Thanks to everyone who set me straight on our overwintering bluebirds. > Apparently I haven't noticed them in past years. Good to know they are so > hearty. > Judy Ettenhofer > Spring Green > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
"Hummingbirds.....where is the person, I ask, who, on observing this glittering fragment of the rainbow, would not pause, admire, and turn his mind with reverence..."; (J. J. Audubon)
Thanks to everyone who set me straight on our overwintering bluebirds. Apparently I haven't noticed them in past years. Good to know they are so hearty. Judy Ettenhofer Spring Green
If my memory isn't failing me, I think I would occasionally see a Bluebird in Lake Park in the winter when I lived in Milwaukee. I know when I lived i Illinois I once saw a small flock of Bluebirds in subzero temps in Urbana's Meadowbrook Park... Bernie Sloan Former Miwaukeean
On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 9:30 AM Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote:
> I was just thinking it was past time for me to bring my bluebird house in > (it's 35 degrees here in Spring Green this morning), when I looked out my > window to see three bluebirds fussing over who was going into the box > first! Should the birds still be here? > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/27/19 6:37 am From: John K <johnny.phoenix13...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bluebirds!?
They are in the area all winter if you know where to look for them, just not in the concentrations of the summer months. They tend to feed on berries in the winter and I find them on sumac and similar species. I’ve tried to offer them meal worms in the colder months but they always are uninterested, at least here. John Kivikoski South Central Iowa County
On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 08:30 Judy Ettenhofer <judyett...> wrote:
> I was just thinking it was past time for me to bring my bluebird house in > (it's 35 degrees here in Spring Green this morning), when I looked out my > window to see three bluebirds fussing over who was going into the box > first! Should the birds still be here? > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
I was just thinking it was past time for me to bring my bluebird house in (it's 35 degrees here in Spring Green this morning), when I looked out my window to see three bluebirds fussing over who was going into the box first! Should the birds still be here?
Date: 10/27/19 4:30 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos
I saw my first juncos on Sept. 29th in Veterans Park. There was a minimum of 20 (along with a large number of white throated & white crowns) feeding in the rain flying back & forth between the tree line & the open grass. They were being hunted by a Coopers Hawk.
- Tracy Chiconas Mil Wi <tchiconas...>
On Friday, October 18, 2019, 1:00:28 PM CDT, John K <johnny.phoenix13...> wrote:
My Juncos started arriving last weekend and by Wednesday I was up to at least 20. Although I can’t prove it without banding, I’m sure I see some familiar faces out there. I’ve read that Juncos will arrive at a location and use basically 20 acres for the entire winter, so it’s not out of the question that these are repeats from prior years. We had one that had an unusual white mark on its face and we had him three years in a row, and if he shows up again, it will be 4. John Kivikoski South-central Iowa County
On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 12:44 Owen Hanson <wely09...> wrote:
> Saw my first Juncos Wednesday morning. > Owen Hanson > Stevens Point > > On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM Susan Hoffert < > <dmarc-noreply...> > wrote: > > > Just saw my first junco today as well. Nice to see a new bird since > lately > > I’ve only had woodpeckers, chickadees and blue jays! > > > > Susan > > GillsRock > > Northern Door County > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > On Oct 18, 2019, at 9:36 AM, Jim Freiberg <jfreiberg80...> > wrote: > > > > > > saw my first Junco since April on Wednesday > > > Jim Freiberg St. Kilian Fond du lac County > > > > > > > > > #################### > > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 10/21/19 7:08 am From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Summer Tanager - Bayfield County
Visiting ace birders Jim & Sharon Lind found a Summer Tanager along the Lake Superior in Washburn, Bayfield County, yesterday. Thanksto Jim for quickly contacting me so we could both watch it feast on berries and bugsin the warm, mid-day sunshine, once landing on a chimney and another time on some scaffolding around a nearby house. While this southern species is rare but regular here in spring, this is only our second area fall record, to my knowledge.
Hello, While birding late yesterday afternoon at the Milwaukee County Zoo, a group of us found a pair of chatty singing Carolina Wrens--still present today.
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Date: 10/20/19 11:54 am From: Judith Huf <judith_huf...> Subject: [wisb] Re: MKE - Warnimont Park - Carolina Wren - images
I stopped by there this morning and heard the Carolina Wren singing, but it had no interest in being photographed. Did see the Yellow-rumped Warblers drinking sap from a big grape vine and got a few photos. Very interesting behavior.
Judith Huf Milwaukee
> On Oct 19, 2019, at 9:15 PM, Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> wrote: > > Good evening, > Today Lorri and I checked Warnimont Park for fall migrants. We went to the > area behind the archery range, just north of the parking lot. We walked in > a little and there were a bunch of birds moving about. After watching the > them, come to find out, a handful of Yellow-rumped Warblers and several > Ruby-crowned Kinglets, were drinking sap from a couple of large vines. The > vines were dark black and dripping with some sort of sap, apparently > appealing to those birds. While watching those birds feed on the vines, a > Carolina Wren started singing. We were able to get pretty good views it. > The wren has been around for at least two months now. We also had 2 > Orange-crowned Warblers, one of those being the gray-headed sub species and > a late, beautiful male Nashville Warbler. I also thought I heard a Northern > Waterthrush, but I couldn't find it and it stopped scolding me. There were > also a few Hermit Thrushes foraging around. I have images of the Carolina > Wren at the link below. Have a great night! > > http://www.jmeyerphotography.net/carolina-wren-at-warnimont-park-10-19-2019/ > > Jeremy Meyer > Franklin, Milwaukee > http://www.jmeyerphotography.net/ > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/20/19 11:04 am From: B.G. Sloan <bgsloan3...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
I think it's USDA that handles things like this. When I lived in Illinois they dealt with "problem" wild turkeys and here in Jersey they deal with "problem" geese... On Sun, Oct 20, 2019 at 12:18 PM Thomas Erdman <ErdT4...> wrote:
> > -----Original Message----- > From: Thomas Erdman > Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2019 11:16 AM > To: <kathijr777...>; Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> > Cc: <dmarc-noreply...>; <wisbirdn...> > Subject: RE: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers > > Sandy and Kathi, I believe that they can get a permit through APHIS under > USDA. Wisconsin DNR appears to only to share protection to wooden > structures. So one needs a federal permit. > > Now if you really wish to get discouraged you can google; USDA APHIS > Wildlife Services. On front page they have a list on left side (Program > Overview) of options. Select "Reports and Publications", then on that page > select "Program Data Reports". On that page select a year at the top such > as 2018. After clicking that the page will show some pie charts. Go the > bottom one ; "Animals Dispersed/killed/ or Euthanized/Freed". Click on that > and you will get a total listing for USA. On the top of that chart you can > select "Wisconsin" and "Killed/Euthanized" and see what was done in > Wisconsin last year! I realize this may seem a bit long, but they do have > to report annually although they make it a bit hard to get to get to the > numbers. 😊 Some examples,,,, "Cormorants killed 850, Sandhill Cranes > 22, Herring Gulls 935, Starlings 15,000+, etc... You have to scan down the > list because they report on how captured or killed, such as firearms, > pyrotechnics, etc... and same species may b > e listed under different types of control. Gives one a different > perspective of what is out in the state and how WE deal with it. > > Tom Erdman, Oconto, WI > > -----Original Message----- > From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> On > Behalf Of Kathi Johnson Rock > Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:46 PM > To: Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> > Cc: <dmarc-noreply...>; <wisbirdn...> > Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers > > This is really horrible to read about. Just one more example of how > people are destroying our world instead of trying to save it! > Kathi and Michael Rock > Madison, Dane County, WI > > On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:42 PM Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> > wrote: > > > I wonder who issued that permit. It is appalling after all the > > alternate routes other people have taken to deal with this problem in > > order to avoid harming the birds. Sandy Petersen On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 > > at 7:14 PM Paul Kinzer <dmarc-noreply...> > > wrote: > > > > > We have a cedar sided house in a wooded area. It’s s common > > > challenge this time of year. We’ve had large holes drilled right > > > into our attic, > > but > > > choose to keep as much habitat as possible, and to discourage where > > > we can. My measures are simply to tack up shiny mylar streamers, to > > > put up winter roost boxes, and leave many standing snags. When > needed, I simply > > > repair the holes. I *want* the woodpeckers to live here. It’s > > > disappointing that such practices are legal. > > > > > > I am sometimes scoffed at for saying things like “they were here > > > first, > > so > > > have just as much right to live here”. We have to stand up for > > wildlife. > > > > > > -Paul Kinzer > > > Waterford > > > > > > > On Oct 19, 2019, at 6:09 PM, janek cieszynski (Redacted sender > > "cieszyn" > > > for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > > > > > > > I’ve never heard of this! Why not trap and release somewhere in a > > wooded > > > area that isn’t populated? I wonder what kind of woodpeckers too. I > > > certainly hope these permits are rare. > > > > Laurie Cieszynski > > > > Omro, Winnebago County > > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > > > >> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender > > > "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > > >> > > > >> I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor > > > >> of > > > mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers > > > that > > drill > > > holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were > > > rarely given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be > > > higher > > than a > > > few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the > woodpeckers. > > > >> Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in > > > suburban environments like mine? > > > >> I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit > > > >> to > > kill > > > woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had > > > asked neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking > > > woodpecker, > > and > > > there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that > > > involved killing the birds. > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> #################### > > > >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the > > > >> Wisconsin > > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > >> > > > >> > > > > > > > > #################### > > > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the > > > > Wisconsin > > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > > > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > > > > > > #################### > > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > -- > Kathi and Michael Rock > Madison, Wisconsin, Dane County > Zone 4/5 > e-mail: <kathijr...> > website: https://sites.google.com/view/hummingbirdgardening/home > telephone: (608) 233-7397 > > "Hummingbirds.....where is the person, I ask, who, on observing this > glittering fragment of the rainbow, would not pause, admire, and turn his > mind with reverence..."; (J. J. Audubon) > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/20/19 9:18 am From: Thomas Erdman <ErdT4...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
-----Original Message----- From: Thomas Erdman Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2019 11:16 AM To: <kathijr777...>; Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> Cc: <dmarc-noreply...>; <wisbirdn...> Subject: RE: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
Sandy and Kathi, I believe that they can get a permit through APHIS under USDA. Wisconsin DNR appears to only to share protection to wooden structures. So one needs a federal permit.
Now if you really wish to get discouraged you can google; USDA APHIS Wildlife Services. On front page they have a list on left side (Program Overview) of options. Select "Reports and Publications", then on that page select "Program Data Reports". On that page select a year at the top such as 2018. After clicking that the page will show some pie charts. Go the bottom one ; "Animals Dispersed/killed/ or Euthanized/Freed". Click on that and you will get a total listing for USA. On the top of that chart you can select "Wisconsin" and "Killed/Euthanized" and see what was done in Wisconsin last year! I realize this may seem a bit long, but they do have to report annually although they make it a bit hard to get to get to the numbers. 😊 Some examples,,,, "Cormorants killed 850, Sandhill Cranes 22, Herring Gulls 935, Starlings 15,000+, etc... You have to scan down the list because they report on how captured or killed, such as firearms, pyrotechnics, etc... and same species may b e listed under different types of control. Gives one a different perspective of what is out in the state and how WE deal with it.
Tom Erdman, Oconto, WI
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> On Behalf Of Kathi Johnson Rock Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:46 PM To: Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> Cc: <dmarc-noreply...>; <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
This is really horrible to read about. Just one more example of how people are destroying our world instead of trying to save it! Kathi and Michael Rock Madison, Dane County, WI
On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:42 PM Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> wrote:
> I wonder who issued that permit. It is appalling after all the > alternate routes other people have taken to deal with this problem in > order to avoid harming the birds. Sandy Petersen On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 > at 7:14 PM Paul Kinzer <dmarc-noreply...> > wrote: > > > We have a cedar sided house in a wooded area. It’s s common > > challenge this time of year. We’ve had large holes drilled right > > into our attic, > but > > choose to keep as much habitat as possible, and to discourage where > > we can. My measures are simply to tack up shiny mylar streamers, to > > put up winter roost boxes, and leave many standing snags. When needed, I simply > > repair the holes. I *want* the woodpeckers to live here. It’s > > disappointing that such practices are legal. > > > > I am sometimes scoffed at for saying things like “they were here > > first, > so > > have just as much right to live here”. We have to stand up for > wildlife. > > > > -Paul Kinzer > > Waterford > > > > > On Oct 19, 2019, at 6:09 PM, janek cieszynski (Redacted sender > "cieszyn" > > for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > > > > > I’ve never heard of this! Why not trap and release somewhere in a > wooded > > area that isn’t populated? I wonder what kind of woodpeckers too. I > > certainly hope these permits are rare. > > > Laurie Cieszynski > > > Omro, Winnebago County > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > >> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender > > "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > >> > > >> I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor > > >> of > > mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers > > that > drill > > holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were > > rarely given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be > > higher > than a > > few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. > > >> Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in > > suburban environments like mine? > > >> I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit > > >> to > kill > > woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had > > asked neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking > > woodpecker, > and > > there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that > > involved killing the birds. > > >> > > >> > > >> Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) > > >> > > >> > > >> #################### > > >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the > > >> Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >> > > >> > > > > > > #################### > > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the > > > Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
"Hummingbirds.....where is the person, I ask, who, on observing this glittering fragment of the rainbow, would not pause, admire, and turn his mind with reverence..."; (J. J. Audubon)
Date: 10/20/19 9:17 am From: Thomas Erdman <ErdT4...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
Sandy and Kathi, I believe that they can get a permit through APHIS under USDA. Wisconsin DNR appears to only to share protection to wooden structures. So one needs a federal permit. Now if you really wish to get discouraged you can google; USDA APHIS Wildlife Services. On front page they have a list on left side (Program Overview) of options. Select "Reports and Publications", then on that page select "Program Data Reports". On that page select a year at the top such as 2018. After clicking that the page will show some pie charts. Go the bottom one ; "Animals Dispersed/killed/ or Euthanized/Freed". Click on that and you will get a total listing for USA. On the top of that chart you can select "Wisconsin" and "Killed/Euthanized" and see what was done in Wisconsin last year! I realize this may seem a bit long, but they do have to report annually although they make it a bit hard to get to get to the numbers. 😊 Some examples,,,, "Cormorants killed 850, Sandhill Cranes 22, Herring Gulls 935, Starlings 15,000+, etc... You have to scan down the list because they report on how captured or killed, such as firearms, pyrotechnics, etc... and same species may b e listed under different types of control. Gives one a different perspective of what is out in the state and how WE deal with it.
Tom Erdman, Oconto, WI
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> On Behalf Of Kathi Johnson Rock Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2019 8:46 PM To: Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> Cc: <dmarc-noreply...>; <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
This is really horrible to read about. Just one more example of how people are destroying our world instead of trying to save it! Kathi and Michael Rock Madison, Dane County, WI
On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:42 PM Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> wrote:
> I wonder who issued that permit. It is appalling after all the > alternate routes other people have taken to deal with this problem in > order to avoid harming the birds. Sandy Petersen On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 > at 7:14 PM Paul Kinzer <dmarc-noreply...> > wrote: > > > We have a cedar sided house in a wooded area. It’s s common > > challenge this time of year. We’ve had large holes drilled right > > into our attic, > but > > choose to keep as much habitat as possible, and to discourage where > > we can. My measures are simply to tack up shiny mylar streamers, to > > put up winter roost boxes, and leave many standing snags. When needed, I simply > > repair the holes. I *want* the woodpeckers to live here. It’s > > disappointing that such practices are legal. > > > > I am sometimes scoffed at for saying things like “they were here > > first, > so > > have just as much right to live here”. We have to stand up for > wildlife. > > > > -Paul Kinzer > > Waterford > > > > > On Oct 19, 2019, at 6:09 PM, janek cieszynski (Redacted sender > "cieszyn" > > for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > > > > > I’ve never heard of this! Why not trap and release somewhere in a > wooded > > area that isn’t populated? I wonder what kind of woodpeckers too. I > > certainly hope these permits are rare. > > > Laurie Cieszynski > > > Omro, Winnebago County > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > >> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender > > "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > >> > > >> I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor > > >> of > > mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers > > that > drill > > holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were > > rarely given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be > > higher > than a > > few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. > > >> Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in > > suburban environments like mine? > > >> I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit > > >> to > kill > > woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had > > asked neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking > > woodpecker, > and > > there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that > > involved killing the birds. > > >> > > >> > > >> Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) > > >> > > >> > > >> #################### > > >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the > > >> Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >> > > >> > > > > > > #################### > > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the > > > Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
"Hummingbirds.....where is the person, I ask, who, on observing this glittering fragment of the rainbow, would not pause, admire, and turn his mind with reverence..."; (J. J. Audubon)
Can we all do something to protest this policy? If all of the people from all of the birding organizations throughout Wisconsin and beyond, sent protest emails, perhaps we could change this policy. We would need to know the person to send the email to. Then we could each email the person in charge directly with our protest. A valid concern that can be raised pertains to the new Audubon survey about the dramatic decline in our bird population. Does anyone know the contact email and name of the person who oversees this horrible policy?
Nansi, Madison
> On Oct 19, 2019, at 8:58 PM, Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> wrote: > > I'd be interested to know who provided the permit to kill woodpeckers. > Legally I believe only U.S. Fish and Wildlife can do that. !!?? > Sandy Petersen, rural Dane > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >
Date: 10/19/19 7:17 pm From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> Subject: [wisb] MKE - Warnimont Park - Carolina Wren - images
Good evening, Today Lorri and I checked Warnimont Park for fall migrants. We went to the area behind the archery range, just north of the parking lot. We walked in a little and there were a bunch of birds moving about. After watching the them, come to find out, a handful of Yellow-rumped Warblers and several Ruby-crowned Kinglets, were drinking sap from a couple of large vines. The vines were dark black and dripping with some sort of sap, apparently appealing to those birds. While watching those birds feed on the vines, a Carolina Wren started singing. We were able to get pretty good views it. The wren has been around for at least two months now. We also had 2 Orange-crowned Warblers, one of those being the gray-headed sub species and a late, beautiful male Nashville Warbler. I also thought I heard a Northern Waterthrush, but I couldn't find it and it stopped scolding me. There were also a few Hermit Thrushes foraging around. I have images of the Carolina Wren at the link below. Have a great night!
I'd be interested to know who provided the permit to kill woodpeckers. Legally I believe only U.S. Fish and Wildlife can do that. !!?? Sandy Petersen, rural Dane
Date: 10/19/19 6:47 pm From: Kathi Johnson Rock <kathijr777...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
This is really horrible to read about. Just one more example of how people are destroying our world instead of trying to save it! Kathi and Michael Rock Madison, Dane County, WI
On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:42 PM Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> wrote:
> I wonder who issued that permit. It is appalling after all the alternate > routes other people have taken to deal with this problem in order to avoid > harming the birds. Sandy Petersen > On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:14 PM Paul Kinzer <dmarc-noreply...> > wrote: > > > We have a cedar sided house in a wooded area. It’s s common challenge > > this time of year. We’ve had large holes drilled right into our attic, > but > > choose to keep as much habitat as possible, and to discourage where we > > can. My measures are simply to tack up shiny mylar streamers, to put up > > winter roost boxes, and leave many standing snags. When needed, I simply > > repair the holes. I *want* the woodpeckers to live here. It’s > > disappointing that such practices are legal. > > > > I am sometimes scoffed at for saying things like “they were here first, > so > > have just as much right to live here”. We have to stand up for > wildlife. > > > > -Paul Kinzer > > Waterford > > > > > On Oct 19, 2019, at 6:09 PM, janek cieszynski (Redacted sender > "cieszyn" > > for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > > > > > I’ve never heard of this! Why not trap and release somewhere in a > wooded > > area that isn’t populated? I wonder what kind of woodpeckers too. I > > certainly hope these permits are rare. > > > Laurie Cieszynski > > > Omro, Winnebago County > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > >> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender > > "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > >> > > >> I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor of > > mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers that > drill > > holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were rarely > > given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be higher > than a > > few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. > > >> Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in > > suburban environments like mine? > > >> I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit to > kill > > woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had asked > > neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking woodpecker, > and > > there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that > > involved killing the birds. > > >> > > >> > > >> Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) > > >> > > >> > > >> #################### > > >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: > http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >> > > >> > > > > > > #################### > > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
"Hummingbirds.....where is the person, I ask, who, on observing this glittering fragment of the rainbow, would not pause, admire, and turn his mind with reverence..."; (J. J. Audubon)
I wonder who issued that permit. It is appalling after all the alternate routes other people have taken to deal with this problem in order to avoid harming the birds. Sandy Petersen On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 7:14 PM Paul Kinzer <dmarc-noreply...> wrote:
> We have a cedar sided house in a wooded area. It’s s common challenge > this time of year. We’ve had large holes drilled right into our attic, but > choose to keep as much habitat as possible, and to discourage where we > can. My measures are simply to tack up shiny mylar streamers, to put up > winter roost boxes, and leave many standing snags. When needed, I simply > repair the holes. I *want* the woodpeckers to live here. It’s > disappointing that such practices are legal. > > I am sometimes scoffed at for saying things like “they were here first, so > have just as much right to live here”. We have to stand up for wildlife. > > -Paul Kinzer > Waterford > > > On Oct 19, 2019, at 6:09 PM, janek cieszynski (Redacted sender "cieszyn" > for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > > > I’ve never heard of this! Why not trap and release somewhere in a wooded > area that isn’t populated? I wonder what kind of woodpeckers too. I > certainly hope these permits are rare. > > Laurie Cieszynski > > Omro, Winnebago County > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender > "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > >> > >> I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor of > mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers that drill > holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were rarely > given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be higher than a > few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. > >> Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in > suburban environments like mine? > >> I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit to kill > woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had asked > neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking woodpecker, and > there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that > involved killing the birds. > >> > >> > >> Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) > >> > >> > >> #################### > >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >> > >> > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/19/19 5:14 pm From: Paul Kinzer <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender ptkinzr for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
We have a cedar sided house in a wooded area. It’s s common challenge this time of year. We’ve had large holes drilled right into our attic, but choose to keep as much habitat as possible, and to discourage where we can. My measures are simply to tack up shiny mylar streamers, to put up winter roost boxes, and leave many standing snags. When needed, I simply repair the holes. I *want* the woodpeckers to live here. It’s disappointing that such practices are legal.
I am sometimes scoffed at for saying things like “they were here first, so have just as much right to live here”. We have to stand up for wildlife.
-Paul Kinzer Waterford
> On Oct 19, 2019, at 6:09 PM, janek cieszynski (Redacted sender "cieszyn" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > I’ve never heard of this! Why not trap and release somewhere in a wooded area that isn’t populated? I wonder what kind of woodpeckers too. I certainly hope these permits are rare. > Laurie Cieszynski > Omro, Winnebago County > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: >> >> I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor of mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers that drill holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were rarely given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be higher than a few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. >> Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in suburban environments like mine? >> I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit to kill woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had asked neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking woodpecker, and there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that involved killing the birds. >> >> >> Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) >> >> >> #################### >> You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). >> To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn >> Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn >> >> > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/19/19 4:10 pm From: janek cieszynski <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender cieszyn for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
I’ve never heard of this! Why not trap and release somewhere in a wooded area that isn’t populated? I wonder what kind of woodpeckers too. I certainly hope these permits are rare. Laurie Cieszynski Omro, Winnebago County
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor of mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers that drill holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were rarely given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be higher than a few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. > Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in suburban environments like mine? > I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit to kill woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had asked neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking woodpecker, and there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that involved killing the birds. > > > Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/19/19 3:56 pm From: Mary Korkor <marykorkor...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Permit to kill woodpeckers
I came across a new construction home in my area which had removed numerous trees in order to build. On the side of the house, which was all cedar shingles, were multiple rat traps, 12’ feet high, baited with suet, clearly intended to kill woodpeckers. I contacted the DNR warden in my area, who responded immediately and worked with the home owners to come up with alternative approaches. It is sad to see this used as an option, especially when a home owner has chosen to build in an area that is rich in wildlife, including woodpeckers, and uses materials, such as cedar shingles, that attract these birds. Mary Korkor Hartland, Waukesha County
> On Oct 19, 2019, at 4:31 PM, Mary Murrell (Redacted sender "mary_murrell" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor of mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers that drill holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were rarely given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be higher than a few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. > Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in suburban environments like mine? > I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit to kill woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had asked neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking woodpecker, and there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that involved killing the birds. > > > Mary MurrellMonona, WI (adjacent to Madison) > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/19/19 3:38 pm From: <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender wilcox_kerry for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] North Madison
A beautiful and active afternoon at Cherokee Marsh in Madison, yielding 36 species. Highlights included: GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLET (5), RUBY-CROWNED KINGLET (10), HERMIT THRUSH (2)--both with buff tips on greater coverts making them hatching-year birds, FIELD SPARROW (3), DARK-EYED JUNCO (1), WHITE-CROWNED SPARROW (3)--two juveniles and one adult, WHITE-THROATED SPARROW (10), LINCOLN SPARROW (3), TENNESSEE WARBLER (1), ORANGE-CROWNED WARBLER (5), NASHVILLE WARBLER (3), YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER (4) and a late BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLER. A bit later I stopped at Token Creek County Park, which was much quieter, but I found a FOX SPARROW, and two more HERMIT THRUSHES one of which had buff tips on the coverts. Good birding! Kerry WilcoxDane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
A great opportunity for birding with kids: "the" Eastern Screech Owl behind the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center is back (or was never away?). It's the third year in a row that I've seen this bird in its tree hole inside the little playground. Happy fall birding! Peter Hinow Milwaukee, WI
Date: 10/19/19 2:32 pm From: Mary Murrell <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender mary_murrell for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Permit to kill woodpeckers
I was a bit taken aback to learn on nextdoor.com that a neighbor of mine (in Madison) received a permit to trap and kill woodpeckers that drill holes in his cedar-sided house. I thought that such permits were rarely given to homeowners and that the threshold of damage would be higher than a few cedar boards. He claims nothing else worked to deter the woodpeckers. Have other folks heard of people getting permits to take birds in suburban environments like mine? I worry that people will now think they can easily get a permit to kill woodpeckers for doing what woodpeckers do. The original post had asked neighbors for ideas about how to deal with a house-pecking woodpecker, and there were over 40 responses, with many ideas. His was the only that involved killing the birds.
I spent part of the day checking out Harrington Beach SP, Horicon Marsh (very quiet) and a few ponds north of Beaver Dam. Harrington was much quieter than when I was there Monday. Besides the Pacific Loon that morning there also were 20+ Horned Grebes, a Red-throated Loon, Surf Scoter, a few Long-tailed Ducks, Greater Scaup and Buffleheads, plus a few passerines in the park. Today I was surprised to see the strong southeast winds pushing the waves to the shore. The end of Cty D was covered with rocks and stones that had been pounded off the shoreline. The waves were currently "attacking" the stop sign at the end of D. There was limited activity on the lake with a few scoters (all 3 species) plus some Red-br. Mergansers, Greater Scaup and cormorants, but while I was there little else. I talked with the lake counter as I had found an empid. flycatcher along the road near quarry lake. Had great looks at it, including sitting on the road and chasing insects. It was moving toward the counter/s spot. Still working on trying to id it. Horicon marsh was very quiet. The ponds were quiet (I, Oakwood, and Jersey). The latter had 2 duck hunters just finishing up, hence no birds present. However at the 151/A pond I was surprised to find the Avocet still present that Greg had found on Thursday. It was actively feeding along the southwest corner of the pond. Also present were 6 Killdeer. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 10/19/19 10:32 am From: Gloria Shiraef <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender shiraev for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos, Fox Sparrows
I saw my first (single) Junco on Sept 22nd! My second was seen, a different individual, on Oct 7th. Then they trickled into a flood that began on the 15th. We had no more than 2 Fox Sparrows (possibly only 1, as I never saw 2 at one time), arriving on Oct 5th and not seen after the 8th. We generally only get 1 or 2, and see them for 3-6 days when they are around.
Last year, The Fox Sparrow 'window' was Oct 13th-18th, and my first Dark-eyed Junco was seen Oct 23rd.
Gloria Shiraef Manitowoc County, City
On Oct 19, 2019, at 12:06 AM, FreeLists Mailing List Manager wrote:
> Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos > > Saw my first Juncos Wednesday morning. > Owen Hanson > Stevens Point
Date: 10/18/19 11:00 am From: John K <johnny.phoenix13...> Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos
My Juncos started arriving last weekend and by Wednesday I was up to at least 20. Although I can’t prove it without banding, I’m sure I see some familiar faces out there. I’ve read that Juncos will arrive at a location and use basically 20 acres for the entire winter, so it’s not out of the question that these are repeats from prior years. We had one that had an unusual white mark on its face and we had him three years in a row, and if he shows up again, it will be 4. John Kivikoski South-central Iowa County
On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 12:44 Owen Hanson <wely09...> wrote:
> Saw my first Juncos Wednesday morning. > Owen Hanson > Stevens Point > > On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM Susan Hoffert < > <dmarc-noreply...> > wrote: > > > Just saw my first junco today as well. Nice to see a new bird since > lately > > I’ve only had woodpeckers, chickadees and blue jays! > > > > Susan > > GillsRock > > Northern Door County > > > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > On Oct 18, 2019, at 9:36 AM, Jim Freiberg <jfreiberg80...> > wrote: > > > > > > saw my first Junco since April on Wednesday > > > Jim Freiberg St. Kilian Fond du lac County > > > > > > > > > #################### > > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/18/19 10:54 am From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos
I saw two on Sept. 28th. Still waiting for Fox Sparrows. So my first tree Sparrow this past Tuesday already too. On Fri, Oct 18, 2019, 9:36 AM Jim Freiberg <jfreiberg80...> wrote:
> saw my first Junco since April on Wednesday > Jim Freiberg St. Kilian Fond du lac County > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/18/19 10:44 am From: Owen Hanson <wely09...> Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos
Saw my first Juncos Wednesday morning. Owen Hanson Stevens Point
On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM Susan Hoffert <dmarc-noreply...> wrote:
> Just saw my first junco today as well. Nice to see a new bird since lately > I’ve only had woodpeckers, chickadees and blue jays! > > Susan > GillsRock > Northern Door County > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Oct 18, 2019, at 9:36 AM, Jim Freiberg <jfreiberg80...> wrote: > > > > saw my first Junco since April on Wednesday > > Jim Freiberg St. Kilian Fond du lac County > > > > > > #################### > > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > > > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/18/19 8:30 am From: Susan Hoffert <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender shoffert for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos
Just saw my first junco today as well. Nice to see a new bird since lately I’ve only had woodpeckers, chickadees and blue jays!
Susan GillsRock Northern Door County
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> On Oct 18, 2019, at 9:36 AM, Jim Freiberg <jfreiberg80...> wrote: > > saw my first Junco since April on Wednesday > Jim Freiberg St. Kilian Fond du lac County > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > >
Date: 10/18/19 8:11 am From: Patsy Maga <casandiego49...> Subject: [wisb] Re: return of Juncos
Saw our first juncos this week, too. Early winter? Patsy Maga Sheboygan On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 9:36 AM Jim Freiberg <jfreiberg80...> wrote:
> saw my first Junco since April on Wednesday > Jim Freiberg St. Kilian Fond du lac County > > > #################### > You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin > Birding Network (Wisbirdn). > To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: > http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn > > >
Date: 10/18/19 7:19 am From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.wisbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, October 17, 2019
Urban Ecology Center, Riverside Park 1500 East Park Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211 414-964-8505, www.UrbanEcologyCenter.org BIRD WALK Thursdays, 8:00 am—10:00 am year round. Free and Open to the Public, All Ages Welcome
Thursday, October 17, 2019 43 degrees Cloudy 17 birders
Total Species: 30
19 Canada Goose 18 Rock Pigeon 9 Chimney Swift 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 4 Downy Woodpecker 1 Northern Flicker 2 Blue Jay 10 American Crow 9 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet
3 White-breasted Nuthatch 2 Brown Creeper 5 European Starling 1 Swainson’s Thrush 2 Hermit Thrush 6 American Robin 3 House Sparrow 15 House Finch 44 American Goldfinch 3 Chipping Sparrow
On Saturday, January 4, 2020 join about a dozen birders from Milwaukee, Madison, Lake Delton, and Evansville for a chance to see Golden Eagles and generally to get your 2020 list off to a good start. The Friendship count is in southern Adams County and includes Quincy Bluff, Castlerock Dam on the Wisconsin River, and Roche a Cri State Park. We promote camaraderie by sharing meals together, especially confirming counting area assignments at breakfast and reviewing preliminary results at lunch. Email me directly for more info. Paul Hunter <p.hunter.md...> Madison, Dane County, WI —&mda————————— #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 10/17/19 1:17 pm From: Seegert, Greg <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender gseegert for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Avocet et al.
All
There is an avocet in the pond at the intersection of US 151 and CTH A a mile or so E of Beaver Dam. Also present are some killdeer. In the pond on Jersey Rd half a mi or so from its intersection with CTH A are 200-300 mallards, at least one black duck, a few pintails, a few GW teal and one G Yellowlegs.
Date: 10/17/19 7:36 am From: Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> Subject: [wisb] Northern Kettle Moraine (Dundee) CBC
The Northern Kettle Moraine (aka Dundee) Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, December 21. Anyone wishing to participate, please contact me. Bill FdL Co
Date: 10/16/19 3:59 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Milwaukee Coast Guard Impoundment question (no sightings)
Good morning all, Can someone please tell me where is the best place to view birds that are reported at the Milwaukee Coast Guard Impoundment. When i tried to enter i was told there is no public access & i can not enter. When i look from the ferry side i just see a little hill & prairie. I can not see the ground or birds. The same is true from the opposite side by the lake, although i can view a little more of the area. I am wondering if the bulk of these checklists are for birds spotted on the Milwaukee Lake Express Ferry Terminal property and for some reason they are being reported on the impoundment hotspot instead of the ferry hotspot? Any help with this is greatly appreciated.
Date: 10/15/19 2:11 pm From: Thomas Erdman <ErdT4...> Subject: [wisb] Early Golden Eagle on Oconto County
One Saturday around 10:30 a very nice juv. Golden Eagle was observed migrating south about 1 mile east of HW41-141 near Abrams on Oconto County. It was flying low and slow into the strong SW winds. We usually expect Goldens to show up in the first ten days of November along the Bayshore. Tom Erdman, Oconto, WI
Date: 10/15/19 11:31 am From: Aaron Holschbach <aholschbach...> Subject: [wisb] Sauk County Ibis - Flyover S of Sauk City
A little after noon today I had a flyover Glossy/White-faced Ibis while birding along Fen Road, a short distance SW of Sauk City. It flew past heading east, made a couple circles overhead, and then continued to the east. If birding this area keep an eye out for this Ibis. Lots of birds in this area today. Below is a link to my ebird checklist.
Date: 10/15/19 6:02 am From: Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> Subject: [wisb] Bird Migration Presentation - Gays Mills
For those living in the driftless area, I will be speaking at the Gays Mills Library on Friday, October 18 about Bird Migration. This program will be at the library and begin at 6:00 pm Bill FdL Co.
Date: 10/14/19 6:58 pm From: Jeff Bahls <jbahls...> Subject: [wisb] Program, Birds and Black-footed Ferrets in South Dakota, Horicon Marsh Bird Club
Birds and Black-footed Ferrets in South Dakota Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center N7725 Hwy 28 Horicon WI Thursday, October 17, 2019, 7:00pm–9:00pm. Please use the south/lower entrance. Please join Horicon Marsh Bird Club president, Jeff Bahls, as he tells us about his trips to Buffalo Gap National grasslands in South Dakota to survey for Black-footed Ferrets and the birds that he encountered during those surveys. The black‐footed ferret was listed as endangered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) in 1967. Declared extinct in 1979, a residual wild population was discovered in Meeteetse, Wyoming, in 1981. This cohort eventually grew to 130 individuals and was then nearly extirpated by sylvatic plague and canine distemper virus with eventually 18 animals remaining. These survivors were captured from 1985 to 1987 to serve as the foundation for the black‐footed ferret breeding program
Date: 10/13/19 1:27 pm From: <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender wilcox_kerry for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Madison migrants
I happened upon a small mixed flock this afternoon around 2:30p near Lafollette and Division Streets in Madison which included: 2 DOWNY WOODPECKERS, 2 juvenile EASTERN PHOEBES, 2+ RUBY-CROWNED KINGLETS, 4+ BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEES, 1 CAROLINA WREN, 12+ YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLERS, 2+ BLACK-THROATED GREEN WARBLERS, and 2 NASHVILLE WARBLERS. They stayed active in the area between Lafollette Street and the railroad tracks for about 45 minutes before dissipating. Kerry WilcoxDane County #################### You received this email because you are subscribed to the Wisconsin Birding Network (Wisbirdn). To UNSUBSCRIBE or SUBSCRIBE, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: http://www.freelists.org/archives/wisbirdn
Date: 10/13/19 12:54 pm From: Dan Belter <bwhawk55...> Subject: [wisb] Re: ID request
Hi Joe, They look like Dunlin to me. They have that longer, downturned bill. Dublin’s are late migrating shorebirds, and this is the time of year that they are migrating through.
Dan
On Sun, Oct 13, 2019 at 2:24 PM Joe Riederer <wisbird.riederer...> wrote:
