Date: 5/22/19 7:51 pm From: Daniel Edelstein <danieledelstein...> Subject: [wisb] #2...Gray-cheeked Thrush & Prothonotary Warbler (photos): Wyalusing State Park, WI (Canoe Trail parking lot at water's edge)
Today within Wyalusing St. Park (at the Upper Mississippi River NWR--Wyalusing SP Canoe Trail area adjacent to the water …..at the lowest portion of Long Point Road): - 2 PROTHONTARY WARBLER
I heard two singing — one of which I photographed …..photos at the following eBird checklist #:
Interesting to capture nesting material in the bill of the one I photographed as it repeatedly left and entered a nesting cavity (Feel free to see photos at the above link.)
- 1 GRAY-CHEEKED THRUSH
Individual was foraging in moist mud and tree understory adjacent to the river on the north side of the parking lot.
(Again, photos at the above link……and they are ALL average photos because I did NOT have time to edit them via Lightroom software (sorry).
Date: 5/22/19 7:24 pm From: Daniel Edelstein <danieledelstein...> Subject: [wisb] #1: Cerulean Warbler @ Wyalusing St. Park (Photos)
Good evening friends: Today, on Long Valley Road within Wyalusing St. Park, I heard three CERULEAN WARBLER individuals — one of which I photographed with some average to mediocre photos that provide so-called diagnostic features.
Classic song types expressed by all three individuals, but I only saw one of them whose photos are at:
Last year I was in Taipei at the same time for a math conference. It felt a little like low season, mostly because it is quite hot during the day. I took the bus to Wulai which is about an hour south of the city. Lonely Planet mentions this as a hotspot. It's also pretty in its own right. In the city I went to Daan Park (Taiwan Barbet, Psilopogon nuchalis, endemic!), the Botanical Garden (Malaysian Night Herons, Gorsachius melanolophus) and also to Guting River Park (Oriental Magpie, now Pica sericea). Unfortunately you'll see a lot of birds that are introduced to the island, like Common Myna. One thing I found funny were lots of birders in Daan Park sitting behind their large cameras and intensely watching a hole in a tree. They were waiting for the Barbet to stick its head out. Have fun! Peter Hinow
On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 10:06 PM Seegert, Greg <dmarc-noreply...> wrote:
> This didn't go thru earlier so I'm trying again. > From: Seegert, Greg > Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10:15 AM > To: <wisbirdn...> > Subject: RFI---Taiwan > > All > > Last year I was invited to give a paper at a conference in Taiwan but > couldn't make the logistics work. I was invited again this year and > although the timing is difficult, I can make it work. I will be in Taiwan > for 5 or so days before my conference starts on July 3 and plan to bird > during that period. > > Because my stay is short I won't be able to join a scheduled bird tour. > Does anyone know a local guide that I could hire for a few days? Absent > that I will rent a car and bird on my own. Does anyone have any places > (e.g., parks, wetlands, etc) that they strongly recommend? Conversely, > are there any places that you might have visited that turned out to be duds. > > Also any advice on bird books for Taiwan would be appreciated. > > Thanks in advance for any help > Greg Seegert > Beaver Dam > > #################### > 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 > > >
Since people might be interested, here is a link to a Red-tailed Hawk I saw soaring over the WE Energies Grasslands aka Nojoshing trail area in St Francis on Sunday evening, 5-19. Dark/rufous morph Western. Jeremy M and Mark K both thought it was an immature bird. https://photos.app.goo.gl/zPCHGBFffucMoP6B7
Mark, I read your post with interest because there is an abandoned house near me. The door is standing wide open & I have been seeing brown swallows flying in & out. I have been trying to get a good look at them but they fly very fast. I decided that they are rough-winged. Do you think they might try to nest in a building like that? There were 2 of them, but, just this pm I noticed 4 flitting around. Your thoughts?
Joan Schrinner Melrose, Jackson County
Sent from my iPad
> On May 22, 2019, at 1:06 PM, Mark Martin <marksuemartin...> I wrote: > > HI > It is my understanding that rough-winged do not nest in nest boxes. > Cornell Lab of Ornithology states that > Northern Rough-winged Swallows nest in burrows created by other > animals—such as kingfishers, squirrels, and Bank Swallows—in clay, sand, or > gravel banks, typically near water. They also nest in crevices found in > gutters, boxes, drainpipes, walls, and bridges. They nest singly or in > small groups often at the edge of a Bank Swallow colony. > We have found them nesting in trailers from semis that are permanently > parked and have holes for the swallows to enter under the trailer. Years > ago, Paul and Glenna Schwalbe from Pardeeville observed a rough-winged > trying to nest in a neighbors dry vent. They placed a PVC pipe about three > foot long with about a three inch opening on one end on the side of their > house about five feet off the ground. They also placed a mirror so they > could stand in their house and look at the mirror and monitor the PVC. > > We placed the same type of PVC at our cabin under a bridge over the water > and below an elevated deer stand near water, No use the first two years. > However ,about 10 days ago we were pleased to have a pair of rough-wings > was carrying nesting material (grass) into the PVC under the deer stand. > > Mark and Sue Foote-Martin > Arlington WI > >> On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 12:08 PM K Petersen <loonp...> wrote: >> >> Good afternoon all - >> >> >> Just a couple of questions for the group - >> >> >> >> 1. Do northern rough-winged swallows ever use nesting boxes? >> 2. What bird lays a wren-sized egg that is robin-egg blue in color? >> >> >> >> Thanks. >> >> >> >> Kurt Petersen >> >> Sheboygan 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 >> >> >> > > -- > *Mark and Susan Foote-Martin* > *W7503 Kampen Road* > *Arlington, WI 53911* > *Home phone 608-635-4160* > *Mark's cell 608-333-9645* > > #################### > 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 > >
The WGLBBO recently submitted a "site account" for a project of the *Sea Duck Joint Venture*, an international consortium of partners working to study these species and set effective conservation action in motion for the sea ducks. This is a continent-wide effort (The "Sea Duck Key Sites Atlas") to display the important breeding and non-breeding sites for these birds across North America. Our data come from 5 years of surveys via aircraft above the waters of western Lake Michigan. What are the sea ducks, you may ask? They include the eiders (any of which are rare in WI), scoters (3 species), goldeneyes (1 common, and 1 regionally rare species), mergansers (3 species), Harlequin Duck, Long-tailed Duck, and Bufflehead.
Date: 5/22/19 12:58 pm From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Re: No visitors to Painted Bunting on Fri-Sun
Bird was seen at 2:41pm!
Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI
From: Ryan Brady Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 12:01 PM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: No visitors to Painted Bunting on Fri-Sun
Hi all, the homeowner with the Painted Bunting in Douglas County has requested NO VISITORS ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY, OR SUNDAY. Let's be sure to honor that request and reward her hospitality by leaving her alone during this time. She continues to welcome visitors today and Thursday if the bird remains. She had not seen it today but was gone most of the morning. If she texts that it has returned I'll post here. Assume no news is bad news.
Date: 5/22/19 11:18 am From: Jym Mooney & Carol Lee Hopkins <hopmoon...> Subject: [wisb] Short-billed Dowitcher/Atlantic subspecies in Milwaukee County
Yesterday I found a lone Dowitcher feeding in a flooded agricultural field along South Pennsylvania Avenue in Oak Creek. The plumage seemed odd, as it was not the expected rich rufous or orange underparts of an adult. Instead it was buffy from the face down to the upper breast, and white from the mid-breast down through the belly. After discussion with Mike Wanger and further consulting my bird books when I got home, I confirmed it was an adult Short-billed Dowitcher of the griseus subspecies, which normally is found along the Atlantic coast during migration. Jeremy Meyer and Lorri Howski saw the bird later in the day and took good documentary shots. My eBird report, with one of Jeremy's photos, is here: https://ebird.org/wi/view/checklist/S56596749
Date: 5/22/19 11:07 am From: Mark Martin <marksuemartin...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Questions
HI It is my understanding that rough-winged do not nest in nest boxes. Cornell Lab of Ornithology states that Northern Rough-winged Swallows nest in burrows created by other animals—such as kingfishers, squirrels, and Bank Swallows—in clay, sand, or gravel banks, typically near water. They also nest in crevices found in gutters, boxes, drainpipes, walls, and bridges. They nest singly or in small groups often at the edge of a Bank Swallow colony. We have found them nesting in trailers from semis that are permanently parked and have holes for the swallows to enter under the trailer. Years ago, Paul and Glenna Schwalbe from Pardeeville observed a rough-winged trying to nest in a neighbors dry vent. They placed a PVC pipe about three foot long with about a three inch opening on one end on the side of their house about five feet off the ground. They also placed a mirror so they could stand in their house and look at the mirror and monitor the PVC.
We placed the same type of PVC at our cabin under a bridge over the water and below an elevated deer stand near water, No use the first two years. However ,about 10 days ago we were pleased to have a pair of rough-wings was carrying nesting material (grass) into the PVC under the deer stand.
Mark and Sue Foote-Martin Arlington WI
On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 12:08 PM K Petersen <loonp...> wrote:
> Good afternoon all - > > > Just a couple of questions for the group - > > > > 1. Do northern rough-winged swallows ever use nesting boxes? > 2. What bird lays a wren-sized egg that is robin-egg blue in color? > > > > Thanks. > > > > Kurt Petersen > > Sheboygan 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 > > >
-- *Mark and Susan Foote-Martin* *W7503 Kampen Road* *Arlington, WI 53911* *Home phone 608-635-4160* *Mark's cell 608-333-9645*
Date: 5/22/19 10:19 am From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Bird walk & program at Newport St. Park (Door County)
Peter, if this doesn't go through, could you please forward for me?  We are Sarah & Bill Krouse, and we are amateur Ornithologists (birders). We have been inspired to share nature by legendary environmentalists like Door County’s own Roy & Charlotte Lukes, and we will be your guides for a fun & interesting program about birds. Birders of all experience are welcome, from beginner to advanced. Please come and join Naturalist Beth Bartoli and the Krouses!!
The program will include a leisurely walk in Newport SP on relatively easy trails to look for spring migrants. We will assist with identifying birds, many of whom nest at the park. Spring is when the birds put on their best show, with brilliant colors and cheerful songs. Many of the birds are making a pilgrimage of thousands of miles from where they overwinter in the tropics, to their nesting grounds in the north. We will explore forests, forest edges, and meadows for our target birds, like warblers, buntings, orioles, grosbeaks and others. The unique habitat in Door County makes it a funnel for many interesting visitors, and you never know what we might find!
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Bird program starts at 7am in the welcome center at the entry to the park, on Saturday, May 25th. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. If you do not, we can loan them to you. Questions, please call (920) 854-2500.
Date: 5/22/19 10:16 am From: William Mueller <wpmueller1947...> Subject: [wisb] insects and birds - relationships
that they often reflect, or approach in some ways the similar kinds of declines in certain bird species or species groups. The links between insect and bird declines are not yet proven, but evidence is growing that worldwide changes affect many groups of organisms, including birds. Read more at https://futureofbirds.blogspot.com/2019/05/insects-and-birds-population.html
William P. Mueller
Director, Western Great Lakes Bird and Bat Observatory, Inc.
Date: 5/22/19 10:12 am From: Bill Krouse <BKROUSE1...> Subject: [wisb] Door County - Newport State Park Bird Walk this Saturday.
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Date: 5/22/19 8:33 am From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Alert-3 Glossy Ibis Dodge County
South side of STH 49 approximately .5 west of historical marker.( Former and still! Ibis pond)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: 5/22/19 7:56 am From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Pink-sided Junco and Audubon's Yellow-rump - Bayfield/Iron Co.
Two excellent out-of-range subspecies sightings deserve mention here. First is the Pink-sided Junco photographed by Benjamin-Shabi Baldwin at his feeders in northern Bayfield County on Monday. This is a first confirmed for all of Wisconsin in eBird as the subspecies is typically found in the U.S. Rockies from New Mexico to Idaho. (Beware there are many juncos with pink sides but most are not the Pink-sided subspecies.) Ben's photos are at: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56538033
Second is the "Audubon's" Yellow-rumped Warbler photographed by Connor Philipsky near the Ashland-Iron County line during one of our bird festival field trips on Saturday. This is only our second confirmed record for the area, and only the 3rd documented with photos in Wisconsin eBird, although it does occur in the state a bit more regularly. It too is a subspecies of western North America and may soon be recognized as its own species. Connor's photo can be seen at: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/160215891
This spring has been dismal up north for weather and numbers of birds but the vagrants have been spectacular!
Date: 5/22/19 5:21 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Painted Bunting ~ Douglas Co. 5/21/19, some images...
Wow, such a beautiful bird!!! It is awesome you went to see it & got to photograph it.Thank you for sharing the images.
good birding -Tracy Chiconas Mil Wi <tchiconas...>
On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 7:14:44 AM CDT, Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> wrote:
Hi all, After hearing about the male Painting Bunting that was visiting a feeder for a few days in Douglas County Wisconsin I just new, working on my state life list, this one I would have to try for. I made the almost 6 hour ride up there leaving about 7:00 am on a chance. I arrived at 1.00 pm at the residents and Amy was out to greet me as she was working on flower beds. After 1.25 hours the bird showed up and landed a few feet from the feeder on the ground. The Painted Bunting worked its way to under the feeder where bird seeds have fallen. After about 2 minutes the Painted Bunting flushed to a deciduous tree and then off into the woods. I was puzzled on why it flushed as I never moved while it was there. Looking at my images when I got home I notice a Song Sparrow came in near the Painted Bunting. The Song Sparrow caught the attention of something that possibly landed in the tree above as its head was looking up, the bunting looked up too and decided not to hang around and flew off. It was a beautiful day in Douglas County, with almost full sun and almost 70 degrees. Amy was a wonderful host and a big thank you to her for sharing the amazing Painted Bunting with the birding community.
A link to some images taken of this stunning visitor to the state at the link below if you care to view them:
Date: 5/22/19 5:14 am From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Painted Bunting ~ Douglas Co. 5/21/19, some images...
Hi all, After hearing about the male Painting Bunting that was visiting a feeder for a few days in Douglas County Wisconsin I just new, working on my state life list, this one I would have to try for. I made the almost 6 hour ride up there leaving about 7:00 am on a chance. I arrived at 1.00 pm at the residents and Amy was out to greet me as she was working on flower beds. After 1.25 hours the bird showed up and landed a few feet from the feeder on the ground. The Painted Bunting worked its way to under the feeder where bird seeds have fallen. After about 2 minutes the Painted Bunting flushed to a deciduous tree and then off into the woods. I was puzzled on why it flushed as I never moved while it was there. Looking at my images when I got home I notice a Song Sparrow came in near the Painted Bunting. The Song Sparrow caught the attention of something that possibly landed in the tree above as its head was looking up, the bunting looked up too and decided not to hang around and flew off. It was a beautiful day in Douglas County, with almost full sun and almost 70 degrees. Amy was a wonderful host and a big thank you to her for sharing the amazing Painted Bunting with the birding community.
A link to some images taken of this stunning visitor to the state at the link below if you care to view them:
This didn't go thru earlier so I'm trying again. From: Seegert, Greg Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 10:15 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: RFI---Taiwan
All
Last year I was invited to give a paper at a conference in Taiwan but couldn't make the logistics work. I was invited again this year and although the timing is difficult, I can make it work. I will be in Taiwan for 5 or so days before my conference starts on July 3 and plan to bird during that period.
Because my stay is short I won't be able to join a scheduled bird tour. Does anyone know a local guide that I could hire for a few days? Absent that I will rent a car and bird on my own. Does anyone have any places (e.g., parks, wetlands, etc) that they strongly recommend? Conversely, are there any places that you might have visited that turned out to be duds.
Also any advice on bird books for Taiwan would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance for any help Greg Seegert Beaver Dam
Well the old nemesis is no more. After talking with Amy last evening I decided to make the long drive for the Painted Bunting. I called her on the way up at 8:00 and it had not shown. I decided to continue the last two hours to their place. She indicated it had been there an hour before. I waited for about 45 minutes during which Nick A and Mike (from IL) arrived. Mike spotted the bird in the brush bordering the yard. It spent a long time preening before moving to one of the feeders to feed on the ground for quite some time. Total length of sighting was almost a half hour. High fives were popular. And two other pluses was my first Broad-winged Hawk of the year along 29 and shortly after coming to close to a dumb deer that had to cross in front of me (a few feet literally).
I think I will be "hitting the sack" soon. 12+ hours on the road is a bit much but it was fun! Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 5/21/19 3:23 pm From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.wisbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, May 16, 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, May 16, 2019 55 degrees Cloudy, rain starting around 9:00 a.m. 21 birders
Total Species: 57
3 Canada Goose 2 Wood Duck 8 Mallard 3 Rock Pigeon 1 Mourning Dove 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 4 Chimney Swift 1 Spotted Sandpiper 27 Ring-billed Gull 3 Herring Gull
1 Great Blue Heron 1 Belted Kingfisher 2 Downy Woodpecker 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Blue-headed Vireo 3 Red-eyed Vireo 7 American Crow 5 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2 Barn Swallow
6 Black-capped Chickadee 2 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 3 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Eastern Bluebird 3 Veery 3 Gray-cheeked Thrush 6 Swainson’s Thrush 5 American Robin 3 Gray Catbird 4 European Starling
8 American Goldfinch 2 White-crowned Sparrow 5 Song Sparrow 5 Baltimore Oriole 1 Orchard Oriole 15 Red-winged Blackbird 8 Brown-headed Cowbird 10 Common Grackle 1 Northern Waterthrush 1 Orange-crowned Warbler
1 Black-and-white Warbler 1 Mourning Warbler 2 Northern Parula 3 Common Yellowthroat 4 American Redstart 1 Blackburnian Warbler 1 Cape May Warbler 3 Magnolia Warbler 3 Chestnut-sided Warbler 2 Black-throated Blue Warbler
Date: 5/21/19 12:32 pm From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Results of this year's Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival
The 13th annual Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival was held in Ashland this past weekend, convening nearly 400 participants from around the state and country to enjoy 120 trips and programs on birds, butterflies, wildflowers, and other joys of nature. While our preliminary tally stands at 175 bird species seen, this year's event will be remembered for its rarities.
The HOODED ORIOLE found south of Ashland will become the 3rd state record of this southern species that typically ranges no farther north than south Texas, although unfortunately it did not linger for most to see it. An "AUDUBON'S" YELLOW-RUMPED WARBLER photographed at Wren Falls was one of few well documented in the state and only our second local record of this western subspecies. A local birder photographed an ORCHARD ORIOLE, furnishing only our 3rd area record and first for the festival period. A SUMMER TANAGER was photographed at the Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center, a first for our event venue. Field trip groups spotted N. MOCKINGBIRD, BOREAL CHICKADEE, and BLUE-WINGED WARBLER, the latter for only the second time at the festival. Willets, Rough-legged Hawk, and Yellow-headed Blackbird were among some of the other goodies found.
A big thanks to all who participated, and especially to our 80 trip & program leaders who contribute their time in making this event so fun and educational. We hope some of you can join us next year! https://www.birdandnaturefest.com/
Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI On behalf of our 2019 CBBNF Planning Team
Date: 5/21/19 7:12 am From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Douglas Co. homeowner welcomes visitors for Painted Bunting
Homeowner just texted me that the bird is back at her feeders for the first time this Tuesday morning as of 9:05am. Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI
From: Ryan Brady Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 6:24 PM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: Douglas Co. homeowner welcomes visitors for Painted Bunting  A Painted Bunting was seen in Douglas County a few days ago but visitors were not welcome. Now another (or possibly the same) has been found through this evening and the homeowner welcomes visitors. The location is generally near Amnicon Falls. If you wish to try for it please message me for location and a phone number as the homeowner would like a call before visiting and I'd rather not make that info public here.
Date: 5/21/19 7:00 am From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Douglas Co. homeowner welcomes visitors for Painted Bunting
The homeowner says no sightings as of 8:55 this morning.
Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI
From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2019 6:56 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Douglas Co. homeowner welcomes visitors for Painted Bunting
Date: 5/21/19 6:57 am From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Douglas Co. homeowner welcomes visitors for Painted Bunting
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Date: 5/21/19 6:54 am From: Kyle Lindemer <kyle.lindemer...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Snowy Egret, Madison
The bird departed to the north around 8:20 after being flushed by a Bald Eagle.
Kyle Lindemer Dane
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> On May 21, 2019, at 08:16, Mary Hampton <willowflycatcher...> wrote: > > Snowy Egret is still present this morning. I viewed it from park on Derby Rd, via Barry Drive north off of Hwy M. Viewed by others from there and also from Fish Hatchery Rd. > Mary Hampton > 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: 5/21/19 6:17 am From: Mary Hampton <willowflycatcher...> Subject: [wisb] Snowy Egret, Madison
Snowy Egret is still present this morning. I viewed it from park on Derby Rd, via Barry Drive north off of Hwy M. Viewed by others from there and also from Fish Hatchery Rd. Mary Hampton 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: 5/21/19 5:46 am From: Mary Hampton <willowflycatcher...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Snowy Egret, W-f Ibis, Dane county
rry Rd. off of Hwy M. Mary Hampton Madison On Monday, May 20, 2019, 6:08:36 PM CDT, Steve <stevethiessen...> wrote:
Jim Schwarz found a Snowy Egret, on Cty D (Fish Hatchery Road). It was at the north end of the large flooded field, which is north of Cty M. The W-f Ibis was still present north of Netherwood, on Cusick, in Oregon. Â Thanks for the message Jim. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 5/21/19 3:51 am From: Travis Moore <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender travismoore98 for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Marbled Godwits Calumet County
l version. I observed the Marbled Godwits for about 10 minutes when they suddenly took flight without warning at approximately 7:40pm. They flew to the north and banked a bit and I thought they might circle back around, but after a few minutes I figured they were gone for good. Several of the dunlin took flight with them. There wasn't anything obvious that disturbed them, probably just time to move on. Travis Moore BrillionCalumet County On Monday, May 20, 2019, 9:11:08 PM CDT, Travis Moore <dmarc-noreply...> wrote:
around, but after a few minutes I figured they were gone for good. Several of the dunlin took flight with them. There wasn't anything obvious that disturbed them, probably just time to move on.   On Monday, May 20, 2019, 7:17:22 PM CDT, Art Sonneland <artsonneland...> wrote:Â
Still present as of 7:15pm Art Sonneland Ledgeview Brown County Sent from my iPhone
> On May 20, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Stuart Malcolm (Redacted sender "stuart.malcolm26" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > Hi All, > > There is a flock of 18 Marbled Godwits at the flooded field at Schaefer & Peters, just east of Sherwood in Calumet County. > A few other shorebirds here as well. > > Stuart Malcolm > Neenah, Winnebago Cty > #################### > 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
Went to Nine Springs this evening. There were many birds, on the second pond mostly. At least 20 Great egrets, 20 White pelicans - the egrets and pelicans were so close together that it was hard to tell them apart. There were also about 15 Sandhill cranes, 4 Great blue herons, many Canada geese (a few had goslings), about 4 shorebirds but when I noticed them it was too dark to see any details. There were also Red-winged blackbirds and robin, a Red-tailed hawk, a catbird, killdeer, nighthawks, and a Canada warbler. And there was a beautiful sunset.
The Biblioloons, representing Madison Audubon, ran our Birdathon on Saturday May 18. This was a change from our original plan to run it on Sunday the 19th, incorporating the Baxter's Hollow field trip as part of it. Since I postponed the field trip (likely to the first weekend in June,) due to the dicey forecast, we changed things up a bit this year and decided to incorporate a trip to Wyalusing St. Park instead. Â
Pat Ready rode along as an "honorary" spotter (and self-proclaimed referee), and found probably half our birds. Thanks, Pat! Otherwise, the team these days consists of Peter Gorman and myself. Pat and I got to Peter's house in Mt. Horeb about 6:15 a.m. (we're not hardcore, obviously.) Our first stop was Thomson Prairie south of Blue Mounds, where we got our target, Upland Sandpipers (actually in a plowed field east of the prairie.) Also picked up other common grassland birds, then headed back to 151. We made a slight detour to look for a Harris's Sparrow that had been eBirded a few days earlier north of Mineral Point. Whiffed on the sparrow, but picked up a bunch of other birds there, so a worthwhile stop. We headed up to Hwy 18 and got a E. Collared Dove at a farm east of Edmund. Then west to Wyalusing. We unfortunately whiffed on Yellow-throated Warbler, but got nearly all of our other targets there, including Kentucky, Cerulean and Prothonotary Warblers. Also Acadian Flycatcher and Red-headed WP (strangely, on a tree up the closed road off Long Valley, which is where we had the Kentucky.) About the only other expected thing we missed there was Louisiana Waterthrush. Â
We decided to head for Gov. Dodge St. Park, which turned out to be a goldmine. Next year, we'll skip Wyalusing and make that our main warbler spot, probably. We opted not to hike down the Stephens Falls trail for the LA Waterthrush, but found the hotspot at the outflow cascade below the Cox Hollow Lake dam. Many birds were flycatching over the rushing stream, including another Prothonotary, two Canada Warblers, Wilson's Warbler, and a whole bunch of Am. Redstarts. Biggest surprise was an Olive-sided Flycatcher down at the bottom of the cascade. On the drive back to the entrance, we stopped at the picnic area with the big pines, since I thought I heard a Pine Warbler there. We did find it, along with two or three Orchard Orioles.
Next stop was Spring Green Preserve, where we got our targets, Lark and Grasshopper Sparrows. Next, we went west on G and then Mercer Rd. Steve Thiessen had been out there a couple days before and gave me some tips. We got Brewer's Blackbirds in a flooded field, a singing Dickcissel on an overhead wire, and multiple calling Soras in the wetland at Mercer and Peck. Right after that, we ran into Mike Mossman and his wife Lisa. Peter was filling him in on what we were looking for, and mentioned that we still needed Bay-breasted and both waterthrushes. Just down the road, we stopped to look for shorebirds that Pat had spotted while we were talking to Mike. There were also two warblers in a clump of shrubs around a willow tree next to the road - a Northern Waterthrush and a Bay-breasted. It was such a bizarre coincidence, we just laughed. Â
Bakken's Pond was absolutely dead. The water is extremely high, so all the marsh is flooded. There were no ducks, and not much else. Only interesting thing was a flock of Common Nighthawks hunting low over the water.We headed for Arena Boat Landing, where we finally heard our first Chickadee of the day! This was around 7:00 p.m. We also finally picked up a House Finch in Peter's neighborhood back in Mt. Horeb. Trying for nocturnal species wasn't going to appreciably increase our rather paltry total of 112 species. We did very well on warblers - 25 species, plus a Golden-winged that only I saw. Other than our target Yellow-throated and LA Waterthrush, the only glaring miss was Nashville. We did poorly on waterfowl (four species) and shorebirds (five, two of which are more cropland/pasture birds anyway.) Most glaring misses were probably Least Flycatcher, Kestrel and Red-tailed Hawk (weird.) We saw a few Empids that unfortunately never vocalized, so we may hav e missed a couple species there. Â
All in all, a better weather day than we had expected, with the only rain coming while we were in transit. The lack of sun may have held our numbers down, though. We'll be going back to a more geographically compact route next year. Just too long a haul to Wyalusing, as fun as it was. Â
It's not too late to donate to the cause. The Birdathon officially runs through June 15. If you'd like to contribute to our team, we'd greatly appreciate it!
Date: 5/20/19 7:12 pm From: Travis Moore <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender travismoore98 for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Marbled Godwits Calumet County
around, but after a few minutes I figured they were gone for good. Several of the dunlin took flight with them. There wasn't anything obvious that disturbed them, probably just time to move on. On Monday, May 20, 2019, 7:17:22 PM CDT, Art Sonneland <artsonneland...> wrote:
Still present as of 7:15pm Art Sonneland Ledgeview Brown County Sent from my iPhone
> On May 20, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Stuart Malcolm (Redacted sender "stuart.malcolm26" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > Hi All, > > There is a flock of 18 Marbled Godwits at the flooded field at Schaefer & Peters, just east of Sherwood in Calumet County. > A few other shorebirds here as well. > > Stuart Malcolm > Neenah, Winnebago Cty > #################### > 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: 5/20/19 6:25 pm From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Douglas Co. homeowner welcomes visitors for Painted Bunting
A Painted Bunting was seen in Douglas County a few days ago but visitors were not welcome. Now another (or possibly the same) has been found through this evening and the homeowner welcomes visitors. The location is generally near Amnicon Falls. If you wish to try for it please message me for location and a phone number as the homeowner would like a call before visiting and I'd rather not make that info public here. P.S. Yes, Robbye is well aware of all this. 🙂
Date: 5/20/19 5:16 pm From: Art Sonneland <artsonneland...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Marbled Godwits Calumet County
Still present as of 7:15pm Art Sonneland Ledgeview Brown County
Sent from my iPhone
> On May 20, 2019, at 3:27 PM, Stuart Malcolm (Redacted sender "stuart.malcolm26" for DMARC) <dmarc-noreply...> wrote: > > Hi All, > > There is a flock of 18 Marbled Godwits at the flooded field at Schaefer & Peters, just east of Sherwood in Calumet County. > A few other shorebirds here as well. > > Stuart Malcolm > Neenah, Winnebago Cty > #################### > 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: 5/20/19 4:08 pm From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Snowy Egret, W-f Ibis, Dane county
Jim Schwarz found a Snowy Egret, on Cty D (Fish Hatchery Road). It was at the north end of the large flooded field, which is north of Cty M. The W-f Ibis was still present north of Netherwood, on Cusick, in Oregon. Thanks for the message Jim. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 5/20/19 2:47 pm From: LIELA KUCHAR <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender jodykuch for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Warblers
Silver Lake Park in Manitowoc county (just west of city on hwy 151); yesterday around noon, no camera, but walked the interior path (only a 1/2 mile maybe) in scrubby old woods along a stream.  20 verified warbler species with 6 being lifers for me.  I do not keep lists, but came home and noted everything we could positively ID.  I have never seen so many varied warblers EVER.  Rather than copying list, here are some highlights:  American redstart, Northern Parula (L), Magnolia, Chestnut Sided Warbler (L), Black throated Gray (L), Rufous capped (L), Common Yellowthroat.  BANK SWALLOWS!  I was quite excited about it all and highly recommend anyone take a walk on the inside trails there very soon.  Jody Kuchar, Manitowoc city
Date: 5/20/19 2:37 pm From: Tom Prestby <jjprestby...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Halfway through the Birdathon
Hello, While we're on this important subject, "The Secretary Birds" composed of Mark Korducki, Quentin Yoerger, Aaron Haycraft, and myself will be running our route tomorrow (beginning at midnight tonight!). Our route goes from northern Door County, through the Green Bay area, to Sheboygan, and eventually to Horicon. We all know it's been a weird migration so it will be interesting to see how it turns out. We got oh so close to our pie-in-the-sky goal of 200 species with 196 last year on a similar route.
We would appreciate your support and if you do not support us, please support one of the other teams. It really is extremely important for local bird conservation. You can support us here:
For those of you on Facebook, I will post live highlights and tallies in the "Wisconsin Birding Reports" Facebook group. I will of course post any rarities (I hope!) and a big day summary here.
Thanks!
Tom Prestby Green Bay
________________________________ From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 10:13 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Halfway through the Birdathon
Still looking to help out? The Lake Superior eBirders consists of myself, Nick Anich, and Erik Bruhnke. We will be running our Big Day later this week and would appreciate your support!
From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Packett, Diane L - DNR <Diane.Packett...> Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 7:00 PM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Halfway through the Birdathon
Hi everyone,
We're at the half-way point in Great Wisconsin Birdathon 2019, and 66% of the way toward our goal of $90,000 for the Bird Protection Fund. Current top stats (as far as I know them):
Fundraising:
Cutright's Old Coots
River Raptors
Lake Superior eBirders
Scan da Avians
Finch Gang
Species totals:
MuirLand Merlins 175
Cutright's Old Coots 169
Wausau Nutcrackers 136
Scan da Avians 132
Peddling Paddling Prius Pewees 122
And breaking news: we now have t-shirts! Link is on the home page at WIBirdathon.org.
With several weeks to go, there's still plenty of time to join the Birdathon, or donate to your favorite teams. Ryan Brady said it best: "Birds fulfill my life, and they need our help. They need more than bird feeders, a nest box, or decals on a window. They need habitat management, research & monitoring, urban conservation advocates, protection on tropical wintering grounds, and more. These are exactly the types of projects your donation will support this year." Did you know that the Bird Protection Fund actually contributes to the salaries of scientists like Ryan, when other funding is scarce? Or that it has supported Bird City Wisconsin since its beginning, allowing Bryan Lenz to help make FiServ Forum bird-friendly? Or that it is sponsors the Chequamegon Bay Bird and Nature Festival, and buys transmitters for Snowy Owls and Red-shouldered Hawks? So if you enjoy reading the State Birding Report, are obsessed with the Atlas, or enjoy the field trips at the Festival, you can be a pa rtner by joining the Birdathon. Instructions and helpful links are on our Get Started page at WIBirdathon.org.
Thanks everyone and good birding!
Diane Packett Great Wisconsin Birdathon Coordinator 920-219-2587 (mobile)
Date: 5/20/19 1:28 pm From: Stuart Malcolm <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender stuart.malcolm26 for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Marbled Godwits Calumet County
Hi All,
There is a flock of 18 Marbled Godwits at the flooded field at Schaefer & Peters, just east of Sherwood in Calumet County. A few other shorebirds here as well.
With an opportunity to get outside (having been cooped up with two days of rain and cold), we ventured over to Heckrodt Wetland Reserve in Menasha. Heckrodt has its charm but honestly, for the past several years, the birding in spring has not been memorable. Until today. Imagine our surprise to discover 18 species of warblers! And in some cases repeated and close looks at Blackburnian, Canada, and Bay-breasted. Magnolia numbers were through the roof (counted at least 24 and there were probably more we missed).
Not like what we’ve seen at Bay Beach or High Cliff but for Heckrodt, remarkable: Ovenbird (2) Golden-winged Warbler (2) Black-and-white Warbler (3) Tennessee Warbler (1) Orange-crowned Warbler (1) Nashville Warbler (3) American Redstart (7) Northern Parula (2) Magnolia Warbler (25 - probably more) Bay-breasted Warbler (4) Blackburnian Warbler (5) Yellow Warbler (2) Chestnut-sided Warbler (4) Palm Warbler (2) surprising low number Yellow-rumped Warbler (5) Black-throated Green Warbler (4) Canada Warbler (1) Wilson's Warbler (1)
Also four vireo species: Yellow-throated (1), Blue-headed (4), Warbling (2) and Red-eyed (5). Thrush numbers were also through the roof: Swainson's (at least two dozen). Gray-cheeked, Veery and a knock-dead gorgeous Wood Thrush.
58 species in a few hours of birding. Plus, the Barred Owl nest cavity showed some activity with two young owls rustling about inside, peeking out from time to time.
Rule of thumb: If there are warblers at Heckrodt, they must be EVERYWHERE else!
Tom and Carol Sykes <sykes...> (currently visiting from Arizona)
Date: 5/20/19 9:14 am From: <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender wilcox_kerry for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: wisbirdn Digest V12 #135
er in Madison included: BLACK-AND-WHITE (1), TENNESSEE (~10), AMERICAN REDSTART (~10), N. PARULA (2), MAGNOLIA (3), BAY-BREASTED (2), BLACKBURNIAN (1), YELLOW (2), CHESTNUT-SIDED (~10), BLACKPOLL (5), PALM (2), YELLOW-RUMPED (4), and CANADA (2). Kerry Wilcox,Madison, Dane Co. ------------------------- Date: Mon, 20 May 2019 00:34:21 +0000 (UTC) From: "<wilcox_kerry...>" <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender Subject: [wisb] Madison warblers
Thirteen species of warblers present along the Yahara River between Williamson Street and Lake Monona this afternoon: Black-and-WhiteTennesseeAm. RedstartN. ParulaMagnoliaBay-breastedBlackburnianYellowChestnut-sidedBlackpollPalmYellow-rumpedCanada In addition: EASTERN PHOEBE, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, WARBLING VIREO, SCARLET TANAGER, BALTIMORE ORIOLE, INDIGO BUNTING, and possible WILLOW FLYCATCHER._____________ Kerry WilcoxMadison, Dane Co.Â
Date: 5/20/19 8:14 am From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Halfway through the Birdathon
Still looking to help out? The Lake Superior eBirders consists of myself, Nick Anich, and Erik Bruhnke. We will be running our Big Day later this week and would appreciate your support!
From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Packett, Diane L - DNR <Diane.Packett...> Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 7:00 PM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Halfway through the Birdathon
Hi everyone,
We're at the half-way point in Great Wisconsin Birdathon 2019, and 66% of the way toward our goal of $90,000 for the Bird Protection Fund. Current top stats (as far as I know them):
Fundraising:
Cutright's Old Coots
River Raptors
Lake Superior eBirders
Scan da Avians
Finch Gang
Species totals:
MuirLand Merlins 175
Cutright's Old Coots 169
Wausau Nutcrackers 136
Scan da Avians 132
Peddling Paddling Prius Pewees 122
And breaking news: we now have t-shirts! Link is on the home page at WIBirdathon.org.
With several weeks to go, there's still plenty of time to join the Birdathon, or donate to your favorite teams. Ryan Brady said it best: "Birds fulfill my life, and they need our help. They need more than bird feeders, a nest box, or decals on a window. They need habitat management, research & monitoring, urban conservation advocates, protection on tropical wintering grounds, and more. These are exactly the types of projects your donation will support this year." Did you know that the Bird Protection Fund actually contributes to the salaries of scientists like Ryan, when other funding is scarce? Or that it has supported Bird City Wisconsin since its beginning, allowing Bryan Lenz to help make FiServ Forum bird-friendly? Or that it is sponsors the Chequamegon Bay Bird and Nature Festival, and buys transmitters for Snowy Owls and Red-shouldered Hawks? So if you enjoy reading the State Birding Report, are obsessed with the Atlas, or enjoy the field trips at the Festival, you can be a pa rtner by joining the Birdathon. Instructions and helpful links are on our Get Started page at WIBirdathon.org.
Thanks everyone and good birding!
Diane Packett Great Wisconsin Birdathon Coordinator 920-219-2587 (mobile)
Date: 5/20/19 7:54 am From: Samuel J. Krerowicz <krerowiczs01...> Subject: [wisb] Elver Park-Madison Audubon Society Warbler Walk
I had a good time leading the 6 people who braved the cold and dreary morning to look for warblers at Elver Park for my Madison Audubon Society warbler walk today. We had a total of 16 warbler species with multiple blackpoll, blue-winged, bay-breasted, and blackburnian warblers. We also had a somewhat cooperative canada warbler on the ground. A full ebird list is below. Sam Krerowicz Madison Dane County
________________________________________ From: <ebird-checklist...> <ebird-checklist...> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2019 9:38 AM To: Samuel J. Krerowicz Subject: eBird Report - Elver Park, May 20, 2019
Elver Park, Dane, Wisconsin, US May 20, 2019 5:55 AM - 8:45 AM Protocol: Traveling 1.0 mile(s) Comments: Leading a Madison Audubon Society warbler walk. 51 species
Canada Goose 2 Mourning Dove 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 1 Ring-billed Gull 5 Green Heron 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 3 Downy Woodpecker 3 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Least Flycatcher 1 Yellow-throated Vireo 1 Red-eyed Vireo 3 Blue Jay 5 American Crow 3 Black-capped Chickadee 5 Tufted Titmouse 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 3 House Wren 10 Eastern Bluebird 2 Swainson's Thrush 1 American Robin 10 Gray Catbird 10 European Starling 3 Cedar Waxwing 2 House Finch 3 American Goldfinch 5 Chipping Sparrow 1 Song Sparrow 5 Baltimore Oriole 1 Red-winged Blackbird 3 Brown-headed Cowbird 10 Common Grackle 5 Ovenbird 3 Blue-winged Warbler 2 Black-and-white Warbler 5 Tennessee Warbler 2 Nashville Warbler 2 Common Yellowthroat 1 American Redstart 7 Northern Parula 1 Magnolia Warbler 3 Bay-breasted Warbler 3 Blackburnian Warbler 5 Chestnut-sided Warbler 5 Blackpoll Warbler 5 Black-throated Green Warbler 3 Canada Warbler 1 Wilson's Warbler 1 Scarlet Tanager 1 Northern Cardinal 10 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2 Indigo Bunting 4
Date: 5/20/19 6:56 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
hi, Â On May 14th i saw a male hooded towards the east end of the Locust St. Ravine (Lake Park) at eye level & it certainly made my day :) It was a very beautiful experience & the bird was seemingly relaxed. Thank you to the person who pointed me in the direction (i don't know if he's on here or not).
I've had a great time with warblers this Spring so far as i can tell i am more comfortable with identifying them.
good birding!!!
- Tracy Chiconas Mil Wi <tchiconas...>
On Sunday, May 19, 2019, 2:43:00 PM CDT, Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote:
Wow - quite the conversation - and a good one I think, but as happens so often in emails (text etc) lack of intonation of spoken words (and facial expressions) results in words 'misinterpreted'. I am 'visiting' SE Wisconsin (though I have been here longer than expected). So I am not so familiar with 'common' and 'not-so-common' species in the area; range maps can be misleading; nor am I familiar with the 'players' here. It was not my intent to suggest that anyone had 'scolded' me about the commonality of hooded warblers. and, yes, 'common' has different interpretations. Re-reading my second post, I can see how it might have been misinterpreted. my apologies.
enough said
happy birding
Kelly Goocher Milw (colorado resident)
On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> wrote:
> I was replying to you, not the listserv... next time I just won't answer > your question. Thanks > > Jeremy > > On Sun, May 19, 2019, 11:06 AM Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote: > >> I was checking the ebird lists and found a report of a hooded warbler at >> whitnall park this morning. heres the link: >> https://ebird.org/atlaswi/view/checklist/S56485038 >> does any one know Mark Korducki to contact for more info >> >> kelly goocher >> 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 >> >> >>
Date: 5/19/19 8:43 pm From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> Subject: [wisb] MKE - Whitnall Park 27/24 warbler species 5/18-5/19
Good evening, The last two days have been extremely good at Whitnall Park, more specifically Wehr Nature Center. Yesterday, I had 27 warbler species and today I had 24, although I missed on two, so really 26 were seen today. The majority of the action is along the creek from waterfall to the bridge on the road. Rubber, knee high boots is a must to navigate the 4" of mud and up to 12" of standing water. It's worth it though, as most warblers feed right on the ground and if you stay still, they will come within a foot of you. Pretty incredible seeing these tiny birds sit a foot from your face, while searching for the next flying bug. It may still be good there tomorrow. Good luck!
Date: 5/19/19 8:35 pm From: Daniel Edelstein <danieledelstein...> Subject: [wisb] Blackpoll, Bay-Breasted Warbler, Blue-headed Vireo, Etc. Seasonal Sightings: Milwaukee Area & Madison Area
Hello friends: Two productive, excellent birding venues visited today in Whitefish Bay (2nd suburb north of Milwaukee on the North Shore).
1. Estabrook Park at the pond in the central portion of the park’s east side (across from a dog park):
- 1 male BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLER (heard singing initially, then seen for a few enjoyable minutes)
- 2 singing NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH, with one eventually sleuthed and seen
2. At the corner of Henry Clay & Lake Drive adjacent to Lake Michigan:
- 1 BLACKPOLL (Interesting that the first-year female Yellow-rumped Warbler nearby along with three Palm Warbler suggest the logical phenology is not happening this spring migration season.
That is to say, the typical, initial vanguard transient wood-warbler species (e.g., Yellow-rumped Warbler) are mixing with wood-warbler species that often initially appear later in southeastern WI (e.g., Blackpoll).
- 2 male BAY-BREASTED WARBLER
- 1 singing N. PARULA, then seen….and one silent one seen nearby.
Later in Madison, I noticed one first-year male AMERICAN REDSTART in suburbia (near corner of Herro &Pflaum (southeastern Madison) )
Regards, Daniel, who looks forward to seeing you at the WSO if you’re going…..
Date: 5/19/19 7:50 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Hudsonian Godwit at C & V (Dane Co.)
Make that Godwits, plural. There were two Hudsonians, one in basic and one in breeding plumage, at the flooded field on Dane County C, just south of V. When I arrived, both birds were feeding close together on the east side of C, directly across from the field access by the electrical box that is a convenient spot to pull off. Near them was a Short-billed Dowitcher, and there were two more Dowitchers way in the back part that may have also been Short-billed (going strictly by shape - flat backs.) There was a Black-bellied Plover near those two that was going into breeding plumage, so much easier to identify even with my scope shaking in the howling wind. Also present were 95 Dunlin, a few L. Yellowlegs, a half-dozen Semipalmated Plovers, a lone Semipalmated Sandpiper, and a few Least SPs. This was around 5:30 p.m. today.
Further north and west, just into Columbia County, there were a number of shorebirds on the west side of Harvey Rd. between Wangsness Rd. and County DM. I estimated 150 Dunlin, plus half a dozen Lesser Yellowlegs and a Wilson's Phalarope in stunning breeding plumage (hence a female.) Â
Both of these locations have a good amount of water, so should continue to host shorebirds as long as migration lasts (into early June, probably.)
Date: 5/19/19 7:33 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] WF Ibis in Oregon - NO this p.m.
A few birders were looking for the White-faced Ibis in the Oregon business park early this afternoon, but it was not found, at least by the time I left. The wind was really kicking up out of the southwest at that point, so I wonder if it took off? Peter FisselMadison, Dane Co. #################### 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: 5/19/19 7:01 pm From: Packett, Diane L - DNR <Diane.Packett...> Subject: [wisb] Halfway through the Birdathon
Hi everyone,
We're at the half-way point in Great Wisconsin Birdathon 2019, and 66% of the way toward our goal of $90,000 for the Bird Protection Fund. Current top stats (as far as I know them):
Fundraising:
Cutright's Old Coots
River Raptors
Lake Superior eBirders
Scan da Avians
Finch Gang
Species totals:
MuirLand Merlins 175
Cutright's Old Coots 169
Wausau Nutcrackers 136
Scan da Avians 132
Peddling Paddling Prius Pewees 122
And breaking news: we now have t-shirts! Link is on the home page at WIBirdathon.org.
With several weeks to go, there's still plenty of time to join the Birdathon, or donate to your favorite teams. Ryan Brady said it best: "Birds fulfill my life, and they need our help. They need more than bird feeders, a nest box, or decals on a window. They need habitat management, research & monitoring, urban conservation advocates, protection on tropical wintering grounds, and more. These are exactly the types of projects your donation will support this year." Did you know that the Bird Protection Fund actually contributes to the salaries of scientists like Ryan, when other funding is scarce? Or that it has supported Bird City Wisconsin since its beginning, allowing Bryan Lenz to help make FiServ Forum bird-friendly? Or that it is sponsors the Chequamegon Bay Bird and Nature Festival, and buys transmitters for Snowy Owls and Red-shouldered Hawks? So if you enjoy reading the State Birding Report, are obsessed with the Atlas, or enjoy the field trips at the Festival, you can be a pa rtner by joining the Birdathon. Instructions and helpful links are on our Get Started page at WIBirdathon.org.
Thanks everyone and good birding!
Diane Packett Great Wisconsin Birdathon Coordinator 920-219-2587 (mobile)
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin PO Box 2317 Madison, Wisconsin, 53701 Wisconservation.org<http://www.wisconservation.org>
Date: 5/19/19 5:35 pm From: <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender wilcox_kerry for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Madison warblers
Thirteen species of warblers present along the Yahara River between Williamson Street and Lake Monona this afternoon: Black-and-WhiteTennesseeAm. RedstartN. ParulaMagnoliaBay-breastedBlackburnianYellowChestnut-sidedBlackpollPalmYellow-rumpedCanada In addition: EASTERN PHOEBE, BLUE-GRAY GNATCATCHER, WARBLING VIREO, SCARLET TANAGER, BALTIMORE ORIOLE, INDIGO BUNTING, and possible WILLOW FLYCATCHER._____________ Kerry WilcoxMadison, Dane Co. #################### 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: 5/19/19 5:18 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Prothonotary Warbler and more Wehr Nature Center MKE Co. 5/19/19, some images...
Hi all, I stopped at Wehr Nature Center this morning in hopes there was still some warbler action going on. There was and many warblers were present in the time I was there. Warblers species seen this morning were Prothonotary, Bay-breasted, Northern Parula, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Common Yellowthroat, Wilson’s, Yellow-rumped, Canada, Magnolia, Black-and-white, American Redstart and the Mourning. The Prothonotary Warbler bathed for a few minutes which was quite exciting to watch. It was a nice morning with pleasant temps, no rain as it was predicted, and low winds.
The Prothonotary Warbler and other warbler species images at the link below if you care to view them:
Date: 5/19/19 12:42 pm From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] Re: hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
Wow - quite the conversation - and a good one I think, but as happens so often in emails (text etc) lack of intonation of spoken words (and facial expressions) results in words 'misinterpreted'. I am 'visiting' SE Wisconsin (though I have been here longer than expected). So I am not so familiar with 'common' and 'not-so-common' species in the area; range maps can be misleading; nor am I familiar with the 'players' here. It was not my intent to suggest that anyone had 'scolded' me about the commonality of hooded warblers. and, yes, 'common' has different interpretations. Re-reading my second post, I can see how it might have been misinterpreted. my apologies.
enough said
happy birding
Kelly Goocher Milw (colorado resident)
On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> wrote:
> I was replying to you, not the listserv... next time I just won't answer > your question. Thanks > > Jeremy > > On Sun, May 19, 2019, 11:06 AM Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote: > >> I was checking the ebird lists and found a report of a hooded warbler at >> whitnall park this morning. heres the link: >> https://ebird.org/atlaswi/view/checklist/S56485038 >> does any one know Mark Korducki to contact for more info >> >> kelly goocher >> 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 >> >> >>
Date: 5/19/19 12:35 pm From: Ken & Barb <bkw...> Subject: [wisb] Re: hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
Excellent point. Thank you.
Ken & Barb Wardius Glendale, Milwaukee County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of Tim Hahn Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 12:41 PM To: <pdunn...> Cc: Hondochica z <hondochica...>; Wisconsin Birding Network <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
Commonality is related both to location and recency, and highly dependent on the frequency and skill of observations, and knowledge of the observer. The word "common" is also relative, having both technical and colloquial uses. While Hooded Warblers have been regular breeders in the Mangan Woods, across the street from Wehr, for several years, they aren't necessarily easy to find even when they're present. They're excellent skulkers, and even if you know their song and where to look, they're often tough to spot. You may know they are present and still need to visit their territory often to perceive them as common.
So I don't think we need to scold anyone for hyping a supposed common bird, or harp on semantics. If someone sees a Hooded Warbler, their day is made! This listserv is best when we are sharing information, keeping an open mind as to each others' skill levels, staying positive and encouraging, without getting to preachy. (Sorry for getting a little preachy about being preachy.)
Date: 5/19/19 10:42 am From: Tim Hahn <thahnbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Re: hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
Commonality is related both to location and recency, and highly dependent on the frequency and skill of observations, and knowledge of the observer. The word "common" is also relative, having both technical and colloquial uses. While Hooded Warblers have been regular breeders in the Mangan Woods, across the street from Wehr, for several years, they aren't necessarily easy to find even when they're present. They're excellent skulkers, and even if you know their song and where to look, they're often tough to spot. You may know they are present and still need to visit their territory often to perceive them as common.
So I don't think we need to scold anyone for hyping a supposed common bird, or harp on semantics. If someone sees a Hooded Warbler, their day is made! This listserv is best when we are sharing information, keeping an open mind as to each others' skill levels, staying positive and encouraging, without getting to preachy. (Sorry for getting a little preachy about being preachy.)
Date: 5/19/19 9:55 am From: Peter O Dunn <pdunn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
Well, actually, if you look at eBird, the reporting rate for Hooded warbler in the Milwaukee area is in the 2-10% range, so it is not "common". The Barger, Robbins and Temple checklist of Wisconsin Birds (WSO 1988), also classifies Hooded warblers as uncommon in the State. The categories are Abundant, common, uncommon, Rare (regular/irregular). There are more sightings this spring, but the historic abundance level is "uncommon".
-- Peter Dunn Dist. Professor Dept of Biological Sciences Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee PO Box 413 Milwaukee, WI 53201 414-229-2253 http://people.uwm.edu/pdunn/
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> On Behalf Of Hondochica z Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2019 11:06 AM To: wisbirdnet wisbirdnet <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
I was checking the ebird lists and found a report of a hooded warbler at whitnall park this morning. heres the link: https://ebird.org/atlaswi/view/checklist/S56485038 does any one know Mark Korducki to contact for more info
Date: 5/19/19 9:48 am From: PAUL R VAN GINKEL <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender prvangin for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Oregon Dane Co
At 11:15AM
White-faced ibis still present An assortment of swallows: 1 Cliff swallow, 2 Bank swallows, 1 Purple martin, Rough-winged swallow, Tree swallows and Barn swallows
Date: 5/19/19 9:17 am From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] Re: hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
Apparently I presumed incorrectly that a hooded warbler was at *least *uncommon in milw - from a previous post(s?). I'm told they are not that uncommon - so . . nevermind . . and thanks, Jeremy, for the clarification Kelly
On Sun, May 19, 2019 at 11:09 AM Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> wrote:
> Hooded Warblers are not uncommon and have been found a lot this spring. > That being said, he's the reviewer for ebird in the Milwaukee area. He > found it on the usual breeding grounds, so I can't give out the info. > Thanks for understanding. > > Jeremy Meyer > Franklin, Milwaukee > > On Sun, May 19, 2019, 11:06 AM Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote: > >> I was checking the ebird lists and found a report of a hooded warbler at >> whitnall park this morning. heres the link: >> https://ebird.org/atlaswi/view/checklist/S56485038 >> does any one know Mark Korducki to contact for more info >> >> kelly goocher >> 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 >> >> >>
Date: 5/19/19 9:06 am From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] hooded warbler reported at Whitnall
I was checking the ebird lists and found a report of a hooded warbler at whitnall park this morning. heres the link: https://ebird.org/atlaswi/view/checklist/S56485038 does any one know Mark Korducki to contact for more info
Date: 5/19/19 6:53 am From: Patrick Ready <birdsready...> Subject: [wisb] White faced Ibis /Dane Co -yes
At 8 AM the White faced Ibis was still at the fluddle in the Oregon Business Park off road. Just west of the city & across from Lerner Park. Also seen were Dunlin, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers & Killdeer. About 75 Ring-billed Gulls were loading out there. The Ibis moved around quite a bit in the 20 mins I was there.I could see it find with binoculars but a scope would be better of course. Patrick Ready Madison
Just found out, Suamico Police closed the road, Cty B / Sunset Beach Road due to flooding. Please warn people NOT to go out by Sensiba, it is bad. Thank you.Â
Date: 5/19/19 4:10 am From: Greg Hottman <grhottman...> Subject: [wisb] Re: WF Ibis at Oregon Business Park (Dane Co.)
I found the Ibis yesterday afternoon and it is still present this morning as of 6:00am
It's in a flooded field on Cusick Parkway just north of Netherwood.
Gregory Hottman Dane County, Oregon, WI
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> On Behalf Of Peter Fissel Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2019 9:42 PM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] WF Ibis at Oregon Business Park (Dane Co.)
I heard secondhand late this afternoon that Kris Perlberg found a White-faced Ibis in a flooded field in the Oregon Business Park. This would be across the street from Lerner Park. I have no other details, and I see no one posted it here yet. Looks like multiple reports on eBird, though. Peter Fissel (recovering from today's Birdathon - more later)
Date: 5/19/19 3:56 am From: Kris Perlberg <kris...> Subject: [wisb] Re: WF Ibis at Oregon Business Park (Dane Co.)
I believe that Greg Hottman of Oregon found this bird first. I just happened to be at this location around the same time, looking for a White-rumped Sandpiper that Steve T. found earlier in the day. I was not able to find the sandpiper but the Ibis was a nice consolation!
Kris P. Stoughton, Dane Co.
> On May 18, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Peter Fissel <pfissel...> wrote: > > I heard secondhand late this afternoon that Kris Perlberg found a White-faced Ibis in a flooded field in the Oregon Business Park. This would be across the street from Lerner Park. I have no other details, and I see no one posted it here yet. Looks like multiple reports on eBird, though. > Peter Fissel (recovering from today's Birdathon - more later) > > Madison, Dane Co. > > #################### > 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: 5/19/19 3:18 am From: Daniel Edelstein <danieledelstein...> Subject: [wisb] Saturday: Lake Park, Milwaukee "Seasonal Sightings" Highlights
Good day: It was delightful to arrive by airline for my visit (including attending the upcoming WSO conference in Eau Claire next weekend) to enjoy the following highlights at Lake Park on 5/18:
- 1 VEERY (in ravine near lighthouse)
- 2 SWAINSON’S THRUSH (same spot)
- 1 first-year female CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (ravine near the bowling lawn/restaurant-pavilion)
- 1 WILSON’S WARBLER (same spot as above)
- 3 LEAST FLYCATCHER (both ravines)
- Other wood-warbler spp.: Magnolia (both female and male), American Redstart, Yellow, Palm
Date: 5/18/19 8:15 pm From: PAUL R VAN GINKEL <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender prvangin for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Cherokee Marsh, Dane co
Missed out on the Godwit and the Phalarope at the ponds on County C east of Windsor at 1:30PM (Only had a group of Dowitchers(sp) and yellow legs (sp), 1 sora and 1 Wilson warbler)
Cherokee Marsh 2-5PM 4 Blackburnian warblers 5 Wilson's warblers 2 Northern parulas 4 Magnolia warblers 2 Golden winged warblers 1 Bay breasted warbler 3 Black throated green warblers 7 Chestnut-sided warblers 2 Tennessee warblers 1 Nashville warbler 10+ palm warblers 4 American redstarts 30+ Yellow warblers ~10 Blue gray gnatcatchers ~10 Common yellowthroats 2 Yellow throated vireos 2 Red-eyed vireos 1 Rose breasted grosbeak 4 Indigo buntings 2 Field sparrows 2 Eastern kingbirds 2 Eastern phoebe 2 Great crested flycatchers 1 Red headed woodpecker 2 Red-bellied woodpeckers 1 Swainson's thrush 1 Veery 3 Bonaparte gulls 1 Red tailed hawk
Date: 5/18/19 7:42 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] WF Ibis at Oregon Business Park (Dane Co.)
I heard secondhand late this afternoon that Kris Perlberg found a White-faced Ibis in a flooded field in the Oregon Business Park. This would be across the street from Lerner Park. I have no other details, and I see no one posted it here yet. Looks like multiple reports on eBird, though. Peter Fissel (recovering from today's Birdathon - more later)
Some years ago, I also observed a variant orange scarlet tanager. It was in a state natural area known as Prince's Point in Jefferson Co. I was as surprised as you were to see such a bird!
Anne Moretti Dousman Waukesha Co.
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of Anton B. Usowski Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2019 8:16 PM To: Birders Subject: [wisb] Orange variant Scarlet Tanager - Mequon
Around noon today while glancing out the window to see which birds were visiting our feeders I spotted a brilliant all orange bird with black wings foraging on the ground. I thought Scarlet Tanager but it wasn’t scarlet. A beautiful bird. I called my wife to the window and we observed it for less than a minute before it was gone. I checked my Peterson & Sibley and learned that orange variants are possible. By the way, our Oriole flocks (Baltimore & Orchard) assisted by Catbirds and Red-bellied Woodpeckers have consumed 9 lbs of grape jelly to date.
Date: 5/18/19 6:17 pm From: Anton B. Usowski <antonusowski...> Subject: [wisb] Orange variant Scarlet Tanager - Mequon
Around noon today while glancing out the window to see which birds were visiting our feeders I spotted a brilliant all orange bird with black wings foraging on the ground. I thought Scarlet Tanager but it wasn’t scarlet. A beautiful bird. I called my wife to the window and we observed it for less than a minute before it was gone. I checked my Peterson & Sibley and learned that orange variants are possible. By the way, our Oriole flocks (Baltimore & Orchard) assisted by Catbirds and Red-bellied Woodpeckers have consumed 9 lbs of grape jelly to date.
Date: 5/18/19 4:19 pm From: Alan & Joan Linquist <linquists...> Subject: [wisb] Tennessee Warbler
Find have a free Saturday, and although the weather has been mostly gloomy and wet, I spent time watching a Tennessee Warbler picking at the blossoms in our flowering plum tree.  Alan LinquistWashington 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
I birded the marsh along 49 for a few hours early this morning (starting at 7:30) when i ran into Scott B plus a few other birders checking the north pond. Am impressive number and variety of shorebirds were present, as had been posted by Steve T the previous day. (An interesting note is that I had birded the pond Thursday afternoon when NOT one shorebird was present; thus I was really surprised by Steve's great post for the following day.) Scott and I found the following (Scott was there already at 5:30 as he was participating in the Fond du Lac county May Day count): 5 Hudsonian Godwits, 1 Marbled Godwit, 2-4 Ruddy Turnstones, hundreds (!) of Dunlins, many Least sandpipers, about 10 Short-billed and 1 Long-billed Dowitcher, 8 Black-bellied Plovers, 60+ Semipalmated Plovers, 2 Black-necked Stilts (only present for a short time), many Lesser Yellowlegs. It was cloudy and cold!! Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
At Horicon now. North side on 49 has 4 Hudson Ian godwits, many Dunlin, White rumpdd and a Bairds. The 4 Black bellied plov rs just left. Semi pal mated plover and Ruddy turnstiles also present. Bet viewing just east of historic sign. Jeff Fortier South Milwaukee
Date: 5/18/19 4:43 am From: Susan Knabe <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender stk1182 for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary HIGH warbler movement today + Cerulean
About 6 of us got great views as the hooded warbler female hung around the trail last night. She was seen between 5:30 and 7 pm.... Sue Knabe
Susan Knabe I pad
> On May 17, 2019, at 7:10 AM, Brian Pierce <courthousehollow...> wrote: > > Update: Hooded Warbler female yesterday > Jim Johnson had a bird that he was hesitant to call yesterday and was > wanting to consult his bird books once home. His consensus this morning is > that it was indeed a Hooded Warbler. A 1st year female, according to Sibley. > > His conservative numbers from yesterday were 1372 Warblers, estimating we > came across 10% of the total birds at the Sanctuary, give or take. What a > thought! > > Brian Pierce, Brown County > > > On Thu, May 16, 2019, 11:01 PM Brian Pierce <courthousehollow...> > wrote: > >> For two days now the Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay has been full of >> migrating birds. But while yesterday was really good... today was at a >> level no one could have expected. A few of us were there 8.5+ hours and >> from end to end the Sanctuary seemed alive with Warblers! Hundreds of birds >> were seen in all directions in certain high density areas, with the >> multitude of songs being as amazing as anything! Most of the Warblers were >> 10' or less off the ground, and many were feeding right on the ground. >> >> The rarity of the day was a female CERULEAN that was seen twice (or 2 >> birds?). The first sighting was before noon on Sanctuary Rd. near the gates >> and the second was around 3pm on the east side of the Hussong trail. Other >> species were 2 Philadelphia Vireo, 15 Red-eyed Vireo, 7-10 Scarlet >> Tanagers, 10+ each of Golden-winged and Black-throated Blue, over 40 >> Bay-breasted - 3 or more in the same field of view on occasion!, 50+ Blackpolls, >> and easily over 100 Blackburnian. With the numbers of many other Warbler >> species present being the same or higher, it was a rare day that none of us >> will soon forget. >> >> It's incredibly hard to put an amazing Warbler migration event like this >> into words, but I think the best praise that could go to it came from Jim >> Johnson around 4pm when he said that he'd have to think about it a little >> more... but this was most likely the BEST day he has ever seen in 35+ years >> of birding at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary!!! A grand title indeed from >> a true legend in the Wisconsin birding community. >> >> Brian Pierce, Brown 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: 5/17/19 5:19 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Warblers at Wehr NC, Mourning, Bay-breasted, Canada and others MKE Co. 5/16/19 some images...
Hi all, One of my birding stops for warblers yesterday was Wehr Nature Center. After an hour things got busy and nice species where seen. Some of the highlight warblers were Mourning, Bay-breasted, Blackburnian, Blackpoll, Yellow, Canada, Magnolia, American Redstart and Chestnut-sided. It was an overcast morning and nice temps, low winds making it very comfortable.
Some images of the warblers from the day at the link below if you care to view them:
I checked out the shorebirds, on the north side of Hy 49, starting at 7:15 am. There was an amazing number of Dunlin ( over 300), maybe 100 Semipalmated Plovers , large numbers of Least. The Marbled Godwit was there in the morning, along with a Hudsonian. On my way back though ,in the afternoon, there was a pair of Hudsonian’s. I had 1 Baird’s, 3 White-rumped and a few Semipalmated Sandpipers, 2 basic Sanderlings, around a dozen turnstones, a number of S-b Dowitchers, 3 Wilson’s Phalaropes and 8 Black-bellied Plovers. There were very few shorebirds anywhere else along 49. I stopped at Sheboygan. I got good looks at many terns, behind the Youth Sailing (?) building. I didn’t find any arctic. I wasn’t really checking out the larger gulls , but did notice 1 imm. L B-b Gull. Manitowoc had very little. No boni’s, just 5 shorebirds. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
I have come home tonight to a Baltimore Oriole convention! I have 25-30 Orioles fighting over the grape jelly and oranges tonight - they must be migrating through. I normally have 5-8 here. The yard is full of their song and color, and it makes me wonder what it would be like to have to endure this all summer. It would make my winters so much longer and duller than they already are, as I am so starved for color each year when spring arrives. I am enjoying this immensely, and I am sure tomorrow when the cold and rain arrives they will be gone. But it is grand while they are all here. I am glad I am well stocked with grape jelly.
And all negative through 3pm too, unfortunately. Glad I got to see it at 5:20am before I had to leave for my field trip leading responsibilities at 5:30! Thanks to Sunil and Tom for cross-posting. I'll post more pics when the dust settles on our 3-day Chequamegon Bay Birding & Nature Festival! Ryan Brady Washburn, Bayfield County, WI
________________________________ From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of Mark Korducki <korducki...> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 10:17 AM To: <jjprestby...> Cc: Wisbird Subject: [wisb] Re: ALERT: HOODED ORIOLE- Bayfield Cty
Only negative reports since 6:30 AM
Mark Korducki New Berlin Sent from my iPhone
> On May 17, 2019, at 6:02 AM, Tom Prestby <jjprestby...> wrote: > > Ryan Brady and Nick Anich received the stunning word last night that there is a male HOODED ORIOLE coming to a feeder in Bayfield County. They confirmed its presence and photographed it first thing this morning and are too busy with the festival to post so I am cross posting. Pics are on the Facebook RBA. The bird is using a sugar water feeder next to the driveway at 55695 Four Corners Store Rd. This is 2.5 miles south of Cty E, Southwest of the town of Sandborn. Watch from the road and please remain in your vehicle. There will no doubt be a lot of people visiting if this bird lingers so please display gracious behavior! > > Tom Prestby > Green Bay > > Sent from my iPhone#################### > 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://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7Cc71f5cd00c4a473b359808d6daeb9f35%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636937102905681079&sdata=loH4MG%2FMpwSBfkrpKsyEJzb1E%2FuBUFyiyXEScWjnfEM%3D&reserved=0 > To set DIGEST or VACATION modes, use the Wisbirdn web interface at: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Flist%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7Cc71f5cd00c4a473b359808d6daeb9f35%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636937102905691072&sdata=x7v6QOIR1z2%2BQ8rRkxtzbn1f7xDe0Ku3HIvr4ELuggw%3D&reserved=0 > Visit Wisbirdn ARCHIVES at: https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.freelists.org%2Farchives%2Fwisbirdn&data%7C01%7C%7Cc71f5cd00c4a473b359808d6daeb9f35%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636937102905691072&sdata=NvFZzZKxs1JdhIpUeftU3%2Bac8N3qYRX2RUgTBV969hs%3D&reserved=0 > >
Date: 5/17/19 11:30 am From: Gmail <bhaunts...> Subject: [wisb] High Cliff, Van Patten Rd
I checked High Cliff this morning. Other birders were also present at times. The Butterfly and Lime Kiln trails were very good. About 20 warblers were seen including a Yellow-br. Chat. Several flycatchers and vireos were also seen plus Scarlet Tanagers, Indigo Bunting, etc. A check of the Van Pattern Rd flooded field (6 dikes have nothing) yielded shorebirds with the best being a Hudsonian Godwit. Also present were Black-bellied Plovers, Dunlins, Lesser Yellowlegs, both dowitchers (mainly Short-billed) etc. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 5/17/19 10:18 am From: Mark Korducki <korducki...> Subject: [wisb] Re: ALERT: HOODED ORIOLE- Bayfield Cty
Only negative reports since 6:30 AM
Mark Korducki New Berlin Sent from my iPhone
> On May 17, 2019, at 6:02 AM, Tom Prestby <jjprestby...> wrote: > > Ryan Brady and Nick Anich received the stunning word last night that there is a male HOODED ORIOLE coming to a feeder in Bayfield County. They confirmed its presence and photographed it first thing this morning and are too busy with the festival to post so I am cross posting. Pics are on the Facebook RBA. The bird is using a sugar water feeder next to the driveway at 55695 Four Corners Store Rd. This is 2.5 miles south of Cty E, Southwest of the town of Sandborn. Watch from the road and please remain in your vehicle. There will no doubt be a lot of people visiting if this bird lingers so please display gracious behavior! > > Tom Prestby > Green Bay > > Sent from my iPhone#################### > 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 > >
The reports from the SE to NE Wisconsin are amazing. We, however, went to the west side to bird with our son, particularly Crex Meadows and the surrounding area. On cty rd U before we even got close to The northern section of Crex we had to pull over because of a lot of activity in the trees. We got ten warblers including Tennessee, Nashville, Blackpoll and Blackburnian. Also in a woods on U, owned by my cousin, the air was alive with the sound of Ovenbirds. My son heard the drumming of Ruffed Grouse. Veerys and Swainson’s were also seen. Leaving U and going onto Cty F we once again stopped and got Canada, Bay breasted, lots of Yellows and a Wilson’s warbler. Crex was absent of ducks except for Ringnecks and an occasional BW Teal or Mallard. No shore birds or herons or egrets. A rednecked grebe finally made staring at all that water worth it. In a small flowage, Black terns were the highlight and an American Bittern flyover. But in the wooded habitat and margins we got Vesper sparrow, lots of Eastern Toyhees, Lark Sparrow and Philadelphia Vireo. Saw and thankfully heard a Least Flycatcher,otherwise he would have been a mystery.
A side note, on our way up we found a little hidden gem , Hunt Hill Sanctuary, about 18 miles north of Rice Lake. Used to be associated with Audubon but not is locally supported by Friends of Hunt Hill. In spite of 4 busloads of teenagers from Hayward on a field trip we still got Bobolinks, Bluebirds and a Clay colored sparrow. On a quiet day I am sure it would be productive area.
So the birds have broken through to the north for sure.
I have found two Hudsonian Godwits in Dane County this morning. The first was on the east side of the Cty Hwy V & C pond. The second was on the north side of Schumacher Rd. The bird at V&C is much easier to view, but the Schumacher Rd bird is in full breeding plumage.
Date: 5/17/19 6:29 am From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Baxter's Hollow trip this Sunday (May 19) is canceled/postponed
I'm going to preemptively cancel the Madison Audubon trip to Baxter's Hollow this Sunday, May 19. Forecasts just aren't improving. I'll attempt to find a leader to do it on the following weekend (anyone want to volunteer?), otherwise I can do it the first weekend in June. Stay tuned for further updates. If someone could spread the word on the various Facebook birding pages, that would be nice. Thanks.   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: 5/17/19 5:12 am From: Brian Pierce <courthousehollow...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary HIGH warbler movement today + Cerulean
Update: Hooded Warbler female yesterday Jim Johnson had a bird that he was hesitant to call yesterday and was wanting to consult his bird books once home. His consensus this morning is that it was indeed a Hooded Warbler. A 1st year female, according to Sibley.
His conservative numbers from yesterday were 1372 Warblers, estimating we came across 10% of the total birds at the Sanctuary, give or take. What a thought!
Brian Pierce, Brown County
On Thu, May 16, 2019, 11:01 PM Brian Pierce <courthousehollow...> wrote:
> For two days now the Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay has been full of > migrating birds. But while yesterday was really good... today was at a > level no one could have expected. A few of us were there 8.5+ hours and > from end to end the Sanctuary seemed alive with Warblers! Hundreds of birds > were seen in all directions in certain high density areas, with the > multitude of songs being as amazing as anything! Most of the Warblers were > 10' or less off the ground, and many were feeding right on the ground. > > The rarity of the day was a female CERULEAN that was seen twice (or 2 > birds?). The first sighting was before noon on Sanctuary Rd. near the gates > and the second was around 3pm on the east side of the Hussong trail. Other > species were 2 Philadelphia Vireo, 15 Red-eyed Vireo, 7-10 Scarlet > Tanagers, 10+ each of Golden-winged and Black-throated Blue, over 40 > Bay-breasted - 3 or more in the same field of view on occasion!, 50+ Blackpolls, > and easily over 100 Blackburnian. With the numbers of many other Warbler > species present being the same or higher, it was a rare day that none of us > will soon forget. > > It's incredibly hard to put an amazing Warbler migration event like this > into words, but I think the best praise that could go to it came from Jim > Johnson around 4pm when he said that he'd have to think about it a little > more... but this was most likely the BEST day he has ever seen in 35+ years > of birding at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary!!! A grand title indeed from > a true legend in the Wisconsin birding community. > > Brian Pierce, Brown County, WI >
Date: 5/17/19 4:03 am From: Tom Prestby <jjprestby...> Subject: [wisb] ALERT: HOODED ORIOLE- Bayfield Cty
Ryan Brady and Nick Anich received the stunning word last night that there is a male HOODED ORIOLE coming to a feeder in Bayfield County. They confirmed its presence and photographed it first thing this morning and are too busy with the festival to post so I am cross posting. Pics are on the Facebook RBA. The bird is using a sugar water feeder next to the driveway at 55695 Four Corners Store Rd. This is 2.5 miles south of Cty E, Southwest of the town of Sandborn. Watch from the road and please remain in your vehicle. There will no doubt be a lot of people visiting if this bird lingers so please display gracious behavior!
Date: 5/17/19 3:59 am From: Sunil Gopalan <sgopalan...> Subject: [wisb] HOODED ORIOLE - Bayfield Co
The second state record of a Hooded Oriole is visiting a feeder in Bayfield Co. Posting for Ryan Brady:
Hooded Oriole in Bayfield County! First seen last night, still present at first light this morning. 55695 Four Corners Store Rd, nearly 2.5 miles south of Cty Hwy E , southwest of Sanborn, WI. Visitors welcome. Just park on road and watch hummer feeder next to driveway.
Date: 5/16/19 9:02 pm From: Brian Pierce <courthousehollow...> Subject: [wisb] Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary HIGH warbler movement today + Cerulean
For two days now the Wildlife Sanctuary in Green Bay has been full of migrating birds. But while yesterday was really good... today was at a level no one could have expected. A few of us were there 8.5+ hours and from end to end the Sanctuary seemed alive with Warblers! Hundreds of birds were seen in all directions in certain high density areas, with the multitude of songs being as amazing as anything! Most of the Warblers were 10' or less off the ground, and many were feeding right on the ground. The rarity of the day was a female CERULEAN that was seen twice (or 2 birds?). The first sighting was before noon on Sanctuary Rd. near the gates and the second was around 3pm on the east side of the Hussong trail. Other species were 2 Philadelphia Vireo, 15 Red-eyed Vireo, 7-10 Scarlet Tanagers, 10+ each of Golden-winged and Black-throated Blue, over 40 Bay-breasted - 3 or more in the same field of view on occasion!, 50+ Blackpolls, and easily over 100 Blackburnian. With the numbers of many other Warbler species present being the same or higher, it was a rare day that none of us will soon forget.
It's incredibly hard to put an amazing Warbler migration event like this into words, but I think the best praise that could go to it came from Jim Johnson around 4pm when he said that he'd have to think about it a little more... but this was most likely the BEST day he has ever seen in 35+ years of birding at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary!!! A grand title indeed from a true legend in the Wisconsin birding community.
Date: 5/16/19 6:25 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Fw: Sensiba Marsh Bird Walk
Sorry about the truncated forward. Hope this one comes through. I'll add some extra spaces. ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Bill Krouse <bkrouse1...>To: "<pfissel...>" <pfissel...>Sent: ‎Thursday‎, ‎May‎ ‎16‎, ‎2019‎ ‎04‎:‎33‎:‎35‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDTSubject: Sensiba Marsh Bird Walk
Hello. There is a bird walk scheduled at Sensiba Marsh WA in Suamico (NW of Green Bay) on this Sunday (4/19/2019) at 7am. If it is not raining, we will walk. If it is raining, we will not. Right now, the weather people are not giving me much hope. Text me for info at 920-621-6222. Bill KrouseÂ
Date: 5/16/19 2:44 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Fw: Sensiba Marsh Bird Walk
ing, we will walk. If it is raining, we will not. Right now, the weather people are not giving me much hope. Text me for info at 920-621-6222. Bill KrouseÂ
The Worm-eating Warbler was seen by at least 3 people today in the first Lighthouse Ravine at Lake Park in Milwaukee. It was on the south side of the path and west of the bridge. Hopefully it will stay longer.
Date: 5/16/19 2:23 pm From: Patrick Ready <birdsready...> Subject: [wisb] Hudsonian Godwit-Columbia Co
At the Hwy 51 & 60 flooded field there is 1 Hudsonian Godwit, and 1 male Wilson’s Phalarope, 2 White-rumped Sandpipers & a Sandhill Crane sitting on a nest. 4:15 on 5/16 Patrick Ready Madison
Date: 5/16/19 9:45 am From: Seegert, Greg <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender gseegert for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Tuesday
All Still playing catchup because of the long day yesterday.
Two days ago, after searching for sparrows in the morning, I spent the afternoon working on my garden at my farm. As I was about to leave I hear the great crested flycatcher calling for the first time this year. A pr has been at my farm for 5 or so years. I also noticed a little warbler activity. While trying to spot the warblers, a female summer tanager flew in. This is the first S tanager I've seen in WI.
Date: 5/16/19 7:10 am From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Possible field trip cancellation (Baxter's Hollow 5/19)
Anyone who was thinking of going on the Madison Audubon field trip this coming Sunday (May 19) to Baxter's Hollow, I may need to preemptively cancel it if the forecast doesn't improve significantly in the next 24 hours. As of now, it looks like a very good chance of heavy rain and T-storms, and that is one place you really don't want to be caught in either event. I'd prefer not to have a group gather there, only to have to cancel at the time or shortly after starting.  If I do cancel it, I'll attempt to find someone to lead it the following weekend (its usual date anyway.) Stay tuned to Wisbirdn, and check the MAS website and Facebook page, for further updates. https://madisonaudubon.org/
Date: 5/15/19 7:58 pm From: Ted Golos <tgolos...> Subject: [wisb] Re: HoNeeUm springs, Madison
Sunday evening at this location (hadn't time to post, sorry) a pair of Prothonotary Warblers moving along the waterline in the sun, opposite the shore. Also Green Heron in the little bay where the boardwalk makes a cul-de-sac. Wednesday morning, 3-4 golden-crowned kinglets near the creek at the UW Veterinary Hospital entrance. Picking in the grass along the sidewalk.
------- Ted Golos Madison, WI <tgolos...> -------
________________________________ From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of PAUL R VAN GINKEL <dmarc-noreply...> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 7:09 PM To: WI Bird List Subject: [wisb] HoNeeUm springs, Madison
4:30-7PM
1 Black throated blue warbler (male singing) 2 Wilsons warblers 1 Northern waterthrush Common yellowthroats Yellow rumped warblers Palm warblers Yellow warblers Nashville warblers Ruby crowned kinglets Baltimore orioles
Date: 5/15/19 6:26 pm From: Tom Schmidtkunz <tschmidtkunz...> Subject: [wisb] Warblers and highlights from Bayside Wisconsin.
Hello friends: Â Providing a link to pictures I was able to take at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, Bayside, on May 14 and May 06.
It looks like there is finally lots to see for everyone, regardless of where they are.  Have been able to watch Black & White warblers for extended periods of time at this site.
They are great fun to watch.
For shots of Black and White, Blackburnian, White throat, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Magnolia, Common Yellow throat and Catbird, please see:
Date: 5/15/19 5:59 pm From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> Subject: [wisb] MKE - Lake Park 28 warblers
Good evening, I spent the last 4.5 hours at Lake Park. It was absolutely crazy!!! Warblers were dripping from the trees. I also found and photographed a Brewster's Warbler. Very cool looking bird. I ended up with 99 species. Here is the list of warblers from this afternoon.
Date: 5/15/19 5:18 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER ~ Fox River Sanctuary WAUK. Co. 5/15/19, image...
Hi all, After birding for a good part of the day and getting home, I was surprised to see the report of the male Yellow-throated Warbler a few miles from me by Tim Hahn. I decided to chase over there and try for it. After birding for awhile I ran into Greg N there we we birded together for about 20 minutes. While birding I spotted Tim and Pat H there. They took us to where they had seen the Yellow-throated Warbler. After about 5 minutes, the bird appeared. It hung around for 3-4 minutes and then flew off. I have only heard this bird at Wyalusing State Park, so not a lifer, but sure nice to finally see one right here in Waukesha. Thanks to Tim Hahn for getting the word out on this bird. I hope the bird hangs around in case others want to try for it. A pleasant afternoon it was.
An image of the Yellow-throated Warbler from today at the link below if you care to view it:
A group of us assembled early this morning at Bay Beach sanctuary. We knew it was going to be an excellent day as we spent over a half hour in the parking lot area tallying 16 warblers. As we covered the rest of the sanctuary warblers were everywhere! We ended with 26 species with most having good numbers. Only the Wilson's, Canada, Pine and Blackpoll were singles. In addition several Scarlet Tanagers were watched, plus 4 vireos, 5 thrushes, a few Indigo Buntings, etc. For the morning (5+ hours of walking) the list total was 95, perhaps even a few more some of us broke off going towards noon. This is what we have all been waiting for, and none of us were disappointed. A great morning with great birds, birders and weather. A real fun time! Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
What a great day! I am finding that when there are war lers at root river on my a.m. dog walk, it will be a good day for birding. Today did not disappoint. In addition to a brief look while dog walking, I headed to Grant park in hopes of a cerulean. I wanted to go to Lake Park for the hooded, but driving into/through downtown at 8 am was not appealing. Besides, while, I have not seen a hooded in the U.S., I did find one in central america many years ago. So off to Grant.
There was so much activity in the trees I almost couldn`t focus.
Am. Redstart (lots of them) Yellow Yellow-rumped Palm Nashville Orange-crowned Yellow-throat Black n white Blackpoll (Lifer! Yea!) Blackburnian Cape may Magnolia Chestnut-sided N. Parula Bay-breasted
There were a few so high in the trees, I just couldn't id them. Other highlights were a veery, least flycatcher, red-headed woodpecker.
Off to Whitnall for the afternoon.
Btw: Eastern towhee seem particularly absent. I think I've seen 2 this spring whereas I seem to recall finding them nearly everywhere I went, in past years (several years ago now). Thoughts?
Date: 5/15/19 3:00 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Lake Park now
There are birds everywhere you look. Up high down low. I'm standing near the lighthouse and have five Lincoln sparrows on the ground. Jeremy M found at Brewster's warbler. A kid told me he found a Le Contes Sparrow. I'm pretty sure I just had a yellow-bellied flycatcher.
This is just off Sentry Drive. Tim Hahn Pewaukee, WI Waukesha Cty WBBA II Coordinator Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club
On Wed, May 15, 2019, 4:48 PM Tim Hahn <thahnbirder...> wrote:
> It seems like the southern birds are continuing to push in. > YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER is at Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha. The birds > are dripping off the trees. 4 Bay-breasted Warbler in one tree! > > Tim Hahn > Pewaukee, WI > Waukesha Cty > WBBA II Coordinator > Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club >
It seems like the southern birds are continuing to push in. YELLOW-THROATED WARBLER is at Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha. The birds are dripping off the trees. 4 Bay-breasted Warbler in one tree! Tim Hahn Pewaukee, WI Waukesha Cty WBBA II Coordinator Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club
Date: 5/15/19 1:53 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] SUMMER TANAGER ~ 1st year male Wehr Nature Center MKE Co. 5/15/19, some images...
Hi all, My first birding stop this morning was Wehr Nature Center for warblers. I was headed into Milwaukee but felt I had to check this place out first as talk of weather pattern might give us a great day for warblers. The creek areas were very quiet warbler wise. My next stop was over at the center itself to check if anything had come in over night. Upon arriving a stunning 1st year male Summer Tanager was looking right at me near the feeders on a fence. The bird went for a bee at the hives there, perched and ate it. It took another and perched and ate that too. The bird looked a little tired and maybe had flown very many miles recently. On a third try for a bee the tanager came down out of a tree and did a small window crash but never lost flight, never hitting the ground. It was shocking to see this happen. After that it perched fairly high for a couple of minutes and then took off flying west. I remained at the area for another hour and it never returned. Hopefully this beautiful bird will come back for others to see it. A beautiful morning out with full sun, low breeze, very pleasant. I then headed back over to the creek area for warblers and it had become very busy!
Images of this beautiful Summer Tanager at the link below if you care to view them:
My last try: I will be driving my Subaru Forester to the Convention on Friday May 24 and returning on Monday May 27. I am planning on attending all events and field trips. I have a room reserved at the Staybridge Suites. I plan to drive through Madison on the way. Anyone need a ride? I have plenty of room and could use a buddy to keep me alert on the road. Let me know if you are interested.
Date: 5/15/19 10:07 am From: PAUL R VAN GINKEL <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender prvangin for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] HoNeeUm springs and Edgewood Drive, Madison
7:45-10AM
HoNeeUm 1 Black throated blue warbler (fresh from a bath in the springs) 2 Blackburnian warblers 1 Cape May warbler 1 Black throated green warbler 2 Golden winged warblers 1 Wilson warbler 4 Magnolia warblers 2 Black and white warblers 4 Chestnut sided warblers Nashville warblers Yellow warblers Yellow rumped warblers American redstarts Common yellowthroats Blue gray gnatcatchers Baltimore orioles Ruby crowned kinglets 2 Ruby throated hummingbirds 1 Northern waterthrush 1 Red-eyed vireo 1 Green-backed heron
Edgewood Drive 1 Blackpoll warbler 2 Blackburnian warblers 6 Magnolia warblers 2 Chestnut sided warblers Yellow rumped warblers American redstarts Blue gray gnatcatchers Common yellowthroats Baltimore orioles 3 Red-eyed vireos 1 Yellow-throated vireo 1 Great crested flycatcher
Nighthawks are calling over northern Lake Kegonsa. I step out on the porch: One "pair" more or less overhead, one to the southeast, another north ... maybe a couple of hundred feet up. They are soaring in large circles ... towards the northwest. They seem to stop calling while I am watching with binoculars. A few minutes later I hear them again ... from inside - then they are gone. Gentle wind from the south. Sandy Petersen May 14, 2019
Date: 5/14/19 5:12 pm From: PAUL R VAN GINKEL <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender prvangin for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Picnic point, Madison
1:30-2:30PM
5 Common nighthawks sailing overhead 1 Indigo bunting on the ground 1 Barred owl (landed a few feet in front of me in Bills woods, grabbed and leisurely ate a toad or frog before taking off again) 1 Black and white warbler A tree swallow pursuing a bat
Date: 5/14/19 5:07 pm From: Samuel J. Krerowicz <krerowiczs01...> Subject: [wisb] Cerulean Warbler at Edgewood College in Madison
I went birding at Edgewood College late this morning and found a cerulean warbler singing its head off a few hundred feet from the intersection with Edgewood Avenue. Also in the same area were a female prothonotary warbler and a singing blackpoll warbler. A full ebird list can be found below. Sam Krerowicz Madison, Dane County
________________________________________ From: <ebird-checklist...> <ebird-checklist...> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 6:59 PM To: Samuel J. Krerowicz Subject: eBird Report - Edgewood College, May 14, 2019
Edgewood College, Dane, Wisconsin, US May 14, 2019 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM Protocol: Traveling 0.5 mile(s) 29 species
Mallard 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 2 Warbling Vireo 1 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 1 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 American Robin 5 Gray Catbird 5 American Goldfinch 1 Baltimore Oriole 5 Red-winged Blackbird 10 Brown-headed Cowbird 5 Common Grackle 5 Northern Waterthrush 1 Black-and-white Warbler 1 Prothonotary Warbler 1 Tennessee Warbler 1 Nashville Warbler 7 Common Yellowthroat 1 American Redstart 10 Cerulean Warbler 1 seen and heard Northern Parula 2 Yellow Warbler 10 Blackpoll Warbler 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 4 Black-throated Green Warbler 1 Northern Cardinal 5 Rose-breasted Grosbeak 2
Date: 5/14/19 4:13 pm From: <wilmoss...> Subject: [wisb] Mourning and Blue Wing in Winnebago Cty
Went to Wilderness Park in Neenah to help my wife pull garlic mustard. Never got to the garlic mustard for all the warblers. This site is around 400 meters in length. First bird I saw was a Mourning Warbler!! Then the following warblers came through Northern Parula, Black and White, Black Throated Blue, Magnolia, Yellow Rump, American Redstart, Palm, Blue-Winged, Yellow, Nashville, Common Yellowthroat, Northern Waterthrush. A wood thrush, two orchard orioles, a number of flycatchers, and a call from an American Bittern. Most of the species were close enough that binoculars were not necessary. Hopefully everyone else is having an equally productive day of birding. Rory Williams #################### 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: 5/14/19 3:16 pm From: Alan & Joan Linquist <linquists...> Subject: [wisb] Home/Hummers
Not much time to go birding these days but the hummers showed up yesterday at our feeder. It was around 6 in the evening and, suddenly, we had one, and then another, and then a few flying back and forth. It was hard to tell whether it was just a few or whether more were involved. My wife also saw a Baltimore Oriole on our patio furniture. He flew to the top of our birch and started singing.  Alan LinquistWashington County
Date: 5/14/19 3:15 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] This afternoon 5/14: Snowy Egret-NO, Shorebirds-Yes at Horicon NWR/Dodge, Fond du Lac Counties
This afternoon I went to Horicon NWR along STH49 to look for the Snowy Egret, and the shorebirds that Scott Diehl posted. I couldn't find the Snowy Egret, but there were plenty of interesting shorebirds, albeit in much fewer numbers than Scott saw. My shorebird list - all on the north side of STH49- (scope required for many of these):
Date: 5/14/19 2:23 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Hooded Warbler Lake Park NOW
The male hooded warbler that has been seen for the past few days is putting on quite a show under The iron bridge in the locust ravine right now. I just watched him take a bath!! And Jeremy Meyer is not even here!!! :) Jennifer Ambrose Milwaukee
Date: 5/14/19 11:56 am From: Leeanna Vukovich <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender leeanna2fly for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Seeing a lot of Warblers
Sorry for the horrible formatting before - was from my phone - trying again. I usually don’t bother posting unless it’s worth your and my time, but I have found today to be the best birding so far and feeling hopeful about the fact that the next couple days will bring intermittent south winds. Seeing the radar - I figured getting a little more inland would be more fruitful, as Lake Park had continued to be too labor intensive this last week and I was right! Location: Menomonee River parkway, Wauwatosa Yesterday, Monday 13th of  May 7am- 10am saw:Yellow rumped +Palm +Common Yellow Throat - 3Yellow - 4Black and white - 2Parula - 3Male black throated blue - 1N water thrush - 2Wilson’s - 1Nashville - 8Black throated green - 1Magnolia - 2Swainson’s thrush - 2Indigo bunting Female orchard oriole2 Male and 1 female Baltimore oriole3 male rose breasted grosbeaks Today May 14th from 6:30am to 9amSaw:Yellow rumped +Palm +Common Yellow Throat - 5Yellow - many male and female - at least a dozen in total Black and white - 6Parula - 2Male black throated blue - 1Female black throated blue - 1N water thrush - 1Wilson’s - 3Nashville - 5Tennessee - 2Orange crowned - 1 Bay breasted male - 1Blackburnian - 2Black throated green - 3Magnolia - 4FOY Chestnut sided - 3Female scarlet tanager Less kinglets today!  Generally have been in pockets out of wind and in sunny locations - often at tops of flowering trees in earlier morning in the sun. Leeanna Vukovich Milwaukee, WiÂ
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Date: 5/14/19 9:24 am From: Leeanna Vukovich <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender leeanna2fly for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Seeing lots of warblers
I usually don’t bother posting unless it’s worth your and my time, but I have found today to be the best birding so far and feeling hopeful about the fact that the next couple days will bring intermittent south winds. Seeing the radar - I figured getting a little more inland would be more fruitful, as Lake Park had continued to be too labor intensive this last week and I was right! Location: Menomonee River parkway, Wauwatosa Yesterday, Monday 13th of  May 7am- 10am saw:Yellow rumped +Palm +Common Yellow Throat - 3Yellow - 4Black and white - 2Parula - 3Male black throated blue - 1N water thrush - 2Wilson’s - 1Nashville - 8Black throated green - 1Magnolia - 2Swainson’s thrush - 2Indigo bunting Female orchard oriole2 Male and 1 female Baltimore oriole3 male rose breasted grosbeaks Today May 14th from 6:30am to 9amSaw:Yellow rumped +Palm +Common Yellow Throat - 5Yellow - many male and female - at least a dozen in total Black and white - 6Parula - 2Male black throated blue - 1Female black throated blue - 1N water thrush - 1Wilson’s - 3Nashville - 5Tennessee - 2Orange crowned - 1 Bay breasted male - 1Blackburnian - 2Black throated green - 3Magnolia - 4FOY Chestnut sided - 3Female scarlet tanager Less kinglets today!  Generally have been in pockets out of wind and in sunny locations - often at tops of flowering trees in earlier morning in the sun. Leeanna Vukovich Milwaukee, WiÂ
Date: 5/14/19 9:12 am From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] Great Crested flycatcher and . .
Saw a Great Crested this morning while walking my dog at root river parkway near coldspring road. And Wilson's warblers have finally arrived! It's funny they are about the last warbler here (or at least I have not seen any yet and have not seen them listed by others) when they are the first warblers to arrive in the so. california deserts. I was really beginning to wonder.
Also stopped by Whitnall - the roadway bridge spot (log-jam??) was dead quiet - much to my surprise, but had a good sampling at the foot bridge a little downstream (near the playground).
Am. redstart yellows chestnut sided nashville yellow-rumped magnolia black n white black throated green (only my 2nd this year) blue-grey gnatcatcher orioles and the usual common sightings
Date: 5/14/19 9:02 am From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Black-throated Blue Warbler still at Ho Nee Um (Madison)
The B-T Blue Warbler that was reported at the Ho Nee Um section of the UW Arboretum was still there this morning. I had stopped to look/listen around 9:15 without success and was heading back to the car, when someone said she'd heard it singing about ten minutes before that, on the other side of the boardwalk. I went over there, and heard it sing once, but couldn't spot it, although the birder standing next to me had a glimpse of blue. It was way up in the big oaks, so you need to get lucky. That would have been around 9:45 a.m. or so today. Several other more common warbler species also around, along with loads of Baltimore Orioles. By the way, the section of boardwalk near the pond that is "temporarily closed" has lots of popping boards and screws, so it's closed for a reason, even though it's not apparent from either end. Best to take the long way, down at the pond edge, even though that has a couple of loose spots also. Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co.
Date: 5/14/19 5:42 am From: Scott Diehl <Upland6Mile...> Subject: [wisb] Horicon, Hwy. 49 Shorebird-palooza
Just at sunset last evening (Monday) there was a wonderful assemblage of shorebirds and a variety of other birds on the mudflats north of the historical marker on Hwy. 49 in Horicon Marsh: 2 Pluvialis (Black-bellied/American-Golden Plovers) 2 Wilson's Phalaropes (male and female) 100+ Semipalmated Plovers 200+ Dunlins Hundreds of Lesser Yellowlegs 1 Greater Yellowlegs 20+ Ruddy Turnstones 1 Pectoral Sandpiper Hundreds of Least Sandpipers
A Bonaparte's Gull Two Caspian Terns Black Terns A Bald Eagle 2 Herring Gulls
The south side of Hwy. 49 also has a Trumpeter Swan at this location.
Kurt, maybe it's possible that your bird was a Tufted Titmouse? That sounds like one of their songs/calls.
Tom Schultz Green Lake Co.
-----Original Message----- From: K Petersen Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 5:23 PM To: 'Wisconsin Bird Network' Subject: [wisb] Bird vocalization
I am hoping someone can help with a bird vocalization. This is a very noticeable two-note call with just a brief separation. It has a clear sweet whistle quality and each note is slightly ascending. It was coming from a wooded area and an upper story location. I tried to call it in with a whistled imitation but was unsuccessful.
Date: 5/13/19 7:27 pm From: Bob Matyas <bobmatyas...> Subject: [wisb] Pine Siskins - Milwaukee County
Hello, Joining the two Red-breasted Nuthatches today were two Pine Siskins at our yard in southern Milwaukee County. The two Purple Finches seen a few days ago have moved on. A few of my native trees have yet to even start to leaf out, but most have started to leaf out a little. This is one of the latest leafing out for the trees I have ever seen in my neck of the woods. Good news for seeing the latter arriving Warblers! Bob Matyas Franklin, WI.
Date: 5/13/19 5:52 pm From: Adam Sinkula <Adam0227...> Subject: [wisb] Big Bay Birdathon Results
Fellow Birders,
Bird City Green Bay held it 8th annual Big Bay Birdathon this last weekend (May 10-11). Migrants were tough to come by with but the weather held out and the birds cooperated.
The team of Sarah Ellefson, Brian Pierce, and Adam Sinkula came in 1st with 158 species; Ron Eichhorn and Joan Berkopec came in 2nd with 142 and the Team of Karen Browne, Kay Kavanagh, and Tim & Mary Maertz came in 3rd with 137 species.
The 7 teams together found 187 species, adding 5 new species to the all-time event list which now sits at 232 species. They were Black Scoter, Whimbrel, American Pipit, Grasshopper Sparrow and Western Tanager. This year’s list includes 20 duck species, 14 sparrows, 18 shorebirds, and 22 warblers despite the lull in migration.
Most importantly, we raised over $3100 for local conservation and research projects with the team of Nancy Nabak, Russ Shissel, and Art Sonneland gathering more than half of that! Thank you to all those who participated and we look forward to seeing you next year!
Date: 5/13/19 3:36 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Hooded Warblers ~ Lake Park MKE Co. 5/13/19, some images...
Hi all, One of my birding stops today was Lake Park in Milwaukee. The birds of the day there were 2 beautiful male Hooded Warblers. They fed high up in the tree tops most of the time. At one time one was lower and gave great views near the north bridge. One image shows a fly in the bill of the bird, that was one of the things these birds were eating at the park today. A couple warblers were seen but nothing to brag about there. A beautiful sunny day but the steady winds off the lake made for a chilly day!
A link below to some images of a Hooded Warbler from today if you care to view them:
I am hoping someone can help with a bird vocalization. This is a very noticeable two-note call with just a brief separation. It has a clear sweet whistle quality and each note is slightly ascending. It was coming from a wooded area and an upper story location. I tried to call it in with a whistled imitation but was unsuccessful.
Date: 5/13/19 1:39 pm From: PAUL R VAN GINKEL <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender prvangin for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Pheasant Branch Conservancy/Tiedemans pond, Dane Co
5-8 Yesterday evening, 7:30-10 this morning
4 Black throated blue warblers continue (2 male, 2 female) between (south of ) Century Ave and the second bridge. 2 Canada warblers 1 Northern Parula 10+ magnolia warblers 1 Blackburnian warbler (evening only) 4 Chestnut sided warblers 1 Palm warblers American redstarts Blue gray gnatcatchers Yellow warblers Yellow rumped warblers Common Yellowthroats Nashville warblers (often on the ground) Ruby crowned kinglets 1 Eastern Phoebe 1 Northern waterthrush 1 Veery (evening only) 3 Swainsons thrushes 2 baltimore orioles 1 Broad winged hawk (flyover)
Tiedemans pond (dirt path east of the playground) 3 Bay breasted warblers 1 Cape may warbler American redstarts Yellow rumped warblers Yellow warblers Baltimore orioles 3 Northern waterthrushes Spotted sandpiper Purple martins
Date: 5/13/19 12:15 pm From: Carol HOWARD <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender carol.howard for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Summer Tanager (f) - Wehr Nature Center
I was told this female Summer Tanager was first seen last Mon or Tues by a photographer unknown to me. I first saw it Wed, May 8 am, and have seen it every day since. I don't have a good camera, but lots of photographers have taken photos, I am hoping one of them will post a link soon. She has been eating the bees from the hives at the center. Carol Howard Wehr Nature Center Franklin Milwaukee County
________________________________________ From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of John Mishefske <dmarc-noreply...> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 6:10 AM To: Wisbirdnet Listserv Subject: [wisb] Summer Tanager (f) - Wehr Nature Center
Summer tanager female i first saw yesterday at 6:38 a.m. continuing again this a.m. John MishefskeMilwaukee County Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
Per Jeff Bahls and the last bus trip of the Horicon Marsh Bird Festival, a snowy egret is being seen on the south side of Highway 49. Towards the east end of the road across the marsh. Liz Herzmann
Date: 5/13/19 11:33 am From: Kim Kreitinger <k.kreitinger...> Subject: [wisb] Bird Costa Rica with the Natural Resources Foundation
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin sponsors domestic and international trips to places of conservation interest. We still have openings for a Costa Rica birding trip this December. Resplendent Quetzal and Great Green Macaw are possibilities on this trip! More information can be found at: https://www.wisconservation.org/travel/costa-rica/ Kim Kreitinger NRF Outreach Coordinator Madison, WI
Date: 5/13/19 10:45 am From: Mitchell Nussbaum <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender acornwithteeth for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Patrick Marsh SP - Pelicans
We went to Patrick Marsh on Sat. and saw 14 White pelicans. Also around 100 Tree swallows, 1 Nighthawk, a Yellow warbler and a Yellow-rumped warbler plus I heard a Common Yellowthroat. There were many red-winged blackbirds, 4 Great blue herons, several robins, a Killdeer, 6 mallards and a shorebird startled and flew about 20 feet, but I wasn't able to identify it. Genie OgdenMadison #################### 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: 5/13/19 6:48 am From: Gmail <bhaunts...> Subject: [wisb] High Cliff SP
I did an early morning check of the park (need to water proof my deck today). As expected it was quiet. There was one small warbler movement on the Lime Kiln trail which yielded 7 warblers including Wilson's and Black-thro. Blue. So far this month this is the most (?) warblers I have seen at the park. Certainly reinforces the late migration for this spring. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Fall Chimney Swift Migration concluded in Waukesha at the end of October in 2018. It started for Spring 2019 just about May 1. In Okauchee, Wisconsin lies the Old Norris School which has been at this location since the early 1920’s with its beautiful large ol' chimney! This site has proved that it is quite the migrating Chimney Swift roost-site with some Fall nights that had over an estimated 4000 swifts going into the chimney to roost for the night. About a week ago, it was reported that people were seeing swifts flying around the chimney in Okauchee and going in at sunset. This Sunday night, I arrived about 7:45 PM and about 20 birds were circling the chimney, and the numbers kept increasing. Sunset was at 8:07pm, and at about 8:11, the swifts started entering the chimney out of the swirling cloud that was now pretty large. For the next 20 minutes, an estimated 800+ swifts dove into the chimney, and stragglers continued after that for another 15 minutes. These birds have returned from their wintering in upper South America. How did they find this location again out of all the hundreds of thousands of swifts that migrated back to the north American continent? It’s known that birds “imprint†on parents when born, and follow them. Perhaps the young just “follow†the adults and learn the topography of the land between here and South America. It was also noted that in the fall, the stragglers when entering usually enter pretty soon after the majority have completed entry, but now in spring, the stragglers seem spaced out, arriving in late spurts. Again perhaps, the young birds are still learning the process of how it’s done, and where this “stop†is located on their route. I would assume that other “roosts†around Wisconsin should be experiencing this same “roosting†phenomenon. Are the places you-know-of seeing this happen also? Passers-by noted the large cloud of chittering birds, and guessed that they were “batsâ€. We corrected that misperception! Spence Stehno, Waukesha, WI
This evening my wife and I observed a RED-NECKED GREBE swimming and feeding about 200 yards due west of the WI-DNR observation platform at the north end of Palmatory Road in Horicon Marsh. Regards, Scott Diehl Richfield, Washington Co.
Date: 5/12/19 7:23 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Pine Warblers feeding in the yard Waukesha Co. 5/12/19, some images...
Hi all, Up to 4 Pine Warblers have been visiting and feeding here in the yard. They have been viewed for about the last 3 weeks on and off daily. I think they might nesting close?? The bird(s) feed for 5 -10 minutes then leave. On occasion they will take a grub from the lawn and fly away with it, to a possible nest?? It has been fun to watch and I will soon see if I can get more details on this event trying to watch where these birds are going.
Images of the Pine Warbler feeding in the yard at the link below if you care to view them:
Date: 5/12/19 6:07 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] American Avocet at Lake Maria Rd. pond (Green Lake Co.)
The Avocet that Jeff & Tom eBirded at the Lake Maria Rd. pond yesterday was still there late this afternoon, working the west shore of the pond. This pond is just northeast of Lake Maria in Green Lake Co., at the intersection of Lake Maria Rd. and County O. There is a field access on the east side that is a convenient spot to pull all the way off the road. Some of the pond can also be viewed from the south side. Peter FisselMadison 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: 5/12/19 2:12 pm From: Alan & Joan Linquist <linquists...> Subject: [wisb] Lac Laurann Preserve
My wife and I hiked the Lac Laurann Preserve today in West Bend. We came across a number of birds, all of them regular visitors of the park. Lots of red wing blackbirds and several Canada geese. Small numbers of robins, black capped chickadees, downy woodpeckers, white breasted nuthatches, at least one red bellied woodpecker calling (a lot) but not seen. The two highlights were singing Baltimore Orioles, who were flying from high tree top to high tree top, and, I believe, nest there most years, as well as a cacophony of sandhill cranes. The cranes were calling loudly and excitedly. I think an small outside group was trying to nest there and it seems that the group was being heckled out of the preserve. One small group kept moving from area to area before flying away completely.  We saw NO warblers or anything else that would have seemed to be passing through.Alan LinquistWashington 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: 5/12/19 11:19 am From: Jeff Rusinow <jrusinow...> Subject: [wisb] Black-throated Gray Warbler -Ozaukee County
Just seen about 20 minutes ago, in a warbler flock in my back yard, on Lake Michigan (Ozaukee Country). Have just put 3 photos on eBird; also have really good but shaky video taken through my camera as well, but can’t download on eBird, probably too long (20 seconds or so). https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S56181984
If anyone wants to take a crack at re-finding the bird, you’re welcome to visit the property this afternoon. Please email me, or text 414-975-0369. Who knows how long it will hang around.
I had the Buff-Bellied Hummingbird here for one day a couple years ago. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, kept thinking some crazy kind of Blackpoll hybrid.
Date: 5/11/19 4:26 pm From: Hakim Barrett <hakimbarrett...> Subject: [wisb] Tower Hill State Park
Highlights this morning at Tower Hill State Park were FOY Gray-cheeked thrush and FOY Veery. Other nice finds were Wood duck, black-and-white warbler, and Spotted sandpiper along the river's edge. Good birding, Hakim Barrett
Yesterday three of us lead the friday bus trip on the first day of the festival. We worked hard for the species but everyone had a great time. Only 15 species of warblers could be found, 14 were at Ziegler Park with the 15th on the old marsh road. Also only 11 species of shorebirds could be found with only one shorebird along 49---a Black-necked Stilt. About 5 American Pipits were found at two spots west of the marsh. We ended with a respectable 113 species. Today I joined the warbler walk at Bay Beach Sanctuary. The local birdathon was on and groups were moving all over. There were a limited number of warblers found until four of us (none doing a birdathon) saw an Orchard Oriole beyond the parking lot as we were leaving. For the next half hour we watched 14 warblers appear with the best being Golden and Blue-winged. For the time we were there 18 warblers were tallied. Hopefully more were found by the groups remaining on the sanctuary. They are here but in small numbers and now you see them and then nothing. It certainly was a fun way to end the walk. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 5/11/19 12:09 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Summer Tanager at Nine Springs - NO
Several birders looked for the Summer Tanager that Aaron Balogh reported at Nine Springs this morning, without success. Lots of Yellow-rumps, a few Magnolia Warblers, and a bunch of Ruby-crowned Kinglets were all moving through quickly, as was a female Scarlet Tanager that Shawn Miller and I had a brief glimpse of before it, too, was gone. I did have my FOY Red-eyed Vireo along the bike path as I headed back to the parking lot.  Peter Fissel Madison, Dane Co. #################### 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: 5/11/19 9:52 am From: K. Hilary Ford <khilaryf32...> Subject: [wisb] Re: [Doorcobirding] Hummingbird
We had one yesterday at Cottage Glen - Great to have them back! Hilary Ford - Ellison Bay On Sat, May 11, 2019 at 9:09 AM Stefan Peters <sgpllc...> [Doorcobirding] <Doorcobirding-noreply...> wrote:
Date: 5/11/19 7:23 am From: Aaron Balogh <crotalus269...> Subject: [wisb] Summer Tanager - Nine Springs, Dane County
Hello All, My friend Neil and I are currently viewing an immature male Summer Tanager just to the right of the informational sign at the entrance to Nine Springs in Madison.
Date: 5/10/19 8:18 pm From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] slow birding but . . .
today was wild card for finding birds. While searching in vain for a bay breasted or cerulean (HA!) I did hear an eastern wood pewee in Whitnall. Saw other flycatchers, but none were vocalizing, with the possible exception of an acadian - but I do Not know my eastern flycatchers by song/call at all. However, yesterday I would have sworn I heard a bell's vireo along the root river near Cold Spring rd. This Is a bird I am very familiar with, having done many surveys for the 'least Bell's vireo' in so. Cal some years back. Looking at the range map - Its hard to say whether they really occur here or not. Checking the "Breeding Guideline Bar Chart" I downloaded from somewhere - this bird has an asterisk. Any info would be appreciated.
I also heard a willow flycatcher - at Whitnall late today.
Gonna be a chilly night . . does Spring ever get here or do you just go from 'early' spring to Summer these days??
Date: 5/10/19 6:42 pm From: Seegert, Greg <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender gseegert for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] the good , the bad and the ugly
All I haven't had much of a chance to try for warblers so decided today was the day. Only one place was good... thee others were either bad or ugly.
I started at Lake Park in Milwaukee about 0800. Based on the reports from yesterday I had fairly high hopes. But it was BAD. In 1 hr+, I had only one N waterthrush, a bunch of palms, and that was it for warblers. Next I tried Sheridan Park. Slow also but not terrible. I had about 10 warbler spp with the best being N parula, black-throated blue, and blackburian. Next stop was Whitnall Park, specifically the area that I believe the locals call the log jam (on the creek). Here I had 13 warbler spp, with the best being Cape May, prothonotary, and N parula. This gave me 15 spp for the day. I hoped to add a couple more by stopping in Mayville (Zigler (sp) Park) on the way home but it was another terrible spot and I saw almost nothing.
BTW, I know many of you see W pelicans at Horicon and elsewhere. However, if you want closeup views you might want to try Beaver Dam L. The bay on the S side of the bridge on CTH G (what we call Long Bridge just outside of town) almost always has a bunch. They often are in groups of 10-20 fishing in coordinated fashion together. There also are often a bunch just above the dam in town off Madison St.
Thank you for the feedback to you both! When i got a good look at the bird, Cooper's didn't even cross my mind. I have seen little ones in the nest, but i am not familiar with the appearance of an immature. Now that it was suggested i took a look and i see a very good fit for Cooper's as well. Thank you for the explanations of the barring and the wings, it is very helpful.
good birding
-Tracy Chiconas Mil. Co. <tchiconas...>
On Friday, May 10, 2019, 3:10:41 PM CDT, Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote:
I think I would also go with Cooper's Hawk. In the first picture the tail appears very long, and while the wings of a Broad-winged Hawk fall short of the tail, they don't fall that much short. Since the long tail points to an accipiter, the question is Sharp-shinned or Cooper's? The very crisp fine streaking on the breast looks good for Cooper's and those streaks would be less defined on Sharp-shinned. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of Ken & Barb Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 10:31 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bobolink 05 09 19 BB
Hi Tracy. We think your hawk images may be an immature Cooper's hawk. We'd be interested in what others have to say.
Good birding.
Ken & Barb Wardius Glendale, Milwaukee County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of tracy chiconas (Redacted sender "tchiconas" for DMARC) Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 6:09 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Bobolink 05 09 19 BB
Good morning, I saw a Bobolink at Bradford Beach yesterday afternoon. It was near the north end feeding where a garbage can is knocked over & contents spilled. A very lovely male.
I also saw a Broad winged Hawk. If someone would please confirm broad winged & not red shoulder for my on my checklist i would appreciate it!! I have not seen either of these hawks in person before & i feel about 90% on my ID. This was 2 lifers for me at one location/same day & 3rd & 4th lifers for me in the last 6 weeks!!
After a near by appointment i went to look for terns & gulls as i saw a checklist from the day before w/an incredible number of gulls. I saw very few of these, but as it looked like a low pressure system thing was happening & the clouds were looking pretty wild & like it was going to storm, i saw 2,000 Double crested Cormorants push in from the south in one big group. They poured in. I continued to see them arrive in groups at MB after this large push.
GREAT experience for an impromptu trip. Wishing i was off work today & good luck to those who are.
The Western Tanager is still coming to our yard. We had sightings in the morning and and then twice this afternoon.We were out from 11 - 2 so he could have been around hen as well. He was just here about 5 minutes ago. In the morning he was on the south side of the house but just now he was over on the north side. We have oriole feeders on both sides. This morning though, at times, we observed him going after insects, very flycatcher-like.
I think I would also go with Cooper's Hawk. In the first picture the tail appears very long, and while the wings of a Broad-winged Hawk fall short of the tail, they don't fall that much short. Since the long tail points to an accipiter, the question is Sharp-shinned or Cooper's? The very crisp fine streaking on the breast looks good for Cooper's and those streaks would be less defined on Sharp-shinned. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of Ken & Barb Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 10:31 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bobolink 05 09 19 BB
Hi Tracy. We think your hawk images may be an immature Cooper's hawk. We'd be interested in what others have to say.
Good birding.
Ken & Barb Wardius Glendale, Milwaukee County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of tracy chiconas (Redacted sender "tchiconas" for DMARC) Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 6:09 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Bobolink 05 09 19 BB
Good morning, I saw a Bobolink at Bradford Beach yesterday afternoon. It was near the north end feeding where a garbage can is knocked over & contents spilled. A very lovely male.
I also saw a Broad winged Hawk. If someone would please confirm broad winged & not red shoulder for my on my checklist i would appreciate it!! I have not seen either of these hawks in person before & i feel about 90% on my ID. This was 2 lifers for me at one location/same day & 3rd & 4th lifers for me in the last 6 weeks!!
After a near by appointment i went to look for terns & gulls as i saw a checklist from the day before w/an incredible number of gulls. I saw very few of these, but as it looked like a low pressure system thing was happening & the clouds were looking pretty wild & like it was going to storm, i saw 2,000 Double crested Cormorants push in from the south in one big group. They poured in. I continued to see them arrive in groups at MB after this large push.
GREAT experience for an impromptu trip. Wishing i was off work today & good luck to those who are.
Date: 5/10/19 8:31 am From: Ken & Barb <bkw...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Bobolink 05 09 19 BB
Hi Tracy. We think your hawk images may be an immature Cooper's hawk. We'd be interested in what others have to say.
Good birding.
Ken & Barb Wardius Glendale, Milwaukee County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of tracy chiconas (Redacted sender "tchiconas" for DMARC) Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 6:09 AM To: <wisbirdn...> Subject: [wisb] Bobolink 05 09 19 BB
Good morning, I saw a Bobolink at Bradford Beach yesterday afternoon. It was near the north end feeding where a garbage can is knocked over & contents spilled. A very lovely male.
I also saw a Broad winged Hawk. If someone would please confirm broad winged & not red shoulder for my on my checklist i would appreciate it!! I have not seen either of these hawks in person before & i feel about 90% on my ID. This was 2 lifers for me at one location/same day & 3rd & 4th lifers for me in the last 6 weeks!!
After a near by appointment i went to look for terns & gulls as i saw a checklist from the day before w/an incredible number of gulls. I saw very few of these, but as it looked like a low pressure system thing was happening & the clouds were looking pretty wild & like it was going to storm, i saw 2,000 Double crested Cormorants push in from the south in one big group. They poured in. I continued to see them arrive in groups at MB after this large push.
GREAT experience for an impromptu trip. Wishing i was off work today & good luck to those who are.
Date: 5/10/19 6:42 am From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] White-eyed Vireo still at Picnic Point Thurs. evening
I finally got over to Picnic Point on the west end of the UW campus after work yesterday to look for the reported White-eyed Vireo. With the cool wind and gloomy skies, not too many birds were singing, but there was a lot of feeding activity down low and on the ground. There were a bunch of Nashville Warblers working through the bluebells and May apples along the paved path up from the main, stone walled entrance. I had turned up the path to the left that goes out to the Biocore Prairie and the gardens, but could tell that there wasn't as much activity that way due to the wind, so I turned back. There was another birder at the junction with the main path who pointed out the White-eyed Vireo as it foraged actively a few feet off the ground. The bird never vocalized, but we had multiple excellent looks at it. This was around 5:45 p.m. I would suspect there's a good chance the bird stuck around overnight. Peter FisselMadison, Dane Co. #################### 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: 5/10/19 4:10 am From: tracy chiconas <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender tchiconas for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Bobolink 05 09 19 BB
Good morning, I saw a Bobolink at Bradford Beach yesterday afternoon. It was near the north end feeding where a garbage can is knocked over & contents spilled. A very lovely male.
I also saw a Broad winged Hawk. If someone would please confirm broad winged & not red shoulder for my on my checklist i would appreciate it!! I have not seen either of these hawks in person before & i feel about 90% on my ID. This was 2 lifers for me at one location/same day & 3rd & 4th lifers for me in the last 6 weeks!!
After a near by appointment i went to look for terns & gulls as i saw a checklist from the day before w/an incredible number of gulls. I saw very few of these, but as it looked like a low pressure system thing was happening & the clouds were looking pretty wild & like it was going to storm, i saw 2,000 Double crested Cormorants push in from the south in one big group. They poured in. I continued to see them arrive in groups at MB after this large push.
GREAT experience for an impromptu trip. Wishing i was off work today & good luck to those who are.
Date: 5/9/19 7:06 pm From: Patrick Ready <birdsready...> Subject: [wisb] Harris’s Sparrow, Dane Co.
Late this aft I found a Harris’s Sparrow at the Cherokee Marsh South area. Along the grass path west from the parking lot off School Rd. It was w a flock of WT Sparrows. Same area as the Summer Tanager was reported on Tuesday. Timothy Baker was able to find it about an hour later so it may still be around tomorrow. Pat Ready Madison
Date: 5/9/19 4:06 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Northern Mockingbird at Lake Park, Milwaukee 5/9
After reading Jennifer's post about the White-eyed Vireo, this afternoon I went to the park but failed to find it. In no way was I disappointed, though. At the head of Locust Ravine a Northern Mockingbird popped up for about 15 seconds before disappearing in the brush. I told a couple of ladies about it and checked with them later, but they were unable to find it. Perhaps it will work its way over to the golf course where they have been seen in previous years. The same ladies alerted me to a sleeping gray morph Screech Owl, high up in a pine. Near the summer stage I had knockout looks at Orange-crowned Warblers, and (FOY) Magnolia Warbler. In the feeder area 3 Red-headed Woodpeckers were chasing each other around. I walked down the ravine and saw a (FOY) bathing Bay-breasted Warbler 10 feet in front of me. It shook itself off, then flew back in the water for another bath. Further down the ravine a Northern Parula was also bathing. An Indigo bunting was at one of the feeders. I saw Swainson's Thrush and (FOY) Veery. Even if you don't find what you were looking for, during the month of May you are bound to find something good! Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
Date: 5/9/19 2:12 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] WHITE-EYED VIREO ~ Lake Park MKE Co. 5/9/19, some images...
Hi all, started out the day at Lake Park with a impromptu bird walk with some friends. The fog was so think you could cut it with a knife. A lot of nice birds were seen but the highlight of the day was the White-eyed Vireo. Jim Frank was the finder of the bird and he hunted us down at the park to let us know about it, thank you! It gave brief views at the rusty bridge and then moved on south. It was birdie on and off. Other nice birds seen were a Scarlet Tanager and Yellow-throated Vireo along with other birds expected to see this time of year. Numerous warblers were seen including Magnolia, Chestnut-sided, Palms, Yellow-rumps, Orange-crowned, Black-and-white, Nashville, Northern Parula, Cape May, Prothonotary, Pine and American Redstart. All and all and fun time birding with friends even with the gloomy weather for a good part of the morning.
A couple images of the White-eyed Vireo at the link below if you care to view them:
Date: 5/9/19 2:07 pm From: Aaron Holschbach <aholschbach...> Subject: [wisb] Governor Nelson State Park Migrants - Dane Co.
Good numbers of warblers and other migrants at Governor Nelson State Park this afternoon including Black-throated Blue and Prothonotary. Other highlights were a SANDERLING and a RUDDY TURNSTONE at the swimming beach and a pair of COMMON TERNS flying over the lake. Ended up with over 90 species at the park; link to my ebird checklist is below.
Date: 5/9/19 11:39 am From: <heuers3...> Subject: [wisb] Western Tanager
With a break in the rain our feeders have been busy. In the last hour we have had Chipping sparrows, White crowned sparrows, a Savannah sparrow, Chickadees, Downey WP, Red bellied WP, Rose breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, courting Cardinals and of course the usual suspects like House finches and RWBB. But the highlight was a Western Tanager who visited the oriole feeder numerous times. I have posted a photograph on eBird.
As a side note, yesterday the snow melt pond across the road from our house had black-bellied plover, about 8 lesser yellowlegs and a blue-winged teal.
Date: 5/9/19 11:20 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Dane County warblers
There have been good reports, since Monday. Today reports of 18 -20 species at various locations. To many y-r’s and Palms to count. I had 20 warbler species at Lake Kegonsa SP. I had some thrushes ,but missed Gray-cheeked. I believe I missed Downy Woodpecker. How is that possible. Had a total of 83 sp., at the park. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 5/9/19 10:27 am From: Jeff Virant <rainbow...> Subject: [wisb] Nesting Trumpeters, Polk County
Hi all, I am pleased to report that we are again lucky enough to have a pair of Trumpeter Swans nesting on Rainbow Pond. By late yesterday, either or both of them were quite active chasing Canadian geese away from their nest on a muskrat lodge. As of this morning, the pen is finally permanently seated on the nest and if my figures are correct, the Trumpeter Swan incubation period is anywhere from 32 to 37 days. I will certainly update their progress if we are indeed again lucky enough to see them hatch. The past two or three times that we have seen this, it is always difficult to watch the number of cygenets shrink due to predation from turtles, owls, eagles and who knows what else, but every year a few do indeed survive. I certainly cannot help but wonder if one or both members of this current nesting pair were indeed hatched on this pond.
Best birding.
Jeff Virant Deer Park, WI, Polk County <rainbow...>
Date: 5/9/19 8:22 am From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] White-eyed Vireo, Lake Park today
Third hand report--but reputable sources (I was told Jim Frank found it)--Bird was seen near iron bridge overlooking Locust Ravine. I would check the entire ravine area. Listen to a recording of them first if you are a newer birder; that will help. Thanks,
Date: 5/9/19 7:37 am From: <eileenworman...> Subject: [wisb] Eastern Bluebird Nestlings Richfield, Washington County
I know it's all about the warblers at this time of year, but for me, it's also all about the Eastern Bluebirds that are nesting in one of our boxes.I mentioned yesterday when I posted the news about the Sandhill Cranes and their colt, that the bluebirds were likely going to hatch any day.This morning when I checked the box after noticing the parents' activity had heightened, I discovered that all five eggs have indeed hatched.You can see a photo of them here: https://flic.kr/p/2eD6dtS I am pretty darn thrilled to be able to witness this again.Eileen WormanRichfield, Washington County
Date: 5/9/19 4:42 am From: Miles Brengle <brenglema...> Subject: [wisb] Thrush Flight - Madison
Hi All, A large number of thrushes, both Gray-cheeked and Swainson's, flew over Madison today. It was an amazing experience listening to all these birds call as they flew overhead.
Date: 5/8/19 3:35 pm From: <eileenworman...> Subject: [wisb] Sandhill Crane Colt Photo link, Richfield, Washington County
Just a second message to get the link to the Sandhill Cranes and colt on my Flickr page to show up properly.I don't know why my messages show up so goofy on the birding list. Here it is: https://flic.kr/p/2erxhhz Eileen Worman, Richfield, Washington County
Date: 5/8/19 3:25 pm From: <eileenworman...> Subject: [wisb] Sandhill Crane Colt, etc. Richfield, Washington County
This afternoon the Sandhill Cranes that nest behind our backyard neighbors' house have debuted the new addition to their family, a single colt. Last year this pair successfully raised two colts, but I'm happy to see any at all.This pair returned to our neighborhood on the same date two years in a row and last year I saw their youngsters only one day earlier than this year's colt appeared. They certainly are timely birds.You can see a photo of the pair with their youngster here:https://flic.kr/p/2erxhhzWe have a pair of Eastern Bluebirds working on a brood, as well. There were five eggs in the nest box when I last checked a few days ago.We're enjoying the usual migrants and lots of Orchard and Baltimore Orioles and Rose-breasted Grosbeaks who will all be nesting nearby. The grape jelly is already being devoured.We have had our first Ruby-throated Hummingbirds at the feeder, too.There are two Soras and one Virginia Rail on the creek in our backyard, along with a pair of Belted Kingfishers, Green Herons and Great Blue Herons.We also had our first Broad-winged Hawk sighting overhead a few days ago and I managed a shot which is also on my Flickr page.It's not the best place for warblers, but we do see plenty of them and so many other birds on a regular basis. Our yard list has grown to 118 species seen in just over two years.It's been a wonderful place to enjoy all the wildlife that shows up.Eileen WormanRichfield, Washington County
Date: 5/8/19 10:58 am From: Gmail <bhaunts...> Subject: [wisb] WESTERN TANAGER
I joined the Bay Beach sanctuary group for their Wed "warbler" walk. Warblers were few and far in-between with only 10 species tallied. The main movement has not reached the Green Bay/Fox Cities area yet. We did have single Veery, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrushes (FOY for many of us) and Blue-headed and Warbling Vireos. However THE HIGHLIGHT occurred later in the walk when the call came that a few birders had found a male WESTERN TANAGER along a trail. The majority of us hurried over and for the next 20+ minutes enjoyed great looks at it up in the trees and then down lower. What a great finish to what has been a strange, very delayed migration so far. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 5/8/19 9:54 am From: <setdown...> Subject: [wisb] Whooping Cranes at Horicon
Yesterday I visited Horicon Marsh. I was thrilled to see two Whooping Cranes foraging on a shallow mudflat! My first sight of these beauties in the wild! Paula SettleNew HolsteinCalumet 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: 5/8/19 5:51 am From: d pan <birdmandan813...> Subject: [wisb] Birdwalk tonight Milwaukee county
Grab your raincoat and boots! Rain or shine I'm leading a walk at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center tonight. Meet at the center at 6:30 pm, dress for the weather. Admission is free and open to the public. Plenty of parking is available- A whipoorwill was heard there night before last, perhaps we'll hear it again. With warbler movement in full swing and the unstable weather, this could be a productive, albeit damp walk. For more info see link https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/calendar/
Good evening, The last two days have been spectacular in Milwaukee, along the lakefront. On Tuesday, in 3 hours at Grant Park, I had 19 Warbler species, including a Yellow-throated Warbler! The number of warblers was very good, not just one here or there. Here is the list seen there.
Today I started at Grant Park again, and it was still fairly good, with good numbers, but not nearly as well as Monday evening. I decided to head north to Warnimont Park. I pulled into the parking lot, stepped out of my truck and could hear hundreds of birds singing. I don't think I've ever seen as many warblers in one day, as I did today! I had 23 warbler species, but the shear numbers were incredible! I ended the day with 94 species total, but that was walking the entire park from north to south. Here is the list of warblers from today.
I've seen more Black-throated Blue Warblers than at any any other time. On Saturday one was heard at Wehr Nature Center below the dam. On Sunday several were seen at Warnimont Park in the tamarack trees on the bluff. Monday and today (Tuesday), a single bird is being seen in the woods southeast of the Jackson Park pool. Monday it hunted close to the ground with a single fellow traveler, a Golden-winged Warbler.
Date: 5/7/19 3:02 pm From: Bob Matyas <bobmatyas...> Subject: [wisb] Purple Finches / Red-breasted Nuthatch-Milwaukee County
Hello Everyone, While looking for arriving Warblers and Vireos in our backyard, two Purple Finches and a Red-breasted Nuthatch showed up and all three looked quite at home in the mid-day 43'F weather. Not what I was expecting on May 7th, although it is always nice to see these two species. Still no Warblers or Vireos in our yard yet that we were able to see this Spring, although we had a lone Blue-headed Vireo ( used to be called Solitary Vireo and it was by itself ) at a nearby park. Good Birding, 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
I spent a good part of the day covering several spots in this part of the state. High Cliff was quiet except for Yellow-throated and Red-eyed Vireo. Calumet Co park had nothing. Horicon Marsh was rather quiet with only limited shorebird habitat which yielded very little on my first drive along 49. Several hours later there were no shorebirds anywhere. The I pond is drying up (although the heavy rain forecast for tomorrow could change that) with only a few basic shorebirds. The Jersey pond has grown up making it hard to find any shorebirds. Fortunately a group of peeps took flight and resettled. Among the Least was a Baird's. The A/E ponds had the most shorebirds (number wise) with a Semipalmated Sandpiper and a Wilson's Phalarope being the best. A Cooper's Hawk flushed some of them.
However easily the highlight (for me) of the day was Ziegler Park (Mayville). Finally an actual warbler wave that yielded 11 species. Best were single Bay-br., Blackpoll and Black-thro Blue plus a Philadelphia Vireo. Also had my first Scarlet Tanager and several Rose-br. Grosbeaks.
Date: 5/7/19 11:43 am From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] Re: N. Parula at Whitnal among other fun sightings
Wow - so many replies to the tufted titmouse! For those looking, I was at the roadway (as opposed to foot) bridge near picnic area 6 at Whitnall. Happy birding
Kelly Goocher Milw
On May 6, 2019 8:57 PM, "Jennifer Ambrose" <jenthreat...> wrote:
> Very cool!! Thanks for mentioning the titmice. We her is the only place to > really try and find them in Milwaukee county and I haven't gotten to see > them yet this year. > > On Mon, May 6, 2019, 7:44 PM Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote: > >> I too birded Whitnal this afternoon. In addition to Jim's sightings, I >> had >> a N. parula hawking bugs from the same bush as the black-throated blue. >> Also had 3+ tufted titmouse, one carrying nesting material. Also a >> probable alder flycatcher; I heard one call that was not quite the >> fitz-bew >> of a willow, which I know very well, and got a brief look - there was just >> too much white in the wing for a willow. >> An Awesme couple hours of birding! >> >> Kelly Goocher >> Milw >> >> >> #################### >> 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: 5/7/19 8:57 am From: Gregory Neu <gneubirdphotographer...> Subject: [wisb] Eventful morning at our feeder!
What an eventful morning at our bird feeder, the best we've had in quite some time. Here is a listing of birds sighted in about 1/2 hour (caused both Eileen and I to be late for work!):
European Starling (5) Common Grackle (2) Brown-headed Cowbirds (2) Blue Jay American Goldfinches (6) Black-capped Chickadees (4) House Finches (5) Northern Cardinals (3) White-crowned Sparrow (FOY at our feeder!!!) Red-breasted Nuthatches (2) White-breasted Nuthatches (2) Baltimore Orioles (3) Downy Woodpeckers (2) Red-bellied Woodpeckers (2) Hairy Woodpecker (has been visiting our peanut feeder for three weeks, after an almost two year absence)
What an amazing way to start the day! The only "downer" was the absence of a Rose-breasted Grosbeak. We had one visit our feeder at least four times on Friday afternoon/early evening. We have not seen it since. This happened several years ago, and the around May 11 we had several stick around for about a week. Hope we get a chance to see one again on our feeders.
Date: 5/6/19 7:32 pm From: d pan <birdmandan813...> Subject: [wisb] Bird walk Wednesday night Milwaukee county
This Wednesday, 6:30 pm at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center I'll be leading a walk -rain or shine- The event is free and open to the public- you do not need to be a member to attend. For more info see the link below https://www.schlitzaudubon.org/calendar/
Date: 5/6/19 6:23 pm From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] Re: N. Parula at Whitnal among other fun sightings
Sorry, I guess listing a tufted titmouse is kinda like listing a blue jay! But if you don't live in the midwest, well, it was fun for me! : )) On May 6, 2019 7:43 PM, "Hondochica z" <hondochica...> wrote:
> I too birded Whitnal this afternoon. In addition to Jim's sightings, I > had a N. parula hawking bugs from the same bush as the black-throated blue. > Also had 3+ tufted titmouse, one carrying nesting material. Also a > probable alder flycatcher; I heard one call that was not quite the fitz-bew > of a willow, which I know very well, and got a brief look - there was just > too much white in the wing for a willow. > > An Awesme couple hours of birding! > > Kelly Goocher > Milw >
Date: 5/6/19 5:44 pm From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] N. Parula at Whitnal among other fun sightings
I too birded Whitnal this afternoon. In addition to Jim's sightings, I had a N. parula hawking bugs from the same bush as the black-throated blue. Also had 3+ tufted titmouse, one carrying nesting material. Also a probable alder flycatcher; I heard one call that was not quite the fitz-bew of a willow, which I know very well, and got a brief look - there was just too much white in the wing for a willow. An Awesme couple hours of birding!
Date: 5/6/19 4:34 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Hooded Warbler and others, Milwaukee
For the first time in years, I actually viewed instead of heard only a male Hooded Warbler mid-afternoon today. I was birding along the Nojoshing Trail in St Francis. It was moving around a lot, at times flaring out its tail. It also flicked its tail numerous times. I lost sight of it right before a local sharp-shinned hawk flew in and scattered the warblers.
At Wilson Park, I had another great day. I had three Pine Warblers, one Golden-winged warbler, two Black-throated Green warblers, at least five Black-and-white warblers, two Nashville warblers, three Yellow warblers, two Ovenbirds, Blue headed and possible Philadelphia vireos, Veery, Great crested flycatcher and Gray cheeked thrush. The cool thing was that the groups of warblers were in pairs and low on the ground. Views were still challenging due to the poor visibility today and the birds' high energy levels, but I had a really great time there.
Earlier, I had great looks at a Sedge Wren from the bluff behind the lagoon at Sheridan Park and had first of year Cape May Warbler. The Sparrows were bananas all along the bluff, and across the road, they were all over people's lawns and on roofs. A great day.
Jennifer Ambrose Milwaukee
On Mon, May 6, 2019, 5:16 PM Tod Highsmith <dmarc-noreply...> wrote:
> My wife Joan found a HOODED WARBLER this afternoon in Hudson Park on > Madison’s East Side. It’s been hanging out along the lake edge from the > Hudson Park beach south along the shoreline towards Schiller Ct. > > --------------------------------------- > R. Tod Highsmith > Madison, 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: 5/6/19 4:21 pm From: Jeff Virant <rainbow...> Subject: [wisb] Ruby-Throated Hummingbird, Polk County
Hi All, We had our first ruby-throated hummingbird of the season at one of our feeders. She appeared to have tolerated her phenomenal migration quite well.
Best birding!
Jeff Virant Deer Park, WI, Polk County <rainbow...>
Date: 5/6/19 4:21 pm From: K Petersen <loonp...> Subject: [wisb] Marquette County
This weekend at our cottage in Marquette County we had numerous orioles, nesting robins and woodies, and our first ever sighting there of a tufted titmouse.
Date: 5/6/19 3:16 pm From: Tod Highsmith <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender todhighsmith for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Hooded Warbler, Hudson Park, Madison
My wife Joan found a HOODED WARBLER this afternoon in Hudson Park on Madison’s East Side. It’s been hanging out along the lake edge from the Hudson Park beach south along the shoreline towards Schiller Ct.
--------------------------------------- R. Tod Highsmith Madison, Dane County
Date: 5/6/19 2:22 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Cape May and other warblers at Whitnall Park MKE Co. 5/6/19, some images...
Hi all, One of my birding stops today was for warblers at Whitnall Park. Earlier birding in the rain along the lakefront produced very little to brag about. Lake Park had nice views of White-crowned and White-throated Sparrows everywhere, along with a split-second glimpse of a beautiful Ovenbird. The rain was just letting up as I headed west and the stop at Whitnall Park produced views of a stunning Cap May Warbler. Other warblers present, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Yellow-rumps, Common Yellowthroat, Palm. Other warblers that made very brief appearances were the American Redstart, Black-throated Blue, Black-and-white, not even long enough to get the camera on them. Very many Ruby-crowned Kinglets were also present. Always exciting to see new warblers as they start coming though the area. A rainy morning to start but then cloudy skies which was great. Temps chilly to start but warmed up nicely.
A link below to some of the warbler images from today if you care to view them:
I spent some time late this morning/early p.m. checking out a few of the trails at High Cliff Park. Very limited activity that included FOY Catbird, Blue-headed Vireo, Orchard and Baltimore Orioles. Also present were about 30 Myrtle Warblers and a gnatcatcher. I have had an Ovenbird in my yard the past two days, my only yard warbler so far. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 5/6/19 8:53 am From: Andrea Szymczak <harrierhawk1...> Subject: [wisb] Hooded Warblers back on territories, S. Kettle Moraine-Jefferson, Walworth and Waukesha Co.
While I found my first singing male Hooded on Saturday 5/4 in Waukesha Co, a rare weekday off allowed me to tick them off today in both Jefferson and Walworth too. As an aside, the Hooded's are interesting, because they clearly overshot their core southern breeding area this Spring and were observed 23 - 26 April in Milwaukee (stopover site), La Crosse and Marathon (!) counties. Other goodies this morning were SCARLET TANAGER (Jefferson) and a small but diverse warbler flock at Ottawa Lake (Waukesha) including MAGNOLIA, CHESTNUT-SIDED, BLUE- & GOLDEN-WINGED WARBLERS and AMERICAN REDSTART. Rain drops not bring 'ya down today! Andrea Szymczak Waukesha, WI
Date: 5/6/19 8:33 am From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] American Redstart to start my day!!
Birding between the raindrops (sounds like a great name for a book) this morning while dog walking along the root-river parkway I had a quick look at an American redstart! birded most of yesterday but did not have near as good a day as others - despite my best efforts. Tons of palm warblers - so beautiful - I think I've only seem them in fall before this. Blue-headed vireos, yellow warblers, common yellow-throat, black-throated green, 2 black n' white late in the day, and more ruby-crowned kinglets than I have ever seen - maybe even in my lifetime! They are Everywhere!!
Date: 5/6/19 7:38 am From: Shari Kastner <smk...> Subject: [wisb] FOY Orchard Orioles and Red-breasted Nuthatch
Hi all, This morning we had FOY Orchard Orioles, Baltimore Orioles, White-crowned Sparrows, and a FOY Red-breasted Nuthatch coming to the feeders. Yesterday, we had a hummingbird.
Date: 5/6/19 7:24 am From: David Moffat <davidl.moffat...> Subject: [wisb] Orioles, RBGs and hummers
Finally.
When we returned home from Horicon yesterday afternoon we saw one bright male Ruby-throated Hummingbird. This morning we had 4 bright male Baltimore Orioles. No, 5. No, 8. No, 10. Plus a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, one male Orchard Oriole, and a White-crowned Sparrow. The numbers went up as we watched. We've refilled the feeders already this morning.
Date: 5/6/19 7:20 am From: David Moffat <davidl.moffat...> Subject: [wisb] Horicon Marsh coming alive
We were part of the NRF-sponsored Birding Blitz at Horicon yesterday, ably led by Liz Herzmann and Jeff Bahls. Because of the late migration, everyone was a bit concerned that it might be kind of quiet. It started fine, but got better and better as the day progressed. We ended the day with a little over 90 species. Things should be ideal for the Festival this weekend.
Recent arrivals included: Baltimore Oriole Rose-breasted Grosbeak Blue-headed Vireo Warbling Vireo Common Yellowthroat Blackburnian Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Palm Warbler Yellow Warblers (several of which we tried to turn into Prothonotary Warblers because they were so bright) Yellow-rumped Warbler Gray Catbird Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Black Tern Eastern Kingbird
Many, many others. Heard lots of Sora and one Virginia Rail, but couldn't coax any out into the open. As we wrapped up in the parking lot, we finally heard a Bluebird.
I had my FOY Baltimore Oriole yesterday morning and 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeaks showed up in the evening. 5 WC Sparrows came this morning. I didn't have any Common Redpolls or Pine Siskins this winter. Lori Inderdahl Rosendale, FDL Co.
Date: 5/6/19 6:53 am From: David Moffat <davidl.moffat...> Subject: [wisb] Cty V pond Dane County
We stopped by the Cty V pond Saturday afternoon. There were the usual Coots, Canada geese, and Red-winged Blackbirds. Also Blue-winged Teal, Green-winged Teal, Ring-necked Ducks, Bufflehead and two Pied-billed Grebes. Tree and Barn Swallows were flying all around. The highlight, though, were four Yellow-headed Blackbirds, and, as we were leaving, one Belted Kingfisher. Dave Moffat Verona, Dane County, WI
Date: 5/6/19 5:36 am From: Dan Belter <bwhawk55...> Subject: [wisb] Eared Grebe at the Mead SWA
I just saw an Eared Grebe at South Rice Lake in the Mead SWA. It was near the road at first, then flew to the northwestern side of the lake. Dan Belter -- Dan Belter Marathon County, WI
Date: 5/5/19 8:35 pm From: Bob Matyas <bobmatyas...> Subject: [wisb] Common Nighthawk - Milwaukee
Hello all, Late this evening in our backyard as we waited for some warbler and vireo action that never materialized, an early Common Nighthawk flew over our yard in Franklin, Wisconsin. The rain and cold front had still not arrived at our location at the time of our sighting. We have had Baltimore Orioles, House Wrens, and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds back in our yard by yesterday. 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: 5/5/19 7:27 pm From: Jeff Virant <rainbow...> Subject: [wisb] First Baltimore Orioles! Polk County
Hi all, I’m pleased to join others in reporting the arrival this morning of our season’s first Baltimore Orioles at our jelly feeders. Two males today showing off their beautiful colors.
Best birding.
Jeff Virant Deer Park, WI, Polk County <rainbow...>
Date: 5/5/19 3:26 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Madison School Forest (Dane Co.) today
Chuck Henrikson and I (ably assisted by Pat Ready) led a Madison Audubon field trip to the Madison School Forest southwest of Verona this morning. About a dozen early rising birders joined us for a walk through the open woods. Chuck kept the list, and I believe we got to 42 species, counting the flyover Baltimore Oriole as the last few of us were standing around yakking in the parking lot off Fritz Rd.  Highlights were Red-headed WP, Blue-winged Warbler, Ovenbird, Am. Redstart, Blue-headed Vireo, a very vocal Yellow-throated Vireo by the parking lot, and heard-only Wood Thrush (Chuck had gotten there at 5:30 a.m. and said they were singing quite a bit at that hour.) Pat saw a Pine Warbler in the conifer stand, but we couldn't track it down. We also flushed a large owl (likely Barred) in that area. Â
Date: 5/5/19 2:19 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Lake Park in Milwaukee today 5/5
The first thing I noticed when I arrived this morning is that Palm Warblers had arrived in a big way. Among them and with many Yellow-rumped Warblers was a Blue-headed Vireo. Near the Wolcott Statue was a Black and White Warbler. When I walked up to the golf course I noticed Jym Mooney and 2 others concentrating at length on the grove of pines at the north edge of the golf course. Thinking that these pines might be hosting warblers as they frequently do, I wandered over there and Jym alerted me to a very cooperative Le Conte's Sparrow, easily the best bird of the day. Later on after everybody had left, I noticed the Le Conte's was wandering from one clump of evergreens to another on the golf course. After we had great looks at the Le Conte's, Jym mentioned that a Blue-winged Warbler was singing behind us. Since that is one of the many birds I can't hear, I rushed over to where Jym was hearing the bird, and Jym and the other birders went with me. One of the other gentlemen quickly spotted the bird and we all had decent looks. I then slogged through the mud in the north lighthouse ravine trail and saw Yellow Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, and Louisiana Waterthrush. The south lighthouse ravine was much easier to navigate with no mud, but there was nothing exciting there. My hope for the day, which by now had been going quite well, was to see a Red-headed Woodpecker, so I went over to the Locust Ravine feeder area and eventually saw it. Warbler variety was good, with Northern Waterthrush, Nashville Warbler, American Redstart, Blackburnian Warbler, and many more Palm and Yellow-rumped Warblers. I had a brief look at a Least Flycatcher, but a much better look at one in lower Lake Park inside the hedgerow bordering the water treatment plant. Jennifer Ambrose predicted we would see new birds today, and with 9 (FOY) species for me, I am happy to say she was correct! Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
Date: 5/5/19 1:44 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Lake Maria/White River Marsh/Comstock Bog Saturday
Thanks to Ryan Brady extending the second Owl Survey period through today, I was able to wait for ideal weather and make the second run on the Princeton survey route last night. I got an early start yesterday afternoon and stopped at Lake Maria in Green Lake Co. Picked up 34 species in the 45 minutes I was there. Best was a Common Tern that was keeping separate from the flock of noisy Forster's Terns that were working the lake.  From there, I stopped in Princeton to pick up a sub sandwich to eat later, then headed for the White River Marsh. Even though it was still two hours before sunset, many American Bitterns were pumping away, a pair of Barred Owls were duetting, and Soras were calling from every marshy area. I heard a Virginia Rail grunt from the marsh next to the bridge over the White River, and later heard several "kiddick"-ing in the large marsh at the east end before the big woods. I also heard my FOY Common Yellowthroats and Sedge Wrens there. I went back west to County D at sunset and still had a half-hour to kill, so I drove out the road into the marsh that goes north from where D curves to the west. Had another Am. Bittern pumping out off the end of that road.
My route starts at the curve on D and goes west into Marquette Co. Things were quiet for the first five stops, but starting at stop #6 through the end of the route (10 stops total,) I had at least one Barred Owl at each of the last five stops. Stop #9 was especially productive, with at least four (and possibly a fifth - hard to keep track through each of five one-minute listening periods) Barred Owls calling back and forth. In the fifth minute, a Saw-whet Owl did a short "toot" series. That was only the second one I've had on this survey route (and the other was just last year, at the stop a mile before this one. Similar habitat - conifer stands interspersed with wetlands.) Slightly surprising was not hearing any coyotes this time. Frogs (Chorus, Spring Peepers, American Toads and a few Gray Tree Frogs) made it a challenge to hear at a few stops.
To cap off the night, since I was going right past it, I pulled into the small parking lot off Hwy 22 on the west side of Comstock Bog SNA. Even though I've never heard a Yellow Rail from that spot, it was a calm night with almost no traffic on 22, so I figured it was worth a shot. I hadn't even gotten all the way out of the car and could hear at least two, and maybe three, Yellow Rails ticking away, very close to the edge of the bog. Didn't even have to cup my ears like I usually have to do to hear them from the east side on Edgewood Rd. The thrill from that, plus the many deer along Hwy 22, plus listening to the epic Brewers victory in 18 innings on the radio kept me awake on the way back home. Got to bed a minute after midnight (and had to get up early to lead a field trip this morning at 7:00.) Â
Date: 5/5/19 1:40 pm From: PAUL R VAN GINKEL <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender prvangin for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Alert: White eyed vireo Picnic Point
Picnic point 1:30-3PM Got great looks at a white eyed vireo with another birder. (Enter paved road past stone columns, take the first paved road left, up the hill where the wood chip path leads to the Biocore.) It hung out calling/singing both north and south of the road. At time would sit a couple of feet away in the shrubs easily visible out in the open, white eyes very conspicuous.
baltimore orioles 1 red breasted nuthatch 2 red breasted grosbeaks 2 yellow warblers 2 bluebirds 2 ruby throated kinglets 1 blue gray gnatcatcher 2 scaups (sp) 1 Sandhill crane
Date: 5/5/19 1:07 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Fw: Nine Springs (Dane Co.) Friday night
 I see my post below this never went through. Just FYI for those other subscribers with .edu email addresses, for some reason the Freelists servers and our email servers are not playing well together. My posts frequently don't go through at all, and I can only send one per day to Wisbirdn (max.) I also noticed that all of those addresses now seem to be categorized as "dmarc-noreply", so no one can reply directly to the senders. I'm giving up and using my att.net address from now on, even though it occasionally formats weirdly.
I know we're also having difficulties with folks using Android phones, at least from certain carriers. Keep in mind, Freelists is just that - free. That's why they host hundreds of listservs, with the difficulties and problems that can entail. Wisbirdn listowner Tom Sykes, who still does the back-end technical stuff that is beyond me, has looked for alternatives, but Freelists remains the best choice for the moment, so bear with us. Â
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From: Peter Fissel Sent: Friday, May 3, 2019 9:44 PM To: Wisconsin Birding Network Subject: Nine Springs (Dane Co.) tonight I led about 20 birders on the annual Friday evening Madison Audubon field trip to Nine Springs tonight. With the late migration this year, I was pleased that we managed to eke out 40 species. Only two warbler species (Yellow and Yellow-rump) and four shorebirds (Killdeer, Spotted SP, a lone Greater Yellowlegs, and a Woodcock.) Ducks included Wood, BW Teal, Ring-necked, Canvasback, Lesser Scaup and Gadwall (plus Mallard, of course.) Highlight was at least five Soras calling and several of them wandering around out in the open area where the cattails were burned in the second impoundment.
Charles Naeseth pointed out a peenting American Woodcock as we were getting back to the parking lot. It sounded nearby, so the remainder of the group walked out a bit into the E-way to listen. It finally took off to display over our heads, then plummeted to a landing in the area of low grass in the shrubby area just east of the parking lot. We tried to get closer for a look, but it buzzed off, giving everyone a good look. Nice ending to a lovely Spring evening. Thanks to Charles and Ellen Hansen for spotting. Â
Date: 5/5/19 1:00 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] Fw: Upcoming Madison Audubon field trips
 It's getting to be that time of year. Last Thursday began our weekday Warbler Walks series, weather permitting. All our field trips are subject to change or cancellation in the event of heavy rain or especially thunderstorms in the area. Light rain showers aren't usually a problem, and can make for good birding if it stops raining shortly before or after the trip starts. Use your best judgement, and dress appropriately for the weather. We'll try to post advance notice on the website/Facebook if a trip is going to be rescheduled.Â
For details on all our trips, see the MAS website: https://madisonaudubon.org For the majority of our trips, you do not need to be a member to attend, and there is no need to register ahead of time for most of them - just show up at the scheduled time and place. Beginning birders are always welcome.
Date: 5/5/19 12:51 pm From: Peter Fissel <pfissel...> Subject: [wisb] FYI Dane Co shorebirds
Since apparently no one with a .edu email address can send messages to Wisbirdn anymore... From: James Schwarz Sent: Saturday, May 4, 2019 8:30 AM To: Wisconsin Birding Network Subject: FYI Dane Co shorebirds For those unaware, if you go to Mueller Road to see the Common Gallinule, there are to other good shorebird spots nearby.
Just north of Mueller Road are the HWY V & C PONDS. On Wednesday there were Yellowlegs with DUNLIN and a WILSON'S PHALAROPE.
Then about a mile north of there, at the Columbia Co boarder, is a pond I will call the COUNTY C at JOHNSON ROAD POND. (the short road to a farm house is Johnson Road)
This distant pond from the road really needs a scope for good views. Wednesday there was an AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVER with Yellowlegs and a few peeps.
One other pond, a short distance north, probably less known, is West of Cty C on Cty DM. The pond is about a mile west of the C & DM intersection. Yesterday there were only Yellowlegs seen but in past years other interesting birds were there.
Date: 5/5/19 11:59 am From: Judy Middleton <judymiddleton...> Subject: [wisb] Juvenile Virginia Rail
Hi Birders, I was surprised by a quick running bird on Saturday on our beach Near Baileys Harbor. I had to check the book because I had never seen one Before. It was a Juvenile Virginia Rail. Judy Middleton in Baileys Harbor
Date: 5/5/19 10:32 am From: LIELA KUCHAR <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender jodykuch for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Warblers
Common yellow throat - positive ID - those spring warblers move fast! Yellow rumps as well. Â Greater yellow legs in Collins Marsh. Avocets at Manty impoundment. Manitowoc city Jody Kuchar #################### 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: 5/5/19 5:37 am From: Ryan Brady <ryanbrady10...> Subject: [wisb] Sign up for statewide birding reports
Hello birders, each Thursday I write a Statewide Birding Report issued as part of Wisconsin DNR's Outdoor Report. In it I summarize trends in sightings, provide a recap of rarities, and forecast what to expect in the week ahead, including which days are likely to feature new arrivals or active migration conditions. And usually there's a pretty photo or two as well!
Date: 5/4/19 7:47 pm From: KAREN JOHNSON <kmjbirders...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Waiting for the Spring Migration
My best FOY Bird today was a Yellow-throated Vireo. His yellow spectacles really stood out! I also had Ovenbird, Black-throated Green, Black-and-White, Yellow and several Palm. I finally got American Woodcocks this evening! Pretty birdie day considering the wind direction. Tomorrow looks to be very promising. We shall see...
Karen Johnson Milwaukee County BayView Area
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> On May 4, 2019, at 7:59 PM, Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> wrote: > > Here is the birdcast link. Tonight looks promising. http://birdcast.info/ > We should have some new birds tomorrow. > In the Milwaukee area today, it was somewhat slow overall for the time of > year, but my group of birding friends and I all had between several first > of year sightings. > > Grosbeaks, Orioles, and a few warbler species like Nashville, black and > white, and black throated green showed up, as well as white crowned, > Lincoln's and clay colored Sparrows. White-throated sparrows were in huge > numbers and they always precede warblers. > > Bill makes a great point though. When we're not out birding, we need to > work to help the birds we enjoy so much. > > On Sat, May 4, 2019, 6:57 PM Elizabeth Palmer <deer2palmers...> > wrote: > >> 10 hours later than your post this morning, things have exploded in my >> Poynette, Columbia Co yard: FOY Oriole, RBGrosbeak, RT Hummingbird. Saw a >> Red Headed Woodpecker fly through, unusual in my suburban neighborhood. Saw >> my first White Crowned Sparrow, too. It was a big day! >> Elizabeth Palmer >> Columbia County >> >>> On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 10:46 AM Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks for this post. I have been checking birdcast every day for the >> past >>> week hoping for some movement (as I imagine many of you are) - and yes, >> the >>> birds seem stuck in Tennessee! Though 2 nights ago, it seemed the birds >>> got tired of waiting and moved west and east around Illinois and WI to >> keep >>> moving. Crazy enough - one day last week (week before?) the birds >> actually >>> moved South - out of WI! >>> We all wait patiently - or maybe not so patient . . >>> >>> What's a birder to do? >>> >>> Kelly Goocher >>> milw >>> >>> On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> I am sure all of us are somewhat frustrated by the slow progress of the >>>> migration this spring. We keep waiting for the birds to arrive while >>> they >>>> are being held back by the persistent cool damp weather and northerly >>>> winds. I have heard the comment that perhaps they have already >> overshot >>>> southern Wisconsin, but I have not heard about an abundance of warblers >>> and >>>> other songbirds being sighted in the north. I believe that at this >> point >>>> they are still stalled out south of us and hopefully the winds will >>> change >>>> soon enough to advance the migration. >>>> If the birds are held back for another week to ten days then I would >>>> suspect that they may fly over the southern part of the state in a rush >>> to >>>> arrive on their nesting grounds, but at this time it seems that they >>> should >>>> arrive with the next warm front. According to the latest weather >>> forecast >>>> that could happen overnight. >>>> >>>> But the emptiness in the woods is somewhat disconcerting while I search >>> for >>>> signs of spring and remain disappointed that the birds I would expect >> to >>> be >>>> seeing at this time of the season haven't yet arrived. The progress of >>> the >>>> season has been delayed and so we remain behind schedule. I try to >>> remain >>>> patient as I wait for their arrival but the lack of warblers and other >>>> songbirds makes the woods seem rather quiet. >>>> >>>> I know they will come soon and hope that either the leaves don't open >> so >>>> quickly to hide them from view or delay them much longer and cause them >>> to >>>> overshoot my location. But this current lack of birds gives me pause >> to >>>> reflect on the declines of many bird populations and the changes we >> bring >>>> that result in these losses. All this makes me think of a potentially >>> dark >>>> future and makes me ask, what if they never came? What kind of world >>> would >>>> we find ourselves in if there was no migration? While others may not >>> miss >>>> what they never knew existed, those of us who have enjoyed the many >> kinds >>>> of birds that return with each spring would know the loss. So I ask >>> myself >>>> how did others feel who actually had the opportunity to see the waves >> of >>>> passenger pigeons when they no longer came? 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Date: 5/4/19 7:35 pm From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.wisbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, May 2, 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
Date: 5/4/19 6:00 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Waiting for the Spring Migration
Here is the birdcast link. Tonight looks promising. http://birdcast.info/ We should have some new birds tomorrow. In the Milwaukee area today, it was somewhat slow overall for the time of year, but my group of birding friends and I all had between several first of year sightings.
Grosbeaks, Orioles, and a few warbler species like Nashville, black and white, and black throated green showed up, as well as white crowned, Lincoln's and clay colored Sparrows. White-throated sparrows were in huge numbers and they always precede warblers.
Bill makes a great point though. When we're not out birding, we need to work to help the birds we enjoy so much.
On Sat, May 4, 2019, 6:57 PM Elizabeth Palmer <deer2palmers...> wrote:
> 10 hours later than your post this morning, things have exploded in my > Poynette, Columbia Co yard: FOY Oriole, RBGrosbeak, RT Hummingbird. Saw a > Red Headed Woodpecker fly through, unusual in my suburban neighborhood. Saw > my first White Crowned Sparrow, too. It was a big day! > Elizabeth Palmer > Columbia County > > On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 10:46 AM Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote: > > > Thanks for this post. I have been checking birdcast every day for the > past > > week hoping for some movement (as I imagine many of you are) - and yes, > the > > birds seem stuck in Tennessee! Though 2 nights ago, it seemed the birds > > got tired of waiting and moved west and east around Illinois and WI to > keep > > moving. Crazy enough - one day last week (week before?) the birds > actually > > moved South - out of WI! > > We all wait patiently - or maybe not so patient . . > > > > What's a birder to do? > > > > Kelly Goocher > > milw > > > > On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> > > wrote: > > > > > I am sure all of us are somewhat frustrated by the slow progress of the > > > migration this spring. We keep waiting for the birds to arrive while > > they > > > are being held back by the persistent cool damp weather and northerly > > > winds. I have heard the comment that perhaps they have already > overshot > > > southern Wisconsin, but I have not heard about an abundance of warblers > > and > > > other songbirds being sighted in the north. I believe that at this > point > > > they are still stalled out south of us and hopefully the winds will > > change > > > soon enough to advance the migration. > > > If the birds are held back for another week to ten days then I would > > > suspect that they may fly over the southern part of the state in a rush > > to > > > arrive on their nesting grounds, but at this time it seems that they > > should > > > arrive with the next warm front. According to the latest weather > > forecast > > > that could happen overnight. > > > > > > But the emptiness in the woods is somewhat disconcerting while I search > > for > > > signs of spring and remain disappointed that the birds I would expect > to > > be > > > seeing at this time of the season haven't yet arrived. The progress of > > the > > > season has been delayed and so we remain behind schedule. I try to > > remain > > > patient as I wait for their arrival but the lack of warblers and other > > > songbirds makes the woods seem rather quiet. > > > > > > I know they will come soon and hope that either the leaves don't open > so > > > quickly to hide them from view or delay them much longer and cause them > > to > > > overshoot my location. But this current lack of birds gives me pause > to > > > reflect on the declines of many bird populations and the changes we > bring > > > that result in these losses. All this makes me think of a potentially > > dark > > > future and makes me ask, what if they never came? What kind of world > > would > > > we find ourselves in if there was no migration? While others may not > > miss > > > what they never knew existed, those of us who have enjoyed the many > kinds > > > of birds that return with each spring would know the loss. So I ask > > myself > > > how did others feel who actually had the opportunity to see the waves > of > > > passenger pigeons when they no longer came? To imagine a world without > > > birds should be cause enough to protect them while we still can. > > > > > > Bill > > > > > > -- > > > Bill Volkert > > > Naturalist > > > www.billvolkert > > > > > > > > > #################### > > > 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: 5/4/19 4:57 pm From: Elizabeth Palmer <deer2palmers...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Waiting for the Spring Migration
10 hours later than your post this morning, things have exploded in my Poynette, Columbia Co yard: FOY Oriole, RBGrosbeak, RT Hummingbird. Saw a Red Headed Woodpecker fly through, unusual in my suburban neighborhood. Saw my first White Crowned Sparrow, too. It was a big day! Elizabeth Palmer Columbia County
On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 10:46 AM Hondochica z <hondochica...> wrote:
> Thanks for this post. I have been checking birdcast every day for the past > week hoping for some movement (as I imagine many of you are) - and yes, the > birds seem stuck in Tennessee! Though 2 nights ago, it seemed the birds > got tired of waiting and moved west and east around Illinois and WI to keep > moving. Crazy enough - one day last week (week before?) the birds actually > moved South - out of WI! > We all wait patiently - or maybe not so patient . . > > What's a birder to do? > > Kelly Goocher > milw > > On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> > wrote: > > > I am sure all of us are somewhat frustrated by the slow progress of the > > migration this spring. We keep waiting for the birds to arrive while > they > > are being held back by the persistent cool damp weather and northerly > > winds. I have heard the comment that perhaps they have already overshot > > southern Wisconsin, but I have not heard about an abundance of warblers > and > > other songbirds being sighted in the north. I believe that at this point > > they are still stalled out south of us and hopefully the winds will > change > > soon enough to advance the migration. > > If the birds are held back for another week to ten days then I would > > suspect that they may fly over the southern part of the state in a rush > to > > arrive on their nesting grounds, but at this time it seems that they > should > > arrive with the next warm front. According to the latest weather > forecast > > that could happen overnight. > > > > But the emptiness in the woods is somewhat disconcerting while I search > for > > signs of spring and remain disappointed that the birds I would expect to > be > > seeing at this time of the season haven't yet arrived. The progress of > the > > season has been delayed and so we remain behind schedule. I try to > remain > > patient as I wait for their arrival but the lack of warblers and other > > songbirds makes the woods seem rather quiet. > > > > I know they will come soon and hope that either the leaves don't open so > > quickly to hide them from view or delay them much longer and cause them > to > > overshoot my location. But this current lack of birds gives me pause to > > reflect on the declines of many bird populations and the changes we bring > > that result in these losses. All this makes me think of a potentially > dark > > future and makes me ask, what if they never came? What kind of world > would > > we find ourselves in if there was no migration? While others may not > miss > > what they never knew existed, those of us who have enjoyed the many kinds > > of birds that return with each spring would know the loss. So I ask > myself > > how did others feel who actually had the opportunity to see the waves of > > passenger pigeons when they no longer came? To imagine a world without > > birds should be cause enough to protect them while we still can. > > > > Bill > > > > -- > > Bill Volkert > > Naturalist > > www.billvolkert > > > > > > #################### > > 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: 5/4/19 1:37 pm From: Ryan Isbell <isbell...> Subject: [wisb] FOY orchard and catbird
Spotted a Orchard Oriole at my jelly feeder and watched a catbird calling on the edge of my woods this afternoon. Ryan Isbell Southwestern Vernon county
Date: 5/4/19 10:24 am From: Kathi Johnson Rock <kathijr777...> Subject: [wisb] FOY Hummingbird
Despite the slow spring migration, we saw our first hummingbird of the season, an adult male Ruby-throat our feeder yesterday, May 3 at 5:50 p.m. Michael and Kathi Rock Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Date: 5/4/19 10:20 am From: Jeff Virant <rainbow...> Subject: [wisb] Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks and Cardinal Eggs, Polk County
Hi all, We also had our first of the season Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks (male and female) yesterday. This morning we discovered 3 Cardinal eggs in a nest in a bush beside our deck. And … I put out our jelly feeders yesterday so “C’mom Oriolesâ€!
Date: 5/4/19 8:52 am From: Ryan Isbell <isbell...> Subject: [wisb] FOY oriole
Just saw my foy oriole at my jelly feeder. My kids seen him earlier in the morning. We got our binoculars and chairs ready anticipating more arrivals! Ryan Isbell Southwestern Vernon County
Date: 5/4/19 8:46 am From: Hondochica z <hondochica...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Waiting for the Spring Migration
Thanks for this post. I have been checking birdcast every day for the past week hoping for some movement (as I imagine many of you are) - and yes, the birds seem stuck in Tennessee! Though 2 nights ago, it seemed the birds got tired of waiting and moved west and east around Illinois and WI to keep moving. Crazy enough - one day last week (week before?) the birds actually moved South - out of WI! We all wait patiently - or maybe not so patient . .
What's a birder to do?
Kelly Goocher milw
On Sat, May 4, 2019 at 8:00 AM Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> wrote:
> I am sure all of us are somewhat frustrated by the slow progress of the > migration this spring. We keep waiting for the birds to arrive while they > are being held back by the persistent cool damp weather and northerly > winds. I have heard the comment that perhaps they have already overshot > southern Wisconsin, but I have not heard about an abundance of warblers and > other songbirds being sighted in the north. I believe that at this point > they are still stalled out south of us and hopefully the winds will change > soon enough to advance the migration. > If the birds are held back for another week to ten days then I would > suspect that they may fly over the southern part of the state in a rush to > arrive on their nesting grounds, but at this time it seems that they should > arrive with the next warm front. According to the latest weather forecast > that could happen overnight. > > But the emptiness in the woods is somewhat disconcerting while I search for > signs of spring and remain disappointed that the birds I would expect to be > seeing at this time of the season haven't yet arrived. The progress of the > season has been delayed and so we remain behind schedule. I try to remain > patient as I wait for their arrival but the lack of warblers and other > songbirds makes the woods seem rather quiet. > > I know they will come soon and hope that either the leaves don't open so > quickly to hide them from view or delay them much longer and cause them to > overshoot my location. But this current lack of birds gives me pause to > reflect on the declines of many bird populations and the changes we bring > that result in these losses. All this makes me think of a potentially dark > future and makes me ask, what if they never came? What kind of world would > we find ourselves in if there was no migration? While others may not miss > what they never knew existed, those of us who have enjoyed the many kinds > of birds that return with each spring would know the loss. So I ask myself > how did others feel who actually had the opportunity to see the waves of > passenger pigeons when they no longer came? To imagine a world without > birds should be cause enough to protect them while we still can. > > Bill > > -- > Bill Volkert > Naturalist > www.billvolkert > > > #################### > 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: 5/4/19 6:00 am From: Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> Subject: [wisb] Waiting for the Spring Migration
I am sure all of us are somewhat frustrated by the slow progress of the migration this spring. We keep waiting for the birds to arrive while they are being held back by the persistent cool damp weather and northerly winds. I have heard the comment that perhaps they have already overshot southern Wisconsin, but I have not heard about an abundance of warblers and other songbirds being sighted in the north. I believe that at this point they are still stalled out south of us and hopefully the winds will change soon enough to advance the migration. If the birds are held back for another week to ten days then I would suspect that they may fly over the southern part of the state in a rush to arrive on their nesting grounds, but at this time it seems that they should arrive with the next warm front. According to the latest weather forecast that could happen overnight.
But the emptiness in the woods is somewhat disconcerting while I search for signs of spring and remain disappointed that the birds I would expect to be seeing at this time of the season haven't yet arrived. The progress of the season has been delayed and so we remain behind schedule. I try to remain patient as I wait for their arrival but the lack of warblers and other songbirds makes the woods seem rather quiet.
I know they will come soon and hope that either the leaves don't open so quickly to hide them from view or delay them much longer and cause them to overshoot my location. But this current lack of birds gives me pause to reflect on the declines of many bird populations and the changes we bring that result in these losses. All this makes me think of a potentially dark future and makes me ask, what if they never came? What kind of world would we find ourselves in if there was no migration? While others may not miss what they never knew existed, those of us who have enjoyed the many kinds of birds that return with each spring would know the loss. So I ask myself how did others feel who actually had the opportunity to see the waves of passenger pigeons when they no longer came? To imagine a world without birds should be cause enough to protect them while we still can.
Date: 5/3/19 6:24 pm From: Tom Schultz <trschultz...> Subject: [wisb] Northern Mockingbird at Horicon (Dike Road)
Marilyn Bontly asked me to post a message for her:
She and Jennifer Rutten found a Northern Mockingbird on Dike Road this afternoon (SE part of Horicon Marsh.). She mentioned that the bird was right near the locked gate.
Good luck if you try for it -- hopefully the mockingbird will stick around!
Date: 5/3/19 4:32 pm From: david flores <davef794...> Subject: [wisb] No bird sighting-looking for cabin rental
My family and I are looking to rent a cabin in the Wisconsin rapids/Rome/Stevens Point area, planning to hit the naceedah and buena vista in the days prior to and the weekend of Memorial Day weekend. Does anybody have any ideas? Please respond just to me. Thank you in advance.
Eastern Towhee. The Peterson Guide that we have is older. Â - Genie OgdenMadison
On Friday, May 3, 2019, 5:15:21 PM CDT, Mitchell Nussbaum <dmarc-noreply...> wrote:
We had a Rufous-sided Towhee in our backyard yesterday. It was there for several hours, mostly on the ground, sorting through the dirt and grasses by our garden. - Genie OgdenMadison
We had a Rufous-sided Towhee in our backyard yesterday. It was there for several hours, mostly on the ground, sorting through the dirt and grasses by our garden. - Genie OgdenMadison
When I arrived home today, a female Rose-breasted Grosbeak (FOY) flew in, ignored the sunflower seeds, but spent a good amount of time on the suet feeder. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
-----Original Message----- From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> [mailto:<wisbirdn-bounce...>] On Behalf Of Sandy Petersen Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 8:01 AM To: Wisconsin Bird net Subject: [wisb] Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Finally saw my first RBGB at the feeder at 7 am today. He filled up on seed, then a good measure of suet ... then off to where/whatever ... Sandy Petersen, rural Dane co
Date: 5/3/19 2:42 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Ozaukee County today 5/3
I started at Lion's Den Gorge this morning and most of what I was seeing has been around for a while until I came across Joan S. and her friend who I think she called Jean. Joan is a bird magician! As I spotted her, a Northern Waterthrush started singing and I could hear the beautiful song of a Wood Thrush. While we were listening, Joan pished a little and suddenly Orange-crowned Warbler appeared, followed by Yellow Warbler and many Yellow-rumped Warblers. The ladies went to the gorge to look for a Louisiana Waterthrush (which I learned from Elaine V. later on they found) and I searched some of the side trails, adding Black-and-White Warbler and a couple of Nashville Warblers. As is normal for this preserve, Brown Thrashers and Eastern Towhees are very easy to find, and today Ruby-crowned Kinglets were numerous. There were a lot of birds flying north far out on the lake, and I think many may have been Common Terns, but I did not have my scope with me on this walk. After lunch, I went to Virmond Park since it is probably the best spot in southeast Wisconsin to see Red-necked Grebes. I thought at this late date I might see one or two, but was astonished to count 43, most in rafts with Horned Grebes, but a few singles scattered around the lake. There were many Red-breasted Mergansers and large rafts of Bonaparte's Gulls. I suspect there was a lot more to see out there, but I wasn't prepared for how chilly it was with a northeast breeze. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
I spent the morning checking out the Horicon Marsh area. Next Friday the Horicon Marsh Festival starts and it had better change by then or the birders on the bus trip may ask for a refund. Water levels are up along 49 although there is some shorebird habitat but it is decreasing. The usual shorebirds were found with the B-n Stilts outnumbering all the other shorebirds easily. I finally located the Long-billed Dowitcher that had been seen occasionally this week. Also present was a Solitary Sandpiper. The I pond had 60 yellowlegs (both) plus a Spotted Sandpiper. (When I returned 3 hours later there were only 2 yellowlegs.) The Northern Woods road was again very quiet as was Ziegler Park---no warblers, vireos, kinglets, etc. (So far this spring I have seen a total of 7 warblers---6 Myrtles, and a Black-throated Green. This is the poorest start for me in years, may be ever. What a strange migration so far.
The Jersey/Breezy Pt pond is rapidly decreasing but there were both yellowlegs, 8 Short-billed Dowitchers and 4 Least Sandpipers scattered amongst the stalks. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 5/3/19 9:35 am From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Shorebird ID help please
Hi everyone, I appreciate your time and comments especially since the photos are grainy and don't show many angles. Jym Mooney was just back in the location and thinks one is a Long-billed. I am going to head down there shortly and try to capture some better images to share. Again, thanks!!
Jennifer A Milwaukee
On Fri, May 3, 2019 at 5:07 AM Emily Weiser <emily.l.weiser...> wrote:
> I like this page for dowitcher ID: > https://www.surfbirds.com/ID%20Articles/dowitchers1005/dowitchers.html . > It focuses on structure rather than plumage; plumage varies geographically > as well as with time of year, and I'm always hesitant to assume that I'm > looking at the expected subspecies or that birds are guaranteed to be in > full adult breeding plumage. > > Detailed looks are needed and I like to try to clinch 2 field marks for a > definitive ID, but what I can see of the "supraloral angle" on your first > bird seems to suggest Long-billed. Bill shape and primary projection are > the other two marks I tend to use, but I'm not sure about those in your > photos. > > Emily Weiser > La Crosse County > > > > On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 8:37 PM Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> > wrote: > >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Uue5p3mcRpK4yD7w8 >> Hopefully, this link works. Sorry! >> >> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 8:22 PM Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> >> wrote: >> >> > Hello, >> > >> > From looking at Sibley, Short-billed Dowitchers should be noticeably >> > lighter than Long-billed, which makes me think that the bird in the >> first >> > two photos is Long-billed. The drooping bill and shape of the scapulars >> > elude me. It seems like the bird in the first two photos has barring >> (Long >> > billed), but who knows! The second two photos show three birds, and one >> > seems darker. The ones on the right seem lighter for Short-billed. I'm >> > probably wrong about it all, which begs the question: Why do I try to ID >> > shorebirds!? :) Thanks! >> > >> > >> > >> https://photos.google.com/u/1/album/AF1QipOfC3kGhxRILwwHs724x9Ucwb1BpgIq9QpRtxNr >> > >> > -- >> > Jennifer Ambrose >> > Bayview, Milwaukee County >> > >> >> >> -- >> Jennifer Ambrose >> Bayview, Milwaukee 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: 5/3/19 6:53 am From: Sandy Petersen <buboarcto2...> Subject: [wisb] Baltimores at 830 am
3 male B. orioles circling around the sugar feeder and calling ... Oh, oh, I forgot to put on the landing gears after filling the feeder ... I fixed that but they left. Sandy Petersen, southeast Dane
Finally saw my first RBGB at the feeder at 7 am today. He filled up on seed, then a good measure of suet ... then off to where/whatever ... Sandy Petersen, rural Dane co
Date: 5/3/19 5:30 am From: Leeanna Vukovich <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender leeanna2fly for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: WE Energies Peregrines hatch!
Very cool to see this - thank you! Is that a peregrine wing in the Green Bay one hanging there? How would that have happened? Lee Vukovich Milwaukee
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On Friday, May 3, 2019, 6:46 AM, d pan <birdmandan813...> wrote:
First chicks (2 of 3 eggs so far) at the Oak Creek plant- Other Mom's are incubating or covering newly hatched chicks- Four of the five camera locations each have three eggs-All are set to hatch any day!! The fifth is brand new and hasn't had a taker yet- See link below https://www.we-energies.com/environmental/protect_wildlife.htm Dan Panetti S.E. Ozaukee county
Date: 5/3/19 4:46 am From: d pan <birdmandan813...> Subject: [wisb] WE Energies Peregrines hatch!
First chicks (2 of 3 eggs so far) at the Oak Creek plant- Other Mom's are incubating or covering newly hatched chicks- Four of the five camera locations each have three eggs-All are set to hatch any day!! The fifth is brand new and hasn't had a taker yet- See link below https://www.we-energies.com/environmental/protect_wildlife.htm Dan Panetti S.E. Ozaukee county
Date: 5/3/19 3:08 am From: Emily Weiser <emily.l.weiser...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Shorebird ID help please
I like this page for dowitcher ID: https://www.surfbirds.com/ID%20Articles/dowitchers1005/dowitchers.html . It focuses on structure rather than plumage; plumage varies geographically as well as with time of year, and I'm always hesitant to assume that I'm looking at the expected subspecies or that birds are guaranteed to be in full adult breeding plumage. Detailed looks are needed and I like to try to clinch 2 field marks for a definitive ID, but what I can see of the "supraloral angle" on your first bird seems to suggest Long-billed. Bill shape and primary projection are the other two marks I tend to use, but I'm not sure about those in your photos.
Emily Weiser La Crosse County
On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 8:37 PM Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> wrote:
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Uue5p3mcRpK4yD7w8 > Hopefully, this link works. Sorry! > > On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 8:22 PM Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> > wrote: > > > Hello, > > > > From looking at Sibley, Short-billed Dowitchers should be noticeably > > lighter than Long-billed, which makes me think that the bird in the first > > two photos is Long-billed. The drooping bill and shape of the scapulars > > elude me. It seems like the bird in the first two photos has barring > (Long > > billed), but who knows! The second two photos show three birds, and one > > seems darker. The ones on the right seem lighter for Short-billed. I'm > > probably wrong about it all, which begs the question: Why do I try to ID > > shorebirds!? :) Thanks! > > > > > > > https://photos.google.com/u/1/album/AF1QipOfC3kGhxRILwwHs724x9Ucwb1BpgIq9QpRtxNr > > > > -- > > Jennifer Ambrose > > Bayview, Milwaukee County > > > > > -- > Jennifer Ambrose > Bayview, Milwaukee 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: 5/2/19 6:57 pm From: Myles Hurlburt <mhurlburt44...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Shorebird ID help please
Yes that link worked
Myles Hurlburt
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> On May 2, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> wrote: > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/Uue5p3mcRpK4yD7w8 > Hopefully, this link works. Sorry! > >> On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 8:22 PM Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> From looking at Sibley, Short-billed Dowitchers should be noticeably >> lighter than Long-billed, which makes me think that the bird in the first >> two photos is Long-billed. The drooping bill and shape of the scapulars >> elude me. It seems like the bird in the first two photos has barring (Long >> billed), but who knows! The second two photos show three birds, and one >> seems darker. The ones on the right seem lighter for Short-billed. I'm >> probably wrong about it all, which begs the question: Why do I try to ID >> shorebirds!? :) Thanks! >> >> >> https://photos.google.com/u/1/album/AF1QipOfC3kGhxRILwwHs724x9Ucwb1BpgIq9QpRtxNr >> >> -- >> Jennifer Ambrose >> Bayview, Milwaukee County >> > > > -- > Jennifer Ambrose > Bayview, Milwaukee 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
On Thu, May 2, 2019 at 8:22 PM Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> wrote:
> Hello, > > From looking at Sibley, Short-billed Dowitchers should be noticeably > lighter than Long-billed, which makes me think that the bird in the first > two photos is Long-billed. The drooping bill and shape of the scapulars > elude me. It seems like the bird in the first two photos has barring (Long > billed), but who knows! The second two photos show three birds, and one > seems darker. The ones on the right seem lighter for Short-billed. I'm > probably wrong about it all, which begs the question: Why do I try to ID > shorebirds!? :) Thanks! > > > https://photos.google.com/u/1/album/AF1QipOfC3kGhxRILwwHs724x9Ucwb1BpgIq9QpRtxNr > > -- > Jennifer Ambrose > Bayview, Milwaukee County >
Date: 5/2/19 6:23 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Shorebird ID help please
Hello, From looking at Sibley, Short-billed Dowitchers should be noticeably lighter than Long-billed, which makes me think that the bird in the first two photos is Long-billed. The drooping bill and shape of the scapulars elude me. It seems like the bird in the first two photos has barring (Long billed), but who knows! The second two photos show three birds, and one seems darker. The ones on the right seem lighter for Short-billed. I'm probably wrong about it all, which begs the question: Why do I try to ID shorebirds!? :) Thanks!
Date: 5/2/19 4:45 pm From: Mary Zenker <dmzenker...> Subject: [wisb] Peregrines at Blount Street in Madison?
Does anyone know the status of the Peregrines at the Blount Street power plant in Madison? I saw one bird a few weeks ago but haven't seen any sign of them in subsequent visits. Mary Zenker Sauk City
Date: 5/1/19 6:27 pm From: Peter Fissel <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender peter.fissel for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Upcoming Madison Audubon field trips
It's getting to be that time of year. Tomorrow begins our weekday Warbler Walks series, weather permitting. All our field trips are subject to change or cancellation in the event of heavy rain or especially thunderstorms in the area. Light rain showers aren't usually a problem, and can make for good birding if it stops raining shortly before or after the trip starts. Use your best judgement, and dress appropriately for the weather. We'll try to post advance notice on the website/Facebook if a trip is going to be rescheduled. We are hopeful that the Turville Point walk tomorrow (Thursday) morning at 6:00 a.m. will be able to go on as scheduled. Quentin and Marty plan to show up.
For the majority of our trips, you do not need to be a member to attend, and there is no need to register ahead of time for most of them - just show up at the scheduled time and place. Beginning birders are always welcome.
Date: 5/1/19 5:58 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Grant Park (Milwaukee County) this afternoon 5/1
After enjoying the birds at Lakeshore State Park this morning, I went to Grant Park and saw at least 65 Willets there near the yacht club. It was hilarious to see the Willets walking on the grass near the fake canine which I assume is placed there to scare away birds- not doing the job. Also of interest were a single Forster's Tern and a Common Tern on the beach which fit into a single scope view for great comparison. A (FOY) Solitary Sandpiper perched on a log in the tennis court pond. A pair of Canada Geese were already guarding 6 goslings. People who bird Grant Park should be very thankful for the wonderful feeding station set up by Betsy Abert and kept well filled by her and other birders. Nothing rare was there today, but it was hard to pull myself away from a dozen White-throated Sparrows, a pair of Eastern Towhees, Brown Thrasher, a female Purple Finch, both Nuthatches and others. Since the last Dark-eyed Junco to visit my unit seems to have departed a couple of days ago, I thought they were gone, but one was at the feeder area in Grant Park. I was able to find 8 Yellow-rumped Warblers, all in the Wil-O-Way area. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
Date: 5/1/19 2:29 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] American Avocets, Willets and a Marbled Godwit at Lakeshore State Park MKE Co. 5/1/19, some images...
Hi all, My first birding stop this morning was Lakeshore State Park. I having been hitting it regularly the last few weeks waiting for the American Avocets. This morning was the day as 14 were present when I arrived. A few minutes later 24 Willets showed up and a while later another ~35 showed up. It was exciting to see this species again. Last year May 5, was the day they showed up at this park. Very skittish they were as when a person walking by the beach area at the park, the American Avocets flushed and landed in the lagoon in a very tight group. It seemed that after about 15-20 minutes they worked their way back to the beach area and hung out with the Willets, sometimes by themselves too. A Marbled Godwit was found in the group of Willets on the beach by Jennifer A later on. The bird may have just joined the group on one of the flushes. All the birds were flushed many times while I was there but by pedestrians not knowing what was going on, it was all innocent. Weather was not great as there was a mist coming down for at least the first hour I was there. On and off it was very cold out there on the island park. Stunning birds regardless! It was a fun time with friend birders and photographers that showed while I was there.
Images of these stunning birds we only see a couple times a year if lucky at the link below:
Date: 5/1/19 11:26 am From: Mark Korducki <korducki...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Avocets and Willets Milwaukee County
Nice group of birds. Sounds like the same type of grouping we had here 2 years ago at this time. The cool drizzle seems to ground them along the shoreline. Great Willet and avocet weather!
For all southeast WI birders I will compile the annual Milwaukee and Ozaukee May Count on Saturday May 11th. Post your sightings on ebird as always and I can gather totals from there.
Good birding to all
Mark Korducki, New Berlin Sent from my iPhone
> On May 1, 2019, at 1:13 PM, Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> wrote: > > Also 1 Marbled Godwit now. > Jeremy Meyer > Franklin, Milwaukee > >> On Wed, May 1, 2019, 12:00 PM Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote: >> >> As of 11:30 AM there were 14 American Avocets and 54-71 (depending on who >> is doing the counting) at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee. >> 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 >> >> >> > > > #################### > 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: 5/1/19 11:14 am From: Jeremy Meyer <jmeyer4044...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Avocets and Willets Milwaukee County
Also 1 Marbled Godwit now. Jeremy Meyer Franklin, Milwaukee
On Wed, May 1, 2019, 12:00 PM Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote:
> As of 11:30 AM there were 14 American Avocets and 54-71 (depending on who > is doing the counting) at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee. > 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: 5/1/19 10:00 am From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Avocets and Willets Milwaukee County
As of 11:30 AM there were 14 American Avocets and 54-71 (depending on who is doing the counting) at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee. 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: 5/1/19 6:44 am From: Betsy Abert <betsyacorn...> Subject: [wisb] Re: 71 Willets and a Dowitcher - South Milwaukee
Willets are on sandbar next to creek and adjacent to south milwaukee yacht club. Betsy Abert. South Milwaukee On Wed, May 1, 2019, 8:21 AM Rita Wiskowski <rita.birdnerd...> wrote:
> There are 71 willets and a dowitcher (probably short-billed, but I'm not > sure if I know the difference) on the beach at Grant Park this morning. > Also present were two spotted sandpipers who flew off. Looking south from > the fishing pier I could see hundreds of bonaparte's gulls in the lake and > flying about between Grant Park and South Metro. Now if I could only find > an avocet. > Rita Flores Wiskowski > South 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 > > >
Date: 5/1/19 6:25 am From: Robert Russell <wildchough...> Subject: [wisb] Re: 71 Willets and a Dowitcher - South Milwaukee
This is the third flock of 71 Willets reported in the Midwest in the last week (MI, Wi, MN). Ideal flocking size?? Rather weird! Bob Russell On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 8:21 AM Rita Wiskowski <rita.birdnerd...> wrote:
> There are 71 willets and a dowitcher (probably short-billed, but I'm not > sure if I know the difference) on the beach at Grant Park this morning. > Also present were two spotted sandpipers who flew off. Looking south from > the fishing pier I could see hundreds of bonaparte's gulls in the lake and > flying about between Grant Park and South Metro. Now if I could only find > an avocet. > Rita Flores Wiskowski > South 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 > > >
Date: 5/1/19 6:21 am From: Rita Wiskowski <rita.birdnerd...> Subject: [wisb] 71 Willets and a Dowitcher - South Milwaukee
There are 71 willets and a dowitcher (probably short-billed, but I'm not sure if I know the difference) on the beach at Grant Park this morning. Also present were two spotted sandpipers who flew off. Looking south from the fishing pier I could see hundreds of bonaparte's gulls in the lake and flying about between Grant Park and South Metro. Now if I could only find an avocet. Rita Flores Wiskowski South Milwaukee
Date: 5/1/19 5:23 am From: Bill Volkert <billvolkert11...> Subject: [wisb] Wisconsin Public Radio
With the cool rainy weather and mostly north winds the migration has slowed down recently. I am sure we are all waiting for better weather and the arrival of more migrants, but in case you are sitting indoors or in your car tomorrow rather than out birding you may want to listen in or even call in to Wisconsin Public Radio. I will be on with Larry Meiller from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm to talk about birds as I have been doing for the past 30 years (13 of those with Noel Cutright). We take calls from all around the state and would enjoy having birders add to the conversation.
Date: 4/30/19 5:51 pm From: Jeff Baughman <jlbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Hwy 49 Horicon-FDL Co
After hearing that there were a couple of AMERICAN AVOCETS being seen at Horicon Marsh I decided to take a long lunch break. I made a quick trip over there and met Kerry Sehloff parked along the shoulder with the birds already staked for me. She also pointed me in the direction of a WILSON’S PHALAROPE too. Thanks Kerry, it’s nice to have eyes on the spot when time is limited. Heading east from the historical marker I continued to bird the north side of the road. The numbers of shorebirds were considerably less then this past weekend but a fairly good variety for April. I was able to relocated the LONG-BILLED DOWITCHER I found on Sunday but this time it was closer to the road. I then scanned the opposite shore where I found 2 SHORT-DOWITCHERS feeding just off shore.
Continuing on to the east pond I found 3 PECTORAL SANDPAPERS but no other shorebirds of note. There are still good numbers of both yellowleg species and several Black-necked Stilts.
This area will continue to very interesting birding in the next few weeks when more migrants are moving through.
Date: 4/30/19 2:31 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Willets in Milwaukee (McKinley Beach) 04/30
Willets still present. 428 pm. About 75. One was taking a bath in the lake :-) Jennifer Ambrose Milwaukee
On Tue, Apr 30, 2019, 2:02 PM R. John McCaw <rjmccaw...> wrote:
> At around 1:35 pm today there were at least 17 Willets at McKinley Beach > in Milwaukee, on the rocky strand north of the flagpole. They seemed quite > cold and hunkered down, so unless something scares them off, I suspect > they'll be there for a while. > John McCaw > Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co. > > #################### > 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 > > >
After reading the post of the 2 Avocets at Horicon Marsh this morning, I hurried down to look for them. It took me a few minutes but soon they emerged from the mud along the west side of the north pond. After enjoying them with other birders I checked out the I pond off 49. Bingo! There were more shorebirds on this pond then the entire north pond in the marsh. Tops were 24 Willtets, a female Wilson's Phalarope, plus both yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpiper and Killdeer. After enjoying this sight I returned to the historic sign area of the north pond and really enjoyed the avocets in close plus another female Wilson's Phalarope with just a few yellowlegs and a single Pectoral. The B-n Stilts along the north pond numbered 12-15. Gosh, the cold, damp, dreary weather did not seem so bad this p.m.! Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
David FLores reports a flock of 50 or so flying around McKinley now. Amazing what no dogs and humans can do for shorebird peace of mind. Betsy Abert, dry in South Milwaukee
On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 2:02 PM R. John McCaw <rjmccaw...> wrote:
> At around 1:35 pm today there were at least 17 Willets at McKinley Beach > in Milwaukee, on the rocky strand north of the flagpole. They seemed quite > cold and hunkered down, so unless something scares them off, I suspect > they'll be there for a while. > John McCaw > Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co. > > #################### > 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: 4/30/19 1:28 pm From: Patrick Ready <birdsready...> Subject: [wisb] Am Avocets Hwy 49
Late this morning I found 2 Avocets near the historical marker. They were headed east along the mud & water edge. BN Stilts around also. Pat Ready Madison
Date: 4/30/19 12:02 pm From: R. John McCaw <rjmccaw...> Subject: [wisb] Willets in Milwaukee (McKinley Beach) 04/30
At around 1:35 pm today there were at least 17 Willets at McKinley Beach in Milwaukee, on the rocky strand north of the flagpole. They seemed quite cold and hunkered down, so unless something scares them off, I suspect they'll be there for a while. John McCaw Bay View, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co.
Date: 4/30/19 11:02 am From: Andrea Szymczak <harrierhawk1...> Subject: [wisb] Re: High Cliff SP
Glad you posted your lack of findings Daryl! Sure seems to me as though sometimes our impressions of migration can be skewed by the tendency to post only favorable FOY reports. For my part, I had the same experience down here in the SE and added no new species for the past several days (quite unusual at this point in the season). Yellow-rumps were practically nonexistent - possibly having moved north when that winter storm approached this past weekend? Looking forward to the better days we know ARE on their way :-) Andrea Szymczak Waukesha, WI On Tue, Apr 30, 2019, 9:45 AM Gmail <bhaunts...> wrote:
> I walked a few trails at High Cliff SP this morning. Cloudy and temps in > the mid-30s, and this is the last day of April! FOY for me were 2 House > Wrens and a Field Sparrow. No warblers, vireos, etc were seen. Maybe this > weekend will open the migration dam for WI. > 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: > 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: 4/30/19 10:48 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Brooklyn SWA, Bellbrook Road
I walked the back today. I only had 7 longspurs, of which I could only ID one Lapland. It was a bit drier, but still wet. It will be Thursday or Friday, before I’m back out there. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 4/30/19 9:34 am From: Luke Hahn <titus34through7...> Subject: [wisb] Avocets at Horicon
Saw two Avocets along Hwy 49 this morning! They were in the north (Fond du Lac Co.) side roughly along the west-most shore of the west-most pool (with the historical marker). Great views, even with just binoculars. Thanks mom for finding this one! Luke Hahn, Waupun, Dodge County
Date: 4/30/19 7:45 am From: Gmail <bhaunts...> Subject: [wisb] High Cliff SP
I walked a few trails at High Cliff SP this morning. Cloudy and temps in the mid-30s, and this is the last day of April! FOY for me were 2 House Wrens and a Field Sparrow. No warblers, vireos, etc were seen. Maybe this weekend will open the migration dam for WI. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 4/30/19 6:57 am From: Sehloff, Kerry <kerry.sehloff...> Subject: [wisb] bird walks in Fond du Lac May 3 & 4 -- no sightings
As part of the Bird City program, and in observance of World Migratory Bird Day, there are several bird hikes scheduled in the Fond du Lac area for this coming weekend: A hike around the retention pond on Camelot Drive, Friday, May 3, 6 PM. Meet at the corner of Camelot Drive and Southlake Circle. The trail is gravel and the walk is easy.
Two hikes along the Greenway Arboretum (next to Pick & Save south, corner of Main and Pioneer), Saturday, May 4, 5:30 AM and again at 9:00 AM. Meet in the Pick & Save parking lot, far west side. The walk follows the east branch of the Fond du Lac River.
A walk around Lakeside Park, Saturday, May 4, 1 PM. Meet at the shelter on the north side of Frazier Drive, across from the playground.
Date: 4/30/19 5:22 am From: Tom Sykes <sykes...> Subject: [wisb] Briefly back in Wisconsin
Carol and I are back in Wisconsin for a few months, just in time for Spring migration. Looking forward to to fleshing out our annual list with eastern species we’ve not seen for a while. A little over a year ago we finally settled in Sierra Vista, in southeast AZ, arguably the second best birding area in the U.S. following nearly ten years of our nomadic lifestyle.
Looking forward to bumping into WI birding friends (and yes, we’ve already had a few visit us in Sierra Vista!).
Cheers, Tom and Carol
Tom and Carol Sykes <sykes...> tomandcarolsykes.blogspot.com
Hello Everyone, I have put together a fantastic trip exploring the north and central portions of Thailand. For those that have never been to this part of the world, Thailand is a wonderful place to start birding in Asia. With over 1,000 species of birds, 282 mammals species (92 are bats), 4 species of sea turtles, over 1,300 varieties of orchids, 1200 butterfly species, 200 species of hawk moths, 405 species of reptiles and amphibians, 3 apes (gibbons), 9 monkey species (langurs and macaques), and 25,000 vascular plants, including 12,000 flowering plants, we’ll have no shortage of nature to explore.
If interested in seeing the itinerary and other details regarding this adventure, please contact me at <sharpbill...> or 214 980 3103. Many thanks to Tom and Peter for allowing me to share this opportunity.
I spent some time at the South Metro pier yesterday morning. The wind was strong and the waves were so high that there was very little beach to walk on. The number of Bonaparte's gulls was amazing. I cannot begin to guess how many but there were thousands. most were well out in the lake , but a good number were feeding in the waves near shore. They were fun to watch as they were fighting the wind. From a photography stand point the wind and light were against each other but it sure was fun trying to get images as the wind really pushed them around. Also seen were the first mallard ducklings of the season in the area behind the beach. I have attached a link to some images from the day if you care to view them. https://www.flickr.com/photos/149838167@N06/albums/72157678000801497
Date: 4/29/19 3:30 pm From: Jim Hess <jrhbird...> Subject: [wisb] Virginia Rail at Terry Andrae State Park
Greetings all, I spent a short time at Terry Andrae this p.m. and through the mist and drizzle was thrilled to find a Virginia Rail. It was just off the bridge in the reeds on Old Park Road. It was on the south side of the bridge. A very exciting find for me! A Kingfisher was also in the neighborhood. Great birding all, Jim Hess Sheboygan, WI Sheboygan County
I had taken the week off, so I would have time to poke around for Smith’s. Yesterday, with the snow, was a bust. Today, after it rained all night, I went to see if longspurs came back in. It’s very soft out there now. I walked the wet mushy stuff for a 1 ½ hours and saw 250 Lapland’s and no buffy ones. I walked up into the relatively dry cut soybean field and 1 male Smith’s got up close to me. I watched and it landed back in the cut field. I walked over and got good looks. This male had lighter underpart. They were more of a yellow -orange tone. Definitely a different male than I saw Thursday, and that photos were taken of. I went back and walked the rest of the cut field, and that was the only longspur. When I left, around 12:30, it was 80 yards straight out from the rocks over the creek. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 4/28/19 7:28 pm From: Peter Fissel <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender peter.fissel for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Horicon and Lone Elm Rd. today
Pat Ready and I, after walking the Bellbrook Rd. field with Steve and the other birders this morning, headed up to Horicon Marsh. We also missed the ibis, but saw numerous Black-necked Stilts, all on the north (Fond du Lac Co.) side of Hwy 49. On the Auto Loop, in the marsh across the road from the last pond, there was an American Bittern "pumping" very close to the road, along with a couple of Soras. A Marsh Wren was also singing.
Back on 49, we saw numerous birders on the north side. It turned out to be much of the WSO Board, who had been at their meeting down at the Education Center on Hwy 28. They told us about the reported Marbled Godwit, although no one had found it yet. I finally spotted it way in the back, north of the historical marker. We eventually got everyone on it. Tom Schultz also told us about the Long-billed Dowitcher further east, which was easily seen. We also saw the two Common Gallinules east of the pumphouse.
Pat and I decided to head up to Lone Elm Rd. (the Fond du Lac/Winnebago Co. line.) We stopped at the boat launch behind Wendt's restaurant to scope the island, and spotted at least five Black-crowned Night Herons in with all the Great Egrets, White Pelicans, and DC Cormorants. On Lone Elm Rd., we finally found one Cattle Egret in the yard of a house at the intersection with Van Dyne Rd.
It was a long, but interesting day of birding. I personally picked up at least two dozen "year" birds among all the various places.
Good evening, I stopped at several parks along the lakefront this morning. Lake Vista Park had a lot of Eastern Meadowlarks (9) and Savannah Sparrows (14). They were very active, singing and chasing each other around. Pictures from this morning at the link below, if you are interested.
Date: 4/28/19 1:45 pm From: Tom Wood <tcwood729...> Subject: [wisb] Horicon NWR today, 4/28(Dodge and Fond du Lac Counties)
When I arrived at 8:25 A.M., there were Black-necked Stilts and a Long-billed Dowitcher on the Fond du Lac County side of STH49 near the west edge of the large pond across the road from the pumphouse. I spotted Marilyn B. and Mike W. and when I stopped to say hello, I asked them about the dowitcher. Both agreed it was a Long-billed Dowitcher, and since I have difficulty identifying dowitchers, I was glad that everybody agreed on the species. This bird seemed well-marked and was close to the road, but I felt more confident after getting the opinions of two excellent birders. Also on the Fond du Lac side there was a nice flock of Bonaparte's Gulls, 2 Caspian Terns, at one point 6 Forster's Terns, Pectoral Sandpipers, and both yellowlegs. Lots of Green-winged Teal are continuing. Highlights along the autotour were an Osprey which soared over the first pond on the route, 3 Trumpeter Swans (one on a nest in the aforementioned pond), and heard-only Virginia Rails and Soras. Before they left, Mike and Marilyn found a Marbled Godwit just before noon, and Mike was very helpful in describing the location of the bird on the north side of STH 49, on a spit on the west edge of the pond on the opposite side of the road from the pumphouse, and about 300 yards out. I was able to observe it for about 20 minutes. It then flew but I was unable to track it. Perhaps it went back into the cattails and will later make an appearance for other birders. Thanks, Mike and Marilyn! Just after the godwit left, another birder stopped by and inquired about The White-faced Ibis, which to the best of my knowledge was not seen today. This birder shared that he had seen 2 Common Gallinules and a Yellow-headed Blackbird on the south (Dodge County) side, east of the pumphouse pond. I missed them at first, but after a lunch break I came back, and the Yellow-headed Blackbird was up and singing and the two Common Gallinules were out in the open, feeding. My last exciting moment was when I heard a Virginia Rail constantly calling next to the road (Fond du Lac County side). I parked and waited and it eventually came into view, almost at the shoulder of the road. Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County
Date: 4/28/19 9:36 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Brooklyn SWA longspurs
A group of us walked the back field. Very few Lapland’s were seen and no Smith’s. It seems, the snow moved the longspurs around. I’ll check back another day. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 4/28/19 8:27 am From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Hybrid Cinnamon Teal
Bird present now. It's in the ponds just west of the observation tower off Swan Rd entrance with about 8 Blue winged s. Nice looking bird. Jennifer Ambrose Milwaukee
On Sat, Apr 27, 2019, 4:26 PM Mark Korducki <korducki...> wrote:
> Jim Frank just sent photos to me. A reported Cinnamon Teal from the Mequon > Nature Preserve in Ozaukee County was confirmed by Jim to be a hybrid of > Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teal. > > Mark Korducki, New Berlin > Sent from my iPhone > #################### > 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 > > >
3 American Avocets were seen flying by the pier at South Milaukee/Grant Park beach at 6:45am today. Almost a beach landing but not to be. Seen heading north. Also 3 White Winged Scoters and 2 Common Loons.
Date: 4/27/19 2:59 pm From: Peter Fissel <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender peter.fissel for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Fw: Common Gallinule Oshkosh
Forwarding for Steve...
________________________________ From: gungagalunga23 <gungagalunga23...> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2019 3:57 PM To: Peter Fissel Subject: Common Gallinule Oshkosh
Peter, on the way back from Buena today me and Connie hit the pond west of 41 just north of County Road Y in Winnebago County just Northwest of the Oshkosh prison. We saw 4 yellow-headed blackbirds and a common gallinule. We also had wigeon and Gadwall there as well as ring-necked duck and lesser scaup. We did not see any white egrets there. Steve Mullen, Oshkosh.
Jim Frank just sent photos to me. A reported Cinnamon Teal from the Mequon Nature Preserve in Ozaukee County was confirmed by Jim to be a hybrid of Cinnamon and Blue-winged Teal.
Date: 4/27/19 9:25 am From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Black-capped Chickadees excavating a nest hole at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center MKE Co 4/26/19, some images...
Hi all, While birding at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center I came a across a couple of hard working Black-capped Chickadees. They were taking turns excavating a nest hole in a dead tree along a path. They would chip away in the nest hole and then take a bill full of wood pieces from inside the hole carry them to a nearby branch and let them fall. I watched them from a distance for about 3-4 minutes. It was a beautiful morning out birding!
I joined local birders for the Bay Beach Sanctuary morning walk. It was cold---mid 30s with a little sun for a short while. We found several Myrtle Warblers, Ruby-cr. Kinglets, and single black-throated Green Warbler and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Then the sun disappeared and we discovered that the majority of the sanctuary gates had not been opened so we had to terminate the walk. On the way home I checked the Shiocton area. Water had decreased in some fields but generally was still overall high. A few shorebirds (yellowlegs and Pecs) were seen along with a variety of ducks and a pair of Trumpeter Swans plus 2 Ravens. Daryl Tessen Appleton,, WI
Date: 4/27/19 6:14 am From: Russell Schrinner <schrinner...> Subject: [wisb] Fwd: What’s wrong with this bird?
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> From: Leslie Eggers <leseggs...> > Date: April 27, 2019 at 7:38:35 AM CDT > To: <schrinner...> > Subject: What’s wrong with this bird? > > Kelsea’s mom posted this pic of a Cardinal that comes to her feeder. Know what’s wrong? > > > > Sent from my iPhone
Date: 4/26/19 12:57 pm From: Dennis Casper <denncasp.wisbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Urban Ecology Center Bird Walk, April 25, 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, April 25, 2019 56 degrees Sunny 29 birders
2 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 3 Northern Flicker 2 Eastern Phoebe 2 Blue Jay 3 American Crow 6 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 2 Tree Swallow 4 Barn Swallow 7 Black-capped Chickadee
3 White-breasted Nuthatch 1 Brown Creeper 1 House Wren 7 Blue-gray Gnatcatcher 2 Eastern Bluebird 20 American Robin 8 European Starling 5 American Goldfinch 1 Clay-colored Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow
5 Song Sparrow 1 Swamp Sparrow 36 Red-winged Blackbird 14 Brown-headed Cowbird 7 Common Grackle 7 Northern Cardinal 5 House Sparrow
> On Apr 26, 2019, at 10:36 AM, Steve <stevethiessen...> wrote: > > > Around 9:45, this morning, there was 1 Cattle Egret, in the pond at Hy 14 and Bullard Road. This is just north of Evansville. > Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co. > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > > #################### > 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: 4/26/19 12:23 pm From: Jennifer Ambrose <jenthreat...> Subject: [wisb] Willets in Kenosha
Hello everyone, I just saw a Facebook report of Willets along Lake Michigan in Kenosha county. The person had the photos. Those of us along the lakeshore should keep an eye out.
Date: 4/26/19 8:45 am From: Marilyn Bontly <mbontly...> Subject: [wisb] Summer Tanager
Jennifer Rutten and I observed a summer tanager this morning near boardwalk pond at Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. Large bill and colorful yellow/orangish underparts as it perched above us briefly. Others were unable to relocate the bird.
Date: 4/26/19 8:37 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Cattle Egret ,Rock co.
Around 9:45, this morning, there was 1 Cattle Egret, in the pond at Hy 14 and Bullard Road. This is just north of Evansville. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
Date: 4/26/19 7:14 am From: Jim Freiberg <jfreiberg80...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Cattle Egrets in Fond du Lac County
This morning at 8:00 I arrived at the address and there were 15 Cattle Egrets by the pond and feeding in the yard of the residence ( South side of Lone Elm Rd.). I sat in my car and observed them. At 8:05 they started to take flight and by 8:06 they were gone. Jim Freiberg, St. Kilian - Southern Fond du Lac County On Thu, Apr 25, 2019 at 6:42 PM Jeff Baughman <jlbirder...> wrote:
> Tom & all, > Tonight I stopped by that location and had 8 Cattle Egrets. Two on the > east side of the house and 6 on the west side. > Fortunately, as a Fond du Lac County lister, they we’re on the south side > of Lone Elm Rd. The north side is Winnebago County. I’ve often had better > luck finding them just north of Lone Elm along Hwy. 45 (Winnebago Co. ). > > Jeff Baughman > Campbellsport > Fond du Lac Co. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 24, 2019, at 4:16 PM, Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote: > > > > This afternoon I was able to observe 2 Cattle Egrets near the pond > which is > > on the private property at W6490 Lone Elm Road. > > This is in the Van Dyne area very close to Lake Winnebago. They have been > > seen here regularly in past years, although not on every trip. > > Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County > > > > > > --- > > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > > https://www.avg.com > > > > #################### > > 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: 4/25/19 7:31 pm From: Jim Edlhuber <jimedlhuber...> Subject: [wisb] Northern Shoveler Fox River Waukesha Co 4/25/19, some images...
Hi all, One of my last birding stops today was the Fox River in Waukesha. I check it almost daily in case something new has showed up. Today a male Northern Shoveler was the treat giving nice views. It hung around with a couple of Mallards and fed once in awhile along the shoreline of the river. What a beautiful duck! It was a gorgeous day with mostly sunny skies, little wind and a pleasant temperature.
A link to the images of the Northern Shoveler from today if you care to view them:
Date: 4/25/19 4:42 pm From: Jeff Baughman <jlbirder...> Subject: [wisb] Re: Cattle Egrets in Fond du Lac County
Tom & all, Tonight I stopped by that location and had 8 Cattle Egrets. Two on the east side of the house and 6 on the west side. Fortunately, as a Fond du Lac County lister, they we’re on the south side of Lone Elm Rd. The north side is Winnebago County. I’ve often had better luck finding them just north of Lone Elm along Hwy. 45 (Winnebago Co. ).
Jeff Baughman Campbellsport Fond du Lac Co.
Sent from my iPhone
> On Apr 24, 2019, at 4:16 PM, Tom Wood <tcwood729...> wrote: > > This afternoon I was able to observe 2 Cattle Egrets near the pond which is > on the private property at W6490 Lone Elm Road. > This is in the Van Dyne area very close to Lake Winnebago. They have been > seen here regularly in past years, although not on every trip. > Thomas Wood, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com > > #################### > 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: 4/25/19 10:33 am From: Steve <stevethiessen...> Subject: [wisb] Smith's Longspurs, Dane County
Found the 3 Smith’s (good looks) out at Brooklyn SWA. Same area as 3 I’ve had bad looks at twice before. Called some birders and I walked back out ,with them. We had 4 flying a couple times and when I left, Shawn Miller had spotted them on the ground. Just had a call, and they got great looks of a male. Ellen Hanson had a couple, which may have been different. This is on the north side of Bellbrook Road. There’s a parking area on the north side, and a grass road that goes back a ¼ mile. From the end of it there’s a back field, which is DNR land, the Smith’s were in the east central area. That area has mostly flattened foxtail like grasses. The whole area looks good. Right now, it’s not muddy. And just for fun, there’s 300+ Lapland’s. Steve Thiessen Stoughton Dane co.
I had a male Cardinal do this on my pickup. Fortunately the mirrors folded back. I’d fold the mirrors back when I parked. Eventually the Cardinal lost interest. 😀
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> On Apr 25, 2019, at 12:48 PM, Robert Schneider <484bob...> wrote: > > We have a very unusual female cardinal across the street from us... she > lands on a pickup truck window sill... she sees what she thinks is another > bird in the side mirror and attacks the bird...then flies up on top of the > mirror looking for the bird... sometimes falls to the ground after > attacking the mirror... she has been doing this every morning for over a > year!!! Watch the video, it is amazing! See the video at https:/ > youtu.be/oaGhhlEP7Nu > > #################### > 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: 4/25/19 10:08 am From: Susan Hoffert <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender shoffert for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] spring arrivals
Up in northern Door County we are finally seeing some numbers of spring arrivals including of course the redwings and grackles. Today I had a palm warbler, female rose-breasted grosbeak and a white-throated sparrow. Bluebirds have been back and are singing plus the turkeys are in full bloom. We have a couple of big males who display and then attack our patio doors. Gives the dogs a feeling of accomplishment when they drive them off with their barking.
Date: 4/25/19 9:50 am From: Robert Schneider <484bob...> Subject: [wisb] Female cardinal
We have a very unusual female cardinal across the street from us... she lands on a pickup truck window sill... she sees what she thinks is another bird in the side mirror and attacks the bird...then flies up on top of the mirror looking for the bird... sometimes falls to the ground after attacking the mirror... she has been doing this every morning for over a year!!! Watch the video, it is amazing! See the video at https:/ youtu.be/oaGhhlEP7Nu
Date: 4/25/19 9:12 am From: <wdrebholz...> <wdrebholz...> Subject: [wisb] Urgent Favor & Help Request !! Dorothy Rebholz
How are you? I need a favor from you. I need to purchase a GameStop Gift Card for my Nephew, Its his birthday but i unable to do this now because I'm currently traveling. Can you get the card from any nearby store around you? I'll reimburse you as soon as i am back. Kindly let me know if you can handle this. Dorothy
Date: 4/25/19 8:14 am From: Peter Fissel <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender peter.fissel for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] Re: FOY Chimney Swifts, House Wren--Dane Co.
I heard a House Wren yesterday morning when I stepped outside to get the paper at about 5:45 a.m. This morning, on the way to the bus stop, I heard at least three different House Wrens in the neighborhood. Crows are nesting on my block, too - oddly enough, directly across the street from where the Cooper's Hawks nested last year. That hardly seems like a coincidence.
I've been watching for Chimney Swifts on the UW campus, but haven't seen any yet.
Peter Fissel
Southeast side of
Madison, Dane Co.
________________________________ From: <wisbirdn-bounce...> <wisbirdn-bounce...> on behalf of <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:52 AM To: WISBIRDN Posting Addr Subject: [wisb] FOY Chimney Swifts, House Wren--Dane Co.
I saw and heard three CHIMNEY SWIFTS in Madison's Atwood neighborhood and then again near East High School this morning. A few minutes later saw and heard a singing HOUSE WREN. Kerry WilcoxMadison, Dane Co. #################### 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 FreeLists / Wisconsin Birding Network<http://www.freelists.org/list/wisbirdn> www.freelists.org WISBIRDN is an open discussion list principally focused on Wisconsin birds and birding. Topics may include the timely reporting of rare bird sightings, trip reports, RFI’s, activities of the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology, and other birding-related organizations and research. In order to participate you must be subscribed.
Date: 4/25/19 7:53 am From: <wilcox_kerry...> <dmarc-noreply...> (Redacted sender wilcox_kerry for DMARC) Subject: [wisb] FOY Chimney Swifts, House Wren--Dane Co.
I saw and heard three CHIMNEY SWIFTS in Madison's Atwood neighborhood and then again near East High School this morning. A few minutes later saw and heard a singing HOUSE WREN. Kerry WilcoxMadison, Dane Co. #################### 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: 4/25/19 5:55 am From: Bill Krouse <bkrouse1...> Subject: [wisb] Bird Walk at Sensiba Marsh tomorrow (Brown County)
Spring Bird Walk at Sensiba Marsh in Suamico on Friday, April 26th, 2019.
Did you know that the Red-Winged Blackbird has a colorful first cousin? Sensiba Marsh on the West Shores of Green Bay in Suamico is one of the few places you can find the Yellow-Headed Blackbird. Take a leisurely walk with Bill & Sarah Krouse along the edges of the marsh to see this sentinel of spring, along with many other birds that call Sensiba Marsh home. Bill and his wife Sarah live in Suamico, but have birded all over the Midwest. Their programs are geared towards adults, both beginner and more experienced. We will talk about the history & ecology of the marsh and the birds & wildlife that call it home, as well as some of our migrating feathered friends. Sensiba Marsh is just one of the jewels that we hope will soon make Suamico a Bird City USA!
7 am on Friday morning, April 26th, we will meet at Sunset Beach Park on Sunset Beach Lane.
From Hwy 41, just follow County B towards the Bay (East) until it ends. We will walk the easy gravel trails on top of the dike on the perimeter of the marsh to look for spring birds. From blackbirds to waterfowl, to passerines, to raptors, to wading and shorebirds, we will see what is moving along the shoreline and in the marsh during this peak of spring migration. And we will see all of the birds dressed up with bright colors to attract mates and begin their nesting process. Dress for the weather including comfortable walking shoes and bring some water to drink. If you do not have binoculars and a field guide, we can help you out. This program is free to the public and all are welcome. Call with questions at (920) 434-2212 Suamico Park & Rec or (920) 621-6222 Bill.
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