Date: 10/22/18 2:24 pm From: Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Yard
No ebird
Wow! A banner day today. I ended with 19 species in the yard after usually feeling lucky with 10.
Most notable:
Harris’s Sparrow - 50+\-
Cardinal - pair
Junco - 12 +\-
Red-winged Blackbird - 30
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Lincoln’s Sparrow - 2
Chipping Sparrow - 1 lingering
Tree Sparrow - 1 FOS
Song Sparrow - 2
Jan
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Date: 10/22/18 9:19 am From: JON STRONG <jon.strong...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Mute Swans (not a sighting)
There used to be a couple of banded Mutes at Boys Town lake in Omaha as well.
> On October 22, 2018 at 11:18 AM "Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Does anyone know what happens to the non-wild Mute Swans in the Omaha area in winter? I'm thinking of the Omaha swans at Heartland of America Park, Zorinsky Lake, Regency, as well as Yanney Lake in Kearney.
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> I assume they're collected up and kept indoors, but if anyone can provide info, I'd really appreciate it.
>
> Ross
>
> Ross Silcock
> Seasonal Reports Compiler
> Nebraska Bird Review
> Co-Author "Birds of Nebraska- Online
> https://www.birdsofnebraska.org > Tabor, IA
> 402-618-4933
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Date: 10/22/18 9:13 am From: Jonathan Nikkila <jonathannikkila...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Mute Swans (not a sighting)
The Kearney swans are kept at the "nature barn" at the city's Cottonmill
Park over the winter.
-Jonathan Nikkila
Kearney
On Mon, Oct 22, 2018 at 10:22 AM Ross Silcock <silcock...>
[NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Does anyone know what happens to the non-wild Mute Swans in the Omaha area
> in winter? I'm thinking of the Omaha swans at Heartland of America Park,
> Zorinsky Lake, Regency, as well as Yanney Lake in Kearney.
>
> I assume they're collected up and kept indoors, but if anyone can provide
> info, I'd really appreciate it.
>
> Ross
>
> Ross Silcock
> Seasonal Reports Compiler
> Nebraska Bird Review
> Co-Author "Birds of Nebraska- Online
> https://www.birdsofnebraska.org > Tabor, IA
> 402-618-4933
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(308) 224-4309
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Date: 10/22/18 8:18 am From: Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Mute Swans (not a sighting)
Does anyone know what happens to the non-wild Mute Swans in the Omaha area in winter? I'm thinking of the Omaha swans at Heartland of America Park, Zorinsky Lake, Regency, as well as Yanney Lake in Kearney.
I assume they're collected up and kept indoors, but if anyone can provide info, I'd really appreciate it.
Ross
Ross Silcock Seasonal Reports Compiler Nebraska Bird Review Co-Author "Birds of Nebraska- Online https://www.birdsofnebraska.org Tabor, IA 402-618-4933
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When we left Lake Cunningham at 3:15 this afternoon the Pacific Loon was out just to the north of the eastmost observation point at Entrance 3. It was about 25 yards off shore at that time.
Babs and Loren Padelford
Bellevue, NE
<lpdlfrd...>
I hit Cunningham Lake late this afternoon (October 21). I initially drove in at Entrance 3 off 96th Street not far north of State Street; I set up my scope by the fishing area, then carried it east to the end of a point from which I could see up to the Highway 36 bridge. I found a single Common Loon, but no Pacific. I also found a Great Egret there.
I then drove in Entrance 2 from State Street, which took me to a parking lot near the west end of the dam. I set up my scope in that lot and scanned the portion of the lake that I could see from there, but saw no loons.
Earlier in the day, I'd worked Nemaha County. At Aspinwall Bend WMA, near the Nemaha town sewage ponds, I found two immature Black-crowned Night-Herons. I saw the birds only in the air, at a distance of about a quarter-mile. The lack of contrast between the remiges and the upperwing linings allowed me to rule out American Bittern with confidence; however, I relied pretty heavily on the range map to conclude that they were Black-crowns rather than Yellow-crowns.
Date: 10/21/18 2:24 pm From: Moni Usasz <musasz...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Holmes Lake
This afternoon we walked the dog around Holmes Lake. There was an adult Bald Eagle on a light post between the two ball field. Also saw a soaring Osprey on the east end as well as a Red-Tail Hawk. Three killdeer, gulls, lots of coots, mallards, c geese, two redheads and around 10 pied-billed grebes.
Moni
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I'm wondering if some of the western grebes being reported in eastern NE and western IA are winter plummage horned or eared grebes. I birded Lake Manawa early last week with Elliott Bedows and Phil Swanson, after much debate about birds we thought were western or clarks grebes we moved around the lake to observe from different locations with a scope and sibleys app and decided they were horned and eared grebes.
Date: 10/21/18 2:02 pm From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] eBird -- Laplatte bottoms -- Oct 21, 2018
Early this morning I birded Laplatte bottoms with Elliott Bedows Observations were north and south of hwy 34. Walked road on north side and flushed the night heron.
X Canada Goose 2 Blue-winged Teal X Northern Shoveler X Gadwall 1 American Wigeon X Mallard X Northern Pintail 4 Pied-billed Grebe X American Coot X Ring-billed Gull 1 Great Blue Heron 1 Black-crowned Night-Heron -- Juvenile flew up out of cattails three times. Stocky with yellow legs, thick yellowish bill, large brownish streaks on breast, white spots on wings. X Red-winged Blackbird
Date: 10/21/18 2:00 pm From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] eBird -- Glenn Cunningham Lake -- Oct 21, 2018
Today, I birded Lake Cunningham with Elliott Bedows from a high point on the SW corner of the dam from a path going north from the parking lot.
2 Mallard 2 Pied-billed Grebe X Franklin's Gull X Ring-billed Gull 1 Pacific Loon 1 Common Loon 6 Double-crested Cormorant 2 American White Pelican 1 Great Egret -- Tall white egret with yellow bill and black legs. X Dark-eyed Junco
Date: 10/20/18 10:05 am From: Jo Wolf <calyjoey...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Backyard Birds
We have had a rebreasted nut hatch visiting our hulled Sunflower + thistle feeder every day since Tuesday Oct. 16th. This is a first for our yard! Also we have had 3 white throated sparrows every day since Tuesday. We have had 4 male Redwing blackbirds visiting our feeders for the same time period. We have had a pair of Eurasian collared doves since spring and in late summer they had a young one with them so they are nesting close by. We have had Eurasia collared doves for years here--usually 4-8 but this year just the one pair. We had a junco and downy woodpecker this week also.Jo WolfMillard, NEDOUGLAS COUNTY
Date: 10/20/18 8:56 am From: Ruth Stearns <ruthstearns...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Eurasian-collared Doves in Lincoln (south)
I'm sure others have seen them too, but for me, this pair was my first ever in the Lincoln city limits.  In the ponderosa pines on the south side of Cavett School this morning.  South side of town for those not familiar with Lincoln, half mile north of Yankee Hill Road.Â
In eBird.  https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49315119 Ruthie StearnsLincoln, NE Â
Date: 10/20/18 8:27 am From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Pacific Loon - Cunningham
Observed the Pacific Loon and a Common Loon this morning from entrance 3 on
the west side of the lake. Arrived with Phil Swanson about 7am. Went down
to covered pavillion on NE corner of area and eventually found Pacific with
scope north near hwy 36. It eventually flew south and landed straight out
from us closer to the east side of the lake, pretty far away. We also saw a
common loon closer to the dam. The pacific loon kept moving toward the dam
as the morning progressed. We moved to a covered birding dock on the north
side of the same area. From here we saw the Pacific loon much closer. We
thought there might be 2 Pacific loons but need to go through our photos.
One appeared much darker on back of head and neck while the other was
grayer. Pacific was smaller than the common we saw and the common had a
bump toward front of the while the Pacifics head was smooth.
Mary Clausen
La Vista
On Fri, Oct 19, 2018, 11:21 AM Justin Rink <spindalis79...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
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> After about 15 minutes of scanning, the PACIFIC LOON was literally right
> in front of me. Go to the open covered picnic area at area 3 and go down
> the trail to the gravel fishing area. Look east. The bird was hanging out
> in close proximity to a Common Loon. Other species include a GREAT EGRET
> against the dam, and a flyover PINE SISKIN.
>
> Just to clarify, the bird was initially found by Ben Ream while out in a
> boat on 10/17. However there was no verification of the sighting at the
> time. I viewed two Common Loons from the Hwy 36 pullout that day, but did
> not see the Pacific.
>
> Good birding.
>
> Justin Rink
> Midtown Omaha, Douglas Co., NE
>
> On Oct 19, 2018 8:13 AM, "'Jorgensen, Joel' <Joel.Jorgensen...>
> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Sharla Meester and Ed Brogie asked that I pass along that a Pacific Loon,
> along with a Common Loon, were relocated this morning after apparently
> being found late yesterday. The birds were currently being seen from the
> access at Area 3.
>
> -Joel
>
>
>
> Joel Jorgensen | Nongame Bird Program Manager
>
> Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
>
> 2200 N. 33rd 68503 | 402.471.5440
>
> <joel.jorgensen...>
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Date: 10/20/18 1:44 am From: Ed Brogie <ebrogie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Re: Another #300 in 2018 - Dave Stage
Congratulations Dave Ed --
Ed M. Brogie Executive Director / National Assoc. of Academies of Science 319 West 6th Street Wayne NE 68787 / <ed.brogie...> or <ebrogie...> AAAS Fellow 402-369-0772
AJAS/AAAS Meetings, Washington, DC February 13th-17th, 2019 AJAS/AAAS Meetings, Seattle, WA February 12th-16th, 2020 AJAS/AAAS Meetings, Phoenix,AZ February 10th-14th, 2021 AJAS/AAAS Meetings, Philadelphia, PA February 16th-20th, 2022
AJAS Austin, Delegates (2018) - 75 females/66 males = 141 AJAS Boston. Delegates (2017) - 74 females/49 males = 123 AJAS Wash. DC Delegates (2016) - 82 females/61 males = 143 AJAS San Jose Delegates (2015) - 73 females/65 males = 138 AJAS Chicago Delegates (2014) - 89 females/67 males Total = 156 http://www.aaas.org/aaas-affiliates https://www.academiesofscience.org/
I was at Lake Manawa looking for the Surf Scoters and Eared Grebe that where reported earlier in the day, I ran out of day light to look but I did see the Red-necked Grebe that had disappeared for the afternoon, previously reported by the Padelfords. I will be going back tomorrow morning to see if I can get pictures.
Date: 10/19/18 9:08 pm From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Another #300 in 2018 - Dave Stage
Good for you Dave.
On Fri, Oct 19, 2018, 8:51 PM Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Congratulations go out to Dave Stage for attaining #300 for 2018 in
> Nebraska.
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> Dave (and others) were successful in finding the Pacific Loon at Glen
> Cunningham this morning!
>
> CONGRATS DAVE!
>
> Mark A. Brogie
> Creighton, NE
>
>
Date: 10/19/18 3:46 pm From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Lake Manawa (IA) and Washington County
Headed to Lake Manawa in hopes of seeing the Red-necked Grebe rNOT seen) but ran into the Padelfords which was very nice. Had an immature Surf Scoter as a surprise. Did not see the post about the Pacific Loon as I passed not far away on my way for a little Washington county birding. 10 new tics but overall the birding was very difficult. Hit all of the Boyer Chute areas as well as a number of other place. NOT one duck species despite the many flooded areas. On water species were Pied-billed Grebe and Canada Goose.
Seems very strange as large number of ducks are being seen in central and eastern Iowa and further west in Nebraska. Just not much along the Missouri lately. Any thoughts on this?
*God Bless,*
*Paul O. Roisen* *Woodbury County, IA* *Mobile 712-301-2817*
After about 15 minutes of scanning, the PACIFIC LOON was literally right in front of me. Go to the open covered picnic area at area 3 and go down the trail to the gravel fishing area. Look east. The bird was hanging out in close proximity to a Common Loon. Other species include a GREAT EGRET against the dam, and a flyover PINE SISKIN. Just to clarify, the bird was initially found by Ben Ream while out in a boat on 10/17. However there was no verification of the sighting at the time. I viewed two Common Loons from the Hwy 36 pullout that day, but did not see the Pacific. Good birding. Justin RinkMidtown Omaha, Douglas Co., NE On Oct 19, 2018 8:13 AM, "'Jorgensen, Joel' <Joel.Jorgensen...> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> wrote:
Sharla Meester and Ed Brogie asked that I pass along that a Pacific Loon, along with a Common Loon, were relocated this morning after apparently being found late yesterday. The birds were currently being seen from the access at Area 3.
Date: 10/19/18 7:27 am From: Moni Usasz <musasz...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] walk near Nebraska City
On Tuesday, we spent an hour and a half walking the Steamboat Trace trail. Sunny and lots of birds, most of them being yellow-rumps. Also orange-crowned and one likely Tennessee.
Moni
Steamboat Trace--Arbor Station trailhead, Otoe, Nebraska, US
Oct 16, 2018 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Protocol: Traveling
3.0 mile(s)
22 species
Mourning Dove X
Great Blue Heron 1
Turkey Vulture 1
Red-bellied Woodpecker X
Downy Woodpecker X
Northern Flicker 6
Blue Jay X
American Crow X
Black-capped Chickadee X
Tufted Titmouse X
White-breasted Nuthatch X
Carolina Wren X
Ruby-crowned Kinglet 5
Brown Thrasher 1
American Goldfinch X
White-throated Sparrow 10
Swamp Sparrow 3
Eastern Towhee 1
Tennessee Warbler 1 Bird had whitish eye stripe and white undertail coverts. pale wash of yellow on chest, belly mostly white. Hint of wing bars. Longer skinny bill of a warbler.
Orange-crowned Warbler 5
Yellow-rumped Warbler 100 9 of 10 birds we glassed were yellow-rumps. They were everywhere along the walk. Easily more than 100. I'd say 100s of them.
Northern Cardinal X
Date: 10/19/18 6:33 am From: 'Jorgensen, Joel' <Joel.Jorgensen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Pacific Loon - Cunningham L
Sharla Meester and Ed Brogie asked that I pass along that a Pacific Loon, along with a Common Loon, were relocated this morning after apparently being found late yesterday. The birds were currently being seen from the access at Area 3.
-Joel
Joel Jorgensen | Nongame Bird Program Manager
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd 68503 | 402.471.5440
<joel.jorgensen...><mailto:<joel.jorgensen...>
Sorry for no subject line. Its late and I forgot to add it.
Mary Clausen
On Fri, Oct 19, 2018, 12:32 AM Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> wrote:
> On 10/18, Phil Swanson, Elliott Bedows and I birded Prarie Queen Rec Area > in Sarpy County. > > Savanna sparrows, > Song sparrows, > Harris sparrows, > Pied billed grebes > Osprey > Coopers hawk > Yellow rumped warblers, > White pelican > Mallards > Canada goose > Great blue heron > Eastern Meadowlark > Collared dove > > Not in ebird > > Mary Clausen > La Vista > > >
I saw a Hummingbird leaving one of the feeders in my backyard about 6:55 pm early this evening. All I saw was its departure from the feeder. I was not able to ID it. I am assuming it was a Ruby-Throated. Joe thought he saw one late Tuesday.
Date: 10/18/18 6:55 pm From: <esaterojarvi...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Three scoter species at Capitol Beach Lake on October 17.
Maybe you got some answers already. It certainly is not easy to lug a scope around.
From the Saline Wetland side you can walk over and there is one empty lot. At the beginning of that Pelican bay end there is a bit of a gap where the last subdivision starts.
There used to be one empty lot at Pier 2. Have not been there for a year.
It does not seem to say private drive so presumably we can stand on sidewalks. I've gone around it by bike and the North half offers no views other than the NE corner with the Pelican bay sign.
Date: 10/17/18 7:41 pm From: Jonathan Nikkila <jonathannikkila...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Three scoter species at Capitol Beach Lake on October 17.
Thanks for the report.
That reminds me of a question I have been meaning to ask. It has never been
apparent to me how one is able to get a good view of the lake without
infringing on private property. Where do most birders set-up?
Thanks,
Jonathan Nikkila
Kearney
On Wed, Oct 17, 2018 at 9:27 PM Larry Einemann <larryeinemannl...>
[NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Hi!
> Just a quick note to say I found 3 black scoters, 4 surf scoters and 1
> white-winged scoter at Capitol Beach Lake on October 17, 2018. I observed
> them from the NE side of the lake using a scope. They were too far away to
> photograph. Distortion was minimal on 60X, yet I was able to see enough
> details to identify. They were in close proximity to each other and did
> not mingle, except for the white-winged scoter hanging out with the 4 surf
> scoters for part of the time before separating. Comparison to each other
> and at times scaup and ruddy ducks, size and head shape and patterns helped
> me identify them.
> For more details check my ebird report and what else I found at Capitol
> Beach Lake and at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park.
> Good birding!
> Larry Einemann
> Lincoln, NEbraska
>
>
> Larry Einemann
> <larryeinemannl...>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...>
> >
> To: NEBirds <NEBirds...>
> Sent: Mon, Oct 8, 2018 8:56 am
> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Anna's Hummingbird - Saunders Co.
>
>
> Anna‘s hummingbird present at 8:29 AM today October 8 1 visit was a long
> one and not see that sense
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Oct 6, 2018, at 9:44 PM, Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <
> <NEBirds...> wrote:
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>
> An adult male Anna’s was present today at a feeder just south of
> Fremont. The residents, although VERY NICE do not want to deal with phone
> calls.
>
> If you are sincerely interested in seeing this bird, call me and I will
> give you the info on viewing this bird. Call me anytime till 11pm and
> after 6am.
>
>
> Mark A. Brogie - NOU Records Committee Chair
> 508 Seeely
> Creighton, NE. 68729
> <mabrogie...>
> (402) 358-5675. Home
> (402) 841-1101 Cell
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>
>
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Jonathan Nikkila
(308) 224-4309
<jonathannikkila...>
Date: 10/17/18 7:27 pm From: Larry Einemann <larryeinemannl...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Three scoter species at Capitol Beach Lake on October 17.
Hi!
  Just a quick note to say I found 3 black scoters, 4 surf scoters and 1 white-winged scoter at Capitol Beach Lake on October 17, 2018. I observed them from the NE side of the lake using a scope. They were too far away to photograph. Distortion was minimal on 60X, yet I was able to see enough details to identify. They were in close proximity to each other and did not mingle, except for the white-winged scoter hanging out with the 4 surf scoters for part of the time before separating. Comparison to each other and at times scaup and ruddy ducks, size and head shape and patterns helped me identify them.
  For more details check my ebird report and what else I found at Capitol Beach Lake and at Lincoln Saline Wetlands Nature Park.
Good birding!
Larry Einemann
Lincoln, NEbraska
Larry Einemann
<larryeinemannl...>
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...>
To: NEBirds <NEBirds...>
Sent: Mon, Oct 8, 2018 8:56 am
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Anna's Hummingbird - Saunders Co.
 Anna‘s hummingbird present at 8:29 AM today October 8 1 visit was a long one and not see that sense
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 6, 2018, at 9:44 PM, Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
   An adult male Anna’s was present today at a feeder just south of Fremont.  The residents, although VERY NICE do not want to deal with phone calls.
If you are sincerely interested in seeing this bird, call me and I will give you the info on viewing this bird. Â Call me anytime till 11pm and after 6am.
Mark A. Brogie - NOU Records Committee Chair508 SeeelyCreighton, NE. <68729mabrogie...>(402) 358-5675. Home(402) 841-1101 Â Cell
Date: 10/16/18 5:29 pm From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] eBird -- Lake Manawa -- Oct 15, 2018
Elliot Bedows, Phil Swanson and I went to Lake Manawa Oct 15, 2018 3:00 PM Traveling 5.00 miles 180 minutes All birds reported? Yes
1 Snow Goose X Canada Goose 4 Northern Shoveler 15 Gadwall X Mallard 10 Redhead X Ring-necked Duck X Ruddy Duck X Wild Turkey X Pied-billed Grebe 13 Horned Grebe -- White cheek, no peak on top of head. Viewed with scope. 1 Eared Grebe -- In with a flock of horned grebes observed with a scope, dark cap, peak on top of head. Smaller than horned grebes. Used Sibley app for id. X Mourning Dove X Chimney Swift -- Dark bird, cigar shaped, no markings. X Franklin's Gull X Ring-billed Gull 1 Herring Gull 1 Common Tern -- Forehead white, dark nape and back top of head, wings extend beyond end of tail, dark shoulder bar, top bill black, bottom bill black at tip yellowish at base, legs pinkish. Have photos. X Double-crested Cormorant X American White Pelican 4 Great Blue Heron 5 Great Egret 1 Cooper's Hawk 1 Bald Eagle 1 Belted Kingfisher 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 3 Northern Flicker 1 Merlin X Barn Swallow X American Robin X Cedar Waxwing X Chipping Sparrow X Dark-eyed Junco X White-throated Sparrow X Red-winged Blackbird X Yellow-rumped Warbler X Northern Cardinal
Elliot also saw northern - rouh winged swallows and a green winged teal.
Date: 10/16/18 5:25 pm From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] eBird -- Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area -- Oct 16, 2018
Elliot Bedows and I went to Walnut Creek Lake and Recreation Area this afternoon. We walked around a portion of the lake and around the dog park area and through the grasslands on the west side of the lake on trails mowed for the HS cross country runs.
2 Canada Goose X Mallard 13 Ring-necked Duck 8 Pied-billed Grebe 1 Sora 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Downy Woodpecker 3 Blue Jay 1 Sedge Wren X American Robin - X House Finch X American Goldfinch X Chipping Sparrow 3 Field Sparrow X White-throated Sparrow 1 Lincoln's Sparrow 6 Yellow-rumped Warbler X Northern Cardinal
Elliott also saw a harris sparrow at dog area picnic area.
Date: 10/16/18 9:37 am From: Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Forward of Andrea Wiggins post
I am forwarding the message below since, as Moderator, I have no access to NEBIRDS to accept it and pass it through, the usual procedure for new posters.
Ross
Ross Silcock Tabor, IA 402-618-4933
Andrea Wiggins:
Had a lovely day for birding at Niobrara State Park and covered the entire northern border of the park along the Missouri River backwaters.
Most unusual was a Yellow-billed cuckoo (images attached to eBird checklist) who posed for several minutes as I made clumsy attempts at photos through bins with my iPhone. Other highlights included a group of American Avocets, a Western Grebe, and the relatively less common Red-breasted nuthatch and Eastern towhee.
Good birding,
Andrea Wiggins (normally in) Omaha, NE
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eBird Checklist Summary for: Oct 13, 2018
Number of Checklists: 5 Number of Taxa: 39
Checklists included in this summary: (1): Niobrara SP Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 10:23 AM (2): Niobrara SP Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 11:10 AM (3): Niobrara SP Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 11:44 AM (4): Niobrara SP Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 2:31 PM (5): Niobrara SP Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 3:17 PM
Date: 10/16/18 9:17 am From: Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] RE: Forward of Andrea Wiggins post
Looks like Andrea's message went through anyway. Sorry about the double posts.
Ross
Ross Silcock
Moderator-without-access, NEBIRDS
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 11:04 AM
To: 'NEBIRDS (<NeBirds...>)' <NeBirds...>
Subject: [NEBirds] Forward of Andrea Wiggins post
I am forwarding the message below since, as Moderator, I have no access to NEBIRDS to accept it and pass it through, the usual procedure for new posters.
Ross
Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
Andrea Wiggins:
Had a lovely day for birding at Niobrara State Park and covered the entire northern border of the park along the Missouri River backwaters.
Most unusual was a Yellow-billed cuckoo (images attached to eBird checklist) who posed for several minutes as I made clumsy attempts at photos through bins with my iPhone. Other highlights included a group of American Avocets, a Western Grebe, and the relatively less common Red-breasted nuthatch and Eastern towhee.
Good birding,
Andrea Wiggins
(normally in) Omaha, NE
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eBird Checklist Summary for: Oct 13, 2018
Number of Checklists: 5
Number of Taxa: 39
Checklists included in this summary:
(1): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 10:23 AM
(2): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 11:10 AM
(3): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 11:44 AM
(4): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 2:31 PM
(5): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 3:17 PM
Date: 10/16/18 9:06 am From: Andrea Wiggins <akwiggins...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Niobrara State Park
Had a lovely day for birding at Niobrara State Park and covered the entire northern border of the park along the Missouri River backwaters.
Most unusual was a Yellow-billed cuckoo (images attached to eBird checklist) who posed for several minutes as I made clumsy attempts at photos through bins with my iPhone. Other highlights included a group of American Avocets, a Western Grebe, and the relatively less common Red-breasted nuthatch and Eastern towhee.
Good birding,
Andrea Wiggins
(normally in) Omaha, NE
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eBird Checklist Summary for: Oct 13, 2018
Number of Checklists: 5
Number of Taxa: 39
Checklists included in this summary:
(1): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 10:23 AM
(2): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 11:10 AM
(3): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 11:44 AM
(4): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 2:31 PM
(5): Niobrara SP
Date: Oct 13, 2018 at 3:17 PM
Date: 10/15/18 6:36 pm From: <swhitney1977...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] We have 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds!
Hi Paul,
That's great! Today, 2 of the 3 that were here yesterday left...the female left about 8 am and one of the juvie males that was here over a week finally left just before 10 am. His last feeding was over 10 minutes! We named him Mr Beaker because of the bump/marking on his beak...probably due to an injury. The other juvie male that arrived yesterday afternoon is still here. We have videos and pics. His last feeding was just after 6:30 pm.
We also had a newbie today...a juvie male that fed just once and sat in one of our gardens briefly before continuing on his journey. So overall, we had 4 hummingbirds today total and only one remains. My guess is that with high temps tomorrow in the low 60's, he won't be here much longer than a few long feedings in the am. I will be surprised if he stays though. Sometimes they need the extra rest before moving on no matter how good the weather is even with a gentle tail wind in their favor.
This time of year is so bitter sweet. We will miss them til early May.
Date: 10/15/18 6:26 pm From: Jason Thiele <jasonthiele...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] northeast NE migrants
Hello, all,
Today a couple of my coworkers and I were doing some reconnaissance of a prescribed burn unit on private land near Wynot in Cedar County. Migrants were everywhere, but unfortunately we didn't have a lot of time to stop and search through the flocks. Ruby-crowned Kinglets were especially abundant. I saw three species of warblers - lots of Yellow-rumped, one Orange-crowned, and one Palm.
Saturday there was one Nashville Warbler among the usual suspects along the Cowboy Trail in Norfolk, and today there was a Hermit Thrush hanging out near the Game and Parks office in Norfolk. Flocks of Snow Geese and Greater White-fronted Geese have also been flying overhead the last few days.
White-throated sparrows showed up a few days ago and last hummingbird sighting was Oct. 10. Today we saw a red-breasted nuthatch at the feeder and an orange-crowned warbler picking through the bushes. Also a turkey vulture still in the neighborhood.
Moni
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Date: 10/15/18 12:58 pm From: Paul Dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] We have 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds!
We had 2 RT Hummingbirds on Sat Oct 13 before the snow and cold, and we still have one of them coming to the feeders.
Paul Dunbar
Hastings
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 14, 2018, at 7:57 PM, <swhitney1977...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> Hello All,
>
>
>
> It has been ages since I have posted here. I thought this would be pretty interesting news so I thought I'd share. My husband Ron and I have been documenting hummingbirds during the Spring & Fall migration periods since 2008.
>
> So far the latest we ever had a RT hummingbird in the Fall was 10/17/2010.. Since today is 10/14/2018, and close to rivaling the 2010 record, we have in the meantime set another new record for our location/residence. Today we have 3 hummingbirds...2 juvie males and 1 female! So, the most hummingbirds on any day this late during the Fall.
>
> Below is a couple of links to one of the pics we took today of one of the juvie males during the snowstorm. I didn't know which link/addy to post so I added both.
>
>
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> http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd117/swhitney1977/P4800480_zps6yznfx0u.jpg >
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> http://s227.photobucket.com/user/swhitney1977/media/P4800480_zps6yznfx0u.jpg.html >
> Susan Whitney
> Lincoln, Nebraska
>
Date: 10/15/18 11:44 am From: 'Jorgensen, Joel' <Joel.Jorgensen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Lincoln CBC compiler?
Hi all:
If anyone know who is coordinating the Lincoln Christmas Bird Count this year, I would appreciate knowing that information. Please contact me off list if you are that person or know who the person might be. Thanks.
Since I'm here, I'll mention that I found two Surf Scoters, 51 American Avocets, a Great Egret and a lot of unhappy Tree and Barn Swallows at Branched Oak Lake this morning.
On Saturday, I found a Hermit Thrush near Whitney, Dawes Co and a Fox Sparrow at Whitney Lake (photos: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49157281) Also on Saturday, I found a White-throated Sparrow and Hermit Thrush in Sowbelly Canyon (photos of the WTSP: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49163628). On Friday, Melissa and I found a White-throated Sparrow at Chadron State Park. I/we also found Harris's Sparrow at multiple location in Dawes and Sioux Co, including 23 at Whitney Lake.
Piles of birds were migrating Saturday afternoon and Sunday. It was impressive.
Good birding!
-Joel
Joel Jorgensen | Nongame Bird Program Manager
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd 68503 | 402.471.5440
<joel.jorgensen...><mailto:<joel.jorgensen...>
If there were, the person reporting it to me couldn't read them.
Laurel
On Fri, Oct 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM 'Jerry Toll' <geritol48...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
>
>
> Pigeon enthusiasts use colorful leg bands wit numbers to identify their
> individual birds. It is especially important with homing pigeons. I’ll bet
> there is a place online to report the number. Laurel, was there numbers
> also?
>
> Jerry Toll
>
> From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
> Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 2:31 PM
> To: <NEBirds...>
> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Banded Pigeon
>
> My buddy had a similar bird hanging out at Mallard Landing (Valley lake
> community) on his deck for literally a week. What are these birds all about
> and should we report those in the future?
>
> Have a great weekend!
>
> M. Scott - Omaha, NE
>
> On October 12, 2018 at 2:01 PM "'Badura, Laurel' <laurel_badura...>
> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> There is a banded pigeon running around a parking lot in Axtell, NE. It
> has a blue band on the left leg and a green band on the right leg. Please
> contact me privately if you think this is your bird.
>
> Laurel
>
> --
>
> Laurel Badura
>
> Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
>
> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
>
> PO Box 8
>
> 73746 V Road
>
> Funk, NE 68940
>
> Cell: 308-440-1388
>
> Office: 308-263-3000
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> Fax: 308-263-3001
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> ---
> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.
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Laurel Badura
Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
PO Box 8
73746 V Road
Funk, NE 68940
Date: 10/14/18 6:16 pm From: Kadynn Hatfield <kkcrittercrazy...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Lake Manawa and Sarpy Co. Lakes
Today after the snow stopped I hit a few of the local lakes: Manawa was bounding with birds, I had 36 specie's in a short hour, the highlights where: Black Scoter Bonaparts Gull Horned Grebes Green Heron Swamp Sparrow Great Egrets American Wiegon Greater White Fronted Geese
Walnut Creek RA, Prairie Queen Lake and Calco Hills lake did not have hardly any birds.
Date: 10/14/18 5:57 pm From: <swhitney1977...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] We have 3 Ruby-throated Hummingbirds!
Hello All,
It has been ages since I have posted here. I thought this would be pretty interesting news so I thought I'd share. My husband Ron and I have been documenting hummingbirds during the Spring & Fall migration periods since 2008.
So far the latest we ever had a RT hummingbird in the Fall was 10/17/2010. Since today is 10/14/2018, and close to rivaling the 2010 record, we have in the meantime set another new record for our location/residence. Today we have 3 hummingbirds...2 juvie males and 1 female! So, the most hummingbirds on any day this late during the Fall.
Below is a couple of links to one of the pics we took today of one of the juvie males during the snowstorm. I didn't know which link/addy to post so I added both.
If the band can be read, which usually requires capturing the bird, the owner can often be found at www.pigeon.org<http://www.pigeon.org> and hitting the "report a bird" page. Not all fanciers are part of the American Racing Pigeon Union. If the band does not have an "AU" on it, it usually means a dead end. I've contacted owners on occasions when I have received a report from the public and they can have mixed reactions. Sometimes they are interested and other times not so much. On a sidebar, I found a pigeon leg with a band in the Peregrine Falcon nest box at the Capitol that originated from Oklahoma a few years ago.
-Joel
Joel Jorgensen | Nongame Bird Program Manager
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd 68503 | 402.471.5440
<joel.jorgensen...><mailto:<joel.jorgensen...>
________________________________
From: <NEBirds...> [<NEBirds...>]
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 2:57 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: RE: [NEBirds] Banded Pigeon
Pigeon enthusiasts use colorful leg bands wit numbers to identify their individual birds. It is especially important with homing pigeons. I’ll bet there is a place online to report the number. Laurel, was there numbers also?
Jerry Toll
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 2:31 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Banded Pigeon
My buddy had a similar bird hanging out at Mallard Landing (Valley lake community) on his deck for literally a week. What are these birds all about and should we report those in the future?
Have a great weekend!
M. Scott - Omaha, NE
On October 12, 2018 at 2:01 PM "'Badura, Laurel' <laurel_badura...> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> wrote:
There is a banded pigeon running around a parking lot in Axtell, NE. It has a blue band on the left leg and a green band on the right leg. Please contact me privately if you think this is your bird.
Date: 10/14/18 11:59 am From: Clem Klaphake <ckavian...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Late Report
On 10-13-18 I stopped at the Base Lake just before sunset (beautiful evening compared to today).
Not reported on e-bird
My rough count of Franklin's Gulls was 2000+ Also there were 10-15 Ring-billed Gulls. At least 15 Pied-billed Grebes (kept diving) And lots of Am. Coots
Date: 10/14/18 8:22 am From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Yard birds
This morning I had my first fall dark- eyed juncos 2 and 3 white-throated sparrows along with 1 red-breasted nuthatch that has been here for several days.
Date: 10/14/18 8:17 am From: <sammanning19...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] White-winged and Black Scoter - Lewis and Clark Lake 10/13
Yesterday (10/13), my father, brother, and I headed up to Lewis and Clark Lake to look for migrant waterbirds. While we couldn't find too many , we found numerous scoters that made up for it. We were able to find 4 White-winged Scoters and 3 Black Scoters. We spotted the 4 White-winged Scoters as they flew by us and went over the dam, heading southeast when we were scoping the lake from the southern most pullout in the morning. Also present at that time were 2 Common Loons and 2 distant loons. The distant loons may have been Red-throated Loons (based on structure) but due to distance and poor views of them, it wasn't possible to identify them for sure. We left the dam and checked other access points along the south shore of the lake. These access points only had the usual October migrants and nothing worth noting. We then scoped the lake from the dam to end our day. The first birds we got our scope on turned out to be a pair of Black Scoters. These scoters were along the dam about halfway between the southern most pullout and the middle pullout. During our time there, they stayed in roughly the same area and allowed for a somewhat close approach. Besides these two, we had a third Black Scoter fly by us and head over the dam, similar to what the White-winged Scoters had done earlier in the day. Nothing else of note was seen while scoping.
Date: 10/12/18 3:32 pm From: Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Yard
I had an interesting array of birds flitting around the yard today.
Blue jay
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Orange-crowned Warbler
Chipping Sparrow
Eastern Phoebe
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Mourning Dove
Harris’s Sparrow
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
Robin 40+/- (I saw several large flocks elsewhere today)
Then I had an appointment in Oender mid afternoon. Driving there two miles south of Wakefield along west side of highway 35 a Black-crowned Night Heron. On the south edge of Pender by the John Deere implement dealer I found six Cattle Egrets. Returning home two miles north and 1/4 mile west of Wakefield I found a flock of about 50 Mourning Doves.
Pigeon enthusiasts use colorful leg bands wit numbers to identify their individual birds. It is especially important with homing pigeons. I’ll bet there is a place online to report the number. Laurel, was there numbers also?
Jerry Toll
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2018 2:31 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Banded Pigeon
My buddy had a similar bird hanging out at Mallard Landing (Valley lake community) on his deck for literally a week. What are these birds all about and should we report those in the future?
Have a great weekend!
M. Scott - Omaha, NE
On October 12, 2018 at 2:01 PM "'Badura, Laurel' <laurel_badura...> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> wrote:
There is a banded pigeon running around a parking lot in Axtell, NE. It has a blue band on the left leg and a green band on the right leg. Please contact me privately if you think this is your bird.
My buddy had a similar bird hanging out at Mallard Landing (Valley lake community) on his deck for literally a week. What are these birds all about and should we report those in the future?
Have a great weekend!
M. Scott - Omaha, NE
> On October 12, 2018 at 2:01 PM "'Badura, Laurel' <laurel_badura...> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> There is a banded pigeon running around a parking lot in Axtell, NE. It has a blue band on the left leg and a green band on the right leg. Please contact me privately if you think this is your bird.
>
> Laurel
>
> --
>
> Laurel Badura
> Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program
> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
> PO Box 8
> 73746 V Road
> Funk, NE 68940
>
> Cell: 308-440-1388
> Office: 308-263-3000
> Fax: 308-263-3001
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Laurel, No it is not my pigeon. But thought I would tell you this: I skimmed my e-mails real fast and first thought you saw a band-tailed pigeon:-) There was one at Doniphan this spring/summer. Clem Klaphake
On 10/12/2018 1:01 PM, 'Badura, Laurel' <laurel_badura...> [NEBirds] wrote: > There is a banded pigeon running around a parking lot in Axtell, NE. > It has a blue band on the left leg and a green band on the right leg. > Please contact me privately if you think this is your bird. > > Laurel > > -- > *__* > Laurel Badura > Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program > U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service > PO Box 8 > 73746 V Road > Funk, NE 68940 > > Cell: 308-440-1388 > Office: 308-263-3000 > Fax: 308-263-3001 > > >
There is a banded pigeon running around a parking lot in Axtell, NE. It has a blue band on the left leg and a green band on the right leg. Please contact me privately if you think this is your bird.
Laurel
--
Laurel Badura Nebraska Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service PO Box 8 73746 V Road Funk, NE 68940
Date: 10/12/18 9:19 am From: Allen <allenreyer...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Sarpy yard bird
Just had a Red-breasted Nuthatch at my feeder. First one in three or four years. Don't normally get them here. Still have a hummer coming to the feeder. Looks like a Juvi RT.
Not in ebird.
Al Reyer Bellevue, NE
Sent from my iPad
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Date: 10/12/18 5:42 am From: <flyingcarlini...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Wachiska Audubon field trip to Little Salt Fork Marsh - Sat. 10/13
Are you a longtime local resident who's explored just about every nook and cranny of the county? If you haven't yet seen the unique species that inhabit Nebraska's Eastern saline wetlands, you might be pleasantly surprised to encounter something you haven't found before. Sea blite, inland salt grass, and the state listed endangered saltwort resemble plants that belong next to an ocean but instead thrive in the salty basins of Lancaster and Saunders counties. Saline specialties aren't limited to flora though, and stands of salt-tolerant narrow-leaved cattails provide a favorite haunt for migrant sparrows like Nelson's, LeConte's, Swamp, and Savannah. More than three-quarters of these rare wetlands have been decimated by a long history of draining and development, and surviving remnants are now threatened by degradation from invasive species.
We'll meet at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13 at Little Salt Fork Marsh Preserve located 5 miles north of Lincoln. The parking lot is a half-mile west of the intersection of N. 1st Street and Raymond Road. Full mosquito armor such as repellent and impenetrable clothing is highly recommended. Other recommended items are water bottle and binoculars if you have them. Waterproof footwear is not required but will afford maximum sparrow-viewing opportunities. There is no fee and the public is welcome.
Date: 10/11/18 4:21 pm From: Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Dickcissel
After no birds whatsoever in the yard on Tuesday I had 3 yesterday and today a whopping 11 species. What a difference from a couple weeks ago. I did have a single female/immature Dickcissel this morning. This afternoon when the sun came out the Screech Owl appeared in the entrance to the nest box.. First I’ve seen of him since last winter.
 Yesterday late morning, shortly before high-end Cat 4 Hurricane Michael made landfall on the Florida Panhandle, I stumbled across a rather large, bright warbler working some foliage low near the mansion.
 I was able to obtain a couple rather blurry photos of the bird. This was mostly due to its skulking behavior, and never knowing when the warbler was going to pop out of the foliage for a few seconds.
 Field marks observed included...
-Large, bulky ground-skulking warbler with a long tail.
- Light gray hood with paler chin region. Defined eye arcs, but ringed slightly around edges. This suggested hatch-year or female.
- Tail projection extended far beyond undertail coverts.
- Bright yellow underparts contrasting with yellow-greenish mantle.
- Responded to MacGillivray's chip note playback (which is how I was able to obtain photos).
- A couple chips heard from the bird resembled Common Yellowthroat, but without the "burry echo quality" of aforementioned species.
 I do know that Mourning Warbler has been recorded late, but I wonder is there any photographic evidence of these October record Mournings? I also know that especially during the fall that it can be a difficult ID, especially when considering eastern vagrants. Â
The eBird report with (blurry) photos can be viewed here  https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S49099234 Â
If anyone has any suggestions, I would enjoy hearing them.
Good birding.
Justin RinkMidtown Omaha, Douglas Co., <NEspindalis79...>
Date: 10/11/18 5:00 am From: <esaterojarvi...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Around Lincoln...not much
Made some rounds yesterday, and there really was not much in the lakes yet. Oak Lake had a few cormorants and Franklin's gulls. Was not able to get to Lincoln Saline Wetland as Westgate Blvd was closed off. Looked rather temporary. I only check Capitol Beach lake from that area usually, so skipped that too.
On to Pawnee lake, found one bald eagle, not much on the lake. From the West side decided to go to Twin Lakes to add a few birds for Seward county ( I never get to the county in the darker half of the year). The lakes had a few pelicans. Closes off about Oct 15.
Conestoga lake has a bit more water, shovelers and coots. Construction still blocks the entrance from North side. No lists made for Lancaster county that day.
All in all, very few sparrows. It was a bit windy. With the lists people are posting, not much new to chase today. I will go to Marsh Wren today to see a few more sparrows, though the year list has most of them that I usually find, from spring. The roads were a bit muddy from all that rain, brought several pounds of Nebraska home in the wheel wells yesterday.
It's not raining, so out we go. Wachiska outing will be Saturday, Little Salt Fork Marsh.
Don,I'm glad you got to see the Anna's. Yes, Terese was so excited to have the Anna's coming in so regularly. Unfortunately, I was in NE the week before to visit, but missed it. It is great she will be doing feeder watching for the Ames count. We go birding as much as we can when I come home. In July, we did go to Hitchcock, and we were going to try to go in September, but circumstances did not allow the time. Terese told me the names of the folks that had signed the page, and it is fun to hear familiar names, some of whom I have met in person, some online, and some just reading their posts.
Stay warm, it is snowing here.Diane
Hi Diane!
Janis and I went to see the Anna's Hummingbird Sunday morning and didn't have to wait long to see it. After a few minutes we got a really great look. We had no idea at the time that Mrs. Hill is your sister. She is very gracious for letting a bunch of strange birders hang around her back yard. Gary Roberts from Fremont visited with her when was there, and it sounds like we have acquired a feeder watcher for the Ames CBC as your sister lives in the southeast part of the circle.
Since it's still to wet to harvest, I went to Hitchcock today. It was a little chilly on the tower but there were enough birds to keep us from getting too cold, though there were zero visitors on the tower today. If you and/or your sister ever visit, make sure that you wear lots of clothes.
Don Paseka
Ames Nebraska
On Tue, Oct 9, 2018 at 10:41 PM dt <dtandelsie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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I spoke to my sister tonight and she indicated that the Anna's Hummingbird male was at her feeder as late as 6:40 pm today..Â
Diane T in Laramie, WY
Janis and I went to see the Anna's Hummingbird Sunday morning and didn't
have to wait long to see it. After a few minutes we got a really great
look. We had no idea at the time that Mrs. Hill is your sister. She is very
gracious for letting a bunch of strange birders hang around her back yard.
Gary Roberts from Fremont visited with her when was there, and it sounds
like we have acquired a feeder watcher for the Ames CBC as your sister
lives in the southeast part of the circle.
Since it's still to wet to harvest, I went to Hitchcock today. It was a
little chilly on the tower but there were enough birds to keep us from
getting too cold, though there were zero visitors on the tower today. If
you and/or your sister ever visit, make sure that you wear lots of clothes.
Don Paseka
Ames Nebraska
On Tue, Oct 9, 2018 at 10:41 PM dt <dtandelsie...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
Unfortunately, observed an empty feeder / tree from 6:15-7:00 P.M. today. That's not to say the bird has left, but no luck tonight.
Also, the property owner had not observed the bird all day and left shortly after I arrived. She said she would keep an eye out tomorrow and let Mark know if it returns.
Date: 10/9/18 4:36 pm From: Moni Usasz <musasz...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Late hummingbird
Our one juvenile or female RT has still coming to feeder since Friday.
Moni Usasz
Lincoln
> On Oct 9, 2018, at 5:19 PM, Marsha Nyffeler <marshanyffeler...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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>
> I couldnt believe it..yesterday i saw a hummingbird visit
> my still blooming (sort of) cannas..so dug the feeder out and mixed up some sugar water...figured I wouldn't see it again. but today, in the rain, it is using the feeder! GO SOUTH!!
> Marsha Nyffeler
> Columbus, NE
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>
I couldnt believe it..yesterday i saw a hummingbird visit my still blooming (sort of) cannas..so dug the feeder out and mixed up some sugar water...figured I wouldn't see it again. but today, in the rain, it is using the feeder! GO SOUTH!! Marsha Nyffeler Columbus, NE
Date: 10/9/18 9:12 am From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Zorinski Lk, Douglas Co.
We do not have photos of this bird. W did compare it to pictures in Sibley
app book.
Mary Clausen
La Vista
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018, 10:09 PM Justin Rink <spindalis79...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Wow. Intriguing sighting.
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> If confirmed it would be one of the earliest on record for the entire
> Midwest/Great Plains region.
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> Looking forward to viewing photos obtained of this bird.
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> Good birding.
>
> Justin Rink
> Midtown Omaha, Douglas Co., NE
> <spindalis79...>
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> On ‎Tuesday‎, ‎October‎ ‎2‎, ‎2018‎ ‎06‎:‎41‎:‎53‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CDT, 'Elliott
> Bedows' <ebedows...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Hello everyone,
>
> This morning (and into the early afternoon), Mary Clausen and I hiked the
> entire nine [9] mile loop around Zorinski Lk in Douglas Co. The best
> finding was a *Black-legged Kittiwake* (see below for the documentation)
> but there were a number of other notable sightings as well. In total, 45
> species were seen including:
>
> *Canada Gs.* [X]; a *Mute Swan* of questionable origin; *Wood Duck* [1];
> *Mallard* [X]; *DC’d Cormorant* [300]; *Amer Wht Pelican* [250]; *Grt.
> Blue Heron* [6]; *Grt. Egret* [10]; *Cattle Egret* [1]; *Snowy Egret*
> [1]; *Broad-winged Hk* [1]; *RT’d Hk* [1]; *Grt. Yellowlegs* [1]; *Willet*
> [1]; *Blk-legged Kittiwake* [1]****; *Franklin’s Gull *[250+]; *Ring-billed
> Gull* [3]; *Herring Gull* [1]; *Mourning Dove* [X]; *Belted Kingfisher*
> [1-2]; *Red-bellied Woodpecker* [X]; *Downy Woodpecker* [X]; *Hairy
> Woodpecker* [2]; *No. Flicker* [X]; *Blue-headed Vireo* [1]; *Blue Jay*
> [X]; *Amer. Crow* [X]; *Tree Swallow* [8]; *Barn Swallow* [100+]; *Blk-capped
> Chickadee* [X]; *Wht-brst’d Nuthatch* [X]; *RC’d Kinglet* [6]; *Amer.
> Robin *[X]; *Gray Catbird* [2]; *Brn Thrasher* [1]; *Org-crowned Warbler*
> [2]; *Com. Yellowtht* [1]; *YR’d Warbler* [50]; *Vesper Sparrow* [1]; *Song
> Sparrow* [2]; *Lincoln’s Sparrow* [2]; *No. Cardinal* [X]; *Com. Grackle*
> [3]; *Amer Goldfinch* [X].
>
> **= Gull sp. that was larger than the Franklin’s Gulls but slightly
> smaller than the Ring-billed Gulls that it was flying with. The wing tips
> were entirely black (i.e. with no white mirrors) and the all yellow bill
> was shorter than that of the RB’d and Franklin’s Gulls. The Gull had a
> black ear ‘smudge’ and exhibited a more buoyant flight than did the FrGu’s
> or the RBGu that were in proximity. The leg color could not be seen as the
> bird remained in flight over the Lk for the entire time (several minutes)
> that it was being observed before flying off over the Lk.
>
> Elliott Bedows,
>
> Bellevue, Sarpy Co.
>
>
>
>
>
> An adult male Anna’s was present today at a feeder just south of Fremont. The residents, although VERY NICE do not want to deal with phone calls.
>
> If you are sincerely interested in seeing this bird, call me and I will give you the info on viewing this bird. Call me anytime till 11pm and after 6am.
>
>
> Mark A. Brogie - NOU Records Committee Chair
> 508 Seeely
> Creighton, NE. 68729
> <mabrogie...> <mailto:<mabrogie...> > (402) 358-5675. Home
> (402) 841-1101 Cell
>
In the Panhandle, working on county lists. Yesterday morning (October 7), I found a single White-throated Sparrow in Wright's Gap in Banner County. This morning, I hit a stretch of county road 14 that diagonals northwest from the triple-point of Banner, Kimball, and Cheyenne counties; there, I found a single Harris's Sparrow in a flock of a dozen adult and immature White-crowns, and a single Lesser Goldfinch in a flock of 10-20 American Goldfinches.
Had a bit of snow mixed with the light rain this morning in Kimball. Getting to be that time of year...
Leave them up as long as you want. Birds don't read books telling then when and where to migrate. Just because somebody else believes hummingbird feeders should be taken down earlier doesn't mean you have to, there your feeders, do what you like. Anna's Hummingbirds seem to like to wander in the fall and they may show up late just about anywhere these days. If there are no flowers in bloom, they need a source of food.
Last year I was too lazy to take my feeders down and we got an Anna's Humming bird on November 19th, and it was a good thing I still had the feeders up. It was starving. I stood 3 feet away from it and watched it feed for about a half hour. (I was getting ready to put fresh food in the feeder shortly after my son spotted the Anna's near the feeder few minutes earlier. As I was reaching up for the feeder, the Anna's came in and started to feed with me right there. It was fun to watch it up that close.)
Obviously, if your hummingbird food is frozen solid, it's probably time to bring the feeders in. (Our Anna's stay until December 9th. I would bring the feeder in at night and put it back out early, before sunrise. I also made a heated enclosure for it to.) Other people have had hummingbirds later than December.
Date: 10/8/18 6:34 pm From: Matt Hansen <mmhansen52...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Feeders for hummingbirds
What's the latest you should leave a feeder up for a hummingbird in Nebraska?Any ideas?
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We still have one Ruby-throated Hummingbird that only comes to the feeders late in the afternoon and evening. It has a distinct band of dark feathers across the upper breast area and has been in our area for almost a month. We still have lots of Cana Lillies in bloom so I assume it is spending most of the day feeding from flowers and eating small insects. Yesterday I observed for about 45 minutes perched about a foot off the ground in my back garden.
Date: 10/8/18 8:17 am From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Anna's Hummingbird - Saunders Co.
Anna hummingbird last seen 9:05 AM laughed at 10:05 rain is increasing birding Saunders County maybe quite iffy
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> On Oct 6, 2018, at 9:44 PM, Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> An adult male Anna’s was present today at a feeder just south of Fremont. The residents, although VERY NICE do not want to deal with phone calls.
>
>
> If you are sincerely interested in seeing this bird, call me and I will give you the info on viewing this bird. Call me anytime till 11pm and after 6am.
>
>
> Mark A. Brogie - NOU Records Committee Chair
> 508 Seeely
> Creighton, NE. 68729
> <mabrogie...>
> (402) 358-5675. Home
> (402) 841-1101 Cell
>
>
Date: 10/8/18 7:05 am From: Paul Roisen <roisenp1950...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Anna's Hummingbird - Saunders Co.
Anna‘s hummingbird present at 8:29 AM today October 8 1 visit was a long one and not see that sense
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> On Oct 6, 2018, at 9:44 PM, Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> An adult male Anna’s was present today at a feeder just south of Fremont. The residents, although VERY NICE do not want to deal with phone calls.
>
>
> If you are sincerely interested in seeing this bird, call me and I will give you the info on viewing this bird. Call me anytime till 11pm and after 6am.
>
>
> Mark A. Brogie - NOU Records Committee Chair
> 508 Seeely
> Creighton, NE. 68729
> <mabrogie...>
> (402) 358-5675. Home
> (402) 841-1101 Cell
>
>
Date: 10/7/18 5:22 pm From: Elvis Wagner <wagneroid...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Sprague's Pipit - Antelope Co., NE
Mark,You're seeing some good birds (the pipit, and the Anna's hummer). It sounds like it's a good migration.
How are you doing? How are things in NE? Are you heading to AZ again this winter?
Matt W
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, 11:09:01 AM EDT, Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Searching this morning for Nelson’s Sparrow (where Ed Brogie photographed one earlier in week) when a Sprague’s Pipit flushed from edge of small creek in open field - bird flew in undulating flight going higher and higher and then dropped almost straight down into field.  Extensive white outer tail feathers noted.  No luck on the Nelson’s although several LeConte’s Sparrows were present.  Just north of 868 Rd & 532 Ave - Antelope Co., NE
Mark A. BrogieCreighton, NE
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Date: 10/7/18 4:52 pm From: Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Anna's Hummingbird - Saunders Co
Anna’s seen by many today. Still there as of this afternoon!
An adult male Anna’s was present today at a feeder just south of Fremont. The residents, although VERY NICE do not want to deal with phone calls.
If you are sincerely interested in seeing this bird, call me and I will give you the info on viewing this bird. Call me anytime till 11pm and after 6am.
Mark A. Brogie - NOU Records Committee Chair
508 Seeely
Creighton, NE. 68729
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Date: 10/7/18 9:39 am From: Moni Usasz <musasz...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Fall Migrant
In our yard on Saturday, we say a FOF (first of fall) Lincoln’s Sparrow and a surprise Winter Wren unconcernedly picking away at seeds and insects low to the ground. RT hummingbird was present again aw well. There were quite a few Yellow-rumped warblers at Holmes Lake.
Moni Usasz
Lincoln
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An adult male Anna’s was present today at a feeder just south of Fremont. The residents, although VERY NICE do not want to deal with phone calls.
If you are sincerely interested in seeing this bird, call me and I will give you the info on viewing this bird. Call me anytime till 11pm and after 6am.
Mark A. Brogie - NOU Records Committee Chair
508 Seeely
Creighton, NE. 68729
<mabrogie...> <mailto:<mabrogie...> (402) 358-5675. Home
(402) 841-1101 Cell
Date: 10/6/18 3:51 pm From: Justin Rink <spindalis79...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Fall Migrant Arrivals- Mercer Woods/Glacier Creek Preserve
 This afternoon's activity on my property was highly representative of expectant species during early October in eastern NE.
 The raptors were all migrant flyovers and most of the thrush/mimid species were enjoying a snack of Persimmons (yes, you can grow persimmon trees in Nebraska).Â
Mercer Woods (restricted access), Douglas, Nebraska, US
Oct 6, 2018 1:15 PM - 2:47 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.54 mile(s)
Comments:Â Â Cloudy and cool. Temp 49F. Light wind.
27 species (+2 other taxa)
View this checklist online at https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S48987667  Yesterday afternoon at Glacier Creek Preserve (Omaha) several SEDGE WRENS were mostly audible. Twenty-four (24) individuals were counted. Other birds included eight (8) SPARROW SPP.
 Yesterday 10/05) on Mercer Woods property three (3) HERMIT THRUSH were observed. This comes only a couple days after a SWAINSON'S THRUSH sighting on October 3rd. An OVEBIRD was also spotted skulking through the property that afternoon.
 On Thursday (10/04) a l V formation of up to eight (8) GREAT EGRETS was sighted above Indian Creek Nursery around 6:00pm. A rather strange occurrence for Midtown Omaha.
 The first YELLOW-BELLIED SAPSUCKER of the season was observed on September 29th at Mercer Woods. Â
 As for Hummingbirds, which everyone appears to be obsessed with at this point; no hummers have been observed on the property since the last week of September. Â
Good birding.
Justin RinkMidtown Omaha, Douglas Co., <NEspindalis79...>
I had a Hummingbird visit my yard today. Unfortunately, my feeder was all cleaned up and put away. I got it out again and hopefully it will return for a drink.
Also am seeing lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers in the Cedar trees and by the pond in my yard.
Date: 10/6/18 5:56 am From: Marsha Nyffeler <marshanyffeler...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] missed photo op on vireo
POLK County, NE I had a great view of a very drab Blue-headed Vireo yesterday as it sat, full view, and beat up an spider egg case (?)...but I had left the camera back at the cabin. Some other birds observed: a small group (5-6) Yellow-rump warblers, several Orange-crowned warblers, 1 Yellow warbler, Lincoln's sparrows, White-throated sparrows, Harris's sparrows, and one unidentified thrush - too brief a glimpse. Marsha Nyffeler Columbus, NE
Date: 10/5/18 10:19 pm From: Jason Thiele <jasonthiele...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Introduction + sparrow migration in the northeast
Hello, NE Birders!
I am a Nebraska native who recently returned to the state after about a decade away. I grew up in Antelope County, , but my wife and I recently moved to Norfolk (Madison County), where I am a biologist for the Game and Parks Commission. I am very happy to be back home!
Today was a big sparrow day in the northeast part of the state. In little brush pile near the office in Norfolk, I saw a nice variety of species, including a Fox Sparrow (FOS), Dark-eyed Juncos (FOS), White-throated Sparrows (FOS), Lincoln's Sparrows, Harris's Sparrows, and Song Sparrows. While driving on country roads between Norfolk and Battle Creek, I observed several small groups of Savannah and Vesper Sparrows. But the best spot of the day was a small CRP field southwest of Battle Creek. This first-year "weedy" CRP field and the plum thicket in the adjacent ditch were crawling with sparrows (and one Orange-crowned Warbler). Here I observed most of the species mentioned earlier as well as a Clay-colored Sparrow (FOS), White-crowned Sparrows (FOS), Field Sparrows, and the bird of the day, a FOS LeConte's Sparrow! It definitely was a good reminder of the importance of CRP to both resident and migratory birds - hopefully the program will get back up and running soon.
I look forward to meeting more of my fellow NE birders in the field! Have a great weekend!
Date: 10/5/18 9:50 pm From: Joe <jfreeborn58...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Re: 2 ruby-throated hummingbirds still in Norfolk
There’s still 3 guarding the feeder here on the deck in Wahoo. Although one little male appears to be a newbie as it’s pretty tiny. I doubt they’ll be here much longer.
Joe Freeborn
Wahoo
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Date: 10/5/18 7:15 pm From: Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] FW: MODERATE -- posted to NEBirds
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So I'm circumventing it and forwarding this from Jason Thiele.
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Hello, NE Birders!
I am a Nebraska native who recently returned to the state after about a decade away. I grew up in Antelope County, , but my wife and I recently moved to Norfolk (Madison County), where I am a biologist for the Game and Parks Commission. I am very happy to be back home!
Today was a big sparrow day in the northeast part of the state. In little brush pile near the office in Norfolk, I saw a nice variety of species, including a Fox Sparrow (FOS), Dark-eyed Juncos (FOS), White-throated Sparrows (FOS), Lincoln's Sparrows, Harris's Sparrows, and Song Sparrows. While driving on country roads between Norfolk and Battle Creek, I observed several small groups of Savannah and Vesper Sparrows. But the best spot of the day was a small CRP field southwest of Battle Creek. This first-year "weedy" CRP field and the plum thicket in the adjacent ditch were crawling with sparrows (and one Orange-crowned Warbler). Here I observed most of the species mentioned earlier as well as a Clay-colored Sparrow (FOS), White-crowned Sparrows (FOS), Field Sparrows, and the bird of the day, a FOS LeConte's Sparrow! It definitely was a good reminder of the importance of CRP to both resident and migratory birds - hopefully the program will get back up and running soon.
I look forward to meeting more of my fellow NE birders in the field! Have a great weekend!
Jason Thiele Norfolk, NE (Madison County)
Ross
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Date: 10/5/18 4:22 pm From: <heidtdw...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] 2 ruby-throated hummingbirds still in Norfolk
Along the lines of the 4 postings from the last 2 days, just got to see one Ruby-throated Hummingbird run a second one off of the hummingbird feeders in the yard.
Dave Heidt
Norfolk
Yes it is early, but calendars fill up quickly. The dates for the Harlan County and Lower Platte River Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) will be as follows:
Harlan County CBC: Friday, 14 December with a weather date of Tuesday, 18 December.
Lower Platte River CBC: Thursday, 27 December with a weather date of 28, 29 or 30 December.
Last year, the Harlan County CBC tallied 96 species and gave the Lake McConaughy all it could handle to maintain its spot as the top CBC (based on total # of species) in the state. I hope we can make another strong push this year. The inaugural Lower Platte River CBC tallied 71 species in bitterly cold weather earlier this year. Please contact me off list if you are interested in participating in either CBC. Thanks.
-Joel
Joel Jorgensen | Nongame Bird Program Manager
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
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Date: 10/5/18 12:13 pm From: <rkhall5...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Re: Fw: eBird Report - Walnut Grove Park, Oct 3, 2018
Sap-sucker pictures will show up if you click on the "Photo" camera to the right of "Conversations". Not sure what happened with the link. Comment & Photo by Rachel Hall
Based on information provided in the Birds of Nebraska – Online’s species account for Ruby-throated Hummingbird (https://birds.outdoornebraska.gov/ruby-throated-hummingbird/), about another week would need to go by for a Ruby-throated Hummingbird observation to be considered exceptionally late. I’m not quibbling with the point that the majority of birds have moved south of us and that a Ruby-throated Hummingbird hanging out at a feeder here in the north county is still notable, but the question was hanging out there.
-Joel
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Date: 10/5/18 11:22 am From: Cal Wolf <calyjoey...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Juncos
Our first Junco of the season is feeding under our feeders. Have Purple Finches, a Downy and had Eurasian Collared Doves. Cal Wolf Millard, Douglas County NE.
Date: 10/5/18 11:20 am From: Paul Dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Re: Red-breasted Nuthatch, Harris Sparrow, 1 Ruby-Throated
I’ve got one still here in Hastings, does seem to be getting late
Paul Dunbar
Hastings
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> On Oct 5, 2018, at 11:03 AM, 'Manning, John (NSNE)' <john.manning...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Same here. Surprised to see hummingbird thought they were all gone.
> John Manning, Norfolk.
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Date: 10/4/18 3:30 pm From: Marsha Nyffeler <marshanyffeler...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] platte co birds on a cold day
Needed to get outside ... (forgot my gloves) -actually a pretty good day warblers: yellow-rump, orange-crowned, nashville (several but one with especially good color), common yellowthroat ruby-crowned kinglets brown thrasher lots of white-throated sparrows lincoln's sparrows 1 immature harris sparrow several house wrens - they are quiet now, no scolding eastern towhee immature yellow-bellied sapsucker several downy woodpeckers flickers - probably yellow shafted white-breasted nuthatch cardinal red-bellied woodpecker immature red-tailed hawk swanson's hawk barn swallows Nothing unique here - just a chance to get out Keep warm!
Date: 10/4/18 3:23 pm From: Moni Usasz <musasz...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] birds in the neighborhood
Haven’t had hummingbirds for about ten days but today we’ve had one drinking. On Tuesday we walked near the golf course on 33rd north of South Street. We had 14 Flickers fly across the street. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that many in a group.
About two weeks ago, we had a Wilson’s and a Nashville’s warbler as well as a catbird and Swainson’s thrush.
Moni
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Date: 10/4/18 3:20 pm From: Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Sarpy County yard birds
My hummingbird finally left. I’m assuminng yesterday’s/last night’s strong winds pushed him onward. October 3rd is the latest I’ve ever had one stay.
> On Oct 4, 2018, at 5:12 PM, Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> I had a red-breasted nuthatch at my feeders around noon today.
>
> Mary Clausen
> Sarpy Co
>
>> On Thu, Oct 4, 2018, 4:36 PM Allen <allenreyer...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>>
>> Sat out on the back deck for a few minutes this afternoon. Had a FOF DE Junco in the yard for just a moment. Still have one and possibly two RT Hummingbirds still coming to the feeders, as well as a pair of Chipping Sparrows. Also, a House Wren. Thought they would have left by now.
>>
>> Al Reyer
>> Bellevue, NE
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
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>
>
Date: 10/4/18 3:18 pm From: Mary Clausen <mkclausen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Sarpy County yard birds
I had a red-breasted nuthatch at my feeders around noon today.
Mary Clausen
Sarpy Co
On Thu, Oct 4, 2018, 4:36 PM Allen <allenreyer...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
>
>
> Sat out on the back deck for a few minutes this afternoon. Had a FOF DE
> Junco in the yard for just a moment. Still have one and possibly two RT
> Hummingbirds still coming to the feeders, as well as a pair of Chipping
> Sparrows. Also, a House Wren. Thought they would have left by now.
>
> Al Reyer
> Bellevue, NE
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
Date: 10/4/18 2:36 pm From: Allen <allenreyer...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Sarpy County yard birds
Sat out on the back deck for a few minutes this afternoon. Had a FOF DE Junco in the yard for just a moment. Still have one and possibly two RT Hummingbirds still coming to the feeders, as well as a pair of Chipping Sparrows. Also, a House Wren. Thought they would have left by now.
Al Reyer Bellevue, NE
Sent from my iPad
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Date: 10/4/18 1:58 pm From: Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Mini fallout
After last night’s strong winds the yard was alive this morning.
Orange-crowned Warbler -2
Yellow-rumpled Warbler - too many to count
Junco - 4 FOS
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Rusty Blackbird - a single bird was around about an hour
Robins
Sparrows:
Clay-colored
Chipping
White-crowned FOS
Lincoln’s
Harris’s FOS
Date: 10/4/18 8:07 am From: Mark Brogie <mabrogie...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Sprague's Pipit - Antelope Co., NE
Searching this morning for Nelson’s Sparrow (where Ed Brogie photographed one earlier in week) when a Sprague’s Pipit flushed from edge of small creek in open field - bird flew in undulating flight going higher and higher and then dropped almost straight down into field. Extensive white outer tail feathers noted. No luck on the Nelson’s although several LeConte’s Sparrows were present. Just north of 868 Rd & 532 Ave - Antelope Co., NE
Date: 10/4/18 8:06 am From: Christopher Murray <amarumayo...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Chadron Station Report
Temperatures have steadily fallen here in Chadron bringing with it
increasing numbers of sparrows and later migrants including increasing
numbers of Orange-crowned Warblers. We will be open this week through
Saturday weather permitting.
*Banding Report Sept 17-23*
Black-capped Chickadee 3
Pygmy Nuthatch 2
White-breasted Nuthatch 2
House Wren 7
Eastern Phoebe 2
Swainson’s Thrush 2
Eastern Bluebird 1
American Robin 1
Orange-crowned Warbler 1
Audubon’s Warbler 3
Wilson’s Warbler 1
Chipping Sparrow 4
Lincoln’s Sparrow 3
Spotted Towhee 6
Western Tanager 1
American Goldfinch 11
*Banding Report 24-30*
Black-capped Chickadee 5
Pygmy Nuthatch 1
House Wren 3
Swainson’s Thrush 1
Willow flycatcher 1
American Robin 4
Eastern Bluebird 2
Hermit Thrush 3
Orange-crowned Warbler 11
Audubon’s Warbler 2
Wilson’s Warbler 5
White-throated Sparrow 2
White-crowned Sparrow 3
Chipping Sparrow 1
Lincoln’s Sparrow 9
Slate-colored Junco 1
Spotted Towhee 3
American Goldfinch 16
Chris Murray - Bander
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
Date: 10/3/18 6:59 pm From: '<jwhall2...>' <jwhall2...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Fw: eBird Report - Walnut Grove Park, Oct 3, 2018
NeBirders, Our report from a short session at Walnut Grove Park today.
Subject: eBird Report - Walnut Grove Park, Oct 3, 2018
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2018 21:47:53 -0400 (EDT)
Walnut Grove Park, Douglas, Nebraska, US
Oct 3, 2018 12:53 PM - 1:14 PM
Protocol: Traveling
0.1 mile(s)
9 species
Red-tailed Hawk 1
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker 1 Juvenile on side of walnut tree
Red-bellied Woodpecker 4
Downy Woodpecker 2
Northern Flicker 12
Blue Jay 5
White-breasted Nuthatch 1
American Robin 30
Yellow-rumped Warbler 20
Lisa Sullivan
23rd & Washington
Bellevue Ne
Sarpy county
On Wed, Oct 3, 2018, 7:33 PM Loren Padelford <padelfordl...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
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>
> Lisa and butterfly enthusiasts,
>
> Bordered Patch butterflies have been seen the last couple of weeks in many
> locations in this area. Today we saw one in our yard, one at Fontenelle
> Forest Nature Center and two at Lauritzen Gardens. The last three years
> (2016-18) they have been seen in this area in late September/early October
> after periods of strong southerly winds.
>
> Loren and Babs Padelford
> Bellevue, NE
> <lpdlfrd...>
>
>
>
Bordered Patch butterflies have been seen the last couple of weeks in many locations in this area. Today we saw one in our yard, one at Fontenelle Forest Nature Center and two at Lauritzen Gardens. The last three years (2016-18) they have been seen in this area in late September/early October after periods of strong southerly winds.
Loren and Babs Padelford Bellevue, NE <lpdlfrd...>
Sorry about the misspelling. Thank you for the information as I found
little on their range. It is always exciting when something new comes
to my garden.
Lisa Sullivan
23rd & Washington
Bellevue Ne
Sarpy county
On Wed, Oct 3, 2018, 5:50 PM <jonathannikkila...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
>
>
> Sorry... I'm obviously not the Padelfords... but Bordered Patch
> Butterflies are uncommon in Nebraska. They do stray into the state but if
> you see one it is a nice surprise. There was a relatively large influx of
> them last year. Southern Nebraska is considered the edge of their range.
>
> -Jonathan Nikkila
> Kearney
>
>
> ---In <NEBirds...>, <789popbirdfine@...> wrote :
>
> Hello Mr & Mrs Padelford, Today there is a boarded patch butterfly in my
> garden. Are they common to this area?
>
> Lisa Sullivan
> 23rd & Washington
> Bellevue Ne
> Sarpy county
>
>
Sorry... I'm obviously not the Padelfords... but Bordered Patch Butterflies are uncommon in Nebraska. They do stray into the state but if you see one it is a nice surprise. There was a relatively large influx of them last year. Southern Nebraska is considered the edge of their range.
-Jonathan Nikkila
Kearney
---In <NEBirds...>, <789popbirdfine@...> wrote :
Hello Mr & Mrs Padelford, Today there is a boarded patch butterfly in my garden. Are they common to this area?
Lisa Sullivan
23rd & Washington
Bellevue Ne
Sarpy county
In northeastern Webster Country about two and a half miles northeast of Liberty Cove we saw a female Dickcissel. The Dickcissel had a gray bill and a yellow breast. At Liberty Cove we saw about a hundred American Crows, a winter male Ruddy Duck and Robin heard an Eastern Screech Owl. On our way home we saw twenty five Swainson’s Hawks swirling above the Franklin/Kearney County line northwest of Campbell.
May your birds be lifers and your troubles temporary.
good birding and goodbye,
Lanny
Lanny Randolph 2028 34th Rd. Minden Nebraska south central Nebraska north central Kearney County snowbunting(at)rcom-ne.com 308-216-0427
Wow. Intriguing sighting.
If confirmed it would be one of the earliest on record for the entire Midwest/Great Plains region. Â
 Looking forward to viewing photos obtained of this bird.
Good birding.
Justin RinkMidtown Omaha, Douglas Co., <NEspindalis79...>
This morning (and into the early afternoon), Mary Clausenand I hiked the entire nine [9] mile loop around Zorinski Lk in DouglasCo. The best finding was a Black-legged Kittiwake (see below forthe documentation) but there were a number of other notable sightings aswell. In total, 45 species were seen including:
**= Gull sp. that was larger than theFranklin’s Gulls but slightly smaller than the Ring-billed Gulls that itwas flying with. The wing tips were entirely black (i.e. with no whitemirrors) and the all yellow bill was shorter than that of the RB’d and Franklin’sGulls. The Gull had a black ear ‘smudge’ and exhibited a morebuoyant flight than did the FrGu’s or the RBGu that were inproximity. The leg color could not be seen as the bird remained in flightover the Lk for the entire time (several minutes) that it was being observedbefore flying off over the Lk.
ElliottBedows,
Bellevue,Sarpy Co.
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Nebraska birders, Lanny and I had three hummingbirds in our yard north of Minden until September 23. We have not seen one since. Robin Hardingrural Kearney Co.
I’ve got one at my house here in Hastings tonight, too, but this is my first year to put out feeders for them, so I wasn’t sure what to expect for late date.
Paul DunbarHastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone On Sep 30, 2018, at 6:49 PM, Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
When we got home tonight we still had one Ruby-throat coming to the feeder. Latest I think I’ve ever had one.
This morning (and into the early afternoon), Mary Clausen and I hiked the entire nine [9] mile loop around Zorinski Lk in Douglas Co. The best finding was a Black-legged Kittiwake (see below for the documentation) but there were a number of other notable sightings as well. In total, 45 species were seen including:
**= Gull sp. that was larger than the Franklin's Gulls but slightly smaller than the Ring-billed Gulls that it was flying with. The wing tips were entirely black (i.e. with no white mirrors) and the all yellow bill was shorter than that of the RB'd and Franklin's Gulls. The Gull had a black ear 'smudge' and exhibited a more buoyant flight than did the FrGu's or the RBGu that were in proximity. The leg color could not be seen as the bird remained in flight over the Lk for the entire time (several minutes) that it was being observed before flying off over the Lk.
Date: 10/2/18 9:37 am From: Harry & Phyllis Salyards <hpsalyar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Re: Spring Creek Prairie - The Big Sit!
Yesterday saw hawk and kingfisher battling at Heartwell park. Afterwards, hawk perched on railing of wooden bridge for some time. Totally white underneath.
Also want to report about 4 to 5 days ago had Carolina wren at feeder. They have been in our yard for about 3 to 4 years during the colder months. I had time to scrutinize it well and then happened to check my Sibley. Had been unaware of two races? of Carollinas till looking in the book. The bird in my yard was definitely of the Mexican type. Lots of black outlining the eye stripe and an area of black and off white little stippling on lower side of head neck region.
Phyllis Salyards , Hastings, Adams Co. midtowns. Not the burbs.
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Out in the Panhandle, trying to improve some county lists. Spent most of today (October 1) working Garden County.
The best bird of the day was a MacGillivray's Warbler at Lisco. The bird was in shrubs on the west side of the flooded ditch/pond on the west side of the road, about 1/8 mile north of the North Platte bridge. It was cooperative, moving enough to let me look at it from several different angles, and holding each pose long enough for me to see details. Bright yellow underparts; light to medium gray hood, including the throat and upper breast. Bright white crescents above and below the eye. Back and wings greenish; no wing-bars. The head wasn't as dark a gray as on Sibley's illustration of the male MacG's, but roughly the color of a Nashville's head; this leads me to suspect that the bird was a female or an immature.
Also found a Broad-winged Hawk in urban Lisco; a Harris's Sparrow at the Lisco crossing and another north-northeast of Oshkosh; a Hermit Thrush at the Lisco crossing; and both Audubon's and Myrtle warblers north-northwest of Crescent Lake NWR.
Getting away from ornithology, I found an elk on the south side of the river about 2 miles downstream from the Broadwater bridge. I saw it from the car in the pre-dawn twilight, and my initial response was "There's something odd about that cow". As I backed up for a better look, the creature jumped over a barbed-wire fence, which is definitely not cow behavior. It turned out to be an elk, with an impressive rack of antlers—as far as I know, the first elk that I've seen in Nebraska.
Date: 10/1/18 2:12 pm From: paul dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Spring Creek Prairie - The Big Sit!
Cool event! Like you, I also had a Palm Warbler in my yard this afternoon, actually a new Adams Co bird for me. Surprised it took me so long to get!
Paul DunbarHastings (Adams Co)
* Not on eBird
On Monday, October 1, 2018, 2:38:36 PM CDT, <poaguek...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Hello,
Just wanted to plug our Big Sit! birding event, taking place Sunday, October 14. We'll be at the prairie from sunrise to sunset counting all the birds we see from our 17-foot diameter circle. No fee or registration needed, just stop out for an hour or all day. Bring a chair and drinks and snacks to share if you wish.
Lots of birds around today. We've seen warblers (Nashville, orange-crowned, and palm), sparrows (Lincoln's, field, and our first juncos), towhees, meadowlarks, turkey vultures, and pelicans.
Kevin Poague
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
(3 miles south of Denton)
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Date: 10/1/18 1:03 pm From: <poaguek...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Spring Creek Prairie - The Big Sit!
Hello,
Just wanted to plug our Big Sit! birding event, taking place Sunday, October 14. We'll be at the prairie from sunrise to sunset counting all the birds we see from our 17-foot diameter circle. No fee or registration needed, just stop out for an hour or all day. Bring a chair and drinks and snacks to share if you wish.
Lots of birds around today. We've seen warblers (Nashville, orange-crowned, and palm), sparrows (Lincoln's, field, and our first juncos), towhees, meadowlarks, turkey vultures, and pelicans.
Kevin Poague
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
(3 miles south of Denton)
Hi Jer. Notice that the bird seed sale is rapidly approaching. If you have any choices, I would not want my seed delivered on early Wed morning as I'm working at KIOS from 6-9 am that day.
I will also be unavailable Thursday from 11am on through the afternoon.
I can change my KIOS date if necessary but not my Thurs. obligation.
Thanks, Kathleen
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...> Sent: Monday, October 1, 2018 11:30 AM To: '"IA-BIRD"' <ia-bird...>; NEBirds <NEBirds...>; Abbe Richardson <abberichardson...>; Ann Cole <acolescjj...>; Ben Kittrell <benjkittrell...>; Bethany T. <bethanydthornton...>; Chad Graeve <chad.graeve...>; Clem Klaphake <ckavian...>; Don and Janis Paseka <paseka76...>; Don and Shirley Maas <snowbirds2012...>; Elliott Bedows <ebedows...>; Greg Nelson <gregst7...>; Heidi Swanson <myownreality9...>; Jean Martin <Jeanmariemartin19...>; Jeff Franco <Jeff.Franco...>; Jenny Janes <jjanes...>; Jerry Toll <geritol48...>; JIm Meyer <jimmeyer50...>; Katherine Simmons <katherine.simmons...>; <lpdlfrd...>; Mark Orsag <wordorsag...>; Patricia Slatin <pkslatin...>; Robert Wells <rcwells...>; Ryan Johnson <ryanearl123...>; Sandy Reinken <crazylady0...>; Sarah Johnson <sarah.johnson...>; Suzanne Gucciardo <sg31012...>; Ty Smedes <ty.smedes...>; Veronica Mecko <veronica6odo...> Subject: [NEBirds] Hitchcock HawkWatch week of 9/24-30
Greetings all,
Well, yesterday was the best day of the hawkwatch thus far with Swainson's and Broad-wings pushing through the dreary day.
Species total for the week then season total
Turkey Vulture-201-562
Osprey-11-101
Bald Eagle-21-51
Northern Harrier-12-23
Sharp-shinned Hawk-16-69
Cooper's Hawk-22-56
Red-shouldered Hawk-0-7
Broad-winged Hawk-258-409
Red-tailed Hawk-22-85
Swainson's Hawk-282-283
Golden Eagle-1-1
American Kestrel-1-34
Merlin-0-14
Peregrine Falcon-8-30
Prairie Falcon-0-1
Mississippi Kite-0-6
Unknown accipiter-0-6
Unknown falcon-0-1
Unknown Buteo-1-1
Unknown Raptor-1-3
Weekly total 857 season total 1743
Golden Eagle was added to the Species list this past week. Going back through 2009 only 2 other seasons had Golden Eagle observed in September.
Date: 9/30/18 7:12 pm From: <katcr...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Mixed summer and fall feeder birds
We still have a Ruby-throated Humming bird, Orange-crowned Warbler and several Chipping Sparrows but the fall White-throated Sparrows and Red-Breasted Nuthatch arrived today.
Bellevue Feeders
Sarpy Cnty
Kathleen Crawford-Rose
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On the way we stopped at Offutt Base Lake & found: 14 Yellow-rumped Warblers.
At La Platte there were:
Great Egret - 1
White-faced Ibis - 5 - from our photos we were able to see pink skin on the face & a red eye
White Pelican - 75
Double-crested Cormorant - 24
Northern Harrier - 1
Bald Eagle - 1 immature
Long-billed Dowitcher - 53
Stilt Sandpiper - 1
Least Sandpiper - 4
Franklin’s Gull - approx. 3,000
Barn Swallow - 100’s
Red-winged Blackbird - large flocks
Babs and Loren Padelford
Bellevue, NE
<lpdlfrd...>
 While reviewing Robert Manning's short, though detailed video of the Lake Wanahoo Cuckoo, there were a few points in the video where red flags were raised.
1.) The bill, though dark looks swollen and straight, and not small or curved. Young Yellow-billed Cuckoos, depending on the individual can posses a dark bill for months.
2.) The white on the throat and underparts is very clean and pristine.. There is a good shot of the throat, and even adults should show a bit of buff in this region. I usually think of Black-billed being a bit more off-white. Though even with the darker overcast conditions, this bird appears quite pale.
3.) The tips of the retricies are very large, bright white, and prominent as pointed out by Michael Willison. Black-billed Cuckoos including adults should have more subdued smaller tail spots.
4.) The field mark I first noticed took place in the last few seconds of the video. Though blurry, rufous can be observed in the underwing when the bird takes flight. Black-billed Cuckoo should never show rufous in the underwing.
5.) Calls of Black-billed and Yellow-billed can sometimes sound very similar. A dry staccato-like call is a vocalization shared by both species.
 Yellow-billed Cuckoo especially young birds can be a tough ID. I remember incidences similar to this on Illinois's IBET listserve regarding intense scrutiny and discussions involving fall photos of various cuckoos.
Just my two cents.
Good birding.
Justin RinkMidtown Omaha, Douglas Co., <NEspindalis79...>
At approximately 12:15 pm today, I heard a Black-billed Cuckoo right next to my car as I was scoping some Horned Grebes from my car on the bridge that is 1 mile north of Lake Wanahoo, the road that passes through the wetlands and sediment trap area. The call sounded very close to Sibly's 4th call down the list "call series...NY". I was really surprised and found it briefly and I got a short video of it. (I posted the video on my YouTube Channel, see the link below.) I had my camcorder ready to video tape the grebes to make sure they were horned. There were two juvenile grebes and one adult. The adult disappeared on me.
I got a very good look at the Cuckoo first, then I had trouble focusing my camcorder on it. It flew about 3 seconds later into a dense growth of young Willow Trees and other trees, about 20 yards east of the bridge. That dense growth of trees goes on for about 100 yards and is at least 50 yards wide.. There is a lot of water in the ditch just east of the bridge and I did not have high boots with me to try to relocate it. I walked up and down the road for about a half hour without seeing or hearing it again.
I posted a screen capture from the video in my NEBirds folder.
I’ve got one at my house here in Hastings tonight, too, but this is my first year to put out feeders for them, so I wasn’t sure what to expect for late date.
Paul Dunbar
Hastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 30, 2018, at 6:49 PM, Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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> When we got home tonight we still had one Ruby-throat coming to the feeder. Latest I think I’ve ever had one.
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> Jan Johnson
> Wakefield
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/bird-brained-quilter/ >
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Date: 9/30/18 5:08 pm From: <lutherhaige...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Three Snowy Egrets at Memphis Lake
I oberved three Snowy Egrets at Memphis Lake this morning. I found the first on the north shore of the lake and the other two in the wetland area on the north end of the lake. When I left the lake around 11:20 am, all three were together in the wetland area. I also observed a group of about 125 Double-crested Cormorants feasting on shad mid lake. Around 10:30 am, they were joined by another large group of Cormorants that flew in from the northwest. I estimate there could have been 250 or more.
There was a large number of Killdeer - everywhere. I did not try to count them. I also saw one male Belted-Kingfisher and a few other regular birds.
At approximately 12:15 pm today, I heard a Black-billed Cuckoo right next to my car as I was scoping some Horned Grebes from my car on the bridge that is 1 mile north of Lake Wanahoo, the road that passes through the wetlands and sediment trap area. The call sounded very close to Sibly's 4th call down the list "call series...NY". I was really surprised and found it briefly and I got a short video of it. (I posted the video on my YouTube Channel, see the link below.) I had my camcorder ready to video tape the grebes to make sure they were horned. There were two juvenile grebes and one adult. The adult disappeared on me.
I got a very good look at the Cuckoo first, then I had trouble focusing my camcorder on it. It flew about 3 seconds later into a dense growth of young Willow Trees and other trees, about 20 yards east of the bridge. That dense growth of trees goes on for about 100 yards and is at least 50 yards wide. There is a lot of water in the ditch just east of the bridge and I did not have high boots with me to try to relocate it. I walked up and down the road for about a half hour without seeing or hearing it again.
I posted a screen capture from the video in my NEBirds folder.
Date: 9/30/18 4:47 pm From: Jan Johnson <janbirder...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Belated Sightings
No eBird
We drove to South Dakota on Thursday, Sept. 27th for the buffalo roundup on Friday. Great experience other than the standing in the first snow and cold of the season that morning!
We birded Dawes Co. some on the way out and planned to on our return today but the weather wasn’t conducive to that with light rain and fog. Highlights from Dawes and other counties:
Date: 9/30/18 1:00 pm From: 'Kathy DeLara' <renosmom...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Scotts Bluff County Fall Bird Count
The Wildcat Audubon Society conducted the annual Scotts Bluff County Fall Bird count yesterday, Sept 29th. We had a record species count of 91 plus the sapsucker sp. but we did have some extra help. Mark and Ed Brogie, Dan Weidemann and Boni Edwards helped along with Wildcat Audubon members, Alice Kenitz. Marie Smith, Gwen Smith and myself. We had one nice day of weather yesterday so that also helped.
We birded Old Stage Hill Rd, Wildcat Hills Nature Center and SRA, ponds east of Scottsbluff, Winter's Creek Lake area, Kiowa WMA area and a few places in-between.
The species list is below
Kathy DeLara
Mitchell, NE
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Blue-winged Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
American Wigeon
Mallard
Northern Pintail
Green-winged Teal
Redhead
Ring-necked Duck
Ruddy Duck
Ring-necked Pheasant
Wild Turkey
Pied-billed Grebe
Western Grebe
Rock Pigeon
Eurasian Collared-Dove
Mourning Dove Black-chinned Hummingbird (not confirmed)
Date: 9/30/18 10:50 am From: <sammanning19...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Black-billed Cuckoo - Lake Wanahoo 9/30
My father wanted me to post that he just heard and briefly saw a single Black-billed Cuckoo at Lake Wanahoo in Saunders County. He observed the cuckoo about 40 yards east of the bridge along County Road O at the sediment trap wetlands at the north end of the lake. He only saw it briefly, but was able to video record it as well. He's currently trying to refind it.
Besides the cuckoo, he also saw 3 Snowy Egrets at Memphis Lake in the WMA, just north lake.
Date: 9/30/18 6:21 am From: 'Rice, Juanita' <juanitapat...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Re: Hawks and Migrating Birds
Reading about these large kettles of hawks makes me nostalgic for an event I witnessed that I thought no one would believe. Sitting outside in Fairmont a few days after hospitalization, I saw Swainson's hawks flying east over my house: I thought at first that it was, wow, more than a dozen. But they kept coming and coming, and finally I timed their passage. Seven minutes after I started the timer. I had never heard of "kettles" before and, In fact, I feared that I was perhaps hallucinating after anaesthesia.
What a wonderful experience. Hearing about those huge numbers, I can also recall the experience. Long may they fly our skies Juanita Rice, Lincoln/Fairmont
I dont know if it had any thing to do with the hawks but we did have a strong cold front go through the panhandleThursday night and it snowed in the Blackhills. That may have pushed the Swainsons eastward. Kathy DeLaraMitchell, Ne
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: "'Don & Janis Paseka' <paseka76...> [NEBirds]" <NEBirds...> Date: 9/29/18 8:36 AM (GMT-07:00) To: NEBirds <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Hawks and Migrating Birds
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NEBirders:
Thanks to Gary for posting about the hawk flight yesterday while our internet connection was down. (Also to Jer for posting to the Hawkwatch group.)
Our farm is about 12 miles northwest of Fremont in Dodge Co. Starting at 3:30 pm we began seeing kettles of Broad-wings. We went out on our deck and, looking east, started counting by ones, then by tens and eventually by hundreds. They were still flying, but beginning to setting in trees, between 6 and 6:30. There were huge kettles, mingling with other kettles. There were birds distant to the east and birds flying low right over us.Â
By far most of the hawks we saw were Broad-wings. Our total (conservative) estimate is 12,000. There were a few Swainson's mixed in, and at around 5:30 Don left to go a mile east to do a neighbor's chores. There he saw thousands of Swainson's (conservative estimate 2000) sitting on the ground, on fenceposts and even in trees. In one 10-minute period while I was fixing supper, I counted 700 Swainson's out the kitchen window.
In addition to the above 2 species, there were skeins of Franklin's Gulls moving through for the entire period. Conservative estimate: 30,000. There were also a few Turkey Vultures (40), two Northern Harriers, two Bald Eagles and 75 Double-crested Cormorants. Who knows what other birds we missed.
This morning we could see over 100 Broad-wings perching in trees in the pasture.. At around 9 am, they began to move out. We are pondering why this all happened. Why did such huge numbers of an eastern and a western species converge here? Any theories?
Don took a few photos yesterday, which we will attempt to post.
Don & Janis PasekaAmes NE
On Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 8:55 PM <garoberts...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Greetings birders:  I'm posting this on behalf of the Paseka's. Thought i had seen a slew of hawks early this afternoon but Don and Janis hit the jackpot. Don said they saw 10000 Broadwing Hawks, 2000 Swainson's and estimated 30000 Franklin Gulls flying along the east side of their farm this afternoon around the time i saw all the Swainson's at my place. Many sat down in their trees for the night but the birds were also heading in a south easterly direction. Would guess they should pass somewhere between Valley and Omaha tomorrow. Gary Roberts on behalf of the Paseka'sDodge County
Date: 9/29/18 7:39 am From: 'Don & Janis Paseka' <paseka76...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Hawks and Migrating Birds
NEBirders:
Thanks to Gary for posting about the hawk flight yesterday while our
internet connection was down. (Also to Jer for posting to the Hawkwatch
group.)
Our farm is about 12 miles northwest of Fremont in Dodge Co. Starting at
3:30 pm we began seeing kettles of Broad-wings. We went out on our deck
and, looking east, started counting by ones, then by tens and eventually by
hundreds. They were still flying, but beginning to setting in trees,
between 6 and 6:30. There were huge kettles, mingling with other kettles.
There were birds distant to the east and birds flying low right over us.
By far most of the hawks we saw were Broad-wings. Our total (conservative)
estimate is 12,000. There were a few Swainson's mixed in, and at around
5:30 Don left to go a mile east to do a neighbor's chores. There he saw
thousands of Swainson's (conservative estimate 2000) sitting on the ground,
on fenceposts and even in trees. In one 10-minute period while I was
fixing supper, I counted 700 Swainson's out the kitchen window.
In addition to the above 2 species, there were skeins of Franklin's Gulls
moving through for the entire period. Conservative estimate: 30,000.
There were also a few Turkey Vultures (40), two Northern Harriers, two Bald
Eagles and 75 Double-crested Cormorants. Who knows what other birds we
missed.
This morning we could see over 100 Broad-wings perching in trees in the
pasture. At around 9 am, they began to move out.
We are pondering why this all happened. Why did such huge numbers of an
eastern and a western species converge here? Any theories?
Don took a few photos yesterday, which we will attempt to post.
Don & Janis Paseka
Ames NE
On Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 8:55 PM <garoberts...> [NEBirds] <
<NEBirds...> wrote:
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> Greetings birders: I'm posting this on behalf of the Paseka's. Thought
> i had seen a slew of hawks early this afternoon but Don and Janis hit the
> jackpot. Don said they saw 10000 Broadwing Hawks, 2000 Swainson's and
> estimated 30000 Franklin Gulls flying along the east side of their farm
> this afternoon around the time i saw all the Swainson's at my place. Many
> sat down in their trees for the night but the birds were also heading in a
> south easterly direction. Would guess they should pass somewhere between
> Valley and Omaha tomorrow.
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> Gary Roberts on behalf of the Paseka's
> Dodge County
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Greetings birders: I'm posting this on behalf of the Paseka's. Thought i had seen a slew of hawks early this afternoon but Don and Janis hit the jackpot. Don said they saw 10000 Broadwing Hawks, 2000 Swainson's and estimated 30000 Franklin Gulls flying along the east side of their farm this afternoon around the time i saw all the Swainson's at my place. Many sat down in their trees for the night but the birds were also heading in a south easterly direction. Would guess they should pass somewhere between Valley and Omaha tomorrow.
Gary Roberts on behalf of the Paseka's
Dodge County
Greetings Birders: At 4:30 pm this afternoon i had several large kettles of Swainson hawks flying over my home. Numbers had to be in the 300 range as groups continue to come over. Groups of 50-75 hawks are kettling and then moving to the south east as of 5:00 pm.
I just saw 2 loosely connected groups of nighthawks fly over 118/ Center area of Douglas county. I counted the first streaming south group as over 75 before i noticed an even larger kettle (?) still circling. In less than 3 minutes it dispersed southwards. Awesome. I was walking my dog so only have poor i phone shots. Tana clemens Douglas county ne
Passing this press release along since Lake Wanahoo is a popular birding destination and the change will affect those (including yours truly) that visit or planned to visit the rec area.
-Joel
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Lower Platte North NRD to assume management of Lake Wanahoo recreation area
LINCOLN, Neb. - The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (NRD) will assume full management of Lake Wanahoo and the surrounding recreation area beginning Jan. 1, 2019.
Since the area opened in 2012, the Lower Platte North NRD, which owns the property, has co-managed the area with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. That agreement will expire on Dec. 31. Transition of the area's operations will occur on Oct. 16.
Valid Nebraska Park Entry Permits will be honored at the area through Dec. 31, 2018.
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, each vehicle entering the area will be required to have a new permit established by the Lower Platte North NRD. Fees for the new permit will be $15 annually for those who live or own property within the natural resources district and $25 for those who live outside of the district. A day pass will be available for $5 per vehicle. The pass will not be required at Czechland and Homestead recreation areas, which are also operated by the Lower Platte North NRD.
Camping rates at Lake Wanahoo will remain unchanged through Dec. 31, 2018. The NRD will begin accepting camping reservations beginning Jan. 1, 2019. For now, campsites are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recreation facilities including boat access, the shower building, playgrounds, shelters, restrooms, RV hookups, picnic tables and the entry gatehouse will all remain at the area and will be maintained by the Lower Platte North NRD. Game and Parks will continue to manage the fishery and the mentored youth hunting program there. The lake will remain a 5 mph no-wake lake.
The area is 1,777 acres in size, including a 662-acre reservoir. The state recreation area encompasses the landscape and facilities south of the breakwater structure, including campgrounds, shelters, trails, playgrounds and restrooms.
For more information, contact the Lower Platte North NRD at 402-443-4675 or lpnnrd.org.
Date: 9/28/18 10:29 am From: Marsha Nyffeler <marshanyffeler...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] dark morph hawk, Polk Co, NE
thanks for the info...I was sort of "leaning" that way (also had consulted
with John Hall)..but will probably leave it as a possible..thanks again
Marsha
On Fri, Sep 28, 2018 at 11:38 AM 'Jorgensen, Joel'
<Joel.Jorgensen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
>
> Marsha:
>
>
>
> It is difficult to reach any sort of conclusion about the identity of your
> hawk based on the limited details, but assuming it was a buteo there are a
> limited number of likely possibilities. Western Red-tailed Hawks (*Buteo
> jamaicensis calarus*) are dark, but based on information summarized on
> the Birds of Nebraska – Online (
> https://birds.outdoornebraska.gov/red-tailed-hawk/), it is a tad early
> for birds of that race to be appearing in Nebraska (doesn’t mean it is
> impossible). Harlan’s Red-tailed Hawk (*B. j. harlani*) are also dark,
> but it is also on the early side of things for that race as well. A
> dark-morph Ferruginous Hawk would be unlikely in eastern Nebraska,
> especially in September. Swainson’s Hawk migration peaks in late Sep and
> early Oct and dark-morphs of that species are occasionally observed in
> Nebraska (https://birds.outdoornebraska.gov/swainsons-hawk/). Thus, if
> I were betting, I would put my money on a dark-morph Swainson’s Hawk.
>
>
>
> -Joel
>
>
>
> Joel Jorgensen | Nongame Bird Program Manager
>
> Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
>
> 2200 N. 33rd 68503 | 402.471.5440
>
> <joel.jorgensen...>
>
>
>
> *Visit the Birds of Nebraska – Online <http://www.birdsofnebraska..org/> |*
> *www.birdsofnebraska.org <http://www.birdsofnebraska.org>* >
>
>
> *From:* <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
> *Sent:* Thursday, September 27, 2018 6:03 PM
> *To:* <nebirds...>
> *Subject:* [NEBirds] dark morph hawk, Polk Co, NE
>
>
>
>
>
> I have been in a birding black hole - doesn't seem to be much around! Came
> across this dark morph hawk - no idea on an ID....I don't know hawks well
> enough - especially this color... It was large, and very dark, only the
> yellow bill and yellow legs had color. The white the the tail was not very
> obvious, no other white on it - I first thought it was a raven - it was so
> black!
>
> Other birds of note: a small pod of orange-crowned warblers and 4 or 5
> white-throated sparrows (tan-striped). Notable lack of robins.
> Marsha Nyffeler
> Columbus, NE
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
Date: 9/28/18 9:38 am From: 'Jorgensen, Joel' <Joel.Jorgensen...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: RE: [NEBirds] dark morph hawk, Polk Co, NE
Marsha:
It is difficult to reach any sort of conclusion about the identity of your hawk based on the limited details, but assuming it was a buteo there are a limited number of likely possibilities. Western Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis calarus) are dark, but based on information summarized on the Birds of Nebraska - Online (https://birds.outdoornebraska.gov/red-tailed-hawk/), it is a tad early for birds of that race to be appearing in Nebraska (doesn't mean it is impossible). Harlan's Red-tailed Hawk (B. j. harlani) are also dark, but it is also on the early side of things for that race as well. A dark-morph Ferruginous Hawk would be unlikely in eastern Nebraska, especially in September. Swainson's Hawk migration peaks in late Sep and early Oct and dark-morphs of that species are occasionally observed in Nebraska (https://birds.outdoornebraska.gov/swainsons-hawk/). Thus, if I were betting, I would put my money on a dark-morph Swainson's Hawk.
-Joel
Joel Jorgensen | Nongame Bird Program Manager
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 N. 33rd 68503 | 402.471.5440
<joel.jorgensen...><mailto:<joel.jorgensen...>
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2018 6:03 PM
To: <nebirds...>
Subject: [NEBirds] dark morph hawk, Polk Co, NE
I have been in a birding black hole - doesn't seem to be much around! Came
across this dark morph hawk - no idea on an ID....I don't know hawks well
enough - especially this color... It was large, and very dark, only the
yellow bill and yellow legs had color. The white the the tail was not very
obvious, no other white on it - I first thought it was a raven - it was so
black!
Other birds of note: a small pod of orange-crowned warblers and 4 or 5
white-throated sparrows (tan-striped). Notable lack of robins.
Marsha Nyffeler
Columbus, NE
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Date: 9/27/18 4:03 pm From: Marsha Nyffeler <marshanyffeler...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] dark morph hawk, Polk Co, NE
I have been in a birding black hole - doesn't seem to be much around! Came across this dark morph hawk - no idea on an ID....I don't know hawks well enough - especially this color... It was large, and very dark, only the yellow bill and yellow legs had color. The white the the tail was not very obvious, no other white on it - I first thought it was a raven - it was so black!
Other birds of note: a small pod of orange-crowned warblers and 4 or 5 white-throated sparrows (tan-striped). Notable lack of robins. Marsha Nyffeler Columbus, NE
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Date: 9/25/18 9:13 am From: paul dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: RE: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
What about Cape May?
Paul Dunbar
On Monday, September 24, 2018, 5:07:02 PM CDT, Noah Arthur <semirelicta...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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The bird in the first photo on this checklist looks to me like a Myrtle Warbler rather than a Pine... I’m seeing a patch of brighter buff-yellow at the side of the breast, and the streaking also seems thin and sharp for Pine. The tail pattern may be a little odd for Myrtle, but I think only Yellow-rumped Warblers have the distinct yellow breast-side patches I’m seeing on this bird...
Noah
On Monday, September 24, 2018, 2:54:46 PM PDT, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Probably easiest to look at my checklist athttps://ebird.org/view/checklist/S48708472.
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I almost drove out to Scotts Bluff for the BC Hummer, but figure one will show up soon much closer to home! Driving does get old.
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Ross
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Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
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From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 4:50 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
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By the way, Ross,  I couldn’t open that attachment for some reason. I’d love to see the Pine W pic, just to feel like I kinda saw them after all that driving.
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Paul
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 24, 2018, at 2:51 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Looks like you gave it a good college try! At least none of your birds could be easily mistaken for a Pine (or vice versa).
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Ross
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Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
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From:<NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 2:42 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
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Well, I struck out. Spent about 2 hrs this morning in that small grove and I did see:
6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
4 NashvilleÂ
1 TN
1 Orange-crowned
1 Black-throated Green
but, alas, no Pine.
Â
Paul Dunbar
Hastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 23, 2018, at 9:16 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Hi Paul,
Arbor Lodge SHP is in Nebraska City. I’ve attached a pic. Two birds!
Fun day!
Ross
Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:19 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
I spent a little time birding outside the metro area today (24th).
Wehrspann Lake South (south of Hwy 370) Sarpy County - 24+ Canada Geese - 3 Great Blue Herons - 1 Great Egret - 23+ American Wigeons - 15+ Gadwall - 30+ Mallards - 15+ Blue-winged Teal - 10+ Killdeer - 3 Eurasian-collared Doves - 8+ Tree Swallows - 5+ Barn Swallows
Memphis SRA - Saunders County - 3 Turkey Vultures - 35 Canada Goose - 1 Snow Goose - 4 Great Blue Heron - 25 Killdeer - 3 Semipalmated Plovers - 5 LB Dowitchers - 10+ Sanderlings - 8+ Semipalmated Sandpipers - 10+ Least Sandpipers - 5 Pectoral Sandpipers - 6 Blue Jays - 15+ American Robins
Lake Wanahoo - Saunders County - 130+ White Pelicans - 1 adult Bald Eagle - 2 Great Egrets - 5 Great Blue Herons - 2 Pied-billed Grebe - 25+ Canada Geese - 150+ Red-winged Blackbirds
Date: 9/24/18 3:07 pm From: Noah Arthur <semirelicta...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: RE: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
The bird in the first photo on this checklist looks to me like a Myrtle Warbler rather than a Pine... I’m seeing a patch of brighter buff-yellow at the side of the breast, and the streaking also seems thin and sharp for Pine. The tail pattern may be a little odd for Myrtle, but I think only Yellow-rumped Warblers have the distinct yellow breast-side patches I’m seeing on this bird...
Noah
On Monday, September 24, 2018, 2:54:46 PM PDT, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Probably easiest to look at my checklist athttps://ebird.org/view/checklist/S48708472.
Â
I almost drove out to Scotts Bluff for the BC Hummer, but figure one will show up soon much closer to home! Driving does get old.
Â
Ross
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Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
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From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 4:50 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
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By the way, Ross,  I couldn’t open that attachment for some reason. I’d love to see the Pine W pic, just to feel like I kinda saw them after all that driving.
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Paul
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 24, 2018, at 2:51 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Looks like you gave it a good college try! At least none of your birds could be easily mistaken for a Pine (or vice versa).
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Ross
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Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
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From:<NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 2:42 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
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Well, I struck out. Spent about 2 hrs this morning in that small grove and I did see:
6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
4 NashvilleÂ
1 TN
1 Orange-crowned
1 Black-throated Green
but, alas, no Pine.
Â
Paul Dunbar
Hastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 23, 2018, at 9:16 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
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Hi Paul,
Arbor Lodge SHP is in Nebraska City. I’ve attached a pic. Two birds!
Fun day!
Ross
Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:19 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
By the way, Ross, I couldn’t open that attachment for some reason. I’d love to see the Pine W pic, just to feel like I kinda saw them after all that driving.
Well, I struck out. Spent about 2 hrs this morning in that small grove and I did see:
6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
4 Nashville
1 TN
1 Orange-crowned
1 Black-throated Green
but, alas, no Pine.
Paul Dunbar
Hastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone
I almost drove out to Scotts Bluff for the BC Hummer, but figure one will show up soon much closer to home! Driving does get old.
Ross
Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 4:50 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
By the way, Ross, I couldn’t open that attachment for some reason. I’d love to see the Pine W pic, just to feel like I kinda saw them after all that driving.
Well, I struck out. Spent about 2 hrs this morning in that small grove and I did see:
6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
4 Nashville
1 TN
1 Orange-crowned
1 Black-throated Green
but, alas, no Pine.
Paul Dunbar
Hastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone
Date: 9/24/18 2:51 pm From: Paul Dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
By the way, Ross, I couldn’t open that attachment for some reason. I’d love to see the Pine W pic, just to feel like I kinda saw them after all that driving.
Paul
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 24, 2018, at 2:51 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> Looks like you gave it a good college try! At least none of your birds could be easily mistaken for a Pine (or vice versa).
>
>
>
> Ross
>
>
>
> Ross Silcock
>
> Tabor, IA
>
> 402-618-4933
>
>
>
> From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
> Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 2:42 PM
> To: <NEBirds...>
> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
>
>
>
>
>
> Well, I struck out. Spent about 2 hrs this morning in that small grove and I did see:
>
> 6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
>
> 4 Nashville
>
> 1 TN
>
> 1 Orange-crowned
>
> 1 Black-throated Green
>
> but, alas, no Pine.
>
>
>
> Paul Dunbar
>
> Hastings (Adams Co)
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>
> On Sep 23, 2018, at 9:16 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> Arbor Lodge SHP is in Nebraska City. I’ve attached a pic. Two birds!
> Fun day!
>
> Ross
>
> Ross Silcock
> Tabor, IA
> 402-618-4933
>
> From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:19 PM
> To: <NEBirds...>
> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
>
>
>
> Where’s arbor lodge? In tabor?
>
> Paul
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 23, 2018, at 12:12 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...><mailto:<silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...><mailto:<NEBirds...>> wrote:
>
>
>
> Arbor lodge in pine grove to north of main lodge building. Might be two.
>
> Ross silcock
> Tabor, IA
> 4026184933
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
Date: 9/24/18 12:58 pm From: Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: RE: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
Looks like you gave it a good college try! At least none of your birds could be easily mistaken for a Pine (or vice versa).
Ross
Ross Silcock
Tabor, IA
402-618-4933
From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2018 2:42 PM
To: <NEBirds...>
Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
Well, I struck out. Spent about 2 hrs this morning in that small grove and I did see:
6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
4 Nashville
1 TN
1 Orange-crowned
1 Black-throated Green
but, alas, no Pine.
Paul Dunbar
Hastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone
Date: 9/24/18 12:51 pm From: Paul Dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
Well, I struck out. Spent about 2 hrs this morning in that small grove and I did see:
6 Yellow-rumped Warblers
4 Nashville
1 TN
1 Orange-crowned
1 Black-throated Green
but, alas, no Pine.
Paul Dunbar
Hastings (Adams Co)
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 23, 2018, at 9:16 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> Hi Paul,
>
> Arbor Lodge SHP is in Nebraska City. I’ve attached a pic. Two birds!
> Fun day!
>
> Ross
>
> Ross Silcock
> Tabor, IA
> 402-618-4933
>
> From: <NEBirds...> <NEBirds...>
> Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2018 2:19 PM
> To: <NEBirds...>
> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
>
>
>
> Where’s arbor lodge? In tabor?
>
> Paul
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 23, 2018, at 12:12 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...><mailto:<silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...><mailto:<NEBirds...>> wrote:
>
>
>
> Arbor lodge in pine grove to north of main lodge building. Might be two.
>
> Ross silcock
> Tabor, IA
> 4026184933
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
Date: 9/23/18 12:40 pm From: Paul Dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
Thx Matt. And Ross. That’s a bird still eluding me in Nebraska.
Paul
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 23, 2018, at 2:23 PM, Matt Hansen <mmhansen52...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> As far as I know Arbor Lodge is in Nebraska City Nebraska.
>
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
>
> On Sun, Sep 23, 2018 at 1:18 PM, Paul Dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds]
> <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
> Where’s arbor lodge? In tabor?
>
>
> Paul
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Sep 23, 2018, at 12:12 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Arbor lodge in pine grove to north of main lodge building. Might be two.
>>
>> Ross silcock
>> Tabor, IA
>> 4026184933
>>
>> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>
>
Date: 9/23/18 12:18 pm From: Paul Dunbar <pastorpaultdunbar...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: Re: [NEBirds] Probable pine warbler
Where’s arbor lodge? In tabor?
Paul
Sent from my iPhone
> On Sep 23, 2018, at 12:12 PM, Ross Silcock <silcock...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> wrote:
>
>
>
> Arbor lodge in pine grove to north of main lodge building. Might be two.
>
> Ross silcock
> Tabor, IA
> 4026184933
>
> Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
>
Date: 9/23/18 6:49 am From: Clem Klaphake <ckavian...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Not a Sighting
Just in case some of you missed the previous broadcast of Anderson Cooper's interview with photographer Tom Mangelsen, it is again airing on '60 Minutes' this evening (Sept. 23rd). Includes photos of Platte R. and Sandhill Cranes. Clem Klaphake Bellevue, NE
Date: 9/22/18 10:49 am From: Lisa Sullivan <789popbirdfine...> [NEBirds] <NEBirds...> Subject: [NEBirds] Hummingbirds & Monarchs
Still have 4 or 5 hummingbirds zipping around the garden. All are adult females. Saw a flock of about a dozen night hawks Thursday morning. There are sparrows everywhere. They're like herds of cattle grazing the yard. I grow tithonia which draws monarchs like a magnet. Three days ago l found a tagged one. First one I've seen. Reported it to Monarch Watch .
Lisa Sullivan 23rd & Washington Bellevue Sarpy county
