Date: 7/26/24 11:59 am From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: St. Charles County - Black-necked Stilts
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Water levels are very low at Riverlands, providing excellent conditions for southbound shorebird migrants. Four BNST are in Ellis Bay near the metal observation platform. Indigo Buntings are providing backup vocals.
Diane Bricmont
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Date: 7/25/24 5:48 am From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: Re: No sightings-House Wren behavior
No he was definitely pecking at the peanuts in the bottom of the ring. I went outside to refill it and he left as I approached the feeder. I filled it with fresh peanuts and did not see any bugs anywhere on the peanuts.
I have a no grass backyard bursting with native plants covered in insects. So he has plenty to choose from.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
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Date: 7/25/24 5:41 am From: Lanny Chambers <lannychambers...> Subject: Re: No sightings-House Wren behavior
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Any possibility it was looking for bugs? Like hummingbirds poking into flowers with no significant nectar (daylilies, e.g.) to add protein to ther diet.
Lanny Chambers
Fenton, MO
> On Jul 25, 2024, at 07:24, Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> wrote:
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> This morning Skippy the House Wren was on my ring peanut feeder for a very long time attempting to get a peanut. I do not believe he was successful but not for lack of trying. It was mostly empty with a few peanuts in the shell at the bottom of the ring. Does anyone else find this to be odd?
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Date: 7/25/24 5:24 am From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: No sightings-House Wren behavior
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This morning Skippy the House Wren was on my ring peanut feeder for a very long time attempting to get a peanut. I do not believe he was successful but not for lack of trying. It was mostly empty with a few peanuts in the shell at the bottom of the ring. Does anyone else find this to be odd?
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
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Date: 7/24/24 8:54 am From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS BIrding
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Sorry for the late notice. Apparently my email did not get sent.
Thursday, we will meet at 8 am at Columbia Bottom CA at the HQ. Please note that the building is closed and there are no facilities, so take care of anything before you get there.
Saturday, we will meet at 8 am at the HQ at Busch Wildlife Area.
Bring lunch if you wish.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 7/23/24 12:07 pm From: James Hickner <hickner...> Subject: Seeks Permission for Black-headed Grosbeak in Illinois
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Hello,
How do I contact the property owner in Perry County, Illinois to see the Black-headed Grosbeak which would be a new addition to my Illinois state life list? I understand it's private residence. I would appreciate a response. Thank you,
Jim Hickner <hickner...>
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Date: 7/19/24 3:12 pm From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Arrowwood Viburnum Berries for Birds
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Our arrowwood viburnum bushes now have lots of small ripe berries and the birds are devouring them. Throughout the day, I’ve seen cardinals, gray catbirds, robins, downy woodpeckers, brown thrashers, house finches and northern flickers - all eating berries.
Several times, there was also a great crested flycatcher fluttering around, not eating berries, but presumably catching insects on the bushes.
If you’re looking for a bush to support wildlife, these are a great choice - flowers in the spring to support pollinators and now berries for birds in mid-summer. Viburnums are also a host plant for a > 80 species of moth and butterflies, one being a hummingbird hawk moth.
They typically grow 6-10 ft tall and wide. For maximum berry production, you should plant at least 2 native bushes in full sun or partial shade - I generally plant in groups of 3
However, if you plant a specific cultivar, like the common “Blue Muffin”, you need a complementary cultivar like “Indian Summer” or “Autumn Jazz” that blooms at the same time, or a native, for good berry production. In general, many berry-producing plants won’t maximally pollinate with a genetically identical plant, such as a cloned cultivar.
If you’re interested in more info, contact me offline.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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On Thursday, we will meet at Teal Pond at Riverlands at 8 am. Bring lunch if you wish.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 7/16/24 3:45 pm From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: Black Terns - STL CO
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Dave Haenni had a flock of BLTE flying over the retention ponds on River Valley Drive this afternoon. My high count is 31, counted mostly by twos as they swirled on a thermal. If they aren't here when you come looking, try Little Creve Coeur or Howard Bend. Really a treat to hear them vocalizing above me. So often when I encounter them at Riverlands they are 300 yards away, over the river channel. Northern Bobwhite briefly provided backup vocals.
Diane Bricmont
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Date: 7/16/24 9:10 am From: BEstes <000003321a7933de-dmarc-request...> Subject: Laughing Gull at Schell Osage CA
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On 7-15-24, I found an adult Laughing Gull at Schell Osage CA, at the eastern end of Schell Lake (St. Clair County.)
It repeatedly perched on a heavily whitewashed stump in the water, then sallied forth for a circuit, and returned to the stump to preen.
There are also several Great Egrets, Great Blue Herons, and American White Pelicans in that area, along with an occasional Bald Eagle.
See eBird for photo.
Bob Estes
Cedar County
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Date: 7/15/24 9:18 pm From: Kathleen Anderson <0000049a9d0b4783-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: No sightings-Ebird App
Even wringer washing machines were better than a stream and a rock!
Kathleen Anderson, Columbia
On Mon, 15 Jul, 2024 at 8:39 PM, Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:
To: <mobirds-l...>
Thanks to help from Lisa Saffell I now understand what that cartoon-like bubble is for.
As to noting that the "Likely species..." box never going away is annoying is a valuable comment.
App developers note constructive criticisms and address annoying or counter-productive aspects and may correct them in future versions. The larger font in this version is likely a result of complaints/criticism.
Just because it's free doesn't mean we can't alert them to ways it could be better.
Still a Luddite at heart (but not advocating returning to wringer washing machines),
I use an android phone. I can add comments by touching the little "dialog bubble" on the bottom of the screen without closing my checklist. I've been using the update for the last week or so, and my biggest complaint is the "Likely species based on 343 checklists in 20x20 km area" box that appears at the top of my screen and never goes away! Then I remind myself that it's a great FREE app that I use every day, and I remind myself that I shouldn't complain.
Diane Bricmont
STLCO
Mine is an android and I have noticed a different font and a settings button on the bottom right that was not there before
Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
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From: John and Linda Frederick <frederickjohnandlinda...><mailto:<frederickjohnandlinda...>> Date: 7/15/24 4:19 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: <MOBIRDS-L...><mailto:<MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Re: No sightings-Ebird App
Interesting.... I have an Android phone and I don't have any changes on my app.
Are you all using iPhones?
Not that it really matters all that much.
Well, I'm getting used to it. It was a shock to open it up and see a distinctly different look. I understand the desirability of the new format. In the former mode I could enter comments prior to closing the birding session. If there is still a way to do that, I haven't found it, and would appreciate guidance.
I thought the exact same thing Lisa. I always had to do it after birding because of the size font. Brilliant!!
Lottie Bushmann
Columbia
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I opened the app on my iPhone to start a checklist this morning and miracle of miracles! I can read it without my reading glasses. New larger font, a little bolder…I am a happy birder! I love the new look. It’s the little things in life.
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Thanks to help from Lisa Saffell I now understand what that cartoon-like
bubble is for.
As to noting that the "Likely species..." box never going away is annoying
is a valuable comment.
App developers note constructive criticisms and address annoying or
counter-productive aspects and may correct them in future versions. The
larger font in this version is likely a result of complaints/criticism.
Just because it's free doesn't mean we can't alert them to ways it could be
better.
Still a Luddite at heart (but not advocating returning to wringer washing
machines),
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
1edgewadegmail.com
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I use an android phone. I can add comments by touching the little "dialog
bubble" on the bottom of the screen without closing my checklist. I've been
using the update for the last week or so, and my biggest complaint is the
"Likely species based on 343 checklists in 20x20 km area" box that appears
at the top of my screen and never goes away! Then I remind myself that it's
a great FREE app that I use every day, and I remind myself that I shouldn't
complain.
Diane Bricmont
STLCO
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Mine is an android and I have noticed a different font and a settings button on the bottom right that was not there before Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone -------- Original message --------From: John and Linda Frederick <frederickjohnandlinda...> Date: 7/15/24 4:19 PM (GMT-06:00) To: <MOBIRDS-L...> Subject: Re: No sightings-Ebird App Interesting.... I have an Android phone and I don't have any changes on my app.Are you all using iPhones? Not that it really matters all that much.Linda Frederick Rolla MO On Mon, Jul 15, 2024, 2:42 PM Edge Wade <1edgewade...> wrote:Well, I'm getting used to it. It was a shock to open it up and see a distinctly different look. I understand the desirability of the new format. In the former mode I could enter comments prior to closing the birding session. If there is still a way to do that, I haven't found it, and would appreciate guidance.Luddite at heart,Edge WadeColumbia, <MO1edgewade...> Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 1:50 PM Lottie Bushmann <lottie.bushmann...> wrote:I thought the exact same thing Lisa. I always had to do it after birding because of the size font. Brilliant!!Lottie BushmannColumbia On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 8:13 AM Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> wrote:WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email.
I opened the app on my iPhone to start a checklist this morning and miracle of miracles! I can read it without my reading glasses. New larger font, a little bolder…I am a happy birder! I love the new look. It’s the little things in life.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
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Well, I'm getting used to it. It was a shock to open it up and see a
distinctly different look. I understand the desirability of the new
format. In the former mode I could enter comments prior to closing the
birding session. If there is still a way to do that, I haven't found it,
and would appreciate guidance.
Luddite at heart,
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
<1edgewade...>
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Hi Lottie,I volunteer for Wild Bird Rehabilitation in the St. Louis area. We do get birds from Columbia from time to time. Here is their information:
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On Monday, July 15, 2024 at 01:56:43 PM CDT, Lottie Bushmann <lottie.bushmann...> wrote:
WARNING: This message has originated from an External Source. This may be a phishing expedition that can result in unauthorized access to our IT System. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email.So one unexpected thing that has happened as I take over as president for our local Audubon here in Columbia, is that I’m getting emails through our website of folks looking for a rehabber for small passerines. We have Raptor Rehab at the university that works with birds of prey. I don’t know of any resources for small birds.
My question for this listserve is if anybody has a contact or recommendation for the mid-Missouri area for someone who can take small birds. And if there are none, what should the official word be that I advise folks?
Thanks for any and all help and guidance with this issue,Lottie BushmannPresident, Columbia Audubon SocietyBoone Co.
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Date: 7/15/24 11:54 am From: Lottie Bushmann <lottie.bushmann...> Subject: Small bird rehab beds
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So one unexpected thing that has happened as I take over as president for our local Audubon here in Columbia, is that I’m getting emails through our website of folks looking for a rehabber for small passerines. We have Raptor Rehab at the university that works with birds of prey. I don’t know of any resources for small birds.
My question for this listserve is if anybody has a contact or recommendation for the mid-Missouri area for someone who can take small birds. And if there are none, what should the official word be that I advise folks?
Thanks for any and all help and guidance with this issue,
Lottie Bushmann
President, Columbia Audubon Society
Boone Co.
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We solicit submissions of anything related to birding in Missouri -- articles about birding trips, unusual sightings or experiences while birding, ideas for birding techniques, identification tips, memoirs, fiction or poetry about birds or birding, photos of Missouri birds, original artwork, book reviews, you name it.
We also publish peer-reviewed scientific articles reporting original research on birds; please note that the review process takes time, so such material is often published in a subsequent issue. If you want a paper to be peer reviewed, please make that clear when submitting it.
Please email all submissions to me, Allen Gathman, <agathman...><mailto:<agathman...>. Microsoft Word format is preferred for text. If you have images to include with text, please send them separately, preferably as .jpg files -- not embedded in the Word document. For all photos of birds, please include the identification of the bird species, the location where the photo was taken including Missouri county, date taken, and photographer's name.
Your submissions make the Bluebird possible; I encourage everyone to send something. While it may not be possible to include all submitted material in the current issue, some items can be used in a later issue.
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Date: 7/15/24 6:13 am From: Lisa Saffell <lesfstl...> Subject: No sightings-Ebird App
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I opened the app on my iPhone to start a checklist this morning and miracle of miracles! I can read it without my reading glasses. New larger font, a little bolder…I am a happy birder! I love the new look. It’s the little things in life.
“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou
Lisa Saffell, St. Louis
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Date: 7/14/24 1:43 pm From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: Sunday at Hi Lonesome
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Another beautiful morning at Hi Lonesome! Many wildflowers are still blooming, however the road district decided to trim the roadsides this morning. It seems pretty early to be taking away the blooming plants, but they have surely had an abundance of rain to help them grow big.
The best species seen in my estimation was the Northern Bobwhite. I saw or heard seven!
The other expected species were present: lots of Dickcissels, Common Yellowthroats, Mourning Dove and Northern Roughwings. My favorites of Henslow's and Grasshopper Sparrows were also there and singing--if you can call what the Henslow's do as singing.
A full list is on eBird.
Happy Birding!!
Marge Lumpe
Benton County
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Date: 7/13/24 11:49 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: More good young birder news
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Some gremlin stole the words "trash from" in my post about the young people at the Missouri River Adventure Camp.
Sentence should be:
The Friday-Saturday edition of the Columbia Missourian has a top/center front page photo of two boys as they remove trash from Flat Branch Creek.
Edge Wade (who did not fail copy editing in J-School, but didn't ace it, either)
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On Sat, Jul 13, 2024 at 1:04 PM Edge Wade <1edgewade...><mailto:<1edgewade...>> wrote:
The Friday-Saturday edition of the Columbia Missourian has a top/center front page photo of two boys as they remove Flat Branch Creek.
Page 4A is a full-page spread photo story with the big photo of young people with binoculars observing an Indigo Bunting.
The story is about Missouri River Relief's Adventure Camp. The Missouri River Bird Observatory and the Missouri Birding Society are among the partners contributing to supporting the Adventure Camp.
Hats off to Kristen Schulte and all who worked to make the 2024 session a success!
Edge Wade
MBS President & Conservation Partnership Coordinator
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Date: 7/13/24 11:04 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: More good young birder news
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The Friday-Saturday edition of the Columbia Missourian has a top/center front page photo of two boys as they remove Flat Branch Creek.
Page 4A is a full-page spread photo story with the big photo of young people with binoculars observing an Indigo Bunting.
The story is about Missouri River Relief's Adventure Camp. The Missouri River Bird Observatory and the Missouri Birding Society are among the partners contributing to supporting the Adventure Camp.
Hats off to Kristen Schulte and all who worked to make the 2024 session a success!
Edge Wade
MBS President & Conservation Partnership Coordinator
<1edgewade...><mailto:<1edgewade...>
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Date: 7/12/24 7:30 am From: Scott Johnston <jscott.johnston...> Subject: Re: July sites to bird to fill in missing data
Did Meramec this week. New bird site for me, flooding on river wasn't too
bad. But no access to river.
In my prior email with you I confused this SP with Onondaga Cave SP as the
place I visit each year.
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Registration for the 2024 Missouri Bird Conservation Initiative (MoBCI) Conference is now open.
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Subject: Registration LIVE for the MoBCI Conference August 22–23, 2024
To: Bill Eddleman <eddlemanw48...><mailto:<eddlemanw48...>>
The 2024 Conference will focus on our history as an organization, a step-down organization of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative. Our keynote speaker on Thursday night will be MoBCI Foundation Treasurer, David Erickson, one of the founding members of the organization, talking about the original meetings, how MoBCI got started. We'll have some of those original documents on display for everyone to see the flip charts which have been well preserved by Steve Heying of the Missouri Falconer's Association, another founding member.
This year for registration we're offering meal options of no preference, vegetarian and gluten free to be more inclusive of all of our attendees. But rest assured, the food and beverage choices will be top notch from the Country Club!. We are honored that the conference is sponsored by several partners: Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation, Missouri Department of Conservation, Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever, St. Louis Audubon Society, US Fish and Wildlife Service—Migratory Birds, and an anonymous donor who appreciates the organization greatly. We hope to always meet the expectations of not only our sponsors, but all of our partners and friends, and the bird community that depends on habitat restoration and dedication to protecting birds. Please visit the links below and register to join us at the Columbia Country Club on August 22–23, 2024 for a great two days!
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
Date: 7/11/24 2:12 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Columbia Missourian article, Thursday, July 11, 2024
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All,
I just opened my newspaper and my day was made!
The top half of the front page is a photo of Christian Hawn in classic bird-searching stance.
Inside is a two-page photo spread headed, "Young birdwatchers look to the skies for winged wonders"
The article features photos and quotes of Christian Hawn and Levi Hartz and his brother Daden and notes their membership and activities in the Missouri Young Birders Club.
I'm not sure if it is online, but do look for it to enjoy the actions and achievement of these bodacious young birders.
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
Date: 7/9/24 6:49 pm From: David Becher <davidbecher...> Subject: WGNSS Birding 7/11 and 7/13
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On Thursday, we will meet in Forest Park at the Fish Hatchery Ponds at 8 am.
On Saturday, we will meet at Busch Wildlife at the HQ at 8 am.
Bring lunch if you wish.
David Becher
Saint Louis
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Date: 7/8/24 2:44 pm From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: July sites to bird to fill in missing data
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Mobirders
This year, we are concentrating on filling in weeks in the eBird bar charts for focus sites with 12 or fewer blanks (weeks that no one has submitted birding trips).
Please consider birding one of these sites with blank weeks in July. They’re scattered around the state, so offer great opportunities to bird a familiar site you haven’t been to lately, or to discover a new area that may become a favorite, or at least a “must return!”
Sites with blanks for the second week of July (July 8 through 14):
Big Lake SP, Holt Co.
Katy Trail SP Columbia Access (Hindman Junction)
Meramec SP, Franklin Co.
Seven Island CA, Mississippi Co.
For July week 3 (July 15 through July 21)
Don Robinson State Park Jefferson Co.
For July week 4 (July 22 through July 31) –yes, I know that’s more than 7 days—thank eBird.
Poague CA, Henry Co.
Shelton Mem. Prairie, Dade Co.
Mule Shoe CA, Hickory Co.
Bodacious birding!
Edge Wade
wearing MBS Conservation Partnership Coordinator hat
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Date: 7/7/24 4:55 pm From: Diane Bricmont <colaptes.auratus...> Subject: Re: No Missouri Sighting - Question about Photo ID for Nature
I've had success using iNaturalist when birding in Thailand and Argentina.
It's not perfect, but birders most familiar with the birds of that region
will offer ID suggestions, and you can even message them through the app if
you'd like to follow up with them. I've also used iNat extensively for
flora and fauna in the US and abroad. Be forewarned - it can be addicting!
And embarrassing - how many photos of Pickerelweed do I need to post on
iNat each summer before I finally remember that it's Pickerelweed???
Diane Bricmont
STL CO
On Sun, Jul 7, 2024 at 5:40 PM David Seidensticker <davesticker...>
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MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
Date: 7/7/24 3:26 pm From: Steve Griffaw <sgg.bluesfan...> Subject: No Missouri Sighting - Question about Photo ID for Nature
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Hello all,
Hope everyone had a great 4th of July weekend.
With being given Friday off and therefore a four day weekend, I could not pass up the opportunity for a road trip out of state to get to a site I have been trying to get to for the last two years (weather canceled previous attempts).
The place I went to, the Pawnee National Grasslands, has a birding driving tour. I took my new camera with me while hoping to get a nice shot or two, but also to later review for identification. I got several pictures.
At this time of year many of the birds out there are juveniles or younger so to speak. Is there a recommended web site that could evaluate my pictures for possible ID? I went through my pictures using Google Lens (I know it is not a "Nature" ID product). At first the pictures I took at another location it was spot on, But the ones from the Grasslands were crazy. The number of rarities it ID'ed would bring 100s from all over the country so obviously it was way off. I thought it would struggle but this was really bad. It made Merlin on the Audio side look really good! At one place I photographed a Male Lark Bunting feeding a juvenile on top of a large rock and Google Lens ID'ed the juvenile as a Thick Billed Longspur. I suppose it is possible as both are there but I do not know enough about that possibility there. At a ranch in Wyoming I took a picture of what I believed was a Western Kingbird but forgot that Couch's Kingbirds can be around too. Google Lens Id'ed it as a Tropical Kingbird... So obviously it is completely unreliable.
Anyway, if anyone knows of a good site to try I would appreciate it. Of course there is the old fashion way Imanual research. I did attempt that in the filed and neither my paper field guide nor my app had much on the very young.
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
Date: 7/7/24 10:21 am From: Mary Dueren <mary.dueren...> Subject: Visiting Little Creve Coeur Ecological Area & Big Muddy-Howard Bend Unit
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Yesterday morning was a great time to check up on the nesting Eastern Bluebirds and House Wrens. The humidity was down, the temps were comfortable and the breeze was pleasant.
Karen Meyer and I admired the newly completed upgraded parking lot. There's also new gating and signage. Also, a port-a-potty has been added that has its own concrete pad.
We found plenty of bird species still singing or calling, especially the Bobwhite Quail.
All active nests are doing very well.
What we didn't expect was the increase in ticks. If you hike the area, use your best defense generously!! I was still removing ticks as I drove home.
Since I hadn't been to the Howard Bend Unit yet, Karen led me to this area behind the Amazon warehouses. You cannot get there from those warehouses. We found Western Kingbirds, Eastern Meadowlarks and a Red-tail Hawk being mobbed. Dickcissels were calling too.
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
Date: 7/7/24 8:01 am From: <palmer1076...> <0000025523e4dcfc-dmarc-request...> Subject: Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Southern Boone Co., 7/6/2024. This bird was at our Bubbler Water Feature on 7/6/2024. It is considered to be uncommon at this time of year and at this location.
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Southern Boone Co., 7/6/2024. This bird was at out Bubbler Water Feature this afternoon. It is considered to be uncommon at this time of year and at this location.
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
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Date: 7/6/24 1:34 pm From: Jack Corrigan <wgs84...> Subject: Platte Falls CA (Duck's Head Wetland)
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Date: 7/6/24 6:28 am From: Mark Glenshaw <mglenshaw...> Subject: No Sighting, Owl Presentation Wed 7/10 in Ste. Genevieve County
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Morning, all!
Please join me in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri next Wednesday 7/10 for a fee-based, public, all-ages presentation all about owls! I will teach you how to find owls in your neighborhood in a safe & ethical manner by sharing what I have learned from my 18 years of studying owls in Missouri. My sincere thanks to the Ste. Genevieve Museum and Learning Center for hosting this presentation-the second time they have one of my owl talks! I hope to see you there-thank you! 🙂
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
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Birds:
At least three Black Terns were over the distribution channel this afternoon. Last seen flying up channel from the cross levee.
Paul McKenzie saw a Least Bittern at the cross levee.
Flooding: The river is expected to crest at Eagle Bluffs at 19.1 feet Saturday. 18 feet is flood stage for Eagle Bluffs. Perche Creek is already out of its banks and, because it is running higher than Pool 15, it is flowing into Pool 15 at the outflow/fish trap under the road.
If you plan to go to Eagle Bluffs, tomorrow may be your last chance for a few days--and that's if we don't get a lot of rain tonight.
On a related note: Little Dixie Lake in Callaway Co. is so high water is gushing over the spillway and there is water over RA/248 at the fish ponds.
All, please stay safe. One fatality in Boone Co. yesterday from driving into high water.
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
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Date: 7/4/24 12:35 pm From: Mary Dodds McCarthy <000000bbb2ce0f37-dmarc-request...> Subject: Osher at MU
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The Osher program committee would like to put together a birding program for next spring. It could be 4 sessions, possibly with more than one leader. One introductory classroom session, then one field session looking for migrants and familiar birds. Then one or two classroom sessions discussing the process of identifying birds. Anyone who might be interested can contact me offline, or go to the Osher at Mizzou website, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Mary Dodds
Columbia, Boone County
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Date: 7/1/24 10:09 am From: Daniel Getman <000002b3a133f539-dmarc-request...> Subject: Avian Flu in Cows
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With concerns about avian flu in mammals, I thought some of you might be interested in this.
There was a recent NYTimes article: How Does Bird Flu Spread in Cows? Experiment Yields Some ‘Good News.’
(June 29, 2024) by Carl Zimmer, which described 2 collaborative studies.
The studies suggest that avian flu is spread in dairy cows through the milking machines, rather than through respiratory spread. They also suggest that the few cases of infected workers, might have been infected via milk splashes, and that they would likely be protected with goggles or face shields.
Dan Getman, Kirksville, northeast MO
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Date: 6/30/24 7:32 pm From: Marge Lumpe <margelumpe...> Subject: This morning at Hi Lonesome
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It was a perfectly beautiful day at the prairie!! So many flowers in bloom! There were the usual birds--list on ebird--and the flowers were: Menarda (bee balm), Chicory; Queen Anne's Lace; St. John's Wort; Black=eyed susan and lots of Mullein. Just lovely. It's worth the trip to come see the beauty. And the birds are pretty good too.
Outstanding bird was Loggerhead Shrike. I am always happy to find one of them.
Marge Lumpe
Benton County
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Date: 6/29/24 5:09 pm From: Janis Valdes <janis.lee.valdes...> Subject: Re: Chimney swift nesting
We received first-of-year swifties at Wild Bird Rehabilitation in St. Louis
this week - so tiny, cute & tricky to feed as nestlings - they whip their
little heads around nonstop!
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Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
Date: 6/28/24 2:25 pm From: Lawrence Herbert <certhia13...> Subject: Chimney swift nesting
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Each year we have a pair or two pair nest in our chimney.
They hardly make any mess. We have lived here for 35 years.
We don't recall them not nesting in our residential chimney.
Larry, Carleen and Mark Herbert, Joplin MO. 6-28-24.
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The registration for the Missouri Bluebird Society Annual Conference July 12-14 in Hannibal has been extended to July 6.
Hosted by the Missouri Bluebird Society, this year's conference will feature presentations on Missouri's Native Insects (including information about the Missouri Bumble Bee Atlas!), Bluebird Basics, Identifying "Nest Starts" the Sodalis Nature Preserve Bats, and more!
Lots of Extras are included in your modest registration fee (like Lunch, an Educational Packet, and a Field Trip/Bird Walk) Plus there are optional activities available as well.
On the Campus of the beautiful Hannibal-LaGrange University with additional activities at nearby popular attractions and venues.
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
MBS Fall Meeting: October 4-6, 2024 at Three Trails Camp and Retreat Center, Independence, MO.
Details and registration: https://mobirds.org/MBS/NextMeeting.aspx
Date: 6/26/24 7:38 am From: Edge Wade <1edgewade...> Subject: Re: eBird and BirdStat
Mike,
THANKS!!!
Folks, this is soooooo cool! Even I, the closet Luddite was able to do it!
Its various functions put it all on one site, easily searched from a
variety of perspectives. Fun way to revive birding memories AND to plan
for future.
Edge Wade
Columbia, MO
<1edgewade...>
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Date: 6/26/24 7:00 am From: Mike Grant <mikecurlew...> Subject: eBird and BirdStat
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Not sure how many eBirders know about BirdStat, and since it is raining I thought that I would share.
BirdStat is a web-based data analyzer for your eBird data. It shows you a lot of info, like how many and which bird families you have seen, the same for bird families not seen, very detailed year comparisons and species summaries, ranks what you have seen by its global rarity, etc.
What I really like is the map page which shows the world map with a dot at the location of every checklist that you have submitted. You can see the entire world or zoom in to see where every checklist was submitted.
To use the application, first go into eBird , then My eBird, then click Download My Data. After a few minutes you should get an email from eBird with a link to download a zip file with your data. Do that. After the download, go to birdstat.com. Use the browse function to find your downloaded file and let it import it. Then explore your data.
Mike Grant
Chesterfield, MO
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