Date: 3/28/23 9:18 pm From: Dave Arbour <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - March 28
Jesse Pline and I surveyed birds today at Red Slough and found 78 species. The weather was partly cloudy, mild, and a bit windy. A lot of our summer breeders are back and a few hundred birds are roosting in the heronry now. Here is my list for today:
Mary and I birded Hackberry Flat today. There is no other water than what remains of the Reservoir which is a shallow 4 acres. Last weeks nice rains missed the property. Here's today's collection.....
Hackberry Flat WMA--Reservoir, Tillman, Oklahoma, US Mar 27, 2023 11:53 AM - 12:57 PM Protocol: Traveling 9.438 mile(s) 20 species (+1 other taxa)
I've had a pair on my property (I live south of Bixby) since March 22nd.
They were here last year, but this is the first year I've paid attention to
their arrival.
Lara Sheppard
On Mon, Mar 27, 2023 at 2:59 PM Bob And Nancy <blnllaval...>
wrote:
> Saw a male Black and White Warbler in my back yard oak tree just now. A
> little early maybe.
> Bob Laval
> Heavener.
>
> Sent from my iPad
Date: 3/24/23 12:42 pm From: Brent Barnes <00000113f4c02191-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Southern McCurtain County on Tuesday and Wednesday
Tagging on to the McCurtain County report, I am planning on taking a trip to McCurtain County in early May to try and photograph a Red-Cockaded Woodpecker. I have narrowly missed this species several times in Florida. I know that in Oklahoma a very small number of nesting pairs occur only in the McCurtain County Wildlife area. Can anyone give me something more specific on where to find them? I am very familiar with Red Slough as I have been there several times and am familiar with the Little River refuge, but E-Bird markers for this woodpecker species are north of those areas, which is a region I have never been to.
Does anyone have experience with finding these woodpeckers in that area and specific areas or trails to go to? I am planning on going in late April or early May when the males will be the most vocal.
Brent Barnes
-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Peterson <m_mpeterson...>
To: <OKBIRDS...>
Sent: Fri, Mar 24, 2023 8:07 am
Subject: [OKBIRDS] Southern McCurtain County on Tuesday and Wednesday
#yiv4310597704 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}Hello All, Mary and I went down to McCurtain County on Tuesday to get closer to spring. It was cloudy most of the way down and the temperature was stuck on 50 degrees. The season in Broken Bow was only about a week ahead of Bartlesville, but it was much greener. I went down to Little River wildlife refuge late in the afternoon. There were quite a few myrtle warblers, an orange-crowned warbler and a few pine warblers. I walked to the boardwalk. The entrance had some caution tape over the front. The boardwalk was covered with 3-4" of leaves and sticks and a few of the boards felt spongy. There was a panel missing from the solar panel. On the west side of the loop, I came upon the tornado damage. There were many uprooted trees and the path was about 1/3 mile wide. The road was passable and in good shape. Wednesday morning, we went down to Red Slough. A research student and his assistant from Arkansas were at the north parking lot getting ready to trap chicken turtles for his research project. A stop about ¼ mile north of the parking lot produced a white-eyed vireo, a gnatcatcher, and pine, black and white and yellow-throated warblers. About ½ mile in, a neotropic cormorant flew by and landed on a snag. There were many pairs of tree swallows on the nest boxes and there was a 5-6 foot alligator in the SE corner of Otter Lake. I went out to the platform at Pintail Lake. Coots were numerous, but not much else was seen. I walked back to the car and we went to the next parking area 1 mile south. I walked into and around Bittern Lake. There were a couple of eastern towhees heard. Butterflies seen that day included several black swallowtails, a red admiral, yellow and orange sulfurs, 2 pearl crescents and a monarch heading north. From there we went to Ward Lake. There were over 100 coots, but not much else. Wednesday evening, went visited Berlin and Pat Heck. They were happy to see us. Berlin was talkative and seems to understand what is going on, but the fall has severely affected what he is thinking and the words he speaks. Their flowers were pretty as usual. They would enjoy visits from anyone who is in that area. We headed back on Thursday morning, trying to stay ahead of the forecast storms.
Mark PetersonBartlesville
Date: 3/24/23 10:20 am From: Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...> Subject: Re: Southern McCurtain County on Tuesday and Wednesday
Glad to hear about Berlin. He is an institution...
On Fri, Mar 24, 2023, 8:07 AM Mary Peterson <m_mpeterson...> wrote:
> Hello All,
> Mary and I went down to McCurtain County on Tuesday to get closer
> to spring. It was cloudy most of the way down and the temperature was stuck
> on 50 degrees. The season in Broken Bow was only about a week ahead of
> Bartlesville, but it was much greener.
> I went down to Little River wildlife refuge late in the afternoon.
> There were quite a few myrtle warblers, an orange-crowned warbler and a few
> pine warblers. I walked to the boardwalk. The entrance had some caution
> tape over the front. The boardwalk was covered with 3-4" of leaves and
> sticks and a few of the boards felt spongy. There was a panel missing from
> the solar panel. On the west side of the loop, I came upon the tornado
> damage. There were many uprooted trees and the path was about 1/3 mile
> wide. The road was passable and in good shape.
> Wednesday morning, we went down to Red Slough. A research student
> and his assistant from Arkansas were at the north parking lot getting ready
> to trap chicken turtles for his research project. A stop about ¼ mile
> north of the parking lot produced a white-eyed vireo, a gnatcatcher, and
> pine, black and white and yellow-throated warblers. About ½ mile in, a
> neotropic cormorant flew by and landed on a snag. There were many pairs of
> tree swallows on the nest boxes and there was a 5-6 foot alligator in the
> SE corner of Otter Lake. I went out to the platform at Pintail Lake. Coots
> were numerous, but not much else was seen. I walked back to the car and we
> went to the next parking area 1 mile south. I walked into and around
> Bittern Lake. There were a couple of eastern towhees heard. Butterflies
> seen that day included several black swallowtails, a red admiral, yellow
> and orange sulfurs, 2 pearl crescents and a monarch heading north. From
> there we went to Ward Lake. There were over 100 coots, but not much else.
> Wednesday evening, went visited Berlin and Pat Heck. They were
> happy to see us. Berlin was talkative and seems to understand what is going
> on, but the fall has severely affected what he is thinking and the words
> he speaks. Their flowers were pretty as usual. They would enjoy visits from
> anyone who is in that area.
> We headed back on Thursday morning, trying to stay ahead of the
> forecast storms.
>
> Mark Peterson
> Bartlesville
>
Date: 3/24/23 6:07 am From: Mary Peterson <m_mpeterson...> Subject: Southern McCurtain County on Tuesday and Wednesday
Hello All,
Mary and I went down to McCurtain County on Tuesday to get closer to spring. It was cloudy most of the way down and the temperature was stuck on 50 degrees. The season in Broken Bow was only about a week ahead of Bartlesville, but it was much greener.
I went down to Little River wildlife refuge late in the afternoon. There were quite a few myrtle warblers, an orange-crowned warbler and a few pine warblers. I walked to the boardwalk. The entrance had some caution tape over the front. The boardwalk was covered with 3-4" of leaves and sticks and a few of the boards felt spongy. There was a panel missing from the solar panel. On the west side of the loop, I came upon the tornado damage. There were many uprooted trees and the path was about 1/3 mile wide. The road was passable and in good shape.
Wednesday morning, we went down to Red Slough. A research student and his assistant from Arkansas were at the north parking lot getting ready to trap chicken turtles for his research project. A stop about mile north of the parking lot produced a white-eyed vireo, a gnatcatcher, and pine, black and white and yellow-throated warblers. About mile in, a neotropic cormorant flew by and landed on a snag. There were many pairs of tree swallows on the nest boxes and there was a 5-6 foot alligator in the SE corner of Otter Lake. I went out to the platform at Pintail Lake. Coots were numerous, but not much else was seen. I walked back to the car and we went to the next parking area 1 mile south. I walked into and around Bittern Lake. There were a couple of eastern towhees heard. Butterflies seen that day included several black swallowtails, a red admiral, yellow and orange sulfurs, 2 pearl crescents and a monarch heading north. From there we went to Ward Lake. There were over 100 coots, but not much else.
Wednesday evening, went visited Berlin and Pat Heck. They were happy to see us. Berlin was talkative and seems to understand what is going on, but the fall has severely affected what he is thinking and the words he speaks. Their flowers were pretty as usual. They would enjoy visits from anyone who is in that area.
We headed back on Thursday morning, trying to stay ahead of the forecast storms.
Date: 3/23/23 6:21 am From: Zach DuFran <zdufran...> Subject: FOS Yellow-crowned Night-Herons in Norman
For the last week I have been checking the usual roosting locations in Norman each morning. This morning I found 5 YCNHs on Sherry just north of Main Street. This is very close to the arrival date I’ve recorded each of the last few years.
I also heard my first Fish Crows of the year nearby.
Date: 3/21/23 8:07 pm From: Dave Arbour <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - March 21
It was overcast, cool, and a little windy, with on and off periods of misting rain, on the bird survey today. 59 species were found. Passerines were silent and difficult to find. Highlights include the continuing Northern Shrike (unit 27b), Neotropic Cormorants (Otter Lake), and a King Rail. Here is my list for today:
Date: 3/21/23 10:27 am From: Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Sounds like Flo, the woman from the Progressive insurance ads. But I agree.
On Tue, Mar 21, 2023, 11:57 AM Shirley Maas <
<000000b508ae481a-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Totally agree. It’s not just the birds, it’s the people you meet.
>
> Don Maas
> 😀🌵🌴🦅
>
>
> “If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government then you
> are doomed to live under the rules of fools.
> Plato
> “You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of
> reality.”
>
> Don & Shirley Maas
> The Maas’s have migrated from Choctaw, OK to Mesa, AZ for the winter.
>
> On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:29 AM, John Sterling <
> <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
> Through the years I have managed to run up a very good Oklahoma bird
> list. The vast majority of these species were obtained by birding with the
> top birders in the state. I like to say I got that one standing next to so
> and so. I consider knowledgeable birders as an extension of my field guide
> and great friends. They have many years of knowledge that they are happy
> to pass on. One of the joys of birding is the people you meet.
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Mar 20, 2023, at 10:23 AM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...>
> wrote:
>
>
>
> Kurt,
>
> Well, I'm certainly no expert, and as I'm learning, I rely on help from
> more knowledgeable friends. I don't know if you saw Jim Arterburn's post
> about this bird:
>
> "Good question. Vesper Sparrows have a brownish-gray streaked head with no
> white crown stripe as in this bird. In addition Vespers have darkish
> ear-coverts that are darkest at the back of the face unlike this bird.
> Savannah's have pale eyerings but they are usually more yellowish due to
> the yellow lores on Savannah. This pale Savannah has only a hint of yellow
> above the eye and the rest of the face is pretty pale, thus causing the
> eyering to be pale also. This bird does have a white outer (6th) tail
> feather but the white is on on the edge not the whole outer web as in
> Vesper. And this bird has a short tail."
>
> Perhaps others can chime in?
>
> Take care,
> Bryan
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72157648698477036__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!6e0uXJN6sFb9RRwsOemb4H3-6ToNr7edgANWpp9wkVNfcstFZPVtiY9iFFEp6odRFBtfbgMhLj-YiZ834n-8zfCiqoj6z2o$> > ------------------------------
> *From:* okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Kurt Meisenzahl <
> <meisenzk...>
> *Sent:* Sunday, March 19, 2023 8:01 PM
> *To:* <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
> *Subject:* Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds
>
> Bryan,
>
> I think Pat is right. Looks like a Vesper Sparrow to me.
>
> Kurt Meisenzahl
> Lawton, OK
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Mar 19, 2023, at 2:17 PM, Marta Harris <harrismarta8...> wrote:
>
>
> Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing. Like you, I'm amazed at the fish
> size swallowed by the grebe. I really like the gull photo standing on one
> leg with the wind blowing up it's feathers.
>
> Suzy Harris
> Bartlesville
>
>
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!7ERq8WR_z7R2vZFKSK0_hFgJZ2RBWIgMgGX3F-kG2STf7W-Ly1DGb42WVxdKYeLjpQgAIezbDf02HrYe5ngtQ6g5$> > Virus-free.www.avast.com
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!7ERq8WR_z7R2vZFKSK0_hFgJZ2RBWIgMgGX3F-kG2STf7W-Ly1DGb42WVxdKYeLjpQgAIezbDf02HrYe5ngtQ6g5$> > <#m_4568137426519771480_x_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>
>
> On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM Patricia Seibert <plseibert...>
> wrote:
>
> Nice photos. Are you certain of the sparrow identification? It has a very
> pronounced eye ring, tail feathers look to have white in the outer
> ones….makes me think Vesper. But I am no expert
>
> Patricia Seibert,
> Tulsa
>
> On Mar 18, 2023, at 2:13 PM, John Sterling <
> <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>
> Where was the Mute Swan?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...>
> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> I've been able to get out a bit with my camera around my local area, and
> I've got a few more images to share. These are from Lake Thunderbird State
> Park and Purcell City Lake. Like usual, besides the standard bird photos,
> I tried to get behavior such as bathing, feeding, flying, etc. I'm amazed
> at how large of a fish a Pied-billed Grebe can swallow. This batch has
> three photo-lifers, Carolina Wren, Mute Swan, and Savannah Sparrow:
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124 > <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!4PfUWqsMnfIw98QaV_c05-n3jSz7nNHcSEztkwTjxN8ZFp_v8Hxdj3Rowr6U6I7b_D69a77N50a_M9mVunq-wZ3yZzU5Xb8$> >
> Enjoy,
> Bryan
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72157648698477036__;!!GNU8KkXDZlD12Q!4PfUWqsMnfIw98QaV_c05-n3jSz7nNHcSEztkwTjxN8ZFp_v8Hxdj3Rowr6U6I7b_D69a77N50a_M9mVunq-wZ3yN5KUSZM$> >
>
Date: 3/21/23 9:58 am From: Shirley Maas <000000b508ae481a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Totally agree. It’s not just the birds, it’s the people you meet.
Don Maas😀🌵🌴🦅
“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government then you are doomed to live under the rules of fools. Plato“You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of reality.”
Don & Shirley MaasThe Maas’s have migrated from Choctaw, OK to Mesa, AZ for the winter.
On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 6:29 AM, John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Through the years I have managed to run up a very good Oklahoma bird list. The vast majority of these species were obtained by birding with the top birders in the state. I like to say I got that one standing next to so and so. I consider knowledgeable birders as an extension of my field guide and great friends. They have many years of knowledge that they are happy to pass on. One of the joys of birding is the people you meet.
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 20, 2023, at 10:23 AM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
Kurt,
Well, I'm certainly no expert, and as I'm learning, I rely on help from more knowledgeable friends. I don't know if you saw Jim Arterburn's post about this bird:
"Good question. Vesper Sparrows have a brownish-gray streaked head with no white crown stripe as in this bird. In addition Vespers have darkish ear-coverts that are darkest at the back of the face unlike this bird. Savannah's have pale eyerings but they are usually more yellowish due to the yellow lores on Savannah. This pale Savannah has only a hint of yellow above the eye and the rest of the face is pretty pale, thus causing the eyering to be pale also. This bird does have a white outer (6th) tail feather but the white is on on the edge not the whole outer web as in Vesper. And this bird has a short tail."
Perhaps others can chime in?
Take care,Bryan
Bryan E. Reynolds
Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2023 8:01 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds Bryan,
I think Pat is right. Looks like a Vesper Sparrow to me.
Kurt Meisenzahl Lawton, OK
Sent from my iPhone
On Mar 19, 2023, at 2:17 PM, Marta Harris <harrismarta8...> wrote:
Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing. Like you, I'm amazed at the fish size swallowed by the grebe. I really like the gull photo standing on one leg with the wind blowing up it's feathers.
Suzy HarrisBartlesville
| | Virus-free.www.avast.com |
On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM Patricia Seibert <plseibert...> wrote:
Nice photos. Are you certain of the sparrow identification? It has a very pronounced eye ring, tail feathers look to have white in the outer ones….makes me think Vesper. But I am no expert
Patricia Seibert, Tulsa
On Mar 18, 2023, at 2:13 PM, John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Where was the Mute Swan?
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
All,
I've been able to get out a bit with my camera around my local area, and I've got a few more images to share. These are from Lake Thunderbird State Park and Purcell City Lake. Like usual, besides the standard bird photos, I tried to get behavior such as bathing, feeding, flying, etc. I'm amazed at how large of a fish a Pied-billed Grebe can swallow. This batch has three photo-lifers, Carolina Wren, Mute Swan, and Savannah Sparrow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124
Enjoy,Bryan
Bryan E. Reynolds
Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
Date: 3/21/23 7:26 am From: anne davis <aiwdavis73...> Subject: Re: South Jenkins
Thanks, Dick, thought I'd heard their distinctive call last week.
Appreciate the confirmation from your ears.
ad
On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 9:57 PM Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...>
wrote:
> They are roosting around that transformer and siren tower this side of rt
> 9. I don't know how many but I've seen at least 20... ugly up close but
> graceful as they circle overhead.
> D.
>
> On Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 6:35 PM M Ellen Feaver <mellenfeaver...>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks, Dick. Thought I might have heard a fish crow last week but
>> wasn’t sure. Am certainly enjoying the Turkey Vultures circling the north
>> side of my house. Ellen
>>
>> On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 9:35 AM Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I am slow to post. I had several Fish Crows calling early last week and
>>> on Thursday, a Yellow-throated Warbler singing. Lotsa Turkey Vultures
>>> roosting along Rt. 9 and Imhoff. Very slow otherwise.
>>> D.
>>>
>>
Date: 3/21/23 6:29 am From: John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Through the years I have managed to run up a very good Oklahoma bird list. The vast majority of these species were obtained by birding with the top birders in the state. I like to say I got that one standing next to so and so. I consider knowledgeable birders as an extension of my field guide and great friends. They have many years of knowledge that they are happy to pass on. One of the joys of birding is the people you meet.
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 20, 2023, at 10:23 AM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
>
>
> Kurt,
>
> Well, I'm certainly no expert, and as I'm learning, I rely on help from more knowledgeable friends. I don't know if you saw Jim Arterburn's post about this bird:
>
> "Good question. Vesper Sparrows have a brownish-gray streaked head with no white crown stripe as in this bird. In addition Vespers have darkish ear-coverts that are darkest at the back of the face unlike this bird. Savannah's have pale eyerings but they are usually more yellowish due to the yellow lores on Savannah. This pale Savannah has only a hint of yellow above the eye and the rest of the face is pretty pale, thus causing the eyering to be pale also. This bird does have a white outer (6th) tail feather but the white is on on the edge not the whole outer web as in Vesper. And this bird has a short tail."
>
> Perhaps others can chime in?
>
> Take care,
> Bryan
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
> From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...>
> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2023 8:01 PM
> To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
> Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds
>
> Bryan,
>
> I think Pat is right. Looks like a Vesper Sparrow to me.
>
> Kurt Meisenzahl
> Lawton, OK
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>>> On Mar 19, 2023, at 2:17 PM, Marta Harris <harrismarta8...> wrote:
>>>
>>
>> Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing. Like you, I'm amazed at the fish size swallowed by the grebe. I really like the gull photo standing on one leg with the wind blowing up it's feathers.
>>
>> Suzy Harris
>> Bartlesville
>>
>> Virus-free.www.avast.com
>>
>> On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM Patricia Seibert <plseibert...> wrote:
>> Nice photos. Are you certain of the sparrow identification? It has a very pronounced eye ring, tail feathers look to have white in the outer ones….makes me think Vesper. But I am no expert
>>
>> Patricia Seibert,
>> Tulsa
>>
>>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 2:13 PM, John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>>
>>> Where was the Mute Swan?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> All,
>>>>
>>>> I've been able to get out a bit with my camera around my local area, and I've got a few more images to share. These are from Lake Thunderbird State Park and Purcell City Lake. Like usual, besides the standard bird photos, I tried to get behavior such as bathing, feeding, flying, etc. I'm amazed at how large of a fish a Pied-billed Grebe can swallow. This batch has three photo-lifers, Carolina Wren, Mute Swan, and Savannah Sparrow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124 >>>>
>>>> Enjoy,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>> Bryan E. Reynolds
>>>> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
>>>> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
They are roosting around that transformer and siren tower this side of rt
9. I don't know how many but I've seen at least 20... ugly up close but
graceful as they circle overhead.
D.
On Mon, Mar 20, 2023, 6:35 PM M Ellen Feaver <mellenfeaver...> wrote:
> Thanks, Dick. Thought I might have heard a fish crow last week but wasn’t
> sure. Am certainly enjoying the Turkey Vultures circling the north side of
> my house. Ellen
>
> On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 9:35 AM Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...>
> wrote:
>
>> I am slow to post. I had several Fish Crows calling early last week and
>> on Thursday, a Yellow-throated Warbler singing. Lotsa Turkey Vultures
>> roosting along Rt. 9 and Imhoff. Very slow otherwise.
>> D.
>>
>
Date: 3/20/23 4:35 pm From: M Ellen Feaver <mellenfeaver...> Subject: Re: South Jenkins
Thanks, Dick. Thought I might have heard a fish crow last week but wasn’t
sure. Am certainly enjoying the Turkey Vultures circling the north side of
my house. Ellen
On Mon, Mar 20, 2023 at 9:35 AM Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...>
wrote:
> I am slow to post. I had several Fish Crows calling early last week and on
> Thursday, a Yellow-throated Warbler singing. Lotsa Turkey Vultures roosting
> along Rt. 9 and Imhoff. Very slow otherwise.
> D.
>
Date: 3/20/23 8:23 am From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Kurt,
Well, I'm certainly no expert, and as I'm learning, I rely on help from more knowledgeable friends. I don't know if you saw Jim Arterburn's post about this bird:
"Good question. Vesper Sparrows have a brownish-gray streaked head with no white crown stripe as in this bird. In addition Vespers have darkish ear-coverts that are darkest at the back of the face unlike this bird. Savannah's have pale eyerings but they are usually more yellowish due to the yellow lores on Savannah. This pale Savannah has only a hint of yellow above the eye and the rest of the face is pretty pale, thus causing the eyering to be pale also. This bird does have a white outer (6th) tail feather but the white is on on the edge not the whole outer web as in Vesper. And this bird has a short tail."
Perhaps others can chime in?
Take care,
Bryan
Bryan E. Reynolds
Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
My nature and wildlife photography portfolio<https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72157648698477036> ________________________________
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...>
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2023 8:01 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Bryan,
I think Pat is right. Looks like a Vesper Sparrow to me.
Kurt Meisenzahl
Lawton, OK
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On Mar 19, 2023, at 2:17 PM, Marta Harris <harrismarta8...> wrote:
Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing. Like you, I'm amazed at the fish size swallowed by the grebe. I really like the gull photo standing on one leg with the wind blowing up it's feathers.
On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM Patricia Seibert <plseibert...><mailto:<plseibert...>> wrote:
Nice photos. Are you certain of the sparrow identification? It has a very pronounced eye ring, tail feathers look to have white in the outer ones….makes me think Vesper. But I am no expert
Date: 3/20/23 7:35 am From: Richrd Gunn <richardgunn1940...> Subject: South Jenkins
I am slow to post. I had several Fish Crows calling early last week and on Thursday, a Yellow-throated Warbler singing. Lotsa Turkey Vultures roosting along Rt. 9 and Imhoff. Very slow otherwise. D.
Date: 3/19/23 6:02 pm From: Kurt Meisenzahl <meisenzk...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Bryan,
I think Pat is right. Looks like a Vesper Sparrow to me.
Kurt Meisenzahl
Lawton, OK
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 19, 2023, at 2:17 PM, Marta Harris <harrismarta8...> wrote:
>
>
> Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing. Like you, I'm amazed at the fish size swallowed by the grebe. I really like the gull photo standing on one leg with the wind blowing up it's feathers.
>
> Suzy Harris
> Bartlesville
>
> Virus-free.www.avast.com
>
>> On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 3:01 PM Patricia Seibert <plseibert...> wrote:
>> Nice photos. Are you certain of the sparrow identification? It has a very pronounced eye ring, tail feathers look to have white in the outer ones….makes me think Vesper. But I am no expert
>>
>> Patricia Seibert,
>> Tulsa
>>
>>>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 2:13 PM, John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
>>>>
>>> Where was the Mute Swan?
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>>>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> All,
>>>>
>>>> I've been able to get out a bit with my camera around my local area, and I've got a few more images to share. These are from Lake Thunderbird State Park and Purcell City Lake. Like usual, besides the standard bird photos, I tried to get behavior such as bathing, feeding, flying, etc. I'm amazed at how large of a fish a Pied-billed Grebe can swallow. This batch has three photo-lifers, Carolina Wren, Mute Swan, and Savannah Sparrow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124 >>>>
>>>> Enjoy,
>>>> Bryan
>>>>
>>>> Bryan E. Reynolds
>>>> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
>>>> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
Date: 3/19/23 12:17 pm From: Marta Harris <harrismarta8...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Very nice photos! Thanks for sharing. Like you, I'm amazed at the fish
size swallowed by the grebe. I really like the gull photo standing on one
leg with the wind blowing up it's feathers.
Date: 3/19/23 8:15 am From: Jerry Davis <jwdavis...> Subject: Birds Beyond Our Borders
We have birds beyond our borders with migrants visiting us during the breeding season and some are arriving now.
My efforts to expose birders to birds beyond our borders and support ecotourism are modest. I have had successful trips to Costa Rica 2016 – 2022 seeing over 300 species each trip. Another is planned for March 28 – April 7, 2023. The trip is set up for 12 birders but I have had two cancellations due to health issues. These cancellations provide you with an opportunity to go. This is the best time for birds and I have Erick Guzman one of the best Costa Rica bird guides. I do not have any trip fees in the land costs. You can see part of the trip includes going to Drake Bay Wilderness Lodge to access the Osa Peninsula and the Corcovado National Park. Current participants are from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, and Alaska including wildlife biologists and University Professors.
The two positions available will have to room together or one going solo in the available rooms. The rooms and flight from San Jose to the Drake Bay Wilderness Lodge have been set up over a year which requires fitting into the current reservations. The trip will happen even if these two slots are not filled.
If you have an interest in going contact me by email off of the Listserve. Your decision timing is critically short and your plane reservations will need to be made now.
Date: 3/18/23 4:26 pm From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
It was Wednesday the 15th.
Bryan E. Reynolds
Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
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From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2023 6:11 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Thanks, when?
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 18, 2023, at 3:04 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
Date: 3/18/23 4:11 pm From: John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Thanks, when?
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 18, 2023, at 3:04 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
>
>
> Purcell City Lake.
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
> From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...>
> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2023 2:12 PM
> To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
> Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds
>
> Where was the Mute Swan?
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>>> On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
>>>
>>
>> All,
>>
>> I've been able to get out a bit with my camera around my local area, and I've got a few more images to share. These are from Lake Thunderbird State Park and Purcell City Lake. Like usual, besides the standard bird photos, I tried to get behavior such as bathing, feeding, flying, etc. I'm amazed at how large of a fish a Pied-billed Grebe can swallow. This batch has three photo-lifers, Carolina Wren, Mute Swan, and Savannah Sparrow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124 >>
>> Enjoy,
>> Bryan
>>
>> Bryan E. Reynolds
>> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
>> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
Date: 3/18/23 2:09 pm From: <jimarterburn...> <jimarterburn...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Pat,
Good question. Vesper Sparrows have a brownish-gray streaked head with
no white crown stripe as in this bird. In addition Vespers have darkish
ear-coverts that are darkest at the back of the face unlike this bird.
Savannah's have pale eyerings but they are usually more yellowish due to
the yellow lores on Savannah. This pale Savannah has only a hint of
yellow above the eye and the rest of the face is pretty pale, thus
causing the eyering to be pale also. This bird does have a white outer
(6th) tail feather but the white is on on the edge not the whole outer
web as in Vesper. And this bird has a short tail.
Hope this helps.
Jim Arterburn
----- Original Message ------
From "Bryan Reynolds" <nature_photo_man...>
To <OKBIRDS...>
Date 3/18/2023 3:10:14 PM
Subject Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Date: 3/18/23 1:10 pm From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Patricia,
I'm not an expert either, but I did send it to an expert (who is also on this list) and they ID'd it as a Savannah, the paler subspecies.
Bryan
Bryan E. Reynolds
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From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of Patricia Seibert <plseibert...>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2023 3:01 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Nice photos. Are you certain of the sparrow identification? It has a very pronounced eye ring, tail feathers look to have white in the outer ones….makes me think Vesper. But I am no expert
Patricia Seibert,
Tulsa
On Mar 18, 2023, at 2:13 PM, John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
Where was the Mute Swan?
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
Date: 3/18/23 1:04 pm From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Purcell City Lake.
Bryan E. Reynolds
Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
My nature and wildlife photography portfolio<https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72157648698477036> ________________________________
From: okbirds <OKBIRDS...> on behalf of John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2023 2:12 PM
To: <OKBIRDS...> <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: Re: [OKBIRDS] A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Where was the Mute Swan?
Sent from my iPad
On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
Date: 3/18/23 12:13 pm From: John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
Where was the Mute Swan?
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> I've been able to get out a bit with my camera around my local area, and I've got a few more images to share. These are from Lake Thunderbird State Park and Purcell City Lake. Like usual, besides the standard bird photos, I tried to get behavior such as bathing, feeding, flying, etc. I'm amazed at how large of a fish a Pied-billed Grebe can swallow. This batch has three photo-lifers, Carolina Wren, Mute Swan, and Savannah Sparrow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124 >
> Enjoy,
> Bryan
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
Date: 3/18/23 11:46 am From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: A few recent central Oklahoma birds
All,
I've been able to get out a bit with my camera around my local area, and I've got a few more images to share. These are from Lake Thunderbird State Park and Purcell City Lake. Like usual, besides the standard bird photos, I tried to get behavior such as bathing, feeding, flying, etc. I'm amazed at how large of a fish a Pied-billed Grebe can swallow. This batch has three photo-lifers, Carolina Wren, Mute Swan, and Savannah Sparrow: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306822124
Date: 3/15/23 3:58 am From: Bob And Nancy <blnllaval...> Subject: Re: Sequoyah NWR
So sorry to hear that Sandy. It’s been many years since I visited Sequoyah for a Christmas Count but I remember it as a great birding place.
Bob Laval
Heavener
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 14, 2023, at 9:02 PM, Sandy Berger <sndbrgr...> wrote:
>
> Spent three hours at the refuge yesterday morning. It was cold, windy, and cloudy. Little birds were very quiet. For the first time all winter there was a good number of duck species though. I had eleven species with all but one being in the four corners pond.
> The oddest thing was that on that whole huge refuge I saw only two blackbirds, and those were Rusty Blackbirds. So weird. No grackles, no Red-winged Blackbirds. Nothing.
> So many dead trees there now. Areas that used to be dark, heavily wooded wetlands are disappearing quickly. The trees are breaking and falling to the ground. There will fewer places for Prothonotary Warblers and woodpeckers to nest. Less cover for lots of animals. The 2019 flood, two hard freezes in 2021 and 2023, and a drought in 2022 have done the damage. Feral hogs seemingly cannot be controlled. The look of Sequoyah isn’t the same. It saddens me greatly.
>
> Sandy B.
> Sequoyah County
Date: 3/14/23 8:48 pm From: Dave Arbour <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - March 14
It was partly cloudy, cool, and windy on the bird survey today. Steven Self (TX) joined me and we found 64 species. Highlights included FOS Anhinga, American Bittern, White-eyed Vireos, Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, and Yellow-throated Warblers. Also had two Cave Swallows and the Northern Shrike. Also a King Rail was giving its territorial call. A couple Horned Grebes were of note also as they are rare at Red Slough. Here is our list for today:
Canada Goose - 4
Wood Duck - 9
Gadwall - 24
Mallard - 4
Blue-winged Teal - 15
Northern Shoveler - 1
Ring-necked Duck - 48
Lesser Scaup - 3
Hooded Merganser - 3
Ruddy Duck - 10
Pied-billed Grebe - 20
Horned Grebe - 2
Double-crested Cormorant - 4
Anhinga - 1 male
American Bittern - 1
Great-blue Heron - 4
Black Vulture - 12
Turkey Vulture - 20
Northern Harrier - 2
Red-tailed Hawk - 2
American Coot - 155
King Rail - 1
Killdeer - 1
Wilson's Snipe - 1
Mourning Dove - 2
Barred Owl - 2
Red-bellied Woodpecker - 4
Yellow-bellied Sapsucker - 1
Hairy Woodpecker - 1
Downy Woodpecker - 1
Northern Flicker - 9
Pileated Woodpecker - 1
Eastern Phoebe - 3
Northern Shrike - 1 (Continuing bird)
White-eyed Vireo - 4 (Tied early date)
Blue Jay - 1
American Crow - 7
Fish Crow - 6
Tree Swallow - 31
Cliff Swallow - 2
Cave Swallow - 2 adults (Pintail Lake)
Carolina Chickadee - 6
Tufted Titmouse - 5
Carolina Wren - 4
Winter Wren - 1
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 2
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher - 3 (Tied early date)
Hermit Thrush - 3
Northern Mockingbird - 2
Brown Thrasher - 1
Yellow-rumped Warbler - 3
Yellow-throated Warbler - 2 (New early date for RS)
Spent three hours at the refuge yesterday morning. It was cold, windy, and
cloudy. Little birds were very quiet. For the first time all winter there
was a good number of duck species though. I had eleven species with all but
one being in the four corners pond.
The oddest thing was that on that whole huge refuge I saw only two
blackbirds, and those were Rusty Blackbirds. So weird. No grackles, no
Red-winged Blackbirds. Nothing.
So many dead trees there now. Areas that used to be dark, heavily wooded
wetlands are disappearing quickly. The trees are breaking and falling to
the ground. There will fewer places for Prothonotary Warblers and
woodpeckers to nest. Less cover for lots of animals. The 2019 flood, two
hard freezes in 2021 and 2023, and a drought in 2022 have done the damage.
Feral hogs seemingly cannot be controlled. The look of Sequoyah isn’t the
same. It saddens me greatly.
Date: 3/12/23 12:51 pm From: Bill Carrell <cyanocitta.tachopteryx...> Subject: Migrants and Photos
Hello All,
This morning, saw Tree Swallows, Barn Swallows and Purple Martins at Lynn Lane Reservoir. Yesterday evening saw one American Golden Plover at the Bixby sod farms. Added February photos to my recent gallery on Pbase: https://pbase.com/lctsimages/recent Also, a gallery from Sugarite Canyon State Park in New Mexico, including a Black-Capped X Mountain Chickadee hybrid: https://pbase.com/lctsimages/sgrtcynfeb2023
Despite spring rapidly approaching some winter birds continue at Sooner
Lake. Had a white winged scoter and the continuing Northern Shrike at the
bank fishing area today. Also had American Tree Sparrow and Smith’s
Longspur there too. Waterfowl numbers were way down but decent diversity is
still present.
Date: 3/11/23 6:49 am From: Harold Yocum <drhal2...> Subject: Wichita Mts. Trip 3/10
Pat M and Hal Y birded the Wichitas 3/10 from 7:30- 1:30 with stops at Robinson Marina, the Holy City, Quannah Parker Lake and the Narrows hiking trail.
33 species seen / heard.
Best sightings were: Rick wren, red headed woodpecker, red breasted nuthatch, n. Flicker( red shafted), redtailed and red shouldered hawks, northern harrier, winter wren, Townsend’s Solitaire, e. Phoebe, and both vultures.
Dipped on longspurs, and rufous crowned sparrows.
Hal Yocum
Date: 3/11/23 6:36 am From: Shirley Maas <000000b508ae481a-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: A few 'recent' central Oklahoma birds
Glad to see you back.
Don MaasMaricopa County, AZFor the winter 🥶 😀🌵🌴🌵🌴
“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government then you are doomed to live under the rules of fools. Plato“You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of reality.”
Don & Shirley MaasThe Maas’s have migrated from Choctaw, OK to Mesa, AZ for the winter.
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, 2:39 AM, bill d <billd...> wrote:
Great shots as always Bryan! You are an inspiration to all us wannabe nature photographers. Take care of you. peacebill denid garfield ok Sent: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 6:07 PM
From: "Bryan Reynolds" <nature_photo_man...>
To: <OKBIRDS...>
Subject: [OKBIRDS] A few 'recent' central Oklahoma birdsAll, Due to a few medical issues, I've been out of the loop for a while, but I'm now on the mend and thought I'd share some images I took back in November. On the 19th, I went to Lakes Hefner and Overholser and got some shots of common birds. Highlights were a snoozing male Hooded Merganser, Redhead (photo-lifer), and a few Northern Mockingbirds devouring juniper berries. They were really eating them up. On 20 Nov, I went to Lake Thunderbird and got a bathing Junco and a Blue Jay picking off acorns. Here's a link to a Flickr album of the images: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306615450Take care,Bryan Bryan E. Reynolds Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
Date: 3/11/23 1:39 am From: bill d <billd...> Subject: Re: A few 'recent' central Oklahoma birds
Great shots as always Bryan! You are an inspiration to all us wannabe nature photographers. Take care of you. peacebill denid garfield ok Sent: Friday, March 10, 2023 at 6:07 PM From: "Bryan Reynolds" <nature_photo_man...> To: <OKBIRDS...> Subject: [OKBIRDS] A few 'recent' central Oklahoma birdsAll, Due to a few medical issues, I've been out of the loop for a while, but I'm now on the mend and thought I'd share some images I took back in November. On the 19th, I went to Lakes Hefner and Overholser and got some shots of common birds. Highlights were a snoozing male Hooded Merganser, Redhead (photo-lifer), and a few Northern Mockingbirds devouring juniper berries. They were really eating them up. On 20 Nov, I went to Lake Thunderbird and got a bathing Junco and a Blue Jay picking off acorns. Here's a link to a Flickr album of the images: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306615450 Take care,Bryan Bryan E. Reynolds Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
Date: 3/10/23 5:33 pm From: John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: A few 'recent' central Oklahoma birds
Hope you doing better.
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 10, 2023, at 6:07 PM, Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> wrote:
>
>
> All,
>
> Due to a few medical issues, I've been out of the loop for a while, but I'm now on the mend and thought I'd share some images I took back in November. On the 19th, I went to Lakes Hefner and Overholser and got some shots of common birds. Highlights were a snoozing male Hooded Merganser, Redhead (photo-lifer), and a few Northern Mockingbirds devouring juniper berries. They were really eating them up.
>
> On 20 Nov, I went to Lake Thunderbird and got a bathing Junco and a Blue Jay picking off acorns. Here's a link to a Flickr album of the images: https://www.flickr.com/photos/bryanereynolds/albums/72177720306615450 >
> Take care,
> Bryan
>
> Bryan E. Reynolds
> Photographer/Writer/Consultant/Speaker
> My nature and wildlife photography portfolio
Date: 3/10/23 4:07 pm From: Bryan Reynolds <nature_photo_man...> Subject: A few 'recent' central Oklahoma birds
All,
Due to a few medical issues, I've been out of the loop for a while, but I'm now on the mend and thought I'd share some images I took back in November. On the 19th, I went to Lakes Hefner and Overholser and got some shots of common birds. Highlights were a snoozing male Hooded Merganser, Redhead (photo-lifer), and a few Northern Mockingbirds devouring juniper berries. They were really eating them up.
Date: 3/9/23 6:58 am From: anne davis <aiwdavis73...> Subject: Re: OKCAS field trip
Wow! Many thanks for this detailed account of your day at WMWR!
On Wed, Mar 8, 2023 at 6:59 PM Larry Mays <larrymays1949...> wrote:
> On Monday, March 6, I had the honor of escorting 12 intrepid birders;
> including a couple, Susan and Warden Jernagin, from New Jersey, to the
> Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge north of Lawton in Comanche County.
> We rallied the troops at the local (for me) Newcastle WalMart at 7:00,
> and we began birding at Robison Crossing (Lawtonka Acres) around 8:30 or
> so. There is a nice little bottomland area near there, and I had hoped to
> scrounge up some woodpeckers, but they just weren't cooperating. There were
> plenty Cardinals to go around though. We then proceeded into the little
> resort village there to check the several feeders. I had hopes for an Inca
> Dove, as they've been fairly cooperative in recent years. No incas, but we
> got Mourning Dove, Eurasian Collared Dove and White-winged Dove there as
> well as a small flock of Cedar Waxwings and a single Red-breasted Nuthatch.
> It was here, alongside the lake that we managed to see a few Harris's
> Sparrows, towhees , and a possible Audubon's race individual of
> Yellow-rumped Warbler.
> From there we began to work our way around Lake Lawtonka, and had
> several nice birds including Horned and Eared Grebes and an early Osprey.
> We stopped briefly at the Lake Elmer Thomas dam hoping for a Rock Wren
> and getting one, along with a couple of very cooperative Rufous-crowned
> Sparrows. One other thing of note: today Cindy McIntire, of Lawton, who was
> with the group, sent me a couple of photos of a very interesting flyover
> bird which she couldn't quite identify. She took the shot at the dam while
> the rest of us were looking at the wren and the sparrow. I posted the pics
> on the "What's This Bird" page on Facebook, because it is obviously a
> loon, but I can't say for certain which. Maybe some of you could have a
> look and give it your two cents.
> My plan was to then hit a spot where I'd hoped to maybe get a LeConte's
> Sparrow, but the damage to that grassland by feral hogs put a stop to that.
> Our next stop was just past the Meer's Turnoff at the little prairie dog
> town. Everyone got out and we began walking the grass there in hopes of
> possible longspurs or maybe a ...LeConte's Sparrow. We jumped at least
> one, and finally managed to surround the same or another bird, and slowly
> began tightening the circle. We finally got the bird to move up into the
> branches of some sand plums there and a lot of folks got great looks and
> photos of this elusive little bird.
> Lunch was at the Holy City where they've installed some nice new, very
> clean picnic tables. We did a quick check of the dog town, but didn't turn
> up much, though we now had both species of meadowlark calling.
> I then led everyone to the west side of the refuge where we circled a few
> gravel roads in hopes of maybe seeing Mountain Bluebirds or Ladderback
> Woodpeckers, but dipped on both species. We did get a Loggerhead Shrike
> there, but the birds were scarce.
> From there we went back onto the refuge and made stops at Sunset, the
> trail to the Narrows and Lost Lake. Passerines everywhere were few and far
> between. At the Narrows trailhead we managed to get everyone onto a
> Townsend"s Solitaire.
> At Lost Lake we finally got onto some woodpeckers--three Red-headeds, a
> Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and a Northern Flicker or two. Did we get a
> downy? Can't recall.
> I think the final tally was 46 species plus the loon.
> ---Larry Mays
> Newcastle
>
>
Date: 3/9/23 5:15 am From: Melinda Droege <oklagranny26...> Subject: Re: OKCAS field trip
Larry, sounds like a fun day of birding...
On Thu, Mar 9, 2023 at 7:09 AM John Sterling <
<000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> wrote:
> Sounds excellent!
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Mar 8, 2023, at 6:59 PM, Larry Mays <larrymays1949...> wrote:
> >
> >
> > On Monday, March 6, I had the honor of escorting 12 intrepid birders;
> including a couple, Susan and Warden Jernagin, from New Jersey, to the
> Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge north of Lawton in Comanche County.
> > We rallied the troops at the local (for me) Newcastle WalMart at 7:00,
> and we began birding at Robison Crossing (Lawtonka Acres) around 8:30 or
> so. There is a nice little bottomland area near there, and I had hoped to
> scrounge up some woodpeckers, but they just weren't cooperating. There were
> plenty Cardinals to go around though. We then proceeded into the little
> resort village there to check the several feeders. I had hopes for an Inca
> Dove, as they've been fairly cooperative in recent years. No incas, but we
> got Mourning Dove, Eurasian Collared Dove and White-winged Dove there as
> well as a small flock of Cedar Waxwings and a single Red-breasted Nuthatch.
> > It was here, alongside the lake that we managed to see a few Harris's
> Sparrows, towhees , and a possible Audubon's race individual of
> Yellow-rumped Warbler.
> > From there we began to work our way around Lake Lawtonka, and had
> several nice birds including Horned and Eared Grebes and an early Osprey.
> > We stopped briefly at the Lake Elmer Thomas dam hoping for a Rock
> Wren and getting one, along with a couple of very cooperative
> Rufous-crowned Sparrows. One other thing of note: today Cindy McIntire, of
> Lawton, who was with the group, sent me a couple of photos of a very
> interesting flyover bird which she couldn't quite identify. She took the
> shot at the dam while the rest of us were looking at the wren and the
> sparrow. I posted the pics on the "What's This Bird" page on Facebook,
> because it is obviously a loon, but I can't say for certain which. Maybe
> some of you could have a look and give it your two cents.
> > My plan was to then hit a spot where I'd hoped to maybe get a
> LeConte's Sparrow, but the damage to that grassland by feral hogs put a
> stop to that.
> > Our next stop was just past the Meer's Turnoff at the little prairie
> dog town. Everyone got out and we began walking the grass there in hopes of
> possible longspurs or maybe a ...LeConte's Sparrow. We jumped at least
> one, and finally managed to surround the same or another bird, and slowly
> began tightening the circle. We finally got the bird to move up into the
> branches of some sand plums there and a lot of folks got great looks and
> photos of this elusive little bird.
> > Lunch was at the Holy City where they've installed some nice new, very
> clean picnic tables. We did a quick check of the dog town, but didn't turn
> up much, though we now had both species of meadowlark calling.
> > I then led everyone to the west side of the refuge where we circled a
> few gravel roads in hopes of maybe seeing Mountain Bluebirds or Ladderback
> Woodpeckers, but dipped on both species. We did get a Loggerhead Shrike
> there, but the birds were scarce.
> > From there we went back onto the refuge and made stops at Sunset, the
> trail to the Narrows and Lost Lake. Passerines everywhere were few and far
> between. At the Narrows trailhead we managed to get everyone onto a
> Townsend"s Solitaire.
> > At Lost Lake we finally got onto some woodpeckers--three Red-headeds, a
> Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and a Northern Flicker or two. Did we get a
> downy? Can't recall.
> > I think the final tally was 46 species plus the loon.
> > ---Larry Mays
> > Newcastle
> >
>
Date: 3/9/23 5:10 am From: John Sterling <000001b97c310015-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: OKCAS field trip
Sounds excellent!
Sent from my iPad
> On Mar 8, 2023, at 6:59 PM, Larry Mays <larrymays1949...> wrote:
>
>
> On Monday, March 6, I had the honor of escorting 12 intrepid birders; including a couple, Susan and Warden Jernagin, from New Jersey, to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge north of Lawton in Comanche County.
> We rallied the troops at the local (for me) Newcastle WalMart at 7:00, and we began birding at Robison Crossing (Lawtonka Acres) around 8:30 or so. There is a nice little bottomland area near there, and I had hoped to scrounge up some woodpeckers, but they just weren't cooperating. There were plenty Cardinals to go around though. We then proceeded into the little resort village there to check the several feeders. I had hopes for an Inca Dove, as they've been fairly cooperative in recent years. No incas, but we got Mourning Dove, Eurasian Collared Dove and White-winged Dove there as well as a small flock of Cedar Waxwings and a single Red-breasted Nuthatch.
> It was here, alongside the lake that we managed to see a few Harris's Sparrows, towhees , and a possible Audubon's race individual of Yellow-rumped Warbler.
> From there we began to work our way around Lake Lawtonka, and had several nice birds including Horned and Eared Grebes and an early Osprey.
> We stopped briefly at the Lake Elmer Thomas dam hoping for a Rock Wren and getting one, along with a couple of very cooperative Rufous-crowned Sparrows. One other thing of note: today Cindy McIntire, of Lawton, who was with the group, sent me a couple of photos of a very interesting flyover bird which she couldn't quite identify. She took the shot at the dam while the rest of us were looking at the wren and the sparrow. I posted the pics on the "What's This Bird" page on Facebook, because it is obviously a loon, but I can't say for certain which. Maybe some of you could have a look and give it your two cents.
> My plan was to then hit a spot where I'd hoped to maybe get a LeConte's Sparrow, but the damage to that grassland by feral hogs put a stop to that.
> Our next stop was just past the Meer's Turnoff at the little prairie dog town. Everyone got out and we began walking the grass there in hopes of possible longspurs or maybe a ...LeConte's Sparrow. We jumped at least one, and finally managed to surround the same or another bird, and slowly began tightening the circle. We finally got the bird to move up into the branches of some sand plums there and a lot of folks got great looks and photos of this elusive little bird.
> Lunch was at the Holy City where they've installed some nice new, very clean picnic tables. We did a quick check of the dog town, but didn't turn up much, though we now had both species of meadowlark calling.
> I then led everyone to the west side of the refuge where we circled a few gravel roads in hopes of maybe seeing Mountain Bluebirds or Ladderback Woodpeckers, but dipped on both species. We did get a Loggerhead Shrike there, but the birds were scarce.
> From there we went back onto the refuge and made stops at Sunset, the trail to the Narrows and Lost Lake. Passerines everywhere were few and far between. At the Narrows trailhead we managed to get everyone onto a Townsend"s Solitaire.
> At Lost Lake we finally got onto some woodpeckers--three Red-headeds, a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and a Northern Flicker or two. Did we get a downy? Can't recall.
> I think the final tally was 46 species plus the loon.
> ---Larry Mays
> Newcastle
>
Date: 3/8/23 4:59 pm From: Larry Mays <larrymays1949...> Subject: OKCAS field trip
On Monday, March 6, I had the honor of escorting 12 intrepid birders; including a couple, Susan and Warden Jernagin, from New Jersey, to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge north of Lawton in Comanche County. We rallied the troops at the local (for me) Newcastle WalMart at 7:00, and we began birding at Robison Crossing (Lawtonka Acres) around 8:30 or so. There is a nice little bottomland area near there, and I had hoped to scrounge up some woodpeckers, but they just weren't cooperating. There were plenty Cardinals to go around though. We then proceeded into the little resort village there to check the several feeders. I had hopes for an Inca Dove, as they've been fairly cooperative in recent years. No incas, but we got Mourning Dove, Eurasian Collared Dove and White-winged Dove there as well as a small flock of Cedar Waxwings and a single Red-breasted Nuthatch. It was here, alongside the lake that we managed to see a few Harris's Sparrows, towhees , and a possible Audubon's race individual of Yellow-rumped Warbler. From there we began to work our way around Lake Lawtonka, and had several nice birds including Horned and Eared Grebes and an early Osprey. We stopped briefly at the Lake Elmer Thomas dam hoping for a Rock Wren and getting one, along with a couple of very cooperative Rufous-crowned Sparrows. One other thing of note: today Cindy McIntire, of Lawton, who was with the group, sent me a couple of photos of a very interesting flyover bird which she couldn't quite identify. She took the shot at the dam while the rest of us were looking at the wren and the sparrow. I posted the pics on the "What's This Bird" page on Facebook, because it is obviously a loon, but I can't say for certain which. Maybe some of you could have a look and give it your two cents. My plan was to then hit a spot where I'd hoped to maybe get a LeConte's Sparrow, but the damage to that grassland by feral hogs put a stop to that. Our next stop was just past the Meer's Turnoff at the little prairie dog town. Everyone got out and we began walking the grass there in hopes of possible longspurs or maybe a ...LeConte's Sparrow. We jumped at least one, and finally managed to surround the same or another bird, and slowly began tightening the circle. We finally got the bird to move up into the branches of some sand plums there and a lot of folks got great looks and photos of this elusive little bird. Lunch was at the Holy City where they've installed some nice new, very clean picnic tables. We did a quick check of the dog town, but didn't turn up much, though we now had both species of meadowlark calling. I then led everyone to the west side of the refuge where we circled a few gravel roads in hopes of maybe seeing Mountain Bluebirds or Ladderback Woodpeckers, but dipped on both species. We did get a Loggerhead Shrike there, but the birds were scarce. From there we went back onto the refuge and made stops at Sunset, the trail to the Narrows and Lost Lake. Passerines everywhere were few and far between. At the Narrows trailhead we managed to get everyone onto a Townsend"s Solitaire. At Lost Lake we finally got onto some woodpeckers--three Red-headeds, a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, and a Northern Flicker or two. Did we get a downy? Can't recall. I think the final tally was 46 species plus the loon. ---Larry Mays Newcastle
Date: 3/7/23 6:13 pm From: Dave Arbour <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird Survey - March 7
It started off overcast, cool, and windy on the bird survey today but turned partly cloudy, warm, with a light wind in the afternoon. 60 species were found. Biggest highlight was a small flock of Black-bellied Whistling Ducks which is the earliest I have ever had them return. Duck numbers are dropping as they are starting to move north. No sign of the Northern Shrike this week. Here is my list for today:
Black-bellied Whistling Duck - 5 (new early date for RS!)
Date: 3/4/23 6:42 am From: Bob And Nancy <blnllaval...> Subject: Bluebirds
The first Bluebird I have seen in two years showed up in my backyard yesterday. I have 4 nest boxes out and have had Bluebirds nest for years. The big freeze two years ago apparently wiped them out here. Glad to see them returning.
Bob LAVAL
Heavener
Date: 3/2/23 5:46 pm From: Susanne Lutze <eztuls46...> Subject: Re: Nice surprises First of Season
I have had more bluebirds in my yard on freezing days….eating sunflower
seed hearts all day. Half a dozen at a time which is unusual. I am at NW
150 and MacArthur.
On Thu, Mar 2, 2023 at 7:41 PM Harold Yocum <drhal2...> wrote:
> I think bluebird presence is totally related to environmental things like
> open area to find food & water.
> I have a bird friendly backyard and have had bluebirds everyday right
> through the winter. The same is true of Mitch Park here in Edmond.
> Hal Yocum
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Mar 2, 2023, at 7:02 AM, shenthorn205 <shenthorn205...> wrote:
> >
> > Last year I saw bluebirds in March, but they only migrated through.
> >
> > Northeast/Zoo Lake Park
> > Mar 01, 2023
> > 10:46 AM
> > Traveling
> > 0.40 miles
> > 70 minutes
> > All birds reported? Yes
> > Comments:
> > 58. Sunny. Calm.
> >
> > 10 CACKLING GOOSE
> > 12 Canada Goose
> > 6 Cackling/Canada Goose
> > 80 Northern Shoveler
> > 8 Mallard
> > 14 Canvasback
> > 3 Lesser Scaup
> > 5 Bufflehead
> > 7 Ruddy Duck
> > 2 American Coot
> > 55 Ring-billed Gull
> > 6 Double-crested Cormorant
> > 1 Great Blue Heron
> > 1 Turkey Vulture
> > 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
> > 1 Blue Jay
> > 1 American Crow
> > 1 Tufted Titmouse
> > 1 EASTERN BLUEBIRD
> > 2 American Robin
> > 8 Harris's Sparrow
> > 2 Northern Cardinal
> >
> > Number of Taxa: 0
>
--
"Carry a heart that never hates, a smile that never fades, and a touch that
never hurts."
Date: 3/2/23 5:34 pm From: Patricia Velte <pvelte...> Subject: March Migration Report (1 of 2)
Dear OKBirders,
This is the list of MARCH ARRIVALS, based on the "Date Guide to the Occurrences of Birds in Oklahoma," Seventh Edition. Published by the Oklahoma Ornithological Society C 2019.
Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
March 28 - Southern McCurtain co only in SE
Blue-winged Teal
March 14 - PAN
Cinnamon Teal
March 1 - PAN
Eared Grebe
March 26 - PAN, NW, C, SC, NE, SE
Chimney Swift
March 28 - ALL
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
March 28 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Black-chinned Hummingbird
March 29 - NW, SW, C, SC: Rare north to Blaine, Dewey and Roger Mills Cos. Only in NW; Rare east to Logan, Oklahoma and Cleveland Cos. Only in C; and rare in Stephens and Jefferson cos only in SC
King Rail
March 10 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Sora
March 26 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC, NE
Common Gallinule
March 24 - SE *rare in Bryan and Choctaw cos only in SE; Also southern McCurtain co only in SE
Black-necked Stilt
March 19 - NW, SW, C
American Avocet
March 16 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
American Golden-Plover
March 5 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Mountain Plover
March 26 - PAN *rare in Cimarron co Only
Snowy Plover
March 12 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC, NE
Upland Sandpiper
March 26 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Long-billed Curlew
March 22 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC *Cimarron and Texas co. only in PAN
Stilt Sandpiper
March 25 - ALL
Baird's Sandpiper
March 1 - ALL
Least Sandpiper
March 26 - PAN
Pectoral Sandpiper
March 1 - ALL
Semipalmated Sandpiper
March 24 - ALL
Western Sandpiper
March 29 - ALL *rare in spring migration
Long-billed Dowitcher
March 14 - PAN, NW, C, NE
Solitary Sandpiper
March 24 - ALL
Lesser Yellowlegs
March 30 - PAN and March 20 - NW, C, SC, NE and March 15 - SW, SE
Greater Yellowlegs
March 30 - PAN
Wilson's Phalarope
March 25 - ALL
Franklin's Gull
March 1 - ALL
Forster's Tern
March 25 - PAN, NW, SW, NE
Neotropic Cormorant
March 10 - NW, SW, C, SC, SE
Anhinga
March 21 - SE *Southern McCurtain Co Only
American Bittern
March 26 - ALL
Great Egret
March 12 - PAN, NW
Snowy Egret
March 27 - ALL
Little Blue Heron
March 27 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE and March 12 - SE
Cattle Egret
March 20 - PAN *Texas and Beaver cos only and March 20 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Black-crowned Night-Heron
March 15 - NW, SW, C, NE
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron
March 23 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
White Ibis March 20 - *McCurtain co only Osprey
March 27 - ALL
Swainson's Hawk
March 25 - ALL
Peregrine Falcon
March 24 - ALL
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
March 22 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Eastern Phoebe
March 18 - PAN and March 1 - NW
Say's Phoebe
March 26 - PAN and March 20 - NW, SW
White-eyed Vireo
March 18 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE *west to Alfalfa, Major and Blaine cos only in NW and Caddo, Comanche and Cotton cos only in SW
Yellow-throated Vireo
March 25 - C, SC, NE, SE *west to Payne, Oklahoma and Cleveland cos only in C; and Pontotoc and Johnston cos only in SC
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
March 10 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Tree Swallow March 20 - SW, C Barn Swallow
March 27 - PAN and March 9 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Cliff Swallow
March 14 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
March 19 - ALL
Grasshopper Sparrow
March 27 - NW, C, NE
Lark Sparrow
March 18 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Chipping Sparrow
March 28 - PAN, NW
Vesper Sparrow
March 22 - PAN and March 14 - NW, C, NE
Yellow-headed Blackbird
March 1 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC, NE
Great-tailed Grackle
March 15 - PAN
Louisiana Waterthrush
March 15 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE *Major, Dewey and Blaine cos only in NW; and Caddo and Comanche cos only in SW
Black-and-white Warbler
March 12 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
Northern Parula
March 18 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE *rare west to Alfalfa and Blaine cos only in NW; rare in Comanche co only in SW; and west to Logan, Oklahoma and Cleveland cos only in C
Yellow-throated Warbler
March 20 - C, SC, NE, SE *west to Payne, Lincoln and Cleveland cos only in C; and west to Pontotoc, Murray, Johnston and Love cos only in SC
The Date Guide divides Oklahoma into 7 geographic regions, and lists the normal dates of occurrence for each Oklahoma bird species within each region. Observers are urged to report unusual species, or birds out of date or out of normal range in Oklahoma, based on the information given in this publication.
The Oklahoma Ornithological Society and Oklahoma Bird Records Committee web site, http://www.okbirds.org/ <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?<u...>&d=DwMF Ag&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=WtcHdIgfPcd5duugjo56RvrWK XWbcpxsIgrqUhahxv0&m=SXP5X1rcGOTe-8BLcgBgfrQIffBnP0CwWFH-xk9Jzcs&s=Ou4jdCTr0 lwevtBN_Ud9l_b9MMORF9n9FuyumXmcXyc&e=> , includes ordering information for the Date Guide to the Occurrences of Birds in Oklahoma, information on documenting significant records, documentation forms, instructions, and a searchable database for Oklahoma bird migration information. Birders are cordially invited to join the Oklahoma Ornithological Society.
Date: 3/2/23 5:29 pm From: shenthorn205 <shenthorn205...> Subject: Nice surprises First of Season
Last year I saw bluebirds in March, but they only migrated through. Northeast/Zoo Lake ParkMar 01, 202310:46 AMTraveling0.40 miles70 minutesAll birds reported? YesComments:58. Sunny. Calm.10 CACKLING GOOSE12 Canada Goose 6 Cackling/Canada Goose 80 Northern Shoveler 8 Mallard 14 Canvasback 3 Lesser Scaup 5 Bufflehead 7 Ruddy Duck 2 American Coot 55 Ring-billed Gull 6 Double-crested Cormorant 1 Great Blue Heron 1 Turkey Vulture 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Blue Jay 1 American Crow 1 Tufted Titmouse 1 EASTERN BLUEBIRD2 American Robin 8 Harris's Sparrow 2 Northern Cardinal Number of Taxa: 0
I was a bit surprised to find three (3) full alternate adult FRANKLIN’S GULLS among the masses of Ring-billed Gulls nr. the northeast parking area of Lake Hefner in n. Oklahoma City this afternoon. They put down just before the heavier bands of rain moved in at about 4:45pm. Aside from an individual photographed by Don Pearson on Saturday, 18 February, these appear to be the first vanguard group of this early “spring” season. Marginally early arrival date for central Oklahoma and my earliest true spring migrants at Lake Hefner. The northbound shorebirds will be just around the corner.
Date: 3/2/23 5:18 am From: Harold Yocum <drhal2...> Subject: Re: Nice surprises First of Season
I think bluebird presence is totally related to environmental things like open area to find food & water.
I have a bird friendly backyard and have had bluebirds everyday right through the winter. The same is true of Mitch Park here in Edmond.
Hal Yocum
Sent from my iPhone
> On Mar 2, 2023, at 7:02 AM, shenthorn205 <shenthorn205...> wrote:
>
> Last year I saw bluebirds in March, but they only migrated through.
>
> Northeast/Zoo Lake Park
> Mar 01, 2023
> 10:46 AM
> Traveling
> 0.40 miles
> 70 minutes
> All birds reported? Yes
> Comments:
> 58. Sunny. Calm.
>
> 10 CACKLING GOOSE
> 12 Canada Goose
> 6 Cackling/Canada Goose
> 80 Northern Shoveler
> 8 Mallard
> 14 Canvasback
> 3 Lesser Scaup
> 5 Bufflehead
> 7 Ruddy Duck
> 2 American Coot
> 55 Ring-billed Gull
> 6 Double-crested Cormorant
> 1 Great Blue Heron
> 1 Turkey Vulture
> 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker
> 1 Blue Jay
> 1 American Crow
> 1 Tufted Titmouse
> 1 EASTERN BLUEBIRD
> 2 American Robin
> 8 Harris's Sparrow
> 2 Northern Cardinal
>
> Number of Taxa: 0
Date: 3/1/23 2:31 pm From: Patricia Velte <pvelte...> Subject: March Migration Report (2 of 2)
Dear OKBirders,
This is the list of MARCH DEPATURES, based on the "Date Guide to the Occurrences of Birds in Oklahoma," Seventh Edition. Published by the Oklahoma Ornithological Society C 2019.
Tundra Swan
March 13 - ALL
White-winged Scoter
March 28 - C, NE
Black Scoter
March 28 - NE
Long-tailed Duck
March 27 - PAN, NW, SW, C, SC, NE
Yellow Rail
March 1 - SE *rare in southern McCurtain Co. Only
American Woodcock
March 1 - NW, SW, C, SC
Little Gull
March 27 - C, SC, NE
Iceland Gull
March 15 - NW, C, NE, SE *rare for Thayer's race only; Also Thayer's race rare in Le Flore co only in SE
Lesser Black-backed Gull
March 16 - C, NE *rare in Tulsa co only in NE
Glaucous Gull
March 9 - NW, C, NE
Golden Eagle
March 20 - PAN, NW, SW, SC, NE, SE *rare east to Osage and Pawnee cos; also rare in Sequoyah co
Rough-legged Hawk
March 20 - SW, C
Ferruginous Hawk
March 25 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE *rare east to Washington, Tulsa and Okmulgee cos only in NE
Prairie Falcon
March 28 - ALL
Northern Shrike
March 3 - PAN
Steller's Jay
March 15 - PAN * rare in northwestern Cimarron co only
White-breasted Nuthatch
March 1 - PAN rare in Cimarron county only
Sage Thrasher
March 3 - SW *rare in Harmon, Greer, Jackson, Kiowa and Comanche cos only
Cassin's Finch
March 3 - PAN * rare in Cimarron co only
Lapland Longspur
March 10 - ALL
Smith's Longspur
March 20 - SW, C, SC, NE *rare in Comanche co only; and Pontotoc, Johnston and Marshall cos in SC
American Tree Sparrow
March 20 - PAN, NW and March 14 - C, NE and March 1 - SW
Rusty Blackbird
March 28 - NW, SW, C, SC, NE, SE
The Date Guide divides Oklahoma into 7 geographic regions, and lists the normal dates of occurrence for each Oklahoma bird species within each region. Observers are urged to report unusual species, or birds out of date or out of normal range in Oklahoma, based on the information given in this publication.
The Oklahoma Ornithological Society and Oklahoma Bird Records Committee web site, http://www.okbirds.org/ <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?<u...>&d=DwMF Ag&c=qKdtBuuu6dQK9MsRUVJ2DPXW6oayO8fu4TfEHS8sGNk&r=WtcHdIgfPcd5duugjo56RvrWK XWbcpxsIgrqUhahxv0&m=SXP5X1rcGOTe-8BLcgBgfrQIffBnP0CwWFH-xk9Jzcs&s=Ou4jdCTr0 lwevtBN_Ud9l_b9MMORF9n9FuyumXmcXyc&e=> , includes ordering information for the Date Guide to the Occurrences of Birds in Oklahoma, information on documenting significant records, documentation forms, instructions, and a searchable database for Oklahoma bird migration information. Birders are cordially invited to join the Oklahoma Ornithological Society.
Date: 2/28/23 8:24 pm From: Dave Arbour <arbour...> Subject: Red Slough Bird survey - Feb. 28
It was mostly clear and warm, with a light wind on the bird survey today. 58 species were found. Highlights include the continuing Northern Shrike, Neotropic Cormorant, and the sudden re-appearance of King Rails. Spring has really sprung with Redbuds already blooming, butterflies everywhere, and now dragonflies are back. Here is my list for today:
Nice to hear that this piece of “progress” will not eliminate too much of the great walk there.
Hal Yocum
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 27, 2023, at 3:56 PM, Mary Peterson <m_mpeterson...> wrote:
>
>
> Hello All,
> For those who plan on walking the Pathfinder Parkway in Bartlesville this spring from the high school trail head , there have been a few changes. The Bartlesville school district is building a new Ag building just south of the parking lot. The old parking area has been blocked off as a construction zone. There is currently what appears to be a temporary parking area just north of the old parking area. From the new parking area, a paved path now goes to the Pathfinder trail and joins about 100 feet in from the old parking area. A large area just south and slightly east of the old parking area is being cleared of trees and brush. This is apparently where the new Ag building will go. Part of the Frisbee golf course and some good birding habitat has been eliminated, but the best birding areas are mostly still intact.
>
> Mark Peterson
> Bartlesville
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