To anyone who has made it past the subject line 🙂

I was simply perusing eBird checklists and found a Varied Thrush report,
with photo, of a single bird found by Ceredig Roberts at Blacks Creek Bird
Reserve! Nothing too crazy but a super neat bird for southern Idaho
nonetheless, although my experience in western Idaho is limited. The
checklist can be found here:

https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60237793

Good birding,

Austin Young
Pocatello

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Austin Young
younaust@isu.edu
Undergraduate Student
Ecology and Conservation Biology Club President
Idaho State University
Pocatello, Idaho

And some of these Arctic Terns are making it inland, with individuals
documented yesterday/Sunday in Nevada and Montana. Take a close look at
any late Sterna terns you might encounter in the coming weeks!

Good Birding,

Carl Lundblad
Moscow, Idaho

On Sun, Sep 29, 2019 at 11:04 AM LARRY ARNOLD larnold47@cableone.net [ible]
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> in case we have a seawatch fan on IBLE, take a peek at these lists posted
> by Brian Sullivan….. =)
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> Larry
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> *From:* CALBIRDS@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CALBIRDS@yahoogroups.com] *On
> Behalf Of *Brian Sullivan heraldpetrel@gmail.com [CALBIRDS]
> *Sent:* Saturday, September 28, 2019 10:05 PM
> *To:* CALBIRDS
> *Subject:* [CALBIRDS] Re: Epic seawatch from Point Pinos, Monterey
> County–Arctic Tern spectacle
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> And here’s what happened after I left. I should have stayed!
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> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60197815
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> On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 8:32 PM Brian Sullivan
> wrote:
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> Hello birders,
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> In keeping with the unprecedented appearance of Arctic Terns close to
> shore this fall, this afternoon during 20-25 knot NW winds we had an
> amazing seawatch from Point Pinos that included hundreds (conservatively)
> of Arctic Terns, all three jaegers and skua, 5 shearwater species including
> 100+ Buller’s and 3 Manx, etc. It really was one of the best afternoons
> I’ve ever seen out there. My checklist is here for the time I spent this
> afternoon, but others stayed later and recorded ever more rarities:
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> https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60196395
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> *Brian L. Sullivan*
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> *Digital Publications LeadCornell Lab of Ornithology*
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After seeing an eBird report of 3 Black-bellied Plovers, accompanied by a
beautiful photo by Ben Meredyk, at Mann Lake yesterday, I realized that
these were the same three Pluvialis that we saw and which I apparently
misidentified at long distance in the rain, terrible light, and through
soggy/foggy optics on Saturday. We should have sucked it up and slogged
across the mud for a better look, rather than relying too heavily on my
initial impression. Thanks to Ben and Co. for getting better documentation
of these birds. Both Black-bellied and American Golden-Plovers are very
uncommon to rare visitors to Mann Lake at this season, but the former is
probably more likely to be seen in multiples. Anyhow, apologies for the
confusion and good birding.

Carl Lundblad
Moscow, Idaho

in case we have a seawatch fan on IBLE, take a peek at these lists posted by Brian Sullivan….. =)

Larry

From: CALBIRDS@yahoogroups.com [mailto:CALBIRDS@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Sullivan heraldpetrel@gmail.com [CALBIRDS]
Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2019 10:05 PM
To: CALBIRDS
Subject: [CALBIRDS] Re: Epic seawatch from Point Pinos, Monterey County–Arctic Tern spectacle

And here’s what happened after I left. I should have stayed!

[ https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60197815 | https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60197815 ]

On Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 8:32 PM Brian Sullivan < [ mailto:heraldpetrel@gmail.com | heraldpetrel@gmail.com ] > wrote:

Hello birders,

In keeping with the unprecedented appearance of Arctic Terns close to shore this fall, this afternoon during 20-25 knot NW winds we had an amazing seawatch from Point Pinos that included hundreds (conservatively) of Arctic Terns, all three jaegers and skua, 5 shearwater species including 100+ Buller’s and 3 Manx, etc. It really was one of the best afternoons I’ve ever seen out there. My checklist is here for the time I spent this afternoon, but others stayed later and recorded ever more rarities:

[ https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60196395 | https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S60196395 ]

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Brian L. Sullivan

Digital Publications Lead
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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David Griffin and I had a fun day of birding, mostly in the Lewis-Clark
Valley and beginning at Hell’s Gate State Park in Lewiston. An adult male
SURF SCOTER was in the center of the Snake River a couple of hundred yards
south of the campgrounds, most-easily viewed from the Washington side just
north of Asotin. Other migrants at Hell’s Gate included my (new) latest
VAUX’S SWIFT for Idaho flying with on the order of 1000 Violet-green
Swallows, a late CASPIAN TERN, Greater Yellowlegs, ~150 Yellow-rumped
Warblers (95% Audubon’s, 5% Myrtle), an Orange-crowned Warbler, Common
Yellowthroat, and Western Tanager. At Three-mile Rapids, south of Asotin,
we had a late female LAZULI BUNTING, a Myrtle Yellow-rumped Warbler, and a
continued stream of Violet-green Swallows on the Washington side of the
Snake River. At Mann Lake, we missed the White-fronted Geese, but had a
surprising count of 3 AMERICAN GOLDEN-PLOVERS with continued Pectoral
Sandpipers and a large-ish flock of Long-billed Dowitchers. Ending the day
in Latah County, a Pectoral Sandpiper was at a pond on Little Bear Ridge
Road north of Kendrick, and one of Terry Gray’s RED-NECKED GREBES at Spring
Valley Reservoir near Troy was a long-sought first for me in Latah County.

Good Birding,

Carl Lundblad
Moscow, Idaho

Besides the Cassin’s Finches and Pine Siskins that have recently arrived,
yesterday and today we have been hosting Evening Grosbeaks. Susan thinks
it’s been a long time since they were here, but I honestly can’t remember
them ever actually visiting the yard. (Of course that could just be an age
thing.) And today we had our first DE Junco of the season.

But the biggest surprise visitor is a Chipmunk! We caught glimpses of him 2
days ago, but today I got my best view when I was using binos to watch a
pair of Cassin’s in the tray feeder, and the little blighter jumped in there
with them. I didn’t immediately try to run him off until he then climbed up
the Rudbeckia plants to the tube feeder and sat on a perch, sticking his
face in the feeder opening. I’m feeding so many birds right now that I don’t
really need a rodent depleting my feeders. 😉

Hopefully the chipmunk won’t teach the tree squirrels how to get to my
feeders. I rely on them to clean up whatever I dump on the ground, but I
actively discourage their participation in my backyard hanging banquet.

Tom McCabe, Boise

Yesterday evening I spotted a Junco of the season in my backyard of North Meridian.

Ruthann Greene

many interesting subjects, events, opportunities, and publications listed herein…….

Cheryl, thx for reporting your hums and blooms…. =)

Larry

From: “Bird Studies Canada/Études d’Oiseaux Canada”
To: “Larry Arnold”
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2019 11:31:44 AM
Subject: Your September Bird Research and Conservation News

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Common Loon Photo: Phil Barley

Fall is Migration Time for Loons and Lake Users Alike

Our thanks to those who participated in this year’s Canadian Lakes Loon Survey. As we say good-bye to summer and our loons for now, we reflect on the nesting season and how loons are faring. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2ffall-is-migration-time-for-loons-and-lake-users-alike&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Check out our season summary ] .

Neonics Harm the Birds AND the Bees

Results of a new study add to growing evidence that neonicotinoids harm more than just bees. White-crowned Sparrows exposed to a small dose of an insecticide lost weight and delayed migration longer than birds who were not exposed. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fneonics-harm-the-birds-and-the-bees&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Learn more ] .

White-crowned Sparrow Photo: Margaret Eng

Celebrating our Newest “Young Ornithologists”

Each summer, Bird Studies Canada and Long Point Bird Observatory host the Doug Tarry Young Ornithologists’ Workshop for youth aged 13-17. This year’s six keen learners practiced bird banding, sketching, and more! [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fcelebrating-our-newest-young-ornithologists&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Read about them and their enriching experiences ] .

Photo: Long Point Bird Observatory

Cute but Cryptic: The American Woodcock

Did you know that the American Woodcock, often seen in forests and meadows, belongs to the shorebird family? This species has many unique characteristics, and committed Citizen Scientists in Ontario spend a spring evening each year listening for its calls. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fcute-but-cryptic-the-american-woodcock&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Learn something new about woodcocks ] .

American Woodcock chick Photo: Andrew Tyerman

Volunteers and Plovers Persist Through Soggy Season

Conservation volunteers and Piping Plover families faced challenges in the Great Lakes region this year, but there were also victories to celebrate. Our thanks and congratulations to all who contributed to this year’s successes. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2fvolunteers-and-plovers-persist-through-soggy-season&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Learn more in a nesting season summary ] .

Piping Plover Photo: Plover Lovers

Rare Gem of Ontario Forests Gets a Boost

New funding for our Ontario Forest Birds at Risk program will support work to conserve a federally Endangered species and its habitat. The Cerulean Warbler breeds in mature deciduous trees, and landowners within its range are key conservation collaborators. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fwww.birdscanada.org%2fnews%2frare-gem-of-ontario-forests-gets-a-boost&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | See more details ] .

Cathy McCrae Photo: Gail McNeil

THANK YOU for Supporting the 2019 Birdathon!

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Events & Opportunities

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28 September 2019. Port Rowan, ON. Bird Studies Canada members are invited to join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting from 2-4 p.m. Guest speaker Liz Purves, Ontario Director, will share a presentation entitled “SwiftWatch – Engaging Volunteer Citizen Scientists for Chimney Swifts.” RSVP to Rosie Kirton: [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=rkirton%40birdscanada.org&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | rkirton@birdscanada.org ] .

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Latest Research Publications

Brown, D.J., Donner, D.M., Ribic, C.A., et al. 2019. [ https://bbox.blackbaudhosting.com/WebForms/service/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fdoi.org%2f10.1002%2fece3.5547&srcid=15764826&srctid=1&erid=1179091082&trid=d90714d6-3350-4767-8e1a-8aa234b998f7 | Influence of climate change and postdelisting management on long‐term population viability of the conservation‐reliant Kirtland’s Warbler ] . Ecology and Evolution .

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Nice report Larry. We still have 3 black-chins and 1 Rufous Hummer coming to feeder and the many blooming salvias and agastache. Keep looking for an Anna’s to join them.
Evening Grosbeaks have stopped by to feed on striped sunflower seeds we grew in garden and a flock of Pine Siskins have been coming into bird baths the last few days. The local Sharp-shins and Cooper’s hawks are keeping everybody on their toes.
Cooler weather will soon bring in juncos and sparrows to yard but have already seen a lot of those during Deer Flat NWR walks. Fall migration could bring rarities and I keep my eyes/ears open!

Cheryl Huizinga
Caldwell, Idaho

> On Sep 26, 2019, at 8:13 AM, LARRY ARNOLD larnold47@cableone.net [ible] wrote:
>
>
> q-u-a-c-k !!! ducks across the street are fed (quacked corn), magpies are fed (peanuts in shell), finches are fed ( BOSS, i.e., black oil sunflower seed )…cassin’s, house, lesser gold, american gold,,, and squirrels, quail and sparrows (song, junco, house, and a potential lincoln’s) do a great job on the ground as cleanup crew
>
> we still have a juvie black-chinned hum coming to our salvia and agastache, both still at peak bloom.
> but we haven’t seen a hum at our feeder for c. two weeks or so
> our LOD for BCHU was 03 Oct one year (here)
> one year in W Colorado we had a BCHU remain until mid-December, almost made our CBC
>
> Larry
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q-u-a-c-k !!! ducks across the street are fed (quacked corn), magpies are fed (peanuts in shell), finches are fed ( BOSS, i.e., black oil sunflower seed )…cassin’s, house, lesser gold, american gold,,, and squirrels, quail and sparrows (song, junco, house, and a potential lincoln’s) do a great job on the ground as cleanup crew

we still have a juvie black-chinned hum coming to our salvia and agastache, both still at peak bloom.
but we haven’t seen a hum at our feeder for c. two weeks or so
our LOD for BCHU was 03 Oct one year (here)
one year in W Colorado we had a BCHU remain until mid-December, almost made our CBC

Larry