That’s great, Judy! I’ve never seen more than one out there. I’m actually headed to your neck of the woods this weekend, but I will look forward to seeing multiple Bairds 🤞🏻 when I go to Blacks Creek one morning next week.
Monthly Archives: August 2023
Re: 17 Baird’s
I was there this morning 7:30 to 10:25 but saw no Baird’s. Only Sandpipers today for me were Solitary (E bird flagged the 3 I saw) , Spotted, Semipalmated, Western, Least. Had other projects as soon as I got home so I just now finished checking ID from my photos and posting my Ebird check list. Will not get all the photos culled and processed for e bird until tomorrow.
On Aug 8, 2023, at 8:46 PM, jmeredit via groups.io <jmeredit@…> wrote:
I live in Oregon, so not aware of your usual numbers but a flock of 17 Baird’s Sandpipers seemed like a big number to me, at Blacks Creek. Had 12 species of shorebirds today, so fewer than a few days ago but nice birding.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S146787690
good birding, Judy, jmeredit@…
Ken Miracle
chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
17 Baird’s
I live in Oregon, so not aware of your usual numbers but a flock of 17 Baird’s Sandpipers seemed like a big number to me, at Blacks Creek. Had 12 species of shorebirds today, so fewer than a few days ago but nice birding.
https://ebird.org/checklist/S146787690
good birding, Judy, jmeredit@…
Re: Ancient Murrelet seen near Lewiston
Checked out the checklist and location. The site is in Hells Canyon downstream from the confluence of the Snake and Salmon Rivers. Probably seen from a raft or boat.
Ancient Murrelet seen near Lewiston
An Ancient Murrelet has been seen near Lewiston.
Denise Hughes
Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
I had a quick look at the STFL at about 1545 today. Saw it just as I pulled into the HQ parking lot. It was 200′ due east of the toilets. Spent another 50 mins trying for a second look; no luck.
Kas Dumroese
Moscow
Re: Hummingbird Battles Begin
Thanks Diann! A definite weather change. Even with the rain, activity at the hummingbird feeder starts at daybreak & continues until dark, now. Large influx of juvenile & female Rufous & Calliope. One female Rufous stands “guard” over the feeder, as much as possible. But, just can’t quite seem to maintain full control, with the numbers arriving.
Brian
Re: Hummingbird Battles Begin
That’s a major weather change! Thanks for the hummingbird report. I always appreciate your narratives.
Diann Stone
Boise Depot Bench
Hummingbird Battles Begin
25° drop for our high temps & rain most of yesterday & this AM. With the weather change, also a change at the hummingbird feeder. Three species now present: Black-chinned, Rufous & Calliope with females & juveniles of all being the most common. The only adult male I’ve seen today is Black-chinned. Overall numbers have increased, as well, with battles at the feeder, esp between Rufous & Calliope. Enjoying both the cooler temps & the feeder battles!
Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot
Re: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher
It is not at Centennial Marsh … it is has been at Camas National Wildlife Refuge north of Idaho Falls.
On Aug 2, 2023, at 9:59 AM, kristin_araki <kristinaraki91@…> wrote:
Good Morning Birders,I am wanting to go and try to see the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher at Centennial Marsh this weekend. Before I start planning on heading out, has anyone recently seen it? If so, could you give me some specifics as to where I should be looking?Thank you so much for your help! Hope all of you are staying cool in these hot summer temperatures.Kristin Araki
Ken Miracle
chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5
chukar28@…
208-570-2780
“Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God” 2COR 3:5