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Re: Sighting of wing-tagged Red-tailed Hawk at Lake Lowell, Canyon County, Idaho

Hi Larry,

Should mention that in the past the lady that assists in this PDX operation, who also does a route for us, has used our project data to see where the best fit would be for the release of these hawks that they collect at PDX.  This makes two birds now that have been released at sites in NE OR that have had subsequent sightings, this is a great project not only to study bird movement but to keep our airports safe from bird collisions ! 🙂
Jeff

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Sighting of wing-tagged Red-tailed Hawk at Lake Lowell, Canyon County, Idaho

Hi Birders,

On October 19 At SW end of Lake Lowell Lower Dam in Canyon County, I saw and photographed a Red-tailed Hawk in a tree that had a large red tag on its wing.  After asking a couple of raptor friends, I was told to check with www.pdxraptors.com about the bird.  I sent in the photos of the red tag with  KZ letters on its wing. I got an answer back and here it is. Fun to know about this hawk and hope I see more hawks with a red tag.  If you find one, check out the website and let them know. 

Cheryl Huizinga, Caldwell, ID

 

“Thank you for submitting a sighting and photo of K/Z via www.pdxraptors.com! This red-tailed hawk was first captured at Portland International Airport earlier this year in July. This bird is a hatch year and was the offspring of a pair of resident hawks that nest near the airport. After being fitted with wing-tags and a leg band it was released in Halfway, OR. Your sighting is the first we’ve received since it was released and we’re glad to hear that it is still alive and well.

Once again, thank you for your report. We truly appreciate your participation and with the help of individuals such as you, we are able to determine the most successful release sites. This in turn helps to reduce the number of birds returning to PDX and contributes to a safer airfield for both humans and birds.

We look forward to any future reports of your wing-tagged hawk sightings!”

 

Regards,

Erick Shore

Aviation Wildlife Technician

Port of Portland

erick.shore@…

 

 

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Re: Birding

hey Bob, I’m still laughing at this…  ” ALL GREBES BUT LEAST “
Good One, and Totally Nice Haul !!!
I think yours are possibly the shortest / most loaded / postings on IBLE ?

I had 60 sp of birds yesterday along BRG (Boise River Greenbelt), but that involved two trips out on my bike, dawn and mid-day  

But the 2nd trip out was with Missy and HER EARS !!!!!!
I’m crazy to bird without her, problem being I HAVE TO head out in the Early Hours (in the Dark) (before she’s ready to climb onto her bike) for owls and other “night-callers” and to avoid sun in my eyes and to avoid an over-crowded greenbelt, and going early usually nets me some interesting mammals, yesterday’s was a vole who did NOT want to share the path

eh?

I could give up chocolate, but I’m no quitter   😉
especially on Halloween
Larry
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[eBird Alert] Ada County Rare Bird Alert

Gmorning crazy birders !! 😉

THIS Sage Thrasher reminds me of a few late-season birds I had in CO and NM 1995-2013…

Sage Thrasher in Dec
Green-tailed Towhee in Dec
Bullock’s Oriole on rabbitbrush covered with snow, Dec
Rufous and Black-chinned hummingbirds *failing* at level flight when snow was falling in Albuquerque…. they kept drifting downward to the ground with the gently falling snowflakes, actually quite funny to watch this, like they needed a software update for this situation ???

I’ve had other late sightings I’m sure, but these are most memorable

Larry
W Boise Greenbelt

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Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2020 11:45:14 PM
Subject: [eBird Alert] Ada County Rare Bird Alert <daily>

*** Species Summary:

– Blue Jay (1 report)
– Sage Thrasher (1 report)

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NOTE: all sightings are UNCONFIRMED unless indicated.

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Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) (1) CONFIRMED
– Reported Oct 28, 2020 17:00 by Scott Tuthill
– Tuthill’s in the Highlands (ID), Ada, Idaho
– Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=43.6533191,-116.1753393&ll=43.6533191,-116.1753393
– Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75554756
– Media: 2 Photos
– Comments: “See photos”

Sage Thrasher (Oreoscoptes montanus) (1)
– Reported Oct 29, 2020 09:49 by Ron Riley
– Indian Creek Reservoir, Ada, Idaho
– Map: http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=43.3878656,-116.0129213&ll=43.3878656,-116.0129213
– Checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S75563294
– Media: 2 Photos
– Comments: “Thrasher, shortish bill, long tail, brown mottled on white chest, yellow eye, slight eye ring. Perched in sage… photo.”

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