Hey there, thanks Larry!

The chart is interesting. This bird arrived Oct 10/21/18. So, today is month #6! Had fresh, bright primaries by Dec. And, if graph continues to hold, should be migrating out any day now. Shows late April into May for spring migration. The Blue Jay must be foraging in a much wider range now & is less dependant on my seeds. In fact, now surprised when it does visit.

It sure has given us, & sev others who came to see the jay, a lot of visual entertainment. Esp served as a nice, bright splash of color during a long & snowy winter.

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot

thx Brian!!

your bird should be departing soon IF it is “hard-wired somewhat normally” (hedge-hedge) (see attchd)
fascinating observations you’ve been sharing with us!

pls forgive if i’ve already posted this from the BNA species account

Larry

From: “lcarrigan_55@yahoo.com [ible]”
To: “IBLE”
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2019 8:01:06 AM
Subject: [IBLE] Blue Jay Still Here

Yesterday, I heard a forceful sounding “kiw, kiw, keeeep” sound from a nearby cottonwood. Couldn’t quite place the call & thought, hawk-like sound, but not a high-pitched buteo scream. The numerous Am Goldfinches at the feeder…scattered. I was putting my tomato, hot & sweet pepper & wife’s ornamental flower starts in the green house & didn’t have my binocs (must remember: never, never leave the glasses behind!).

Stepped out of the greenhouse in time to see a Sharp-shinned Hawk sail by at eye level & land in a front yard blue spruce. It disappeared in the spruce & repeated the call. Moments later, two Sharp-shinneds flew out of the spruce. Flying in unison from spruce to spruce. Hopeful, but doubtful, they will nest so close to the activity of our home. Fun to watch their interactions, though.

This AM, the Blue Jay just came into the feeder. Its visits are much briefer now, lasting less than a minute & much less frequent. I see or hear the jay only a couple of times a day, mostly in the AM & only rarely in the afternoons. But, still around.

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot

Yesterday, I heard a forceful sounding “kiw, kiw, keeeep” sound from a nearby cottonwood. Couldn’t quite place the call & thought, hawk-like sound, but not a high-pitched buteo scream. The numerous Am Goldfinches at the feeder…scattered. I was putting my tomato, hot & sweet pepper & wife’s ornamental flower starts in the green house & didn’t have my binocs (must remember: never, never leave the glasses behind!).

Stepped out of the greenhouse in time to see a Sharp-shinned Hawk sail by at eye level & land in a front yard blue spruce. It disappeared in the spruce & repeated the call. Moments later, two Sharp-shinneds flew out of the spruce. Flying in unison from spruce to spruce. Hopeful, but doubtful, they will nest so close to the activity of our home. Fun to watch their interactions, though.

This AM, the Blue Jay just came into the feeder. Its visits are much briefer now, lasting less than a minute & much less frequent. I see or hear the jay only a couple of times a day, mostly in the AM & only rarely in the afternoons. But, still around.

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot

Thx – btw, I believe only 1 Gray-cheeked Thrush was in the sighting. I mis-read the report initially (the notation of (2) obviously meant something different, like a “Level 2” bird probably). Fyi…Jonathan

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From: ible@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Bryce Robinson ofbirdsandb@gmail.com [ible]
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2019 1:45:45 PM
To: Denise Hughes
Cc: IBLE
Subject: Re: [IBLE] 2 Gray-cheeked Thrush?

Hi Jonathan and all,

Given the lack of description, location, observation of 2, and the nature of the checklist, I assume this is an error. But, I’ve written Mary to ask for more details. I’ll sound the alarm if it ends up being legitimate, but for now I’d let this one go.

This is also a great example and reminder for providing useful comments in your eBird submissions. As you can see, simply saying where the bird is does not help anyone who is interested in the sighting.

All the best birds,

Bryce

On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 12:48 PM Denise Hughes deniseh449@gmail.com [ible] > wrote:

I’m waiting for the Ebird reviewer to step I. There was t any description of this bird. Wondering if it’s just a mid-id…

Denise Hughes
Caldwell, Idaho

On Apr 20, 2019, at 8:44 AM, Jonathan Barnett jrb4jc@hotmail.com [ible] > wrote:

Good morning – I just saw this in an eBird alert – does anyone know about the validity of this sighting?

Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) (2)
– Reported Apr 19, 2019 15:05 by Mary Hopkins
– 7743–7847 S Cole Rd, Boise US-ID (43.5320,-116.2742), Ada, Idaho
– Map: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2F%3Fie%3DUTF8%26t%3Dp%26z%3D13%26q%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243%26ll%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=xu3FmgXfCmdMmFsyDWYC%2FOtUSqHelQXIb6niCBxB8y4%3D&reserved=0
– Checklist: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fview%2Fchecklist%2FS55154102&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=D6P3RTIoERCHqaX9hWRkIO6uZO%2B%2FXXHJFdJkxQk3Nlo%3D&reserved=0
– Comments: “At Dedication Point overlook above Snake River. ”

Thx…Jonathan, HSB

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Hi Jonathan and all,

Given the lack of description, location, observation of 2, and the nature
of the checklist, I assume this is an error. But, I’ve written Mary to ask
for more details. I’ll sound the alarm if it ends up being legitimate, but
for now I’d let this one go.

This is also a great example and reminder for providing useful comments in
your eBird submissions. As you can see, simply saying where the bird is
does not help anyone who is interested in the sighting.

All the best birds,

Bryce

On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 12:48 PM Denise Hughes deniseh449@gmail.com [ible] < ible-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>
>
> I’m waiting for the Ebird reviewer to step I. There was t any description
> of this bird. Wondering if it’s just a mid-id..
>
> Denise Hughes
> Caldwell, Idaho
>
> On Apr 20, 2019, at 8:44 AM, Jonathan Barnett jrb4jc@hotmail.com [ible] < > ible-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
>
>
> Good morning – I just saw this in an eBird alert – does anyone know about
> the validity of this sighting?
>
>
>
> Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) (2)
> – Reported Apr 19, 2019 15:05 by Mary Hopkins
> – 7743–7847 S Cole Rd, Boise US-ID (43.5320,-116.2742), Ada, Idaho
> – Map:
> https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2F%3Fie%3DUTF8%26t%3Dp%26z%3D13%26q%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243%26ll%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=xu3FmgXfCmdMmFsyDWYC%2FOtUSqHelQXIb6niCBxB8y4%3D&reserved=0
> – Checklist:
> https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird..org%2Fview%2Fchecklist%2FS55154102&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=D6P3RTIoERCHqaX9hWRkIO6uZO%2B%2FXXHJFdJkxQk3Nlo%3D&reserved=0
> – Comments: “At Dedication Point overlook above Snake River. ”
>
> Thx…Jonathan, HSB
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail for
> Windows 10
>
>
>
>
>

I’m waiting for the Ebird reviewer to step I. There was t any description of this bird. Wondering if it’s just a mid-id.

Denise Hughes
Caldwell, Idaho

> On Apr 20, 2019, at 8:44 AM, Jonathan Barnett jrb4jc@hotmail.com [ible] wrote:
>
> Good morning – I just saw this in an eBird alert – does anyone know about the validity of this sighting?
>
>
>
> Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) (2)
> – Reported Apr 19, 2019 15:05 by Mary Hopkins
> – 7743–7847 S Cole Rd, Boise US-ID (43.5320,-116.2742), Ada, Idaho
> – Map: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2F%3Fie%3DUTF8%26t%3Dp%26z%3D13%26q%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243%26ll%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=xu3FmgXfCmdMmFsyDWYC%2FOtUSqHelQXIb6niCBxB8y4%3D&reserved=0
> – Checklist: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fview%2Fchecklist%2FS55154102&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=D6P3RTIoERCHqaX9hWRkIO6uZO%2B%2FXXHJFdJkxQk3Nlo%3D&reserved=0
> – Comments: “At Dedication Point overlook above Snake River. ”
>
> Thx…Jonathan, HSB
>
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
>
>
>

Good morning – I just saw this in an eBird alert – does anyone know about the validity of this sighting?

Gray-cheeked Thrush (Catharus minimus) (2)
– Reported Apr 19, 2019 15:05 by Mary Hopkins
– 7743–7847 S Cole Rd, Boise US-ID (43.5320,-116.2742), Ada, Idaho
– Map: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmaps.google.com%2F%3Fie%3DUTF8%26t%3Dp%26z%3D13%26q%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243%26ll%3D43.532043%2C-116.274243&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=xu3FmgXfCmdMmFsyDWYC%2FOtUSqHelQXIb6niCBxB8y4%3D&reserved=0
– Checklist: https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Febird.org%2Fview%2Fchecklist%2FS55154102&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ce4e42ce4ed224c02682608d6c585fc25%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636913576583397540&sdata=D6P3RTIoERCHqaX9hWRkIO6uZO%2B%2FXXHJFdJkxQk3Nlo%3D&reserved=0
– Comments: “At Dedication Point overlook above Snake River. ”

Thx…Jonathan, HSB

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Nurse here told me about several bald eagles along river after exiting I 84
for wilder sent from st .Luke’s nampa

Tim and Debbie Teal found a black bellied Plover on Little Rock Road I’m Gem County.
The bird is currently molting and it’s unknown as to whether it’s male or female.

Little Rock Road is off Hwy 52, west of Emmett. Turn north and it was seen in the 2nd pond on the left.

Denise Hughes
Caldwell, Idaho

Guessing there are folks in Idaho who plant for hummingbirds….??

we’ve been in Boise 5+ yrs and we’re finally ready to do *more* planting for hums, as in from seed and using grow lights…. mostly salvias, some agastache

Nancy (post below) is a long time friend and one of the earliest of “master banders” and she’s still at it….. =)

Larry

To: “Larry Arnold”
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 10:34:48 AM
Subject: FW: [HUMNET-L] Tryin’ New Plants

The latest news from Nancy…

—–Original Message—–
From: BB for Hummingbirds and Gardening for them in the Southeast [mailto:HUMNET-L@LISTSERV.LSU.EDU] On Behalf Of Nancy L Newfield
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:15 AM
To: HUMNET-L@LISTSERV.LSU.EDU
Subject: [HUMNET-L] Tryin’ New Plants

Mornin’ Humnetters,

The horticulture industry strives to offer plants that are new and

different every year. We humgardeners make sure to give these offerings a

try in our effort to find flowers that are an added enticement to our

favorite birds.

I have been at this quest for a long time, aided and abetted by all the

humgardeners I’ve met over the years. We always know that there will be

winners and losers among the plants and among our own group.

This spring season, I have 3 new Salvias to work with:

Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’, Salvia ‘Skyscraper Pink’, Salvia ‘Mystic Spires

Blue’

Te only one I’ve tested nectar of is Salvia ‘Skyscraper Pink’ – 2 flowers

yielded about 25 µL of 26.2% nectar. Hummers have been sparse this spring,

but it has been used.

Salvia ‘Mystic Spires Blue’ has been used as well, but the refractometer

fails to give a reading [2 attempts this morning].

I was given Salvia ‘Love and Wishes’ last fall but I forgot to take a

nectar reading. Will try to remember when it comes back into flower.

Happy Hummingbirdin’,

*Iron Nan*

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Nancy L Newfield

Casa Colibrí

Metairie, Louisiana USA

nancy@casacolibri.net

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