Riding my bike in the rain usually produces more birds than normal, and
today was no exception. My first real treat, bird # 8, was my FOS Townsend’s
Solitaire, near 23rd and Heron. He was promptly chased off by a Robin, a
bird that has been elusive of late. My next treat was a Cooper’s Hawk, bird
#10, near 28th and Stewart. Unlike so many Cooper’s Hawks that skulk, this
one was up on the top of a light pole, in plain view. Needless to say, there
weren’t very many other birds in evidence.

After a few more birds in Esther Simplot Park, I encountered an Ulrey. Now
this is not a countable bird, as many of you know. This particular one, a
Lew I believe, was dressed for the weather and burdened with all kinds of
extraneous cameras and other gear. Apparently some researcher banded this
critter and then released him with a camera to track his travels. I gave him
directions to where I saw the Greater Scaups the other day, but they were
one day wonders so he may not have found them.

By the time I got to Ann Morrison, I had 25 birds, thanks to the Great Blue
Heron standing in the canal tunnel under Americana. BC Chickadees and RC
Kinglets were hanging out along the river, and then a few more ducks at the
duck pond and I had 30 birds. Then I headed back downriver toward Les Bois
and Remington St., with on and off rain. Most of the time it was just me
and the rain and the birds, very few people on the greenbelt. By the time I
left Les Bois I had 35 birds and I was feeling pretty good, but there were
still some possibilities.

At 25th and Brumback, I heard the sweet sibilant sound of Cedar Waxwings.
When I stopped to locate them, a small flock flew out of a tree above me.
Bird #36. A wonderful way to end a rainy ride.

Tom McCabe, Boise

After Vern’s earlier post Denise, Bryce, RL, Jason and I hot footed it to CJ Strike. Vern was still on the jaeger.

The bird was first seen and the Cove. It flew several times towards the dam. The last sighting of it was about halfway between the Cove and Black Sands on Cove Rec Road

Cheryl Huizinga
Caldwell, Idaho

Im out at cj strike very unusual bird attacking other grebe/ gulls. Looks like a pomarine jaeger?? Anyone else on the area?

Vern Tunnell
866-820-7506

Im out at cj strike very unusual bird attacking other grebe/ gulls. Looks like a pomarine jaeger?? Anyone else on the area? Im at the cove
Vern Tunnell
866-820-7506

> On Oct 19, 2017, at 11:33 AM, Jay Carlisle carlislejay@yahoo.com [ible] wrote:
>
> In case anyone is looking for adventure – Tempe (IBO biologist) just texted me about a “yellow-bellied” kingbird she just saw on her drive up to Lucky Peak. She did not notice white outer tail feathers as it flew. Given that most Westerns are long gone by late August/early September and that Tropical Kingbirds show up along the W coast in mid to late fall almost every year, I figured it was worth getting the word out in case anyone’s out & about.
>
> The bird was seen just above the last steep stretch as the road flattens out along the ridge towards the peak – likely 3-400 yards south of the outhouse. Directions to Lucky Peak here: ibo.boisestate.edu/visit/#directions. She saw it in flight then perched on cherries along road and then it flushed downhill as she drove by.
>
> Who knows if it was a late Western or something else. Deadlines/calls will keep me in front of my computer today … good luck to anyone who tries!
>
> Jay
>

Howdy,
At 1230 today there was a Blue Jay at my feeder on the west side of Pocatello!
Chuck Trost

Always forward, never straight…

Sightings at Minidoka Refuge this past week include such unusual species as
such as Pacific Loon and Surf Scoter. Eared Grebe, Western Grebe, Common
Loon, Bonaparte’s Gull, and many ducks such as Ruddy Duck, and American
Wigeon are being seen as well. Most people visit the part of the refuge
that is managed as Lake Walcott State Park, but there are many other
accessible areas. To see a map of the refuge visit
https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Minidoka%20Map.pdf.

Sightings at Camas Refuge this past week include two adult Bald Eagles near
the end of the auto tour route all week. As many as 400 Sandhill Cranes,
6-8 Trumpeter Swans, and an American Golden Plover are being seen. There
are still large numbers of waterfowl including Canada Geese, Mallards,
Green-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Redhead, Lesser
Scaup, and Canvasback.

The Wildlife Biologist at Bear lake Refuge noted a big push of American
Wigeon this week. His waterbird Survey included Canada Goose – 11,
Trumpeter Swan – 2, Mallard – 298, Gadwall – 175, American Wigeon – 301,
Northern Shoveler – 10, Canvasback – 6, Lesser Scaup – 3, Ruddy Duck – 3,
American Coot – 2569, Western Grebe – 4, Pied-billed grebe – 1,
Double-crested Cormorant – 1, American White Pelican – 1, Wilson’s Snipe –
13.

The weather may have taken a down turn, but cold fronts often bring in new
birds. So come out and visit us and let us know what you are seeing!

If you want to know about all that we’re doing at Bear Lake, Camas, Gray’s
Lake and Minidoka Refuges, check us out and Like us at
https://www.facebook.com/SEIdahoRefuges/. We have posts about the dangers
of vault toilets to cavity nesting birds, video of prescribed fires at Bear
Lake NWR, a beautiful picture of a Trumpeter Swan pair, and more.

Steven F. Kahl
Deputy Project Leader
Southeast Idaho National Wildlife Refuge Complex
4425 Burley Dr., Ste. A
Chubbuck, ID 83202
P (208) 237-6615 ext 112
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I hate these smart phones if they donot recognize a word they change the
spelling kuna not Luna

I’ve got 2 votes so far very extreme one for least one for pectoral I took
several photos .maybe this more frontal view Will help thanks in advance
to all

The possibility of this bird being a Tropical Kingbird (TK) has me snooping around in eBird 😉

1. I see Darren’s at Camas NWR on 25 Sep 2002

2. TK was reported (with photos) and accepted in western Colorado a mere two weeks ago

3. The west coast phenom really is crazy, like as far N as Juneau AK! Missy and I have seen TK in Oregon: http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S15779973

Just for fun, Larry

From: ible@yahoogroups.com [mailto:ible@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jay Carlisle carlislejay@yahoo.com [ible]
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 11:34 AM
To: IBLE To Post
Subject: [IBLE] kingbird sp. seen on road up to Lucky Peak (Ada Co.)

In case anyone is looking for adventure – Tempe (IBO biologist) just texted me about a “yellow-bellied” kingbird she just saw on her drive up to Lucky Peak. She did not notice white outer tail feathers as it flew. Given that most Westerns are long gone by late August/early September and that Tropical Kingbirds show up along the W coast in mid to late fall almost every year, I figured it was worth getting the word out in case anyone’s out & about.

The bird was seen just above the last steep stretch as the road flattens out along the ridge towards the peak – likely 3-400 yards south of the outhouse. Directions to Lucky Peak here: ibo.boisestate.edu/visit/#directions. She saw it in flight then perched on cherries along road and then it flushed downhill as she drove by.

Who knows if it was a late Western or something else. Deadlines/calls will keep me in front of my computer today … good luck to anyone who tries!

Jay

This A.M dowitcher, gr.scaup cal.gull and this sand piper ?