Most of my fall visitors have left, including the Cassin’s Finches. But
today I got a quick glimpse of a White-breasted Nuthatch on our fence, just
before it went over into the neighbor’s yard. A number of years ago they
were all along the river for most of the winter. I hadn’t seen or heard one
in several years until one called to me along the river about a week ago. So
it was quite a treat to see one in our back yard.

Plus, I got to see the Green Heron at Esther Simplot Park today. I ran into
RL and he told me one had been sighted. So we were talking about the fact
that others had been unable to find the bird today, when suddenly the
gorgeous critter decided to fly out over the back pond, almost to the other
side, and then return back to the west side of the pond. Another treat!

Tom McCabe, Boise

5 Blue Jays at Canyon Creek Cemetery near restrooms

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gals and dudes and gals

if I report birds at this age 70+ pls help us

we seek truth, i trust missy

not me

i heard a robin

and a mallard
magpie?

there was a warbler thing

what was it?

a warbler thing

SOSP?

Nine of us cleared out the burdock and filled the feeders at the nature trail at the Am. Falls trout farm yesterday. Already present were WCSP, DEJU, YRWA,
and lots of AMRO. I witnessed a Merlin almost take out a robin. Also present were a SSHA and a GHOW. A yellowish shafted NOFL also flew by. Above the dam there were 13 Common Loons.
Good Birding!
Chuck Trost

Always forward, never straight…

On Saturday afternoon I found a PACIFIC LOON near the mouth of Harrison
Slough at the Coeur d’Alene River delta near the town of Harrison on the
east side of Lake Coeur d’Alene with about 85 COMMON LOONS and a fly-by
female SURF SCOTER. A BLUE JAY was calling in Harrison (probably the most
reliable location for Blue Jays in Idaho), and another 20+ COMMON LOONS
were near Rocky Point on Lake Chatcolet (Heyburn State Park, east of
Plummer)

Good Birding,

Carl Lundblad
Moscow, Idaho

That’s a great fall gift! However long they stay, you’ll have
interesting observations of their behaviors. Enjoy.

Diann Stone Boise

*”Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
John Muir*

On Sat, Oct 19, 2019 at 1:50 PM lcarrigan_55@yahoo.com [ible] < ible-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>
>
> Finally, saw 2 Blue Jays feeding at same time just a bit ago. One likes to
> feed on the platform feeder & the other one prefers feeding on the ground,
> beneath the feeder. Will be interesting to see if they overwinter.
>
> Brian Carrigan
> Blackfoot
>
>

It would be a real treat if the Blue Jays would come visit my yard in
Boise. I’ve had them only once that I can recall.

Diann Stone Boise

*”Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.”
John Muir*

On Fri, Oct 18, 2019 at 5:33 PM Bud budalf@toast.net [ible] < ible-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>
>
> There’s been a least one Blue Jay flying around our neighborhood last
> several days. Identified him by his call & today was seen flying by
> neighbor Roger P. & his wife at their feeder.
> Bud Alford, Id. Falls
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
>

Finally, saw 2 Blue Jays feeding at same time just a bit ago. One likes to feed on the platform feeder & the other one prefers feeding on the ground, beneath the feeder. Will be interesting to see if they overwinter.

Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot

For those interested in a Facebook group, one already exists: “Idaho Bird Sightings and Discussion” is for rarities, sightings, and identification questions. 
“Idaho Birding” is a more general group for photo sharing and identification of common birds, etc 
-HeidiBoise

On Friday, October 18, 2019, 08:41:08 AM MDT, Susan Patla susan_patla@hotmail.com [ible] wrote:

I hope IBLE will continue also as it has been a good exchange of information.

Thanks,  Susan
From: ible@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Amy Grose aegrose@msn.com [ible]
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2019 11:17 AM
To: Bob Davis
Cc: Jonathan Barnett ; Denise Hughes ; Jane Westervelt ; ible@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [IBLE] changing IBLE  
I too would support a new forum.  

aI wonder if a format like a simple forum would work [like a general  trip advisor  country forum, but with fewer off ramps] or the one that Tom mentioned.  BirdForum keeps the topical [and not so topical] strings alive through years though that is a huge global platform.  I have avoided Facebook as much as possible but would make an exception for this group!
Amy

On Oct 17, 2019, at 10:08 PM, Bob Davis rhdavis@srv.net [ible] wrote:

I also would like to see ible continue. Bob Davis

On Oct 18, 2019, at 14:04, Jonathan Barnett jrb4jc@hotmail.com [ible] wrote:

 A Facebook group page should work splendidly…  and why is Yahoo Groups necessary to keep emails flowing?  I’ve never been a part of Yahoo Groups this entire time.  My 2 bits… Jonathan 

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On Oct 17, 2019, at 8:24 PM, Denise Hughes deniseh449@gmail.com [ible] wrote:

  
I hope IBLE survives. 

Denise HughesCaldwell, Idaho

On Oct 17, 2019, at 7:33 PM, Jane Westervelt jwestervelt@live.com [ible] wrote:

  
First, although the number of posts have declined as Brian mentioned, I still want this group.  If Yahoo Groups won’t work for us anymore, we can find something else, and I’m researching other options right now. If anyone has input on various free group options, let me know.  Also let me know if there are specific features you really value in a group like this, beyond the ability to send and receive email and archive old messages.
Janeco-owner

From: ible@yahoogroups.com  on behalf of lcarrigan_55@yahoo.com [ible]
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 4:50 PM
To: ible@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [IBLE] Sad Info  
Sad info re: the end of Yahoo Groups which will affect IBLE. Sounds like as of this coming Mon, Oct 21 Yahoo Groups will be functionally over. I’m not really into other social media, don’t have a Facebook acct & not a “techie”. Even though, it seems posts to IBLE have somewhat decreased over the years, there have remained those providing good birding info that has certainly helped me in my observations. 

Sure has been a good run & I hope a similar Idaho Birding forum takes the place of IBLE. From my perspective, I’ve enjoyed the contact with others through IBLE, having even met fellow birders in person, & hope to find all again “in the ether” on another platform.

Good Birding, Brian Carrigan
Blackfoot

There’s been a least one Blue Jay flying around our neighborhood last several days. Identified him by his call & today was seen flying by neighbor Roger P. & his wife at their feeder.
Bud Alford, Id. Falls

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