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
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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 ?

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