Birding in June in Lee County is not for the faint hearted or the weak kneed. We don't have as many birds or birders in these parts. So next June I may migrate...
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Jose V. Padilla
jvp0208
Jul 3, 2011 2:53 pm
Seen recently at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Boardwalk near the Auditorium. J. Padilla, M. D., Fort Myers, FL...
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Margaret
mengland380
Jul 20, 2011 12:52 pm
Combined trip list for STA5 and Blumberg Road July 16, 2011 Next trip August 20. Reservations required. For schedule through December 2012 go To Hendry...
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Bob
samakibob
Jul 26, 2011 1:19 am
I just went for a quick count after work this afternoon not expecting much. But as it often happens when I get out there something unexpected shows up. To...
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Charlie Ewell
anhinga42
Jul 26, 2011 10:14 pm
You're right Bob, they would be early migrants that are right on time by mid to late July. Many of the adult shorebirds that breed south of the arctic (like...
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Margaret
mengland380
Aug 13, 2011 2:08 pm
You are invited to participate in Hendry and Glades County's 6th Annual Florida Fall North American Migration Count (NAMC) to be held Saturday September 17...
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christine_2_nguyen
christine_2_...
Aug 20, 2011 5:22 pm
We drove from South Fort Myers to Babcock Webb at 8 AM. Birds observed: * Little Blue Heron * Mottled Duck * Common Ground Dove * Cattle Egret * Northern...
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Margaret
mengland380
Aug 21, 2011 11:57 pm
Here's yesterday's Stormwater Treatment Area 5 (STA5) and Blumberg Road Combined trip list. The next trip will be the Fall NAMC Sept. 17th. For information...
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Charlie
anhinga42
Sep 3, 2011 1:44 am
Walt Winton reported having 12 warbler species (including Blackburian), as well as quite a few other songbird species along the boardwalk at Six Mile Cypress...
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Jeff Bouton
jbouton2
Sep 4, 2011 3:53 pm
For the benefit of those who have joined the social media world of Facebook, I want to offer the following. The Florida Keys Hawkwatch is rapidly approaching...
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Margaret
mengland380
Sep 18, 2011 11:46 pm
Link to article and 19 photo of NAMC at STA5. page B1 & 3 By Janine Zeitlin ...
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Jeff Bouton
jbouton2
Sep 19, 2011 4:46 pm
The Florida Keys Hawkwatch has officially begun and are posting daily updates of raptors seen, other bird and wildlife highlights, etc. After the first 4 days...
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Jeff Bouton
jbouton2
Sep 29, 2011 2:44 am
Folks today the Florida Keys Hawkwatch had their best day of the season following passage of the front and stronger NW winds! With two days left in September...
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Charlie Ewell
anhinga42
Oct 25, 2011 1:46 pm
FYI.This rarity has been seen at Bunche Beach and Bowditch Pointe County Park at the north end of Ft Myers Beach recently as well. Charlie Charlie Ewell Cape...
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Charlie Ewell
anhinga42
Oct 25, 2011 1:48 pm
FYI From: FlaBirding@yahoogroups.com [mailto:FlaBirding@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vincent McGrath Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 2:56 PM To: BRDBRAIN;...
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eastkingbird
Oct 26, 2011 8:33 pm
Thanks for the word about the golden plover at Bunche Beach. I posted some photos I took this morning, Oct. 26, of what I think is the correct bird....
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eastkingbird
Oct 27, 2011 12:39 am
Posted photos, upon review by more experienced eyes, show a bill too large for a golden, so likely a black-bellied. My Sibley even warns that first-years often...
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Blair
yakscupper
Oct 28, 2011 1:49 pm
Thursday mornings low tide didn't produce a Golden Plover but did provide what I am calling a Long Billed Curlew. Warm coloring, no head strips and the length...
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Jeff Bouton
jbouton2
Nov 1, 2011 3:25 pm
Going a step further after yesterday's historic and incredible hawk flight over the keys, this also puts them 1906 hawks away from an historic record high...
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Margaret
mengland380
Nov 15, 2011 12:18 pm
Volunteer birders and photographers needed for the 5th Annual STA5-Clewiston CBC (FLSO) December 31, 2011. Great birding at STA5 and Blumberg Road, located in...
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Charlie Ewell
anhinga42
Nov 19, 2011 3:09 am
The American Golden Plover first reported by Vince McGrath back in October is still present at Bunche Beach. See John Haas' blog for a photo and details: ...
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Jeff Bouton
jbouton2
Nov 27, 2011 4:39 pm
All, Yesterday 26 November 2011, I was out banding raptors in the Punta Gorda area and encountered a wonderful surprise. One of the 3 American Kestrels I...
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Blair
yakscupper
Dec 14, 2011 5:29 pm
I have posted photos of a banded Piping Plover that I observed Monday 12/12/11 at Bunche Beach. Here is what I have heaard back on it . . . "Thanks so much for...
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karldwerner
Dec 16, 2011 8:40 pm
Over the past week there have been the following noteworthy birds. Horned Grebe Long-billed Curlew Marbled Godwit (at least 3) Common Loon (at least 3) We'll...
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karldwerner
Dec 18, 2011 3:19 pm
Saw personal seasonal high of 12 this morning. No sighting of Curlew Today so far. Karl Werner...
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Colin
colindowney55
Dec 18, 2011 5:33 pm
Kharli Rose and I along with another friendly couple spotted two Horned Grebes at the southeast boundary of Bunche Beach around 9:45 today. Both were near a...
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Karl Werner
karldwerner
Dec 23, 2011 1:28 pm
Saw several flying around bridge between Sanibel and first spoil island yesterday and today. Warm weather and southerly breezes helped. Karl Werner Sent from...
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Karl Werner
karldwerner
Dec 23, 2011 5:52 pm
A late post. Last Sat on the Christmas count a Scissor-tailed was found on the Pond Apple Trail. It was roughly midway between the chamber of commerce bldg (on...
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Karl Werner
karldwerner
Dec 26, 2011 4:49 pm
Saw two adults about 500 yds west of lighthouse this morning. Also about 25 Magnificent Frigatebirds circling east end of Sanibel island. Karl Werner Sent from...
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Jeff Bouton
jbouton2
Dec 26, 2011 5:00 pm
Dave and all, Regarding your question 'why haven't they expanded inland?....' These birds don't seem to be utilizing native habitats as much as artificial...
