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>Date: Mon, 01 Sep 2003 08:48:52 -0400
>To: schrader
>From: "Jim Cox and/or Katy NeSmith" <necox@...>
>Subject: Down-listing of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker
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>
>The Red-cockaded Woodpecker will soon become the first species to be
>down-listed using
>Florida's flawed method of evaluating rare species.  This Wednesday,
>September 3, the Florida
>Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will likely approve downgrading
>this species from
>"threatened" to "species of special concern."  In so doing, the Commission
>will be demoting a
>species that is essential to maintaining old-growth pine forests on public
>lands throughout
>Florida.
>
>The criteria the Commission has used in this evaluation are flawed.  They
>fail to gauge extinction
>risks adequately and are biased toward long-lived species.  In fact, a
>long-lived species such
>as gopher tortoises can be listed at a higher level of endangerment than
>red-cockaded
>woodpeckers even though tortoise populations are at least an order of
>magnitude larger, tortoise
>population declines have not been as extensive, and habitat for tortoises
>is abundant within
>Florida's conservation lands.
>
>In a recent analysis, Commission staff found that most vertebrates would
>likely be down-listed or
>removed as a result of the new process that has been established.
>
>Dr. Russell Lande, who helped to develop the criteria now used by the
>Commission, suggests
>that the Commission "...seriously violates the intent and spirit..." of
>the process he helped to
>create.  The Commission essentially redefined important terms in a manner
>that "...contradicts both
>common sense and plain English....", and Dr. Lande adds that " the system
>of assessing
>extinction risk recently adopted by the FFWCC and the State of Florida
>will facilitate
>downlisting and/or delisting currently listed species, accelerating the
>erosion of biological
>diversity in Florida."
>
>Unfortunately, there's not much to be done at this point.  The vote is
>sure to go against the
>woodpecker, but we need to let FFWCC know that we object to continued
>misapplication of
>principles of biological conservation.
>
>Please send a note explaining your opposition to the proposed down-listing
>of the Red-cockaded
>Woodpecker to
>
><mailto:k.haddad@...>k.haddad@...
><mailto:ken.haddad@...>ken.haddad@...
><mailto:montalf@...>montalf@...
>
>You can find a complete version of Dr. Lande's evaluation at
><http://www.nettally.com/necox/lande.pdf>www.nettally.com/necox/lande.pdf
>
>A thorough review of the Commission listing process can be found at
><http://www.nettally.com/necox/iucn.htm>www.nettally.com/necox/iucn.htm
>
>Thanks,
>Jim Cox
>Chair, Conservation Committee of the Florida Ornithological Society

Matthew Schrader
schrader@...

We had a brief glimpse of a Cerulean Warbler in our yard.  We have
not seen very many migrants in our yard this migration season.

We also had two male Hooded Warblers today in our mister.

Good birding to all.
Sally and Dean Jue
Tallahassee, FL

Hi,

     I am an apprentice falconer. If you arent very familiar with
falconry, visit www.onlinefalconry.com for a great intro. I know
there are some people who do not like the sport of falconry, and
everyone is entitled to thier own opinion. What I need is a few bird
watchers who could help me out for a few weeks in December. Mostly by
just letting me know by phone if and when you spot a Juvinile
Redtail. Just so you know, the traps used are totally humane and
absolutely no harm will come to the bird.

                                            Thanks!

Thought you birders might enjoy this snippet from the Philadelphia/Delaware
Rare Bird Alert.  Happy fall migration,  Fran


>Date:         Mon, 1 Sep 2003 22:48:48 -0400
>Reply-To: Armas Hill <armas@...>
>Sender: "National Birding Hotline Cooperative (East)"
><BIRDEAST@...>
>From: Armas Hill <armas@...>
>
>
>Recently in a Birdline FEATURE, we noted COLLECTIVE NAMES for BIRDS.
>Including: BEVY, BRACE, BROOD, CLUTCH, COLONY, CONGREGATION, COVEY, FLOCK,
>MURMURATION, RAFT, SKEIN, SPRING, and WISP.
>Jack Fanelli, of the Militia Hill Hawk Watch in Montgomery County PA, tells
>us (appropriately) that we omitted one:
>"KETTLE" (as in "kettle of HAWKS" at Militia Hill, or elsewhere). Thanks Jack.
>
>Now, our Birdline FEATURE, this time, with another look at WORDS:
>
>This is the Birdline (on the radio).
>
>This time with TERMS (relating to BIRDS) with which you may, or may not, be
>familiar. As we've  said previously, such an exercise can be FUN.
>
>The WORDS this time: DREAD, FLIRT, PIPPING, PITCHING, WHIFFLING, and a
>RODENT RUN. All of these, of course, here, relevant to BIRDS.
>
>Let's start with DREAD. If a bird DREADS, what is it doing?
>A DREAD is a sudden mass movement of birds away from a breeding colony,
>particularly characteristic of TERNS. (birds similar to gulls, usually
>along the seacoast)
>
>FLIRT. You all think you know FLIRTING when you see it. But when a BIRD
>FLIRTS, what is it doing?
>FLIRTING is a rapid movement of the WINGS or TAIL, particularly when a bird
>is agitated.
>
>PIP. (P-I-P) When a bird is PIPPING, what is happening?
>A bird PIPS very early in its life. It is what a chick does inside an egg
>with its first chipping of the shell before it hatches.
>
>PITCHING. We all know, I guess, what that is in relation to BASEBALL. Or in
>relation to a boat on the water. But what is PITCHING relevant to BIRDS?
>A clue: It has to do with WATER.
>PITCHING is a term for the landing of birds on water.
>(Now, honestly, I never really cared for the term LANDING in relation to
>WATER, but it is a common expression in that way. It reminds me, you might
>say, of New Jersey, where people DRIVE on a PARKWAY and PARK in a DRIVEWAY.)
>
>What is a RODENT RUN? In relation to BIRDS, that is.
>It sounds like LEMMINGS in Alaska, or Norway, heading toward the sea. Or a
>race of rats.
>A RODENT RUN, for a BIRD, particularly a SHOREBIRD such as a SANDPIPER that
>nests on the ground, is a FORM OF DISTRACTION, during which a parent
>attempts to lure an intruder away from a nest or young by the imitation, in
>a way, a small animal in the grass.
>
>And lastly WHIFFLING? Not sniffling, but WHIFFLING. What is it?
>It's a term used by WATERFOWLERS for a "spiraling nose-dive" with wings
>folded, done especially by flocks of GEESE.
>
>Some of the TERMS just given may be good CROSSWORD PUZZLE WORDS.
>Often-used words in that category could be the subject on the Birdline
>another time.
>
>If you have any ideas in that regard, let us know.
>You can e-mail us through the web-site: www.focusonnature.com
>
>I'm Armas Hill.
>
>The Birdline FEATURE of the week is on the radio each Wednesday, on station
>AM1450, WILM in Wilmington, Delaware, before 6am, 9am, and 7pm. Outside the
>geographical range of the station, it can be heard on the internet at:
>www.wilm.com
>
>To each of you, good birding. And, as always, thank you for tuning in to
>the Birdline, wherever you may be.
>
>- end transcript
>
>
>For Birdeast archives, and to join, leave, or change address, see:
>http://listserv.arizona.edu/archives/birdeast.html

--


Fran C. Rutkovsky
Tallahassee, FL
prutkov@...

I would hope that any one on nflbirds would decline to help you capture a
free Red-tail and keep it prisoner.
Falconery may be legal but it is surely immoral.

"So many species so little time"
John Hintermister
Gainesville, Fl.


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I agree, & hope none of us offers any help for this.  I also wonder if it is
even legal to capture a wild bird for this purpose?  Presumably one would at
least need some sort of license?

-----Original Message-----
From: JHHV2BIRD@... [mailto:JHHV2BIRD@...]
Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 2:56 PM
To: jsallo@...; nflbirds@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [nflbirds] Redtail Trapping


I would hope that any one on nflbirds would decline to help you capture a
free Red-tail and keep it prisoner.
Falconery may be legal but it is surely immoral.

"So many species so little time"
John Hintermister
Gainesville, Fl.


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RBA
* Florida
* Statewide
* Date September 02, 2003
* FLFL0309.02

-Birds mentioned:
++BLACK-FACED GRSSQUIT**++

**This is a review species in Florida. Any details of sightings
should be sent to the FOS Records Committee at the address given at
the end of this report

Hotline: FLORIDA RARE BIRD REPORT
to report e-mail: BrianAhern@...
compiler: Brian Ahern
transcriber: Same

This is Brian Ahern reporting a SPECIAL Florida Rare Bird Alert for
09/02/03. This report is sponsored by FLORIDA NATURE TOURS, which
offers tours to the Dry Tortugas, South Florida, private guiding. For
information go to http://www.floridanaturetours.com or call 407-363-
1360. Reports are followed by coordinates from the DeLorme Florida
Atlas & Gazetteer and the page number of Bill Pranty's ABA guide "A
Birder's Guide to Florida" when possible.

EVERLGADES NATIONAL PARK
An immature male BLACK-FACED GRASSQUIT found by Bryant Roberts
yesterday in Everglades National Park, near Long Pine Key was
relocated today. It was seen along the road leading to the campgound
of Long Pine Key, not far from the turnoff from the main road. Drive
north along the road in the direction of the main park road with the
windows down to hear.  Not far from a small hammock the bird was
heard singing on the right side of the road. The bird actively sang
and feed up and down the road for a distance of about 100 yards. It
was feeding right in the middle of the road, along the grassy area by
the road and back in the pinewoods.  The bird looks most like a
female in the illustrations in most books although it has small area
of black in the throat, which would make it an immature male. Another
report from Tuesday posted the following location: It ranges widely
from the "private residence" near the Long Pine Key Campground
entrance north around at least two curves in the road, and spends
considerable time back in the woods (west).  It comes onto the
pavement to feed regularly.  The best way to find it seems to be to
drive slowly and listen for the song, which is very finch-like,
reminiscent of a song or Lincoln's sparrow (B Roberts & all). DeLorme
p.122; Pranty p. 234


  Good Birding!

Documentation of rarities for FL Ornithological Society Records
Committee should be sent to:
FOSRC, c/o Archbold Biological Station, PO Box 2057,
Lake Placid FL 33862.
Website: http://www.fosbirds.org/

Florida Rare Bird Alert Mail-list: To subscribe go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FLRBA

Florida Birding website: http://www.javaswift.com/floridabirds/
FLORIDABIRDS-L website:  http://bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm

For more information on Florida bird sightings, locations, and
discussion please visit the following archives:
Statewide sightings/discussion listserv:
BIRDBRAINS: http://listserv.admin.usf.edu/archives/brdbrain.html
FLABIRDING: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FlaBirding/
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Regional sightings/discussion listservs:
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Southwest Florida: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWFLBirdline/
Southeast Florida: http://tropicalaudubon.org/tasboard/index.html

Brian Ahern
Tampa, FL.
BrianAhern@...

I just wanted to post this to clear a few things up. I do appreciate
the few who agreed to help me, though I noticed you didnt post in the
group, I understand. Im just going to post a few facts about falconry
to hopefully quell a few fears. I am very new at the sport, so I am
not the most qualified.

1. It is VERY regulated. Getting a liscense requires a written test,
thousands of dollars of equipment, constant inspections of the
housing and the bird itself, as well as being an apprentice for two
years. Beleive me, no one gets a license without being very concerned
for the welfare of Birds of Prey.

2. These birds are kept in better condition than any zoo. They
require a large indoor area to escape weather and to spend the molt
as well as a large outdoor area in wich to fly free. They are also
flown totally free, outside, with no leashes or fences, everyday for
hours at a time. Thier hunting skills are also well honed. Ask any
falconer and you will get the same response, "The best sign of a good
falconer is the health of his bird."

3. Mortality. There is a reason that only young birds may be taken
from the wild. nearly 70% of juvenile RT Hawks never make it through
thier first year. In falconry, that mortality rate is 4.7%.
Considering the fact that only one bird may be taken per year, only
one bird may be kept at any one time and that there are only a
handful of falconers in the US, the sports impact on these birds is
minimal.

4. Morality. I totally understand some of your negative views. We all
have our own opinions. But consider this. Most research done on Birds
of Prey is done by Falconers or supported by falconers. Thanks to
this 4000 year old sport, we have greatly increased our knowledge of
Diurnal Birds of Prey. Most Falconers work with raptor rehab programs
and are staunch conservationists. Disargeeing with the sport is one
thing. I disagree with commercial fishing. But calling it immoral is
a slap in the face to alot of people who have spent years improving
the life of Birds of Prey and helping protect the habitat of all
birds.

I dont want to be considered a flamer, so Im not going to respond
anymore to the topic. I really like the group and enjoy reading about
the different birds native to the area. Im not an avid bird watcher,
but I do spend a great deal of time watching Raptors. If anyone is
interested in watching Osprey fish here in Pensacola, let me know and
I would be happy to take you to the Navy base some morning!

Thanks and forgive the spelling!

Thank you for your thoughtful and informative reply.  I should have made my
own reponse a bit clearer, in that I myself do not, in fact, view falconry
as immoral...I was, however,  agreeing that I hoped none of the birders
would help you capture a wild bird.  I appreciate your effort to explain your
interest.  Your response willl probably inspire some of us to explore this
subject further.....MLE





-------Original Message-------
From: kelenskiovich <jsallo@...>
Sent: 09/03/03 08:23 AM
To: nflbirds@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [nflbirds] Falconry

>
> I just wanted to post this to clear a few things up. I do appreciate
the few who agreed to help me, though I noticed you didnt post in the
group, I understand. Im just going to post a few facts about falconry
to hopefully quell a few fears. I am very new at the sport, so I am
not the most qualified.

1. It is VERY regulated. Getting a liscense requires a written test,
thousands of dollars of equipment, constant inspections of the
housing and the bird itself, as well as being an apprentice for two
years. Beleive me, no one gets a license without being very concerned
for the welfare of Birds of Prey.

2. These birds are kept in better condition than any zoo. They
require a large indoor area to escape weather and to spend the molt
as well as a large outdoor area in wich to fly free. They are also
flown totally free, outside, with no leashes or fences, everyday for
hours at a time. Thier hunting skills are also well honed. Ask any
falconer and you will get the same response, "The best sign of a good
falconer is the health of his bird."

3. Mortality. There is a reason that only young birds may be taken
from the wild. nearly 70% of juvenile RT Hawks never make it through
thier first year. In falconry, that mortality rate is 4.7%.
Considering the fact that only one bird may be taken per year, only
one bird may be kept at any one time and that there are only a
handful of falconers in the US, the sports impact on these birds is
minimal.

4. Morality. I totally understand some of your negative views. We all
have our own opinions. But consider this. Most research done on Birds
of Prey is done by Falconers or supported by falconers. Thanks to
this 4000 year old sport, we have greatly increased our knowledge of
Diurnal Birds of Prey. Most Falconers work with raptor rehab programs
and are staunch conservationists. Disargeeing with the sport is one
thing. I disagree with commercial fishing. But calling it immoral is
a slap in the face to alot of people who have spent years improving
the life of Birds of Prey and helping protect the habitat of all
birds.

I dont want to be considered a flamer, so Im not going to respond
anymore to the topic. I really like the group and enjoy reading about
the different birds native to the area. Im not an avid bird watcher,
but I do spend a great deal of time watching Raptors. If anyone is
interested in watching Osprey fish here in Pensacola, let me know and
I would be happy to take you to the Navy base some morning!

Thanks and forgive the spelling!



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>

I finally was able to do some birding this past weekend without a dozen kids in
tow.  Gail Menk and I hit three of the landings on Lake Jackson, and I did some
backyard birding at home.  Overall, there were few migrants to be found, but it
was still nice to get out.  Here are some highlights:

Sunset Landing (Sat. 6:55-7:25)
Blue-winged Teal (6)
Red-shouldered Hawk (3)
Great-crested Flycatcher (1)
Eastern Kingbird (1)
Yellow Warbler (1 fly-over)
Common Yellowthroat (1)

Crowder Landing (Sat. 7:40 - 8:15)
Great-crested Flycatcher (2)
Yellow Warbler (1 fly-over)

Faulk Drive Landing (Sat. 8:20-8:50)
Common Ground Dove (1)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (1)
Prairie Warbler (1 male)
Blue Grosbeak (3)  One was still singing

North 27 Boat Landing (Sat. 9:00 - 9:15)
Ruby-throated Hummingbird (1)
Gray Catbird (4)
Loggerhead Shrike (2)

Backyard Sightings (Most from Sat. - Mon. between 2 - 4pm)
Broad-winged Hawk (2) One hangs out all the time in the trees around my yard. 
It appears to primarily feed on cicadas.
Great-crested Flycatcher (1)
Yellow-throated Vireo (1)
Red-eyed Vireo (2+)
Northern Parula (1+)

I also heard a waterthrush species "Chinking" yesterday (Tuesday) between 7-8 pm
in the trees behind Optimist Park in Indianhead Acres.  There was also a
Great-crested Flycatcher calling in the same area.  The creek area should
probably be checked mornings and evenings for migrants.

Rob Lengacher
Tallahassee, FL
rlengach@...


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Hello all,
I had the opportunity to train a one winged falcon at
a rehabilitation center a few years ago.  It was very
sad to see it couped up unable to fly free, but the
oppurtunity was thrilling.  Many people disagree with
many of the methods to make the bird trust you and
respect you, and I must say I don't like many of the
methods either.  There are some methods to make the
bird trust that are not inhumane.  I would rather
falconry be limited to perminatly injured birds.
However, I do believe to say falconry as "immoral"
would also condemn other practices which don't allow
birds to fly free, such as zoo, or which kill birds in
order to gain more information about them.  As of yet,
I have seen no proof that falconry has caused a
decline in any bird species and therefore it is a
practical use of resources.



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I join John Hintermister in the utter disgust of falconry.  Birds, and all
wildlife should be just that--wild, and unrestrained.  Probably because
they can fly, birds represent the epitome of freedom.  Subconsciously, that
might be what attracted me to birding.  I know it is "legal" if you have a
license, but it isn't right in my book.  Those that are prone to this
non-sport should get a model airplane, or buy a dog to train.

Jack Dozier
Alligator Pt., FL
jdozier@...

Two LARK SPARROWS were along the roadside on Bald Pt. Rd. opposite Sailfish
St.  (I had one at my feeder 26/27 Aug.)  They are expected at this time of
year.  Clay-colored Sparrows may show up any day now, according to past
records.

I saw an adult male SHINY COWBIRD on Mashes Sands Rd. and the intersection
of Sunrise Lane (Ochlockonee Bay, Wakulla Co.) associating with young
Red-winged Blackbirds.  A couple of female or imm.  cowbirds were nearby
also, but I didn't ascertain which species they were.

Jack Dozier
Alligator Pt., FL
jdozier@...

This afternoon around 3:30 I had a WORM-EATING warbler bathing in
the birdbath, with a female GOLDEN-WINGED warbler above it, foraging
in the trees.  That's the earliest I've had a Golden-winged, but
the Worm-eating is one day later than my earliest record, 9/3/2001.

I also had a couple of N. Parulas, a splotchy red/gold/orange Summer Tanager
that came down to watch the bathing, and a flock of Common Grackles.
Late afternoon I had a Chestnut-sided warbler high up and heard a
waterthrush sp. in the ravine. I saw one zipping down the stream but
couldn't get an i.d.
--


Fran C. Rutkovsky
Tallahassee, FL
prutkov@...

I had a KENTUCKY warbler today in the ravine (first of season) around
noon. Also saw Worm-eating warbler and Yellow-billed Cuckoo.
Late in the day I found a PRAIRIE warbler (fots) high up in an oak
tree and a Black and White warbler.

I got distracted watching one of the hummingbirds chasing a Chickadee
around the yard. I suspect the Chickadee had been trying to drink out
of a hummer feeder.
--


Fran C. Rutkovsky
Tallahassee, FL
prutkov@...

This morning, I found the following at St George Is St Pk...

Camping area:

CANADA Warbler
Prothonotary  "
Louisiana Waterthrush
C. Yellowthroat
Y-B Cuckoo

Youth Camping area:

Black & White Warbler
Prairie      "
Yellow      "
Pine         "
Hooded    "
Yellow-throated   "
Am Redstart
N. Parula
R-E Vireo
Swainson's Thrush
Chuck-will's-widow
E. Wood-pewee

Yesterday afternoon (09/05), we had a brief movement of migrants through
the yard:

Cerulean Warbler
Blackburnian  "
Worm-eating  "
Yellow-throated  "
Yellow    "
R-E Vireo

John Murphy
Alligator Pt, FL

Michael Evans and I birded Tiger Hammock Road and then St. Marks NWR Saturday
morning.  Birds were scarce in both places, but were good in variety.

Tiger Hammock Road
Kentucky Warbler
Prairie Warbler
Black and white warbler
Pine warbler
Blue headed vireo
White eyed vireo
Yellow throated vireo
Northern parula
Blue gray Gnatcatcher

St. Marks NWR
near the twin bridges
Hooded warbler
black and white warbler
northern waterthrush
prothonotary warbler
yellow-throated vireo
(met Michael Spradley there who said he had seen an American Redstart)

near the picnic area/restrooms:
hooded warbler
yellow warbler
black-throated blue warbler
prothonary warbler
(M. Spradley also reported seeing an ovenbird here)

We saw a roseate spoonbill fly over the road just before the road straightens
out to head for the lighthouse.

Behind the lighthouse on the flats there was a large number of shorebirds.
Of interest were black plover, Wilson's plover, ruddy turnstone, Caspian,
royal, and Forster's Tern, yellowleg sp. and willets.

Also saw several Eastern Kingbirds and barn swallows.

Ed Woodruff
Tallahassee


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It seems that migration has really picked up over the past few days, or
is it I've just taken more time to pick up my bins and look up.  Either
way, here are the highlights from this weekend.

Indianhead Park (Sat. 3-5): I had one nice mixed feeding flock about 200
yds north of Koucky Park, but only ID'd a few birds, the flock was too
high up and moving too fast...
Broad-winged Hawk (3)
Acadian Flycatcher (1)
White-eyed Vireo (3)
Yellow-throated Vireo (1)
Red-eyed Vireo (6+)  They were very common, but moving around a bit too
much to be sure of numbers.
Northern Parula (4)
PRAIRIE WARBLER (1 male)
BLACK&WHITE WARBLER (1)
AMERICAN REDSTART (1 Brightly colored male near the north end of the trail)
HOODED WARBLER (1 male)
Summer Tanager (1)
Common Grackle (190+)

Rhoden Cove Landing (Sun. 10:35 - 10:40)
PRAIRIE WARBLER (4)
YELLOW WARBLER (3)

My Backyard (Sun. 2:00-3:00)
Red-eyed Vireo (4)
Northern Parula (1)
CHESTNUT-SIDED WARBLER (1 first winter fem.)
PRAIRIE WARBLER (1 fem)

General observations:  Prairies along with Red-eyed Vireos seem to be
most common in a variety of habitats so far this "fall."  Yellows are
nearly as common in willowy habitats.

Keep Looking Up!

Rob Lengacher
rlengach@...
Tallahassee, FL

A quick walk along the Indianhead Park trail between Optimist Park and
Koucky Park was very quiet.  I did have 3 Acadian Flycatchers and a
single Veery (FOTS) posing nicely just north of the little footbridge.

Rob Lengacher
Tallahassee, FL
rlengach@...

I had some neat birds "from the window" today.  I turned the sprinkler on,
but nothing came to it; I reckon there were too many natural puddles, and
not hot enough for it to (as the Jues said) "work its magic".

Gr. Crested Flycatcher           (1)
Red-eyed Vireo                       (4)
Veery                                        (1)
N. Parula                                   (1)
Tenn. Warbler                          (2)
Blackburnian Warbler                (2)
Prairie Warbler                         (2)
Pine Warbler                            (4)
Worm-eating Warbler              (1)
C. Yellowthroat                         (2)

Not in the yard, but just down the road inside Bald Pt. State Park, I
flushed a Lark Sparrow.  My third sighting of this species this season, all
on Bald Pt. Rd.

Jack Dozier
Alligator Pt., FL
jdozier@...

A bird list is now posted at the Thomas P. Smith Reclamation Facility aka the
Springhill Road Sewage Treatment Facility (SRSTF).  Anyone wishing a copy of
this list, reply to me (off list) or call me (or Gail Menk at 850/575-9361)
and one of us will send you a copy.

Keith MacVicar
5199 Velda Dairy Road
Tallahassee  FL  32309
850/893-4840
km1dot2@...




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The Audubon Eagle Watch is in dire need for volunteers to monitor
nesting activities of Eagles in the Big Bend/Panhandle area.  No
special skills are needed. Maps with nest locations will be provided
to volunteers.

If interested please contact Lynda White at  LWHITE@...

Hi im Greig from the UK i was thinking of doing a family holiday to
Disneyland next summer maybe staying in the disney resort,i was just
wondering if anyone can send me any birding information on the rsort
and when is the best time for birding Disney if any time at all,i
would be most greatful for any information,thanx.
Hope everyone is well and happy Birding folks
Greig
darklight67@...

Hi:



Like many, we would like to look for the Black-faced Grassquit the
coming weekend if it is still around.  What are the latest sightings?



Doug Wassmer & Lilian Saul

Tampa, Fl

Dwassme1@...



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Today, September 12th, we finally got a few migrants in our mister.  We
got good long looks at:

Kentucky Warbler - 1
Veery - 1

We've had a few other migrants in our yard over the past week but they
were high in the trees and
did not come down to the mister.

On Saturday, Sept. 6th, we had

Cerulean Warbler - 1
Worm-eating Warbler - 1
Black-and-White Warbler - 1
Northern Parula - 1

Yesterday, Sept. 11th, we had a female Hooded Warbler in our bird dish
at the base of our
mister.

On Sunday, Sept. 7th, we went down to St. George Island SP and had 10
species of warblers,
including 8 Blackburnian, 1 Blue-winged, 2 Ceruleans, and 1 American
Redstart.  Conspicuously
absent were Gray Catbirds.

Best,
Dean and Sally Jue
Tallahassee, FL

Although cooler and clear, the sprinkler brought in a few birds.

R. Thr. Hummingbird           at least 2
E. Wood-Pewee
N. Parula                              not as numerous as in some years.
Pine warbler                         maybe all local residents
Prairie Warbler                     male
Bl. & white Warbler              male
Ovenbird                               strutting about yard all afternoon
C. Yellowthroat                      two birds, male and female
Yel.-breasted Chat               male (not commonly seen in migration)
Baltimore Oriole                   one of the 2 present since 9/8/03

As the Jues noted, catbirds haven't arrived yet.  Other than a July
sighting, my earliest occurrence locally has been 16 September.

Bonnie Jean Allen reported one Am. White Pelican from Alligator Pt. on 10
September.

Jack Dozier
Alligator Pt., FL
jdozier@...

Hi im Greig from the UK i was thinking of doing a family holiday to
Disneyland next summer maybe staying in the disney resort,i was just
wondering if anyone can send me any birding information on the rsort
and when is the best time for birding Disney if any time at all,i
would be most greatful for any information,thanx.
Hope everyone is well and happy Birding folks
Greig
darklight67@y...

Yesterday (Fri.9/12), Gail Menk observed a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at the
Springhill Road Sewage Treatment Facility.  At about 10:30 this morning
(Sat.9/13) Michael Evans, Ed Woodruff and I saw 2 of these birds in the extreme
NE
corner of the large, easternmost holding pond - AKA "Swan Lake".  We also
observed
a Solitary Sandpiper at the east end of the "cable" pond.

Keith MacVicar
Tallahassee  FL


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3-5 Baltimore Orioles  arrived Monday Sept. 8, attracted to the hummngbird
feeder.

Friday afternoon around 6:00 I had a Kentucky Warbler, a Blue Winged Warbler,
two fall Chestnut-sided Warblers, a male Wilson's Warbler, an American Redstart,
and dull, probably 1st year Common Yellowthroat, and a Northern Parula.  This
morning I went back with an Apalachee Audubon field trip.  Not as good but we
picked up a Northern Waterthrush (I don't think is was a Louisiana - mostly due
to the yellowish wash on its eyeline and underparts).  Nothing else to write
home about.


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