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Subject: BH Nuthatches,hawk chick and RB grosbeak
From: "=?iso-8859-1?Q?Donna_M._Haynes?=" <dmhaynes(AT)ARISTOTLE.NET>
Date: 22 May 2008 11:39am
Yesterday afternoon as my son and I watered the plants, we were joined by
three Brown Headed Nuthathes. Life Bird and Yard Bird for both of us.
They hung around for about 2 hours and seemed very unafraid of us. They
would land on the lower limbs of the pine tree and look us over and even
took sunflowers from the feeder when I was only about 2 feet away. I
always spray water into the maple tree beside the feeding station for the
chickadees to drink, but the nuthatches prefered to bathe among the wet
leaves. I really enjoyed the time that I spent with them.
I went and checked on the RS Hawk nest across the street. It's been about
2 weeks since I wondered through my neighbors yard to check on it. Finally
I saw one chick. Not much of a chick anymore though. It still had some
white fuz on the head and the neck feathers looked a little thin, but was
almost as big as an adult. I found it amusing how it looked down at me in
such a serous way.
This morning I have had a female Rose Breasted Grosbeak visiting the tray
feeder. She looks a little scruffy. She wouldn't be molting now would she?
I also have Bluebird chicks in the Bluebird box.
Donna Haynes
West Pulaski Co
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Subject: Tennessee Warbler
From: Michael Verser <ozarkwildbird(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Date: 22 May 2008 1:01pm
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I have heard Tennessee Warbler each morning since they arrived in April, either
at work in Heber Springs or at home West of town. That is until this morning. It
seems they have finally moved on. Usually they are hard to find here by the
second week of May.
Bo Verser
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Subject: Mailing problem
From: Dorothy Cooney <psychtrek(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Date: 22 May 2008 5:13pm
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Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 14:43:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Lindsey Ganser <lindseyganser(AT)yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Songbird question
To: Dorothy Cooney <psychtrek(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET>
I have been receiving all of the emails you have been
trying to send to ARBIRD-L(AT)LISTSERV.UARK.EDU. I don't
know why or how this is happening, but if you happen
to personally know the person with that e-mail address
please pass along my e-mail so that they can contact
me and we can perhaps figure out a way to solve the
problem before I delete my account! Thanks.
--- Dorothy Cooney <psychtrek(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> I just returned from yet another moving trip to my
> WIckes home, and while there heard a beautiful song.
> It was clear, sweet, and sounded like all the world
> like Tweedle-dee, with a high not on the dee. I
> never did see it. Can anyone shed any light on what
> this might have been?
>
>
> Dorothy Cooney
> Friendswood, TX & Wickes, AR
>
>
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Subject: Adult Natural History Workshops (Please forward to your
nature lover family & friends)
From: Barry Haas <bhaas(AT)SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Date: 22 May 2008 6:17pm
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Join us for an exciting learning opportunity for adults of all ages at =20=
beautiful Ferncliff Camp in western Pulaski County. Save the weekend: =20=
October 4th & 5th.
Adult Natural History Workshops
Native Tree ID, Arkansas Mushrooms, Edible Wild Plants
presented by the Arkansas Audubon Society (a non-profit organization)
October 4 & 5, 2008
Each fall the Arkansas Audubon Society offers adult natural history =20
workshops designed to enhance knowledge and appreciation of Arkansas=92 =20=
rich and fascinating plant and animal communities. Classes are taught =20=
by knowledgeable, enthusiastic educators.
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: EDIBLE TREES & PLANTS
Instructor: Tamara Walkingstick, Extension Specialist =96 Forestry, UA =20=
Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service
Many of our grandparents and parents used wild plants for food and =20
medicine. We all know about sassafras tea and the glorious taste of =20
wild blackberries, but we have forgotten how extensively wild plants =20
can be used. In this workshop, you will not only learn to identify =20
species of Arkansas native vegetation: you=92ll also learn how to =20
prepare a few tasty dishes. For example, acorns make great flour that =20=
you can incorporate into scones and biscuits. The course covers =20
concepts of conservation, history, culture, and plant identification=97=20=
while you=92re learning to walk on the wild side.
LEARNING THE MUSHROOMS AND FUNGI OF ARKANSAS
Instructor: Jay Justice, President, Arkansas Mycological Society
If you have ever seen a cluster of mushrooms in the yard or on a log =20
and wondered what they=92re called; if you find yourself focusing on =20
mushrooms and fungi whenever you walk in the woods; or if at least =20
once in your lifetime, you experienced a mysterious dream in which =20
fungi were the major theme=97then this is definitely the workshop that =20=
you need to take! We will have both field work and classroom study, =20
and the workshop will culminate with a mycophagy (!) session where the =20=
instructor will provide examples of saut=E9ed wild mushrooms to the =
class.
NATIVE TREE IDENTIFICATION
Instructor: Eric Sundell, Professor of Biology, Emeritus, University =20
of Arkansas-Monticello
With the help of a user-friendly key, participants will identify more =20=
than 50 species of native trees and shrubs from the rich woods of the =20=
Ferncliff Conference Center. You=92ll meet basswood and pawpaw, admire =20=
the chambered pith of black walnut, and taste the medicinal inner bark =20=
of slippery elm. And you will learn how to identify all of the other =20
Arkansas trees that grow elsewhere in the state. If you and Confucius =20=
agree, that getting the right name is the first step to wisdom and =20
appreciation, this workshop is for you.
WORKSHOP HOURS
Each two-day workshop begins on Saturday, October 4 at 10 a.m. with =20
orientation in the Brown Center meeting room at Ferncliff Camp and =20
Conference Center ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ferncliff.org" =
www.ferncliff.org=20
). The workshops end on Sunday, October 5 no later than 4 p.m.
WORKSHOP COST
There are two options for attending the workshop: stay over Saturday =20
night or commute.
--Option 1: $ 170
Overnighters will occupy climate controlled rooms, each with two =20
double beds and private bath. Rooms are smoke-free, television-free, =20
and telephone-free. Linens are included. Let us know if you have a =20
roommate in mind.
--Option 2: $ 130
Commuters head home Saturday night after the evening program and =20
rejoin their groups at breakfast Sunday morning.
REGISTRATION
For more information and for registration forms, email Eric Sundell =20
at HYPERLINK "mailto:esundell42(AT)gmail.com" esundell42(AT)gmail.com or =20
call 870-723-1089. Or you can download a registration form from our =20
website, HYPERLINK "http://www.arbirds.org" www.arbirds.org. Your =20
completed registration form should be sent, with either a $50 deposit =20=
or full tuition=97both refundable before September 1st=97made payable to =
=20
Arkansas Audubon Society, to:
Arkansas Audubon Society
c/o Barry Haas
804 Konrad Court
Little Rock, AR 72223-9201
Note: the balance of the tuition will be payable in advance at the =20
same address.
MEALS
Four meals are included in the workshop fee: Saturday lunch and dinner =20=
and Sunday breakfast and lunch. Warning! Ferncliff=92s kitchen offers =20=
hearty, healthy, delicious meals, including vegetarian fare and =20
homemade desserts, served cafeteria-style. It is possible to leave the =20=
workshop on Sunday both smarter and heavier.
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS INCLUDED
Class instructors offer take-home educational materials, handouts or =20
books, for example, Liz and Bill Fulton=92s tree identification key for =20=
the Tree ID Workshop =96a $30 value that is included in the registration =
=20
fee. We recommend that participants bring along a notebook and =20
personal copies of appropriate field guides.
CANCELLATIONS
Your $50 deposit or full tuition is refundable until September 1st. =20
After the 1st, a refund will be sent only if someone can be registered =20=
in your place. If you must cancel, please let us know as early as =20
possible.
PERSONAL VEHICLES
Plenty of parking is available at Ferncliff.
ACCESSIBILITY
Please contact the Ferncliff administration office at 501-821-3063 for =20=
specific information concerning accommodations for handicap =20
accessibility. All three of the workshops will take place both in the =20=
classroom and outdoors and will require moderate walking to various =20
sites around a rustic campus. All ages and fitness levels have =20
attended classes in the past with no problems reported.
WHAT TO BRING
Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate, casual clothing. A hat, insect =20=
repellant and a flashlight are recommended. For participants in the =20
tree workshop, a portable stool can be helpful.
HOW TO GET THERE
For directions to Ferncliff Camp (located just outside Little Rock) =20
and more information about the facilities, you can go to: HYPERLINK =
"http://www.ferncliff.org=20
" www.ferncliff.org
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Subject: help target birds for SE and SC Ark.
From: Rick Waldrop <REWaldrop(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 22 May 2008 10:23pm
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ARK birders,
I am coming to NE LA this weekend and hope to find some state birds in S.
East or S. Central AR.
They are:
Least Bittern
Mottled Duck, at Overflow, really?
Sora, Va. and King Rails
Purple Gallinule
C. Moorhen
Black-bell. Plover
White-rump. Sandpiper
Whip-poor-will
W. Kingbird
Bell's Vireo
Cerulean Warbler
Swainson's Warbler
Ovenbird
Painted Bunting
Bachman's Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Any tips on any of these greatly appreciated.
Rick Waldrop
Cleveland, TN
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