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Subject: Re: 1500-bird kettle of broad-wings
From: "Jeff Catlin" <shieffcat(AT)bellsouth.net>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 12:21am
WOW!
I have seen 300 to 400 BWs in a kettle a couple of times, but
nothing like 1500.
WOW! Way to go guys and gals!
Jeff Catlin
Marietta, SC
shieffcat at bellsouth.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phil Dickinson" <pdickins(AT)triad.rr.com>
To: "CarolinaBirds" <carolinabirds(AT)duke.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 10:18 PM
Subject: 1500-bird kettle of broad-wings
Forsyth Audubon, T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon and Piedmont Bird Club members
have been counting hawks at Pilot Mountain State Park. This report from Dan
Chambers at Pilot Mtn. today:
Observers,
Today started out being another tough day. It wasn't until the 2-3 hour that
we got any large number of birds. We had 75 Broad-winged Hawks in that hour.
Then something happened that few of us will ever witness.
Around 3:45 p.m. we had this huge kettle that kept on getting bigger and
bigger. Jones Abernethy, Carol Cunningham, John Haire, Josh Hemric, Ken
Kenney, Melissa Whitmire and I had the pleasure of watching one of nature's
marvels. We had a Broad-winged Hawk kettle of over 1500 birds for 10 to 15
minutes. It was in the distance, over Brown Mountain starting on the ground
and going up two or three fields of view. It was so far out, that at first
only Melissa saw it with her scope. It looked like a tornado, sucking in
more birds from the bottom and funneling them to very high altitude.
Once they started setting their wings, the birds looked like a fighter
squadron headed our way. These birds were in rows of fifty wide and stacked
five to six rows high. Many passed over our head and out of sight.
Then another wonderful thing happened. Those that had not passed by began to
kettle right over Little Pinnacle. Some of our observers laid on the ground
to take in this unbelievable sight. There were so many birds that it looked
like a dust storm overhead.
We had one more kettle in the 4-5 hour with over 250 birds, which is the
second largest kettle I've seen this year.
I'm sure any of the observers that witnessed this phenomenon will be glad to
tell their version of this event. I need to stop and send the data form
which is copied and attached.
Thanks again for all who volunteered to observe,
Dan
Phil Dickinson
Winston-Salem
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Subject: GHOs calling
From: Ann Robertson <Ann(AT)triad.rr.com>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 6:33am
My husband Chester and I have been delighted to listen to a GHO concert
this morning. They have called antiphonally and have also rendered the
occasional duet for at least the last half-hour. We first heard them
around 6:00 a.m. Great start to the day!
Ann Robertson
Urban Winston-Salem
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Subject: Thrushes
From: Shelley Theye <veery(AT)bellsouth.net>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 11:44am
Heard a few Gray-cheeked Thrush calls this morning.
Have seen at least 3 individuals since. Also have Wood and
Swainson's Thrushes. The latter 2 showed up on 9/18,
so now all three are present.
Had a few Rose-breasted Grosbeaks last week, and still
have a nice bunch of Scarlet Tanagers.
Also a N. Mockingbird today, which I rarely see here.
All really liking the Dogwood fruit.
Shelley Theye
northern Chatham County, NC
veery(AT)bellsouth.net
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Subject: Re: yardbirds (wrens)
From: "Kim Horstman" <khhorstman(AT)nc.rr.com>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 1:32pm
I have also had Carolina Wren fledglings in the past 2 weeks. They fly to
my sunflower seed feeders and eat there daily!
Kim Horstman
----- Original Message -----
From: "KC Foggin" <KCFoggin(AT)sc.rr.com>
To: <sfantony20(AT)aol.com>; <brooksba(AT)visionet.net>;
<carolinabirds(AT)duke.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:26 PM
Subject: Re: yardbirds (wrens)
I've got a nest full that fledged last week but I'm thinking this has got
to be the end of it no?
KC Foggin
Socastee
Myrtle Beach SC
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From: <sfantony20(AT)aol.com>
To: <brooksba(AT)visionet.net>; <carolinabirds(AT)duke.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: yardbirds (wrens)
On the subject of wrens: How late in the year do Carolina wrens
breed?? I am (almos) sure I have immatures in my yard today.
Tammy Lester
Atlantic Beach, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: brooksba(AT)visionet.net
To: carolinabirds(AT)duke.edu
Sent: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:36 AM
Subject: yardbirds
have been looking for migrants and last week I had a yellow-billed
cuckoo right out in the open eating bugs. yesterday morning, I had 2
barred owls calling and this morning a great horned owl was calling,
also had a white-eyed vireo calling on the morning dogwalk. A great
view of a red shouldered hawk accompanied by what looked to be a
mockingbird. Do the chickadees from the north move southward in the
fall? I had a fairly large group this morning, all calling and eating
suet and bugs. Also, I have heard more calls from a wren than I have
ever heard, all different. all birds in NE Orange co.Â
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Subject: Re: Thrushes
From: "Kim Horstman" <khhorstman(AT)nc.rr.com>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 1:35pm
I had a brown thrasher feasting on dogwood berries this week -- first time
I had seen one actually in a tree, not foraging at the edge of my woods.
Kim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shelley Theye" <veery(AT)bellsouth.net>
To: <carolinabirds(AT)duke.edu>
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2006 11:43 AM
Subject: Thrushes
> Heard a few Gray-cheeked Thrush calls this morning.
> Have seen at least 3 individuals since. Also have Wood and
> Swainson's Thrushes. The latter 2 showed up on 9/18,
> so now all three are present.
> Had a few Rose-breasted Grosbeaks last week, and still
> have a nice bunch of Scarlet Tanagers.
> Also a N. Mockingbird today, which I rarely see here.
> All really liking the Dogwood fruit.
>
>
> Shelley Theye
> northern Chatham County, NC
> veery(AT)bellsouth.net
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Subject: Cape Romain Rare Bird Roundup - November 18,19 2006
From: "Cape Romain Bird Observatory" <crbo(AT)dmzs.com>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 4:20pm
As many experienced birders will tell you: mid-to-late November is "prime
time" for vagrant wintering birds along the U.S. east coast. This is when
rarities such as Western Kingbirds, Ash-throated Flycatchers, Rough-legged
Hawks and Snow Buntings start to appear each year along the eastern seaboard.
These species are discovered _every_ November in heavily-birded areas like
Cape May, NJ and the Delaware coast. Coastal NC usually sees them as well.
Besides rare vagrants, mid-to-late November is when more regularly occurring
rarities such as Parasitic Jaegers, Short-eared Owls, Cave Swallows, Lapland
Longspurs and others can be observed. November also provides us with
increasing numbers of waterfowl and sparrows.
The idea for having a "Rare Bird Roundup" on the SC coast was suggested to me
this past spring. I was talking with uber-birder Paul Lehman (the night
before a Brian Patteson pelagic) and we were lamenting the fact that South
Carolina largely misses out on this bonanza due to inadequate coverage along
the coast at this important time of year.
This lack of coverage has two causes:
1. South Carolina has relatively few birders compared with most of the
mid-Atlantic and southeastern states.
2. Many of the best fall/winter birding areas along the SC coast require a
boat to visit OR are closed from October 15 - February 1 for duck season.
Paul suggested organizing a weekend effort in November where we help birders
cover the "prime" areas along the SC coast. He feels sure it would produce
some great rarities over the years and I agree.
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To that end, CRBO shall hold an annual event (assuming adequate response) -
the Cape Romain Rare Bird Roundup. We will set up and lead multiple boat
trips to some "rarity hotspots" along the SC coast that landlocked birders
rarely get to visit.
The 2006 Cape Romain Rare Bird Roundup will be held on Saturday November 18th
and Sunday the 19th. We are announcing this to our supporters and
CAROLINABIRDS subscribers before public mention in newspapers, etc. So sign
up early for a sure spot on board (but please don't cancel late in the game if
at all possible).
See below for the main schedule of events. In addition, CRBO personnel and
others will be scouting the Sewee-to-Santee region for rare birds in the week
before the Rare Bird Roundup. If we find exciting rarities nearby (for
example: Capers Island or the beaches and sandbars near Murphy Island), events
will be added or changed accordingly.
If there is sufficient interest, we may add half-day boat trips that visit
only one island - such as Cape Is., Lighthouse Is. or Raccoon Key. If we find
astounding rare birds on Bulls Island on the 18th, we will add a return trip
on the 19th. Participants can check the CRBO website or CAROLINABIRDS the
evening of the 18th for updates on how we did and potential return trips to
Bulls Island the 19th.
Saturday November 18:
Bulls Island trip - we will be using the regular Bulls Island Ferry, but with
a special early departure time (rather than the usual 9:00am). We will also
land on the north end of the island, to save a long walk up there and back to
the dock. Participants may stay on the island until the main group departs at
4pm or opt for a half-day trip by riding back on the regular noon ferry to the
mainland. Those desiring a later start can take the regular 9:00am ferry and
catch up to the group on the island.
For an idea of the birds we expect to encounter and possible rarities, see
this web page: http://www.crbo.net/BullsIsland.html
Capacity: 80 birders. Cost: $30 per person
Sunday November 19:
Cape Island / Raccoon Key trip - We will visit Raccoon Key and Cape Island to
search for rarities as well as the LONG-BILLED CURLEWS that winter at Cape
Romain each year. We also have good odds of finding a SHORT-EARED OWL and
Cave Swallows on this trip. Birds we expect to see are: Peregrine Falcon,
Long-billed Curlew, Piping Plover, Marbled Godwit, Red Knot, Ipswich Sparrow,
Sharp-tailed Sparrow, Seaside Sparrow and more.
This trip will depart from the village landing beside the municipal building
in McClellanville.
Capacity: 40 birders. Cost: $35 per person
To register,
email: crbo(AT)dmzs.com or phone : 843-607-0105
--
Nathan Dias
Executive Director
Cape Romain Bird Observatory
http://www.crbo.net/
crbo(AT)dmzs.com
P.O. Box 362
McClellanville, SC 29458
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Subject: Patriot's Point 9-26
From: Nate Dias <offshorebirder(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 4:52pm
Bill Dobbins reports a fine morning's birding
yesterday at Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant, SC.
Bill enjoyed close looks at 3 cooperative Cape May
Warblers. 13 other Warbler species were also
observed.
Most of the action was in the area near the giant
brush pile.
Nathan Dias - Charleston, SC
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Subject: Mason Farm 9/27
From: alan kneidel <mylittledemon(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 7:36pm
I spent the AM at Mason Farm Biological Reserve here in Chapel Hill
today. A lot of birding yielded some moderate success. 47 species,
Here's the list:
Green Heron - 1
Cooper's Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Mourning Dove
Yellow-billed Cuckoo - 8
Barred Owl
Chimney Swift
Ruby-throated Hummingbird - 1
Downy Woodpecker
Northern Flicker
Pileated Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Red-headed Woodpecker - 1
Eastern Phoebe
American Crow
Fish Crow
Blue Jay
Carolina Chickadee
Tufted Titmouse
White-breasted Nuthatch
Carolina Wren
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
American Robin
Eastern Bluebird
Gray Catbird
Brown Thrasher
Northern Mockingbird
Cedar Waxwing
European Starling
White-eyed Vireo - 1
Chestnut-sided Warbler - 1
Magnolia Warbler - 1
Cape May Warbler - 1
Black-throated Blue Warbler - 1
Black-throated Green Warbler - 1
Yellow-throated Warbler - 1
Pine Warbler - 2
American Redstart - 4
Black-and-white Warbler - 4
Common Yellowthroat - 5
Scarlet Tanager - 1
Northern Cardinal
Indigo Bunting
Eastern Towhee
Brown-headed Cowbird
House Finch
American Goldfinch
Best non-bird was a Red-eared Slider which posed for photos.
Alan Kneidel
Chapel Hill, NC
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Subject: Caesars Head Hawk Watch - 9/27/06
From: "Jeff Catlin" <shieffcat(AT)bellsouth.net>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 9:36pm
Disappointing day with 1500+ birds somewhere northeast of us.
Here's today's report from Ed Moorer and the group:
Total count for today, Wednesday Sept. 27th, 2006
T.V. = 1
Osprey= 1
Sharp Shinned= 5
Broad Wing= 22
P. Falcon= 2
TOTAL= 31
360 minutes of observation. Counter= Ed Moorer
Observers= Reece & Judy Mitchell, Hilda Reese, Jane Kramer, Chris Newton.
For daily and monthly summaries visit:
http://hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=551&go=Go+to+site
Jeff Catlin
Marietta, SC
jcatlin(AT)gcbirdclub.org
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Subject: Late date Ruby-throats at LAWA
From: Chris Helms <j.chris.helms(AT)ncmail.net>
Date: 27 Sep 2006 11:06pm
Had an juv. male Ruby-throated Hummingbird at the park residence feeder
today.
Late date last year was 9/27 and in 2004 it was 10/6.
Chris Helms
Lake Waccamaw State Park
Lake Waccamaw, NC
Columbus Co.
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