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Subject: Sandhill Cranes
From: RBuskirk(AT)AOL.COM
Date: 12 Jan 2002 7:55am
Yesterday at Eagle Creek Park at about 4:00 P.M. onward several flocks of
Sandhill Cranes arrived from a northerly direction and made some attempts to
land on the ice behind the Nature Center. None landed and after a while they
moved on south. The flock ranges in size from 33 up to several hundred. With
the different flocks whorling around it was difficult to get a total count
but I estimated that somewhere around 700 to a 1000 birds were moving south.
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Subject: Longspur spot, Tippecanoe County
From: Beth Misner and Barny Dunning <misner1(AT)gte.net>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 11:03am
This morning I checked out the spot in southern Tippecanoe County where
Clint Murry had Lapland Longspurs and a Snow Bunting a few days ago. The
spot is the intersection of CR 925 East and CR 1300 South. The longspur
flock is still there, but I saw them perhaps 1/4 mile south of CR 1300 South
in the general area. In other words, they were not close enough for a good
view or to determine if the Snow Bunting was with them. Perhaps if we get
some snow cover, they will move closer to the road.
Barny
misner1(AT)gte.net
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Subject: GHO, Harrier and Coyotes
From: Moore Jeffrey <merlin46783(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 1:21pm
Since I could not sleep in this morning (I hate it
when that happens:-), I watched as the first light of
dawn spilled into the back yard. I was scanning out
back for my resident pack of coyotes when I noticed a
Great Horned Owl sitting on a fence post. I have
heard them for several years back in the woods but
never actually saw one. This one was out in the open
balancing on top of a small metal fence post. I
watched for a few minutes until it flew into the
woods.
Then I saw the reason for his departure. The three
coyotes came cruising by eventually walking right next
to the post where the owl had been sitting. This was
a nice start to the day.
Later in the morning, I added a new yard bird when
a female harrier flew through.
Good Birding,
Jeff Moore
Roanoke, IN
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Subject: Thanks
From: Gary Richards <grcolts(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 1:26pm
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Subject: Lake Monroe
From: whitehea(AT)INDIANA.EDU
Date: 12 Jan 2002 2:42pm
I made a very brief birding stop at Paynetown on Lake Monroe this
morning (Mike Clarke was also there). Mike had had several Common
Loons in the air and flock of Sandhills before I got there. A few
other tidbits while we were there:
Canada Goose - 65 (one with an orange collar) - among the flock
of geese were two very small Canada-type geese. These two
were 60% of the size of the others, and had extremely small
triangular bills. Undoubtedly the "Richardson's" subspecies
of the Canada (Branta canadensis hutchinsii). The size and
bill differences were really dramatic - and coloration ex-
excluded and of more western small Canadas.
Mallard - 8
Ring-necked Duck - 5
Hooded Merganser - 5
Co. Goldeneye - 2
Ring-billed Gull - 40
Bonaparte's Gull - 8
Yesterday there were two male Common Mergansers off of Cutright - the
first I have seen on Monroe this winter.
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Subject: IAS Field Trip Scouting Report
From: Don Gorney <dongorney(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 4:51pm
I birded with Alan Bruner on January 12 in what was essentially a
scouting expedition for the Indiana Audubon field trip scheduled for
January 19 in Parke and Vermillion counties. Jim Cope and family met
up with us at the eagle roost in the morning and birded with us the
rest of the day. The big highlight of the day was a GOLDEN EAGLE with
many other decent birds tallied. Highlights:
Eagle "roost" along Sugar Creek - Parke County. Alan and I arrived at
7:30am with the first Bald Eagle seen at 7:45am. The flight continued
until about 8:20am. Then 15 minutes later one more Bald Eagle flew
past before we headed out. A total of 18 Bald Eagles, nine of them
adults were tallied. Peter Scott had 29 Bald Eagles a few weeks ago at
this same spot.
Some dead-end road along Sugar Creek (don't ask me for directions):
GOLDEN EAGLE - Alan first spotted this bird perched and we were able to
see it in flight and perched. Excellent views of this 2nd or 3rd year
bird. The morning sun really accented the golden head. (note: I read
in Raptors of the World that it takes nine years for Golden Eagles to
reach full adult plumage but that it is difficult to separate after
3years and that many 2nd/3rd year birds are difficult to age. I learn
something new all the time.) (Also, note to Lee - Ha Ha Ha - did you
see any Golden Eagles in your house today?).
Bald Eagle - 5
Cayuga Power Plant - Vermillion County
Greater White-fronted Goose - 9
Snow Goose - 1
Distant, sleeping swan species - 1
Northern Shoveler, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, Black
Duck, Ring-necked Duck, and Common Merganser were among the duck
species
We picked up a few Bald Eagles at other locations, viewed the two
Vermillion County Bald Eagle nests, and had most of the common birds
during the day. If you are interested in the Indiana Audubon field
trip on January 19 to see eagles in Indiana here are the details:
January 19
Wabash River - Parke & Vermillion Counties
Target: Eagles
As usual, the trip will start from the lobby of the Turkey Run State
park Inn at 9:00am. Those wishing to eat breakfast should arrive no
later than 8:00am EST. From the Inn we will head to the Wabash River
to see Bald and hopefully Golden Eagles, plus whatever the season
brings to the region. Thos who are really ambitious can meet at the
west Union bridge at sunup (7:30am) to count eagles as the leave their
roost. Last year as many as 43 Bald Eagles were counted from this
spot. This bridge can be reached by turning west on CR 500N, which is
the first blacktop road south of the intersection of US 41 and SR 236.
Five miles brings you to an angled intersection with CR 210W. Turn
Right here for about a mile and veer right again for another mile until
you reach a concrete bridge over Sugar Creek with a covered bridge to
your right. This trip is quite popular so expect a number of
participants. Carpooling is appreciated.
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Don Gorney
Indianapolis, IN
dongorney(AT)yahoo.com
www.dongorney.com
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Subject: Lakefront 12 Jan 02
From: brock <kj.brock(AT)ATTBI.COM>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 5:19pm
Today (12 January 02) Susan Bagby, John Cassady, Ed Hopkins, Jeff McCoy,
Ed Powers, and I birded the lakefront from the Hammond Marina to Michigan
City Harbor.
Our itinerary was: Hammond Marina (Ham), Jeorse Park (East Chicago), Miller
Beach (MB), West Beach (WB), Tremont, Michigan City Harbor (MCH),
LaPorte Landfill (LPL), and Beverly Shores.
Highlights:
RED-NECKED GREBE (1 East Chicago)
Greater Scaup (200 Ham)
Redhead (2 Ham)
BLACK SCOTER (1 Ham, 2 E. Chicago)
GOLDENEYE X HOODED MERG hybrid (1 imm male HAM)
Herring Gull (1000 MCH, 1100 LPL)
THAYER=B9S GULL (2 1st-yr MCH, plus1 adult & 2 1st-yr LPL)
ICELAND GULL (1 1st-yr MCH apparently the pale bird seen at LPL midweek)
GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL (1 ad Ham)
GLAUCOUS GULL (1ad & 1 3rd HAM, plus1ad & 2 imm LPL)
N. SAW-WHET OWL (1 *Tremont)
N. Mockingbird (1 just s. of MCH)
Snow Bunting (1 Ham, 2 MB, & 3 WB)
* This is the area south of the Dune Park South Shore train station (same
location bird was seen last winter).
Ken Brock
Chesterton, IN
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Subject: Potato Creek State Park (St. Joseph Co.) 1/12/02
From: James Spier <spier6565(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 5:40pm
We spent yesterday afternoon on Trail 4 at Potato Creek. Among the
highlights:
Brown Creeper (3)
Gadwall (2) a small patch of water is open near the Osprey platform
Eastern Bluebird (6)
Belted Kingfisher (1)
Also at our feeders this last week:
Common Redpoll (1 male)
Pine Siskin (25)
American Tree Sparrow (3)
Jim Spier & Pam Clark (South Bend)
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Subject: Harris's Sparrow seen again Jan 12
From: Don Gorney <dongorney(AT)YAHOO.COM>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 7:37pm
Kamal Islam, Chris Reidy and Kirk Roth from the Muncie area found the
Shelby County Harris's Sparrow at its usual roadside haunt along 450W
at 11:15am on Saturday, January 12. It sounds like most people have
found the bird, given a little patience. The bird may continue to
linger at this location since seed continues to be provided along the
roadside. The bird has been present for two weeks since it was first
reported.
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Don Gorney
Indianapolis, IN
dongorney(AT)yahoo.com
www.dongorney.com
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Subject: Miller Beach 1/12
From: Michael Topp <mtopp7927(AT)AOL.COM>
Date: 12 Jan 2002 7:39pm
Miller Beach(7:30-9:30am cst.)1/12
(Lake co.)
Highlights:
2-c.loons(flybys)
1-horned grebe
32-d.c.cormorants(in one flock)
2-common mergansers
6-r.b. mergansers
28-c.goldeneye
11-greater scaup
26-scaup sps.
3-black ducks
1-LONG-TAILED DUCK(FLYBY)
2-Great Black-backed gulls(1ad,1imm.)
2-snow buntings
Michael Topp
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