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Subject: [birders] Northern Shovelers
From: "William Loomis" <loomis05(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 11:06am
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Driving down Textile road near State street between Ann Arbor and Saline I
pulled over to watch six male Northern Shovelers in a small marshy pond.
Very close to the road and worth checking out. Also nesting geese, swans and
more coots than I had time to count.
n Loomis
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Subject: [birders] Re: Protect Birds AND your windows...
From: Jane Huggins <janeh(AT)umich.edu>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 12:12am
Someone mentioned earlier that they have clear/ultraviolet window clings
they were selling. I found those in a catalog, but if they are available
locally, I'd be willing to support my local business...
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Jane Huggins, Ph.D. "He who blesses his neighbor with a loud
voice, rising early in the morning, will
janeh(AT)umich.edu be counted as cursing."-- Proverbs 27:14
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On Wed, 9 Apr 2008, Tony Unwin wrote:
> Have you looked to see if your local Lumberyards or Hardware stores have
> this in stock - give them a try and support your local business as well as
> protecting the birds and your windows
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Subject: [birders] Island Lake Rec Area
From: "j fisher" <biggrinnell(AT)gmail.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 12:42am
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Spent all day out at Island Lake Rec Area today.
Had a wonderful day botanizing, birding, herping, hiking, biking and
fishing. Found Rough Winged, Barn and Tree swallows; A Bonaparte's Gull,
many Yellow Rumped Warblers, many Hermit Thrushes, both Kinglets, Field,
Fox, Song and am tree sparrows.... many others... Lots of waterfowl too.....
Bw teal and woodies in the ponds, swamps....
Found and ate some wild leeks. Had a nice beer (stout). Caught a 26"
walleye. Found Chorus frogs, Spring peepers, and hundreds of Wood frogs.
Then the best.... Found a Small Mouth Vs. Blue Spotted Salamander. Funny
thing was, that I found it when I saw an orgy of Wood frogs, about 4-5 all
piled up. I picked up the pile... Thought they were fighting over a leech,
until most of the horny fellas dropped off, revealing my first ever
salamander (besides Mudpuppy). Two wood frogs clung so tight to the
mistaken mate that I had some diffuculty in gingerly removing them.
An amazing day tickling all of my fancies....well almost all!
Love Jeff
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Subject: [birders] Eclipse plumage
From: Ann Zinn <annczinn(AT)umich.edu>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 9:54am
"Eclipse plumage" is a new term for me. I can kind of infer what it
might be, but would the experts on this list please respond as to what
it is, why it is, and how common it is?
Thanks.
A. :-)
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Subject: [birders] Eastern Towhee and Wild Turkey at Conservancy Farm
From: smileysmlc(AT)aol.com
Date: 10 Apr 2008 10:40am
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Just this morning we had our first Eastern Towhee of the year (I still much
prefer the name "Rufous-sided Towhee") at our birdfeeder at the Conservancy
Farm.? She's still out there pecking away at the seed alongside a few remaining
Juncos.
Yesterday, we also had a Wild Turkey strut across our farm field and head into
the LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve across the street.? This is the first Wild
Turkey that I've seen in Superior Township, although others have reported them
and I heard one gobbling at night about 3 years ago at LeFurge Woods.? It's nice
to finally see one here!
Jack Smiley
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
8383 Vreeland Road - Superior Township
?
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Subject: [birders] WX: Heavy Weather
From: Dave Sing <dsing(AT)umich.edu>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 12:05pm
WX: A very active and robust Spring storm is lumbering towards the
Western Great Lakes, and we are in
for about 36 hours of heavy weather. Rain tonight could approach 2"
in some areas as the first wave
sweeps in. Tomorrow, the warm front will lunge North for a few
hours, which could juice the air just
enough for a round of severe weather into tomorrow evening as the
cold front crashes across the state.
The biggest concern with this system is potential for flooding,
though hail could be an issue tomorrow as well.
The weekend looks damp and blustery with a decent chance of some wet
snow towards Sunday morning.
All the while the Central and Western UP will be having a serious
snowstorm. Pretty typical stuff for April.
DBS Chelsea MI
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Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
From: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 12:41pm
Ann,
"Eclipse plumage" is worn in late summer by male waterfowl. It is a much
duller plumage, often similar to females. To my knowledge, few other bird
families exhibit this unusual molt pattern, and eagles definitely do not.
Allen T. Chartier
amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
Inkster, Michigan, USA
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ann Zinn" <annczinn(AT)umich.edu>
To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:54 AM
Subject: [birders] Eclipse plumage
> "Eclipse plumage" is a new term for me. I can kind of infer what it might
> be, but would the experts on this list please respond as to what it is,
> why it is, and how common it is?
>
> Thanks.
> A. :-)
>
>
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Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 12:53pm
What is the bird in Matthew's pictures? I can't get "eagle" out of them yet,
and, like Ann, I am unfamiliar with the term "eclipse plumage" and don't
know which birds do or do not exhibit this plumage. More discussion from the
experts would be appreciated.
Sally Scheer
Clinton MI
Bridgewater Township
SW Washtenaw County
----- Original Message -----
From: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>
To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:41 PM
Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
> Ann,
>
> "Eclipse plumage" is worn in late summer by male waterfowl. It is a much
> duller plumage, often similar to females. To my knowledge, few other bird
> families exhibit this unusual molt pattern, and eagles definitely do not.
>
> Allen T. Chartier
> amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
> Inkster, Michigan, USA
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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> HummerNet: www.amazilia.net/MIHummerNet
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> Every day, the hummingbird eats its own weight in food.
> You may wonder how it weighs the food.
> It doesn't. It just eats another hummingbird.
> -- Steven Wright
> =========================================
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ann Zinn" <annczinn(AT)umich.edu>
> To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:54 AM
> Subject: [birders] Eclipse plumage
>
>
>> "Eclipse plumage" is a new term for me. I can kind of infer what it
>> might be, but would the experts on this list please respond as to what
>> it is, why it is, and how common it is?
>>
>> Thanks.
>> A. :-)
>>
>>
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Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
From: "J. Michael Nolan" <mnolan(AT)rainforestandreef.org>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 1:01pm
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yes, have heard the term before and have seen it in male American =
Goldfinches, the latest breeding bird in MI. It is much more a hormonal =
issue, than anything of molting.
Just did a quick search on Google Scholar:
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Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
From: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 1:12pm
Sally,
The bird in Matthew's photos looks like a third or fourth year Bald Eagle,
with perhaps a bit more white than usual.
Allen T. Chartier
amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
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From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
To: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>; <birders(AT)umich.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
> What is the bird in Matthew's pictures? I can't get "eagle" out of them
> yet, and, like Ann, I am unfamiliar with the term "eclipse plumage" and
> don't know which birds do or do not exhibit this plumage. More discussion
> from the experts would be appreciated.
>
> Sally Scheer
> Clinton MI
> Bridgewater Township
> SW Washtenaw County
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>
> To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:41 PM
> Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
>
>
>> Ann,
>>
>> "Eclipse plumage" is worn in late summer by male waterfowl. It is a much
>> duller plumage, often similar to females. To my knowledge, few other bird
>> families exhibit this unusual molt pattern, and eagles definitely do not.
>>
>> Allen T. Chartier
>> amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
>> Inkster, Michigan, USA
>>
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>> Website: www.amazilia.net
>> HummerNet: www.amazilia.net/MIHummerNet
>> Blog: http://mihummingbirdguy.blogspot.com
>>
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> Every day, the hummingbird eats its own weight in food.
>> You may wonder how it weighs the food.
>> It doesn't. It just eats another hummingbird.
>> -- Steven Wright
>> =========================================
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ann Zinn" <annczinn(AT)umich.edu>
>> To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:54 AM
>> Subject: [birders] Eclipse plumage
>>
>>
>>> "Eclipse plumage" is a new term for me. I can kind of infer what it
>>> might be, but would the experts on this list please respond as to what
>>> it is, why it is, and how common it is?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> A. :-)
>>>
>>>
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Subject: [birders] Re: Arboretum: Pine Warbler death match
From: eba(AT)umich.edu
Date: 10 Apr 2008 2:06pm
--On Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:40 PM -0400 "Joseph W. Brown"
<josephwb(AT)umich.edu> wrote:
> ... Incidentally, what is with the logging? Every year the Arboretum
looks
> more and more like a golf course.
I had wondered what the reason was for the cutting of the trees on top of
the ridge south of the eastern end of the peony garden, just east of the
cemetery, too, so today I went to the Burnham House/Reader Center to see if
I could find out. This is what I found out:
1) The trees that were cut were Scotch pine, many of which had suffered
from an infestation of nematodes, which had resulted in many of them dying.
The Scotch pine is not native to North America, and is more susceptable to
diseases than some of our native conifers, some of which are still standing
on that ridge.
2) The clear-cutting of the area was an economic compromise to try to
suppress the infestation before it gained a strong-enough foothold to
affect the native species as well; to remove only the diseased trees would
have been much more difficult and budgetary considerations and the need to
act before the infestation spread contributed to the decision to clear-cut
the scotch pine stand there.
3) The Arboretum staff are in the process of putting up signs around the
area describing what is going on and the reasons for their actions, and
this area should get a sign soon, but it had not been put up yet. The
large amount of winter deadfall and insect destruction of other species has
their staff with plenty to do besides putting up signs, so that may not be
a top priority right now [but I did see a maintenance vehicle with a load
of signs heading out].
4) There are people on the staff who read the umbirders list, so what is
said on the list is likely to be picked up by them. But they are not
necessarily spokespeople for the University, and a public response by them
may not be appropriate. Individuals, however, are always welcome to
contact them with their questions.
5) Messages which contain provocative or abusive wording are less likely to
generate a response because such language makes them more wary that it
would simply open them up to more abuse. Respectful queries for more
information are more likely to stimulate a response.
I spoke with Jeff Plakke, who works as a natural area restoration
specialist, and he invites folks with questions to contact him or other
staff members. His e-mail is jplakke(AT)umich.edu and the contact information
for the staff at the Arboretum may be found at their web site at
http://mbgna.umich.edu.
Hope that's useful.
Eric Arnold
Ann Arbor
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Subject: [birders] Arboretum visits Wednesday & Thursday
From: eba(AT)umich.edu
Date: 10 Apr 2008 2:16pm
In visiting the Arb three times in the last two days, stimulated by others'
reports of the variety of birds seen there, I saw many of the birds
mentioned by others, including the yb sapsuckers, hermit thrushes, &
phoebes, and enjoyed viewing them all & photographing some. In addition to
what I've seen nemtioned by others, I saw:
1 field sparrow
3 northern flickers
1 pine siskin
All were on the north side of Dow prairie; I saw the sparrow & the flickers
yesterday, & the siskin today. The latter was spending much of its time
near the tips of branches of the eastern white cedar trees on the north
side of the prairie. It seemed to be getting some sort of sustenance from
things at the ends of the branches.
The flickers seemed to be very interested in in the ground -- I'd guess
ants -- along the trail on the north edge of the prairie, near where recent
burns have taken place, but generally not right in the burned area. The
field sparrow seemed to find things of interest on the trail itself in this
same general area.
Eric Arnold
Ann Arbor
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Subject: [birders] Wild turkey
From: "Janice E. Olesen" <jeolesen(AT)wideopenwest.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:04pm
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I just had a wild turkey run accross the road infront of me while =
walking my dog in my condo. complex. I've never seen one in this area =
before, outside of the two flocks at Stony Creek Metro Park.
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Subject: [birders] re: eclipse plumage
From: Julie Craves <jcraves(AT)umd.umich.edu>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:06pm
I agree with Allen. The term "eclipse plumage" is generally accepted to
only pertain to waterfowl. This dull plumage occurs in typically
brightly-colored males when they are molting all of their wing feathers
at once (most birds do not simultaneously molt all wing feathers, but
this is the norm for waterfowl). Temporarily unable to fly, these males
are better off with dull, inconspicuous plumage until the feathers are
replaced. Thus, this is a unique plumage which occurs under a
particular circumstance.
In goldfinches, which were given as an example, males have a dull basic
(or winter) plumage, and a bright alternate (or breeding) plumage,
typical of many species of songbirds. The dull plumage isn't an eclipse
plumage, it's just the basic plumage.
Eagles are an example of a species that takes multiple years to develop
their definitive, or adult, plumage. These are often designated as
"basic I", "basic II" and so forth corresponding with the age until the
definitive plumage is reached. No eclipse plumage there, either.
--
Julie A. Craves
Rouge River Bird Observatory
University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI 48128
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Subject: [birders] owls & turkeys?
From: Pat Turnbull-Office of Research & Sponsored Programs <pawatson(AT)umich.edu>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:08pm
Can anyone comment on how common/likely it would be for an owl to prey on
an adult turkey, particularly in the spring?
Thanks,
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Subject: [birders] Muskegon Wastewater Duck-o-rama
From: Bob Tarte <theduckpen(AT)att.net>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:15pm
It was a duck-o-rama, duckathon, and duckaganza all rolled into one at
Muskegon Wastewater today. Lotsa, lotsa ducks. My best sighting was a
pair of Red-breasted Mergansers, and I was also happy to see at least 50
Redheads.
Also present were hundreds of Northern Shovelers and hundreds of Scaup.
There were many Ruddy Ducks and Buffleheads, at least one flock of 30 or
so Coots, a few Ring-necked Ducks, a few Common Goldeneyes, and one
Pied-billed Grebe.
On White Road almost to Swanson Road, four Vesper Sparrows delighted me
with their chicken scratching on the shoulder of the road.
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Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
From: "Matthew Valencic" <Matthew.Valencic(AT)AmericanMedicalSystems.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 3:21pm
My apology for using a term (eclipse plumage) that I was not completely
certain about. Thanks to all for the correction.
A member of the Ohio List suggested this was a third year bird in
plumage he described as "maximum white". Not sure of that term (before
I start another thread) just relaying his comments.
Best to all,
Matt Valencic
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
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From: Allen T. Chartier [mailto:amazilia1(AT)comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 1:13 PM
To: birders(AT)umich.edu
Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
Sally,
The bird in Matthew's photos looks like a third or fourth year Bald
Eagle,
with perhaps a bit more white than usual.
Allen T. Chartier
amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
Inkster, Michigan, USA
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From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
To: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>; <birders(AT)umich.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
> What is the bird in Matthew's pictures? I can't get "eagle" out of
them
> yet, and, like Ann, I am unfamiliar with the term "eclipse plumage"
and
> don't know which birds do or do not exhibit this plumage. More
discussion
> from the experts would be appreciated.
>
> Sally Scheer
> Clinton MI
> Bridgewater Township
> SW Washtenaw County
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>
> To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:41 PM
> Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
>
>
>> Ann,
>>
>> "Eclipse plumage" is worn in late summer by male waterfowl. It is a
much
>> duller plumage, often similar to females. To my knowledge, few other
bird
>> families exhibit this unusual molt pattern, and eagles definitely do
not.
>>
>> Allen T. Chartier
>> amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
>> Inkster, Michigan, USA
>>
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>> You may wonder how it weighs the food.
>> It doesn't. It just eats another hummingbird.
>> -- Steven Wright
>> =========================================
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ann Zinn" <annczinn(AT)umich.edu>
>> To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:54 AM
>> Subject: [birders] Eclipse plumage
>>
>>
>>> "Eclipse plumage" is a new term for me. I can kind of infer what it
>>> might be, but would the experts on this list please respond as to
what
>>> it is, why it is, and how common it is?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> A. :-)
>>>
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Subject: [birders] Re: Good to know Wild turkeys are plentiful.
From: WovenWoman(AT)aol.com
Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:27pm
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I have never seen a wild turkey. My friend who owns a farm says her turkeys
die of a heart attack if they are not culled by a certain time. She has
tried to keep them around, just as part of the "farm family", but they never
last.
I assume these are domesticated turkeys.
Are the wild turkeys part of a reintroduction program?
Thanks.
Edie
In a message dated 4/9/2008 1:59:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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Thanks, for the information, it's good to hear there are flocks of twenty
wild turkeys around.
Hopefully the population will keep growing in Freedom Township.
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Subject: [birders] disrupted habitat
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Date: 10 Apr 2008 4:34pm
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Mike's and Roger's posts about the Superior Rd. bridge bring to mind the
loss of the woods along the Rouge River west of Military in Dearborn. I have
some questions about disruptions of habitat. My one yard can't compensate for
such a large area of deforestation, but I wondered if there is something
homeowners should do - or not do.
When there's such a big disruption, will the birds move on to a similar
habitat, and/or will they search the residential neighborhoods for food and
nesting locations?
What kind of pressure does this put on natural areas nearby?
Should we hang extra suet feeders this first season to compensate for the
loss of natural food while the birds adjust? Would it help if we delayed some
yard maintenance for a few weeks?
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Subject: [birders] Arboretum for Spring Migration
From: AJ Johnson <andysj531(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 1:43pm
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Birders,
The first Thursday of viewing Spring Migration in the Arb was very well
attended, with over 15 participants, despite the cold, gray weather. The Arb
was also well-attended by new migrants-- 42 species to be exact. Working our
way from Dow Prairie towards the Heathdale valley area, where the group enjoyed
a fabulous, up-close encounter with a Red-tailed hawk perched just over the
trail. Other Highlights included numerous Pine Warblers among the
Yellow-rumpeds, Hermit Thrushes (especially prevalent by the tracks and pine
groves adjacent to Dow), Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers, singing Ruby-crowned
Kinglets and Field sparrows, and Phoebes. The die-hard were rewarded with a
hairy Woodpecker, a Pine Siskin, Fox Sparrows, and a Merlin (all around Dow,
except for the Hairy) towards the end of the morning. All in all, it was a
productive visit, despite the dreary and surprisingly cold weather.
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Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:03pm
I considered it a wonderful opportunity to broaden our knowledge. Thanks for
bringing up a term with which I was unfamiliar. And thanks to the experts
for good explanations.
Sally Scheer
Clinton MI
Bridgewater Township
SW Washtenaw County
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From: "Matthew Valencic" <Matthew.Valencic(AT)AmericanMedicalSystems.com>
To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:21 PM
Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
My apology for using a term (eclipse plumage) that I was not completely
certain about. Thanks to all for the correction.
A member of the Ohio List suggested this was a third year bird in
plumage he described as "maximum white". Not sure of that term (before
I start another thread) just relaying his comments.
Best to all,
Matt Valencic
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
-----Original Message-----
From: Allen T. Chartier [mailto:amazilia1(AT)comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 1:13 PM
To: birders(AT)umich.edu
Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
Sally,
The bird in Matthew's photos looks like a third or fourth year Bald
Eagle,
with perhaps a bit more white than usual.
Allen T. Chartier
amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
Inkster, Michigan, USA
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=========================================
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
To: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>; <birders(AT)umich.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
> What is the bird in Matthew's pictures? I can't get "eagle" out of
them
> yet, and, like Ann, I am unfamiliar with the term "eclipse plumage"
and
> don't know which birds do or do not exhibit this plumage. More
discussion
> from the experts would be appreciated.
>
> Sally Scheer
> Clinton MI
> Bridgewater Township
> SW Washtenaw County
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Allen T. Chartier" <amazilia1(AT)comcast.net>
> To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 12:41 PM
> Subject: [birders] Re: Eclipse plumage
>
>
>> Ann,
>>
>> "Eclipse plumage" is worn in late summer by male waterfowl. It is a
much
>> duller plumage, often similar to females. To my knowledge, few other
bird
>> families exhibit this unusual molt pattern, and eagles definitely do
not.
>>
>> Allen T. Chartier
>> amazilia1(AT)comcast.net
>> Inkster, Michigan, USA
>>
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>>
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>> Every day, the hummingbird eats its own weight in food.
>> You may wonder how it weighs the food.
>> It doesn't. It just eats another hummingbird.
>> -- Steven Wright
>> =========================================
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Ann Zinn" <annczinn(AT)umich.edu>
>> To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
>> Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 9:54 AM
>> Subject: [birders] Eclipse plumage
>>
>>
>>> "Eclipse plumage" is a new term for me. I can kind of infer what it
>>> might be, but would the experts on this list please respond as to
what
>>> it is, why it is, and how common it is?
>>>
>>> Thanks.
>>> A. :-)
>>>
>>>
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Subject: [birders] Re: Good to know Wild turkeys are plentiful.
From: "Santner, Steven" <santners(AT)karmanos.org>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:06pm
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Edie:
=20
Wild Turkey was virtually eliminated from Michigan and all current
birds are reintroduced.
=20
Steve Santner
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Subject: [birders] Re: Good to know Wild turkeys are plentiful.
=09
=09
I have never seen a wild turkey. My friend who owns a farm
says her turkeys die of a heart attack if they are not culled by a
certain time. She has tried to keep them around, just as part of the
"farm family", but they never last. I assume these are domesticated
turkeys.
=20
Are the wild turkeys part of a reintroduction program?
=20
Thanks.
Edie
=20
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Subject: [birders] Re: Arboretum: Pine Warbler death match
From: mlparow(AT)umich.edu
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:07pm
I believe they UM had to do the same thing to the pines on the NW corner of
Fuller Road and Bonisteel a few years ago. --mike
--On Thursday, April 10, 2008 2:06 PM -0400 eba(AT)umich.edu wrote:
>
>
> --On Wednesday, April 09, 2008 2:40 PM -0400 "Joseph W. Brown"
> <josephwb(AT)umich.edu> wrote:
>
> > ... Incidentally, what is with the logging? Every year the Arboretum
> looks
> > more and more like a golf course.
>
> I had wondered what the reason was for the cutting of the trees on top of
> the ridge south of the eastern end of the peony garden, just east of the
> cemetery, too, so today I went to the Burnham House/Reader Center to see
> if I could find out. This is what I found out:
>
> 1) The trees that were cut were Scotch pine, many of which had suffered
> from an infestation of nematodes, which had resulted in many of them
> dying. The Scotch pine is not native to North America, and is more
> susceptable to diseases than some of our native conifers, some of which
> are still standing on that ridge.
>
> 2) The clear-cutting of the area was an economic compromise to try to
> suppress the infestation before it gained a strong-enough foothold to
> affect the native species as well; to remove only the diseased trees
> would have been much more difficult and budgetary considerations and the
> need to act before the infestation spread contributed to the decision to
> clear-cut the scotch pine stand there.
>
> 3) The Arboretum staff are in the process of putting up signs around the
> area describing what is going on and the reasons for their actions, and
> this area should get a sign soon, but it had not been put up yet. The
> large amount of winter deadfall and insect destruction of other species
> has their staff with plenty to do besides putting up signs, so that may
> not be a top priority right now [but I did see a maintenance vehicle with
> a load of signs heading out].
>
> 4) There are people on the staff who read the umbirders list, so what is
> said on the list is likely to be picked up by them. But they are not
> necessarily spokespeople for the University, and a public response by
> them may not be appropriate. Individuals, however, are always welcome to
> contact them with their questions.
>
> 5) Messages which contain provocative or abusive wording are less likely
> to generate a response because such language makes them more wary that it
> would simply open them up to more abuse. Respectful queries for more
> information are more likely to stimulate a response.
>
> I spoke with Jeff Plakke, who works as a natural area restoration
> specialist, and he invites folks with questions to contact him or other
> staff members. His e-mail is jplakke(AT)umich.edu and the contact
> information for the staff at the Arboretum may be found at their web site
> at http://mbgna.umich.edu.
>
> Hope that's useful.
>
> Eric Arnold
> Ann Arbor
>
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Subject: [birders] Re: disrupted habitat
From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:09pm
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Just my untutored, purely observaitonal, two cents. We delayed and =
finally abandoned most of our yard maintenance a few years ago, at least =
in the part of the yard where we had observed nesting activity. The =
number of birds and the variety of birds we've drawn since then have =
both increased. The unmown grass bore seedheads which the birds eat. The =
unchopped thistles draw hummingbirds and goldfinches (what a picture it =
is to have a yellow goldfinch next to a purple thistle bloom!). If your =
city will allow some unmown areas, at least in the back yard perhaps? =
why not try it regardless of the deforestation.=20
Sally Scheer
Clinton MI
Bridgewater Township
SW Washtenaw County=20
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Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 4:34 PM
Subject: [birders] disrupted habitat
Mike's and Roger's posts about the Superior Rd. bridge bring to mind =
the loss of the woods along the Rouge River west of Military in =
Dearborn. I have some questions about disruptions of habitat. My one =
yard can't compensate for such a large area of deforestation, but I =
wondered if there is something homeowners should do - or not do.
When there's such a big disruption, will the birds move on to a =
similar habitat, and/or will they search the residential neighborhoods =
for food and nesting locations?
What kind of pressure does this put on natural areas nearby?
Should we hang extra suet feeders this first season to compensate for =
the loss of natural food while the birds adjust? Would it help if we =
delayed some yard maintenance for a few weeks? =20
Thanks,
Lynn =20
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Subject: [birders] Vesper Sparrows, Prospect Hill Rd,
Washtenaw/Jackson Co.s 4/10
From: "Dan Sparks-Jackson" <sparksjackson(AT)aol.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 5:31pm
Two Vesper Sparrows were singing their sweet tunes along Prospect Hill
Road just south of Kendall Road early this morning (whilst the sun was
still shining). Prospect Hill Road marks the boundary between Washtenaw
and Jackson Counties, so I suppose that could be either is a boon or a
frustration for county listers.
Dan S-J
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Subject: [birders] Re: Vesper Sparrows, Prospect Hill Rd,
Washtenaw/Jackson Co.s 4/10
From: "Bruce M. Bowman" <bbowman99(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 6:05pm
For Washtenaw listers, look around the corner on Kendall Rd. This is a
reliable location--the first half mile eastward from Prospect Hill Rd.
Bruce
Date sent: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:31:40 -0400
Subject: [birders] Vesper Sparrows, Prospect Hill Rd, Washtenaw/Jackson
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> Two Vesper Sparrows were singing their sweet tunes along Prospect Hill
> Road just south of Kendall Road early this morning (whilst the sun was
> still shining). Prospect Hill Road marks the boundary between Washtenaw
> and Jackson Counties, so I suppose that could be either is a boon or a
> frustration for county listers.
>
> Dan S-J
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Subject: [birders] interesting photos / sort of non bird
From: Pat Burden <tallerpat(AT)aol.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 6:53pm
I was googling hummingbirds in their images files and found this page
with these photos. Although not birds, they are at a hummingbird
feeder and are certainly fascinating!
Enjoy!
http://tinyurl.com/v7fet
Pat Burden
Yale, MI
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Subject: [birders] Yellow Rail rescued at Monroe PP - 09 Apr 08
From: "Jerry Jourdan" <jourdaj(AT)mail2world.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 3:52pm
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Claire Jennings, Environmental Compliance Specialist, rescued a YELLOW
RAIL from the 3rd Floor roof of the DTE Power Plant in Monroe yesterday
morning. The tiny bird was positively ID'd by Greg Norwood and was
transported to Wildlife Rehabber Dave Hogan. Dave put a cast on its
broken leg, and reported that it had survived the night. It was
drinking water on its own, but had to be force-fed cat food. Dave is
trying to find food sources for the rail, and I was able to supply
Claire with a number of resources regarding dietary needs of rails in
the wild and in captivity.
Huge thanks go to Bruce Bowman, who's list of Wildlife Rehabbers helped
the DTE folks find a rehabber.
Keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer for the little guy/gal.
I've posted a pic of the bird on my blog (courtesy of Claire).
Jerry
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Subject: [birders] Re: interesting photos / sort of non bird
From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 7:24pm
Oh, that's super!! What we don't know that happens at night, huh? I found
flying squirrels at my feeders at night up north. Wonder if we get bats too?
Sally Scheer
Clinton MI
Bridgewater Township
SW Washtenaw County
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Subject: [birders] interesting photos / sort of non bird
>I was googling hummingbirds in their images files and found this page with
>these photos. Although not birds, they are at a hummingbird feeder and are
>certainly fascinating!
> Enjoy!
> http://tinyurl.com/v7fet
> Pat Burden
> Yale, MI
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Subject: [birders] Re: Good to know Wild turkeys are plentiful.
From: "John Lowry" <john(AT)kingbird.org>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 9:28pm
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MessageBut not from the domesticated stock that are farmed for our =
dinners. The stock is bred from presumably wild origins. A farm turkey =
that dies from heart disease after a certain age is likely the =
by-product of a lot of breeding for other features that produce =
marketable characteristics. I would hazard a guess that there are very =
few wild animals that die of old age!
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Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 5:06 PM
Subject: [birders] Re: Good to know Wild turkeys are plentiful.
Edie:
Wild Turkey was virtually eliminated from Michigan and all current =
birds are reintroduced.
Steve Santner
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Subject: [birders] Re: Good to know Wild turkeys are plentiful.
I have never seen a wild turkey. My friend who owns a farm says =
her turkeys die of a heart attack if they are not culled by a certain =
time. She has tried to keep them around, just as part of the "farm =
family", but they never last. I assume these are domesticated turkeys.
Are the wild turkeys part of a reintroduction program?
Thanks.
Edie
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ah.scotjuday(AT)verizon.net writes:
Thanks, for the information, it's good to hear there are flocks of =
twenty wild turkeys around.
Hopefully the population will keep growing in Freedom Township.=20
Ana
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Subject: [birders] Wild turkeys galore
From: Steve Malson <steve(AT)masoncommunitychurch.net>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 9:34pm
If you get out of the metro area you'll discover that there is NO
shortage of turkeys in Michigan. Re-introduction has had astounding
results. While I had a difficult time finding a turkey in '82 when I
started birding, it is hard to drive 10 miles in Ingham or Livingston
counties . . . and points north . . . without seeing turkeys on
display through the spring.
I'm glad to see them, but the way they're going, you'll see plenty of
them in the metro area within a few short years.
Steve
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Subject: [birders] Re: Wild turkeys galore
From: Dave Soderquist <sods3072(AT)earthlink.net>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 10:26pm
According to DNR there were 60,000 estimated before expatriation and
today over 200,000 in nearly all counties after repatriation. (From
MiBCI conference)
Dave
On Apr 10, 2008, at 9:34 PM, Steve Malson <steve(AT)masoncommunitychurch.net
> wrote:
> If you get out of the metro area you'll discover that there is NO
> shortage of turkeys in Michigan. Re-introduction has had astounding
> results. While I had a difficult time finding a turkey in '82 when
> I started birding, it is hard to drive 10 miles in Ingham or
> Livingston counties . . . and points north . . . without seeing
> turkeys on display through the spring.
>
> I'm glad to see them, but the way they're going, you'll see plenty
> of them in the metro area within a few short years.
>
> Steve
>
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Subject: [birders] Re: Wild turkeys galore
From: "Sally K Scheer" <winerat(AT)villagecorner.com>
Date: 10 Apr 2008 10:52pm
Wow!! Talk about a success story! My husband and I really love them at our
country house in Clinton and our lake house in Rogers City and everywhere in
between. They are so entertaining.
They're nothing like domestic birds raised for their huge breasts. They're
much smarter and much more beautiful. I'm grateful for the effort that went
into re-introducing them for Michigan.
Sally Scheer
Clinton MI
Bridgewater Township
SW Washtenaw County
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To: <birders(AT)umich.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 10:26 PM
Subject: [birders] Re: Wild turkeys galore
> According to DNR there were 60,000 estimated before expatriation and
> today over 200,000 in nearly all counties after repatriation. (From MiBCI
> conference)
>
> Dave
>
> On Apr 10, 2008, at 9:34 PM, Steve Malson <steve(AT)masoncommunitychurch.net
> > wrote:
>
>> If you get out of the metro area you'll discover that there is NO
>> shortage of turkeys in Michigan. Re-introduction has had astounding
>> results. While I had a difficult time finding a turkey in '82 when I
>> started birding, it is hard to drive 10 miles in Ingham or Livingston
>> counties . . . and points north . . . without seeing turkeys on
>> display through the spring.
>>
>> I'm glad to see them, but the way they're going, you'll see plenty of
>> them in the metro area within a few short years.
>>
>> Steve
>>
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