Wisconsin (Statewide) RBA
March 4, 2005
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Subject: Wisconsin Statewide RBA for Thursday, March 4, 2005
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-RBA
*Wisconsin
*Statewide
*Thursday, March 4, 2005
*WIST0503.04
-Transcript
Number: 414-352-3857
Sponsor: Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
Compiler: Mark Korducki
Coverage: Wisconsin Statewide
Transcriber: Jo Tenney, jotenney@tds.net
-Birds Mentioned
Great Gray Owl
Northern Hawk Owl
Gyrfalcon
Ross' Goose
Greater White-Fronted Goose
Snowy Owl
Harlequin Duck
Winter Owl Update
This is the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology hotline report for Thursday,
March 4, 2005.
An update on the southern GREAT GRAY OWLS. The bird that was being seen in
Stoughton near Madison apparently has not been seen since last weekenbd.
There was a report of GREAT GRAY OWLS seen two times near Goose Pond in
columbia County. This bird was present on Saturday and Sunday, at the
junction of Goose Pond Road and Highway K. This bird has been searched for
since and has not be relocated.
There was a report on Monday and Tuesday this weekof a GREAT GRAY OWL west
of Sauk City, in Sauk County. It was seen at the junction of Highway 60
and River Road and also seen at the junction of River Road and Baum Road.
So this bird might still be present. Aparently the Stoughton and Goose Pond
birds have moved on.
GREAT GRAY OWLS continue to be seen in good numbers up in Burnett County,
between Grantsburg and Highwway 35. The strectch of Highway D between
Highway 35 and Grantsburg still has good numbers of the owls.
There are still several birds present generally south of Superior, though
there is one bird that is seen occassionally at the Wisconsin Point landfill
area.
Another NORTHERN HAWK OWL location was called in this week. This bird is
being seen near New Richmond, in St. Croix County, which is further south
than some of the other reports. The bird is being seen approximately 10
miles east of New Richmond. It can be seen right on Highway 64, about 3
miles east of County Highway O.
Also another NORTHERN HAWK OWL continues to be seen south along Highway 53,
near Solon Springs, which is south of Superior. At least one NORTHERN HAWK
OWL that is being seen quite regularily at the Ashland Airport
The other NORTHERN HAWK OWL continues at Harrinton Beach State Park in
Ozaukee County. This bird is present along the entrance road to the park,
usually right near Puckets Pond.
A GYRFALCON continues to be seen in the city of Ashland, although with great
irregularity. It is bering seen hunting pigeons occasionally right over
town. But there has been no consistant pattern as far as time of day or
location to find this bird.
ROSS' GEESE were reported from a couple of locations in the past week. One
good spot last wekend was along the Beaver Dam River near the town of
Leipsig, Dodge County . In past years this area, along the Beaver Dam River
from Beaver Dam to the town of Lowell, has been good for ROSS'S and
GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE.
There was also a report yesterday of 50 GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE on Lake
Koshkonong in Rock County. These birds were seen in the town of Newville,
where Lake Koshkonong becomes the Rock River. This location tends to open
up earlier and ia a good early seasson spot to look for waterfowl.
The HARLEQUIN DUCKS continue in Milwaukee. there are two birds being seen
by the petroleum pier, which is the pier with the large pilings about 1/2
mile
north of the Coast Guard Impoundment, underneath the Hoan Bridge. There is
a second year male and a female at this location.
SNOWY OWLS continue to be seen. One bird is very reliable in Outagamie
County. It is being seen on Section Line Road about half way between Vans
Road and Vanasten Road. there haven't been any reports in the last couple
of days, but last weekend there was still a bird present near Horicon Marsh.
this bird was seen at the junction of Lake Emily Road and Buckthorn Road.
The Milwaukee Harbor has very good for WINTER GULLS this past week.
ICELAND, THAYER'S, GLAUCOUS, GREAT BLACK-BACKED, LESSER BLACK-BACKED have
all been reported. The South Shore Yacht Club and McKinley Marina are good
locations to check. Another good spot to check is Doctor's Park at the far
north end of Milwaukee County just south of Brown Deer Road. This spot is
very consistant for ICELAND GULLS through much of the winter. At least two
birds were seen here last weekend.
If you have any new reports or updates on any birds you can call
414-352-3857 and leave a message after the tone. If you have any questions
call Mark at 262-784-2712. Good Luck birding!
Past hotlines can be viewed at the WSO website at http://wso.uwgb.edu/wso/
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