Wisconsin (Statewide) RBA
March 24, 2005
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Subject: Wisconsin Statewide RBA for Thursday, March 24, 2005
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-RBA
*Wisconsin
*Statewide
*Thursday, March 24, 2005
*WIST0503.24
-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
Harlequin Duck
Northern Mockingbird
Carolina Wren
Red-throated Loon
Update on next WSO field trip for Saturday March 26 to Goose Pond and
Columbia County Ponds
This is the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology hotline report for Thursday,
March 24, 2005.
Two GREAT GRAY OWLS are still present in the state now, including the one
bird still present in southern Wisconsin. This is the bird that is being
seen not too far from Goose Pond. The bird was present yesterday at the
intersection Morrisonville Road and County Highway DM in southern Columbia
County. This is about 7/10th of a mile southeast of the sheep pasture on
Meek Road, where the GREAT GRAY OWL was seen frequently. Most of the recent
reports have been on Morrisonville Road location. This bird was also seen a
couple days ago along Smith Road between Morrisonville Road and N. Yahara
Road.
There are still several GREAT GRAY OWLS present around Superior (Douglas
County) and also down toward Crex Meadows. One good location in Superior is
just south of town along 42nd. Street. Dawn and dusk are the best times to
find this bird. Another bird was seen on County Highway A west of Solon
Springs.
Down toward Crex Meadows on Monday morning one bird was seen north of the
Moose Junction and three birds were seen south of Dairyland.
The NORTHERN HAWK OWL at Harrinton Beach State Park in
Ozaukee County is still being seen along the entrance road. Check the area
near Puckets Pond.
There are still a few NORTHERN HAWK OWLS present in the Ashland area,
including the one on old Highway A west of town. These birds may leave
soon.
There were still reports this last week of NORTHERN HAWK OWLS being seen
both north and south of Solon Springs. These birds are getting more
difficult to find.
The NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD is still being seen in Middleton (Dane County).
It is being seen on Pheasant Branch Road, just north of Whittlesey Road. It
was feeding on buckthorn berries.
Two CAROLINA WRENS are still being seen at Devil's Lake State Park, Sauk
County. These birds are being seen at the southwest end of the lake, near
the private cabins. There has also been a CAROLINA WREN at the Shorewood
Preserve in Milwaukee. The preserve is located just south of Capital Drive
on the lakefront. This bird is starting to vocalize now, making it somewhat
easier to find.
At least one HARLEQUIN DUCKS continues to be seen in Milwaukee by the
petroleum pier. This pier is just north of the Coast Guard impoundment.
Also a male HARLEQUIN DUCK was seen in Sheboygan this week in Sheboygan
harbor.
RED-THROATED LOONS are now being seen now in small numbers along the Lake
Michigan shoreline. harrington Beach State Park in Ozaukee County is a good
place to look for these birds along with a few Scoters. An impressive
number of LONG-TAILED DUCKS are being seen here as well. The bluffs both
north and south of Cleveland are also good spots to look for Red-throated
Loons. A couple of birds have been seen so far this year. The numbers
usually peak about mid April. Also a couple of SCOTERS were seen north and
south of Cleveland.
The next WSO field trip is Saturday, March 26. It is the traditional spring
waterfowl trip to Goose Pond area in Columbia County. They meet between
8:00 and 8:30 am at Goose Pond, which is located on Goose Pond Road, 1 mile
south of Highway 51 &60. Tthis is located just east of the city of
Arlington. Cars will carovan to different ponds in the area, with focus on
finding the Great Gray Owl iwhich is not too far away and also looking for
spring migrants and waterfowl in the area. Bring a bag lunch as the trip
usually lasts into the afternoon. All WSO field trips are open to the
public, you don't have to be a member to attend and there is no charge for
them.
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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