--RBA
*Michigan
*Statewide
*February 9th, 2006
*MIST020906
-Transcript
hotline: Michigan
number: 269/471-4919
to report: 269-556-9510 or wuepperj@hotmail.com
compiled: 09 Feb 2006
compiler: Jon Wuepper
REVIEW SPECIES, signified by “*”
Send documentation to Adam Byrne, 11771 Rachel LN, DeWitt, MI., 48820.
PACIFIC LOON* [RARE] (Baraga County)
EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE* [ACCIDENTAL] (Grand Traverse County)
Additional species Mentioned:
Harlequin Duck (Berrien County)
Golden Eagle (Muskegon County)
Northern Hawk Owl (Luce County)
Snowy Owl (Chippewa, Bay, Tuscola, Saint Clair, Grand Traverse, Muskegon
cos)
Great Gray Owl (Chippewa County)
Black-backed Woodpecker (Marquette County)
Boreal Chickadee (Marquette County)
Varied Thrush (Marquette, Benzie cos)
Townsend's Solitaire (Livingston County)
White-winged Crossbill (Benzie County)
This is the Michigan Statewide Bird Report for Thursday, February 9th, 2006.
This month is sponsored by Sarett Nature Center, near Benton Harbor,
Michigan www.sarett.com .
In BARAGA COUNTY, the previously reported PACIFIC LOON*, was seen February
3rd, in Keweenaw Bay off the Baraga Jetty. It is near impossible to find
this bird unless the waters of the Keweenaw Bay are dead calm. It is usually
seen in the middle of the bay between Baraga and Lanse.
In MARQUETTE COUNTY, since February 1st, a VARIED THRUSH has coming to the
feeders of Kathlene Soderberg in West Ishpeming. On February 4th, a male
BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER and BOREAL CHICKADEE were seen along the Peshekee
Grade.
In LUCE COUNTY, a NORTHERN HAWK OWL has been present, (last seen February
3rd) at the end of Soo Junction Road.
In CHIPPEWA COUNTY, SNOWY OWLS have been common this week, total of at least
9 separate sightings. As recently as February 4th, a NORTHERN HAWK OWL has
been observed along I-75, between 9 Mile Road & 8 Mile Road. Also on
February 4th, a GREAT GRAY OWL was seen at the previous reported location of
Ojala Road and 7 ˝ Mile Road.
In BENZIE COUNTY, the previously reported VARIED THRUSH was present at the
feeders of Carl Freeman, through February 4th. Remember to call a day in
advance before going in search of this bird: 231-352-4739. WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS were seen on February 4th, at bottom of the hill along Hunt Road,
just around the corner from Carl Freeman's house.
In GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, 5-6 EURASIAN COLLARED DOVES* and 3 SNOWY OWLS were
seen February 4th, in the area known as “Chums Corners”.
In BAY and TUSCOLA COUNTIES, up to 7 SNOWY OWLS were reported on February
4th.
In SAINT CLAIR COUNTY over the weekend, a SNOWY OWL was seen atop a TV
antenna on Conger Street, north of the Blue Water Bridge, in Port Huron.
In LIVINGSTON COUNTY, as of February 8th, the TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE was
present in the campgound area of the Brighton State Recreation Area.
In MUSKEGON COUNTY, at Muskegon Wastewater System, at least 1 SNOWY OWL, and
a GOLDEN EAGLE have been reported this week, most recently on February 7th.
In BERRIEN COUNTY, a male and female HARLEQUIN DUCK remained at the Galien
River Mouth at New Buffalo, as of February 6th. On February 8th, a pair of
HARLEQUIN DUCKS were seen off the pier at Saint Joseph. Many birders around
the state and region include the Three Oaks Sewage Ponds on their birding
itinerary. Thus, I've attached the following message regarding access of the
ponds:
**NOTE REGARDING THREE OAKS SEWAGE PONDS ACCESS, via BERRIEN BIRDING CLUB
LISTSERVE**:
"As some are aware, the owner of the private property to the north and east
of the Three Oaks ponds has allowed birders to view the ponds from his
access drives along these boundaries.
Unfortunately somebody recently drove through a soft section of ground
adjacent to one of these drives and left significant ruts. The landowner
apparently witnessed this and is convinced it was a birder's vehicle
responsible. (I have no proof - I'm just the messenger....) As a result, he
has indicated birding will no longer be permitted from his property.
Viewing access to the ponds remains available from the birding area on the
west side, along Schwark Road. (The ground is often soft here in late
winter/early spring as well, so to avoid leaving deep ruts here, please pull
off the road and park, but do not drive up into the viewing area. Thanks.)
If the situation changes in the future, I will advise. In the meantime,
let's all be sure to respect his request.
Good birding,
Kip Miller
*Michigan
*Statewide
*February 9th, 2006
*MIST020906
-Transcript
hotline: Michigan
number: 269/471-4919
to report: 269-556-9510 or wuepperj@hotmail.com
compiled: 09 Feb 2006
compiler: Jon Wuepper
REVIEW SPECIES, signified by “*”
Send documentation to Adam Byrne, 11771 Rachel LN, DeWitt, MI., 48820.
PACIFIC LOON* [RARE] (Baraga County)
EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE* [ACCIDENTAL] (Grand Traverse County)
Additional species Mentioned:
Harlequin Duck (Berrien County)
Golden Eagle (Muskegon County)
Northern Hawk Owl (Luce County)
Snowy Owl (Chippewa, Bay, Tuscola, Saint Clair, Grand Traverse, Muskegon
cos)
Great Gray Owl (Chippewa County)
Black-backed Woodpecker (Marquette County)
Boreal Chickadee (Marquette County)
Varied Thrush (Marquette, Benzie cos)
Townsend's Solitaire (Livingston County)
White-winged Crossbill (Benzie County)
This is the Michigan Statewide Bird Report for Thursday, February 9th, 2006.
This month is sponsored by Sarett Nature Center, near Benton Harbor,
Michigan www.sarett.com .
In BARAGA COUNTY, the previously reported PACIFIC LOON*, was seen February
3rd, in Keweenaw Bay off the Baraga Jetty. It is near impossible to find
this bird unless the waters of the Keweenaw Bay are dead calm. It is usually
seen in the middle of the bay between Baraga and Lanse.
In MARQUETTE COUNTY, since February 1st, a VARIED THRUSH has coming to the
feeders of Kathlene Soderberg in West Ishpeming. On February 4th, a male
BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER and BOREAL CHICKADEE were seen along the Peshekee
Grade.
In LUCE COUNTY, a NORTHERN HAWK OWL has been present, (last seen February
3rd) at the end of Soo Junction Road.
In CHIPPEWA COUNTY, SNOWY OWLS have been common this week, total of at least
9 separate sightings. As recently as February 4th, a NORTHERN HAWK OWL has
been observed along I-75, between 9 Mile Road & 8 Mile Road. Also on
February 4th, a GREAT GRAY OWL was seen at the previous reported location of
Ojala Road and 7 ˝ Mile Road.
In BENZIE COUNTY, the previously reported VARIED THRUSH was present at the
feeders of Carl Freeman, through February 4th. Remember to call a day in
advance before going in search of this bird: 231-352-4739. WHITE-WINGED
CROSSBILLS were seen on February 4th, at bottom of the hill along Hunt Road,
just around the corner from Carl Freeman's house.
In GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, 5-6 EURASIAN COLLARED DOVES* and 3 SNOWY OWLS were
seen February 4th, in the area known as “Chums Corners”.
In BAY and TUSCOLA COUNTIES, up to 7 SNOWY OWLS were reported on February
4th.
In SAINT CLAIR COUNTY over the weekend, a SNOWY OWL was seen atop a TV
antenna on Conger Street, north of the Blue Water Bridge, in Port Huron.
In LIVINGSTON COUNTY, as of February 8th, the TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE was
present in the campgound area of the Brighton State Recreation Area.
In MUSKEGON COUNTY, at Muskegon Wastewater System, at least 1 SNOWY OWL, and
a GOLDEN EAGLE have been reported this week, most recently on February 7th.
In BERRIEN COUNTY, a male and female HARLEQUIN DUCK remained at the Galien
River Mouth at New Buffalo, as of February 6th. On February 8th, a pair of
HARLEQUIN DUCKS were seen off the pier at Saint Joseph. Many birders around
the state and region include the Three Oaks Sewage Ponds on their birding
itinerary. Thus, I've attached the following message regarding access of the
ponds:
**NOTE REGARDING THREE OAKS SEWAGE PONDS ACCESS, via BERRIEN BIRDING CLUB
LISTSERVE**:
"As some are aware, the owner of the private property to the north and east
of the Three Oaks ponds has allowed birders to view the ponds from his
access drives along these boundaries.
Unfortunately somebody recently drove through a soft section of ground
adjacent to one of these drives and left significant ruts. The landowner
apparently witnessed this and is convinced it was a birder's vehicle
responsible. (I have no proof - I'm just the messenger....) As a result, he
has indicated birding will no longer be permitted from his property.
Viewing access to the ponds remains available from the birding area on the
west side, along Schwark Road. (The ground is often soft here in late
winter/early spring as well, so to avoid leaving deep ruts here, please pull
off the road and park, but do not drive up into the viewing area. Thanks.)
If the situation changes in the future, I will advise. In the meantime,
let's all be sure to respect his request.
Good birding,
Kip Miller