--RBA
*Michigan
*Statewide
*February 16th, 2006
*MIST021606
-Transcript
hotline: Michigan
number: 269/471-4919
to report: 269-556-9510 or wuepperj@hotmail.com
compiled: 16 Feb 2006
compiler: Jon Wuepper
REVIEW SPECIES, signified by “*”
Send documentation to Adam Byrne, 11771 Rachel LN, DeWitt, MI., 48820.
BULLOCK'S ORIOLE [ACCIDENTAL] (Livingston County)
EURASIAN TREE SPARROW* [ACCIDENTAL] (Cass County)
Additional species Mentioned:
Harlequin Ducks (Berrien County)
Sharp-tailed Grouse (Chippewa County)
Glaucous Gull (Ottawa, Berrien cos)
Northern Hawk Owl (Luce County)
Snowy Owl (Chippewa, Huron, Tuscola cos)
Boreal Chickadee (Chippewa County)
Varied Thrush (Manistee, Benzie cos)
Pine Grosbeak (Huron County)
This is the Michigan Statewide Bird Report for Thursday, February 16th,
2006. This month is sponsored by Sarett Nature Center, near Benton Harbor,
Michigan www.sarett.com .
In LIVINGSTON COUNTY, in Brighton on February 15th, Chris and Jean Hensick
observed a male Bullock's Oriole at their feeders in Genoa Twp., Livingston
County. The bird was present for about 20 minutes, but despite constant
searching/watching the rest of the day, it never returned to their feeders.
It seems likely that the bird is still in the area, perhaps it has another
feeder that it frequents more faithfully. In fact, the Hensick's just
restocked their feeders on Sunday, after having them empty for some time. At
this point, it is not clear where one should look for the bird. Until a
pattern emerges, this could be a very difficult bird to relocate. Chris will
be looking in his area of the subdivision and will alert other homeowners
with feeders to keep an eye out for the oriole. It may be worth waiting to
see if anyone reports it again - Chris has agreed to get the word out
quickly if it reappears.
In the meantime, if birders want to check their feeders, you are welcome to
stop by anytime after 9:00 am (please respect this request and not arrive
earlier).
>From I-96, take Exit 145 (Grand River) and head north for about a 1/2 mile
to Hacker Road. Turn right onto Hacker and proceed 2 miles to McClements
Road. Turn left on McClements and go to the 8th house on the right (7589
McClements Road). You may park in the driveway or along the road.
Once there, the best direction, so as not to spook the birds, is to walk
around the right (East) end of the house; from the back corner you have a
good view of the feeders."
(ADAM BYRNE contributed this information).
In CASS COUNTY, the previously reported EURASIAN TREE SPARROW* was seen on
February 11th, at the previously mentioned location, south of Cassopolis,
along M-60.
In CHIPPEWA COUNTY on February 13th, a SNOWY OWL flew across Piche Road,
about 5 miles west of Sault Saint Marie, and 1 & ˝ miles north of M-28.
A total of 6 SNOWY OWLS were reported by one birder, over the past weekend.
All were in the area of Rudyard: 1 on Hantz Road, 3 on Centerline Road, 1 on
M-48 just east of Hantz Road, and one sitting right next to 1-75. 1 flyover
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE was noted near the intersection of Seven Miles Road and
Ridge Road, and 3 near the intersection of Nicolet Road and Nine Mile Road,
in a yard with birdfeeders. BOREAL CHICKADEES were reported from Hulbert Bog
over the weekend.
In LUCE COUNTY, a NORTHERN HAWK OWL was seen near Soo Junction over the
weekend.
In OTTAWA COUNTY, a 2nd-winter GLAUCOUS GULL was present on February 11th,
at Lake Macatawa, near Holland State Park.
In BENZIE and MANISTEE COUNTIES, the previously reported VARIED THRUSHES
were present, as of last weekend, February 11th-12th.
In HURON COUNTY, February 11th, 3 PINE GROSBEAKS were seen in a brushy
wetland, along Loosemore Road, near the tip of the “thumb”. 3 SNOWY OWLS
were seen in the western portion of the county that same day: 1, on a red
barn 2 miles south of Sebewaing Road on McAlpin Road, about a half mile west
of Caro Road; 2) 1 on Pobanz Road, a half mile south of Sebewaing Road; and
3) 1 on Brown Road, a quarter mile south of Sebewaing Road.
In TUSCOLA COUNTY on February 11th, a SNOWY OWL was seen on Akron Road a
quarter mile west of Bradleyville Road.
In BERRIEN COUNTY, a GLAUCOUS GULL was present on February 12th at New
Buffalo Public Beach. A pair (male & female) of HARLEQUIN DUCKS were still
present, at the mouth of the Saint Joseph River, in Saint Joseph on February
10th
The next scheduled update of this report will be on Thursday, February 23rd,
2006. To report your sightings, please leave a message at the sound of the
tone, or call Jon Wuepper at 269-556-9510. Thank you for calling and good
birding.
*Michigan
*Statewide
*February 16th, 2006
*MIST021606
-Transcript
hotline: Michigan
number: 269/471-4919
to report: 269-556-9510 or wuepperj@hotmail.com
compiled: 16 Feb 2006
compiler: Jon Wuepper
REVIEW SPECIES, signified by “*”
Send documentation to Adam Byrne, 11771 Rachel LN, DeWitt, MI., 48820.
BULLOCK'S ORIOLE [ACCIDENTAL] (Livingston County)
EURASIAN TREE SPARROW* [ACCIDENTAL] (Cass County)
Additional species Mentioned:
Harlequin Ducks (Berrien County)
Sharp-tailed Grouse (Chippewa County)
Glaucous Gull (Ottawa, Berrien cos)
Northern Hawk Owl (Luce County)
Snowy Owl (Chippewa, Huron, Tuscola cos)
Boreal Chickadee (Chippewa County)
Varied Thrush (Manistee, Benzie cos)
Pine Grosbeak (Huron County)
This is the Michigan Statewide Bird Report for Thursday, February 16th,
2006. This month is sponsored by Sarett Nature Center, near Benton Harbor,
Michigan www.sarett.com .
In LIVINGSTON COUNTY, in Brighton on February 15th, Chris and Jean Hensick
observed a male Bullock's Oriole at their feeders in Genoa Twp., Livingston
County. The bird was present for about 20 minutes, but despite constant
searching/watching the rest of the day, it never returned to their feeders.
It seems likely that the bird is still in the area, perhaps it has another
feeder that it frequents more faithfully. In fact, the Hensick's just
restocked their feeders on Sunday, after having them empty for some time. At
this point, it is not clear where one should look for the bird. Until a
pattern emerges, this could be a very difficult bird to relocate. Chris will
be looking in his area of the subdivision and will alert other homeowners
with feeders to keep an eye out for the oriole. It may be worth waiting to
see if anyone reports it again - Chris has agreed to get the word out
quickly if it reappears.
In the meantime, if birders want to check their feeders, you are welcome to
stop by anytime after 9:00 am (please respect this request and not arrive
earlier).
>From I-96, take Exit 145 (Grand River) and head north for about a 1/2 mile
to Hacker Road. Turn right onto Hacker and proceed 2 miles to McClements
Road. Turn left on McClements and go to the 8th house on the right (7589
McClements Road). You may park in the driveway or along the road.
Once there, the best direction, so as not to spook the birds, is to walk
around the right (East) end of the house; from the back corner you have a
good view of the feeders."
(ADAM BYRNE contributed this information).
In CASS COUNTY, the previously reported EURASIAN TREE SPARROW* was seen on
February 11th, at the previously mentioned location, south of Cassopolis,
along M-60.
In CHIPPEWA COUNTY on February 13th, a SNOWY OWL flew across Piche Road,
about 5 miles west of Sault Saint Marie, and 1 & ˝ miles north of M-28.
A total of 6 SNOWY OWLS were reported by one birder, over the past weekend.
All were in the area of Rudyard: 1 on Hantz Road, 3 on Centerline Road, 1 on
M-48 just east of Hantz Road, and one sitting right next to 1-75. 1 flyover
SHARP-TAILED GROUSE was noted near the intersection of Seven Miles Road and
Ridge Road, and 3 near the intersection of Nicolet Road and Nine Mile Road,
in a yard with birdfeeders. BOREAL CHICKADEES were reported from Hulbert Bog
over the weekend.
In LUCE COUNTY, a NORTHERN HAWK OWL was seen near Soo Junction over the
weekend.
In OTTAWA COUNTY, a 2nd-winter GLAUCOUS GULL was present on February 11th,
at Lake Macatawa, near Holland State Park.
In BENZIE and MANISTEE COUNTIES, the previously reported VARIED THRUSHES
were present, as of last weekend, February 11th-12th.
In HURON COUNTY, February 11th, 3 PINE GROSBEAKS were seen in a brushy
wetland, along Loosemore Road, near the tip of the “thumb”. 3 SNOWY OWLS
were seen in the western portion of the county that same day: 1, on a red
barn 2 miles south of Sebewaing Road on McAlpin Road, about a half mile west
of Caro Road; 2) 1 on Pobanz Road, a half mile south of Sebewaing Road; and
3) 1 on Brown Road, a quarter mile south of Sebewaing Road.
In TUSCOLA COUNTY on February 11th, a SNOWY OWL was seen on Akron Road a
quarter mile west of Bradleyville Road.
In BERRIEN COUNTY, a GLAUCOUS GULL was present on February 12th at New
Buffalo Public Beach. A pair (male & female) of HARLEQUIN DUCKS were still
present, at the mouth of the Saint Joseph River, in Saint Joseph on February
10th
The next scheduled update of this report will be on Thursday, February 23rd,
2006. To report your sightings, please leave a message at the sound of the
tone, or call Jon Wuepper at 269-556-9510. Thank you for calling and good
birding.