- RBA
* Missouri
* Statewide
* 21 April 2007
* MOST0704.21
- Species Mentioned
Trumpeter Swan
CINNAMON TEAL
Greater Prairie-chicken
White-faced Ibis
Peregrine Falcon
Sandhill Crane
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Willet
WHIMBREL
Hudsonian Godwit
Marbled Godwit
Pileated Woodpecker
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Coverage: Missouri Statewide
Compiler: Joshua Uffman
E-mail: Birdsandbugs@sbcglobal.net
Compiled: 21 April 2007
This is the Saturday, April 21, 2007 Missouri Rare
Bird Alert, a statewide service of the Audubon Society
of Missouri, serving the birding community of Missouri
since 1901. The bird alert is compiled from reports
submitted by ASM members and other birders throughout
the state.
** NOTE: The report includes birds that are listed as
rare, casual, or accidental on the 2003 Annotated
Checklist of Missouri Birds (with revisions in 2004
and 2005). Species that appear in ALL CAPS in the
“Species Mentioned” section are listed as “casual” or
“accidental” and thus require documentation. (Note
that some birds may be considered rare only during a
particular season or in a particular part of the
state.) The Missouri checklist can be accessed at:
http://mobirds.org/MBRC/MOChecklist.asp **
ST. LOUIS AREA
WHIMBRELS continue to be seen in the St. Louis area as
recently as Friday, April 13, when Connie Alwood
observed a total of 4. He observed one WHIMBREL in
Ellis Bay at Riverlands MBS (St. Charles Co.) between
Heron Pond and the observation tower, while the other
three were observed from the levee at the area
referred to by local area birders as the “Stonehenge”
parking lot. This area can be reached by heading
southwest on hwy 67 from the Clark Bridge for about a
mile and a half to a gravel parking lot on the right
side of the hwy which is lined with large gray
boulders.
On Sunday, April 14, at Riverlands MBS many birders
were able to enjoy views of 4 HUDSONIAN GODWITS from
the Lincoln Shields side and later in the day from the
levee at the “Stonehenge” parking lot.
Also at Riverlands MBS on Saturday, April 21, Connie
Alwood observed a single WILLET in Ellis Bay near the
dam.
On Saturday, April 7, Joe Eades and Jim Malone found a
male CINNAMON TEAL mixed with Blue-winged Teal in the
flooded woods along Sandy Slough Road near Winfield
Lock and Dam (Lincoln Co.). The bird was last
reported present on Saturday, April 14. To reach this
area, turn left on Sandy Slough Road from the road
leading to the Winfield Lock and Dam. Take Sandy
Slough Road about 0.75 miles to where there is a brown
glass beer bottle on top of a stick.
On Thursday, April 19, Dave Rogles observed a single
WHITE-FACED IBIS at Clarence Cannon NWR (Pike Co.).
COLUMBIA/CENTRAL
The male CINNAMON TEAL at Eagle Bluffs CA (Boone Co.),
first reported by Jennifer Hamel on Thursday, April 5,
was last reported by Anne Downing on Tuesday, April
17. This bird has been observed with Blue-winged Teal
in Pool 13, just past the outhouse. Birders searching
for this bird should be aware that a hybrid
Blue-winged Teal x Cinnamon Teal has also been
reported at Eagle Bluffs CA.
A PEREGRINE FALCON, possibly the same bird first
reported on Friday, April 6, at Eagle Bluffs CA (Boone
Co), was last reported by Kathleen Anderson and others
on Friday, April 13. Additionally on Friday, a single
SANDHILL CRANE was observed landing by Sandy Elbert
and others behind a levee near the “Cormorant trees.”
On Saturday, April 14, Joe Eades found a single
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD at Eagle Bluffs CA. Later the
same day, Jean Leonatti found not 1, but 2
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRDS. These birds were again
observed on Sunday, April 15, in corn stubble close to
Pool 4 by Anne Downing.
Bill Goodge reported a single male YELLOW-HEADED
BLACKBIRD was present at wastewater treatment cell # 1
in McBaine (Boone Co.) on Thursday, April 19.
KANSAS CITY AREA
On Thursday, April 12, Mike and Elizabeth Stoakes
observed 3 AMERICAN AVOCETS swimming in the middle of
Lake Jacomo (Jackson Co.) about 150 yards out from the
north boat ramp.
NORTHWEST
Steve Kinder reported on Monday, April 16, that as
many as 15 male and 3 female GREATER PRAIRIE CHICKENS
are coming to the lek at the Nature Conservancy’s Dunn
Ranch (Harrison Co.). Birders interested in viewing
these birds need to contact Doug at 314.968.1105 or
call the St. Joseph MDC office at 816.271.3107 to make
arrangements.
Tommie Rogers reported on Thursday, April 12, that 7
AMERICAN AVOCETS were present at Squaw Creek NWR (Holt
Co.) on the north end of Eagle Pool. Additionally,
Tommie reported a single WHITE-FACED IBIS was in Snow
Goose Pool D.
On Saturday, April 14, 3 EARED GREBES and at least 10
WHITE-FACED IBIS were observed by Joe Eades at Squaw
Creek NWR. Additionally on Saturday, April 14, a
BLACK-NECKED STILT was observed in flight over Snow
Goose Pool C by Tommie Rogers. It was observed again
by Larry Lade on Saturday, April 21.
At least one EARED GREBE and 2 WHITE-FACED IBIS were
still present at Squaw Creek NWR on Monday, April 16,
when observed by Laura Gilchrist. Also on Monday, 2
MARBLED GODWITS were observed in Snow Goose Pool C and
a PILEATED WOODPECKER was observed at Moist Soil Unit
3 by Tommie Rogers.
Lastly, on Tuesday, April 17, at Squaw Creek NWR Larry
Lade reported the juvenile TRUMPETER SWAN was still
present and that he heard a single SANDHILL CRANE
calling near Eagle Pool.
NORTHEAST
Phil Wire reported 3 male GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS
were present at the lek in western Adair Co. on
Saturday, April 14. Please contact Phil at
phw222@Truman.edu for further directions.
Information regarding membership in the Audubon
Society of Missouri may be obtained from Bonnie Heidy,
Membership Chair, at 573-442-2191, Joyce Bathke,
Treasurer, at 573-445-5758, or at the Audubon Society
of Missouri webpage:
http://mobirds.org/membership.html
Joshua Uffman
MO Rare Bird Alert Compiler
St. Louis County, MO
Birdsandbugs@sbcglobal.net
314.540.7382
* Missouri
* Statewide
* 21 April 2007
* MOST0704.21
- Species Mentioned
Trumpeter Swan
CINNAMON TEAL
Greater Prairie-chicken
White-faced Ibis
Peregrine Falcon
Sandhill Crane
Black-necked Stilt
American Avocet
Willet
WHIMBREL
Hudsonian Godwit
Marbled Godwit
Pileated Woodpecker
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Coverage: Missouri Statewide
Compiler: Joshua Uffman
E-mail: Birdsandbugs@sbcglobal.net
Compiled: 21 April 2007
This is the Saturday, April 21, 2007 Missouri Rare
Bird Alert, a statewide service of the Audubon Society
of Missouri, serving the birding community of Missouri
since 1901. The bird alert is compiled from reports
submitted by ASM members and other birders throughout
the state.
** NOTE: The report includes birds that are listed as
rare, casual, or accidental on the 2003 Annotated
Checklist of Missouri Birds (with revisions in 2004
and 2005). Species that appear in ALL CAPS in the
“Species Mentioned” section are listed as “casual” or
“accidental” and thus require documentation. (Note
that some birds may be considered rare only during a
particular season or in a particular part of the
state.) The Missouri checklist can be accessed at:
http://mobirds.org/MBRC/MOChecklist.asp **
ST. LOUIS AREA
WHIMBRELS continue to be seen in the St. Louis area as
recently as Friday, April 13, when Connie Alwood
observed a total of 4. He observed one WHIMBREL in
Ellis Bay at Riverlands MBS (St. Charles Co.) between
Heron Pond and the observation tower, while the other
three were observed from the levee at the area
referred to by local area birders as the “Stonehenge”
parking lot. This area can be reached by heading
southwest on hwy 67 from the Clark Bridge for about a
mile and a half to a gravel parking lot on the right
side of the hwy which is lined with large gray
boulders.
On Sunday, April 14, at Riverlands MBS many birders
were able to enjoy views of 4 HUDSONIAN GODWITS from
the Lincoln Shields side and later in the day from the
levee at the “Stonehenge” parking lot.
Also at Riverlands MBS on Saturday, April 21, Connie
Alwood observed a single WILLET in Ellis Bay near the
dam.
On Saturday, April 7, Joe Eades and Jim Malone found a
male CINNAMON TEAL mixed with Blue-winged Teal in the
flooded woods along Sandy Slough Road near Winfield
Lock and Dam (Lincoln Co.). The bird was last
reported present on Saturday, April 14. To reach this
area, turn left on Sandy Slough Road from the road
leading to the Winfield Lock and Dam. Take Sandy
Slough Road about 0.75 miles to where there is a brown
glass beer bottle on top of a stick.
On Thursday, April 19, Dave Rogles observed a single
WHITE-FACED IBIS at Clarence Cannon NWR (Pike Co.).
COLUMBIA/CENTRAL
The male CINNAMON TEAL at Eagle Bluffs CA (Boone Co.),
first reported by Jennifer Hamel on Thursday, April 5,
was last reported by Anne Downing on Tuesday, April
17. This bird has been observed with Blue-winged Teal
in Pool 13, just past the outhouse. Birders searching
for this bird should be aware that a hybrid
Blue-winged Teal x Cinnamon Teal has also been
reported at Eagle Bluffs CA.
A PEREGRINE FALCON, possibly the same bird first
reported on Friday, April 6, at Eagle Bluffs CA (Boone
Co), was last reported by Kathleen Anderson and others
on Friday, April 13. Additionally on Friday, a single
SANDHILL CRANE was observed landing by Sandy Elbert
and others behind a levee near the “Cormorant trees.”
On Saturday, April 14, Joe Eades found a single
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD at Eagle Bluffs CA. Later the
same day, Jean Leonatti found not 1, but 2
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRDS. These birds were again
observed on Sunday, April 15, in corn stubble close to
Pool 4 by Anne Downing.
Bill Goodge reported a single male YELLOW-HEADED
BLACKBIRD was present at wastewater treatment cell # 1
in McBaine (Boone Co.) on Thursday, April 19.
KANSAS CITY AREA
On Thursday, April 12, Mike and Elizabeth Stoakes
observed 3 AMERICAN AVOCETS swimming in the middle of
Lake Jacomo (Jackson Co.) about 150 yards out from the
north boat ramp.
NORTHWEST
Steve Kinder reported on Monday, April 16, that as
many as 15 male and 3 female GREATER PRAIRIE CHICKENS
are coming to the lek at the Nature Conservancy’s Dunn
Ranch (Harrison Co.). Birders interested in viewing
these birds need to contact Doug at 314.968.1105 or
call the St. Joseph MDC office at 816.271.3107 to make
arrangements.
Tommie Rogers reported on Thursday, April 12, that 7
AMERICAN AVOCETS were present at Squaw Creek NWR (Holt
Co.) on the north end of Eagle Pool. Additionally,
Tommie reported a single WHITE-FACED IBIS was in Snow
Goose Pool D.
On Saturday, April 14, 3 EARED GREBES and at least 10
WHITE-FACED IBIS were observed by Joe Eades at Squaw
Creek NWR. Additionally on Saturday, April 14, a
BLACK-NECKED STILT was observed in flight over Snow
Goose Pool C by Tommie Rogers. It was observed again
by Larry Lade on Saturday, April 21.
At least one EARED GREBE and 2 WHITE-FACED IBIS were
still present at Squaw Creek NWR on Monday, April 16,
when observed by Laura Gilchrist. Also on Monday, 2
MARBLED GODWITS were observed in Snow Goose Pool C and
a PILEATED WOODPECKER was observed at Moist Soil Unit
3 by Tommie Rogers.
Lastly, on Tuesday, April 17, at Squaw Creek NWR Larry
Lade reported the juvenile TRUMPETER SWAN was still
present and that he heard a single SANDHILL CRANE
calling near Eagle Pool.
NORTHEAST
Phil Wire reported 3 male GREATER PRAIRIE-CHICKENS
were present at the lek in western Adair Co. on
Saturday, April 14. Please contact Phil at
phw222@Truman.edu for further directions.
Information regarding membership in the Audubon
Society of Missouri may be obtained from Bonnie Heidy,
Membership Chair, at 573-442-2191, Joyce Bathke,
Treasurer, at 573-445-5758, or at the Audubon Society
of Missouri webpage:
http://mobirds.org/membership.html
Joshua Uffman
MO Rare Bird Alert Compiler
St. Louis County, MO
Birdsandbugs@sbcglobal.net
314.540.7382