Re: Strange Scarlet Tanager
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On 4/22/2024 10:48 PM, Paul Conover wrote: Labird,
??? Mac Myers and I came across a Scarlet Tanager the color of a
Prothonotary Warbler while birding Willow Island yesterday. Photos at
Paul Conover
Lafayette
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Labird,
??? Mac Myers and I came across a Scarlet Tanager the color of a
Prothonotary Warbler while birding Willow Island yesterday. Photos at
Paul Conover
Lafayette
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BRAS Program - Wed, April 24th @ EBR Parish Main Library
*REMINDER*
The Baton Rouge Audubon Society will host our next program this
Wednesday, April 24th at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on
Goodwood Blvd.
TITLE: "A Century of Conservation: The Legacy and Future of the Paul J.
Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary"
DESCRIPTION: Join us as we celebrate a pivotal milestone—the centennial of
the Paul J. Rainey Sanctuary, a beacon of conservation and natural heritage
nestled in the heart of Louisiana's coastal marshlands. This presentation
will delve into the sanctuary's storied past, exploring its establishment
as the first National Audubon Society sanctuary in 1924 and its pivotal
role in avian research and habitat protection. Through a rich tapestry of
historical anecdotes, ecological insights, and compelling imagery, we will
honor the visionaries and stewards whose efforts have safeguarded this
precious landscape for future generations.
PRESENTERS: Karen Westphal, Center Manager and Jeffery Stephens, Senior
Assistant, Audubon Delta
LOCATION: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood Blvd; Room 102
(first floor)
DATE: Wednesday, April 24th
TIME: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (in-person social 6:30-7:00)
Although we encourage everyone to attend in person, we do still offer a
virtual option via Zoom.
Zoom registration:
Thank you,
Katie Percy
BRAS Programs Committee
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Green-tailed Towhee in Laf parish
If anyone is interested, the homeowner who has hosted a Green-tailed Towhee
(photo confirmed) at her feeders in southern Lafayette parish is willing to
allow some birders to come try for it tomorrow. Please reply to this email
and I'll give you contact info.
--Jane
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Re: Birdinglouisiana.com = Louisiana’s new birding trails?
Beautiful website!!
Jeeze - would be nice to announce it to birding organizations in the state. ?
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On Apr 18, 2024, at 3:04?PM, Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird@...> wrote:
?I just accidentally found this website via Facebook. I see familiar names
on the photos. I guess this is the new state office of tourism website?
—Jane Patterson
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Birdinglouisiana.com = Louisiana’s new birding trails?
I just accidentally found this website via Facebook. I see familiar names
on the photos. I guess this is the new state office of tourism website?
—Jane Patterson
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Re: Sandhill crane photographed at NOLA City Park south course today
Hi all,
This is definitely a different bird than the one from the previous winter at the Survival Center, just based on behavior alone (that bird was extremely skittish and it would take a lot of work to make it as tame as this one is). I do want to comment that the appropriate government authorities are aware of the bird and may be taking action, but I do not know the outcome of where this bird will end up (whether in a rehab sense or a relocation).
Overall, the bird does physically appear in good health. They (should) roost in ponds overnight, they cannot perch.
I do want to remind everyone that despite this bird being very habituated, it is still wildlife and you should maintain a safe distance from it. They were exhibiting stress responses yesterday (salivating and loose stool) from people being close.
Please do not feed them! Cranes are generalists and will eat everything, they can find enough tubers, bugs, herps, and small mammals in the area it is in to survive. If you see anyone feeding them please kindly ask them not to!
Cranes are also extremely dangerous animals! They can flip their moods quickly to become defensive. And they are fast! They have extremely sharp nails and beaks that do a lot damage and I wouldn’t want anyone getting injured because of this bird.
Please enjoy this crane from a distance and ask others to do the same. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me off list.
Thanks,
Rebecca
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On Apr 18, 2024, at 1:51?PM, Shae via groups.io <23joules@...> wrote:
?Steve-
Can confirm it has been seen flying by staff at the golf course and by a New Orleans birder, Lisa, who saw it fly into a tree to roost last night. I cannot speak to the the possibility of it being the same bird at the Audubon Species Center. I can personally confirm that the bird let me get within about 2 feet of it without even flinching.
-Shae
On Apr 18, 2024, at 12:44, Steven W. Cardiff via groups.io <scardif@...> wrote:
?Labirder-ebirders-
Before I take action on reviewing eBird observations, I was wondering
if anyone has seen this crane fly or been able to determine that it has a
complete set of primary feathers.... Given the behavior, it's difficult to
believe that this bird has not been in captivity or is not somehow
imprinted on humans..... Could it conceivably be the same individual that
was at Audubon Species Survival Center/Wilderness Park back in winter
2021-22?
Steve Cardiff
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:53?PM Joelle Finley via groups.io <jjf1946=
[email protected]> wrote:
Dear LABIRDERS,
The crane was allowing very close contact, had grabbed some bacon out of a
golf club employee's hand and had tapped on the window of that same
employee's car window when he was inside the car. Yesterday that same
employee fed the crane bread.
Joelle Finley, New Orleans
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:47?PM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Photo by Tommy Harold posted in Louisiana Birds group on Facebook
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Re: Sandhill crane photographed at NOLA City Park south course today
Mississippi sandhill crane reintroduction program was based on a captive breeding flock and ended some years ago. Perhaps this is one out of that program one way or another. Whatever the case, it’s not a wild one based on the behavior and season.
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On Apr 18, 2024, at 12:45?PM, Steven W. Cardiff via groups.io <scardif@...> wrote: ? Labirder-ebirders- Before I take action on reviewing eBird observations, I was wondering if anyone has seen this crane fly or been able to determine that it has a complete set of primary feathers.... Given the behavior, it's difficult to believe that this bird has not been in captivity or is not somehow imprinted on humans..... Could it conceivably be the same individual that was at Audubon Species Survival Center/Wilderness Park back in winter 2021-22? Steve Cardiff On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:53 PM Joelle Finley via groups.io<> <jjf1946= [email protected]> wrote: Dear LABIRDERS,
The crane was allowing very close contact, had grabbed some bacon out of a
golf club employee's hand and had tapped on the window of that same
employee's car window when he was inside the car. Yesterday that same
employee fed the crane bread.
Joelle Finley, New Orleans
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:47 PM Jane Patterson via groups.io<> <seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Photo by Tommy Harold posted in Louisiana Birds group on Facebook
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Re: Sandhill crane photographed at NOLA City Park south course today
Steve-
Can confirm it has been seen flying by staff at the golf course and by a New Orleans birder, Lisa, who saw it fly into a tree to roost last night. I cannot speak to the the possibility of it being the same bird at the Audubon Species Center. I can personally confirm that the bird let me get within about 2 feet of it without even flinching.
-Shae
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On Apr 18, 2024, at 12:44, Steven W. Cardiff via groups.io <scardif@...> wrote:
?Labirder-ebirders-
Before I take action on reviewing eBird observations, I was wondering
if anyone has seen this crane fly or been able to determine that it has a
complete set of primary feathers.... Given the behavior, it's difficult to
believe that this bird has not been in captivity or is not somehow
imprinted on humans..... Could it conceivably be the same individual that
was at Audubon Species Survival Center/Wilderness Park back in winter
2021-22?
Steve Cardiff
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:53?PM Joelle Finley via groups.io <jjf1946=
[email protected]> wrote:
Dear LABIRDERS,
The crane was allowing very close contact, had grabbed some bacon out of a
golf club employee's hand and had tapped on the window of that same
employee's car window when he was inside the car. Yesterday that same
employee fed the crane bread.
Joelle Finley, New Orleans
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:47?PM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Photo by Tommy Harold posted in Louisiana Birds group on Facebook
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Re: Sandhill crane photographed at NOLA City Park south course today
Steve, the bird was seen flying toward some oak trees last evening. As of this morning, it was still hanging around the golf club house. The US Fish and Wildlife Service is supposed to try to capture it and the Species Survival Center has agreed to accept it. John Nelson should have all of the details. Joelle On Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 12:44?PM Steven W. Cardiff via groups.io <scardif= [email protected]> wrote: Labirder-ebirders-
Before I take action on reviewing eBird observations, I was wondering
if anyone has seen this crane fly or been able to determine that it has a
complete set of primary feathers.... Given the behavior, it's difficult to
believe that this bird has not been in captivity or is not somehow
imprinted on humans..... Could it conceivably be the same individual that
was at Audubon Species Survival Center/Wilderness Park back in winter
2021-22?
Steve Cardiff
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:53?PM Joelle Finley via groups.io <jjf1946=
[email protected]> wrote:
Dear LABIRDERS,
The crane was allowing very close contact, had grabbed some bacon out of a
golf club employee's hand and had tapped on the window of that same
employee's car window when he was inside the car. Yesterday that same
employee fed the crane bread.
Joelle Finley, New Orleans
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:47?PM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Photo by Tommy Harold posted in Louisiana Birds group on Facebook
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Re: Sandhill crane photographed at NOLA City Park south course today
Labirder-ebirders- Before I take action on reviewing eBird observations, I was wondering if anyone has seen this crane fly or been able to determine that it has a complete set of primary feathers.... Given the behavior, it's difficult to believe that this bird has not been in captivity or is not somehow imprinted on humans..... Could it conceivably be the same individual that was at Audubon Species Survival Center/Wilderness Park back in winter 2021-22? Steve Cardiff On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:53?PM Joelle Finley via groups.io <jjf1946= [email protected]> wrote: Dear LABIRDERS,
The crane was allowing very close contact, had grabbed some bacon out of a
golf club employee's hand and had tapped on the window of that same
employee's car window when he was inside the car. Yesterday that same
employee fed the crane bread.
Joelle Finley, New Orleans
On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:47?PM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird=
[email protected]> wrote:
Photo by Tommy Harold posted in Louisiana Birds group on Facebook
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Brewster's type warbler at Grilletta this evening
Hello labird,
A nice little push of migrants arrived on Grand Isle after 5pm today. In
one group, I had Blue-winged, Black-and-white, Prothonotary, Blackpoll
warblers and a passel of WEVI and what I am pretty sure is a
Brewster's-type warbler. Poor pic attached. There was another
photographer there and he may have better pics. The group was in the oaks
on the east side at the back of Grilletta...but who knows if they'll still
be there tomorrow!
--Jane Patterson
currently on Grand Isle
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Sandhill crane photographed at NOLA City Park south course today
Dear LABIRDERS, The crane was allowing very close contact, had grabbed some bacon out of a golf club employee's hand and had tapped on the window of that same employee's car window when he was inside the car. Yesterday that same employee fed the crane bread. Joelle Finley, New Orleans On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:47?PM Jane Patterson via groups.io <seejanebird= [email protected]> wrote: Photo by Tommy Harold posted in Louisiana Birds group on Facebook
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Sandhill crane photographed at NOLA City Park south course today
Photo by Tommy Harold posted in Louisiana Birds group on Facebook
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Re: Swimming upstream. In light of the US movement toward removing eponymous bird names...
Well what about scientific names? It is common to use a person’s name for the specific name and not altogether unusual to do so with genus name!! Jay Huner ________________________________ From: [email protected] < [email protected]> on behalf of Ned Piper via groups.io <nedpiper@...> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 5:24 AM To: 'LABIRD' < [email protected]>; Matthew Dell <matthewdell@...> Subject: Re: [labird] Swimming upstream. In light of the US movement toward removing eponymous bird names... CAUTION: This email originated from outside of UL Lafayette. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I just hope, when this turmoil dies down, someone with the appropriate knowledge will be merciful enough to cross-reference the new names and old names so the rest of us can understand who is who and what is what. On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 12:51:57 PM CDT, Matthew Dell <matthewdell@...> wrote: ...this is an interesting bit of news: <> Just take a look at these new names. Should we suggest an immediate and careful review of all of the characters of the individuals whose names are being used for these new species or do we need to wait a few decades before subjecting them to a thorough analyses for character perfection? But seriously, what a contrast in naming policy and practice! M. Dell
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Re: Swimming upstream. In light of the US movement toward removing eponymous bird names...
I just hope, when this turmoil dies down, someone with the appropriate knowledge will be merciful enough to cross-reference the new names and old names so the rest of us can understand who is who and what is what.
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On Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 12:51:57 PM CDT, Matthew Dell <matthewdell@...> wrote:
...this is an interesting bit of news:
Just take a look at these new names.
Should we suggest an immediate and careful review of all of the characters of the individuals whose names are being used for these new species or do we need to wait a few decades before subjecting them to a thorough analyses for character perfection?
But seriously, what a contrast in naming policy and practice!
M. Dell
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Re: Swimming upstream. In light of the US movement toward removing eponymous bird names...
Matthew, As a reptile enthusiast, I enjoyed reading this article -thank you for sharing. It does seem interesting that the uproar over using eponymous names for new species only applies to bird species. It isn't that surprising really, given that 98% of the population are phobic about snakes and don't care what they are named. Still, it seems there would be some protocol in place for naming new species that applied to all species, whether birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, etc. Harriett Pooler On Tue, Apr 16, 2024 at 12:51?PM Matthew Dell via groups.io <matthewdell= [email protected]> wrote: ...this is an interesting bit of news:
Just take a look at these new names.
Should we suggest an immediate and careful review of all of the characters
of the individuals whose names are being used for these new species or do
we need to wait a few decades before subjecting them to a thorough analyses
for character perfection?
But seriously, what a contrast in naming policy and practice!
M. Dell
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Swimming upstream. In light of the US movement toward removing eponymous bird names...
...this is an interesting bit of news:
Just take a look at these new names.
Should we suggest an immediate and careful review of all of the characters of the individuals whose names are being used for these new species or do we need to wait a few decades before subjecting them to a thorough analyses for character perfection?
But seriously, what a contrast in naming policy and practice!
M. Dell
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Three Mississippi kites this morning!
Terri
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On Apr 15, 2024, at 9:39 PM, James Taylor via groups.io <howisjames@...> wrote:
?I saw one soaring over the Shenandoah neighborhood in EBR Parish around 3:00 this afternoon. FOS for me.James Taylor
On Monday, April 15, 2024, 5:28 PM, Missy Bowen <missybowen@...> wrote:
A bunch over Algiers at 3 this afternoon!
On Mon, Apr 15, 2024, 5:18 PM tadskelton via groups.io <tadskelton=
[email protected]> wrote:
First Mississippi Kite over my block this morning at 11:00 am, 41524,
Metairie near Kenner line.
Whoo hoo!
Terri Skelton
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OK, so this was the first morning this year I've gotten out for my pre-dawn walk up Castor Plunge Road into the national forest, so maybe I'm late to the party, but I heard 2 chuck-will's-widows singing this morning in the pineywoods west of Woodworth, Rapides Parish.
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