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New Iberia CBC, Saturday, Dec. 21
Greetings! The New Iberia CBC will be on Saturday, Dec.21, the winter equinox. Please email susanhesteredmunds@... if interested in participating with us. Thanks! Susan
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CBC season!!
Hey, everybody!! It¡¯s almost October, which means it¡¯s time to select and announce your CBC dates if you¡¯re a compiler. LOS Fall weekend is at the end of October, and the traditional deadline for the winter LOS newsletter is 1 November. So PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE figure out your CBC dates during the month of October. Once you do, please email Marty Floyd at progne99@... <mailto:progne99@...> and me at either merlin183@... <mailto:merlin183@...> or kisforkryptonite@... <mailto:kisforkryptonite@...>. And, of course, please announce them on LABIRD and, if you can, LOS Facebook. Thanks! John Dillon
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Peveto Woods - Vol. work day
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Volunteer Work Day - next Wednesday, 9/25/24 I spent yesterday in BRAS Peveto Woods Sanctuary getting a start on the cutting back of ragweed, lantana (butterflies were great), acacia, etc. from the road and trails. This summer has been perfect for the growth of vegetation. The road into the parking area is open now enough not to scratch up your car, and some of the trails are passable. They are all in need of mowing so watch your step. The rag weed is 10 feet tall and in bloom. Deer flies and mosquitoes are active but tolerable with a full bug suit.The heat and humidity were in full force. Birding was OK. I spent about an hour searching but mostly sitting at the water features. Warblers - Canada, Wilsons, B&W, N Waterthrush. A few pics from the bench on my list. https://ebird.org/checklist/S195713298 Now that you are forewarned - I will be going back next Wednesday for another round of road and trail maintenance. Hopefully no hurricane in the gulf. You are welcome to join me. Loppers, trimmers, and clippers are needed to work on branches and vines. Wear sturdy foot wear ( I wear rubber boots), dress for insects, and bring lots of water. I will work from about 9:00 to 12:00 with many breaks. Another work day will be coming in mid October when conditions will be more agreeable. Dave Patton BRAS Peveto Woods
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Hi, all, I worked in downtown Baton Rouge this morning, so I took a ride to the Morganza Spillway to check it out. After driving over the bridge coming from the town of Morganza, I spotted an adult bald eagle on the manmade platform there. So hopefully, when his mate shows up, he will build a nest there! Also, as I traveled toward the Bonnet Carre spillway to and from Metairie, I noted that the 310 nest is in good shape after Francine, so hopefully, the eagles will return there. As I traveled from St. James Parish to St. John Parish in the evening along I-10, I did spot an adult bald eagle in the trees on the lake side of the interstate, and also, a pair of ducks flew over, though I was not able to identify the species. Looking forward to Fall birds! Happy birding! Terri Skelton
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Dear Erik: I am pleased to report our first western species of 2024-2025: * Seth Nehrbass * 453 Audubon Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70125 (Audubon Birds in eBird) * FO 5 September 2024 * *Selasphorus rufous* * HY * Female * Banded 7 September 2024 by Nancy Newfield (her first banding of a hummingbird in her 46th season banding hummingbirds) * Photos attached (also in my eBird reports for 5 September 2024) Thanks, Seth 0000047bd6bd612b-dmarc-request@...> wrote: -- Seth Nehrbass, New Orleans 504-813-8815 SNehrbass@..., SNehrbass@...
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LA Winter Hummingbird Report #1
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HUMNETters and LABIRDers: Excited to share the first winter hummingbird report of 2024-25! Please continue to report your winter hummer observations to me for recording in the LA Winter Hummingbird Database, providing the following information: * Your name * Your address (town only is acceptable) * First observed (FO) date (or, if discovered while banding or marking other birds, the date it was observed) * Species * Age (Adult, immature, unknown) * Sex (Male, female, unknown) * Whether banded, when and by whom * Send photos if available to confirm above details Also, please report the last observed (LO) date, if possible, when the bird leaves. Please also note that Ruby-throats don't count as "wintering" until after Nov 15, so only send reports of the other species for now. Happy hummingbirding! Erik Johnson Sunset, LA Erik.Johnson AT Audubon DOT org This is the first Louisiana Winter Hummingbird Report for the 2024-2025 season. ________________________________ Summary of Reports as of 9/2/2024 Black-chinned Hummingbird 1 report 1 parish 1 site Selasphorus Rufous/Allens 16 reports 12 parishes 14 sites --Identified Rufous 7 reports 7 parishes 7 sites ________________________________ BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD Jefferson Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Nancy Newfield, Metairie, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird F FO 8/19/2024 ________________________________ SELASPHORUS RUFOUS/ALLENS Ascension Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Lynda Williams, Gonzales, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 8/5/2024 Assumption Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Jared and Lona Collins, Labadieville, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 8/17/2024 (Banded, probable returnee) Calcasieu Parish: 2 reports 1 site 1. Deanna Griggs, Moss Bluff, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 8/23/2024 (ID confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 8/26/2024 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) Cameron Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Andy Tingler, Grand Lake, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/30/2024 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photo) Catahoula Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Kathe Price, Sicily Island, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/17/2024 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) East Baton Rouge Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Sybil McDonald, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Ad F FO 8/18/2024 (ID/sex confirmed with photo) Lafayette Parish: 2 reports 2 sites 1. Gary Meyers, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) F FO 8/24/2024 (ID/sex confirmed with photo) 2. Brad Price, Lafayette, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 8/31/2024 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) Lafourche Parish: 2 reports 2 sites 1. Tom and Rita Shaddock, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad F FO 9/2/2024 (Banded returnee) 2. Delaina LeBlanc & Jed Pitre, Thibodaux, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens FO 8/11/2024 Rapides Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Jim Johnson, Lecompte, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens Im M FO 8/22/2024 St. Landry Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Pete and Phyllis Griffard, Sunset, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/15/2024 Terrebonne Parish: 2 reports 1 site 1. Diana Meterjean Coupel Bailly, Shriever, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 8/18/2024 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) #2 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens F FO 8/18/2024 West Baton Rouge Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Nancy and Matt Welborn, Port Allen, LA #1 Selasphorus Rufous/Allens (Rufous) Ad M FO 8/24/2024 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) ________________________________
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BRAS Program - Wed, Sept 25th @ EBR Parish Main Library
The Baton Rouge Audubon Society will host our next program on Wednesday, September 25th at the East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood Blvd. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Colombia has the highest avian diversity of any country in the world. Dr. Valsaraj recently traveled there with six other folks and he was able to observe and photograph many species, including 197 personal "lifers!" Dr. Valsaraj¡¯s academic research includes efforts to document and understand the effect of chemicals and pesticides on avian biodiversity. Dr. Valsaraj will briefly discuss his research, but this presentation will primarily focus on his recent travels to Colombia and the amazing photographs of various species he was able to take while there. PRESENTER: Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Ph.D., Professor (Emeritus) of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University LOCATION: East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library on Goodwood Blvd; Room 102 (first floor) DATE: Wednesday, September 25th 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: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvfu2ppzoqH9OHL3wD3_sCmoN--IdCM8Rd Thank you, Katie Percy BRAS Programs Committee
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Early Merlin
Dear LABIRD, Tom Coulson, Phil Smith and I observed an early Merlin yesterday evenine, August 31. The female was perched on a power pole along Lakeview Drive where Northshore Circle joins it. Lakeview Drive runs along Lake Pontchartrain in Slidell, access from Hwy 11. Jennifer Coulson Pearl River, LA
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Article about Merlin ID for the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology Sept 2024
https://wsobirds.org/about-wso/news/1851-5-cauti0nary-tips-to-document-birds-id-d-by-merlin-app John Romano Lafayette LA formerly of Madison Wis
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Advanced Birding 1 Zoom Course starting Sep 9
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Greetings Birders: The Orleans Audubon Society will be offering a Zoom version of the Advanced 1 Birding Course, running five consecutive Monday nights (7-9pm) starting Sep 9. I will again be instructor. Topics will include ID of raptors, fall warblers, and other tricky groups, birding tropical weather systems, strategies for birding terrestrial and aquatic habitats, and a bunch more. (there has been some confusion lately regarding the start date- it is Sep 9 and not Sep 2) See attached flier, which has QR code for registration and also instructions for sending check if preferred. One can also register at jjaudubon.net/donate by paying via Paypal (which is where the QR code takes you). Specify "birding course". Enrollment will be capped at 25. Hope to see you in (Zoom) class! Peter Yaukey NOTICE: This message, including all attachments transmitted with it, is intended solely for the use of the Addressee(s) and may contain information that is PRIVILEGED, CONFIDENTIAL, and/or EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the information contained herein is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. If you received this communication in error, please destroy all copies of the message, whether in electronic or hard copy format, as well as attachments and immediately contact the sender by replying to this email or contact the sender at the telephone numbers listed above. Thank you!
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Jane Patterson's presentation on hummers on Thursday
Audubon Abita Bird Club*Hummingbirds* *Presentation by Jane Patterson* Thursday, August 22nd 6:00 p.m. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St, Abita Springs, LA 70420 Our next talk will highlight hummingbirds by one of our local expert birders, Jane Patterson.
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Venice pelagic trip Saturday 14 September
LABIRD: I¡¯ve got 5 spots left on the 14 Sept trip, and if we can fill those, I can bring down the cost to $190. If interested or need more details contact me off LABIRD at the email address below. =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
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Venice boat trip results
LABIRD: Saturday's boat trip out of Venice produced a bunch of goodies, including a first state record of South Polar Skua, and some of the only reocrds of Bnd-rumped Storm-Petrel and Wilson's Storm-Petrel in the last decade. We even had a Gray Kingbird on the way out. Here's the eBird Trip Report, from which you can extract more details: https://ebird.org/tripreport/268123 =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
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I spot available on Venice boat trip Saturday AM
A cancellation just now opens up a spot on Saturday¡¯s Venice pelagic trip ¡ª if anyone is interested, contact me ASAP at my email address below. First-come, first-serve. Van Remsen =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
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14 September pelagic trip
LABIRD: if anyone is interested in an all-day pelagic boat trip out of Venice on Saturday Sept. 14th, let me know (off LABIRD at najames at LSU edu), Cost will be $200/person if we can get enough people, slightly less if we can fill the boat. Van Remsen =================== Dr. J. V. Remsen Emeritus Prof. of Natural Science and Curator of Birds Museum of Natural Science/Dept. Biological Sciences LSU, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 najames<at>LSU.edu
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LAbird / HumNet, It's hard to believe that we're entering "wintering" hummingbird season for 2024-2025! In most years by now, the first Rufous or Buff-bellied Hummingbird have shown up, but I haven't heard of any sightings yet. Keep an eye out! You may be the lucky host. I will continue to accept reports of your wintering hummingbirds this season - please email me at Erik.Johnson AT Audubon.org to submit your observations with the following information: - Your name - Your address (town only is acceptable) - First observed (FO) date - Species - Age (Adult, immature, unknown) - Sex (Male, female, unknown) - Photos if available and/or whether banded, when and by whom. Please note that Ruby-throated Hummingbirds aren't counted as "wintering" except when present between November 15 and February 28. For all other species, I will accept reports from any date. I am also pleased to share the summary of the winter hummingbird season from 2023-24 below, as well as a By Parish summary attached. Please let me know if you have any corrections or additions. Happy hummingbirding! Erik Johnson Sunset, LA Erik.Johnson AT Audubon.org Summary of 2023-24 season: Anna's Hummingbird 1 report 1 parish 1 site Archilochus sp. 15 reports 9 parishes 13 sites Black-chinned Hummingbird 62 reports 15 parishes 35 sites Broad-billed Hummingbird 1 report 1 parish 1 site Broad-tailed Hummingbird 3 reports 3 parishes 3 sites Buff-bellied Hummingbird 16 reports 8 parishes 15 sites Calliope Hummingbird 10 reports 5 parishes 9 sites Green-breasted Mango 2 reports 2 parishes 2 sites Ruby-throated Hummingbird 77 reports 18 parishes 56 sites Selasphorus Rufous/Allens 177 reports 24 parishes 84 sites --Identified Rufous 70 reports 16 parishes 41 sites --Identified Allen's 3 reports 3 parishes 3 sites ________________________________ ANNA'S HUMMINGBIRD Lafayette Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Cheryl Huner, Lafayette, LA #1 Anna's Hummingbird FO 1/17/2024 LO 1/28/2024 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos) ________________________________ ARCHILOCHUS SP. East Baton Rouge Parish: 2 reports 2 sites 1. Robert Sherman, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Archilochus sp. F OBS 1/18/2024 (Probably Ruby-throat) 2. Kelly Moore, Baton Rouge, LA #1 Archilochus sp. FO 12/1/2023 LO 12/1/2023 (ID confirmed with video) Iberville Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Dan Mooney, Plaquemine, LA #1 Archilochus sp. F FO 1/6/2024 Jefferson Parish: 3 reports 3 sites 1. Wild-Grand Isle, Grand Isle, LA #1 Archilochus sp. OBS 12/20/2023 (Grilletta Tract) 2. Gretchen McAlpine, River Ridge, LA #1 Archilochus sp. Im M OBS 1/16/2024 (ID/sex confirmed with photo) 3. Bob Cerise, Metairie, LA #1 Archilochus sp. F OBS 12/17/2023 (ID/sex confirmed with photo) Lafourche Parish: 4 reports 2 sites 1. Tom and Rita Shaddock, Thibodaux, LA #1 Archilochus sp. Im M OBS 11/21/2023 (ID/age/sex confirmed with photos; leaning RTHU) 2. John Conover, Thibodaux, LA #1 Archilochus sp. FO 12/27/2023 #2 Archilochus sp. Im M FO 12/29/2023 #3 Archilochus sp. FO 12/30/2023 LO 12/31/2023 Pointe Coupee Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Cheryl Kennedy, Livonia, LA #1 Archilochus sp. F OBS 11/19/2023 (ID/sex confirmed with photos) St. John the Baptist Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Michael Ambrose, , LA #1 Archilochus sp. OBS 12/12/2023 (ID confirmed with photos) St. Landry Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Pete and Phyllis Griffard, Sunset, LA #1 Archilochus sp. OBS 12/27/2023 Tangipahoa Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Laurie Nicholas, Loranger, LA #1 Archilochus sp. FO 12/3/2023 (ID confirmed with photos; possible BCHU) Terrebonne Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Kaila Authement, Houma, LA #1 Archilochus sp. F OBS 12/3/2023 (ID/sex confirmed with photos; maybe BCHU) ________________________________ BLACK-CHINNED HUMMINGBIRD Acadia Parish: 1 report 1 site 1. Claire and Tom Hanson, Crowley, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Im M FO 11/15/2023 Ascension Parish: 2 reports 2 sites 1. Lynn Becnel, Donaldsonville, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M OBS 1/29/2024 (ID/age/sex confirmed with video) 2. Don Weinell, Gonzales, LA #1 Black-chinned Hummingbird Ad M FO 1/16/2024 (ID/age/sex confirm
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STKI
Driving up I-49 from Alexandria to Natchitoches yesterday mid-morning I observed 5 swallow-tailed kites flying near the east side of the highway mostly 1 or 2 exits south of Natchitoches. 3 singles and one double. [Forest Service Shield] Stephen Shively Wildlife Biologist Forest Service Kisatchie National Forest, Calcasieu Ranger District p: 318-969-3050 c: 318-880-7822 Stephen.Shively@...<mailto:Stephen.Shively@...> 9912 Hwy 28 West Boyce, LA 71409 www.fs.fed.us<https://www.fs.fed.us/> [USDA Logo]<https://usda.gov/> [Forest Service Twitter] <https://twitter.com/forestservice> [USDA Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/pages/US-Forest-Service/1431984283714112> Caring for the land and serving people This electronic message contains information generated by the USDA solely for the intended recipients. Any unauthorized interception of this message or the use or disclosure of the information it contains may violate the law and subject the violator to civil or criminal penalties. If you believe you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete the email immediately.
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Yellow Rails and Rice Festival
Hello Labirders- Just wanted to provide a heads-up that online registration for the 15th annual Yellow Rails and Rice Festival opens tomorrow, 1 August 2024, at 10 AM CDT. Here¡¯s the link to the "how to register" page: https://www.yellowrailsandrice.com/how-to-register Please pass along to others who may be interested. Contact Donna L. Dittmann at yellowrailsandrice@... if you have questions or need other information. Best, Steve Cardiff
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Save the Date - Hummingbird Celebration Sept 14 7am to noon
Baton Rouge Audubon Society and Partners present: Hummingbird Celebration! September 14, 2024 LSU Ag Center Hammond Research Station 21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403 7am to noon Featuring: Hummingbird banding by Dr. Erik Johnson, Audubon Delta Feeding stations to watch hummingbirds in the gardens Information about hummingbird-friendly plants Presentation about Hummingbirds by Jane Patterson, Baton Rouge Audubon Society Feeding supplies ¨C Wild Birds Unlimited and Backyard Birds and Gardens
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