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N Goshawk
I've noticed my feeders have been unusually quiet this past week. I did see a Sharp-shinned Hawk on the tail of a House Finch last wkend, but the feeders have seen less use than just for a Sharpie. To
I've noticed my feeders have been unusually quiet this past week. I did see a Sharp-shinned Hawk on the tail of a House Finch last wkend, but the feeders have seen less use than just for a Sharpie. To
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Snow Buntings
Arrrgh! Spell check. Meant.. Didn't see any Longspurs...
Arrrgh! Spell check. Meant.. Didn't see any Longspurs...
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lcarrigan_55
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Snow Buntings
No guarantees for re-locating, if one takes a drive to find, but have seen sev large groups of Snow Buntings in past wk. One group of about 30 was just north of Challis on Hwy 93, west side of road. A
No guarantees for re-locating, if one takes a drive to find, but have seen sev large groups of Snow Buntings in past wk. One group of about 30 was just north of Challis on Hwy 93, west side of road. A
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lcarrigan_55
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Accipiters
Can tell when one of the winter resident accipiters is out & about, as my feeders suddenly become silent. With our recent cold spell & snowstorms, my feeders are getting a lot of activity from the usu
Can tell when one of the winter resident accipiters is out & about, as my feeders suddenly become silent. With our recent cold spell & snowstorms, my feeders are getting a lot of activity from the usu
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lcarrigan_55
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Redpolls
Hey Tom, Don't know if you feed birds, but about 15 yrs ago, we had a great winter irruption of Redpolls in E ID. And, I found they liked one food source. Thistle seed & they liked it in both the this
Hey Tom, Don't know if you feed birds, but about 15 yrs ago, we had a great winter irruption of Redpolls in E ID. And, I found they liked one food source. Thistle seed & they liked it in both the this
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lcarrigan_55
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Pine Grosbeaks
Always amazed at how semi-tame Pine Grosbeaks seem. Was at cabin for a couple days & walked into a flock of Pine Grosbeaks. Rounded a corner & a half dozen were feeding in low bushes just 6 ft away. T
Always amazed at how semi-tame Pine Grosbeaks seem. Was at cabin for a couple days & walked into a flock of Pine Grosbeaks. Rounded a corner & a half dozen were feeding in low bushes just 6 ft away. T
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lcarrigan_55
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Another Blue Jay
Just logged on for first time in a few days & see others are reporting what I just saw. For 3rd Fall in a row, just had the October arrival of a Blue Jay to sunflower seed feeder. Brian Carrigan Black
Just logged on for first time in a few days & see others are reporting what I just saw. For 3rd Fall in a row, just had the October arrival of a Blue Jay to sunflower seed feeder. Brian Carrigan Black
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lcarrigan_55
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Kinglet Rush
Today, most numerous migrants coming through are RC Kinglets. Found one mixed flock of approx 20 birds, mostly RC Kinglets with 5-6 juv Audubon's/YR Warblers. Best bird, so far, today has been a first
Today, most numerous migrants coming through are RC Kinglets. Found one mixed flock of approx 20 birds, mostly RC Kinglets with 5-6 juv Audubon's/YR Warblers. Best bird, so far, today has been a first
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lcarrigan_55
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Fall Migrants
This AM, with cooler temps & no wind, finding small groups of mainly juvenile Audubon's Warblers, working their way through, 1 MacGillivray's, resident RB Nuthatch family & group of 5 Pine Siskins pic
This AM, with cooler temps & no wind, finding small groups of mainly juvenile Audubon's Warblers, working their way through, 1 MacGillivray's, resident RB Nuthatch family & group of 5 Pine Siskins pic
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lcarrigan_55
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Recent NM birds deaths report
Thanks for the report from Lucky Peak, Jay. That's good to hear. Maybe songbirds shifted their migration pattern this yr, haven't fully arrived in their passage through my area (Snake River Riparian b
Thanks for the report from Lucky Peak, Jay. That's good to hear. Maybe songbirds shifted their migration pattern this yr, haven't fully arrived in their passage through my area (Snake River Riparian b
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lcarrigan_55
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Recent NM birds deaths report
Yes, this is not good. Haven't found dead birds. But, locally, my fall warbler migration observations reveal just a fraction of the bird numbers seen in previous years. Will be interested to see numbe
Yes, this is not good. Haven't found dead birds. But, locally, my fall warbler migration observations reveal just a fraction of the bird numbers seen in previous years. Will be interested to see numbe
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lcarrigan_55
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Kettle of Swainson's
Sudden weather change, from 82° to 45° in about 45 min, along with 65 mph wind gusts, has brought a sight to our Snake River property I've only seen one other time about 25 yrs ago. A large kettle of
Sudden weather change, from 82° to 45° in about 45 min, along with 65 mph wind gusts, has brought a sight to our Snake River property I've only seen one other time about 25 yrs ago. A large kettle of
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lcarrigan_55
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Flush of Fall Migrants
With the change in weather arriving today, thought I might find some migrating warblers. As soon as the sun was high enough to hit the trees, got outside. Found: Orange-crowned Warblers (maybe a famil
With the change in weather arriving today, thought I might find some migrating warblers. As soon as the sun was high enough to hit the trees, got outside. Found: Orange-crowned Warblers (maybe a famil
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lcarrigan_55
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Bit of an Exodus
With an arriving cold front, am seeing a bit of an exodus. Appears I'm down to a single juvenile Black-chinned Hummingbird at the feeder. After having a rush, for the past 2 weeks, of almost exclusive
With an arriving cold front, am seeing a bit of an exodus. Appears I'm down to a single juvenile Black-chinned Hummingbird at the feeder. After having a rush, for the past 2 weeks, of almost exclusive
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lcarrigan_55
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Hummingbird Numbers Estimate
It was Bill Moore who peaked my interest in estimating total hummingbird numbers to my feeders. He uses a caloric intake calculation which would be a quite accurate method. In Googling his method & ot
It was Bill Moore who peaked my interest in estimating total hummingbird numbers to my feeders. He uses a caloric intake calculation which would be a quite accurate method. In Googling his method & ot
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lcarrigan_55
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Hummingbirds Continue
Interesting, re: the molting info, Bill. Earlier in the week, I was seeing some "scruffy" juveniles, mainly Black-chinned. Since Thu, all are bright & fresh looking. I haven't seen an adult of any, Bl
Interesting, re: the molting info, Bill. Earlier in the week, I was seeing some "scruffy" juveniles, mainly Black-chinned. Since Thu, all are bright & fresh looking. I haven't seen an adult of any, Bl
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lcarrigan_55
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Hummingbirds Continue
Seeing lots of juvenile hummingbirds. Have: Black-chinned, Rufous & Calliope. The only time they're semi-tolerant of one another is right at daybreak. They're at least civil, with a hummer perched at
Seeing lots of juvenile hummingbirds. Have: Black-chinned, Rufous & Calliope. The only time they're semi-tolerant of one another is right at daybreak. They're at least civil, with a hummer perched at
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lcarrigan_55
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New Breeding Bird on Place
Got a new breeding bird & an example of nest parasitism all in one setting, just a bit ago. Was watching my Hummer feeder & kept hearing a persistent "zzz zzz" call. Looked on the ground beneath seed
Got a new breeding bird & an example of nest parasitism all in one setting, just a bit ago. Was watching my Hummer feeder & kept hearing a persistent "zzz zzz" call. Looked on the ground beneath seed
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lcarrigan_55
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Calliope Hummingbirds
Yesterday, the first Calliope Hummingbird appeared at the feeder. Today, at least 2 more have come in. 1 adult female & a couple of juveniles are hitting the feeder regularly. The Black-chinneds are s
Yesterday, the first Calliope Hummingbird appeared at the feeder. Today, at least 2 more have come in. 1 adult female & a couple of juveniles are hitting the feeder regularly. The Black-chinneds are s
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lcarrigan_55
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Doppler radar
Personally, I've found that Doppler Radar isn't as useful in our region during the spring months. Spring migration seems more sporadic compared to fall migration, when birds tend to stage in larger gr
Personally, I've found that Doppler Radar isn't as useful in our region during the spring months. Spring migration seems more sporadic compared to fall migration, when birds tend to stage in larger gr
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