HI Everyone, On November 1, the Bend, OR based East Cascades Audubon Society’s Winter Raptor Survey Project will begin its 19th survey season, 12th in Idaho. A little over a week ago, I posted a reque

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9:35ish landed out of view 150 yards SSW of the little island it's been visible on, still out of view.

The Sharp-tailed Sandpiper is at the pond this afternoon. When I left it was on the gravel island. Denise Hughes Caldwell, Idaho

I've been out scouting south end of Lake Cascade what I might be 5 white-winged scoters last night. Did not find them there this morning but went to the other side of the lake at Campbell Creek boat l

Got word that Linda Wentz and Pat McGrane saw the bird around 10:30ish. It didn’t stick around long. This big front coming in may push it out so today and maybe tomorrow may be the last opportunities

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HI Everyone, On November 1, the Bend, OR based East Cascades Audubon Society’s Winter Raptor Survey Project will begin its 19th survey season, 12th in Idaho. Last winter we ended with 512 active surve

Thanks to Cheryl &louisa we found the ponds but not the sharp tail it would have been a lifer for my friend. I seen& got a photo several years ago indian crk.resivior

A few birders were out this morning looking for the Sharp-tail. No luck today. Denise Hughes Caldwell, Idaho

Hi all, This afternoon I stopped by the ponds where Peter and Katie originally found the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper. I am fairly certain I photographed the bird at the second pond north of Highway 52. I'v

Hey all, quick PSA for those of us who bird at the Ada County Landfil! There are some new rules for birding at the landfill. The biggest change is they are now asking that you call 24 hours in advance

While checking out Littlerock again last week, I photographed the LBDO in the 2nd pond and noticed a dowitcher type individual with a shorter bill. I was never able to get a good luck at the tail or a

JC Clancy found a black scoter on 10/15 and Linda Wentz refound it on 10/16 at about 5 pm. Bird seen on the far side of the reservoir from the east end of Lower Dam hanging out with eared grebes. Appe

They do have a red breast when facing late day sun

Once the weather turns and you want to curl up with a good book, try “Birds And Us” by Tim Birkhead. He’s an ornithologist and author, and he goes all the way back to cave paintings from several thous

Appears the Warblers are done for Fall. Had about 2 wks of consistent Yellow-rumped Warblers (Audubons) come thru the cottonwoods, in groups of 10-12 birds. Last group I saw was Thu. Did have half doz

R.L. Rowland’s computer was hacked. He doesn’t have a computer at this time so if you receive any messages from him delete it. R.L. says he will post to IBLE once he gets his new computer. Denise Hugh

Out-of-town company is on their way. Has anyone seen the sandpiper this morning? Thanks, Ann Boise

We have an excellent seed and chokecherry/service berry crop, so all my seed customers are up in the woods. The only things flying around here are magpies, turkeys, until someone starts shooting at th