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Subject: [Fwd: Mississippi Kite nest defense - Info from BNA]
From: "Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift" <birdwsg(AT)verizon.net>
Date: 18 Jun 2008 11:09am
Please see the attached information from Phil Brown of Essex:
>From: Phil Brown <nebirds.plus(AT)verizon.net>
>Date: 2008/06/18 Wed AM 08:25:07 EDT
>To: Steve Grinley - Verizon <birdwsg(AT)verizon.net>
>Subject: Mississippi Kite nest defense - Info from BNA
>Hi Steve,
>
>The following is from BNA. Should this be passed along to the New
>Hampshire Bird listserve and the homeowner? I'd hate to hear about these
>birds being driven away from the area because of nest defense.
>
>Maybe the calls from the birds could alert the homeowner to a pending
>interaction.
>
>I'm not signed up for NH Birds so if you think it's appropriate could
>pass it along? Thanks!
>
>Enjoy,
>Phil
>
>Nest Defense
>Kites often attack people that venture too close to their nests, mainly
>in urban areas, and this has created many public relations, management,
>and educational challenges in at least 5 western U.S. states
>
>During 1960s, began nesting in urban-suburban trees of scores, possibly
>hundreds, of towns of all sizes in parts of Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and
>more recently New Mexico (Parker 1979b, 1987, 1988b, 1996, Shaw 1985,
>Gennaro 1988a). Result is widespread problem of nest defense; diving at
>humans in parks, residential areas, wooded lawns of town centers, and
>golf courses (see Fig. 2; see Conservation and management: effects of
>human activity, below).
>
>Vocal Display
>Two calls recognized, but grade into each other: phee-phew and
>phee-ti-ti, or phee-ti-ti-ti.
>Given while flying or perched to indicate presence. Emphatic rendition
>usually indicates stimulation by natural predator or human near nest;
>usually attracts other individuals and stimulates similar vocalization
>by at least some of these
>
>Migration Timing
>Most fall migration in North America occurs late Augbmid-Sep as small
>postbreeding flocks wander and combine.
Steve Grinley
Bird Watcher's Supply & Gift and Nature Shop at Joppa Flats
Newburyport, MA
BirdWSG(AT)Verizon.net
978-462-0775
www.birdwatcherssupllyandgift.com
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Subject: Grassland Bird data needed for Lower Connecticut R valley
From: "Pamela Hunt" <PHunt(AT)NHAudubon.org>
Date: 18 Jun 2008 11:18am
Greetings birders,
Several months ago I sent out a message about data needs for Important Bird
Areas, and now that we're in the thick of the breeding season I figured it
couldn't hurt to send out a reminder - and a specific request.
NH Audubon and several partners are currently working on a conservation
partnership in the Lower Connecticut River valley of VT and NH, from Claremont
south. Our key conservation targets in this IBA include waterfowl stopover
habitat, floodplain forests, and grasslands. Data on the first two of these are
being worked on, but there is need for the last. Better information on grassland
bird use of the IBA will be very important when we need to prioritize areas for
conservation (here including hayfield management).
If anyone is out wandering in the valley I'd much appreciate it if you could
make a special effort to visit some of the larger grassland areas and see what's
out there. On the NH side these are primarily in Westmoreland (River Road,
county farm), Walpole (Boggy Meadows), and Charlestown (Great Meadows). Going
back down the VT side are Weathersfield Bow, fields north of Herrick's Cove,
Westminster, and Putney Great Meadows.
The sorts of data we're looking for are fairly simple: what species are out
there and what is their relative abundance. You wouldn't need to do a point
count or anything, just have a listen (or walk the fields - with landowner
permission) and see what's out there. There are essentially NO data out there on
even common species like Bobolink, Eastern Meadowlark, and Savannah Sparrow in
these grasslands, so this is a great opportunity to help fill some critical
holes.
Vermont data could be submitted to VT Ebird, and NH data to NH Bird Records. You
could also simply send a summary (where, when, what, how many) to me. If you
have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Thanks,
Pam
Pamela D. Hunt, Ph.D.
Senior Conservation Biologist
Audubon Society of New Hampshire
84 Silk Farm Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 224-9909 extension 328
phunt(AT)nhaudubon.org
FAX: (603) 226-0902
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Subject: Re: Mississippi Kites 6/18 A.M.
From: Jon Winslow <jon_221998(AT)yahoo.com>
Date: 18 Jun 2008 11:29am
The three Mississippi Kites were all in full view and quite active this morning.
A lot of preening and several short flightsfrom 9:00 to 9:30 this a.m. A couple
of photos at these links.
http://flickr.com/photos/winslowwildlife/2589598805/in/set-72157605685290797/
http://flickr.com/photos/winslowwildlife/2590433220/in/set-72157605685290797/
Jon Winslow
Dover, NH
www.iaetc.biz
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Subject: Black-backed Woodpecker, Finches - Woodstock/Ellsworth
From: Benjamin Griffith <gobirding(AT)aol.com>
Date: 18 Jun 2008 10:58am
The past few days have turned up a few interesting sightings in the
Hubbard Brook Valley. Most of these birds aren't particularly
accessible, but may be of interest on a broader level.
Highlights:
BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER - 1 drumming along the north ridge near
watershed 3, overdue first record for the valley
Red Crossbill - 3 along the south ridge in Watershed 9
Evening Grosbeak - 1 along the south ridge in Watershed 7
Ben Griffith
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Subject: More Mississippi Kite Photos
From: "Chet" <c_farwell(AT)comcast.net>
Date: 18 Jun 2008 7:39pm
A few more photos of the Mississippi Kite taken this afternoon. Good to
meet all the birders today!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrc_5150/2590710823/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrc_5150/2590711583/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrc_5150/2590711035/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrc_5150/2591546976/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrc_5150/2591547296/
Chet
Dover, NH
**GBA===
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrc_5150
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Subject: N. Gannet
From: "Aaronian, Richard S." <raaronian(AT)exeter.edu>
Date: 18 Jun 2008 10:08pm
Have been seeing anywhere from 10-15 Gannet in the late afternoon today (Wed.)
and yesterday from Plaice Cove, Hampton. Some in fairly close to shore.
Rich Aaronian
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