Wisconsin (Statewide) RBA
February 12, 2005
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Subject: Wisconsin Statewide RBA for Saturday, February 12, 2005
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-RBA
*Wisconsin
*Statewide
*Saturday, February 12, 2005
*WIST0502.12
-Transcript
Number: 414-352-3857
Sponsor: Wisconsin Society for Ornithology
Compiler: Mark Korducki
Coverage: Wisconsin Statewide
Transcriber: Jo Tenney, jotenney@tds.net
-Birds Mentioned
Gyrfalcon
Northern Hawk Owl
Great Gray Owl
Snowy Owl
Varied thrush
Northern Mockingbird
Harlequin Duck
Spotted Towhee
Gray Partridge
Shot-eared Owl
This is the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology hotline report for Saturday,
February 12, 2005.
The GYRFALCON is still being seen in the city of Ashland, although this bird has
been very sporadic. There have been a couple recent sightings up near the ore
docks and the bird has been sighted over town harressing pigeons. Of the people
that have gone up there, more have missed it than have seen it. Those who have
found it had success have found it by tuning into the habits of the flock of
Rock pigeons around town. fFnding nervous or fleeing birds and finding the
falcon pursuing these birds. It may take a little bit of patience, but the bird
is still in the area.
The NORTHERN HAWK OWL at Harrinton Beach State Park in Ozaukee County has not
been reported now for the last couple of days. This bird may have moved on with
the milder weather and the decreasing snow cover in the southeastern part of
the state. The NORTHERN HAWK OWLS are still being seen south of
Superiior . Generaly look around Highway 53, both north and south of Solon
Springs. Thee is also at least one NORTHERN HAWK OWL in the Ashland area. This
bird is hanging out at the Ashland airport. I have not received recent reports
of the NORTHERN HAWK OWL that was at Thunder Lake, just north of Three Lakes.
this bird hasn't been reported now for some time.
The number of GREAT GRAY OWLS around Superior has dropped off, but there are
still several birds being seen. Most are being found in general along back
roads around town, specifically south and west of town. They are still being
seen near the land fill at Wisconsin Point. There have also been reports along
Highway 53and also near the town of Oliver.
There are a couple locations in the southern part of the state that are reliable
for SNOWY OWLS. A couple birds are still being seen in Dodge County near
Horicon Marsh. One bird is being seen quite regularily at the intersection of
Buckhorn Road and Lake Emily Road. Another one is being seen along Highway 49
in the marsh itself. Although this bird is generally very difficult to find
except right around dusk when it is seen perching up on visible points along
Highway 49. There are also some in Outagamie County near the intersection of
Highway S and Sectionline Road. There are at lesat two SNOWY OWLS present at
this location.
A new VARIED THRUSH was reported this week. this bird is being seen in the town
of Hazelhurst,in Oneida County. for permission to see this bird you can
contact Pat at 715-358-8856. The VARIED THRUSH is still being seen in
Washburn, up in Bayfield County. For permission to see this bird and
directions you can contact Ryan Brady at 715-682-1103. The bird in Lincoln
County near Merrill is still being seen. For permission to see this bird you
can contact the Allertons, their phone number is 715-536-5251.
A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD is being seen at the Pheasant Branch conservancy in
Middleton, which is on the wst side of Madison. the MOCKINGBIRD is generally
being seen on Pheasant Branch Road just south of Whittlesey Road . It is
usually present in the thicket on the west side of the road, feeding on
buckthorn berries.
An adult male HARLEQUIN DUCK was reported this week at the Southshore Yacht club
in Milwaukee. It was swimming out near the pier. One person reported talking
to a Kayaker in this area who has seen HARLEQUIN DUCKS on the lake side of the
break wall. So the birds may be bouncing around in this area.
The SPOTTED TOWHEE is still being seen in Muskego County Park in Wauksesha
County . The park is located at the intersection of Janesville Road and Woods
Road. The bird is being seen by Picnic Area # 5, just west of the small
building. It is feeding on the seed that is scattered on the ground.
GRAY PARTRIDGE is reported in southeastern Wisconsin for the first time in a
while. It is being seen in Ozaukee County. They are being found on Six Mile
Road, between Dixie Road and Highway A. Also not far from here, on six Mile
road just south of Jay Road, SHORT-EARED OWLS are being seen.
. in the same area. It was seen on Friday on
Pickard Road, about 1.2 miles south of County Highway A. This is just a
little south of where the GREAT GRAY OWL is being seen.
There is at least one SNOWY OWL that is being seen near Freedom in Outagamie
County. This bird was seen yesterday near the intersection of Highway J and
Highway S.
An adult male HARLEQUIN DUCK was seen last week in Milwaukee. It was seen
at North Point, which is just north of Bradford Beach. this is a good spot
to check for Harlequin Ducks. Another good spot in past years has been
Shorewood Nature Preserve, which is located a couple blocks of Capitol Drive
right on the lake front.
If you have any new reports or updates on any birds you can call
414-352-3857 and leave a message after the tone. If you have any questions
call Mark at 262-784-2712. Good Luck birding!
Past hotlines can be viewed at the WSO website at http://wso.uwgb.edu/wso/
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