Amongst the Morony Town birds was a Mockingbird. Will post pictures upon request. Also explored Cascade County Landfill, Blackhorse Lake Road & Blackhorse...
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MOB-Montana@yahoogrou...
Dec 1, 2008 4:59 pm
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the MOB-Montana group: This month we have ten entries from which to select the 'November Photo of the...
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Bob Martinka
birder_bob
Dec 1, 2008 7:27 pm
Fellow Aviphiles: An email awaiting my arrival back from eastern MT yesterday mentioned some good new birds at the Helena Regulating Res. On Thanksgiving Day, ...
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Nate Kohler
nskohler
Dec 2, 2008 1:07 am
In addition to Bob's post - I obseved one lone Sandhill Crane at the west end of the Regulating Res. during the noon hour today. The bird was calling...
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Nate Kohler
nskohler
Dec 2, 2008 1:10 am
In addition to Bob's post - I observed one lone Sandhill Crane at the Helena Regulating Res. during the noon hour today. The bird was calling occasionally,...
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Nate Kohler
nskohler
Dec 2, 2008 2:33 am
Correction - the crane was on the EAST end of the reservoir ( my other west ). Nate Kohler Deer Lodge ... the ... bird ... and ... did ... the ... frozen ... ...
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Mike Lesnik
vagapaddler
Dec 2, 2008 4:01 pm
Hi MOB, Late yesterday afternoon several T Solitaire, one N Harrier and six adult B Eagle were seen west of Clyde Park in Park County. In Gallatin County one...
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Jim Greaves
lbvireo
Dec 3, 2008 8:10 pm
I've uploaded 2 photos of a "new" junco for our yard, and wondering if it is PINK-SIDED...??? Thanks 4 feedback -- Jim Greaves, Thompson Falls...
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Dan Casey
danbcr10
Dec 3, 2008 8:30 pm
Jim: I assume you have seen the article by Dunn in Birding 34(5)? Based on your photos, I would probably call this bird an immature female Oregon Junco, as...
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Jim Rogers
rogersjim2007
Dec 3, 2008 11:42 pm
Happy Holidays Mobsters, It would be helpful to hear from those that plan to participate in the Ninepipe NWR Christmas Count on Sunday, 14 December. Please let...
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Jim Greaves
lbvireo
Dec 4, 2008 12:13 am
Dan: No, I haven't seen that article, and don't subscribe to Birding. I was basing my query on: 1) paleness of gray of breast [recognizing the hint of darker...
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Nate Kohler
nskohler
Dec 4, 2008 1:36 am
MOB-sters, A short visit to the Helena Regulating Res. today showed that the Long- tailed Duck and at least one Surf Scoter were still present. Other birds of...
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Nate Kohler
nskohler
Dec 4, 2008 3:07 am
Jim, I would agree with Dan that your junco is probably an Oregon based on the lack of dark lores. I've posted a few photos in " Nate's Album " that show how...
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Jim Greaves
lbvireo
Dec 4, 2008 4:40 pm
Nate, Dan -- Clawing and scratching, I agree with your assessments, but keep hoping... don't want to be too greedy for something rare, do I? Have to chalk up...
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Bob & Mo Rost
bob.rost
Dec 4, 2008 5:20 pm
Hi Jim: I talked to you by phone, but here is the e-mail response you requested re the Ninepipe CBC on 14 December. I will see you on Tuesday night. Bob Rost -...
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Jim Rogers
rogersjim2007
Dec 4, 2008 10:26 pm
Thanks Bob. Right now, I'm hoping that you'll agree to bird with Jim Oates which is fine with him. He's willing to let you do the driving. (I assume you'll...
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Nate Kohler
nskohler
Dec 5, 2008 12:31 am
MOB-sters, I located a large ( for our valley ) group of 120 Lapland Longspurs in a field a few miles NW of Racetrack. They were mixed in with around 150...
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Arla Eckert
ferretimp
Dec 5, 2008 8:15 pm
On my way back from Fort Benton yesterday checked out the old Morony Dam town site to see if I could find the Northern Mockingbird. No luck on that bird but...
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Jim Greaves
lbvireo
Dec 6, 2008 12:51 am
Is the Gull Sanctuary open to public on weekends? Thanks - Jim and Lark...
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Bob Martinka
birder_bob
Dec 6, 2008 1:59 am
Mob: There was a nice large mixed flock of horned larks, Lapland longspurs, and snow buntings on Diehl Lane in the Helena Valley today around noon. If fact,...
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MOB-Montana@yahoogrou...
Dec 6, 2008 8:25 am
The following MOB-Montana poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: This month we have ten entries from which to select the 'November...
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Dan Casey
danbcr10
Dec 6, 2008 4:20 pm
Jim and Lark: Yes. If you notice, all my recent posts have been about Sunday trips. Not sure of the hours, but as I posted, the best gull hours are 11:00- ...
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Jim Greaves
lbvireo
Dec 6, 2008 9:10 pm
I added another MERLIN photo to my website: http://blackfoot.net/~larkwick/Merlins.html - Jim Greaves, Thompson Falls...
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Barbara Quinlan
birdlove64
Dec 7, 2008 3:24 am
... The gullery is open every day from 8 to 5, except a few holidays. Just ask at the check in and they will direct you. Usually, they are very helpful....
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MOB-Montana@yahoogrou...
Dec 7, 2008 4:22 pm
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the MOB-Montana group: This is the final photo contest of 2008, the "2008 Photo of the Year!!!!" All...
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Lisa Lister
lister39
Dec 7, 2008 5:08 pm
ON Thursday Dec 4th, my husband and son saw a Snowy Owl flying across the road in front of them on Indian Highway in Wolf Point. It was about 0730. I have...
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Jeff Marks
bristle.thigh
Dec 7, 2008 8:17 pm
Mobsters, We are working on the Blue Jay species account for Birds of Montana. Incredibly, only nine confirmed breeding records are in Tracker (Montana Bird...
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Glenn Violette
violette1023
Dec 7, 2008 10:34 pm
Jeff, We had a nesting pair here last spring but never saw the young from that. Not sure if they were successful. The spring before that we had a new...
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Joshua Covill
birdbrainjwc
Dec 8, 2008 3:40 am
Pete smith and I discovered a hatch year ICELAND GULL at the Flathead County Landfill Today about 12:45pm. As we were observing the bird, frantically trying...
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Patrick A. Toomey Jr.
ptoomeyjr
Dec 8, 2008 2:39 pm
MOBsters, Here is my annual "he's bugging" me again' question. The following birds were seen in 2007 but not in 2008. Has anyone seen these? If so, please...
