I've been feeding birds for the 6 winters I have been here. There's always 100+ juncos around during the winter. I've been checking them out each winter. I...
steve_bouffard@...
Feb 1, 2005 3:33 pm
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Four Bluejays and two Steller's came swooping in this morning.......they have been gone since mid-November.......Chatty and Hungry....
In my travels in the western end of the Treasure Valley during the last day or so, I've noticed a few pairs of RT Hawks (mostly in trees with nests) and half a...
Harry: Could you recommend some other available sources (guides, books, articles) on subspecies? I have the several guides you mention, but have wondered what...
As long as we're on the subject does anyone know if there are more than one subspecies of Red-breasted Nuthatch? We have them around all winter and a few of...
There are no recognized subspecies of Red-breasted Nuthatch, although one author did at one time propose that there is an eastern and western race, with the...
Brian and all: To answer your question Brian, sources, especially any that are comprehensive, in dealing with subspecies are hard to come by. One reason my be...
Some of you have requested a complete copy of what we've seen in Boise County so far this year. I will try to post the updated list at the beginning of each...
Well I’m pretty tickled. Two of the Three boxes we put up last fall have Screech Owls in them. Funny though they like the Wood Duck nest boxes rather than...
Hey, On Sunday my son and I were in our backyard in the Highlands. We heard this really strange sort of highly amplified warbling -- very odd to my year. We...
Ok All, This is the website I use for bird nest box plans. http://www.shawcreekbirdsupply.com/nest_box_plans.htm I use it because it is one stop shop for a lot...
Traveling to Payette area today noted a lot of Red-tailed hawks riding thermals, especially right along the bluffs. Saw quite a few N. Harriers also. Some of...
... circling over our heads, perhaps 100 feet up. They continued to move up towards the Boise Front. I'd never seen Bald Eagles in Boise so far from the...
Just before noon I heard the call of a blue jay and went out to the back yard to investigate. In tall shrub or short tree in the next door neighbor's back yard...
Okay, I need some help here. I'm wanting to put up some bluebird houses and I've got everything I need except for a 1 9/16" drill bit. The largest I can find...
Just wanted to say thanks to Michael Wiegand for his hospitality last night as we went to view the Northern Saw-whet Owl that's been frequenting his place this...
Hi, A quick look at homedepot.com - I found some up to 2 9/16". Hope that helps. Best wishes, Ron McCluskey ... From: spencerw100 To: ible@yahoogroups.com ...
Spencer, You need a hole saw. It has a base with a pilot drill bit, usually 1/4 inch, and takes interchangeable screw on cutters that are round and cut...
"ible", RL here. Thought I'd send this reply out to the group at large. There are two books out on sparrows of the U.S. & Canada. Both are by James D. Rising &...
rowlandrl@...
Feb 3, 2005 11:53 pm
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An interesting discussion of Junco subspecies took place on the Frontiers of Identification listserv about this time last year. The commentary was compiled...
Russ: Thanks for the website on bird boxes. Your photo of the owl peering out of your box is about as cool as it gets! Thanks for sharing the info. Brian...
Thanks to all of you who have replied to my question about drill bits, etc... Very helpful info. I'm really getting into the bird box thing right now and I've...
Thanks to all re: Junco info. Appreciate the references mentioned by Cliff, Harry and RL. In past years, I've usually gven the juncos a cursory look-over and...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. Southwestern Idaho Birders Association monthly meeting Date: Thursday, February 10, 2005 Time: 7:00PM MST...
ible@yahoogroups.com
Feb 4, 2005 2:02 am
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Thanks Cliff and RL for the book suggestions. I have looked at the Maricopa Audubon Society web pages and am excited about some new birding areas. I am sure I...
My wife Barb and I were also very fortunate to be able to visit Michael to observe the owl on Wednesday evening along with Spencer and John. I want to...
Spence I've been monitering the Bluebird nestboxes in the Cascade/Donnelly area for Al Larson. He put 2 boxes about 4 to 6 feet apart (with a few back to...
This report was mailed for Denise Hughes by http://birdnotes.net Date: February 3, 2005 Location: Canyon County, Idaho Low temperature: 23 degrees fahrenheit...
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