Waterfowl Estimates for Sand Lake NWR - 11/1/2006 Canada Geese - 2500 Snow Geese - 85,000 Ducks - 160,000 Swans - 950 There has been a big movement of...
I observed 2 Tundra Swans & a Pacific Loon off Marions Point this morning. I also saw a Long-tailed Duck on the FT PIERRE lagoons yesterday. Sharing is half...
Ducks were in good numbers this a.m., November 2, at Canyon Lake in Rapid City. Notable were the following species: Green-wing Teal, Redhead, Ring-necked...
Jocelyn Baker
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Nov 2, 2006 9:07 pm
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The Sturgis Christmas Bird Count (CBC) will be held Saturday December 16 with a bad weather backup date of December 28. Further information will be published...
Waterfowl Estimates for Sand Lake NWR - 11/3/2006 Canada Geese - 2500 Snow Geese - 200,000 Ducks - 160,000 Swans - 950 There are at least 200,000 snow geese on...
I took a swing through Day and western Roberts Counties today. I surprised that so much was frozen over. I was expecting the deep lakes to be mostly open but...
Mark Otnes
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Nov 3, 2006 9:42 pm
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I have Goldfinchs at are feeders again after not seeing them for there for almost 2 1/2 months. They left in late August to nest and molt. They are back in...
Folks -- The Northern Hills Bird Club (NHBC) has settled on the following for the 107th Piedmont CBC: The Piedmont CBC will be Friday 12/22/2006 (severe...
For those who haven't tried being a "citizen scientist" this is a terrific project run by Cornell University and Bird Studies Canada. I've done it for five...
There was a female Black Scoter off Marions Point today. A Long-tailed Duck on FT PIERRE Lagoons A Surf Scoter on Campground #3 lagoons. Sharing is half the...
Yesterday morning, Novermber 3, a Greater White-fronted Goose and a Ross's Goose were observed among the many Canada Geese at the lake. The White-fronted was...
Jocelyn Baker
osprey@...
Nov 5, 2006 3:50 am
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Returning from Vermilion to the Hills, took a lovely partial drive along the James River. Highlights for me are: pied billed grebe great blue heron coot red...
The Christmas Bird count for Sundance has been set for Dec. 17th( with a severe weather alternate date for Dec.23.) If you have never participated before or...
Jean
jgwindsong@...
Nov 5, 2006 6:40 pm
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A female Barrow's Goldeneye was observed at Canyon Lake this morning ( November 5) by Todd Jensen and Jocie Baker. Other early dates include: November 1, 2004...
Jocelyn Baker
osprey@...
Nov 6, 2006 1:04 am
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The message below is an excellent example of why I really encourage everyone to report even "common" species to the SDOU On-line database on a regular basis....
Palmer, Jeff
Jeff.Palmer@...
Nov 6, 2006 9:31 pm
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It would be wonderful if everyone also reported these sightings to the SDOU On-line database during the winter months --- Jeffrey S. Palmer College of Arts &...
Palmer, Jeff
Jeff.Palmer@...
Nov 6, 2006 9:40 pm
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Today Long-tailed Duck- FT Pierre lagoons Long-tailed Duck- FarmIsland Surf Scoter- campground # 3 Lagoon Yesterday saw my first Gyr of the year near Hayes SD....
I'm glad I don't have to study these guys! http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6381194 K. C. Jensen, Ph.D. Department of Wildlife and...
A trip to Brookings this weekend found many Red-tailed Hawks, N. Harriers, and Sharp-shinned hawks. A Great Blue Heron was on the pond west of the Catfish Bay...
mick
zerrm@...
Nov 7, 2006 9:17 pm
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Here's a photo of the surf scoter Rick found on the sewer ponds below Oahe Dam. http://wildphotosphotography.com/surf_scoter.htm Doug Backlund Pierre, S.D....
Doug Backlund
dougback@...
Nov 8, 2006 4:33 am
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Hello all, Great photo! But what is the duck behind it? Could it be an American Wigeon? Best Regards, Eddie Chapman, Voss, Norway. Today's Photo: Pacific Loon ...
The Northern Hills Bird Club will conduct a field trip out of Sundance on Saturday November 11, 2006. Participants will meet at the Conoco station in Sundance...
Waterfowl Estimates for Sand Lake NWR - 11/8/2006 Canada Geese - 6000 Snow Geese - 410,000 Ducks - 300,000 Swans - 1500 Temperatures have been in the 50's and...
Notable species observed today (November 9): Barrow's Goldeneye (female)- Canyon Lake Hooded Merganser (5)- Cement Plant Pond Merlin- East of airport Prairie...
Jocelyn Baker
osprey@...
Nov 10, 2006 6:04 am
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I had very low expectations in finding any birds since last weekend’s freeze up but I ended up being pleasantly surprised. I got a beautiful male pine ...
Mark Otnes
markotnes@...
Nov 10, 2006 10:17 pm
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This morning on Lake Yankton Bill Huser and Paul Roisen from Sioux City discovered a Surf Scoter on Lake Yankton. I ran into them out there and had a chance to...
Six members and one guess of the Northern Hills Bird Club went on the Field trip to Keyhole State Park today. A total of 38 species were seen. The high lite...
Jean
jgwindsong@...
Nov 12, 2006 3:57 am
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Things were slow around the city of Sioux Falls this weekend. Some Coots at Arrowhead Park, a few Red-tailed Hawks over the river, a Sharpie looking for lunch...
mick
zerrm@...
Nov 13, 2006 2:39 am
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A male Barrow's Goldeneye was present at Canyon Lake, Rapid City this a.m., November 13. The female, displaying bonding behavior, had joined it. The ...
Jocelyn Baker
osprey@...
Nov 13, 2006 9:25 pm
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Addison Ball has graciously agreed to be sd-birds list moderator. I have enjoyed setting this account up and getting to know you all, at least virtually! dan...
