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NSBS Bird Report - Fri, 28 Dec 2001
This is the Friday, December 28, 2001, summary of the Nova Scotia Bird Society's Bird Sightings, prepared by Angus MacLean. ************************************************************* Sightings are PRELIMINARY only. For more details, and to report sightings, call (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca (or contact the observer as noted). Upcoming field trips and meetings are listed after the report. Lingering Summer Birds Wood Duck (fem.), Dec 12, New Minas Sewage Ponds (A. MacLean) Wood Duck (fem.), Dec. 23-26, Sullivan’s Pond (m.o.) Broad-winged Hawk, Dec. 15, Wallbrook, Kings Co. (G. & M. Alliston) Broad-winged Hawk, Dec. 24, Glace Bay Sanctuary (C. & A. Murrant) Common Snipe, Dec. 23, Dorothea Dr., Cole Harbour (I. McLaren) Common Snipe, Dec. 27, Martinique Beach (T. Paquet) Eastern Bluebirds (2), Dec. 15, Canard, Kings Co. (Wolfville CBC) Eastern Bluebirds (3), Bayfield, Antig. Co. (fide R. Lauff) Swainson’s Thrush, Dec. 15, CSI (CSI CBC) Gray Catbird, Nov. 23-Dec. 26, Sullivan’s Pond (var. obs.). Nashville Warbler, Dec. 15, CSI (CSI CBC) Nashville Warbler, Dec. 26, Tallahassee School, Eastern Passage (F. Lavender, H. Toom) Black-throated Blue Warbler, Dec. 19, Antig. Co. ?? (R. Lauff) Common Yellowthroat, Dec. 15, MacLellan’s Marsh (Springville CBC, Pictou Co.) Common Yellowthroat, Dec. 24, Taylor Head (T. Paquet) Wilson’s Warbler, Nov. 22, 18 Parmbelle Lane, Halifax (S. Borkowski). This bird was still present as of Dec. 27. Vesper Sparrow, Dec. 15, CSI (CSI CBC) Vesper Sparrow, Dec. 22, Middle Musquodoboit (T. Paquet) Vesper Sparrow, Dec. 22, Kingsport, Kings Co. (B. Forsythe) HIGHLIGHTS: *** Empidonax sp. (Empidonax sp.) [Moucherolle sp.] *** Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) [Merle a collier] *** Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora pinus) [Paruline á ailes bleues] *** Nashville Warbler..western race (Vermivora ruficapilla ridgwayi) [Paruline á joues grises ?] *** Yellow-rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler (Dendroica coronata) [Paruline á croupion jaune] *** Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica) [Paruline á gorge jaune] *** Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) [Bruant á joues marron] *** Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) [Pinson des arbres] REPORTS/OBSERVATIONS: These are preliminary reports, not necessarily accompanied by confirming documentation. All species in CAPITALS represent Arecent@ sightings of significant note, OR those for which documentation status is being sought. As most locations are intermittently surveyed at best, the presence or absence of a bird should not be inferred from the date of the most recent sighting. If a particular bird is believed to have departed, the text will so indicate. LEGEND: Date format dd.mm; 05.07 = 5 July/juillet. Ind. = individuals. <05.07 present for at least the previous week <<05.07 present for at least the previous two weeks <<<05.07 present for at least the previous three weeks or more =?= may still be present (updates requested) ********************************************************************* Uncommon to Rare Species ** Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) [Canard siffleur] 12.11 two males at Sullivan’s Pond (T. Allison, T. Paquet). One off and on to Dec. 21. (may also be found at Tufts Cove). 23-26.12 two in Yarmouth Harbour (M. Newell) ** Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) [Arlequin plongeur] 21.12 pair in Fisherman’s Cove, Eastern Passage (Henk Kwindt) 24.11 2 males at Port George, Anna. Co. (P. & B. Giffin) 25.11 3 males at Mavillette, Yar. Co. (M. Newell) 26.12 1 at Mavillette (M. Newell et al) ** Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus) [Chevalier semipalme] <<24.12 an individual of the western race at The Hawk (m.o.) ** Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) [Goeland brun] 12.12 1 at New Minas Sewage Ponds (A. MacLean) ** Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) [Harfang des neiges] 22.12 1 at Middle Musquodoboit (T. Paquet) <<<23.12 one to possibly 4 on Cape Light (fide M. Newell) 25.12 1 at Baccaro (M. Newell) <26.12 2 on Devil’s Island, off Hartlen’s Point (D. Bridgehouse et al) ** Empidonax sp. (Empidonax sp.) [Moucherolle sp.] 15.12 1 found on Halifax CBC. Thought to be Yellow-bellied but no further information. ** House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) [Troglodyte familier] <<<15.12 1 persists along Roosevelt Dr., Halifax (T. Paquet) ** Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) [Troglodyte de Caroline] 18-23.11 one along the Settle Lake Trails (Denise Parsons) (Gone?) <<<24.12 One still present in Marlborough woods area (824-832 Robie St.), Halifax. ** Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) [Troglodyte des marais] 15.12 1 at Campbell’s Raod, Westville (Springville CBC, Pictou Co.) 02-25.12 1 at Kenney Road, CSI (J. Nickerson, M. Newell et al) ** Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) [Merle a collier 23.12 1 at House # 2079, Lower West Pubnico (fide Paul Gould) ** Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) [Moqueur roux] <<<15.12 1 at The Dingle, N. of the Tower, along a walking trail, in brambles by a small pond (Fred Grieg, m.o. ) 27.12 1 at Kenney’s Road, South Side, CSI (M. Newell) ** Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora pinus) [Paruline á ailes bleues] 15.12 1 at Tallahassee School, Eastern Passage (Halifax CBC) ** Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata) [Paruline verdatre] Still very common especially in the HRM area. ** Nashville Warbler..Western race (Vermivora ruficapilla ridgwayi) [Paruline á joues grises ?] <<24.12 This race of the Nashville was identified (I. McLaren) at Point Pleasant Park but had probably been present for a few days prior. (m.o. since) ** Yellow-rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler (Dendroica coronata) [Paruline á croupion jaune] <<<15.12 an individual of this western race may still be at Point Pleasant Park (Halifax CBC) ** Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica) [Paruline á gorge jaune] 04-26.12 1 at Point Pleasant Park, Halifax (A. Horn). The first indication of the amazing warbler fallout there. It is possible there are two there, a yellow-lored and a white-lored!!! ** Pine Warbler (Dendroica pinus) [Paruline des pins] 15.12 1 along Hospital Ave., New Glasgow (Springville CBC, Pictou Co.) 15.12 1 on Louisbourg CBC 26.12 one or more still at P. P. Park, Halifax ** Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) [Paruline polyglotte] Still being reported around the province. ** Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) [Tohi á flancs roux] 17-18.2 1 at Bayfield, Antig. Co. (R. Lauff) ** Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) [Bruant á joues marron] <14.12 One at Antigonish (behind train station) (R. Lauff) 18.12 1 in Bayfield, Antig. Co. (R. Lauff) 15-23.12 1 at Tallahassee School, Eastern Passage (Halifax CBC, m.o.) ** Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) [Pinson des arbres] <<< 27.12 1 at Suzanne Borkowski’s, 18 Parmbelle Lane, Clayton Park, Halifax (call 445-2922 for current status). Disappears for days at a time. ** Dickcissel (Spiza americana) [Dickcissel d'Amerique] <<15.12 1 (now 2) at Portuguese Cove (Halifax CBC) 26.12 1 at Hebron Church, Yar. Co. (M. Newell et al) - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - Information on recent sightings is also available on the Society’s RBA line (902-852-2428). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FORTHCOMING FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS NSBS = Nova Scotia Bird Society -- Info contact Peter Richard (221-5366) or prichard@ns.sympatico.ca HFN = Halifax Field Naturalists BNS = Blomidon Naturalists= Society Sat. 6 Jan, 2001 Sewer Stroll I, Halifax/Dartmouth Area Leader: Terry Paquet (452-3622 or e-mail terrypaquet@hotmail.com) Sat. 19 Jan. 2002 HFN Sewer Stroll, Halifax/Dartmouth Area Leaders: Linda & Peter Payzant (861-1607 evenings or e-mail aa095@chebucto.ns.ca) Dress warmly and bring a lunch, binoculars, field guides and scope. Meet 9:15 a.m. at the Boondock Restaurant in Eastern Passage. Raind date: 9:15 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 20. Thu. 24 Jan 2002 Members Slide Night NSMNH, Summer St., Halifax, 7:30 p.m. Members are invited to bring along 10 to 15 of their most interesting slides related to birds or birding. The auction of Phyllis Dobson’s book collection will take place at the end of the meeting. Sat. 2 Feb. 2002 Sewer Stroll II, Halifax/Dartmouth Area Leader: Blake Maybank (852-2077 or e-mail maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Meet at Hartlen’s Point at 8:00 a.m. Dress for cold weather and bring a lunch. Plan to carpool as much as possible. Storm date: Sunday, 3 Feb. Details of events are on the Society=s web site: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/NS-BirdSoc **************************************************************** Contact people for information on birds throughout Nova Scotia (code 902): PROVINCE-WIDE: Blake Maybank - 8522077 (bilingue) (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Ian McLaren - 4297024 (iamclar@is.dal.ca) PROVINCIAL REGIONS: Annapolis Valley: Richard Stern B 678-1975 ( rbstern@ns.sympatico.ca ) Judy Tufts B 542-7800 (tandove@ns.sympatico.ca) Angus MacLean B 679-5878 (angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca) Antigonish County: Randy Lauff B 867-2471 (rlauff@juliet.stfx.ca) Brier Island: Carl Haycock B 839-2960 ( bioscarl@TartanNET.ns.ca) Cape Breton Island: Cathy Murrant -- 737-2684 ( shearwater@seascape.ns.ca ) Dave McCorquodale B 563-1260 ( dmccorqu@uccb.ns.ca ) Pictou County: Ken McKenna -- 752-7644 (kenmcken@north.nsis.com) Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties (incl. Cape Sable Island): Murray Newell -- 745-3340 ( (murcar@klis.com ). Amherst region: Tony Erskine -- 506-536-2333. Halifax Reg. Mun. - Blake Maybank -- 852-2077 (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Fulton Lavender B 455-4966 24hour Weather Line: 4269090 (Halifax Area) compilation: Angus MacLean (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca - End Transcript
NSBS Bird Report - Thu, 13 Dec 2001
This is the Thursday, December 13, 2001, summary of the Nova Scotia Bird Society's Bird Sightings, prepared by Angus MacLean. ********************************************************************* Sightings are PRELIMINARY only. For more details, and to report sightings, call (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca (or contact the observer as noted). Lingering Summer Birds Broad-winged Hawk (2), Nov. 15, Brier Island (J. Swift) Greater Shearwater (20+), Dec. 7, Brier Island (J. Swift) Blue-headed Vireo (2), Nov. 29, Birch Cove Park (I. McLaren et al) Red-eyed Vireo, Dec. 3, Fairfield Rd., Halifax (I. McLaren) Tree Swallow, Dec. 7, Sand Lake Road, CB Co. (C. & A. Murrant) Barn Swallow, Nov. 21-24, Louisbourg (Carter Stevens fide H. O’Shea) Hermit Thrush, Dec. 10, P.P. Park, Hfx (D. Currie, T. Paquet) Gray Catbird, Nov. 18, Birch Cove Park (Denise Parsons) Gray Catbird, Nov. 23-Dec. 8, Sullivan’s Pond (var. obs.). Probably same one as above. Gray Catbird, Nov. 22-25, Newellton, CSI (M. Newell) Magnolia Warbler, Dec. 5, Schooner Pond (D. McCorquodale, R. Knapton) Black-throated Blue Warbler, Nov. 11, Fairview Cemetery (D. Currie) Blackpoll Warbler, Dec. 12, Point Pl. Park (F. Lavender, H. Toom) Common Yellowthroat, Nov. 18, Sullivan’s Pond (T. Paquet) Common Yellowthroat, Nov. 18, Hartlen’s Point (T. Paquet) Common Yellowthroat (3), Nov. 25, Duncan’s Cove (D. Currie, A. Vienneau) Common Yellowthroat (1), Dec. 2-3, Duncan’s Cove (D. Currie et al) Common Yellowthroat (1), Dec. 2-6, Kenney Road, CSI, (J. Nickerson et al) Wilson’s Warbler, Nov. 18-Dec. 3, Lakeside Terrace, Dartmouth (T. Paquet, B. Maybank) Wilson’s Warbler, Nov. 22, 18 Parmbelle Lane, Halifax (S. Borkowski). This bird was still present as of Dec.12. Wilson’s Warbler, Dec. 1, Florence (D. McCorquadale) Rose-breasted Grosbeaks (2), Nov. 28, Blanche (M. Newell) HIGHLIGHTS: *** Black Vulture (Coragyps altratus) [Urubu noir] *** Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) [Oie rieuse] *** Mew (Common) Gull (Larus canus canus) [Goeland cendree] *** Empidonax sp. (Empidonax sp.) [Moucherolle sp.] *** Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) [Tyran a gorge cendree] *** Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora pinus) [Paruline á ailes bleues] *** Nashville Warbler..western race (Vermivora ruficapilla ridgwayi) [Paruline á joues grises ?] *** Yellow-rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler (Dendroica coronata) [Paruline á croupion jaune] *** Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica) [Paruline á gorge jaune] *** Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) [Tangara ecarlate] *** Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) [Tangara vermillion] *** Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) [Tangara a tete rouge] *** Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) [Pinson des arbres] *** Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) [Quiscale de Brewer] REPORTS/OBSERVATIONS: These are preliminary reports, not necessarily accompanied by confirming documentation. All species in CAPITALS represent Arecent@ sightings of significant note, OR those for which documentation status is being sought. As most locations are intermittently surveyed at best, the presence or absence of a bird should not be inferred from the date of the most recent sighting. If a particular bird is believed to have departed, the text will so indicate. LEGEND: Date format dd.mm; 05.07 = 5 July/juillet. Ind. = individuals. <05.07 present for at least the previous week <<05.07 present for at least the previous two weeks <<<05.07 present for at least the previous three weeks or more =?= may still be present (updates requested) ********************************************************************* Uncommon to Rare Species ** Black Vulture (Coragyps altratus) [Urubu noir] ~21.11 1 at the Guysborough Dump, near Lincolnville (fide R. Lauff) ** Greater White-fronted Goose (Anser albifrons) [Oie rieuse] 08.11 1 at Silver Lake, Lakeville, Kings Co. travelling with Canadas (J. Timpa, J. Tufts). A very elusive bird for many, it was last reported Dec. 8 (B. Maybank, J. Tufts) but is likely still in area. ** Snow Goose (Anser caerulescens) [Oie des neiges] 22.11 1 in Antigonish Co. (R. Lauff) ** Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope) [Canard siffleur] 19.11 two males at Beacon St. Dam, Glace Bay (C. & A. Murrant). On Dec. 5 these two were separately seen at the Glace Bay Sanctuary and Beacon St. Dam. (D. McCorquodale, R. Knapton) 11.12 one male at New Glasgow sewer treatment plant (K. McKenna) 12.11 two males at Sullivan’s Pond (T. Allison, T. Paquet). One off and on to Dec. 13 ** Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus histrionicus) [Arlequin plongeur] 24.11 2 males at Port George, Anna. Co. (P. & B. Giffin) 25.11 3 males at Mavillette, Yar. Co. (M. Newell) ** Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) [Faucon gerfaut] 18.11 1 at Birch Cove Park (Denise Parsons) ** Willet (Catoptrophorus semipalmatus) [Chevalier semipalme] 02.12 an individual of the western race at The Hawk (R. Stern, A. MacLean, B. Forsythe) ** Mew (Common) Gull (Larus canus canus) [Goeland cendree] 24.11 one at the sewer(?), Antigonish (NSBS Field Trip) ** Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) [Goeland brun] Up to four adults are being seen in eastern Kings County. The best spots are at Canard Pond and in the general area including Saxon St. & Fred Thomas Road , and New Minas sewage ponds. ** Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) [Harfang des neiges] A good fall for this species with 4 on Cape Light and 1-2 seen in many other locales. Some were found dead or close to starvation. ** Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) [Pic á ventre roux] 06.11 1 fem. at 34 Shady Lane, Mahone Bay (Joanne Hubley). Have to be patient for this one!! Still there though. 01.12 1 at Alumni Garden, NS Agr. College, Bible Hill (B. Jackson) ** Empidonax sp. (Empidonax sp.) [Moucherolle sp.] 05.12 1 at Schooner Pond. Most likely a Dusky but Least could not be ruled out (D. McCorquodale, R. Knapton) ** Ash-throated Flycatcher (Myiarchus cinerascens) [Tyran a gorge cendree] 01-7.12 An imm. male at Vogler’s Cove (discovered by A. Dean, id’ed by I. McLaren et al). First documented record for N.S. (At the time of writing three(!) had been found in N.B.) ** House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) [Troglodyte familier] <<02.12 1 at the corner of Roosevelt & Flinn, Halifax (T. Paquet) ** Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) [Troglodyte de Caroline] <<15.11 One still present in Marlborough woods area, Halifax. 18-23.11 one along the Settle Lake Trails (Denise Parsons) ** Marsh Wren (Cistothorus palustris) [Troglodyte des marais] 25.11 1 at Smelly Cove, Three Fathom Harbour (T. Paquet) 02.12 1 at Kenney Road, CSI (J. Nickerson et al) ** Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) [Moqueur roux] <<11.12 1 at The Dingle, N. of the Tower, along a walking trail, in brambles by a small pond (Fred Grieg, m.o. ) ** Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) [Gobemoucheron gris-bleu] 19.11 1 at Broad Cove, Lunen. Co. (S. Fullerton) ** Blue-winged Warbler (Vermivora pinus) [Paruline á ailes bleues] 02-04.12 1 at Portuguese Cove (D. Currie et al) ** Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata) [Paruline verdatre] Very common especially in the HRM area. ** Nashville Warbler..Western race (Vermivora ruficapilla ridgwayi) [Paruline á joues grises ?] 09.12 This race of the Nashville was identified today (I. McLaren) at Point Pleasant park but has probably been present for a few days. It is a tail wagger and easily misidentified as a Palm or a Orange-crowned (gray back, yellow undertail coverts). ** Yellow-rumped (Audubon’s) Warbler (Dendroica coronata) [Paruline á croupion jaune] 05-12.12 an individual of this western race at Point Pleasant Park (A. Horn) ** Prairie Warbler (Dendroica discolor) [Paruline des pres] 04.11 1 on CSI (M. Newell) ** Yellow-throated Warbler (Dendroica dominica) [Paruline á gorge jaune] 04.12 1 at Point Pleasant Park, Halifax (A. Horn). The first indication of the amazing warbler fallout there. ** Palm Warbler (Dendroica palmarum) [Paruline á couronne rousse] 02.12 an individual of the western race at the eastern end of Crescent Beach (B. Maybank et al) 05.12 3 of the western race at Schooner Pond (D. McCorquodale, R. Knapton) ** Pine Warbler (Dendroica pinus) [Paruline des pins] 22.11 2 at the Murrants, Sand Lake Road, C.B. Co. 24.11 - 04.12 1 adult occasionally appearing at Bible Hill (Ross Hall) 02.12 1 at the Hughes feeder, First Lake Drive, Lower Sackville 05.12 perhaps as many as 4 at Point Pleasant Park (B. Maybank et al) 08.12 1 along Hines road, behind Shearwater (T. Allison) ** Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) [Paruline polyglotte] Almost as common as Orange-crowns esp. in the HRM area. ** Summer Tanager (Piranga rubra) [Tangara vermillion] <26.11-03.12 1 imm. at Canso (R. Lauff et al) ** Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) [Tangara ecarlate] 02.12 1 at Canso (K. McKenna et al) ** Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) [Tangara a tete rouge] 22.11 one 2nd. winter male along the tracks across from Ambrae Academy, Oxford St. Hfx. (I. McLaren) <05.12 1 at same feeder, Canso with two other species of tanager (K. McKenna et al) ** Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) [Tohi á flancs roux] 14.11 1 at 70 Cook Ave., Wilmot, Annapolis Co. (Arthur Peck, fide B. & P. Giffin) 18.11 1 at 33 Spikenard St., Dartmouth (fide J. Waldron) ** Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) [Bruant des champs] 18.11 1 1st. winter at Tufts Cove (I. & M. McLaren) ** Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs) [Pinson des arbres] << 13.12 1 at Suzanne Borkowski’s, 18 Parmbelle Lane, Clayton Park, Halifax (call 445-2922 for current status) ** Blue Grosbeak (Guiraca caerulea) [Guiraca bleu] 10-26.11 1 in Susann Myers yard, Louisbourg. Gone? ** Indigo Bunting (Passerina cyanea) [Passerin indigo] 11-21.11 1 at Johnny Nickerson’s, Lower Clark’s Harbour (fide M. Newell) ** Dickcissel (Spiza americana) [Dickcissel d'Amerique] 17-18.11 1 at Billy Digout’s, Richmond Co., C.B. 25.11 1 at East Ketch Harbour Road (T. Paquet) 02.12 1 at Portuguese Cove (D. Currie et al) 05.12 1 at Glace Bay (D. McCorquodale, R. Knapton) ** Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) [Sturnelle des pres] 16.11 1 at Port Clyde, Shelb. Co. (S. Hiltz) ** Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) [Quiscale de Brewer] 22-24.11 A fem. at the Murrants, Sand Lake Road, C.B. Co. - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Information on recent sightings is also available on the Society’s RBA line (902-852-2428). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FORTHCOMING FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS NSBS = Nova Scotia Bird Society -- Info contact Peter Richard (221-5366) or prichard@ns.sympatico.ca HFN = Halifax Field Naturalists BNS = Blomidon Naturalists= Society Details of events are on the Society=s web site: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/NS-BirdSoc **************************************************************** Contact people for information on birds throughout Nova Scotia (code 902): PROVINCE-WIDE: Blake Maybank - 8522077 (bilingue) (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Ian McLaren - 4297024 (iamclar@is.dal.ca) PROVINCIAL REGIONS: Annapolis Valley: Richard Stern B 678-1975 ( rbstern@ns.sympatico.ca ) Judy Tufts B 542-7800 (tandove@ns.sympatico.ca) Angus MacLean B 679-5878 (angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca) Antigonish County: Randy Lauff B 867-2471 (rlauff@juliet.stfx.ca) Brier Island: Carl Haycock B 839-2960 ( bioscarl@TartanNET.ns.ca) Cape Breton Island: Cathy Murrant -- 737-2684 ( shearwater@seascape.ns.ca ) Dave McCorquodale B 563-1260 ( dmccorqu@uccb.ns.ca ) Pictou County: Ken McKenna -- 752-7644 (kenmcken@north.nsis.com) Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties (incl. Cape Sable Island): Murray Newell -- 745-3340 ( (murcar@klis.com ). Amherst region: Tony Erskine -- 506-536-2333. Halifax Reg. Mun. - Blake Maybank -- 852-2077 (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Fulton Lavender B 455-4966 24hour Weather Line: 4269090 (Halifax Area) compilation: Angus MacLean (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca - End Transcript
NSBS Bird Report - Sun, 21 Oct 2001
This is the Sunday, October 21, 2001, summary of the Nova Scotia Bird Society's Bird Sightings, prepared by Angus MacLean. ************************************************************************ Sightings are PRELIMINARY only. For more details, and to report sightings, call (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca (or contact the observer as noted). Upcoming field trips and meetings are listed after the report. Uncommon Resident Birds: Black-backed Woodpecker, Sep. 25, Louisbourg (S. Myers); Black-billed Cuckoo, Sep. 29, The Hawk (J. & S. Nickerson); House Finch (pair), Sep. 28, Barrington (R. McCormick). Early Winter Birds Purple Sandpipers (3), Oct. 20, Cherry Hill Beach (J. Hirtle); Horned Lark (1), Sep. 29, Schooner Pond (S. Myers). HIGHLIGHTS: *** Great Egret (Ardea alba) [Grande Aigrette] *** Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) [Heron garde-boeufs] *** Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) [Ibis falcinelle] *** Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) [Faucon gerfaut] *** Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) [Grue du Canada] *** Forster’s Tern (Sterna forsteri) [Sterna de Forster] *** Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) [Coulicou á bec jaune] *** Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) [Troglodyte de Caroline] *** Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) [Paruline á ailes dorees *** Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) [Paruline a gorge grise *** Hooded Warbler (Wilsonia citrina) [Paruline á capuchon] *** Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) [Bruant des plaines] *** Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) [Bruant á joues marron] *** Dickcissel (Spiza americana) [Dickcissel d'Amerique] *** Blue Grosbeak (Guiraca caerulea) [Guiraca bleu] REPORTS/OBSERVATIONS: These are preliminary reports, not necessarily accompanied by confirming documentation. All species in CAPITALS represent Arecent@ sightings of significant note, OR those for which documentation status is being sought. As most locations are intermittently surveyed at best, the presence or absence of a bird should not be inferred from the date of the most recent sighting. If a particular bird is believed to have departed, the text will so indicate. LEGEND: Date format dd.mm; 05.07 = 5 July/juillet. Ind. = individuals. <05.07 present for at least the previous week <<05.07 present for at least the previous two weeks <<<05.07 present for at least the previous three weeks or more =?= may still be present (updates requested) ************************************************************************ Uncommon to Rare Species ** Great Egret (Ardea alba) [Grande Aigrette] 08-13.10 1 at Back Oler Marsh, Lunenburg (A. Dean) 12.10 1 near Yarmouth (H. Hall). One found at Pubnico on the 20th (M. Newell) 16.10 1 at Romkey’s Pond near Hirtle’s Beach (Irene Falvey fide J. Hirtle) 20.10 1 at Petite Riviere (J. Hirtle). Perhaps also at Broad Cove for a week. 21.10 1 at Pembroke (M. Newell) ** Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) [Heron garde-boeufs] 18.10 1 at Church Point, River Bourgeois (G. Digout). Rare in recent years. ** Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) [Ibis falcinelle] 20-21.10 1 at Cherry Hill Beach (Susan Morrison fide J. Hirtle) ** Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) [Faucon gerfaut] 07.10 1 dark-phase on Brier Island (NSBS Field Trip) 12.10 1 imm. on Bon Portage (Brian Dalzell) ** Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) [Grue du Canada] 21.09 One possible reported on Rte. 7 near Stillwater, Antig. Co. (Jane Williams). <02-11.10 Four near Old Barns W. of Truro) (Ross Hall) ~13.10 one near Riverport but not reported until the 20th (fide J. Hirtle) ** Upland Sandpiper (Bartramia longicauda) [Maubeche des champs] 29.09 1 at the Pubnico Golf Course (J. Nickerson) (I knew your golfing would be useful someday, Johnny!). ** Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis) [Becasseau roussatre] 29.09 1 on Brier Island (M. & C. Newell, C. Stoddart) 29.09 1 imm. at Morien Bar (S. Myers) ** Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) [Becasseau á echasses] 19.10 1 at the Guzzle near Geneva’a Restaurant, CSI (M. Newell) ** Wilson's Phalarope (Steganopus tricolor) [Phalarope de Wilson] 19.10 1 at the Guzzle near Geneva’a Restaurant, CSI (I. McLaren) ** Lesser Black-backed Gull (Larus fuscus) [Goeland brun] 01.10 3 on or near Canard Pond, King Co. (R. Stern). On Oct 5 there were two along Saxon St. which is not far from Canard Pond. One seen at Canard Pond on the 19th. (J. Tufts) 14.10 3 at Grand Pre including the individual with flesh colored legs. The latter was found first in August (B. Forsythe) 18.10 1 at CSI (I. McLaren) ** Forster’s Tern (Sterna forsteri) [Sterna de Forster] 29.09 one in 1st winter plumage at The Hawk, CSI (J. & S. Nickerson). ** Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) [Harfang des neiges] 10-13.10 a female at Cape Light (M. Newell). Early! ** Red-headed Woodpecker (Melanerpes erythrocephalus) [Pic á tete rouge] 21.10 1 imm. at Little Harbour (D. Young) 21.10 1 imm. at Johnny Nickerson’s near the Hawk (fide M. Newell) ** Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) [Coulicou á bec jaune] 29.09 1 (dead) at Little Bras d’Or (Denise Young fide D. McCorquadale) 30.09 1 (road-killed) at Three Fathom Harbour (I. McLaren et al) 01.10 1 at Crystal Crescent Beach (I. McLaren et al) 08.10 1 at Hartlen’s Point (T. Paquet) 20.10 1 at Schooner Pond (R. Knapton) ** Western Kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis) [Tyran de l'Ouest] 09.10 1 at Little Harbour (?) (D. Young) ** Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) [Vireo melodieux] 10.10 1 at The Hawk, CSI (M. Newell) ** Philadelphia Vireo (Vireo philadelphicus) [Vireo de Philadelphie] 29.09 1 on Brier Island (M. & C. Newell, C. Stoddart) ** Carolina Wren (Thryothorus ludovicianus) [Troglodyte de Caroline] <<10.10 One present for several weeks in Marlborough woods area, Halifax, finally identified today. Still there as of Oct. 18. ** Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea) [Gobemoucheron gris-bleu] 01.10 1 at Crystal Crescent Beach (R. Hatch) ** Prairie Warbler (Dendroica discolor) [Paruline des pres] 29.09 1 at The Hawk, Csi (J. & S. Nickerson) 29.09 1 on Brier Island (M. & C. Newell, C. Stoddart) 07.10 3 on CSI (NSBS Field Trip) 13.10 1 in The Hole, The Hawk, CSI (M. Newell) ** Connecticut Warbler (Oporornis agilis) [Paruline a gorge grise] mid-Oct (?) 1 at Junior Metcalfe’s, Glace Bay (?) (fide M. Newell) ** Hooded Warbler (Wilsonia citrina) [Paruline á capuchon] 13.10 1 at The Hawk (M. Newell) 20.10 an imm. male at Schooner Pond (R. Knapton) ** Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) [Paruline polyglotte] 08.10 1 at Bissett Lake Park (P. Chalmers) 08.10 1 at Little Harbour (D. Young) ** Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) [Tangara ecarlate] 21.10 1 at Johnny Nickerson’s near the Hawk (fide M. Newell) 21.10 1 at Hartlen’s Point (J. Czapalay, F. Lavender) ** Eastern Towhee (Pipilo erythrophthalmus) [Tohi á flancs roux] 10.10 A female at The Hawk, CSI (M. Newell) ** Clay-colored Sparrow (Spizella pallida) [Bruant des plaines] 11.10 1 at Little Harbour (D. Young) 13.10 1 at Sullivan’s Pond (E. Doull, S. Hughes) ** Field Sparrow (Spizella pusilla) [Bruant des champs] 21.10 1 at Thomasville (M. Newell) ** Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) [Bruant á joues marron] ~27.09 1 at Cape North (Fritz McEvoy fide D. McCorquadale) 29.09 1 on Brier Island (M. & C. Newell, C. Stoddart) 06.10 1 at Blanche (m. obs.) 07.10 1 on CSI (NSBS Field Trip) ** Dickcissel (Spiza americana) [Dickcissel d'Amerique] 24-27.09 1 at Cape North (Fritz McEvoy fide D. McCorquadale) 07.10 2 on Brier Island ((NSBS Field Trip)) ** Blue Grosbeak (Guiraca caerulea) [Guiraca bleu] 06-07.10 2 on Brier Island ((NSBS Field Trip)) - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - Information on recent sightings is also available on the Society’s RBA line (902-852-2428). - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - FORTHCOMING FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS NSBS = Nova Scotia Bird Society -- Info contact Peter Richard (221-5366) or prichard@ns.sympatico.ca HFN = Halifax Field Naturalists BNS = Blomidon Naturalists= Society Thurs. 25 Oct. NSBS Annual General Meeting Nova Scotia Museum, Summer St., Halifax, at 8 p.m. As usual, the AGM will be followed by a wine and cheese reception; a great opportunity to meet and mingle. Details on other events are on the Society=s web site: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/NS-BirdSoc **************************************************************** Contact people for information on birds throughout Nova Scotia (code 902): PROVINCE-WIDE: Blake Maybank - 8522077 (bilingue) (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Ian McLaren - 4297024 (iamclar@is.dal.ca) PROVINCIAL REGIONS: Annapolis Valley: Richard Stern B 678-1975 ( rbstern@ns.sympatico.ca ) Judy Tufts B 542-7800 (tandove@ns.sympatico.ca) Angus MacLean B 679-5878 (angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca) Antigonish County: Randy Lauff B 867-2471 (rlauff@juliet.stfx.ca) Brier Island: Carl Haycock B 839-2960 ( bioscarl@TartanNET.ns.ca) Cape Breton Island: Cathy Murrant -- 737-2684 ( shearwater@seascape.ns.ca ) Dave McCorquodale B 563-1260 ( dmccorqu@uccb.ns.ca ) Pictou County: Ken McKenna -- 752-7644 (kenmcken@north.nsis.com) Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties (incl. Cape Sable Island): Murray Newell -- 745-3340 ( (murcar@klis.com ). Amherst region: Tony Erskine -- 506-536-2333. Halifax Reg. Mun. - Blake Maybank -- 852-2077 (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Fulton Lavender B 455-4966 24hour Weather Line: 4269090 (Halifax Area) compilation: Angus MacLean (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca - End Transcript
NSBS Bird Report - Thu, 27 Sep 2001
This is the Thursday, September 27, 2001, summary of the Nova Scotia Bird Society's Bird Sightings, prepared by Angus MacLean. ************************************************************************ Sightings are PRELIMINARY only. For more details, and to report sightings, call (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca (or contact the observer as noted). Upcoming field trips and meetings are listed after the report. Uncommon Resident Birds: 1 Spruce Grouse, Sept. 13, Pennant Point (Hans Toom et al), 1 , Sept. 20, Taylor Head P.P. (T. Paquet) (regular there); A huge migration of Black-capped Chickadees has been reported in NB but so far no comments from NS birders. Perhaps this species did not have as good a breeding season in this province? Early Winter Birds Red-throated Loon, Sept 12, Big Island (A. Doull); Lapland Longspur, Sept. 16, Pennant Point (H. Toom et al); HIGHLIGHTS: *** Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) [Faucon gerfaut] *** American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) (Avocette americaine) *** Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) [Barge marbree] *** Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) [Becasseau d'Alaska] *** Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) [Coulicou á bec jaune] *** White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) [Vireo aux yeux blancs] *** Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) [Paruline á ailes dorees *** Hooded Warbler (Wilsonia citrina) [Paruline á capuchon] *** Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) [Bruant á joues marron] *** Blue Grosbeak (Guiraca caerulea) [Guiraca bleu] REPORTS/OBSERVATIONS: These are preliminary reports, not necessarily accompanied by confirming documentation. All species in CAPITALS represent Arecent@ sightings of significant note, OR those for which documentation status is being sought. As most locations are intermittently surveyed at best, the presence or absence of a bird should not be inferred from the date of the most recent sighting. If a particular bird is believed to have departed, the text will so indicate. LEGEND: Date format dd.mm; 05.07 = 5 July/juillet. Ind. = individuals. <05.07 present for at least the previous week <<05.07 present for at least the previous two weeks <<<05.07 present for at least the previous three weeks or more =?= may still be present (updates requested) ************************************************************************ Uncommon to Rare Species ** Little Blue Heron (Egretta caerulea) [Aigrette bleue] 18.09 A possible individual at Guysborough Harbour (fide R. Lauff) ** Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) [Faucon gerfaut] 23.09 1 at Carleton(?), Yarmouth Co. (M. Newell) ** American Avocet (Recurvirostra americana) (Avocette americaine) 21.09 1 at the Windsor causeway (G. d’Entremont, B. Moores) ** Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa) [Barge marbree] 14.09 1 at Morien Bar, CB (Murrants) ** Western Sandpiper (Calidris mauri) [Becasseau d'Alaska] 11.09 1 at the Hawk, CSI (M. Newell) ** Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) [Becasseau de Baird] 31.08 1 at Daniel’s Head (M. Newell et al). Another(?) on the 15th. 02.09 1 at Brier Island (fide R. Stern) ~15.09 1 at Cherry Hill Beach (B. Forsythe) 19.09 1 at Conrad’s Beach (T. Paquet) ** Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis) [Becasseau roussatre] 02.09 1 at Brier Island (fide R. Stern) 11.09 3 at The Hawk, CSI (M. Newell). Four on the 13th. Gone by the 15th. 14-17.09 1 at Cherry Hill Beach (B. Forsythe, J. Hirtle) 17-23.09 2 on the Hartlen’s Point golf course (F. Lavender, M. Almon, E. Doull) ** Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) [Becasseau á echasses] 31.08 3 at The Guzzle, CSI (M. Newell et al) 14.09 2 at Centreville, CSI (M. Newell) ** Caspian Tern (Sterna caspia) [Sterne caspienne] 04.09 1 at Amherst Point (T. Paquet). Probably same individual as was there two weeks ago. (Good opportunity for those who do not have this species on their NS list) 16.09 2 at Big Island causeway (K. McKenna & Jeff O.) I on Sept. 19th (A. Doull) 15.09 2 at Cherry Hill Beach (S. Fullerton) ** Yellow-billed Cuckoo (Coccyzus americanus) [Coulicou á bec jaune] 13.09 1 near the post office, Clark’s Harbour, CSI (M. Newell) ** White-eyed Vireo (Vireo griseus) [Vireo aux yeux blancs] 24.09 1 at Hartlen’s Point (C. Stevens) ** Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) [Vireo melodieux] 15.09 1 at the Hole, CSI (R. Stern) ** Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera) [Paruline á ailes dorees 18.09 1 at Portuguese Cove (Hans Toom, Laura Elliott) ** Pine Warbler (Dendroica pinus) [Paruline des pins] 16.09 1 at Pennant Point (H. Toom et al) ** Prairie Warbler (Dendroica discolor) [Paruline des pres] 17.09 1 at Southwest Margaree (Dave Ingram) ** Hooded Warbler (Wilsonia citrina) [Paruline á capuchon] 24.09 1 at Hartlen’s Point (C. Stevens) ** Yellow-breasted Chat (Icteria virens) [Paruline polyglotte] 30.08 1 on the Blanche peninsula (B. Maybank) 13.09 1 at the Hawk, CSI (M. Newell) 17.09 1 on Brier Island (T. Paquet) ** Lark Sparrow (Chondestes grammacus) [Bruant á joues marron] 07.09 an adult in a field near Schooner Pond (Murrants fide S. Myers) ** Blue Grosbeak (Guiraca caerulea) [Guiraca bleu] 24.09 1 at Hartlen’s Point (C. Stevens) - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - Information on recent sightings is also available on the Society’s RBA line (902-852-2428). - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - FORTHCOMING FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS NSBS = Nova Scotia Bird Society -- Info contact Peter Richard (221-5366) or prichard@ns.sympatico.ca HFN = Halifax Field Naturalists BNS = Blomidon Naturalists= Society Thurs. 27 Sep. Regular Meeting NSBS NS Museum, Summer St., Halifax, 7:30 p.m. “Ecotouring? And birding in Costa Rica & Trinidad”. Guest Speaker: Jim Wolford Sat. 29 Sep. Eastern Shore Leader: Peter Richard 463-5612 Prichard@ns.sympatico.ca Meet at Eastern Passage in the parking lot across from the church at 8 am. This trip will cover the common birding hotspots between Eastern Passage and Lower East Chezzetcook (but not Hartlen’s Point). Please plan to carpool as much as possible since many of the stops have a limited parking area. Sat. 6 to Mon. 8 Oct. Brier Island Leader: Fulton Lavender 455-496 Meet at the parking lot of the Brier Island Lodge on Sat. at 8 a.m. Enjoy a complete package of fall migration, highlighted by hawk flights. Weather permitting, there will be a boat trip on one of the days if at least 10 people register for the trip. Sun. 7 Oct. Cape Sable Island Leader: Murray Newell 745-3340 e-mail murcan@klis.som Thurs. 25 Oct. NSBS Annual General Meeting Nova Scotia Museum, Summer St., Halifax, at 8 p.m. As usual, the AGM will be followed by a wine and cheese reception; a great opportunity to meet and mingle. Meet at Tim Horton’s in Barrington Passage at 8 a.m. See late migrants and shorebirds. Bring proper footwear and a lunch if you wish. Details on other events are on the Society=s web site: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/NS-BirdSoc **************************************************************** Contact people for information on birds throughout Nova Scotia (code 902): PROVINCE-WIDE: Blake Maybank - 8522077 (bilingue) (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Ian McLaren - 4297024 (iamclar@is.dal.ca) PROVINCIAL REGIONS: Annapolis Valley: Richard Stern B 678-1975 ( rbstern@ns.sympatico.ca ) Judy Tufts B 542-7800 (tandove@ns.sympatico.ca) Angus MacLean B 679-5878 (angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca) Antigonish County: Randy Lauff B 867-2471 (rlauff@juliet.stfx.ca) Brier Island: Carl Haycock B 839-2960 ( bioscarl@TartanNET.ns.ca) Cape Breton Island: Cathy Murrant -- 737-2684 ( shearwater@seascape.ns.ca ) Dave McCorquodale B 563-1260 ( dmccorqu@uccb.ns.ca ) Pictou County: Ken McKenna -- 752-7644 (kenmcken@north.nsis.com) Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties (incl. Cape Sable Island): Murray Newell -- 745-3340 ( (murcar@klis.com ). Amherst region: Tony Erskine -- 506-536-2333. Halifax Reg. Mun. - Blake Maybank -- 852-2077 (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Fulton Lavender B 455-4966 24hour Weather Line: 4269090 (Halifax Area) compilation: Angus MacLean (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca - End Transcript
NSBS Bird Report - Wed, 29 Aug 2001
This is the Wednesday, August 29, 2001, summary of the Nova Scotia Bird Society's Bird Sightings, prepared by Angus MacLean. ************************************************************************ Sightings are PRELIMINARY only. For more details, and to report sightings, call (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca (or contact the observer as noted). Upcoming field trips and meetings are listed after the report. Since the last report I have been away for three weeks. Many of the rarities seen during that period did not linger (or were not reported after) so these have been listed directly below. Also a number of rarities were reported without date or location so these are not included in this report. 1 Great Egret, July 29-Aug. 4, Daniel’s Head, CSI (C. Stoddart); An imm. Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, August 3-13 (Murrants); 1 Swallow-tailed Kite, August 8, CSI (fide M. Newell); 8 Common Moorhen, August 9, Amherst Point (T. Paquet et al); 2 Baird’s Sandpiper, August 6, Evangeline Beach (Calgary couple); 1, August 12, Windsor Causeway (B. Maybank et al); 1 Ruff, August 1, Chezzetcook (P. MacLeod’s Tour); 1 Stilt Sandpiper, August 12, Mavillette Beach (M. Newell); 2, August 24, The Guzzle, CSI (M. Newell); 1 Buff-breasted Sandpiper, August 17, Hawk Point, CSI (J. Czapalay) 1 Marbled Godwit (?), August 23, Sandy Bay Beach (Brigitte Petersmann); 1 Wilson’s Phalarope, July 29, Morien Bar (Murrants); 2, August 5, Conrad’s Beach (Hughes); 1 Caspian Tern, July 28, Big Island Causeway (K. McKenna et al); 1, August 9, Amherst Point (T. Paquet et al); 2, Ogden’s Pond, Jimtown (B.Maybank et al); 1 Black-headed Gull, July 28, Big Island (early!) (B. MacDonald et al); 6, Ogden’s Pond, Jimtown (B. Maybank et al); 1-2 Whip-poor-will (?), August 20, Mason’s Pond Road, Lunen, Co. (J. Hirtle & Jon Stone) 1 Philadelphia Vireo, July 30- Aug, 2, Kempt (B. Maybank et al); 1 Prairie Warbler, August 19, CSI (NSBS Field Trip); 1, August 21, Brier Island (I. McLaren); 1 Hooded Warbler, August 18, The Hawk (M. Newell) 1 Dickcissel, August 22-24, Portuguese Cove (Hans Toom) 1 Field Sparrow, July 29, Windsor (J. Hirtle et al); 1 Grasshopper Sparrow, August 17-18, Hawk Point, CSI (J. Czapalay) 1 Seaside Sparrow, July 31, Cherry Hill Beach (J. Hirtle); 1 Yellow-headed Blackbird, August 10, Sandhills (near CSI) (R. MacCormick); HIGHLIGHTS: No extreme rarities are present at this time. REPORTS/OBSERVATIONS: These are preliminary reports, not necessarily accompanied by confirming documentation. All species in CAPITALS represent Arecent@ sightings of significant note, OR those for which documentation status is being sought. As most locations are intermittently surveyed at best, the presence or absence of a bird should not be inferred from the date of the most recent sighting. If a particular bird is believed to have departed, the text will so indicate. LEGEND: Date format dd.mm; 05.07 = 5 July/juillet. Ind. = individuals. <05.07 present for at least the previous week <<05.07 present for at least the previous two weeks <<<05.07 present for at least the previous three weeks or more =?= may still be present (updates requested) ************************************************************************ Uncommon to Rare Species ** Stilt Sandpiper (Calidris himantopus) [Becasseau á echasses] 26.08 1 at Linden, Pictou Co. (K. McKenna) 28.08 1 at Pond Cove, Brier Island (m. obs.) ** Baird's Sandpiper (Calidris bairdii) [Becasseau de Baird] 25.08 1 at Point Michaud (NSBS Field trip) 28.08 3 at Pond Cove, Brier Island (m. obs.) ** Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) [Merlebleu de l'Est] Nesting pairs at East Advocate, Advocate, Upper Cornwall (Lunen. Co.), Canso, Middle Musquodoboit, perhaps West Advocate, Brier Island & Granville Ferry. An excellent year for them in this province. ** Brown Thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) [Moqueur roux] <<08.06 One still at The Hawk (fide M. Newell). This one found a partner and had 2 young…the first successful nesting in NS. The family group was still there on August 23. Usually found at the famed House #38 at the Hawk. - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - Information on recent sightings is also available on the Society’s RBA line (902-852-2428). - - - - - - -- -- -- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- FORTHCOMING FIELD TRIPS AND EVENTS NSBS = Nova Scotia Bird Society -- Info contact Peter Richard (221-5366) or prichard@ns.sympatico.ca HFN = Halifax Field Naturalists BNS = Blomidon Naturalists= Society SAT. 1 SEPT. TO MON. 3 SEPT. BON PORTAGE ISLAND Leader: Joan Czapalay 422-6858 joancz@ns.sympatico.ca PRE-REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY! Depart late afternoon or early evening on FRIDAY from Prospect Point Wharf. Bring food, drinking water, warm clothing and footwear suitable for rough (sometimes wet) terrain, a flashlight, mattress sheet and sleeping bag. Carry gear in waterproof bags or containers. Field guides are availalbe on the island, as are cooking pans, dishes and utensils. There is a charge of $45 to NSBS members for three nights accommodation, as well as a boat trip donation. Details on events on the Society=s web site: http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Recreation/NS-BirdSoc **************************************************************** Contact people for information on birds throughout Nova Scotia (code 902): PROVINCE-WIDE: Blake Maybank - 8522077 (bilingue) (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Ian McLaren - 4297024 (iamclar@is.dal.ca) PROVINCIAL REGIONS: Annapolis Valley: Richard Stern B 678-1975 ( rbstern@ns.sympatico.ca ) Judy Tufts B 542-7800 (tandove@ns.sympatico.ca) Angus MacLean B 679-5878 (angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca) Antigonish County: Randy Lauff B 867-2471 (rlauff@juliet.stfx.ca) Brier Island: Carl Haycock B 839-2960 ( bioscarl@TartanNET.ns.ca) Cape Breton Island: Cathy Murrant -- 737-2684 ( shearwater@seascape.ns.ca ) Dave McCorquodale B 563-1260 ( dmccorqu@uccb.ns.ca ) Pictou County: Ken McKenna -- 752-7644 (kenmcken@north.nsis.com) Shelburne and Yarmouth Counties (incl. Cape Sable Island): Murray Newell -- 745-3340 ( (murcar@klis.com ). Amherst region: Tony Erskine -- 506-536-2333. Halifax Reg. Mun. - Blake Maybank -- 852-2077 (maybank@ns.sympatico.ca) Fulton Lavender B 455-4966 24hour Weather Line: 4269090 (Halifax Area) compilation: Angus MacLean (902) 679-5878 or e-mail angusmcl@ns.sympatico.ca - End Transcript
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