RareBird.org http://www.rarebird.org/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; RareBird.org : Last 10 Posts Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:40:56 +0000 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:44:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 30 www.rarebird.org/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp RareBird.org http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_images/RBA4.gif http://www.rarebird.org/forum/ Bird Chat : Olive-sided Flycathers - Oak Openings http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5038&PID=14820#14820 Author: Matt
Subject: Olive-sided Flycathers - Oak Openings
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 10:44pm

Greg, good point.  For what it's worth, every bird I've seen has been in "tornado alley".  I'm curious if the birds seen over three consecutive weekends at the same ste are repeats or different birds each time.  My guess is the latter, but who knows?    ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:44:03 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5038&PID=14820#14820 Bird Chat : Possible Red Knot by Lotus Rd. http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5065&PID=14819#14819 Author: Caracara
Subject: Possible Red Knot by Lotus Rd.
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:31pm

Better yet, fly to SEAZ this weekend and see the Plain-capped Starthroat.  I hope to get better pictures this weekend with my little Canon S5.  I'm sure some of the usual OH and MI chasers will also be there.
 
Subject: Patagonia, AZ (Patan's Yard) Starthroat continues.
From: Michael Skinner <wolfwtch AT MSN.COM>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:30:42 -0700
Just wanted the list serve know that the Starthroat put in numerous performances today while I was there, 12:30, 1:00, 1:10, 1:30 and 2:05.  In addition wonderful shows were performed by the other stars, Violet-Crowned, Rufous, Broad-billed, Black-Chinned and Anna's Hummingbirds, supported by a vocal Gray Hawk. Other supporting actors included Lesser Goldfinch, House Finch, Western Tanager, Black-Headed Grosbeak, Bewick's Wren, Turkey Vulture, White Breasted Nuthatch, Acorn Woodpecker, Gila Woodpecker, Gambel's Quail, Cassin's Vireo, Curve-Billed Thrasher and Mexican Jay. The show was so worth the $5.00 Sugar Fund fee! Michael (Wolfie) Skinnerhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/12921146 AT N04/"Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death. You've got to LIVE, LIVE, LIVE!" Auntie Mame
 
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:31:02 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5065&PID=14819#14819 Bird Chat : Olive-sided Flycathers - Oak Openings http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5038&PID=14818#14818 Author: harpy
Subject: Olive-sided Flycathers - Oak Openings
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 9:04pm

Oak Openings - the Olive-sided Flycatcher migration capital of the world...seriously, are they more regular anywhere else????  Weird.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:04:57 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5038&PID=14818#14818 Bird Chat : Unidentified Sandpiper http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5061&PID=14817#14817 Author: Go Bucks
Subject: Unidentified Sandpiper
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:25pm

I know it isn't too impressive but this little bird gives me, by my count 200 species on my life list
,most within the city limits - wonder if I'll ever get to 250 - Smile. guess I'll have to start traveling more.
 
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:25:00 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5061&PID=14817#14817 Bird Chat : Possible Red Knot by Lotus Rd. http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5065&PID=14816#14816 Author: Go Bucks
Subject: Possible Red Knot by Lotus Rd.
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:22pm

Mark, Sherry, Dan - Lotus Rd. isn't too far from Cullen - Maybe they will stop by - I'll keep a lookout.

]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:22:10 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5065&PID=14816#14816 Lepidoptera : Caterpillars and Nectar Sources http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14815#14815 Author: farmertodd
Subject: Caterpillars and Nectar Sources
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:21pm

Vahry nice-ah!  ]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:21:32 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14815#14815 Lepidoptera : Caterpillars and Nectar Sources http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14814#14814 Author: EricDurbin
Subject: Caterpillars and Nectar Sources
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 8:09pm

Here's another Buckeye photo from this afternoon:


]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:09:14 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14814#14814 Bird Chat : Possible Red Knot by Lotus Rd. http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5065&PID=14813#14813 Author: harpy
Subject: Possible Red Knot by Lotus Rd.
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 7:49pm

I'm certainly no expert at shorebird ID based on a single photo.  I'd say it's a good bet though.  I had 2 knots at this location yesterday, along with a half-dozen Baird's and other more common species.]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:49:23 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5065&PID=14813#14813 Lepidoptera : Caterpillars and Nectar Sources http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14812#14812 Author: farmertodd
Subject: Caterpillars and Nectar Sources
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 7:29pm

Thanks Eric!  Very cool.  I've also been informed that the first caterpillar is part of the explosion of buckeye (Junonia coenia) we've been witness to this year.  I didn't think it was worth a whole post, but now that I have one going... I actually saw a couple in the rain garden at Lot 10 on campus a week and a half ago!  What a year! 

Todd
]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:29:27 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14812#14812 Lepidoptera : Caterpillars and Nectar Sources http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14811#14811 Author: EricDurbin
Subject: Caterpillars and Nectar Sources
Posted: 08 September 2010 at 7:25pm

I'm thinking Junonia coenia (Northern buckeye) for the spiny caterpillar and Antheraea polyphemus (Polyphemus moth) for the green caterpillar; the orchid is indeed Spiranthes ochroleuca. 


Edited by EricDurbin - Yesterday at 8:00pm]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:25:56 +0000 http://www.rarebird.org/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5066&PID=14811#14811