[birdky] Rusty Blackbird Blitz Continues!

From: "Heyden, Kathryn (FW)" <kathryn.heyden@xxxxxx>
To: "birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <birdky@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:49:19 +0000
REMINDER: the Rusty Blackbird Migration Blitz continues through April 6!

Help researchers identify migratory stop-over habitat for Rusty Blackbirds via 
a Rusty Blackbird Migration Blitz!

In Kentucky, the Blitz will occur in March and early April 2014.  Participating 
is simple.  Look for Rusty Blackbirds and report your observations via 
www.ebird.org<http://www.ebird.org> using the "Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration 
Blitz" observation type.

In the winter time, places like Ballard WMA, Sloughs WMA, and other wet 
agricultural areas, especially in western Kentucky are known to support numbers 
of Rusty Blackbirds.  However, this species starts its migration north in March 
and can be found in somewhat surprising areas during migration- throughout the 
state.

The 2014 Rusty Blackbird Spring Migration Blitz challenges birders to scour the 
landscape for Rusty Blackbirds during this species' northward migration.  38 
states, 9 provinces, and 3 territories will participate in this international 
effort to find Rusty Blackbirds; each region is assigned a set of target dates 
during which local birders will seek this elusive species.

Visit our Migration Blitz website 
(http://rustyblackbird.org/outreach/migration-blitz/) to learn more about Rusty 
Blackbird identification, or get more details about Blitz data collection and 
submission.  Also, please see our Facebook page for some interesting tidbits 
and updates on the Blitz!  Share our page in your birding groups to help spread 
the word: https://www.facebook.com/rustyblackbirdspringblitz

If you would like to participate but you're not sure where to look, please feel 
free to send me an e-mail.  I could likely suggest some good locations to look 
in your area.

The map below shows where Blitzers have already found Rusty Blackbirds during 
this year's Blitz.  A darker color of purple indicates a higher number of birds 
observed.

Thanks very much and have a good weekend!

Kate



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Kate Heyden
Avian Biologist
Nongame Branch
KY Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
#1 Sportsman's Lane
Frankfort, KY  40601
Phone:  1-800-858-1549 ext. 4475
Fax:  502-564-4519
kathryn.heyden@xxxxxx<mailto:kathryn.heyden@xxxxxx>
www.fw.ky.gov<http://www.fw.ky.gov/>

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and manages wildlife for all citizens?
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