[wisb] Re: BLUE GROSBEAK UW Arboretum Dane Co
- From: "alyssa" <tiger150@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <calocitta8@xxxxxxxxx>, <jfschwar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 16:44:50 -0500
In regards to these Blue Grosbeaks, I wouldn't be surprised if they are
indeed Blue Grosbeaks. There appears to be a push of Blue Grosbeaks, which
includes these two observation sites in WI and there's an individual
reported in Stoney Point, St. Louis Co. (MN, just a little north of Douglas
Co. WI.) So it is certainly possible, and it's even possible that there's
more to come.
Alyssa DeRubeis
Golden Valley, MN (soon to be Stevens Point, WI)
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From: "Jesse Ellis" <calocitta8@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <jfschwar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Wisconsin Birding Network" <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 8:24 AM
Subject: [wisb] Re: BLUE GROSBEAK UW Arboretum Dane Co
>I just want to throw out the point that, Jim, regardless of whether you
>have
> "proof", you saw what you saw. I think that other birders would want to
> know
> if someone seems something rare, whether they're sure or not. I'd rather
> have the chance to check for myself than to never know at all. I'm aware
> that that may feel dicey for new birders, or heck, even experienced
> birders
> who've had their sightings questioned. I'm aware there's a discussion
> going
> on over on the Minnesota list about how great birds are not reported
> because
> there's a perception that reports are unduly criticized, especially if
> they
> turn out to be an incorrect identification. Still, I'd rather see an
> incorrect identification spark a useful discussion about ID than never
> even
> hearing about what may have been a great bird.
> So please, everyone, don't assume you need a photo or a witness to post
> here! I don't carry a camera, and I often bird alone. Back in the olden
> days, why, you had to LOOK THROUGH YOUR BINOCULARS AND TAKE NOTES (uphill
> in
> the snow both ways), and they still accepted some records. Sure it's
> easier
> if you have a camera or a witness, but if that's the bottom standard than
> we're going to miss a lot of goodies. Jim, your notes seem consistent with
> a
> Blue Grosbeak. I only wish I had gotten up earlier and had time to check
> it
> out.
>
> Jesse Ellis
>
> On Tue, May 19, 2009 at 9:52 PM, JAMES F SCHWARZ
> <jfschwar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> wrote:
>
>> This is one of those notes I dislike posting since I have no pictures or
>> witnesses.
>>
>> I was walking on a Univ of Wis Arboretum path along Lake Wingra, from the
>> large spring
>> to a smaller one (east I believe), when I heard a bird call notes.
>> When I got to the smaller spring I saw a bird, close by on the
>> watercress,
>> that looks just like the Immature Male, 1st Spring BLUE GROSBEAK that is
>> pictured in Stokes Field Guide to Birds - Eastern Region.
>> It had a great looking blue head with a seed-crushing type beak. But the
>> rest of the bird
>> looked about as motley as any spring bird I have seen. It had the blotchy
>> blue with light orangish/whiteish
>> areas.
>>
>> I am hoping that one of you "regular" Arboretum birders will have a
>> chance
>> to see this bird before you head to the convention this weekend. Good
>> luck.
>>
>> Good Birding
>>
>> Jim Schwarz
>> Madison, Wi
>> Dane Co
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> Jesse Ellis
> Madison, Dane Co, WI
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