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    Lesser Prairie Chickens and more

    Last April my husband and I attended the Leks Treks and More Lesser Prairie Chicken Festival in Woodward Oklahoma. We had limited time and could only spend one day. On Saturday we joined others in the blinds at the Selmon Ranch before dawn. As the sun began to rise the chickens rose to their...
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    Lyon France in Late July

    I will be taking a trip with my daughter who is competing in a horse show in Lyon France in a couple of weeks. I will have some free time but it will be limited. This will be our first trip to France. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good spot to go and see a few birds? Our trip also...
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    iPhone Apps

    Does anyone have any preference for any birding application for their iPhone or iPod Touch? Tell me about your experiences? I am gathering information for a presentation. Thanks
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    CBC Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge

    I had a couple of extra days off and decided to volunteer for another CBC (Christmas Bird Count) at the Wichita Mountain Wildlife Refuge. The weather was great. I spent a wonderful day with Mary who is very familiar with the area and the birds. Volunteering for a count is a great way to view...
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    Farm Year list part 2

    I exceeded the character count for list! YEA. Here are the remaining birds at or surrounding the farm for the year 2008. 51 American Crow 52 Purple Martin 53 Northern Rough-winged Swallow 54 Bank Swallow 55 Cliff Swallow 56 Barn Swallow 57 Carolina Chickadee 58...
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    Farm Year list Part 1

    The year has been great down on the farm. The list below is a year list part 1 of birds seen at my farm or in the surrounding sections. 1 Snow Goose 2 Canada Goose 3 Gadwall 4 Mallard 5 Blue-winged Teal 6 Cinnamon Teal 7 Northern Bobwhite 8 Pied-billed Grebe 9...
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    CBC Turley, Oklahoma

    Had the Christmas Bird Count on Saturday the 20th. I went with two others and had a blast. The weather started out nice but a front moved through and the wind turned and the temperature dropped. The birds clung tight to the underbrush and were for the most part quiet. The pecan crop failed...
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    Down on the Farm - Case Study-Eastern Meadowlarks

    Have you ever wondered why a bird doesn't exist in what you think is prime habitate? One goal I would like to set for my blog is to conduct case studies. Mind you, I am very much an amatuer when it comes to science but I want to at least broaden my understanding of the local birds in my area...
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    Down on the Farm in Oklahoma - Case Study Eastern Meadowlarks

    Article research: http://stateofthebirds.audubon.org/cbid/profile.php?id=6 The above article mentions that nationally the population is in decline. They site the lack of diversity as in corn fields as a cause of the decline but this is not the case for my square mile. I have mixed native...
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    Down on the Farm in Oklahoma- Introduction

    Introduction: I run a small boarding stable in Eastern Oklahoma. I have a pond, pasture, sand filled arena, sewage lagoon that serves my home and two small wooded areas. Across the street is a large pasture of 180 acres that I have an excellent view of from my living room window. I am in the...
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    Painted Bunting at my feeder

    I had a big week last week. Not only did a Painted Bunting visit my feeder but I also had a orchard oriole and an Osprey visit my pond. Below is a list of what I have seen this month so far at or near my farm. 1Snow Goose RNR Farms +OK26 Apr 20082Canada Goose Sod Farms +OK04 Apr 20083Gadwall...
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    City looses trees

    What would your city look like if the trees came tumbling down? In December more than an inch of ice covered the our trees and many cracked and broke with the weight. I have had a few people ask me if the storm has had an effect on the birds. I can't see any at present but I wonder what long...
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    Considering a trip to Northern California

    I am considering a horseback riding/bird watching vacation tour package that is done through Equitours and includes day long rides (endurance rides) along the Redwood Coast. (I am not concerned about the riding part, since I am experienced, but I will have to work on getting into shape. I...
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    What sparrows have you seen?

    I have always enjoyed watching sparrows. When I was in grade school my parent's patio cover was a large nesting site for many House sparrows. Watching them from the kitchen table was my first birding experience. I liked to study their behavior as my father attempted several types of covers...
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    Feeders not used

    On Monday I put up feeders in my back yard but the birds haven't used it yet. The previous owner had feeders in the same place and had quite a few birds when I looked at the house in Feb. The first feeder is a tub feeder with mixed seeds. The second is a basket of Black oil sunflower...
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    Birds without tails

    I had a Junco without a tail. No tail at all.
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    US Central Flyway-What's on your fence line?

    What is new at your patch in the Central Flyway? My local patch in rural eastern Oklahoma is coming alive with migrants and new winter arrivals. The leaves have just reached their best color and will soon be gone. It is dry and the highs are in the 70s and lows in the 40s. Fall is definitely...
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    Lesser VS Greater Yellowlegs

    This weekend I was able to get in a hike at our local nature center. Out on the lake, in clear view was a pair of yellowlegs---BUT which one??? I wasn't able to get a photo. After some study in my Sibley, I concluded lesser but my degree of confidence is low. Can some one list some...
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    A determined Bewicks Wren

    I have recently moved into a new home in the country that has a pasture and various out-buildings. One of my first notable birds was a wren. I assumed a Carolina Wren but one morning he came close to the window to check out the new resident (me). It wasn't a Carolina but a Bewicks which isn't...
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    Hawk and home sale

    I have been very busy getting my home ready for sale and on the market. During one of the tours, I was talking to the prospective buyers when a hawk landed in the back yard and began dining on a snake. They didn't notice since they were looking at something else. I don't know whether it was...
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    Birding Games for Children

    For our parents and those who work with children, can we list some simple games that you can use to get the children involved in bird watching? 1. Hawk Watch. While driving in the winter down the expressway count the number of hawks perched in the trees. ---- In Oklahoma we can spot nearly...
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    US Sandpiper?

    I know this is a bad picture, but can you help me identify this sandpiper? It was found at the Great Salt Plains in western Oklahoma last week. I am thinking it is maybe a Willit or a Pectorial Sandpiper. Thanks.
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    Effect of drought in my local patch

    The temperatures have been at a 20 year record for most of June and July. We had fires in the winter and spring with very low rain fall. Just two weeks ago the weather broke and it has now rained more than any other August. --- The old saying in Oklahoma is that if you don't like the...
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    Moving

    I am preparing to move my residence and my horses. I will just move a few miles from my current residence but I still can't but wonder how my barn list and residence list will change. I won't have a large a pond as the old place. My old house: Hummingbirds Ruby-Throated Woodpeckers Red...
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    Voyageurs Nationa Park, International Falls, Mn

    Cool Get Away Voyageurs National Park International Falls, Minnesota Highlights: • The high temperature was only in the low 80s rather than 100 to 115 as they have been at home for almost 2 months. Yikes this heat has really put a damper on my birding! • A Ruffed Grouse standing in the road...
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