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Burwell Fall Field Days, Janis Paseka
Burwell Fall Field Days, Janis Paseka
Nebraska Bird Review
The meeting of2016 NOU Fall Field Days took place at the Burwell Legion Club on Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2016. There were about 50 in attendance at the meeting, which was organized by Robin Harding, Lanny Randolph, and Betty Grenon.
On Friday evening Chad Christiansen, who works for the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Fort Niobrara/Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Complex, spoke about the goals of the Natural Legacy Project to identify a set of priority landscapes that, if properly managed, would conserve the majority of Nebraska's biological diversity. These landscapes, called Biologically Unique Landscapes, were selected based on …
In Memory Of Elizabeth Grenon, Neal Ratzlaff
In Memory Of Elizabeth Grenon, Neal Ratzlaff
Nebraska Bird Review
On November 11, 2016 cancer claimed the life of longtime member and friend of NOU Betty Grenon, perhaps best remembered as our very intelligent, personable, meticulous treasurer and tenacious guardian of organization funds. Our records indicate Betty became a member in 1991. Her talents and qualifications (CPA and Nebraska's first female Certified Management Accountant) were soon recognized. She became NOU Treasurer in 1994, a position held until her death, except for a 3-year hiatus when her employment with Enron took her to Houston, Texas. NOU has benefited in a number of other ways from Betty's organizational skills and attention to …
Fall Field Report, August–November 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Fall Field Report, August–November 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Nebraska Bird Review
As usual, there was quite a bit to chew over in the Fall Seasonal Report, although it was generally a pretty uneventful season, especially among waterfowl and shorebirds. The mild fall allowed some good counts to occur, such as the 20+ Surf Scoters, 465 meadowlarks in Garfield Co, and at least 11 White-winged Doves.
First State Records are hard to come by; amazing was an Anna's Hummingbird that showed up in the Manning Family's central Omaha yard. How many pass through the yards of non-birders undetected? Always a mind-boggling thought. A 3rd state record Costa's Hummingbird came to light from …
Nebraska Bird Review (December 2016) 84(4), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review (December 2016) 84(4), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review
Fall Field Report, August–November 2016 ... 154
In Memory of Elizabeth Grenon … 180
Burwell Fall Field Days ... 182
Index to Volume 84 … 187
Subscription and Organization Information ... 203
Index To Volume 84
Nebraska Bird Review
Adams, R. J. 95
Aguillon, Stepfanie 62
Allen: Brian 60; Edward 4, 61, 156
Allin, C. C. 95
Anderson: Brayden 53; Chris 60; Jon 61, 94
Appell, Roger A. 62
Arthur, Noah 5, 147
Atkins, Gordon 4
Aubushon: Cathy 52; Dorothy 52
Avery, Mele 157
Avocet, American 69, 104, 110, 118, 164
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Yellowlegs: Greater 2, 12, 69, 100, 104, 119, 165; Lesser 70, 100, 104, 119, 165, 184
Yellowthroat, Common 80, 106, 128, 175, 186
Young: E. A. 95, 137; Lowell 157; Matthew 62
Zeilinger, Ray 163
Zimmerman, Jerald 53
Subscription And Organization Information [December 2016]
Subscription And Organization Information [December 2016]
Nebraska Bird Review
The Nebraska Bird Review is published quarterly by the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union, Inc., as its official journal, and is sent to members not in arrears of dues. Annual subscription rates (on a calendar-year basis only): $25 in the United States and $35 in all other countries, payable in advance. Single copies are $7 each, postpaid, in the United States and $9 elsewhere. Send orders for back issues to Anita Breckbill, NOU Librarian, c/o Music Library, WMB 30, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0101.
Memberships in the NOU (on a calendar-year basis only): Active Household (one or more people) $25; Sustaining …
The North American Sea Ducks: Their Biology And Behavior, Paul A. Johnsgard
The North American Sea Ducks: Their Biology And Behavior, Paul A. Johnsgard
Zea E-Books Collection
The 21 species of sea ducks are one of the larger subgroups (Tribe Mergini) of the waterfowl family Anatidae, and the 16 species (one historically extinct) that are native to North America represent the largest number to be found on any continent, and also the largest number of endemic sea duck species native to any continent.
Although generally not important as game birds, the sea ducks include some economically important birds such as the eiders, the basis for the Arctic eiderdown industry and a historically important food source for some Native American cultures. They also include what is probably the …
Summer Field Report, June–July 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Summer Field Report, June–July 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Nebraska Bird Review
This was a routine summer, if there is such a thing. Items of interest involved some rarities, most of which were distributional and temporal, some range changes, and a few issues that triggered more discussion than usual.
The only mega-rarity was Nebraska's second Swallow-tailed Kite; this species has apparently moved northward on the Great Plains in the last couple of years. Distributional rarities included the 3rd record for the east of Long-billed Curlew, a White-eyed Vireo in Cherry Co, the 2nd fall Yellow-throated Vireo record for the Panhandle, the 6th Cherry Co record for Purple Martin, and the 5th and …
2015 (27th) Report Of The Nou Records Committee, Mark A. Brogie
2015 (27th) Report Of The Nou Records Committee, Mark A. Brogie
Nebraska Bird Review
The “Official List of the Birds of Nebraska” was first published in 1988 (NOU 1988) and has been updated three times (NOURC 1997, 2004, 2009). The “Official List” has been appended twenty-five times: (Mollhoff 1989; Grenon 1990, 1991; Gubanyi 1996a, 1996b, 1996c; Brogie 1997, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009a, 2009b, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015; Jorgensen 2001, 2002, 2003).
The American Ornithologists' Union Checklist of North American Birds, Seventh Edition (1998) and its following supplements (AOU: 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) contain many taxonomic changes affecting …
A Documented Occurrence Of Black Rail (Laterallus Jamaicensis) In Nebraska, Cody Mcgregor, Eric Bruster, Mary Bomberger Brown, Lauren R. Dinan, Joel G. Jorgensen
A Documented Occurrence Of Black Rail (Laterallus Jamaicensis) In Nebraska, Cody Mcgregor, Eric Bruster, Mary Bomberger Brown, Lauren R. Dinan, Joel G. Jorgensen
Nebraska Bird Review
Black Rails (Laterallus jamaicensis) are the smallest of the rails found in North America. Even though they are broadly distributed in coastal tidal and inland freshwater marshes, they are rarely seen and consequently are poorly known. They prefer areas of moist soil interspersed with scattered small pools of shallow water surrounded by fine-stemmed rushes, grasses, and sedges for use during migratory stopover and nesting. All populations of Black Rail have declined precipitously over the past century due to the draining of marshes and wetlands and demands on water resources. In 2011, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service initiated …
Subscription And Organization Information [September 2016]
Subscription And Organization Information [September 2016]
Nebraska Bird Review
The Nebraska Bird Review is published quarterly by the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union, Inc., as its official journal, and is sent to members not in arrears of dues. Annual subscription rates (on a calendar-year basis only): $25 in the United States and $35 in all other countries, payable in advance. Single copies are $7 each, postpaid, in the United States and $9 elsewhere. Send orders for back issues to Anita Breckbill, NOU Librarian, c/o Music Library, WMB 30, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0101.
Memberships in the NOU (on a calendar-year basis only): Active Household (one or more people) $25; Sustaining …
Nebraska Bird Review (September 2016) 84(3), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review (September 2016) 84(3), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review
Summer Field Report, June–July 2016 ... 110
A Documented Occurrence of Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) in Nebraska … 132
2015 (27th) Report of the NOU Records Committee ... 138
Subscription and Organization Information ... 151
The Effects Of Zinc Supplementation From Two Sources On Egg Quality And Bone Health In Laying Hens, Kelli Marie Martin
The Effects Of Zinc Supplementation From Two Sources On Egg Quality And Bone Health In Laying Hens, Kelli Marie Martin
Department of Animal Science: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
The objective of this study was to compare zinc sources and levels of supplementation on laying hen performance. Bovan White Leghorn hens were fed one of six dietary treatments in a 2x3 factorial arrangement consisting of two zinc sources (Availa®Zn or zinc sulfate) and three levels (40, 80, or 120 ppm). Treatments were randomly assigned to 48 cages with five hens/cage. Blocks provided eight replicates/treatment. Hens were housed in a tiered manure belt housing system providing 97.2 cm2/hen. Hens were given 110 g/hen/day of feed ad libitum. Feed intake, egg production, egg weights, egg components, eggshell strength, body …
The North American Geese: Their Biology And Behavior, Paul A. Johnsgard
The North American Geese: Their Biology And Behavior, Paul A. Johnsgard
Zea E-Books Collection
The eight currently recognized species of North American geese are part of a familiar group of birds collectively called waterfowl, all of which are smaller than swans and generally larger than ducks. They include the most popular of our aquatic gamebirds, with several million shot each year by sport hunters. Our two most abundant waterfowl, the Canada goose and snow goose, have populations collectively totaling about 15 million individuals. Like swans, the lifelong pairbonding of geese, their familial care, and prolonged social attachment to their offspring are legendary. Their seasonal migratory flights sometimes span thousands of miles, and the sight …
The Mute Swan In Nebraska: History And Current Status, Mark A. Brogie
The Mute Swan In Nebraska: History And Current Status, Mark A. Brogie
Nebraska Bird Review
Mute Swans (Cygnus alar) were introduced into North America during the late 1800s as decorative waterfowl and have established feral populations (Ciaranca et al. 1997). Currently, the range of wild populations of Mute Swans in North America includes the Atlantic Coast from Maine to South Carolina and the Great Lakes, with the exception of Lake Superior where it is not established (Baldassarre 2014). The current total North American population is estimated to be 22,000–25,000 (Baldassarre 2014), and populations continue to increase (Petrie and Francis 2003). Indeed, the growing concern over burgeoning numbers has resulted in many states and …
The Second Nebraska Breeding Bird Atlas, Wayne J. Mollhoff, Bulletin Of The University Of Nebraska State Museum, Vol. 29, 2016 [Book Review], W. Ross Silcock
The Second Nebraska Breeding Bird Atlas, Wayne J. Mollhoff, Bulletin Of The University Of Nebraska State Museum, Vol. 29, 2016 [Book Review], W. Ross Silcock
Nebraska Bird Review
As suggested by its title, this book (“Second Atlas”) presents the results of a follow-up to the first Nebraska breeding bird atlas, The Nebraska Breeding Bird Atlas 1984–89 (“First Atlas”), also authored by Wayne Mollhoff. In this Second Atlas, Mollhoff acknowledges the foresight of John J. Dinan, Nongame Bird Program Manager at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission during the time of the First Atlas, in working toward a “follow-up project.” As Mollhoff says in the foreword to the Second Atlas, "His persistence in pursuing that goal ultimately led to the current project.”
The best feature of the Second Atlas is …
Gyrfalcon In Boyd County, Nebraska, Mark A. Brogie, David Heidt
Gyrfalcon In Boyd County, Nebraska, Mark A. Brogie, David Heidt
Nebraska Bird Review
Gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) is considered in Nebraska to be a "rare casual winter visitor statewide" (Sharpe et al. 2001). Since 1990, there has been only one NOURC (Nebraska Ornithologists' Union Records Committee) accepted record (Class III) for Gyrfalcon in Nebraska (Jorgensen 2003). This bird was a gray morph adult observed below Keystone Dam, Keith Co., 01 January 2001 (Silcock 2001). Nebraska has no April dates for Gyrfalcon, although South Dakota has several April records: 10 Apr 2001, Jones Co., and 23 Apr 1955, Pennington Co., (Tallman et al. 2002). Additionally, an immature Gyrfalcon was photographed 5 April 2010 …
Subscription And Organization Information [June 2016]
Subscription And Organization Information [June 2016]
Nebraska Bird Review
The Nebraska Bird Review is published quarterly by the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union, Inc., as its official journal, and is sent to members not in arrears of dues. Annual subscription rates (on a calendar-year basis only): $25 in the United States and $35 in all other countries, payable in advance. Single copies are $7 each, postpaid, in the United States and $9 elsewhere. Send orders for back issues to Anita Breckbill, NOU Librarian, c/o Music Library, WMB 30, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0101.
Memberships in the NOU (on a calendar-year basis only): Active Household (one or more people) $25; Sustaining …
Nou Spring Field Days And Annual Meeting, Kimball, May 20–22, 2016, Janis Paseka
Nou Spring Field Days And Annual Meeting, Kimball, May 20–22, 2016, Janis Paseka
Nebraska Bird Review
The annual meeting of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union was held at the Kimball Event Center on May 20–22, 2016, and was organized by Robin Harding and Betty Grenon. Although it was a long drive for most, 75 birders attended, including guests from Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, and Arkansas.
On Friday evening, President Dan Leger presented a Michael Forsberg photograph of Burrowing Owls to Betty Grenon in appreciation for her many years of service as Treasurer. The evening program continued with a presentation by Angela Dwyer and Larry Snyder of the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, formerly known as the …
Answers To The Photo Quiz (The Nebraska Bird Review, March 2016, Page 29), Janis Paseka
Answers To The Photo Quiz (The Nebraska Bird Review, March 2016, Page 29), Janis Paseka
Nebraska Bird Review
These four photos were published in color in the previous issue of The Nebraska Bird Review without identification. All are birds commonly found in Nebraska, and they are identified and described here.
Nebraska Bird Review (June 2016) 84(2), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review (June 2016) 84(2), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review
Spring Field Report, March 2016 to May 2016 ... 58
The Mute Swan in Nebraska: History and Current Status … 86
Gyrfalcon in Boyd County, Nebraska … 96
The Second Nebraska Breeding Bird Atlas, Wayne J. Mollhoff [book review] … 97
Answers to the Photo Quiz (The Nebraska Bird Review, March 2016) … 100
NOU Spring Field Days and Annual Meeting, Kimball, May 20–22, 2016 … 102
Subscription and Organization Information ... 107
Spring Field Report, March 2016 To May 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Spring Field Report, March 2016 To May 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Nebraska Bird Review
In contrast to the fairly routine spring of 2015, this year saw an almost unbelievable parade of early arrivals. About 49 species, including virtually all taxonomic groups, had arrival dates at the early end of expected arrival dates, and a few species set record early dates. Notable early birds were Calidris shorebirds, flycatchers, and swallows, species which depend on available insect and pond-edge life, suggesting that organisms are "waking up" earlier than in previous years, helped, of course, by the mild 2015–2016 winter. On the other hand, there was only one late species: Purple Finch, which remained into mid-May at …
Population And Morphological Changes In American Kestrels Through Space And Time, Teresa E. Ely
Population And Morphological Changes In American Kestrels Through Space And Time, Teresa E. Ely
School of Biological Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
A once common raptor, the American kestrel (Falco sparverius) has experienced population declines in the last two decades throughout North America. Many hypotheses exist about the decline, including mortality from West Nile virus, rodenticide poisoning, climate change, an increase in predators, and core habitat loss or degradation, which could influence food availability. Food availability is key to raptor survival and reproduction, and changes in food availability throughout the year can have lifelong effects on size and body condition. Here we examine how morphology, specifically mass and wing chord, has changed at seven migration sites throughout North America as …
Woodland Birds, Color Photo Section [March 2016, Pp. 25–32]
Woodland Birds, Color Photo Section [March 2016, Pp. 25–32]
Nebraska Bird Review
Photographs of Swainson’s Thrush, Prothonotary Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, and Varied Thrush and Hairy Woodpecker (p. 25); White-eyed Vireo, Long-eared Owl, Great Crested Flycatcher, and Broad-winged Hawk (p. 26); Chestnut-sided Warbler, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Yellow-rumped Warbler, and Bay-breasted Warbler (p. 27); Blackpoll Warbler, Tennessee Warbler, Eastern Towhee, Eastern Screech-Owl, and Green Heron (p. 28); quiz (four birds) (p. 29); Caspian Tern, Great Blue Heron, Buff-breasted Sandpipers, and Cattle Egret (p. 30); Mississippi Kite, Snow Buntings, White-winged Dove, and Black-bellied Plover (p. 31); and intermediate Northern Flicker, Dark-eyed (Pink-sided) Junco, Mourning Doves, and Eastern Phoebe (p. 32).
2015–2016 Christmas Bird Counts, Don Paseka
2015–2016 Christmas Bird Counts, Don Paseka
Nebraska Bird Review
Fifteen counts were held during the 2015–16 Christmas Bird Count season, which is one more than last season when the Harrison count was canceled. The Grand Island count was held on December 12, two days prior to the start of the officially sanctioned CBC time slot, but its results are included in this discussion.
Ten of the counts were done on or before December 22 under mild conditions with little snow cover and mostly to entirely open water. While the weather became more seasonable toward the end of the period, it was still fairly benign. As a result, most of …
Winter Field Report, December 2015 To February 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Winter Field Report, December 2015 To February 2016, W. Ross Silcock
Nebraska Bird Review
As has been the trend in recent years, many species are lingering later in fall and even arriving earlier in spring. Along with lingering birds, mid-winter and overwintering records have increased. This winter was phenomenal in this respect, especially in that records were across the board in terms of species, suggesting that water conditions have moderated (more open water) and temperatures in general have also (passerines). Unprecedented records included first wintering White-winged Scoter and first Jan or Feb record of Orange-crowned Warbler. Second or third such records were set by Blue-winged Teal, Surf Scoter, Ruddy Duck, Eared Grebe, Greater Yellowlegs, …
Subscription And Organization Information [March 2016]
Subscription And Organization Information [March 2016]
Nebraska Bird Review
The Nebraska Bird Review is published quarterly by the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union, Inc., as its official journal, and is sent to members not in arrears of dues. Annual subscription rates (on a calendar-year basis only): $25 in the United States and $35 in all other countries, payable in advance. Single copies are $7 each, postpaid, in the United States and $9 elsewhere. Send orders for back issues to Anita Breckbill, NOU Librarian, c/o Music Library, WMB 30, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 68588-0101.
Memberships in the NOU (on a calendar-year basis only): Active Household (one or more people) $25; Sustaining …
Nebraska Ornithologists’ Union Treasurer’S Report, December 31, 2015
Nebraska Ornithologists’ Union Treasurer’S Report, December 31, 2015
Nebraska Bird Review
One-page spreadsheet constituting the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union treasurer's report at year end (December 31) of 2015. The grand total is $59,997.24.
Nebraska Bird Review (March 2016) 84(1), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review (March 2016) 84(1), Whole Issue
Nebraska Bird Review
Winter Field Report, December 2015 to February 2016 … 2
Color Photo Section (Woodland birds) … 25
Eight Years of Bird Banding at Nebraska’s Chadron State Park … 33
2015–2016 Christmas Bird Counts … 39
Nebraska Ornithologists’ Union Treasurer’s Report, December 31, 2015 … 54
Subscription and Organization Information ... 55
Eight Years Of Bird Banding In Nebraska’S Chadron State Park, Josh Lefever
Eight Years Of Bird Banding In Nebraska’S Chadron State Park, Josh Lefever
Nebraska Bird Review
Each autumn since 2008, the Bird Conservancy of the Rockies has sent a trained biologist to capture, band, and collect data on the birds that make use of the Pine Ridge region on their journey south. Eight years of mist-netting at Chadron State Park, in the heart of the Pine Ridge, has given insights into the unique assemblage of birds found there, and how alteration by fire can affect birds' use of the habitat. The Chadron State Park banding station is located on a hillside near the west edge of the park, with an overstory of Ponderosa Pines and a …