Comments for North Central Illinois Ornithological Society

Comment on Welcome to NCIOS! by John Mori

John Mori — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 02:26:38 +0000

My wife and I moved to Loves Park a few weeks ago and I am interested in joining NCIOS at the recommendation of Dan Williams.
Prior to moving here I actively birded in central Illinois and was a member of the Peoria Audubon Society.

While Dan told me a few things about the group I would like to know more on how to become involved with the organization.

I live only one mile from Rock Cut State Park.

Thanks,

John Mori

Comment on Mississippi Kites by Dan Williams

Dan Williams — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 16:00:33 +0000

I received an email from Leo Miller. He and 2 other birders spotted a MIKI near the intersection of Highcrest Road and Winthrop on June 12. This is about 3 blocks NW of Bloom School.

Comment on Nygren Gallinule continues 0n 6/18 by Dan Williams

Dan Williams — Wed, 24 Jun 2015 15:58:17 +0000

The Gallinule was still present last evening, June 23. Anne Straight was at the observation deck and photographed it.

Comment on Connecticut Warbler in Page Park by John Longhenry

John Longhenry — Wed, 20 May 2015 17:00:34 +0000

Thanks for the report Dan, Carol and I were out in Utah and California the first two weeks in May. I was able to bird Rock Cut on Friday, after we got back. Good numbers of warblers there but not much since.

Comment on Red-throated Loon continues, and other stuff by Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 19:26:45 +0000

Joyce and I visited Rock Cut State Park on Monday afternoon from 1-30 PM and found no loons on the lake. We did find Rudy Ducks, Scaup Ducks, Pied-billed Grebes, Ring-Billed Gulls, Mallard Ducks, and Shoveler Ducks.

Jack Armstrong

Comment on Contact by Cheri Orwig

Cheri Orwig — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 02:26:01 +0000

I will be visiting in the Rockford area around 5/15/15. Recommendations for birding then appreciated or if there are any activities in the area. Please let me know. The calendar on your website isn’t updated for 2015.

Thank you. Cheri Orwig 970-231-8130
Loveland CO

Comment on Rusty Blackbirds by Dan Williams

Dan Williams — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:44:17 +0000

You can also report Rusty sightings on eBird. Use the drop down menu in the box marked “other” and select “Rusty Blackbird Blitz.”

I found 15 Rusty BBs at Ferguson FP last Saturday. All males.

Comment on 8 Short-eared Owls at Ferguson FP by Trip Thienemann

Trip Thienemann — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:27:03 +0000

My son Willie and I counted 6 Short-eared owls flying at Ferguson late in the afternoon on February 21, 2015. Like the original poster, we entered the preserve from the little lot off the north side. We hiked in and stopped shortly after crossing the race. The owls that we saw were flying to the south of our position, near the edge of the trees. Some of them perched long enough to give us excellent views through our scope. We also saw two Rough-legged Hawks and a Bald Eagle.

Comment on Birds from the car by Dan Williams

Dan Williams — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:39:09 +0000

There were 4 male Redheads and 2 coots there on Thursday afternoon. Up to last week, there had only been a single Redhead male throughout January.

Comment on Northern Shrike near Westlake by Dan Williams

Dan Williams — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:38:27 +0000

Phil Doncheck called me to report that he relocated the Smith Road shrike in the early afternoon. He also found another shrike at Ferguson Forest Preserve later yesterday. He also saw a Short-eared Owl around 5:25 p.m.