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March 2018 Volume 85, No. 1 The Audubon Society of Missouri Missouri’s Ornithological Society Since 1901 The Audubon Society of Missouri Officers Regional Directors Mark Haas*+, President (2018) Charles Burwick+ (2020) 614 Otto Drive; Jackson MO 63755; Springfield (417) 860-9505 (573) 204-0626 Lottie Bushmann+ (2018) [email protected] Columbia, (573) 445-3942 Bill Eddleman*+, Vice-President Jeff Cantrell+ (2020) (2018); 608 Teton Lane, Cape Girardeau, Neosho (471) 476-3311 MO 63701, (573) 579-7978 [email protected] Mike Doyen+ (2020) Rolla (573) 364-0020 Scott Laurent*+, Secretary (2018) 610 W. 46th Street, #103; Kansas City, Sherry Leonardo+ (2018) MO 64112; (816) 916-5014 Grandview (816) 763-1393 [email protected] Brent Galliart+ (2018) Pat Lueders*+, Treasurer (2018) St. Joseph (816) 232-6038 1147 Hawken Pl., St. Louis, MO Greg Leonard+ (2019) 63119; (314) 222-1711 Columbia (573) 443-8263 [email protected] Terry McNeely+ (2019) Honorary Directors Jameson, MO (660) 828-4215 Richard A. Anderson, St. Louis** Phil Wire+ (2019) Nathan Fay, Ozark** Bowling Green (314) 960-0370 Leo Galloway, St. Joseph** Jim Jackson, Marthasville Lisle Jeffrey, Columbia** Chairs Floyd Lawhon, St. Joseph** Bill Clark, Historian Patrick Mahnkey, Forsyth** 3906 Grace Ellen Dr. Rebecca Matthews, Springfield** Columbia, MO 65202 Sydney Wade, Jefferson City** (573) 474-4510 Dave Witten, Columbia** John Wylie, Jefferson City** Kevin Wehner, Membership Brad Jacobs, 2016 Recipient of the 510 Ridgeway Ave. Rudolf Bennitt Award Columbia, MO 65203 Jim Jackson, 2012 Recipient of the (573) 815-0352 [email protected] Rudolf Bennitt Award Dr. David Easterla, 2006 Recipient of the Rudolf Bennitt Award + Board Position * Executive Committee Member Paul E. Bauer, 2004 Recipient of the **Deceased Rudolf Bennitt Award Page i THE BLUEBIRD The Bluebird The Bluebird Editor: Allen Gathman*+, 3148 Hwy. C, Pocahontas, MO 63779, (573) 579-5464, [email protected] Christmas Bird Count Compiler: Randy Korotev, 800 Oakbrook Lane, St. Louis, MO 63132, (314) 993-0055, [email protected] Communication Services: Kevin Wehner+, Webmaster, http://mobirds.org, Susan Hazelwood and David Scheu, Co-owners Listserve, [email protected],edu ASM Scholarship Committee: Sue Gustafson, Chair, 429 Belleview Ave., Webster Groves MO 63119 (314) 968-8128, [email protected] MO Bird Records Committee: Brad Jacobs+—Chair, 11300 Vemers Ford Road, Columbia, MO 65201, (573) 874-3904, [email protected] Bill Rowe—Secretary, 7414 Kenrick Valley Drive, St Louis, MO 63119- 5726 (314) 962-0544, [email protected] Seasonal Survey Editors: Spring: Lisa Berger, 1947 South Kings Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807- 2733, (417) 860-9108, [email protected] Summer: Paul McKenzie, 2311 Grandview Circle, Columbia, MO 65203- 7240, (573) 445-3019, [email protected] Fall: Joe Eades, 517 Willow Lane, Kirkwood, MO, 63122, (314) 835-0353, [email protected] Winter: Mary Nemecek, 7807 N. Merimac Ct, Kansas City MO 64151; (816) 210-5148; [email protected] * Executive Committee Member + Board Position Deadlines for submission of material for publication in The Bluebird Manuscripts for The Bluebird—to the editor by: Feb. 1 for March issue; May 1 for June issue; Aug. 1 for Sept. issue; Nov. 1 for Dec. issue Deadlines for submissions to the Seasonal Survey Editors Winter (Dec. 1-Feb. 28)—to Mary Nemecek by Mar. 10 Spring (Mar. 1-May 31)—to Lisa Berger by June 10 Summer (June 1-July. 31)—to Paul McKenzie by Aug 10 Fall (Aug. 1-Nov. 30)—to Joe Eades by Dec. 10 Page ii THE BLUEBIRD Table of Contents March 2018 Volume 85, No. 1 1 President’s Corner—Mark Haas 2 Membership notice 2 Welcome new members! 3 ASM Spring Meeting 2018 5 2015-2016 First Recorded Inca Dove Nests and Young in Missouri —Brad Jacobs 11 Additional Notes on Raptor Observations Along I-55 and I-70 —Paul McKenzie 15 Book Review: Birding Without Borders by Noah Strycker —Allen Gathman 17 Travis Schepker Masters Thesis Abstract 20 Thirtieth Annual Report of the Missouri Bird Records Committee —Bill Rowe 33 Summer 2017 Seasonal Report—Mary Nemecek 41 A Birders’ Guide to Missouri Public Lands — Edge Wade Front Cover— photo by Mark Haas; Osprey at Delaney Lake CA, 4/12/17 Common Nighthawk, Pocahontas, MO, 5/10/2017. Photo by Allen Gathman THE BLUEBIRD is published quarterly by The Audubon Society of Missouri. The submission of articles, photographs, and artwork is welcomed and encouraged. The views and opinions ex- pressed in this journal are those of each contributing writer and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of The Audubon Society of Missouri or its officers, Board of Directors, or edi- tors. Send address corrections to ASM, 2101 W. Broadway, PMB 122, Columbia, MO 65203-1261. Page iii THE BLUEBIRD President’s Corner—Mark Haas Dear Fellow Birders, I hope everyone has been out for some birding this winter, and es- pecially to participate in Christ- mas Bird Counts. I made it to sev- eral CBCs, where it was great to re-connect with birders I had not seen in years and also to meet new ones. And the vivid memory of helping another birder with his first up-close views of Winter Wren and Ruby-crowned Kinglet—and the look of wonder on his face. Such are the rewards of CBCs. Edge Wade, our Conservation Partnership Coordinator, has been busy working with State Parks to formalize our 2018 agreement, which runs through November 30. We will focus on the same 14 parks as we did in 2017, with special emphasis on these five state parks: Echo Bluff, Thousand Hills, Crowder, Current River, and Washington. The success of our partnerships with State Parks (and MDC) depends upon you to go birding in the focus parks and conser- vation areas and submit your data to eBird. Watch the MOBIRDS-L listserv for more information on the state parks and conservation areas that will be our focus this year. Our Spring Meeting is May 4-6 at Arrow Rock State Historic Site. Our hosts are the staff of the MRBO-- Missouri River Bird Observa- tory. We hope this meeting will see the launch of the Missouri Young Birders’ Club. You are the key to success of this effort by re- cruiting youth to attend and also financing their attendance if neces- sary. MRBO has been hard at work for nearly a year, attracting a fabulous key-note speaker, arranging social events, and offering some incredible birding trip options. Find more information in this issue of The Bluebird. You will be able to register for the meeting on our mobirds.org website. I look forward to seeing you there. You and our young birders do not want to miss this opportunity! Mark Haas, President Page 1 THE BLUEBIRD ASM POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR NON-RENEWED MEMBERSHIPS The by-laws specify that notices of delinquency shall be sent within sixty (60) days after the start of the membership year (that is, on or before March 1). Everyone delinquent in membership renewal, i.e., hasn’t paid dues for this membership year, will have received two delinquency notices by now. You can help by reminding fellow ASM members to send in their dues. Those who have not paid their dues will be removed from member- ship the first week of April. To renew online, go to ASM’s website, www.mobirds.org/ASM/Membership.aspx or use the membership renewal form on the back cover of any recent Bluebird. Your membership is important. Membership dues support ASM’s mission of conservation and education, and the services to enhance your birding expe- rience in Missouri. If you have any questions or problems with the renewal process, please feel free to contact Kevin Wehner, 2101 W. Broadway, PMB 122, Columbia, MO 65203-1261. Email: [email protected] Phone:(573) 815-0352 WE WELCOME OUR NEW ASM MEMBERS! Kevin Wehner Remember, new members are our future. If a new member lives near you, say, “Howdy and welcome to ASM.” In addition, recruit another new mem- ber. Welcome to these 19 new ASM members in the 1st quarter of 2018! Michele Aylward Columbia, MO Diane Bricmont Ballwin, MO Dawn Buechner St. Louis, MO Steven & Rita Francis Farmington, MO Kerry Franz-Quinn Columbia, MO Julie Jedlicka Kansas City, MO Adrienne Lowry & Wade Kennedy Sarasota, FL Jane Lavender Columbia, MO Bill Michalski St. Louis, MO Karin & Kala Pelton Jackson, MO Jon Rapp Columbia, MO Laura Robinson Kansas City, MO David Seidensticker St. Louis, MO Kathleen Wann DeSoto, MO Patrick & Barb Ward Maryville, MO Page 2 THE BLUEBIRD ASM Spring Meeting 2018 The Missouri River Bird Observatory will be hosting this meeting in the beautiful, historic town of Arrow Rock. Birding in and around Arrow Rock, particularly during spring migration, is excellent and, to date, underrepresented in the itineraries of most Missouri bird- ers. The central location of Arrow Rock also gives us the ability to provide field trip options to a variety of habitat types, from prairies to forests to wetlands. The overarching theme of the 2018 Spring Meeting is bird conserva- tion, with particular emphasis on engaging the next generation in birding and conserving Missouri’s birds and the habitats they de- pend on. For full details, see the Audubon Society of Missouri website, mo- birds.org. Youth Attendance at the Spring Meeting The meeting’s theme is reflected in the line-up of presentations. On Friday night, young Missourians will provide presentations on their birding experiences. Our keynote presentation on Saturday night features Ken Keffer, educator and former director of the Ohio Young Birders’ Club, who will discuss how to engage more young people in outdoor pursuits. We will also offer a workshop on Saturday after- noon for those interested in helping to launch the Missouri Young Birders’ Club – a statewide program being developed by MRBO in partnership with local Audubon Chapters.