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TT H H E E BLUEBIRBLUEBIR DD The voice of ASM since 1934 December 2016 Volume 83, No. 4 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+ (2017) 614 Otto Drive; Jackson MO 63755; Springfield (417) 860-9505 (573) 204-0626 Lottie Bushmann+ (2018) [email protected] Columbia, (573) 445-3942 Louise Wilkinson*+, Vice-President Jeff Cantrell+ (2017) (2018); P.O. Box 804, Rolla, MO 65402- Neosho (471) 476-3311 0804; (573) 578-4695 [email protected] Mike Doyen+ (2017) Rolla (573) 364-0020 Scott Laurent*+, Secretary (2017) 610 W. 46th Street, #103; Kansas City, Allen Gathman+ (2018) MO 64112; (816) 916-5014 Pocahontas (573) 579-5464 [email protected] Brent Galliart+ (2018) Pat Lueders*+, Treasurer (2017) 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** Kevin Wehner, Membership John Wylie, Jefferson City** 510 Ridgeway Ave. Jim Jackson, 2012 Recipient of the Columbia, MO 65203 Rudolf Bennitt Award (573) 815-0352 [email protected] Dr. David Easterla, 2006 Recipient of the Rudolf Bennitt Award Paul E. Bauer, 2004 Recipient of the Rudolf Bennitt Award + Board Position * Executive Committee Member **Deceased Page i THE BLUEBIRD The Bluebird The Bluebird Editor: Bill Eddleman*+, 1831 Ricardo Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701, (573) 335-1507, [email protected] Christmas Bird Count Compiler: Randy Korotev, 800 Oakbrook Lane, St. Louis, MO 63132, (314) 993-0055, [email protected] Communication Services: Patrick Harrison+, 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, 9033 Big Bend Road, St. Louis, MO 63119, (314) 962-0544, [email protected] Seasonal Survey Editors: Spring: Greg Swick, 1503 E. Bingham St., Ozark, MO 65721-9503, (417) 581-2757, [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- 0000; (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 Josh Uffman by June 10 Summer (June 1-July. 31)—to Kristi Mayo by Aug 10 Fall (Aug. 1-Nov. 30)—to Joe Eades by Dec. 10 Page ii THE BLUEBIRD Table of Contents December 2016 Volume 83, No. 4 119 President’s Corner—Mark Haas 120 We Welcome our New ASM Members—Kevin Wehner 120 Membership Dues Increase for Paper Copy of The Bluebird 121 Rudolph Bennitt Award Recipient: Brad Jacobs 125 Fall Meeting Photo Collage 126 Bunker Hill Bird List Event was Great!—June Newman 128 Spring 2016 Seasonal Report—Greg Swick and Lisa Berger 145 A Birder’s Guide to Missouri Public Lands—Edge Wade & Allen Gathman 158 Peer-Reviewed Paper: “Historical first breeding records in Missouri of Eared Grebe (Podiceps nigricollis)—Mark B. Robbins 160 Time to Renew!!—Kevin Wehner Front Cover—Missouri’s first definitive record for Hooded Oriole occurred on May 20, 2016, when this adult male was seen at a nectar feeder in Colum- bia, Boone County, by Louise and George Flenner. The bird was only ob- served for 10 minutes. Photo by George Flenner. 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, As I write this at the end of Octo- ber, I am somewhat saddened to see my favorite month come to an end. Like most years, we’ve had fantastic weather and excel- lent birding opportunities, with the overlap of migrants during this fall season. I got another reminder of this just yesterday, when I saw a Red-breasted Nut- hatch and three Tennessee Warblers in our little city park in Jack- son. I hope you’ve had similar experiences. The birding was also good at our Fall Meeting, where it is always rewarding to renew old friendships and create new ones. This year we heard presentations on current research, wildlife photography, and Honduras as a birding destination. All were excellent. At the Board of Directors meeting, we approved funding for a matching- grant proposal to restore wetlands at Schell-Osage Conservation Area. We also approved financial support for the GLADE project in 2017. This is a summer academy for select high school students in southwest Missouri, with a mission to increase awareness of local ecology and issues, restore wildlife habitat, and develop a new gen- eration of conservation leaders. I am proud of our support of this long-running program. The highlight of the Fall Meeting had to be the presentation of the Rudolph Bennitt Award, ASM’s highest hon- or, to Brad Jacobs. Congratulations to Brad on this well-deserved award! As I have become more involved with ASM, I’ve been impressed by the many volunteers who give of their time and energy to keep our organization running. Many work behind the scenes. Others who fill different roles are detailed on preceding pages. Look at those names and be sure to thank them. They certainly have my appreciation and gratitude. Page 119 THE BLUEBIRD As fall turns to winter, birding opportunities still abound. Check the calendar on our mobirds.org web page. Among those are Christmas Bird Counts, which occur between December 14 and January 5. This “citizen science” program is in its 117th year! Birders of all skill lev- els are welcome to participate. There are count circles distributed around the state, so find one (or more) and sign up. You’ll be glad you did. It’s not too early to put our Spring Meeting on your calendar. May 5- 7, 2017 will find us in Springfield, where our hosts promise another outstanding event. Mark Haas, President The Audubon Society of Missouri 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 member. Welcome to these seven new ASM mem- bers in the 3rd quarter of 2016. David & Diane Brunworth Washington, MO Tony Forsythe Webster Groves, MO Daniel Jordan Festus, MO Deborah Schneider & Alana Lawson Bonne Terre, MO Mary Wyatt Chesterfield, MO MEMBERSHIP DUES INCREASE FOR PAPER COPY OF THE BLUEBIRD The Board of D irectors recently approved a $5.00 increase in the annual membership dues of those people renewing or joining ASM and choosing to receive a mailed copy of The Bluebird. With The Bluebird now available online (free), we feel it is reasonable to ask you to pay extra for a paper copy. The actual cost to print and mail four issues of The Bluebird to a member each year is much greater than $5.00. This increase does not apply to life members, libraries, or other Audubon societies that receive a paper Bluebird. Page 120 THE BLUEBIRD Rudolph Bennitt Award Recipient: BRAD JACOBS At the 2016 ASM fall meeting, the Rudolf Bennitt Distinguished Award, ASM’s highest honor, was presented by president Shari Harden to Brad Jacobs. In 2012, the Audubon Society of Missouri established the Rudolf Bennitt Distinguished Service Award to recognize those who exhibit dedication to the principles of ASM and whose work has carried on the tradition of Dr. Bennitt. More about Dr. Bennitt and the Distinguished Service Award is in the December 2004 issue of The Bluebird in an article by Sue Gus- tafson about the award and its presentation to Paul Bauer in Sep- tember 2012. Additional information appears in the December 2006 issue in an article describing the presentation of the award to Dr. David Easterla. A third article, in December 2012 about the presen- tation to Jim Jackson in September 2012 provides more detailed in- formation about Dr. Bennitt and his service to Missouri and ASM. Below is the proclamation Shari read at the presentation. RUDOLF BENNITT DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Presented to BRAD JACOBS by The Audubon Society of Missouri September 24, 2016 The Rudolf Bennitt Award for Distinguished Service is The Audubon Society of Missouri’s highest honor. It is awarded to recognize those who exhibit dedication to the principles of ASM and whose work has carried on the tradition of Dr.