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An assessment of the status of

White-faced Ibis (Plegadis chihi) in the Great Plains

Joel G. Jorgerisen and Stephen J. Dinsmore

Hybridization and nesting ot Glossy Ibis (Plegadisfalcinellus) in Wyoming Ooug Faulkner

The Changing Seasons: Spring 2005--Early and late Tony teukering and Br•n Gibbons

Range expansion and habitat selection in breeding populations of Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) in the southeastern United States

Frank Renfrow

A possible specimen record of Saltmarsh Sharp-tailed Sparrow (Ammodramus caudacutus) from Michigan, with comments on the reliability of specimen data David Allen Sibley

The Regional Reports

Atlantic Provinces &

St. Pierre et Miquelon Blake Maybank

Quebec Pierre Bannon, Olivier Barden, Normand David, Samuel Denault, and Yves Aubry

New England Simon Perkins

Hudson-Delaware

Richard R. Veit, Joseph C. Burgiel, Mike Powers, and Robert O. Paxton

Middle Atlantic

Todd M. Day

Southern Atlantic

Ricky Oavis

Florida

Bruce H. Anderson

429 Eastern Highlands & I lpper Ohio River Valley Victor W. Fazm Ill and Rick Wiltrant

434 Illinois&Indiana James Hengeveld, Keith A. McMullen, and Geoffrey A. Williamson

438 Western Great Lakes Jim Granlund

441 Iowa&Missouri Stephen J. Dinsmore

444 Tennessee & Kentucky Chris Sloanand Brainard Palmer-Ball Jr.

447 Central Southern Phillip A. Wallace

450 Northern Canda Cameron D. Eckert

452 Prairie Provinces Rudolf Y. Koes and Peter Taylor

454 Northern Great Plains Ron Marin

457 Sonthem Great Plains Joseph A. Grzybowski and W. Ross Silcock

461 •exas Mark W. Lockwood, Randy Pinkston, and Willie Sekula

466 Colorado&Wyoming Christopher L Wood, Tony teukenng, and Bill Schmoker

470 Great •asin Rick Fridell

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Sartor O. Williams III

Arizona

Mark M. Stevenson and Gary H. Rosenberg

Alaska Thede Tobish

British Columbia Donald G. Cedle

Oregon & Washington Steven Mlodinow and David Irons

Northern California

Scott B. Terrill, Michael M. Rogers, Steven A. Glover, and Luke W. Cole

Southern California

Guy McCaskie and Kimball t. Garrett

Baja California Peninsula Richard A. Erickson, Marshall J. Iliff, Eduardo PalaciDs, and Roberto Carmona

Mexico

Hector G6mez de Silva

Central America

H. Lee Jones

West Indies & Bermuda

Robert t. Norton, Anthony White, and Andrew Dobson

Hawaiian Islands

Robert L. Pyle and Peter Donaldson

Pictorial Highlights

ON THE COVER: With each passing season,"global warming" moves more and more from the margins of scientific lheory to the status of observable fact As the spring 2005 "Changing Seasons" essay notes, the te•o of ever-earlier spring arrivals and nestings appears to be quickening around the world. As southerly species are found farther and farther north, sane Arctic species, such as ivory Gull, appear to be declining rapidly in number, apparently response to radical changes in their envimment: it is estimated that Canadian populations of this species have declined by 80% in the past twenty years. This i•age of an adult Ivory Gull was taken 13 May 2005 on the west beach of Gainbell, Alaska. Photograph byBradBenter/U. $. Fish & Wildlife Service.

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Short Trips from OBserv Tours Boreal Ovd and Spruce Grouse: Extreme northeast corner of Washing- ton is the site Once the Boreals start vocalizing the thairig is dictated by the best moon phase prior to the heavy snows making leaving the highway too difficult. From Spokane Mark Houston leads. 11-15 lanuary 2006

HawR Owl and G¾ffalcon Tour: these and several other difficult north- em speoahies including Great Gray Owl and Spruce Grouse From Duluth, MN. Mike Hendrickson leads. 28 December 2005-1 lanuary 2006.

Dovekie, Alclds, and •oreal Spores: This trip focuses on finding Dovekies in harbor or other sheltered site where they can be well seen. On some winters we have had many other Atlantic alcids; we may find boreal passefines, too, if snow conditions permit observation in the forests. From I lalifax, Nova Scotia. Blake Maybank leads. 7-11 lanuary 2006.

Yellow Rail, Whneping Crane, and Ferrugineus Pygm¾-Owh The trip works the lexus coastal plain from 1Ionston. We wade the brack- ish marshes for the rail, take a boat ride for the cranes, and visit a ranch where the owls reside P.D Hulee is the leader. 11-15 January 2006.

Buff-bellied Hummingbird, White-eellarud S•d•ater, and "LRGV" SpedaRies: We cover the lower Rio Grande Valley from the Gulf to San Ygnacio in the Chihuahuan Desert country of Texas. The trip usually gets all of the valley specialties and a vagrant species or two from Mexico, as well. From MeAllea, Texas, led by ED. Halco. 16-:•2 lanuary 2006.

Colorado Cbid{ens: White-tailed Ptarmigan, Sha•p4ailed Grouse, Greater Sage Grouse, Cunnison Sage Grouse, Lesser Prairie-Chicken, Creater Prairie4•hickan. ivlost are seen on Irks at good range Three rosy- finches at feeders. Blue Grouse is usually seen, as well. From Denver, with Nick Komar leading. 8-14 April and 16-22 April 2006.

Biack.cappad Vireo, Gelden-cheeked Warbler: Travd into the'Eexas Hill Country for the two target birds at the time of year when they are vocalizing and the fidds are ablaze with wildflowers. We usually get some Walley" species such as Cave Swallow. From San Antonio PD. Huke leads. 17-10 April 2006. (hmtad BOb Odear at liBSeEr ]ONES, Ioc, t9{}1 Trunble Nashville, 'EN t7215, (615) 292 27 t9; obser•lonrs(wbdlmuth net <obst rvlours(wbellsourb neb, v,•v observioors cnm <hrtp. ! IW'0•/ob•ei%'tonrs cam>

Canada, North America, ABA Area Gainball, Nome, and Pribilofs Bird spring migration at the Pfibilofs {St Paul Island), Gainball, and Nome with a small group of hearty birders. Peak time for vagrants and Alaskan specialties. Stay in Siberian Yupik Eskimo home in Camball; search for Bristie-thighed Curlew outside Nome; seabird colonies and fur seals rookeries on St. Paul. Small group, reasonable price. Pribilofs, May 2006; Cambell and Nome, Ma•-Iune 2006. Conlacl Wilderness B•rdmg Arb, enmres, 5515 Wild Mountain Road Eagle Rn'er, AE 99577, (9071 694 7442, wildbird(- alaska net ½wdd- bird" laska

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Cuba 1 - Zapata Penimula, and the Mountains and Forests of Western Cuba

This trip covers localruns in the western, eaUtEar, and sourbern endemic habitats, and visits the sonthem (Caribbean) coast offering excellent opportunities to see musl of Cuba's endemics and an exeellenl variety of other species. Led by Brett Walker and Dc William Suarez. 5-14 lanuary 2006. (areInet Gaq, MarkowskL (8601 350-6752, Cubrsds(•aol coin Cob,ds(• aol conE>, CBSP, P O Box 355, New Milford, GT 06776

Cuba Z - Zapata Peninsula, Northern Arthipalo9o & Eastern Endemic Birdinc Regions of Cuba This trip covers locations in the western, central, and eastern endemic habitats, and visits both the northern and southern coasts, offering the best opportunities to see tile greatest numbec of endemics and oilier species. Led by Brett Walker and Dr. William Suarea. 17-28 January 2006. Contact Ga D Markowski, {860} 150-6752, Cublrdst/•'aol corn <Cubirds.C aol coo•. ('BSI •, P 0 Box .t'5, New Mtllord. C'q' 06776

Natural Wondoes of the U.S. & nffiish Virgin Islands Embark on the yachtlike, Nantotket Clipper in St Ihomas into some of the wodd's most beautiful waters with stops at Great Tobago, Tortoh, the bird-laden diffs of tiny Cooper Island and the Greater Flamingoes of Ane- gada. Snorkeling opportunities abound. 7-16 lanuary 2006. Contact- ( bpper Cruise Line, 1800} 814-9'193 x 6813 or 1800} 456- 0020, csperrytMntrav corn <cspen,'yla inCray eom> or grooprer rt inCray corn <groupresL• rotray eom>

Jamaica Endemics the interior of lamalea is raggedly beautiful, and tile birds are fabulous. there are 28 endemics from Maudeville to Cockpit Country to [lardwar Gap to Ecdesdown. All are usually seen on this trip, along with 60 other species. The Ifip is led by Ann Sutton and/or Brandon Hay. 211-26 February 2006. Contact OBServ Tours, Inc, 3901 Trimble Road, Nashville, TN

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Puerto Rico Endemics Puerto Rico has widely varying ecological zones, from xenc thom forest to salt marshes to moist forests to high mountains. Of course that results in a wide variety of birds. There are 17 Puerto Rico endemics, and we usually see nearly 100 spores. Led by Ios• Colon. 25-29 March 2006. Contact OB5ervloura. Inc, 3901 Iambic Road. Nashvdle TN 37215, {6151 292-2739, observtourseebellsouth net <observtourar•bcllsolah net>, v.•vw observtours eom <http'//www obsemours coin>

Dominican Republic Endemics Our oldest West Indies tour takes you to the southwest portion of the country, where dry thom forest covers the lowlands and moist forest clothes the great Bahamco Mountain range There is even a huge salt lake below sea level. As always, diversity of habitat leads to diversity of bird species. ]here are 25 Dominican on&talcs, arxt we usually find a total of approximately 100 species. Led by Kate Wallace. 7-13 April 2006. l.ontaet OB•erv Ionrs, Inc, t9111 Trimble Road, Nashville, 'IN 37215, {615) 292 27'19, obst rvtoursmb½llsouth net observlours •bellsouth net ve, vw. obser,,lours.com

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Mexico

Complete Yucatan Fhe trip begins in Cozumd with several insular endemics, goes south through the "Maya Riviera" to the famed Sian F,a'an refuge, then heads west across the peninsula to the new Calakmul Biusphere Reserve, which is on a high plateau that extends into Guatemala. Finally we bird near rbe west coast on the Gulf of Campecho More than 25 endemics may be encountered, and about 150 other species. Leader is David Bacab. 2-12 Februacy 2006 l.onlaet OBSep. l'our% Ira, 391}1 'Erimble Road, Nashvdle, TN 17215, {6151 292 27'19, obst rvtoursmbellsouth net .obseIWIOllrS bellsouth lu.t>, WWXV obseIvtrmrs COlO chirp//www oh•rvtoora turn>

•aja & Sea of Cortez - Bird & Whale Watdun• Expedition Join Mexican omitbologist Juan Martinez to the famous Gray Whale calv- ing grounds aboard the yachdike Yorktown Clipper wilere whale-watching and suorkeling will be combined with birding for Baja speciahie• While looking for whales will be the emphasis with chances for humpbade fin- back, and blue whales likely, birds too will be studied. /5 February-It March 2006. ( oiltact Clipper Cruise I me, {800) 814 9393 x 6813 or {8001 456 0020; csperr•(.tJ:mteav eom csperr rotray.cure> or groupl• • InlraV œOIO <gronpres, ,rotray toni>

Central Veracruz Sierra Beginning in coastal Veracruz, we head immediately to Xalapa, Capital of the state. Birding from there, we explore various elevations and rainfall zones. There are 18 endemics in this area, a place of great civility and beauty Bob Odear and Bob Straub lead. 9-24 May 2O06. Contact' OBServ [ours, Inc {see eomaet informabort below )

S•mthem Veracruz and the Tuxtlas And the Tuxdas. At one time this area produced the highest Chnstmas count in tire word. The parts of the area have been convened to agricul- tural uses, but this remains one of the most productive birding areas in Mexico. We cover the coastal plain as well as the lhxtla volcanic complex. there are 26 species of special interest. Bob Odear arxt Bob Siraug lead. 15-21 May 2O06. ('outact' OBServ Tours, Inc, 39111 Tumble Road, Naxhville 'IN 37215; {615} 292-273'1, observtour• '•bellsouth net <observtours•,bellsouth net>, www observtours cam <hUp www observtoues coin>

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Costa Rica and Panama Cruise on the Yorktown Clipper from Costa Rica to Panama, lnduding this region's great engineering spectacle, the Panama Canal. this is an excellent introduction to tropical birding. with multiple daily stops in both countries for birding along rich lowland rainforest trails. Expert onboard naturalists. Very birdy pro- and post-cruise extensions available 8-18 February Conrad Clipper Cruise Line, {800) 814 93qt x(x813 or {800) 456- 0020; cspeF•'. iilrlra•, corn <csperrv?mtrav tom> or

Europe Scottish Isles to Iceland Frobark Edinburgh Scodand for and expedition on board the Clipper Adventurer. The legendary Orkney Islands of Scotland will be explored on the way to Fair Isle and Mousa of the Shetland Islands, Denmark's Furor IslandS, and finally to Westmann and Flatey Islands in Iceland. Exception ally good for seabirds. 21 lune4 Inly 2006. Contact. Clipper Cruise l,me, {800} 814-9393 x 6813 or {800) 456- 0020, csperq,",mteav corn <csperry•tulrav coat> or groupres-"(•inteav coin <groupres,•Jntrav conl•

Pacific Ocean Hawaii

We vim three islands--Kauai, Maul, and the Big Island--each markedly different induding the geologicallyoldest and youngest We visit rain- forests and deserts and explore the incredible variety of habitats at eleva- tions ranging from sea levd to more than 12,000 feet to see the greatest number of bird species, both endemic and introduced. Rob Pacheco and other professional birders will lead this group. 8-18 March 2006. Contart Sirmet & Haud rravd, 750 Batter), St Suite 300, San Fran- cisco, CA 94111 {8001 451 4321, {4151 788 4000, fax (415) 788 4133; travel '%minedland corn <travel •,•lemerhand tom>

Eastem Australia

Australia, the island continenL has an incredible number {338) of endemic bird species and endemic bird families. Our tour starts in Tasmania with beautiful forest birding and a pelagic trip We then visit the mainland with arid bushland, wet sclerophyll hill forest coastal heathlands and beaches. before ending with tropical and highland rainforests, and the savanna grasslands of northern Australia. 28 August-14 September 2006. Contact ½ has Ilought,','s I'eregnne Bird 'fours, 2 Dr),sdale Place Moo roolbark 11t8 Vittoria, Austraba Ecl 611 9726 8471, fax 613 9727 1545. mfotaperegrumhmhoura eom <mfe •lrcregrmt'bml tours tom>, v.• sub net ao/•vwspbtO I/ <htlp'' 'wv•.v sub uct an/~Ywspb101/>

Spring Birding in Japan loin Englishman Chris Cook on a spring tour the includes the islands of Houshu, Kyushu, Tobishima, Hadlib, gagushima on Kyushu and the famous Lake Mi4ke The endemic Izu Islands Thrash, Ijima's Leaf Wader, arxt the Fairy Pitta are some of the target spores. 20-30 May 2006. Cootad Sirruer & 11and Travel, 7•} Batter), St. Suite •}0, ban Fran cisco, GA 94111 {8001 451-4121, {415) 788 4000, fax (415} 788 41'13, teavch'aslemtdlandeom <travel ,slcmcrhandeom>

Islands of the Russian Far East loin Iohn Sylvester on board tile Clipper Odyssey cm•sing from Tokyo, lapan to Petropavlosk on the Russian Kamchatka Peninsula. With stops in the Kufil Islands many Asian species the "might" get to the U.S. outer islands may, be encountered. White4ailed and Stdlec's Sea-Eagles, Blak iston's Fish Owl, SpeCtacled Guillemot Vega Gull, and lots of riffs with nesting seabirds. 11-23 lune 2006. ( oolaet Clipper Cruise Line. (800) 814 9193 x 6813 or {800) 456 0020, c•penT•dmtrav corn <cspe.yCccintrav tDIU> or

Africa

Explore the extraordinary birds and wildlife of the Casamanor, Klan West National Park, and Aboko Nature Reserve--so different from Kenya and Tnnzania--aboard the '14•guest luxury yacht Callisto. View Carmine Bee- eaters, Yellow-billed Storks, and Paradise Flyratchets alongside baboons, warthogs, marsh mongoo• and roan antelopes. Cruise will also indude stops at Mopfi and a flight to I'imboktu and exploration of the Dogon region. 29 December 2B05-13 January 20(16 and J-lB February 2O06. Goalact I'ravel IIyuarlUCS ]nlecoatmnal, 1t2 Last 701h St New York` NY 10021, {B001 257 5767, www Ira,,eklynamlcsmlernatlonal tom <http ilwww tmveldynamKsmtematmnal iota>, sale• t)tcaveldynamlc

Birdin 9 on the Nile Breeding birds and migrants. 16 days at Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Wadi d Natron, Faiyum, Wadi H Rayan, Laxor, Aswan, plus 5 days sailing the Nile to get up dose and personal wirb the birds, on an historic dahabeyah (sailing craft) for a unique experience Tour is guide by ABA marebeE I lien LoBlane and our skilled Egyptian staff. 5-star hotels. bmall groups (6-121. 516 species recorded in Egypt. 4-lB March 2006.

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Zambia-the Real Ahicel

From the Lower Zambezi to South Laungwa, the stunning national padcs of Zambia have hundreds of bird and mammals species wirbout the crowds of other African destinations. Abundant birds and mammals with luxury acenmnx)datious in holds and tent camps. Look for Martial Eagle, Collath liecon and Superb Starling along with Leopard, Elephant Wild Dog and other birds and mammals..Enjoy luxury accommodations during the best time of year for birds, with a maximum of 14 participants and two leaders. March 4-17 and March 18-31, 2006. GanInet Focus Tours, Ill Malaga Road, Santa Le NM 87505 505 989 7193, Foer•sTour• • col cam, www.focustours cam <http 'www locustours.corn/

Antarctica

Antarctica and the Falkland Islands

Join the crew of the Clipper Adventurer in the icy waters of the spectacular Antarctic Peninsula. Scenery and abundant wildlife, including penguins, seabirds, and marine mammals, along with some endemic birds of the F•lkland Islands, will be the highlights. 17-27 lebruary 2006. Contact Cbppcr ('raise Fane, {800) 814-9393 x6813 or {811(I) 456 0(}20, csperryt intrav COliC <csperr) • inlrav.com> or

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STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS USED IN THE REGIONAL REPORTS

* specimen collected + bird(s) seen through end of period t written details on file A.EB, Air Force Base

act. accepted by records committee A.R.C Avian Records Committee b, banded

B.B.S. Breeding: Bird Survey B.O. Bird Observatory ILILC Bird Records Committee CA. Conservation Area CB.C Christmas Bkd Count

C.R County Park cm centimeter(s) Cr. Creek Ft. Fort G.C GolfCou rse G.R • Game Preserve• I•wy,Highway L(ls,) Island(s)L:lsle(s!: imm.,(•m•): immature(s) JcL Junctip• juv/(juys.) ' juvenal [p umage];'Juvenilei•). k[2• kilometer(s) • L: Lake

mm millimeterisi m,ob, many.(or mui•il• e) observe• U•. (MRS:): Moimt/Mountain (Mountains) N:A, Nature Area, Natural Area

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The Friends of North American Birds

SUPPORT THE FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS,

THE ABA'S JOURNAL OF

ORNITHOLOGICAL RECORD

Since its inception, the fund has allowed for many improvements to the journal's look and feel. The journal is now mailed in a protective wrapper to insure its delivery in one piece. The content has benefited from an increase in

page count which has allowed for additional articles with even more detailed analysis. The amount of color pages has increased which has allowed for expanded Pictorial Highlights and an occasional Photo Salon.

All of this has been made possible with your generous contributions.

There are more plans in the works for future issues but the fund does need your continued support. To become a "Friend of NAB", simply donate $50 or more. Each "Friend of NAB" will be recognized annually in the first issue of each volume of North American Birds.

Send donations to:

The Friends of NAB, ABA, P.O. Box 6599

Colorado Springs, CO 80934-6599

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