Shown below are some of the highlights of LHAS outings in
2018!
Canada&Cackling Geese(ice skating!)at Brower's L. |
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LHAS Outing 11-10-2018 by Jan Null |
Snowy Road and Green Bushes at Brown's Lake |
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LHAS Outing 11-10-2018 by Jan Null |
Red-bellied Woodpecker & House Finch at DPNC |
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LHAS Outing 11-10-2018 by Jan Null |
Snow on Berries at Brown's Lake |
![snowberries11102018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/snowberries11102018.jpg.w560h420.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 11-10-2018 by Jan Null |
Downy Woodpecker at Luton Wildlife Area North |
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LHAS Outing 10-20-2018 by Jan Null |
Cedar Waxwing at Owego Wetlands |
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LHAS Outing 10-20-2018 by Jan Null |
The lunch is ready! |
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LHAS Outing 10-20-2018 |
Birders ready for lunch! |
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LHAS Outing 10-20-2018 |
6 Caspian Terns foraging at Snyder's Bend was a nice Surprise!
Caspian Tern Foraging At Snyder's Bend (1 of 6) |
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LHAS Outing 9-15-2018 by Jan Null |
Monarch Butterfly at Snyder's Bend (one of 100's) |
![lhasouting29152018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/lhasouting29152018.jpg.w560h420.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 9-15-2018 by Jan Null |
American White Pelican (one of many seen) |
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LHAS Outing 9-15-2018 by Jan Null |
Birders At Snyder's Bend |
![lhasouting19152018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/lhasouting19152018.jpg.w560h420.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 9-15-2018 |
Eastern Kingbird near Sandhill Lake |
![easternkingbird8042018jn.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/easternkingbird8042018jn.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 8-4-2018 by Jan Null |
Indigo Bunting at Owego Wetlands town site |
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LHAS Outing 8-4-2018 by Jan Null |
Birders at Owego Wetlands |
![lhasouting28042018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/lhasouting28042018.jpg.w560h420.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 8-4-2018 |
Osprey were first found nesting in the Brown's Lake area in 2008.
2 young Osprey ready to fledge at Brown's Lake |
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LHAS Outing 8-4-2018 by Jan Null |
Lunch at Walkers Bar and Grill in Salix |
![lhasouting18042018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/lhasouting18042018.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 8-4-2018 |
Northern Bobwhite on North Ridge Road |
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LHAS Outing 7-14-2018 by Paul Roisen |
Loggerhead Shrikes nested in Plymouth County in 2018!
Loggerhead Shrike on North Ridge Road |
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LHAS Outing 7-14-2018 by Jan Null |
Beautiful scenery just north of Sioux City!
Spectacular views at Broken Kettle Grasslands! |
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LHAS Outing 7-14-2018 by Jan Null |
The brats are ready and they look delicious! |
![lhasouting27142018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/lhasouting27142018.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 7-14-2018 |
These 17 birders found 72 species in the Broken Kettle Grasslands area and are ready to enjoy
some brats and other goodies!
Birders ready for lunch at Zale's guest house! |
![lhasouting37142018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/lhasouting37142018.jpg.w560h420.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 7-14-2018 |
Upland Sandpiper at the square NW of Owego |
![uplandsandpiperjn.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/uplandsandpiperjn.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 6-9-2018 by Jan Null |
This Great-crested Flycatcher was hiding in the shade but
we found him!
Great-crested Flycatcher at Loess Hills Overlook |
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LHAS Outing 6-9-2018 by Jan Null |
We enjoy Butterflies too!
Red Spotted Purple Butterfly near Prep. Canyon |
![redspottedpurple1cb.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/redspottedpurple1cb.jpg.w300h337.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 6-9-2018 by Carol Blair. |
Birders at Jones Pond near Preparation Canyon |
![lhasouting6092018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/lhasouting6092018.jpg.w560h420.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 6-9-2018. |
Greater Yellowlegs east of Sandhill Lake |
![splhasouting44212018.jpg](sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/splhasouting44212018.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
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LHAS Outing 4-20-2018 by Sharon Polifka |
Great Egret and Great Blue Heron at New Lake |
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LHAS Outing 4-20-2018 by Sharon Polifka |
Yellow-headed Blackbirds at Browers Lake |
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LHAS Outing 4-20-2018 by Sharon Polifka |
Northern Shoveler at Sandhill Lake |
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LHAS Outing 4-20-2018 by Sharon Polifka |
We took a trip in February to Moorehead Park near Ida Grove to look for Northern Saw-whet Owls
under the leadership of Don Poggensee who lives nearby and monitors the owls all winter!
Don Poggensee talking about the Owls |
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LHAS Outing 2-03-2018 |
We found one--thanks Don!!
Northern Saw-whet Owl at Moorehead Park |
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LHAS Outing 2-03-2018 by Jan Null |
LHAS presented Don a plaque in recognition of his many years of work with the Northern Saw-whet
Owls and other conservation projects!
Don P. receiving plaque from LHAS |
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LHAS Outing 2-03-2018 |
Don P. talking about Owl pellets |
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LHAS Outing 2-03-2018 |
Snack time at Moorehead Park Ed. Ctr. |
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LHAS Outing 2-03-2018 |
We usually have a monthly outing every month of the year which includes some cold birding!
Searching for Redpolls at Luton Wildlife Area No. |
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LHAS Outing 1-13-2018 by Randy Williams |
Short -eared Owls can be found at the Owego Wetlands and surrounding area. Look for them
around dusk.
Short-eared Owl flying from post at Owego Wetlands |
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LHAS Outing 1-13-2018 by Randy Williams |
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