2/15 Hoary Redpoll

Hoary Redpoll in Holden, Missouri
A Hoary Redpoll along with a bunch of Common Redpolls has been visiting the feeders in Holden, Missouri.
It is No. 339 on my list of Bird Species Photographed in Missouri.

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1/10 Inca Dove

Inca Dove in Holden, Missouri
It is No. 338 on my list of Bird Species Photographed in Missouri.

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1/03 Ivory Gull

Ivory Gull at Quincy Illinois
A mega rarity, an Ivory Gull, showed up in Quincy Illinois by Lock and Dam No.21. While there it crossed the river into Missouri. 1st state records for both states. It is No. 337 on my list of Bird Species Photographed in Missouri.

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Ivory Gull



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12/12 thru 15 Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Lincoln Shields Area of RMBS
A rare sighting of a Western Grebe has been hanging out in the Mississippi River just above the Clark Bridge for a few days.

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Western Grebe and Common Goldeneye


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11/15-16 Calliope Hummingbird

City of Ozark, Christian County, Missouri, US
Lois and I traveled to the town of Ozark in SW Missouri to see a 1st year male Calliope Hummingbird. This is a potential 2nd Mo record. It is No. 336 on my list of Bird Species Photographed in Missouri.

A few of the birds seen, complete set and larger sizes in gallery.
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I even managed two videos to get it in action in the falling snow.



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11/06 RMBS CPSP

Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Confluence State Park Road
Highlights were three Snow Buntings at Teal Pond and two Peregrine Falcons harassing three American Avocet on Confluence State Park Road.

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10/23 to 25 Western Missouri

Western Missouri going up Interstate 49
Lamar area, Prairie State Park, Schell-Osage Conservation Area and roads in between each area.

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