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Mar 21

There is a loon on Crispell Lake. Connie Sent from my iPhone

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There is a loon on Crispell Lake. Connie Sent from my iPhone

Mar 21

Mar 8

Eurasia Wigeon near Munith

The wigeon was distant and a scope was definitely needed to view it today. On March 8, 2026 4:05:07

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Eurasia Wigeon near Munith

The wigeon was distant and a scope was definitely needed to view it today. On March 8, 2026 4:05:07

Mar 8

Mar 7

Boded Mergansers

A pair of mergansers were checking out my wood duck box that is on a pole at the water's edge. I

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Boded Mergansers

A pair of mergansers were checking out my wood duck box that is on a pole at the water's edge. I

Mar 7

Mar 5

I just had a pair fly out of a tree at my house on Crispell Lake, Southern Jackson County. Connie

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I just had a pair fly out of a tree at my house on Crispell Lake, Southern Jackson County. Connie

Mar 5

Feb 15

First sign of Spring

I just had a red-winged blackbird at my suet. I am on Crispell Lake in Southern Jackson County.

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First sign of Spring

I just had a red-winged blackbird at my suet. I am on Crispell Lake in Southern Jackson County.

Feb 15

Feb 5

Just counted 41 Wild Turkeys at the feeders here at farm. Checked out Haehnle to make sure parking

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Just counted 41 Wild Turkeys at the feeders here at farm. Checked out Haehnle to make sure parking

Feb 5

gwsiegrist, Lathe Claflin2

Feb 2

Cold morning birds

Same birds as Gary, but no creeper. We do have 20 or so turkeys and they are eating too much seed.

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Cold morning birds

Same birds as Gary, but no creeper. We do have 20 or so turkeys and they are eating too much seed.

Feb 2

Jan 6

Fwd: JAS Program Reminder: CANCELLED-MacCready Nature Reserve, Tuesday, January 06, 2026

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: JAS Program Reminder: CANCELLED-MacCready Nature Reserve

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Fwd: JAS Program Reminder: CANCELLED-MacCready Nature Reserve, Tuesday, January 06, 2026

-------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: JAS Program Reminder: CANCELLED-MacCready Nature Reserve

Jan 6

Jan 5

Christmas Bird Count Report

The Waterloo State Rec Area CBC Report has been posted on the JAS Blog page: https://jacksonaudubon.

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Christmas Bird Count Report

The Waterloo State Rec Area CBC Report has been posted on the JAS Blog page: https://jacksonaudubon.

Jan 5

Jan 3

First bird of year

My first bird of year was a Raven. It was heard, not seen. That was yesterday, not many birds in

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First bird of year

My first bird of year was a Raven. It was heard, not seen. That was yesterday, not many birds in

Jan 3

12/23/25

Waterloo Rec Area CBC Update

As of this evening our total species tally for Saturday's Waterloo Rec Area CBC stands at a

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Waterloo Rec Area CBC Update

As of this evening our total species tally for Saturday's Waterloo Rec Area CBC stands at a

12/23/25

12/16/25

FW: Sunday Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Sending this out if you need more birding Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone --------

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FW: Sunday Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Sending this out if you need more birding Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone --------

12/16/25

12/1/25

We had a flock of 43 fly over our property this afternoon. Good thing they were calling. Lathe

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We had a flock of 43 fly over our property this afternoon. Good thing they were calling. Lathe

12/1/25

12/1/25

Trumpeter Swans

There are eleven trumpeter swans on Crispell Lake. Four are first year birds. Crispell Lake is in

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Trumpeter Swans

There are eleven trumpeter swans on Crispell Lake. Four are first year birds. Crispell Lake is in

12/1/25

11/29/25

Just had a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker come to cedars. Still have White-throated and Fox Sparrow's.

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Just had a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker come to cedars. Still have White-throated and Fox Sparrow's.

11/29/25

11/25/25

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/24/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 3455 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

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Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/24/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 3455 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

11/25/25

11/23/25

Cranes at Haehnle

Sandy Leffler and I greeted at Haehnle this afternoon/evening. We had 2737 cranes roosting in Mud

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Cranes at Haehnle

Sandy Leffler and I greeted at Haehnle this afternoon/evening. We had 2737 cranes roosting in Mud

11/23/25

11/20/25

Oops. Gary reminded me that we have these on the CBC. Still I have not seen one as a yard this time

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Oops. Gary reminded me that we have these on the CBC. Still I have not seen one as a yard this time

11/20/25

11/18/25

New bird for the season

Just had a American Tree Sparrow here at farm. Still have Fox Sparrow (4) and Red-breasted Nuthatch (

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New bird for the season

Just had a American Tree Sparrow here at farm. Still have Fox Sparrow (4) and Red-breasted Nuthatch (

11/18/25

11/18/25

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/17/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 1875 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

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Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/17/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 1875 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

11/18/25

gwsiegrist, … PATRICIA REYNOLDS5

11/12/25

I also have a red-brested nuthatch at my peanut feeder. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy

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I also have a red-brested nuthatch at my peanut feeder. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy

11/12/25

11/11/25

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/10/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 1482 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

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Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/10/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 1482 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

11/11/25

Steve Jerant, Lathe Claflin2

11/6/25

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/03/2025

Great pics Don. Lathe Claflin eastern Jackson County On Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:47 PM 'Steve Jerant

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Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 11/03/2025

Great pics Don. Lathe Claflin eastern Jackson County On Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 3:47 PM 'Steve Jerant

11/6/25

10/30/25

Just saw a red-shoulder hawk on Waterloo Road just west of bakery at Sugarloaf Lake. Hunting by side

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Just saw a red-shoulder hawk on Waterloo Road just west of bakery at Sugarloaf Lake. Hunting by side

10/30/25

10/30/25

Haehnle Sanctuary & USFWS Crane Count 10/27/2025

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/27/2025 Total Cranes Roosting: 289 See the JAS Blog and other USFWS

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Haehnle Sanctuary & USFWS Crane Count 10/27/2025

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/27/2025 Total Cranes Roosting: 289 See the JAS Blog and other USFWS

10/30/25

10/26/25

Ron Hoffman's In Memoriam

Ron's In Memoriam from Jackson Audubon has been posted at: Jackson Audubon Society - Ron Hoffman

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Ron Hoffman's In Memoriam

Ron's In Memoriam from Jackson Audubon has been posted at: Jackson Audubon Society - Ron Hoffman

10/26/25

10/21/25

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/20/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 191 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

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Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/20/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 191 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

10/21/25

10/17/25

New birds for season

Hi all, Just had first Junco's for the fall season. Good birding, Sent from my Verizon, Samsung

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New birds for season

Hi all, Just had first Junco's for the fall season. Good birding, Sent from my Verizon, Samsung

10/17/25

10/15/25

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/13/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 104 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

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Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/13/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 104 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: Jackson Audubon Society -

10/15/25

10/8/25

Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/06/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 46 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: https://jacksonaudubon.org/page

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Haehnle Sanctuary Crane Count 10/06/2025

Total Cranes Roosting: 46 See Don Henise's excellent JAS Blog at: https://jacksonaudubon.org/page

10/8/25

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