[Birdtalk] IDAHO GYRFALCON

[James D. McIntyre]

A light-phased GYRFALCON has been reported in Central Idaho in the
PAHSIMEROI RIVER VALLEY near Ellis, ID.

 

Jim

 

>From IBLE:

I just returned from a trip to the Pahsimeroi Valley (Lemhi/Custer 
County Line), but we remained inside Lemhi County. We saw four Bald 
Eagles, three Golden Eagles, twelve Rough-Legged Hawks, and two 
Merlins among the early winter birds. The major highlight, however, 
is clearly a light Gyrfalcon at the point where Ennis Gulch leaves 
the mountains, on November 18. He stayed in the immediate area, and 
was observed each time we passed through. Caution is warranted, 
however, because we have seen Prairie Falcons in this area in the 
past.

He is unmistakable, however, if care is taken.

One other unexpected observation was an immature-plumage Sandhill 
Crane in a pasture southeast of May, also on November 18. He was 
about 75 yards from the highway, but showed no disturbance from the 
stopped vehicle. It is possible that he is unable to fly.

Finally, another unexpected sighting was a Coot in the pond 
immediately adjacent to the old Sunbeam Dam, on November 19. This is 
the latest date for me at this elevation.

Good Birding.

Rick Nau
Emmett

 

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