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Hi Lori, I probably bird the Albert area as much as anyone, except maybe Kathleen Anderson. I spent an afternoon there in January -- back when the weather was warm! The birds were nothing special on that day, with a pretty normal mixture of winter sparrows being the main attraction. The area is definitely more interesting during migration and in the early nesting season. It attracts a pretty good mix of grassland and wetland birds, with Bell's Vireo and Henslow's Sparrow probably being the most sought-after species. Blue Grosbeak, Orchard Oriole, Yellow-breasted Chat and Tree Swallow are also pretty reliable residents. If you have read the description of this area on the Columbia Audubon Society website, you know that access is rather difficult. You need a key to drive in past two gates into the center of the area, although if you are and Audubon member (and are familiar with the area) it is okay to park on Zaring Road and walk into the area. I plan to lead a CAS field trip to the Albert area the spring, sometime in April or May. I haven't talked to Kevin W about picking a date, but I will do so soon. It will be announced on the CAS webpage and the Chat newsletter. John On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 10:54 AM, Turner, Lori <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > I was thinking about birding this area since I've never done so, it's in > eastern Boone County. Has anyone been there lately and if so was it worth > it? I think this would be a great place to bird in the warmer months! > > > > Thanks! > > > > Lori Turner > > Operations Dispatcher > > Boone Electric Cooperative > > 1413 Rangeline > > Columbia, MO 65201 > > (573) 449-4181 > > [image: cid:[log in to unmask]] > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is > for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential > and legally privileged information. Any unauthorized review, copy, use, > disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended > recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail or via phone at > 573-449-4181 and destroy all electronic or paper copies of the original > message. > > ------------------------------ > *The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum* > Archives <https://po.missouri.edu/archives/mobirds-l.html> / Subscription > options <https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1> / ASM > Website <http://mobirds.org> / Email the list owners<[log in to unmask]> > > ABA Birding Code of Ethics <http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html> > > ASM Spring Meeting: May 2-4, 2014 in Jefferson City Details and Online > Registration <http://www.mobirds.org/ASM/Meetings.aspx> > -- John Besser Columbia MO [log in to unmask] ------------------------------------------------------------ The Audubon Society of Missouri's Wild Bird Discussion Forum To unsubscribe or change subscription options: https://po.missouri.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mobirds-l&A=1 ABA Birding Code of Ethics http://www.aba.org/about/ethics.html