[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog field trip results: Sat. Oct 25

2014-10-27 Thread sparky stensaas
Hi all, Twenty-three folks got a long lingering look at a very cooperative GREAT GRAY OWL along McDavitt at about 8:15 am. He/she was hunting from an old Tamarack snag on the west side for nearly a half hour. This is a resident bird that nests in the area...No sign of any Great Grays moving

[mou-net] Pine Grosbeak - St Louis County

2014-10-27 Thread Dee Kuder
Here is some refreshing news! I just heard and then I spotted a Pine Grosbeak here in northern St Louis County. There is a cold front heading our way tomorrow and the weather forecast is predicting 1 - 3 inches of snow. -- Dee Kuder Crane Lake Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Male Red-bellied Woodpecker in Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth

2014-10-27 Thread Laura Erickson
Red-bellied Woodpeckers aren't that rare in Duluth anymore, so I didn't think to post information about the one visiting my yard, but in case anyone needs to see one for the county or just wants to enjoy a handsome male, he's been coming for a few weeks. I'm not sure where he goes when not in my

[mou-net] Vikings 4 Birds Rally! Sunday, Nov. 2nd

2014-10-27 Thread Elise Morton
Dear Bird Lovers, Media attention is growing regarding the misguided decision to put bird-killing, less energy-efficient glass in our new Vikings stadium (costing taxpayers many more dollars for many years to come!). We have some momentum and we must keep up the pressure as it’s not too late! We

[mou-net] Savaloja Challenge Match Met

2014-10-27 Thread Steve Wilson
With still more than a month to go in the Savaloja Challenge Match campaign, MOU members and supporters contributed the $5000 in donations and new or upgraded memberships needed to meet the challenge and earn the full $5000 match. Thanks to everyone who helped MOU reach our goal of earning