Re: [mou-net] Twin Cities Finches

2020-09-21 Thread Kyle TePoel
Chet and all, I saw Purple Finches at the Springbrook Nature Center (in Fridley) feeders about a week ago or so. It appeared they were being stocked as there were a lot of birds on their many feeders. I can't speak to whether the finches are still there, or how frequently the feeders are filled,

[mou-net] Using vultures to help solve murders--ZOOM program by Zumbro Valley Audubon

2020-09-21 Thread Lance Vrieze
Zumbro Valley Audubon (based in Rochester) is now conducting their monthly programs via ZOOM. This both allows them to invite speakers that would have previously been too distant and offers an opportunity to expand their audience. The first virtual program is Tuesday, and it looks excellent-- how

[mou-net] Twin Cities Finches

2020-09-21 Thread MOU
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) This is supposed to be a good year for finches, especially purple and pine siskin. The problem is none of the Nature Centers have staff and thus feeds have no seeds. So does anyone know of feeders one could visit where one MIGHT see some finches in