[mou-net] Red Headed WP Hennepin Co, Bryant Lake Reg Park

Saw two adult red-headed woodpeckers at the Three Rivers Park Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie. They were at the boat launch, picking up acorns. Anne Hanley & George Skinner [LISTSERV mailing list software]<http://www.lsoft.com> [MOU-NET - LISTS.UMN.EDU] <https://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bi

Re: [mou-net] wood duck boxes

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[mou-net] Hennepin Co-Minneapolis-Roberts Bird Sanctuary Bird Walks Tuesdays & Saturdays in April and May

Friends of Roberts will lead bird walks in the Roberts Bird Sanctuary at 8 a.m. on Saturday mornings during spring migration. Many migrating birds visit the Sanctuary on their long journeys! When: Saturday at 8 a.m. starting April 21 and continuing through May. Where: Roberts Bird Sanctuary,

[mou-net] eastern screech owl, Hennepin County

4:15 pm: I noted the owl sitting in the entry of the largest, highest, Wood Duck box 40 feet from the northwest corner of our house. I checked the box TV camera yesterday and the box was empty. There are pellets in the box now. Perhaps the wet weather drove it inside. The owl can be seen from

[mou-net] white dove with black spots on upper wing-St. Peter MN

Hi passing this along from St. Peter: I had an unusual sighting in St. Peter on Sunday, Oct. 9. I'm a Gustavus grad (1962 -- same class as Jim Gilbert, a close friend!). We were back for the GA symphony concert on 10/9, in which my granddaughter now plays. We went out for dinner after the 2

[mou-net] 3 field trips offered by the Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter on the first weekend in June:

George Skinner & Anne Hanley – 952-936-0811 Grassland sparrows, Baltimore Orioles, Rose-breasted Grosbeaks and Eastern Bluebirds can all be found at this Refuge unit in Carver County, south of the town of Carver. We’ll also check out the Minnesota River and see what’s on Rapids Lake. We’ll b

[mou-net] white throated sparrow a Tennessee (?) warbler in downtown Mpls

tried to raid the nest on the Multifoods Tower or had just entered the restricted airspace and was trying to hide on the ledge to get away from the parent(s). An interesting morning that was! Anne Hanley Hennepin County. Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] field trip report from Scott County Louisville Swamp

) indigo buntings Baltimore orioles - many seen and heard singing - one in a nest Other birders we saw on the trail also reported prothonotary warbler cuckoo species bluebirds owl Lots of bird song - a great morning to be out! Anne Hanley George Skinner Hennepin County

[mou-net] (Hennepin Co) Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie MN-shorebirds

. Most were a further away, so I'd recommend bringing a scope if you can. Anne Hanley George Skinner Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] trip report, Louisville Swamp 8/11- sandhill cranes, lesser yellowlegs - Scott county

brown thrasher many cedar waxwings bluegrey gnatcatchers (heard, hard to find in the leaves) bluebird families field sparrows in family groups with young eastern kingbirds with fledged young still being fed common yellowthroats many American goldfinch Anne Hanley George Skinner Hennepin County

[mou-net] addendum to Louisville Swamp field trip report

Sorry, forgot to add the flycatchers We had good looks at 2 olive-sided flycatcher eastern wood peewees still singing eastern phoebe's around but not singing 1 great crested flycatcher called, but was not seen by our group Anne Hanley George Skinner Hennepin County

[mou-net] Rapids Lake unit MN Valley NWR (Scott Co?)

mosquito-y. seen Saturday morning, 7/21 around 8:30-10:30 Anne Hanley George Skinner Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Louisville Swamp (Scott County) trip report (pelicans)

but they were too far away too much heat shimmer, even with scopes. Bluegrey gnatcatchers Belted Kingfisher (1) Great blue herons, but no Great Egrets visible. Anne Hanley George Skinner Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Hennepin Co Purgatory Recreation area field trip report

MRVAC field trip report. At the Eden Prairie city park Purgatory Creek Recreation area last evening, we had a nice, bird-filled walk despite the warm, humid conditions: At and in the lake, we saw osprey's and bald eagles fishing successfully, several double crested cormorants, young or eclipse

[mou-net] Henn Co - lost Sibley at Bass Ponds or Old Cedar

. Please respond to ryanx...@umn.edu Char Ryan (posted by Anne Hanley but please respond to Char) Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Henn. Co. Purgartory Creek Rec Area outing report

Swallow - one inside a new-looking nest hole Barn Swallow Downy Woodpecker Flicker, male and female Anne Hanley George Skinner Hennepin Co Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou] Ruddy Turnstone Hennepin Co Bass Ponds (Bloomington)

shorebirds there also) Posted for George Skinner who is leading a bird walk at the Bass Ponds this evening the MN River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) and MN Valley National Wildlife Refuge Bass Ponds are south of Old Shakopee Rd at 86th, near Cyprus Semi Conductor plant. Anne Hanley Hennepin Co

[mou] upcoming MRVAC field trips and birding classes first half of April, Hennepin, Dakota, Anoka Co. + Crex Meadows

Skinner Anne Hanley- 952-936-0811 Walk refuge trails to search for birds and other wildlife as night settles over the valley. We will have a few extra binoculars to loan if needed. Those staying until dusk will have a chance to view planets and stars. Pre-registration not required. Scott County

[mou] Field trip report:Louisville Swamp, Scott County - 2 sandhill cranes

Several young or female rose-breasted grosbeaks Several orioles, mostly young or female, often seen in the grape vines Indigo buntings were not singing - only saw one posted by Anne Hanley, Hennepin County The other Refuge events for August are listed below. For directions to the refuge units, see

[mou] July-Aug field trips - MRVAC

Center, Bloomington Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 6:30 pm George Skinner Anne Hanley 952-936-0811 Meet at 3815 American Ave E in Bloomington, across the street from the Airport Hilton and Park Fly. (From 494, exit on 34th Ave and follow the signs. We'll hike down the hill and along the edge

[mou] red throated grebe, Sat New Prague sewage pond

While touring parts of Scott County with other MRVAC members, saw one or two red-necked grebes at the New Prague sewage pond on Saturday. Sorry about the late post. Anne Hanley George Skinner Hennepin Co.

[mou] MN River Valley Audubon field trips (MRVAC) for April

George Skinner and Anne Hanley 952-926-0811 Meet at the Burnsville Transit Center at 7:30 am for a driving tour of the lakes and marshes of Scott County as we look for migrating waterfowl. There is very little walking involved. We should be back at the Transit Center (Hwy 13 and Nicollet Ave) around 3