Janet,
How dare you have the audacity to demand that people act like adults (that in
most cases according to age, presumably are) on a birding forum??? How dare you
force them to use the delete button? How dare you imply that each and every
post should be something that has their personal
take a look, see what you think http://msn.bcnews8.com/jobs/
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I'm writing this with tears in my eyes,my family and I came down here to
Madrid, Spain for a short vacation. unfortunately,we were mugged at
the park of the hotel where we stayed,all cash and credit card were
stolen off us but luckily for us we still have our passports with us.
...could see if those could be shared.
Eric Harrold
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Subject: [mou-net] MNBBA surveying in Itasca County - results first few days
On 6/15, I started
using similar
habitat can be found in that area, I would be interested to know.
Also, if there are internet resources or local guides pertaining specifically
to LOTW birding, let me know.
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I too had good numbers of HESP in Blue Mounds earlier this spring (3-4 males).
Saw BLGR there as well.
Eric Harrold
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Subject: [mou-net] Blue Grosbeaks and other notables in southwest MN
Bob
Chuck,
Simply put, Florida is not southwest Minnesota...for a variety of reasons. I do
not find the comparison valid. Much more concentrated movement through Florida.
Eric Harrold
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anyway when
placed in big rowcrop ag fields where there is little concentrated bird
movement. The Appalachian region and similar mountainous places are another
story...
Eric Harrold
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While driving down Highway 59(?), I observed a swan flying overhead and by all
impressions I would call it a Trumpeter. Are they known to be in the immediate
area?
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There is at least one in Glacial Lakes State Park this season. Haven't checked
a range map to see just how far north one should find them.
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Really enjoyed seeing Greater Prairie Chickens and Leconte's Sparrows in
addition to an assortment of expected wetland/prairie species near Odessa this
morning. Some area residents seem to think the chickens are doing well and
mentioned seeing them on occasion.
Eric Harrold
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. Assuming they hang around for the duration of the breeding
season, one should find them audible from a number of places along park trails.
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Thanks for passing this along Gordon...Sounds like a fairly reasonable position
that the ICF is taking on this.
Eric Harrold
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Subject: [mou-net] the Internat'l Crane Fdn position on crane
-consumptive, as they disturb nesting
birds, trample habitat, and have a huge carbon
footprint due to the inclination to chase vagrants over thousands of miles.
In short, any opinion that lacks a biological basis has little or less validity
than those that do...in my book anyway.
Eric Harrold
of stopover
habitat along the Platte river (state of NE altogether I guess). It doesn't
seem to have negatively impacted these populations, so do MN's birds come from
an altogether different population - I don't think so.
Onward,
Eric Harrold
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a bad
decision. I would agree that a DNR explanation for the way the process occurred
would be informative as well.
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Ah, okay, real good reasoning here...so some folks can't tell the difference
between a yield sign and a stop sign, so we should outlaw driving? It's called
a citation, DE, and they can write 'em any day of the week to the best of my
knowledge.
Eric Harrold
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in discussion sessions. The discussion on this forum will provide excellent
fodder for this component of the course. A thanks to all who have engaged, and
for everyone's edification may the discussion continue to yield all manner of
perspectives.
Eric Harrold
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a license. The
exception is in cases where the applicant was licensed previously in another
state. I'm certain this is the case in MN.
Eric Harrold
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Subject: Re: [mou-net] So why did Audubon and birders
Harrold
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that would have benefitted many
early-successional bird species. It turned out that many older, wealthy retired
folks turned to Audubon as NIMBYs as they didn't want their view sacrificed
for habitat creation.
Eric Harrold
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Not a bad idea Linda...the only thing the agencies are going to say on this is
that it will cost more taxpayer dollars to publish such information. And those
dollars are getting harder to come by.
Eric Harrold
Urbana, IL
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Mike - Thanks for giving one educator/biologist a ray of hope for birders...at
least some people can weigh costs/benefits and see where their bread is
buttered.
Sincerely,
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to the notion that birders theoretically have
better issues to focus their attention on.
Eric Harrold
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Subject: Re: [mou-net] So why did Audubon and birders vehemently oppose a dove
season in MN
involving a major
change in management. That being said, I don't think the notion held by some
that this is an inappropriate or unjustified decision is supported by any
evidence that has been presented.
Eric Harrold
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.
Seriously, if you want more information about birding in the Blue Ridge mtns of
VA/NC, let me know.
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hunting.
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This kind of focus is EXACTLY why my dollars go to the American Bird
Conservancy and NOT Audubon...
Eric Harrold
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To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
.
Eric Harrold
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Date: Monday, July 26, 2010, 1:18 PM
I must have missed
of protecting breeders.
Maybe there are so few breeders that it is statistically irrelevant as migrants
are overwhelmingly the most likely individuals to be harvested. These kinds of
concerns are certainly legitimate from a biological standpoint.
Eric Harrold
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My question is which is it likely to be, a Loggerhead or Northern, given the
time of year.
Eric Harrold
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, and by all means, I don't mean to
rain on anyone's parade. Who knows, if this weather keeps up, maybe that
Vermillion Flycatcher will arrive from the Rio Grande valley and show up here
in sw Minnesota. The BB's and greasy spoons sure could use the business that
would be certain to follow.
Eric
of an accipiter capturing a small
bird. Would love to see it more often, especially when it involves a House
Sparrow on the losing end.
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the last week or so.
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not exhibit hovering behavior and
appeared to fly into the woods along the river's edge in the distance. I
wouldn't think that Rough-leggeds would be inclined to fly into the woods.
Hopefully I'll see it again in a day or two.
Eric Harrold
Jackson Co.
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and whether its incidence in MN is
increasing as the population grows.
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A late one in Jackson Co today. I hope his fishing was more successful than my
pheasant stalking.
Eric Harrold
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to end
that was my purchase of a hunting license and waterfowl stamp. Nowhere to be
seen.
Eric Harrold
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Have returned to the area from their breeding grounds. Saw them in Kilen Woods
SP today. Seems a bit early, but I guess that cold front over the weekend
pushed them down.
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I'm probably not going to rival Hawk Ridge numbers, but not a bad day for a sw
MN location in my opinion:
RTHA 42
SSHA 9
BWHA 6
COHA 4
AMKE 6
BAEA 2
NOHA 1
OSPR 1
Cormorants, gulls, and a few geese were on the move as well.
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would expect.
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I had 3 lifers today at Kilen Woods!!! They were Gray-cheeked Thrush,
Philadelphia Vireo, and Nashville Warbler.
Other birds of note were:
Palm Warbler
BW Warbler
Ovenbird
Tennessee Warbler
Northern Waterthrush
Swainson's Thrush
Peregrine Falcon
Osprey
EasternXSpotted Towhee? (limited
elsewhere in the state. Did
see Black-and-White, Yellow, Tennessee, and Yellow-rumped Warblers. In
addition, I heard my first of the year Catbird and Ovenbird. Hopefully things
will pick up soon.
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plus
White-crowned. It appears that warbler movement is happening in earnest, but
other than Yellow-rumped the only thing I saw was a Tennessee. Should be a
great time to visit Kilen in the next few days.
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of the
pair. Should be that bird's first or at most second season of breeding.
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Another FOY...decked out in his courtin' duds :). Lots of Ruby-crowned Kinglets
and good numbers of Hermit Thrushes present as well.
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Folks,
Spent most of the day birding with Bonnie Sample and Don Vrchota in Jackson
County today and saw a great variety of bird life. We had the first Western
Meadowlark of the season and actually several of them. At Kilen Woods there
were singing Ruby-crowned Kinglets as well as Winter Wrens
better from here. Looking forward to it.
Eric Harrold
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Spotted a Sandhill yesterday feeding on waste corn south of I-90. My guess is
others have been seen already, or is mine an early bird?
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and
Canvasbacks. If there is anyone in or around Jackson County that you know of
that might be interested in the club, call club President Don Vrchota at
507-847-2638 to find out more about meetings and field trips.
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I am assuming that it was a Northern Shrike, as I didn't get a detailed look.
Also had some Purple Finches at the office in Lakefield today.
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Hiked at Kilen Woods SP again this afternoon and observed another adult BAEA
ringing up and afterwards it headed up the west fork of the Des Moines river.
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have not
previously observed any hanging out at Kilen Woods SP and I frequently hike
there.
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This morning I observed a Sharpie making a bee-line into a farm grove off Hwy
86 just north of Lakefield. In December, I saw one in Renville Co. as well.
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Visited a bird-feeding residence south of I-90 on Monday and waited patiently
til only 1 of a small flock of Redpolls made an appearance briefly. A lifer for
me! Its nice when those lifers can be seen from 3 feet away at a window feeder.
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beginning to
recover from a bad winter about 8 years ago.
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Today, I observed a flock of 20 or so Dunlins on the point. In adjacent farm
fields, there was a flock of Lapland Longspurs and sparrows were well
represented today with Savannah, Song, American Tree, and Fox mixed in with the
very abundant Junco flocks.
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locating the bird. Hopefully it rears its head again along the same
stretch.
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Lakefield, MN
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a roadside Snowy Owl. I
rode back out with him to where he saw the owl, but of course couldn't relocate
it. Hopefully there will be other sightings of Snowys in the area.
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to tell what might have
happened.
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I was also treated to great looks at a hunting Sharp-shinned Hawk and once saw
it make a pass at a Blue Jay that hastily retreated to the interior of the
hedgerow. Hopefully future visits to accipiter alley will be just as
fruitful.
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Eric Harrold
Lakefield, MN
Hey folks,
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Primarily just curious since my time will be limited on an anticipated trip in
a couple of weeks. If they can be found within 30 miles or so, it might be
worth it to go after them.
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Thanks,
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the politics of avian
conservation than a birding forum?
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Sincerely,
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other equipment for what was present.
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I too would be interested in any responses and would also be curious as to the
MOU position on wind energy.
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Eric Harrold
Lakefield,? MN
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years of birding. A House Wren had ventured into the car through a cracked
window. Had the appearance of a juvenile bird and more or less left things the
way it found them, short of a small splash on the corner of a seat. I guess it
was bound to happen sooner or later...
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Eric Harrold
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