[mou-net] yellow-billed cuckoo window kill

2016-06-10 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Todd Starich via moumn.org) Two summers ago I found a dead black-billed cuckoo, apparent victim of hitting a window, on the north side of Moos Tower on the UMN East Bank. One day last summer I found another dead black-billed cuckoo, maybe within 15 ft of where I

[mou-net] Loggerhead shrike, almost 2 of them. Dodge/Mower

2016-06-09 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Peter Mattson via moumn.org) This afternoon on Dodge Mower Road (the county line road) about a half mile east of Mower CR7/Dodge CR13. The bird was on the power lines on the Dodge County side. Had it crossed the road I could have reported it twice, once for each

[mou-net] Gull-billed Tern

2016-06-02 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Milton J. Blomberg via moumn.org) Just arrived and looks to be roosting for the night on the mud shoal near the Pelicans 8:00 pm 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] Gull-billed Tern. Lac-qui Parle Co

2016-06-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) A photo of a presumed Gull-billed Tern can be seen on the MN Birding Facebook page. Seen by the poster Agogo Malawi at Salt Lake in Lac Qui Parle Co. No further details as of yet. John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave

[mou-net] Northern Mockingbird--Dakota County

2016-05-25 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Alex Lewanski via moumn.org) Yesterday (5/24), I found a northern mockingbird at Spring Lake Park- Archery Unit in Dakota County. The bird was first seen along the entrance road. It then subsequently flew to the archery area and adjacent picnic area. I was not

[mou-net] Black-bellied Whistlers update

2016-05-20 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Milton J. Blomberg via moumn.org) Sighted both Whistlers 7 to 7:30pm easily in SE corner of Eggert Lake, then they took flight to the SW corner where there's a "pool" amid the Willow tree patch and greening cattail margin, one perched on a branch. Perhaps a roost

[mou-net] Black-bellied Whistlers update

2016-05-20 Thread MOU admin
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[mou-net] Red knot & white-faced ibis Wilkin County

2016-05-20 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Ben W. Fritchman via moumn.org) Just found an adult breeding plumaged red knot and white-faced ibis at Brown WPA on CR 19 just south of CR 21. This is a few miles south of Rothsay. Ben Fritchman Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] red-necked phalarope, ruddy turnstone, hudsonian godwit, etc... --Lake Byllesby, Dakota County 5/19/16

2016-05-19 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Alex Lewanski via moumn.org) Today (5/19) from 11:35-2:15, I watched a large, species rich group of shorebirds from the west end access of Lake Byllesby Regional Park in Dakota County. Highlights indclude: -1 red-necked phalarope -1 ruddy turnstone -1

[mou-net] Whimbrels sighting in Stearns

2016-05-17 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Milton J. Blomberg via moumn.org) Just rec'd a message from Phil Chu that eight (8) Whimbrels just flew into the Albany Sewage WTP, large pond NW corner. He advises their tendency to jump around a lot when feeding and maybe will stay for awhile, maybe not. mjb

[mou-net] Ovenbird in Chicken Coop

2016-05-16 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Matt Boisen via moumn.org) Sighted my first ovenbird today...in our chicken coop. Couldn't figure out how it got in until I went in to release it and it slipped right through the wire. The chickens were a bit bemused. I went out later and heard an ovenbird

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2016-05-16 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Michael Oetken via moumn.org) Sorry about the late post, long big day in Redwood County yesterday. Among the 146 species were Cattle Egret at Willow Lake WMA near Wanda, 2 Male Great-tailed Grackles on extreme south end of Gales Lake WMA south of Vesta, 5

[mou-net] Prothonotary Warbler - New Ulm - Brown County

2016-05-11 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Michael Oetken via moumn.org) In what has been a very slow start this spring in Brown County, today was very active. 19 Warbler species in Flandrau SP and Minnecon park with the highlight being a beautiful adult Prothonotary Warbler in the woods to the

[mou-net] Potential Neotropic Cormorant, St. Louis Co

2016-05-07 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) After leaving McQuade Safe Harbor I notice 3 cormorants that have lifted of the lake and were trying to gain height. At the first glance the birds were at about a 30 degree angle in front of us about 300 yards away. The 3 birds

[mou-net] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2016-05-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak arrived this afternoon in our backyard. Connie Lino Lakes, Anoka County 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] Request for assistance - recordings of migrating Mourning Warbler songs

2016-05-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Jay Pitocchelli via moumn.org) I am writing once again to post an opportunity to participate in a Citizens Science Project that involves recording migrating Mourning Warbler songs. I am interested in whether different song populations of Mourning Warblers

[mou-net] getting on listserve

2016-05-03 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) Hi. I thought I got signed up for the daily list of sightings and I'm not getting it. Can you help? Thanks 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] House Wren

2016-05-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) There has been a House Wren in our yard since Friday. It is not singing constantly yet but checking out the houses. Connie Lino Lakes, Anoka County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Membership Directory

2016-05-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Janet Majerus via moumn.org) Is it possible to get the recent Membership Directory. I have a 2011 edition. 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] Duluth Update - SUSC, LBBG

2016-04-28 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Duluth is starting to warm up bird wise at least little. Park Point seems to be the best at the moment. This morning Bruce Munson found 2 SURF SCOTER on the bayside between the Sailing Club and Park Point entrance. There are at

[mou-net] New Arrivals in Winona County

2016-04-25 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Todd Mitchell via moumn.org) Palm Warblers and Blue-gray gnat catchers at Farmers Community Park, Arches (Stockton), MN. Also present Northern waterthrush x3 and Belted kingfisher x3. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] FOY Fillmore County

2016-04-24 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Todd Mitchell via moumn.org) I just noticed my first of the year Rose Breasted Grosbeaks at my feeders here in Rushford this morning. Then went back to the window and spotted an Indigo Bunting feeding below as well. FOY House Wren spotted on Magelssen

[mou-net] Great-tailed Grackle, Swift Co

2016-04-23 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Still present at original location. http://ebird.org/ebird/submit/effort?locID=L4524882 John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] GLOSSY IBIS, Yellow Medicine Co

2016-04-21 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Garrett Wee on the MN Birding Page reported a:- 1 Glossy Ibis along with 35 White-faced ibis, Miedd Lake, yellow medicine county Photos were posted. John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] 6 American Avocet, Crow Wing Co

2016-04-20 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Elissa Gallien just called and reported 6 AMERICAN AVOCETS on the west side of the St. Mathias rice paddies on St. Mathias Rd, south of Brainerd, Crow Wing Co. great bird for Crow Wing. John Richardson, Duluth, MN Join or

[mou-net] Stearns County

2016-04-19 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Daniel Orr via moumn.org) There were two Red-necked Graves on North Lake at Albany earlier this morning. There were many Horned Grebes and one Greater White-fronted Goose as well as Cliff and Barn Swallows. At Getchell Lake there were three Hudsonian Godwits.

[mou-net] Quick trip to Biloxi, Mississippi!

2016-04-18 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Brigitte Kay Reuther via moumn.org) Greetings, all! I (actually "we" - 4 of us) have a day to spend in Biloxi, Mississippi this coming Friday. Where should we visit for a few hours of not-too-complicated birding? Thanks for your help! - Brigitte

[mou-net] Abandon hope all ye who enter here!

2016-04-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) The path out to the new Cedar Ave. boardwalk is like Texas "gumbo" ... i.e. you risk losing your boots walking to the boardwalk. Keith Olstad and I saw only the expected ducks. Not worth the walk. Does anyone know when the gravel

[mou-net] Lesser black-backed gull at Old Cedar

2016-03-26 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) While searching for the (probably long-since-gone) long-tailed duck, I found a lesser black-backed gull midst the many ring-billed gulls. It was directly out from the new observation platform at the old Cedar Ave. boardwalk... It was

[mou-net] NSWO, Crow Wing Co.

2016-03-22 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) A Saw-whet is being seen currently at the home of Butch Ukera, 23205 Agate Lake Rd, Deerwood, MN. Visitors welcome he said. PLEASE call in advance. 218-851- 3318. John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Large flock of BOWA, Duluth

2016-03-19 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) An estimated 2000+ strong flock of Bohemian Waxwing around Portman Park in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth this afternoon was observed and photographed. The flock simply picked up more numbers as it headed east through town

[mou-net] Woodcock at Black Dog Fen - Dakota Cty

2016-03-13 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Last night (3/12) Miriam and I heard four or five woodcock 'peenting' and sky dancing at the Black Dog Fen. However, they were moving around a lot as if they had not yet established territory. We had to walk beyond the two towers

[mou-net] Waterfowl- Houston County

2016-03-07 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Steven C. Houdek via moumn.org) I can't let the day end without saying that I've just witnessed one of the most miraculous displays of migrating ducks and geese in my life, spanning the breadth of the river valley and as far north and south on the

[mou-net] Duluth Migration Update

2016-03-07 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) This week looks to set records with weather and bird sightings. Yesterday from Enger Tower in Duluth with the Hawk Watchers we observed close to 200 BALD EAGLE, 3 GOLDEN EAGLE, a very early adult RED-SHOULDERED HAWK, GYRFALCON 5

[mou-net] Ring Necked Duck

2016-03-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Bruce Lees via moumn.org) Will you change my Ring-Necked DuckXGreater Scaulp to Ring-Necked Duck. Thank You Bruce Lees 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] Duluth area update

2016-03-04 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Duluth update:- Water around Canal Park is opening up and things are moving in slowly. CANADA GEESE are showing up, as are a few more COMMON GOLDENEYE and COMMON MERGANSERS. Gulls are a little spread out, but still a few around

[mou-net] Duluth area

2016-03-04 Thread MOU admin
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Re: [mou-net] Mottled Duck, Anoka Co. (hybrid vs. Pure)

2016-02-19 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) This post is in regard to the potential 1st State record MOTTLED DUCK. I contacted Tony Leukering, from Largo, FL who knows a bit about Mottled Duck. His response is below, and I MUST stress his experience is with FL MODU, not TX

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills at Sherburne NWR

2016-02-17 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Daniel Orr via moumn.org) Eleven White-winged Crossbills were present today at about 2:30 along the east side of the conifer plantation on Blue Hills Trail. Also found 1 each Ruffed Grouse, Bald Eagle, Red- tailed Hawk, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Brown

[mou-net] Coon rapids dam

2016-02-16 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) After viewing the potential mottled duck at the Rum River Dam I drove to the Coon Rapids Dam, seeking, in vain, the long-tailed duck. But did have a fly-over of the brightest, and whitest, Krider's hawk I have ever seen. No belly

[mou-net] Snyder's Great Horned Owl, Duluth MN

2016-02-15 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) The owl photo posted on the website is a sub-species of Great Horned Owl. I thought some might be interested in this info I found below. "Snyder's" Great Horned Owl (B. v. scalariventris) L.L. Snyder (1961) of the Royal Ontario

[mou-net] Varied Thrush in Pillager Cass County

2016-02-09 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Dale A. Yerger via moumn.org) Varied Thrush still in Pillager , Call Wayne if interested in seeing it 218-839-6463! 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] GYR , Duluth, MN Tues

2016-02-09 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) I found the GYR again this afternoon about 2:45pm over the elevators at Port Terminal again. After a brief tussle with a RED-TAILED HAWK it was briefly lost from view. It was last seen by another local flying over the bay towards

[mou-net] Varied Thrush in Pillager Cass County

2016-02-09 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Dale A. Yerger via moumn.org) Wayne M reports that the varied thrush is still coming to his feeders in Pillager( Cass County) Give him a call if interested 218-839-6463 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] GYR Falcon Sunday AM

2016-02-07 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Second hand report that a GYR FALCON is at the DECC, near Canal Park. Duluth. Perched on the harbor side of the Arena. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Gyr Falcon, Duluth

2016-02-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) GYR FALCON Duluth, MN. Found this afternoon 3:30pm-ish on the old General Mills building Port Terminal. The building has a large 'A' letter on the side now. It was seen by myself and a couple others and confirmed as an immature.

[mou-net] "Birds of Flight" THIS Friday, 5:30PM CST on TBN

2016-02-04 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) "Birds of Flight" THIS Friday, 5:30PM CST on TBN 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] Hummingbird DVD

2016-02-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) http://creationinthe21stcentury.com/creation-in-the-21st-century-episode-the- fascinating-world-of-hummingbirds-with-guest-benjamin-owen-of-border-watch- films/#more-3581 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Duluth Area Updat

2016-01-31 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Starting at Canal Park in Duluth, quite a few observers this afternoon were rewarded with a great gull show. Adults of 5 species were observed (GREAT BLACK-BACKED GULL, GLAUCOUS, ICELAND, THAYER'S, and HERRING). Various cycles

[mou-net] Gyr Falcon Duluth

2016-01-29 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Anyone birding Duluth this weekend, keep a sharp eye out around Port Terminal and especially the old General Mills elevator (now has a big 'A' on the side). This afternoon I was fairly comfortably that I was watching a GYR FALCON

[mou-net] brown creeper

2016-01-28 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Allan Andrews via moumn.org) This morning at first light, we had a brown creeper in our St. Anthony, MN backyard. 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] BL KITTIWAKE, Duluth

2016-01-28 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) BL KITTIWAKE was just reported off of Canal Park Duluth. MN John Richardson, Duluth, MN 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] Kittiwake

2016-01-28 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) BL KITTIWAKE was just reported off of Canal Park Duluth. MN 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] Ivory Gull, Duluth

2016-01-20 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Present this morning (Wed). John Richardson Duluth, MN 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] Ivory Gull, Duluth

2016-01-19 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Still present at the end of the day, sat on the wall of the channel with a full belly od fish... John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Varied Thrush a no show in Washington County 1/16

2016-01-17 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Linda Sparling via moumn.org) I know there have been recent e-bird reports of the Varied Thrushes in Oakland Cemetery, Washington County, but I haven't seen any to this list serve. I tried for the bird again Saturday January 16 from 12:30-3:45. With coverage by

[mou-net] Kittiwakes

2016-01-17 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) About 12:30pm I saw the one bird, but it was reported later that there was two together again at Canal Park. John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Kittiwakes, Duluth

2016-01-16 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) At least one of the Kitties was seen by 20-ish people around 4PM. The said bird was visible from canal park with the naked eye at times, but kept out of good photo distance, although there was some great pictures taken. It was

[mou-net] Duluth Update

2016-01-13 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) I thought I might give an update on Duluth, MN birding the last couple of days as it has been in the news recently. I met a couple who had driven 6hrs to see the Ivory Gull in vain today, so hopefully people will know what's here

[mou-net] No Ivory Gull Monday AM

2016-01-11 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) No Ivory Gull this morning. John Richardson, Duluth, MN 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] Mower County Meadowlark

2016-01-08 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Peter Mattson via moumn.org) Bill Buckley saw a meadowlark this morning near the Cedar City Cemetery, off MN 105 south of Austin. West of 105, around a gravel pit at the corner of 160th St. (Cedar City Cemetery road) and 520th Ave. Unknown if it was eastern or

[mou-net] Golden-crowned Sparrow in Duluth

2016-01-07 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Renner S. Anderson via moumn.org) Does anybody know if the Golden-crowned Sparrow is still being seen in Duluth? Renner Anderson 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] Ivory Gull, Peregrine Falcon, Gyrfalcon

2016-01-07 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Jonathan Beck via moumn.org) The Ivory gull was putting on quite a show for us this morning and all the other birders. There was even a news crew from the Duluth ABC affiliate out there, they said it should broadcast tonight. I'll post the link if I find it. Not

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2016-01-06 Thread MOU admin
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[mou-net] Ivory Gull Saga

2016-01-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/outdoors/3918638-one-rare-ivory-gull-dies- another-still-flying-duluth John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Long-tailed duck - Schaar's Bluff, Dakota County, MN 1/5/15

2016-01-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Alex Lewanski via moumn.org) Yesterday (1/5/15) at 1:30 p.m., I found a female/1st winter-type long-tailed duck associating with a flock of common goldeneye at Spring Lake Park Reserve - Schaar’s Bluff in Dakota County. The flock was located in a patch of

[mou-net] American Bittern (Steele Co.)

2016-01-05 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Matt Stratmoen via moumn.org) There is an American Bittern near the intersection of NE 84th Ave. & NE 50th St. in Steele County in a drainage ditch on the west side of 84th. (For reference, this is 3.5 miles north of Rice Lake State Park.) Join or Leave

[mou-net] Ivory Gull update

2016-01-03 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Milton J. Blomberg via moumn.org) Fyi, Ivory Gull present at Canal Park this morning during this 8am hour. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Ivory Gull, which is still present as of 4:45pm

2016-01-02 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) It was seen at 4:45pm today flying over Canal Park. P.S. Jason Caddy, I think there has been plenty of information out there about the Ivory Gull, but as you rightly indicated, not much on here? Many/most are using other

[mou-net] Short-eared owls

2016-01-02 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) Rick. Thanks so much for the location info. I will be out tomorrow. I will post if I spot them. Thanks. Bob Larocca 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] Short eared owls

2016-01-02 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) Anyone still seeing the short eared owls at afton. If so any directions to location would be appreciated. Thank you Bob Larocca Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Short-eared owls

2016-01-02 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) I see from the posts that Ron Taube and Jill Beam have spotted the birds on North Prarie Loop at Afton SP. if you have and more specific directions and time of day. It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your posts and pics. Bob Larocca

Re: [mou-net] Platforms

2016-01-02 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Numerous local and national Facebook pages, and eBird I would say are the two most used, but other are using blogging pages and other birding digest pages. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Last duck as city lakes freeze

2016-01-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) No really big news. There were only a couple of small leads in the ice, and the few gulls present on Calhoun left about 4:10 p.m. A few common mergansers remained on Calhoun and the last duck on Lake Harriet before it froze, was a

[mou-net] Bemidji and Itasca St. Park CBC highlights

2015-12-21 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Douglas P. Johnson via moumn.org) Highlights of Bemidji and Itasca St. Park CBC's The Bemidji CBC was on Saturday December 19 and had 38 species tentatively reported with at least tentatively reported with at least an additional five count week species.

[mou-net] Varied Thrush a no show in Washington County

2015-12-20 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Linda Sparling via moumn.org) After spending three hours from 12:45-3:45 in the Oakland Cemetery, Washington County, I was disappointed not to see the Varied Thrush. It seems to be around, given Scott Meyers report from the 19th. One crab apple tree seems to be more

Re: [mou-net] "It's time for the DNR to ban toxic lead shot"-- opinion piece by Dr Scott Lanyon

2015-12-15 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by gordon andersson via moumn.org) Birders of MN Dr Lanyon is the former Director of the Bell Museum, and current head of Dept of EEB and prof at UM. He is also the president of the American Ornithologists Union. Deborah Reynolds, Chair of Bd of Audubon MN

[mou-net] Male Harlequin, Duluth, MN

2015-11-30 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) HARLEQUIN (male) at the junction of 8th St and Minnesota Ave. If you go over the lift bridge, take a right at 9th St and go north one block. On you left you will see a bunch of Mallards which it is hanging with. Duluth, MN John

[mou-net] Red Phalarope

2015-11-25 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Wayne Feder via moumn.org) Kim Eckhert has viewed a photo of the phalarope I posted about earlier today and tells me it is a red phalarope and not a red-necked phalarope as I initially thought. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] red--necked phalarope

2015-11-25 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Wayne Feder via moumn.org) I found a late red-necked phalarope at the Wells sewage pond this morning. It was swimming in the open water near the berm on the eastern-most of the two ponds located on the north side of the highway. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Glaucous gull on Lake Harriet, Hen. Cty.

2015-11-24 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Chet Meyers and Doug Kieser found an adult glaucous gull on Lake Harriet at 4:50 p.m. 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] Black Scoter and 4 Long-tailed Ducks still on Winnie

2015-11-18 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Douglas P. Johnson via moumn.org) These birds still were directly behind Denny's Resort on Lake Winnibigosh near shore diving with a flock of Buffleheads on Tuesday afternoon at Bena in Cass County. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Long Tailed Duck and Black Scoter on Winnie

2015-11-15 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Dale A. Yerger via moumn.org) present this afternoon in front of Dennys resort Cass County on Lake Winnie 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] Eveleth Phenology Class: November 17th Session

2015-11-10 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) Just a reminder of our next "Fun with Phenology" class at the Eveleth Library. Connie Sabetti 2nd Session: “Easy to Find Medicinal Plants” Guest Speaker: Mitzi Morris Herbalist/Author Tuesday, November 17th 3:30 – 5:00 Eveleth Public Library There is no

[mou-net] Vermillion Flycatchers, Becker Co

2015-11-08 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Birds continued to be seen today. Yesterday the home owners and birding guests were featured on the evening news from an ABC affiliate out of Fargo. Here it the video.

[mou-net] Day 5 and the bohemian waxwings are still present

2015-11-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Dale A. Yerger via moumn.org) The Birds are still feeding on Crab apples at the front entrance of Deep Portage Learning Center 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] Lesser Black-backed Gull---Lake Calhoun

2015-11-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Andrew D. Smith via moumn.org) Just had a phone call from Dave Pavlik, and he reports an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull, as well as 2 Thayer's Gulls from the south end of Lake Calhoun. He'll be there until dark should anyone wish some assistance finding the birds.

[mou-net] Bohemian Waxwings at Deep Portage

2015-11-02 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Dale A. Yerger via moumn.org) 27 Bohos at Deep Portage Learning Center this am eating crab apples 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] Surf Scoter--- Dakota County

2015-10-29 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Andrew D. Smith via moumn.org) My apologies for the lateness of this post. My schedule and technical issues prevented a more timely message. This afternoon I discovered a female/immature type Surf Scoter on Orchard Lake in Lakeville. Although this is a small lake,

[mou-net] Snowy Owl in Chisago County

2015-10-27 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Melissa Hein via moumn.org) This morning around 7:45 am there was a heavily barred Snowy Owl perched on a sign on the southbound on ramp to I-35 at County Rd 17 in Chisago county This is the exit between Stacy and North Branch. Melissa Hein North

[mou-net] GCSP, Duluth, MN

2015-10-24 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) GOLDEN CROWNED SPARROW returned as an adult (arguably) after visiting the feeder of Jeff Newman last year in Duluth, MN this morning. It is quite shy and I have been 3 times before I saw it, and I was there within minutes of it

[mou-net] Photo Submissions

2015-10-24 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Could someone point me in the right direction (email) to address how difficult and complicated it appears to be in submitting photo? :) Sincerely, John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] CATTLE EGRET, Two Harbors, Lake Co

2015-10-22 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) 2 CATTLE EGRETS initially found by Jim Lind this afternoon on the Westside of the Cemetary in Two Harbors, MN. Lake Co. By 5:30pm they had apparently flown South to the best of my knowledge. John Richardson, Duluth, MN Join

[mou-net] Hudsonian Godwit, American Golden-Plovers: Lake Byllesby, Dakota County, MN

2015-10-22 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Alex Lewanski via moumn.org) Today (10/22/15) from 2:45-5:30pm at the Lake Byllesby public access in Goodhue County, two other birders (Sorry I forgot your names!) and I observed multiple flocks of shorebirds with the highlights being 1 Hudsonian Godwit and 48

[mou-net] Thayer's Gull, Hennepin County

2015-10-21 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Andrew D. Smith via moumn.org) Just had a text from Dave Pavlik, reporting an adult Thayer's Gull at Lake Calhoun. Drew Smith Eagan, Dakota County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Old Cedar Ave.

2015-10-16 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) I asked with a construction worker today and he said they would not finish work on the bridge until next spring. They are having trouble finding bedrock as a base support. On the open water, along side the road, rusty blackbirds

[mou-net] Eveleth Phenology Class: October Session

2015-10-15 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org) Our new season of "Fun With Phenology" begins next week! We hope you can once again join us for this naturalist series at the Eveleth Public Library. 1st Session: “Geocaching: A High Tech Scavenger Hunt”” Guest Speaker: James Pointer MN DNR Interpretive

[mou-net] Eared Grebe, Brighton Beach, St. Louis County

2015-10-09 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Eared Grebe, Initially found by Herb Dingmann this afternoon. It was still present as of 3:30pm close to shore off of the brick shelter about halfway down. John Richardson Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby shorebirds

2015-10-06 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Morning visit to Lake Byllesby resulted in six shorebird species, and, with the exception of killdeer, few other birds: pectoral sandpiper (3) greater yellowlegs (1) stilt sandpiper (1) semi-palm sandpiper (1) Wilson's snipe (1).

[mou-net] Le onte's Sparrows

2015-10-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Wayne Feder via moumn.org) There was a flock of more than thirty Leconts's Sp Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

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