Re: [mou-net] 15 Songs About Birds (You'll Actually Want to Listen to) Audio & Video • JustBirding.com

Id urge the addition of Fly Like an Eagle by Steve Miller and Hummingbird by Seals and Croft. General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe,

[mou-net] Hok-Si-La this morning

, but hopefully they'll show up in the next week. Have a blessed day, Fr. Paul Kammen, Rosemount 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] Owatonna Painted Bunting?

Hi all, Was curious if anyone had any updates on the painted bunting seen in Owatonna? I recently was in Florida but they had migrated north, and was really hoping to photograph one. I have the address from ebird, but am hesitant to just show up in someone's yard with a camera and knock on the

Re: [mou-net] Arboreteum summer tanager

Hi Max, I visited last night and he was very vocal. You can park in the Buckeye parking lot near the area marked rhododendron garden. He was rather high in the trees. A pileated woodpecker was also hanging out in the area. Have a good weekend, Fr. Paul Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2017,

[mou-net] Egret present

Apologies for hitting the wrong button. Snowy Egret on the pond across from nursery with best views on gravel trail between two ponds. Still fishing at 1 pm. Fr. Paul Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Snowy egret. Scott county

Hi all, The egret is still present at 12:41 pm. Yellow rumped warbler also here, and great egret and killdeer. Hes on his lunch hour fishing on the pond closest to the county road. Fr Paul Kammen Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 28, 2017, at 10:12 AM, Brad Abendroth <bdai...@gmail.com&

[mou-net] Detroit Lakes Area Birding

know. Not sure if Blackburnian nest there or not, that's a favorite bird. Enjoy migration and thanks for the help! Fr. Paul Kammen, Rosemount 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] Short-eared owls

Many thanks for the help, hopefully I can get a chance to see these beautiful birds. All the best, Fr Paul From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of MOU admin Sent: Saturday, January 2, 2016 10:43 PM To:

Re: [mou-net] Short eared owls

Thank you Bob for the post, I'd appreciate any info too. Thanks, Fr. Paul Kammen From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU> on behalf of MOU admin <m...@moumn.org> Sent: Saturday, January 2, 2016 9:59 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subje

[mou-net] Red Wing Blackbirds, Bluebirds

While going for a morning jog with my large furry sidekick, was delighted to hear something I had not heard for quite some time, a singing eastern bluebird. Red wing blackbirds were also heard in the city park, along with a red bellied woodpecker. No waterfowl yet. Fr. Paul, Delano

[mou-net] Arbor Lakes Snowy (Maple Grove)

Year, Fr. Paul Kammen 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] Warren Nelson

and the focus can be on ourselves, Warren cared about other people. What a magnificent person. He will be missed by many. Fr. Paul Kammen On Dec 30, 2014, at 7:48 PM, Ken Pam Perry pkpe...@brainerd.net wrote: It is with great sadness that I have to tell you that our very dear friend, Warren Nelson

[mou-net] Shorebirds along Park Point

of waning by this point. Afternoon makes for some great photo-ops along the beach, so hopefully I might have some luck finding some birds there. Thanks for any feedback, Fr. Paul Kammen Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Singing Cardinal

Always an uplifting sound, a cardinal was singing away this morning for the first time this year in Delano, MN. Fortunate to get about 4 or 5 that frequent the feeder and birdbath, and this was the first time it wasn't the little think think chirps but the full song. I guess he was happy that

[mou-net] Best Routes for Dakota County searching

Hi all, I appreciate the posts on the snowy owls in Dakota County. Was hoping to go down to view eagles when the temperatures recover and look for a snowy on the way down. However, was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction for the directionally challenged. Just looking for

Re: [mou-net] Best Routes for Dakota County searching

Thanks for the replies - I think that will help a lot when we get back to 20 above this week and hopefully I can find one. Good luck to all the other birders. Take care, Fr. Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl in Howard Lake, MN

Many thanks for this post. I headed out at 1 and was there for an hour and the owl was on the pole, very tame. It went from one pole to the next and stayed perched, then going out to the field before going back again. While the county road is not too busy and there is ample room to pull over,

[mou-net] Looking for advice on Brownsville Overlook...

Hi all, Considering driving down to Brownsville tomorrow to view the swans and stopping in Weaver Bottoms along the way. For those who have been this year is it worth driving down to get some photos? I see post from 2 weeks ago where they were further out, and another one saying there had been

Re: [mou-net] Looking for advice on Brownsville Overlook...

Thank you for the reply. I was there last year, but is the overlook very hard to find? Brownsville if I recall is pretty small, so hopefully it's not too hard to find. The swan link on Brownsville says to view them from the overlook south of town, but alas no directions to said overlook are

Re: [mou-net] Looking for advice on Brownsville Overlook...

Thanks again for the help. I didn't know there was more there than the overlook itself in Brownsville - Gary mentioned a refuge map, but I didn't know there was a refuge to see. Last year I just stayed at the overlook with my camera. If there's any other recommended spots in that area if you

[mou-net] Curious about shorebird spots comparison to 2012 hotspots

Hi all, Last year in August at this time, numerous shorebirds were reported in western right county near the McCleod county line, just south of Cokato. The post is still in the August 2012 archive. I haven't ventured out to take a look there yet this year, but I'm wondering if anyone has, or

Re: [mou-net] Why do we bird?

Good to hear from you again Al. Thanks for sharing this. I got into birding as photography is my main hobby, and nothing more challenging is there than a bird. Flowers don't move, and people are much bigger. On top of that, there are so many birds, and so many are striking that you never get

[mou-net] Lovely Day at Sherburne NWR

of a Canada Goose there were hardly any waterfowl to be seen. Hoping to get back up late on Wednesday and to bird Aitkin County's Rice Lake NWR on Friday. If anyone has birded Aitkin recently would love to hear any reports on warblers. Good birding to all, Fr. Paul Kammen Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Hok-Si-La visitors?

Just curious if anyone has birded Hok-Si-La recently. As perhaps the premiere warbler spot I was surprised to see no postings from the park. Hoping to go there Thursday afternoon, but if anyone has any reports to share would love to hear them. Birded Springbrook Nature Center tonight and it

Re: [mou-net] Yellow-rumped Warbler fallout, St. Anthony Park, Ramsey County

The same thing happened in Delano. I was surprised to see numerous yellow- rumped warblers at the church. I ran home to grab my camera - they were quite numerous in the tree and in the alley going to our church parking lot about 6 p.m. Fr. Paul Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Nice variety at Coon Rapids Dam

I visited Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park on the Anoka side Monday before the storm and then again last night. Two osprey were out and about, and the river had numerous coots. Yellow-rumped warblers were quite numerous, and last night there were about 10 white pelicans on the river. One can also

[mou-net] Great Horned Owl, Kinglets and YR Warblers in Plymouth

Hi all, Went for a nice walk on Tuesday in Plymouth along a paved residential path off of Dunkirk in Plymouth, near 55 and 24. Out and about were numerous ruby crowned kinglets, and a couple of yellow-rumped warblers. A Great Horned Owl could also be heard, and by following 20 or so agitated

Re: [mou-net] Upcoming Warbler Migration Weather

Just a follow-up, the festival was Galveston's FeatherFest.http://galvestonfeatherfest.com. Very well put together. Thanks for the replies. Let's hope that our feathered friends can ride out the cold and be alright. I will be curious though how the warbler's arrive and if they are slowed at

[mou-net] Upcoming Warbler Migration Weather

Hello fellow birders, I just returned from an escape south to a birding festival in Galveston, TX. Warblers were still early in the game, but did get good looks at prothonotary, Kentucky, Tennessee, and black and white warblers. Also had a lovely trip to a state park with a gentleman who

Re: [mou-net] Looking for help in finding the 180th Street Marsh

Hi everyone, Many thanks for the help in the locations to the 180th Street Marsh - I think I will hopefully be able to find it now just fine. I think I'll try to find other spots around there too. If I remember correctly from last year near Randolph and near the cemetery are some good ponds

[mou-net] Looking for help in finding the 180th Street Marsh

Hi everyone, I tried last year to find the 180th street marsh but somehow must be the only birder in Minnesota who could not locate it. Is there an address I can type into google maps that would be best, or a route to take? I'd be headed there from the Minneapolis area. A search online found

[mou-net] Read's Landing and Highway 61

On Wednesday I took the day off as the week gets busy for Catholic priests from that point on with the holy Christian days of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter. I was delighted to see eagles were still out in good numbers. The day started off slow; only a lone eagle at Colvill Park in Red

Re: [mou-net] Responsible to share?

Hi Pastor Al, Could not agree with you more wholeheartedly and thank you for sharing your thoughts. My main reason for being in MOU is to hear about birds so I can go view and photograph them at our area parks and refuges. I always respect private property. Holding back or sharing too late

Re: [mou-net] Help with Hooded Warbler location?

I'm very tempted to try to see the bird, but am wondering if Murphy-Harnahan might not be better to try at? I believe they nest there regularly. However I haven't seen any posts on sightings there this year - hopefully they are still around. Any more experienced birders if you have suggestions

[mou-net] Best Approach to Aitkin County in the summer?

I had the chance to bird Aitkin County several times in the winter, and went along County Road 18. I'll be going a few times over the summer, and am wondering if that's still a good option for summer birds, and also where McGregor Marsh is exactly, as I've heard that is good. For a day trip,

[mou-net] Good areas within an hour of the cities for shorebirds?

Anxiously awaiting more shorebirds, and planning a Big Stone/Salt Lake day trip or two, but curious for more experienced birders if there are areas near the cities you like for shorebirds. I believe Purgatory Creek is a good spot in Eden Prairie, and was thinking perhaps Louisville Swamp could be

[mou-net] Getting to Carlos Avery

Great to hear the roads are open, but for those who have been could you let me know how to get to the unit? I'd come up 35 to Lexington I believe to 197th according to a google map. I'm real curious to see what's back there and am guessing this is a good spot in April and May for shorebirds?

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

Pastor Al, Thanks for posting. I too would love to see more posts; I get e-bird and also signed up for mnbird's list, which I just found out about not too long ago. I appreciate posts and don't mind reports covering more common birds (other than something like a house sparrow). I love going out

[mou-net] Best time to visit Big Stone and Salt Lake

A place in the state I've yet to bird is western Minnesota, and I'm considering a day trip to Big Stone and the Salt Lake area. Is there a good time in spring to go, or is pretty much any time in April good? I see the festival is April 28th, so I'd imagine late April? Thanks, Fr. Paul

[mou-net] Eagle Viewing and best bets for a day trip from Metro

Hi everyone, Each Monday on my day off I usually do a day trip to go birding. This Monday the weather is supposed to be great, but I'm quite torn as to where to go. I was thinking between Lake City and Wabasha for Eagle viewing, but as the weather warms are they still found there or might I

Re: [mou-net] Saw Whet Owl Thread

Well again, I could not disagree more but I'm hoping we don't get into more posts that led to the previous thread being taken down. Some people do unfortunately do not respect birds as they should. I appreciate posts of owls, and agree with Lynda's point that perhaps a person should comment

[mou-net] Eagle Viewing from Lake City to Wabasha: Better as Ice retreats?

I'm hoping to go down to Wabasha again next week, and have had two experiences there this winter with different results. I went in late December and had over 100 eagles, and got some nice pictures of them in-flight and in the trees near Lake City. However, a month later when I went in late

[mou-net] In search of owls

As a newer birder, I'm very happy about the snowy owl outbreak and plan on trying to find one next Monday in Aitkin again, but I've unfortunately never gotten a good photo of more common owls such as a great horned owl. I haven't seen too much on this list as I imagine they are widespread,

Re: [mou-net] In search of owls

Many thanks to the kind e-mails in response to this post. As you can tell I'm a new birder, and I think in my original I meant barred owls, not the less common long-eared, though those would be great to find as well to photograph. Barred owls are more common but I imagine not posted on as

[mou-net] Duluth Snowy Owls

Per the updated tape, snowy owls were reported along Garfield Avenue near Port Terminal. For anyone that has seen them recently, are there any spots in particular that I should look for in that area? I was planning on exiting on Garfield from 35. Thanks, Fr. Paul Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Visiting Sax-Zim - any suggestions for a plan of action?

I'm heading up to Sax-Zim Friday for the first time this year with another friend who is a very experienced birder. I hope to head up again alone or hire a guide like Sparky or Erik in mid to late February, but I'm wondering for those who have been up recently if you could recommend any

Re: [mou-net] Visiting Sax-Zim - any suggestions for a plan of action?

Just a follow-up to my post on Sax-Zim, I've never birded in the winter elsewhere in northeast Minnesota. I'm making a long day trip from the Twin Cities, so I'm wondering if I might also consider a separate trip to Gooseberry Falls and Canal Park? I'd love to see the Northern Hawk Owl

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl @ MSP Airport

Interesting reading. I mapped my way to Cargo Road via Google maps, and it comes up as a private or limited use road. I went down there but immediately turned around as I didn't feel comfortable on the road. It would be interesting to talk to someone in authority to get the statute or law in

[mou-net] Best Approach to Aitkin

Hi all, I'm heading to Aitkin County for the first time on Monday for a day-trip. I'm curious what the best approach is. I do have The Birder's Guide to Minnesota, but my plan was to simply go north on 169 and look for County Road 18, and go along that most of the day and perhaps check out the

[mou-net] Best bets for finding a snowy

It's been quite exciting to see the many posts on snowy owl sightings. Having never seen one, my hopes are to find one this winter and photograph it. However as a novice birder, I'm not sure what the best plan of action would be. Friday I got some nice eagle photos, and stopped at the eagle

Re: [mou-net] Sharing

Thanks Pastor Al for making this great point. Sharing is the primary reason I'm on this list - I find out about a bird and try to go find it. People have been so helpful with e-mails and this list in pointing me in the right direction to go to find birds of interest. Have a great

Re: [mou-net] Planning a day trip: Aitkin County or Wabasha?

Per the e-mail responses, it sounds like Wabasha may be even better in January or as conditions get colder, even though eagles are still able to be seen. I've decided to go to Aitkin, and if anyone has any tips I'd appreciate an e-mail. At this time my plan is to go north on 169 until I get to

[mou-net] Letting MOU know about an address change: whom to contact?

My apologies if this is off-topic, but I was hoping someone might be able to help me. I'm a paying member of MOU, but was re-assigned to a new church this past July. I plan to continue my membership, but need to let MOU know of my address change. The problem is on the home page, I see nothing

Re: [mou-net] Camera

Be warned this could get real expensive real quick :o). Also be warned you got me going on a favorite topic, so if you have better things to do come back and read later. I'm an avid birder and photographer, and get the most thrill out of chasing birds with my camera and trying to get the

Re: [mou-net] The Red-Headed Woodpeckers of Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park

On Sat, 5 Nov 2011 23:54:01 -0500, Steve Weston swest...@comcast.net wrote: Actually the largest concentration of Red-headed Woodpeckers in the state is at Cedar Creek Natural History Area in northern Anoka County. Thank you, I'll head there tomorrow - just one question, how do I get there? I

[mou-net] Purgatory Creek activity

I was driving past Purgatory Creek today and saw a ton of gulls. I'm pondering visiting on Monday afternoon, but am curious if anyone has birded here recently, and if so what kinds of gulls might be out there? Thanks, Fr. Paul Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] Bass Ponds MnVNWR

Thanks so much for the update. I did go today, and it was extremely quiet, just some coots, mallards and pied billed grebe. However, I did stop by the refuge headquarters in Bloomington and was treated to a red-tailed hawk. It's definitely worth stopping by, as he's apparently been in the area

[mou-net] The Red-Headed Woodpeckers of Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park

I believe these wonderful birds nest there, but I haven't been down there this year. I'll give them a call on Monday, but was wondering if anyone has visited this state park recently. As far as I know, it's the only place where one can regularly see the red headed woodpecker, unless they are

Re: [mou-net] wow...had enough

iam asking not to share all bird sightings,locations and information. lol did i say all that? now michelle posted a personal reply to all and iam sure paul kammen is not to far in sharing my replies i made to him! when i said i lost in people or in this case birders this is what i mean. so u

[mou-net] Bass Ponds: Any recent visits?

I'm considering going to Bass Ponds tomorrow, and saw recent posts from last weekend, I believe a long billed dowitcher was seen down there and Wilson's Snipe. Just curious if anyone has seen them more recently or if someone might know if they are gone by now. Thanks, Fr. Paul Join or

Re: [mou-net] withholding info on rare birds

Whatever happened to the joy of discovering your own birds? Long-eared, Northern-saw-whet, and Short-eared owls likely occur seasonally in almost any Minnesota county and I recall at least one article in the Loon in how to find your own Long-eared Owls. The thing of it is, not all of us are

Re: [mou-net] withholding info on rare birds

On Thu, 3 Nov 2011 20:36:05 -0500, Thamnophis thamnop...@gmail.com wrote: I'm new here and should probably keep my mouth shut, but that has never been easy for me :-) I think sharing the localities is a good thing because it offers an opportunity to remind newbies - like me - to abide by some

Re: [mou-net] My last reply.

I can see that Mike has some valid concerns about protecting owls, but I just respectfully disagree. Yes, there are some people who violate the rules, just as this weekend people will violate private property to get a deer. I have a fondness for birds, but also really enjoy photography. I've

[mou-net] Purple Sandpiper still there

Pleased to report the Purple Sandpiper is still in Swift County. I drove out with a priest friend, Fr. Tom, to look for him and Fr. Tom found him right away on the right side of the road where he has been reported. This was at noon today, Saturday, October 22nd. Fr. Paul Join or Leave

[mou-net] Birding along the North Shore - suggestions?

Finally getting away for a few days, staying at Lutsen next Monday and Tuesday. Was looking for any good birding suggestions up there. Perhaps go out to Park Point on the way up, and then walk around Tettegouche State Park? My plan was to try to get some pictures, and take landscape shots too so

[mou-net] Getting to Carlos Avery

Hi everyone, I'm planning a few hours of birding tomorrow and am debating whether to go to Sherburne National or Carlos Avery. I've never been to the latter, so am wondering the best way to get there. I posted on this a couple of months ago and got good feedback as to where to go once I get

Re: [mou-net] Duluth area birding

I'm coming up on Tuesday of next week and was going to ask the same thing! I'm planning on going to Park Point first and then over to Sax Zim, but I'm not really sure where to go in Sax Zim - I've been there twice with a guide, but this will probably be on my own. One could also head up to some

[mou-net] Rose Breasted Grosbeak present this morning

Another sign of spring, the first rose breasted grosbeak I've seen this season arrived today and was enjoying a breakfast of golden safflower at the feeders at rectory. Father Paul Chanhassen, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Osprey

Thanks for the update. Ospreys are also back in their tower nest in Victoria at the Lowry Nature Center. I saw the pair there on Monday night and took some pictures. I imagine the pair will be building up their nest. Fr. Paul -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds

[mou-net] Beat Approach to birding Carlos Avery?

I've heard a lot about Carlos Avery, but haven't seen too many reports this season yet from there. I'd like to spend an afternoon up there though, but because it's got a lot of roads I was wondering if anyone had any suggested routes through there. I did a search online and the DNR site says

Re: [mou-net] Best Approach to birding Carlos Avery?

and keep it in the car for a great afternoon in a few weeks. Hope to see some Sandhills or Loons, and that the roads will be just fine on a dry day after things have dried out. Father Paul From: Holly Peirson [mailto:hpbirdscou...@msn.com] Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 12:31 PM To: Paul Kammen; MOU-NET

[mou-net] Horned Larks at Rapids Lake Unit

Took advantage of a beautiful afternoon to visit the nearby Rapids Lake Unit in Carver. Activity was pretty quiet at the feeders; just black birds and chickadees and some nuthatches, but on the dirt road coming in were horned larks. One was kind enough to let me take a picture. There were also

[mou-net] A birding day trip from Minneapolis: Aitkin or Sax-Zim (again?)

I had the first chance to finally visit Sax-Zim last week, and had a great time but did miss out on seeing an owl. Oh well. I do want to try again though, and with daylight savings time giving me an extra hour at night, and warmer weather predicted, am thinking of leaving for a day-trip late

[mou-net] Looking for day trip ideas from the Twin Cities

Hi everyone, Just back from a wonderful day trip to the Sax-Zim bog where Erik Bruhnke guided me around for the day. No owls, but had a great time seeing the birds of the area, and now that I know how to go there I'll definitely head back. I'm the kind of person who has no problems doing things

[mou-net] Saw Whet Owl Photos

Hi everyone, Thanks to Paul for letting us photograph a beautiful owl last weekend. I felt bad as the poor little fellow was probably hurt due to his eye and looking for easy prey, hopefully he'll end up OK. I thought I'd share some of the pictures I shot; this is a link to my photo web site