[mou-net] Pileated Woodpeckers

Well I got a thrill and was completely off guard (ie: no camera). Was heading to Burnsville via back roads from Prior Lake..you go around Murphy Hanrehan Park (north side) and come out on Burnsville Pkwy and Co.Rd 42. And I saw a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers. This has been a bird that I have

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Pelicans in Shoreview

I just saw a huge flock of white Pelicans circling this morning in Jordan, Mn. Near Sand Creek-169 and 282. They look so cool when the sun hits them. vansiclenr wrote: A flock of pelicans was circling Island Lake in Shoreview Friday 11Sept 11:00 AM. Island Lake Park is at 694 and

[mou-net] 2nd injured hawk n a week

This a.m on my way to work I found another injured hawk on the road.. Scott Co. area. The first hawk, last Sunday was definitely a juvenile Red Tail Hawk, the Raptor Center called back and left a message that it didn't make it, plus the fact that it had detached retinas..so it was basically

[mou-net] My rescue baby

Juvenile hawk that I rescued off of Hwy 169 and Marystown this a.m. Anyone know what kind of hawk it is...it squawked all the way from Shakopee to Roseville..wanting food or Mom~ Or something..he was really mellow on the whole trip...sitting perched on the box and my arm the whole trip.

[mou-net] Robin at feeder for a week now

I am just curious..I have never had a Robin at my feeders...picking at seed and eating suet...with the woodpeckers,sparrows, siskins, finches and squirrels. Aren't they more of an insect eater? Must like my homemade woodpecker suet I made. Shari Join or Leave

Re: [mou-net] Robin at feeder for a week now

It was the craziest thing...to see a Downy Woodpecker and a Robin both picking at the same piece of suet at the same time..It is in a very accessible place for all the critters. Even the rabbits hop up the steps to the deck to get their treats..which was new one me as well. Thanks all~ Shari

[mou-net] Red Headed Woodpecker

I was so excited to spot a Red Headed Woodpecker at my feeder yesterday. I haven't seen one in years, many years at that. I tried to get a picture, but i didn't turn out to well through the screen and I scared it away. I have Downy woodpeckers, Hairy woodpeckers, flickers, but no Pileated.

Re: [mou-net] Red Headed Woodpecker

I am sorry all... I live in Jordan Mn right off 169 and 282 Shari Karen Kraco wrote: Where are you, Shari? Thanks. Karen -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Shari LaFleur Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 12:03 PM To: MOU-NET

[mou] Shorebird ID help

Maybe swearing is not the best way to emphasize a point...especially with a young birder. Personally I find that word totally offensive Shari LaFleur Michael Hendrickson wrote: Al Shirmacher asked a simple question to see if anyone could help with a shorebird identification based

[mou] [mnbird] ID Help

i would like to see photos... i had an interesting encounter with chukkar's in my yard a couple different springsescapees from the horse and hunt club i figured. do you figure it to be a bird that escaped or one that wandered off course or ??? On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 11:49 PM, Steve Weston

[mou] Wild Rehabber ?

Does anyone know of a wild life rehab person in the south metro area ? I rescued a very small mourning dove (approx 4 days old). And I am in the middle of having a car repair done with no access to the wildlife center for a day or 2. Any help is appreciated. I did go look for the nest this a.m

[mou] silly question

This may be a silly question..but I have noticed in a couple messages where ppl say Harris' Sparrow FOY for example...what does the FOY stand for anyhow ?? clay-colored sparrows *Harris' sparrows (FOY - Tues. morning)* house sparrows robins bluebirds ovenbird* rose-breasted grosbeaks (FOY)*

[mou] Thank you everyone for your input :)

Thanks for the FOY help.now can anyone do anything with this weather :) Shari -- Reality is for those who lack imagination... Oscar Wilde -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

[mou] Osprey or Eagle Nest

I was heading North on 169 and about to cross over Crosstown-62 when i noticed a huge nest on one of the cloverleaf lights... i could barely make out the the bird sitting on it as these are the 4 lights that are very high.. As far as i could tell it had a white head... Has anyone else seen this

[mou] Osprey Nest

Thank you everyone for answering... there is definitely a bird on the nest... i drive by there everyday as well... sure hope they are sucessful this year... its a good sized nest.. Shari

[mou] Chukars

I have a Chukar in my yard...for the last 3 days.. must of escaped from the horse and hunt club out here in prior lake... any ideas as to what to do with it .. i understand they arent native to minnesota...she(?) has been eating seed i put out for the birds.. and digging around in the dirt