[mou-net] Sherburne NWR Wildlife Festival and Open Interior Roads

The Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is hosting a "Wildlife Festival" from 10-2 on Saturday October 1st. It will have kid-friendly exhibits, a nature store/gift shop and food trucks. This is near Zimmerman and Princeton. Of special interest to birders, almost all interior gravel roads

[mou-net] Top2040: Top 40 Songs About Birds

"Phoebe" by Minneapolis' own folk blues legend (Spider) John Koerner. Phoebe | Spider John Koerner (bandcamp.com) Phoebes are fly catching birds that have been coming back to nest on my cabin up in the woods for the last 30 years. We're old

Re: [mou-net] Anybody seen Yellow headed blackbirds at 180th St. Marsh?

I was there yesterday about 2:00 pm and had a really good look at one (close to the road) on the East side of the Eastward pond. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Keith Carlson Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2022 12:55 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Ànybody

[mou-net] Sherburne NWR Wildlife Drive is open for the season.

The popular Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive is open for the season. There still are a few soft sections (especially around the wetland at Milepost 3) so do take some care.Eastern Meadowlarks have been seen and heard in the general area along with many Trumpeter Swans and Greater Sandhill

Re: [mou-net] Sandhill Cranes staging at Sherburne NWR - Update

with the restrooms and kiosk.) This will open up a bit of the drive earlier in the Spring than usual. From: Sue Keator Sent: Friday, November 5, 2021 9:28 AM To: Steven Chesney Subject: Re: [mou-net] Sandhill Cranes staging at Sherburne NWR - Update What are the 10 days? Do you happen to k ow? Thanks

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes staging at Sherburne NWR - Update

This week's update shows 10, 241 Sandhill Cranes staging at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge this week. Staff expect them to remain and perhaps more will join them with mild weather this weekend. The weather forecast for mid-week may bring in the cold that forces them to fly further

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes at Sherburne NWR

Thursday's crane count at Sherburne NWR determined 8,339 sandhill cranes staging at night on the refuge. At sunrise and sunset, still the best place to be is the parking lot on County Road 70,

[mou-net] Sherburne NWR Sandhill Cranes

Refuge staff estimates there are 5,478 cranes staging on the refuge right now. They are refueling for the final migration flight in a few weeks. Viewing Opportunities: -Sunrise/Sunset: County Road 70 parking lot for overhead flight or walk in about 3/4 mile from parking lot A6 (on County Road

Re: [mou-net] Sherburne NWR back roads open on Saturday

Saturday September 25 -Original Message- From: Keith & Libby Olstad Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 8:39 AM To: Steven Chesney Subject: Re: [mou-net] Sherburne NWR back roads open on Saturday Please provide a date for when this access is available. Thanks, Keith Sent from my

[mou-net] Sherburne NWR back roads open on Saturday

The annual "Wildlife Festival" at Sherburne NWR has been deferred again this year. But there are two silver linings: * Many of the gates that are normally closed will be open from 8 am to 3pm. This is miles and miles of back country gravel roads seldom seen by the public. LOTS of

Re: [mou-net] New Birding Map for Sherburne NWR

The links in my post were complexified by my security software. I'll spell the link out as it isn't as complicated as it looks below. Exploresherburne.org slash birding-map . -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Steven Chesney Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 9:39 AM

[mou-net] New Birding Map for Sherburne NWR

Volunteers with the Friends of Sherburne NWR and refuge staff have produced a printable map of the Sherburne refuge for beginning birders. This will be a download only PDF file available exclusively at the Friends' website at https://www.exploresherburne.org/birding-map.A printed version

[mou-net] Wildlife Drive open at Sherburne NWR

The Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive is open to vehicle access for the season! Enjoy the views from your vehicle, bike or on foot. Open daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Some things to keep in mind: * Speed limit is 20 miles per hour. Give wildlife and other

[mou-net] Outdoor Rest Rooms now open at Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.

This includes the pit toilets on the Wildlife Drive, Mahnomen and Blue Hill Trails as well as the restrooms on the outside of the Oak Savanna Learning Center.They are cleaned and sanitized twice a week. Use at your own risk. - Steve Chesney 8172

Re: [mou-net] Sick

-Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Manley Olson Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 8:19 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Sick Unless you know this person and can verify that this is  their email, beware. [SLC] Even then, it might be a scam. It's

Re: [mou-net] GPS app

eBird does use the GPS on the phone to find your location and track your distance while birding. If you need to navigate roads, Google Maps is reliable. When hiking, I like GPS Logger II which can create detailed records of your walk (or drive.) The Minnesota State Parks recommend Avenza

[mou-net] Sunrise Sandhill Crane Tours

There are a few spaces left on the Sherburne NWR popular sunrise crane tours - October 17th and 23rd.These are in the closed area to view the pool where thousands roost. Call 763-389-3323 or email sherbu...@fws.gov for reservations. See

Re: [mou-net] Duck Stamps

Federal Wildlife Refuges should have them as well. I have verified that you can buy them at the Sherburne NWR weekdays 8am-4pm at the Refuge HQ on County Road 9. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Lee Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 1:23 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU

Re: [mou-net] Duck Stamps

Federal Wildlife Refuges should have them as well. I have verified that you can buy them weekdays 8am-4pm at the Refuge HQ on County Road 9. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Lee Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 1:23 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net]

Re: [mou-net] Waterfowl, Carver County

The birds and water (and Kestrel) were good Friday as well. Cans and Redheads, wigeon, Buffleheads, Ring-necked Ducks, Gadwall, Mallard, Common Goldeneye. Two Trumpeter Swans hung close to County 53. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Richard Hunt Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [mou-net] birding festivals and other events

Sherburne NWR has 4 bird hikes, 4 Sandhill Crane tours (sunrise in a closed area) and a "Wildlife Festival" scheduled this year. See https://www.fws.gov/uploadedFiles/Region_3/NWRS/Zone_3/Sherburne_complex/Sherburne/Sections/Visit/Event_Schedule/2019_Events_Calendar.pdf or

[mou-net] Howard Lake Snowies

Late yesterday we found a pair Snowy owls at the previously reported location (County 6 and 30th St. SW) both on poles along 30th. One is much paler, very subtle bars. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Steele County shorebirds

They were there yesterday PM Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Taff Roberts trobe...@hbci.com Sender: Minnesota Birds MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Date: Fri, 6 Sep 2013 22:54:58 To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Reply-To: Taff Roberts trobe...@hbci.com Subject: Re: [mou-net] Steele

[mou-net] Salt Lake Wednesday

Lots of water and mallards. Red-necked and Wilson's Phalaropes were spinning among them. Good numbers of Sandpipers, Least, Pectoral and Semi-palmates plus Lesser Yellowlegs. Bonaparte's Gulls plus some Black Terns. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Blue Mounds State Park

Is there such a thing as a wave of Dickcissals? If so, it is here. Sedge Wrens calling, Nighthawks abundant. Kathy picked up a Blue Grosbeak among some Orchard Orioles at the Interpretive Center. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] Duluth tomorrow

Kathy and I will be stumbling along in Duluth as well and will let people know if we're lucky. I have email and mobile 763-242-9730 . Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: jeff fischer tierce...@yahoo.com Sender: Minnesota Birds MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Date: Sat, 23 Feb 2013

Re: [mou-net] Duluth tomorrow

8 Longtail ducks visible from Brighton Beach road just North of Lester River. Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Steven Chesney st...@schesney.com Sender: Minnesota Birds MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Date: Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:21:54 To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Reply-To: st