Re: [mou-net] Golden crowned kinglet

This is indeed a very nice photo. My only comment would be that the bird is in Washington County, not Dakota. Drew Smith -Original Message- From: Larry Sirvio lmsir...@comcast.net To: MOU-NET MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sat, Dec 11, 2010 5:19 am Subject: [mou-net] Golden crowned

Re: [mou-net] Cackling Goose

A very thorough account on Cackling Geese was published in NORTH AMERICAN BIRDS magazine, put out by the ABA. The article, Distribution and Identification of Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii) Subspecies, by Steven G. Mlodinow, Paul F. Springer, Bruce Deuel, Lawrence Semo, Tony Leukering, T.

[mou-net] WESTERN SANDPIPER--- Dakota County

I just had a telephone call from Jim Mattsson, requesting that I post that he found a Western Sandpiper in Greenvale Township, in far southwestern Dakota County. The location is along 320th Street, approximately 1/4 mile west of Holyoke Avenue. From the Twin Cities, take 35W S to the Rt. 19

[mou-net] Dakota County Thrushes

Looking out my kitchen window at 1:30 PM today I simultaneously saw Swainson's Thrush (1st seen on 5/2), Gray-cheeked Thrush, Veery and Wood Thrush (all FOY), foraging in the garden. All were in the open, on the ground, and allowing for a nice comparison and study. Gotta love it! It would have

[mou-net] Godwits at Lake Byllesby

Yesterday, in the company of Susan Schumacher, Conny Brunell, Tom Tustison and Jim Otto, we were studying a group of 3 godwits at Lake Byllesby. Two were obviously Hudsonians, and were in nice alternate plumage. Easy ID. The third bird seemed larger, and was an overall light buffy and brown in

[mou-net] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

I don't recall seeing any recent posts of this species, nor are there any shown on the MOU website Seasonal Report maps. So, one 1st year female seen today in my yard. This is the 3rd time in the past 15 years I have had one on March 31st, my earliest migration date for Yellow-bellied

[mou-net] Pine Siskins

Reports of Pine Siskins this year in the TC area seem to be few and far between. Checking the MOU website, only 3 counties have reports of them this season in the entire southern half of the state. Two showed up this morning at my feeders, but were spooked by something and flew off. Haven't

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby Today

This morning things were pretty quiet at Lake Byllesby. There were 2 Common Loons and a few distant waterfowl. Manuevering around the lake to various viewing locales, I was finally able to ID the birds. Interesting to me (among a few Mallards) were a Ring-necked Duck, a Red-breasted Merganser

[mou-net] Update: White-winged Dove-- Duluth

Yesterday (Wednesday) at approximately 9:50 AM, Jim Mattsson and I saw the White-winged Dove in Duluth at the 40th Ave W/ Erie Pier area, where it has been seen since Sunday. The bird flushed and flew across the open area there with low weeds, and landed in the willows bordering the harbor

[mou-net] Golden Eagle--- Dakota County

While out running errands this afternoon (approx. 3:20 PM), driving along Diffley Road and just crossing over I 35E, I saw a large dark raptor approaching from the north as I was stopped at a traffic light. My immediate impression was that the bird was a Turkey Vulture. The light changed and

Re: [mou-net] Douglas Cnty Birds-- VARIED Bunting???

Is this merely a hurried typo, or was a Varied Bunting seen somewhere??? Thanks for any clarification. Drew Smith -Original Message- From: John P. Ellis jellisb...@gmail.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sun, 31 May 2009 9:31 pm Subject: [mou-net] Douglas Cnty Birds

[mou-net] From Freedom Park, Prescott WI 10:30a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Jim Mattsson tried to send this message yesterday, but was unsuccessful. I'm forwarding it for him today. With the southwest winds, most of the birds were seen in WI airspace. Some did venture into MN. Drew Smith SATURDAY, 14 MARCH 2009 10:30a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Freedom Park overlook A

[mou-net] Hoary Redpoll--- Dakota County Returns

I hadn't seen the previously posted Hoary Redpoll since Monday, but just moments ago noticed the bird is back. Apparently the weather has brought the bird back in. A few people requested to see a photo, and Jim Mattsson has included one in the Showcase section on the MOU website. As you

[mou-net] Hoary Redpolls--- Dakota County

Early on Thursday the 19th, I noticed an unusual redpoll among the multitudes coming in to my feeders. Not a classic adult male Hoary (dang-it!), but a bird I have determined to be an immature female, similar to the bird photographed by Bob Dunlap awhile ago in Nicollet County. This decision

[mou-net] **Hoary Redpoll** Reminder

There seem to be increasing numbers of Hoary Redpolls being reported recently, from several locations throughout the state. I would like to remind EVERYONE that this species is considered to have rare regular status in the state, and also presents an ID challenge, and therefore REQUIRES