[mou-net] Surf Scoter & Black Scoter

2017-10-24 Thread mou
(Posted by David L. Brislance <dmb...@boreal.org> via moumn.org) A correction on the Scoters in the Grand Marais area. One was a Surf Scoter instead of a White-winged Scoter. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

[mou-net] White-winged Scoter & Black Scoter

2017-10-24 Thread mou
(Posted by David L. Brislance <dmb...@boreal.org> via moumn.org) Both the White-winged Scoter and the Black Scoter were in the Grand Marais Harbor and East Bay off shore area October 23. I photographed them both from a long distance. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbird

2017-10-19 Thread mou
venile Chipping Sparrow. I have photos of all these birds, which I could send. Don Hoppe 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] Harlequin Duck at Walker WTP

2017-10-19 Thread mou
adult Bald Eagles continued to swoop above the ponds, scaring the waterfowl from pond to pond. A lifer for us and extra exciting because it turns out to be a first record for Cass County! Bird was still there when we left at about noon, but had flown to the upper pond. Join or Leave m

[mou-net] Lots of Rough-Legged Hawks Showing Up

2017-10-16 Thread mou
he fen for a proper funeral. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle 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 ? Lake Harriet

2017-10-15 Thread mou
Maybe someone wants to investigate further. Tom Tustison 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] Harlan's Red Tail - Yellow Med.

2017-10-14 Thread mou
ght now. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle ---- 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] Another Spotted Towhee in Hennein County

2017-10-13 Thread mou
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison <tomtusti...@hotmail.com> via moumn.org) The bird was seen in the lilacs and rose bushes at the Rose Garden @ Lake Harriet. It was near the blue covered up fountain. Seen around1:00 P.m. Tom Tustison Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.u

[mou-net] Pine Warbler

2017-10-11 Thread mou
d them in the jack pine trees. I've never seen them before so was hoping for confirmation, are they still around this time of year? 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] FOS Rough-Legged Hawk, Yellow Med.

2017-09-25 Thread mou
r 2000 is deafening. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle 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] Lac qui Parle Whip-Poor-Will, Broad-Winged Kettle

2017-09-12 Thread mou
e last of the elderberries. Never in my life have I seen such a crop of wild sunflowers in Lac qui Parle and Yellow Medicine Counties; Painted Lady Butterflies are easily exceeding 1,000+ per mile on the right dirt roads. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.u

[mou-net] Carver County -New Germany

2017-09-11 Thread mou
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers <chetmey...@visi.com> via moumn.org) Sunday, Sept.10Tacoma wetlands dry and plowed. New Germany still too much water...no shore habitat. Is there any shorebird habitat in Metro five county area? Any news on Byllesby? Chet Meyers Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] ID question

2017-09-01 Thread mou
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers <chetmey...@visi.com> via moumn.org) I don't like to use mou-net for ID problems, but I am stumped. My wife and I were driving down Hennepin Ave., in Uptown Mpls., when flock of common rock doves flew over. Behind them there was another flock of about 12-15 s

[mou-net] Warbler Migration

2017-08-30 Thread mou
(Posted by David L. Brislance <dmb...@boreal.org> via moumn.org) A steady stream of warblers flew over the Sawtooth Mts. this afternoon. Many Blackpoll, Chestnut-sided, Tennessee, Northern Parula, and Nashville Warblers. Most I have seen in the last two weeks. Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Warbler Migration

2017-08-30 Thread mou
(Posted by David L. Brislance <dmb...@boreal.org> via moumn.org) 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] Another "no shorebirds" tip

2017-08-27 Thread mou
; around Pelican Lake is clearly marked that they do not want you to park on the road. Tacoma wetland, 4 miles south of Mayer, had more water, but very few shorebirds. Possible quick sighting of one buff-breasted sandpiper... but not a positive ID. Chet Meyers ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://l

[mou-net] Red Crossbill in Brown County New Ulm Cemetery

2017-08-26 Thread mou
(Posted by Michael Oetken <mike.oet...@bimedaus.com> via moumn.org) Early this evening (8/26/17) I was checking out the New Ulm Cemetery for Red Crossbills. I heard than saw 5 Crossbills fly from one tree to another. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=m

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby and Jirik Sod farms

2017-08-26 Thread mou
l park is all but gone to industry. Birders, please report spots you visit that DO NOT have birds. It saves us all time and gas. 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] Double post

2017-08-25 Thread mou
(Posted by Marsha Shuff <fairo...@midco.net> via moumn.org) Can I delete one of my double posts or do you do it? Sorry about that! Marsha 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] Prairie Falcon in Stearns County.

2017-08-23 Thread mou
Black axillary patches under the wings. He flew northeast then came back overhead at about 200yds and again I had good looks at the dark axillary patches. I tried to get some photos but not sure if any will turn out. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Night Hawks

2017-08-19 Thread mou
insect eating birds are on the move. A good time to be birding. 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] New Germany too wet. Tacoma just right

2017-08-17 Thread mou
g them to be flooded. They were in prime condition, though not masses of birds... the usual suspects but good viewing. The nature of our summer rains are bouncing birds around a bit. Please keep reporting shorebird locations Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Ar

[mou-net] More Red Crossbills, Lac qui Parle

2017-08-16 Thread mou
n Gary, SD. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle 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] Red Crossbill in Brown County

2017-08-16 Thread mou
rently closed so a detour is needed. 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] Clarks Grebe

2017-08-12 Thread mou
number of Franklin Gulls. Afterwords we split up but a number of us went to the Browerville, Clarissa, And Eagle Bend sewage ponds and found a good showing of shorebirds. 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] Old Cedar Ave. boardwalk

2017-08-09 Thread mou
t even with the rain. Vegetation is really high. Please post any good shorebird habitat. The birds are clearly coming back and have to land somewhere. Thanks. Chet Meyers 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] Lac qui Parle Shorebirds, Late Brood of Mallards

2017-07-28 Thread mou
Swifts and Purple Martins are active in town (Canby and Gary) each evening. On the South Dakota side, 2 Nature Conservancy sites (7 Mile Fen, and Crystal Springs Fen) are reliable spots to find Upland Sandpipers. Found 4 Snowy Egrets up at Waubay NWR. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle Join or Lea

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeaks Hennepin County

2017-07-27 Thread mou
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[mou-net] Common Gallinule / Nicollet County

2017-07-27 Thread mou
Howard Towle which were still present this morning at the south boat launch. 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] Big Stone Western Wood Pewee UPDATE

2017-07-17 Thread mou
Lesser Yellowlegs are showing up on mudflats around Yellow Bank Hills, near Nassau. I forgot to mention that I'd heard a Common Gallinule yesterday, calling in alarm from the reeds at Pool 7. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Ar

[mou-net] Western Wood Pewee, Blue Grosbeak- Big Stone NWR

2017-07-16 Thread mou
a Clay-Colored Sparrow's nest in Mound Spring SNA, Yellow Medicine County. It was 6 inches off the ground, in a swath of bent-over Indian Grass. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle 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] Scissor-tailed Flycatcher in Mower County

2017-07-15 Thread mou
(Posted by Angela Gerend <imkro...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) Saw the bird at 6:00PM behind the cell tower on the fence between the far edge of the field and the interstate. 43.7166243, -92.6894 Angela Gerend Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Ar

[mou-net] Common Gallinue-Stevens County

2017-07-15 Thread mou
(Posted by Daniel Orr <danor...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) Common Gallinue-Stevens in Stevens County Rd 9 small cattail pool on east side, just south of 270th St. (south of Alberta). Milt Blomberg/Dan Orr. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Tacoma wetlands south of Mayer

2017-07-01 Thread mou
o white pelicans. Found one only shorebird, just off highway 7 in the wetland near the Carver and McCloud counties line... lonely shorebird... solitary sandpiper. Summer tanager singing at 2:00 p.m. at Arboretum in the same vicinity as previously posted Chet Meyers ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Prothonotary warbler

2017-07-01 Thread mou
(Posted by Jim pifher <startedwithdu...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) Female prothonotary warbler at Louisville swamp. A little past the bottom of the hill near the river. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

[mou-net] Scissor Tailed Flycatcher

2017-06-27 Thread mou
o come from the cell tower that is located closer to the highway. Serendipity prevailed as I was ready to give up. I called Ron Erpelding before I left and while we were talking the bird flew in front of me. Frank Gosiak Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=m

[mou-net] W. Wood-Pewee still present

2017-06-27 Thread mou
eriods of time when the bird is silent. I know - I spent several hours on two occasions trying for the bird before getting the bird. Linda Sparling Hennepin 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] Dickcissels at Sherburne NWR

2017-06-22 Thread mou
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers <chetmey...@visi.com> via moumn.org) Keith Olstad and I just surveyed the Wildlife Loop at Sherburne midst constant rain, which did not keep numerous dickcissels from serenading us. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Ar

[mou-net] Two King Rails observed June 19

2017-06-19 Thread mou
r than the other and was more shy than it's larger companion. The location is on 250th at the intersection with the culverts lined up above ground, on the West side of that intersection. Linda Sparling Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] North Ottawa Impoundment.

2017-06-10 Thread mou
member to follow good birding ethics and this spot may be reserved for future birding, and, remember the DNR is keeping close tabs on how this is all playing out. If we mess it up it may be closed off. Keep up with the good birding and have a good weekend. Frank Gosiak Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] North Ottawa Impoundment

2017-06-08 Thread mou
. Many other shore birds present but the Snowy and Cattle Egrets were not found. Glossy Ibis was at the first crossing road to the South about half way down on the West side of road. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

[mou-net] Lesser Black-backed Gull - Clay County

2017-06-06 Thread mou
photo of the Glossy Ibis to MOU this morning I am unable to post a second photo until later tonight. I submitted an RQD documentation, and if accepted, I think this would be a 1st county record! (Gull's last known GPS coordinates: 46.830009,-96.411084) - Becca Engdahl (engda...@umn.edu) ---

[mou-net] Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher, Yellow Med Co

2017-06-05 Thread mou
d I'll post it to Recently Seen if my camera decides to cooperate. Here are the coordinates: 44.761873, -96.428321 Jason Frank Lac qui Parle PS, a few Dickcissels are in the area too. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

[mou-net] FGo update W.Wood Pewee

2017-06-03 Thread mou
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[mou-net] Addition to Ottawa Impoundment

2017-06-02 Thread mou
Adams Park. Frank Gosiak 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] Ottawa Impoundment furthermore

2017-06-01 Thread mou
Godwir, Stilts, Sanderlings, Western and Eared Grebes, Pintail, etc., perhaps morenice sightings! 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] Chat

2017-05-31 Thread mou
rflies and it shows why birding and all it entails is so much fun. Frank Gosiak 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] Blue Grosbeak, Lac qui Parle Co

2017-05-30 Thread mou
s west of their driveway. It was perched on a tall fence surrounding a captive elk herd. This is on 170th St, roughly 1 mile SW of Prairie Marsh Farm, and 1 mile north of CR 12. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Snowy Egret

2017-05-26 Thread mou
Ruddy Turnstones, Sanderlings, Black Terns,and 1 Semipalmated Sandpiper. This was at 8:30 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] Duluth Park Point

2017-05-26 Thread mou
a few warblers and not to many peeps. I did hear the Eurasian Collared Dove between the park and the lift bridge but did not see it. 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] White-faced Ibis in Lac Qui Parle County

2017-05-26 Thread mou
(Posted by Daniel Orr <danor...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) The White-faced Ibis reported yesterday by Kevin Mortenson at 155th Ave South of 380th Street are still there. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

[mou-net] Western Kingbird- Todd County

2017-05-22 Thread mou
s east of the plant.The bird was working the area over along with some Eastern Kingbirds. Call Frank at 320-267-1667 if you need further help. 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 tanager behavior

2017-05-19 Thread mou
d land and the summer would take after him. Maybe it was an inter-tanager thing, but then the summer tanager was feeding on the ground, a catbird landed close to him, and the tanager went after the catbird. Must be a ticked-off tanager. The catbird backed off. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.u

[mou-net] Caver Cty Shorebirds -Tacoma Ave

2017-05-17 Thread mou
rumped, and Baird's. Missed seeing godwit. Area is 2 miles south of Mayer and then one mile west on 32. 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] Caver Cty Shorebirds -Tacoma Ave

2017-05-17 Thread mou
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers <chetmey...@visi.com> via moumn.org) 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] Summer tanager Mower County

2017-05-17 Thread mou
(Posted by Peter Mattson <pmattson...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) Saw one male this morning. It has not returned. 550th Ave. a mile north of CR2, under the feeders. 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] Granite Falls River Walk

2017-05-16 Thread mou
SNA and Sioux Nation WMA, Yellow Medicine County. There are also lots of tent caterpillar nests out here right now. Will 2017 be the Year of the Cuckoo??? Jason Frank Lac qui Parle 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] Northern Mockingbird

2017-05-15 Thread mou
close to the sighting location. Tom Tustison Hennepin County, 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] whip poor will Mower County

2017-05-10 Thread mou
(Posted by Peter Mattson <pmattson...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) Singing in the woods north of the house, 550th Ave. N. of CR2. I think that's the third time we've had one in the 20 years or so we've been here. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Ar

[mou-net] FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2017-05-08 Thread mou
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer <rexgrundho...@msn.com> via moumn.org) Today a friend from St Paul called to say she had a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks. It has been 3 years since she has had them. Connie Grundhofer Lino Lakes, Anoka County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.e

[mou-net] FOY Bobolinks

2017-05-08 Thread mou
(Posted by Jason Frank <jmfran...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) Had a flock of 20+ male Bobolinks singing at Mound Spring SNA/WMA in Yellow Medicine County at sunset this evening. Lots of American and Great Plains Toads calling in the same area. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle Join or Lea

[mou-net] Lac qui Parle/Yellow Med. New Arrivals

2017-05-07 Thread mou
e. Eastern Bluebirds are nesting in a box near the Trout Ponds. My dog flushed a nesting Wild Turkey early this afternoon; She was incubating 3 Turkey eggs and, oddly, 1 Pheasant egg. 2 Upland Sandpipers singing their R2D2 songs from fence posts. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Say's Phoebe, Becker Co

2017-05-05 Thread mou
(Posted by John Richardson <johnpr...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist/S36561349 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] Spotted / Eastern Towhee hybrid / Brown County

2017-05-05 Thread mou
h might indicate hybrid. Bird is appearing off and on below the feeders on Shag Road southeast of New Ulm. The home is about 1 mile off Hwy 15 south of New Ulm. There are a large number of Purple Martin houses at this location. ---- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=

[mou-net] Earlier post regarding Say's Phoebe in Yellow Medicine County

2017-04-29 Thread mou
tinge but not near enough color to be a Say's Phoebe. I am sorry for disrupting so many people's birding day. It won't happen again. 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] Say's Phoebe at Mound Springs SNA in Yellow Medicine County

2017-04-29 Thread mou
(Posted by Daniel Orr <danor...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) We just found a Say's Phoebe in Mound Springs SNA. The bird was located all the way to the sound end of the minimum maintenance road at the southern boundary of the SNA. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?

[mou-net] Northern Mockingbird / Sibley County

2017-04-28 Thread mou
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[mou-net] Tree Swallow UPDATE

2017-04-27 Thread mou
30 yards, by my reckoning, so some sort of electrical discharge makes a lot of sense. The question is: can low-level clouds or banks of fog generate enough voltage (or any voltage whatsoever???) to knock low-flying birds out of the air? Jason Frank Lac qui Parle ---- Join or Lea

[mou-net] Avocets Cedar Ave. Boardwalk

2017-04-26 Thread mou
e bill upturn. Then one lonely greater yellow legs. No willets or dunlin, or gulls. The sandhills have built up their nest to compensate for rising water. Avocets still present at 4:00 p.m. on the 26th. Chet Meyers Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Minnesota Birding May/June issue

2017-04-26 Thread mou
doing and provide me a short explanation of the goings-on. Thanks so much! Wren Haynes Editor Minnesota Birding 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] Mysterious Tree Swallow Mortality Event

2017-04-25 Thread mou
specimens if anyone is interested in running some tests. Jason Frank Lac qui Parle 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] Strange Robin

2017-04-24 Thread mou
anyone else saw the bird and/or took a photo for verification. Jim Egge 612-827-7629 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] Dakota Cty Jirrik, 180th & 140th marshes

2017-04-19 Thread mou
rginia rail. At 140 marsh two greater yellowlegs in flooded farm field and calling sora in the marsh. Bittern not seen. Then the downpour. 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] Northern Mockingbird, Dunlin, Willet, Lqp Co.

2017-04-19 Thread mou
Willet in a flooded field on the SD border. Have seen 3 Swainson's Hawks since the beginning of the week. Jason Frank 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] Cinnamon Teal still present at 2:15

2017-04-16 Thread mou
(Posted by Linda Sparling <hags...@aol.com> via moumn.org) Still at the pond at the Atwater Circle location, near where he was originally found. Linda Sparling 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] First female Red-winged Blackbird

2017-04-08 Thread mou
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer <rexgrundho...@msn.com> via moumn.org) This morning we have our first female Red-winged Blackbird. Connie Lino Lakes, Anoka Co. 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] Egg shell

2017-04-07 Thread mou
ir. We are not sure what else it could be. Only other bird laying eggs at our site is a Wood Duck with 4 eggs. Have a photo of the egg in question if somebody wanted to see it. Connie Grundhofer Lino Lakes, Anoka County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Tree Swallows

2017-04-05 Thread mou
(Posted by Jason Frank <jmfran...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) FOY, Lac qui Parle County. Sweetwater WMA. 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] Salt Lake Accomodations, Woodcock Lek

2017-04-05 Thread mou
e have been 6 males displaying there each night. The same site is full of bluebirds right now. Salamanders, gnats, and wood ticks are out and about. Pasqueflowers should be opening by this weekend. Jason Frank Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Kingfishers, Harris's Sparrows, Merlins

2017-03-27 Thread mou
Frogs are calling at Prairie Marsh Farm. One Richardson's Ground Squirrel in a flooded meadow between PMF and Sweetwater. -Jason Frank 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] Swans, Osprey, Sparrows- LqP/Yellow Med.

2017-03-24 Thread mou
rietta now. Also present in Madison, Dawson, and Canby. They seldom venture beyond city limits. -Jason Frank 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] Northern Pintail at Purgatory Creek today at noon with the Mallards

2017-03-22 Thread mou
(Posted by Wilmer Fernandez <wilmer...@hotmail.com> via moumn.org) Ring-billed Gulls Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Canada Goose Mallards 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] Please enroll me to your email list

2017-03-22 Thread mou
(Posted by Michael Hall <mikeh7...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) This email has my correct email address. 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] Great Blue Heron

2017-03-21 Thread mou
(Posted by James V Weber <james...@msn.com> via moumn.org) Saw a Great Blue Heron fly over North Minneapolis today. 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] Northern Shrike in Hennepin

2017-03-13 Thread mou
(Posted by Amit Kulkarni <akulk...@yahoo.com> via moumn.org) Saw a Northern Shrike in Medina, MN this morning. I had also seen it in that area a few weeks ago. Amit 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] Record waterfowl count

2017-03-10 Thread mou
nd two birds in the air. I assume females. Something has to set down on these lakes tonight. 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] Minnesota Birding calendar request

2017-02-28 Thread mou
lendar. In addition, if you have any article ideas for the newsletter I'd enjoy hearing your input. Thanks, Wren Haynes 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] Wigeon, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Redhead...

2017-02-22 Thread mou
daily highs in the 60's woke them up, but even with some bugs emerging along the shoreline, I'm guessing they weren't able to consume enough calories to get them through the upper-30-degree nights. An eerie and heartbreaking scene. Jason Frank Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/c

[mou-net] Salt Lake Area Waterfowl Extravaganza

2017-02-21 Thread mou
arming around street and yard lights; first BIG BROWN BAT of the year chasing them around 9:00 PM tonight. Jason Frank 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] Lake Byllesby Tuesday 21 a.m.

2017-02-21 Thread mou
ansers. We did have one fly-over flight of about 80 greater white-fronted geese. It was really pretty 'dead' but things can change so rapidly. We thought that with the all-day rain on Monday the birds that were seen on Sunday would still be around, but not so. Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Big Stone, Salt Lake Early Arrivals

2017-02-17 Thread mou
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[mou-net] Dakota Cty

2017-02-17 Thread mou
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers <chetmey...@visi.com> via moumn.org) Birded 180 marsh and 190th and 200th Sts. yesterday and found total of four horned larks and hundreds of starlings. Heard a couple of cowbirds. With eyes to the sky for geese, nothing to see. Chet Meyers Join or Leave m

[mou-net] Eagles Nesting, First Geese & Ducks

2017-02-16 Thread mou
moving north through Yellow Medicine County. I had a Brown Creeper on an ash tree in the yard on February 14. Jason Frank 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] Adult Northern Goshawk in Kandiyohi County

2017-02-07 Thread mou
y from me that the bird was flying. 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] Pt. Douglas, Hastings

2017-01-29 Thread mou
d Lock & Dam # 2. Only mallards, not even one gull. Too much open water I guess. Chet Meyers 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] Harlequin Duck

2017-01-24 Thread mou
(Posted by David L. Brislance <dmb...@boreal.org> via moumn.org) Found and photographed in East Bay Harbor in the afternoon 1/23/17 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] Harlequin Duck in East Bay Harbor in Grand Marais

2017-01-24 Thread mou
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[mou-net] Lapland Longspurs, Yellow Medicine Co.

2017-01-18 Thread mou
every mile or so. They've been here all season. Had a Pileated Woodpecker in the grove this morning, south of Lac qui Parle CR 12. Jason Frank ---- 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] Benton County Townsand's Solitare

2017-01-12 Thread mou
(Posted by Daniel Orr <danor...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) I rebound the Townsands Solitare found by Herb Dingman on Sunday. The bird was just north of the creek crossing on 15th Avenue NW. This is northeast of Rice and north of CR12. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-

[mou-net] Benton County Townsand's Solitare

2017-01-12 Thread mou
(Posted by Daniel Orr <danor...@gmail.com> via moumn.org) I rebound the Townsands Solitare found by Herb Dingman on Sunday. The bird was just north of the creek crossing on 15th Avenue NW. This is what ortheast of Rice and north of CR12. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/c

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