[mou-net] Carver County Prairie Falcon

On a very birdy morning at Rapids Lake MVNWR, I found my first for Minnesota Prairie Falcon hunting in the grassland northwest of Rapids Lake. For details about the bird and exact location you can check either the MOU database or ebird. There have been a lot of migrants in the area

[mou-net] Carver County Spring 2020 Summary

After two exceptional years for migrant numbers during the month of May in Carver County, I was due for more modest results this year. Spring 2020 was more of a reversion to the mean. The March thaw began at a reasonable time this year in early March, so waterfowl and other early arrivals

[mou-net] Carver County -New Germany

(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) I birded Carver county in the New Germany/Mayer area including the Tacoma wetlands and found everything to be either dry or no mud flats. Birded south of Cologne also (150th St.) and it was dry. In three hours and over 100 miles I found one tiny wetland

[mou-net] Carver County fall migration update

With the posts about the lack of birds recently, I thought I'd share some of my totals so far this 2019 fall season. Keep in mind that these are found in areas with prime habitat. My Chaska neighborhood has never really been productive for much of any migrant activity the last 10 years.

[mou-net] Carver County spring 2019 summary

With the very cold February this year, I was not sure what to expect this spring. Luckily things began thawing out normally in mid-March here in Carver County.A lot of waterfowl habitat became available in traditional and non-tradition flooded farm fields.Unfortunately, waterfowl was

[mou-net] Carver County arrivals and migrants

Predictably after somewhat unfavorable migrating conditions for the last several days of April and first few in May, the last two nights of more favorable weather for migrating has led to an influx of recent migrants the past 2 days. I saw 11 first of year birds yesterday and 6 more today.

[mou-net] Carver County spring 2018 summary

After two warm springs in 2016 and 2017 and a mix of normal and warm springs in the several years prior to that, we were due for a cold and snowy spring in 2018. With around 65 inches of snow from January 22 thru April 15 in eastern Carver County, I was able to salvage March and early April

Re: [mou-net] Carver County White-eyed Vireo

The White-eyed Vireo is still present this morning, singing persistently behind the farm house. Great views can be obtained with patience. Yellow-billed Cuckoo also here. Congratulations John on another great Carver County find! Doug Kieser Hennepin County On Wed, May 23, 2018, 11:31 AM John

[mou-net] Carver County White-eyed Vireo

Just putting this quick note out there for anybody interested in searching, since you never know how long a bird will stick around. For more details about the bird, you can check Ebird or the MOU database. A singing White-eyed Vireo was located in(and usually near the edge of while I was

[mou-net] Carver County Louisiana Waterthrush and Henslow's Sparrow among many migrants

I'll try to keep this message relatively short, and for the complete list of birds I saw today you can check Ebird or the MOU database. I saw a pair of Louisiana Waterthrush feeding together within about 30 feet at the northwest edge of Rapids Lake(temporarily part of the Minnesota River).

[mou-net] Carver county - 150h Street update

A quick visit to this spot south of Cologne yesterday showed only modest numbers of waterfowl present despite abundant water levels. With the opening of water elsewhere the waterfowl has moved on. No need to make any visits to this area for waterfowl. Regards. William Marengo

[mou-net] Carver county waterfowl - 150th Street

150th Street south of Cologne is busy again. Today there were over 2,000 ducks, swans and geese present of 15 species. Basic directions: go south from Cologne on CR 53 to 150th Street. Turn west and go about .5 miles. The area is on the north side of the road and can be easily and safely

[mou-net] Carver County - Rapids Lake Education & Visitor Center - 10/3/2017

10/3/2017 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Rapids Lake Education & Visitor Center Field Trip Report Our morning walk turned out to be very enjoyable. The rain cleared out just as the walk began and there were lots of migrants. The highlight of the walk was the LeConte's Sparrow,

[mou-net] Carver County -New Germany

(Posted by Chet A. Meyers 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] Carver County

There is always a difference in year to year migrations, and this fall has been noticeably different than last year. I am guessing that fall 2016 may be the high bar for what I should expect in terms of warbler numbers and variety on a day to day basis in August and early September. Fall 2017

[mou-net] Carver County Carolina Wren and many migrants

At Rapids Lake MVNWR this morning, a Carolina Wren was located off trail about half-way between the short loop trail and the refuge boundary in the oldest growth area of that loop. I initially heard him singing his typical song repeatedly from the trail. In order to see him though I had to

[mou-net] Carver County

Non-shorebird migrants are beginning to meander their way into Carver County. Through yesterday, I had actually seen more obvious(excluding what are very likely migrating Redstart and Yellow Warbler that I have been seeing) migrating warbler in July vs. the first two weeks of August. I saw 5

[mou-net] Carver County Summer Tanager

The Summer Tanager at the MN Landscape Arboretum was easy to find this morning by several observers from the road near the rhododendron garden entrance (44.857, -93.613). The bird was singing nonstop from prominent perches (as usual it seems) until about 10am when it finally took a break. Not

[mou-net] Carver County spring 2017 summary

With another spring gone by here in Carver County, this year proved that a warm spring does not necessarily equal early migration. While the much warmer than normal February weather led to several personal earliest arrival dates for me (Tundra Swan, Greater White-fronted Goose, Wood Duck,

[mou-net] Carver County

After finding 18 warbler species during a short walk at the arboretum on May 22 but only finding 8 warbler species over a longer walk at the arboretum yesterday(23rd), I wasn't sure what to expect this morning at Carver Park Reserve.I spent just over 6 hours covering about 6.5 miles of

[mou-net] Carver County

Another note from me today, as today was my first 100 species day at Rapids Lake(101 including my early morning Common Nighthawk greeting me again). Today's birds include 5 flycatcher species, 4 vireo species, all the expected thrush species except Bluebird(no Bluebird yesterday too), 23

[mou-net] Carver County

Just a quick note from Carver County today. In just under 6 hours at Rapids Lake this morning, I was able to find 96 species including 4 flycatcher species, 4 vireo species, Gray-cheeked and Swainson's Thrush, 20 warbler species(including Prothonotary and Canada), 12 sparrow species(including

[mou-net] Carver County(a lot of migrants today)

The 2nd consecutive night(which has been rare lately) of favorable migrating conditions brought a significant arrival of migrants and/or summer residents to Carver Park Reserve. I birded from dawn for nearly 3.5 hours, but had other obligations later so I couldn't stay out as long as I would

[mou-net] Carver county - some shorebirds

Two shorebird areas are in play this spring in Carver county. The Tacoma Avenue area held nearly 700 individual shorebirds this morning. Virtually all were Lesser Yellowlegs and Pectoral Sandpipers. Solitary Sandpipers and Wilson's Snipe were also present. The water level here is very low.

[mou-net] Carver County - Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center - 4/24/17 - Field Trip Report

4/24/2017 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Rapids Lake Education and Visitor Center Field Trip Report We observed nice mix of migrants today, with several Broad-winged Hawks giving us nice looks. Plus a large number of Blue Jays were observed and also a good sized wave of

[mou-net] Carver County

Normally I don't post day to day observations to the list anymore, but I am making an exception with today's warbler numbers. After the recent frontal passage and great warbler numbers yesterday afternoon at Carver Park, I was hoping Rapids Lake MVNWR would be active this morning. It was.

[mou-net] Carver County

Fall migration continues to progress here in Carver County. Since the solid start to primary warbler migration here on August 14, warbler numbers have been good most days the past few weeks. Warbler species seen per day August 14- 8 (at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum) August 16- 8 (at

[mou-net] Carver County

The fall season in Carver County is right on schedule with today seeing the biggest influx of migrant warbler to the area.I saw my first migrant warbler of the fall back on July 28 at Rapids Lake. A small wave including a male Tennessee, female Golden-winged, and female Pine Warbler were

[mou-net] Carver County

After another jump on spring migration for me in Tennessee with 105 species(including 26 warbler species), today was my first morning at Rapids Lake MVNWR since April 17. It took time and a lot of walking, but there was a good variety/number of migrants this morning. Highlights(with counts)

[mou-net] Carver County Louisiana Waterthrush and Yellow-throated Warbler

This morning at Rapids Lake MVNWR I saw both Yellow-throated Warbler and Louisiana Waterthrush. Just as I stepped out of my car around sunrise this morning at the visitor center, I could hear a Yellow-throated Warbler singing. He was singing atop an Oak just behind the visitor center.

[mou-net] Carver County waterfowl

The previously reported location at 53 and 150th south of Cologne continues to hold good numbers of birds today. I counted 9 Ross's geese mixed in with the Snow and GWFG.  Nice assortment of dabbling ducks present as well. Joel Claus Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

[mou-net] Carver County geese

Just a quick note from Carver County today. Today was easily my best Greater White-fronted Goose day in the county. A brief early morning wake-up at 1:30 today greeted me with what sounded like a large flock of Greater White-fronted Geese flying outside my window in Chaska overhead. At

Re: [mou-net] Carver County

Check out end of that post.Re: Gr horned owl Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2016, at 9:19 PM, John Cyrus wrote: > > The past 3 days have easily been my most productive birding days this early > in the spring season at Rapids Lake MVNWR with 56 species seen over

[mou-net] Carver County

The past 3 days have easily been my most productive birding days this early in the spring season at Rapids Lake MVNWR with 56 species seen over that period. There have been 18 waterfowl species including Greater White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, and Tundra Swan. The first Northern Harrier and

[mou-net] Carver County February birds

With the early February snowstorm, my birding got off to a bit of a slower start this month. I did not get out until February 11, but like this past January bird numbers and variety were good for the month.After my highest January species count last month, this month was my highest

[mou-net] Carver County January birds

The relatively good birding from this last December continued into the new year. 2016 was my highest species January of any past year in Carver County with 44 beating out my previous high of 40 in January 2012. Almost all of my birding was done at Rapids Lake MVNWR with only a few common

[mou-net] Carver County December birds

As expected with the warmer weather and continuing the theme of this past fall, birding has been outstanding this December. I can't really compare it to past years, as I am averse to typical Minnesota December cold/snow and have not spent a lot of time out this month in past years. Overall I

[mou-net] Carver County Townsend's Solitaire still present

The Townsend's Solitaire from November 25 was in the same area at Carver Park Reserve this morning. Today it was softly singing from atop a Cedar closer to the picnic area right along the trail that leads down to Parley Lake. Other birds seen this morning were 2 Golden-crowned Kinglet, 3

[mou-net] Carver County Townsend's Solitaire

This afternoon in the Cedar between Parley Lake and the Grimm Rd. picnic area at Carver Park Reserve, I saw a Townsend's Solitaire. Initially I believe I startled him as I walked around a bend in the trail as it climbed the hill from Parley Lake near the picnic area. I saw a large thrush

[mou-net] Carver County

Just a quick note that today yielded my best warbler species day for any of my past fall seasons. After just a little over 6 hours at Rapids Lake, I found 19 warbler species. I put in extra effort once I got up to 18 species, but was only able to add 1 more species(Black-throated Green).

[mou-net] Carver County

Migrants have continued to move through the area this past week. After a significant arrival of mainly Tennessee(10+) and Chestnut-sided Warbler(12) yesterday August 17 at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, this morning brought even more warbler(though less Tennessee Warbler) to the same

[mou-net] Carver County

Early migrants continue to meander their way into Carver County. Migrants seen on August 10 at Rapids Lake MVNWR were Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, Alder Flycatcher, Northern Waterthrush, and an immature Golden-winged Warbler moving with two Blue-winged Warbler that were likely migrants as well.

[mou-net] Carver County

The first few migrant warbler have begun moving through Carver County for the fall. On August 6 I saw a Nashville Warbler and a female Canada Warbler at Rapids Lake MVNWR. On August 7 I saw a Northern Waterthrush and 2 Wilson's Warbler at the landscape arboretum. Fall arrival dates are

[mou-net] Carver County

After another jump on spring migration in Tennessee, I got back yesterday to 13 warbler species in the afternoon at Rapids Lake MVNWR. The only species that was numerous was Yellow Warbler though. This morning amidst the occasional light shower/sprinkle I was able to be more thorough at

[mou-net] Carver County - Rapids Lake Unit MVNWR - 4/19/2015

April 19, 2015 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Rapids Lake Unit Trails near the visitor center While leading a walk at the Rapids Lake unit this morning, we observed some of the following species: Osprey Sandhill Crane Eastern Phoebe Ruby-crowned Kinglet Hermit Thrush

[mou-net] Carver County

It has been great early March birding this past week in Carver County. Each day this past week has yielded a first of year species for me. That's not particularly difficult, since I spend so little time out during the winter months and Carver County is not exactly a hotbed for birds during

[mou-net] Carver County

After many years and well over a thousand miles of hiking in Carver County I finally saw the last Minnesota breeding resident warbler that has eluded me. A male Black-throated Blue Warbler was feeding and moving with at least 2 Blue-headed Vireo, a Black-and-white, and Chestnut-sided Warbler

[mou-net] Carver County

Warbler numbers have continued to be great across Carver County the past two weeks. I have been out 12 of the 14 days spending most of my time at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and Rapids Lake MVNWR. I have spent some time at Chaska Lake MVNWR and a little at Carver Park Reserve.Bird

[mou-net] Carver County

Good numbers of warbler have been moving through Carver County daily over the past 8 days. I have spent more time at Rapids Lake this month, as I tend to cut back on the amount of time I spend at Rapids Lake in September once the hunting season begin. Below are my warbler counts for the

[mou-net] Carver County

Migrant warbler continue to move through Carver County with numbers just beginning to increase.Fall 2013 also saw an increase in warbler on this same date(August 22). The most unusual bird for today was an immature Wood Thrush, as I see very few Wood Thrush during the fall season.

[mou-net] Carver County

Southbound migrants have been slowly making their way into Carver County this past week with nothing particularly unusual for this time of year. August 12 Rapids Lake MVNWR Olive-sided Flycatcher 1 Northern Waterthrush 2 Black-and-white Warbler 1 Tennessee Warbler 2 August 15 Carver Park

[mou-net] Carver county - Cerulean, Prothonotary, YB Cuckoo

In a brief outing this morning I was able to find some decent birds in Carver county: A Yellow-billed Cuckoo was located on the Tamarack Trail on the north side of Crosby Lake just west of the Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park. Also in Carver Park, a single male Cerulean Warbler was

[mou-net] Carver County

After last spring, I thought it would be a couple of years before we had a spring that matched that here in Carver County. Apparently I was wrong. After the great Yellow-rumped Warbler exodus from Saturday night through Monday morning, a great influx of Tennessee Warbler arrived to Carver

[mou-net] Carver County

The past week has continued to be very good for migrants at both Carver Park Reserve and Rapids Lake MVNWR. Warbler species totaled 20, 20, 16, 20, and 22 on May 13, 14, 15, 17, and 19 respectively at Carver Park the past week. At Rapids Lake on May 16 I saw 20 warbler species and on May 18

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Carver County White-eyed Vireo

this is not a trail for folks with bad knees and backs as you are constantly climbing over or under fallen trees. Denny Dennis and Barbara Martin Shorewood, MN -Original Message- From: John Cyrus Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:28 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Carver County White

[mou-net] Carver County - MRVAC - Carver Park Reserve - Field trip Report - 5/12/2014

May 12, 2014 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter Carver Park Reserve Field Trip Report 7:00 - 11:20 am Carver Park Reserve had lots of Warbler and Sparrow activity today. Unfortunately some of the more unusual species were heard only. Here are some of the species our group, heard or

Re: [mou-net] Carver County White-eyed Vireo

-Original Message- From: John Cyrus Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:28 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Carver County White-eyed Vireo I found a White-eyed Vireo along the western shore of Rapids Lake this morning. I uploaded a photo to the MOU site, or you can look here https

[mou-net] Carver County White-eyed Vireo

I found a White-eyed Vireo along the western shore of Rapids Lake this morning. I uploaded a photo to the MOU site, or you can look here https://www.flickr.com/photos/27446731@N02/with/14158606261/ Otherwise I turned up the same but more(a few species less) of 21 warbler species that I saw

[mou-net] Carver County

This morning I found a total of 92 species in Carver County: 89 at Rapids Lake MVNWR, 38 at Chaska Lake MVNWR, and a Common Nighthawk in Chaska. There were a total of 6 raptor species, 5 flycatcher species, 3 vireo species, 21 warbler species, and 11 sparrow species at Rapids Lake. At Chaska

[mou-net] Carver County 85 species at Rapids Lake MVNWR

After seeing 17 warbler species yesterday(May 7) at both Rapids Lake MVNWR(13) and Carver Park Reserve(14) combined, today(May 8) I found 85 species at Rapids Lake MVNWR including 20 warbler species. I did spend an hour sitting in my car waiting for lightning and heavier rain to pass, but 30

[mou-net] Carver County

Over nearly 5 hours at Rapids Lake MVNWR I was able to find 70 species. I covered the south loop, Rapids Lake trail, and hunting areas west of Rapids Lake. Since this past Thursday(birded each day) at Rapids Lake I found a total of 81 species. On the mammal side of things, I saw my first

[mou-net] Carver County

Spring has made its way to Carver County, and with it there have been many arrivals to the area over the past several days. Along with birds, frogs have been out for a few days, and the first Mourning Cloak was out today. Greater White-fronted Goose numbers have been good this spring(at

[mou-net] Carver County

Increased variety is slowly trickling into Carver County. This morning on a pretty typical dreary early spring day birds were, as well, fairly typical for the date at Rapids Lake MVNWR. Song and Fox Sparrow are here in decent numbers(began arriving in significant numbers(more than 1) on

[mou-net] Carver County

While it's not saying much, this March is a slight improvement over last March in Carver County with it being just warm enough to lead to some migrants over the past few days. Migrants over the last several days at Rapids Lake MVNWR: March 20 Canada Goose, Trumpeter Swan, Wood Duck,

[mou-net] Carver County Snowy Owl

At 5:50 PM the owl was perched on a Utility Pole at 42nd Street and Yancy Avenue. It was not there 10 minutes later. This is about a mile + north of where Herb Dingmann saw it last evening. Thus ended a 30 year search! Bob Janssen Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Carver County Snowy Owl (New Germany Area)

On our way home from viewing the Hutchinson Snowy Owl today (we couldn't find the Hawk Owl!) we spotted a Snowy atop a power pole along Highway 7. This location was seven miles west of the roundabout at Highways 7 and 25 here in Carver County, timing was around 6 PM. We were very surprised to

[mou-net] Carver County Spotted Towhee

A Spotted Towhee was located along the Lost Pond Trail at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum this morning.As you are heading east(from the loop drive/building area) where the Ridge Trail splits from the Lost Pond Trail, follow the trail through a wooded area and past the pond(and a trail

[mou-net] Carver County

The warm weather over the past couple weeks has led to very consistent birding across eastern Carver County. The later arriving fall warbler are beginning to meander across the county as well as a few of the other typical later arriving species. Migrants/highlights from my birding beginning

[mou-net] Carver County

I spent about 5 hours birding the Minnesota River valley this morning with good warbler variety and numbers. Despite the numbers of birds I counted, there are still stretches of trail without any activity and many warbler can be easily missed as they silently(or very quietly) feed. Warbling

[mou-net] Carver County

Over the past 10 days or so migration has remained fairly consistent with a nice variety of species but not particularly high numbers most days. After a year break from going to Chaska Lake MVNWR, I decided to start checking that area again. It has not disappointed with lake levels having

[mou-net] Carver County Cattle Egret

A breeding plumage Cattle Egret was at the Tacoma Ave. sod farm after the storms this morning. He likely arrived during or after the storms, as the field he was in has had no standing water all month(as is the case for most of the farm). It is possible he was there Friday, but when I was in

[mou-net] Carver County

The last migrants continue to move through the area. I found a few Alder Flycatcher and a male Blackburnian Warbler at Rapids Lake MVNWR this morning. Yellow-headed Blackbird had returned to their favored positions along the north shore of Rapids Lake as well. For all I know, they've been

[mou-net] Carver County

Migration continues to strongly linger in the area with 8 flycatcher species, 5 vireo species, and 20 warbler species over the past two days at Carver Park Reserve. I saw 5 vireo species both the 25th and 26th and 19 warbler species the 25th vs. 16 the 26th. I also found a late Swainson's

[mou-net] Carver County

Warblers have continued to be quite consistent at Carver Park Reserve with 24 species the past three days. Sunday(May 19th) I found 15 warbler species, Monday 18, and today 20. I covered a bit less area than I did when I was out on Saturday May 18. Today though I spent nearly the same

[mou-net] Carver County

Highlights of 92 species(at least 5 usual species missed) from 7 hours at Rapids Lake MVNWR today. Sora 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird 2 male in separate wooded areas Eastern Wood-Pewee 2 Least Flycatcher 10 Eastern Phoebe 1 Great Crested Flycatcher 4 Eastern Kingbird 2 Yellow-throated Vireo 2

[mou-net] Carver County

Yesterday(5/13) at Rapids Lake MVNWR I covered about half the area that I covered either 5/11 or 5/12 and turned up 15 warbler species with a significant increase in Yellow-rumped Warbler numbers in the areas covered. Today(5/14) I covered the same areas as yesterday plus a bit more.and found

[mou-net] Carver County

I spent about an hour less than yesterday at Rapids Lake MVNWR this morning covering slightly less area(little less in hunting areas, quieter). It was quite the day for thrush including a Gray-cheeked that curiously came within 10 feet of me on the trail as I stood motionless. Similar thing

[mou-net] Carver County

Despite the gusty wind, birding was quite productive today..I spent about 6.5 hours at Rapids Lake MVNWR, 1.5 hours at Carver Park and did a short half hour hike along the shore of Lake Waconia. I saw 14 warbler species at Rapids Lake with 1 additional seen at Carver Park that I did not

[mou-net] Carver County 20 warbler species

I spent over 5 hours and walked over 6 miles this morning at Rapids Lake MVNWR covering the south loop, the entirety of the Rapids Lake Trail, the entire Carver Creek Loop, and some hunting areas west of Rapids Lake. Warbler species 20 came right at the 5 hour mark with a cooperative

[mou-net] Carver County Yellow-throated Warbler still present Mon. a.m.

The Yellow-throated Warbler was still present this morning at the same location at Rapids Lake MVNWR. And after a bit longer of a stake out I discovered that this bird was singing more often yesterday than I thought. While yesterday I heard his typical song once, there was another unusual

[mou-net] Carver County Yellow-throated Warbler

A Yellow-throated Warbler was located along the Carver Creek Loop at Rapids Lake MVNWR near the northern boundary of the unit about 50 yards west of the walking bridge to the city of Carver. I first heard him sing one time and thought, nah couldn't be(recently got back from a trip to east

Re: [mou-net] Carver County Yellow-throated Warbler

- From: John Cyrus cyrus...@hotmail.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Carver County Yellow-throated Warbler Date: Sun, May 5, 2013 11:07 AM A Yellow-throated Warbler was located along the Carver Creek Loop at Rapids Lake MVNWR near the northern boundary

Re: [mou-net] Carver County Yellow-throated Warbler

on, and in another 20 minutes he came a bit lower and gave us outstanding views. Truly gorgeous warbler. From: John Cyrus cyrus...@hotmail.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 11:08 AM Subject: [mou-net] Carver County Yellow-throated Warbler

[mou-net] Carver County

Despite the weather birding has been pretty good. Arrivals at Rapids Lake the past two days Fri. May 3 Common Nighthawk Least Flycatcher Bank Swallow Rose-breasted Grosbeak Sat. May 4 Solitary Sandpiper Lincoln's Sparrow Harris's Sparrow Join

[mou-net] Carver County

I got off to a late start but still did well considering I birded late morning and early afternoon. Highlights at Rapids Lake MVNWR were Spotted Sandpiper, House Wren(3), Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Swainson's Thrush, Black-and-white Warbler(3), Tennessee Warbler (2 male),

[mou-net] Carver county ibis

Following the directions of Doug Kieser, we went to the Wahibo marsh last night and saw two ibises foraging together around the edge of the marsh on the east shoreline. One was clearly a white-faced, but the other did not have the white markings and may have been a glossy. I have some digiscope

Re: [mou-net] Carver county ibis

I spent at least a half an hour scanning the marsh for ibis and found none. Bob Williams Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2013, at 10:03 AM, Jim Campbell jrcam...@gmail.com wrote: Following the directions of Doug Kieser, we went to the Wahibo marsh last night and saw two ibises foraging

[mou-net] Carver County

Snow is quickly melting and the river trail at Rapids Lake MVNWR is either covered with less than an inch of snow or bare.There was a nice variety on another rather dreary morning(did have a few glimpses of the sun). Rapids Lake complete list Canada Goose 12 Trumpeter Swan 2 Tundra

[mou-net] Carver County Lapland Longspur and Snow Bunting(plus some spring birds)

There was great early March birding out there today..correctionThere was so-so mid April birding today. Across just a small part of rural Carver County I estimated 190 Horned Lark, 102 Lapland Longspur(4 locations), and 32 Snow Bunting. I also estimated 860 Dark-eyed Junco this

[mou-net] Carver County

It appears that April 6 may be the main thrust of Tundra Swans over the area. I counted a total of 682 Tundra Swans in multiple flocks mainly heading due west over different areas of the Rapids Lake refuge this morning. Rapids Lake MVNWR select morning count Canada Goose 150+(may have let

[mou-net] Carver County Purple Martin and Winter Wren(13 newly arriving species)

It was another great morning at Rapids Lake MNWR. Despite the northwest winds, today saw the best blackbird movement of the spring. That isn't saying a whole lot since blackbird movement has been pretty sparse. The male Purple Martin was perched late this morning on a road sign near the

[mou-net] Carver County Hermit Thrush and others

There was an influx of birds other than waterfowl overnight including Tree Swallow, Golden-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, and Fox Sparrow.at Rapids Lake MVNWR this morning. Select counts are below Canada Goose ~40 Tundra Swan 7 Wood Duck ~120 American Wigeon 1 Mallard ~50 Northern Shoveler 6

[mou-net] Carver County

My waterfowl count was up this morning at Rapids Lake MVNWR. All waterfowl are being seen in the ever-growing areas of open water in the Minnesota River besides any migrating flocks. Most have been in the river though. Eagle were keeping the waterfowl quite skittish. Rapids Lake is

[mou-net] Carver County

Highlights from Rapids Lake MVNWR included Canada Geese, Wood Duck, Mallard, Ring-necked Duck, Common Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, 2 occupied Bald Eagle nests, Northern Harrier, Rough-legged Hawk, and Belted Kingfisher. Not much to be found in rural areas besides Kestrel,

[mou-net] Carver County

This morning I startled not one but three Long-eared Owls near Parley Lake at Carver Park Reserve. They were roosting together in the same tree on a low branch with some of the denser underbrush in the area when I walked by(within 10-15 feet). Luckily they did fly one by one, as I may not

[mou-net] Carver County

Normally the Surf Scoter at Lake Waconia on Saturday(thanks to the report by Doug Kieser) would have been the highlight of the week. Today, though, a Hudsonian Godwit was at Chevalle wetlands(Chaska) taking the honors for the week. I believe this was a juvenile but could be wrong about that.

[mou-net] Carver County

It appears the strong west winds have guided the Brewer's Blackbird flocks to Carver County slightly early this fall. There was a blackbird flock of mainly Brewer's(some Red-winged) with 1250-1500 birds this morning southwest of Mayer. A 2nd flock of only Brewer's Blackbird with around 250

[mou-net] Carver County

October yielded the expected species this first week of the month. Over the week I found 74 species in the county. Highlights are below. October 2 Rapids Lake MVNWR Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 Eastern Phoebe 3 Blue-headed Vireo 1 Brown Creeper 2 House Wren 2 Winter Wren 1 Golden-crowned Kinglet 4

[mou-net] Carver County

A nice variety of mainly the usual late migrants/stragglers continue through the area with 4 vireo, 10 warbler, and 12 sparrow species over the past few days. September 27 Rapids Lake MVNWR Eastern Phoebe 4 Blue-headed Vireo 2 Philadelphia Vireo 1 Red-breasted Nuthatch 4 Brown Creeper 2

[mou-net] Carver County

The variety and number of warbler/vireo in the area has sharply declined being replaced by kinglets, sparrow, and in the past couple of days the usual surge of Yellow-rumped Warbler. This month most of my time has been spent at Rapids Lake, as both Carver Park and the arboretum yielded less

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