[mou-net] Birding Field Trip

. If interested, contact me by 5/18. Bob Holtz 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] Merlin

For those who may be interested, a Merlin is being seen in Chisago County along #12 between Almelund and Wild River State Park. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] MOU Website RQD Review Page

I agree with Mike. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Hendrickson Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 12:35 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] MOU Website RQD Review Page Hello: Well its rainy and I got the day

[mou-net] Request

Randee Edmundson, please call me. Sorry to bother the rest of you. Bob Holtz 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] Request

Shawn Conrad, Please contact me. Bob Holtz, MOU Youth Mentorship Program Coordinator 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] Ivory-billed Woodpecker

If the 2005 report of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker sighting in Arkansas peaked your interest in the possible survival of the majestic bird, I recommend you read Stalking the Ghost Bird by Michael Steinberg. It has a 2008 copyright. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Migrants

Drove along Vadnais Lake and walked at Sucker Creek this morning. There were lots of migrants, including a number of White-throated Sparrows. Bob Holtz 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] Juncos

John Wallner and I spotted Dark-eyed Juncos in Carlos Avery this morning. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Unusual locations

My best parking lot find was the Eurasian Tree Sparrow. I walked through the small area in which they are found in St. Louis. Finding none I returned to the parking lot where one was waiting for me, perched on the curbing. Bob Holtz _ From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET

[mou-net] Request

If Donnelle Burlingame reads this, please contact me. If anyone knows how I can contact her, please notify me. Bob Holtz Youth Mentorship Program 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]

Frani Lowe, I would like to have your new e-mail address. Thanks. Bob Holtz 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] Confused bird

Around 7:30 this morning I observed a Common Loon flying south over County Road B2 just west of Hamline Avenue in Roseville. I wonder if it flew north looking for open water and had to retreat south. Any thoughts? Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Redhead

I spotted a Redhead near the south end of the west arm of Vadnais Lake this morning. This is in Ramsey county, just north of #694 and east of Rice Street. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Panama

If you might be interest in a February 2012 birding trip to Panama, contact me soon. Bob Holtz 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] Wood Duck nest boxes

Birders: Is there anyone out there willing to help a few St. Paul elementary school children build a few Wood Duck nest boxes? If so, send me an e-mail, please. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Long-tailed Duck

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[mou-net] Ideas solicited

of them hardly noticeable. My first thought was Red-eyed Vireo, but the wing bars quickly ruled that out. Checking Sibley, it seemed that the closest I could come was a Bell's Vireo, but even in this warm weather that does not make sense. Any thoughts? Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Banded bird

, blue, plastic band on its right leg. If you banded the bird our know who might have, please contact me. I took the bird to the nearby Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. In a couple days I will request a report on its condition. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] Request

feeders, please contact me. Thanks in advance. Bob Holtz 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] Nelson's Sparrow

Around 10:30 a.m. today I refound two of the Nelson's Sparrows at the White Bear Lake Beach. As before, they were in the grass between the bathhouse and the beach. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Shorebird sites

I have a request. As I plan ahead for 2013 field trips, can you recommend any good shorebird sites for Anoka County (other than Carlos Avery) and Ramsey County. Please respond only to me. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Pine Siskins

was that they had recently molted because the color of the feathers had a very clean appearance, especially the yellow areas. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Responsible to share?

I have a related point. If people are going to use the list serve to keep up with all the sightings posted, would it not be respectful and considerate to spent the small membership fee and support the work of the MOU? Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET

Re: [mou-net] Mimic

They also do the Gray Catbird very well. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Rick Hoyme Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 4:51 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Mimic That's a good point. Birder's need to be wary

[mou-net] FW: Sparrows

_ From: Bob Holtz [mailto:bobholt...@visi.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:02 PM To: mou-net (mou-net@lists.umn.edu) Subject: Sparrows Sparrows are certainly on the move. Yesterday along the entrance road to the Wargo Nature Center which is a little north

Re: [mou-net] Creative Mimicry

You can also add Gray Catbird and Eastern Meadowlark to the starling mimicry list. I suspect there are many others. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Stevan Hawkins Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2009 8:44 AM To: MOU-NET

[mou-net] Anoka County

Does anyone know of any current open water with ducks in Anoka County? Also, does anyone know the condition of the roads in Carlos Avery? Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Audubon Center in Warren

I still had Common Redpolls today in Roseville, a northern suburb of St. Paul. Today. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Agassiz Audubon Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 6:29 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net

Re: [mou-net] Robin Hordes in St. Paul/Bass Ponds today

Robins are eating sumac berries in Roseville also. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jim Williams Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:47 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Robin Hordes in St. Paul/Bass Ponds today

Re: [mou-net] Robin Hordes in St. Paul/Bass Ponds today

. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jim Williams Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 9:47 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Robin Hordes in St. Paul/Bass Ponds today And in the Wayzata-Minnetonka

[mou-net] Fox Sparrow

My Hero of the Day was the Fox Sparrow who scratched his way through two inches of snow under my feeders to get at dropped seeds. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Kingbirds--Lake Waconia area, Carver County

I agree. I have seen far fewer Eastern Kingbirds this year. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Frank Peterson Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2013 4:03 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Kingbirds--Lake Waconia area

[mou-net] Chickadees

flying in and feel a big smile spread across my face. Glad I did it, but sorry to see it end. Of course, there always tomorrow! Bob Holtz 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] Chickadees

to perch and some have used the golden safflower feeder which does have pegs on which to perch. Bob Holtz 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 Hawk Owl

My son Mike and I found a Northern Hawk Owl this afternoon along Nature Trail about three miles south of #18. Bob Holtz 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] Yard bird

the finch, killed it and flew off with its breakfast. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Downy Woodpecker with deformed bill

Interesting photo, Dan. I once observed a Ruby-crowned Kinglet which had a bill that was a little over an inch long. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of danerika Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 7:05 AM To: MOU-NET

[mou-net] Snowy Owls

Does anyone know of any Snowy Owls in Anoka County at this time? Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] the buffer bill and bird habitat

My reaction is that 50 feet is a very narrow strip of land. That may be all we can get, but 100 feet would be much better. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Gordon Andersson Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2015 1:28 AM To: MOU-NET

[mou-net] Anoka county

be appreciative. If you have information, please respond to me personally. Thanks. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] American Avocet - Ramsey County

I viewed the avocet at 2:10 with a spotting scope. My impression was that it was a juvenile. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Holly Peirson Sent: Monday, August 10, 2015 2:40 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net

[mou-net] Migrant

Yesterday morning I had a White-throated Sparrow under my feeders. Bob Holtz 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] Redwings

Red-winged Blackbirds are back in Roseville's Central Park. Bob Holtz 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] Bird behavior

Birders: If you are an owl lover or are interested in bird behavior, let me recommend an easy to read small book. The title is Wesley the Owl by Stacey O'Brien. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] FW: [mou-net] U. of MN connection

I have received 28 responses to the message below. I suspect there are a few more MOU members who are U. of Mn grads. If you are and have not yet responded, it would be much appreciated if you would respond. Thank you. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET

[mou-net] FW: [mou-net] FW: [mou-net] U. of MN connection

. Bob Holtz -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bob Holtz Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2016 6:47 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] FW: [mou-net] U. of MN connection I have received 28 responses to the message below. I suspect

[mou-net] U. of MN connection

be anonymous. Bob Holtz 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] Loon

I spotted a Common Loon on Gervais Lake in Ramsey County this morning. Bob Holtz 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] Biring AHATS

with seven young, Common Loons with one young and an American Woodcock doing his slow ground dance across a gravel road. We are doing a survey each month of the 2017 year. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] White-throated Sparrow

The first of the fall just showed up in my yard. Bob Holtz 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] crows

not sure I will try this again with a third species. Bob Holtz 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] Year of the Bird

not include MOU. Our MOU board may want to consider becoming a participant. Bob Holtz 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] Turkey Vulture

Observed a Turkey Vulture heading north this afternoon just west of County Rd. C and Snelling Avenue. Bob Holtz 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] Flicker and Loon

Is anyone interested in a collection of The Loon and its predecessor The Flicker? It includes a photo copy of the first issue of The Flicker from March of 1937. Contact me if interested. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak

The Blue Grosbeak at the old arsenal area has not been re-found. However, we will keep watching. Bob Holtz 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

We did another search for the Blue Grosbeak this morning, but it was nowhere to be seen at the old arsenal site. Bob Holtz 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

may schedule a field trip for the area. The sighting appears to be a first for Ramsey County. Bob Holtz Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html