Whether you are from Minnesota or checking in from out of state, we = invite you to join over 1,000 eager and dedicated birders who belong=20 to the MOU.
In coming months, we will be publishing data, observations, and=20 research from the very unusual owl irruption year we are witnessing as=20 you read this. Members will be the first to see these publications.=20 Donations are welcome, too, and you may earmark your contribution=20 specifically for owl conservation and research if you desire (or give = without restrictions)=20 One thing MOU members are doing this winter is construction and = placement of Boreal Owl nesting boxes in the Superior National Forest. = We hope to stem the disturbing slide of nesting Boreals in Minnesota. We = think that loss of appropriate nesting trees is a reason. =A0As a member of the MOU, you will receive our bimonthly newsletter=20 (Minnesota Birding) and our quarterly journal, (The Loon). You will be=20 invited to join MOU field trips to the state's best birding areas at=20 the best times of the year led by our best birders. Do you know that=20 Northern MN has the highest count of breeding species of any area in=20 the US? Come and find out for yourself in May and June. The bugs really=20 aren't that bad, and you can help us find all the Great Gray Owls,=20 Northern Hawk Owls, and Boreal Owls that might well stay here to breed=20 in the coming season.=A0 Please join us. Current membership dues are: =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0$25 Individual =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0$35 Family =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0$75 Supporting =A0 Please include your name, address, and a check for payment addressed to=20 "MOU". Mail this to the attention of: "Membership Secretary" at:=A0 =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0MOU =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0J. F. Bell Museum of Natural History =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0University of Minnesota =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A010 Church Street SE =A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0=A0Minneapolis, MN 55455-0104=A0 Thank you for coming to Minnesota to enjoy what has been for us, too,=20 an extraordinary winter for birds.=A0Please come back. We all look=20 forward to meeting you at one of our outings or field trips. Good=20 Birding. Mark Alt President, MOU =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 On Jan 31, 2005, at 11:44 AM, Alt, Mark wrote: <Request for out state people to join up.doc>
