Re: [mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

y. > Jeanie > > Jeanie Joppru > Pennington County, MN > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > On Sep 20, 2020, at 1:15 PM, Jim Ryan wrote: > > > > Thanks for this Tami! > > > > I had a pine siskin at my feeders briefly today mixed in with a flock o

Re: [mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

Thanks for this Tami! I had a pine siskin at my feeders briefly today mixed in with a flock of goldfinches. Seems early On Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 11:00 AM Tami Vogel wrote: > Here is Tyler Hoar's winter finch forecast. > > He mentions that he has started a nonprofit dedicated to finch research >

Re: [mou-net] N. Mockingbird in Fridley

rchives/mou-net.html > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We

Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co.

The report of the death of the black swan this morning is most interesting because Steve Weston and I saw one this afternoon about 4pm at Fort Snelling State Park. We presumed it was the same bird reported earlier by numerous observers. Perhaps there are two? I never saw the bird everyone's been d

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//lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.-

Re: [mou-net] Stearns County

d Goose as well > as Cliff and Barn Swallows. At Getchell Lake there were three Hudsonian > Godwits. > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights --

[mou-net] Spring is coming!

record. I also find it amazing that several females were also present. The blackbirds were found on the border of *Anoka and Washington Counties, near Hugo.* I was at the corner of Elmcrest and 170th St. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your

[mou-net] Ramsey Cty shorebirds - AHATS observatory

This morning I found peeps, lesser yellowlegs, a *Semipalmated Plover* and an *American Golden Plover* along with the expected marshy inhabitants. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our

Re: [mou-net] Baltimore Oriole Ramsey Co.

ists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure

[mou-net] female red-wing blackbird

had my FOY at the suet this morning. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnson <http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com/auth

[mou-net] Hawk attacks drone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhDG_WBIQgc -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnson <http://www.famousquotesandaut

[mou-net] Cannon River Wilderness Field Trip Saturday!

. We will be there even if it lightly rains. Contacting us beforehand is not required. (ksmith9...@gmail.com). -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and d

[mou-net] Nighthawks

Amongst the many new arrivals today - I didn't see nearly as many warblers as most folks, I was delighted to see a large flock of Common Nighthawks moving over Pickerel Lake in Lilydale park tonight. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best mo

[mou-net] Garganey still there

bit before it was lost in the marsh there near a pair of Ring-necked ducks. After striking out on the Eurasian Widgeon three times, it was nice to get this lifer easily on the first try! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your

Re: [mou-net] St. John's Arboretum Spring Birding Day - Stearns County

May 5, 2014 at 11:22 AM, roy zimmerman wrote: > Jim, I would like to attend. Where do I register? Do I show up at 5:30? > On Monday, May 5, 2014 11:17 AM, Jim Ryan wrote: > > Hello Birders, > Please consider attending this time-honored event, co-sponsored by > Minnesota

[mou-net] St. John's Arboretum Spring Birding Day - Stearns County

SJU alum. 1:30 p.m. Optional birding to the Albany wastewater ponds with Bob Russell if there is any interest following lunch. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselve

Re: [mou-net] Anyone look for the Eurasian Widgeon Sunday Morning?

or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our mom

[mou-net] Meisville Ravine Birding Trip

not required. ( ksmith9...@gmail.com). Kevin will be there even if it rains. After birding at Miesville Ravine we may check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by

[mou-net] Fwd: Dakota Cty Park Meisville Ravine Birding trip

. Kevin will be there even if it rains. After birding at Miesville Ravine we may check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst.

[mou-net] Lowry Nature Center birdwalk

both hikes: gently rolling wood chipped trails -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnson<http://www.famousquotesandauthor

[mou-net] Spring migrants are on the way and Salt Lake Weekend is coming up!

birds. For more information about attending, please visit the MOU website<http://moumn.org/saltlake/> . -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan MOU Field Trip Chair Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of

[mou-net] Dakota Cty Park Meisville Ravine Birding trip

ville Ravine we may check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments o

[mou-net] Lowry Nature Center birdwalk

www.threeriversparks.org or call 763-559-6700. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnson<http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com

[mou-net] Kaposia Landing, Black Dog

Merganser Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Lots of Gulls, Mallards and honkers I also headed out to Prescott at noon and found no birds. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even i

Re: [mou-net] Stillwater - Peacock

this could have come from in the North East Metro? > > Thanks > Jason Bolish > Shoreview - Ramsey 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 > -- Sincerely, Jim Ry

[mou-net] Weaver Bottoms Swan & waterfowl birding trip

ith car pooling. Thanks, Mark Lystig 651 452-1133 -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it. - Maimonides (1135-1204) Join or

Re: [mou-net] Song research

es seem to be in post-breeding patterns already and are in their early staging phase done pre-migration. This seems earlier than last year despite the looong cold spring we had. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entir

Re: [mou-net] Why do we bird?

tted ironically, > > Al Schirmacher > Muscotah, KS > > Sent from my iPhone > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Tr

[mou-net] Lots of Turkey Vultures

seen large groups like this in the winter in Florida but never up here on or near their breeding grounds. Anyone know why they are doing this here now at this time of year? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the e

[mou-net] Chisago Cty: Bells Vireo Refound

addition to red-wings, robins and song sparrows): Veery Great Crested Flycatcher N. Rough-winged Swallow Rose-breasted Grosbeak Baltimore Oriole Warbling Vireo Yellow Warbler Common Yellowthroat -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue o

[mou-net] MOU Field Trip: Arden Hills Armory - Ramsey County

ed to 16. To sign up, contact trip leader Bob Holtz at bobholt...@comcast.net. Heavy rain, but not a mist, will cancel the trip. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan MOU Field Trip Chair There has been a tremendous renaissance in nature study in recent years; it has been called a form of escapism, and pe

[mou-net] MOU Birding Trip in Stearns County Saturday, May 18th

from the Abbey Church. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or

[mou-net] Ramsey Cty: Mockingbird still present

ween the heavier brush towards the river and the oak tree area. Other good finds: Savannah Sparrow Baltimore Orioles - 3 -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy

[mou-net] MOU Trip in Stearns County, May 18th

harge. Car pooling and chipping in for gas are encouraged. To join this trip show up at 1:30 p.m., gathering in front of the SJU Library across from the Abbey Church. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Natu

[mou-net] Warbler Fallout in St. Paul

In my urban neighborhood the hackberry trees have been swarming with: Yellow-rumps - by the dozen Nashvilles - oodles Tennessee - a handful Redstart - nice male Magnolia - what a yardbird! As I and a chipping sparrow looked on in awe... -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside O

[mou-net] Loons and grebes landing in odd places

Late ice-outs are causing problems for them this year http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/399177/ -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well gov

Re: [mou-net] Yellow-rumped Warbler fallout, St. Anthony Park, Ramsey County

atural Resources Science and Management > University of Minnesota > Hodson Hall > 1980 Folwell Avenue > St. Paul, MN 55108 > > Email: dunla...@umn.edu > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/arch

[mou-net] Odd Robin song

eard a lot of Robins in my day and never one anything like this. What this bird was doing was definitely beyond a regional dialect variation. Anyone else have similar experience with this or other species? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of h

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

t of the > > ornamental crab apples are gone here. Robins across the street are > beginning > > on the sumac berries. > > > > Jim Williams > > birding blog at > www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html > > > > > > > > On A

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

t success > to withstand tomorrow's challenge. > > Linda Whyte > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the f

[mou-net] MOU Birding trip this weekend in Dakota County

ehand is not required. ( ksmith9...@gmail.com) I will be there even if it rains. After birding at Miesville Ravine we may stop in Cannon Falls for lunch on the way to check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan

[mou-net] MOU Trip - SALT LAKE WEEKEND

to be expected, one of which may be the weather. So prepare in Minnesota fashion. All are invited to come back or try this birding adventure. Please check out the special MOU website page we have for this event: http://moumn.org/saltlake/ -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of

[mou-net] MOU Birding trip for EARLY MIGRANTS - RICE County, March 23rd

p, please contact me directly. Do not reply to the entire list-serv -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty.

Re: [mou-net] Cats and birds articles

so nice is that even after sterilization, once returned outside, the cats keep on killing. And they will live on for several years before something does them in. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature

Re: [mou-net] redpolls

Large numbers are in the metro area this season. On Sunday, our group doing the Cedar Creek CBC found a single flock of about 300 birds off Highway 65 in East Bethel and 72 additional birds at various feeders, etc. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first condi

[mou-net] Ramsey Cty: Clark's Nutcracker

Was refound tonight at 5:30. Same location: Cty Road I (that's eye, not one) near St. Alban's Very cooperative! 2nd hand reports via dog walkers that evening grosbeaks were seen in the neighborhood. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions

[mou-net] Spotting scope for sale

If interested, please check out this link and respond there. http://naturalobservations.blogspot.com/2012/10/spotting-scope-for-sale.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be b

Re: [mou-net] Recommendation for best Warbler guide book

lp you, I'd most appreciate hearing from > you. > > Thanks! > > Judy Chucker > Hennepin Cty > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul&#

Re: [mou-net] Shorebirds-Faribault County

week ago. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 29, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Jim Ryan wrote: > > > Thanks for the shorebird update, Dave. > > > > Am I the only one who got no MOU post from Bob Dunlap this morning? > > > > After checking, his last MOU post that I rece

Re: [mou-net] Shorebirds-Faribault County

Schirmacher. Just wondering if there is a hiccup in the distribution system. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater pa

[mou-net] McLeod Cty: Red-necked Grebe

good look if it's still there. Quite an unexpected find. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty.

Re: [mou-net] Harriers

anyone else noted a dearth of harriers this year? Seeing one a > month, > > if that. > > > > Al Schirmacher > > Princeton, MN > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > A

Re: [mou-net] recent posts to MOU-NET

to me. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 2:07 P

Re: [mou-net] Neighborhood 50

27;s Thrush Goldfinch.* These were urban locations also (within the city limits of St. Paul or Minneapolis), so the "quality factor" of these sightings, relative to their location is much higher, IMO. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of

Re: [mou-net] Field trip verbs

/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One

[mou-net] Washington Cty: Bell's Vireo still present

r morning rounds and did not expect to see me out in a field, away from a trail, at that time of day! PS: prepare for ticks - both kinds. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* L

Re: [mou-net] Mallards roosting on the roof (Goodhue Co)

I have seen Mallards perched on rooftops in a suburban neighborhood before, but not roosting. I thought that was odd enough. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolsto

[mou-net] Scott Cty: Eurasian Collared-dove

over in Arizona & Florida. Thoughts? Any one want to try to refind it? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of li

[mou-net] Pelicans at Red Rock Road - Ramsey Cty

About 200 of them hanging out in the pond between the road and highway 61. Also a sizable flock of red-winged blackbirds - lots of females and juvenile males. Other expected species also present, but nothing notable. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the

[mou-net] Texas Drought affects migration

FYI: http://galvestondailynews.com/ap/fb497e -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius An

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

her's original post intent (I think) and may be too far off topic(??) Sorry, Al!! I will be glad to field other responses backchannel. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

;s not made of paper either and I email far more than I text (OMG, LOL). But apparently society marches on to it's cyber drummer with me in it's virtual dust. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and

[mou-net] 180 St. Marsh Sunday - Black Duck Not refound, Virginia Rail heard

*Canada Goose* - several pairs -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* --

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

t the bcc.. The tech folks behind the curtain can verify or nullify my thesis here, but I think that's why you don't get your own posts. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall n

Re: [mou-net] Robins

experience, so with this weird spring, who knows what's going on.... -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of l

Re: [mou-net] Carlos Avery

May 1st. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* On Mon, Mar 19, 2012 at

[mou-net] Metro birds tonight

*Kaposia Landing* (Ramsey side) Wild Turkey - 1 Tom on Concord Ave. Great Blue Heron - *THIRTY SIX *- that is the most I've ever seen in one spot at one time Common Merganser - 50plus Bald Eagle - 4 I was hoping to spot a Black duck but had no luck -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul'

[mou-net] Slow birding in February yields Gadwall, Scaup highlights

ssed, it had it's head turned 'round facing behind it, as if it had made a failed attempt at lunch. Our last stop was the Bass Ponds, which was largely unremarkable, save plenty of dog-walkers and one pair of* Lesser Scaup* amongst the previously mentioned species. -- Sincerely, Jim

[mou-net] Dodge Cty: Snowy Owls refound

of Horned Larks in Dodge & Steele Counties, well over 30 birds. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Snowy Owl - Dakota County

I went looking for the owl around noon and did not refind it. I did come across a Northern Shrike on Jacob Ave. Jim Ryan On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 2:08 PM, Kevin Smith wrote: > I am sorry for the error that I made for the location on the Snowy Owl > in Dakota Co. > The spelling should

Re: [mou-net] Misidentification

n an avocation largely dependent on observation skills and honesty (to self and others), a desire to discover your own blind spots and weaknesses and improve your knowledge base and perceptive skills makes for a better birder. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first con

[mou-net] Refound: AWPE & GBHE @ Kaposia

eekdays this time of year! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* --

[mou-net] Birds at pickerel lake this morning (Dakota Cty)

* at home. Pleasant, but I was hoping to spot the *Wood Ducks* I saw there this weekend to add them to my December list. Bust. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy

[mou-net] Bob Janssen in the news

http://www.startribune.com/local/west/134515838.html Also mentioned is someone named Eckhert. I think they meant Kim Eckert. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo To

[mou-net] Washington County: Summer tanager refound

was a lifer for me - my 295th Minnesota bird. I hope she stays well! Also seen (of note) today: *Northern Shrike* - on the road near Carpenter Nature Center *Northern Shoveler* - a pair of females in pickerel lake (*Dakota County*) -on the way home from work! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul'

[mou-net] Dakota County -Dickcissel not refound

*, *Cowbirds* and many *Red-winged Blackbirds*. I presume at least a few *Brewers Blackbirds* may have been in this large, mixed flock as well. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -

[mou-net] Snow buntings in 3 metro counties today

seen elsewhere today. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or

Re: [mou-net] My Request Reply

My comments below (in blue) On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 6:52 PM, Bill Penning wrote: > > 1) I believe that what constitutes disturbance is somewhat arbitrary. If a > bird looks at you is it disturbed? If it flies to the next power pole is it > disturbed? I'm not sure what disturbance is when its not

Re: [mou-net] Birding Request

to protecting the welfare of birds (99% non-birders in my guesstimation). I think his concern is similar to giving a criminal your house keys and expecting nothing bad to happenplease note my second quote regarding this matter... -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One o

[mou-net] Birds since last week

;ve never seen any birds there - does anyone know if that lake EVER has any birds on it? A few *Mallards* in the small marsh out front of Rogers Lake and there were also *Robins*, a *Cardinal*, a *Junco* and the first *Tree sparrows* of the season greeted me. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul&#x

Re: [mou-net] tufted titmouse in MN

A quick review of the MOU database shows 4 reports this fall (all South) 10 reports statewide this summer (9 South), 21 sightings this spring (all South). All reports except one are from the metro area and to the South and East. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One o

Re: [mou-net] From the Bottom of My Heart

l price of internet admission. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* On Sat, Se

[mou-net] Pelican deaths at hands of farmer

http://www.startribune.com/local/129948168.html A very sad story indeed. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater pa

[mou-net] Dakota county birds

-several in treetops Killdeer - numerous in plowed fields Horned Larks -in plowed fields Robins -several in treetops -this is where to find them this time of year Mourning doves - Well over 200. They are all over in big bunches, little bunches and single birds -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul&#

Re: [mou-net] Changes in MN Birding

Don't forget, House Finches were a big deal back then, weren't they? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater

Re: [mou-net] Best Bird While Not Birding?

nd looked right at me! *E. Screech-owl -* one morning at home I heard blue jays making a racket. I went out to investigate and this was the cause of their ruckus, right in my front yard! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditio

[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Rice County

At 10am today there were at least 2 Buff-breasted Sandpipers in the dirt field on the Sod Farm on the West side of Goodhue Ave. (Goodhue / Rice County line) just South of 90th St. with about a dozen Killdeer and a few semipalmated sandpipers. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Wes

[mou-net] Golden Eagles harmed by wind turbines

This is most unfortunate: http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=20764&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DPD -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature sh

[mou-net] Dakota Cty: Eurasian Collared Doves

6 birds found at the grain elevator just East of Vermillion. A county first for me. Thanks to Steve Weston for the heads up. I know others knew of the whereabouts of these but I don't know who all else to thank! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first con

[mou-net] Dakota Cty: Red-headed Woodpecker

Found today just south of 220th on Inga Avenue. In ten years of regularly birding this county, it's my first. And it was a FOY to boot! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not

[mou-net] Summer Tanager Not refound in Mpls

re-appear later. With leaf-out imminent, things will get a bit tougher very soon! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater

[mou-net] Anoka Cty: warbler Fallout

What an awe-inspiring end to a great, but brief day birding! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of libert

[mou-net] Isanti Cty: Red-throated Loon Not refound

rnover at this lake! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or

[mou-net] Ramsey Cty: Sora refound, warblers elsewhere

while I was there. (10-11am) Also present was a Solitary Sandpiper and plenty of Tree Swallows and Red-winged Blackbirds, among other year-round residents. Near Lake Josephine, I found a Blackpoll warbler and Northern Waterthrush, several White-throated & 1 Swamp Sparrow. -- Sincerely, Jim

[mou-net] Hennepin Cty: FOY Barn Swallows

They're back at their nesting site in the parking ramp in Bloomington today. A welcome sight & sound after such a gloomy week! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken.

Re: [mou-net] Bufflehead Nest in Hennepin?

Interesting observations, Don. Now I'm wondering do Bufflehead lay their eggs in other birds nests? Either another Bufflehead or other species as well? I've heard some waterfowl do just that. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of ha

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Posting problem

is obviously necessary. I for one, like to see those photos! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *L

[mou-net] Hennepin Cty: Western Grebe refound

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Re: [mou-net] Unusual Locations

ckson > > > > > > > ---- > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside "A thing is right when it tends to preserve t

Re: [mou-net] Unusual locations

Yard- **Magnolia warbler* & *E. Screech-owl,* *Purple finch* (nemesis bird) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside "A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community" - Aldo Leopold “There has been a tremendous renaiss

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