[mou-net] green laser pointer
I am just beginning to research using a green laser pointer in birding and wonder what suggestions others may have about brands/web sites to consider. The goal is to be able to quickly/briefly point near a specific bird for my partner to locate with minimal disruption to the bird. Is there anything available that is reliable but less than $100 (zbolt). Much appreciation for any help and ideas. Cindy Johnson New Brighton, 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
Re: [mou-net] Flashlight suggestions
Holy cow! I have gotten some great backchannel suggestions. If people are interested, I can provide a summary once they all seem to be in. I suppose I should have better clarified that I am an avid owl watcher and I am looking for something that I can use not only when I walk my dogs at night, but a flashlight that will throw a long, focused beam (spot) as opposed to a broad beam (flood). Ideally it would have additional colors as options, like red and green, but not a must. I have a large spot light and while it works great, it's awkward to carry. I also have several relatively useless flashlights that I use when I walk my dogs at night, but I would love to pitch these and just have one that I can use, as we have lots of wooded areas I walk my dogs around in the evening. I will certainly take a look at the suggestions provided thus far, but I am open to more now that I have done a better job with the specifics. Thanks a bunch for the help and ideas! cj ______ Cindy Johnson, PsyD Licensed Psychologist 2006 1st Ave, Suite 205 Anoka, MN 55303 Office: 763-421-8274 ext. 1 Fax: 763-421-8174 www.childpsych.biz www.thepsycwriter.com <http://www.childpsych.biz/> *P** **Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.* DISCLAIMER: The confidential information accompanying this transmission contains protected health information under state and federal law and is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual to which it is addressed and may be used only for carrying out treatment, payment or healthcare operations. The recipient or person responsible for delivering this information is prohibited by law from disclosing this information without proper authorization to any other party, unless required to do so by law or regulation. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy and delete this message from any computer and contact us immediately by return e-mail. No response indicates that the information was received by the appropriate authorized party. 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] flashlight suggestions
I am in the market for a small but powerful flashlight that I can use for nighttime wildlife adventures. Anyone have suggestions? cj __ Cindy Johnson, PsyD Licensed Psychologist 2006 1st Ave, Suite 205 Anoka, MN 55303 Office: 763-421-8274 ext. 1 Fax: 763-421-8174 www.childpsych.biz www.thepsycwriter.com <http://www.childpsych.biz/> *P** **Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.* DISCLAIMER: The confidential information accompanying this transmission contains protected health information under state and federal law and is legally privileged. This information is intended only for the use of the individual to which it is addressed and may be used only for carrying out treatment, payment or healthcare operations. The recipient or person responsible for delivering this information is prohibited by law from disclosing this information without proper authorization to any other party, unless required to do so by law or regulation. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please destroy and delete this message from any computer and contact us immediately by return e-mail. No response indicates that the information was received by the appropriate authorized party. 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] wildlife rehab question
In Wabasha, MN birding this weekend. Found kildeer while walking, looked weak, was walking and falling over. Not doing typical predator display, not calling out. Clearly not healthy. Not headed to the cities till Sun, does any one know of a wildlife rehab down in this area? Cindy 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] Re: Varied Thrush
Can someone provide more specific details on location. I just picked up on this thread and would like to try to see the bird this weekend. When tends to be the best times and where? Cindy Johnson linda wrote: I was fortunate enough to see the varied thrush just a short time ago, at about 2:45, at the Edgecumbe and Eleanor site. It is truly a lovely creature--and a lifer for me. The homeowner had introduced herself to me a couple of days ago, and is most gracious about having folks park beside her yard. Since it's an unfenced yard on an inclined street, one can park near the SE corner (her property) of the intersection, and have a nice view of the feeder area in her backyard, while remaining discreetly in the car. I've brought her some mealworms, grapes, and dried cherries to feed, and plan to bring more. The bird is surely "making the rounds" in this well-appointed neighborhood because as she says, he looks healthy and well-fed. She said he's appearing regularly for short forays. If everyone uses restraint about driving-speed, parking places, and duration, many people should be able to see the bird, without disturbing the neighborhood. Good luck--Linda Whyte ___ mou-net mailing list mou-...@cbs.umn.edu http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! ---
[mou] rice creek etc
I am planning to bird at Rice Creek today. Where was the duck located, and I believe there was also a report earlier this week about a prothonotary warbler in the area. If anyone has more specific information about locations I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks! Cindy Johnson New Brighton, MN Jason Bolish wrote: > Was unsuccessful relocating a Prothonotary Warbler in Rice Creek Park > on Friday Night & this weekend. Ran into Tom when he > located the Mallard in a Raptor nest. I was skeptical but today I got > pictures verifying it: > > http://www.bolioshot.com/images/rc_raptor_nest_with_mallard_1_052806.jpg > http://www.bolioshot.com/images/rc_raptor_nest_with_mallard_2_052806.jpg > > On Saturday, just outside the fenced in Dog Walking area, I saw my > first Blackburnian Warbler & surprised the pics turned out this well > considering I've had this new camera for only a few days (this Warbler > was not back there today) > > http://www.bolioshot.com/images/rc_blackburnian_warbler_m_1.jpg > http://www.bolioshot.com/images/rc_blackburnian_warbler_m_3.jpg > > Found that this Eastern Phoebe had been banded (NW area of Springbrook > Park) > > http://www.bolioshot.com/images/sb_eastern_phoebe_banded_4_052806.jpg > http://www.bolioshot.com/images/sb_eastern_phoebe_banded_pair_1_052806.jpg > > Jason --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! ---
[mou] Palm OS birding software
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[mou] wisconsin rental question
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[mou] Bird Poetry Books
Thanks to all who responded to my request for poetry books. I have a = great place to start for my gift and really appreciate the help I received. Birders are the best!! Cindy Johnson -Original Message- From: mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu] On = Behalf Of fred lesher Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 10:49 AM To: MOU; min bird Subject: [mou] Bird Poetry Books "Urban Nature"-poems about wildlife in the city, Milkweed Editions, 2000 includes "bird" poems, recent realistic American poetry including "A Guide to Urban Birds": parking lot gulls, highway hawks, & dump swallows; "Red Bird" opening lines "Now I feel safe/I've gotten my cardinal back again"; "Swifts at Evening", a shape poem resembling a cloud of Chimney Swifts funneling down into a chimney. "Shared Sightings", an anthology of bird poems edited by Sheila Golburgh Johnson, John Daniel & Co., Santa Barbara, 1955. Titles such as "Roger Tory Peterson and I", "Grackles"--opening lines "Attentive to the morning light/arrange along telephone lines/quarter notes on a staff/of bird gossip medley." "Art of Birds" by Pablo Neruda, translated from the Spanish into English, Univ. of Texas Press, 1985. In my opinion the finest recent bird poems including poems about real and imaginary birds: "Harris Hawk", & "Greater Tinkler"--"The tinkler is transparent/cannot be seen against the crystals,/and is invisible when it flies:/ it is a bubble of the wind,/it is an icy fugue,/it is a crystal palpitation." There are several editions of this book with illustrations. The U. Of TX Press edition is translated by Jack Schmitt with illustrations by Jack Unruh. (Sketches and drawings) Another edition is same title "Art of Birds" but both Spanish & English, translated by Jack Schmitt illustrations by Chiappe, Llobet, & Mata. (Realistic art work in color). Lynx Edicions, 2002. Try a used bookstore. Look for "Through the Year with Birds & Poets", copyright 1900! An anthology with the golden oldies such as Whitman's "Out of the Cradle Endlessly Rocking" and "Birds" from Nature by Ralph Emerson in couplets: "...All of worth and beauty set/Gems in Natures cabinet." There are more. Fred Lesher, LaCrosse __ Do you Yahoo!? Protect your identity with Yahoo! Mail AddressGuard http://antispam.yahoo.com/whatsnewfree ___ mou-net mailing list mou-...@cbs.umn.edu http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! --
[mou] poetry book ideas
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start with this resourceful group first!!
Thanks-
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Cindy Johnson
New Brighton, MN
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