[mou-net] Bob Janssen

[Kim Eckert]

As previously posted, Bob Janssen recently died in late October, but there has 
been some uncertainty as to the date, time, and location of the 
memorial/funeral service. It will be held at Lakewood Cemetery in Mpls on 
Monday, November 13, at the “Historic Chapel” (aka the Memorial Chapel?), and 
it will start at 10:00 am. See:
https://www.lakewoodcemetery.org/service-result/406658/robert-janssen/

-Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Becky Lystig memorial

[Kim Eckert]

Mark Lystig asked me to post the following on his behalf. As many of you know, 
Becky Lystig and Mark were very active in the MOU for decades as they served in 
a variety of roles. As Mark notes below, Becky died last December and invites 
you all to her memorial gathering on April 30. (Kim Eckert, Duluth)

Becky Lystig, a member for many years and volunteer for the MOU, died on 
December 3, 2022.  There will be an informal memorial gathering in her honor 
between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023,   No
 at the Wood Lake Nature Center (6710 Lake Shore Drive, Richfield).  Please 
come if you are able, and remember to bring your hiking shoes and binoculars so 
that you can walk the boardwalk and look for migrants either before or after 
the gathering.  -Mark Lystig


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[mou-net] Bob Ekblad

[Kim Eckert]

I just learned that Bob Ekblad of Byron MN, long-time MOU member and a former 
MOU president, died this week. I had known him for decades and he was always 
one of my favorites to bird with and talk to. He is survived by his wife Diane 
Anderson. More details on a memorial service will hopefully be posted here as 
they become available.

Kim Eckert, Duluth


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[mou-net] Phainopepla on North Shore

[Kim Eckert]

Just east of McQuade road harbor with cardinals in thicket and trees between 
Beachway cabins and gray trailer house next door. Discovered this morning by 
Michael Sack and Molly Misfeldt. 
- Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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Re: [mou-net] Fork-tailed Flycatcher Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

The flycatcher disappeared right away after it was found about 8:00 but then 
relocated near the same area about 10:00. Last seen flying west from Alseth 
road about 10:30 between Stoney point drive and scenic 61. Trying to relocate. 
KIm Eckert, Duluth  

> On Sep 17, 2022, at 8:46 AM, Don Kienholz  wrote:
> 
> Alex Sundvall received and shared photos and report from finder Adam Sell of 
> a Fork-tailed Flycatcher seen this morning on Stony Point. The bird was on 
> the top of Spruce trees near the barn on the north side of Alseth Road. 
> Duluth, St. Louis county.
> Stony Point / Alseth road is on the shore of Lake Superior north of duluth. 
> More details on Facebook mn county listers page.
> Best
> Don
> 
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[mou-net] Brown booby update

[Kim Eckert]

Just received some texts from Linda Sparling that the bird is still being seen 
in Winona Monday morning but at a different location. Apparently now seen 
flying around over the river on both MN and WI sides out from Levee Park and 
Lions Park. I assume someone will post updates later here or eBird or Facebook 
if any more news. 

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[mou-net] Brown booby still present

[Kim Eckert]

For those who don’t see Facebook or or eBird postings, the Brown booby in 
Winona has been present all afternoon at least up until 6:15 when I left. The 
best viewing has been from Prairie Island Rd about 100 yards north of Riverview 
Rd. Check especially the roof of the parked barge at the CHS elevator.  Kim 
Eckert 


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[mou-net] Brown booby update

[Kim Eckert]

This posting may not have gone through earlier:

Just heard from Tony Hertzel that he relocated it about an hour ago in Winona 
at these coordinates: 44.059303, -91.664642. Currently roosting on a parked 
barge. 

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Re: [mou-net] Brown Booby - Winona

[Kim Eckert]

Just heard from Tony Hertzel that he relocated it within the past hour in 
Winona at these coordinates: 44.059303, -91.664642. Currently roosting on a 
parked barge. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

> On Aug 14, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Dedrick Benz  wrote:
> 
> Reply from worker mentioned below in Facebook post (Kelley Wilson):
> 
> "Yeoman's Pond hanging out on a barge at a loading dock with some seagulls, 
> about 7:30 PM on 8-13-22. I am unsure if it is still there but will keep an 
> eye out tonight when I go back into work at 6PM."
> 
> 
> 44.062527,-91.664222
> This is the Winona Harbor. Viewing can be tricky, one could start at the 
> Minnesota Marine Art Museum. I'm working in La Crosse today but perhaps 
> others are checking. Apologies to the hordes reaching out to me; I can't 
> respond personally to everyone. Good luck!
> 
> -Dedrick Benz
> Winona, MN
> 
> Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
> Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>
> 
> 
> From: Minnesota Birds  on behalf of Dan Jackson 
> 
> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2022, 10:49 AM
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Brown Booby - Winona
> 
> Link to photo:  
> https://www.facebook.com/CouleeRegionAudubon/posts/4062968130494502?comment_id=1490498068070583_id=1660440987841539_t=feed_comment=notif
> 
> Good luck to MN birders!
> 
> Dan Jackson, Chaseburg, Wi
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Minnesota Birds  On Behalf Of Dan Jackson
> Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2022 10:46 AM
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
> Subject: [External E-Mail] [mou-net] Brown Booby - Winona
> 
> Email from outside source.
> 
> There was a comment to one of the posts about the La Crosse Brown Booby on 
> the Coulee Region Audubon Facebook page.  It showed a picture of a Brown 
> Booby on a barge compartment cover and said "Spotted in Winona MN on 8-13-22".
> 
> I have asked for more information but haven't heard back yet.
> 
> It appears that the bird either flew or rode north on a barge.
> 
> Dan Jackson, Chaseburg, WI
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[mou-net] Acorn woodpecker directions update

[Kim Eckert]

Parviainen Rd is also CR 172 and turns north off CR 4, about 7 mi west of 
Mahtowa in Carlton county. Go 1.8 miles north to 2140. 
Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Acorn woodpecker in Carlton county

[Kim Eckert]

Seen and photographed today at 2140 Parvianen road and present now at 1:30. 
Turn north off CR 4 about 5 mi west of Mahtowa. Seen yesterday for first time. 
Park just south on Parvianen and look first in row of spruce along road. 

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[mou-net] Towhee update

[Kim Eckert]

Both Abert’s Towhees still present in Grand Rapids at 8:00 am this morning June 
20 when we arrived. NW corner of Murphy Hill park at back yard of 316 8th 
street NE. Either walk through park to its west end, or park on 8th and  walk 
south on dirt alley next to 316. 
-Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Ivory gull still present

[Kim Eckert]

As it has done the past few days, it flew in from the SE at 0945 to the ice 
fishing shacks on the bay side of the Park Point recreation area. For at least 
four consecutive days the gull has appeared in this way between 0930 and 1030 
before being seen off and on during the rest of the day. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Ivory gull in Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Since rarities seen in Duluth often do not appear on this listserv, note that 
an Ivory Gull was seen today at dawn at Canal Park. Presumably the same bird 
was first found sometime yesterday by Sam Holcomb at the Park Point recreation 
area. I have no information on the gull’s plumage, but it is likely a first 
winter bird. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net]

[Kim Eckert]

Limpkin still calling several times between 2:00 and 2:45. No waiting unlike 
yesterday. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

> On Jun 1, 2021, at 1:45 PM, m...@moumn.org wrote:
> 
> (Posted by Frank Gosiak  via moumn.org)
> 
> Limpkin heard at 12:03. Calls infrequently but still on 
> location. Out 500 yards approximately.
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[mou-net] Harlequin Duck and Red-throated Loons still in Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

A sub-adult male Harlequin was seen this morning on the bay side of Park Point 
at both 19th street just north of Hearding Island and at the 43rd street bus 
turn around just north of the recreation area. This is presumably the same 
individual which had been seen last week and previously. 

Five Red-thr Loons also present on the lake side of Park Point south of the 
12th street access. This species had also been seen by others at Park Point 
several times earlier this month. 

And a probable group of Whimbrels was seen distantly and very briefly on the 
sand bar on the back side of Hearding Island but they disappeared before a 
positive ID could be made. This species has also been reported in Duluth a few 
times earlier in May. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Wilson’s plover update

[Kim Eckert]

Ted Keyel reports that it is still present this morning in the same location on 
the beach at Park Point south of the recreation area.  Kim Eckert 

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[mou-net] Wilson’s Plover update

[Kim Eckert]

Just got a call from Linda Sparling who found the plover again about 2:30 at 
the original spot on the beach by the dune bridges at Park Point just north of 
Sky Harbor Airport. It seems to appear and disappear unpredictably but always 
at or near the same place. This suggests it spends much of the time hidden in 
the nearby dune grass. Birders are asked however not to walk through this 
fragile habitat - just wait until it reappears on the beach.  -Kim Eckert, 
Duluth 

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[mou-net] Fwd: Wilson’s plover relocated

[Kim Eckert]

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Kim Eckert 
> Date: May 15, 2021 at 8:16:28 AM CDT
> To: MOU RBA 
> Subject: Wilson’s plover relocated
> 
> Just received a report that the plover reported yesterday at Park Point in 
> Duluth was found again this morning by Nancy Sundeen at same place. On the 
> beach between the recreation area and the airport.  
> -Kim Eckert, Duluth


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[mou-net] Wilson’s plover in Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Seen by Ted Keyel and others this morning on the beach at park point. By the 
dune bridges between the recreation area and the airport. 

Kim Eckert
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[mou-net] Say’s Phoebes, Big Stone Co

[Kim Eckert]

The birds reported yesterday on ebird in the gravel pits area along the east 
side of CR 21 about a half mile north of MN 7 are still present this morning. 
Relocated by the MBW group. 

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Re: [mou-net] ANCIENT MURRELET STONY POINT St Louis Co

[Kim Eckert]

Still present at 0925. Diving frequently. Slowly swimming west towards mid 
point of Stoney point but still visible from rocks at east side. 
Kim Eckert, Duluth 

> On Jan 17, 2021, at 9:09 AM, Jesse Ellis  wrote:
> 
> Hey All-
> 
> Relaying a report by Steve Kolbe of an ANCIENT MURRELET at Stony Point at
> the St. Louis/Lake Co line between the point and the surfing rocks, diving
> actively.
> 
> Jesse Ellis
> Cedar Rapids, IA
> 
> -- 
> Jesse Ellis
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Re: [mou-net] Large Tern Duluth update

[Kim Eckert]

Correction to John’s tern update. WLSSD is at 27th Avenue west exit.  -Kim 
Eckert 

> On Jul 1, 2020, at 4:14 PM, MOU  wrote:
> 
> (Posted by John Richardson  via moumn.org)
> 
> 4pm a large tern return to the same spot in Interstate Island. Stayed for 
> about 
> 30 secs and then flew towards the WLSSD plant. This area can be located off 
> the 
> 21st Ave W exit on I-35N.
> 
> JR
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[mou-net] Royal Tern location?

[Kim Eckert]

Adding to John’s earlier post about the tern at Interstate Island in Duluth 
that strictly MN listers should note. The ID continues to look good but the 
left tip of the island where all the sightings have been appears to be in 
Wisconsin. At least that’s what the Google maps app on my phone shows. Perhaps 
another mapping source on another device shows something different. At least 
the bird does not need to fly very far over the island to be in MN and that has 
happened. 

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[mou-net] Barn Owl taken to raptor center

[Kim Eckert]

Just received a call from Linda Sparling that the owl in Sax-Zim along CR 7 is 
now on its way to The Raptor Center in St. Paul. It was noted to be in obvious 
bad shape and not flying well so it was picked up and is now en route to St. 
Paul. It was described as still alive but just barely so. The assumption is 
that it was starving, resulting in its diurnal hunting activity which is 
uncharacteristic of this species. 

By the way, this owl was apparently first seen on January 1 and reported to the 
Sax-Zim welcome center but I was told yesterday that the ID on Jan 1 was 
tentative and unconfirmed. 

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[mou-net] Fred Lesher correction

[Kim Eckert]


The initial second-hand information I saw about Fred incorrectly listed his 
age. He was 83. My apologies for passing on incorrect information in 
yesterday’s posting. His obituary from the LaCrosse newspaper follows:

https://obituaries.lacrossetribune.com/obituary/frederick-lesher-1077797500

Also note there was a typo in the link to his T S Roberts Award presentation. 
It should be:

https://moumn.org/awards.html

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[mou-net] Fred Lesher

[Kim Eckert]

I just learned today that Fred Lesher died recently. He was 92 and had been a 
good friend for decades. Among his many accomplishments, Fred was past 
president of MOU for three years in the 1960s, was the authority on Houston 
County birding for years and co-authored a bird finding guide to that county, 
and he received the MOU’s T S Roberts Award in 2012. For more about Fred, you 
can read the text of that award presentation at https://moumn.org/awards.html: 
scroll down to 2012 under Roberts Award Recipients. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Harlequin Duck in Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Female-plumaged bird still present at Canal Park today in the shipping channel 
with goldeneyes. It was first seen here by Peder Svingen on November 10 with at 
least one other sighting on the 13th by other observers but not yet reported on 
this listserv. Many gulls have also been here all month including Glaucous and 
multiple Thayer’s-type Icelands today and previously.  -Kim Eckert, Duluth 


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[mou-net] Pacific Loon at Park Point Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Present now on Lake Superior side. Visible from recreation area but probably 
closest access at 31st Street Lafayette Square. 

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[mou-net] Avocets in Faribault Co

[Kim Eckert]

Flock of 13 this afternoon at the east side of Minnesota Lake.  Visible from 
the park just west of downtown Minnesota Lake. Found by MN Birding Weekends 
group. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

Kim 

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[mou-net] Snowy Egret in Big Stone Co

[Kim Eckert]

Seen this morning by the MBW group along Hwy 28 a mile E of Barry. Say’s Phoebe 
also still present along Traverse  CR 2, 1.8 mi E of Browns Valley. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Lazuli Bunting in Pipestone Co

[Kim Eckert]

Male found this morning by the MInn Birding Weekends group on 121st Street, 2 
mi W of Hwy 75. This is just N of Pipestone Natl Monument. In a yard with 
feeders on N side of 121st and viewable from the road. -Kim Eckert

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[mou-net] Red-throated Loons, Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Two present now out from Leif Erikson Park at 12th Ave East. On L Superior at 
edge of ice pack. (One was found here this morning by the Kraemers.)

- Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Eurasian wigeon, Park Point in Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Since there have been no other reports to mounet... it was reported about a 
half hour ago on the bay side of Park Point at 19th Street. Not yet relocated. 
I assume there would be updates if it’s found again.   - Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Duluth ducks update

[Kim Eckert]

Other observers have reported that the King Eider is still present. Today it 
was at the Lester River and yesterday it was seen out from Les Chateaux apts at 
3800 London Rd. It is roaming along a 40-block stretch of shoreline between 
Brighton beach and around the 2300 block of Water St so it can be hard to 
locate. 

I’m not aware of any Tufted Duck reports since Tuesday but it is probably still 
present somewhere in the harbor as it moves around with shifting ice 
conditions, often in areas that aren’t accessible.  Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Tufted Duck still here

[Kim Eckert]

Just reported with goldeneyes in a channel with a red bouy between elevators A 
and B on the Port Terminal side of the harbor. Presumably visible to the west 
from Pier B Hotel. It had last been reported January 8 but was probably present 
but out of sight all along since these channels by the grain elevators are hard 
to view.  Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] KIEI, Duluth, MN

[Kim Eckert]

Elder still present now at Brighton beach  straight out from outhouses. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 
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> From: MOU 
> Date: January 11, 2019 at 12:09:31 PM CST
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> Subject: [mou-net] KIEI, Duluth, MN
> Reply-To: John Richardson 
> 
> (Posted by John Richardson  via moumn.org)
> 
> King Eider is Back!!! Very west end of Brighton Beach! Yer baby!!
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Re: [mou-net] Ducks Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Have a second-hand report that the TUDU was at Canal Park first thing this 
morning at 8:00. Probably took off a short time later as it has done on some 
previous days. May or may not be relocated today as ice conditions change with 
wind direction. Like John, I haven’t heard of any eider sightings today. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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> On Jan 9, 2019, at 12:01 PM, MOU  wrote:
> 
> (Posted by John Richardson  via moumn.org)
> 
> No reports of the Eider today. 
> 
> Tudu:- Bay all frozen, 10 goldeneye in Canal Park channel, no tudu.
> 
> JPR
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[mou-net] Tufted Duck

[Kim Eckert]

...still present now at Pier B hotel with goldeneyes. Often swims out of sight 
just to the west and easy to miss. Mornings usually best.  Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] TUDU update

[Kim Eckert]

John Ellis just called to report it’s now between the aquarium and the Pier B 
hotel. By itself with other ducks. 

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[mou-net] Duluth Tufted Duck update

[Kim Eckert]

To elaborate on John Richardson’s recent posting:

The channel between elevators B and C would be accessed from Helberg Dr which 
turns off Garfield Ave and goes south to the UPS building. Be sure you do not 
trespass into posted areas here by the railroad tracks, grain elevators and 
other private property in the Port Terminal area.

So the duck now seems to be moving around a larger area than before which 
explains why some birders looking in and around Canal Park may have missed it 
on some recent days. Updates would still be appreciated since birders are still 
coming this week to look for it. 

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[mou-net] Tufted Duck still present this morning

[Kim Eckert]

Just reported at Bayfront Park Saturday morning. Near the Great Lakes Aquarium. 
 -Kim Eckert 

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[mou-net] another TUDU update

[Kim Eckert]

Just seen in Duluth harbor at 11:30 a mile west of Canal Park. One block west 
of Pier B hotel / Silos restaurant at 8th Ave West & Railroad St. Best access 
and parking there. Still associating with goldeneyes. Ducks moved because 
shipping channel now covered with shifting ice pack.  -Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Duluth Tufted Duck still present

[Kim Eckert]

Just got word that it’s here this morning. Now farther in to the harbor near 
the aquarium just west of Canal Park.  -Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Tufted Duck update

[Kim Eckert]

Just received word that it’s still present this morning in the Canal Park 
shipping channel in Duluth.  -Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Possible/probable Tufted Duck in Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

Female-plumaged bird found in shipping channel in Canal Park 15 minutes ago. 
Looked like female Greater Scaup with horizontal inch-long tuft at hindcrown. 
First thought tuft was set of disheveled crown feathers but didn’t appear so 
the more I watched it for ten minutes. But had no scope or camera with me and 
ship went through and flushed everything. 100-plus goldeneye also there but 
this duck mostly outside the flock. Don’t know which way it flew. Will update 
if bird is relocated with a positive ID.  -Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Slaty-backed Gull still in Grand Portage

[Kim Eckert]

Still present this morning as reported elsewhere by others. Note that after I 
found it yesterday I noted the mantle color seemed on the pale side for a 
Slaty-backed and the legs not as bright or deep pink. As always with large 
gulls out of range, the possibility of a hybrid could be considered. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Slaty-backed Gull in Cook Co

[Kim Eckert]

Adult Slaty-backed Gull in Grand Portage at boat rump behind casino now. 

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[mou-net] Eur Tree Sparrow, Whimbrel, probable Arctic Tern - Lake Co

[Kim Eckert]

Those in town now for Hawk Weekend might want to check Knife River and Two 
Harbors. This morning Jim Lind and I saw a Whimbrel land on Knife Island which 
flew off after a few minutes. A short time later an adult tern flew around over 
the lake for several minutes near the island. It appeared to be an Arctic Tern 
in all respects but it never came in quite close enough for a positive ID. 

We then went to the main cemetery along Hwy 61 in Two Harbors where Jim spotted 
a Eur Tree Sparrow near the dirt piles in the SE corner of the cemetery. We 
lost sight of it after a few minutes but it may still be in that area. Also 
present here were two early Bohemian Waxwings.

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[mou-net] Eur Tree Sparrow in Duluth

[Kim Eckert]

As a consolation prize assuming the Sage Thrasher is gone, the sparrow was seen 
again this morning in the alley between 3rd and 4th Ave East, between 1st and 
2nd Streets. If not here, also look in the small garden at the Essentia clinic 
at 1st St and 4th Ave E where it was first seen earlier in May.  - Kim Eckert, 
Duluth 

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[mou-net] Sage Thrasher update

[Kim Eckert]

Since there has been nothing posted on this listserv since 9:30 this morning 
about the thrasher found by Clinton Nienhaus and others at Park Point in 
Duluth, here's an update. 

It continued to be seen all day along the hiking path/road beyond the Sky 
Harbor airport buildings. My understanding is that most of the afternoon 
sightings have been 0.4 mi down this path/road near the short boardwalk that 
goes left off the road and into the woods. Here there is a fence and closed 
gate across the road, and the thrasher was actively foraging along both sides 
of the road about 50 yards beyond the gate when I saw it at 5:45 pm. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Red Lake Co shorebirds

[Kim Eckert]

Rice paddy with 12 shorebird species including Am avocet pair, ruddy turnstone, 
stilt sandpiper, dunlin, marbled godwit, greater yellowlegs, Wilson's 
phalarope, semi plover, etc. Along 350 Ave, ¼ mile N of 150th St in NE corner 
of county. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Com Gallinule in Chippewa Co

[Kim Eckert]

Now along 30th St, 1.5 mi W of Hwy 7/59. -MBW group

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[mou-net] Tufted Duck update

[Kim Eckert]

Just heard from Paul Egeland that the Tufted Duck is still present this 
afternoon at Colville Park. 

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[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Tufted Duck update (Jan 9)

[Kim Eckert]

Adding to what Bob Williams posted: Easy to park along street. No need to park 
in driveway of pagoda like house Bob Dunlap mentioned yesterday which is three 
stories white and red and easy to see on 316 Ave Way.  Alternate viewing spot 
to try might be at 31985 Lakeview Ave. Light better at midday or afternoon. 
Good luck and don't wait until Thursday when the weather gets snowy and colder. 

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> Date: January 9, 2018 at 11:14:17 AM CST
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> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Tufted Duck update (Jan 9)
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> 
> Bird still present at 11 but patience and a good scope are required.
> Bob Williams
> 
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>> On Jan 9, 2018, at 9:00 AM, Alyssa DeRubeis <alderub...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> The Tufted Duck was seen earlier this  morning around 8am, at the private 
>> residence in Red Wing that Bob Dunlap described yesterday. I’m not sure if 
>> it’s still being seen or what, so please post your updates on here. Thanks!
>> 
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[mou-net] N Hawk Owl

[Kim Eckert]

Sorry again for my phone problems! The owl was a second hand report yesterday 
in Grand Marais. Not seen this morning yet. 

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[mou-net] Eur Collared-Dove in Grand Marais

[Kim Eckert]

Found this morning by Craig Mandel and others in the MBW group in the main 
campground. It flew off to the E and could not be relocated. Apparently a first 
Cook Co record. Also today by the Coast Guard station was a T Solitaire. 
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[mou-net] 3 Mt Bluebirds in Two Harbors now

[Kim Eckert]

Two in the large weedy field W of the Castle Danger brewery and a third by the 
Edna G tugboat. These and the solitaires in Knife River were also seen last 
weekend, and the Pacific and Common looms may have been the same birds seen in 
Taconite Harbor  last weekend. 

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[mou-net] Pacific Loon, 2 T Solitaires on N Shore

[Kim Eckert]

The Pacific Loon was with a Common between McQuade and Ryan roads just NE of 
Duluth this morning. The solitaires along Skiff Landing Rd in Knife River E of 
Emily's. 

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[mou-net] Red Phalarope, Mt Bluebirds, Pacific Loons, T Solitare on North Shore

[Kim Eckert]

Several birds of note were seen between Duluth and Grand Marais today, and 
here's a brief summary. Please note that these birds were seen by various 
birders (not just me; about 40 of us in 2 main groups were involved):  

- Red Phalarope at Black Beach in Lake Co; this location is well signed just NE 
of Silver Bay on the road that runs behind the AmericInn. 

- At least 3 Mountain Bluebirds at 2 places in Two Harbors: in the large open 
area just W of the Castle Danger Brewery, and in the park along First St by the 
apartment building. 

- 2 Pacific Loons in Taconite Harbor, Cook Co. 

- Townsend's Solitaire in Knife River, Lake Co., along the dead end road and RR 
tracks E of Emily's. 

- Other birds of note at various sites included: White-winged and Black 
scoters, Long-tailed Duck, White-rumped Sandpiper, Golden Eagle, both 
Long-eared and Short-eared owls, Black-backed Woodpecker, N Shrike, Bohemian 
Waxwing, Pine Grosbeak, Com Redpoll, both crossbills, W Meadowlark, Nashville 
Warbler, and others. 

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[mou-net] Pacific Loon, Lake Co

[Kim Eckert]

First found Thursday on the Burlington Bay side of Two Harbors. Still present 
now. 

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[mou-net] Vermilion Flycatcher in Yellow Medicine Co

[KIm Eckert]

Just now at 110 street and 250 avenue. Flew south and lost sight of it.  -Kim 
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[mou-net] Smith's Longspur in Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

First found Tuesday by Clinton Nienhaus and others in the grassy gravel flats 
at the old Stella Jones pier in west Duluth and still present today. Mixed in 
with Lapland Longspurs and Horned Larks and moving around a lot. 

Take Central Ave exit off I-35 and go S to Waseca Industrial Rd stop sign. Turn 
E here and then S as the road curves over RR tracks. Turn E on Lesure St at 
Grassy Point sign and go maybe 100 yards and turn right onto the flats of the 
vacant pier.

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[mou-net] Red Crossbills, Stevens Co

[KIm Eckert]

Six this morning by the entrance to the Summit cemetery in Morris along College 
Ave. One adult male, one adult female (or imm male), and four juveniles feeding 
on spruce cones. Like Friday'a birds in Grant Co, may have nested here, or 
there's currently an irruption going on in western MN. 

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[mou-net] Red Crossbills in Grant Co

[KIm Eckert]

A group of 5 (maybe 6) found by the MBW group this afternoon at Pine Ridge Co 
Park. They were in the mixed stand of planted conifers closest to CR 6 feeding 
on spruce cones. Two adult females, two juveniles, and 1-2 unknown. Also both 
King Rails still present at the usual N Ottawa impoundment spot on 250th St. 
Only briefly seen as they ran across the road. Several shorebirds present but 
nothing unexpected, mostly along 260th St. Did not see the B-n Stilts. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Jo Blanich

[KIm Eckert]

Sorry, forgot to mention that you can contact Jo with your condolences at 
Heartwood Senior Living, Room 304, 500 Heartwood Drive, Crosby MN 56441.

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[mou-net] Steve Blanich

[KIm Eckert]

Adding to what Pam Perry just posted, Steve was in his 90s and had been dealing 
with health issues for several months. The Blaniches been an institution in 
Minnesota birding since the early 1970s, with their many observations in Crow 
Wing and Aitkin counties, and as mentors to Terry Savaloja and Warren Nelson 
who are both now deceased. 

I thank Butch Ukura who had been keeping me and others informed of Steve's 
condition and who called this morning with the news of Steve's death. And it 
was through Butch that Steve and Diane Millard and I were prompted to visit the 
Blaniches just yesterday. Jo is still in good health. 

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Re: [mou-net] Dickcissel Irruption

[KIm Eckert]

Also being seen in Sax-Zim big on Racek Rd 

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> On Jun 17, 2017, at 4:36 PM, Steve Wilson  wrote:
> 
> Are others seeing evidence of a major dickcissel irruption into NE MN this 
> summer? I just returned from a mined area 8 miles north of Hoyt Lakes, now a 
> restored grassland, and lost track of the number of singing males when I got 
> to 10. They were at this site in the 2012 irruption, but not in these numbers.
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Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Pewee giving western call

[KIm Eckert]

Just to clarify what Mark said: while I was only able to hear an Eastern on the 
recording he sent, it's still quite possible that there is a Western Wood-Pewee 
present which isn't audible on Mark's recording. Hopefully more recordings are 
forthcoming to confirm the ID. 

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> On Jun 3, 2017, at 4:18 PM, MARK OTNES <markot...@cableone.net> wrote:
> 
> Here's a sighting I'm forwarding.
> 
> I sent a recording to Kim Eckert and he's only hearing Eastern Wood Pewee.
> 
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[mou-net] Com Gallinule Houston Co

[KIm Eckert]

Just found by the MBW group in LaCrescent at Shepherds Marsh or the old dump 
road.  Kim Eckert

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[mou-net] Little Gull in Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

Since no posting on this has appeared yet on mou-net, an adult Little Gull was 
seen by Steve Kolbe and others late yesterday on the lake side of the Park 
Point Recreation Area. It was still present earlier this morning a bit farther 
south on the lake near the Sky Harbor airport buildings. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Summer tanager Watonwan county

[KIm Eckert]

Seen now by MBW group at Long Lake county park south of St James. Imm male 
first spotted by Joel Claus by the fishing dock. 

Kim Eckert

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[mou-net] Snowy Owl, NW Stevens Co

[KIm Eckert]

Perched now on utility pole at corner of 600th Ave and 150th St. Looks like a 
juv male. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] White-faced Ibis, N Ottawa, Grant Co

[KIm Eckert]

Just flew in along road on S side of impoundment. Snowy Egret still here too. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] late Snowy Owl

[KIm Eckert]

Adult male this afternoon in Aitkin Co along Hwy 210, 4 mi E of downtown 
Aitkin. Probably the same bird was reported on ebird on April 12 at a different 
location on Hwy 210 (which may have been entered incorrectly). 

Kim Eckert 
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[mou-net] Eur. Collared-Dove still in Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

John Richardson found the dove on Park Point near 31st Street on Wednesday and 
it is still present this morning at 25th Street perched on a utility wire. I'm 
posting this because it has not been reported yet on mounet and it's possible 
some visiting birders
could be in Duluth this weekend who'd be interested. 

I believe this is only the third St Louis Co record, with the two previous 
collared-doves in Duluth  disappearing shortly after being seen. There's also a 
Two Harbors record, maybe two, and the species has been seen several times in 
recent years in Grand Rapids. Otherwise, this species has been essentially 
absent in NE Minn. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret at Agassiz NWR

[KIm Eckert]

The juv Little Blue was still present today at Farmes Pool and it was joined by 
a Snowy Egret. Found by Howard Towle and others with the Minn Birding Weekends 
group. 

Kim Eckert 

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[mou-net] Little Blue Heron at Agassiz NWR

[KIm Eckert]

An immature was seen by the Minn Birding Group this morning.at the Farmes Pool 
section of Agassiz. It was associating with a dozen or so Great Egrets. Also at 
Agassiz were 4 Hudsonian Godwits at the drawn-down Headquarters Pool: here 
and/or at Farmes Pool there was a total of 14 shorebird species. We also saw a 
Black-backed Woodpecker in Roseau Co in the burned area along Thompson forest 
road 7.5 mi NE of Hayes Lake State Park. 

Kim Eckert
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[mou-net] Morris sewage ponds Purple Martins; Swift Co Blue Grosbeak

[KIm Eckert]

The Minn Birding Weekends group found a minimum of 4,000 Purple Martins this 
morning concentrated on the utility wires at the Morris sewage ponds. This was 
a careful and conservative estimate based on some us doing counts in increments 
of 100. Also here was a great study of all 4 regular peeps: White-rumped (a 
rarity in fall), Baird's, Semipalmated, Least. They were literally side-by-side 
for several minutes only about 25-30 feet away in excellent light. 

Also during the past few days in the counties in the Morris area were a total 
of 15 shorebird species (no concentrations or large mudflats found - N Ottawa 
impoundment in Grant Co was disappointing), E Screech-Owl on 270 St just W of 
Stevens CR 7, Olive-sided Flycatcher at Bonanza Grove in Big Stone Co, but 
relatively few migrant passerines (e.g., only 10 warbler species in 3 days).

We were unable to relocate the ibis I saw in Traverse Co on Thursday. But some 
of us did see the Blue Grosbeak(s) today in Swift Co on 200th Ave SW, 0.4 mi N 
of Hwy 59.

Kim Eckert 
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[mou-net] Traverse Co ibis

[KIm Eckert]

An unidentified Plegadis ibis just flew from a wetland on CR 2, 1 mi E of CR 3. 
It landed out of sight ½ mi to the west of here, maybe ½ mi S of CR 2. This 
area is 8 mi E of Browns Valley. 

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[mou-net] Henslow's Sparrow, Polk Co.

[KIm Eckert]

Found this morning by the MN Birding Weekends group on CR 44, 2.8 mi S of CR 
45. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] No Calliope in Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

The bird at Park Point is now probably gone. Arrived at 9:30 and talked to 
birders who have been here since early this morning and there have been no 
sightings since yesterday evening. Today's clearing weather may have prompted 
its apparent departure. But hopefully it will reappear and that news would then 
be updated here. 

Speaking of updates, there has been nothing recently on mounet about the 
Baird's Sparrow report in Douglas Co. The last update I saw was on Tuesday 
morning when the bird was seen but not heard, and its distinctive song is the 
best way to confirm the ID of this relatively nondescript species. I heard 
secondhand that it was heard later on Tuesday morning, but that there 
apparently were no sightings yesterday. So updates on this bird's presence and 
its ID would be helpful on this listservice. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Calliope Hummingbird still present in Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

Bruce Munson reports at 6:15 this morning that it is still perched in the 
yellow-flowered shrub on the left side of the path leading to the beach from 
the parking lot on the south side of the Park Point ball fields. This is the 
same spot where Bruce saw the bird when he left at 8:20 pm yesterday. Also 
check the feeder which has been placed on the right side of the path. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Gull-billed Tern resighted

[KIm Eckert]

Just received a call from Linda Sparling that she and Ken & Susan Schumacher 
saw the tern flying around the spit on the MN side of Salt Lake at 2:35.

Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Prothonotary Warblers, Yellow Medicine Co

[KIm Eckert]

Pair found this afternoon with Jerry Pruett and Jeff Stephenson at Upper Sioux 
Agency S P in the woods by the far end of the Riverside Campground. This is the 
small campground reached via the main park entrance. 

Kim Eckert
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Re: [mou-net] Another tern update

[KIm Eckert]

Sorry it flew SE not SW into MN and out of sight. 

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> On Jun 4, 2016, at 9:41 AM, KIm Eckert <ecker...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> The Gull-billed Tern just flew back onto the spit on the MN side of Salt Lake 
> at 9:30.  Five minutes later it flew SW farther into MN and out of sight. 
> 
> Kim Eckert 
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[mou-net] Another tern update

[KIm Eckert]

The Gull-billed Tern just flew back onto the spit on the MN side of Salt Lake 
at 9:30.  Five minutes later it flew SW farther into MN and out of sight. 

Kim Eckert 

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[mou-net] Tern update

[KIm Eckert]

Flew father NW into SD and out of sight at 9:05. At 8:45 it had flown in from 
the MN side.  

Kim Eckert 

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[mou-net] Gull-billed Tern

[KIm Eckert]

Flying along SD side of Salt Lake now at 9:00

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Re: [mou-net] Gull-billed Tern update?

[KIm Eckert]

No sightings by anyone all day. Still seven of us here. Will post if it shows 
up this evening. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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> On Jun 3, 2016, at 6:05 PM, Gerald Hoekstra <hoeks...@stolaf.edu> wrote:
> 
> Can anyone provide an update on the Gull-billed Tern at Salt Lake, either
> positive or negative? Did anyone look for it today?
> 
> Gerry Hoekstra
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[mou-net] Black-necked Stilt, Lyon Co

[KIm Eckert]

Just got a call from Deb Fellows that she is looking at the stilt now, 4 mi W 
and 1 mi S of Tracy in a flooded field on the E side of 300th Ave. This is in 
SE Lyon Co, 1 mi S of the US 14 & CR 9 jct. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth

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[mou-net] Warbler fall out at Park Pt, Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

At least 24 warbler species have been grounded today in the fog between the bus 
turnaround at 43rd St and the main parking lot in the Recr Area. Of the 26 
species regularly migrating through Duluth, Golden-winged and Pine were the 
only ones not seen as far as I know, but perhaps other birders who were/are 
here might have seen one. The best finds that I know of were Black-throated 
Blue and Connecticut, and I also saw a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher which is rare in 
NE Minn. With rain in the forecast through tomorrow morning (and perhaps more 
fog), it could still be good on Thursday.

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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Re: [mou-net] Oliver-sided Flycatcher, Anoka, cty

[KIm Eckert]

Hi Bernice, did you get any photos or take any field notes? This is about a 
month and a half earlier than normal. Let me know if you have any questions. 
Thanks.  -Kim Eckert

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> On Mar 26, 2016, at 12:17 PM, Bernice H <savannahl...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Olive-sided Flycatcher seen on Creekwood Drive in Anoka cty.
> Bernice Hall, Garrett Guyer
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[mou-net] Miedd Lake waterfowl, Yellow Medicine Co

[KIm Eckert]

Thanks to a tip from Garrett Wee with his eBird report from last weekend, the 
Minn Birding Weekends group saw a nice concentration of 1000s of waterfowl at 
Miedd L this morning. These included an estimated 2800 Gr White-fronted Geese, 
at least 10 Ross's Geese mixed in with 100 or so Snows, 240 Tundra Swans, along 
with a wide variety of puddle ducks. To reach Miedd Lake WMA from Hanley Falls, 
go 6 mi W on CR 18, 2 mi S on CR 8, then jog a bit W and then S to the east 
side of the WMA. 

Kim Eckert
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[mou-net] Ivory Gull present Saturday

[KIm Eckert]

This update is because no one else posted anything on mou-net since Friday 
morning and because I received a few inquiries. The Ivory Gull was still at 
Canal Park in Duluth yesterday as usual despite the colder temperatures. It 
will probably reappear today around 8:00 am as on previous days and be seen off 
and on all day until around 3:30 or so. 

As most visiting birders are aware, a Gyrfalcon is still present as well around 
the Peavey grain elevator in Superior, but to my knowledge it has not been 
reported on the Duluth side of the harbor. Most sightings seem to be between 
late morning and around 3:30. But I've heard of at least one trespassing 
incident, so birders need to stay along the public road and not park where they 
might 

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Re: [mou-net] Ivory Gull present Saturday

[KIm Eckert]

Sorry. Previous posting got cut off. Birders are asked to stay on the road, not 
park where they might block traffic or any driveways, and to obviously stay off 
any posted private property. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth  

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> On Jan 10, 2016, at 4:47 AM, KIm Eckert <ecker...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This update is because no one else posted anything on mou-net since Friday 
> morning and because I received a few inquiries. The Ivory Gull was still at 
> Canal Park in Duluth yesterday as usual despite the colder temperatures. It 
> will probably reappear today around 8:00 am as on previous days and be seen 
> off and on all day until around 3:30 or so. 
> 
> As most visiting birders are aware, a Gyrfalcon is still present as well 
> around the Peavey grain elevator in Superior, but to my knowledge it has not 
> been reported on the Duluth side of the harbor. Most sightings seem to be 
> between late morning and around 3:30. But I've heard of at least one 
> trespassing incident, so birders need to stay along the public road and not 
> park where they might 
> 
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[mou-net] Ivory Gull apparently gone

[KIm Eckert]

Unfortunately I would have to agree with Jeremy that there were apparently no 
sightings of the gull at Canal Park today. I spoke as well with birders who all 
reported that no one they talked to was aware of it being seen on Sunday. 
Unless it reappears in the coming days, it appears that Saturday, January 9, 
was its last day of occurrence. 

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> On Jan 10, 2016, at 4:04 PM, Jeremy Powers <jpow...@webitality.com> wrote:
> 
> Just returned from Duluth/Superior. My wife and I did not see the Ivory Gull
> Sunday, nor did we talk to anyone who had that day.
> 
> We did go over and see the Gyrfalcon on Connors Point.
> 
> Jeremy Powers
> 
> -Original Message-
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> Williams
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> 
> I would appreciate knowing if the Ivory Gull continues to be seen in Duluth.
> Thanks.
> 
> Jim Williams
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[mou-net] Ivory Gull still here Friday

[KIm Eckert]

Present since around 8am and still looking for food at 9am when I left. But I 
saw no fish left on the breakwall sidewalk so if anyone is going down there 
consider bringing some. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Ivory gull in Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

Present at Canal Park at 7:30 Monday and still there when I left at 8:15. 

Kim Eckert, Duluth 

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[mou-net] Pacific Loons in Duluth

[KIm Eckert]

There are three PALOs currently on the lake side of Park Point straight out 
from the Recreation Area. 

Kim Eckert
Duluth MN

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