Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpecker and more, Dakota C, Rachel Lilly Preserve

[Michael Koutnik]

This is awesome. My daughter and I were out at the Lilly Preserve Sunday
morning and also recorded over 30 species, though a dozen or so different
than your list. For instance, no red-headed. But we did see a scarlet
tanager.

Mike Koutnik

On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 12:35 PM linda whyte <
004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:

> At Rachel Lilly Preserve this morning, a Red-headed Woodpecker was scouting
> the recently burned main prairie, to the delight of the St. Paul Audubon
> group I was leading. Originally, it was spotted in the oak trees on the
> west side of the stream before flying off. At that point the walk was due
> to end, so many folks headed back toward the cars, but a few stuck with me,
> in hopes of better views and also an actual look at the vociferous but
> elusive Brown Thrasher. The lingering birders were not disappointed on
> either count.
> Heading south parallel to the stream with the greening prairie on our west,
> we were treated to repeated performances of the Red-Headed
> Woodpecker's survey. It flew from one isolated shrub  to another, seeming
> to glean food from the slender trunks. Between trees, it would drop briefly
> into the growing grasses; we couldn't have asked for more or better views.
> Apparently, the recent burn made the habitat worth at least a visit by the
> species, so kudos to Dodge Nature Center and its volunteers.
> As for the Brown Thrasher, we did finally see it, on the south side of the
> main prairie, bordering the north side of the lake. It flew from upper
> canopy down into shrubs on the hillside, where it was joined by another,
> possibly a mate. Meanwhile, we had seen more waterfowl from the lake dock,
> which had Wood Ducks, as well as Blue-winged Teal.
> As with the Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Tennessee Warbler,
> and Common Yellowthroat, the Thrasher was only briefly viewed, though often
> heard. More cooperative species included Indigo Bunting, Olive-sided
> Flycatcher, Eastern Wood Pewee, Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Bluebird,
> American Redstart, Tree Swallow, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Gray
> Catbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Wild Turkey. There were flyovers by
> Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk, Green Heron and, for the last few birders,
> American Pelican. Some species were heard only, like Eastern Phoebe, Yellow
> and Chestnut-sided Warblers, Nashville and Tennessee Warblers, and Red-eyed
> Vireo.
> There were other, more common and expected, species noted as well, bringing
> the species total to over 30. Thanks to the great group of birders, who
> made this hike so productive and fun !
> Linda Whyte
>
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Re: [mou-net] More migrators in our trees!

[Michael Koutnik]

Also in Eagan, house wrens have returned for another year to our humble
bird house.

Mike Koutnik

On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 11:47 AM Kathryn Rudd  wrote:

> The past couple of days have brought a White Throated Sparrow, Rose
> Breasted Grosbeak, Catbird, and several Baltimore Orioles to our feeders,
> as well as a regular Piliated Woodpecker, Wood Duck pair, and waay too many
> Canada Geese. No hummingbirds yet.
> Kathryn Rudd, Eagan - Dakota County
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Re: [mou-net] Compact Binocular Advice Please

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi,

The following is a link to a somewhat updated version of the Swarovski 8x25
binocs I've had for 8-10 years:

https://www.swarovskioptik.com/us/en/hunting/products/binoculars/cl/cl-pocket/cl-pocket-8x25-ii

They are light, fall easily around the neck, and are surprisingly bright
and crisp for their size. They have become my day-to-day binocs over the
years as I age. I really like them. For context, my other optics are a
Vortex 12x50 and a classic pair of Swift 10x42. I like the higher powers
for waterfowl. I also have a Vortex spotting scope with a 30x - 80x
eyepiece. The Swarovskis are also a handy option when I'm kayaking, and
anytime I have a camera with me. Mine came with a handy, compact pouch that
has a belt loop (which is easy to secure to a belt, having a
velcro closure on the bottom). In a pinch the 8x25s easily fit in the
pocket of most of my outerwear.

Good luck choosing, and enjoy your trip!

Best, Mike Koutnik

On Tue, Mar 5, 2024 at 1:19 PM Miller Johnson 
wrote:

> Dear birders,
>
> I'm doing a bus tour in Italy next month that will not be for birding, but
> I will have some free time most days. I normally carry my Swarovski 8.5x42
> bins when I travel, but I think they'll just be too heavy for the amount of
> use I expect to get out of them on this trip.
>
> Do you have recommendations for smaller and lighter-weighted binoculars
> for travel? I use my "big" binoculars most days but, as I age, I'll
> probably have more use for a lighter pair long-term anyway. Budget is in
> the $1000 range, but willing to go up if it'll make a big difference.
>
> Thanks for any guidance you can provide. Emailing me directly will help
> keep the clutter off these list-serves, especially as we're going to be
> getting a lot of traffic as spring seems to have sprung!
>
> Molly Jo Miller
> Dakota Co
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Re: [mou-net] Viewing the Blue Lake Sewage Lagoons

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi,

I sent an annotated Google Map to boyajian.rob...@gmail.com after mine,
too, was rejected.

Here is a link to that map in my Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1au5H4cFWL5dAQdeB9TvzEawcO8A7uBR-/view?usp=sharing

Let me know if you are unable to open it.

Mike Koutnik

On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 11:15 AM Paul Budde  wrote:

> Being an attachment, the map (jpg image) didn’t go through. But you can
> find the trailhead iat 44.79589, -93.42538.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Minnesota Birds  On Behalf Of Paul Budde
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:11 PM
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Viewing the Blue Lake Sewage Lagoons
>
> From Highway 101, west of US 169 in Shakopee, park at what is labeled on
> the map below the Fisher Lake Trailhead. Walk north on the trail, then west.
> Once you see the embankment for the Blue Lake sewage ponds on your left,
> walk up the embankment to the fence.
>
>
>
> Paul
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Minnesota Birds  On Behalf Of R Boyajian
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:50 AM
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
> Subject: [mou-net] Viewing the Blue Lake Sewage Lagoons
>
> Hi all,
>
> Can anyone give me some information on how to access/view the water at the
> Blue Lake sewage lagoons?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert Boyajian
> Hennepin Co.
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Re: [mou-net] RN Phalarope, Wash. Co., Old Hudson Rd

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi,

I've created an interactive map that allows one to easily see the property
ownership in this case. The map uses data directly from Washington County.
Anyone can access it with this link:

https://arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=36dea0ed341c41bfa9177fd55b95c8eb

The two parcels in green are owned by MN DOT (the two knife blade-shaped
pieces) and the City of Lake Elmo (the "T" shaped piece that the MN DOT
pieces surround). The magenta lines are the other surrounding parcels.
There *appears* to be sufficient public land one right up to the pond.

Mike Koutnik

On Mon, Aug 21, 2023 at 2:05 PM Sue Keator  wrote:

> So tired of people thinking that rules don't apply to them. No need to
> trespass, ever.
> Sue Keator
>
> On Mon, Aug 21, 2023, 11:32 AM  wrote:
>
> > Haven’t seen any post on this bird!?
> > John Ellis, Saint Paul
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Aug 21, 2023, at 8:38 AM, Jason Hedlund 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > You are correct that this pond is within private property. There is a
> > small
> > > pull-off on Hudson Blvd (44.949281,-92.892097) where people observe
> with
> > > spotting scopes from the roadside. Unfortunately, I have observed one
> > > person trespassing here to get better views/photos and had to convince
> > > another not to trespass (He thought that because there were no "Posted"
> > > signs he could do what he wanted).
> > >
> > > As I write this, I'm looking up the property ownership here and,
> > strangely,
> > > I found that there is in fact a sliver of land owned by the city of
> Lake
> > > Elmo. Despite this, I highly discourage anyone from hopping any fences
> to
> > > get a better view. This is an active farm and the owner is regularly
> > > tending to their fields. Please do not give birders a bad name by
> > > trespassing.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Jason Hedlund
> > >
> > >> On Mon, Aug 21, 2023, 7:16 AM Tom Gilde <
> > >> 2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> > >>
> > >> The pond from which this Phalarope has been reported looks like it is
> > >> private property.  Are people asking the farmer for permission or is
> > there
> > >> some sort of public access?  Thanks,
> > >>
> > >> Tom Gilde
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Re: [mou-net] eBird alerts

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Steve,

I’ve just worked out a different problem with eBird alerts. I was getting 
Wisconsin alerts but not Minnesota. But it appears that was related to an 
oddity with my gmail address. Once I fixed that in my eBird account, and 
recreated my alerts, all is well again. 

Best, Mike Koutnik

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 27, 2022, at 9:18 AM, Steve Weston  wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> I can get eBird alerts for Minnesota, but only as hourly reports, not as
> daily reports. Anybody else having this problem? eBird reports for ABA work
> just fine as daily reports.
> I have reported this to eBird and they are working on it.
> Steve Weston
> On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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Re: [mou-net] Woodpeckers and carrion

[Michael Koutnik]

I observed this in the Sax Zim recently.  The remains of butchered deer
(apparently) are placed at various feeding stations.  I saw DOWO and HAWO
picking at the bits left on one skeleton.

Mike Koutnik

On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 6:50 PM Tom Gilde <
2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:

> While I was waiting, in vain, for magpies to return to some roadkill I
> observed both a Hairy Woodpecker and a Downy alight next to the body and
> peck at it.  That behavior surprised me although I reflected that if
> woodpeckers like suet, maybe they’d see some in merit in carrion.  Is this
> behavior unusual?  Common?  Is this more likely to occur in late winter as
> food supplies dwindle?  Thanks,
>
> Tom Gilde
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Re: [mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations

[Michael Koutnik]

Got it.  Thanks!

On Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 11:42 AM  wrote:

> Michael,
>
>
>
> In my ignorance of all things digital (the YouTube video is my first – and
> probably last – one ever posted), I wasn’t able to make the link live in
> the post. Hopefully this one will be. The Amazing Sounds Trees Make at 25
> degrees below zero. - YouTube
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgcxLm9NM7s>
>
>
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> *From:* Michael Koutnik 
> *Sent:* Wednesday, February 23, 2022 11:56 PM
> *To:* Steve Wilson 
> *Cc:* MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu
> *Subject:* Re: [mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations
>
>
>
> Hi Steve, Was there supposed to be a link in your email?  I don't see one.
>
>
>
> Thanks, Mike Koutnik
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 10:07 PM Steve Wilson 
> wrote:
>
> Bird vocalizations aren't a common topic on this site, but I'm posting a
> link to a recording I made that includes nice calls by a pair. What makes
> the video so compelling, though, is the context, which you'll understand if
> you read the caption under the video and then watch the video. I may be a
> little biased, though: the gray jay (yes, I know they changed the name) is
> my favorite bird: The Amazing Sounds Trees Make at 25 degrees below zero. -
> YouTube.
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Re: [mou-net] Gray Jay Vocalizations

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Steve, Was there supposed to be a link in your email?  I don't see one.

Thanks, Mike Koutnik

On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 10:07 PM Steve Wilson 
wrote:

> Bird vocalizations aren't a common topic on this site, but I'm posting a
> link to a recording I made that includes nice calls by a pair. What makes
> the video so compelling, though, is the context, which you'll understand if
> you read the caption under the video and then watch the video. I may be a
> little biased, though: the gray jay (yes, I know they changed the name) is
> my favorite bird: The Amazing Sounds Trees Make at 25 degrees below zero. -
> YouTube.
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Re: [mou-net] Ross's Gull at Port Douglas Washington County

[Michael Koutnik]

There was a group of us—15-20 people—watching it when I arrived around 4:15.  
We were right at the end of Orange St in Prescott. It was right alone the 
shore. Easily seen with naked eye. A few minutes later it flew to a dock on the 
Minnesota side of the river fairly close to the US Hwy 10 bridge. 

Mike Koutnik

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 28, 2021, at 5:54 PM, Brian Tennessen  wrote:

The Ross's Gull was still there this afternoon, when I was there ~1 pm.
The bird did a nice flyby during my time there, after having been resting
along the WI shore for a while.  Here is a photo I got, if interested.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherkingbat/51711772493/in/dateposted-public/

I'm sure there are many other nice photos out there that have been taken by
others..

Thanks to those that spotted this Gull and the updates, a lifer for me and
many others I'm sure!

Brian

On Sun, Nov 28, 2021 at 10:23 AM Kathy Brown 
wrote:

> Bird is being super-cooperative!  Easy to see well right now and hanging
> around
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 28, 2021, at 7:44 AM, Alyssa DeRubeis 
> wrote:
>> 
>> Bird is still present as of about 13 mins ago, perLiz Harper. Under the
> bridge.
>> 
>> Alyssa DeRubeis
>> Hennepin Co.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 27, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis 
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Update: around 4:50pm the gull flew over a few of us and landed on the
> water way out from the north side of the bridge. No photos unfortunately.
>>> 
>>> Alyssa DeRubeis
>>> visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On Nov 27, 2021, at 3:58 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis 
> wrote:
 
 A handful of folks were able to view the bird, where it perched on
> the shoreline. However, it has not been seen for the past 30 minutes. It
> was last seen flying to the south, out of sight past the orange buoys. I
> just arrived. Apparently it flew to the south once before and came back, so
> perhaps it will come back again.
 
 Alyssa DeRubeis
 visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On Nov 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Jesse Ellis 
> wrote:
> 
> Ben Leigh Douglas has an immature ROSS'S GULL at Port Douglas.
> Coordinates
> are 44.749137,-92.809232.
> 
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Re: [mou-net] birds caching food

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Judith,

You may want to read this nice article by Jim Willams in the Star Tribune 
earlier this week. He talks explicitly about this behavior. 

https://m.startribune.com/migrating-blue-jays-pay-a-visit-to-a-minnesota-backyard/600110098/

Best, Mike Koutnik

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On Nov 4, 2021, at 5:43 PM, Judith Clayton  wrote:

I’m wondering how common it is for birds to caching food?
   Currently, I’m offering peanuts in the shell to Blue Jays.  Their usual 
behavior is to pick up a peanut in the shell and fly off with it:  often to the 
White Spruce trees in my back yard.  I can’t say that I’ve actually seen them 
caching a peanut, but I wonder.  I think that I’ve seen crows caching seeds 
from my feeders rather close distance from the feeders.  Also, do pelagic birds 
or other birds cache food?  Just now I’m thinking about the “butcher bird” or 
Shrikes.
   I’m looking forward to your comments.  TIA  Judy in Douglas county, 
Alexandria, Mn

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Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Steve,

Helpful information.  Can you describe what you mean by "bowl feeder?"

Thanks, Mike Koutnik

On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM Steve Slocum  wrote:

> I agree with you.  Now through mid-October I leave mine out.  When I had
> the hour-glass tube feeders, there were more problems with yellow jackets
> and I used pure peppermint oil.  I read a birding publication which
> recommended the oil.  Now that I use bowl feeders, I have had no problems
> with stinging pests and the bowls can go into the dishwasher.  I hope
> this helps.
> Steve Slocum, Eden Prairie
>
> On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM Kathryn Rudd  wrote:
>
> > Hello, and Happy Hump Day. Hope folks here can help me with this. Two
> > nights ago, KARE11, in their 10pm news, reported about a new surge of
> > mosquitos carrying West Nile. Also in the segment was a report about
> > increased hornets and wasps causing problems. I was shocked when they
> urged
> > viewers to bring in their hummingbird and oriole feeders immediately for
> > the season. What is the general consensus opinion of you folks on the
> list
> > serve over that advice?
> > This is the time (migration preparation) when they need those feeders the
> > most, isn’t it? 2 years ago I had the Rufus Hummingbird visit my feeder
> for
> > the first time in mid-September along with Rubythroats. They all seemed
> to
> > survive the pesky hornets at the feeders. One thing I did that seemed to
> > help was regularly applying pure peppermint oil around the *outside*
> > surfaces of the feeder. Hornets and wasps seemed to be repelled but
> hummers
> > didn’t seem to mind. Has anyone else tried this? And are there any
> concerns
> > about this practice? IMHO, I think KARE11 was irresponsible in telling
> > people to stop feeding hummers.
> > Thank you so much for all you folks are doing,  despite wildfires and a
> > raging pandemic,
> > Kathryn Rudd, Eagan  廉
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> >
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Re: [mou-net] FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeak, south Cass

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Michael,

On April 25 I saw a pair of bluebirds at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis.

Mike Koutnik

On Sun, May 2, 2021 at 5:57 PM  wrote:

> (Posted by Mike North  via moumn.org)
>
> Had my first rose-breasted grosbeak (a male) this morning, ONE day after
> my first eastern
> bluebird.  What's wrong with this picture?  I haven't heard from any of my
> northern
> birdwatcher friends who have seen a bluebird yet, but they must be nesting
> in some places in
> MN already.  Just curious where.
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Re: [mou-net] Eagles

[Michael Koutnik]

A couple years ago I found a carcass (almost certainly a sturgeon) on the rocks 
on the lake side of Canal Park near the parking lot near the Maritime museum.  
By the time I found it it was already in pretty bad shape. I got a couple 
photos but haven’t been compelled to share them. 

Mike Koutnik

Sent from my iPhone

On Apr 20, 2021, at 2:45 PM, mton...@blueskiesglassworks.com wrote:

Gulls, crows and a single vulture have been trying to get their share.

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Subject: [mou-net] Eagles

Up to five eagles are feeding on a 5 foot long fish carcass (sturgeon?) on
the sand bar on the South West point of Hearding Island in St Louis Bay
Duluth, MN.  The carcass showed up this morning.  Two adult and three
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Re: [mou-net] Submitting..procedure/navigate for making a spelling or other correction

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Laura,

I wasn’t suggesting it was a spelling error.  I just offered a few examples 
from “published” sources.  I, myself, hadn’t thought about it before, so was 
motivated to check. 

Best, Mike Koutnik

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On Apr 18, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Laura Erickson  
wrote:


How is that a spelling error? According to Merriam-Webster (the dictionary used 
by many publications), the plural of junco is "juncos or juncoes." The first 
given is usually the preferred one.

Best, Laura Erickson
Duluth

On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 1:57 PM Michael Koutnik  wrote:
> From current Audubon app (iOS): “juncos”
> Also “juncos” in:
> — Sibley Guide to Birds, 2000
> — The Birder’s Handbook, 1988
> 
> Mike Koutnik
> 
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> (Posted by Britt Dalbec  via moumn.org)
> 
> Juncoes vs Juncos
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Re: [mou-net] Submitting..procedure/navigate for making a spelling or other correction

[Michael Koutnik]

From current Audubon app (iOS): “juncos”
Also “juncos” in:
— Sibley Guide to Birds, 2000
— The Birder’s Handbook, 1988

Mike Koutnik

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(Posted by Britt Dalbec  via moumn.org)

Juncoes vs Juncos

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Re: [mou-net] Red-Shouldered Hawks, Dakota C

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi,

I've also heard one or two RTHA multiple times over the last couple of
weeks. Even around my home, including today and last week in south Eagan.

Mike Koutnik

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004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:

> Two, seen and heard this afternoon over and around one of the northern-most
> woodland ponds on Dodge Nature Center's main property---Their strident
> vocalizing continued for some time. Seeing no apparent other cause for
> their agitation, I concluded it might be territorial dispute, unless
> Red-shouldered Hawks behave thus when pairing and courting. One voice was
> heard calling again later on the walk, on a section of the property further
> south.
> Linda Whyte
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Re: [mou-net] Bird Locator

[Michael Koutnik]

For those of you having difficulty, try the direct link:

https://www.michaelfogleman.com/birds/

Mike Koutnik

On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 11:46 AM Jeanne Baumann 
wrote:

>
>
> Worked great for me, from the initial email.
>
> On 22-03-2021 11:40, Jeff Ranta wrote:
>
> > Sounds great, but I couldn't get the link to work either.
> > Jeff Ranta
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> > On Mar 22, 2021, at 11:36 AM, bluesk...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Tami - I
> couldn't get the link to work. Can you send it a different way or
> something? Thx Howard On Mar 22, 2021, at 11:04 AM, Tami Vogel <
> tvo...@wrcmn.org> wrote: Thought I'd share this amazing reference tool
> created by a birder in North Carolina, Michael Fogleman. It works w/any zip
> code. Just amazing the skills that people contribute to the birding
> community at large. Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife
> Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org [1] [2]> www.facebook/WRCMN [3] Twitter/IG
> @WRCMN On Mar 22, 2021, at 9:47 AM, Michael Fogleman (via carolinabirds
> Mailing List) mailto:carolinabi...@duke.edu>>
> wrote: Hello friends, I made a new webpage called "Bird Finder." Just enter
> your ZIP code and it will show you what birds you can expect to see in your
> area this month. Then, you can click on a bird and it will show you
> which hotspots historically were best for finding that bird.
> https://www.michaelfogleman.com/birds/ [4]<
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> [5]> It also highlights which birds are "coming" and "going" based on the
> change from the previous month. This is all based on historical eBird data.
> The tool suggested that the best place for me to find Wilson's Snipe in
> March is, by far, a place called Beaver Marsh in Durham. I had never been
> there before. I went, and sure enough I saw about 18 of t hem! You can find
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Re: [mou-net] Birdability

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Michael,

Thanks so much for sharing.  I am involved in a nonprofit friends group in
Superior, WI. This is a great tie into what we are working on.

Best, Mike Koutnik

On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 11:37 AM MJH  wrote:

> Hello everyone:
>
> There is a new, birding-related non-profit organization that just came into
> existence a few weeks ago, which may be of interest to many people here:
> Birdability (birdability.org). Their mission, broadly stated, is to help
> remove barriers to access for birders with mobility challenges,
> disabilities, or other health concerns. A similar group has existed for a
> while in the UK (“Birding For All”), but now the US has a 501(c)3 devoted
> to the same cause.
>
> Hopefully their efforts will help to grow the ranks of birders by opening
> up more of the natural world to individuals that might otherwise be unable
> to appreciate it. And there are various ways to become involved, which are
> detailed at their website.
>
> One novel and simple way to help involves contributing to their
> “Birdability Map” which is being facilitated by the National Audubon
> Society. They have a simple submission process by which anyone can provide
> details related to the accessibility of a birding locale that they are
> familiar with. This looks to become a useful, crowd-sourced reserve of
> information going forward.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael Hurben, Bloomington
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Re: [mou-net] How do birds care for their feet especially during these cold winter months?

[Michael Koutnik]

How timely.  Thanks for sharing!

On Fri, Feb 5, 2021 at 10:48 AM Jeff Ranta  wrote:

> I remember a student asking the same question in a High School Gen Bio
> class I taught for years at Stillwater Area High School.  I dug out one of
> my old ornithology text from college and found a fascinating answer.
>
> I found a similar answer on The Cornell Lab  All About Birds website
> copied below:
>
> Birds such as gulls and ducks endure long periods of standing on ice via
> regional heterothermy, or maintaining a core body temperature while
> allow­ing the temperature of extremities to deviate from the core
> temperature.
>
> Keeping an entire foot warm re­quires a tremendous energy cost. In­stead,
> these birds allow the foot to approach freezing temperatures. Blood is
> still supplied to the foot, however, so the birds use a countercurrent heat
> exchange system—cool blood com­ing back from the foot travels through veins
> grouped around arteries that are sending warm blood from the body to the
> foot. Heat is transferred from the warm arteries to the cool veins.
>
> This countercurrent heat exchange system is very efficient at maintaining
> heat in the core. Periodic increases in blood flow allow a little heat to
> reach the foot and prevent it from freezing.
>
> Bird feet can also withstand low temperatures without damage because there
> are mostly tendons and bones with little muscle or nerve tissue. Since this
> is not the case for human feet, our own countercurrent exchange systems do
> not prevent frostbite.
>
> Great topic!
>
> Jeff Ranta
> Stillwater, MN
>
>
> > On Feb 5, 2021, at 10:21 AM, Judith Clayton 
> wrote:
> >
> > I have a heated birdbath that is about 25 degrees off level.
> Frequently, part of the heated pan is without water.  I have found it
> curious that with a warm dry surface, birds are not heating their cold feet
> there.  And so, how do birds care for this necessary part of their anatomy?
> >   Thanks!
> >   Judy  Alexandria (Douglas County), Mn
> >
> > It is in the shelter of each other that people live.
> >
> >   Irish Proverb
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Re: [mou-net] Hermit thrush, Scandia, Wash Co

[Michael Koutnik]

We had one at our feeders in Eagan a few days ago. Even more brief than 
Karen’s. A few siskins have shown up the last several days as well. 

Mike Koutnik

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On Jan 22, 2021, at 11:54 AM, Karen Schik  wrote:

We had one at our feeder this morning, eating black oilers. Only saw for about 
10 minutes, then gone.

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Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP eBird search

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Curt,

Thanks. But I have an iPhone. 

Mike Koutnik

Sent from my iPhone

On Jan 5, 2021, at 10:11 PM, Curt Rawn  wrote:


Hi Michael,

If you are using Android, you can search for a species in the eBird app. Look 
for the "Explore" icon (magnifying glass) at the bottom of the screen.  Using 
"Explore Nearby" you can set the location, radius, time frame, and enter your 
species. Results on the map in red are in your search parameters, those in blue 
are older entries. If you have set up "Alerts" in eBird, species not seen by 
you will be highlighted.

Happy birding,
Curt Rawn

On Tue, Jan 5, 2021 at 12:23 PM Michael Koutnik  wrote:
> Thanks much Alyssa. It would be really handy if one could search for 
> sightings by species right in the eBird app!
> 
> Mike Koutnik
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Alyssa DeRubeis  wrote:
> 
> This email describes how to use eBird to query recent sightings for a 
> specific site and/or species.
> 
> The quickest way to learn the most up-to-date status of Snowy Owl sightings 
> is to check eBird submissions. The reason is that birders can submit these 
> while they are in the field, as opposed to us waiting for them to reply to 
> this email thread. This is assuming that all birders submitting eBird 
> checklists are also on this list-serve, which is not true. Hence, eBird is 
> much more efficient in learning these kinds of data. The MOU seasonal report 
> database can also be used (https://moumn.org/avian/query.php), but observers 
> are not required to be more specific than the county level. So the precise 
> location and time may remain a mystery. I am also not sure if there is a way 
> for birders to enter data live, like you can on the eBird app.
> 
> There are a couple ways to search for recent reports. You can look at the 
> “most recently seen” at the MSP Aircraft Viewing Area, Cargo Rd hotspot here: 
> https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6861720. There are technically three hotspots at 
> the MSP airport, but this one is the most regularly used it would seem. The 
> last sighting was from yesterday.
> 
> Another way is to go to Explore, then click on Explore Species tab: 
> https://ebird.org/map. You can type in Snowy Owl and then zoom in to where 
> they’ve been seen at the airport. An advantage to using this route is that 
> you can see that, for example, 13 birders reported Snowy Owl at the airport 
> yesterday. You can also see sightings outside of Hotspots (although hotspots 
> are always encouraged over personal spots, if a hotspot already exists for 
> this site. In this case, it does.) This winter season, 9 individual locations 
> were plotted with eBird checklists at the airport. (You can narrow it down to 
> season/year(s) using the filter options.) 
> 
> Now you can see all the Snowy Owl data you could have ever possibly wanted! 
> eBird boasts a wealth of information and is accessible to anyone, so please 
> take a gander. Enjoy,
> 
> Alyssa DeRubeis
> Montreal, Canada 
> 
> > On Jan 5, 2021, at 12:17 PM, GREG ELIZABETH CLOSMORE  
> > wrote:
> > 
> > Please reply all . Thank you
> > 
> >> On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:07 AM, B Silverstein 
> >>  wrote:
> >> 
> >> Thank you Tom, Dan and Doris for this post about the Snowy Owl.  Do any of
> >> you know if the owls are still hanging around the Cargo Rd. orrunways near
> >> the airport?
> >> 
> >> Barry
> >> 
> >>> On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 5:09 PM Tom Gilde  wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> Thanks, in turn to you, Doris.  There two Snowys hunting along the runways
> >>> and visible from the aircraft viewing area with parking available.  My 
> >>> wife
> >>> and I saw watched them in the company of a handful of birders around 4:30
> >>> pm.
> >>> 
> >>> Tom
> >>> 
> >>>> On Dec 25, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Doris Rubenstein 
> >>> wrote:
> >>>> 
> >>>> Thanks, Dan Ahlman, for motivating me to get out of the house to see
> >>> the Snowy Owl.  No sooner had I turned onto "Cargo Road" that I looked up
> >>> and saw the Snowy soaring fairly low over the road!!  I pulled over and
> >>> watched it with my binocs for 2-3 minutes until it flew to the north and
> >>> out of sight.  I drove over to the FedEx parking lot and looked north.  I
> >>> could see it far across the field sitting on top of a yellow quonset
> >>> hut-like shed.  I watched for 10 minutes or so, but it didn't move so I
> >>> moved on.
> >>>> 
> >>>> Doris Rubenstein, Richfield
> 

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP eBird search

[Michael Koutnik]

Thanks much Alyssa. It would be really handy if one could search for sightings 
by species right in the eBird app!

Mike Koutnik

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On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Alyssa DeRubeis  wrote:

This email describes how to use eBird to query recent sightings for a specific 
site and/or species.

The quickest way to learn the most up-to-date status of Snowy Owl sightings is 
to check eBird submissions. The reason is that birders can submit these while 
they are in the field, as opposed to us waiting for them to reply to this email 
thread. This is assuming that all birders submitting eBird checklists are also 
on this list-serve, which is not true. Hence, eBird is much more efficient in 
learning these kinds of data. The MOU seasonal report database can also be used 
(https://moumn.org/avian/query.php), but observers are not required to be more 
specific than the county level. So the precise location and time may remain a 
mystery. I am also not sure if there is a way for birders to enter data live, 
like you can on the eBird app.

There are a couple ways to search for recent reports. You can look at the “most 
recently seen” at the MSP Aircraft Viewing Area, Cargo Rd hotspot here: 
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6861720. There are technically three hotspots at the 
MSP airport, but this one is the most regularly used it would seem. The last 
sighting was from yesterday.

Another way is to go to Explore, then click on Explore Species tab: 
https://ebird.org/map. You can type in Snowy Owl and then zoom in to where 
they’ve been seen at the airport. An advantage to using this route is that you 
can see that, for example, 13 birders reported Snowy Owl at the airport 
yesterday. You can also see sightings outside of Hotspots (although hotspots 
are always encouraged over personal spots, if a hotspot already exists for this 
site. In this case, it does.) This winter season, 9 individual locations were 
plotted with eBird checklists at the airport. (You can narrow it down to 
season/year(s) using the filter options.) 

Now you can see all the Snowy Owl data you could have ever possibly wanted! 
eBird boasts a wealth of information and is accessible to anyone, so please 
take a gander. Enjoy,

Alyssa DeRubeis
Montreal, Canada 

> On Jan 5, 2021, at 12:17 PM, GREG ELIZABETH CLOSMORE  
> wrote:
> 
> Please reply all . Thank you
> 
>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 11:07 AM, B Silverstein 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Thank you Tom, Dan and Doris for this post about the Snowy Owl.  Do any of
>> you know if the owls are still hanging around the Cargo Rd. orrunways near
>> the airport?
>> 
>> Barry
>> 
>>> On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 5:09 PM Tom Gilde  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Thanks, in turn to you, Doris.  There two Snowys hunting along the runways
>>> and visible from the aircraft viewing area with parking available.  My wife
>>> and I saw watched them in the company of a handful of birders around 4:30
>>> pm.
>>> 
>>> Tom
>>> 
 On Dec 25, 2020, at 2:42 PM, Doris Rubenstein 
>>> wrote:
 
 Thanks, Dan Ahlman, for motivating me to get out of the house to see
>>> the Snowy Owl.  No sooner had I turned onto "Cargo Road" that I looked up
>>> and saw the Snowy soaring fairly low over the road!!  I pulled over and
>>> watched it with my binocs for 2-3 minutes until it flew to the north and
>>> out of sight.  I drove over to the FedEx parking lot and looked north.  I
>>> could see it far across the field sitting on top of a yellow quonset
>>> hut-like shed.  I watched for 10 minutes or so, but it didn't move so I
>>> moved on.
 
 Doris Rubenstein, Richfield
 
 From: Minnesota Birds  on behalf of Dan Ahlman <
>>> daahl...@comcast.net>
 Sent: Friday, December 25, 2020 1:13 PM
 To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
 Subject: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP
 
 Just returned from the viewing area by fedex. Snowy was easily visible
>>> from the area. It was sitting on top of one of the bins used for loading
>>> cargo onto a plane. Right near the viewing area and close to the fedex
>>> building. Look to your right as you approach the parking and viewing area.
 Dan Ahlman
 New Hope, Mn
 
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Re: [mou-net] Update: Carolina Wren - Washington County

[Michael Koutnik]

Ditto Tom’s expression of thanks. Very generous. 

Mike Koutnik

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On Dec 31, 2020, at 1:48 PM, Tom Gilde  wrote:

Thank you - this is a very generous sharing of information.

Tom Gilde 

> On Dec 31, 2020, at 1:11 PM, Gregory Jahner  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone, since i’ve been receiving inquires about the Washington County 
> Carolina Wren here’s an update and some additional birds to check for if 
> you’re in the area anyway... you know, for all you Jan. 1st birders  (me 
> included :))
> 
> Carolina Wren:  Still showing up at my Mom’s house very regularly in the 
> morning and evening at minimum, for the morning feeding I would say arrive by 
> 7:25 AM, for the evening feeding arrive by 3:30 PM.  Park in the road, walk 
> up the driveway, go to the left of the orange garage, the bird feeders are in 
> the back yard.
> 1237 Summit Avenue
> Saint Paul Park
> 
> Here’s some other good winter birds/spots in St. Paul Park or within a couple 
> mile radius worth checking out:
> 
> Merlin:  Seen in Saint Paul Park year round, I usually see him perched toward 
> the top of the biggest/oldest trees in this specific area (44.83.6636  
> -92.995972) scan in about a 6 block radius. In all directions.  
> 
> Red Shouldered Hawk: RSHA regularly nest on a home owners property across the 
> street from the old Mississippi Dunes Golf course and have overwintered here 
> in the past.  Park here (44.799054. -92.974095), walk up road to either side 
> of creek and stand in the right of way area.  RBNU are also present at this 
> location.  Great habitat for a winter wren as well...
> 
> Northern Shrike
> This location has hosted a wintering Northern Shrike for years now. 
> (44.826861 -92.996844) Just park anywhere along the road and stand in the 
> right of way.  
> 
> Grey Cloud Island Gravel Pit:  This one is actually an eBird hot spot.  I was 
> just there yesterday and some of the water is still open and I observed 10 
> species of waterfowl.  Park here (44.786430  -92.973554).  Bring a scope and 
> park your self just behind the big rock by the fence and you’ll be set!
> 
> 
> Gregory Jahner III
> Saint Paul Park
> Washington County
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Re: [mou-net] Flicker

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi,

Regarding the Janssen book, there is an updated 2019 version. I received it 
last year as a gift. I don’t have the original, but Janssen’s preface suggests 
substantial updates (top of page xix). 

Mike Koutnik

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On Dec 13, 2020, at 1:02 AM, Steve Weston  wrote:

Winter = December, January, February
Spring = March, April, May
Summer = June, July
Fall = August, September, October, November
Janssen is good, but dated. MOU occurrence maps, Janssen's descendents, are
current and constantly being updated.

Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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On Sat, Dec 12, 2020 at 12:21 PM Tom G  wrote:

> I saw a Flicker in the front yard (St Paul) this morning and, consulting
> Bob Janssen's Birds of Minnesota, confirmed that this was no big deal.  It
> did prompt me to wonder and ask how the seasons are broken down in the
> MOU's occurrence maps.  Are the seasons based on the meteorological seasons
> or the astronomical seasons?  (For example, does a winter record date from
> Dec. 1 or Dec. 21?)  Thanks.Tom Gilde
> 
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Re: [mou-net] Eared Grebes, Ramsey County

[Michael Koutnik]

Just observed one eared grebe along NE short of Como Lake.  

Mike Koutnik

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On Oct 31, 2020, at 12:09 PM, Bob Dunlap  wrote:

There are currently two winter-plumaged Eared Grebes on the north end of
Como Lake in St. Paul. The birds were first reported via iNaturalist this
morning.

Bob Dunlap


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[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Minnetonka Siskins

[MICHAEL KOUTNIK]

We also had a BUNCH of siskins this weekend, in south Eagan, very near Lebanon 
Hills.  And a red breasted nuthatch.  I've seen three RBNU this season so far.  
Most years I don't see any all year at our place.

Mike Koutnik

> -- Original Message --
> From: Kenneth Larson 
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
> Date: December 11, 2018 at 5:17 PM
> Subject: [mou-net] Minnetonka Siskins
> 
> This weekend we had a large influx of Pine Siskin’s as many as 52 at one time 
> although we’ve had a few for three weeks. Also for the last month we’ve had 
> two Red-breasted Nuthatch’s. At our home feeders near Ridgedale.
> Ken Larson
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Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

[Michael Koutnik]

Yes. We’ve had a nest in our wren nest box in our backyard in Eagan for quite a 
few consecutive years (8-10?). While I’ve seen an occasional wren this year, 
and hear one calling, including this past weekend, we’ve seen no attempts to 
nest.

Mike Koutnik

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> On Jun 11, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Jim Williams  wrote:
> 
> Anyone noticing absence or reduced numbers of House Wrens this spring? 
> 
> Jim Williams
> birding blog at startribune/Wingnut
> Earth always bats last.
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Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

[Michael Koutnik]

It also occurs to me that wrens have been notably infrequent in my spring 
birding walks at Murphy Hanrahan. Just one marsh wren on a 50+ afternoon of 
three walks of 2 hours or more.  

Mike Koutnik

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> On Jun 11, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Jim Williams  wrote:
> 
> Anyone noticing absence or reduced numbers of House Wrens this spring? 
> 
> Jim Williams
> birding blog at startribune/Wingnut
> Earth always bats last.
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[mou-net] Song ID

[MICHAEL KOUTNIK]

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Hi,


This email is delayed about a months as I mistakenly sent it from my work email 
address so it was refused.


This morning after shoveling (early April), high in a maple tree on our lot in 
Eagan, I heard a song I’ve not heard before. There were two parts, quite 
consistent in structure: a fairly rapid trill like a chipping sparrow or 
dark-eyed junco, and then dropping in pitch (about a perfect 4th to the 
musically inclined) for 3-5 very short, more mechanical, bursts. I looked for 
several minutes and once I thought I’d located it, I turned to get binocs. Of 
course as soon as a turned the calling stopped and the bird had left.

Consulting iBird, the closest recording I could find is for dark-eyed junco, 
the first sound in a recording from AZ described as for the “gray-headed 
group.” The similar species listed (WEWA, CHSP, OCWA) don’t have close to the 
pattern I heard.

Has anyone heard anything like this? If so, have you ID’d the bird?

Thanks, Mike Koutnik


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[mou-net] Explosion of redpolls

[Michael Koutnik]

I have never seen anything like this at any home I’ve lived in. This morning I 
was approaching my bedroom and heard several taps on the window. There is a 
thistle and a sunflower seed feeder close to the window, along with a bird 
bath. I saw nearly a dozen redpolls. And at least another 2 dozen on the ground 
below the thistle feeder. Amazing!  Except for when I visit the Sax Zim, this 
is by far the most redpolls I’ve seen at once. 

And now just as quickly as they came,  they are gone. All that remains at my 
suburban Eagan feeders is the more typical single goldfinch and single 
white-breasted nuthatch. Oh—and a chickadee. :)

Mike Koutnik

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[mou-net] Long-tailed duck in Duluth

[Michael Koutnik]

> At 5:10 pm. Single bird, among raft of goldeneyes. Spotted inside lift bridge 
> a few hundred yards, in line with entry channel. 

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Re: [mou-net] Robin roost

[Michael Koutnik]

Fascinating account!  Thanks Tom!

Mike Koutnik

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> On Jan 10, 2017, at 2:09 PM, Tom Bell  wrote:
> 
> Reading Bruch Falls robin roost account I looked up mine. It is a bit long. 
> That roost site has not been used since with any high numbers. 
> Winter Roost Site for American Robins
> 
> 
> 
>I live on Grey Cloud Island, the very southwest corner of 
> Washington County, and in early February I observed many robins flying toward 
> a plantation of spruce and pine trees, located where Pioneer Road met county 
> road 75.  A few days later I started counting the robins coming to the area 
> and counted 900, but the robins just kept coming.  On February 15, 2010, I 
> started counting at 4:30 p.m., about one hour before sunset.  It was cloudy 
> with a fairly stiff breeze out of the northwest.  The robins flew in one at a 
> time and then in groups of up to about 30 birds. By one hour after sunset the 
> stream of robins had subsided, but by then I had counted 2,300 birds.  I know 
> we have had an increase of American Robins wintering in Minnesota, but I did 
> not ever expect to see so many at one time.
> 
>The number seems exorbitant, but I firmly believe it is a minimum, 
> as when estimating the size of some groups flying in, I was careful to use my 
> lower estimate.  All of the birds came in from the west, where the 
> Mississippi River is less than a half-mile away. Also many came from the open 
> water areas at the bottom of the Aggregate Industries limestone quarry less 
> than one fifth of a mile west of the conifers. 
> 
>The plantation was never thinned, so the trees are very dense. The 
> spruce trees are all less than 20 feet tall and the pines less than 30 feet. 
> The arriving robins would first perch in surrounding  deciduous trees before 
> descending into the conifers. I found it amazing to observe so many robins 
> disappearing in only 1.5 acres (0.6 hectares) of densely growing conifers.
> 
>Being curious about when the robins left their nightly roost site, 
> on 22 February, 2010, I set up my vigil. The first robins left one half hour 
> before sunrise, being cloudy it was quite dark at that time. Ten minutes 
> later there was a fairly steady stream of birds flying out to the west.  One 
> hour and fifteen minutes after sunrise the last of the observed robins left.  
> On leaving the birds did not first perch in a surrounding deciduous tree, 
> they just flew directly away.
> 
> Tom Bell
> 
> 5868 Pioneer Rd. So.
> 
> Grey Cloud Island, MN 55071
> 
> Tom Bell
> Grey Cloud Island
> 5868 Pioneer Rd. S.
> St. Paul Park, MN 55071
> 651 459-4150
> 
> 
> 
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