Re: [mou-net] Probable Northern Hawk Owl

[Nathan Schirmacher]

All,

Thanks to my dad for being able to post! Just got done with my appointment and 
was able to drive back to the site on the highway. I could not refind the owl. 
But I want to give everyone that would possibly look for it a warning that 
there was a owl size carcass in the middle of the highway (was not there when I 
drove by the first time) where it was seen when I got back to this site. I 
tried to get id on the carcass but was mostly flattened already and was not 
able to get at it as it was to busy of a highway. Hopefully the carcass was not 
the owl and I will keep my eye out in the area as I am there a few times a 
week. I was able to get the coordinates and they are below.


45.3281329, -92.9270256

Nate Schirmacher
Brooklyn Park
Hennepin County


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My son, Nate Schirmacher, is out making sales calls for AT  He does not have 
access to MOU on the road.

However, he is reporting a probable Northern Hawk Owl between Forest Lake & 
Chisago, on Highway 8, 1/2 mile north of Green Lake Trail.  The bird appeared 
in a farm lot on the right hand side as one traveled north.

I’m out hiking here in Kansas, hope I caught all the details correctly.  He 
could not stop & search.

Al Schirmacher
Muscotah KS
Formerly Princeton, MN

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[mou-net] American Avocet and Whimbrels 180th Street Marsh

[Nathan Schirmacher]

All,

Much like Jasons recent post I tried to find some shorebirds at Lake Byllesby 
no shorebird habitat to note. I however had great luck at 180th Street Marsh. 
While looking through the marsh I heard the call of an avocet overhead I was 
surprised to see two Whimbrels flying over with the avocet! They quickly flew 
over the marshes and headed north. There is shorebird habitat at either end of 
the marsh unfortunately not much visibility. Tried driving the back roads in 
the area but could only find yellowlegs. Just wanted to give a heads up to 
everybody that they still might be in the area if you can find the habitat.

Nate Schirmacher
Maple Grove, MN
Hennepin County

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[mou-net] No Mottled Duck

[Nathan Schirmacher]

All,

Writing this while at the rum river dam location. As far as I know the Mottled 
Duck did not make an appearance all day (Last sighting seemed to be around four 
yesterday, I had it in the morning) . The last of usable light is fading and 
all but thirty of the duck flock is gone. This is clearly not there roosting 
spot rather a day time feeding spot. The two times I visited today there was 
people feeding the ducks from the bridge and on the west side of the river. 
When the whole flock was there counted five black ducks and three hybrids. Best 
of luck to all who try to tomorrow!


Nate Schirmacher
Maple Grove, MN
Hennepin County

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam Male Long Tailed Duck

[Nathan Schirmacher]

All, 

The Long Tailed Duck has been seen off and on all day. Thanks to all who have 
posted so far on ebird and mou. Currently the duck is sleeping with a group of 
goldeneye about a half mile upstream from the Dam at 3:30 pm. The location is 
on Zieglers Drive the first right north of Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. There 
was a few of us birders and a homeowner that was gracious enough to let us 
watch the long tail in her backyard. This was at the end of the dead end road. 
In talking with the neighbors they would be open to a little bit of traffic but 
not much (there is very little parking space available). So if it is not seen 
from the Dam this a location that could be checked as long as we are all 
respectful about it. It is possible to walk to the spot on the east side of the 
river so maybe that would be a better option moving forward. Once again thanks 
to all who posted and the homeowners who were intrigued by the rare duck! 

Nate Schirmacher
Maple Grove, MN
Hennepin County

Re: [mou-net] Varied Thrush- Washington County

[Nathan Schirmacher]

All,

Just wanted to say thanks to Milt Blomberg for discovering the Varied Thrush in 
Oakland Cemetary and John Hockema for calling with directions. On location now 
and the Thrush is being very cooperative sitting in the crabapple trees for 
over an hour. Multiple birders were also able to get the Townsend's Solitaire 
in Anoka County today. While photographing the Solitaire I also had two pine 
grosbeaks do a quick fly over while calling. Always a good year if you can get 
one of the grosbeaks in the Twin Cities area!

Nate Schirmacher 
Maple Grove, MN 
Hennepin County

On Nov 29, 2015 2:14 PM, Milton Blomberg  wrote:
>
> FYI-  a brightly plumaged male Varied Thrush discovered in Marine-on-the-Crox 
> (Washington County).  It is in a very accessible location for viewing. Please 
> be courteous as to your presence in an "acclimatizing" sort of way, the 
> cemetery a good place for quietness anyway.  Find Oakland Cemetery on the 
> west edge of town along CR4 off of Hwy 95 (on the way to William O'Brian SP), 
>  Where CR4 turns right--turn left into the cemetery.  Saunter past the green 
> outbuilding under White Pines and toward the middle and southern white fence 
> line where there are a couple crabapple trees (suspect planted in honor of 
> the Lloyd R. Ogren (d.1978).  The Varied Thrush was first seen perching in 
> the deciduous  trees uphill along this rectangular cemetery.  There is a 
> hobby farm on the other side of the fence, but I didn't observe any feeders 
> there or movement, save a Robin.  Today it also was seen associating with 
> some Robins flying toward town and back.  (Furthermore, a Tufted Titmouse was 
> sighted down in the hamlet of Marine).  Best fortune to you and hope it 
> winters here further.  mjb    
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[mou-net] Pacific Loon Mille Lacs Lake

[Nathan Schirmacher]

All, 

There is an adult non-breeding plumage Pacific Loon that is swimming a couple 
hundred yards offshore from the kathio state park beach area on Mille Lacs 
County Road 35 or the scenic route along Mille Lacs Lake. Observed swimming 
with five other common loons of both adult and juvenile plumage. Appeared 
smaller than all the other commons around it. Thin necklace and classic darker 
back comparatively to the other loons as well as the sloped head. So far 
nothing else on the lake other than a good movement of horned grebes. I have 
seen Pacific Loon from this beach in the past and have experience with this 
species in multiple Midwestern states. Unfortunately it is to far out for 
pictures.Overall the numbers of the loons on the lake has been pretty low so 
far but still making my way north. Will swing by again on my way south to see 
if it comes closer to shore for pictures. 

Nate Schirmacher
Maple Grove, MN 
Hennepin County  

[mou-net] Fwd: Possible Mississippi Kite

[Nathan Schirmacher]

 From: Nathan Schirmacher natester...@hotmail.com
 Date: July 10, 2011 5:34:59 PM CDT
 To: Mou Mnbird mou-...@moumn.org
 Subject: Possible Mississippi Kite 
 

 This is not a hundred percent certain more of heads up. There was a kite 
 flying down the Mississippi River in Elk River just as I was driving across 
 the 101 bridge. It headed up the river flying in a northwest direction. The 
 Id was not based on the river as ironic as that is. I first saw that it was 
 definitely kite flight behavior. It had a white base body with contrasting 
 white and black wings. The wings appeared swept forward slightly. The tail 
 was black and long but triangle in shape. Like I said not a hundred percent 
 certain but let  people know that there is kite heading up the river. I have 
 had experience with this species down south which is leading me toward 
 Mississippi Kite. 
 
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[mou-net] Sprague's Pipit and Ferruginous Hawk

[Nathan Schirmacher]

 Today Pete and Kathy Sufka, my
parents, and I went to Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle counties. Are highlights for
the trip were a Sprague’s pipit and Ferruginous Hawk for the day. The Pipit was
seen on 191st Avenue about a quarter mile south from Laq Qui Parle
Highway 15 ( highway fifteen is the road that is right beside of Plover
Prairie). Basically go down fifteen heading east from highway 75. Once you hit
the plover prairie sign take a right. Go about a quarter mile down and the
pipit was seen on both sides of the street. It was alternating from a tree to an
agriculture field (Unfortunately the pictures did not turn out because of a not
so powerful lens). The Ferruginous Hawk was seen soaring over the trail that
starts at the intersection of Lac Qui Parle county highways of 40 and 15. This
intersection is south of the Big Stone NWR HQ about two miles. We have 
previously
reported a Ferruginous at this location in the past few years. Other birds of
note were five Greater White-fronted Geese as well as one Snow seen at Salt
Lake. Shore birding was very bad for the day ending up with six species on the
day. However all together great trip!



Great Birding to all,
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[mou-net] 24 warblers Sherburne and Mille Lacs Counties

[Nathan Schirmacher]

My Dad had 24 warblers in between Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge and Kathio 
state park. There was a probable Audubon warbler at Kathio as well. Only missed 
Orange-crowned and Mourning warblers for the day. 

Looking forward to the MOU Sherburne trip tomorrow.

Great Birding to all,
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[mou-net] Pacific Loon

[Nathan Schirmacher]

My Dad wanted me to post this so people would be able to get out for it. 
Pacific Loon seen from the Garrison big fish pull off. I do not have any 
information about the plumage. Hope everybody in Minnesota has had a great 
birding season!

Nathan Schirmacher

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[mou-net] Northern Saw-whet Owl Hit

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Tonight my Dad and I got a call that my Mom's car had been hit by a small owl. 
We went and investigated and it was a Northern Saw-whet Owl which we are 
assuming was in migration or something. It unfortunately died a short time 
after we got there. So we brought it back to are house and I took some photos 
of it. I then put it in the freezer to keep it in good condition. If you know 
who to contact about the specimen feel free to respond. The photo can be viewed 
at http://www.flickr.com/photos/natester166/

Nathan Schirmacher

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[mou-net] Duluth questions

[Nathan Schirmacher]

My Dad and I were wondering if the Black Headed Grosbeak has been seen  
recently? Also how do you get to the WLSSD Sewage Plant? Thanks for  
any info and a happy new year!


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[mou-net] Thanks

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Thanks for all the help regarding the questions!

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[mou-net] Snowy Owls in Mille Lacs County

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today as I was going to work two Snowy Owls flew over 169. One was  
close to pure white and the other looked to be a immature style  
plumage. They were flying together towards the east. They flew right  
over Central Fleet which is a trucking repair faciltiy. This is about  
a half mile north of the rum river drive exit in Princeton. This is  
the last exit going north on 169 for Princeton. If you have any  
questions feel free.


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[mou-net] Yellow-billed Loon on Mille Lacs Lake

[Nathan Schirmacher]

There was a juvenile Yellow-billed Loon seen from the chimney swift  
house pull off on Mille Lacs Lake (which is fire number 15548 on the  
west side of the lake along 35). Field notes observed where pale bill  
with large blocky head and large size loon. Pale face and pale barring  
on the back of the loon. Even in bins bird appeared light overall.


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[mou-net] More directions to the Loon

[Nathan Schirmacher]

To get to the pull of drive north on highway 169 and take a right at  
eddys resort. Then take a left on cr 35 head north for .6 miles and  
that will take you to the pull off where the loon was seen.


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[mou-net] California Gull lake Fremont

[Nathan Schirmacher]

There was a second winter California Gull at Lake Fremont this morning  
at about 7:45. It was seen in flight and briefly on the water before  
it flew south ( I assume towards the elk river dump). Lake Fremont is  
located just north of Zimmerman. Any questions feel free to email.


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[mou-net] Fwd: California Gull lake Fremont

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Nathan Schirmacher
Mille Lacs County

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From: Nathan Schirmacher natester...@hotmail.com
Date: November 14, 2009 8:14:07 AM CST
To: MOU mou-net@lists.umn.edu, MNBIRD mnb...@lists.hbci.com
Subject: California Gull lake Fremont



There was a second winter California Gull at Lake Fremont this  
morning at about 7:45. It was seen in flight and briefly on the  
water before it flew south ( I assume towards the elk river dump).  
Lake Fremont is located just north of Zimmerman. Any questions feel  
free to email.


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[mou-net] Little gull and loons on Mille Lacs Lake

[Nathan Schirmacher]

There was a adult Little Gull flying on the southwest portion of  
the lake. To see this gull scan the lake from the first pull off on  
35. Then a couple minutes later at hillcrest there was a Pacific Loon  
observed. Also observed was a Red-throated loon at Garrison.


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[mou-net] Great Day On the North Shore

[Nathan Schirmacher]

My Dad and I worked out our work schedules so that we could get today off 
and head to Duluth. We were able to get there by 9:30 this morning. The first 
good birds of the day were two strikingly beautiful male breeding plumage 
Long-tailed Ducks. These were seen off the boat house on the point, we then 
headed to park point. The beach was not very productive so we decided to park 
at the airport and walk to the end of Minnesota Point. Lets just say we were 
not thinking it would be that far... one hour later after i convinced my Dad 
that we should keep on going even if it was a death march we arrived at the end 
of the point - where within thirty seconds we had the previously reported 
Immature Lesser Black Backed Gull on the Minnesota Side and the Thayer's Gull 
on the Wisconsin Side. So we walked an hour to see two Gulls yet we were 
overjoyed with the fact that they were good ones. After we walked back feeling 
like we earned those two gulls we ate lunch at Taste of Saigon (favorite stop). 
Then headed up the shore to Stoney Point, where there was little to nothing 
until my Dad stepped towards the car. I said SCOTORS and pointed as four of 
them flew past; simultaneously I said Black and he said Surf. I realized he 
concentrated on the first duck which was a Surf Scotor and i was concentrating 
on the last three of the flock which were Black Scotors. So we were saying 
great day lets head up to Two Harbors and see whats up there. We arrived and 
nothing much was immediately seen. So we started walking on the trail. It was 
going pretty good until my Dad asked me if i had seen the finches that had 
flown across. I said Lesser Black Backed Gull as my second of the day flew past 
and my Dad missed it. It was an immature plumage type bird that was less than 
fifty yards away flying with a Adult Ring billed Gull. We headed back to the 
car and got in. Then I noticed a strange gull floating out in the water so i 
set up the scope and there was are second Thayer's Gull of the day. This bird 
was also in immature plumage. So altogether a Great Birding day. Question is, 
were the gulls worth walking two hours for, in light of the later sightings? I 
say most definitely always nice to find new areas and great sites. 

Great Birding to all,

Nathan Schirmacher

Princeton,MN

Mille Lacs County 

ps: I hope to see some of you tomorrow on the field trip.


  
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[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle County/Spotted Towhee and Weird Oriole

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today Bill Unzen my Dad and I went birding in the above county. It was a 
great trip and only made possible by Bill Unzen who knows that area so well.  
Highlights included:

1. Female Spotted Towhee. This bird was seen in the southern part of the refuge 
(main bridge/rest stop a mile or so from the headquarters). It was seen in the 
brush by the river. Dad, however, missed it three times.

2. Great Tailed Grackle seen by my Dad and I. It was seen along Highway 75 a 
few miles north of Madison. 

3. 23 species of shorebirds seen throughout the county (including American 
Avocets, Hudsonian Godwits and many other goodies).

4. Snowy and Cattle Egret.  

5. Interesting Oriole at the above rest stop (see #1).  Color was burnt orange, 
the orange extended onto the face, strong white wing patches (seen both in 
flight and while at rest), call of chek chek.  Illustrations in Sibley and on 
Cornell's site - as well as a very strong call match on Cornell - lead us to 
serious consideration of a Bullock's.

Any thoughts would be appreciated on the oriole. Thanks again to Bill who did 
an excellent job of finding all these spots and locating most these bird's. 
Great birding to all. 


Nathan Schirmacher

Princeton,MN

Mille Lacs County

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[mou-net] Golden Eagle

[Nathan Schirmacher]

  After having a not so great morning at the Sherburne Refuge i went home. I 
decided to keep the bins out just in case and it paid off. I noticed a good 
deal of eagles were moving through while i was watching Basketball. Then i 
noticed a strange one so i got my bins on it and sure enough it was a Immature 
type Golden Eagle(Golden head, windows, two tone tail). That made my day and a 
great yard bird. Good birding to all and i hope some geese can come next. 

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[mou-net] Sax Zim and Duluth

[Nathan Schirmacher]

  Today my Dad and I took a trip to Sax Zim and Duluth. These were the 
Highlights. 
Northern Hawk Owl (Seen three miles in on Mcdavit Road. We were not able to 
locate the previously posted owl on CR 7 so possibly it has moved to Mcdavit. 
Boreal Chickadee's (Admiral Feeding Station)Hoary Redpoll's (One seen at the 
Admiral Feeding Station. Other was seen at the Blue Spruce Road Feeding 
Station. 
Barrow's Goldeneye (Seen in the Canal at Canal Park. This was a male type 
plumage.)Snowy Owl (Seen from Park Point sitting on the ice near Wisconsin 
Point.)
   We were not able to locate any Great Grey Owls in the bog, even though we 
went to all the locations. Magpies, Grey Jays, and Snow Buntings were all seen 
on CR 7. We tried for the Golden Crowned Sparrow but it was not there as of 
3:30 PM. I would like to thank all of the people who have posted on all of 
these birds. The information was great on all these locations. I would like to 
specifically thank Brad Snelling for giving excellent directions and the 
opportunity to see the bird even though it wasn't there at that time. 

Nathan Schirmacher

Princeton,MN

Mille Lacs County
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[mou] Duluth Trip; Unusual Gull (Mew?)

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Nathan and I traveled to Duluth and Two Harbors today.  Highlights included all 
three scoters, a Red-throated Loon, Golden Eagle (amidst an eagle migration), 
Northern Goshawk and a number of winter finch flocks at Stoney Point, including 
White-winged Crossbills.
 
However, the bird that drew our greatest attention was an unusual gull in the 
Park Point soccer fields/parking lot.  We were initially attracted to this 
immature gull by its darker color and small size, further examination yielded a 
brown belly, thick dark tail band with an inverted V, small pink bill with a 
dark tip, pink to greyish legs, white throat and darker face than the immature 
Ring-billeds around it.  The gull appeared slightly smaller than the 
surrounding Ring-billeds, although such appearances can be deceptive.  We 
observed the bird - unfortunately during the snow showers - for about 20 
minutes on two occasions around 11 AM - through bins and a scope - at rest and 
in flight.  However, when we returned with Mike Hendrickson and Peder Svingen, 
the bird was not apparent/present.
 
The evidence seems to point towards a Mew, although we are aware how unusual 
such a bird would be.  Mike and Peder were still searching for the bird when we 
left for lunch; we appreciate their interest.
 
Good birding to all!
 
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[mou] Red-throated Loons, Townsend's Solitaire, Fierce Competition +

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Nathan and I tried something a little different this morning - we competed for 
species totals and rarities in adjacent counties - he covered Mille Lacs and I 
covered Sherburne.
 
The old man lost on this wind blown day, 54-53 (species) and (at least) 2-1 
(rarities).
 
Highlights included:
 
* Two Red-throated Loons, Mille Lacs Lake, Hillcrest and Garrison (latter was a 
county violation, but excusable due to scouting for next week's trip)
 
* Townsend's Solitaire, Sherburne County, Ann Lake/Sand Dunes (right of first 
parking lot) (seems awfully early to this observer)
 
* Northern Goshawk, Mille Lacs WMA (one also present yesterday on Sherburne's 
Auto Tour)
 
* Snow Goose, Mille Lacs County, just south of the reservation in the opposing 
lake (do you think I could find a Snow Goose?  Or any goose different from 
hundreds of Canadas, many with short necks but huge bodies?  I'm snake/goose 
bitten this year!)
 
* Eleven ducks total, including Ruddy  Bufflehead in Princeton Sewage Ponds
 
* Five Rough-legged Hawks in Mille Lacs County (none in Sherburne)
 
* Winter Wren, Mille Lacs CR 12
 
* Twelve sparrows total.
 
Also of interest were the dramatic differences between our lists - Nathan had 
24 different species than I - I had 10 ducks, he had two (hunting pressure?) - 
he had five raptors, I had one - I had two warblers, he had none - he had 
Rusties and Brewers everywhere, I had only Red-winged - I had three shorebirds, 
he had one (different from my three).  Neither of us had any Meadowlarks 
(numerous yesterday in the refuge), Mourning Doves (wind?) or House 
Sparrows/House Finches.
 
Good birding to all!
 
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[mou] Red-throated and Pacific Loon

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today my Dad and I went to Mille Lacs Lake. In Wigwam Bay there was a non 
breeding plumage Pacific Loon. We then  traveled to Garrison where directly out 
from the Big Fish there was a non breeding plumage Red-throated Loon. So the 
phenomena continues to happen on Mille Lacs Lake. If you have any questions 
about the birds feel free to backchannel. Good birding to you all and looking 
forward to seeing some of you on the fieldtrip. Nathan 
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[mou] Alert!(White-Tailed Kite)

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today my Dad and I were planning on doing two days of birding in 
western and northwestern Minnesota. Well lets just say it didn't go as planned. 
We started in Big Stone NWR (17 shorebirds), then headed to Ortonville. That is 
when my car started having problems.  We limped it into Ortonville, then the 
bird of the day showed up. The White-tailed Kite flew a couple hundred feet 
above the car just north of the intersection of 7  12 near the Holiday Gas 
Station. The bird had black wings except for close to the body which was pure 
white. It was grayish on top with black shoulders . The tail was not swallow 
tailed.  The bird seemed like it was all sharp angles except for the body. I 
saw it on three separate occasions for 2-3 minutes. Any questions feel free. 
Sorry no photo available do to the car failure. 
 
 
Nathan Schirmacher 
Princeton,MN
Mille Lacs County
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[mou] Buff Breasted Sandpiper/Crossbills

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today my Dad and I went up to Aitkin county. One of our first birds was a 
Buff Breasted Sandpiper sitting in a pond on the intersection of Aitkin 15 and 
441 Place. It sat for a little while with some Pect's then proceeded to go off 
in the grasses (where we could not relocate it). We then went to the famous 
Aitkin 18 where on the snowmobile trail we had 25+ White-winged Crossbills. 
Then about ten minutes later heading from a opposite direction came 2 Red 
Crossbills. There also was a Yellow-Bellied Flycatcher on the snowmobile trail. 
One other notable bird was a Magpie seen at Rice Lake NWR. This seemed a bit 
south for this species. All in all a great day of birding, also my Dad had 22 
Butterflies on the day. 
 
Nathan Schirmacher
Princeton,MN
Mille Lacs County 
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[mou] Summer Tanager Blue Hill

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today i was at Blue Hill Trail in Sherburne NWR. I observed a Female Summer 
Tanager. The bird was a few yards before the main trail that goes left into the 
main woods. This location had  Male and Female Summer Tanagers  in 06 these 
were found by Helen Wang. Then later confirmed by many people. These are some 
of the field marks. The Tanager had yellow underneath the tail. The color was 
uniform yellowish all over the body except for the wings with some grayish on 
it. It sang a couple brief notes which were all over the map but not buzzy. It 
unfortunately flew away as soon as my camera focused on it. If you have any 
questions feel free backchannel. 
 
Nathan Schirmacher 
Princeton,MN
Mille Lacs County 
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[mou] Odd Duck

[Nathan Schirmacher]

  This Duck was the one i posted about yesterday. The bird appeared to have 
a peaked head at all angles. It was a a light buffy wash to the front. It had 
black and white feathers in the butt region. The bill appeared dark and it was 
appeared rather large. Any thoughts on this bird would be great.  
http://www.flickr.com/photos/natester166 
 
 
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[mou] Odd duck

[Nathan Schirmacher]

The majority of replies have been Canvasback or Mallard Hybrid. My guess is 
that it may be both a like a Canvasback hybrid. Who knows hopefully i will be 
able to go back and get a better picture. Thank you all who replied back. 
 
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[mou] Shorebirds

[Nathan Schirmacher]

  This afternoon I went to the Foley sewage lagoons and Gilman sewage 
ponds. Foley had all of the shorebirds. Gilman interestingly enough had a Black 
Duck mixed in with the Mallards. Here is a list of the shorebirds.
 
* Killdeer
* Wilson's Phalarope 
* Both Yellowlegs
* Least Sandpiper
* Semipalmated 
* Baird's
* White Rumped (I thought this was super early but it i saw it in flight. Any 
thoughts on why its this early would be appreciated)
 
 
Also there was a unusual duck at Foley which i will post pictures of later. 
 
Nathan Schirmacher 
Mille Lacs County
Princeton 
 
 
 
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[mou] Bohemian Waxwing in St Cloud

[Nathan Schirmacher]

While on a field trip this morning for my school i saw and heard a Bohemian 
Waxwing. The location is Riverside Park (this is near Munsinger Gardens). Any 
questions feel free to ask. 


Nathan Schirmacher 
Mille Lacs County 
Princeton,MN


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[mou] Say's Phoebe and other birds

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today was an excellent day in Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle Counties. These 
are the highlights: 
* Say's Phoebe in Big Stone NWR about four tenths of a mile west of the 
intersection of 15 and 40. The bird was seen at the wayside about 50 yards up 
the hill from the bathroom. 
* 23 shorebirds total (including an Avocet on 75).
* 16 warblers 
* Common Moorhen near 15 and 40 ( heard only).
* Ferruginous Hawk seen in same location as last year.
* 132 species total for the trip.

Thank you to Bill Unzen for excellent recommendations ! 

Nathan Schirmacher
Mille Lacs County
Princeton,MN 

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[mou] Warblers, plus directions to Ferruginous

[Nathan Schirmacher]

After enjoying Big Stone  Lac Qui Parle with Nathan yesterday, spent day two 
of the birding vacation here in Sherburne  Mille Lacs Counties, scouting for 
Saturday's MOU trip.

124 species included 23 warblers - 20 on Mahnomen Trail in Sherburne NWR - also 
a singing Connecticut at Kathio State Park (first parking lot).  Missed 
Bay-breasted, Pine and Mourning among regulars - no Ceruleans or Hooded present 
on Blue Hill Trail in the refuge (yet?).

Our apologies regarding not sharing the Ferruginous location yesterday (we were 
much more concerned about the Say's Phoebe) - it was also seen near the corner 
of 15  40 in Big Stone Refuge.  Take 19 past the headquarters, this becomes 15 
shortly, proceed a couple of miles to 40 (first right hand turn).  The bird was 
seen along the trail to the left.  Nathan had excellent scope looks at high 
power - noted the size, white body, V underneath and the red back (among other 
details) - understand it was nearly a ringer for the Sibley illustration.  I of 
course, was searching for godwits and plovers in the ponds, so only glanced at 
the bird briefly.

This is being sent from Nathan's home computer, will not be back in the office 
until Sunday.

Good birding to all!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN

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[mou] Call Question

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Just a couple minutes ago I heard a call kerrwheep  sounded exactly like 
a American Golden Plover. I did not see this bird though, I could not because 
of my dog. I looked on the MOU site and the arrival date is April 29th for the 
northern section. So my question is it possible this was a American Golden 
Plover, or is there another possibility that i am not thinking of. For those 
who don't know my family lives in a development surrounded by agriculture 
fields (which are wet at the moment), in southern Mille lacs county. Any 
thoughts would be great.

Nathan Schirmacher 
Princeton,MN
Mille Lacs County 

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[mou] add

[Nathan Schirmacher]

The bird called like ten to fifteen times so not just a aberrant killdeer 
doing one call. 

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[mou] Sherburne+Mille Lacs Counties

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today my Dad and I went birding in Sherburne County.

At Ann Lake we had.
*Townsend Solitaire
*One Pine Grosbeak
*2-3 Flickers
*Cedar and Bohemian Waxwings

At 1 and 87 marsh we had.
*Red-Shouldered Hawk
*2 Great Blue Herons
*5 Trumpeter Swans 

At Monticello feeding station
*One female Pintail
*One Male Wood Duck
*1400 Trumpeter Swans
*One Coot

At the previously reported location in Mille Lacs County we had the Varied 
Thrush. Any Questions about directions or birds  feel free to  back channel me.

Nathan Schirmacher
Mille Lacs County
Princeton,MN



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[mou] Photos

[Nathan Schirmacher]

I have posted some photos of the Sax Zim trip on my website. The link is 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10317865 at N02 . 

Nathan Schirmacher
Princeton, MN

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[mou] Townsend's Solitaire in Sherburne County

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today at Ann Lake  my Dad and I saw the Townsend's Solitaire. This presumibly 
same bird has  come for about four years straight. The bird was fond on the 
trail to the right of the sign about 30 yards in. If you need more directions 
feel free to email me. Also at this spot was three Bohemian Waxwings mixed in 
with a big flock of Cedars. 

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Mille Lacs County
Princeton,MN

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[mou] FW: Scoters on Mille Lacs Lake

[Nathan Schirmacher]

From: natester...@hotmail.com
To: mou-net at cbs.umn.edu; mnbird at lists.mnbird.net
Subject: Scoters on Mille Lacs Lake
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2007 14:00:03 -0400







This morning on the lake there was. Three White-Winged Scoters seen flying by a 
pull off, this area is across from the Econo Lodge on 169 on the west side. 
Also there were 7 Black Scotors seen off of Westwood at the first pull off 
which is on the north side. Other wise a pretty normal day for the lake. 

Nathan Schirmacher
Princeton,MN
Mille Lacs County

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[mou] North Shore

[Nathan Schirmacher]

My Dad and I had a great time up on the north shore. We started out with Park 
Point but nothing much there. So we headed to Wisconsin Point. There we found 
Pomarine And Parasitic Jaegers. Also had a good mix of shorebirds including 
Black-Bellied,American Golden Plovers,Ruddy Turnstone,and Sanderlings. We then 
headed north but didn't find much at Two Harbers. We then headed back to Park 
Point where we had two Sabine's Gulls across from beach house at about 4:30 
p.m. We also had two groups of Horned Grebes. Good birding to all.

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Mille Lacs County

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[mou] Sherburne NWR

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today my Dad and I went to Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. We had a great 
day with 16 Warbler species including Connecticut, Blackpoll, Wilson's, and 4 
Canada Warblers. We also had 8 Shorebird species including 5 Solitary 
Sandpipers on the same log. Also seen was a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher on the 
Auto Tour. We ended up with 78 species on the day. Good Birding to all and hope 
to see some of you next week on the Mille lacs Trip.Nathan SchirmacherMille 
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[mou] Twin Cities birding

[Nathan Schirmacher]

My Dad and I were birding this morning in the Twin Cities these are the 
highlights. We had both the Bell's Vireo and Yellow Breasted Chat at Cliff Fen 
Park. We then went to Fort Snelling State Park and immediately got the 
Prothentary Warbler by the bridge. Then we started towards home and picked up 
Western Kingbird on Sherburne 8. Then we got the previously posted Henslow's 
Sparrow on CR70. A great day of birding  got a life bird for a present on my 
birthday.Nathan SchirmacherMille Lacs Countygood birding to all
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[mou] Mille Lacs County birding

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today was a very good day for the county. Had two Lark Sparrow's on private 
property in the southern portion of the county. Right now im listening to 4 or 
5 Dicksissels and multiple Bobolinks singing and perching. The numbers have 
been up for grassland species since they have been cutting the hay in the area. 
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[mou] Twin Cities birding and elsewhere

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today Mark Junghans, Jim Atto, my Dad and I went birding. * Neotropic Cormorant 
on Diamond Lake. * Black Throated Blue at Wood Lake.* Two Ruddy Turnstones at 
Purgatory Creek.* Both Cerulean and Hooded Warblers at Murphy Hanrehan.* 
Kentucky Warbler at Williams Nature Center.* Two Louisiana Waterthrush at 
Mineopa State Park.Thanks Craig Mandell for the directions to the Kentucky and 
Waterthrush. I hope to see some of you tomorrow for the Sherburne National 
Wildlife Refuge trip. Nathan SchirmacherMille Lacs CountyGood Birding to all.
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[mou] Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle Counties

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today Mark Junghans, Bill Unzen (excellent trip leader), my Dad and I went 
birding around the counties previously mentioned. These were some of the 
highlights:*Ferruginous Hawk*American Avocets (12)*Hudsonian Godwits 
(13)*Red-necked Phalaropes (6)*Clark's Grebe (Lake Thielke)*Greater Prairie 
Chickens  Sharp-tailed Grouse*20 species of shorebirds on the day.Even with 
the high winds (and few passerines) there were 100 species on the day. If you 
have any questions on places please feel free to ask.Nathan SchirmacherMille 
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[mou] Benton County Tonight

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Tonight my Dad and I went birding in Benton county highlights were.*Swainsons 
Hawk about 1 mile from the intersection of Benton 4 and 7. It flew over the 
road and perched in tree for a little bit.*Eared Grebe this was at Gilman 
sewage ponds. Flew off when we drove in unfortunately.*12 species of shorebirds 
including Stilt Sandpipers,Dunlin, and Pectoral at the Cr 25 ponds. There was a 
Short-billed Dowitcher and at least 15 Wilson's Phalaropes at Foley ponds.It 
was an enjoyable couple hours of birding. Nathan SchirmacherMille Lacs 
County(PS if you have any questions on directions feel free to write.)
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[mou] Central MN Update

[Nathan Schirmacher]

14 warblers on Blue Hill Trail (Sherburne NWR) and Pioneer Park (Princeton) 
today:* Biggest surprise - probable Louisiana Waterthrush (Pioneer Park, 9-10 
waterthrushes total along the Rum River during a lunch time walk) - 
semicircular/slow tail motion, white abdomen with breast streaks, buffy rear 
flanks- however, did not call to firm up ID* Blue-winged (three + one possible 
Brewster's - yellow wing bars  mixed two note Golden-like call - Blue Hill 
Trail)* Golden-winged* Tennessee* Nashville* Northern Parula* Yellow* 
Chestnut-sided (singing near the church's parking lot - don't expect to add a 
year bird while working on a message)* Magnolia* Yellow-rumped* Black-throated 
Green* Black  White* Ovenbird* Northern WaterthrushBaltimore Oriole  Scarlet 
Tanager were also first of year.Al Schirmacher(still using Nathan's 
system)Princeton, MNMille Lacs  Sherburne Counties
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[mou] Central MN Birding; Hudsonian Godwit; scope is history

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Pardon the lateness of this email, office computer has been down for 1.5 weeks. 
 Authoring this from Nathan's system, hope to be back up by middle of next 
week.* Saturday, May 5th (Sherburne Refuge, Mille Lacs Lake/Hennepin, Benton CR 
25  Gilman Ponds)89 species, including Hudsonian Godwit (ponds on Benton CR 
25, two miles south of Foley) - MN bird #300 since relocating here 12/03 - 
Nathan's #297, breathing down my neck! - eight species of warblers, including 
Golden-winged  Pine (latter awfully late first of year) - full six pack of 
swallows (only one martin along the lake!) - Caspian, Common  Forster's Terns 
on the lake - nine shorebirds (primarily on Benton 25), including two 
Long-billed Dowitchers, first day we've really had shorebirds to speak of - 
Black-billed Cuckoo calling at Gilman ponds - other expected first of years - 
and an unexpected theft of our scope from the vehicle at Blue Hill Trail (nine 
years of great service), which made shorebirding more of a challenge.If 
anyone's selling a used reasonable scope, let us know.* Monday April 30th 
through Friday, May 4thRuby-throated Humminbird (5/2), Blue-Headed Vireo (5/1), 
House Wren (5/1, finally!), six new warblers (including an unexpected 
Blue-winged in Mille Lacs County, and a rather late first of year Palm on 5/4) 
all joined the hit parade.* Saturday, April 28th + -Western Day (no, not the 
Salt Lake trip) - Western Tanager at Thomas Maiello's (thanks to both of you 
for hosting both this bird and interested birders, including those who arrive a 
bit early), Western Grebe in Sherburne County (Lake Fremont, Zimmerman area).  
Bit earlier - Lark, Grasshopper, Clay-colored Sparrows all in, particularly at 
Sherburne NWR.  Six Lark Sparrows this morning on Mahnomen Trail.  Still 
awaiting White-crowned  Harris' Sparrows, Sora (bizarre!) - and have only 
seen/heard one Yellow-headed Blackbird to date!Having enjoyed an excellent day, 
but mourning the old/duct-taped scope,Al  Nathan SchirmacherPrinceton, MNMille 
Lacs  Sherburne Counties(Happy to share more detailed locations upon request - 
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[mou] Hawk Question

[Nathan Schirmacher]

This evening I had a intersting hawk fly by the house. Then it perched in some 
nearby trees. Viewed for about 4 minutes, it was seen around 7:30.*It was Red 
Tailed size 50 inch wingspan give or take.*It had lots of white on the 
underside of the wing, had black wingtips. *It didn't have any belly band.*On 
the underside of the tail it was white.*On the top side of the tail there was 
some rufous.*It appeared to have a white patch on the uppertail converts.*It 
had rufous on the underwing coverts.*It had rufous on the secondary 
coverts.*The throat was white.*The rest of the face appeared to be rufous.*On 
top if appeared to be mostly dark.Your thoughts.Nate SchirmacherMille Lacs 
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[mou] Carolina Wren in Mille Lacs County

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Today my Dad and I were birding around Mille Lacs  and Sherburne Counties. 
At Kunkel WMA we had a Carolina Wren.  Other migrants today were Hermit Thrush, 
Winter Wren, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Vesper Sparrow.To reach Kunkel, 
take 169 north past Princeton to MN 95.  Take 95 west to Mille Lacs 5, proceed 
south (left) into the WMA.  The Carolina Wren was on the western side of the 
trail, in the forested area where a small pond has developed.Nathan 
SchirmacherMille Lacs County
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[mou] Black Vulture Mille Lacs County

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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Today a very dark looking vulture flew over my house. I grabbed my bins and=
 got some decent looks at the bird. It was all dark except the head which w=
as grey (instead of  red) and the primaries which were light gray. The tail=
 was fanned and rather short. It flew with a slight dihedral. It was not tw=
o toned like a Turkey Vulture. I have submitted documentation on the MOU we=
bsite. I have seen many Black Vultures down south.Nathan SchirmacherMille L=
acs County
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ns and got some decent looks at the bird. It was all dark except the head w=
hich was grey (instead ofnbsp; red) and the primaries which were light gra=
y. The tail was fanned and rather short. It flew with a slight dihedral. It=
 was not two toned like a Turkey Vulture. I have submitted documentation on=
 the MOU website. I have seen many Black Vultures down south.brbrbrb=
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[mou] Central MN birding

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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Went birding this morning with my Dad. We stopped at the ponds on 169 and C=
R 13 in Mille Lacs County. We had 74 Greater White-Fronted Geese, instead o=
f yesterday's two Cackling there was two Snow geese. We had a Canvasback,on=
e confirmed Tundra Swan,and many Trumpeter swans. We had 17 waterfowl speci=
es for the last two days in Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties. Other migran=
ts were one Eastern Phoebe,one Brewer's Blackbird,one Tree Swallow; as well=
 as Fox, Swamp and Song sparrows today. Seven raptor species as well. Great=
 birding day with 55 species.Nathan Schirmacher,Mille Lacs County
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bodydiv style=3Dtext-align: left;Went birding this morning with my Da=
d. We stopped at the ponds on 169 and CR 13 in Mille Lacs County. We had 74=
 Greater White-Fronted Geese, instead of yesterday's two Cackling there was=
 two Snow geese. We had a Canvasback,one confirmed Tundra Swan,and many Tru=
mpeter swans. We had 17 waterfowl species for the last two days in Mille La=
cs and Sherburne counties. Other migrants were one Eastern Phoebe,one Brewe=
r's Blackbird,one Tree Swallow; as well as Fox, Swamp and Song sparrows tod=
ay. Seven raptor species as well. Great birding day with 55 species.brbr=
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[mou] Mille Lacs County Falcon

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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Nathan was playing basketball this evening while keeping one eye to the ski=
es.  He observed a falcon fly rather casually over (through his bins ~20 fe=
et high) that landed in a tree approximately 250 yards distant, set up the =
scope and alerted me.  Following is a combined description from binocular a=
nd scope views:* White breast and underbelly, few black spots on breast, mo=
re on belly* Very tan mantle  coverts* Black streaking on axillaries  und=
erwing coverts, lighter on the primaries  secondaries* Light supercilium* =
Dark mustache* Dark ear patch* Mid-sized falcon, clearly larger than a Kest=
rel or Merlin.  * We live in an open, rural, rather agricultural area.  It =
perched at the top of a 30 foot tree, giving decent but distant 30-60X scop=
e views.  I was reminded of a Peregrine Falcon, but the face was different =
than I have seen on any adult or immature Peregrines observed in the past -=
 and other characteristics don't match well either.  Migration has been int=
ense all day up here.  Note that we have carefully avoided the word Prairi=
e until nowWould enjoy preliminary commentary before submitting docume=
ntation.  Thanks!Al  Nathan SchirmacherPrinceton, MN (8 miles north)(Pleas=
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bodydiv style=3Dtext-align: left;Nathan was playing basketball this e=
vening while keeping one eye to the skies.nbsp; He observed a falcon fly r=
ather casually over (through his bins ~20 feet high) that landed in a tree =
approximately 250 yards distant, set up the scope and alerted me.nbsp; Fol=
lowing is a combined description from binocular and scope views:brbr* W=
hite breast and underbelly, few black spots on breast, more on bellybr* V=
ery tan mantle amp; covertsbr* Black streaking on axillaries amp; under=
wing coverts, lighter on the primaries amp; secondariesbr* Light superci=
liumbr* Dark mustachebr* Dark ear patchbr* Mid-sized falcon, clearly =
larger than a Kestrel or Merlin.nbsp; br* We live in an open, rural, rat=
her agricultural area.nbsp; It perched at the top of a 30 foot tree, givin=
g decent but distant 30-60X scope views.nbsp; I was reminded of a Peregrin=
e Falcon, but the face was different than I have seen on any adult or immat=
ure Peregrines observed in the past - and other characteristics don't match=
 well either.nbsp; Migration has been intense all day up here.nbsp; br=
brNote that we have carefully avoided the word Prairie until nowbr=
brWould enjoy preliminary commentary before submitting documentation.nbs=
p; Thanks!brbrAl amp; Nathan SchirmacherbrPrinceton, MN (8 miles nor=
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[mou] Greater White Fronted Geese in Mille Lacs County

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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At 3:30 today on the corner of Highway 169 and CR 13 opposite of Longsiding=
 were lots of waterfowl. There was a total of 12 Greater White Fronted Gees=
e, over 30 Pintails,62 swans (to far away for id most likely Trumpeter),2 C=
ackling Geese,1 Green-Winged Teal. Also a couple hundred Canada's and Malla=
rds. We disturbed many Killdeer while we were there. The easiest viewing is=
 from 169.Nathan SchirmacherMille Lacs County
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bodyAt 3:30 today on the corner of Highway 169 and CR 13 opposite of Long=
siding were lots of waterfowl. There was a total of 12 Greater White Fronte=
d Geese, over 30 Pintails,62 swans (to far away for id most likely Trumpete=
r),2 Cackling Geese,1 Green-Winged Teal. Also a couple hundred Canada's and=
 Mallards. We disturbed many Killdeer while we were there. The easiest view=
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[mou] Sherburne birding

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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This morning my Dad and I went birding. At the corner of Sherburne 1 and 87=
 we had the Great Blue Heron and the Red-Shouldered hawk. On the Mississipp=
i (in Monticello) we had tons of swans and geese including 2 Wood ducks. We=
 then drove to the power plant where 2 Peregrine Falcons were in the nest b=
ox. Looked like the one of falcons was tending eggs. Good birding to all.Na=
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bodyThis morning my Dad and I went birding. At the corner of Sherburne 1 =
and 87 we had the Great Blue Heron and the Red-Shouldered hawk. On the Miss=
issippi (in Monticello) we had tons of swans and geese including 2 Wood duc=
ks. We then drove to the power plant where 2 Peregrine Falcons were in the =
nest box. Looked like the one of falcons was tending eggs. Good birding to =
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[mou] owls

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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Yesterday my Dad and I went owling in Sherburne NWR. We heard a Great Horne=
d owl at Ann Lake. At the cementery in the refuge we had a calling Screech =
Owl. Also in Mille Lacs county we have had huge flocks of Snow Buntings, La=
pland Longspurs and Horned Larks. On county road 18 we had a  flock that we=
 counted at 175 mixed species.Good BirdingNathan SchirmacherMille Lacs+Sher=
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bodydiv style=3Dtext-align: left;Yesterday my Dad and I went owling i=
n Sherburne NWR. We heard a Great Horned owl at Ann Lake. At the cementery =
in the refuge we had a calling Screech Owl. Also in Mille Lacs county we ha=
ve had huge flocks of Snow Buntings, Lapland Longspurs and Horned Larks. On=
 county road 18 we had anbsp; flock that we counted at 175 mixed species.=
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[mou] Year Birds

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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Enjoyed a Varied Thrush in Isanti County, and a Mute Swan among the Trumpet=
ers at Mississippi Drive Park today.  28 species helped launch the year to =
a good start, although the refuge area was rather quiet.The homeowner's fam=
ily in Isanti is still discussing whether to open up their yard to birders,=
 will advise if they do.Good birding to all!Nathan  Al Schirmacher
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bodydiv style=3Dtext-align: left;Enjoyed a Varied Thrush in Isanti Co=
unty, and a Mute Swan among the Trumpeters at Mississippi Drive Park today.=
nbsp; 28 species helped launch the year to a good start, although the refu=
ge area was rather quiet.brbrThe homeowner's family in Isanti is still =
discussing whether to open up their yard to birders, will advise if they do=
.brbrGood birding to all!brbrNathan amp; Al Schirmacherbr/div=
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[mou] Gray-Crowned Rosy finch update

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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This morning my Dad and I went to see the Rosy finches.They were there as o=
f 9:30 A.M. We also went to Duluth .On Canal Park there was a Iceland gull,=
a possible Glaucous gull,and many Herring gulls.In Two Harbers there was so=
me ducks including Red-Breasted Mergansers.On the way back we went to look =
for the Three-Toed and Black Backed wood peckers in Aitkin.We striked out o=
n those but had some flocks of Pine Grosbeaks.In Kathio State Park there wa=
s a probable Screech Owl.Nathan SchirmacherPrinceton,MN
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bodydiv style=3Dtext-align: left;This morning my Dad and I went to se=
e the Rosy finches.They were there as of 9:30 A.M. We also went to Duluth .=
On Canal Park there was a Iceland gull,a possible Glaucous gull,and many He=
rring gulls.In Two Harbers there was some ducks including Red-Breasted Merg=
ansers.On the way back we went to look for the Three-Toed and Black Backed =
wood peckers in Aitkin.We striked out on those but had some flocks of Pine =
Grosbeaks.In Kathio State Park there was a probable Screech Owl.brbrNat=
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[mou] Little Gull on Mille Lacs Lake

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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Today my Dad and I were birding Aitkin and Mille lacs counties. There was a=
 juvenile Golden Eagle on 18 in Aitkin county.On the Mille Lacs lake there =
was a Little Gull sitting on the rock island in Wigwam Bay.There were hundr=
eds of gulls on the lake today mostly bonaparte's.Nathan SchirmacherPrincet=
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bodydiv style=3Dtext-align: left;Today my Dad and I were birding Aitk=
in and Mille lacs counties. There was a juvenile Golden Eagle on 18 in Aitk=
in county.On the Mille Lacs lake there was a Little Gull sitting on the roc=
k island in Wigwam Bay.There were hundreds of gulls on the lake today mostl=
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[mou] Duluth through Two Harbors

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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  At Park Point at 9:30 this morning on the harbor side were nine Surf scot=
ers,two White-Winged Scoters,One female Harlequin duck . Also there were tw=
o Gray Jays and one or more Red Crossbills on park point . The sea ducks we=
re observed from a bus stop near Lafayette Park on the harbor side. On Scen=
ic Highway 61 near the Scenic Cafe there was a Townsend's Solitaire. At Two=
 Harbors there was a American Three- Toed Woodpecker.This woodpecker was be=
hind the Holiday Station near the Americinn on a little path.Thank you to a=
ll who helped us today.Nathan SchirmacherPrinceton,MN
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bodynbsp; At Park Point at 9:30 this morning on the harbor side were nin=
e Surf scoters,two White-Winged Scoters,One female Harlequin duck . Also th=
ere were two Gray Jays and one or more Red Crossbills on park point . The s=
ea ducks were observed from a bus stop near Lafayette Park on the harbor si=
de. On Scenic Highway 61 near the Scenic Cafe there was a Townsend's Solita=
ire. At Two Harbors there was a American Three- Toed Woodpecker.This woodpe=
cker was behind the Holiday Station near the Americinn on a little path.Tha=
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[mou] Mille lacs lake ,Seven plover year

[Nathan Schirmacher]

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Today birding on the lake was great.At Hill Crest there was a flying Red-Th=
roated Loon with two Commons.On the beaches were county road 35 curves into=
 169 there was a American Golden-Plover.At the fish pull of in Garrison the=
re was a Little Gull.I have had a great year so far but espcially the plove=
rs  (Killdeer,Snowy,Piping,Wilsons,Semipalmated,Black-Bellied, and American=
-Golden plovers) in MN.In all seven plovers this was not a goal until the W=
ilsons showed up on Mille Lacs lake in Aug.This sort of made it a goal whic=
h now with the Golden plover i have reached my goal.Good birding to all.Nat=
han SchirmacherPrinceton,MN
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bodydiv style=3Dtext-align: left;Today birding on the lake was great.=
At Hill Crest there was a flying Red-Throated Loon with two Commons.On the =
beaches were county road 35 curves into 169 there was a American Golden-Plo=
ver.At the fish pull of in Garrison there was a Little Gull.brbrI have =
had a great year so far but espcially the ploversnbsp; (Killdeer,Snowy,Pip=
ing,Wilsons,Semipalmated,Black-Bellied, and American-Golden plovers) in MN.=
In all seven plovers this was not a goal until the Wilsons showed up on Mil=
le Lacs lake in Aug.This sort of made it a goal which now with the Golden p=
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[mou] 25 Warblers, Mille Lacs County

[Nathan Schirmacher]

25 warblers, Mille Lacs County (Hennepin, lakefront, Kathio):

* Golden-winged (5+)
* Tennessee (numerous)
* Orange-crowned (single)
* Nashville
* Northern Parula (single)
* Yellow
* Chestnut-sided
* Magnolia (10+)
* Cape May (2)
* Yellow-rumped (numerous)
* Black-throated Green (4, Hennepin)
* Blackburnian
* Pine (5+)
* Palm
* Bay-breasted
* Blackpoll (one obvious, other Baypolls)
* Black  White (30+)
* American Redstart (many different plumages)
* Ovenbird (only 2)
* Northern Waterthrush (heard only)
* Connecticut (single)
* Mourning (2)
* Common Yellowthroat (sort of, well, common)
* Wilson's
* Canada (4+)

Other birds of interest include Philadelphia Vireo, Swainson's Thrush and a 
Broad-winged Hawk.

Good birding to all!

Nathan  Al Schirmacher

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[mou] Sherburne Mille Lacs Migration

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Olive-sided Flycatcher (2), Swainson's Thrush, 11 warblers (including 
Blackburnian, Mourning, Canada), seven shorebirds (including two Stilts) in 
Sherburne Refuge and at CR2 ponds this morning.

13 warblers at Kathio State Park and along Mille Lacs lakefront yesterday 
(including Mourning, Canada, Northern Waterthrush).  Common Nighthawks 
migrating through our backyard in the evening.

105 species over the last week+ (Saturday to Saturday - including one trip 
to Aitkin County).

Mammals included a highly agitated Porcupine and a mink at Kathio.

Nathan  Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs  Sherburne Counties

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[mou] Murphy-Hanrehan-Jirik Sod Farms

[Nathan Schirmacher]

My Dad and I were birding this moring in Murphy H. and we saw one of the 
moorhens and one black crowned night heron.We then went to Jirik Sod Farms 
and we saw three buff breasted Sandpipers.At the sod farm there were some 
really weird looking horned larks.


Thanks to all who contributed in maps and directions
Nathan Schirmacher

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[mou] Willet

[Nathan Schirmacher]

Checked Gilman,Milaca and Foley ponds, including a Willet at Foley. Twelve 
overall shorebirds species.

Nathan Schirmacher

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[mou] Lac Qui Parle, France birding

[Nathan Schirmacher]

This is my first post, although I've gotten to know a number of you.

My dad  I birded Lac Qui Parle and Big Stone NWR yesterday.  The highlights 
included:  two Snowy Plovers (Big Stone), two Piping Plovers (one at the 
NWR, other at Salt Lake - dad missed both!), Red-necked Phalarope (Salt 
Lake), Grey Partridge (Swift County) and Eurasian Collared Doves (Madison).

However, whiffed on Loggerhead Shrikes, Blue Grosbeak, Greater Prairie 
Chicken and Great-tailed Grackles.

Recently returned from a missions trip to France.  Didn't get much time to 
bird, but enjoyed 25 life species including:  Eurasian Hobby, Black Kite, 
White Wagtail and four species of tits.

Thanks to all of you who shared locations of birds in Lac Qui Parle and Big 
Stone!

Nathan Schirmacher

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