[mou-net] Lesser Black-Backed Gull Wright County
There's been a LBBG hanging out at the Albertville WTP on and off for the past 5 days. It was found by Milt Blomberg on Thursday. It's a 2nd year bird Tony Lau General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Phainopepla still present
The ABA rarity list doesn't include local rarities, only birds that are codes 3-6 in the ABA area. Tony Lau On Mon, Oct 31, 2022, 9:45 AM Charlene Nelson wrote: > Any idea why this bird is not reaching my daily eBird ABA rarity notice? > I’ve noticed this before. Fully expected a first ever sighting in MN to > reach the daily ABA rarity list. > > Charlene Nelson > > > On Oct 30, 2022, at 10:05 AM, MOU wrote: > > > > (Posted by Andrew D. Smith via moumn.org) > > > > The Phainopepla is still present this morning at the same location. > Observed at > > approximately 9:40 AM. > > > > > > > > > > > > Drew Smith > > > > > > > > Eagan, Dakota County > > > > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice > social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Barrow's Goldeneye Sherburne County
Male Barrow's Goldeneye in group of COGO, just upstream of hwy 25 bridge. Viewed from Bridge Park in Monticello Birds were well into Sherburne County but could possibly move into Wright County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks Sherburne County
Herb Dingmann found 5 Black-Bellied Whistling Ducks near Santiago. Still present at 6:55 pm 45.542810, -93.851717 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Lake Bde Maka Ska Gulls
Lake Orono is in drawdown, that is the spot that Thomas is talking about. You can view the lake from many spots on the south side of hwy 10, including a park that has a boat launch. 18583 Gary St 18583 Gary St, Elk River, MN 55330 https://maps.app.goo.gl/8jZDbxCdXeypgoiLA Tony Lau Otsego On Tue, Sep 15, 2020, 9:36 AM Thomas Gilde wrote: > Passing through Elk River in the way to the Royalton trailhead of the Lake > Wobegon bike trail I noticed ample mudflats on the river as I was crossing > it north of/on the north side of town. These flats were absolutely covered > with gulls. > > I’d like to stop and have a look this afternoon upon my return. If anyone > knows how to get down to river I’d appreciate any guidance - one can’t stop > on the bridge to observe them. Hopefully I’ll rub into a kindly gull > expert who would be willing to tell me what I’m looking at. > > Tom Gilde > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 14, 2020, at 8:04 PM, MOU wrote: > > > > (Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) > > > > It's that time of year again for gull watchers. Gulls are massing on > > Bde Maka Ska with the expected mix of herring, ring-billed and > > Franklins, maybe more. Too far distant tonight. Stay tuned. > > Chet Meyers > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice > social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Little Blue Heron, New Germany wetlands, Carver County
Heron was refound a quarter mile west of Yale on hwy 30 an hour ago. On Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 5:01 PM Rick Gibson wrote: > Any update on the Little Blue Heron from later in the day? > > Thanks. > > -rick gibson, mpls > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Doug Kieser > Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 11:08 AM > Subject: [mou-net] Little Blue Heron, New Germany wetlands, Carver County > To: > > > Bob Williams is currently looking at an immature Little Blue Heron in the > Crane Creek area west of New Germany. > Take Yale Ave south of Carver county 30, the wetland will be to the west. > > Doug Kieser > Minneapolis > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Eurasian Wigeon Wright County
Bird is still present according to Kimberly Emerson On Fri, Apr 17, 2020, 8:06 AM Emily Nadolny wrote: > Good morning, > > Just wondering if the Eurasian Wigeon has been seen this morning. Would > love to see such a beautiful bird in person! > > Thank you, > > Emily Nadolny > Kandiyohi Co. > > > > On Apr 16, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Tony Lau wrote: > > > > Gary Swanson found an Eurasian Wigeon at Pelican lake at the NW boat > launch > > off of Edmonson Avenue. It is with a large group of American Wigeon and > > some other ducks just north of the boat ramp > > Tony Lau > > Otsego > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice > social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Eurasian Wigeon Wright County
Gary Swanson found an Eurasian Wigeon at Pelican lake at the NW boat launch off of Edmonson Avenue. It is with a large group of American Wigeon and some other ducks just north of the boat ramp Tony Lau Otsego Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Long-Tailed Duck Wright/Sherburne County
Today while looking for the Barrow's Goldeneye I found a Long-Tailed Duck as well as the Barrow's. Ellison Park Monticello Tony Lau Otsego, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Brambling, Becker County
>From Facebook MN RBA Beau shroyer has a BRAMBLING at his yard feeder in Becker County. He’s accepting visitors. Address is 27950 Co Hwy 34 Callaway Mn 56521. Photo by Beau. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: Surf and Black Scoters, Wright County
Apparently all 3 are Surf Scoters, No Black Scoter -- Forwarded message - From: Tony Lau Date: Thu, Oct 18, 2018, 11:32 AM Subject: Surf and Black Scoters, Wright County To: We are looking at 2 Surf Scoters and a Black Scoter on Maple Lake, best viewed just north of hwy 55 on Donnelly Avenue on the east side of the lake. Tony Lau Jeff Grotte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Surf and Black Scoters, Wright County
We are looking at 2 Surf Scoters and a Black Scoter on Maple Lake, best viewed just north of hwy 55 on Donnelly Avenue on the east side of the lake. Tony Lau Jeff Grotte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] eBird report: Western Tanager (Pine Co.)
As discussed on Facebook, it was likely a female Scarlet Tanager that was misidentified. On Sat, Sep 8, 2018, 10:17 AM Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > According to eBird, yesterday Curt Rawn and Craig Mullenbach observed a > Western Tanager in Pine County. I copy-pasted one of the eBird reports > below: > > Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) (1) > - Reported Sep 07, 2018 19:20 by Craig Mullenbach > - Sturgeon Lake Township, Minnesota, US (46.357, -92.806), Pine, Minnesota > - Map: > http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&t=p&z=13&q=46.357161,-92.806097&ll=46.357161,-92.806097 > - Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S48359004 > - Comments: "Female tanager, yellow breast, dark wings with light wing > bars, eating mountain ash berries. Seen with female scarlet tanagers and > Swainson's thrush." > > Good birding! > > Alyssa DeRubeis > Fayetteville, AR > > Sent from my iPhone > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Black-Necked Stilt Wright County
I found a BNST at Pelican lake this morning. If you park in the WNA lot on Halsey south of county 37, walk in west about 1/2 mile on grass edge of WMA. Tony Lau Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: Re: [mou-net] Blue Grosbeak - Anoka Cty
Blue Grosbeak is present and singing constantly, same location. Tony Lau -- Forwarded message -- From: "Sue Keator" Date: Jun 3, 2017 4:31 PM Subject: Re: [mou-net] Blue Grosbeak - Anoka Cty To: Cc: If it posted "No Parking", then don't. Things like this make the general public dislike birders. Same goes for Trespassing... Sue on Melody Lake, Edina On Sat, Jun 3, 2017 at 2:29 PM, Cole Foster wrote: > I found a Blue Grosbeak today around 10:30 a.m. in Ramsey along Bunker > Lake Blvd (Co Rd 116) west of the intersection with Armstrong Blvd. It > stayed in the trees on the south side of the road, and it moved around > quite a bit. I first found it about a half-mile west of the intersection > where there is a dense grove of trees with some evergreens. But the bird > moved to the east, and when I left it was about 3/10 of a mile west of > Armstrong. It sang the entire time I was there - about 15 to 20 minutes. > > There are "no parking" signs all along this road, but there are several > spots where you can pull off from the road and maybe park. It may not be > proper to use them, but the road is not heavily used. There is a paved > sidewalk on the north side of the road which I used to walk along to > listen/look for birds. > > > Cole Foster > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Western Tanager, Ramsey County
Yesterday Jon Knudson reported a Western Tanager in Reservoir Woods on Ebird. Today Liz Harper refound the bird at 45.000845,-93.136647. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse, Monticello TWP, Wright County
Jeff Grotte called me to tell me he had a Tufted Titmouse at his feeder. Mark Junghans and I went out and got to see it. Those interested can call Jeff at 763-439-4445 Address is 10485 Briarwood Ave NE Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: Juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Wright County
Amazingly, the YCNH is still in the same spot I found it in 3 weeks ago. Tony Lau Otsego -- Forwarded message -- From: "Tony Lau" Date: Aug 25, 2016 8:32 AM Subject: Juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Wright County To: Cc: I found a Night Heron at Pelican Lake, on Halsey Ave in Albertville/St. Michael. It's about 100 yards south of county rd 37, address on mailbox is 6356. Tony Lau Otsego Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - Wright Co
I wasn't able to find the BBSA at either of the previously reported sights but on the way back I found one BBSA in a field on the east side of County rd 5 1/2 mile south of hwy 12. Tony Lau Otsego -- Forwarded message -- From: "Howard Towle" Date: Aug 24, 2016 2:45 PM Subject: [mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - Wright Co To: Cc: Bob Ekblad and I relocated the BBSAs found by Doug Kieser yesterday evening in the southwest corner of Wright Co. The birds were slightly east of the location described by Doug on the east side of Platt Ave SW just south of 110th St SW. Howard Towle Golden Valley, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Juvenile Yellow-Crowned Night Heron Wright County
I found a Night Heron at Pelican Lake, on Halsey Ave in Albertville/St. Michael. It's about 100 yards south of county rd 37, address on mailbox is 6356. Tony Lau Otsego Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Buff-Breasted Sandpipers, Rogers, Hennepin Co.
I just found 2 Buff-Breasted Sandpipers at a sod farm in Rogers just south of Fletcher on Co. Rd 116. Tony Lau Otsego Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Summer Tanager, Arboretum
The previously reported SUTA was still present by the Nut Tree collection on 3 Mile drive at the Arboretum in Carver Co. Tony Lau Otsego, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Dickcissels, Anoka County
While leaving work and checking on the Western Kingbirds on Bunker Lake Blvd, there were many Dickcissels, at least 8, singing a different variation of their call. They were all along the section of road between Armstrong Blvd and Puma. This is in Ramsey, Anoka County. At least 3 Western Kingbirds were seen too. Tony Lau Otsego Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Hutchinson Black-bellied Whistling-Duck
Black-Bellied Whistling Duck is still there this morning On Jun 6, 2016 12:13 PM, "Josh Wallestad" wrote: > The wildlife sanctuary does not show up on Google maps. It is located along > the Les Kouba Parkway between West River Park and Riverside Jaycee Park. > This is along the Crow River and to the southwest of the intersection of MN > 7 and MN 15. The duck is in the small pond by the fence. > > On Monday, June 6, 2016, Mary O'Malley wrote: > > > More details on location please. > > > > > > On Monday, June 6, 2016, Josh Wallestad > > wrote: > > > >> I just got word from Brad Nelson that there is a Black-bellied > >> Whistling-Duck at the wildlife sanctuary in Hutch right now. > >> > >> > >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > >> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > >> > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] RTLO and LBBG Sherburne County
On Lake Fremont in Zimmerman, Paul Johnson had reported a Red-Throated Loon yesterday, I went after work today and saw it a couple times but it dives frequently. While looking for it, I came across an adult Lesser Black-Backed Gull. I told Doug Kieser and after I left he found a couple more Lesser Black-Backed Gulls. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] White-Winged Scoter, Two Harbors
Brad Abendroth spotted a White-Winged Scoter on Burlington Bay at 9:30 today, it is swimming pretty far out now. Tony Lau Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaire Sherburne County
Curt Rawn and I saw 1 Solitaire near the historical wintering spot in Sand Dunes State Forest. It was on the south side of 253rd near a bunch of birch. This is about 200 feet before the end of the pavement. Also seen on south side from forest road. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker?
Sandy Aubol saw it this morning on her way to Madison -- Forwarded message -- From: "Rick Gibson" Date: Oct 9, 2015 6:32 PM Subject: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker? To: Cc: I am, apparently, the last Minnesotan to see the Clark's Nutcracker near Winona. I see that Mr. Hoekstra saw it on the 4th. Has it been seen since then? Thanks! -Rick, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Chestnut-Collared Longspur, Clay Co.
Curt Rawn and I refound the Chestnut-Collared Longspur at Felton Prairie. It's about 2 1/2 miles north of 26 straight east of a large puddle in the road Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: Western Kingbird, Anoka County
I misspelled the road, it's Traprock. -- Forwarded message -- From: "Tony Lau" Date: May 13, 2015 5:20 PM Subject: Western Kingbird, Anoka County To: Cc: At least one has returned to the same area in Ramsey they have frequented in past years. Near hwy 10 and Taprock. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Western Kingbird, Anoka County
At least one has returned to the same area in Ramsey they have frequented in past years. Near hwy 10 and Taprock. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Night birds, Orrock, Sherburne County
Parked just north of Orrock Town Hall I can hear AMERICAN BITTERN, WHIP - POOR WILLS, WILSON'S SNIPE, AMERICAN WOODCOCK, KILLDEER, and EASTERN TOWHEE. Music starts just before 9pm Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Black - Crowned Night Herons, Golden Valley
7 Black - Crowned Night Herons returned to the ponds at Louisiana and Laurel ave. They are at the western edge of the west pond Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Loggerhead Shrike in Anoka Co
Richard Hunt and I just saw a 2nd Shrike with the previously mentioned one. Tony Lau -- Forwarded message -- From: "Jason Bolish" Date: Apr 10, 2015 10:35 AM Subject: [mou-net] Loggerhead Shrike in Anoka Co To: Cc: Relocated the Loggerhead Shrike at 9:45am at the location previously mentioned. Jason BolishShoreview-Ramsey County > Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2015 12:46:21 -0600 > From: m...@moumn.org > Subject: [mou-net] Loggerhead Shrike Anoka Co > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > > (Posted by Mark Junghans via moumn.org) > > Loggerhead Shrike hunting the open field at Itasca Lake in the city of > Ramsey. Park in the lot at 156th Lane and Okapi Street and walk on the > blacktop path to the left, or south, towards the lake. The shrike was on > both sides of the path as of 1:00 PM today. > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Killdeer, Randolph Industrial park. Dakota County
This morning we saw 2 Killdeer but nothing else in the pond near the church. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Merlins Acacia Cemetery Dakota County
Curt Rawn and I just saw 2 Merlins mating at the top of an evergreen near the road Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Canal Park, Duluth
About 1/3 of the canal is open, present are the Common Eider, 4 Northern Pintail, 30 American Black Duck, 40 Common Goldeneye and hundreds of Mallards. Gulls included Thayers, 4 Glaucous, an Iceland, a Great Black-Backed and many Herring. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Varied Thrush, Blue Earth county
Curt Rawn and I got great views of the Varied Thrush at the Binstock residence north of Good Thunder. The homeowners are very gracious hosts. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Snowy Owl, Wright County
As I was driving home from work, I noticed a bird on the power pole next to the Rockwoods Grill sign. I pulled into the parking lot and confirmed it was a Snowy Owl. The intersection is Hwy 101 and County Rd 39 in Otsego Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] RFI: Eider(s?)
It is straight out from 23rd ave east with 9 Goldeneyes -- Forwarded message -- From: "Tony Lau" Date: Nov 20, 2014 11:55 AM Subject: Fwd: [mou-net] RFI: Eider(s?) To: Cc: Kelly Applegate and I just refound 1 of the Common Eiders at Duluth, it is several blocks east of 2 1st, we are trying to find a good spot to look at it -- Forwarded message -- From: "Jesse Ellis" Date: Nov 20, 2014 10:49 AM Subject: [mou-net] RFI: Eider(s?) To: Cc: Has anyone seen the eiders in the Duluth area recently? When was the last day they were seen? Any info is much appreciated, including negative sightings. Jesse Ellis Saint Paul, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] RFI: Eider(s?)
Kelly Applegate and I just refound 1 of the Common Eiders at Duluth, it is several blocks east of 2 1st, we are trying to find a good spot to look at it -- Forwarded message -- From: "Jesse Ellis" Date: Nov 20, 2014 10:49 AM Subject: [mou-net] RFI: Eider(s?) To: Cc: Has anyone seen the eiders in the Duluth area recently? When was the last day they were seen? Any info is much appreciated, including negative sightings. Jesse Ellis Saint Paul, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Long-eared Owl
Owl at Crystal airport park is a Great - Horned Owl, not a Long-Eared Owl -- Forwarded message -- From: "Pete Makousky" Date: Nov 12, 2014 7:45 AM Subject: [mou-net] Long-eared Owl To: Cc: At Cyrstal Airport park (763) 233-8908 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird - anyone able to capture
The hummingbird has been caught and will be going to the WRC. Thank you Terri for taking care of him. -- Forwarded message -- From: "T Walls" Date: Nov 11, 2014 8:54 AM Subject: [mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird - anyone able to capture To: Cc: The Rufous Hummingbird is still coming to our front feeder, now set up with a heat lamp in a front corner of our house in St. Paul. Is anyone able to capture it for the Wildlife Rehab Center? I think it may get too cold tonight. Thanks. Terri Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird still present?
We are here right now and it is present -- Forwarded message -- From: "jclau...@msn.com" Date: Sep 17, 2014 10:33 AM Subject: [mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird still present? To: Cc: If anyone has information on whether the Rufous Hummingbird is still present in LeSueur please post. I will finally have time to try for it after work today. Thanks Joel Claus Eden Prairie Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Snowy Egret Mille Lacs Cty
Snowy Egret and Buff-Breasted Sandpipers are still present and within 100 yards of county rd 13. -- Forwarded message -- From: "jclau...@msn.com" Date: Sep 7, 2014 4:55 PM Subject: [mou-net] Snowy Egret Mille Lacs Cty To: Cc: Juvenile Snowy Egret same location as the BBSAs (Hwy 169 & CR 13). Covering a lot of ground walking around, not always in view. Currently at the north edge of the field near the hay bales. Joel Claus Eden Prairie Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Least Tern Rock County
Randy Frederickson and I arrived at 9 am. After a few minutes we were able to observe 1 Least Tern flying around and picking food off the surface of the water. After about 10 minutes it flew right over us and headed southwest and hasn't returned. Tony Lau Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Elbow Lake sewage ponds Grant County
We found 8 Red-Necked Phalaropes and about 400 Franklin's Gulls along with some other birds including a Northern Pintail with young Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Swift count, Hennepin county or Ramsey
I ended up with 390 Swifts at St. John the Baptist Church in Dayton(Hennepin County) tonight. On Aug 3, 2014 9:27 PM, "Sue Keator" wrote: > 14 into the Church of St Thomas the Apostle at 44th & Vincent, 4 more at a > house on 43rd Street and 2 nighthawks patrolling. My kind of fun! > Sue on Melody Lake > > On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 8:35 PM, Tony Lau wrote: > >> I had the 3 pairs in my 3 towers on Friday and 280 at Handke Magnet >> Elementary School in Elk River yesterday. Tonight I'm doing St Johns >> Catholic Church in Dayton and there's some here. >> On Aug 3, 2014 6:50 PM, "Curt Rawn" wrote: >> >> > I have counted twice this weekend and not had one swift fly in. >> > I'd like a little encouragement before I "count" tonight. Have you seen >> > many birds when you were counting? Please reply to the MOU thread, not >> to >> > me. Others might need a pep talk, too. >> > >> > Thanks! >> > Curt >> > >> > -- >> > Curt Rawn >> > >> > >> > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >> > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html >> > >> >> >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html >> > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Swift count, Hennepin county or Ramsey
I had the 3 pairs in my 3 towers on Friday and 280 at Handke Magnet Elementary School in Elk River yesterday. Tonight I'm doing St Johns Catholic Church in Dayton and there's some here. On Aug 3, 2014 6:50 PM, "Curt Rawn" wrote: > I have counted twice this weekend and not had one swift fly in. > I'd like a little encouragement before I "count" tonight. Have you seen > many birds when you were counting? Please reply to the MOU thread, not to > me. Others might need a pep talk, too. > > Thanks! > Curt > > -- > Curt Rawn > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Wood Stork
Refound the Wood Stork just north of county rd 8 on 345th. The bird is by the tree line on the west side of 345th. On Jun 22, 2014 8:18 AM, "Frank Gosiak" wrote: > I am planning on going to see the Wood Stork today. Does anyone know if it > is still on > location? I will be leaving Morrison County at noon. > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Wood Stork
We just got to the farm and saw the Wood Stork flying away and went behind the trees at the farm to the NW of original reports. On Jun 22, 2014 8:18 AM, "Frank Gosiak" wrote: > I am planning on going to see the Wood Stork today. Does anyone know if it > is still on > location? I will be leaving Morrison County at noon. > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] White-Faced Ibis Grant County
Yesterday after we saw the nesting Black-Necked Stilts at the Herman sewage ponds, we went to the North Ottawa impoundment and saw 4 White-Faced Ibis, a Cattle Egret and many other birds. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Western Kingbirds Anoka Co.
We found a pair of Western Kingbirds in the same area they have been seen in other years in Ramsey in Anoka Co. Take Taprock St off of 10/169 and pull into the empty lot on the right. Male was seen by large Ash tree next to the highway west of siren. Tony Lau Otsego, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Purple Martins Wright County
2nd try On May 24, 2014 8:31 AM, "Tony Lau" wrote: > > I'm writing this mainly to see if I can post from my phone: > > I'm having a huge return of Martins to my home colony in Otsego, could be 150 or more here right now. They are just starting nest building so it will be a couple weeks before I can get a final number. > Tony Lau > MN Purple Martin Working Group Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Black-Crowned Night Herons Hennepin Co.
I stopped by the pond just north of Menards in Golden Valley looking for a Green Heron, but instead I found 7 Black-Crowned Night Herons. The pond is at the intersection of Louisiana and Laurel. I also found a FOY Palm Warbler there. Tony Lau Otsego Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Spring sightings in the snow-covered North (incl. Sax-Zim)
In addition to Kim and Sparky's sightings, I spotted a FOY Great Blue Heron at the Fond-du-lac bridge, yesterday. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonym1956/13761363405/in/photostream/ -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Kim R Eckert Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2014 3:40 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Spring sightings in the snow-covered North (incl. Sax-Zim) In addition to the migrants mentioned by Sparky, there was also an early Greater Yellowlegs today (9 April) in the open water behind the WLSSD plant at 27th Ave West in Duluth. Also several Hooded Mergansers there and at the Hwy 23 bridge in Fond du Lac. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com On Apr 9, 2014, at 8:42 AM, sparky stensaas wrote: Sax-Zim Bog 4-8-14 2 Turkey Vultures (FOY) 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 American Kestrel (FOY) 2 N Harriers (FOY) 5 Bald Eagles over Stone Lake Mallards & Canada Geese on patch of open water on Stone Lake Northern Shrike on Stone Lk Rd Ruffed Grouse in several spots 2 Black-backed Woodpeckers (deep in the bog...BTW terrible snowshoeing now! Snow too deep and too mushy) Moose tracks p.s. I took down the feeders at the Welcome Center on Owl Ave because the bears are waking up. Duluth 4-7-14 Wood Ducks-(FOY) Fond du Lac bridge over St. Louis River Common Grackles-(FOY) Fond du Lac neighborhood Carlton County 4-9-14 Killdeer (FOY) Carlton County 4-8-14 Mourning Doves singing Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org www.KollathStensaas.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Redhead - St louis County
Seen this Redhead at the north end of Park Point on the bay in Duluth, MN. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonym1956/13696716664/ http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S17788609 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] American Coot - St Louis County
Sorry about the late report. Found two American Coots down at Canal Park and the bay at the north end of Park Point about 1:30 PM on 04/06/14. https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonym1956/13695935534/in/photostream/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/tonym1956/13695614483/in/photostream/ Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Trumpeter swans St Louis
Three Trumpeter Swans 27th W auction site Duluth 1:30 PM Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Snow Geese Olmstead County
This afternoon we had a flock of 2 dozen Snow Geese fly over us on Highway 52 near Oronoco. They were flying south in the direction of Rochester. We didn't realize at the time that this was quite a rare sighting for the area at this time so we didn't chase them down for photos. Tony Lau Otsego, Wright County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Snowy In Anoka County seen again
It has been reported the past couple days on Facebook that there are 2 Snowy Owls in Ramsey, sometimes in close proximity to each other. On Tue, 2014-01-07 at 13:25 -0600, Ron Taube wrote: > I spent the morning trying to relocate the snowy owl off of 147th and > Armstrong in Ramsey that I saw on Sunday. After forty five minutes of > looking around the cell tower and areas adjacent to that I drove east across > Armstrong and near a mall where there is a Gym and pizza place. On the > corner of Sunwood Drive and Zeolite street sat the Snowy preening himself on > a light pole next to the street sign and sitting comfortably in the sun. I > stayed with him for over an hour then he flew south and sat in the snow > overlooking highway 10 then ten minutes later he flew back to a pole right > across the street from where I first saw him. I took many photos. Was trying > to get a shot of him flying and just as he took off my cell phone rang and it > was enough to distract me from a good shot. This was the first time he flew > so after he returned to the other pole I watched him another ten to fifteen > minutes then I took off. As I was turning left onto Armstrong I saw some > birders that were watching the Cell tower so I drove over and told them about > the snowy on the pole and they followed me back to it. We were watching it > for a few minutes then a young woman saw us and asked me how long the bird > had been there and I said well over an hour maybe two and she said that she > had just seen one atop of the cell tower almost a mile away. So maybe we have > two Snowy’s. I drove back there again and it wasn’t there but I suppose it is > possible that there are two. I uploaded three new photos at > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ronsthoughts/ > Ron Taube Coon Rapids > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Snowy Owl Anoka Co. Ramsey
There is a Snowy Owl perched on the "Game Time Sports Park" sign just west of Armstrong Blvd. on Hwy 10. The North Star train just whizzed by it and it didn't flush so metro people who need to see one might want to head there. Tony Lau Otsego, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] American Avocet Crow Wing Co
Kelly Applegate and I stopped in Garrison to look at all the gulls and Terns eating Walleye caviar that was washing ashore and found some other surprises. An American Avocet, 30 Ruddy Turnstones, a Dunlin, Sanderlings, Semipalmated Sandpipers, (Common, Black And Caspian) Terns, as well as (Ring-Billed, Bonaparte's, and Herring) Gulls. Also saw some Yellow-Headed Blackbirds and Yellow Warblers on shore. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] FOY Chimney Swift, Mille Lacs County
Kelly Applegate had a resident Chimney Swift return to his yard in Princeton today, he also said 2 Barn Swallows flew over, a little early for both species. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Duluth - Townsend's Solitaire
Just spotted a Townsend's Solitaire a half a block west of 47th & Oakley. It was there as of 3:45 PM Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Killdeer, Elk River, Sherburne Co.
I birded the river starting at downtown Elk River and was surprised to hear then see flying off a Killdeer. There was also a robin behind the empty bank building. Other birds seen in the river were Trumpeter Swans, 50+, Common Mergansers 6, Common Goldeneyes 50+, and mallards. I moved to Otsego Co. Park and saw at least 16 more robins on the Elk River side of the river, a cackling goose with several Canada geese, and likely 100 or more trumpeters as well as more goldeneyes and mallards. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Varied Thrush - Duluth
Varied Thrush was spotted again today about 5 or 6 houses west of 47th and Oakley. I believe it to be same individual spotted by Janet Riegle & Laura Erickson on 12/15 and Don Kienholz on 12/19. I spotted it at 2:00 PM today, 12/28. Tony Mitchell Duluth, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Mississippi river drive
I took a drive along the Mississippi from Elk River to Champlin along the Great River Road. I saw approximately 150 Trumpeter Swans some at most stops along the way. I saw a few Bald Eagles, one was on a nest in the middle of a probable Heron Rookery in Otsego. I also saw what looked like a group of Cackling Geese but I couldn't tell for sure, just looked much smaller than a nearby Canada Goose at Cloquet Island Park in Dayton. There were Buffleheads and Mallards and probably other ducks but I didn't get the spotting scope out to check. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Wildlife Conservation Stamp
Until such a stamp is available, I suggest that wildlife lovers of all stripes buy a "duck stamp". It serves the same purpose as development and conservation of water fowl habitat is also habitat many other species of wildlife. Tony Smith, Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Snow Buntings Mille Lacs Co.
While leaving work today on the shore of Mille Lacs we flushed a flock of snow buntings. It was on reservation land so it's not available for public viewing but they may be seen in public areas too. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes / Common Loon
There were 4 Sandhill Cranes (unknown race) in a harvested field just east of the Elko Speedway late Saturday morning. I know third hand that they do nest in Scott and Rice Counties, so don't know if these are local or in migration. On Sunday, mid-afternoon, there was a Common Loon on Lake Calhoun near the shore at the "foot" of 36th Street, quite near the fishing dock. Tony Smith Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] The “Wings on the Prairie” celeb ration of International Migrator y Bird Day will be May 05, Windo m, MN
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wings on the Prairie Discovery Center & Windom Wetland Management District, Wolf Lake Waterfowl Production Area Windom, MN CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY 2012 •Early Riser’s Bird Walks6:30 and 8:00 am •Swan registration begins with NHLGPA8:00 – 10:30 am •Prairie Ecology Bus Center Activities8:00 – 10:30 am •Kids Activities: 8:00 – 10:30 am Build wood duck houses Color duck stamps Explore wetland critters Bingo nature hike DNR “Wall of Shame” ● Wolf Lake WPA Water Control Structure 9:00 – 9:50 am presentation with Private Lands Biologist Scott Ralston •Sioux Falls Zoomobile Program 10:30 – 11:15 am •Trumpeter Swan Release 11:30 – 12:00 Noon •Bison Burger Lunch 11:45 – 1:00 pm •Friends Group Raffle Drawings Noon •Tour of Wolf Lake Water Control Structure 1:00 pm The Friends of the Windom Wetland Management District, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the goals of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be on hand to explain their role in supporting the work of the District. Please take time to talk with members of the Friends Group and consider becoming involved as a Friend of the Windom Wetland Management District. For more information visit our web page at http://midwest.fws.gov/windom Partners helping to bring you this event include: Friends of Windom Wetlands; Minnesota DNR non-game division; Minnesota Zoo; North Heron Lake Game Producers Association (NHLGPA); The Cottonwood County Bird Club; Jackson County Birding Club; Prairie Ecology Bus Center; Stone Hill Bison Farm; Hy-Vee; Hardees; McDonalds; Subway; The Windom Chamber of Commerce and Convention Visitors Bureau and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 1 May 2012 to 2 May 2012 (#2012-124)
Wings on the Prairie May 05, 2012 6:30 am – 1:00 pm U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Wings on the Prairie Discovery Center & Windom Wetland Management District, Wolf Lake Waterfowl Production Area Windom, MN CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY 2012 • Early Riser’s Bird Walks6:30 and 8:00 am • Swan registration begins with NHLGPA8:00 – 10:30 am • Prairie Ecology Bus Center Activities8:00 – 10:30 am • Kids Activities: 8:00 – 10:30 am Build wood duck house Color duck stamps Explore wetland critters Bingo nature hike DNR “Wall of Shame” ● Wolf Lake WPA Water Control Structure 9:00 – 9:50 am presentation with Private Lands Biologist Scott Ralston • Sioux Falls Zoomobile Program 10:30 – 11:15 am • Trumpeter Swan Release 11:30 – 12:00 Noon • Bison Burger Lunch 11:45 – 1:00 pm • Friends Group Raffle Drawings Noon • Tour of Wolf Lake Water Control Structure 1:00 pm The Friends of the Windom Wetland Management District, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the goals of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will be on hand to explain their role in supporting the work of the District. Please take time to talk with members of the Friends Group and consider becoming involved as a Friend of the Windom Wetland Management District. For more information visit our web page at http://midwest.fws.gov/windom Partners helping to bring you this event include: Friends of Windom Wetlands; Minnesota DNR non-game division; Minnesota Zoo; North Heron Lake Game Producers Association (NHLGPA); The Cottonwood County Bird Club; Jackson County Birding Club; Prairie Ecology Bus Center; Stone Hill Bison Farm; Hy-Vee; Hardees; McDonalds; Subway; The Windom Chamber of Commerce and Convention Visitors Bureau and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. James A (Tony) Thompson PO Box 128 Windom, MN 56101 sa...@rconnect.com 507-831-3483 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] FOY barn sawllow and swift wright co.
On 4/30/12 I saw my resident barn swallow flying amongst the hordes of martins and just now I heard my 1st chimney swift of the year. I also heard the house wren yesterday so all the nesting birds from last year in my yard are back. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Location of Grass Lake/ Richfield Lake
Grass Lake is a remnant of Richfield Lake that was "cut-off" when Lyndale Ave. was extended several decades ago. Grass Lake is tucked between Hwy 62 on the south, 58th St. on the north; Lyndale cutoff of the east and about Logan on the west. Probably the best way to get there is off Lyndale Ave; go west on 58th St.; south on Dupont and keep moving south. Alternatively, you can go east off Penn at 60th. Go straight when 60th curves to the north. You'll find the lake at the bottom of the hill. Richfield Lake is across 66th St. from Wood Lake NC, just north of 65th. You can take 65th west from Lyndale or go south of 66th at the Super America station. There is on street parking and construction east of the Post Office / SA station. Richfield Lake has hard surface paths; access is approximately opposite the post office. Tony Smith Saint Louis Park Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Horned Grebes, etc. on Lake Calhoun
On Sunday, 4/15, I drove on the west side of Lake Calhoun in Mpls. There were 3 - 4 dozen horned grebes spread out on the surface of the lake. There was also a common loon on the lake. This may have been the same bird previously reported on Lake of the Isles. There were also 5 pair of lesser scaup in the SW "corner" of the lake near a flock of 2 dozen coots. I then drove to Grass Lake in south Mpls. There were 10 -12 great egrets spread along the shore of the lake There were 2 great blue herons and on kingfisher There were several northern shovelers. There were at least 3 pair of hooded mergansers. I saw one hen fly into one of several "wood duck" houses that are placed around the lake. Tony Smith Saint Louis Park, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] SMALL OWL QUESTION
The box I had a screech owl in this winter was on a 2" metal pole next to my pond. It did not stay here after the 1st week in March though. Tony Lau Otsego, MN Wright Co. On Fri, 2012-04-06 at 20:26 -0500, william bronn wrote: > For those who have reported "small owls" found in Wood-duck boxes: Have the > boxes been mounted on a tree or was it on a pole with the usual predator > guard (sheet metal cone)? What this question tries to address is whether the > box needs to be buried in a tree to be attractive to a small owl. I ask > because boxes buried in a tree are much harder to protect from predators; a > free standing post much easier. > > Bill Bronn > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] FOY Purple Martin Wright Co.
1st arrival at my colony here in Otsego this morning, 3 days earlier than last year. I had 46 successful nests last year with 175 fledged, hoping for more this year. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Screech owl pellets
Speak of the devil, the owl is back. On Sat, 3 Mar 2012 17:33:27 -0600, Tony Lau wrote: >I had a screech owl here for over a month and the wood duck box it was >staying in is littered with pellets. Most of them look like mouse fur, but >there are some feathers in the box too. Is there anybody interested in >collecting these? >I haven't seen the owl since I returned from vacation on Wednesday, but it >returned just before I left and may still come back. >Tony in Otsego, Wright County. > > >Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Screech owl pellets
I had a screech owl here for over a month and the wood duck box it was staying in is littered with pellets. Most of them look like mouse fur, but there are some feathers in the box too. Is there anybody interested in collecting these? I haven't seen the owl since I returned from vacation on Wednesday, but it returned just before I left and may still come back. Tony in Otsego, Wright County. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Eastern Screech Owl Wright Co.
The screech owl is no longer here. I didn't see it yesterday so I wanted to make sure it was here for the people that were planning on coming to see it. I took a picture inside the box and it's gone. On Thu, 9 Feb 2012 08:26:28 -0600, Tony Lau wrote: >I have received a couple requests to come see the screech owl, I don't mind >if you do but it is very shy and I can only see it when I'm in my house. It >also isn't very predictable for when it perches in the hole, although most >evenings it is there, and half of the time at mid-afternoon. >My address is: >14399 89th St NE >Otsego, MN 55330 >763-441-7493 >I should be around during the afternoons this weekend. > > >On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 23:30:48 -0600, Tony Lau wrote: > >>I have a gray phase Screech Owl living in my Wood Duck box for at least 3 >>weeks now. Wondering what will happen when the ducks come back, also >>bluebirds, swallows, martins... >> >> >>Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >>Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > >Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Eastern Screech Owl Wright Co.
I have received a couple requests to come see the screech owl, I don't mind if you do but it is very shy and I can only see it when I'm in my house. It also isn't very predictable for when it perches in the hole, although most evenings it is there, and half of the time at mid-afternoon. My address is: 14399 89th St NE Otsego, MN 55330 763-441-7493 I should be around during the afternoons this weekend. On Wed, 8 Feb 2012 23:30:48 -0600, Tony Lau wrote: >I have a gray phase Screech Owl living in my Wood Duck box for at least 3 >weeks now. Wondering what will happen when the ducks come back, also >bluebirds, swallows, martins... > > >Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net >Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Eastern Screech Owl Wright Co.
I have a gray phase Screech Owl living in my Wood Duck box for at least 3 weeks now. Wondering what will happen when the ducks come back, also bluebirds, swallows, martins... Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Long -Tailed Duck Still On Lake Calhoun
As of 3:00 p.m. on 11/22 the long-tailed duck was still on the SW quadrant of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis. It is moving north and south out from the west shore staying close to the buffleheads. There is also a common loon near them that while I was there flushed them. There was also a bald eagle in the vicinity. Thanks to Chet Meyer for the heads-up. Tony Smith Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Tracking Minnesota Loons
I would guess that many saw the article in today's Strib, "True North", by Josephine Marcotty regarding tracking of Loons by radar. It's probably a good use of Minnesota Lottery earnings. Tony Smith, St. Louis Park Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Nights Hawks
Yesterday, 8/29, in SE Saint Louis Park I observed 4 - 6 common nighthawks foraging and kettling, possibly in migration, from my back deck. They finally disappeared into the cirrus clouds. Chimney swifts were also foraging at what appeared to be a fairly high altitude. I have also observe a olive-sided flycatcher foraging from atop a dying spruce tree. Tony Smith Brook Avenue, Saint Louis Park Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Roberts Bird Sanctuary
As many of you know, the Mpls. Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is looking for a location for an off-leash dog park in south or southwest Minneapolis. Two of three locations are adjacent or very near the east entrance to Roberts Bird Sanctuary. Below is are excerpts from an update regarding this issue, which is being monitored by Aud. Chap. of Mpls. I think that little is known about the effects of dog parks on bird sanctuaries. If anyone has access to research or other information, you can contact Kit at the following: >Kit Healy >Chair, Conservation Committee >Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis >heal0...@umn.edu Here's an update for people on what's happening regarding possibly locating an off-leash dog park next to Roberts Bird Sanctuary. The issue has not been added to the MPRB agenda and no citizen input meetings have been scheduled. You can mail a letter, send an email, or make a phone call, or do all three! The Commissioners need to hear from us. If you are not opposed to dog parks in general, please let the Commissioners know this as well. (When my dogs were alive, I often took them to off-leash parks.) Also, please forward this email to others who want to preserve and protect the Sanctuary. Here's the link to the MPRB Commissioners contact information: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=36 Here's the link to the Feb. 4 Commissioners' announcement about CAC and three possible sites: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=52&prid=1447 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Jackson and Cottonwood Ctys
I visited Jackson and Cottonwood Counties over the weekend. There were a few flooded fields. One just SE of Mt. Lake and another SE of Heron Lake. There were several species of shorebirds in each. More on Friday, fewer on Sunday, after the storm on Saturday night. Among other species were Franklin and ringbill gulls Lesser yellow-legs Solitary sp many peeps Visited the Wolf Lake Nature Center east of Windom. Many bobolinks and the resident trumpeter swans, as well as a GB Heron standing on the higher cross beam on a high- voltage power tower. On JC Hwy 17 just north of the Kilen Hills turnoff there was a osprey standing on a hay bale in the ditch. Haying was in full swing throughout the counties. Had a vide report of a pair of red necked grebes on Rat Lake near Delft. There were a few ducks on the lake including ruddy. There are wind turbines going up all over eastern Jackson and Cottonwood ctys. Mostly in crop land, not WMA or WPA. The crews are working out of Jackson and Worthington. Tony Smith Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Birds of North America ONLINE
The merger of the Hennepin County and Minneapolis Library Systems is almost complete. Some of the online services that were temporarily halted have been restored. In particular, Birds of North America ONLINE is now available. If you are not in a library you will need to have a Hennepin Library Card. You can access NAB ONLINE through _www.hclib.org_ (http://www.hclib.org) . Tony Smith, Saint Louis Park, MN **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222585064x1201462784/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=62&bcd= JunestepsfooterNO62) Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
