Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

[jbaumann]

Thank you, Jason - for taking 4.1 seconds to use words everyone can understand.


From: Jason Frank 
Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2020 9:03 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.


For what it's worth, there was a flock of around 20 Smith's Longspurs
(for what it's also worth, it only took 1.8 seconds to type the full
name "SMITH'S LONGSPURS," and I'm doing this on the klickity-klackity
brickety-brackety keyboard of a stationary interior-dwelling computer
machine) at the Helibase overlooking the north shore of Greenwood
Lake, on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 6. There were many more
Lapland Longspurs (2.2 seconds) there as well.

On Wednesday, October 7, 75 Sandhill Cranes were reported heading
southwest along the shore above Mt Josephine by Travis Novitsky, and
120+ were seen passing over Silver Bay from Mount Trudee, by Marsha
Moreen and Ken Larson.

On 10/9/20, linda whyte <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> They're "bird-bander speak" for Smith's Longspur and Lapland Longspur.
> Linda Whyte
>
> On Fri, Oct 9, 2020, 10:24 AM Law, Carolyn  wrote:
>
>> Where is Park Place? What is a SMLO? WHAT IS A LALOM
>>
>>
>>
>> Blessings of Peace and All Good!
>>
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>>  Original message 
>> From: Lon Baumgardt 
>> Date: 10/9/20 10:07 AM (GMT-06:00)
>> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
>> Subject: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.
>>
>> A single bird among 20-25 LALOs. Observed at about 20 yards with sun at
>> my
>> back. Could clearly see tannish-beige color extending through belly to
>> the
>> vent area.
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Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

[jbaumann]

 

Great questions! 

On 09-10-2020 10:24, Law, Carolyn wrote: 

> Where is Park Place? What is a SMLO? WHAT IS A LALOM
> 
> Blessings of Peace and All Good!
> 
> Carolyn Law osf
> 
> www.carolynlaw.com [1]
> 320.260.1030
> www.fslf.org [2]
> 
>  Original message 
> From: Lon Baumgardt 
> Date: 10/9/20 10:07 AM (GMT-06:00)
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
> Subject: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.
> 
> A single bird among 20-25 LALOs. Observed at about 20 yards with sun at my
> back. Could clearly see tannish-beige color extending through belly to the
> vent area.
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Re: [mou-net] Where are the Rubythroats?

[jbaumann]

We don't get a lot of hummingbird activity in my neighborhood (West 
Como) but I
did see one out my kitchen window just this morning . . . .first one 
since late

spring.  A neighbor reported a sighting in his yard last week.

Quoting Kathryn Rudd :

Could anyone tell me why we in the Eagan area have not seen any 
Rubythroated Hummingbirds for weeks?? Several of my neighbors and I 
have been putting out our fresh clean nectar feeders and have hanging 
planters of flowers they love. We also have gardens full of flowers 
that attract them. None of us have seen any sign of the hummers for 
weeks. What has happened to them?

Thank you for any info,
Kathryn Rudd
Eagan

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[mou-net] Interesting robin behavior

[jbaumann]

Hello.  I just observed some robin behavior I'd never seen before and wonder if 
someone can explain it.

I went to close a window on the west side of the house and in the garden there, 
a robin landed on the wood chips, leaned a little to one side, and laid - head 
tilted - with his mouth open.  Within seconds, another robin flew in - spread 
his wings completely open on the wood chips, tilted his head and opened his 
mouth.  Both stayed a few minutes - long enough for me to get the binoculars to 
observe their open mouths, and then the camera to snap a few shots.  After a 
few minutes, the robin with the open wings stood up, walked a few steps and 
flew off.  Within 15-20 seconds, the second robin did the same.

If the garden were in the shade, I'd assume they were cooling off.  But this 
was in strong west-facing sun.  Ideas?

Jeanne
West Como, St. Paul

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Re: [mou-net] Bird Programming at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska

[jbaumann]

Great info - thanks for sharing.


From: Jill Leenay 
Sent: Friday, January 10, 2020 8:13 AM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Bird Programming at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chaska


Here are some upcoming programs related to birds, happening at
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska MN 55318

PHOTOGRAPHY

Learn more and register at  https://www.arboretum.umn.edu/ForTheBirds.aspx


Winter Bird Photography

Select a session

Saturday, February 1, 9 a.m.-noon

Saturday, February 1, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.

Intermediate Level: familiarity with the settings and functions of your
camera, and an understanding of exposure and light

With the techniques presented in this class, you will be able to photograph
birds on snow-covered branches, on the feeder, and in flight. Learn about
techniques, equipment, bird behavior, bird flight, and how to build a
backyard bird photography studio. Practice together outside with birds at
the Arboretum!

$99 member/$119 non-member, includes Arboretum admission


NATURE WALKS WITH NATURALIST MATT SCHUTH
Learn more and register at https://www.arboretum.umn.edu/guidedwalks.aspx

Walks With Matt: Early Spring Wildflowers & Bird Migration
Saturday, April 25, 9-11 a.m.
14 member/$29 non-member,includes Arboretum admission

Walks With Matt: New Lake Tamarack Property
Saturday, May 9, 9-11 a.m.
14 member/$29 non-member,includes Arboretum admission

Walks With Matt: Bird Watching & Listening
Saturday, May 23, 8-10 a.m.
14 member/$29 non-member,includes Arboretum admission

Walks With Matt: Bobolinks, Bluebirds & Meadowlarks
Saturday, June 13, 8-10 a.m.
14 member/$29 non-member,includes Arboretum admission

Walks With Matt: Sights, Sounds & Songs of the Prairie
Saturday, July 25, 8-10 a.m.
14 member/$29 non-member,includes Arboretum admission


COMING SOON!

Birding Day at the Arboretum: A Day of Birding Walks & Workshops
Guided Bird Walks with Gregg Severson, Bird Guide and Owner of Birding with
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Re: [mou-net] [Mnbird] Galapagos Islands, Sierra Negra Volcano Question

[jbaumann]

Molly - 
   I've been thinking about you and wondering how your trip went last month.  I 
hope it was fabulous!  

   I'm getting together tonight with the friend I traveled there with last year 
- to look at her newest book of photos she put together from the trip.  That 
trip to Ecuador trip is one I love to revisit over and again.  Hope you came 
home with the same great feeling.

Jeanne B.


From: Molly Miller via Mnbird 
Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 9:42 AM
To: MNBird ; MOU 
Subject: [Mnbird] Galapagos Islands, Sierra Negra Volcano Question


Greetings,

I am traveling to the Galapagos Islands in November. We will be hiking the 
Sierra Negra Volcano on Isabela Island, and I'm finding contradictory 
information about it. 

Has anyone hiked this volcano? What are the conditions like? What is the 
distance? Are hiking boots necessary or tennis shoes ok? How long does it take, 
etc?

Any information you provide about the Galapagos Islands would be appreciated, 
and can be sent to me directly.

Thanks so much,

Molly Miller
Inver Grove Hts, Dakota Co.
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Re: [mou-net] Twin Cities one of the worst regions for migrating birds

[jbaumann]

For those who can't view the StarTribune link - - here's the original news item 
from Cornell Ornithology Lab - 
https://mailchi.mp/cornell/release-study-lists-top-cities-where-lights-endanger-migratory-birds-1314385

J. Baumann
St. Paul

From: JUDY CHUCKER 
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2019 8:52 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Twin Cities one of the worst regions for migrating birds


Analyzed in a new study by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Twin Cities 
named one of the worst regions for migrating birds and light pollution 

http://www.startribune.com/bright-lights-big-city-serious-problem-for-migrating-birds/508068042/


-Judy Chucker

St. Louis Park

Hennepin County



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Re: [mou-net] Northern Raven

[jbaumann]

Which would verify the science that the environment is warming . . . . which
allows birds such as robins to overwinter here now.  It hasn't been uncommon
for 5-8 years in the Cities.

Quoting Mary M White / Charles R Neil :


But isn't it true that large numbers of over-wintering robins in the Twin
Cities is a relatively new phenomenon? I am now 67 and grew-up in St. Paul,
and it seems to me that very few robins overwintered when I was a boy.
There were likely many fewer Twin Cities Christmas counts in the 1950s and
60s, but my guess is that a review of those counts would show that
over-wintering robins were rare at that time.
Chuck Neil, Embarrass

On Wed, Dec 5, 2018 at 12:15 PM Manley Olson  wrote:


Robins regularly overwinter, sometimes in large numbers. Counts in the
hundreds have been recorded on area Christmas counts. As long as the
crab apples hold out you will see them in your yard. I have seen a few
this past week.
Manley Olson  Minneapolis

On 12/5/2018 11:53 AM, Sharon Fischtrom wrote:
> I?m curious - I have a flock of robins hanging out in my crab apple tree
- shouldn?t they get the heck out of here? Like last month?
>
> Sharon Fischtrom
> St. Paul Highland Park
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 5, 2018, at 11:27 AM, Bruce Baer  wrote:
>>
>> The Northern Raven was seen at the Bass Ponds at 9:30 this morning
sitting in the trees along Long Meadow Lake. Then flying across to the
north side. A look at the bird feeders at the refuge HQ might find it.
Still large numbers of Hooded Mergansers present with Lesser Scaup,
Ring-neck Duck, two swans, a hybrid Mallard, kingfisher.
>>
>> Bruce Baer
>>
>> Bloomington
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Re: [mou-net] Hummingbird Story - update #2

[jbaumann]

Fantastic news, Gary.  I've been wondering over the last few days and am 
thrilled to hear WRC is helping out - and that she's showing good progress.

Jeanne B,
(former WRC Avian Nursery volunteer)


From: Gary Johnson 
Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2017 3:05 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Hummingbird Story - update #2


MOU,

 For those of you following my Hummingbird Story, there is more to 
add.  After what appeared to be a successful release of the female 
Hummer on Tuesday the 23rd, the following morning looked grim.  As I 
stated, she kept near to the feeder on a close by shrub.  After a cold 
and wet late afternoon and night, I found her the next morning hanging 
up-side down on a branch in that shrub.  I rushed out and saw no sign of 
life.  Her grip on that branch was lock tight.  I broke the branch off 
on either side of her feet so I could carry her back.  Being really 
dejected, I couldn't get myself to the burial just yet.  I placed her on 
a paper towel in the garage on top of a cabinet.
 One hour later my wife and I were going to run an errand.  Going by 
that cabinet, I looked at the Hummer, and OMG!! - MOVEMENT!!  Yes, 
movement!!  She IS alive, so I put her back in the box.  One hour later, 
she was upright and took nourishment!  Another hour or so later she took 
lots of nourishment.  Good advice - always warm up a cold critter that 
appears to be dead, just to be sure!
 OK, time for another plan.  I called the Wildlife Rehab. Center in 
Roseville.  They said that with a probable window strike, being in an 
egg laying cycle created additional stress.  So, they said it would need 
more care beyond what I had been doing over the last 2 days.  So, off I 
took her to the WRC in Roseville.  By the time I got there early 
afternoon on Wed. the 24th, the Hummer was moving around in the box!  
Good sign!
 So, we'll see how it goes.  They have had good results with 
Hummingbirds in the past.  If all goes well, I will be able to release 
her back here at my home.


More later,
Gary Johnson
Owatonna


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Re: [mou-net] Tundra Swans

[jbaumann]

Has anyone seen the tundras at Old Cedar today, Sunday?

Jeanne B.


From: Bruce Baer 
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 4:02 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Tundra Swans


A flock of about 25 Tundra Swans came in at 2:30 this afternoon to Long
Meadow Lake. They can be seen from the observation deck at the Old Cedar Ave
Bridge.

 

Bruce Baer

Bloomington



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Re: [mou-net] Isanti LBBG Update

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

Good question.  I don't know, either.  


From: owlwise 
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 6:32 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Isanti LBBG Update


what is LBBG?


-Original Message-
>From: Erik Collins 
>Sent: Apr 10, 2016 3:42 PM
>To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
>Subject: [mou-net] Isanti LBBG Update
>
>Update:  This afternoon the landowner stopped and told birders they had to 
>leave and that the sheriff had ticketed people for parking there this morning. 
> I'm not sure what to make of it because I was there until 11:30.  There is a 
>wide shoulder and I did not see any No Parking signs.   Nevertheless, I 
>thought I'd pass along this information.
>
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Re: [mou-net] Ivory Gull- General Information and Sighting Significance.

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

Thank you for the notice and the background on this bird!


From: Jason Caddy 
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2016 4:13 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Ivory Gull- General Information and Sighting Significance.


I agree with Jesse that there needs to be more information given on the Ivory 
Gull. I drove up to Duluth this morning and there had been nothing posted about 
the bird since 3:00 the previous day. However, when I arrived in Canal Park 
there were 30 or more observers looking at the bird with more arriving and 
leaving all of the time. I was elated to see the bird but confused that no one 
had posted anything about it to MOU for so long. I would like to give a bit of 
general information about the species for those birders who are not totally 
familiar with the Ivory Gull.

Ivory Gulls are one of the very few purely arctic species of birds and are very 
closely associated to pack ice in all but the breeding season. Ivory gulls 
often associate with Polar Bears and, like them, are very susceptible to 
changes in climate. Ivory Gulls breed in scattered colonies through the arctic 
and have been studied at breeding sites. The overall number of individuals has 
recently been estimated between 16,000-28,000, a very small number for a gull 
species, and the species is thought to be declining rapidly at its Canada, and 
possibly Greenland, breeding sites according to surveys. The birds face a 
surprisingly high number of threats given their northerly range and are 
actually hunted on their breeding grounds. Studies on the eggs show very high 
concentrations of mercury in Ivory Gulls, some of the highest among seabirds.

Ivory Gulls are the sole member of the Genus Pagophila and are considered by 
some to be intermediate between gulls and skuas.

Most birds that are seen in Minnesota that are reported as rare are rare for 
our state but easily found in other locations in the United States. This is not 
the case for the Ivory Gull, which is very difficult to find in the Lower 48. 
When it is located it is usually found on the Great Lakes or coastal New 
England in the winter (but not every winter) and is very rarely recorded on the 
Pacific Coast outside of Alaska.

Because of all of these factors the Ivory Gull was my number one most wanted 
bird in Minnesota. The experience of seeing this individual was unforgettable 
as it flew and landed several times to the great delight to all of the 
observers. The beauty of this juvenile birds is second to none and the 
photographs don't at all do it justice. If anyone is contemplating going to 
Duluth to see the bird I would highly recommend the experience!


Happy New Years,


Jason Caddy

Minneapolis

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Re: [mou-net] Ramsey County - Rufous Hummingbird still here

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

Thank you, Terri. I got to see it come to the feeder twice - -between 2:55 and 
3:10 this afternoon.  First Rufous ever!

Jeanne 
St. Paul


From: T Walls 
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2014 9:01 AM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Ramsey County - Rufous Hummingbird still here


Just a little update - for those of you who are interested, the male Rufous
Hummingbird is still coming to our feeder today. You are welcome to look at
it at 2024 Fairmount Ave., St. Paul. Thanks for all of your suggestions. We
will be sure that the feeder is out and not frozen for as long as it
appears.
Terri


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Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

I just did too - - used the same basic language from the Audubon petition last 
week, with a little bit of editing to make it appropriate for the governor.  
Took less than 2 minutes to do and send!   Let's flood his e-in-box!



From: Uwe Kausch 
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:54 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass


I just wrote Governor Dayton...it might help if others jumped in as well. Here 
is the link.

http://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/form/




From: Susan Gilmore [mailto:sgph...@mninter.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 2:38 PM
To: Uwe Kausch
Cc: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

Excellent! Thank you!

I hope many people can also send messages.

Susan


Susan Gilmore
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On Jul 30, 2014, at 2:11 PM, Uwe Kausch wrote:


Here is a list of the Vikings Owners. Zygi Wilf is the chief. The guy in charge 
of the stadium is Lester Bagley. I would HIGHLY suggest Audubon Minnesota or 
even better, National Audubon and perhaps several other agencies (Nature 
Conservancy, Isaac Walton League, etc.) write a letter or try to contact them 
directly. If then they can get the media involved, I would bet that it might 
push them over the edge to do something. I would even try contacting Governor 
Dayton's office, since he is a big proponent of the stadium. The last thing 
either the Vikes or Politicians will want is photos circulating after the 
stadium is complete, of birds lying dead around their new stadium.

Here is their web site: webs...@vikings.nfl.netmailto:webs...@vikings.nfl.net


NAMETITLE
OWNERS
Zygi WilfOwner/Chairman
Mark Wilf   Owner/President
Leonard Wilf  Owner/Vice Chairman
Reggie Fowler Vikings Ownership Partner
Alan LandisVikings Ownership Partner
David MandelbaumVikings Ownership Partner
EXECUTIVE STAFF
Lester Bagley  Vice President of Public Affairs/Stadium Development

Good Luck!

Uwe Kausch
Duluth
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From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Susan Gilmore
Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 12:59 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDUmailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

Stephen  MOU List:

There has been a lot in the paper lately about the Vikings Stadium and their 
bad choice of glass making the windows  a deadly hazard for birds. I have sent 
information to friends to sign the Audubon petition, put information on my 
Facebook page and written on the Vikings Stadium Facebook page.

I would love to do more to pressure the right people. Is there a good email or 
site to write to the Mayor and the Governor? How about the Vikings owners? 
Should the MOU group do something as a group?

Thank you.

Susan Gilmore






On Jul 23, 2014, at 9:22 PM, Stephen Greenfield wrote:


The design for the new Vikings stadium includes massive windows facing
towards the river. National Audubon and other groups had requested
that they use glass that greatly reduces bird collisions, but last
week the Vikings and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA)
rejected the recommendation. Though they have the right to choose this
design, it seems irresponsible to ignore available materials that will
reduce the impact on wildlife.



The following link makes it easy to send an e-mail to the owners to
request or demand that they change course. (I'll also try to find
mailing addresses so the mayor and governor can be copied.)

https://secure.audubon.org/site/Advocacy?page=UserAction
https://secure.audubon.org/site/Advocacy?page=UserActionid=1717
id=1717



Thanks,

Steve



Stephen Greenfield

Minneapolis




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Re: [mou-net] Wood Stork in distress?

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

This link is to Wildlife Rehabbers who may be able to help get the bird to a 
place where he can be evaluated. 
http://wildliferehabinfo.org/Contact_A-M.htm#Minnesota


From: Karen Olsen 
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 1:15 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Fwd: Rejected posting to MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU


Maybe someone should capture the bird and bring it to Wildlife Rehab if it
appears to have some health issues.  Malnutrition?


On Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 1:01 PM, Heins, Chad chad.he...@blc.edu wrote:

 Hey birders,



 I just got off the phone with Wayne Feder and he indicated that the
 homeowners that have hosted the Wood Stork the last couple of days have
 decided to withdraw their hospitality.  They did not cite any bad behavior
 on birders’ parts, but the increased traffic has caused some logistical
 issues for the running of their farm.  Please do not use their driveway or
 trespass on their property.



 Wayne also indicated that the bird is apparently declining in health and it
 survival long-term is in question.



 Thanks for respecting the privacy of these landowners.  Perhaps a
 certificate from the MOU would be appropriate in this case as well.



 Happy birding!



 Chad Heins

 Mankato, MN

 
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[mou-net] Yard birds - St. Paul

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

I've had catbirds slurping up grape jelly for days.  This afternoon - first 
time ever, I enticed an Oriole to stop on the jelly dish and peer in.  He just 
didn't stay long.  Maybe he'll be back tomorrow!

Over at Como Park this noon, in the woods off the northeast edge of the lake, 
there were orioles, as there have been for the last two weeks.  And I also saw 
- and captured with my camera - a palm warbler.  I had never seen one before - 
exciting, and a rather pretty bird.

Jeanne B.
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[mou-net] Firsts for spring. Como Park area (St. Paul)

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

Adding some brightness to the gloom and grey of these cloudy, windy days - out 
my kitchen window this morning, a ray of sunshine with the arrival of a bright 
goldfinch.  And I just walked around the northeast side of Como Lake and was 
treated to an Oriole who seemed to walk with me, hopping from tree to tree.  

Jeanne
St. Paul


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[mou-net] Snowy Owls on the move

[SUBSCRIBE MOU-NET Jbaumann]

It's been interesting to read all the local sightings of snowy owls these 
last weeks.  Apparently this winter's influx of the visitors is not a regional 
phenomenon; this story aired on tonight's CBS news - lots of snowies visiting 
the east coast too.  Enjoy: 
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-where-snowy-owls-are-flocking-to-east-coast/.

Jeanne 
St. Paul


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Re: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker

[jbaumann]

Has anyone sighted the Clark's Nutcracker this afternoon - Nov 1?

J. Baumann
St. Paul

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From: linda whyte bi...@moosewoods.us
Sent: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 5:07 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker/Red Crossbills

Thank you to all who posted these sightings. At 2:30 the Clark's 
Nutcracker
was still actively foraging on the N. side of CR 1 just at,  and just 
west,

of its intersection with St. Alban's St. At first it had been  hunting
insects in the grass right at the intersection to the east, across from 
the
bus-stop on the corner. It then flew into the row of trees on the NW 
border

of that intersection, reappearing in one of the conifers there.

In a few minutes, it took position on a short post in the open grassy 
area,

peering down and then diving for food. After a while it flew directly
across that intersection, heading west right over our heads in the
direction of St. Alban's. It landed on the telephone pole and resumed its
peering and diving.

At one point it had came within a few yards of us,  seemingly unconcerned
about our presence. It worked its way west along either side of the bike
path there, once or twice taking up a perch on post or tree, but always
returning to the ground to snatch up food with a dive and a hop. When we
departed, the bird had been feeding within a few feet of someone getting
photos, hunting directly in his shadow.

During the half hour or so that we were there, a flock of @ 30 Red
Crossbills flew over the same intersection, heading NE, possibly the same
flock Bob Dunlap saw heading south earlier. That was the cherry on the
sundae--- lifers, on top of a second and far superior look at a bird I'd
seen only from a distance in Glacier Park. This was a much more impressive
bird in size (and beak!) than I'd imagined.

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[mou-net] Ovenbird

[jbaumann]

First I've ever seen - in west Como neighborhood.  Unfortunately, it was found 
dead on a neighbor's front steps - no signs of injury.  A beautiful little 
thing.

Jeanne 
St. Paul


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[mou-net] Como Lake, St. Paul

[jbaumann]

Walking some dogs at noon today, the two dogs and I all watched a dozen 
cormorants fishing in the middle of the lake.  (The little Jack Russell was 
actually more fascinated by a pair of wood ducks sunning.)  I had my binoculars 
with me, and it was great to see every head as it came up from the water was 
swallowing lunch.  Also had a great view of a kingfisher in a tree right by the 
path.

Jeanne
St. Paul




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[mou-net] Question - - nestling ID

[jbaumann]

Yesterday afternoon when I was walking my dog, she came upon a dead very young 
bird.  I'm looking for some opinions on what species would already have 
nestlings this early and with as much body feathering as this one.  Mostly 
white feathers with yellow feet.  I took a photo with my phone and will send it 
to anyone who might have some ideas.  

Thanks.

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Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR)

[jbaumann]

Why can't you few people talk to each other OFF-LINE??

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From: Eric Harrold gentili...@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:39 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue 
(SHCR)


Your clarification puts me totally in your camp...again, I would also 
agree with the notion that the DNR could have been more inviting and 
inclusive in this process. Hopefully the heat they take from this decision 
will motivate them to carefully consider how they approach future 
decisions involving a major change in management. That being said, I don't 
think the notion held by some that this is an inappropriate or unjustified 
decision is supported by any evidence that has been presented.


Eric Harrold
Urbana, IL


--- On Tue, 7/27/10, linda whyte bi...@moosewoods.us wrote:


From: linda whyte bi...@moosewoods.us
Subject: Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting 
issue (SHCR)

To: Eric Harrold gentili...@yahoo.com
Cc: MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:32 PM


They wouldn't publish hard-copy, I hope, except in limited quantity to 
make available in libraries that might lack internet connection. Most 
folks could read their data and conclusions on a particular topic 
online---and post questions and comments, too, in advance of decisions.
It might at least reassure that recommendations were based on appropriate 
study, and the decision process

had some transparency.
Linda

On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 7:59 PM, Eric Harrold gentili...@yahoo.com 
wrote:







Not a bad idea Linda...the only thing the agencies are going to say on 
this is that it will cost more taxpayer dollars to publish such 
information. And those dollars are getting harder to come by.


Eric Harrold
Urbana, IL

--- On Tue, 7/27/10, linda whyte bi...@moosewoods.us wrote:


From: linda whyte bi...@moosewoods.us

Subject: Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting 
issue (SHCR)

To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 5:44 PM





Eric,
Your answer suggests a simple solution to part of the issue: perhaps
when monitoring, the agency SHOULD write it up to publish it as
needs be, when a request is made for rationale on a policy decision.

As for damage caused by birders, we as a group are probably neither
more nor less guilty of that than hunters, or other recreational users
of the natural environment. There are among us both the thoughtless
and the thoughtful in habit, but there is a code of ethics based on
care for the birds and their habitat. Many of us do our birding on
foot or bike, carpool when appropriate, avoid chasing, join in
clean-up efforts, stay on designated trails, tread respectfully in
breeding areas, maintain nest boxes for various species, engage in
citizen science etc. I think the controversy erupted over genuine
concern that the decision was made without adequate study to ensure no
negative impact on the species, and over the fear that this was
setting a poor precedent.
Linda Whyte





On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 11:22 AM, Eric Harrold gentili...@yahoo.com 
wrote:

Terence,

Just because a research professor didn't send a grad student out during 
the stated time period doesn't mean data wasn't being collected. Agency 
personnel routinely conduct annual surveys on most migratory game bird 
species, but do not write it up and publish it as it qualifies as 
monitoring rather than research. Do you think count data from stopover 
and wintering habitat has no bearing on decisions? Much easier to gauge 
the population as a whole at this time. Such counts are used to assess 
many wintering waterfowl populations on NWRs in the southern US during 
winter.


Eric Harrold
Urbana, IL
--- On Tue, 7/27/10, Terence Brashear birdn...@yahoo.com wrote:


From: Terence Brashear birdn...@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting 
issue (SHCR)

To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU, Eric Harrold gentili...@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 11:14 AM






Eric

You state:

In short, any opinion that lacks a biological basis has little or less 
validity than those that do...in my book anyway. 


Doing a search of all the scientific journals using SORA shows that there 
are no recent scientific studies of the Midwest Population of Sandhill 
Crane.  I did a search from 1989-2010.


Seeing that there is no recent studies I would think there is no 
biological basis for them to be hunted in the state of MN.


Jan Green's initial message was well worded and knowing Jan's background 
she has a strong biological understanding of birds.  She even stated:


Regardless how one feels about hunting, and I am not philosophically 
opposed, this was a terrible decision. It was done without any analysis 
of the science or the management implications for the several crane 
sub-species.


Seems to me that Jan made a good point that was backed by sound thinking.

Terry 

Re: [mou-net] Birding about the Metro

[jbaumann]

Over the 10 years I volunteered in the Avian Nursery of the Wildlife Rehab 
Center, I came to hold crows in high respect.  They - and their relations, 
the jays - are very smart, and amazing to watch.  The volunteers were always 
cautioned to not talk around the birds because crows can try to mimic 
language.

After I had worked a few years with crows - - and consequently spent more 
time noticing them in the wild - - I stopped one day while walking my dog 
and watched a crow fly between a tree branch about 15-20' high and the 
sidewalk.  On the sidewalk was a hurt baby squirrel (I don't know how it got 
hurt or how the crow found it.).  The crow picked up the baby from the 
sidewalk, flew up to the branch and dropped the squirrel, over and over 
again - - as if he was trying to kill it or at least stop his meal from 
squirming.  Fascinating!  I wish that had been in the days of call phone 
cameras!

Jeanne
St. Paul

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From: Steve Weston swest...@comcast.net
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:57 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Birding about the Metro


Yesterday I spotted a Crow carrying a recently killed Deer or White-footed 
Mouse.  This is the first time I have every seen evidence of Crows hunting 
mammals.

Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN
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[mou-net] Bald Eagle in St. Paul

[jbaumann]

Twice in the last week, I've seen a bald eagle flying near Como Park.  I've
observed him flying southeast both times, first (on the weekend) over the
intersection of Lexington and Horton Avenues, and this morning over Como Avenue
near Albert Street.



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Re: [mou-net] Varied Thrush

[jbaumann]

And I didn't see it from 12:45 - 1:15.  But there were plenty of cedar 
waxwings munching on the berries and sunning.


Jeanne B.

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From: Gary Ash ashga...@gmail.com

To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 10:58 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Varied Thrush



I took me three tries, but I finally saw the Varied Thrush in Roseville at
9:30 this morning.

Best Regards,

Gary W. Ash
827 Badlands Road
Hudson,  WI  54016-7617
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