[mou-net] DNR requesting help with Wild Turkey and Ring-necked Pheasant Observations
(Posted by Mike North via moumn.org) Starting this year, the Minnesota DNR is asking that individuals who observe wild turkey and wild pheasants during the summer to report their observations. This community science effort is intended to help the DNR monitor wild populations of ring-necked pheasants and wild turkeys throughout Minnesota. In particular, we are hoping to better inform our annual productivity estimates. This information, along with other monitoring programs, helps biologists better track trends in the distribution and abundance of pheasants and turkeys across the state. This survey asks you to report observations of wild turkeys and wild ring-necked pheasants. In doing so, we ask for: ⢠The date and location of the observation. ⢠The number of birds seen of each species for different age and sex classifications (young, adult, male, female, etc.) ⢠If you choose to, you can submit a picture of the birds in your observation. This is entirely optional and not necessary to complete the survey. ⢠If you choose to, you can submit your name and an email address, and you will receive follow-up communication about survey results and reminders about participation in future years. ONLY INDIVIDUALS 18 OR OLDER should submit their name and email address. It is not necessary to provide this information. If you are under 18 or do not wish to share this information, you do not have to in order to complete the survey. For 2024, you must be connected to the internet to complete this survey., though you can complete it using a PC or a mobile device. ⢠You must have internet access to complete the survey. You can access the survey by following the link on the MN DNR Wildlife Sightings Web Page (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wildlife/sightings/index.html) or by scanning the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Please let me know if you have any questions! Thanks, Nate Huck, CWB® Resident Game Bird Specialist Minnesota Department of Natural Resources 1601 Minnesota Dr Brainerd, Minnesota 56401 Phone: 218-203-4311 Email: nathaniel.h...@state.mn.us mndnr.gov 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] Short-eared Owl
(Posted by Todd Mitchell via moumn.org) Brief three four minutes of moth like flight above reservoir and worked its way NW and out of sight. South reservoir, Olmsted, Rochester. 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] Shorty eared owl
(Posted by Todd Mitchell via moumn.org) Olmsted, Rochester South reservoir, flew NW 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] Bohemian Waxwing - Massive flock
(Posted by Mike North via moumn.org) On February 20 I had a flock of some 2000 bohemian waxwings in my yard in the Lakeside neighborhood in Duluth just below Hawk Ridge. There has been a large number in the area for the last month, but never one of this size. They were swarming around a single flowering crab tree loaded with berries. 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] salt lake birding weekend
(Posted by Tom Duncan via moumn.org) We hope to attend this year. 0ne of our party is handicapped. Are any of the viewing platforms handicapped accessible? 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 Scoter behavior
(Posted by Janet C. Green via moumn.org) On November 23, 2023 at 8:30 am, I (John Green) observed from our front apartment window, which is 80 feet from the the edge of Lake Superior, a small dark duck flying fast in a straight line from NE to SW heading toward Canal Park in downtown Duluth. At 1/2 mile out, it suddenly circled around and flew toward the lakeshore a bit northeast of Glensheen, where it landed by a flock of 13 Canada Geese that were just offshore. It was much smaller then the geese, of course, but it swam along with them for several minutes while I watched with a telescope. The geese seemed to ignore it, but twice I noticed one on the geese making unfriendly gestures toward it. It then swam a bit farther along the edge of the flock. After about five minutes, the duck took off and was not seen again. The duck was all dark except for a large whitish patch on the side of the head. Consulting Sibley, it was easily identified as a Black Scoter. Jan Green, who keeps the list, said it was the hundred thirty-first species we have seen from our apartment windows. 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] moumn.org on DirectoryBump.com
(Posted by <> via moumn.org) Hi, moumn.org is only listed in a 8/10,000+ Directories We have a black friday deal going on at the moment to get your website listed in all 10k+ for $19.95 Visit us on DirectoryBump.com 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] Northern Goshawk changed to American Goshawk
(Posted by David A. Cahlander via moumn.org) The AOS has changed the name of the Goshawk by splitting the species between the American an European continents. 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] logging out
(Posted by Dan Ahlman via moumn.org) How do you log out when done updating records etc. thanks 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] SET mou-net option
(Posted by Daniel Lorenz via moumn.org) SET mou-net option 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] Limpkin sighting 6/9/23
(Posted by Bill Stjern via moumn.org) 6:15 pm 6/9/23 I see no one reported the Limpkin on 6/9. 3 people saw the bird at the same continuing site on 330th St. in Wantonwan County. The bird was in the small pond north of the road. It was seen by myself and a couple from Duluth. I did not have a cell phone (not working). I just wanted to be sure for others that the sighting was recorded somewhere. Bill Stjern 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] Correction. Kentucky Warbler.
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) Sorry, the coordinates in my previous post were not correct. Please disregard the coordinates. The bird was outside the fence on the east side of the park. Maybe a few hundred meters north of the southeast gate. I donât have the actual coordinates they were recorded in error. 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] Kentucky Warbler - Wood Lake - Hennepin County
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) Kentucky Warbler was found this morning by Steve Carlson at Wood Lake. It was singing sporadically. Often on the ground. Last seen around 11:40 at these coordinates. 44.91047, -93.36413. 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] Surf Scoter~ Hennepin County
(Posted by Conny M. Brunell via moumn.org) I observed a Surf Scoter on Bde Maka Ska ( Calhoun) in Minneapolis, Hennepin County. I scoped it from Thomas Beach, and it was diving frequently. A scope would be necessary as it was in the middle of the lake by itself. Conny Brunell Richfield, Hennepin 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] 12 Avocets at Mother Lake Hennepin County
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) A group of 12 avocets huddled together on a mud bar on the north end of Mother Lake present now at 1:30 PM 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] Reverse migration April 16 Duluth
(Posted by Janet C. Green via moumn.org) Weather event of snow, sleet, fog, freezing rain led to a massive reverse migration low and close to shore of Lake Superior at London Rd. 40th Ave. E. Estimate of at least 10, 000 birds per hour from morning thru afternoon. It was too low to be picked up by the radar at the Duluth Airport at the top of the hill. We watched from our apartment (Ecumen Lakeshore) which sits close to the Lake, and the flow of birds past our large picture windows, going from east to west into the fog, was mesmerizing. We (John, Martha - daughter) guessed about 50 to 100,000 total for the day. Species were mostly blackbirds (Rusty BB and grackles dominate), finches, sparrows, robins, flickers, warblers (YRWA), other passerines. Identification when one bird would perch momentarily in small tree at the water's edge. I have been living and birding the North Shore since the 1960's, and seen lots of reverse migration in the spring but never before at this magnitude. Jan Green 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] Reverse migration April 16 N.
(Posted by Janet C. Green via moumn.org) 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] Birding Primer
(Posted by Kathryn A. Rivers via moumn.org) Would you please send me the email again on the MOU Spring Birding Primer, birding tips,spring migration identifying etc. on Zoom to sign-up by the end of March.I canât find the email. Thanks Kathryn Rivers 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] Volunteer needed for North Oaks GC Bluebird Trail
(Posted by Jack Hauser via moumn.org) Greetings, North Oaks Golf Course is in need of a volunteer to monitor their bluebird trail. No experience required. Literature and training provided. Duties include checking contents of boxes once/week for a minimum of 12 weeks, starting the last week in April. If interested please send an email to: jgshau...@gmail.com Thank you, Jack Hauser 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] Monitor Correction
(Posted by Jack Hauser via moumn.org) Greetings, The correct date for Afton SP Class is 3-25-23. Jack Greetings, Become a Lake Maria or Afton State Park bluebird Volunteer. Well established State Park Bluebird Trails are looking for new volunteers to monitor and maintain them. Bluebirding 101 When: Saturday 3-12-23@ Afton SP and Saturday 4-1-23 @ Maria SP, both @ 9:30-11:00am Where: Lake Maria SP, 114411 Clementa Ave. NW Monticello, MN 55362 or Afton SP, 6959 Peller Ave. S Hastings, MN 555033 RSVP: Send an email to bluebirds...@gmail.com - include your name & contact. Questions: Send email to above. Instructor: David Schmidt - Minnesota Bluebird Recovery Program Chair and MN Master Naturalist. Thank you, Jack Hauser 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] Bluebird Trail Monitors Needed
(Posted by Jack Hauser via moumn.org) Greetings, Become a Lake Maria or Afton State Park bluebird Volunteer. Well established State Park Bluebird Trails are looking for new volunteers to monitor and maintain them. Bluebirding 101 When: Saturday 3-12-23@ Afton SP and Saturday 4-1-23 @ Maria SP, both @ 9:30-11:00am Where: Lake Maria SP, 114411 Clementa Ave. NW Monticello, MN 55362 or Afton SP, 6959 Peller Ave. S Hastings, MN 555033 RSVP: Send an email to bluebirds...@gmail.com - include your name & contact. Questions: Send email to above. Instructor: David Schmidt - Minnesota Bluebird Recovery Program Chair and MN Master Naturalist. Thank you, Jack Hauser 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] Masters of the Sky at CNC
(Posted by Michelle Terrell via moumn.org) Sharing on behalf of the Carpenter Nature Center a notice of their upcoming Masters of the Sky program. CNC will be hosting educators and birds from the World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis, Missouri at the Minnesota campus on February 25 & 26. New this year (and a first time visitor for CNC) is a live Harpy Eagle. To learn more about the event and to register for program times see the following link. https://carpenternaturecenter.org/plan-your-visit/annual-events/masters-of-the-sky/ 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] Red-bellied Woodpecker with rodent, Hennepin County
(Posted by Brian Tennessen via moumn.org) This morning at Old Cedar Bridge, actually beyond the bridge, over where the trail from the bridge T's at the river, I observed a behavior I've not seen before--A Red-bellied Woodpecker with a small rodent, maybe a vole or shrew, maybe a mouse for that matter. The bird carrried this around for some time, then put it into a tree hole, seeming to cache it. It then flew off. I would imagine this is an opportunistic find that this Woodpecker came upon, maybe a cached kill of a Shrike for example. After caching, the woodpecker still had a small piece of innards that I presume it then ate, I have a photo of this as well. If anyone has seen this behavior before or thoughts on this, please comment. Quite an interesting behavior.. I talked with Dale Carlson and Steve Carlson about this after this occurred, as they were both down at the bridge as well, and showed them the photos on my camera. Neither of them had observed this behavior before. Please comment with any thoughts, similar observations you may have had in the past etc. https://flic.kr/p/2o2jjxc https://flic.kr/p/2o2gvbR Brian T. St. Paul MN 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] Best way to add MOU records to ebird?
(Posted by Alexander R. Watson via moumn.org) Hello, Knowing that ebird is backwards compatible with MOU but not vice versa, does anyone know the most efficient way to add older MOU records into ebird as a historical sighting? I am hoping there is an efficient technique that can save time. Alexander Watson 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] Broad-winged Hawk
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) I was watching the Wild Turkeys in the back yard. I saw a hawk flying into the White Pines. Flew over house into a white pine facing away from me. Sun was on its back. Pine needles were covering it partially. Eventually it turns to face my direction. Sat for a few more minutes. It flew south to the front yard onto a tree stump. In a couple of minutes it flew about 15' over to a shorter tree stump. The Wild Turkeys had now walked to the front yard and headed towards that stump. Broad-winged flew away. Thought it was a female juvenile according to the size and markings. Have photos. 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] procedure to edit image submits
(Posted by Britt Dalbec via moumn.org) Posted image of RTHA 11/17 carver co.. as Northern/abieticola. I should list as just species or Northern/calurus. Being not determined. Cart ahead of the horse, Thanks Britt 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] Phainopepla still present
(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.
[mou-net] Volunteer Wanted - Bluebird Trail Monitor
(Posted by Jack Hauser via moumn.org) Greetings, We still are looking for s volunteer to monitor TPC Golf course in Blaine. Monitoring includes about 2 hours for 12 week starting May 1st. Golf Cart is available. Please email Me if interested. Jack Hauser 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] listserv
(Posted by Nancy B. Overcott via moumn.org) I recently changed my email address but I am no longer receiving the daily listserv. How can I get back on it? Nancy Overcott 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] sign up for this service
(Posted by Rose M. Shea via moumn.org) where do i sign up for this moo-net. Rose Shea 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] subscribe
(Posted by Rose M. Shea via moumn.org) Subscribe Rose Shea 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] Wanted-Bluebird Trail Monitor
(Posted by Jack Hauser via moumn.org) Greetings, TPC Golf course in Blaine MN is in need for a volunteer to monitor their 19 box bluebird trail. No previous experience is required. Training and literature are provided. Work includes monitoring the trail 1/week starting the last week in April for a minimum of 12 weeks. Golf cart is available free. Best estimate is about 1 hour of work with cart. Please contact Jack Hauser by email if interested. Thank you, Jack 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] Co-Nesting Behavior
(Posted by Carol Cummins via moumn.org) While tending bluebird houses this year, I came across some unusual behavior. A Chickadee nested and laid 4 eggs in one of the boxes. The following week, a Tree Swallow flew out of the same house. There were now 7 eggs in the nest including 3 swallow eggs. The swallow had also added the usual feathers typical of their nests. For the next few weeks the Tree Swallow was incubating the eggs, but would not leave the box during my visits. I have no idea if the swallow incubated all 7 and whether they all fledged. I have tended a group of 16 bluebird house for about 5 years and have never observed this behavior. How common is this? When two birds simultaneously use a nest, does one species prevail? Or are eggs and/or fledglings rejected? Any other insights? Thanks. Carol Cummins, volunteer Minnesota Bluebird Recovery Program 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] Clarkâs Grebe Hennepin County
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) The Clarkâs Grebe at Westwood Hills Nature Center is still present on the NE part of the lake. It was diving near a small, round white buoy. First found this morning by Joel Schwartz. 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] moumn.org is listed in 66 of 241,120 directories
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[mou-net] Bluebird Trail Monitor - Wanted
(Posted by Jack Hauser via moumn.org) Greetings, If anyone is interested in monitoring a bluebird trail at Somerset CC, please email me. Training and followup support is provided. Jack Hauser Hennepin County Coordinator Bluebird Recovery Program 952-831-8132 Somerset Country Club www.somersetcountryclub.org 1416 Dodd Rd, Mendota Heights, MN 55118 (651) 457-1416 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] Acadian Flycatcher at Elouise Butler
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) Calling sporadically at 10:55 AM @ 44.9765276, -93.3192652 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-throated Sparrow, Lyon County
(Posted by Andrew D. Smith via moumn.org) Just received a phone call from Tom Tustison, who requested I post that the BTSP is still present this morning (Friday, 3/6) in Lyon County. The bird has been coming in consistently to the feeders and patio behind the residence of Mike Osmond since about 7:00 A.M. Contact information is available from eBird posts, which I didnât copy before writing this. 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.
[mou-net] Summer Tanager Ritter Park, Dakota County
(Posted by Susan Plankis via moumn.org) 1st spring Summer Tanager feeding in woods just past the first small pond as one drives into the park, on the south side. 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] House Wren eating
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) Yesterday morn I observed a House Wren foraging for food on the ground. Not once but twice it picked off a small leaf from a Campanula perennial. Both times it ate the whole leaf. My thought was that the leaf must have had an insect attached that it could not remove. I did not see it attempt to remove an insect though. Maybe they are so hungry from a long trip that they need a more varied diet. Connie Lino Lakes 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] Western Tanager Hennepin County
(Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) Seen 5:52 PM AT 44.88911, -93.26688. In deciduous trees near Water Treatment Plant. Veterans Park. Between pines and iron fence. 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] Great Crested Flycatcher
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) There was a Great Crested Flycatcher singing this morn in the yard. They have been using a nesting box for a few years here. It stayed for a very short time. The Cooper's and the Sharp-shinned Hawks have been regulars in the yard. The House Wren has been here since the 3rd of May. It is filling a nest box and singing a lot. The Chipping Sparrows here since April 27th. There are some Canadian goslings by Baldwin Lake. Connie Lino Lakes, Anoka 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] date correct
(Posted by Britt Dalbec via moumn.org) Date for Red-tailed Hawk abieticola/calurus. Meeker co. should be 4/02/22. I was unsuccessful navigating to correct. Thanks 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] test
(Posted by David A. Cahlander via moumn.org) test of message sent to mou-net. Please Ignore. David Cahlander 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] DataList.biz Shutting Down
(Posted by <> via moumn.org) Hello, It is with sad regret to inform you that DataList.biz is shutting down. We have made all our databases available for you at a one-time fee. You can visit us on DataList.biz Regards. Esmeralda 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] Trumpeter Swans
(Posted by <> via moumn.org) Around 9 this morning there were about 8 Trumpeter Swans flying over low. One was kind enough to say something. Connie Grundhofer Anoka 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Black-billed Magpies moving south?
(Posted by <> via moumn.org) In having lived and birded in Cass County off-and-on for over 50 years, the only black-billed magpies I had seen until this year were in McKinley Twp where they are known to breed. This year I also found one in Sec. 20 of Ansel Twp on the Pine River Breeding Bird Survey route in June. But this fall I have seen them elsewhere in the County on 3 separate occasions. First, in Sec. 24 of Birch Lake Twp on 22 October, then in Sec. 29 of Leech Lake Twp on 27 October, and lastly in Sec. 18 of Wilson Twp on 13 November. Dale Yerger reports they have been seen occasionally around Deep Portage, and they have been seen on the Pillager CBC twice, and my wife has seen them at Cass Lake a couple of times recently. But overall, I have the impression that they are either moving south this year in greater numbers than usual, or their local population is expanding. 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] Red-bellied Woodpecker
(Posted by Janet C. Green via moumn.org) Seen by John C. Green on the Lakewalk at 36th Ave. E., Duluth on November 9, 2021 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] Lark Sparrow
(Posted by Janet C. Green via moumn.org) Seen on October 29, 2021 along the Lakewalk at 40th Ave E. above London Rd., Duluth by John Green who walks the Lakewalk regularly. Reported to Jan Green with details - good look and description of head and throat pattern and a glimpse of the white outer tail feathers; seen feeding along the edge of the path. 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] (mou-net) Red breasted Nuthatches
(Posted by <> via moumn.org) Have had Red-breasted Nuthatches for many years in the yard. Live in Lino Lakes. They are here mostly fall through spring. There has been years when they were here all year nesting somewhere close by. This year the first one arrived Oct. 6. Sometimes they arrive in mid September. Connie G. 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] Red-breasted Nuthatches in the metro area
(Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) Have Red-breasted Nuthatch sightings become pretty routine in the Twin Cities? I ask because we just enjoyed watching one at our feeder a few minutes ago. 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] Migration season - pros/cons of evening birding
(Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) Iâm wondering about the rewards of âafter supperâ excursions in the specific context of migrating songbirds. Are migrants less likely to be active if they are planning to hit the road overnight? Thanks for your insights. 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] Rice Lake Godwit
(Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) Could someone provide some directions for accessing Rice Lake. The canoe is really only an access for canoes. I spent some time bushwhacking but abandoned that plan since I didnât know what part of the lake to try to get to. Thanks. 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] Purgatory Creek Mon. Aug. 9
(Posted by Chet Meyers via moumn.org) Couldn't find any shorebirds this afternoon. Water levels fine but no birds around. Anyone seeing shorebirds any where in five county Metro Area? 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.
[mou-net] Lake Bylllesby, et al
(Posted by Chet Meyers via moumn.org) Save yourself the drive. On Saturday I birded Lake Byllesby, and both 140th and 180 marshes. Total: 3 lesser yellowlegs. As most of you know, Purgatory Creek (SW Hennepin Cty. ) has been regularly producing shorebirds in small numbers. Today: lesser yellow legs, solitary, pectoral, least and killdeer. I haven't checked out Mother Lake as I heard it is pretty much grassed over. Please report other shorebird locations in the five county area. 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.
[mou-net] shorebirds
(Posted by Chet Meyers via moumn.org) Any reports of shorebirds in the Metro five county area? Chet 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] State Fair
(Posted by Anthony X. Hertzel via moumn.org) This year the fair runs from August 26 through September 6. Our booth will be in the same location as past years at the DNR building. We have to apply to be selected for the booth every year and we are grateful for the opportunity to promote MOU, birds and bird conservation to do many people. It's also a lot of fun talking about birds with fair-goers of all ages. We will have the bird quiz wheel and bird hand stamps for kids, NEW designs of the MOU bird bookmarks, flyers from bird-focused non-profits like Friends of the Sax Zim Bog, etc. As in past years we must fill three four hour shifts for a full day from 9 am to 9 pm. Each shift is hosted by two amazing MOU volunteers. If you volunteer for the booth your state fair ticket is covered by MOU and will be mailed to you before the fair. (Of course you may prefer to purchase your own tickets and MOU thanks you for that extra donation.) This year we are trying something new for signing up since our Google calendar system hasn't worked all that well for a few years. This year we are using "sign up genius" and so far everyone seems to find it straight forward to navigate. As normal, Kate Kelnberger and I are always available by phone or email if you would like help signing up for a shift or have any questions. The following shifts were still open as of Sunday night, July 18: Thursday August 265-9 p.m. One opening volunteering with Kate Kelnberger Friday August 275-9 p.m. One opening volunteering with Steven Houdek Saturday August 28 9-1 one opening volunteering with Benjamin Fritchman1-5 TWO openings 5-9 TWO openings Sunday August 29Everything is OPEN Monday August 30Everything is FULL Tuesday August 31Everything is FULL Wednesday September 1Everything is FULL Thursday September 25-9 pm one opening volunteering with Shelley Bowman Friday September 35-9 pm one opening volunteering with Steven Houdek Saturday September 4Everything is OPEN Sunday September 5Everything is OPEN Monday September 69-1 two spots open 1-5 one spot open volunteering with Joann Pfeiffer 5-9 two spots open Sign up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup=4090a4aa4a82ea7f85-2021=standard Thanks for supporting MOU- MOU volunteers Jen Vieth & Kate Kelnberger 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] Print Birds of North America collection
(Posted by Marcus Webster via moumn.org) I have a complete library of the printed Birds of North America series of pamphlets for sale, trade, or gift. These monographs are comprehensive accounts of the state of our knowledge for every species on the continent plus some. Free to a good home. Perfect for a nature center or bird observatory with library space. The collection is large, 6 bankers boxes. They're yours if you'll pick them up in Minneapolis. If you'd like to purchase selected accounts, I'm open to offers. Marcus Marcus Webster tallmarc at hot mail dot 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Laughing Gull - Becker County
(Posted by Becca Engdahl via moumn.org) The Laughing Gull found yesterday evening by Nancy Henke in Detroit Lakes, Becker County continues this morning. We found it resting on the beach in front of the Detroit Lakes Marina with a group of Ring-billed Gulls. The bird was resting here when we left a little bit ago: 46.8058233, -95.8453934 Good luck to anyone who tries for it, as activity is beginning to pick up along the shore! Becca Engdahl 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.
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(Posted by Jack via moumn.org) 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] Little Blue Heron 320th Marsh Madelia-yes
(Posted by Alexander R. Watson via moumn.org) Hello, 320th street was under construction today as a crew using a large excavator were working on the marsh culvert. I arrived just as they were leaving, and 10 min after they left the Little Blue Heron flew on to the pond best viewed on the west side of the construction, from MN 60. It was perched in dead trees due south of the pond, and visible in them when I arrived at 5:25. It flew into the pond, successfully hunted, and stayed in the area until I left at 5:45. The snowy egrets were not present during my viewing. 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] Adding birds to seasonal, no Limpkin
(Posted by Kenneth M. Schumacher via moumn.org) I'm trying to report my sighting to seasonal's and can't seem to find the Limpkin on my laptop. I see in on my iphone and I have talked to others who say its listed under Black Rail but not on my laptop. Is there some refresh button I'm missing? I have logged out of MOU and back in and even logged off of my computer. Thanks in advance for any help. Ken Schumacher 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.
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(Posted by Frank Gosiak via moumn.org) Limpkin heard at 12:03. Calls infrequently but still on location. Out 500 yards approximately. 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] FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeak, south Cass
(Posted by Mike North via moumn.org) Had my first rose-breasted grosbeak (a male) this morning, ONE day after my first eastern bluebird. What's wrong with this picture? I haven't heard from any of my northern birdwatcher friends who have seen a bluebird yet, but they must be nesting in some places in MN already. Just curious where. 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] Id Hawk
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) Really appreciate the help the help I received. It is the Broad-winged Hawk Thank you. Connie 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] Help with hawk ID please
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) If anyone is interested I would appreciate the help. I have a front and back photo for ID. Connie Anoka 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Red-throated Loon (Benton)
(Posted by Milton J. Blomberg via moumn.org) For interest, Herb Dingman sighted a Red -throated Loon on Little Rock Lake (Rice, Mn) yesterday. It was sighted this morning as well. View to look for it from the small County Park in the west side 45.733514,-94.177103. It was diving frequently, but has loafing times. Look for a gray- brownish body, mostly in basic plumage, but showing evidence of molting into Alternate plumage, smaller proportionately to a COLO, and up-turned fine- lined bill.mjb 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] Lake Harriet Mpls
(Posted by Chet Meyers via moumn.org) Nice selection of waterfowl on Lake Harriet this afternoon. Nothing surprising but a few lesser scaup. Chet Meyers Hennepin Cty. 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 at Duluth
(Posted by Janet C. Green via moumn.org) An observation on April 22 of about 30 Long-tailed Ducks diving as a group in Lake Superior in the pocket between the beach and the ship canal by Dave Zentner and Mark Kilen, Izaak Walton League members and accurate observers. They thought they were probably after spawning smelt. Reported to John Green April 23rd. 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] Pelicans stopover St. Louis River
(Posted by Janet C. Green via moumn.org) The White Pelican traditional stopover site on the St. Louis River in Fond du Lac, Duluth, at Chambers Grove park this year was very productive. They arrived around April 19th and on Earth Day, April 22nd, John and I counted at least 280 birds, with more arriving to land on the resting site island in the middle of the river. 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] Submitting..procedure/navigate for making a spelling or other correction
(Posted by Britt Dalbec via moumn.org) Juncoes vs Juncos 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 at Albany WTP
(Posted by Dan Orr via moumn.org) There is a Eurasian Wigeon on the large pond at Albany 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Mpls City lakes
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Still a lot of skim ice on Mpls City Lakes. Only mallards, wood duck, and Canada's. Skim ice has persisted for five days. Chet Meyers, Hen. Cty. 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] Membership
(Posted by Mark Brigham via moumn.org) Greetings, I just joined MOU today via Paypal. The MOU web is not recognizing me as a member, and I haven't gotten any email confirmation. I joined using mbrigha...@gmail.com as my email address, although the payment may be tagged with a now-defunct hotmail address (mark_brig...@hotmail.com). --Mark 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] Sandhill Cranes
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) This afternoon Sandhill Cranes were heard in Lino Lakes. Anoka 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] WW Crossbills in Washington Cty.
(Posted by Linda Sparling via moumn.org) While on the Afton CBC today, January 1, I found four WW Crossbills just NE of Hwy 94 and 95 N. They were working the cones on 11th St just off Rivercrest. The time was about 9:30 this morning. Linda Sparling 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 in Becker County 4/6 and 4/7/20
(Posted by Nancy Henke via moumn.org) I noticed that the Eurasian Wigeon first seen 4/6 by Beau Shroyer and seen by a handful of others on 4/7 hasnât been noted as a finding, and comes up on my county list as âonly sighting in countyâ. Attached is a photo Beau took. Iâm pretty sure I could locate better photos and that several people reported it on eBird. Do you need additional info? Seen at Hamden NWR. file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/b8/08/8C3EEC0A-3890-447D-BA05- 3A4E5C9C0E9F/IMG_6441.jpeg 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] Snow Geese
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) About 50 Snow Geese in a v form flew S.E. over my house about 12:40 this afternoon. Connie Lino Lakes, Anoka Co. 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] Bde Maka Ska mergansers and scoters
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) I counted over 600 common mergansers on Bde Maka Ska at 3:00 p.m. They were coming and going regularly. Also a few common goldeneyes and three female/juvenile black scoters. Lots of Canada's but could find no cackling geese. Chet Meyers, Hen. Cty. 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] Daily Birding Planner
(Posted by William Jepsen via moumn.org) How do I order one? 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] Little Falls CBC
(Posted by Frank Gosiak via moumn.org) The CBC will be held on December 20th starting at 8:00 in the morning. If you want to participate contact me, Frank Gosiak, at 320-267-1667 or fgos...@gmail.com. We will not be meeting as usual at Perkins but I will send the information to you concerning assigned areas and responsabilities. Keep safe and may Gods blessings be upon your lives. 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 ducks
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Long-tailed ducks and all three mergansers still present on Bde Maka Ska. 3:00 p.m. Nov. 5 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 ducks
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) 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] Sandhill Cranes
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) About 30 Sandhill Cranes flew over house. They came from the northwest heading southeast. Very vocal. This was about 10:30 this morning. I am in Lino Lakes. Connie 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] Black Scoter in Rochester
(Posted by Jeff J. Stephenson via moumn.org) Lance Vrieze found 2 Black Scoters in Cascade Lake in Rochester today. They were still there at noon today. Jeff Stephenson 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] Spotted towhee NW Mower County
(Posted by Peter Mattson via moumn.org) There was one under the feeders for two brief visits this morning. Did not see it after that. Maybe tomorrow. 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] Mountain Bluebird Cass County
(Posted by Becca Engdahl via moumn.org) We just found and are enjoying nice views of a female Mountain Bluebird at the Walker WTP (wastewater treatment plant) in Cass County, right now. The bird is foraging along the western edge of the fence line around the upper pond. Good luck to anyone who tries for her! ~ Becca Engdahl 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] Chickadees
(Posted by Mike North via moumn.org) Oh, the lowly black-capped chickadee. Loved by artists and appreciated by the general public, but totally disregarded by ornithologists. Well, chickadees do do interesting things, but these go noticed unless they are banded. And black-capped chickadees are doing something unusual now, I'm not just sure what it is, or what the magnitude of it is. I have been banding chickadees regularly at my home near Pillager for 22 years. It is rare to recapture a banded chickadee after a lapse of more than 2 years. Out of some 1000- 1100 banded here, the following table lists the 11 longest lapses between captures. Note that four of the top 5 longest lapses occurred this year, and 3 of those were this "fall" (which I define as starting after this years crop of young have fledged, so starting as early as July). My prediction is that there will be large numbers counted on the Christmas Bird Counts this year EXCEPT perhaps in the northern portions of their range. Longest Lapses Between Black-capped Chickadee Encounters, Pillager, Minnesota 1999- 2020 Band Number Lapse Start Lapse End Lapse Days Years/Mo 2280-26903 7-May-02 7-Nov-08 2378 6Y 6 MO 119-88230 27-Oct-1520-Jul-20 1728 4Y 9 MO 2410-73635 24-Nov-1628-Oct-20 1434 3Y 11 MO 2620-84358 26-Nov-1627-Oct-20 1431 3Y 11 MO 119-88207 13-May-17 23-Apr-201086 2Y 11 MO 2240-04644 22-Dec-0126-Nov-04 1070 2Y 11 MO 2200-84757 15-Nov-039-Oct-06 1059 2Y 11 MO 2430-86779 28-Feb-088-Jan-11 1045 2Y 10 MO 2200-84785 14-Dec-0223-Sep-05 1014 2Y 9 MO 2280-26958 22-May-03 2-Jan-06 9562Y 7 MO 2260-45566 8-Nov-06 22-Jan-09 8062Y 3 MO 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] King Eider Lake Bemidji
(Posted by Douglas P. Johnson via moumn.org) There is an eider in Lake Bemidj I found about an hour or so ago. Best viewed from the Paul Bunyam bike trail about a half mile north of the parking lot at the north end of Gould Ave. It was swimming with a large flock which included four White winged Scoters as well. go to then second bench up the bike trail and look to the west 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] Warblers & Sparrows
(Posted by A. Kathrynne Baumtrog via moumn.org) Despite the cold temperatures today we had a wonderful morning birding- 33 Species at our little holding pond in South Minneapolis: Canada Goose 86 Wood Duck 2 Gadwall 4 American Wigeon 28 Mallard 125 Hooded Merganser 14 Ruddy Duck 1 Mourning Dove 2 American Coot 7 Ring-billed Gull 3 Bald Eagle 1 Red-tailed Hawk 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Woodpecker 3 Northern Flicker 1 Blue Jay6 American Crow 3 Black-capped Chickadee 7 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 2 White-breasted Nuthatch 5 American Robin 19 House Sparrow 22 House Finch 3 American Goldfinch 11 American Tree Sparrow 4 Dark-eyed Junco 42 White-throated Sparrow 10 Savannah Sparrow 1 Details: Eating in grasses with Song Sparrow on East side Song Sparrow 4 Red-winged Blackbird 3 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 Details: Black eye, black beak, yellow breast all the way past the vent to under tail. Feeding in garden. Yellow-rumped Warbler 2 Details: Literally ice sliding on the lake as it fed. warbler sp. (Parulidae sp.) Number observed: 2 Northern Cardinal 4 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] Purgatory Creek - sort through the coots
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Today, at noon 937 coots (right) 4 widgeon, one mallard, two gadwall, one pied-billed grebe, two trumpeter swans. Chet Meyers Hennepin Cty. 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] Painted Redstart seen Thursday morning
(Posted by Linda Sparling via moumn.org) The bird was seen early at 1784 Sargent, just a few houses down from 1798 where it was seen yesterday. It had not been refound when I left the area at 9:15. Linda Sparling 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Early ? Ross's goose
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) A single white-phase Ross's goose in a large flock of Canada and five cackling geese on the NW corner of the intersection of 160th St. and Shannon Parkway in far south Rosemount. Small rounded head, no rust on crown, small pink bill with no grin-patch. 2:30 p.m. Monday the 12th. 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] Cass county Walker WTP
(Posted by Dale A. Yerger via moumn.org) 2 sabines gulls ,,4 Am golden plovers at Walker WTP . 6 pm Sunday evening 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] Twin Cities Finches
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) This is supposed to be a good year for finches, especially purple and pine siskin. The problem is none of the Nature Centers have staff and thus feeds have no seeds. So does anyone know of feeders one could visit where one MIGHT see some finches in the five county area? Chet Meyers 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] New Germany wetlands
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) I visited Yesterday and the habitat looks great, but there were no birds... nada. Not even a killdeer. Save yourself the trip. 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.
[mou-net] Lake Bde Maka Ska Gulls
(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.
[mou-net] Duluth Mississippi Kite Yesterday
(Posted by Julian Sellers via moumn.org) I observed a Mississippi Kite yesterday in Duluth. Here's my report to eBird. I was at a private home with a deck with a partial view to the north and northeast and a wide view to the southeast (toward the Duluth harbor and St. Louis Bay). The location is 7.8 miles southwest of the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. The forecast was for good raptor migration with a northwest breeze, but at my location the cloud cover did not disperse until about 14:45. At about 15:15, I started seeing kettles of Broad-winged Hawks and some other individual raptors. At about 15:40, I saw what I first took for a falcon, due to its long, pointed wings and long tail, approaching at a moderate height from the north. I soon noticed that its flight was not falcon-like; it glided, executing an occasional quick twist, turn, or dip hawking insects. I also noticed a light-colored head and a light body contrasting with an all-dark slightly flared tail. The trailing edge of the secondaries, seen from directly below, appeared white. I observed the bird for a minute or two before I lost it as it glided out over the bay. About five minutes later, it returned, gliding in the opposite direction (northwest) over the ridge. Julian Sellers, St. Paul 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] Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory sightings.
(Posted by John Richardson via moumn.org) Sorry for the delay, but neither birds were chasable. Yesterday an Imm. Mississippi Kite was observed and photographed at the ridge as it caught dragonflies and headed south. Also, today a single Brown Pelican flying with a single White Pelican was observed at distance flying down the lake heading towards WI. John Richardson Fall Count Director HRBO 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] Desperately seeking shorebirds
(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) With colder weather, any reports of shorebirds in the five-county Metro area? Chet Meyers, 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
