[mou-net] Westwood Bird and Nature walk

[Victory Lewis]

Hi Birders, 
 We will have a Bird walk at Westwood Nature Center in St Louis Park  
Thursday May 30th at 8:00!
Should be a Beautiful Morning to see what shows up!
Everyone is Invited!
Vic Lewis Birder 
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[mou-net] Minnesota Global Birders, online: Costa Rica

[Stephen Greenfield]

In the upcoming online gathering of the informal "Minnesota global birders"
group, Leslie Gillette will discuss her two birding trips to Costa Rica.
The country has a huge number of bird species for such a small area, and
great infrastructure for ecotourism. The presentation will feature photos
of many species in several of Costa Rica's many diverse habitats.



Tuesday. June 4th, from 7 to 9 pm CT.

You can get more information and register for the presentation with
Eventbrite at one of the links below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/costa-rica-birding-tickets-903633832117

or

tinyurl.com/globalbirding67

After you register, you will receive instructions on how to connect to the
Zoom session, and reminder emails afterwards.
-- 
Stephen Greenfield
Minneapolis
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[mou-net] May Western Suburbs Birds & Beer

[Kriseichers]

Hello Birders!
Please join us Thursday, May 30th for Western Suburbs Birds and Beer at The 
Choo Choo Restaurant in Loretto.  Click on the link below to get to the menu 
and address.
http://www.choochooloretto.com/

We will be meeting in the main dining room from 5:30-8:30.  

We hope to see you and hear about your recent bird sightings!  

Please RSVP to Kris Eichers at kriseich...@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 28 if you 
plan to attend so I can give the restaurant a numbers estimate.

Happy Birding!
Kris Eichers



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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler, Red-headed Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

[DAVE ZUMETA]

On the southern end of the restored oak savanna to the east of the East 36th 
Street parking lot along West River Road in Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, I 
both heard and saw a Connecticut Warbler at 10 AM this morning (Monday, May 
20). The bird sang only one complete song while hidden in dense shrubbery, then 
flew up to a nearby oak tree, where its grey hood and distinct, complete white 
eye ring were clearly visible. The rest of the bird was hidden by leaves. On 
the morning of Sunday, May 19, I observed an adult Red-headed Woodpecker in 
this same area. Also on May 19, in a wooded area about 200 feet south of the 
Red-headed Woodpecker observation, I both heard and saw a Yellow-bellied 
Flycatcher, identified by its yellow breast and belly as well as by its 
distinctive call.


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[mou-net] Westwood Bird Walk

[Victory Lewis]

Hi Birders
  We will have a BIRD WALK on Thursday May 23rd at WESTWOOD NATURE CENTER in St 
Louis Park at 8:00AM!
Meet in Parking lot! Bring Binoculars, Water, and Birding Skills! 
Will Last 2Hours or So! 
Everyone is welcome!
Vic Lewis Birder
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[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting This Thursday

[Steve Weston]

*The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us
for:*


*"Forty Years of Peregrine Falcon Restoration"Jacquelyn Fallon:MN State
Coordinator & VP of Midwest Peregrine Society *
*Thursday, May 23, Reception at 7:00 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m.*

The remarkable success of the Peregrine Falcon recovery program is one of
the most highly celebrated restoration  efforts of the 20th Century. Today,
the Peregrine Falcon has expanded its range and surpassed historical
population levels to a level no one could have possibly imagined.
Fallon will discuss the history, process, monitoring discoveries
and adaptability to an ever-changing landscape.

This meeting will be held in-person at the refuge and simulcast via
Zoom*. * The
refuge visitor center is located at 3815 American Boulevard East in
Bloomington and is accessible after a short walk from the METRO blue line.
All MRVAC meetings are free and open to the public.

The meeting will be simulcast on Zoom beginning at 7:30 p.m. To join the
Zoom meeting click on this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85625706373?pwd=z4utkZAUa1mwwm1CTdEHhlcDcXQI8o.1

Meeting ID: 856 2570 6373
Passcode: 112650
One tap mobile  http://+16469313860,,85625706373#*112650#



*Mark Your Calendars:Dakota County Prairie Birds Field Trip* will be
on Sunday, June 2, 7 a.m.
Let’s do some summer birding on the prairie! After a short hike at Schaar’s
Bluff Picnic Area at Dakota Co. Spring Lake Park, we will drive
the prairies of Dakota County in search of grassland and other species.
Bring a lunch if you want to stay for the afternoon’s birds. This trip will
require little physical effort and we’ll be birding mainly at roadside
stops.   Field trip is free and open to the public. No reservations
are needed. Steve Weston – 612-978-3993
*Copyright © 2024 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All
rights reserved.*
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
swesto...@gmail.com


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[mou-net] Summer Tanager Veterans Park, Richfield Hennepin County.

[Scott Meyer]

A first spring male Summer Tanager was found this morning by a number of
birders. It was singing frequently and seen on the east side of Veterans
Park at the following coordinates (44.8866075, -93.2614692) where the
walking path splits into two paths. Bird was seen in low canopy to ground
level.

Scott Meyer
Hennepin County


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[mou-net] Lark Sparrow, Dakota C, 140th st. Marsh

[linda whyte]

A very cooperative Lark Sparrow was foraging the roadside of the marsh late
this morning, giving ample time to examine its harlequin facial pattern and
colors. I had just been to Spring Lake Park Reserve on Pine Bend
Trail, looking for this species without success, though it was  a treat to
hear Orchard Oriole singing there.
At the marsh, I stopped to look at a Yellow Warbler on the fence. Two Lark
Sparrows appeared on the edge of the road in front of the car. One entered
the grass, but the other remained in the road, seeming on high alert, for a
few minutes until I drove off. It seems the compromised habitat can still
hold some pleasant surprises
Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] Great Blue Heron

[Kathryn Rudd]

Sent from my iPhone

> A Great Blue Heron has been visiting our pond this morning, much to the 
> consternation of several Red Wing Blackbirds and Blue Jays. It just flew away 
> to better hunting wetlands.
Kathryn Rudd Eagan - Dakota
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[mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers - Bloomington

[Steve Weston]

On Sunday I had a pair of Red-headed Woodpeckers copulating at Parkers
Picnic Grounds in Bloomington. Habitat is oak savannah, so there is a good
chance they will stick around. Lots of other good birds.
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpecker and more, Dakota C, Rachel Lilly Preserve

[Michael Koutnik]

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

Mike Koutnik

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

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

[linda whyte]

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


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[mou-net] Westwood Bird Walk

[Victory Lewis]

Hi Birders,
We will have a Bird Walk Thursday May 16 At8:00 AM at  Westwood Nature Center 
in St Louis Park! 
Meet in Parking Lot! Lots of spring Migrants have arrived! Hope to see lots of 
Birder Friends! Everyone is welcome! 
VIC Lewis Avid Birder! 
Sent from my iPhone

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[mou-net] DNR requesting help with Wild Turkey and Ring-necked Pheasant Observations

[MOU]

(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


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[mou-net] *Field Trip Opportunity- May 19th, Stanley Eddie Regional Park w/Tony Lau

[Trey Weaver]

Hello,

Please see below for another fantastic field trip opportunity!

Join Tony Lau for a morning hike through the deciduous woods at Stanley Eddy 
Park Reserve (South Unit).  During this time of year, we can expect to find 
many breeding species, most notably Cerulean Warbler, but migrants will also be 
passing through.

Meeting time/place: 7AM at the trailhead off of Rhoades Ave NW (CR2).  This 
site is located due South of the town of South Haven.   More details on 
location and google maps link in the registration page.

Duration: 3+ hours and about 3 miles.

Conditions: The hike will include moderate to steep inclines, but on well 
maintained trails, so plan accordingly with proper footware.

Restrooms: There is pit toilet at the trailhead where the group will be meeting.

Registration via this signup 
form 
is required and is limited to 10 participants: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-48949064-warbler#/

Thank you for taking the time to read, and we hope to see you there!

Best,
Trey Weaver
MOU Field Trip Coordinator




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Re: [mou-net] This weekend northeast Metro?

[Steve Weston]

Hi Missy,
You are welcome to join us down at Hok-si-Lah just this side of Lake City
on Saturday at 7:30am for MRVAC's annual Hok-si-Lah warbler field trip. I
have been leading this walk for some 25 years. It is free and open to the
public with no reservations taken. The trails are wide and mostly level,
easy walking. In some places the tree canopy is at eye level making for
easy viewing. Bring a lunch if you want to join us as we hike out to Sand
Point in nearby Frontenac State Park. This area is open access without a
state park permit.
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
swesto...@gmail.com


On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 9:53 PM Missy Bowen  wrote:

> Trips planned? Fri, Sat or Sun? Anyone going out? I have had my head deep
> in work out of state for the last few weeks and surely missed notices.
>
> My plan thus far is to check warbler/riparian migrant action at my cabin on
> the St. Croix river then head to William O'Brien for chestnut sided
> warblers and other higher ground action unless there's a better offer...or
> if folks want to join in.
> Missy Bowen
> Marine on St. Croix
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[mou-net] This weekend northeast Metro?

[Missy Bowen]

Trips planned? Fri, Sat or Sun? Anyone going out? I have had my head deep
in work out of state for the last few weeks and surely missed notices.

My plan thus far is to check warbler/riparian migrant action at my cabin on
the St. Croix river then head to William O'Brien for chestnut sided
warblers and other higher ground action unless there's a better offer...or
if folks want to join in.
Missy Bowen
Marine on St. Croix


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[mou-net] Migration

[Bernard P. Friel]

FOY, ruby-throated, blackburnian and great-crested in my yard, Mendota Heights

 

Bernard Friel

Mendota Heights, MN

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[mou-net] Great-crested Flycatcher

[Steve Weston]

FOY Great-crested Flycatcher in my yard.

Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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Re: [mou-net] Hand-feeding Warblers

[Kathryn Rudd]

That’s amazing, Steve! Thanks for sharing those videos. While watching the 
video of the solo Pine Warbler visiting your hand, was it a chilly day? It 
looks to me like it is enjoying warming up in your hand. 
Kathryn in Eagan, Dakota County

Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

From: Minnesota Birds  on behalf of Steve Wilson 

Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 12:33:45 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
Subject: [mou-net] Hand-feeding Warblers

Until recently, I didn't realize how many bird species would eat from my
hand, including warblers. Last year a pine warbler ate peanuts from my hand
five minutes after I tried. This year two yellow-rumped warblers were doing
the same within a few hours of showing up at the feeder. They don't always
come in that readily; inclement weather helps. Here are a few videos I took
within the last several days to illustrate what I'm talking about.



One video has spectacular closeups of a male pine warbler eating out of my
hand, and what happens when it suspects an avian predator may be nearby:

Hand Feeding a Pine Warbler (youtube.com)
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1v8wxOVLpY>



This one has some fun interactions between warblers:

Hand-feeding a pine and two yellow-rumped warblers (youtube.com)
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0UjnaSVr34>



Here warblers struggle with uncooperative live mealworms so that they don't
go down the hatch the wrong way:

Yellow-rumped and Pine warblers eating live mealworms from my hand.
(youtube.com) <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTVMhccTuFM>



Another species I've recently had success with is purple finch.



Going for a walk with a purple finch:

Purple Finches and a Human Birdfeeder - YouTube
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83DA5_JuPOg>



This one's too long, I know, but for those of you not experiencing the
purple finch takeover of some NE MN feeders, just glancing at it gives you
an idea of the crazy number of purple finches we've had at our feeders
lately, how much some of us are spending on sunflower seeds, and why I had
to resort to the method in the previous video:

Purple Finch Feeding Frenzy (youtube.com)
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7aJs8VkoGI>



Other species that have eaten from my hand include black-capped chickadee,
red-breasted nuthatch, gray jay, pine siskin, American goldfinch, common
redpoll, pine grosbeak, evening grosbeak, dark-eyed junco, and just today,
blue jay. Several days ago a boreal chickadee plucked a peanut from a small
dish held in my hand, but I haven't succeeded in having it feed directly
from my hand. I highly recommend adding this technique to a feeding regime;
it can't be beat for fun.



Steve Wilson - Isabella



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Re: [mou-net] More migrators in our trees!

[Michael Koutnik]

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

Mike Koutnik

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

> The past couple of days have brought a White Throated Sparrow, Rose
> Breasted Grosbeak, Catbird, and several Baltimore Orioles to our feeders,
> as well as a regular Piliated Woodpecker, Wood Duck pair, and waay too many
> Canada Geese. No hummingbirds yet.
> Kathryn Rudd, Eagan - Dakota County
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-- 
Mike Koutnik
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[mou-net] More migrators in our trees!

[Kathryn Rudd]

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

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[mou-net] Chimney Swifts return to St Paul from the Amazon Basin

[Gordon Andersson]

About a week ago, I heard and saw a large swarm of Swifts in wide circles
above the Global Arts School (former Monroe School) in St Paul at 810 Palace
St and E-W street  After the rains on Sat and Sunday evenings they are
active again.  They roost in the school chimney at night and began to swarm
at about 8:30 pm.  The best viewing is on the north side of the school on
Palace.  The school is bounded by Fulton St on the E and View street on the
W.  

They have been using this chimney for about 20 yrs or so. As the days
lengthen they will go to roost later.  You will hear their chittering calls
before you see them. 

 

Gordon Andersson 

St Paul 



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[mou-net] *Field Trip Opportunity- May 18th, Ney Nature Center w/William Marengo

[Trey Weaver]

Hello all,

Join us as we explore this under-birded area of the Minnesota River valley. Ney 
Nature Center has a variety of habitats: wooded ravines, a mix of mature 
hardwoods and conifers, open fields/grasslands, Minnesota River valley bluffs 
and nearby wetlands. This should provide us with a respectable list in mid-May.

Meeting place: 7:30am at the Education Building & Office parking area.  From 
HWY169, turn West onto County Road 19 and go for about 1 1/4 miles and turn 
left onto Nature Center Lane, the Education and Visitor Center will be on your 
right.  Click the address in the "location" below for a google map link to the 
meeting location.

Duration: We will spend a full morning here as we loop through the trails at 
Ney Nature Center. Plan on roughly four hours of hiking.

Conditions: All trails are well maintained and the Ravine Trail, which has some 
of the best birding potential, is somewhat steep in two areas. Expect two 
shallow stream crossings and if conditions have been wet, expect some mud. So 
wear appropriate footgear.

Trail maps and other information can be found here:  https://neycenter.org

A second location after the morning hike is to be decided, call it a surprise!  
Most assuredly you will be in good hands wherever William decides to go after 
this.

Registration via this signup 
form 
is required and is limited to 10 participants: 
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Re: [mou-net] Salt Lake Weekend 2024 - Final Tally - 130 species

[linda whyte]

And special thanks to you, too, Jason, for heading up this year's fun !
Making arrangements, keeping things organized, plus leading caravans, takes
Herculean effort, so we're all indebted to you!
Linda Whyte

On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 8:12 AM Jason Frank  wrote:

> Hello Birders,
>
>
>
> Our final tally for the Salt Lake Birding Weekend can be found here:
>
>
>
> https://moumn.org/saltlake/
>
>
>
> We had 130 species this year, with upwards of 150 birders canvassing the
> Lac qui Parle/Big Stone region. Morning weather was tough, but lots of
> shorebirds started showing up after lunch, with Salt Lake being one of the
> highlights. There we found Wilson’s Phalaropes, with Stilt Sandpipers and
> Long-billed Dowitchers feeding side-by-side. All five of our core Grebe
> species were located, with multiple pairs of courting Western Grebes
> spotted in the Refuge and on the scattered potholes lakes of Big Stone
> County. Other highlights included Sandhill Cranes, a Spotted Towhee in Big
> Stone National Wildlife Refuge. Snowy and Cattle Egrets, along with
> Black-necked Stilts, were located on Sunday.
>
>
>
> Shorebird migration is now peaking in the area, and there is even more
> standing water in the fields than there was last weekend.
>
>
>
> Thanks again to all of our participating birders, my fellow guides Ken
> Larson, Steve Weston, and Trey Weaver, and to the cities of Marietta and
> Madison, the Marietta Legion Auxiliary, Madison Mercantile and Kris
> Shelstad, and the Sons of Norway Lodge for hosting and feeding us.
>
>
>
>
>
> Jason Frank
>
> Ortonville MN
>
> 
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Re: [mou-net] Ahhh....Spring!

[Steve Weston]

Even spell check did not help the Gray-cheeked Thrush get its moment on the
internet. Well, we did have a couple of birds that could have been
Gray-cheeked Warblers, but I did enter them as Nashville Warblers. I don't
think an ID of Gray-cheeked Warbler would get much credibility, even if it
does look like the Nashvilles we saw that day.
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 10:55 AM Steve Weston  wrote:

> Ahhh...SPRING! It is so hard to sit at the computer with the birds
> inviting me to get out. Even after a very productive and enjoyable Salt
> Lake Festival, I am still seeing lots of new birds. We personally had over
> 100 species on the Salt Lake trip. We stopped at Long Lake on our way out
> and scored the Garganey in the rain and Avocets and a half dozen other
> shorebirds. The weather was great on Saturday with winnowing snipe,
> twirling phalaropes, hiding grebes, a flashing Black-throated Green
> warbler, handsome Lark Sparrows, and many other treasures. On the ride back
> we found a Cattle Egret not far from Marietta, miles of semi-invisible
> longspurs and a probable Upland Sandpiper along the northern boundary of
> Renville County.
>
> Back home I added Ovenbird, Nashville, and Black and White to the five
> warblers seen out west, along with a Horned Grebe and Avocet on Lake
> Byllesby and a Gray-cheeked Warbler down near Red Wing. Flotillas of geese
> are crossing our lake and grazing in the grass, but I have yet to see any
> ducklings.
>
> Last Saturday the woodlands had erupted in bloom. Now I am seeing
> violets and garlic mustard flowering everywhere. Our Redbud is in full
> glory. It should be a good time to search for morels, but I haven't had a
> chance. Our Big Brown Bat is back this week, sheltering by our front door.
>
> I urge you to step into the glory just out your door. Today the
> temperature should climb over 70. Turn on Merlin and listen.
>
> Steve Weston
> On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
> swesto...@gmail.com
>


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[mou-net] MN Zoo Canopy Trail for birding?

[Jonathan Beck]

Has anyone visited the MN Zoo and the new canopy trail? I was thinking it
would offer a nice way to spot birds higher up in the canopy. I'm wondering
if there are any nice forested areas that it goes through? With warblers on
deck, I'm thinking I might give it a try.

Thanks

jonathan beck
mpls.


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[mou-net] Ahhh....Spring!

[Steve Weston]

Ahhh...SPRING! It is so hard to sit at the computer with the birds inviting
me to get out. Even after a very productive and enjoyable Salt Lake
Festival, I am still seeing lots of new birds. We personally had over 100
species on the Salt Lake trip. We stopped at Long Lake on our way out and
scored the Garganey in the rain and Avocets and a half dozen other
shorebirds. The weather was great on Saturday with winnowing snipe,
twirling phalaropes, hiding grebes, a flashing Black-throated Green
warbler, handsome Lark Sparrows, and many other treasures. On the ride back
we found a Cattle Egret not far from Marietta, miles of semi-invisible
longspurs and a probable Upland Sandpiper along the northern boundary of
Renville County.

Back home I added Ovenbird, Nashville, and Black and White to the five
warblers seen out west, along with a Horned Grebe and Avocet on Lake
Byllesby and a Gray-cheeked Warbler down near Red Wing. Flotillas of geese
are crossing our lake and grazing in the grass, but I have yet to see any
ducklings.

Last Saturday the woodlands had erupted in bloom. Now I am seeing
violets and garlic mustard flowering everywhere. Our Redbud is in full
glory. It should be a good time to search for morels, but I haven't had a
chance. Our Big Brown Bat is back this week, sheltering by our front door.

I urge you to step into the glory just out your door. Today the temperature
should climb over 70. Turn on Merlin and listen.

Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
swesto...@gmail.com


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[mou-net] Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers

[Jay Pitocchelli]

Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers

I am posting my annual opportunity to participate in a Citizens Science Project 
that involves recording migrating Mourning Warbler songs.  I am trying to 
determine the nature of migratory pathways taken by different song populations 
of Mourning Warbler males during their spring migration.  I am continuing to 
collect your recordings and plot them on a map of North America to determine if 
and where birds with different song types (regiolects) separate from each other 
during spring migration.  The most current map of songs of migrants is at the 
web site below.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en=1voXjBhvHZ0nwAv93_OBC_vCPuxQ=38.8925160098804%2C-85.09712735=5

All you need is a Smartphone and a singing Mourning Warbler.  You can send the 
recordings to my e-mail address (jpitocch AT anselm.edu).  The web page link 
below describes the project and how to make recordings on your Smartphone in 
more detail.  

https://mowasongmapper.weebly.com/

This year is the 10th and final year of data collection.  I very much 
appreciate your past and present contributions to this Citizens Science 
Project.  

Dr. Jay Pitocchelli 
Professor Emeritus
Biology Department 
Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH 03102


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[mou-net] Little Blue Heron at Salt Lake

[Jason Frank]

An apparent Little Blue Heron was found at Salt Lake yesterday afternoon.

It is showing up as an eBird report (by Nolan Meyer) now. He has a pic of
it crouching in a patch of phragmites.

I was down there yesterday evening between 6:45 and sunset, and didn't see
it. But I did see the picture, and to me it looks like a good call.

It was seen along the western bay, between the peninsula and the farm. This
is the point of access from the SD side, across the road from Zoar Church.

PLEASE NOTE: The line between public and private land cuts and east-west
line through the center of the bay.

When exploring the bay and peninsula, please do not hike to the southern or
southwest corner of the bay. That's somebody's yard. Stick to the
north/northwest side of it and you'll be fine.

Here is the DNR's map of the property line:

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas/detail_report.html?id=WMA0091101

Also note: the easiest approach to this location would be from the south,
taking the border road (111th) north from Hwy 212. The roads around the NW
corner of Salt Lake could be difficult for low-riding 2-wheel drive
vehicles right now.


Jason Frank
Ortonville MN


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[mou-net] Salt Lake Weekend 2024 - Final Tally - 130 species

[Jason Frank]

Hello Birders,



Our final tally for the Salt Lake Birding Weekend can be found here:



https://moumn.org/saltlake/



We had 130 species this year, with upwards of 150 birders canvassing the
Lac qui Parle/Big Stone region. Morning weather was tough, but lots of
shorebirds started showing up after lunch, with Salt Lake being one of the
highlights. There we found Wilson’s Phalaropes, with Stilt Sandpipers and
Long-billed Dowitchers feeding side-by-side. All five of our core Grebe
species were located, with multiple pairs of courting Western Grebes
spotted in the Refuge and on the scattered potholes lakes of Big Stone
County. Other highlights included Sandhill Cranes, a Spotted Towhee in Big
Stone National Wildlife Refuge. Snowy and Cattle Egrets, along with
Black-necked Stilts, were located on Sunday.



Shorebird migration is now peaking in the area, and there is even more
standing water in the fields than there was last weekend.



Thanks again to all of our participating birders, my fellow guides Ken
Larson, Steve Weston, and Trey Weaver, and to the cities of Marietta and
Madison, the Marietta Legion Auxiliary, Madison Mercantile and Kris
Shelstad, and the Sons of Norway Lodge for hosting and feeding us.





Jason Frank

Ortonville MN


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[mou-net] Black-necked stilt, Carver County

[Mark LaRose]

I saw and photographed a black-necked stilt at the Tacoma fields area yesterday 
at around 6 pm. I entered it on ebird, but didn’t post here. My apologies…. 

After digiscope images were obtained, I looked around the rest of the area 
through the scope. When I went back to the original spot, the bird was no 
longer there - could have walked into taller grass, flown to another spot in 
the area or even flown completely away. It was casually preening when I watched 
it, so maybe more likely to be nearby? 

Mark LaRose

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[mou-net] *Field Trip Opportunity- June 1st, SE Minnesota Houston/Winona/Wabasha

[Trey Weaver]

Salutations,

I'm excited to present this field trip to you.  If the magnificent views of the 
Mississippi River Valley bluff countryside aren't enough to interest you, some 
of my favorite birding I've done in Minnesota has been in this part of the 
state.  Of course, no guarantees can be made with birding, but specialty 
summering species to this region include: Cerulean, Prothonotary, 
Yellow-Throated, Hooded (rare), and Blue-winged Warblers, Louisiana 
Waterthrush, Acadian Flycatcher, Ruffed Grouse, Henslow's Sparrow, Carolina 
Wren, Tufted Titmouse and perhaps my favorite avian feature in this part of the 
state are the boisterous Wood Thrushes and their ethereal song.  Given that 
this is early June, it is the start of Summer rarity season and some unexpected 
species could be encountered.

At 6AM, we will be starting at Beaver Creek Valley State Park to try for 
Louisiana Waterthrush among the many other resident species which nest in this 
beautiful park.  We will then caravan from there to Reno Hillside recreation 
area, then North along the Mississippi River Valley to multiple excellent 
birding sites.

Much more detailed information can be found on the Signup Genius 
registration,
 including lodging and logistics.  We will want to keep the caravan to as few 
vehicles as possible, ideally two vehicles but I can live with three, so 
openness to carpooling down there will be very much appreciated.   I am 
personally willing to pick up as many as three individuals from the Twin Cities 
metro.  Alternatively, if you're coming from outstate, you can leave your 
vehicle at my home in Mound and ride down with me Friday night.

Limit of 7 individuals in two vehicles, registration via Signup Genius event 
page required: 
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I hope you'll consider joining us!  Thank you for reading.

Best,
Trey Weaver
MOU Field Trip Coordinator



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[mou-net] Josh Watson

[Jim Williams]

I am looking for contact information for Josh Watson, birder from Grand Marais.
Thanks.

Jim Williams
Birding columnist
Minneapolis StarTribune
startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden


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[mou-net] *Field Trip Opportunity- May 5th, Any Body Can Bird w/ Mike Lehrke

[Trey Weaver]

Good morning,

I trust you're as excited for May as I am.  We have fun and exciting field 
trips on the horizon, the first one we have is in the first weekend of May.   
The trip leader will be Mike Lehrke, who uses a wheelchair to get around, but 
you'll find that this doesn't stop him from enjoying birding to its fullest!  
This will be a great field trip for birders with mobility challenges since the 
trail systems we will be taking are paved and the trip leader has plenty of 
tips to maximize your enjoyment with birds and birding.  However, all are 
welcome, and this will also be a great field trip for birders of any experience 
level, whether you're brand new to birding or are a lister looking to add some 
early May birds to your Wright and Sherburne list.

We will be starting at Otsego County Park in Monticello (Wright County) at 
7:30AM, then we will visit Woodland Trails Regional Park on the North side of 
the river (Sherburne County).  Both trail systems are paved, but may have 
moderate inclines.  As far as species, ducks may be seen on the river, there 
are multiple Bald Eagle nests in trees along the banks, swallows will likely be 
in large numbers hawking bugs over the water and open habitats, and passerines 
including early May warblers will be encountered.

Limit of 10 individuals, registration via Signup Genius event page is required. 
 Please see the following 
link 
 for 
more information and registration: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-49083526-anybody#/

More exciting field trips can be found in the May/June edition of the Minnesota 
Birding Newsletter.

Happy birding,

Trey Weaver
MOU Field Trip Coordinator



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[mou-net] Cattle Egret Mothers Lake MSP Airport, Hennepin County

[Scott Meyer]

The Cattle Egret was visible from the Mothers Lake overlook from 3 pm to
about 3:45 pm on the NW corner of MSP Airport in the grass just East of
Cedar Avenue. It has been seen on and off there for most of the day. Also
present at the wetlands just East of  Mothers Lake was a Willet earlier in
the day, Lesser Yellowlegs, Wilson's Snipe and Solitary Sandpipers. I'm not
sure who found the Cattle Egret or Willet.

Scott Meyer, Hennepin County


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Re: [mou-net] Salt Lake Viewing Platform

[John Schladweiler]

Thanks Jason,

Just an FYI.  There are plans (and $$) for the DNR to redo the observation
platform which should occur this summer.

John Schladweiler

On Fri, Apr 26, 2024 at 8:16 AM Jason Frank  wrote:

> For those many, many birders who will be visiting Salt Lake this weekend:
>
> Please be aware that the viewing platform on the Minnesota side is
> pretty rough shape.
>
> I'm requesting that groups and caravans of birders avoid using it this
> weekend.
>
> With extremely high water and no mudflats on that side of the lake,
> there aren't any decent viewing opportunities there right now anyway.
>
> Currently, the best viewing areas are the peninsula across from Zoar
> Church on the South Dakota side (but once you step out onto the
> peninsula, you're technically back in Minnesota) and at the east
> corner of the lake from the roadside.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Jason Frank
> Salt Lake Birding Weekend Coordinator
> Ortonville, MN
>
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-- 
John Schladweiler
New Ulm, MN


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[mou-net] Correction - OCWA

[Tami Vogel]

Thanks to Jesse for suggesting I may have mistaken an orange-crowned for 
Tennessee. He is spot on. The bird had distinct yellow undertail coverts - 
yellow white yellow pattern.

Spring brain reboot is still underway 

Still surprised to see it on suet.  Off to Google



  *   Tami in Afton



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[mou-net] ticks

[Stephen Ewing]

> On Apr 26, 2024, at 12:00 AM, MOU-NET automatic digest system 
>  wrote:
> 
> There are 6 messages totaling 301 lines in this issue.
> 
> Topics of the day:
> 
>  1. Lyme Disease Awareness, Salt Lake Weekend and beyond (3)
>  2. FOR Tennessee - Afton
>  3. Gargeny (2)
> 
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> --
> 
> Date:Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:52:55 +
> From:Trey Weaver 
> Subject: Lyme Disease Awareness, Salt Lake Weekend and beyond
> 
> All,
> 
> Brandon Lentz warned Minnesota birders recently about losing count of the 
> number of ticks he found on him at Salt Lake in Lac Qui Parle County.  None 
> of us are safe from ticks and the diseases they carry, so I want each and 
> every one of you to be safe and healthy while engaging in your avian 
> endeavors.  Members of our own community have been impacted by this, one such 
> person you may know is Peter Nichols, who talks openly about his struggle 
> with chronic Lyme disease many years after he contracted the disease from a 
> tick bite.
> 
> Being that it is almost May (which is Lyme Disease Awareness Month) I wanted 
> to warn participants of Salt Lake Weekend to come prepared.  I personally 
> like to treat my hiking clothes with permethrin, it seems to do a great job.  
> Before going into the field on a hike, I then also tuck my pants into my 
> socks and spray 100% deet on my clothes, especially at the ankles and on my 
> boots.  Permethrin is the active ingredient in a lot of dog tick mitigation 
> treatments, but is toxic to cats, so please be aware of this if you have 
> feline friends at home when treating or storing clothes treated with 
> permethrin.  Of course, follow the instructions on the bottle for proper 
> application and storage.
> 
> There is a whole lot of excellent information at a website called 
> projectlyme.org<https://projectlyme.org/>, I invite you to peruse the site 
> for more information.
> 
> Thank you for taking the time to read this.  I will see you out there among 
> the birds!
> 
> Best,
> Trey Weaver
> 
> 
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> --
> 
> Date:Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:27:05 +
> From:Tami Vogel 
> Subject: FOR Tennessee - Afton
> 
> I did a double take yesterday when I got home from work. It wasn't the pine 
> warbler at my suet feeder but a FOY Tennessee warbler.
> 
> This may be the first time there has been a Tennessee on suet (need to check 
> my phenology). Not a new yard bird but fascinating to see it join the 
> yellow-rumpeds and pine eating suet.
> 
> Should be a great bird weekend - maybe even hummingbirds! I wish you all a 
> fun weekend.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  *   Tami in Afton
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Tami Vogel
> Executive Director
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> 
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> 
> 
> 
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> --
> 
> Date:Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:36:08 -0500
> From:Birdnird57 
> Subject: Re: Lyme Disease Awareness, Salt Lake Weekend and beyond
> 
> I had my first tick at least two weeks ago in Grant County. Mosquitoes 
> followed soon after. 
> 
> Charlene Nelson 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 25, 2024, at 11:53 AM, Trey Weaver  wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Brandon Lentz warned Minnesota birders recently about losing count of the 
> number of ticks he found on him at Salt Lake in Lac Qui Parle County.  None 
> of us are safe from ticks and the diseases they carry, so I want each and 
> every one of you to be safe and healthy while engaging in your avian 
> endeavors.  Members of our own community have been impacted

[mou-net] Salt Lake Viewing Platform

[Jason Frank]

For those many, many birders who will be visiting Salt Lake this weekend:

Please be aware that the viewing platform on the Minnesota side is
pretty rough shape.

I'm requesting that groups and caravans of birders avoid using it this weekend.

With extremely high water and no mudflats on that side of the lake,
there aren't any decent viewing opportunities there right now anyway.

Currently, the best viewing areas are the peninsula across from Zoar
Church on the South Dakota side (but once you step out onto the
peninsula, you're technically back in Minnesota) and at the east
corner of the lake from the roadside.

Thank you!

Jason Frank
Salt Lake Birding Weekend Coordinator
Ortonville, MN


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Re: [mou-net] Gargeny

[Jesse Ellis]

Not to brag... well, yes, to brag, the Garganey my father reported here was
his 400th Minnesota bird species. Congrats Dad! Heckuva bird to hit 400
with!

Jesse Ellis
Cedar Rapids, IA

On Thu, Apr 25, 2024 at 5:42 PM  wrote:

> Still there today! John Ellis Saint Paul
> Sent from my iPhone
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-- 
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[mou-net] Gargeny

[jellisbird]

Still there today! John Ellis Saint Paul 
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Re: [mou-net] Lyme Disease Awareness, Salt Lake Weekend and beyond

[Ellen Doll]

I really appreciate your thoughtful early season reminder. Thanks for sending!
Ellen Doll

> On Apr 25, 2024, at 1:36 PM, Birdnird57  wrote:
> 
> I had my first tick at least two weeks ago in Grant County. Mosquitoes 
> followed soon after.
> 
> Charlene Nelson
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> On Apr 25, 2024, at 11:53 AM, Trey Weaver  wrote:
> 
> All,
> 
> Brandon Lentz warned Minnesota birders recently about losing count of the 
> number of ticks he found on him at Salt Lake in Lac Qui Parle County.  None 
> of us are safe from ticks and the diseases they carry, so I want each and 
> every one of you to be safe and healthy while engaging in your avian 
> endeavors.  Members of our own community have been impacted by this, one such 
> person you may know is Peter Nichols, who talks openly about his struggle 
> with chronic Lyme disease many years after he contracted the disease from a 
> tick bite.
> 
> Being that it is almost May (which is Lyme Disease Awareness Month) I wanted 
> to warn participants of Salt Lake Weekend to come prepared.  I personally 
> like to treat my hiking clothes with permethrin, it seems to do a great job.  
> Before going into the field on a hike, I then also tuck my pants into my 
> socks and spray 100% deet on my clothes, especially at the ankles and on my 
> boots.  Permethrin is the active ingredient in a lot of dog tick mitigation 
> treatments, but is toxic to cats, so please be aware of this if you have 
> feline friends at home when treating or storing clothes treated with 
> permethrin.  Of course, follow the instructions on the bottle for proper 
> application and storage.
> 
> There is a whole lot of excellent information at a website called 
> projectlyme.org, I invite you to peruse the site 
> for more information.
> 
> Thank you for taking the time to read this.  I will see you out there among 
> the birds!
> 
> Best,
> Trey Weaver
> 
> 
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[mou-net] FOR Tennessee - Afton

[Tami Vogel]

I did a double take yesterday when I got home from work. It wasn't the pine 
warbler at my suet feeder but a FOY Tennessee warbler.

This may be the first time there has been a Tennessee on suet (need to check my 
phenology). Not a new yard bird but fascinating to see it join the 
yellow-rumpeds and pine eating suet.

Should be a great bird weekend - maybe even hummingbirds! I wish you all a fun 
weekend.





  *   Tami in Afton







Tami Vogel
Executive Director
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota
www.wrcmn.org
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Thank you for donating to provide medical care for more than 17,000 patients 
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[mou-net] Lyme Disease Awareness, Salt Lake Weekend and beyond

[Trey Weaver]

All,

Brandon Lentz warned Minnesota birders recently about losing count of the 
number of ticks he found on him at Salt Lake in Lac Qui Parle County.  None of 
us are safe from ticks and the diseases they carry, so I want each and every 
one of you to be safe and healthy while engaging in your avian endeavors.  
Members of our own community have been impacted by this, one such person you 
may know is Peter Nichols, who talks openly about his struggle with chronic 
Lyme disease many years after he contracted the disease from a tick bite.

Being that it is almost May (which is Lyme Disease Awareness Month) I wanted to 
warn participants of Salt Lake Weekend to come prepared.  I personally like to 
treat my hiking clothes with permethrin, it seems to do a great job.  Before 
going into the field on a hike, I then also tuck my pants into my socks and 
spray 100% deet on my clothes, especially at the ankles and on my boots.  
Permethrin is the active ingredient in a lot of dog tick mitigation treatments, 
but is toxic to cats, so please be aware of this if you have feline friends at 
home when treating or storing clothes treated with permethrin.  Of course, 
follow the instructions on the bottle for proper application and storage.

There is a whole lot of excellent information at a website called 
projectlyme.org, I invite you to peruse the site for 
more information.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.  I will see you out there among the 
birds!

Best,
Trey Weaver



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Re: [mou-net] Garganey at Long Lake WPA, Cottonwood Co.

[Jason Frank]

UPDATE: I'm told by Brandon Semel that the bird is being reported on Discord.

What is Discord, you ask?

It is: "an instant messaging and VoIP social platform which allows
communication through voice calls, video calls, text messaging, and
media and files. Communication can be private or take place in virtual
communities called servers".

If anyone out there can get some more information, feel free to post
it here in this thread!

I would be open to caravanning down there during Salt Lake Weekend if
the bird is still present and being seen on Saturday.

On Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 2:16 PM Jason Frank  wrote:
>
> I have a second-hand report of a Garganey at Long Lake WPA, near the
> small town of Westbrook, in Cottonwood County.
>
> This is a report coming from US F Biologist Brandon Semel.
>
> I am not going to have time to drive down there and take a look this
> week, so I'm not fielding advice on how to find the bird, where to
> view, where to park, etc.
>
> Coordinates I've been given are:
>
> 43.9635603, -95.3770522
>
> If anyone who uses Facebook notices that there are sustained sightings
> of this bird leading up to the weekend, please keep me informed via
> email!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jason Frank
> Ortonville


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[mou-net] Garganey at Long Lake WPA, Cottonwood Co.

[Jason Frank]

I have a second-hand report of a Garganey at Long Lake WPA, near the
small town of Westbrook, in Cottonwood County.

This is a report coming from US F Biologist Brandon Semel.

I am not going to have time to drive down there and take a look this
week, so I'm not fielding advice on how to find the bird, where to
view, where to park, etc.

Coordinates I've been given are:

43.9635603, -95.3770522

If anyone who uses Facebook notices that there are sustained sightings
of this bird leading up to the weekend, please keep me informed via
email!

Thanks,

Jason Frank
Ortonville


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[mou-net] Bob Holtz

[Anthony Smith]

In addition to all of the activities mentioned, Bob was an early chair of
the MOU Conservation Committee.  He also arranged at least on trip to TCAAP
property.  I remember he had a "self challenge" of consecutive days of
seeing an American Crow (?).  I don't remember how many days the string
lasted.

I will fondly remember Bob and mourn his passing.

Tony Smith, Hennepin Cty.


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Re: [mou-net] Bob Holtz Obit

[Dan Ahlman]

Thanks Michelle for sending this out. Dr. Holtz was my advisor at CSP. I 
attended from 1981-85. He got me started with birding when I took his field 
biology class in 1983 and then a couple years later took his ornithology class. 
I’ve been a birder ever since. He was a wonderful teacher and advisor. He 
helped me get my degree. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Thanks again!
Dan Ahlman
New Hope, Mn



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> On Apr 23, 2024, at 12:29 PM, Michelle Terrell  wrote:
> 
> I am sorry to share the news that longtime MOU member Bob Holtz passed away
> this past Saturday, April 20.  Bob was an MOU past-president, youth birding
> mentor, and 2002 recipient of the Thomas S. Roberts Award.  In 2007, he
> created and funded the MOU's "Biology Bob Binocular Fund" for young
> birders.  Many of you may also have known Bob through St. Paul Audubon, in
> his role as an Anoka County Parks naturalist where he hosted the
> "Birdwatching with Bob" podcast, or through one of the myriad other ways in
> which he contributed to Minnesota's birding community.
> 
> Link to obituary and service information (Saturday, April 27):
> https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-holtz-obituary?id=54929911
> 
> Michelle
> **
> *Michelle M. Terrell, Ph.D.*
> *Past President, Minnesota Ornithologists' Union*
> 
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[mou-net] Bob Holtz Obit

[Michelle Terrell]

I am sorry to share the news that longtime MOU member Bob Holtz passed away
this past Saturday, April 20.  Bob was an MOU past-president, youth birding
mentor, and 2002 recipient of the Thomas S. Roberts Award.  In 2007, he
created and funded the MOU's "Biology Bob Binocular Fund" for young
birders.  Many of you may also have known Bob through St. Paul Audubon, in
his role as an Anoka County Parks naturalist where he hosted the
"Birdwatching with Bob" podcast, or through one of the myriad other ways in
which he contributed to Minnesota's birding community.

Link to obituary and service information (Saturday, April 27):
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-holtz-obituary?id=54929911

Michelle
**
*Michelle M. Terrell, Ph.D.*
*Past President, Minnesota Ornithologists' Union*


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[mou-net] Join Bob Dunlap for Identification Challenge Potluck on May 2 at 7 p.m. via Zoom!

[Susan Barnes Elliott]

Birding is easy…except when it’s not! Having trouble telling apart
flycatchers? Is that a female House Finch or a female Purple Finch at your
feeders? Uh oh, you’re looking at a dowitcher…in early May!

Fear not birders, Bob Dunlap is here to help! Fresh from the 2024 Spring
Primer, Bob is back as your host for a full hour of Identification
Challenge Potluck. Whether you just picked up binoculars for the first time
or finally found your 200th species in Norman County, there’s a place for
you at the table. BYOBC (bring your own birding challenge). Bob will use
online resources, including the Macauley Library, to compare and contrast
some of our trickiest species.

Go to Carpenter Nature Center's website to register online (under Plan Your
Visit, go to Program and Event Calendar for May 2).  See you soon!


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[mou-net] Salt Lake Weekend carpooling thread

[Trey Weaver]

Please do not reply all to this email!  Reply only to trweave...@live.com

I wanted to start a conversation with participants of Salt Lake Weekend to 
encourage carpooling to the event.   If you're interested in either hosting a 
ride, or hitching a ride, please send me an email and I will start a separate 
email thread in the next day with more details for those interested in 
coordinating ride sharing.

Even if you aren't interested in carpooling out to the event, it would be 
highly encouraged that participants be open to carpooling on the day of to help 
your guides with the logistics of leading a caravan of vehicles.

*Reminder, please do not reply all to this email!  Reply only to 
trweave...@live.com


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[mou-net] Shorebirds

[Tom Gilde]

Does anyone have any thoughts about the absence/presence of shorebirds within, 
say, a 75-mile radius of the metro area this spring?  It seems like they’ve 
been largely absent this year or I’ve slept through their various migrations.  
I don’t know whether drought and further environmental degradation alone 
explains this.  Thanks for any insights.

Tom Gilde 

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[mou-net] MRVAC Meeting This Thursday 4-25

[Steve Weston]

*The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us
for:*



*"Special Report on Ornithology Research atthe University of
Minnesota"Simone Maddox:Researcher and Ph.D. candidate in the Barker Lab at
UMN*


*David Wolfson:Wildlife ecologist and Ph.D. candidate in the Fieberg Lab at
UMNThursday, April 25, Reception at 7:00 p.m., Program at 7:30 p.m.*

We’ll get a look into some very interesting ornithological research at
the University of Minnesota (UMN) with two speakers. First, Simone Maddox
will speak about her research investigating the ways that city living
affects our local birds, especially their brains. Then, David Wolfson
will report on his research on the annual movement and migration patterns
of Trumpeter Swans in the Midwest.

This meeting will be held in-person at the refuge and simulcast via
Zoom*. * The
refuge visitor center is located at 3815 American Boulevard East in
Bloomington and is accessible after a short walk from the METRO blue line.
All MRVAC meetings are free and open to the public.

The meeting will be simulcast on Zoom beginning at 7:30 p.m. To join the
Zoom meeting click on this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85625706373?pwd=z4utkZAUa1mwwm1CTdEHhlcDcXQI8o.1
Meeting ID: 856 2570 6373
Passcode: 112650
One tap mobile  http://+16469313860,,85625706373#*112650#


*Mark Your Calendars: The Hok-si-Lah Warbler Field Trip* will be
on Saturday, May 11, 7:30 a.m.
Join us for this traditional field trip that we’ve been taking for over 40
years! We never know what we will find. Meet Steve Weston at Hok-Si-La Park
(2500 U.S. Hwy 61, Lake City, MN), located just north of Lake City. Bring a
lunch if you want to stay for some afternoon birding. This trip requires
moderate effort, walking on mostly level trails. Free and open to the
public. No reservations.
*Copyright © 2024 Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC), All
rights reserved.*
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
swesto...@gmail.com


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[mou-net] April Western Suburbs Birds & Beer

[Kris Eichers]

Hello Birders!
Please join us Thursday, April 25 for Western Suburbs Birds and Beer at The 
Choo Choo Restaurant in Loretto.  Click on the link below to get to the menu 
and address.
http://www.choochooloretto.com/

We will be meeting in the main dining room from 5:30-8:30.  

We hope to see you and hear about your recent bird sightings!  

Please RSVP to Kris Eichers at kriseich...@gmail.com by Tuesday, April 23 if 
you plan to attend so I can give the restaurant a numbers estimate.

Happy Birding!
Kris Eichers




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[mou-net] another good birding day

[Sid Stivland]

Another good birding day with the 3rd graders.  Several kids who missed
birding outdoors last week due to holidays and time constraints wanted to
bird yesterday, even though it was 35 degrees outside.  Couldn't talk them
out of it so, out we went, iPads in hand and Mr.Merlin listening.  In spite
of a cold, 25 MPH NW wind we logged several species including
White-throated Sparrows, Chipping Sparrows, and a fly-over Wood Duck
besides the regulars.  I didn't think they would last 10 minutes but they
hung in there for almost a half hour.

So it was back to birding inside through the classroom window.  We had some
very cooperative White-throated Sparrows less than 10 feet away - birds
very smartly dressed in their finest attire.  The kids birding at the other
classroom window came and fetched me for an ID.  They had spotted an
Eastern Towhee (I suppose you could call it a "spotted" Towhee), a first
for our location in 5 years.

Sid Stivland
Plymouth, MN


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[mou-net] the book launch of "The Breeding Birds of Minnesota"--- Bell Museum

[Gordon Andersson]

May 09, 2024 Thursday 6:00-8:30pm at the Bell Museum in St Paul.  

>From 2009 to 2013, volunteer observers conducted the first comprehensive
survey of breeding birds in MN. A nine-square-mile block in every township
was sampled by birders who ranked four categories of evidence of behavior.
Some of you may have participated in documenting breeding behavior in one or
more "blocks" that covered the entire state. Two of the scientists who
coordinated this massive project will present the study. You can register
for the event in the link provided. 

 

About The Breeding Birds of Minnesota
A University of Minnesota Press publication by Lee A. Pfannmuller , Gerald
J. Niemi, and Janet C. Green, 2024. 
The first comprehensive and in-depth assessment of Minnesota's breeding
birds in nearly a century,
 The Breeding Birds of Minnesota offers an unprecedented,
extraordinarily detailed, finely illustrated account of 250 of those birds,
including their historical and present breeding distribution, habitat,
population abundance, and prospects for the future.

 

 

The Breeding Birds of Minnesota: Book launch and talk about the new atlas of
Minnesota's breeding bird diversity - Bell Museum (umn.edu)

 

GAndersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] White-throated Sparrows, St. Paul

[linda whyte]

Several White-throated Sparrows blew, (probably literally), into our yard
this morning, a worthy distraction from breakfast preparations. They're
sharing ground space with our current Juncos, who are fewer in number of
late, and granting lovely looks at their bright crown stripes and yellow
lores.
Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] Husdonian Godwit, Dunlin in Big Stone Co.

[Jason Frank]

I'm passing this along from Douglas Pierzina via eBird...

As of this morning:
2 Hudsonian Godwits, 5 Dunlin, 6 Baird's Sandpipers, 1 Lesser
Yellowlegs among many other waterfowl at Lane WPA in Big Stone County.

At the crossroads of Big Stone CR 5 and CR 7.
2 miles due south of the tiny town of Barry.


Jason Frank
Ortonville


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[mou-net] CNC’s Hastings Area Earth Day Birding Festival and Youth Birding Competition is this coming weekend!

[Susan Barnes Elliott]

Looking for birding adventures this weekend? Check out the MOU sponsored 
Carpenter Nature Center’s Birding Festival and Youth Birding Competition!

Saturday, April 20 
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Carpenter Nature Center - Minnesota Campus 
 
Join fellow bird enthusiasts for a day of bird banding demonstrations, guided 
birding field trips, a kids “Build-a-Bird Feeder” workshop, live raptor 
presentations, and more. Keynote speaker will be Patty Mueller from Tropical 
Wings, presenting “There are No Borders Beneath Their Wings”.
 
Field trips include:
 Learning to Bird with Accessibility - at Carpenter Nature Center
 Get to Know the Prescott Area Birding Locations - at Pt. Douglas / Freedom Park
 Exploring the Largest North American Flyway - at Mississippi River Flats
 Early Spring Songbird Migrants - at Afton State Park
 Waterfowl & Shorebirds - at Lake Byllesby/GWIP 
 St. Croix Valley Gem w/ Prairie & Forest Birds - at CNC Wisconsin Campus
 Natural Wetland Migrant Stopover - 180th Street Marsh
 
Event fee: $5 per person or $15 with boxed lunch (advanced registration by 
April 17 required for a boxed lunch).

Youth Birding Competition details are on Carpenter Nature Center’s website!


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[mou-net] Salt Lake Area Conditions Report

[Jason Frank]

Hello Birders,

Water is high in the Salt Lake birding area. Larger wetlands and the
Minnesota River are particularly full. We are forecast to receive over
1 inch of rain in the next 24 hours, so mudflats will be very few and
far between this year.

Leaves are also budding early. Swallows, Martins, and large
Dragonflies have appeared in the area, and bug splatter showed up very
thick on my windshield this weekend.

Yellow-rumped Warblers, Kinglets, and various other small Passerines
are moving through as well. Yellow-rumps are being seen hawking
insects in cattail stands.

Large flocks of Green-winged Teal are showing up now, and there are
still good numbers of ducks in the area, especially in Big Stone NWR
and Salt Lake. Canvasbacks, Gadwalls, Shovelers, Buffleheads,
Redheads, and Hooded Mergansers were very abundant this past weekend.
The Emily Creek delta area, at the west end of Lac qui Parle Lake at
Hwy 40, is looking like it'll be a productive backwater for
shorebirds.

I still haven't seen any decent-sized flocks of shorebirds in Lac qui
Parle, Big Stone, Swift, or Yellow Medicine Counties yet.

I have, however, been dropping GPS pins at productive-looking fields
and pastures with standing water in them, and will share a digital map
of these coordinates with our guides.

Finally, please be sure to RSVP for the dinner at Sons of Norway Lodge
on Saturday night at 7:00, if you're interested. Advance registration
is $15 per plate, and pre-payment by check or cash can be sent to
Bernice at the following address:

Bernice Oellien
2570 280th St
Madison MN 56256
oel...@farmerstel.net
(507) 829-0676

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Jason Frank
Ortonville MN


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[mou-net] Field Trip Opportunity: Rapids Lake and Louisville Swamp, April 21st

[Trey Weaver]

Hello,

You're invited to join us on a field trip, held on Sunday, April 21st to Rapids 
Lake and Louisville Swamp.  We will start bright and early at 6:30AM in Carver 
County at the Rapids Lake Visitor Center for a hike through the hardwood 
forests along the Minnesota River.  The group will then visit the upland sites 
nearby for grassland species (prescribed burn preformed in the Summer/Fall of 
2023, possibly attracting longspurs).  After an intermission, the group will 
reconnect at the Louisville Swamp trailhead across the Scott County side of the 
river.  If this is an especially good day for migrants, we may stop at other 
sites, which are to be decided.  This trip is limited to 7 participants, there 
are 4 open slots available.  Please visit the registration 
link for more 
info and to sign up: 
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Best,
Trey Weaver
MOU Field Trip Coordinator





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Re: [mou-net] Vesper Sparrows, Dakota C.

[Warren Woessner]

Clay colored sparrows have nested in this area for some years.
Warren

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Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2024 4:59 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [mou-net] Vesper Sparrows, Dakota C.

A brief visit to the 140th St marsh (RIP) turned up some very melodic Vesper 
Sparrows, foraging along the roadside bushes, and the roadside itself, on the 
east end.  Their presence gave pause -and hope - for the thought that this and 
other species may find the hilly grasses of the landfill worth considering, at 
least for a stopover. It seemed to appeal to the American Tree Sparrows (and 
one White-crowned) this past winter.
Linda  Whyte


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[mou-net] Minnesota Global Birders, online: Northern Peru

[Stephen Greenfield]

The upcoming virtual meeting of the informal "Minnesota global birders"
group will feature a presentation by Lee Ann Landstrom on a birding trip to
northern Peru. The environment varies from dry woodlands on the coast to
humid foothills and cloud forest, with a matching diversity and abundance
in the birdlife.



Tuesday. April 23rd, from 7 to 9 pm CT.

You can get more information and register for the presentation with
Eventbrite at one of the links below.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-northern-peru-tickets-854155992567

or

tinyurl.com/globalbirding66



After you register, you will receive instructions on how to connect to the
Zoom session, and reminder emails afterwards.

Stephen Greenfield
Minneapolis
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[mou-net] Canada Geese Occupying Eagles Nest

[Keith Carlson]

On the west side of Lady Slipper Park in Roseville on South Owasso Blvd.
approximately two blocks west of Rice St., we have been observing one or
frequently two Canada Geese occupying an eagles nest.   Last winter -
2022/23 - we had observed, a pair of Bald Eagles attempt to nest there but
they abandoned after a late February/early March rain.   Geese were
subsequently on it a few times . This year we saw eagles on it a few
isolated times but no apparent attempt to nest.  This time the geese are
almost certainly nesting on it because it seems to be occupied full time
for at least a week now .  If only one goose is on the nest, she? cannot
always be seen because she? rests her head back on her body preventing
viewing because of the height of the nest's edges.

Is this unusual?   It's hard to imagine the geese raising their young there
since the goslings cannot fly for two to three months but usually leave
the nest 1-2 days after hatching to swim and walk. Can they possibly
survive a fall of 40 to 50 feet ala Wood Ducklings?

Keith Carlson
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[mou-net] Vesper Sparrows, Dakota C.

[linda whyte]

A brief visit to the 140th St marsh (RIP) turned up some very melodic
Vesper Sparrows, foraging along the roadside bushes, and the roadside
itself, on the east end.  Their presence gave pause -and hope - for the
thought that this and other species may find the hilly grasses of the
landfill worth considering, at least for a stopover. It seemed to appeal to
the American Tree Sparrows (and one White-crowned) this past winter.
Linda  Whyte


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[mou-net] PBS: Nature:: "Raptors" tonight at 7:00pm

[Gordon Andersson]

MOU list readers and bird lovers

 

PBS has produced a two hour series on Raptors.  Part 1 will broadcast
tonight 7:00 - 8:00 in the metro area. The ad clips appear to show species
from all families of birds of prey.  The show will repeat on Sunday night
APR 14 at 7:00pm.   Part II will show Weds APR 17, rebroadcast on Sunday APR
21--- all at 7:00pm.  

 

GAndersson

St Paul 



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[mou-net] Good birds

[Sid Stivland]

Yesterday, we had our first actual outside birding day this spring for my
3rd grade Youth Mentor class.  This also included debugging all of the
Merlin apps on iPads, not a simple task since there are 30 of them (I
previously had to call in technical assistance - thanks to Rich Gotz for
his expertise).  But I digress.

Bird highlights in addition to our 'regulars' were:  1) an enthusiastic
Song Sparrow who was either vigorously defending his territory from
marauding 3rd graders or simply broadcasting his excellent repertoire, 2) a
Kildeer, 3) a small flock of Kinglets, Golden-crowned seen and heard, 4)  a
very noisy Northern Flicker, 5) a Chickadee building a nest in a hole in a
small tree,

Overhead, spotted by the kids:  1)  pair of Bald Eagles circling in their
elegant aerobatics - courting, playing, other interaction? 2) pair of
Turkey Vultures catching  thermals, 3) a single flyover Sandhill Crane,
croaking along, 4) One Sharpie zipping through - kids ambivalent about
birds that eat other birds.

The kids were really into it - they didn't want to go back in.  It was
probably just spring fever - anything outside has to be better than
arithmetic.  But I choose to believe it was the birds..


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[mou-net] Spring Arrivals in Eagan, Dakota Co.

[Steve Weston]

FOY arrivals include a Yellow-rumped Warbler today, an Osprey and Song
Sparrow (for the yard) yesterday, and an Eastern Phoebe last Thursday.
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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Re: [mou-net] spring arrivals, Lilydale, Dakota C

[Halle O'Falvey]

Awesome

Sent from Gmail Mobile


On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 1:01 PM linda whyte <
004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:

> There were some FOYs to brighten the exercise walk this morning:
> Ruby-crowned Kinglet heard in full song, Golden-crowned Kinglet both heard
> and seen, and a flock of active Yellow-rumped Warblers by  Pickerel Lake,
> foraging in the small, budding trees by the boat ramp.
> Linda Whyte
>
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[mou-net] spring arrivals, Lilydale, Dakota C

[linda whyte]

There were some FOYs to brighten the exercise walk this morning:
Ruby-crowned Kinglet heard in full song, Golden-crowned Kinglet both heard
and seen, and a flock of active Yellow-rumped Warblers by  Pickerel Lake,
foraging in the small, budding trees by the boat ramp.
Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] Common Redpolls and Peanuts

[Steve Wilson]

Common redpolls finally came into feeders here in the NE several weeks ago,
and at our feeders in Isabella have been inhaling peanuts. I first noticed
this in Tower two years ago. Oddly, when I inquired about this on Ely Field
Naturalists, two well-established feeding stations reported the same, while
two others, further west, reported they weren’t touching them. That raises
the possibility that this is an individual flock behavior, and even the
possibility of social contagion of a learned behavior, à la England’s great
tits. The sample size is far too small to draw that conclusion, so I’m
hoping others will share their observations one way or the other with me. It
would also be helpful to know your general location, how many years you’ve
been putting out peanuts, and to the best of your recollection, when they
started eating them, if they are.

 

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[mou-net] Annual Crane Count: April 13

[Steve Weston]

The International Crane Foundation Annual Crane Count will take place early
in the morning on Saturday, April 13. Join us. It could be as easy as
stepping out on your porch with a cup of coffee and listening for the
cranes you have been hearing. If you know where to find some cranes, we
could probably use your help. Or, contact us and we can put you in touch
with the coordinator in your county and find a place to count. I am
coordinating Dakota, Goodhue, and Scott counties and am looking for someone
to count cranes at Louisville Swamp and the Cannon River bottoms near Red
Wing.

For more information check out - /
https://savingcranes.org/learn/annual-midwest-crane-count/county-coordinator-resources/
or
send me questions. Don't know anything about cranes? Go to the website and
very quickly you will learn what you need to participate.

Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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[mou-net] FW: A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy | MPR News

[Gordon Andersson]

Northern Spotted Owl and California Spotted Owl vs. Barred Owl

 

Subject: A government proposal to kill a half-million owls sparks controversy | 
MPR News

Date: April 2, 2024 at 1:08:39 PM CDT

 


https://www.npr.org/2024/04/01/1241874707/california-spotted-owl-barred-owl-usfws

 







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[mou-net] St Paul Audubon Society APR- MAY 2024 newsletter

[Gordon Andersson]

monthly programs, field trips, Warbler Weekend, conservation news,
celebrations, Birds and Beer, etc 

 

 
 Cardinal202404-20240327.pdf (saintpaulaudubon.org)

 



Gordon Andersson

St Paul 



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[mou-net] Apology

[Dan Ahlman]

Good morning 
I want to apologize for my earlier email. I entered the siting on the wrong 
date and didn’t know the correct email to respond to. I now have that and will 
politely use it if needed. I’ll also make sure I’m more accurate with my 
entries.
Dan Ahlman

Sent from my iPhone

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Re: [mou-net] Yellow throated warbler

[linda whyte]

Peace, Dan,

Once others have reported it, and perhaps documented with photos, the
listing may be corrected. Unless there's something at stake riding on your
list, patience may do the trick, though this non-lister wouldn't know the
protocol for corrections.

Meanwhile, enjoy the fact that the bird has survived and given you the
pleasure of seeing it. In this climate-change weather, many birds may do
unexpected things in the face of changing conditions. Indeed, they likely
always have, but now more folks are out there observing it.

As someone once said, "the birds don't read the books", or maps, or lists
for that matter. They do what they must to survive, and we need to support
that however we can.

Linda Whyte

On Sat, Mar 30, 2024, 8:42 AM Dan Ahlman  wrote:

> Good morning
> I’m emailing because of the stupidity of the board on the yellow throated
> warbler reported 5/27/23.  This should not have been removed from my
> list!! This was seen on an MBW trip with Kim Eckert . He was standing
> right with us and pointed it out to all of us!! Please make sure my re
> entry of this this siting this morning is accepted!
> Thanks!
> Dan Ahlman
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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[mou-net] Yellow throated warbler

[Dan Ahlman]

Good morning 
I’m emailing because of the stupidity of the board on the yellow throated 
warbler reported 5/27/23.  This should not have been removed from my list!! 
This was seen on an MBW trip with Kim Eckert . He was standing right with us 
and pointed it out to all of us!! Please make sure my re entry of this this 
siting this morning is accepted!
Thanks!
Dan Ahlman

Sent from my iPhone

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[mou-net]

[Steve Weston]

*The Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter (MRVAC) invites you to join us
for:*

*“Laura Erickson: Birding in Hawaii”Laura Erickson *
*Minnesota's famous author, blogger, and birder*
*Thursday, March 28, 7:30 p.m.*

Because of a last minute conflict, our scheduled speaker had to cancel, but
we have been fortunate to get Laura Erickson to join us.

Laura Erickson just got back from a two-week birding tour of Hawaiʻi,
visiting Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and the Big Island. Her big goals before the trip
were to 1) learn everything she could about Hawaiʻian birds and the
challenges they face; 2) see and photograph a White Tern on the nest; 3) a
Nēnē, the state bird of Hawai’i; 4) and the beautiful ʻIʻiwi (which
non-natives call a Scarlet Honeycreeper). And, you have to see the
resulting photographs!

*Attendance may be limited to the first 100 participants,* so don't be
late.  *This meeting will be held only virtually on Zoom* no matter what
the weather. All MRVAC meetings are free and open to the public.

The meeting will be virtual on Zoom only beginning at 7:30 p.m. To join the
Zoom meeting click on this link:
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Steve Weston
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[mou-net] Web Site

[Anthony Hertzel]

The MOU web site is having difficulties. We are working on it.

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[mou-net] Peregrine Falcon, Ramsey C.

[linda whyte]

Seen today in the noon hour, perched at the hack box on the SE corner of
the Xcel Energy Plant roof (Randolph Ave., St. Paul).
Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] Short-eared Owl

[MOU]

(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.


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[mou-net] Shorty eared owl

[MOU]

(Posted by Todd Mitchell  via moumn.org)

Olmsted, Rochester South reservoir, flew NW


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[mou-net] Merlin in Richfield

[deanne.endri...@juno.com]

I'm visiting my parents in Richfield. A Merlin has been hanging around the 
neighborhood at 73rd & 11th about a mile from the airport.  Deanne 
EndrizziLongville, Cass Cty.


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[mou-net] ID confirmation help, Am Pipit flock ? Dakota C.

[linda whyte]

This morning at Dennison Sewage Ponds there was, among the expected
waterfowl, a large (perhaps a hundred) flock of small, brownish, very
active, very vocal birds with high-pitched voices. They circled and landed
frequently, and seemed to feed and drink with rapid-fire precision among
rocks and at water's edge along the grass/dirt banks. They landed and rose
as a flock repeatedly, in various spots, but the action was so intense I
was never able to get a decent glance at any individual, no matter how many
times they repeated the behaviors.
I have only seen American Pipits individually, and only a handful of times,
but I'm wondering if this flock's behavior matches theirs - and hoping
someone else has seen them there today.
Thanks for any help.
Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] *ADDITIONAL DATE ADDED* (April 4th) Field Trip Opportunity, American Woodcock Courtship Flights

[Trey Weaver]

Due to the popularity of this event, a third date has been added for April 4th.

Link to the April 4th event: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-48669799-woodcock

Best,

Trey Weaver


From: Trey Weaver 
Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:57 PM
To: Minnesota Birds 
Subject: Field Trip Opportunity, American Woodcock Courtship Flights, April 2nd 
and April 9th

Salutations,

I present you with another excellent field trip opportunity.  There is a great 
location in Carver Park Reserve for viewing American Woodcock courtship 
flights, I invite you to join me on the evening of either April 2nd or April 
9th.  Participants will have a chance to learn about the American Woodcock and 
its unique courtship ritual, likely experiencing it for themselves.  It is not 
uncommon to see or hear owls during the twilight hour, we have had Short-Eared 
Owl fly by during this event in the past.  Barred and Great Horned are 
residents in the park, Long-Eared and Saw Whet owls are known to overwinter and 
use the park as a migratory stop.

We will meet at 7:45PM each of the two evenings at the Grimm Farm parking lot 
on Grimm Road.  Registration is required and limited to 10 participants.

Link to the April 2nd event: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-47526915-woodcock#/

Link to the April 9th event: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-woodcock#/

I hope everyone is enjoying the start of the Spring season!

All the best,

Trey Weaver
MOU Field Trip Coordinator



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[mou-net] Field Trip Opportunity, American Woodcock Courtship Flights, April 2nd and April 9th

[Trey Weaver]

Salutations,

I present you with another excellent field trip opportunity.  There is a great 
location in Carver Park Reserve for viewing American Woodcock courtship 
flights, I invite you to join me on the evening of either April 2nd or April 
9th.  Participants will have a chance to learn about the American Woodcock and 
its unique courtship ritual, likely experiencing it for themselves.  It is not 
uncommon to see or hear owls during the twilight hour, we have had Short-Eared 
Owl fly by during this event in the past.  Barred and Great Horned are 
residents in the park, Long-Eared and Saw Whet owls are known to overwinter and 
use the park as a migratory stop.

We will meet at 7:45PM each of the two evenings at the Grimm Farm parking lot 
on Grimm Road.  Registration is required and limited to 10 participants.

Link to the April 2nd event: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-47526915-woodcock#/

Link to the April 9th event: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-woodcock#/

I hope everyone is enjoying the start of the Spring season!

All the best,

Trey Weaver
MOU Field Trip Coordinator



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[mou-net] 2024 MOU/CNC Spring Primer Information and Registration

[Susan Barnes Elliott]

Please join us for the 2024 Spring Birding Primer!
April 6 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm FREE

Location:* Online ZOOM presentation – Link sent upon registration*

Co-hosted by the Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union and Carpenter Nature Center

Learn about Minnesota birds from the comfort of your home! Join MOU and CNC
online for presentations from regional bird experts, passionate birders,
and educators. Presentations are 20-25 minutes each with 5-10 minutes of
Q Pre-registration for this event is required to receive the zoom link.

Register Online  or RSVP to Jen Vieth at
jenni...@carpenternaturecenter.org.

This event is FREE, but donations to one or both of the non-profit
organizations are encouraged.

 *Schedule of Events:*

8:30-8:45 Welcome from MOU President & Carpenter Nature Center Director
8:45-9:15 Trends in the backyard bird feeding industry- Larry Keller
9:15-9:45 Birding Spring Migration at National Wildlife Refuges in MN- Andy
Forbes
9:45-10:15 Get them outside! Tips & tricks for birding with a toddler-
Brandon Lentz
10:15-10:45 Identification Challenge Potluck – Bob Dunlap
10:45-11:15 Flycatchers simplified a guide to identification- Alex Sundvall
11:15-11:45 Songbirds on Migration: A dangerous journey – Tami Vogel
11:45-12:15 Plans for the NEW International Owl Center -Karla Bloem
12:15-12:30 Closing & upcoming MOU education events – MOU Ed. Committee
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Re: [mou-net] Pine siskin mortality

[Laura Erickson]

Also, if seed has collected under feeders over the winter, it may have
gotten infested with salmonella and/or botulism. Every March and April I
hear from people who have found dead redpolls and siskins when the ground
beneath feeders hasn't been cleaned up.

If ANY sick or dead feeder birds are found in a yard without any evidence
of cats, window strikes, or car collisions, close down the feeders
immediately to prevent the disease spreading.

Best, Laura Erickson

On Mon, Mar 18, 2024 at 4:59 PM linda whyte <
004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:

> Volunteers who do transport and rescue for the Raptor Center have just been
> sent a reminder that Avian Influenza is still currently active in wild bird
> and domestic populations. Perhaps it is a consideration here, and extra
> sanitizing of feeders may help.
> Linda Whyte
>
> On Mon, Mar 18, 2024, 4:20 PM Susan Tertell  wrote:
>
> > A friend of mine lives near Hinckley and has found several pine siskins
> > dead in her yard.  There is no visible sign of injury and she is
> wondering
> > if there might be some reason - like maybe weather-related - to cause
> this.
> >
> > Thanks for any thoughts.
> >
> > Susan Tertell
> > Minneapolis
> >
> > 
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-- 
Laura Erickson
Duluth, MN
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There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of birds.
There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of
nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the
winter.

--Rachel Carson

To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on
the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of
compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in
this complex history will determine our lives. If we see only the worst, it
destroys our capacity to do something. If we remember those times and
places—and there are so many—where people have behaved magnificently, this
gives us the energy to act, and at least the possibility of sending this
spinning top of a world in a different direction. And if we do act, in
however small a way, we don’t have to wait for some grand utopian future.
The future is an infinite succession of presents, and to live now as we
think human beings should live, in defiance of all that is bad around us,
is itself a marvelous victory.

 --Howard Zinn

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Re: [mou-net] Pine siskin mortality

[linda whyte]

Volunteers who do transport and rescue for the Raptor Center have just been
sent a reminder that Avian Influenza is still currently active in wild bird
and domestic populations. Perhaps it is a consideration here, and extra
sanitizing of feeders may help.
Linda Whyte

On Mon, Mar 18, 2024, 4:20 PM Susan Tertell  wrote:

> A friend of mine lives near Hinckley and has found several pine siskins
> dead in her yard.  There is no visible sign of injury and she is wondering
> if there might be some reason - like maybe weather-related - to cause this.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
>
> Susan Tertell
> Minneapolis
>
> 
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[mou-net] Pine siskin mortality

[Susan Tertell]

A friend of mine lives near Hinckley and has found several pine siskins
dead in her yard.  There is no visible sign of injury and she is wondering
if there might be some reason - like maybe weather-related - to cause this.

Thanks for any thoughts.

Susan Tertell
Minneapolis


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[mou-net] *DATE MOVED* Field Trip Opportunity, Skywatching in Duluth, March 23rd

[Trey Weaver]

I sent info on the following field trip earlier this week, originally scheduled 
for Saturday, March 17th.  Due to strong NNW winds, we will be trying our luck 
on the 23rd, I hope you'll consider joining us if the 17th did not work for you.

Our trip leaders, Kristina and Clinton Dexter Nienhaus invite you out for a 
skywatching session in Duluth.  This is a great time to view migratory birds, 
particularly raptors such as Golden Eagles.  Registration is required and 
limited to 15 people, and we ask that you be willing to carpool with others.

For more information and to register, please visit this link: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-47812781-duluth#/

Best,

Trey


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Re: [mou-net] Backyard FOY - Plymouth Pond

[Brigitte Reuther]

FOY wood duck pair - 10 minutes ago - on our pond along the Luce Line Trail.

Brigitte Kay Reuther
Southwest Plymouth




> On Mar 7, 2024, at 5:14 PM, Kim Wilcox 
> <1f18f49fc403-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> 
> 2 male Red-wing Blackbirds, 5 days earlier than last year. Also, one robin
> in the birdbath 
> 
> Spring is sprung!?
> 
> Kim in Otsego, Wright Co.
> 
> 
> Kimerly J. Wilcox, Ph.D.
> *Retired*
> 
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[mou-net] March 20 is World Sparrow Day --- ABC

[Gordon Andersson]

According to the Nat Geo guide to birds of N America (2017), there are 168
species of sparrows in the world (family Emberizidae) with 53 spp in N
America.  The ABC link here reports 48 spp with some additional subspp.
Featured here are seven N American spp with text and short video of each.
(There is a disturbing headless Black-throated Sparrow that sings
beautifully when played.) 

 
 Seven of the Coolest Sparrows in the United States (abcbirds.org)

 

GAndersson

St Paul 



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[mou-net] E. Meadowlark, Dakota C.

[linda whyte]

As of late this morning there were at least two (possibly four) E.
Meadowlarks present in the southeast section of Randolph Industrial Park.
They perched in a deciduous tree close to the edge of the St. Mark's church
property, where they rested for several minutes, before two of them burst
into song.
Afterwards, they flew off toward the north part of the park. Given the
extensive development there now, it seems likely they would have moved on,
although the south section might still offer suitable, if marginal,
habitat. In any case, the "for sale, for development" signs there don't
bode well for Meadowlarks.
Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] Indigo bunting

[Mary Hickerson]

Spotted near Cragun's Legacy course, East Gull Lake, Cass County


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[mou-net] Shepherd poles

[Jim Williams]

From which you hang feeders, two black wrought iron no base. One small tube 
feeder. Rebar and elec conduit for mounting boxes. The end is near.

Jim Williams
Birding columnist
Minneapolis StarTribune
startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden


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[mou-net] 124th Christmas Bird Count

[Steve Weston]

The 124th Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count has been recorded and
reviewed. The mostly mild weather made it a pleasure to participate in and
a count for the record books in sharp contrast with last year's often
miserable weather. The participants came out in good numbers (2251), up
almost 6% from last year and found over 375,000 birds, 30% more than last
year's count. Waterfowl was everywhere and when the final analysis comes
in, many records were probably broken. The variety was also higher with 142
(132 last year) species, the second highest ever. There were 24 (10 last
year) first county winter records with 186 (166 last year) mostly rare bird
reports that needed to be documented.
Thanks again to all the participants and compilers for a very well done
Christmas Bird Count. We look forward to seeing you next year for the 125th
annual count.  If you missed this year's count, join us next year. Every
set of eyes and ears are welcome.

Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
swesto...@gmail.com
Minnesota State CBC Coordinator


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[mou-net] Field Trip Opportunity, Skywatching in Duluth, March 17th (or 23rd)

[Trey Weaver]

Our trip leaders, Kristina and Clinton Dexter Nienhaus invite you out for a 
skywatching session in Duluth.  This is a great time to view migratory birds, 
particularly raptors such as Golden Eagles.  Registration is required and 
limited to 15 people, and we ask that you be willing to carpool with others.  
This type of viewing is contingent on specific wind patterns so although we 
hope the 17th will be suitable, we have the 23rd reserved as a secondary date.

For more information and to register, please visit this link: 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A9AC2FA5FFCE9-47812781-duluth#/

Best,

Trey


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[mou-net] Massive Snow Goose Movement May Be Underway

[Jason Frank]

Yesterday morning at Salt Lake in Lac qui Parle County, I estimated up to
10,000 Snow Geese and Greater White-fronted Geese gathered together in a
mixed flock.

This morning around 10:30 AM, I drove around the lake twice, and estimated
30,000 mixed Snows and White-fronted, with Snows being a bit more
prevalent. At the observation deck, I met Ezra and Isaac Hosch, who were
there earlier in the morning, estimating a total of 60,000 around sunrise.

This is the most impressive concentration of Snow Geese I've seen in Lac
qui Parle County since March 2013. Certainly one of the most remarkable
waterfowl concentrations I've seen in the area in many years. We have a
south wind forecast through Monday night, so there may be even more
movement underway right now.

OTHER SPECIES SEEN

4 Western Meadowlarks in the Marietta/Salt Lake area
Large flock of Pintails at Haydenville WMA
First Turkey Vulture in Ortonville (the fabled "scout" in the ravine)
2 Great Blue Herons, Hwy 75 Refuge Dam
Still some Common Mergansers off the Dam's Berm Road
A few Killdeers here and there, but no Yellowlegs yet


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