[mou-net] Migration
FOY, ruby-throated, blackburnian and great-crested in my yard, Mendota Heights Bernard Friel Mendota Heights, MN wa...@att.net General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Migration season - pros/cons of evening birding
(Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) Iâm wondering about the rewards of âafter supperâ excursions in the specific context of migrating songbirds. Are migrants less likely to be active if they are planning to hit the road overnight? Thanks for your insights. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Migration Thursday night
Here's how to help:Building owners, managers and employees can save birds and energy by turning off unnecessary lights during spring and fall migration. It's easy and the savings are there for everyone! What can you do?Turn off exterior decorative lightingDim lobby and atrium lightingTurn off interior lights - especially upper storiesWhen should you do it?Between midnight and dawn Spring: From March 15 to May 31Fall: From August 15 to October 31 https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/projects/lightsout.html --- Original message --- Subject: [mou-net] Migration Thursday night From: James Williams To: Date: Thursday, 09/03/2020 2:06 PM A significant migration of songbirds and other bird species is predicted for Minnesota tonight, Thursday, Sept. 3, by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The lab calls this a high-intensity migration, hundreds of thousands to millions of birds depending on location. The map for the Twin Cities and Minnesota indicates high traffic. The prediction for the eastern half of the country is movement of 200 million individuals. Assuming birds come to land as morning approaches, and many will to rest and feed, birding Wednesday could be excellent, a big big day. The alert arrived this morning via email from a Cornell service called BirdCast. The site from which notice is sent is Blogtrottr. It is a free subscription service offered in conjunction with Cornell’s ebird local notification service. For more information go to birdcast.info. For subscription information go to blogtrottr.com Blogtrottr also reports that purple finches are moving south out of Canada, and could be feeder visitors in Minnesota this winter. Purple finches are not regular here in any season. Jim Williams Wayzata Birding blog at startribune/wingnut “You don’t start on anything without first consulting the birds. .… clearly, we are your gods of prophecy.” — from a play by Aristophanes, via the book ‘Birds in the Ancient World’ by Jeremy Mynott Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Migration Thursday night
A significant migration of songbirds and other bird species is predicted for Minnesota tonight, Thursday, Sept. 3, by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The lab calls this a high-intensity migration, hundreds of thousands to millions of birds depending on location. The map for the Twin Cities and Minnesota indicates high traffic. The prediction for the eastern half of the country is movement of 200 million individuals. Assuming birds come to land as morning approaches, and many will to rest and feed, birding Wednesday could be excellent, a big big day. The alert arrived this morning via email from a Cornell service called BirdCast. The site from which notice is sent is Blogtrottr. It is a free subscription service offered in conjunction with Cornell’s ebird local notification service. For more information go to birdcast.info. For subscription information go to blogtrottr.com Blogtrottr also reports that purple finches are moving south out of Canada, and could be feeder visitors in Minnesota this winter. Purple finches are not regular here in any season. Jim Williams Wayzata Birding blog at startribune/wingnut “You don’t start on anything without first consulting the birds. .… clearly, we are your gods of prophecy.” — from a play by Aristophanes, via the book ‘Birds in the Ancient World’ by Jeremy Mynott Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Migration
Common Nite-Hawks, Chimney Swifts And Barn Swallows just flew around my pond and Complex in Minnetonka and moved off to the south! Vic Lewis Birder Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] migration
Hey birders, Reports of Canada Geese in the area are picking up and the Bethany Hawkwatch has already recorded 35 migrant raptors this week. The early version of Spring is on the way! Happy birding! Chad Heins Mankato *Chad Heins* Assistant Professor of Biology Bethany Lutheran College 700 Luther Drive Mankato, MN 56001 Office: 507.344.7327 | Toll Free: 800.944.3066 chad.he...@blc.edu| www.blc.edu Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration in Becker Co.
Warmer weather has speeded things a bit. Several species of warblers at Tamarac: Yellow-rumped, Black-and-White, Palm, Orange-crowned and an early Nashville. Prairie Chickens dancing on the lek at Hamden Slough. The Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds is only 16 days away. Doug Buri doing a shorebird I.D. workshop, Dr. Josh Stafford talking about radar studies of waterfowl migration. Scott Weidensaul giving a presentation on owls including new research on the winter ecology of Snowy Owls, and Carrol Henderson presenting the story of the reintroduction of the Trumpeter Swan. For more information go to: www.visitdetroitlakes.com/events/festival-of-birds Steve Midthune Lake Park, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] migration in Becker Co.
Shorebirds have finally made it this far north. Greater yellowlegs and Pectoral sandpipers at Lake Park sewage ponds. Horned grebes and Wilson snipe on LaBelle Lake north of Lake Park. Steve Midthune Lake Park, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] migration phenomenon
I had over 100 Franklin's gulls circling quite low over my yard feasting on what I call the ant party (when winged-ants disperse). This was my 142nd yard bird. They were heading towards Black Dog. This is how I got my Hennepin Cty. Franklin's at my parent's house years ago (straight north of me as the crow flies). Deanne Endrizzi Burnsville, Dakota Cty. Norwegian Cruise Line Book now and see more of Hawaii in 7 days. Cruises starting at $1299. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3131/5242156a3aaa4156a7de5st03duc Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration
Migration finally hitting. 13 new year birds last two days. Waterfowl fully here. Sparrows arriving (10 in Sherburne/Mille Lacs area today), although White-throated, White-crowned, Clay-colored and Grasshopper still MIA. Shorebirds very light. Only one species of warbler and one of flycatcher has arrived. Many thanks again for near airport recommendations. Ended up at Snelling, Red-necked Grebes & Red-headed Woodpecker - with a side order of Barred Owl - were a joy. Good birding to all & sundry. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration Information by County
A new page has been added to the MOU web site that allows you to examine how migration occurs through the state. The page is available from the main page http://moumn.org Click on Review Reported Birds -> Migration by County You select a species and then can move the slider to change the date. The map shows how many reports the MOU database has for the combination of day-of-the-year, species, and county. As you move the slider, you can see what counties the bird is reported in. --- David Cahlander da...@cahlander.com Burnsville, MN 952-894-5910 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration
Migration in Sherburne & Mille Lacs continues to trickle: Winter Wren today, Sora yesterday, couple of Yellow-rumped; even migrants from a week ago (like Fox Sparrows & E. Bluebirds) are negligible. Estimate we are 14-17 days behind currently, my year totals are 40-50+ short of normal. Nevertheless, enjoyed the Winter Wren. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN through 5/19 Muscotah, KS after that Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration is a wonderful thing
As I walked through the Tangletown neighborhood of St. Paul near Macalester College this morning, a Golden-winged Warbler and a Wood Thrush were among the birds singing. Julian St. Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration
As March wanes, am 10-30 species ahead of every year back to 2006; another piece of anecdotal evidence that migration is 1-2 weeks early. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration Forcast Part II.
I provided a link to this yesterday but found it so helpful that I decided to provide more details for those who may have missed my first message. NOAA and Cornell have teamed up to provide migration forecasts. Some info from their first report: Below are some of the species groups to watch for as this unusually early blast of warm air sets spring bird migration in motion. If you live in the southern United States or Mexico, you might watch for the early departure of some of these birds. Geese and swans – Snow, Canada, Cackling, Greater White-fronted, and Ross’s Geese should all be on the move with this weather system. Watch for them to potentially move north to staging areas in Nebraska, and possibly to Quebec and points further east. There is also a possibility that some western geese (Cackling, Greater White-fronted, and Ross's) could be displaced eastward with the strong southwesterly flow. Watch also for Tundra Swans departing the mid-Atlantic and heading up through the Great Lakes. Ducks – A range of puddle ducks and diving ducks could be moving, including Mallard, American Black Duck, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Canvasback, scaup, Bufflehead, and many others. The first arriving Blue-winged Teal and Wood Ducks may also appear. We expect waterfowl concentrations primarily at traditional staging grounds. Also watch for species like Northern Pintail in flocks of northbound Snow Geese. Since there is no significant rain forecast, inland duck fallouts are unlikely. Turkey Vulture – A classic March migrant, Turkey Vultures have been occurring as earlier and earlier migrants in recent years and have been overwintering with increasing frequency in more northern areas. Expect a good push of them on this warm blast. Osprey – In many areas where Ospreys don’t winter, they return in March, with exceptional arrivals (on the East Coast, at least) back at nests by late February. If you need Osprey for your local February list, this year could be your best bet! Other Raptors – Many hawks are on the move already in late February and March, and with conditions like these, the Great Lakes hawkwatches (e.g., Hawk Ridge (Duluth, MN), Braddock Bay, Derby Hill, and others) are apt to do quite well, depending on the daytime winds at each site. Many Rough-legged Hawks (and possibly a few Snowy Owls) will use this weather to move northward, along with Golden and Bald Eagles and Red-tailed Hawks. Northern Goshawks could be on the move through the Great Lakes region. Killdeer – A late February/early March migrant, we are already seeing Killdeer on the move this year. Check out the 2012 January map compared to the February one and note the incursion into the upper Midwest. We can certainly expect more Killdeer with next week’s weather, setting up an earlier than average arrival across a broad front. American Woodcock – Woodcocks typically move into mid-latitudes starting in late February, with arrival in more northerly states in mid-March. Many places (as far north as Maine!) are already seeing pioneering woodcocks up to three weeks ahead of schedule, and like Killdeer, this pattern can be expected to continue. Watch for them in the evening in areas where old fields mix with younger woodlots. On calm evenings, you may hear them 'peenting' and displaying. Belted Kingfisher – Arrival in the northern half of the country usually begins in mid-March, but many have wintered farther north this year due to the unusual amount of open water. This could be an interesting species to watch; will their migration begin two weeks early given the mild winter and favorable winds? Swallows – Early returning Tree Swallows or (exceptionally) Barn Swallows could occur under these conditions too, so be alert for the vanguard of the swallow arrival. Sparrows – This early in the season many sparrows are stealthy migrants whose migration is difficult to discern. Song Sparrows and Dark-eyed Juncos are two species that could be on the move, both of which are often ignored since they winter widely. Watch for both species in higher numbers or in areas where you haven't seen them this winter. American Tree Sparrows could start withdrawing back to the north, and Fox Sparrow is a well-known early spring migrant, with movements well underway in March. Blackbirds – Species such as Red-winged Blackbird, Common Grackle, and Brown-headed Cowbird are the first signs of spring migration in many places, usually first appearing in February. Look for legions of blackbirds to move north with this system. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration at Sherburne NWR
There's been tons of action at the refuge today - warblers, vireos, grosbeaks - following a feeding flock of chickadees around the building. Cedar waxwings are feeding on Virginia creeper berries. A really scruffy-looking cardinal showed up this afternoon. I have a hard time concentrating on my "work." Warblers around the HQ today included: chestnut-sided yellow black and white common yellowthroat (watched one feeding a cowbird baby) Tennessee Nashville and American redstart There certainly may have been others - I didn't get good looks at them all. Betsy Beneke Sherburne NWR Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] migration in Becker Co.
It has been slow so far but had a Wilson's Warbler at Dunton Locks Park in Detroit Lakes and a few yellowlegs at Hamden Slough. Water levels at Bisson Lake have not yet been lowered so there is not much mud. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] migration dates
If any are interested in bohemian waxwing exodus dates, ie records committee, I saw them last in Detroit Lakes on 4-11-11. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration up in Duluth (raptors, pelicans, swallows & more)!
Yesterday I experienced the most Red-tailed Hawks I've ever seen in my life! A total of 581 Red-tailed Hawks were seen from Thompson Hill (west side of Duluth) throughout the hawkcounting hours of yesterday. Even cooler, was that during the hours of 12-1pm yesterday, we had 333 raptors (just in that one hour). It was so awesome to see! Two days ago I witnessed yet another partial albino Red-tailed Hawk, and yesterday we had 8 dark morph Red-tailed Hawks :-) When I first started scanning around earlier in the morning on Wednesday for late-morning songbirds/early-morning raptors, I witnessed 14 AMERICAN WHITE PELICANS flying over Canal Park. Below is the hawk/bird counting details from two days ago: http://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=543&rmonth=04&ryear=2011&rday=06 Yesterday morning, we were treated to 2 TREE SWALLOWS and 24 TUNDRA SWANS. Common Grackles are becoming a regularly-observed songbird up here over the past few days, via scanning the skies all day long. The link below is the big count from yesterday! It was such a thrill to see: http://hawkcount.org/day_summary.php?rsite=543&ryear=2011&rmonth=04&rday=07 There are several photos from the past two days that I will get around to posting on my photography site, this weekend. Here are my photos taken while hawkcounting this spring (the overall gallery). Enjoy! http://www.pbase.com/birdfedr/duluth_spring_raptor_count_2011 Good birdwatching, Erik Bruhnke *NATURALLY AVIAN* - Bird photography and guided birdwatching tours www.pbase.com/birdfedr www.naturallyavian.blogspot.com birdf...@gmail.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration and Byllesby Update
I have been birding in Minnesota now for about 4 years and this seems to be by far the worst warbler migration I've seen here. It's strange because I've actually seem tons of Yellow Warblers and Common Yellowthroats. I have also seen some Redstarts and heard some Tennessees and other than that a few Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers and that's it! I don't think I've seen a single Nashville, Black and White, Waterthrush, or Ovenbird, not to mention all of the less common species that should still be around in smaller numbers. I have been out several times in the last few weeks and don't know where the warblers are. Also went to Lake Byllesby tonight and saw more shorebirds in one spot than ever before in Minnesota (probably over 200). They were pretty far out so a bit difficult to ID and we probably missed some species but from what I was able to observe there were: Dunlin- Many Least- Tons Short-billed Dowitcher- A beautiful flock Pectoral- Many Lesser Yellowlegs- Many Semipalmated Plover- Many Spotted Sandpiper- Some I also swear that I saw a Hudsonian Godwit flyover with other medium sized shorebirds just as I was leaving. It had the definitive black and white underwing pattern. It is possible that the bird was a Willet but the other characteristics looked more like a godwit (it was getting dark and was flying so it wasn't the perfect view). This bird obviously won't go on my life list but I think I now have a new "nemesis" species. Both times I have gone for the Hudsonian Godwit at Byllesby this year it was seen the day before and I also missed them at the Salt Lake Bird Festival (no one saw them there this year). Good Birding, Jason Caddy Minneapolis _ The New Busy think 9 to 5 is a cute idea. Combine multiple calendars with Hotmail. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?tile=multicalendar&ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_5 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] migration theory
Here in Maple Grove it feels like a royal buffet has been prepared and served but only the locals and a rare few celebrities are showing up to dine. Very few warblers and other birds - even summer residents. I have relatives in Oklahoma and they have been caught in a series of jet stream, wet and dry, warm and cold frontal battles for almost three weeks - especially intensifying over the last two weeks. They have been pounded by softball size hail twice in the last week and been chain-sawed by tornadoes for the last three weeks - again more intensely over the last week. Plus there is another series developing over Arizona and New Mexico that are already putting Oklahoma on Level 5 alert. This is even unusual for Oklahoma where I lived for 20 years and chased the storms and prized my encounters with the twisters and meso-cyclones. I am thinking the weather is having a direct impact on our bird migration. I was noticing also that the weather is even unusual in the Gulf as projected winds driving the oil spill onto shore have been unusually absent resulting in the spill being kept out to sea. I'm not giving up. The warblers are coming! The warblers are coming! They are just waiting for the door to open without blowing them backwards. Thomas Maiello Angel Environmental Management, Inc. Maple Grove, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration in Ramsey County
While there were no unusual migrants, Tamarack Nature Center in the NE corner of Ramsey County was alive with bird activity today. ?Seen were: ? Winter Wren Blue-headed Vireo Orange-crowned Warbler Nashville Warbler Yellow-rumped Warbler Lincoln's Sparrows White-throated Sparrows (oodles) Fox Sparrows Dark-eyed Juncos (more oodles) Plus flocks of American Robins and Cedar Waxwings. Linda Sparling Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] migration & S. American bird book question
We've had several waves of birds move through the Ottertail, MN area in the last week. I've had YR warblers visiting today & yesterday, & I have a pine siskin mixed in with my goldfinches. Last week my daughter & I counted 15 nighthawks one evening & I saw 2 large flocks of Franklins gulls passing the Ashby, MN area. Also, can anyone give me suggestions on good books for birding in Ecuador/Galapagos? Thanks, Amy Drake Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration fallout..
This morning I have large groups of Robins in the yard and particularly using my bird baths, also many Blue Jays and also many Northern Flickers, I also had my first yard Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers.. I'm currently looking for my next career.. Please see http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlongtin I welcome advice, suggestions, and an opportunity to network.. Thanks.. -- Andrew Longtin Corcoran (Hennepin Co.) Minnesota See my WEB pages at: www.birderguy.com Email: birder...@comcast.net Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Supporter http://www.hawkridge.org Minnesota Ornithologists' Union Member http://www.moumn.org Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) Member http://www.hmana.org Cornell Lab Member (PFW) http://birds.cornell.edu/pfw Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration
Must have had a good night for migration, got up this morning to a ton of Robins in the yard all fighting over the water dishes I have in the front yard.. I also had an adult Baltimore Oriole in my front Birch tree. I still have plenty of Hummers and I noticed more Chipping Sparrows in the yard too.. Many Blue Jays around this morning too, more than my normal neighborhood Jays.. I'm currently looking for my next career.. Please see http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlongtin I welcome advice, suggestions, and an opportunity to network.. Thanks.. -- Andrew Longtin Corcoran (Hennepin Co.) Minnesota See my WEB pages at: www.birderguy.com Email: birder...@comcast.net Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Supporter http://www.hawkridge.org Minnesota Ornithologists' Union Member http://www.moumn.org Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) Member http://www.hmana.org Cornell Lab Member (PFW) http://birds.cornell.edu/pfw Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migration a bit slow?
Is anyone else experiencing a bit of a slow migration? Warbler and vireo species are light, most represented by 1-3 individuals; shorebirds are virtually non-existent here in Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties. Today had eight warbler species during 2+ hours of walking (two locations), no more than four of any species - have only had one Philadelphia Vireo and no Blue-headed - have only seen 7 shorebird species in the last two weeks, perhaps 25 individuals. Again, it's only August 31, and they may be steering around central MN, but...? Good birding to all. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
