[mou-net] Summer Tanager NOT

Spent several hours looking for the possible Summer Tanager in Washington Counties Afton State Park. As this was afternoon it may still be present but avoided me today. Although just about every other species that would be in the area was observed. Did not see any Orchard Orioles and the habi

[mou-net] Editor - MN Birding

Hi, I just wanted everyone to know that I have resigned as Editor of MN Birding and that is why you need to send articles to newslet...@moumn.org and not to my home computer. If you are interested in the position of Editor (job description on the MOU website), please contact Tony Hertzel at ax

[mou-net] Articles for Minnesota Birding

All articles for MN Birding should be sent to newslet...@moumn.org. I will not have computer access. If you need to contact me regarding anything, please call 952-237-8002. All photos should be sent to desig...@moumn.org. The next deadline is July 20th. Thanks Barb Martin newslet...@moumn.

[mou-net] Warbling Vireo Nestlings Photo in BBA Gallery

Seeing that Larry Sirvio has publicized my warbling vireo (WAVI) nestlings photo, I think I should explain how it came about. To be honest, if I came across such a close-up photo of nestlings, I'd certainly have some negative thoughts about the ethics of the photographer. For this reason, I w

[mou-net] Snowy Egret, Purgatory Creek Eden Prairie

I was able to relocate the Snowy Egret last night at Purgatory Creek.  It was even so kind as to forage right next to a Great Egret, obviously much much smaller than the Great.  It was foraging in the water a little north of the large sand flat where the gulls and terns hang out.  I found I coul

[mou-net] brown pelican seen earlier

The Brown Pelican WAS present yesterday morning, July 2, when we arrived about 9:15-9:30, exactly as advertised on its rock and seen easily from the Jason Adams Court spot. I had 5 printed emails with me describing precisely how to get there--thanks to you all for the posts!) The Pelican was pr

[mou-net] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Thursday, July 2, 2009- corrections

Typos in the dates!!. This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, July 2, 2009 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may also hear this report by calling (218)847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888. It has been cool and pleasant since the great storm on the