[mou-net] Sherburne

Interesting mix at Ann Lake/Sand Dunes Sherburne Refuge yesterday morning: Bohemian Waxings Common Raven Belted Kingfisher Snow Buntings Horned Larks (first returning migrants, or holdovers?). Also had a flock of Purple Finches at a Santiago feeder. Tough to tell whether we're northern or

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog Hawk Owl, S.T. Grouse photos and more!

Yesterday I showed 5 friends around the bog (one of which was brand-new to birdwatching), and we had a fantastic time! The very first birds observed in the bog (even before noting any crows or ravens), were two Sharp-tailed Grouse in a field. After watching these beautiful and large chickens of

[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse, Wabasha Co.

I found a Tufted Titmouse in the town of Elgin in Wabasha County at about 12:30. I first heard it at the corner of W Main St and 2nd Ave NW and then saw it at the corner of 1st NW and 1st Ave NW where there is an active feeder. Bob Williams Sent via BlackBerry by ATT

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog

Spent the day by myself to do some scouting for the festival and get a good feel of any recent changes in the bog. Admiral Rd. feeders are still attracting fair amounts of Pine Grosbeaks and up to 4 Boreal Chickadees. I did see 3 male White-winged Crossbills feeding over the area in a spruce

[mou-net] L. Vadnais Solitaire/ new Brighton Rough-Legged Hawk

The L. Vadnais (Ramsey Co.) Townsend Solitaire is still present in the location noted earlier in the winter. It came out of the cedars and perched in a deciduous tree above the path to investigate us, before disappearing back into the cedars. Thanks to Jason's specific directions we were also