New yard bird for the year here in Plymouth, Belted Kingfisher. Last visit was
in ‘08 and that was only one fly-by (that I witnessed, anyway). Last summer
long visit was in ‘01.
She is using my Wood Duck nest box as a lookout/fishing perch.
Also have a handful (6) of Chimney Swifts over the
Greetings to MOU members and friends,
There have been a few changes to the MOU calendar. Many shifts are filled or
partially filled but there are still many opportunities to volunteer. To
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Had the good fortune to pick up a signed 1975 copy of Minnesota Birds by Jan
Green Bob Janssen at a cities used bookstore, interesting to see how avifauna
changes. Noted these:
* Trumpeter Swan, listed as extirpated. Now there's a happy change.
* King Rail, regular. Not so anymore, sigh.
That is cool...but Boreal Owl is regular - just hard to find. Bewick's wren is
probably still casual. Lesser BB is regular winter visitor - first found in
1984 in Duluth (I was there).
Warren
-Original Message-
From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Al
Don't forget, House Finches were a big deal back then, weren't they?
--
Sincerely,
Jim Ryan
Saint Paul's Westside
One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and
Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy*
A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty.
Yes, I remember the first one seen on the N Mpls Christmas Bird Count - that
was not until the late 80's I think
Warren
-Original Message-
From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jim Ryan
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:54 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject:
Janssen and Cahlander are reporting an exceptional shorebird spot in Nobles
County with well over 2000 birds seen today, including Piping Plover. This is
in the SE corner of section 15 of Indian Lake Township, 1.3 miles west of Round
Lake on county road 4.
Anthony Hertzel
axhert...@gmail.com
Stopped by Sherburne refuge on the way back from a family gathering.( The
light is horrible in the late afternoon on the auto route. Best go in the
morning. ) That said, I did find two Gallinules paddling about at the water
control turnout (mile 2.5?). Later drove to the sight reported by Betsy
Hey birders,
I was out this afternoon with my sons catching a giant jar of grasshoppers in
the Kasota Prairie area. At our last stop, we pulled up and upon disembarking
from the minivan, I heard the distinct song of a Blue Grosbeak.
To get to this location, take CR21 south from Kasota.
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