Re: [mou-net] The Red-Headed Woodpeckers of Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park

Actually the largest concentration of Red-headed Woodpeckers in the state is at Cedar Creek Natural History Area in northern Anoka County. If it the mast is plentiful (ie. if there is a good acorn crop) the woodpeckers will overwinter. I have not yet heard what to expect this winter. Usually, t

[mou-net] The Red-Headed Woodpeckers of Nerstrand-Big Woods State Park

I believe these wonderful birds nest there, but I haven't been down there this year. I'll give them a call on Monday, but was wondering if anyone has visited this state park recently. As far as I know, it's the only place where one can regularly see the red headed woodpecker, unless they are c

Re: [mou-net] Bass Ponds MnVNWR

Thanks so much for the update. I did go today, and it was extremely quiet, just some coots, mallards and pied billed grebe. However, I did stop by the refuge headquarters in Bloomington and was treated to a red-tailed hawk. It's definitely worth stopping by, as he's apparently been in the area

[mou-net] Purgatory Creek activity

I was driving past Purgatory Creek today and saw a ton of gulls. I'm pondering visiting on Monday afternoon, but am curious if anyone has birded here recently, and if so what kinds of gulls might be out there? Thanks, Fr. Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] 3 Trumpeter Swans 'n more - Sax-Zim Bog this evening with pictures!

I arrived at Sax-Zim Bog this afternoon around 3:30pm, and birdwatched until sunset. The first bird I saw in the bog was a gorgeous Northern Shrike perched on a power line. One of the biggest highlights of the evening was seeing three Trumpeter Swans swimming and feeding on Stone Lake. They were se

[mou-net] WW Crossbills - Aitkin

3 White-winged Crossbills were along Pietz's Rd (320th) north of CR 18 in Aitkin today. Also in the neighborhood were mutilpe flocks of redpolls and a Northern Shrike. Paul Paul Budde | Aon Benfield Aon Benfield Analytics t: +1 952.886.8119 m: +1 612.810.3172 e: paul.bu...@aonbenfield.com (Sent

[mou-net] Daring (or not so much) CBC predictions

The great CBC Nostradamus boldly predicts: -Warmer statewide temperatures and less snow than last year -Lacrosse and Rochester will each have a Carolina Wren and a Warbler -There will be a Scoter on the Mississippi River -Harlequin Ducks in Hastings and on the North Shore -A wolf will be se

[mou-net] Letter from MOU VP - Please Read

The discussion sparked from the request to not post specific locations of owls this winter has a long history and passionate viewpoints on both sides. I personally think this is healthy and has brought the issues of ethical birding to many of our newer members that may not have considered these top

[mou-net] Paper Session Updated Program

The MOU Paper Session program has been updated with new information/product tables. The updated program and registration form can be found here: http://moumn.org/paper.html Remember you can save a dollar of the rock-bottom admission fee by pre-registering ($4 pre-register, $5 day of the show). We a

Re: [mou-net] Robins

I believe they do take-out in the winter. Been seeing a lot of Robins lately. Acting sorta strangely. Very vocal and social. Brian > Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2011 08:50:44 -0500 > From: cher...@burgmeierconsulting.com > Subject: [mou-net] Robins > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > > Some years I will see

[mou-net] Red-shouldered Hawk

A Red-shouldered Hawk was sitting in my backyard this morning at 10am (11.5.2011) watching the wetlands behind my property. I am in Ham Lake, Anoka County, MN. Michelle Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.

Re: [mou-net] Bass Ponds MnVNWR

Recent sightings Wed., the 3rd (after an airport drop-off),trail- ponds near Hwy77bridge to Old Cedar: Sharp-shinned Hawk chasing up a whole flock of Robins in the buckthorn and nearly crashing into me, Northern Shrike, Amer.Tree Sparrows, Fox Sparrow, Wilson's Snipe. Later, found the 7 Long-bi

[mou-net] Robins

Some years I will see them into January or February in my heated bird bath. What do they eat in the winter? Cheryl Burgmeier BURGMEIER CONSULTING, INC. 14790 113th St. S. Hastings, MN 55033 651.437.2259 651.437.4625 fax cher...@burgmeierconsulting.com Join or Leave mou-

[mou-net] Bass Ponds this week

To Bass Ponds: take Hwy 77 south of 62 or 495 to the Old Shakopee Road exit. Turn left (east) and go about 3/4 mile. See brown sign on right and turn right, bearing left down the hill to the noisy parking place. Walk downhill. On Wednesday, there were no shorebirds on the river mud at the open

Re: [mou-net] Bass Ponds: Any recent visits?

I often here reference to the Bass Ponds. Would someone give me directions to there location. I assume they are in the Twin Cities area. Bill On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 11:06 PM, Fr. Paul Kammen wrote: > I'm considering going to Bass Ponds tomorrow, and saw recent posts from > last > weekend, I b