[mou-net] Hennepin Henslow's sparrow

For those that are interested, there are at least two Henslow's sparrows singing at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington. I got fairly good views and a nice recording: http://xeno-canto.org/134237. They were hanging out in the grasses just across the trail from the dock of the lake that is

[mou-net] Henslow's sparrow - Polk County

Yesterday, while doing a Big Day, Vanessa Lane, Emily Hutchins, Shelley Steva , and I found a Henslow's sparrow singing in the rain in the Northeast corner of the big cemetery in Crookston , located at the end of Memorial Drive. The bird was quite cooperative and busy feeding in the grass. Jeanie

[mou-net] Red Crossbill in Plummer MN

Paula Cater photographed a Red Crossbill at her feeders in Plummer this weekend. Her photo is posted on the Agassiz Audubon facebook page. -- Heidi Hughes Agassiz Audubon Society 27391 190th Street NW Warren MN 56762 218.745.5663 http://AgassizAudubon.blogspot.com

[mou-net] requesting reports of Peru Banded Shorebirds

Forwarding request for sightings reports of Shorebirds banded in Peru: (see bottom of email for where to send reports) Dear everyone, We hope all of you are more than well. As we are in the middle of the northwards migration, we would like you to know a little more about our actual work with

Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins

I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest that we are possibly seeing an irruption of pine siskins rather than a normal spring movement. I have been having hundreds swarming at my home near Pillager (Cass County) since May 15th. On the 19th I caught one that was banded near Revelstoke,

[mou-net] State bird improvements: Replace cardinals and robins with warblers and hawks. - Slate Magazine

I hope this is not too much off-topic, but this is a charming and laugh-out-loud funny article on the state birds and what they should really be according to this author. http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/05/state_bird_

[mou-net] MVNWR - Black Dog Unit - Dakota County - 5/20/13

May 20, 2013 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Black Dog Unit Cliff Fen Park Trailhead 7:00 am - 9:30 am Trail access is from Cliff Fen Park, at 120 East Cliff Road, Burnsville 55337. From I-35W, proceed east on Cliff Road approximately 3/4-mile to Cliff Fen Park. The trailhead is

Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins

And...what about the goldfinches? I had over 200 in my yard over the weekend. Sue Morton Cottonwood -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of North, Michael R (DNR) Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 9:27 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re:

[mou-net] Imm. Great Black-backed Gull AND Long-tailed Duck, Thief River Falls Sewage Lagoons (5/19)

Yesterday Caleb Ashling and I found an immature Great Black-backed Gull and a Long-tailed Duck at the Thief River Falls Sewage Lagoons in Pennington County. Both birds were seen @400PM. Sorry for the delayed post (got home at 430AM) and lack of photos (no camera). You'll need to get permission to

[mou-net] Cass County Whimbrel

There was a Whimbrel present at the Walker sewage ponds today at noon. Ben Wieland Deep Portage Learning Center 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] St. Louis Co: Warblers and White-winged Scoter

Yesterday afternoon Park Point in Duluth was dripping with warblers. The weather, however, was terrible. The temperature was in the 40s and a strong wind was blowing from the northeast at 20 to 30 miles per hour. While the weather made for challenging birding, it forced the birds to feed on

Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins

I have only a couple Pine Siskins but ANY at this date is unprecedented in our yard. On the other hand 100-200 Goldfinch have been the norm for the past two weeks. This past weekend at the store 9 out of 10 customers reported incredible numbers of goldfinches, whether someone who had never had

[mou-net] Eastern Meadowlark, Nobles County

This morning I found an Eastern Meadowlark at Schweigert WMA in Nobles County. There is a small parking area for the WMA on the south side of 1st St. (the Murray/Nobles county line) adjacent to some large cottonwoods and a stand of cedars; the bird was singing in the grassland to the south of the

[mou-net] Douglas County indigo bunting

Hi all, So far today, I've had 2 new yard birds: male Indigo Bunting and a Gray Catbird. Scarred away my FOY male Baltimore Oriole. Although, I have backyard feeders, that I enjoy daily, and I have a favorite routes going into town I do not consider myself a dedicated birder.

Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins

Hi Michael, very interesting data you've shared, thank you. I too, have been inundated with their irruption up in NW WI at our cabin. 75 or more are coming in and quite a few juvies too being fed by adults. I was quite surprised the young had fledged especially considering the May 2nd snowstorm

[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler and Wood Thrush, Jackson County

This afternoon I found a Connecticut Warbler among 13 warbler species at Kilen Woods State Park. This bird and most of the others were in the woods adjacent to the river down the hill from the picnic shelter. There was also a Wood Thrush singing in the same location, and a late Red-breasted

[mou-net] Baraboo Whooping Crane in Aitkin County

This evening I got a call from an old class mate who said he was sure that he had just seen a Whooping Crane. I checked it out and it is one of the birds from the Baraboo release. The bird has blue, red and blue bands on its right leg and a white band on its left leg. The bird can be found by

[mou-net] Water feature post coming

I am still getting numerous requests for my info on my water feature and pics. When the numbers slow down I will prepare the post. Likely Wednesday at he ate requests keep coming. I am thrilled so many are willing to consider the magnetic draw of running water on birds. It is easy and amazing.

[mou-net] Lovely Day at Sherburne NWR

Had planned to spend the day photographing flowers at the arboretum due to the cloudy forecast, but sun broke though so headed up to Sherburne for a couple of hours. Did the wildlife loop and the woodland's trail and the first short paved trail upon entering the loop were quite productive. I

[mou-net] More on the passerine fallout at Park Point on Sunday, 19 May (long)

On 19 May 2013 at Park Point, Duluth, observers witnessed the biggest fallout of thrushes, warblers, and other passerines in recent memory. Our total of 24 warbler species did not include Pine Warbler (which was reported by others) or Connecticut Warbler. The bonanza lasted throughout the day,

[mou-net] Winona Shorebirds

My wife I walked through the flooded Bartlet Lake Rd in Winona this afternoon. A decent sized flock of peeps was fairly tolerant and allowed us to take a few photos. There were 40+ Semipalmated Sandpipers, 12 Least Sandpipers, 1 White-rumped, and an unidentified one. Please backchannel me via