[mou-net] marbled godwits - Kittson County

I was in Kittson County for a co Maybe John just answered my question. I was in Kittson County for a couple of days, and saw a group of 17 marbled godwits (July 1) in a large field.  I pulled over to look at them - count them - and try to get a photo.  They took off in a generally SSE direction

[mou-net] Henslow's Sparrow - Benton County

Over the last 10+ years, I have searched for Henslow's Sparrow in Benton County every spring and summer with no success. Last night, I finally found not just one, but 2 of them calling from a field in an area where I had least expected them. From what I can determine, this is a county record.

Re: [mou-net] Why do we bird?

Indeed, Al. I agree with your points and would add several more: The intellectual and perceptual challenges of birding are an satisfying. Studying field guides before, during and after a good sighting to figure out what gull or shorebird (or sparrow, warbler, vireo, flycatcher, etc) you saw by

[mou-net] osprey

I do not recall if anyone has previously reported this bird, but there is an active Osprey nest near the tennis courts behind Oakwood Elementary School in Plymouth. the school is in the Wayzata School District and is located at the intersection of CR 101 and CR 6 in Plymouth. Others have

Re: [mou-net] Why do we bird?

Good to hear from you again Al. Thanks for sharing this. I got into birding as photography is my main hobby, and nothing more challenging is there than a bird. Flowers don't move, and people are much bigger. On top of that, there are so many birds, and so many are striking that you never get

[mou-net] Sherburne Anoka County - 7/2/13

7/2/13 Had time to check out the recently reported Henslow's Sparrow's, at the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge. At 7:30 am, there were two birds that could be heard to the East of the Blue Hill Trail parking lot. On my way home, I was able to relocate a Western Kingbird along Highway 10

Re: [mou-net] Black-bellied Plover (Duluth) and birding in Sax-Zim Bog

With respect to the question as to whether that Black-bellied Plover was moving south or north, you can see an occurrence graph for each species in the state at http://moumn.org/amcharts/migrate.php Simply select the species of interest and which data you want to include the occurrence map will

[mou-net] Sherburne NWR

Several people Just a quick update before the long holiday weekend... Several people have emailed, or stopped by, to say they've seen the Henslow's sparrow(s) east of the Blue Hill Trail parking area.  The mute swan was not in the pond across from the wildlife drive entrance this morning.  

[mou-net] Henslow's Sparrow in Hyland Park, Bloomington

This Henslow's sparrow was seen on the Prairie Trail north of Richardson Nature Center. It was on the northeast corner of the trail about thirty yards south of a dark brown bench. This is the same location it was seen a week ago. Hyland Park is in Hennepin County. Also, the trumpeter swan eggs

[mou-net] Carver/Sibley County shorebirds

For the 2nd straight July, shorebird habitat(flooded farm fields) is quite ample in western Carver and eastern Sibley Counties. My first fall migrant, a Least Sandpiper, showed up on June 30 near Assumption. Today, July 2, in addition to Killdeer(not particularly numerous) I found 1 Spotted,