[mou-net] MBW schedule update

Just a brief posting here to mention that the MBWbirds website (http://mbwbirds.com) was updated today, with the registration status for all the Minnesota Birding Weekends and Weeks, along with the summaries of the completed MBWs. Note that an additional South Texas MBWeek is still scheduled

[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Jirik Sod Farms (8/26)

Apolpgies for the delayed post: Yesterday at @400PM, I saw five Buff-breasted Sandpipers at Jirik Sod Farms (Dakota Co.). They were at the location described in the previous post, on the southernmost green field on the west side of the road (Blaine Ave.) across from the farm office building. The

[mou-net] state fair MOU booth

I had a great time on Friday night and Saturday morning. Kids love the wheel and lots of adults as well. The new old light board was a hit as well. Many would ponder all of the pictures and were very proud when they could name most. I was surprised that many could figure out the Red-eye

Re: [mou-net] state fair MOU booth

I agree. It was especially fun to meet several VERY young bird enthusiasts waiting in the wings to take center stage, and the families who support their interest. There's hope for the future, here and there in those crowds. Linda Whyte On Tue, Aug 27, 2013 at 12:39 PM, kkelnberger

[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] state fair MOU booth

I will second Kate's observation. I had the 9 - 1 shift on Thurs, Mon, and today. I shared the booth with Earl Orf, Rich Peet, 2 of Earl's grandsons and a couple of my kid assistants. We saw literally hundreds of kids, parents and grandparents. Both the wheel and the board were a hit and