[mou-net] Townsend’s Solitaire

Townsend’s Solitaire showing well (including photos) Kelsey Round Lake Park near Anoka. 45.25169° N, 93.36354° W Al Schirmacher PS Another was also seen again at Mississippi West this morning. Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

[mou-net] Gull

Distant look at possible Lesser Black-blacked Gull while hiking (very dark mantle & size right), but it had disappeared upon foot arrival. Coon Rapids Dam area (45.13874° N, 93.30240° W) Al Schirmacher Champlin MN Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for pos

[mou-net] Connecticut

Connecticut Warbler sang from this location at Eastman Nature Center: 45.15119° N, 93.45805° W but have not been able to find it visually. This is right near the intersection of Meadowlark Trail & the Rush Creek Trail Group camp sign. Dayton MN Al Schirmacher Brooklyn Center MN

[mou-net] Yellow-throated??

dmit mistake if wrong. (Quiet on return now) Al Schirmacher Brooklyn Center Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay

[mou-net] Clark’s Grebe

Didn’t see a post from Vic, but the Clark’s Grebe continues at Westwood, St. Louis Park, 7/6, 7:45 AM. Al Schirmacher Brooklyn Center MN Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Ravens

Two Common Ravens, seen & heard, Fish Lake (Timber Crest Road entrance), Maple Grove, Hennepin County, this morning. One hears later a mile away. Calling & seen Olive-sided Flycatcher later on walk. Al Schirmacher Maple Grove & Brooklyn Center Sent from my iPhone General

[mou-net] Fish Lake Maple Grove

Walked Fish Lake, Maple Grove, Wednesday through today (5/21). Gorgeous area. Had 80+ species of birds, including 19 warblers, 14 today. Happy to supply details on request. Al Schirmacher Maple Grove & Brooklyn Center, MN Sent from my iPhone General information and guidel

[mou-net] Fish Lake Maple Grove

After nine years in Kansas, moved back to Minnesota yesterday. Birded Fish Lake from 11:00-12:30 or so, with ~50 species, including 11 warblers. Enjoyed first Canada Warblers & Golden-winged of the year. Starting a Hennepin list today. Good to be back! Al Schirmacher Maple G

[mou-net] Returning to Minnesota

hose records still exist? If so, how can I access them? Or could someone look them up & send them to me? I don’t use ebird much, so that avenue doesn’t help. My thanks. Al Schirmacher Soon to be Brooklyn Park area, MN Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for

[mou-net] Minnesota return, Hennepin

Any suggestions or ideas? (I’m not an ebirder, long story, not against it) Thanks! Al Schirmacher Soon to be Maple Grove or close Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Du

[mou-net] Long Tailed Jaeger

Does anyone have a picture of the Long-tailed Jaeger from a number of years ago at Agassiz? My son, Nate, took pictures, but they’re on hard drives in his garage, deeply stored. I will be teaming the picture(s) with a poem for short social media release. My thanks. Al Schirmacher Muscotah

[mou-net] Day trip 5/6

llet). 20 first of years. Good to be in state, head back to Kansas tomorrow. May spend more time up here in future, since added five grandchildren in last year. Al Schirmacher Muscotah KS (formerly Princeton MN) Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/w

[mou-net] Murphy-Hanrehan

Back in Minnesota visiting family. 13 warblers on the horse trail of Murphy-Hanrehan, between 29 & 37. Al (and Nate) Schirmacher Muscotah KS Anoka MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] It is with sorrow that I note the passing of Ken Perry

Have many excellent memories of birding with Ken & Pam, particularly around Mille Lacs Lake with the kids he would bring on field trips! Condolences to Pam and all. Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS Formerly Princeton, MN From: Minnesota Birds <

[mou-net] Probable Northern Hawk Owl

side as one traveled north. I’m out hiking here in Kansas, hope I caught all the details correctly. He could not stop & search. Al Schirmacher Muscotah KS Formerly Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archiv

[mou-net] Why Bird?

Why Bird? Ten Thoughts. Why watch and listen to birds? Speaking personally: · Takes me outside of myself. Such is not easy; often stuck within and on self · Releases to beauty. Much of life can be ugly; most birds either are intrinsically beautiful or provide

[mou-net] Update

here in Kansas. Who is currently administering the site? What address should I direct him to? My thanks. Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS formerly Princeton, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Warren Nelson

and friends. Al Schirmacher formerly Princeton, MN now Muscotah, KS Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] MOU Youth Mentor Program

birding circle. I miss participating, and would encourage potential recruits. Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS (Formerly Princeton, MN) Sent from my iPhone On Nov 26, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Kevin Smith ksmith9...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to remind all MOU Youth Mentors to send in reports of contacts

[mou-net] Why?

. * Expressiveness. Birding comes out in, and enriches, our verbal and non-verbal communication. I preach and write poetry, find birds woven throughout. * Healing. Peace can come through observation, appreciation, contemplation. * Fun! Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS (No rights reserved) Sent from my

Re: [mou-net] Rail sighting (photos) in Zumbrota (Goodhue County)

Just a sliver more information - King Rail has also been seen within the last ten years at Horicon Marsh - central Wisconsin. (I was only one of many who saw it on the Marsh Road) Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS (formerly Princeton, MN) Date: Tue, 27 May 2014 15:02:38 -0500 From: ecker

[mou-net] Christmas

Blessed Christmas holidays, all. May 2014 just drip with life birds interesting avian encounters! Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS (Soon to be in Wisconsin for a holiday visit) Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] A-Bird

Perhaps Someone should start an appreciation equivalent of e-bird - perhaps called a-bird - that would hold stories, testimonials, poetry, photography etc. from birding experiences contemplation. Such might provide balance to the scientific listing aspects to our hobby. Al Schirmacher

[mou-net] Most Surprising Bird?

, it was the surfeit of shorebirds that graced Princeton Sewage Ponds our last week or so in Princeton, adding new county birds not seen in the previous nine years there. Nice to have godwits and avocets dropping bye to say goodbye.) Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS (formerly Princeton, MN Madison, WI

[mou-net] Song research

Has anyone done significant song decline research across different species as summer progresses? Most birders notice less song as summer progresses, but it would be interesting to know which species grow quiet, which become infrequent, and which continue, graphed against time. My thanks. Al

[mou-net] Why do we bird?

birding morning with friends - unless it's beating the pants off the reigning Big Day team - for charity, of course. Submitted ironically, Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Pioneer Park, Princeton, Surprises

, one of which was during migration in the same park. Did listen to I-Bird's recording, match was quite good. Good birding to all of my MN birding friends. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Princeton pond shorebirds

Avocet, five Hudsonians (and many other shorebirds) - along with number of birders - present at 11:30 this morning at Princeton sewage ponds. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Avocet, Princeton Sewage

American Avocet present amidst 13 shorebird species - so far - on Princeton Sewage Ponds. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Princeton Ponds - Avocet

visible from parking area, front pond, with scope. 18 shorebird species there on week. Unusual concentration for central MN, 169 corridor. Of course Nate was back from college (known in some circles as shorebird king). Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Final Princeton Sewage Ponds Report

Nate returned this evening, and added two Hudsonian Godwits, a Marbled Godwit and a Willet. With the addition of a Solitary, we had 19 shorebird species there on the day. The avocet is still present, center of the front ponds, with the godwits. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN through 5/19

[mou-net] Princeton godwits gone

Princeton Sewage ponds' godwits are not present this morning. While there are hundreds of shorebirds, nothing unusual was seen. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Sherburne Warblers

17 warblers today, 16 on Blue Hill Trail. Highlights were Cerulean and Audubon's Yellow-rumped. Philadelphia Vireo present as well. Good birding! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Sherburne

one Junco. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Warbler waves, Sherburne NWR

Waves of warblers overhead at Sherburne Refuge, Blue Hill Trail. Most are Yellow-rumped, but nine species so far, and good Black-throated Green representation in mix. Oh, a Least Bittern as well:) Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Shorebirds, Princeton Sewage Ponds

of fresh air in this slower spring. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] My thanks

mornings while visiting family. Blessings! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Audio brain cramp

Besides Willet, which shorebirds have a rolling, sweet call? Having a brain cramp (still frozen? Another six inches prophesied today). Thanks! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] I am my own boss try it out for yourself

Life can be bright and interesting if you want it.http://denteksystems.com/www.bbcnews.newstoday.record3.php?plinkFriend=o5o5 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] Nice opportunity

Hundreds of lovely woman will be glad to get a letter from you.http://pzuukraine.millimanmxm.eu/www.bbcnews.newstoday.record3.php?thotmailID=41t3 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Sorry for the hack

to the birds. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN 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] Eared Grebe, Princeton

. Still only one warbler. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] MOU Mentor Chair

Could the MOU mentor chair contact me again to get my kit to you? Please pardon the post. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Migration

of flycatcher has arrived. Many thanks again for near airport recommendations. Ended up at Snelling, Red-necked Grebes Red-headed Woodpecker - with a side order of Barred Owl - were a joy. Good birding to all sundry. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Airport/494 birding thanks

My thanks for all 17 responses, many with multiple suggestions. Now if I was just staying down there the whole weekend Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Sherburne waterfowl

Best concentration of waterfowl in Sherburne NWR area are on the ag ponds at the CR 3 23 intersection. 15 species yesterday today. Larger bodies of water still frozen, three weeks late for first loon sighting. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Meadowlark

There's something a bit eerie about listening to an Eastern Meadowlark in one's yard unsuccessfully attempt to sing, Spring of the Year in a blizzard Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Migration

. Nevertheless, enjoyed the Winter Wren. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN through 5/19 Muscotah, KS after that Sent from my iPhone 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] Raven in Bloomington

relocating Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Woodcock not prey

Watching a Woodcock Cooper's Hawk spar on Milaca Hiking Trails. The indignant woodcock did not lose. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Sherburne/Mille Lacs signs of spring

First flying signs of spring - Sandhill Cranes a Merlin - increased numbers of siskins, robins, waxwings - Bald Eagles singing - insects low over snow. In many senses, we're two weeks behind. Trails still have plenty of snow. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join

[mou-net] Milaca (no rarities)

Ruffed Grouse in two locations along Milaca Hiking Trails; 40 Snow Buntings on CR 5, three or so miles south of Milaca. Surprisingly, also had first Cedar Waxwings of year in central MN. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Author, Life, Death, Life short birding/nature faith poetry book, free

[mou-net] Grosbeaks, Solitaire

25 Pine Grosbeaks, Princeton, Rum River Drive, Bremer Bank building trees; they do fly around the neighborhood. Townsend's Solitaire, calling, Ann Lake/ Sand Dunes, visible from snowmobile trail off small parking lot (southern trail, look west). Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my

[mou-net] Pine Grosbeaks

Quick note: Dozen Pine Grosbeaks seen in Princeton today (First Street, Elim Home area, Mille Lacs County portion of town). This winter is the first in nine years they've been present. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Hybridization

Has anyone heard of Tufted Titmouse/Black-capped Chickadee hybridization? Alternately, how about a Titmouse learning a Chickadee call? Heard a very strange chickadee-like call out of a titmouse in 2012. My thanks. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Two Solitaires +

. A shrike solitaire exchanged pleasantries briefly. Two Black Ducks at Monticello yesterday. Nothing else unusual in Trumpeter/Canada/Mallard feeding area. So, where did the waxwings go? Neither flavor seen or heard this month. Good birding! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my

[mou-net] Hybridization - thanks

controversy over past rare/potential hybrids, which I found fascinating. Again, appreciate the input. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Mille Lacs County

to all. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Winter Finches

Strange occurrence - sitting here in central MN - adding Red Crossbills to my year list today means I have all the hard finches (grosbeaks, redpolls, crossbills) but not House - Purple - or Pine Siskins on my year list yet. Of course, no rosy finches Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent

[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaire

the area. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Mimic

Stopped at a gas station in nowhere WI, have listened to a Peewee, Robin House Sparrow - all from Starlings' mouths. Wonder how many species they can imitate? My favorite was a Pine Siskin in Milwaukee 15+ years ago. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Duluth, Sax-Zim

screamed at by pop up Magpie, with us in between. Eric Brunke/Laura Erickson sighting in bog as well. Good birding to all! Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Hoary, Sherburne

. Interesting Red-tailed Hawk on CR 3, so red on the sides of its chest that I initially thought was Red-shouldered. However, it was perched next to an obvious Red-tailed, which would have made for an unusual couple. Happy New Years, good birding to all. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my

[mou-net] WW Crossbills

Approximately 30 WW Crossbills, Blue Hill Trail, Sherburne NWR (conifer section). Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Pine Grosbeaks

Pine Grosbeak flock in northern Princeton (on Rum River Drive, across from Hytech Auto) few moments ago, first time I've had them in town during my nine years here. Here they come, Twin Cities Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Solitaire

After a bit of an absence, a Townsend's Solitaire returned to Ann Lake/Sand Dunes area this morning, in the bare deciduous trees 100 yards west/right of the parking lot. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Hoary Redpoll

Hoary Redpoll in flock of ten Commons, Pioneer Park, Princeton (Mille Lacs County). Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Evening Grosbeaks

birding to all sundry. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN (for now) Sent from my iPhone 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] Varied Sightings (no rarities)

County, Highway 12, 3/4 mile west of 169, north side of road. Short glance in headlights, size low glide right, they have been seen in this area during fall migration in the past, but this seems late. Tuesday evening. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Bohemian Waxwing

Bohemian Waxwing, Cackling Goose on Milaca Hiking Trails today. Cackler was amidst dozens of Canadas on the second sewage pond; Bohemian was in the woods trail next to the Rum River, over top of brown Back to Rec Park sign, about 40 minutes walk in from parking lot. Al Schirmacher Princeton

[mou-net] Winter Finches, Sherburne

Red WW Crossbills, Ann Lake/Sand Dunes parking lot, both in air at same time. C. Redpolls, Pine Siskins on Mahnomen Trail, Sherburne NWR. Cranes still present. No sign of Townsend's Solitaire or Bohemian Waxwings at Ann Lake. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join

[mou-net] WW Crossbills

Have had WW Crossbills in five Mille Lacs Sherburne County locations this week, including, for the first time in my yard. And my yard is a five acre former farmer's field, with only a few fledgling aspens. Interesting fall. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave

[mou-net] Responsible to share?

be part of MOU membership and/or subscribing to MOU. Enough of my rant. If you respond, publicly or back channel, please do so with respect, and not naming others. Please note that I'm sharing no particulars. Good birding to all. Heading to the refuge, will share anything worthwhile:) Al

[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaire

eight years of finding winter solitaires at Ann Lake. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Mille Lacs Lake

Circumnavigated Mille Lacs Lake, hoping for scoters or winter gulls. Nope. Did leave with Pine Grosbeaks White-winged Crossbills, certainly worthwhile. Bays have begun to freeze, don't imagine lake will make it to December. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave

[mou-net] Sherburne

Blue Hill Trail, Sherburne NWR: 15 WW Crossbills pursued by apparent Merlin, GC Kinglets (few stay all year), Common Raven. Ann Lake very quiet, no solitaires or winter finches last two days. Much hunting, wear orange. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Thayer's Gull

An apparent adult non-breeding Thayer's Gull is hanging out with Herrings, Ring-billed and Bonaparte's in Willow Bay, west side of Mille Lacs Lake, northern Mille Lacs County on 169. My only concern is head shape, not round enough to make me completely satisfied. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Thayer's Gull

My apologies, Wigwam Bay (rocks) not Willow Bay. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Al Schirmacher alschirmac...@live.com Date: October 30, 2012 10:01:42 AM CDT To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Thayer's Gull Reply-To: Al Schirmacher

[mou-net] Ann Lake, Sherburne County

Twos are wild at Ann Lake: Two Townsend's Solitaires, two flocks of WW Crossbills. So far. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Townsend's Solitaire

Townsend's Solitaire, Ann Lake, Sherburne County (here as I write). Check the bare deciduous trees thoroughly to the right of the parking lot. Missed the reported Varied Thrush on Blue Hill trail in Sherburne Refuge this morning. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join

[mou-net] Look out for Evening Grosbeaks

I monitor Wisconsin's bird list, since I both spend time there and find their migration informational about ours. Evening Grosbeaks were reported today in Waupaca, which is roughly parallel to my area (50 miles north of the Cities). Check those feeders, keep ears open! Al Schirmacher

[mou-net] Kunkel WMA

Woodcock Ruffed Grouse, Kunkel WMA, Mille Lacs County, just off 95, opposite Mille Lacs CR 5. First Tree Sparrows of season as well. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Red-throated Loon, Mille Lacs

Red-throated Loon on Mille Lacs Lake, Garrison Big Fish pull off. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Pacific Loon

Pacific Loon, east side of Mille Lacs Lake, scenic overlook/Vista Road. Adult non-breeding, high collar, smaller beak, rounded head, shorter body, dark on back, no white on sides. Al Nate Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Milaca Hiking Trails

Number of Cackling, single Snow Goose, Pine Siskins at Milaca Hiking Trails/Sewage Ponds this morning. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Surprise on Sherburne Auto Tour

, immature Northern Goshawk. Tad early to be down here? Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Sparrows

don't include towhees). Good birding. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Rough-legged Hawk

Surprised by an early Rough-legged Hawk (light morph) on Sherburne NWR's auto tour this morning. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Sparrows

13 sparrow species in Sherburne Refuge this morning. Best were a LeConte's Henslow's on the Auto Tour, 1/2 mile past the kiosk/bathrooms near the entrance. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Female Black-throated Blue

I wish to be careful, but believe I had a first year female Black-throated Blue Warbler in Kathio State Park behind the horse trails building. The light shoulder patch drew my attention, followed by the yellow washed chest and characteristic eye area markings. Males are so much easier. Al

[mou-net] Blue Hill, Sherburne

Eight warbler species, best Black-throated Green Magnolia, on Blue Hill Trail in Sherburne NWR. For butterfliers, we are buried in Dainty Sulphurs at the moment, unusual here. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN (for a little while longer) Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Sherburne NWR

cemetery road between Blue Hill the headquarters on Sherburne CR 9. There could have been more warbler species, last waves were upper canopy, in a hurry, against a white sky at stomach-grumbling lunch time. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Blue Hill, Sherburne NWR

Bay-breasted, Canada on Blue Hill, but only five total warblers. Good mix of butterflies, 10 species. Red-headed juvenile still bopping around. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Mille Lacs Warblers

Redstart Northern Parula Magnolia Blackburnian Yellow Chestnut-sided Blackpoll Pine Wilson's Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] Mississippi Kite

Cool! Is there any speculation where these annual Duluth kites come from? Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 4:33 PM, Michael Hendrickson mlhendrick...@yahoo.com wrote: Just saw a adult Mississippi Kite fly over my house. The kite was first noticed

[mou-net] Probable Yellow-throated Warbler

, the possibility of a parula the reality that I only observed the bird from one angle. Al Schirmacher Princeton, NN Sent from my iPhone 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] Sherburne Warblers

. A Dainty Sulphur was also near the trailhead. Good to be back in Minnesota. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Upland Sandpipers, Mille Lacs County

Two Upland Sandpipers along Mille Lacs 5, just north of 110th, few miles south of Milaca. Check hay bales. Walked Milaca Hiking Trials, quiet for birding, good butterflying including a surprising Western White. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Remarkable number at Horicon Marsh, Wisconsin

Visited Horicon Marsh while taking care of mom in Wisconsin. Thoroughly enjoyed the Black-necked Stilts, up to 22 are being seen. King Rail YC Night Heron were also present. Al Schirmacher Back in Princeton, MN for a bit Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] The Loon

My congratulations on a well written Loon, received today. Species accounts were quite good; Karl Bardon's article on fall non-raptor migration was outstanding. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

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