Re: [mou-net] Limpkin (Wantonwan Co.)

2023-06-05 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Chad Hines refound the bird this morning around 5:15 at this location: 44.007240,-94.394606. Chad, Ron Erpelding and I watched it until around around 6:00 when it flew to here 44.008373,-94.393615 Also, present at this location was a Least Bittern. At one time the two birds were hunting within a

Re: [mou-net] Big Stone Lake Caspian Terns

2021-08-30 Thread Andrew Nyhus
I didn't see them yesterday in that area but at about noon today I had two of them at the boat landing in downtown Ortonville On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, 12:09 PM Vacek, Curt (DNR) wrote: > While fishing Big Stone Lake yesterday, I saw and heard three very vocal > Caspian terns doing their own

Re: [mou-net] ANCIENT MURRELET STONY POINT St Louis Co

2021-01-18 Thread Andrew Nyhus
No sightings this morning so far On Mon, Jan 18, 2021, 9:45 AM Thomas Gilde wrote: > Kim/others: Has there been a sighting of the the murrelet this morning? > I’m in Cloquet and deciding whether to continue on to Sax-Zim or detour > over to Lake Superior. Thanks, Tom Gilde > > Sent from my

Re: [mou-net] Osprey with red fish

2020-09-04 Thread Andrew Nyhus
We have an osprey in our neighborhood that takes Koi/Goldfish out of a nearby Koi pond. That would be my guess as to what you are seeing. Andrew Nyhus Chaska, MN On Fri, Sep 4, 2020, 7:34 AM Marilyn Joseph MD < 16487b03d2a9-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Could this be a fis

[mou-net] Snowy Owl - Wright Co.

2015-01-05 Thread Andrew Nyhus
The Wright County Snowy Owl is present as of 1:55 pm today. The bird is sitting on top of an irrigation system in a field in the northeast corner of the intersection of 85th Street NE and State Highway 25. This location is just at the southern edge of the city limits of Monticello. Andrew Nyhus

[mou-net] Wood Stork - Faribault Co

2014-06-21 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Are there any reports of the Wood Stork from this morning yet? I am headed there right now. I am just south of Mankato on 169. If anyone has any fresh information I would love a phone call. 507-458-8416. Andy Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Wood Stork - Faribault Co.

2014-06-21 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Bird is still at previously reported location as of 8 am. South west corner of lot past pine trees adjacent to white rope fence. Andrew Nyhus Winona 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] Ruddy Turnstone - Isanti Co.

2014-05-20 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Ben Fritchman, Dedrick Benz and I just spotted an apparent first county Ruddy Turnstone .5 mi north of the Rum River along CR 7. Also present were 10 Black - bellied Plovers, one Dublin and several pipits. Andy Nyhus Winona, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Black-necked Stilt - Yellow Medicine Co

2014-05-15 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Dedrick Benz and I queried the sightings database at moumn.org last night and discovered that a Black-necked Stilt was found yesterday at Miller Lake 15 miles west of Clarkfield along Hwy 67. It was still present at 7 am this morning. Andy Nyhus Winona, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] Black Throated Gray Warbler

2014-05-10 Thread Andrew Nyhus
The real question is: Was there actually a Black-throated Gray Warbler seen? On May 10, 2014 10:00 PM, Ann Lyons ann.ly...@gmail.com wrote: Jeez I hate it when this nonsense starts. Isn't there another way to administer the site than expose us all to his nastiness? On May 10, 2014 9:46 PM,

[mou-net] American Avocet - Mower Co.

2014-05-08 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Bob Dunlap, Dedrick Benz and I found 16 American Avocets this morning at the Grand Meadow sewage ponds. Andrew Nyhus Winona, 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] Hudsonian Godwit - Anoka Co

2014-05-03 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Today at 3:30 p.m. Dedrick Benz and I found 5 Hudsonian Godwits in a flooded field on the east side of CR 9 across the street from the boat landing at Round Lake. Andrew Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Say's Phoebe - Big Stone County

2014-04-28 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Today around 2:20 this afternoon I found an adult Say's Phoebe in downtown Ortonville. The bird was found in the backyard of 877 Main (MN Hwy 7), this is at the intersection of Hackberry Hill Rd and Main. It's a small gray house just adjacent to the grain elevators and railroad tracks. I got some

[mou-net] Cinnamon Teal still present, McLeod County

2014-04-26 Thread Andrew Nyhus
The Cinnamon Teal is currently on the north side of 75th St. about 200 yards north of where Doug and Scott found it this morning east of Stewart. Andy Nyhus 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] Most Surprising Bird?

2013-07-16 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Self found Long-tailed Jaeger at Roseau Lake WMA on June 14. On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Michael Engh mi...@cadence.com wrote: I have two. Lifer Le Conte's sparrow at Hok-Si-La. Least bittern at 180th St marsh which I haven't seen in many years. Just lucky to be at the right place at

[mou-net] Marbled Godwit - Fillmore Co.

2013-04-29 Thread Andrew Nyhus
There is a flooded pasture a half mile west of Highway 63 on 100 Street that has 17 Marbled Godwits and 19 Willets. Yesterday there were two American Golden Plover at this same location. Andrew Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Glossy Ibis - Houston Co.

2013-04-27 Thread Andrew Nyhus
The flock of 9 White-faced Ibis' has turned out to be 8 white-faced Ibis and 1 Glossy Ibis. The flock finally came very close for viewing with great light this morning. We confirmed that the bird had a dark iris. Photos will be posted hopefully tonight. Andy Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] White-faced Ibis - Houston Co

2013-04-26 Thread Andrew Nyhus
This morning at 6:30 I found four white-faced ibises in the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 16 and highway 26. They were very close to the road feeding in the grass Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Marbled Godwit - Houston Co.

2013-04-26 Thread Andrew Nyhus
today in the county are 7 Trumpeter Swans. They are located on the west side of Highway 26 just south of Reno. Andrew Nyhus Winona 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] Mute Swan - Winona Co.

2013-03-30 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Today around 1 o'clock I found a single Mute Swan out on the Mississippi River just down river from the verchota boat landing. 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] Franklin's Gull - Winona Co.

2013-03-30 Thread Andrew Nyhus
This afternoon around 1 o'clock Diedrick Benz reported to me that he found two Franklin's Gulls out on the river. I refound them shortly after. They were just up river from the interstate bridge where the barge area begins. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Surf Scoter - Blue Earth Co

2012-10-22 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Surf Scoter in 1 other pond by itself. Andrew Nyhus 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] Lesser Black-backed Gull

2012-10-21 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Has the gull in Dakota County been seen recently. I will be driving through the cities in the next 2 hours and would like to stop by there. Thank you Andrew Nyhus 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] Shorebirds-Faribault County

2012-07-29 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Bob's post was made on behalf of John Hockema and I on Tuesday the 24th. Andrew Nyhus On Jul 29, 2012 7:15 PM, linda whyte bi...@moosewoods.us wrote: No, you're not the only one, Jim. I don't have a post from Bob Dunalp either, regarding Minnesota Lake. Perhaps the post Dave referred

[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - Pipestone Co.

2012-07-26 Thread Andrew Nyhus
John Hockema and I found 15 Buff-breasted Sandpipers at the sewage ponds in Edgerton this morning. For those of you interested in making a Muffin Run there is a good bakery in town as well. Andrew Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak- Pipestone/Murray Co.

2012-07-26 Thread Andrew Nyhus
John Hockema and I found Blue Grosbeaks in Pipestone at the intersection of county road 18 and county road 2. And in Murray Co at the abandoned rock quarry along county road 4 a few miles east of the county line. Andrew Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] Whimbrel -St. Louis Co

2012-06-05 Thread Andrew Nyhus
I found at least 4 Whimbrels on Hearding island at 3:35 this afternoon. Andrew Nyhus 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] Tufted Titmouse - Lake of the Woods Co.

2012-05-29 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Hi All -- On Thursday (May 24th) I was doing some birding up north. I was driving along CR 8 northwest of Baudette. I stopped to check out some ducks in an inlet along the road and clearly heard the Peter Peter Peter call of a Tufted Titmouse. I am very familiar with this bird in Winona county

[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse - Lake of the Woods

2012-05-29 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Hi All I've gotten some great responses from a few people so far. Carolina Wren and Baltimore Oriole have been added to the list of possible culprits. For the record I have not added Titmouse to my Lake of the Woods list. I wrote it off as undecided. As frustrating as it can be I still love the

[mou-net] Great Gray Owl - Beltrami Co

2012-05-24 Thread Andrew Nyhus
at 2 o'clock this afternoon I found a great gray owl about 5 miles south of waskish on highway 72. it was hunting from a telephone pole. it was very willing to have its picture taken. when I left the area it was still sitting on the telephone pole. Andrew Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler - Wabasha Co

2012-05-17 Thread Andrew Nyhus
in the canopy singing. it was not acting like a migrant bird but more like a potential nesting bird. Andrew Nyhus Winona, MN WWW.andrewnyhusphotography.com 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] Surf Scoter - Winona Co

2012-04-30 Thread Andrew Nyhus
The Surf Scoter is still at the spillway along prairie island road as of 7am today. Andrew Nyhus 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] Stilt Sandpiper - Winona Co

2012-04-25 Thread Andrew Nyhus
pectorals. The learning process is fun but humbling Andrew Nyhus 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] Cinnamon Teal/Blue Wing Teal - Winona Co

2012-04-25 Thread Andrew Nyhus
I found a hybrid CITE/BWTE at 10:45 am at Vercota landing today. It is associating with a small flock of BWTE. Andrew Nyhus 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] Stilt Sandpiper - Winona Co.

2012-04-24 Thread Andrew Nyhus
for shore birds. get here this year because next year it will be gone. Andrew Nyhus 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] Say's Phoebe in Fillmore Co

2012-04-22 Thread Andrew Nyhus
The Say's Phoebe was re found at the farm pond south of preston again this morning at 9:20 by Ron and Herb 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] Duluth area birding

2011-05-25 Thread Andrew Nyhus
I will be in duluth on Thursday and am looking for someone to bird with or some ideas on where to go. I am familiar with park point and will be spending some time there. Anywhere else to check? Thanks Andy Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Northern Mockingbird - Cook County

2011-05-14 Thread Andrew Nyhus
Saw a Northern Mockingbird just north of Grand Marais. Location is just off Hwy 61 north of town near small apartment complex and small yellow house with bird feeder. There were many White-crowned Sparrows, White-throated Sparrows, Chipping Sparrows and one Lincoln's Sparrow at the feeder. I saw