[mou-net] Blue Lake rarity visitors (Scott County)

Hi MOU Forum, I enjoyed seeing the White-winged Scoter and Barrow's Goldeneye at Blue Lake Pond with others this morning. At one point while I was there, the two birds were close enough to each other to fit in the photo frame together, a fun occurrence. I have posted this shot and will share

[mou-net] Grand Marais visit and contact info question

Hi, I wonder if anyone on MOU might know the email address of a Harvey Sobieck who lives up near Grand Marais, (which you could send to me directly), he is the birder I enjoyed spending some time with yesterday up in Grand Marais. I'd like to send him a message if anyone knew his email adress,

Re: [mou-net] Pacific Loon Minneapolis

/photos/fisherkingbat/52924056035/in/dateposted-public/ Happy birding to you all, Brian and Denise St. Paul MN On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 4:29 PM wrote: > It was present at 1:00 > > Scott > > -Original Message- > From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Brian Tennessen > Se

Re: [mou-net] Pacific Loon Minneapolis

Curious as to whether anyone can confirm whether this bird is still there this afternoon? Maybe I'll swing by to see... Brian On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 8:31 AM Kat Baumtrog wrote: > Was just looking for this loon... only had binos. Going home to get > scope. Will update. 5/24/2023 @ 8:20 am

[mou-net] Grey Cloud Dunes, LeConte's Sparrow

Yesterday afternoon from ~4:45 - 6:15 I visited Grey Cloud Dunes, in hopes of seeing the Say's Phoebe that has been reported there the last couple days. I parked at the South Parking area. I did not see the Phoebe in the places I walked (west from South parking lot, down the hill down to the

Re: [mou-net] Washington County this morning

y heavier than > the shrike ? > Regards > Ron Huber > > On 3/4/2023 4:08 PM, Brian Tennessen wrote: > > Kyle, Tami, > > Thank you for the reports, nice to read.. > > Two winters ago we had Red-breasted Nuthatch winter in / around our > backyard in St. Paul. Last

Re: [mou-net] Washington County this morning

Kyle, Tami, Thank you for the reports, nice to read.. Two winters ago we had Red-breasted Nuthatch winter in / around our backyard in St. Paul. Last winter I saw none. This winter they are back again, I've identified there are two of them this year, a pair. They don't hang around here past

[mou-net] North Shore / Grand Marais visit Jan. 12-15

My wife Denise and I took a nice trip up to Grand Marais last weekend, taking Thurs and Fri off work to make it a 4 day weekend. I was happy to find and observe the Townsend's Solitaire in the RV Park and get some nice photos, of which I can share links below. I see on ebird the last observed

Re: [mou-net] Red-bellied Woodpecker with rodent, Hennepin County

learned adaptation that gives them some advantage? > > It all makes the Red-bellieds even more interesting to watch! Thanks > > for posting. > > Linda Whyte > > > > On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 12:45 PM MOU wrote: > > > > > (Posted by Brian Tennessen via > >

[mou-net] Bass Ponds visit 11/23, Hennepin Cty

Went down to bass ponds after work today, hoping I’d maybe see the Bittern that was spotted there recently, but I did not. I did see a Fox Sparrow, and also a nice view of a female Rusty Blackbird foraging in the little creek that comes out of the culvert at the junction of trails, the spot where

Re: [mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

. The third I didn’t spot whether adult or juvenile, I was huffing and puffing up that big hill.. All the best to you all, happy birding! Brian Tennessen St. Paul On Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 1:37 PM Jason Frank wrote: > I'll chime in here, from The Edge of the Realm (Ortonville) > > -Eagl

Re: [mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

That's sad to hear some of the Lilydale Eagles may have succumbed to Avian Bird Flu, I have not been down there to look for birds since ~March. I just wanted to interject, I have seen Osprey on a couple occasions at the river near the Ford Dam over the last month or so. Both in flight here

[mou-net] seemingly sick eagle near bass ponds, Hennepin County

I observed an Eagle down by the bass ponds this evening, ~5:00-5:30, that I fear may be sick with Avian Bird Flu. This eagle is one that is starting to show a fair bit of white on the head and tail, so maybe ~4 yrs old I'd guess? This bird does not appear to be banded. I have taken photos of

Re: [mou-net] Wilson's Phalarope, 140th st marsh, Dakota C., 4/26

. I've not personally observed anyone violating this while I've been there., Happy and respectful birding to you all, Brian On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 1:44 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > I saw a Wilson's Phalarope yesterday afternoon down at 180th Marsh as > well, ~5 pm, on the weste

Re: [mou-net] Wilson's Phalarope, 140th st marsh, Dakota C., 4/26

I saw a Wilson's Phalarope yesterday afternoon down at 180th Marsh as well, ~5 pm, on the western end of the western pond, south of the road. It was also busy doing its circling feeding behavior. They are a beautiful bird. I saw 2 Dunlin the day before, ~5 pm. Was happy to see the 2 Ibis on

Re: [mou-net] Swans in Eden Prairie

Cool, thanks for the info! Brian On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 3:20 PM Steven Brown wrote: > In case anyone is interested, there are currently hundreds of Tundra Swans > with a few Trumpeter Swans mixed in on Rice Lake opposite the Richard T. > Anderson Natural Area in Eden Prairie. > > General

Re: [mou-net] Ross's Gull at Port Douglas Washington County

The Ross's Gull was still there this afternoon, when I was there ~1 pm. The bird did a nice flyby during my time there, after having been resting along the WI shore for a while. Here is a photo I got, if interested. https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherkingbat/51711772493/in/dateposted-public/

Re: [mou-net] Sandhill Cranes staging at Sherburne NWR - Update

Steve, Yes thanks for info! I had this week off so zipped up there this afternoon, did the Wildlife Drive. Lots of Harriers, Rough-legged Hawks and Eagles active in the brisk wind. Here’s a Rough-legged shot I got, I’ll post some Crane pics as time allows.. https://flic.kr/p/2mGNY17 Lots of

Re: [mou-net] Red-breasted Nuthatches in the metro area

Tom we had a pair all last winter we are in Mac-Groveland. They stayed longer than I thought they would in spring, if I recall into April even. I’ve not seen any in the yard this fall yet though, but hope they show up again… Brian On Sat, Oct 23, 2021 at 9:34 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Tom

[mou-net] Tree swallow carrying feather, Bass Ponds, Hennepin County

This past Sunday at the Bass Ponds, (where Ike's creek empties into Long Meadow Lake), I saw several birds transporting large white feathers, mainly Tree Swallows, but I also saw a Great Crested Flycatcher with one. I'm sure they were taking these for use in their nest building / insulating. I

Re: [mou-net] Bass Ponds birds, Friday

Ive been confused by this as well. In some reports it’s described as ‘pond near upper parking lot’. I am not aware of a pond up by the lot. I figure they mean the pond when you first come down the big hill from the parking lot, that is adjacent to that lower parking paved area (where no one

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Ramsey County

A group of White-winged Crossbills has visited our backyard, observed on a few occasions over the last month. We live in St. Paul, Mac-Grovelamd neighborhood First seen on Jan. 15-16, then again this past week, on Jan. 27. The earlier viewing I would say ~10 + birds, second viewing maybe a bit

[mou-net] Believed Merlin sighting at Old Cedar Bridge Hennepin County

Fri. night, as light was dwindling I believe we spotted a Merlin, i think possibly two. I believe I may have seen a pair flying, but then just a bit later saw one land in the bigger tree just out to north side of the walking bridge, near the parking lot end. There's a bigger tree in that area

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

to you all, Brian On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 5:42 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > I have not seen any reports of it having been seen past the sighting this > morning. I went out and walked around for a couple hours, along with > others. Perhaps the drier weather that should be the case tom

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

, 2020 at 11:30 AM LINDA SPARLING wrote: > Painted Redstart was seen this morning, early, at 1784 Sargent. I do not > see a it by the time I had to leave at 9:15. > Linda Sparling > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 22, 2020, at 5:46 AM, Brian Tennessen > wrote: &g

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

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[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

Subject: Re: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY To: Brian Tennessen Hi everyone, What a remarkable opportunity to see such a gorgeous bird. There is one hanging out right now in the Outer Banks as well. >From a personal standpoint I'm kicking myself that I'm up at our cabin right

Re: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

Hi, I live in this area, and was off work this afternoon so went out and was able to observe this bird, along with many others. Others have maybe already reported on this by observing the photos they've taken or observing through binocs, but this poor bird seems distressed, maybe just the cold

[mou-net] Wood Lake warbler activity, Hennepin county

ago, have never caught sight of them migrating through before! Me and a gentleman named Val who I met there enjoyed observing them for some time.. Also saw Yellow-rumped, Palm, Nashville, Tennessee, Black-throated Green, Black-and-white, Magnolia there were likely others.. Brian Tennessen Saint

Re: [mou-net] Osprey with red fish

Levitt On Thu, Sep 3, 2020 at 10:58 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > I posted this photo that I took tonight, seen flying over Crosby Farm Park > in Ramsey county ~5 pm, an Osprey with a very red fish, or at least the > back half of the fish. > > https://flic.kr/p/2jDaW2r &

[mou-net] Osprey with red fish

I posted this photo that I took tonight, seen flying over Crosby Farm Park in Ramsey county ~5 pm, an Osprey with a very red fish, or at least the back half of the fish. https://flic.kr/p/2jDaW2r I am curious as to whether anyone has thoughts on what this red fish would be? We see there is a

Re: [mou-net] Purpose of this listserv?

I agree with all the thanks doled out, I appreciate the MOU! I haven’t used the social media birder options much, and not much eBird either though I do tend to check out hotspot reports on eBird... Thanks all, Brian On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 10:45 AM Dale Trexel wrote: > So, we're coming up

Re: [mou-net] Peregrine aggression on North Shore

untrained eyes.. I will have to see if I can find a way online to read reports on the Tettegouche area Falcons... Brian On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 8:31 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > Hi, we are nearing the end of a week up on the North Shore, staying near > Tettegouche. We walked out to Shovel

[mou-net] Peregrine aggression on North Shore

Hi, we are nearing the end of a week up on the North Shore, staying near Tettegouche. We walked out to Shovel Point hoping to see the Peregrines and on the way back were not disappointed. Up at the high point, where people rock climb, two Peregrines were involved in some aggressive behavior, or

Re: [mou-net] Sick

Yep this is surely spam, i've gotten messages like this, and from people i know, but they didn't send it, they'd gotten hacked.. brian t. On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 8:18 AM Manley Olson wrote: > Unless you know this person and can verify that this is their email, > beware. This is a classic way

Re: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

I've been seeing them here in our St. Paul yard the last few days too. They are great, I love their melancholy song. To piggyback on this (and maybe this is frowned on, not sure), I had a first ever observation of a Blue-Headed Vireo in our yard yesterday! They may pass through our yard every

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 149th St Marsh

e: > > Have you contacted City Hall? Or you might even try the Mayor’s > office/staff? Someone at City Hall should be available to help. > Kathryn Rudd - Eagan > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Apr 24, 2020, at 11:50 PM, Brian Tennessen <mailto:brian.tennes...@gmail.com>> w

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 149th St Marsh

Sorry, I do not know but was wondering the same thing.. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 5:52 PM Susan anderson < 027be96b2ba4-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Does any one know what is going on at 140th St Marsh?? - Trees being > bulldozed - dirt being pushed into the marsh? > Anyone know what

Re: [mou-net] MOU President Message

Great message, thank you! Brian Tennessen On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 8:40 AM Richard A King wrote: > To MOU Members and Friends: > > > > Our new normal is shaping up to be quickly evolving and stressful. Most of > us have not been challenged with anything like the current C

Re: [mou-net] Northern Shrike Hennepin County

Yes I saw one down there yesterday as well, near the Old Cedar Bridge, near the new building they have built there. Brian Tennessen On Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at 12:01 PM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Todd Mitchell via moumn.org) > > Bass pond trail > > 44.840500, -93.234500 > >

Re: [mou-net] About the Metro

I saw Nashville Warblers at both the Bloomington bass ponds and at Crosby Farm park Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. I also saw what I believe was a Palm Warbler Sat morning. I saw a lot of Blue Jay activity at Crosby Farm Sat. Morning, they were noticeably active and flying here and there

[mou-net] Ramsey County Caspian Terns

Hi, I observed what I believe were ~3 Caspian Terns diving for fish at Pickerel Lake in Lilydale Park this evening. I enjoyed watching them for nearly an hour.. I do believe these were Caspian Terns due to the black legs and feet. and more pronounced larger beak. Someone more knowledgeable can

Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers Update

Nice! I haven't seen a Red-headed woodpecker in some years. It's always been in North central WI at our family place that I've seen them.. Brian On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 8:07 AM Lost Creek wrote: > Confirmed there are 4 RH Woodpeckers fledged from the pair that nested here > this summer. All 6

Re: [mou-net] Flycatcher missing upper beak Ramsey Cty

> From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brian > Tennessen > Sent: Friday, August 09, 2019 2:57 PM > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: [mou-net] Flycatcher missing upper beak Ramsey Cty > > I was down to Crosby Fram park yesterday evening,

[mou-net] Flycatcher missing upper beak Ramsey Cty

I was down to Crosby Fram park yesterday evening, and got a photo of this poor Great Crested Flycatcher that is missing its upper beak! Ive never seen a bird with either an entire upper or lower beak missing... The bird looks otherwise healthy and alert, so it appears to be faring ok. Can

Re: [mou-net] Solitary Sandpiper Ramsey County

Also, just to clarify, this was that drying up pond near the parking lot at the more upriver end of the park (near the marina). Happy birding to you all, Brian On Sat, Jul 13, 2019 at 9:09 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Brian Tennessen via moumn.org) > > I was down to Crosby Farm

Re: [mou-net] Ramsey County lone Hooded Merganser duckling

We have been down a few more times to Crosby Farm park. The water levels have risen there again, they have reclosed the gates leading into the park. The path that skirts the 'upper lake' is flooded and doesnt allow getting to the part of the path right along the upper lake. We have walked

Re: [mou-net] Ramsey County lone Hooded Merganser duckling

il> > <#m_6127784600636372187_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 8:02 PM MOU wrote: > >> (Posted by Brian Tennessen via moumn.org) >> >> Hi, >> >> We were down to the Crosby Farm park this afternoon, and observed a

Re: [mou-net] sparrow identification help, Hennepin cty Bloomington bass ponds

assumed they looked similar without ever studying my bird books / apps carefully on this matter! Have a good night all, Brian On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 9:52 PM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Brian Tennessen via moumn.org) > > Hi, > > I am wondering if someone could help me with the

Re: [mou-net] Waterfowl, Carver County

My wife and i drove out from St. Paul this afternoon to check this area out as well. Tried to get some photos but the birds were pretty far away. We saw Mallard, Goldeneye, Coot, Redhead, Bufflehead, Shoveler, Scaup. Im not too adept at telling Greater and Lesser Scaup apart from each other.