Re: [mou-net] where to report Whooping Crane sightings

The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (which includes the International Crane Foundation) has a website where whooping crane sightings can be reported online . This ensures that those directly involved

Re: [mou-net] Bob Russell

I am so very saddened by the news of Bob's passing. Bob was passionate about birds and conservation. He brought joy, curiosity and wry humor along for the ride. Bob's enthusiasm was contagious. We used to work more closely together on shorebirds but in more recent years our paths hadn't crossed

[mou-net] shorebird viewing opportunity- Freeborn Lake (Freeborn co)

>From Jeanine Vorland, MN DNR Area Wildlife Manager "We have Freeborn Lake, Freeborn County in drawdown this summer and just managed to create a new rim of fresh mudflat as the rains have eased a bit. The shorebirds are gathering (and Franklin's gulls, one of my favorites). Just thought I woul

[mou-net] FW: [SHOREBIRDS] Faithful Counters of Global Shorebird Counting

FYI - Shorebird Counting Competition & prizes (see link below) from World Shorebird Day organization -Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer -Original Message- From: Shorebird Discussion Group [mailto:shorebi...@listserv.uga.edu] On Behalf Of Gyorgy Szimuly Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2016 4:00 P

[mou-net] Global Shorebird Counting starts in a week [World Shorebird Day]

FYI See below (also https://worldshorebirdsday.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/why-not-counting-shorebirds-as-you-go-birding-anyway/ https://www.facebook.com/worldshorebirdsday -Original Message- From: Shorebird Discussion Group [mailto:shorebi...@listserv.uga.edu] On Behalf Of Gyorgy Szimu

[mou-net] white pelicans -seeking 2016 FOY reports from southern MN

I'm seeking 2016 FOY reports of American white pelicans from southern MN Thanks Lisa . Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer Reg. Nongame Wildlife Specialist, CWB (r) MN DNR Southern Region (R4) Div. of Ecological & Water Resources 21371 State Hwy

[mou-net] North American Breeding Bird Survey needs you!

[ I'm forwarding this message on behalf of Katie Koch, Midwest Coordinated Bird Monitoring Partnership] Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer Southern Regional Nongame Wildlife Specialist- DNR Subject: Calling all Midwest birders - the North American Breeding Bird S

[mou-net] WINTER FINCH IRRUPTION?

(from the Birding Community E-Bulletin* forwarded by Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer): WILL WE SEE A WINTER FINCH IRRUPTION? "Once again, we share winter-finch predictions from the astute Ontario observer, Ron Pittaway. His assessment applies mainly to Ontario and adjacent provinces and states, and it at

[mou-net] whooping crane -correction

WCEP guidance should have read: "Please not trespass on private property in an attempt to view whooping cranes." See http://www.bringbackthecranes.org/newsroom/2012/KeepDistanceApril2012.html Thanks to those that caught this as spell check didn't Regards, Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer Join or Le

[mou-net] whooping crane follow up

I've received some emails requesting a bit more follow up re: whooping cranes viewing. The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership has provided additional guidance in the past which I'll share: The WCEP asks anyone who encounters a whooping crane in the wild to please give them the respect and dist

[mou-net] What to do if You See Whooping Cranes

Greetings! The Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership offers this guidance re : What to do if You See Whooping Cranes http://www.bringbackthecranes.org/what2do.html "Should you be fortunate enough to encounter these birds, use extreme caution in observing the cranes and do not attempt to approac

[mou-net] requesting reports of Peru Banded Shorebirds

Forwarding request for sightings reports of Shorebirds banded in Peru: (see bottom of email for where to send reports) Dear everyone, We hope all of you are more than well. As we are in the middle of the northwards migration, we would like you to know a little more about our actual work with s

[mou-net] Ibis near Madison Lake, MN

I'm passing along a report from Randy Schoeneck: Yesterday at about 4 PM: 1 glossy ibis observed with a great blue heron about ½ mile west of Madison Lake, MN off of Blue Earth Co Rd 26. Based on the description of the habitat, the location would be about GPS = 44.20319, -93.83348 44° 12.191',

Re: [mou-net] early nesters & the N Am Bird Phenology Program

Seeing all the posts about early migrations, early nesting, etc. I thought it might be helpful to put in another plug a couple of phenology efforts: North American Bird Phenology Program. The BPP -part of the USA-National Phenology Network - was a network of volunteer observers who recorded

[mou-net] more whooping crane guidance from WCEP

A bit more specific guidance from the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership (see below) Thanks, Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer Regional Nongame Wildlife Specialist MNDNR-Southern Region .. From: Eva Szyszkoski [mailto:e...@savingcranes.org] Sent: Thurs

[mou-net] Whooping Crane Concern

Greetings, This fall, whooping cranes have been observed in Rice Co. and now LeSueur Co. Recent listserv postings have underscored the need to enjoy these birds from a distance as the whooping crane is a critically imperiled North American species with fewer than 250 birds in a single wild

Re: [mou-net] whooping cranes

A reminder--- To report whooping crane sightings online to the Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership: http://www.fws.gov/midwest/whoopingcrane/sightings/sightingform.cfm which includes the following guidance: "When you are lucky enough to see whooping cranes, please do not approach them closely, e

[mou-net] Whooping crane sightings-- where to report

Great to hear that whooping cranes are showing up again! The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service asks that folks report their sightings online at. http://www.fws.gov/midwest/whoopingcrane/sightings/sightingform.cfm They also remind us that when we're are lucky enough to see whooping cranes, please do

[mou-net] adopt a vacant Breeding Bird Survey Route

Posted on behalf of Katie Koch, Midwest Bird Monitoring Coordinator/Midwest Coordinated Bird Monitoring Partnership and Midwest Partners in Flight- see below -Lisa Gelvin-Innvaer -Original Message- From: Midwest Partners in Flight [mailto:mwpar...@listserv.uark.edu] On Behalf O

[mou-net] Non-breeding Shorebird Mapping Project is online

FYI -Original Message- From: Shorebird Discussion Group [mailto:shorebi...@listserv.uga.edu] On Behalf Of Gyorgy Szimuly Sent: Friday, June 18, 2010 1:15 PM To: shorebi...@listserv.uga.edu Subject: [SHOREBIRDS] Non-breeding Shorebird Mapping Project is online Dear All, I am pleased to an

[mou-net] Breeding Shorebird Mapping Project at WorldWaders

FYI-- See below. -Original Message- From: Shorebird Discussion Group [mailto:shorebi...@listserv.uga.edu] On Behalf Of Gyorgy Szimuly Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 10:53 AM To: shorebi...@listserv.uga.edu Subject: [SHOREBIRDS] WorldWaders Dear Friends and Future Friends, I am proud to ann