Re: [mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

t; Jeanie > > Jeanie Joppru > Pennington County, MN > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > On Sep 20, 2020, at 1:15 PM, Jim Ryan wrote: > > > > Thanks for this Tami! > > > > I had a pine siskin at my feeders briefly today mixed in with a flock of >

Re: [mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

Thanks for this Tami! I had a pine siskin at my feeders briefly today mixed in with a flock of goldfinches. Seems early On Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 11:00 AM Tami Vogel wrote: > Here is Tyler Hoar's winter finch forecast. > > He mentions that he has started a nonprofit dedicated to finch research >

Re: [mou-net] N. Mockingbird in Fridley

t > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best

Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co.

The report of the death of the black swan this morning is most interesting because Steve Weston and I saw one this afternoon about 4pm at Fort Snelling State Park. We presumed it was the same bird reported earlier by numerous observers. Perhaps there are two? I never saw the bird everyone's been

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Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of

[mou-net] Ramsey Cty shorebirds - AHATS observatory

This morning I found peeps, lesser yellowlegs, a *Semipalmated Plover* and an *American Golden Plover* along with the expected marshy inhabitants. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our

Re: [mou-net] Baltimore Oriole Ramsey Co.

-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression

[mou-net] female red-wing blackbird

had my FOY at the suet this morning. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnson http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com/authors

[mou-net] Hawk attacks drone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhDG_WBIQgc -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnson http://www.famousquotesandauthors.com

[mou-net] Cannon River Wilderness Field Trip Saturday!

will be there even if it lightly rains. Contacting us beforehand is not required. (ksmith9...@gmail.com). -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression

[mou-net] Nighthawks

Amongst the many new arrivals today - I didn't see nearly as many warblers as most folks, I was delighted to see a large flock of Common Nighthawks moving over Pickerel Lake in Lilydale park tonight. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments

[mou-net] St. John's Arboretum Spring Birding Day - Stearns County

with Bob Russell if there is any interest following lunch. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnsonhttp://www.famousquotesandauthors.com

Re: [mou-net] St. John's Arboretum Spring Birding Day - Stearns County

at 11:22 AM, roy zimmerman roymz...@yahoo.com wrote: Jim, I would like to attend. Where do I register? Do I show up at 5:30? On Monday, May 5, 2014 11:17 AM, Jim Ryan muchmore...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Birders, Please consider attending this time-honored event, co-sponsored by Minnesota

[mou-net] Garganey still there

a bit before it was lost in the marsh there near a pair of Ring-necked ducks. After striking out on the Eurasian Widgeon three times, it was nice to get this lifer easily on the first try! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst

Re: [mou-net] Anyone look for the Eurasian Widgeon Sunday Morning?

. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments

[mou-net] Fwd: Dakota Cty Park Meisville Ravine Birding trip

will be there even if it rains. After birding at Miesville Ravine we may check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone

[mou-net] Meisville Ravine Birding Trip

. ( ksmith9...@gmail.com). Kevin will be there even if it rains. After birding at Miesville Ravine we may check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments

[mou-net] Lowry Nature Center birdwalk

hikes: gently rolling wood chipped trails -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnsonhttp://www.famousquotesandauthors.com/authors

[mou-net] Spring migrants are on the way and Salt Lake Weekend is coming up!

. For more information about attending, please visit the MOU websitehttp://moumn.org/saltlake/ . -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan MOU Field Trip Chair Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency

[mou-net] Lowry Nature Center birdwalk

to www.threeriversparks.org or call 763-559-6700. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression.- Robert Johnsonhttp://www.famousquotesandauthors.com/authors

[mou-net] Dakota Cty Park Meisville Ravine Birding trip

may check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of despondency and depression

Re: [mou-net] Stillwater - Peacock

this could have come from in the North East Metro? Thanks Jason Bolish Shoreview - Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does

[mou-net] Weaver Bottoms Swan waterfowl birding trip

. Thanks, Mark Lystig 651 452-1133 -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it. - Maimonides (1135-1204) Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Song research

already and are in their early staging phase done pre-migration. This seems earlier than last year despite the looong cold spring we had. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even

Re: [mou-net] Why do we bird?

/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire world agrees with it, nor less so even if the whole world disagrees with it. - Maimonides

[mou-net] Lots of Turkey Vultures

seen large groups like this in the winter in Florida but never up here on or near their breeding grounds. Anyone know why they are doing this here now at this time of year? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue of the fact that the entire

[mou-net] Chisago Cty: Bells Vireo Refound

(in addition to red-wings, robins and song sparrows): Veery Great Crested Flycatcher N. Rough-winged Swallow Rose-breasted Grosbeak Baltimore Oriole Warbling Vireo Yellow Warbler Common Yellowthroat -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside Truth does not become more true by virtue

[mou-net] MOU Field Trip: Arden Hills Armory - Ramsey County

to 16. To sign up, contact trip leader Bob Holtz at bobholt...@comcast.net. Heavy rain, but not a mist, will cancel the trip. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan MOU Field Trip Chair There has been a tremendous renaissance in nature study in recent years; it has been called a form of escapism, and perhaps

[mou-net] MOU Birding Trip in Stearns County Saturday, May 18th

Church. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Ramsey Cty: Mockingbird still present

the heavier brush towards the river and the oak tree area. Other good finds: Savannah Sparrow Baltimore Orioles - 3 -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well

[mou-net] Warbler Fallout in St. Paul

In my urban neighborhood the hackberry trees have been swarming with: Yellow-rumps - by the dozen Nashvilles - oodles Tennessee - a handful Redstart - nice male Magnolia - what a yardbird! As I and a chipping sparrow looked on in awe... -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One

[mou-net] MOU Trip in Stearns County, May 18th

pooling and chipping in for gas are encouraged. To join this trip show up at 1:30 p.m., gathering in front of the SJU Library across from the Abbey Church. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall

[mou-net] Loons and grebes landing in odd places

Late ice-outs are causing problems for them this year http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/399177/ -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed

Re: [mou-net] Yellow-rumped Warbler fallout, St. Anthony Park, Ramsey County

University of Minnesota Hodson Hall 1980 Folwell Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Email: dunla...@umn.edu Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One

[mou-net] Odd Robin song

in my day and never one anything like this. What this bird was doing was definitely beyond a regional dialect variation. Anyone else have similar experience with this or other species? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link

Re: [mou-net] Robin Hordes in St. Paul/Bass Ponds today

Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy

Re: [mou-net] Robin Hordes in St. Paul/Bass Ponds today

at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html On Apr 18, 2013, at 8:35 AM, Jim Ryan muchmore...@gmail.com wrote: They are stacked up all over in Southern Chisago county as well. Have been for over a week! Jim On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 8:31 PM, linda whyte bi

[mou-net] MOU Birding trip this weekend in Dakota County

. ( ksmith9...@gmail.com) I will be there even if it rains. After birding at Miesville Ravine we may stop in Cannon Falls for lunch on the way to check for waterfowl or shorebirds at the western end of Lake Byllesby. (a scope is very helpful here) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One

[mou-net] MOU Birding trip for EARLY MIGRANTS - RICE County, March 23rd

directly. Do not reply to the entire list-serv -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[mou-net] MOU Trip - SALT LAKE WEEKEND

is to be expected, one of which may be the weather. So prepare in Minnesota fashion. All are invited to come back or try this birding adventure. Please check out the special MOU website page we have for this event: http://moumn.org/saltlake/ -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first

Re: [mou-net] Cats and birds articles

. Not so nice is that even after sterilization, once returned outside, the cats keep on killing. And they will live on for several years before something does them in. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall

Re: [mou-net] redpolls

Large numbers are in the metro area this season. On Sunday, our group doing the Cedar Creek CBC found a single flock of about 300 birds off Highway 65 in East Bethel and 72 additional birds at various feeders, etc. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions

[mou-net] Ramsey Cty: Clark's Nutcracker

Was refound tonight at 5:30. Same location: Cty Road I (that's eye, not one) near St. Alban's Very cooperative! 2nd hand reports via dog walkers that evening grosbeaks were seen in the neighborhood. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness

[mou-net] Spotting scope for sale

If interested, please check out this link and respond there. http://naturalobservations.blogspot.com/2012/10/spotting-scope-for-sale.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken

Re: [mou-net] Shorebirds-Faribault County

Schirmacher. Just wondering if there is a hiccup in the distribution system. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part

Re: [mou-net] Shorebirds-Faribault County

a week ago. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 29, 2012, at 4:20 PM, Jim Ryan muchmore...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the shorebird update, Dave. Am I the only one who got no MOU post from Bob Dunlap this morning? After checking, his last MOU post that I received was about a Prairie Falcon

[mou-net] McLeod Cty: Red-necked Grebe

a good look if it's still there. Quite an unexpected find. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius

Re: [mou-net] Harriers

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Re: [mou-net] recent posts to MOU-NET

. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* On Tue, Jun 26, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Terence

Re: [mou-net] Neighborhood 50

locations also (within the city limits of St. Paul or Minneapolis), so the quality factor of these sightings, relative to their location is much higher, IMO. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall

[mou-net] Washington Cty: Bell's Vireo still present

rounds and did not expect to see me out in a field, away from a trail, at that time of day! PS: prepare for ticks - both kinds. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy

Re: [mou-net] Field trip verbs

Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus

Re: [mou-net] Mallards roosting on the roof (Goodhue Co)

I have seen Mallards perched on rooftops in a suburban neighborhood before, but not roosting. I thought that was odd enough. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy

[mou-net] Scott Cty: Eurasian Collared-dove

Florida. Thoughts? Any one want to try to refind it? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus

[mou-net] Texas Drought affects migration

FYI: http://galvestondailynews.com/ap/fb497e -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

the bcc.. The tech folks behind the curtain can verify or nullify my thesis here, but I think that's why you don't get your own posts. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo

[mou-net] 180 St. Marsh Sunday - Black Duck Not refound, Virginia Rail heard

pairs -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

). But apparently society marches on to it's cyber drummer with me in it's virtual dust. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater

Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)

!! I will be glad to field other responses backchannel. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus

[mou-net] Metro birds tonight

*Kaposia Landing* (Ramsey side) Wild Turkey - 1 Tom on Concord Ave. Great Blue Heron - *THIRTY SIX *- that is the most I've ever seen in one spot at one time Common Merganser - 50plus Bald Eagle - 4 I was hoping to spot a Black duck but had no luck -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside

[mou-net] Slow birding in February yields Gadwall, Scaup highlights

it's head turned 'round facing behind it, as if it had made a failed attempt at lunch. Our last stop was the Bass Ponds, which was largely unremarkable, save plenty of dog-walkers and one pair of* Lesser Scaup* amongst the previously mentioned species. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's

[mou-net] Dodge Cty: Snowy Owls refound

Steele Counties, well over 30 birds. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca

Re: [mou-net] Misidentification

own blind spots and weaknesses and improve your knowledge base and perceptive skills makes for a better birder. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed

[mou-net] Refound: AWPE GBHE @ Kaposia

! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Birds at pickerel lake this morning (Dakota Cty)

* at home. Pleasant, but I was hoping to spot the *Wood Ducks* I saw there this weekend to add them to my December list. Bust. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well

[mou-net] Bob Janssen in the news

http://www.startribune.com/local/west/134515838.html Also mentioned is someone named Eckhert. I think they meant Kim Eckert. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy

[mou-net] Washington County: Summer tanager refound

. It was a lifer for me - my 295th Minnesota bird. I hope she stays well! Also seen (of note) today: *Northern Shrike* - on the road near Carpenter Nature Center *Northern Shoveler* - a pair of females in pickerel lake (*Dakota County*) -on the way home from work! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside

[mou-net] Dakota County -Dickcissel not refound

*, *Cowbirds* and many *Red-winged Blackbirds*. I presume at least a few *Brewers Blackbirds* may have been in this large, mixed flock as well. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo

[mou-net] Snow buntings in 3 metro counties today

elsewhere today. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or Leave mou

Re: [mou-net] Birding Request

to protecting the welfare of birds (99% non-birders in my guesstimation). I think his concern is similar to giving a criminal your house keys and expecting nothing bad to happenplease note my second quote regarding this matter... -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One

Re: [mou-net] tufted titmouse in MN

A quick review of the MOU database shows 4 reports this fall (all South) 10 reports statewide this summer (9 South), 21 sightings this spring (all South). All reports except one are from the metro area and to the South and East. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One

[mou-net] Birds since last week

there - does anyone know if that lake EVER has any birds on it? A few *Mallards* in the small marsh out front of Rogers Lake and there were also *Robins*, a *Cardinal*, a *Junco* and the first *Tree sparrows* of the season greeted me. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One

Re: [mou-net] From the Bottom of My Heart

of internet admission. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* On Sat, Sep 17, 2011 at 6

[mou-net] Pelican deaths at hands of farmer

http://www.startribune.com/local/129948168.html A very sad story indeed. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part

[mou-net] Dakota county birds

-several in treetops Killdeer - numerous in plowed fields Horned Larks -in plowed fields Robins -several in treetops -this is where to find them this time of year Mourning doves - Well over 200. They are all over in big bunches, little bunches and single birds -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's

Re: [mou-net] Changes in MN Birding

Don't forget, House Finches were a big deal back then, weren't they? -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty

Re: [mou-net] Best Bird While Not Birding?

-* one morning at home I heard blue jays making a racket. I went out to investigate and this was the cause of their ruckus, right in my front yard! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man

[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpiper in Rice County

At 10am today there were at least 2 Buff-breasted Sandpipers in the dirt field on the Sod Farm on the West side of Goodhue Ave. (Goodhue / Rice County line) just South of 90th St. with about a dozen Killdeer and a few semipalmated sandpipers. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside

[mou-net] Golden Eagles harmed by wind turbines

This is most unfortunate: http://www.ncpa.org/sub/dpd/index.php?Article_ID=20764utm_source=newsletterutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=DPD -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo

[mou-net] Dakota Cty: Red-headed Woodpecker

Found today just south of 220th on Inga Avenue. In ten years of regularly birding this county, it's my first. And it was a FOY to boot! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken

[mou-net] Dakota Cty: Eurasian Collared Doves

6 birds found at the grain elevator just East of Vermillion. A county first for me. Thanks to Steve Weston for the heads up. I know others knew of the whereabouts of these but I don't know who all else to thank! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions

[mou-net] Anoka Cty: warbler Fallout

end to a great, but brief day birding! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca

[mou-net] Summer Tanager Not refound in Mpls

re-appear later. With leaf-out imminent, things will get a bit tougher very soon! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part

[mou-net] Isanti Cty: Red-throated Loon Not refound

at this lake! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Hennepin Cty: FOY Barn Swallows

They're back at their nesting site in the parking ramp in Bloomington today. A welcome sight sound after such a gloomy week! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Posting problem

, it is obviously necessary. I for one, like to see those photos! -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius

[mou-net] Hennepin Cty: Western Grebe refound

, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

Re: [mou-net] Unusual locations

- **Magnolia warbler* *E. Screech-owl,* *Purple finch* (nemesis bird) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community - Aldo Leopold “There has been a tremendous renaissance in nature study in recent

Re: [mou-net] Unusual Locations

-- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community - Aldo Leopold “There has been a tremendous renaissance in nature study in recent years; it has been called a form of escapism, and perhaps it is in a way

Re: [mou-net] Cooper's Hawk Predators?

season so I took it home for supper... -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community - Aldo Leopold “There has been a tremendous renaissance in nature study in recent years; it has been

[mou-net] Rough-legged Hawk - Washington Cty

a brief glimpse of it perching in a treetop, it flew off over the trees and out of sight. Not much else of note today. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community - Aldo Leopold

[mou-net] Common Ground Dove ~late~ update

* twice was not all that welcome. Others said it had been present earlier Flyover of Gulls, Canada Goose, Red-tailed Hawk, Common Grackles, Am. Robin, unidentified small, fast duck. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity

[mou-net] Carver Cty shorebirds-aberrant individual more...

Great Egret - a dozen. Blue-wing teal -over a dozen A swing by Yancy Ave S. of Cty 30 yielded at juvenile Red-headed woodpecker. A first for me -(juvenile) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty

Re: [mou-net] Hunting Sandhill Cranes

, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community - Aldo Leopold “There has been a tremendous renaissance in nature study in recent years; it has been called a form of escapism, and perhaps it is in a way

[mou-net] Fwd: [SRQbirdAlerts] Mysteries of Migration

=email+delivery:+Digest• Unsubscribe srqbirdalerts-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=unsubscribe• Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . __,_._,___ -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty

Re: [mou-net] Hennepin County - Minneapolis - nighthawk

Another FOY Common Nighthawk also by the Mississippi River seen flying along Water Street (by Lilydale Yacht club) -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community - Aldo Leopold “There has

[mou-net] Fwd: [SRQbirdAlerts] Perhaps of interest - Wild Birds Opt for Conventional Food Over Organic, Study Shows

=email+delivery:+Digest• Unsubscribe srqbirdalerts-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=unsubscribe• Terms of Use http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ . __,_._,___ -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty

[mou-net] Odd-colored Broad-Wing? -Dakota Cty

of the question. I have limited experience with Broadwings. Can't attach image to email - see 3 pics here: http://naturalobservations.blogspot.com/2010/05/odd-broad-winged-hawk.html -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity

[mou-net] Cinnamon Teal present as of 4:30 pm, Carver County

1st year bird. Thanks for the note to the list John Bob. Non-birding find: *Raccoon* out foraging in cornfield. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the biotic community - Aldo Leopold Life

[mou-net] Birding the East side

Canada Geese. *E. Bluebirds* - pairs about In *Anoka County*. (I know, I couldn't decide where to go!) *Turkey Vulture* - FOY near Carlos Avery *Northern Harrier *- FOY pair on edge of Carlos Avery Carlos Avery is still closed, BTW. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside A thing

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