[mou-net] Josh Watson

2024-04-29 Thread Jim Williams
I am looking for contact information for Josh Watson, birder from Grand Marais. Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http

[mou-net] Shepherd poles

2024-03-12 Thread Jim Williams
From which you hang feeders, two black wrought iron no base. One small tube feeder. Rebar and elec conduit for mounting boxes. The end is near. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting

[mou-net] Mallards mating

2024-03-02 Thread Jim Williams
We have a pair of mallards courting and mating in a small open corner of our frozen pond. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http

[mou-net] Birds of NA set

2024-03-02 Thread Jim Williams
Birds of North America set, 716 booklets pub. by Academy of Natural Sciences and AOU prior to online availability. Contact for more information. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting

[mou-net] Be on the lookout

2024-02-23 Thread Jim Williams
From a birder who lives in SE SD, sent today: "There is an open pond by my nieces in southern sanborn country. Last night and today I saw redhead, lesser scaup, green-winged teal, mallard, wigeon, ring necked, Goldeneye. Along with Canada, cackling, white-fronted goose. Jim Williams Bi

[mou-net] Yard-bird gear, free

2024-02-05 Thread Jim Williams
, one suitable for duck box. And!! a molded bullet-style duck nest box to go with it. Several seed trays. All used, all free. No delivery. Jim Williams, woodduc...@gmail.com. Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian National

[mou-net] Bluebird nest boxes

2024-01-08 Thread Jim Williams
The volunteer position at the Wayzata Country Club has been filled. Jim Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Bluebird trail

2024-01-05 Thread Jim Williams
I am retiring after 20 years as bluebird nest box monitor at the Wayzata country club. They are looking for a replacement. Low key effort with great photo oops, bluebirds and many other species. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden

[mou-net] Nest-box monitor wanted

2024-01-04 Thread Jim Williams
and frequency of monitor work is left to the discretion of the monitor. Golf carts are provided for monitor visits. All that is asked of the monitor is that golfers not be disturbed. Contact Jim Williams at woodduc...@gmail.com. General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

[mou-net] Spell check

2023-12-04 Thread Jim Williams
I hate spell check. My last note on Wayzata Bay (not Bat) birds was intended to be begin "Mid-morn ..." not as interpreted by Apple's nonsense understanding of what I "should" have said. I know -- proofread. You'd think I know that. Jim Jim Williams Birding columnist Min

[mou-net] Wayzata Bat

2023-12-04 Thread Jim Williams
Mics-morn Wayzata Bay 100s common mergs stretched across mid-bay east to west. Too distant and hazy to distinguish loons. Unusual, no eagles seen hunting or in trees at bay entrance. Did not check Cty Road 15 shore. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com

[mou-net] wood duck box

2023-11-19 Thread Jim Williams
free. hard-shell bullet shape, top threaded for easy removal and cleaning. with pole. Jim Williams woodduc...@gmail.com Birding columnist, Minneapolis StarTribune Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian National Museum

[mou-net] Janssen obit

2023-11-02 Thread Jim Williams
To avoid any confusion, I did not write the Bob Janssen obit. I simply forwarded it to the network. Staff writer Rachel Hutton wrote it, and did it very well. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines

[mou-net] My Star Tribune gift article for you: A Minnesota birding 'pioneer,' expert and author dies at 91

2023-11-02 Thread Jim Williams
I want to share this article with you! Since I’m a subscriber to Star Tribune you can access this article in the next two weeks free of charge. A Minnesota birding 'pioneer,' expert and author dies at 91 https://strib.gift/dht6bd5w4 Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune

[mou-net] Bob Janssen has died

2023-10-31 Thread Jim Williams
cornering the state. Many of us will say this: He was my friend and I will miss him. Jim Williams Orono 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] Species designations

2023-05-06 Thread Jim Williams
in the state. Casual species are those for which there are Accepted records in eight, seven, six, five, four, or three years out of the past ten years. Accidental species are those for which there are Accepted records in two, one, or no years out of the past years.” Jim Williams Birding columnist

[mou-net] Terms

2023-05-06 Thread Jim Williams
Thanks to all who responded. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden 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

[mou-net] what does casual mean?

2023-05-05 Thread Jim Williams
Help, please — the MOU uses the terms regular, casual, and accidental on its checklists. What do those terms mean? Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist, Minneapolis StarTribune Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian

[mou-net] Janssen life list

2023-05-02 Thread Jim Williams
Can someone please tell me what Bob Janssen's MN life list total is? Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Swainson's warbler

2023-04-30 Thread Jim Williams
I would appreciate being able to speak with Jeremy Cushman, if someone could ask him to contact me. Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html

[mou-net] Mike Mulligan's 90th birthday

2021-10-26 Thread Jim Williams
Please feel free to share this with others you think would like to contribute. Jim Williams Wayzata Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Join or Leave mou-net: http://li

[mou-net] MOU phone hotline

2021-08-29 Thread Jim Williams
Does MOU phone hotline exist? If not, when was it discontinued? Wis phone hotline cord pulled yesterday. Jim Williams Wayzata Birding columnist, Minneapolis StarTribune Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Fwd: [sd-birds] Elaenia

2020-10-25 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: Jim Williams, Wayzata An extremely unlikely bird. There are confirming photos. > From: Ricky Olson > Date: October 25, 2020 at 9:52:48 AM CDT > To: sd-bi...@groups.io > Subject: [sd-birds] Elaenia > >  > Grand Forks ND has a probable White-cres

Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

2020-10-11 Thread Jim Williams
Amen to that. Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. > On Oct 11, 2020, at 8:00 AM, "jbaum...@usfamily.net" wrote: > > Thank you, Jason - for taking 4.1 seconds to use words everyone can > understand. > >

[mou-net] Correction: FRIDAY

2020-09-03 Thread Jim Williams
Migration — good birding FRIDAY, with any luck at all Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic

[mou-net] Books, okay

2019-11-10 Thread Jim Williams
We now have contact info. Thanks to all who responded Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. 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] Books

2019-11-10 Thread Jim Williams
We have books to contribute for the paper session sale. We need contact info, please. Jim and Jude Williams Weather is the passenger. Climate is the driver. Weather goes where climate takes it. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] My last post was for real

2019-08-11 Thread Jim Williams
It looks like click bait. My error. It isn't. Sorry. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Climate change is coming to a world near you. 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] Nikon scope

2019-07-11 Thread Jim Williams
Anyone with interest in a lighty used Nikon model 80A angled body spotting scope with Bogen model 3001 tripod should contact me. Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Eagle

2019-06-22 Thread Jim Williams
Raptor Center on the job. Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. 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] Injured eagle

2019-06-22 Thread Jim Williams
Injured juv bald eagle in Elk River needs transport to rehab. Any help nearby? Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. 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] Green heron

2018-10-28 Thread Jim Williams
I'd post this to eBird, but am having trouble with it. Green Heron in our backyard pond, today makes beginning of third week. Has been present all but three days. I am wondering about late dates for this species. Thanks. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Earth always bats

[mou-net] House Wrens

2018-06-11 Thread Jim Williams
Anyone noticing absence or reduced numbers of House Wrens this spring? Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Earth always bats last. 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] The little owl that could

2017-05-10 Thread Jim Williams
Check StarTribune.com home page for wonderful photo feature of young Great Horned Owl climbing a tree after falling from nest. Photos by Harris Mallory of Roseville. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Our warming world is not waiting for you to pay attention

[mou-net] Kim eckert photo

2017-01-13 Thread Jim Williams
I'm looking for a good current photo of Kim Eckert. Can anyone help? Thanks. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Our warming world is not waiting for you to pay attention. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Stop black swan posts!

2016-12-17 Thread Jim Williams
In a minute. First, you can buy one of these birds in Wis. for $1330, free shipping. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html > On Dec 17, 2016, at 7:45 PM, marshall or janet howe/mcmillen > <howe.mcmil...@gmail.com> wrote: > &

Re: [mou-net] Minnesota Birding News App

2016-11-17 Thread Jim Williams
in an age when more always seems to be regarded as better. (And, yes, sometimes it is.) And please, don't anybody ask my age. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Our warming world is not waiting for you to pay attention. > On Nov 17, 2016, at 6:55 AM, Rich Hoeg <ri

[mou-net] Happy Birthday Mike Mulligan

2016-11-07 Thread Jim Williams
became one of Calgary's most active birders. And he organizes birding trips to Central America. He is planning a trip to Guatemala in 2017, should you have interest. (His Central American life list is pushing 1,000 species.) Jim Williams Wayzata, MN birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut

[mou-net] North American Big Year record broken and still under attack

2016-09-02 Thread Jim Williams
Story from Washington Post http://wpo.st/7L5w1 Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut 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] Bird Walks with Youth Birders

2016-05-02 Thread Jim Williams
Ms. Simso Dean is a birding heroine. She is doing great things. Birding needs more people like her. Go Amy!!! Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html > On May 2, 2016, at 8:19 AM, Amy Simso Dean <mamabir...@gmail.com> wrote: >

[mou-net] Goldeneye

2016-01-13 Thread Jim Williams
Thanks to all who offered suggestions about release site for the goldeneye at the rehab center. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Open water for goldeneye release

2016-01-11 Thread Jim Williams
The animal rehap folks in Roseville are hoping to find some open water near In or near Victoria or Eden Prairie. They have a goldeneye to release. Failing that, any open water with goldeneyes? Please respond to Tami Vogel. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden

[mou-net] Gull

2016-01-10 Thread Jim Williams
I would appreciate knowing if the Ivory Gull continues to be seen in Duluth. Thanks. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Fwd: Birding in Duluth in Mid-Winter

2015-11-11 Thread Jim Williams
group you would > recommend. I would greatly appreciate it. > > My dad grew up on the Iron Range so I understand > how cold the winters are up there. :-0 > > Thank you ~ > Sincerely, > Pamela Olander Forward by Jim Williams. Do not reply to him. Join or Leave m

[mou-net] Jonathan Franzen's article in current New Yorker magazine

2015-04-02 Thread Jim Williams
posted his comments on the National Audubon web site. https://www.audubon.org/news/friends-these Jim Williams Wayzata, Minn birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Address needed

2014-09-03 Thread Jim Williams
I would appreciate having a current email address for Bob Russell. Thanks. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.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

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium issue

2014-08-23 Thread Jim Williams
Information about the stadium-glass issue can be found in my blog. Jim Williams Wayzata birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html On Aug 23, 2014, at 1:10 AM, Gordon Andersson gpanders...@msn.com wrote: The ovenbird is in third place among bird species

[mou-net] Fwd: Winnipeg Mississippi Kite update (long)

2014-08-15 Thread Jim Williams
forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata From: Sharon Watson alan...@infionline.net Date: August 15, 2014 at 10:44:02 AM CDT To: nd-bi...@listserv.nodak.edu Subject: [ND-BIRDS] Fwd: [Manitobabirds] Mississippi Kite update Reply-To: Sharon Watson alan...@infionline.net For those of you

[mou-net] Stadium glass -- decision-makers

2014-08-02 Thread Jim Williams
, Project Coordinator for the MSFA Board Telephone: 612-335-3316; e-mail: tiffany.o...@msfa.com Amy Quaintance, Senior Executive Assistant Telephone: 612-335-3314; e-mail: amy.quainta...@msfa.com Leo Pidde, Technical Services Manager Telephone: 612-335-3327; e-mail: leo.pi...@msfa.com Jim

[mou-net] Sports Facility AUTHORITY

2014-08-02 Thread Jim Williams
I mis-named the stadium-construction oversight agency in my last email. It is the Metropolitan Sports Facility Authority, not commission. MSFA 511 11th Avenue South Suite 401 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415612.332.0386 TTY: 800.627.3529 Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle

[mou-net] Let's all call Lester Bagley about stadium

2014-07-31 Thread Jim Williams
-8350 Email: bagl...@vikings.nfl.net Jim Williams Wayzata birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.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

[mou-net] Support for duck stamp

2014-05-28 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata From: Ric Zarwell ric.zarw...@mchsi.com Date: May 28, 2014 at 6:28:16 AM CDT To: refugest...@refugeassociation.org Subject: New brief article from Wisconsin Society for Ornithology The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology has re-confirmed its support

[mou-net] Sibley guide

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Williams
for books and for small businesses. The event is being co-sponsored by one such store, The Bookcase in Wayzata. To find such a store near you, type your zip code into this web site: www.indiebound.org/book/9780307957900. Jim Williams Wayzata birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden

[mou-net] Owl credit

2014-03-04 Thread Jim Williams
T'wasn't me seeing that Minnetonka Snowy Owl. Jude saw it. We might look around for it later. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

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

2013-04-18 Thread Jim Williams
And in the Wayzata-Minnetonka area. Someone care to make a metro-wide estimate of numbers.? I'd guess in the hundreds of thousands. Most of the ornamental crab apples are gone here. Robins across the street are beginning on the sumac berries. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com

[mou-net] Osprey, Mooney Lake

2013-04-07 Thread Jim Williams
An Osprey was seen at the south end of Mooney Lake in Plymouth on April 5. It is assumed this is one a pair of birds that has been nesting there for the past several years. Jim Williams Wayzata birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html Join or Leave mou

Re: [mou-net] Cats and birds articles

2013-01-31 Thread Jim Williams
Yes, it's a people problem first. Jim Williams Orono birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html On Jan 31, 2013, at 11:37 AM, peter schmidt peterschmidtphotogra...@yahoo.com wrote: I know many responsible cat owners. Unfortunately they are the minority

[mou-net] Common mergansers

2012-12-01 Thread Jim Williams
Estimated 2,000 common mergansers, smith's bay, lake Minnetonka, 2 p.m. Saturday. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html On Nov 29, 2012, at 9:42 PM, Jeanie Joppru r...@moumn.org wrote: -RBA *Minnesota *Detroit Lakes

[mou-net] swans and other birds from a heated boat

2010-11-05 Thread Jim Williams
cost $39.95 for adults, $34.95 for children. There is a Web site at www.MississippiExplorer.com. = I'm posting this at the request of Ric Zarwell, Iowa birder and conservationist (who has no financial interest in the boat or the tours). Jim Williams Wayzata, Minn. www.startribune.com/blogs

[mou-net] barn owl live video

2010-08-07 Thread Jim Williams
of the chick(s). The comment portion of this page says part of this will be broadcast today, 5:30 p.m. NBC national news. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] barn owl

2010-08-07 Thread Jim Williams
The Barn Owl nest is in San Marcos, California. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut 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] need a speaker?

2010-07-13 Thread Jim Williams
. Crossley as a speaker should contact Jessica Pellien by email at jessica_pell...@press.princeton.edu There is no guarantee that Minneapolis will be a city he visits, but why not? Jim Williams www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] newsletter editor

2009-12-16 Thread Jim Williams
I'm looking for the email address of MOU newsletter editor Judith Sparrow. Help, please. Jim Williams www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut 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] Duck Stamps and Birders

2009-03-12 Thread Jim Williams
. Ninety-eight cents of every dollar spent on Duck Stamps goes towards land acquisition that benefits hundreds of species of non-game birds as well as hunted waterfowl. Jim Williams Wayzata www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut/ Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Fwd: [BIRDCHAT] Bird seed recall (peanuts)

2009-02-18 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut A million seconds is about 12 days. A billion seconds is about 32 years. A trillion seconds is about 32 thousand years. Begin forwarded message: From: Tim Boucher tbouc...@geocities.com Date: February 18, 2009 4:03:24 PM CST

[mou-net] peanut recall products

2009-02-18 Thread Jim Williams
.• MorningSong Nutty Safari Suet, 11 oz. Jim Williams www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut 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] crossbills, plymouth

2009-01-31 Thread Jim Williams
The White-winged Crossbills reported yesterday on the west side of the Twin West Chamber of Commerce office in Plymouth are there again today. Photo opportunities were very good: eye level, 20 feet away, full sun. It was fun. Jim Williams www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut A million

[mou-net] flying owls

2009-01-19 Thread Jim Williams
Just for the record, my photo of the flying Snowy Owl in today's StarTribune had nothing to do with mice, and everything to do with crows harassing the bird and my good fortune to be in the right place at the right time. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut

[mou-net] yellow-billed loon in SD

2008-12-30 Thread Jim Williams
A Yellow-billed Loon is being seen just below the Fort Randall dam in South Dakota. Jim Williams Wayzata 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] Rose-breasted Grosbeak

2008-12-20 Thread Jim Williams
Seen at feeder several times today -- male Rose-breasted Grosbeak, in southeastern-most corner of Orono. Jim Williams Wayzata 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] tundra swans

2008-11-13 Thread Jim Williams
Approx. 500 Tundra Swans seen feeding yesterday p.m. in small lake north side of Highway 212, approx mile marker 111. This is perhaps 45 minutes west of Eden Prairie. Distance from road 300-400 feet. Traffic on 212 is heavy. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Rivers and Bluffs birding festival in November

2008-10-25 Thread Jim Williams
: Ric.Zarwell at mchsi.com. forward by Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] how birding organizations can sell duck stamps

2008-10-24 Thread Jim Williams
. Every birder should have one. Jim Williams Wayzata AND here are some selling points to use at your meeting or festival: 1.98% of revenue generated by stamp sales is used to purchase or obtain long-term easements for wetland and upland habitat through the world?s first, and still the best

[mou] kirtland's warblers in western wisconsin

2008-10-06 Thread Jim Williams
Kirtland's Warblers were found in several Wisconsin locations this past breeding season, including a sighting in Douglas County, and another in Jackson County, about 50 miles east of Winona. More information is available at www.startribune.com/blogs/wingnut/ Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Crex Festival Sunday

2008-10-03 Thread Jim Williams
The Crex Meadows wildlife festival will be this Sunday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is a great opportunity to see thousands of Sandhill Cranes. They stage here before migration. Tours of the refuge will be offered at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The event is free and open. Jim Williams

[mou] crex meadows fall birding event

2008-09-19 Thread Jim Williams
the history and management of this unique wildlife area and can expect to see many kinds of birds and mammals. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 715-463-CREX(2739) or 2896 or visit our website: crexmeadows.org. posted for Crex by Jim Williams

[mou] winter finch forecast

2008-09-18 Thread Jim Williams
Iron for proofing the forecast. PREVIOUS FINCH FORECASTS archived at Larry Neily's website. http://www.neilyworld.com/pittaway-old.htm Ron Pittaway Minden and Toronto ON 18 September 2008 forward by Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] code of ethics

2008-07-29 Thread Jim Williams
more relevant. Cameras tempt one. The code helps maintain perspective. The code can be found at http://www.americanbirding.org/abaethics.htm Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Harrison Bud Tordoff

2008-07-25 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: Gordon Murdock murdo...@umn.edu Date: July 25, 2008 4:49:48 PM CDT From: Peggy Rinard rinar001 at UMN.EDU Subject: [CBS-EMPL] Harrison Bud Tordoff To: CBS-EMPL at LISTS.UMN.EDU Bud Tordoff, professor emeritus in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and

[mou] CRP land in Minnesota: think grassland birds

2008-04-25 Thread Jim Williams
forward by Jim Williams Begin forwarded message: From: Paul J. Baicich paul.baic...@verizon.net Date: April 25, 2008 6:30:36 AM CDT Subject: Fwd: MN - CRP High prices lure farmers from conservation program by Stephanie Hemphill, Minnesota Public Radio April 21, 2008 Listen to feature audio

[mou] FW: Crane Cam goes live!

2008-03-19 Thread Jim Williams
-- Forwarded Message: -- by Jim Williams If you can't make the trip . From: Ellen Paul ellen.p...@verizon.net Subject: Crane Cam goes live! Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:37:31 + Crane Cam goes live! 18-03-2008 Audubon (BirdLife in US) and National Geographic have

[mou] blackbirds -- what's in a name?

2008-03-01 Thread Jim Williams
Services does sound better, doesn't it? Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] John Jarosz, birder behind the scenes

2008-02-01 Thread Jim Williams
for 33 years. He also was a wood carver of extraordinary talent. In 1995 I was privileged to visit with John one afternoon. This story was drawn from that interview. It first appeared in the MOU newsletter in November 1995. ? Jim Williams = It all began when John Jarosz shot a duck near

[mou] FW: Kandiyohi County Conservationists Named Minnesota's Best

2008-01-30 Thread Jim Williams
and accomplishments, and how they do it. As a birder, I wish there was a national birding-only organization with both state and county chapters that could boast of such successful hands-on work. I am, as you might know, a PF member. Jim Williams Wayzata Press Release For Immediate Release Eran

[mou] corn and birds

2008-01-21 Thread Jim Williams
If you are interested in a cogent analysis of bird conservation and our current corn madness, an article from yesterday's Arkansas Democrat Gazette discusses this complex and worrisome issue. It can be found at http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Sports/214302/ Jim Williams Wayzata -- next

[mou] An outrage against hawks and falcons

2007-12-20 Thread Jim Williams
forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata -- Forwarded Message: -- From: Chuck Hagner chag...@kalmbach.com To: BIRDCHAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU We?ve posted a story on our blog about the killing of hawks and falcons by pigeon breeders. You can read about the U.S. Fish

[mou] Fwd: Boreal Birds - Updates

2007-11-21 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata, Minnesota Please note that Jean Irons and Ron Pittaway, co-editors of the newsletter of the Ontario Field Ornithologists for the past 14 years, are retiring from that position. They have long made contributions that extended beyond the borders of Ontario

[mou] FW: Boreal Finches - Superflight 2007-2008

2007-11-08 Thread Jim Williams
forward by jim wiliams, wayzata -- Forwarded Message: -- From: Jean Iron jeani...@sympatico.ca To: BIRDCHAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU Subject: [BIRDCHAT] Boreal Finches - Superflight 2007-2008 Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 23:16:52 + We are experiencing the biggest winter

[mou] Fwd: Tundra Swans with blue neck bands from Alaska

2007-11-02 Thread Jim Williams
forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata Begin forwarded message: TUNDRA SWANS WERE MARKED IN WESTERN AND NORTHERN ALASKA IN THE SUMMER OF 2006 and 2007 WITH CODED NECK BANDS AS PART OF AN EFFORT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TIMING OF MIGRATION AND MOVEMENTS RELATIVE TO BREEDING AREA. NECK BANDS HAVE

[mou] repeating sparrow trap, free

2007-10-25 Thread Jim Williams
I have a repeating sparrow trap. It's yours, free. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Duck stamp competition coming to Minnesota

2007-10-24 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams Wayzata === FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rachel F. Levin, 612-713-5311 Oct. 24, 2007 EA 07-94 Minnesota to Host 2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today the nation's oldest, most prestigious wildlife art competition will take

[mou] Two Harbors

2007-10-22 Thread Jim Williams
, 2 Gray Jay Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] looking for gray partridge

2007-10-18 Thread Jim Williams
DO NOT REPLY TO JIM WILLIAMS REPLY TO PAT VALENTIK AT jettpakk at GMAIL.COM Begin forwarded message: From: J Pat Valentik jettp...@gmail.com Date: October 18, 2007 2:06:35 PM CDT To: BIRDCHAT at LISTSERV.ARIZONA.EDU Does anyone have a recommendation for Gray Partridge in N Iowa or S Minnesota

[mou] free duck stamp

2007-10-16 Thread Jim Williams
of Steiner Binoculars, you will be given a duck stamp and a membership in the National Wildlife Refuge Association. Information can be found at: http://www.steiner-binoculars.com/special/documents/ SteinerNWRADuckStampPromotion.pdf Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] necedah cranes on their way

2007-10-14 Thread Jim Williams
The 2007 Whooping Crane class from Necedah NWR began its migration flight to Florida yesterday, guided by the pilots of the recovery team's ultra-light planes. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Minnesota artist wins federal duck stamp competition

2007-10-13 Thread Jim Williams
their bios and their work on their collective web site here: http:// www.hautman.com/bios.html Some of you will appreciate that their subjects are, as we often say on this Listserv, not just ducks. forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata

[mou] about wildlife funding in Minnesota

2007-10-02 Thread Jim Williams
of this discussion is important. I will appreciate your participation. I will not quote you directly unless I have your permission to do so. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] questions on wildlife funding

2007-10-02 Thread Jim Williams
will appreciate your participation. I will not quote you directly unless I have your permission to do so. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: [ND-BIRDS] Jaeger ssp at Grand Forks Lagoons

2007-09-04 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: Corey Ellingson tcelling...@juno.com Date: September 4, 2007 1:33:58 PM CDT To: ND-BIRDS at LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU Subject: [ND-BIRDS] Jeager ssp at GF Lagoons Reply-To: Corey Ellingson tcellingson at JUNO.COM Greetings ND-Birders: This may be a result of my

[mou] religion, money, sex, and, now, birding?

2007-08-14 Thread Jim Williams
Are we to add birding and its many avenues to that list of things one supposedly cannot discuss without risk of offense? Is it to be religion, money, sex, and birding? Good grief! Jim Williams Wayzata On Aug 14, 2007, at 2:08 PM, Richard Wood wrote: Hi all, Pastor Al seems, IMO

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