Re: [mou-net] Wayzata Bay

Based on today's and other recent reports on mou-net, there is little or no doubt in my mind that the posting of a second-hand report a few days ago about “thousands" of Common Loons at Lake Minnetonka actually involved misidentified Common Mergansers. I have frequently witnessed non-birders

[mou-net] Fwd: Bob Janssen

Maybe you had already heard this, but it was news to me… Begin forwarded message: From: Jim Williams Subject: Bob Janssen Date: October 31, 2023 at 12:34:35 PM CDT To: Kim Eckert Kim, Bob died over the weekend, age 91, in hospice care for the past several months. Jim Jim Williams Birding

[mou-net] Fwd: Bob & Suzanne Janssen

Begin forwarded message: From: Douglas Mayo Subject: Bob Janssen Date: January 3, 2023 at 2:52:10 PM CST To: Kim Eckert Bob Janssen’s wife died yesterday morning. A close friend of his reported that Bob, who now resides in an assisted living facility, is not expected to live much longer. I

[mou-net] LaCrosse, WI Brown Booby

As some of you are aware, an adult Brown Booby is being seen and photographed in LaCrosse, WI. It was apparently first discovered on August 9, then relocated yesterday afternoon and evening as it went to roost, and it was still present this morning, August 11. It is being viewed on the Black

[mou-net] Smith's Longspur in Duluth

Just got a second-hand report that the Smith’s Longspur I found yesterday morning at the McQuade Rd. public access is still present this morning. It was not reported to this listserv yesterday because I assumed it would migrate on and not be present for long, but it was seen by others later in

Re: [mou-net] Tollefson Woods in Dodge County private property sign

When I was chair of the MOU Awards Committee, the committee sent a Certificate of Appreciation from the MOU to the Tollefson family for their continuing hospitality in allowing birders to enter this property. I remember it was sent to Beth Tollefson, but I no longer have her contact information

[mou-net] Molly Hoffman

Yesterday I received word that Molly Hoffman of Grand Marais recently died. For many years, Molly and her husband Ken had been the most active birders in the Grand Marais area, the first ones birders would contact for information on bird sightings there, and they would always alert MN birders

[mou-net] Iowa report of a Smew

Just received an e-mail from Ric Zarwell about his sighting yesterday of an adult male Smew on the Mississippi River at Lock & Dam #9 in Allamakee County, Iowa. Following is the link to his report on the Iowa listserv: http://birding.aba.org/message.php?mesid=1645801=IA=Iowa

[mou-net] more on the Barn Owl

For those who might be interested, here’s some additional information on the now-deceased Barn Owl seen by many on January 11-12 in the Sax-Zim Bog along St Louis CR 7. Some of the reports regarding this record have been somewhat confusing and sketchy, and I wasn’t aware of some of the actual

[mou-net] MBW website typo

The e-mail sent a short time ago about MBWs had an error in the link to the MBWbirds.com website. In the first sentence the link should be: http://www.mbwbirds.com . My apologies, and thanks to Larry Sirvio for spotting the error. –Kim Eckert, Duluth Join or

[mou-net] 2020-21 MBW schedule

lways, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks. Kim R Eckert 218 349 5953 ecker...@gmail.com <mailto:ecker...@gmail.com> http://www.mbwbirds.com <http://www.mbwbirds.com/> (Please note: MBWs are offered in association with the MOU; we were originally known as

[mou-net] Lesser Goldfinch still present

I’m sending this because there have been no updates on mou-net since Kim Emerson’s initial postings: I heard second-hand that the goldfinch did reappear today, but it apparently does not look in good condition. Thanks to Heidi for allowing visitors and to Kimberly for her earlier postings.

[mou-net] Roseau & Lake of the Woods

For the 16th consecutive year, there was a MBW (Minnesota Birding Weekend) in NW Minn on Labor Day weekend. This year it was limited to Roseau and Lake of the Woods counties, and there were several highlights during this 3 1/2 day MBW, August 30 - September 2... - Ross’s Goose: An unusually

Re: [mou-net] Black Vulture in Duluth

at 10:02 AM, Lost Creek wrote: Are black vultures rare in northern MN? I've seen them occasionally all summer long in the Hinckley area. Usually just one alone, sometimes soaring with a group of turkey vultures. On Sun, Aug 18, 2019, 2:50 PM Kim R Eckert mailto:ecker...@gmail.com>> wrote:

[mou-net] Black Vulture in Duluth

Seen by John Richardson a short time ago at Hawk Ridge as it flew north and out of sight. (His post to mou-net did not go through, so he asked me to repost it.) Note that the first state record in August 2001 was also spotted at Hawk Ridge as it flew north, but later that day it was seen again

[mou-net] AOS changes to MN checklist

The annual supplement to the American Ornithological Society’s (AOS) Check-list of North American Birds has been published for 2019, and the American Birding Association (ABA) has a helpful and easier-to-read summary of it on their blog (http://blog.aba.org/2019/06/aos2019.html

[mou-net] Summering Whimbrel continues in Duluth

The Whimbrel which has been present at the Park Point Recreation Area since at least late June was seen again today, July 15. It was in long, unmown grass in the NW part of the recreation area, on the N side of the road, on the SW edge of the boat ramp parking area. But to clarify earlier

[mou-net] MBWeeks & Weekends

stration.html> with additional information on this convenient option. (As before, checks can still be sent by U.S. mail by those who prefer the usual method of payments we’ve used for the past 33 years.) As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Kim R Eckert 218 349 5953 ec

[mou-net] Duluth King Eider at a new location

Since there have not been any other postings about this today on mou-net… At about noon today, there was a report from a local resident/birder of a King Eider on the lake close to shore by his residence at 2926 E Water St. This is presumably the same eider which had been seen recently at

[mou-net] King Eider, Tufted Duck updates

Just received word from others that the King Eider found yesterday at the mouth of the Lester R in Duluth is still present now (around noon) a bit E of there along Brighton Beach Rd. Also a second-hand message that the Tufted Duck was relocated this morning in the harbor behind the Pier B Hotel

[mou-net] Update: Tufted Duck ID confirmed

The female/juvenile Tufted Duck reported earlier at Canal Park in Duluth has now reappeared there after flying off ~10 minutes after I first saw it around 11:00 am. Don Kienholz and John Richardson relocated it and had better looks than I did; John is now getting photos. He is very familiar

[mou-net] Minn Birding Weeks & Weekends

wbirds.com/mbw-registration.html <http://www.mbwbirds.com/mbw-registration.html> for additional information on the MBW registration procedure. As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Kim R Eckert 218 349 5953 ecker...@gmail.com <mailto:ecker...@gmail.com> h

[mou-net] NO Slaty-backed Gull today

A Craig Mandel-led MBW group went to Grand Portage today but did not see the Slaty-backed Gull. It was found there on October 28, relocated by a few others on the 29th, and was reportedly last seen October 31 by local fishermen. Of course, it may still be present somewhere in the area, but it

[mou-net] North Shore weekend summary

An estimated 50-60 birders in two groups were birding this weekend, October 27-28, along the North Shore of Lake Superior. I’m aware of at least 90 species being seen in all, and some of the highlights follow. (Please note that a variety of observers deserve the credit for finding these birds,

[mou-net] Lark Bunting in Duluth

Yesterday, Dudley Edmundson found what he tentatively identified as a Lark Bunting, and this morning it was still present and its ID was confirmed by photos. It was at Park Point along the trail and fence by the Sky Harbor Airport buildings. Kim Eckert, Duluth Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Duluth MBW summary

A 3-day Minnesota Birding Weekdays trip, October 10-11-12, based in Duluth surprisingly came up with a total of 96 species despite – or perhaps because of – the challenging weather. Gale-force NE winds off Lake Superior along with steady light rain on Oct 10 made the birding difficult at best,

[mou-net] Lewis's Woodpecker in Becker Co

It looks like my earlier message did not go through. Here are the details… Nancy Henke texted me earlier this afternoon that a Lewis’s Woodpecker was seen today at a friend’s feeder near Tamarac NWR in Becker Co. Its ID has been confirmed by photos. The address is 21958 West Height of Land

Re: [mou-net] eBird report: Least Tern (St. Louis Co.)

Alyssa, By all means, your news of rarities forwarded to mou-net from eBird are appreciated, so please keep them coming. There are several active Minnesota birders who report to the MOU database and keep track of sightings there, and they may not know when something of note appears on eBird.

[mou-net] MOU awards

u in advance for your interest and input in these awards. Kim R Eckert, Chairman MOU Awards and Recognition Committee ecker...@gmail.com <mailto:ecker...@gmail.com> 1921 W Kent Rd Duluth MN 55812 (218) 349 5953 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] Townsend's Warbler, Freeborn Co

Since nothing about this has been posted on mou-net, I thought I’d pass on this eBird report which I just saw. The problems are that the bird was photographed yesterday so it may be gone today; an Albert Lea street name is stated and mapped, but there is no exact address; and the bird looks

[mou-net] Mahnomen & Polk counties

There was a Minnesota Birding Weekend (MBW) from August 31 to September 3 in Mahnomen and western Polk Co's, plus a bit into Marshall Co. Although nothing particularly unusual was found among the 160 species we found, there were some interesting highlights: - Red-necked, Eared, Western, and

[mou-net] AOS / ABA checklist

The 2018 supplement of the American Ornitholological Society (formerly the American Ornithologists’ Union, or AOU) checklist has now been published. This year there are no lumps or splits affecting the checklists of Minnesota or the American Birding Association (ABA) area, and the only English

[mou-net] Clearwater & Beltrami MBW

The June 15-16-17 Minnesota Birding Weekend (MBW) in Clearwater and Beltrami counties managed to come up with a surprising total of 149 species despite some delays due to rain. Friday’s list of 128 species in Clearwater Co included 2 American Avocets, 20+ White-rumped Sandpipers, 4-5 juvenile

[mou-net] Northwest Minn MBW summary

The Minnesota Birding Weekends (MBW) trip this weekend, May 25-26-27-28, included parts of Kittson, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake (and a bit of Polk) counties. Despite the heat (mid 80s to low 90s each day) and the relative absence of passerine migration (only 14 warbler species in all), our

[mou-net] MOU Certificates of Appreciation

Many MOU members are probably unaware that the MOU Awards and Recognition Committee does more than decide on the recipients of each year's Thomas S. Roberts, Bro. Theodore Voelker, and Young Birder awards. We also present MOU Certificates of Appreciation to those who welcome visiting birders to

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle-Yellow Medicine MBW

A 5-day Minnesota Birding Weekend started on May 10 and ended this afternoon, May 14, after covering Yellow Medicine and Lac Qui Parle counties, plus parts of Big Stone, Swift, Chippewa, and Lyon counties. Following are some of the highlights on our composite list of 168 species: - Greater

[mou-net] Eurasian Tree Sparrow in Duluth

30 and 10:00 at both sites. It didn’t seem to be associating with any other sparrows although there were both White-throateds and House Sparrows nearby. Kim R Eckert http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.

[mou-net] MOU Awards

It's again that time of year when the MOU Awards & Recognitions Committee is considering nominees to be recognized for their contributions to the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. This annual tradition of recognition takes the form of presenting the Thomas S. Roberts, Brother Theodore Voelker,

[mou-net] MBW update

ve any questions. Kim R Eckert, Duluth ecker...@gmail.com <mailto:ecker...@gmail.com> http://www.mbwbirds.com <http://www.mbwbirds.com/> (Please note: MBWs are offered in association with the MOU; we were originally known as MOU Birding Weekends when we started in 1986. MBW parti

[mou-net] Calliope Hummingbird in Duluth

An adult male is present now at Park Point along the trail between the parking lot on the south side of the ballfields and the beach. It was photographed this morning by Linda Atella of Two Harbors, who forwarded her photo to Jim Lind this afternoon, and it was relocated just minutes ago by Don

[mou-net] Southwestern MN summary

sparrows. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] MBW update

e else is having problems or has other remedies. As always, please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Kim R Eckert, Duluth ecker...@gmail.com <mailto:ecker...@gmail.com> http://www.mbwbirds.com <http://www.mbwbirds.com/> (Please note: MBWs are offered in association wit

[mou-net] Baird's Sandpipers, both shrikes: Yellow Medicine/Lac Qui Parle & vicinity

As reported last Friday, the highlight of the Yellow Medicine Co portion of the Minn Birding Weekend (MBW) was the waterfowl concentration at Miedd Lake. Part of the MBW group also rechecked the lake Sunday afternoon, and the Ross’s Geese, Tundra Swans, and other waterfowl were still mostly

[mou-net] Listservice guidelines

zation or website can also be added, especially if relevant to your posting. Thanks for your interest and participation in mou-net, and feel free to contact myself, any committee member, or ECC chairman Dave Cahlander (da...@cahlander.com) if you have any questions or comments. Kim R

[mou-net] MBW update

Kim R Eckert, Duluth ecker...@gmail.com <mailto:ecker...@gmail.com> http://www.mbwbirds.com <http://www.mbwbirds.com/> (Please note: MBWs are offered in association with the MOU; we were originally known as MOU Birding Weekends when we started in 1986. MBW participants a

[mou-net] Gyrfalcon in Duluth

Of interest to Minnesota listers, John Richardson and Lars Benson saw a Gyrfalcon on the Duluth side of the harbor this afternoon. It was first seen flying over I-535 and later spotted on elevator A just east of Garfield Avenue in the Port Terminal area. Whether or not this Gyr is one of the

[mou-net] Red Phalarope update, Faribault Co

a Red Phalarope. He then corrected his ID on mou-net that evening. Hopefully, one of the observers can provide an image of this bird to the Recently Seen page on the MOU’s website, and that updates on its presence will be posted here. Nice find, Wayne! Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbird

[mou-net] MBW update

ations were submitted. Three MBWs had particularly long waiting lists, and either an additional leader or extra MBWs will be scheduled to accommodate additional registrations. See the website for more information on these. As always, please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions.

[mou-net] Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch, Lake Co

Since nothing has been reported to mou-net about this, here’s yesterday’s e-bird report: Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch (Leucosticte tephrocotis) (1) - Reported Nov 14, 2015 15:52 by Tim Walker - Iona's Beach SNA, Lake, Minnesota - Map:

[mou-net] MBW update

might want to let them know that the newsletter (and the MBW schedule) is now available. As always, please don’t hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Kim R Eckert, Duluth ecker...@gmail.com <mailto:ecker...@gmail.com> http://www.mbwbirds.com <http://www.mbwbirds.com/> (Pleas

[mou-net] North Shore weekend summary

t 44th Ave E & Regent St in Duluth, with its most consistent appearances between 6:30 and 7:00 am (please stay on the sidewalk and don’t venture into the yard). Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-ne

Re: [mou-net] Possible Gyrfalcon--Kandiyohi County

Josh - My first impression was a juvenile gray-morph Gyrfalcon, so I asked Frank Nicoletti (Hawk Ridge bander & former counter, and one of MN’s foremost raptor experts) his opinion. Without hesitation, he confirmed the ID as a juv Gyr. Hope this helps, and nice find! Kim Eckert, Duluth On

[mou-net] Injured Purple Gallinule update

Earlier today, Laura Erickson went to the Wildwoods rehab center in Duluth and found out some additional information about the juvenile Purple Gallinule posted on mou-net this morning. It apparently hit a large window on October 23 at a building on Waseca Street in West Duluth, which is by the

[mou-net] Smith's Longspurs, Le Conte's Sparrow, etc in Wilkin Co

The Minn Birding Weekends group found several species of interest this weekend (October 16-17-18) in Norman, Clay, Wilkin, and Otter Tail counties: - At least 3 Smith’s Longspurs among a flock of Laplands coming to a pond on 230th St just W of MN Hwy 9 in Wilkin Co. - Le Conte’s Sparrow at the

[mou-net] NW Minnesota update

of several species. - Le Conte’s Sparrows at 2 Roseau Co locations on Sunday. - 1-2 late Bobolinks at the Roseau sewage ponds on Sunday. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] MBW update

(which now stands at 699 species!). Thanks for your patience, and please be sure to ask if you have any questions. Kim R Eckert, Duluth ecker...@gmail.com mailto:ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.com http://www.mbwbirds.com/ (Please note: MBWs are offered in association with the MOU; we were

Re: [mou-net] Chestnut-Collared Longspur, Clay Co.

species in the state. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com On Jun 11, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Tony Lau wrote: Curt Rawn and I refound the Chestnut-Collared Longspur at Felton Prairie. It's about 2 1/2 miles north of 26 straight east of a large puddle in the road Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Clarification Re: [mou-net] PIPING PLOVER, Duluth

Just to clarify John's directions: the bird is on the beach on the lake side of Park Point by the Sky Harbor airport buildings just south of the Recreation Area. - Kim Eckert, Duluth On May 5, 2015, at 2:11 PM, Peter Nichols wrote: John Richardson has photographed and reported a PIPING

[mou-net] Minnesota sewage ponds

Now that spring migration is almost here, the thoughts of many Minnesota birders turn to sewage ponds (where else?!). Many of this state's municipal sewage ponds (or sewage lagoons or wastewater treatment ponds, if you prefer) are excellent birding locations, although birders are also well

[mou-net] Am 3-toed Woodpecker, Harlequin Duck relocated

I just received a call from Barb Denny Martin who mentioned that on Wednesday, Feb 4, they were able to relocate the American Three-toed Woodpecker found by Sparky Stensaas along Three Lakes Rd north of Duluth on Tuesday. Again, here are his directions as posted on mou-net: A male American

[mou-net] NE Minnesota update

reported, best looked for in Sax-Zim at Mary Jo's feeders on CR 444 (1 mi W 1/2 mi N of jct of CRs 27 and 5), and the Morse feeders on Blue Spruce Rd (1 mi N from CR 133); few reports elsewhere Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Warren Nelson

Butch Ukura called me today with the information that funeral services for Warren Nelson will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6, at First Lutheran Church in Aitkin, 107 Second Street SE. There will also be a visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, January 5, at Sorensen-Root-Thompson

[mou-net] Warren Nelson

Sorry to bring some sad news to those of you who know Warren Nelson of Aitkin, but I recently learned that he is seriously ill and now in a Minneapolis hospital. Accordingly, those who know him might have some extra time on this holiday weekend to visit, call, or write him, which I'm now told

[mou-net] Common Eiders still present

Cindy and Vern Krienke (spelling?) just called to report that the eiders are still present in Duluth just west of the Beacon Pointe condos on Water St, accessed via 21st Ave East. Kim Eckert, Duluth Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Common Eiders still present

Bob Janssen just called to report that the two eiders are on the lake now (845am) out from the parking lot at Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Rd. Kim Eckert 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] C. Eiders

Since some of you may be uncertain where this is, Cindy Kim Risen relocated them on the lake at 23rd Ave East: from either I-35 northbound (no exit southbound) or London Rd, follow 21st Ave East as it curves down the hill to the lake and becomes 23rd Ave East. -Kim Eckert On Nov 12,

[mou-net] negative eider update

Just talked to Bob Dunlap who is out looking for the 2 Common Eiders in Duluth along with several other birders, and no one has apparently seen (or at least reported seeing) them since 8:40 am when Al Kimberle Loken, Lars Benson, and I last saw them on the lake out from 18th Ave East. I got

[mou-net] eiders relocated

After an absence of reports for about 4 hours, the 2 Common Eiders in Duluth are now (1:00 pm) being seen on the lake behind 4340 London Rd. You'll need to park on London Rd, but the homeowners at 4340 gave birders permission to walk through their yard to the lake. This area is about 25 blocks

[mou-net] eider update

The 2 Common Eiders are now (at 2:45 pm) near the mouth of the Lester River, just east of 60th Ave East. - Kim Eckert, Duluth 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] Rufous Hummingbird still present; slow birding in SW Minn

), shorebirds (5 species), and no sightings of any swallows, wrens, thrushes (except a few bluebirds and robins), longspurs, or warblers (not even a Yellow-rumped!). Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] 2014 MOU awards nominees

, and the committee thanks you in advance for your interest and input in these awards. Kim R Eckert, Chairman MOU Awards and Recognition Committee ecker...@gmail.com 1921 W Kent Rd Duluth MN 55812 (218) 349 5953 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Short-eared Owls in NW Minn

has been unusually scarce to almost non-existent in Minn for the past 12 months or so). Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] nighthawk flight in Duluth

to see if any counts were made by others elsewhere in Duluth today before 6:40. So far this month in Duluth the largest one-day nighthawk total was 3,100 on 24 August, as reported on the Hawk Ridge website (http://www.hawkcount.org/month_summary.php?rsite=288). Kim R Eckert, Duluth http

[mou-net] Brewster's Warbler(s) in Duluth

. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] North Ottawa impoundment, Grant Co

, bringing our day's shorebird total to 19 species. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] Acadian Flycatcher again in Otter Tail Co

has found this bird at this location. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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

Re: [mou-net] Rail sighting (photos) in Zumbrota (Goodhue County)

was over 20 years ago. This rail should definitely be checked out and documented by others, and my compliments to Elijah and his wife for their nice images and for getting the news out so promptly. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com On May 27, 2014, at 1:48 PM, Elijah Parker wrote

[mou-net] Snowy Egret, Red Knot, nesting Great Gray Owl in NW Minn

in a single thicket at the Agassiz impoundment, Polk Co. total of 22 warbler species - including Golden-winged, Mourning, Cape May, Bay-breasted, and Canada; best locations were Lake Bronson State Park May 24 and Roseau City Park/Campground May 25. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http

[mou-net] Piping Plover in Duluth

) being seen at Park Point. Hopefully, birders there this afternoon might have some additional sightings of note. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] Brown Co vicinity migration

In addition to the previously-posted Summer Tanager in Blue Earth Co (first found by George Lahr), the Minn Birding Weekends group found a few other species of note this weekend, May 10-11. We were mostly along the Minnesota River Valley in Brown Co, with some time spent in parts of Renville,

Re: [mou-net] Spring sightings in the snow-covered North (incl. Sax-Zim)

In addition to the migrants mentioned by Sparky, there was also an early Greater Yellowlegs today (9 April) in the open water behind the WLSSD plant at 27th Ave West in Duluth. Also several Hooded Mergansers there and at the Hwy 23 bridge in Fond du Lac. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http

[mou-net] Nobles Jackson counties

. - Lone Franklin's Gulls flying north over Worthington and Heron Lake. - Other early migrants were Tree Swallow, Anerican Pipit, and Yellow-headed Blackbird. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Lake Co Spruce Grouse and probable solitaire

there were Bohemian Waxwings on Friday) although they did not note the exact address. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] Duluth, Sax-Zim, Two Harbors CBCs

location of feeder) Hope this helps. -Kim Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] King Eider still present

of the White-w Scoters is still there, but the female Barrow's Goldeneye is not being seen at this time. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.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] another eider update

birds – the female eider, the female Barrow's, and the pair of scoters – were visible simultaneously from the end of 23rd Ave E until dusk. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] North Shore Oct 26-27

Bluebird (near mouth of Lester River in Duluth), Tennessee Warbler and Field Sparrow (both in Two Harbors). In all, I'm aware of over 90 species being seen this weekend along the North Shore. Kim R Eckert, Duluth http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Cottonwood and Jackson Co's, Oct 18-19-20

border Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.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] 2,000+ juncos on the North Shore

Jays, Am Crows, E Bluebirds, Am Robins, Lapland Longspurs, Yellow-rumped Warblers, Rusty Blackbirds, and others, so it will be interesting to see what the totals are from today's non-raptor count by Karl Bardon and others. Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.com Join

[mou-net] Duluth-North Shore MBW

Given this past weekend's extreme weather, it had been hoped that some significant rarities would appear in Duluth and vicinity, either blown in by gale-force NE winds on Lake Superior or displaced by the blizzard in the Dakotas. Although some interesting birds were found by my Minn Birding

[mou-net] MOU awards nominees

, and include his or her qualifications and contributions which you feel would make your nominee a worthy recipient. I would like to receive all nominations no later than October 25, and the committee thanks you in advance for your interest and input in these awards. Kim R Eckert, Chairman MOU

[mou-net] Aug 21 nighthawk migration

had passed through earlier that day. All these numbers and comparisons aside, though, Karl is certainly to be commended for enduring the nearly 90-degree heat on the 21st to document this significant flight! Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Stevens-Big Stone-Traverse Co's and vicinity

There was a Minn Birding Weekend (MBW) on August 16-17-18 based in Morris which covered parts of Stevens, Big Stone, and Traverse Co's, plus a bit into Grant and Lac Qui Parle Co's. Nothing particularly unusual was found, and most passerines and other land birds were quite conspicuous by their

[mou-net] MBW schedule update

contact me ASAP if you might be interested in registering. Thanks. Kim Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.com (Note: This is the 28th season of MBWs, which are offered in association with the MOU – we were originally known as MOU Birding Weekends. The MOU annually receives

[mou-net] MOU-net guidelines

Hi all - From time to time, it is a good idea to remind those who subscribe to this listservice of its guidelines, so everyone is aware of what types of postings are appropriate. These guidelines can be found at http://moumn.org/listservice.html, and I call your attention especially to the

[mou-net] Otter Tail Co Acadian Flycatcher

and his group in 2012. -Kim Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.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] Lazuli Bunting in Duluth

/ front corner of the garage from where the feeders and back yard can be viewed. There is no need to phone in advance before visiting, and please do not venture beyond the garage at the end of the driveway. Good luck! Kim Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.com Join

[mou-net] Duluth, Sax-Zim Bog, Lake Co updates

this helps. I assume other birders who have been out this week have some additional sightings of note that I'm unaware of. Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Piping Plover in Duluth

I was asked to pass on a message that Tom Auer found a Piping Plover earlier this morning on the L Superior side of Park Point between the Recreation Area and Sky Harbor airport. I don't know if it's still present. Kim R Eckert ecker...@gmail.com http://www.mbwbirds.com Join or Leave

[mou-net] no White-winged Tern

I just to talked to Paul Egeland who was unable to relocate the possible White-winged Tern photographed yesterday by Garrett Wee in Lyon County. Paul checked Lone Tree Lake and several other wetlands in the Cottonwood area from about 7am until noon without success. Kim Eckert Join or

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