[mou-net] Indigo bunting

Spotted near Cragun's Legacy course, East Gull Lake, Cass County 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 safe, practice social distancing,

Re: [mou-net] Bird walks

We too feel short on bird walk info! Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 C - 612-868-1509 > On May 5, 2023, at 9:47 AM, Jeffrey Seeger > wrote: > > Hello, > > Any bird walks this weekend? > > Max Seeger > Special Education Teacher >

[mou-net] Shrikes

Several sightings of shrikes here in East Gull Lake today. Beautiful birds. Mary Hickerson East Gull Lake 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

[mou-net] Green Herons

Over the past few days three green herons have landed several times in the branches of a dead tree on our lakefront. Yesterday morning four of them stood on the dock for a time. Mary Hickerson East Gull Lake, Cass county General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

[mou-net] Clarks Grebe still at Westwood Hills Nature Center as of 2:30 PM, St Louis Park

Sent from my iPhone 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 safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.

[mou-net] Long-tailed Ducks

38 Long-tailed Ducks at Artists Point in Grand Marias, Cook County Sent from my iPhone 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 safe,

[mou-net] Red Knot

Red Knot and Dunlin on artists point in Grand Marias right now. Sent from my iPhone 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 safe, practice

[mou-net] Yellow-headed blackbirds

In with the red-winged blackbirds and grackles under a suet feeder on Green Gables Road, East Gull Lake. Their heads are an orangy yellow. Mary Hickerson Cass County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] White Bear Lake

A glorious evening on the west side near Matoska Park. At least four male yellow-headed blackbirds, a sora, catbirds singing out their hearts, yellow rumps galore and Canada geese on multiple nests. Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 C - 612-868-1509 General information

[mou-net] Ibis in Lac qui Parle county

26 Ibis 1/4mile east of county road 7 on county road 30. Sent from my iPhone 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 safe, practice social

Re: [mou-net] Avian influenza and bird feeders

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Re: [mou-net] Marshall Terrace

Marshall Terr. is a small park just south of the Excel plant on Marshall. There's a small parking lot and then a short walk to the MS Riv. to view the Blue Heron rookery. ML Wilm On Sun, Mar 27, 2022, 7:40 PM Tom Gilde < 2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Could anyone clue me

[mou-net] Red-Winged Blackbirds

. . . Are singing this morning in Cass County, too, near Ernie's in East Gull Lake. Mary Hickerson 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

[mou-net] Swans and Geese

For the past several days a small flock of Canada geese has been mixed in with the swans in open water just above the Gull Lake dam. Swans are displaying territorial mating rituals. Mary Hickerson East Gull Lake General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

[mou-net] Canada Geese

Today a small flock of Canada geese is mixed in with the swans in the open water above the Gull Lake dam. Last week there were a few ducks, too, probably goldeneyes. Mary Hickerson, East Gull Lake General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html

Re: [mou-net] Chanhassen Common Redpolls

Redpolls arrived here in Deephaven this morning - about nine of them - first of the year also Mary Anne OMalley On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 12:25 PM Paul Worwa wrote: > We’ve had about a dozen Common Redpolls visiting our feeders today. First > of the year. > > Paul Worwa > Chanha

Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 21 Oct 2021 to 23 Oct 2021 (#2021-188)

We had a Tufted Titmouse here in SW Lino Lakes this October 17, 18, 19. We had none last winter but had one all winter on both of the previous 2 years. Mary Ann McDougal Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24, 2021, at 12:00 AM, MOU-NET automatic digest system > wrote: > > There are

[mou-net] Lac qui Parle County birding

We are out for 6 days to Prairie Marsh Farm in west central Lac qui Parle County to do some mowing and general repairs. We hit part of the spring migration just right. First off on the 12th I was able to relocate the Say’s Phoebe found by Garrett and Frank and others last Saturday in Big Stone

[mou-net] Yellow-headed blackbirds

Four of them around one of our feeders this morning, north of Brainerd. Mary Hickerson East Gull Lake 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, the MOU encourages you to stay safe

[mou-net] white throated sparrow

White throated sparrow Seen April 26 Backyard Ground feeding Mary McGrath Burnsville Dakota 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe

[mou-net] Lac qui Parle Longspur

Yesterday I incorrectly reported a Chestnut-collared Longspur in Lac qui Parle county. My eBird report has been corrected but I was unable to stop the rare bird report. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Turkey vultures

I saw two on Friday in Northfield. I didn't realize it was an unusually early date. Seems about right, though, considering they seem to be all over the metro area today. Mary Savina On Mon, Mar 29, 2021 at 6:15 PM Pat Wolesky wrote: > I saw two of them late this afternoon circling o

[mou-net] Heard but not seen

Red-winged blackbird just north of Brainerd. Mary Hickerson East Gull Lake 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, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP

Please tell us all. Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 C - 612-868-1509 > On Jan 5, 2021, at 9:07 AM, B Silverstein > wrote: > > Thank you Tom, Dan and Doris for this post about the Snowy Owl. Do any of > you know if the owls are still hanging arou

Re: [mou-net] Around the Metro

Ah yes... one of the most beautiful sights in nature is a hovering rough-leg! Watching kestrels hover is also a thrill, but because the rough-leg is so much bigger, it is even more amazing to see how graceful such a big and powerful bird can be. Much less commonly, red-tailed hawks can

Re: [mou-net] Black-throated Gray Warbler (Ramsey Co.)

Still visible today? Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 H - 651-426-3325 C - 612-868-1509 > On Sep 3, 2020, at 6:35 PM, Kyle TePoel > <0583427559cc-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > The bridge is somewhat central in the park. It’s east

Re: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

And they’ve arrived here in Deephaven - such a joy!! Mary Anne OMalley On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 11:54 AM Steven Kirkhorn < 029db1ae6f81-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > I have had them In my backyard since this weekend. This is the first I > have ever noticed a small flock

Re: [mou-net] Tree Swallows Question

Copulation? The cloacal kiss in mid-air? Chuck Neil, Embarrass On Thu, Apr 16, 2020 at 5:58 PM Amy wrote: > I was watching a pair of Tree Swallows today near Pickerel Lake and saw a > flight behavior I hadn't seen before. It looked like two bird were in a > synchronized flight and then free

[mou-net] Yellowheaded Blackbird

Just saw a yellowheaded blackbird mixed in with all the redwinged blackbirds and grackles. Both head and chest were brilliant yellow orange. Mary Hickerson North of Brainerd Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes

We have grandkids out of school who want to know where they can hike/walk to see Sandhill cranes. They live in St Paul. Are there hiking trails at Crex Meadow? Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 H - 651-426-3325 C - 612-868-1509 > On Mar 19, 2020, at 4:53 PM, KATE BR

[mou-net] Pileated woodpeckers

Watching a juvenile pileated learn skills from its parents is most entertaining this month. Both parents have been giving lessons on seed cakes, suet feeders, and tree trunks. Baby is trying its best but not very adept yet and being fed by parents. Mary Hickerson near Gull Lake Join

[mou-net] Warblers! Ramsey County

lden-winged. Plus green heron, hairies, loons, wood ducks & babes and orioles everywhere. Glorious! Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 H - 651-426-3325 C - 612-868-1509 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/arch

[mou-net] Costa Rica

Looking for info for birding Costa Rica or other Central American locale? Best places. Best time of the year. Best guided tours. Thanks for any suggestions. Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 H - 651-426-3325 C - 612-868-1509 > On May 11, 2019, at 8:16 PM, MOU wr

[mou-net] Oriole in Minnetonka

First of the season Baltimore Oriole at the feeder. We put them out yesterday! Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone 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] Lac qui Parle County Birding

Today Marsha Moreen and I found a few new shorebird species. 1.5 miles north of Salt Lake in a flooded field on the west side of the road we found 29 Lesser and 6 Greater Yellowlegs, 4 Wilson’s Snipe, 4 Semipalmated Plover and 10 Pectoral Sandpipers. We also found Lesser Yellowlegs at two other

[mou-net] Lac qui Parle County birding

Over the last three days I have driven around LQP county scouting for good shorebird habitat. The country township roads are generally in good springtime condition although a few are still blocked off because of flood damage. All lakes and ponds have high water levels, but there is still a lot

Re: [mou-net] Northern Raven

But isn't it true that large numbers of over-wintering robins in the Twin Cities is a relatively new phenomenon? I am now 67 and grew-up in St. Paul, and it seems to me that very few robins overwintered when I was a boy. There were likely many fewer Twin Cities Christmas counts in the 1950s and

[mou-net] RFI - Visiting MSP July 25-30

We are Oregonians visiting family in Anoka, July 25-30.  Any birding ideas for day trips within about 100 miles of MSP?  Hotspots not to be missed?  Events?  Field trips?  Good place to see warblers? Target birds:DickcisselE BluebirdE TowheeAm WoodcockBB CuckooYB CuckooWood thrushE Phoebe

[mou-net] W-f Ibis Lac Qui Parle

One White-faced Ibis feeding in a flooded meadow on county rd 14 north of Gollnick WMA. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone 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] Birding about the Metro

Looking for a guided bird outing tomorrow -Saturday- in East Metro. Any suggestions? Guide? Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 H - 651-426-3325 C - 612-868-1509 > On May 11, 2018, at 3:19 AM, Steve Weston <swesto...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Birds out my wi

[mou-net] Fwd: Re: [mou-net] Cattle Egret - Dakota County

Forwarded Message Subject:Re: [mou-net] Cattle Egret - Dakota County Date: Sat, 5 May 2018 12:07:54 -0500 From: Buzz and Mary <bgra...@usfamily.net> To: Gerald Hoekstra <hoeks...@stolaf.edu> Egret still there. Also some Soras, Shovelers and Yellow

[mou-net] Sora— White Bear Lake

Very visible at edge of marsh at downtown parking lot by bridge to Manitou Island. Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 H - 651-426-3325 C - 612-868-1509 > On May 3, 2018, at 5:46 AM, linda whyte > <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > >

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle W-f Ibis

Two W-f Ibis 1/4 east of County Rd 7 on County Rd 36. They flew in stayed for 10 minutes then flew to the SW. Ken Larson with the Salt Lake Bird Count. Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Big Stone County Avocets

5 American Avocets and 20 Bonaparte’s Gulls at the Big Stone Dam on US 75. The White-faced Ibis reported two days ago by Correll were not found. Ken Larson at Prairie Marsh Farm. Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Salt Lake

Salt Lake in Lac Qui Parle County is still primarily ice covered except for the south west corner and along the edges. That being said the temperature out here today is 57 degrees with a 15 mph wind from the south. I would hope that the ice will be gone this week with consistent warmer weather.

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle and Yellow Medicine Counties weekend birding

Friday afternoon we arrived at Prairie Marsh Farm to open up the farm house for the spring and fill the bird feeders that had been empty for five months. After 2 inches of snow overnight numerous birds soon found the feeders or were seeking shelter in the grove. 6 Tree Sparrow 1 Fox Sparrow 1

[mou-net] Red-Winged Blackbirds

They are showing up daily at bird feeders at our place north of Brainerd. Lots of redpolls, too. 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] Bird Sighting

Yesterday six pine grosbeaks landed in a pine tree in our yard north of Brainerd. Gorgeous birds! They found something they liked in the branches of the tree, but they didn't stay long. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Minnetonka Common Redpolls

Today around 1 PM at our back yard feeders we had a flock of 25 or more Common Redpolls show up. These are the first Redpolls we’ve had this winter. We also have a pair of Pileated Woodpeckers visiting on a regular basis. Ken and Mary Lou Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Salt Lake Birding Weekend

On April 28th the 43nd annual Salt Lake Birding Weekend will take place in the western Minnesota counties of Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Big Stone. This event is free and open to all who are interested, no pre-registration is needed. This is great family event and appropriate for birders

[mou-net] Salt Lake Lac Qui Parle County Ibises

This afternoon Scott Clark, Patrick Peters and Ken Larson found 7 Ibises in non-breeding plumage at the south end of Salt Lake. Also 2 Semi-palmated Plover, 23 Stilt Sandpiper, 34 Wilson's Phalarope, 28 Baird's Sandpiper, 1 Short-billed Dowitcher. In others parts of the county 3 Red-headed

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle White-crowned Sparrow

On a cold rainy day at Prairie Marsh Farm I just saw a late White-crowned Sparrow on the ground below our feeders. Earlier I had a FOY Eastern Kingbirdl. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Minnetonka Red-headed Woodpecker

We just had a Red-headed Woodpecker on a peanut feeder in our front yard. Fairly uncommon in our suburban wooded neighborhood. So beautiful in the sunlight. Ken Larson 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] Salt Lake Birding Weekend 2017

Last weekend over 100 birders from around the state searched the lakes, wetlands, woods and prairies of Lac Qui Parle, Big Stone and Yellow Medicine counties finding 147 species of birds. Cold wet weather 2 days before and the later date for the weekend resulted in a good variety of, waterfowl,

[mou-net] Golden Plovers Lac Qui Parle

Our group just found and counted over 600 American Golden Plovers west of US 75 and west of the Madison WMA 3 miles north of Madison. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone 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] Willet's Lac Qui Parle County

We just found two Willet's on the road at the parking spot at Salt Lake. Also two Swainson's Hawks at US 212 and County Road 7. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone 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] Black-necked Stilt Lyon County

Today at 2 PM I refound the Black-necked Stilt previously found by Garret Wee. It flew into the north end of Lone Tree Lake which is located NE of Cottonwood in Lyon County. Also present were 3 Marbled Godwit, 3 Greater Yellowlegs, many Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral SP, Dunlin, and many species

[mou-net] Tacoma Fields Carver County

There is a Yellow-rumped Warbler fall out at the mud flats at the Tacoma field on highway 32. I counted over 130. Also 124 Pectoral Sp, 46 Lesser Yellowlegs, one Greater Yellowlegs, one Dunlin and one Long-billed Dowitcher. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Yellow Medicine/ Lac Qui Parle Counties

More FOY birds (for me) Loggerhead Shrike, Double-crested Cormorant, Vesper and Savannah Sparrows in Lac Qui Parle also a long distant flock of unidentifiable Longspurs. Two light phase Swainson's Hawks in Yellow Medicine County. Ken Larson at Prairie Marsh Farm Sent from my iPhone Join

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle County

Slough FOY Eared and Horned Grebes. Nearby we found a site with at least 10 Richardson's Ground Squirrels. Ain't nature grand! Ken and Mary Lou Sent from my iPhone 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] Franklin's Gulls Lac Qui Parle County

This morning on County Road 14 east of County Road 7 13 Franklin's Gulls most in breeding plumage. Sent from my iPhone 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] Lac Qui Parle County Golden Plover

Flooded field 1/8 mile east of County Rd 7 on south side of County Rd 14. Over 90 American Golden Plovers. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone 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] West Central Lac Qui Parle County

Sunday I visited Salt Lake and areas east to Hadenville WMA then south to Prairie Marsh Farm. At Salt Lake there were thousands of water fowl including over 1,000 Northern Shovelers, 100 Ruddy Duck, Lesser and Greater Scaup, Bufflehead, A. Coots, Teals, Gadwall and one A. Widgeon. Also !00

[mou-net] Salt Lake Birding Weekend

Three Weeks Away On April 29th the 42nd annual Salt Lake Birding Weekend will take place in the western Minnesota counties of Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Big Stone. This event is free and open to all who are interested, no pre-registration is needed. This is great family event and

[mou-net] Minnetonka signs of spring!

stop by as well as two RW Blackbirds and a Starling. The Fox Sparrow is still showing up most mornings below our feeders as it has done all winter. Ken and Mary Lou 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] Salt Lake Birding Weekend

On April 29th the 42nd annual Salt Lake Birding Weekend will take place in the western Minnesota counties of Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Big Stone. This event is free and open to all who are interested, no pre-registration is needed. This is great family event and appropriate for birders

[mou-net] Minnetonka Tufted Titmouse

At our feeders in Minnetonka near Ridgedale today we had a new yard bird, a Tufted Titmouse showed up for a short time. Also at our feeders during the rain, wind and snow today a total of 16 species. Tufted Titmouse All four woodpeckers Mourning Dove, Red Wing Bb Tree, Fox and White-throated

[mou-net] Two Harbors Cattle Egret

I made a mistake in describing the location of the Holiday gas station, it should say south west side of Two Harbors. Bob Williams is at that location now and the Egret seems to have moved. Ken Larson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Two Harbors, Lake County Cattle Egret

Marsha Moreen just reported finding an Adult non breeding Cattle Egret in east Two Harbors. The bird is in the ditch north of the Holiday gas station on the south east side of Two Harbors and on the north side of 61. Ken Larson Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Yard Birds Minnetonka

Yesterday afternoon we had 3 Baltimore Orioles at one time. We have two feeders, one in front and one in back of our house. Two orioles were mature and one no t yet in full breeding plumage. Also 5 White-throated, 2 Song and 1 Chipping Sparrow to go with 6 Gold and 6 House Finch. Ken Larson

[mou-net] Yard Birds Minnetonka

First of the year yard birds in Minnetonka near Ridgedale. Lincoln’s Sparrow Pine Siskin (didn’t see all winter) Baltimore Oriole Ken Larson 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] Salt Lake Birding Weekend 2016

Last weekend over 100 birders from around the state searched the lakes, wetlands, woods and prairies of Lac Qui Parle, Big Stone and Yellow Medicine counties finding 126 species of birds. On Saturday temperatures in the upper 70’s, high winds and low numbers of shorebirds resulted in lots of

[mou-net] Miller Lake, Yellow Medicine County

40 American Avocet feeding in the south east corner right now. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone 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] Lac Qui Parle County

This morning around 9:30 at Prairie Marsh Farm in west central LQP County we had a flock of over 129 White-throated Sparrows land in our farm yard. This flock also included FOY 2 White-crowned Sparrows, 2 Pine Siskin, one Lincoln's and one Harris's Sparrow. One hour later on our way to Salt

[mou-net] Salt Lake

3 PM recent arrival of shore birds to the south shore of Salt Lake in Western Lac Qui Parle County. 300 + including 5 Willet, 20 + Long- billed Dowitcher, 4 Wilson's Phalarope, 4 Dunlin, 2 Greater Yellow-legs. Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] April 23rd Salt Lake Birding

There is still time to join the 41st annual Salt Lake Birding Weekend in the western Minnesota counties of Lac qui Parle, Yellow Medicine and Big Stone. This event is free and open to all who are interested, no pre-registration is needed. This is great family event and appropriate for birders

[mou-net] Big Willow Park, Minnetonka

Over the last 3 days there have been some FOY birds showing up at Big Willow Park in Minnetonka. 3 Y-r Wablers 1 E. Bluebird 1 N. flicker 5 Song Sparrow 1 Rusty Blackbird Female 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 1 Bald Eagle as well as the usual suspects. Ken Larson Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Big Willow Park, Minnetonka

Over the last two days I have found an increase in numbers and variety of migrating species at Big Willow Park in Minnetoka along the Minnehaha Creek. 1 Osprey 2 E. Phoebe 8 Brown Creeper 11 Gold-crowned Kinglet 16 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 1 Hermit Thrush 2 Song Sparrow 1 Lincoln’s Sparrow 2 Tree

[mou-net] Yard Bird Minnetonka

We just saw a Copper’s Hawk siting on our boulder wall watching the bird feeders hoping for dinner, probably a female by size. I have had numerous sightings of Sharp-shinned Hawk in our neighborhood but this is the first Cooper’s this spring. Ken Larson Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Big Willow Park, Minnetonka

Good birding this evening with 15 species at Big Willow Park along the Minnehaha Creek in Minnetonka despite the wind. 2 Canada Goose 1 Wood Duck 6 Mallard 1 Barred Owl 1 Red-bellied Woodpecker 1 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 1 Eastern Phoebe FOY 1 American Crow 6 Black-capped Chickadee 2

[mou-net] Yard Birds Hennepin County

Around noon today I had an influx of sparrows and juncos among others flocking to my feeders. They included 2 Mourning Dove 1 Red-b WP 3 Downy WP 4 Black-capped Chickadee 3 White-breasted Nuthatch 5 A. Robin 4 Song Sparrow 6 A. Tree Sparrow 1 Harris’s Sparrow black on head and some on throat but

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle County migration

This morning Jason Frank and myself traveled around western Lac Qui Parle and Yellow Medicine county under clear skies and 70 degree weather. Flocks of White- fronted (more than 10,000) and Snow Geese (more than 2,000) were migrating on winds of 10 to 15 mph. All lakes and sloughs were loaded

[mou-net] Fw: important

Hello! Important message, visit http://san-kur.ru/do.php?t9a3 Mary Jacobson This email has been protected by YAC (Yet Another Cleaner) http://www.yac.mx 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] Wahibo Marsh Location

Carver Co. 4 mile west of St. Bonifacius on state Hwy 7 turn south on Co Rd 10 about 2 miles on the right is pull of area with the Wahibo Marsh sign. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Salt Lake Lac qui Parle Co

This morning on Salt Lake I found 3 American Avocets, 41Dunlin, 2 Black- bellied Plover, 1 Dowitcher, 29 Eared Grebe, 4 Bobolink and lots of ducks including Ruddy Duck. Yesterday on Millers Lake in Yellow Medicine Co were over 100 Dunlin, 4 Dowitcher, Least and Semi-palmated Sandpipers. Ken

[mou-net] Wahibo Carver Co Ruddy Turnstone

Surprised by a single Ruddy Turnstone at Wahibo Marsh today at 3 PM. Also 60+ Caspian Terns, Black and Forester Terns, Bonaparte and Herring Gulls. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Washington County

Eastern towhee at my feeder on shore of White Bear Lake. Mary Westra 36 Dellwood Ave White Bear Lake MN 55110 651-426-3325 612-868-1509 On May 2, 2015, at 4:35 PM, Judy Chucker jchuck...@comcast.net wrote: Virginia Rail seen out in open at the new Theodore Wirth wetland. Also saw several

[mou-net] Salt Lake Birding Weekend

Last weekend the 40th annual Salt Lake Birding Weekend took place in Lac Qui Parle, Big Stone, and northern Yellow Medicine counties. Over 90 birders from around the state met at 7 AM at the Marietta American Legion. Over the three day weekend we found 143 different species, 133 on Saturday,

[mou-net] Warbler Wave and More in Minnetonka

Around 6 PM today I had a nice warbler wave in our neighborhood south of 394 and west of County Rd 73. Along the shore of two small ponds I found 12 Yellow-rumped Warblers 6 Ruby-crowned Kinglets 1 Hermit Thrush 1 Red-shouldered Hawk 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker 2 Downy Wp16 Wood Duck 7 Mallard Ken

[mou-net] Lac qui Parle County Tree Swallows

3 PM, at least 27 Tree Swallows are flying over our pasture at Prairie Marsh Farm. Ken Larson Sent from my iPhone 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] Lac qui Parle County

Very windy today, typical for for this area. 1,000's of ducks and geese still in the area particularly at Salt Lake, the south section of Sweetwater WMA and at Hadenville WMA. Shorebird activity is increasing! One American Avocet at south unit of Sweetwater, you need to walk in for views. At

[mou-net] Minnetonka migrants

This evening at Big Willow Park along Minnehaha Creek in Minnetonka I found a number of first of the year (for me) migrants. 3 Northern Flicker 3 E Phoebe 1 Brown Creeper 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet 9 Golden-crowned Kinglet 2 Y-r Warbler 1 Lincoln's Sparrow 7 other common species I have also seen an

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes Hennepin County

Big Willow Park, Minnetonka 6:30 this afternoon 10 Sandhill Cranes flew low overhead heading west. What a beautiful sound they make! Also today, yard birds Song and American Tree Sparrows. Ken Larson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Pine Siskin Minnetonka

1st of the fall male and female Pine Siskins at back yard feeders in Minnetonka. Ken Larson 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] Lake Minnetonka

Today on Northern Lake Minnetonka County Rd 15 at Smith Bay More than 2000 Common Mergansers 5 Bald Eagle 8 Trumpeter Swan 2 Ring-billed Gulls 1 Pileated Woodpecker County Rd 51 at the intersection of 135 and Crystal Bay 68 Trumpeter Swan 32 Mallard 4 Ring-necked Duck 3 Scaup 26 Bufflehead 38

Re: [mou-net] Passenger Pigeon Project historical records website

Thanks so much. Good tip on a book I would like to read. Mary On Sep 13, 2014, at 10:09 PM, Mark Johnson wrote: According to the book it was never recovered. The book is a fascinating read, all of the places he birded, a tamarack swamp where the Mpls impound lot is now... On Fri, Sep 12

Re: [mou-net] Passenger Pigeon Project historical records website

Was it ever found? On Sep 12, 2014, at 10:29 PM, Mark Johnson wrote: In the Biography of Thomas Sadler Roberts that came out last year, A Love Affair with Birds, there is a description of a mounted Passenger Pigeon that was stolen from the Bell museum. On Fri, Sep 12, 2014 at 2:28 PM,

[mou-net] Long Meadow Lake - Dakota County

Yesterday afternoon, viewable from the platform. 150 or more American White Pelicans Several shorebirds - Scope or Binoculars needed 3 Swans Several herons and mallards 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] Fwd: [mou-net] Long Meadow Lake - Dakota County

Also a small flock of Franklin Gulls near the pelicans... Original Message Subject:[mou-net] Long Meadow Lake - Dakota County Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:32:11 -0500 (CDT) From: Mary-Buzz bgra...@usfamily.net Reply-To: Mary-Buzz bgra...@usfamily.net To: MOU

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle Blue Grosbeaks

On Saturday around 11 AM I reported finding a pair of Blue Grosbeaks in SW LQP County. Both birds flew west about 200 feet where the Male perched on the upper branch of a brush pile with the female just below. In good light I got a great look at both of them, the male in beautiful adult

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