[mou-net] Bob Holtz Obit

I am sorry to share the news that longtime MOU member Bob Holtz passed away this past Saturday, April 20. Bob was an MOU past-president, youth birding mentor, and 2002 recipient of the Thomas S. Roberts Award. In 2007, he created and funded the MOU's "Biology Bob Binocular Fund" for young

[mou-net] New Issues of Minnesota Birding and the Loon Available

Hello MOU Members, Because email notifications did not go out to everyone, I wanted to share that the Sept/Oct issue of Minnesota Birding and the Winter 2002 volume of the Loon are now available on the MOU website (see links below). Also, please see the President’s Message in the newsletter for

Re: [mou-net] RN Phalarope, Wash. Co., Old Hudson Rd

Hello, Regarding the perception of public access to the pond on North Hudson Road -- not all public land is accessible land. I regularly work in MnDOT right of way and on other types of city/county/state held parcels that have safety and access constraints. In this case the parcel contains a

[mou-net] Action Alert: Public Input on Cormorant Taking at Egret Island SNA

MOU members and MOU-net subscribers, The MOU Board of Directors would like to bring to your attention the opportunity to comment on fish and cormorant population management alternatives proposed by the DNR at Pelican Lake in Grant County. The Board does not support the preferred alternative that

[mou-net] MOU Book Sale

Hello MOU Members and MOU-net subscribers: I have had a couple of emails inquiring whether there will be an MOU Book Sale again this year at the Paper Session. Below is the notice that was published in the most recent issue of *Minnesota Birding*. Many thanks to Alex Sundvall for again

[mou-net] MOU Paper Session Registration Reminder

Hello MOU members and MOU-net subscribers: A reminder that pre-registration for the Paper Session closes on Monday, November 28. Registration is available online through the MOU website.* https://moumn.org/avian/paper.php The event is being held on Saturday, December 3, at the North Star

[mou-net] MOU Paper Session Registration and Program Now Available

Hello MOU members and MOU-net subscribers: Registration for the 2022 MOU Paper Session is now available! The event is being held on Saturday, December 3, at the North Star Ballroom of the St. Paul Student Center on the University of Minnesota campus (2017 Buford Avenue, St. Paul). Parking is

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

*Forwarded to MOU-NET at the request of MN DNR:* The DNR is aware of the recommendations put forth by the Raptor Center with UMN and our own guidance, at this time, has not changed. We have not received any confirmed reports of songbirds affected by this strain of avian influenza. DNR guidance

[mou-net] Spring Primer Videos

If you missed all or part of the Spring Birding Primer, or perhaps want to share a presentation with a friend, please find below a link to a playlist of all seven presentations now available on the MOU's YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrREFP8F9naOKT-Mc-SAUuJTmQqwMVgoT The

Re: [mou-net] MOU WEB page issues

Hello, We are aware that parts of the MOU website are currently not accessible. We hope that these issues can be resolved quickly and appreciate everyone's patience. Thank you, Michelle ** *Michelle M. Terrell, Ph.D.* *President, Minnesota Ornithologists'

[mou-net] "Seeing Birds" at the Bell

The "Seeing Birds" exhibit is now open at the Bell Museum and will be on view through October 2. The MOU is pleased to be a supporter of this new exhibit developed for the Bell's 150th Anniversary year. "Explore the wonder and beauty of birds in the Bell Museum original exhibition Seeing Birds

[mou-net] Give to the Max Day Matching Gift

, and other activities. Thank you for your continued support! Michelle Terrell, Vice President 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

[mou-net] TUESDAY Oct 13: Saw-whet Owls of the St. Croix Valley

Please join Wild River Audubon for a virtual meeting via Zoom: “Saw-whet Owls of the St. Croix Valley" Tuesday, October 13th, 7:00-8:00 PM Every October, hundreds of Northern Saw-whet Owls migrate through the backyards of slumbering homeowners, passing unseen through the night. These tiny owls

[mou-net] Wild River Audubon June Events

meadows and woodlands on the longest day of the year. The park’s varied habitat attracts a range of bird species as well as hosts a variety of plants and wildlife. Erik Collins and Michelle Terrell will co-lead the event. New and experienced birders are welcome! Michelle Terrell Vice-P

[mou-net] Wild River Audubon May Bird Walks

Memorial Bird Walk, on the third weekend in May for decades. Expect warblers and other neotropical migrants.  Bring binoculars, water, and insect protection. Happy birding!Michelle Terrell WRA Vice-President Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Probable Northern Hawk Owl

It is on the shoulder now. ID looks good for deceased Northern Hawk Owl. Michelle Terrell Franconia Twp, Chisago Sent from my iPad > On Jan 5, 2018, at 11:48 AM, Nathan Schirmacher <natester...@hotmail.com> > wrote: > > All, > > Thanks to my dad for being abl

Re: [mou-net] Dickcissel Irruption - Chisago

a one-mile stretch of road (Redwing Ave just north of Hwy 95). Michelle Terrell From: Mark Alt <markcalt...@gmail.com> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2017 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [mou-net] Dickcissel Irruption I had ten Dickcissels in a single field near Watertown yesterday.

Re: [mou-net] Dickcissel Irruption

I will add Chisago County to the Dickcissel sound-off.  After reading about the uptick in sightings and having never seen one, I checked out some nearby fields and readily saw three singing individuals along a one-mile stretch of road (Redwing Ave just north of Hwy 95). Michelle Terrell ADDRESS