[mou-net] Dakota Cnty Buff-breasted Sandpipers

Hi All - 11 - 12 Buff-breasted Sandpipers (with a handful of Killdeer) in the usual Jirik Sod Farm fields. Today, 12noon, west side of Blaine Ave, just south of the Jirik Farm buildings. Have fun! Rick Gibson, Mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Washington County

there! -rick gibson, mpls 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, and continue to bird responsibly.

[mou-net] New Germany ice free??

Hello - I am curious if anybody has passed by the New Germany and/or Cologne area wetlands (both in the way west Twin Cities metro) recently. Is New Germany ice-free yet? Is there any water at Cologne? Thanks for your responses. --rick Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Lewis's Woodpecker?

I am, once again, late to the party. Can anybody share (privately) contact info for the Morrison County home owners with the visiting Lewis's Woodpecker? Much thanks. -rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Spotted Towhee

Hi - Is anybody aware if the Hastings area homeowners with the visiting Spotted Towhee are still open to having people stop by for a peek? Thanks for your help. -rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Brownsville?

I am curious if anybody has a report of ducks and geese on the Mississippi in the Brownsville/Winona area. Have the flocks arrived? Have they passed? Any news would be helpful in planning a stay-at-home holiday drive. Thanks for the notes and be safe this season. -rick gibson, Mpls Join

[mou-net] LTJ near Lynd

I can finally make a run out to Lynd to see the Jaeger today if it's still being seen. Any news of morning sightings will be appreciated. Thanks. -rick gibson, mpls 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] Little Blue Heron, New Germany wetlands, Carver County

Any update on the Little Blue Heron from later in the day? Thanks. -rick gibson, mpls -- Forwarded message - From: Doug Kieser Date: Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 11:08 AM Subject: [mou-net] Little Blue Heron, New Germany wetlands, Carver County To: Bob Williams is currently looking

[mou-net] Byllesby shorebirds

by to see whats left of 140th St Marsh and found a Hudsonian Godwit in the south pond. A nice evening to be out. -rick gibson, mpls 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

[mou-net] Painted Bunting?

I would welcome any news today (Tuesday), pro/con, about the Painted Bunting in Rochester. If still present, I'll pop down this afternoon for a look. I might even comb my hair. Or at least wear a hat. Probably just wear a hat. Thanks - rick g, mpls Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Cinnamon Teal hybrid, Lake Byllesby

Possible Cinnamon Teal hybrid at Lake Byllesby boat ramp, to the west, along with 4 - 5 Avocets. The bird is ruddier overall than nearby Blue Wing Teal and has very little face marking. Blue flash of feathers above larger white patch on the wings. -rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby and Grey Cloud Dunes SNA, south metro

loud Dunes SNA* near Cottage Grove. Wild strawberries are greening up, too. Also had a nice trio of American Woodcocks peenting at sunset on the northern end. All in all, a fine day before the snow. --rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-ne

[mou-net] Cologne, Carver Cnty

-wing Teal have also been reported but not for my eyes today. Plus, it's peaceful out there. Stay strong and wash your hands, -rick gibson, mpls 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] Great Black-back, Dakota Cnty

The Great Black-back Gull, initially reported by Ezra Hosch, is still present at Spring Lake Park in Dakota Cnty. The best view this afternoon (3ish) was from the parking area at the end of Fahey Rd (near the archery range). A short hike to the river was necessary. Amongst other early birds, I

[mou-net] Grant Cnty - Ottawa

. The greatest diversity seemed to be along the northern section of the Traverse County line road. Have fun! rick gibson, mpls 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] Bell's Vireo, Washington County

A great walk this morning through Grey Cloud Dunes SNA in Washington County. Lots of prairie roses and spiderwort and a singing and active Bell's Vireo. It was in a large cluster of sumac on the northern 1/3 end of the hilltop prairie area. Only got quick glimpses. -rick gibson, Mpls Join

[mou-net] Chat, Washington County

I stopped by Afton State Park this morning (6:30) to look for the Chat which has been recently mentioned on ebird but not yet on MOU. He was present, singing loudly and flopping about. Same area as last year: enter from the north, take the first main path to the right/west, follow the curve

[mou-net] Summer Tanager, Northfield

along the ballfield downstream from the footbridge nearest the Oak and 2nd St entrance. Have fun. -rick gibson 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 open water??

Hello - Any recent reports on open water and ducks/geese at Lac Qui Parle (or any other western lakes) would be greatly appreciated. Open water in the metro area is still pretty limited and I am getting antsy for spring. Thanks for any updates you can provide. --rick Join or Leave

[mou-net] No Tufted Duck today

Quite a group of folks out at Colville Park this afternoon in Redwing with no luck spotting tbe Tufted Duck. The water is open with lots of Common Mergs, Eagles and Goldeneyes but no Tufted Duck. As of this afternoon, there is no open water visible from Frontenac State Park. I did not check the

[mou-net] Fwd: Goodhue Cnty Townsend's Solitaire

Whoops - those "spruce" trees are more likely junipers. Still so much to learn... -rick -- Forwarded message -- From: "Rick Gibson" <rjoegib...@gmail.com> Date: Dec 10, 2017 3:44 PM Subject: Goodhue Cnty Townsend's Solitaire To: "MOU" <mou-

[mou-net] Goodhue Cnty Townsend's Solitaire

While strolling through Lake Byllesby Park in Goodhue County this afternoon, I ran across a Townsend's Solitaire in the cedars and spruce trees to the north of the entrance road. -rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Sabine's Gull, Rice County

on the western end of town viewable from Finland Ave. Have fun. -rick gibson, mpls 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] Say's Phoebe, Western Wood Pewee, Clay Cnty

of us longer to get our stuff together. -Rick Gibson, Mpls 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] Felton Prairie reports

. Several others reported spending quite a bit of time out there with no luck so it seems the numbers are, once again, down. BUT... others have had luck so maybe its worth another look. Have fun! --rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arch

[mou-net] Felton Prairie??

Hi - With all the excitement about the Western Wood Peewee in west-central MN, I am curious to know if anybody has had a chance to pop up to Felton Prairie to check on the Chestnut-collared Longspurs? Any reports, pro or con, would be helpful. Thanks. --rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave

Re: [mou-net] Chat

The Chat was present this morning (7am) at the previously described Afton State Park spot - singing loudly and showing himself clearly. Also saw a Black-billed Cuckoo in the trees near the 50th St entrance and never heard so many Henslow's Sparrows in this field before. Have fun! -rick gibson

Re: [mou-net] Red-necked Phalarope - Anoka County

There were no Red-necked Phalarope at this Forest Lake field this morning at 7ish (plus, the road was terribly rutty). The previously reported Ruddy Turnstones, however, we're present in Forest Lake and visible from Lakeside Park. -rick gibson, mpls On May 23, 2017 5:10 PM, "Missy

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Wash Cnty

Lots of great birds at William OBrein State Park today but best was a singing male Hooded Warbler on the northwest edge of the Transition Trail. Happy Mother's Day Weekend. -rick gibson, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Mixed warblers in Mpls

rush Veery Catbird Eloise Butler and/or Theodore Wirth Park might be worth a visit today. --rick gibson, Mpls 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] Ibis, Scott County

to Cara Cox and others who continued to update. --rick gibson, mpls 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] Cinnamon Teal

The Cinnamon Teal is still present this morning (Monday, 7:15) at the Atwood Circle site in Washington County. -Rick, mpls 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] Cologne, Carver County

The flooded field, (150th St, just west of Carver County 53) south of Cologne, was ducky this morning with scaup, Red Heads, Tundra Swans, Greater White Fronteds, Pectoral Sandpipers and American Golden Plover this morning. Lots of mud and likely good for more shorebirds in the coming days. Have

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Townsend's Solitaires, Carver Park Reserve 11/13 and 11/17

The Townsend Solitaire is still present at Carver Park, Hennepin County (thanks for original post, Doug!). This afternoon (4pm), it was in the center of the open field/hillside just to the west of the copse of Juniper tees, west of the cross country ski rental building at the Springview Preserve

[mou-net] Swans in Brownsville?

I am curious to know if Brownsville is filling with Tundra Swans yet. I'll swing by on my way back from Iowa after Thanksgiving if there's been any swan action by then. Thanks. -rick, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Grandma's Marathon at Park Point

Hello - Its possible that I am the last person in Minnesota to know this but, just in case: Grandma's Marathon runs on Saturday, June 18, ie: *this Saturday*. Getting to Park Point to look for the Calliope Hummingbird this weekend might be a challenge. None the less, any news of sightings

Re: [mou-net] Chucker - Washington County (Woodbury)

The Chukar is still present, on the rooftop, next to a security camera, near the entrance to Rue 21. He/She was calling from the edge of the roof. -Rick, mpls On Apr 13, 2016 6:34 PM, "Mike Majeski" wrote: > There's currently a Chucker, in of all places, in front of Total

Re: [mou-net] Short-eared owls

>From a conversation earlier this morning, I understand the Short-eared Owls were seen yesterday (Friday) afternoon on the north end of Afton State Park. The north entrance/gate is on 50th St., just east of St Croix Trail (no parking lot but I have never had a problem parking on the side of the

[mou-net] Brownsville geese?

Hi - With such a mild and long-running fall, I am curious to know if there are any recent updates from the Mississippi River around the Winona and Brownsville area. Have the geese and duck numbers peaked yet or is that already behind us for the year? Thanks for any news you might have. --rick

[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker?

I am, apparently, the last Minnesotan to see the Clark's Nutcracker near Winona. I see that Mr. Hoekstra saw it on the 4th. Has it been seen since then? Thanks! -Rick, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Ottawa Impoundment

I stopped by the Ottawa Impoundment Pools today to see what was what. Lots of water and a few birds: a single Wilson's Phalarope, a single Wester Grebe and a Great horned owl working the water's edge in the eastern pool. Lots of distant Cormorants, a few Shovellers and some distant shorebirds.

[mou-net] Oberg Mountain

I took a trip to the North Shore this weekend in hopes of finding a Black-throated Blue. On Saturday afternoon, I heard what was very likely two of them on Oberg Mountain very near where the Oberg Loop connects to the spur trail. Unfortunately, I never saw them. Sigh. On Sunday morning, the

[mou-net] Egrets??

Has anybody run across any Cattle Egrets yet this year? I don't recall seeing anything posted on the listserv. I hope to visit Grant County this weekend. If so, I'll report what I find. --rick, mpls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Acadian at Big Woods State Park

While not quite on par with a Worm-eating Warbler (nice find, Brad), I did find an Acadian Flycather at Nerdstrand-Big Woods State Park. Very vocal in the early evening about 100 yrds up the Campground Trail from the waterfall area - very near a little sign describing Ovenbirds. -rick, mpls

[mou-net] Longtail ducks, Duluth

Group of 30 or so Long-tail Ducks at pull off #7702, just north of Brieghton Beach Park, north of Duluth. -rick, mpls Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry 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] 180th St Marsh, Dakota County

I stopped by the 180th St Marsh (Dakota County? just north of Vermillion) to find it mostly open water. Three of the four main pools are fully clear of ice and the fourth is about 2/3rds clear. Toward the back of the larger pool, there were a couple dozen Ring-necked ducks, two Redheads, two

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby and south

Drove south from the Twin Cities today - most ponds and marshes are all still frozen. Byllesby has lots of open water on the Randolph end but water very low. Is it always this low in March? Saw a Red shouldered hawk perched in the farmhouse yard across the road from the county park entrance

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby ice out?

For any of you living in the Cannon Falls area, I'll be very interested to hear as soon as the ice on Lake Byllesby starts to clear. With the warmer weather this week, one can hope for early ice-out dates across the southern part of the state. Thanks. --rick Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Golden eagle

I've found my new favorite road in MN: County road 17, south from Witoka (off I90, east of Rochester) - it connects up with Hwy 76 north of Houston. Early this afternoon: pheasants, turkey, rough leg hawk, golden eagle, bald eagle, horned lark - spread along a beautiful valley road between the

[mou-net] Two Harbors Spruce Grouse

Went to Two Harbors this weekend - chilly but birdy. Saturday: No luck with the Three Toed Woodpecker on Three Lakes Road north of Duluth but a beautiful drive on a sunny morning (10 - 11:15am). Lots of Downy's and Red Breasted Nuthatch trying to look like a Three Toed. Found some Hoary

[mou-net] Eurasian Tree Sparrow

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is still hanging out at the house south of Hastings. Still with a large flock of House Sparrows and still preferring the blue feeder. No birds when we first arrived but they showed up in a big flock at about 10:30 Thanks for notes encouraging another look and thanks

[mou-net] Hastings area Eurasian Tree Sparrow?

I missed the Eurasian Tree Sparrow south of Hastings a few weeks ago and would like to try again this weekend. Has anybody heard any reports recently? Thanks for your updates. --rick Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Willmar area Varied Thrush??

I noticed a photo on the MOU site of a Varied Thrush being seen in Willmar the past week or so. Has anybody seen it recently? Is it still in the neighborhood? Many thanks for your response. --rick Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] open water near Albert Lea??

I will be near Albert Lea this weekend and curious to know if anybody can share news on open water and/or aerated lakes in the area. A few ducks and mergs might help the drive move along. Thanks. --rick Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Point Douglas

To those of you living in the Prescott/Hastings area: Is there open water near Point Douglas right now? And, any birds of note hanging about? Feel free to respond directly. Thanks - rick Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Virginia rail

The Virginia Rail is still hanging around the North Woods Nature Center in Richfield. He came out, briefly, several times last night, between 7 and 8pm. Look along the nearest edge of the cattail mat on the western end of the main boardwalk, on the away side from the office/classroom bldg.

[mou-net] Parasitic Jaeger?

I spent the weekend on the North Shore and saw on Saturday afternoon (2pm) what may have been a dark phase Parasitic Jaeger on the small point, just above the water, just north of Shovel Point at Tetteguche State Park. Black cap, dark greyish/buff all over becoming much darker toward the tail.