Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co.

The water temperature is dangerously cold. Swans are powerful and large and could easily tip a canoe or knock someone in the water. Think carefully before attempting anything risky. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

A goose will defend its nest no matter how large or small the person is. I was birding at Wood Lake and had passed a pair of geese with goslings who hissed a bit at me as I passed, but I gave them plenty of room. As I continued on a couple of teenagers (big kids) passed. A short time later I hea

[mou-net] Tropical/Couch's Kingbird

New York City in winter 2014/2015. Michigan & Quebec also have records. I only did a quick search Rick Hoyme rho...@comcast.net 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] Cattle Egret in Big Stone County

A High School friend of mine posted a picture on Facebook of a Cattle Egret that was on his property. I'm not sure of the exact location, but it is approximately 5 miles east of Ortonville. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/a

Re: [mou-net] Junco returns

I had my first Junco under my feeder today here in the Twin Cities. Rick Hoyme rho...@comcast.net LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoyme -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Vic Lewis Sent: Sunday, October 13, 2013 4:05 PM

Re: [mou-net] MOU at the State Fair

#x27;t know. Some also want to tell you about "their bird" meaning one in their backyard or up at the lake, which can be very interesting. Over all it is a fun time, so please sign up and spread the word about birding. Rick Hoyme Hennepin County -Original Message- From: Minnesota

Re: [mou-net] Mimic

nge or out of normal habitat, I want to see it as well as those sneaky Starlings can fool. Rick Hoyme Old birder's never die. They just pish their life away. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Al Schirmacher Sent: Tuesday, January 08,

Re: [mou-net] [mou-rba] [mou-net] Ramsey County Clark's nutcracker

I work very close to that area so when the boss told us to take off early today, I stopped by and also could not find it. That doesn't mean that it isn't still around somewhere in that general area, so keep your eyes open. Rick Hoyme -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [

Re: [mou-net] MOU at the State Fair SIX shifts left to fill

t;their bird", meaning the one in their yard, neighborhood or at the lake. So a lot of the conversational part of the experience is listening to the guests. But it's all fun, and it gives the participant a warm and fuzzy feeling that you helped MOU, and spread the message about birding i

[mou-net] Cooper's Hawk

has adapted to humans. I think it was stalking my Chickadees. Rick Hoyme Plymouth, Mn rho...@comcast.net LinkedIn Profile <http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoyme> http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoyme Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=m

[mou-net] Least Flycatcher & Tennessee Warbler

I went out for a walk at work today on one of the Arden Hills trails and heard both a Least Flycatcher & a Tennessee Warbler singing away. Rick Hoyme rho...@comcast.net Link to me... LinkedIn Profile <http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoyme> http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoyme --

Re: [mou-net] Cardinal numbers

I've had a pair all winter coming to my feeders which is typical. I hear them all over right now. There are several singing in my neighborhood (Plymouth) and I heard them at work today (Arden Hills). Seems pretty normal to me. I've also had Juncos at my feeder since the weekend. Rick

Re: [mou-net] Saw Whet Owl Thread

x27;t be trained so then just leave. If they are actually harassing an owl then call the sheriff and give the details including license plate numbers. It would be sad if birds of any kind would not be reported just because there are a few bad apples. Rick Hoyme -Original Message-

Re: [mou-net] Use of Radios

The channel 6 sub-channel 6 was selected by Kim Eckert for the Minnesota Birding Weekends. As a result the birders that go on his trips have their radios set that way and others have followed. I think it was pretty much a random selection. Rick Hoyme rho...@comcast.net LinkedIn Profile http

Re: [mou-net] Best Bird While Not Birding?

was a large white owl. It sat there the entire day. The only thing it could have been is a Snowy Owl! Rick Hoyme rho...@comcast.net LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/rickhoyme Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] Steller's Jay

The Steller's Jay is not on the Minnesota list. I did a very quick search and the closest vagrant that I can find is Southwest South Dakota. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Frank Peterson Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 5:54 PM To: MOU-NE

Re: [mou-net] Video--baby Brown Thrasher vs. Garter Snake

One time on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis I watched a Pied-billed Grebe attempt to eat a Sunfish it had caught. I watched it for about 20 minutes trying to position the fish in a way that it could eat it. The fish however looked taller than the Grebe's throat was wide. It dropped it several times, ea

Re: [mou-net] yellow-rump at suet feeder--hennepin county

The Yellow-Rumps have the longest digestive track of any of our warblers which is required in order to be able to digest seeds and extract energy from them. They also supplement the seeds with any early bugs and small worms they find. Since most of the insectivores haven't arrived back yet, there i

[mou-net] Great Horned Owl yard bird

w but it was an exciting few moments. One of the birds was higher pitched than the other. I know that the higher pitched Canada Goose is male. Does anyone know if the male and female hoot at different pitches and if so which one is higher? Rick Hoyme Hennepin County Plymouth, MN Join or

Re: [mou-net] Making a Bird List Question

COUNT(Range) only counts numbers in excel. I just tried it to confirm. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Patrick Clements Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 11:07 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Making a Bird List Questi

Re: [mou-net] Making a Bird List Question

#x27;s a lot of work. Unless you really want to control the output, or are a computer geek like me, I would suggest using one of the commercial programs. Rick Hoyme -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Michael Hendrickson Sent: Saturday, Dec

Re: [mou-net] cleaning hummingbird feeders

Be sure the "dirt" isn't mold. Some molds are quite toxic to birds. If there is any possibility that it's mold I would either replace it or clean it out with bleach and then be sure you rinse the bleach out very well. Rick Hoyme -Original Message- From: Minneso

Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR)

That's what the delete button is for. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of jbaum...@usfamily.net Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 8:42 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] More wasted birder energy focused on a hunting issue (SHCR)

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby, Dakota County-Hudsonian Godwit

as shallow water. If we don't get to much rain it should be good for a while and worth watching for rarities as well as the usual suspects. Rick Hoyme 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] Observations of a Hawk Owl...

vores. Gray Jays are nicknamed Camp Robbers and maybe they are also attempted Owl robbers as well. Rick Hoyme -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of sc...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 9:42 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mo

Re: [mou-net] Creative Mimicry

Starlings are incredible mimics, though occasionally the mix two birds up. I've heard Starlings mimic... Killdeer Red-tailed hawk Phoebe Least Flycatcher Red-bellied Woodpecker Eastern Wood-peewee It makes birding by ear a little tricky. Rick Hoyme -Original Me

[mou-net] Red phalarope

The Red phalarope was still present as of 3PM. It was on the far side of the sewage pond near the shore. A scope is necessary. Rick Hoyme New e-mail address: rho...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu

[mou] Goldfinch feeding young

eeing that this late in the year. Maybe my Goldfinches nested late this year. I guess I better go buy some more Niger seed and fill that feeder as well. Rick Hoyme Plymouth, MN Hennepin Co. --=__Part785C1BEF.0__= Content-Type: text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-prin

[mou] Good Bird Questions

specific or want to know what and where those more common birds are found. Rick Hoyme Hennepin Co >>> "Pastor Al" 10/22/04 02:28PM >>> What's the first question that an incoming birder asks you as you're leaving?: "Any good birds?" How does one ans

[mou] Guidelines

are in place, people follow them. Rick Hoyme >>> "Michael Hendrickson" 03/24/04 02:53PM >>> Well at first I was reluctant to post this message since all I am going to = mention is that today I heard a Red Wing Blackbird and saw some Robins. = This my be old news

[mou] Data base of Casual and Accidental records

idn't have it, or it could be as complex as having a searchable = on-line data base.=20 I'm not sure who this recommendation should go to , but if you are reading = this please consider it. Rick Hoyme

[mou] RFI: changes to the Minnesota Bird List

I have heard that MOURC made changes to the Rugular-Casual-Accidental list, but haven't seen them published yet. The MOU website hasn't been updated either. Could someone from MOURC post the changes, or are there still decisions to be made? Thanks Rick Hoyme

[mou] Question - MOURC Meeting - Minnesota List Changes

Was the MOURC meeting yesterday the one that determined the changes to the Minnesota List? If so could one of the MOURC members post what the changes are? Good Birding Rick Hoyme

[mou] RFI: Hayden Slough Moorhens

Did anyone see the Moorhens reported at Hamden Slough in Becker County = either last weekend or this week? Or did anyone look for them and not find = them? Rick Hoyme Hennepin Co

[mou] Koochiching County

wage ponds that had a few species of ducks (and = some babies) but only a Killdeer in spite of a nice sand bar. If you want any more details, just ask Rick Hoyme Hennepin Co