Re: [mou-net] Ruby throated Hummingbird- Pope County

In Golden Valley we just had one 2 days ago! Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1171 > On May 6, 2022, at 9:01 PM, S K wrote: > > FOY, visited our hummingbird feeder in Long Beach, Pope County, Mn today. > > Sandy Kuder > > > General in

[mou-net] Avian influenza and bird feeders

Kinglets in our Golden Valley backyard maple bushes for the last 2 days! Thank you! Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1171 General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

Re: [mou-net] How do birds care for their feet especially during these cold winter months?

I agree! Very interesting conversation! Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1171 > On Feb 7, 2021, at 7:26 PM, Judith Clayton wrote: > > Thank you all for your thoughtful insights! Sincerely, Judy > >> On Feb 5, 2021, at 3:52 PM, Laura Erickson >

Re: [mou-net] Daily Birding Planner

=4 <https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/alyssa-derubeis-and-bob-dunlap/the-minnesota-ornithologists-union-daily-birding-planner-2021/paperback/product-qj98gw.html?page=1=4> Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1171 > On Dec 16, 2020, at 9:52 AM, MOU wrote: > > (Po

[mou-net] Reply: Need help with bird ID ... White-winged Crossbill

ow fun! Thank you! Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1171 I had the most wonderful experience this morning in my Golden Valley back yard and now need help with identifying what I actually saw! I was walking into my backyard when out of nowhere a group of 8 birds, 4 females and

[mou-net] Need help with bird ID

bout the experience! Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1171 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 distan

Re: [mou-net] Trumpeter Swans on Sucker Lake

;> On Nov 19, 2020, at 4:18 PM, Susan Gilmore wrote: >> >> My husband & I just hiked around Sucker Lake this afternoon & loved it! >> There were 3 Trumpeter Swans and many people we stopped to talk to also >> mentioned the creek stays open in the wi

Re: [mou-net] Trumpeter Swans on Sucker Lake

My husband & I just hiked around Sucker Lake this afternoon & loved it! There were 3 Trumpeter Swans and many people we stopped to talk to also mentioned the creek stays open in the winter. We will come back in the winter for sure. Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1

[mou-net] Hummingbird!

MOU: With rumors of Orioles in the Twin Cities I just put up my Oriole feeder only to have a hummingbird zoom by my window an hour later! I am now set with both hummingbird feeders and an Oriole feeder ready and open for business! Susan Gilmore Golden Valley, MN. Susan Gilmore sgph

Re: [mou-net] Query: Silent Fall

Here in Golden Valley we have felt there were fewer than normal birds all summer and especially now. Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net > On Sep 6, 2019, at 8:45 AM, John Sullivan wrote: > > The last several days, Judy and I were just commenting on the lack of the >

[mou-net] Mystery/very few song birds

taken up residence near by but we feel we would have seen some activity around a nest or hole in a tree and we have seen none. Please help solve our mystery. Thank you! Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net 612-382-1171 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Birding in Glenwood MN & Alexandria

Does anyone have any favorite suggestions of birding hikes near Glenwood MN or Alexandria? Thank you! Susan Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.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

Re: [mou-net] Bird call - need help identifying

Thank you! We were trying to figure that one out too! Susan Gilmore Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 1, 2017, at 10:16 PM, Julie Maxson <jmax...@mac.com> wrote: > > Common yellowthroat > > > >> On Jun 1, 2017, at 5:55 PM, Pat Norton <55norto...@gmail.com> w

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes

My husband & I just heard what sounded like a flock of Sandhill Cranes flying over our house in Golden Valley MN! Susan 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] Golden Valley update

This morning I took a walk in the General Mills Nature area and saw a Belted Kingfisher and just now in my yard a Red-headed Woodpecker! Susan Gilmore 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] Golden Valley

Just spotted two female Golden-Crowned Kinglet's in our front pine tree in Golden Valley! Susan Gilmore 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] Wilson's Warbler

We had a Wilson's Warbler in our Golden Valley backyard just now! Susan Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 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] Hummingbird/Golden Valley

Just now a hummingbird at my feeder along with Grosbeaks and many Orioles! Yea! Susan Gilmore Golden Valley Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Baltimore Oriole Ramsey Co.

Thank you! Just put my two feeders out as well! Susan Gilmore Sent from my iPhone On May 2, 2015, at 2:01 PM, Clay Christensen clay.christen...@comcast.net wrote: Had a FOY Baltimore Oriole (male) here in Lauderdale, Ramsey Co. yesterday. We had a jelly/nectar feeder up near the kitchen

[mou-net] General Mills Nature Area

Good morning! On my walk yesterday afternoon I spotted a Bluebird in the General Mills Nature Area this morning saw a Northern Flicker. Great fun! Susan Golden Valley Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

Re: [mou-net] Tribune article about bird-safe glass advocates and Vikings stadium

Very nice article! I wish the situation was looking more optimistic for bird safe windows. Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 On Mar 5, 2015, at 4:14 PM, Gordon Andersson wrote: Casual birders and nature lovers, they are waging fight over

Re: [mou-net] BrainStorming - Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium issue

, the City Council, etc. To me this is brilliant food-for-thought that should be discussed. Susan Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 On Aug 25, 2014, at 11:11 PM, Gordon Andersson wrote: I like this idea. It does seem that there would be a way

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium issue

names on the petition which is being presented tomorrow to Gov Dayton. Is this presentation open to the public? If so where could I meet and what time? Is it going to be covered by local media? Thank you! Susan Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171

Re: [mou-net] Another thought on stadium debate

/Wingnut.html Also his wonderful blog has more emails and phone numbers to call: http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 On Aug 1, 2014, at 2:49 PM, Uwe Kausch wrote

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

Thank you!!! I am on it! Susan Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 On Jul 31, 2014, at 10:25 AM, J Brophy wrote: Dear Susan, Rebecca and Stephen, Thank you for your interest and rallying cries on the Bird-Safe Vikings Stadium issue. I just

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

on the Vikings Stadium Facebook page. I would love to do more to pressure the right people. Is there a good email or site to write to the Mayor and the Governor? How about the Vikings owners? Should the MOU group do something as a group? Thank you. Susan Gilmore On Jul 23, 2014, at 9:22 PM

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

Excellent! Thank you! I hope many people can also send messages. Susan Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 On Jul 30, 2014, at 2:11 PM, Uwe Kausch wrote: Here is a list of the Vikings Owners. Zygi Wilf is the chief. The guy in charge

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

This is great! I feel it is so important to keep the momentum going on this important issue. Susan Gilmore On Jul 30, 2014, at 2:54 PM, Uwe Kausch wrote: I just wrote Governor Dayton…it might help if others jumped in as well. Here is the link. http://mn.gov/governor/contact-us/form

Re: [mou-net] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

I see how this works but how can we get our Politicians and the Vikings to see this? Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 On Jul 30, 2014, at 3:27 PM, jeepman...@comcast.net wrote: Why not create a digital petition? http

[mou-net] Black-Throated Green Warbler

Oh this time of the year is incredible! We just watched a Black-Throated Green Warbler hop from pine tree to pine tree in our front yard! An Indigo Bunting is back along with the Great Crested Flycatcher. Life is good! Susan Golden Valley near General Mills Nature Area Join

[mou-net] Blackburnian Warbler

! Some birds seen during the last 24 hours in our yard ... Rose- Breasted Grosbeaks, Orioles, Hummingbirds, Pileated Woodpeckers, Ovenbird, Wood Ducks, Mallards, and a Wren. Susan Gilmore Golden Valley, a block from the General Mills Nature area. Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Window Strikes

Peter we have had great success with these window strike decals from Duncraft. I have put them all over the most vulnerable windows and they truly made a huge difference. http://www.duncraft.com/Duncraft-Bird-Safe-Maple-Leaf-Window-Decals Susan Gilmore On Oct 27, 2013, at 2:45 PM

[mou-net] possible female western bluebird

Thanks to everyone who helped me try and identify the bird at my thistle feeders. I am still not sure if it was a female Eastern Bluebird, female Western Bluebird or female Lazuli Bunting but I sure enjoyed getting feedback from so many and even having a few visitors with binoculars here

[mou-net] possible female Western Bluebird

Good morning! We have had what looks to be a female Western Bluebird hanging around on our thistle feeder bird bath for the last 2 days. Would that be a possibility? If not what would be a similar looking bird in this area? Susan Golden Valley Susan Gilmore http

Re: [mou-net] possible female Western Bluebird

Thank you Mark! I believe that is the bird! Thank you. Susan Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 On Sep 24, 2013, at 2:28 PM, Mark LaRose wrote: Lazuli bunting? Mark LaRose - Original Message - From: Susan Gilmore sgph...@mninter.net

[mou-net] grape jelly goldfinches don't mix!

to the nearest bush! I was exhausted after but so grateful he was all right! Susan Golden Valley Susan Gilmore http://www.susangilmorephoto.com/ 763-545-4608 mobil 612-382-1171 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Mourning Doves

We have had many Mourning Doves all winter with sometimes as many as 15 to 20 at a time. It seems every winter we get quite a few that literally hang out in the trees and eat at our feeders. I feel lucky! Susan Golden Valley MN On Jan 12, 2013, at 3:14 PM, Gerald Hoekstra wrote: I've

[mou-net] Pair of wood ducks in Twin Cities

Hello ... I am new to this list serve and it's been enjoyable reading what everyone has posted the last 2 days! I live in Golden Valley and yesterday morning, at an area in my front yard where I throw cracked corn for the mallards, I had a pair of Wood Ducks. I had assumed they had all