[mou-net] Lark Sparrow, Dakota C, 140th st. Marsh

the compromised habitat can still hold some pleasant surprises Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Red-headed Woodpecker and more, Dakota C, Rachel Lilly Preserve

, bringing the species total to over 30. Thanks to the great group of birders, who made this hike so productive and fun ! Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic

Re: [mou-net] Salt Lake Weekend 2024 - Final Tally - 130 species

And special thanks to you, too, Jason, for heading up this year's fun ! Making arrangements, keeping things organized, plus leading caravans, takes Herculean effort, so we're all indebted to you! Linda Whyte On Fri, May 3, 2024 at 8:12 AM Jason Frank wrote: > Hello Birders, > > >

[mou-net] White-throated Sparrows, St. Paul

. Linda Whyte 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] Vesper Sparrows, Dakota C.

considering, at least for a stopover. It seemed to appeal to the American Tree Sparrows (and one White-crowned) this past winter. Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

[mou-net] spring arrivals, Lilydale, Dakota C

There were some FOYs to brighten the exercise walk this morning: Ruby-crowned Kinglet heard in full song, Golden-crowned Kinglet both heard and seen, and a flock of active Yellow-rumped Warblers by Pickerel Lake, foraging in the small, budding trees by the boat ramp. Linda Whyte General

Re: [mou-net] Yellow throated warbler

books", or maps, or lists for that matter. They do what they must to survive, and we need to support that however we can. Linda Whyte On Sat, Mar 30, 2024, 8:42 AM Dan Ahlman wrote: > Good morning > I’m emailing because of the stupidity of the board on the yellow throated > warbl

[mou-net] Peregrine Falcon, Ramsey C.

Seen today in the noon hour, perched at the hack box on the SE corner of the Xcel Energy Plant roof (Randolph Ave., St. Paul). Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

[mou-net] ID confirmation help, Am Pipit flock ? Dakota C.

, and only a handful of times, but I'm wondering if this flock's behavior matches theirs - and hoping someone else has seen them there today. Thanks for any help. Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Pine siskin mortality

Volunteers who do transport and rescue for the Raptor Center have just been sent a reminder that Avian Influenza is still currently active in wild bird and domestic populations. Perhaps it is a consideration here, and extra sanitizing of feeders may help. Linda Whyte On Mon, Mar 18, 2024, 4:20 PM

[mou-net] E. Meadowlark, Dakota C.

bode well for Meadowlarks. Linda Whyte 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] Red Rock Road FOY species, 2 cooperative, one less so

. As for the lone sparrow among a small flock of Juncos, it shall remain unidentified. It moved too quickly into the wet meadow grasses, and we could only say what it probably wasn't! Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes, Rachel Lilly Preserve, Dakota C

Currently feeding in NE corner of the lake, and seen from the dock on the north shore, at least one, perhaps one of 3 that circled the marsh to the south earlier. Also, a Barred Owl calling from the NE part of the property, closer to hwy 62. Linda Whyte General information and guidelines

[mou-net] Turkey Vulture, Dakota C

Seen yesterday, 1/29, sharing air space with a few Bald Eagles over Sibley Memorial Highway, just west of the 35 E bridge. It flew low over the road a few times near Acacia Cemetery, close enough to show its dihedral wing position and its red head. Linda Whyte General information

[mou-net] trying to locate/identify 2 CBC counters from Afton SP 1/1/2024

In hopes that you use this listserve (or someone may recognize you from Facebook or the like): If you are Rachel or Nick, who helped count yesterday, please contact li...@moosewoods.us - I need your full names and a way to contact you for the future. Linda Radimecky does not have your contact

[mou-net] Brown Pelican post

The recent Brown Pelican post is confusing. The coordinates show no immediate water bodies, but the post references a dock. Presumably this was a river sighting . Clarification might be appreciated by anyone wishing to see the bird. Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting

Re: [mou-net] Black-chinned Hummingbird

esearching, protecting habitat, etc . Birds may always deliver surprises that keep hope alive. Linda Whyte On Mon, Aug 28, 2023, 11:02 AM Steve Weston wrote: > Almost exactly twenty-four years ago I was bird watching in Miesville > Ravine County Park, in the southeast corner

Re: [mou-net] Worm-eating Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

that must concern us most. It matters less that we see all those species than that they survive and thrive for future generations. Thank you for sharing. Linda Whyte On Wed, May 3, 2023, 6:20 PM marshall or janet howe/mcmillen < howe.mcmil...@gmail.com> wrote: > As a former bird biologis

Re: [mou-net] Swainson’s Warbler (Hennepin Co.)

Viewed 5 minutes ago North of the bridge, north of the end of the boardwalk. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2023, at 10:20 AM, Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > > Sunday morning update: Most recent update I have is that it was spotted > about an hour ago at this spot, disappearing for periods of

[mou-net] Clark's Grebe, L. Byllesby

dise paved-over".) Good birding to all. Linda Whyte 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] Golden-crowned Kinglets, Red-breasted Mergansers, Lilydale Rd, Ramsey C end

, I discovered a Barred Owl with serious injury, most likely a car-strike. One wing was bloodied and seemed broken. I was without raptor rescue gear, so a call to the Raptor Center was in order. Thanks go out to whoever went on the rescue. Linda Whyte General information and guidelines

Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 9 Jan 2023 to 10 Jan 2023 (#2023-8)

-tail, Merlin, Cooper's, or Sharpies have elicited in the past. Now I will be on the lookout for a nomadic Goshawk! Good birding, Linda Whyte On Wed, Jan 11, 2023, 1:32 AM Leslie Marcus wrote: > On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 11:00 PM MOU-NET automatic digest system < > lists...@lists.umn.e

[mou-net] on behalf of the National Eagle Center

and time that works for you, to golden@nationaleagle center.org. If you have done a training session in the past, have had a route previously, and are able to help again, please send an email to that effect to golden@national eagle center.org. (Linda Whyte) General information and guidelines

Re: [mou-net] Red-bellied Woodpecker with rodent, Hennepin County

-bellieds even more interesting to watch! Thanks for posting. Linda Whyte On Fri, Nov 25, 2022, 12:45 PM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Brian Tennessen via moumn.org) > > This morning at Old Cedar Bridge, actually beyond the bridge, over where > the trail from the bridge T's at the river

[mou-net] Golden-winged Warbler, Ramsey/Dakota C, Tuesday 8/30

it put in the power-walk was intentionally brief, I was glad to have worn binoculars. Warbler movement is picking up at bird-banding, and it's worth having binoculars handy for any outdoor activity! Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak, Dakota C

of a deciduous tree. It appeared to be in a watchful state, guarding something. Another was in flight, behind the fence and the Grosbeak. The third was at the water on the north side of the road, where I also had a brief look at was likely a White-rumped Sandpiper. Linda Whyte General information

Re: [mou-net] Eagles

Indeed, an adult pair was very much present a few days ago just west of the public ramp on river. Linda Whyte On Tue, Aug 16, 2022, 9:07 AM Tom Gilde < 2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > It was great to see a fledge and parent Bald Eagle this morning along the >

Re: [mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

. If parents are still feeding these inexperienced flyers and hunters they may avoid dehydration. But it's good if we all keep bird baths clean and filled; I have seen even small raptors using them in extreme heat. Now we can hope the predicted storms bring them relief and a minimum of accidents. Linda

Re: [mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

Their numbers in Lilydale seem decidedly lower now, though I did spot two adults on the river just west of the boat ramp last week. The usual younger birds are absent so far. Linda Whyte On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, 3:52 PM Tom Gilde < 2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Sub

[mou-net] Bell's Vireo continuing, 140th St marsh, Dakota C.

of Grasshopper Sparrow. Linda Whyte 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] Common Nighthawk, Orchard Oriole, Bell's Vireo, Dakota County

another check to see if the bird remains. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] unidentified vireo, Rachel Lilly walk, Tuesday AM, 5/17/2022

match with the other Vireos that came to mind. Hopefully, we'll all have more definitive encounters with this species in the future. Thanks for your patience, and I hope no one was late for work or other commitments. Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

[mou-net] Wilson's Phalarope, 140th st marsh, Dakota C., 4/26

forgotten how pale the males are, remembering the colorful females. In any case being without the scope and full Sibley book that day, didn't help! Also at the 140th yesterday was a pair of Brown Thrashers, foraging under one of the evergreens near the east end of the road. Linda Whyte General

[mou-net] Ibis, 180 st marsh, Dakota C

Still present, west lake, west end, fairly close to road, mid-water. No scope needed. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Ibis, Dakota C, 180th st marsh

Still present, two, north shore of west lake, north side of road; feeding close to shoreline Linda Whyte 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] Waseca County Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Orioles seen this AM in Waseca County. Linda Born Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy tablet Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-ne

[mou-net] Peregrine Falcon, St. Paul

to the west, showed no interest in one another; the Red-tail was studying the grassy areas below it, where rodents were a likely target. Linda Whyte General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

Re: [mou-net] Elizabeth Bell

Thank you for letting us know, Tom. Elizabeth "has her wings" now, but she will be missed by many for a long time to come. You know how to find us, and please don't hesitate to do so. Linda Whyte On Fri, Mar 25, 2022, 4:20 PM Tom Bell wrote: > My wife Elizabeth took her last breath

[mou-net] 140th St. Marsh, 3/25, Dakota C.

-winged Blackbirds, but no Yellow-headed, Brewer's, nor Rusty so far as I could tell. Linda Whyte 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] Lilydale 3/21/22, Dakota C.

the neighborhood is truly saturated with Bald Eagles; the nest just downriver and across from the Pool and Yacht Club has also been occupied. I'm not optimistic about the prospect of seeing Osprey return to the area, with that kind of competition. Linda Whyte, St. Paul General information

Re: [mou-net] Spruce Grouse Flock - Lake County

I second that emotion! Linda Whyte On Mon, Feb 28, 2022, 3:58 PM Judith Clayton wrote: > THANK YOU! Nothing beats an uplifting story! Judy in Douglas Co., > Alexandria > > > On Feb 28, 2022, at 12:48 PM, Steve Wilson > wrote: > > > > Yesterday Bob Tamannen

[mou-net] Curt Rawn (memorial poem)

words, spoken Or not, though heart-broken for now; We will celebrate beauty and kindness With fellowship and joy, in your memory (Linda Whyte) General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

Re: [mou-net] Curt Rawn

A great loss to so many of us, for many reasons. On Sun, Dec 26, 2021, 4:02 PM Gail Wieberdink wrote: > Very sad news. > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Dec 26, 2021, at 3:56 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis > wrote: > > > > For those who have attended Birds and Beers in the Twin Cities, chances > are that

Re: [mou-net] Red-breasted Nuthatches in the metro area

with the tub of mealworms, to fill the cup. Only the Chickadees were equally bold. Linda Whyte On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 3:48 PM Kathy Brown wrote: > I seem to have Red-breasted Nuthatches in my yard all year long. I don't > see them every day, but of course any regular species might be absent for a

Re: [mou-net] Red-breasted Nuthatches in the metro area

We had one hanging out at our feeders last fall, into winter. It showed evidence of caching in our St. Paul neighborhood, based on its behavior at the plexiglass feeder on the front window. Linda Whyte On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 9:34 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) > >

Re: [mou-net] Dickcissels

Dickcissels were singing at Randolph Industrial Park this past weekend, in the agricultural fields on the south side. Linda Whyte On Wed, May 26, 2021, 6:58 PM Gail Wieberdink wrote: > We saw two Dickcissels near Schaar's Bluff in Dakota County today. We also > saw another first of the

[mou-net] Bell"s Video, Yellow-billed Cuckoo, Dakota C.

Currently listening to a Bell"s Video at 140th st. marsh, next to the road, in honeysuckle bushes in front of the cedars. Cuckoo was at Spring L. Park archery range, at the last bend on the trail down to the river. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S

[mou-net] N Mockingbird, Dakota C

Currently singing its very extensive repertoire, at Tennisioux Park, River hills Drive, on power line bordering the parking lot, along north side of hwy 13. Made a short jump up to grab food, and revealed the "window panes" under the wings; pale eye also visible. Linda Whyte Joi

Re: [mou-net] Marsh Lake Shorebirds - Location

Apologies, Curt--I should have finished reading the emails before requesting county location! Linda Whyte On Wed, May 5, 2021, 8:23 AM Vacek, Curt (DNR) wrote: > Sorry I didn't include this in my initial email: > > Marsh Lake is a reservoir of the MN River between Appleton and Correl

Re: [mou-net] Marsh Lake Shorebirds

It would be helpful to include county location when naming lakes---something I frequently forget myself, sorry to say. Thank you for the update. Linda Whyte On Wed, May 5, 2021, 7:43 AM Vacek, Curt (DNR) wrote: > As part of the continued restoration work on Marsh Lake, the plan is to > ma

Re: [mou-net] Eastern Phoebe

That may be the case, but also, drier conditions and cooler temperatures hereabouts may depress/delay the insect hatch on which Phoebes rely for food. They do indeed seem less numerous than usual, at least so far. Linda Whyte On Tue, May 4, 2021, 6:20 PM Gail Wieberdink wrote: > So

Re: [mou-net] FOY Rose-breasted Grosbeak, south Cass

I've seen some at Carpenter Nature Center, and at Rachel Lilly Preserve, but they have been more scarce and quiet on my daily walks than in past years. Linda Whyte On Sun, May 2, 2021, 8:21 PM Steve Weston wrote: > I have heard from others in Dakota County wondering where the bluebi

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA/Refuge, Anoka C, today

e cavities for shelter, but insect food is far more challenging to find right now. Linda Whyte 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] Peregrine Falcon, Ramsey C

Seen at 2:15 this afternoon, perched on the nest box at the SE corner of the Xcel building, off Randolph Ave. on the river. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Golden-crowned Kinglets, Hennepin C

dam. Despite the high winds, their high-pitched contact chips gave notice of their presence. They were easy to spot, given their active movements among the sparse foliage; it can't have been easy for them to hunt down insects today. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Red-Shouldered Hawks, Dakota C

-shouldered Hawks behave thus when pairing and courting. One voice was heard calling again later on the walk, on a section of the property further south. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] N Shrike, Lilydale Regional Park, Dakota C.

the flushed flock of small, ground-feeding birds that may have been American Tree Sparrows, in an area where they were seen in the fall. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Hooded Merganser, Lilydale Regional Park, Ramsey C

. The Merganser's upright white head-feathers made it stand out in that crowd. Linda Whyte 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] Regarding Carolina, a Breech of Etiquette

nervous. I would never have done that if I'd known of her wishes. Please leave her in peace, and include a "no visitors please" or "permission requested" in your reports in cases like this. Linda Whyte Linda Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] Carolina Wren, Hennepin

welcome followup to a cold and relatively birdless exercise walk ! Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Bass Ponds birds, Friday

of Canada Geese. As another birder pointed out, and I would agree, these seemed to be the Lesser or Richardson's variety, with shorter neck and bill. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Brown Creepers, Lilydale Regional Park, Dakota/Ramsey

into the bark, several seconds at a time, as they worked their way up. It would be smart to pay closer attention to trees with that kind of bark ! Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Yellow-rumped Warbler, Bass Ponds, Hennepin C

Merganser female. Briefly, there appeared to be a potential Black Duck in view also, but I was unable to relocate that bird when its sub-flock scattered into the shelter of the overhanging bank. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Mtn. Bluebird, Como Regional Park

, for appreciating its exceptional color! Linda Whyte 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.

Re: [mou-net] Carolina Wren and Hermit Thrush - Washington County

No need for apologies! It's generous of you to share so much, as it is. Linda Whyte On Sun, Jan 3, 2021, 11:53 AM Kathy Brown wrote: > It's no longer Jan 1, but I was away for the last few days and wanted to > wait until I was sure they would both reappear. Sure enough, I had a > Herm

[mou-net] N. Shrike, Dakota/Ramsey?as

Just spotted, surveying the new picnic area along Lilydale Rd at Pickerel L. Linda Whyte 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] Wilson's Snipe, Dakota C, Lilydale bike trail

Feeding this morning in the wet area on the east side of the entrance to the current Xcel project at the wetland. It was right next to the temporary platform laid out to the marsh, and flushed as I approached. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Tundra Swan movement, Dakota C; river trail status

sessions. It might be a good place to check for migrating waterfowl in coming weeks. Linda Whyte 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

Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

They're "bird-bander speak" for Smith's Longspur and Lapland Longspur. Linda Whyte On Fri, Oct 9, 2020, 10:24 AM Law, Carolyn wrote: > Where is Park Place? What is a SMLO? WHAT IS A LALOM > > > > Blessings of Peace and All Good! > > Carolyn Law osf > &

Re: [mou-net] Anoka Co. vs. Rice Creek --- Locke Park/ Fridley

a short life-span, and if we abbreviate their chance to survive and breed in that short period, they will soon be gone as species. Thank you for the contact info, and to all involved in educating the next generations about what's at stake, Linda Whyte On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 12:16 AM Gordon Andersson

[mou-net] Carolina Wren? Lilydale/Mendota Heights, Dakota

Wrens, so I'm thinking it's a Carolina. If anyone ventures that way and can confirm its identity, I'd appreciate hearing about it. Linda Whyte 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

Re: [mou-net] In search of shorebirds...

Has anyone revisited Armstrong Wetland Restoration ? I never got there in the spring, and have no idea if it has any potential for mudflats, but it sounded as though it might attract migrators at some point. Linda Whyte On Mon, Aug 17, 2020, 10:27 AM Steve Weston wrote: > Lake Bylle

[mou-net] Post-storm movement?

At 7:30 this morning a flock of Chimney Swifts was foraging at low elevation over Hamline/Wellesley in St. Paul. Most summers, as with this one, there have been breeding pairs using the chimney of the school at this intersection. This morning's flock may have been communal-roosting there, in

Re: [mou-net] Purpose of this listserv?

is where I'll post. Thanks again, to everyone who keeps us connected! Linda Whyte On Thu, Aug 13, 2020, 12:37 PM Elizabeth Bell wrote: > I remember discussing the pros and cons of going on-line at board meetings > way back when. > > Elizabeth Bell > Sent from my iPhone > &

Re: [mou-net] Interesting robin behavior

Would it make a difference what type of wood the chips are? Perhaps cedar, for instance, may have special qualities for the purpose of "antting". Linda Whyte On Sat, Jul 4, 2020, 8:29 AM Susan Tertell wrote: > From the original post, it doesn't seem as though ants are inv

Re: [mou-net] Help w. IDing large beaked bird in next in Roseville's Central Park

Has anyone identified the large-beaked mystery nestlings by Roseville's Bennet Lake? (I haven't gone to see them but I'm curious.) Could they be Green Heron? Peterson's nest book suggests Black-crowneds are somewhat social and often nest near other herons. Are there other nests nearby? Linda Whyte

Re: [mou-net] Help w. IDing large beaked bird in next in Roseville's Central Park

nests nearby? Linda Whyte On Fri, Jun 26, 2020, 11:14 PM Keith Carlson wrote: > There are three very large beaked birds in a nest above the trail leading > east from the Victoria Street parking lot, which is south of Co. Road C, to > Lake Bennet. You can't miss the white wash on the tr

[mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Ramsey C

on the east side of the Vadnais parking lot, not far from the entrance, vocalizing often. Thanks again, Pete H. Linda Whyte 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] Fish Lake Nature Trail birds, Anoka C; Red-headed Woodpeckers, Common Raven

. Linda Whyte 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] Cerulean Warbler, Acadian Flycatcher, Rice County

: the Cerulean Warbler. It was about half way down the length of the ravine, an area where Ceruleans were seen in many past years. *If it continues there, the thinner canopy should make good viewing.* *Linda Whyte* Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Crystal Spring SNA/Falls Creek SNA, Washington C

ously from directly overhead. This was near an 8-foot tall stump, riddled with holes, just a few yards off the trail. The canopy was high there, with some open understory, a landscape Ceruleans seem to favor. This SNA is a gem, and leaves me wanting to see it again, especially in future migrations. L

[mou-net] Black-billed Cuckoo, Dakota C

Seen at Schaar's Bluff this morning, where the bike trail intersects a grass path, east of the playground area. It called as I approached the trailside tree where it was perched, then flew east across a small open space, giving great looks at its long, striped tail. Linda Whyte Join or Leave

Re: [mou-net] Blue-winged/Golden-winged Warbler hybrid, Murphy Hanrehan Park, Scott C

are not all that obvious either! Linda On Sat, Jun 6, 2020, 9:46 AM Kyle TePoel < 0583427559cc-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > I’ve refound this bird, it’s been following me (or me it) between markers > 12 and 21. (though never getting as far west as 21). Interes

[mou-net] Mourning Warbler, Dakota C

dropping into the moderate sized trees on either side of the trail. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Summer Tanager, Scott C, 6/4

between two sparsely-leafed oak branches and spent ample time on each. When it took off, it seemed to be heading across the trail toward the northwest. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Red Wing area birding 6/3, C. Gallinule, Tufted Titmouse X2

and E. Towhee sounds. It's reassuring that a once somewhat scarce species has become more common. Linda Whyte 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] Blue-winged/Golden-winged Warbler hybrid, Murphy Hanrehan Park, Scott C

as it sang---so it would seem to be a Lawrence's hybrid. Linda Whyte 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 contin

[mou-net] Hooded and Cerulean Warblers, Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

Tanager, Ovenbird, Wood Thrush, Veery, Red-eyed Vireo, E Towhee, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, and Blue-winged Warbler...a very nice choral mix. Linda Whyte 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] Dearth of yellow-rumped warblers this year

I've seen a good number of yellow-rumps this year, but have had no major fall-out or super mixed-flock experiences. In fact I have missed several other warbler species instead, but they've been reported by others, so it could be a case of "wrong place/wrong time". On Sat, May 23, 2020 at 7:45 PM

[mou-net] more warbler variety in the central metro area (Ramsey/Dakota)

. Between warmer temperatures and rains increasing the insect hatch, we should be seeing more newcomers in the urban patches in the next few days. Linda Whyte 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

Re: [mou-net] N. Mockingbird (Hennepin Co.)

enough to home, and good for a walk, so thanks for keeping us in the loop! Linda Whyte On Wed, May 13, 2020, 1:40 PM Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > It's not a megararity. But since it's a relatively easy chase for Twin > Cities birders of an uncommon Minnesota bird, I wanted to pass along this

Re: [mou-net] No mockingbird???

om my seeing it to justify the trip?" There's something to be said for serendipitous local birding---and often plenty of interesting, even new, observations to be made about common species and their behavior. Linda Whyte On Sat, May 9, 2020, 12:54 PM Thomas Gilde wrote: > Thanks, Kyle - I ca

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 140th St Marsh

. (It makes a person think even harder about what and how much we're putting in our trash.) Perhaps some future generations of bird species will happen on the "restored" area and have the resilience to populate it. Belated Happy Earth Day Linda Whyte On Sat, Apr 25, 2020, 9:03 AM Brian Tennes

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 149th St Marsh

I googled SKB Environmental, who owns the landfill that sits just north of the 140th St. Marsh. This is what I suspect is going on. https://patch.com/minnesota/applevalley-rosemount/rosemount-landfill-expansion-would-remove-ecologicall090d8a954f

[mou-net] Shorebird bonus, Dakota/Goodbye C

. Giving directions from alternative starting points might have helped; apologies to that birder, if she reads this. Linda Whyte 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

[mou-net] Location of 140th St marsh, Dakota C, Rosemount

to the north. It curves around and BECOMES 140th St., which is right behind the sanitary landfill. Linda Whyte 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] Hudsonian Godwit, 140thst marsh

its possible presence, or I never would have worked to find it, in my futile search for phalaropes! Linda Whyte (who is supposed to be on an exercise walk) 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

[mou-net] Wednesday birding, Rusty Blackbirds and more, Dakota/Goodhue C.

. If anything sets us a survivalist example we need, it has to be birds! Linda Whyte 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] big changes at 140th St. Marsh, Dakota County

of the road today, but my distraction was likely responsible for that.) Linda Whyte 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] Peregrine Falcon Ramsey C

This afternoon, a Peregrine was in the nest box on the corner of the Xcel power plant roof, on Randolph Ave in St Paul. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

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