[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Veterans Park, Hennepin County

There is a singing Hooded Warbler near the southern 11th Ave entrance to Veterans Park, Richfield. First spotted by Pete Hoeger. Currently up to 19 Warbler species here this morning. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu 🌻

Ditto - my understanding = until more is known about songbirds,,etc.. we should be careful about feeders/ water dishes ,,, would love to re-set up our feeders ..Please advise Thxs 🦅 Jack St. Ores Baytown Township - Lake McDonald Stillwater > On May 10, 2022, at

[mou-net] Avian Flu

Is the Avian Flu still plaguing migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl? Does MOU have a recommendation for residents regarding filling feeders or leaving them empty? I’ve hesitated putting out hummer feeders for fear of birds getting sick. Any advice? Thanks! Kathryn Rudd , Eagan Sent from

[mou-net] Accidental 95 species day (Washington County)

What a great birding day! Quite unintentionally, as I had other things needing doing, so I made relatively brief, dedicated bird-watching times for the day, but the birds obliged whenever I stepped out. Wrapping up (for now, anyway) birding for the day in-between work (or is it work in-between bir

[mou-net] Neotrop fallout in Hubbard County

A very nice fallout of warblers and other neotropical migrants today near Park Rapids. I recorded 11 species of warblers in my yard, including Tennessee, Cape May, and Blackpoll (singles of each). Most species were silent but actively feeding. The only singing species were Black and White, Palm,

[mou-net] Chanhassen Red-headed Woodpecker

Occasionally I stop home for lunch, especially this time of year, and today I was very glad I did so. For the first time in over 20 years we had a beautiful Red-headed WP in our backyard. Twice it attempted to come into our feeders, and both times it was chased away by Blue Jays and Crows. Hopef

[mou-net] Western Tanager Mahnomen County

Western Tanager at feeders on the Spaeth Farm in Mahnomen County. Seen May 9 & 10, 2022by Donna Spaeth. Kelly Blackledge Visitor Services Manager Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Rochert, MN 56578 C 218.850.4886 kelly_blackle...@fws.gov www.fws.gov/refuge/ta

[mou-net] Minnesota Global Birders, online: to Tristan and the South Atlantic

The upcoming session of our "Minnesota global birders" group will feature a presentation by Olaf Danielson on his epic trek across the South Atlantic, following in the footsteps of John Heminway. The trip took him from Uruguay and Argentina across to South Africa, birding at a number of remote isla

[mou-net] Upland Sandpiper, Orioles, Accipiters, etc. Big Stone/LQP

The Baltimore Orioles showed up in town in Ortonville this afternoon. Hummingbirds have been around since last Friday. Also had my first-of-the-year Upland Sandpiper at Plover Prairie this afternoon; it crossed the road in front of me and I watched it bob up and down through the ditch before it jum

[mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers, Yard birds, Dakota Co

Is this heaven? I have two male Red-headed Woodpeckers chasing each other all over the place! I haven't seen a red-headed here for decades. Other birds today: Baltimore Orioles - 5 (2 stunning orange-black males, 3 in various stages of dress) Rose-breasted Grosbeaks - 18 (12M/6F) I'm kind of sh

[mou-net] Western Tanager Hennepin County

(Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) Seen 5:52 PM AT 44.88911, -93.26688. In deciduous trees near Water Treatment Plant. Veterans Park. Between pines and iron fence. General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/arch

[mou-net] Migratory Bird Day - Crosslake

Good afternoon, You are welcome to attend a Migratory Bird Day event hosted by the National Loon Center and the Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society at the Crosslake Recreation Area! The event is 5/14 from 8:00-11:00am. There are guided bird walks at 8:30am and 10:00am. This event debuts the NLC's

[mou-net] Warblers

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday I spent most of the day at Hok-si-lah in Lake City and at Sand Point nearby. We saw two Yellow-rumps and ID'd another warbler by sound (Yellow) and probably heard two more species. Today, I walked out my door and spent less than an hour at the park next door

[mou-net] White faced Ibis (3) and one Hybrid WF/Glossy

Saw Ibis this afternoon (1:30) at Osakis WTP and in field across road from ponds. John Ellis (St. Paul) Sent from my iPhone 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 e

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Wabasha County.

Hello, just observed an adult male Hooded Warbler at Riverview cemetery in Wabasha, it was associating with 2 American Redstarts. Also present were a Cape May and a few other warblers. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice

[mou-net] Yellow-headed blackbirds

In with the red-winged blackbirds and grackles under a suet feeder on Green Gables Road, East Gull Lake. Their heads are an orangy yellow. Mary Hickerson Cass County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/arc

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 information and guidelines for posting

[mou-net] Ruby throated Hummingbird- Pope County

FOY, visited our hummingbird feeder in Long Beach, Pope County, Mn today. Sandy Kuder 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 s

[mou-net] Hummingbirds & Goslings

First of the season: Hummingbird at the feeder. And, Canada Geese and five new goslings. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com Virus-free. www.avg.com

[mou-net] Great Crested Flycatcher

(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) There was a Great Crested Flycatcher singing this morn in the yard. They have been using a nesting box for a few years here. It stayed for a very short time. The Cooper's and the Sharp-shinned Hawks have been regulars in the yard. The House Wren has

Re: [mou-net] Horned Grebes

rom: Kathy Brown Date: 5/6/22 9:57 AM (GMT-05:00) To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Horned Grebes There is a small wetland behind my house (Washington County, NW corned of Lake Elmo township) and several times over the years I have seen Horned Grebe.  It always seemed to be a quick

[mou-net] Horned Grebes

There is a small wetland behind my house (Washington County, NW corned of Lake Elmo township) and several times over the years I have seen Horned Grebe. It always seemed to be a quick stop-over during migration. But this year, I have had Horned Grebe present for over a week. Earlier this week

[mou-net] seemingly sick eagle near bass ponds, Hennepin County

I observed an Eagle down by the bass ponds this evening, ~5:00-5:30, that I fear may be sick with Avian Bird Flu. This eagle is one that is starting to show a fair bit of white on the head and tail, so maybe ~4 yrs old I'd guess? This bird does not appear to be banded. I have taken photos of this

[mou-net] White Bear Lake

A glorious evening on the west side near Matoska Park. At least four male yellow-headed blackbirds, a sora, catbirds singing out their hearts, yellow rumps galore and Canada geese on multiple nests. Mary Westra 2355 5th Street White Bear Lake MN 55110 C - 612-868-1509 General information

[mou-net] wrong bird photo

Apologies for matching the wrong photo to the wrong caption just now - I'd take it down if I knew how to do that; meanwhile, enjoy the Yellow-crowned Night Heron, I guess. Tom Gilde General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists

[mou-net] Detroit Lakes Festival

Birds are amazing! According to Scott Weidensaul, a six-inch sandpiper weighing less than 4 quarter coins flies non-stop for 6 days, the equivalent of us running 126 marathons in a row without food, water or rest! Join us to dine then see Weidensaul live on the big screen Sat, May 21 at Detroit Lak

[mou-net] Kestrel barely escapes raven

I spent some time this afternoon observing a kestrel nest box in The Belwin Conservancy’s Stagecoach Prairie in Washington County. This is one of two nest boxes in a collaboration between Belwin and Saint Paul Audubon. Today, a female American Kestrel consumed a small snake, brought by her ma

Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

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Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

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[mou-net] 9 IBIS, STEELE COUNTY, THE MARSH

9 White-faced Ibis, on the west side of CR #45 South, The site is about 11 miles south of Owatonna and south of 4 lane highway # 14. They were reasonably close and easy to view. General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

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Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

you. > > -----Original Message- > From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Susan Barnes > Elliott > Sent: Monday, May 2, 2022 1:23 PM > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.) > > Hello All - It’s back (again)! > > Sent from my iPhone > &

Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

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Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

Hello All - It’s back (again)! Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > > Kris Moulton found a male Ruff at these coordinates this morning: > > (45.7644305, -93.0024262) > > It has been seen by several other birders on and off so far today, with a > pesky

[mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)

Kris Moulton found a male Ruff at these coordinates this morning: (45.7644305, -93.0024262) It has been seen by several other birders on and off so far today, with a pesky Northern Harrier flushing the bird and associating yellowlegs on a regular basis. Good luck— Alyssa DeRubeis visiting Gol

[mou-net] YHBL in yard

Correction on the Red-Winged J Yellow-rumped Warbler first showed up a week and half ago, now more arrived last week. See them pecking at the round suet balls. In the mix in yard yesterday in Otter Tail County with the Red-winged Blackbirds a Yellow-headed Blackbird. All very hungry! Cleone Stew

[mou-net] Plymouth birds

Three Redpolls at feeder on one side of the house yesterday - Yellow-rumped and Orange-crowned Warbler at feeder on the other side of the house. Sid Stivland Plymouth, MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

[mou-net] YHBL in yard

Yellow-rumped Warbler first showed up a week and half ago, now more arrived last week. See them pecking at the round suet balls. In the mix in yard yesterday in Otter Tail County with the Red-headed Blackbirds a Yellow-headed Blackbird. All very hungry! Cleone Stewart General information a

[mou-net] MRVAC Trumpeter Newsletter

Trumpeter | May - June 2022 The May - June edition of The Trumpeter, Minnesota River Valley Audubon Chapter's bi-monthly newsletter, is now available to read online. The next MRVAC virtual program on May 26th, will feature Kim Eckert talking about his new edition of *Birder's Guide to Minnesota*.

[mou-net] Request for assistance – song recordings of migrating Mourning Warblers

I am once again writing to request your help and record Mourning Warbler songs from spring migrants. It is year 8 of my research using birdsong to study migratory connectivity of Mourning Warbler song populations. Here is a link to the latest map with previous years’ results based on recording

[mou-net] Northern Shoveler Pair

The Northern Shoveler Pair has extended their stay at our Stopover Pond. Recent rains have made the the pond more appealing to migrants. This morning my husband spotted a male Hooded Merganser swimming about. As a note regarding suet eaters, a week ago, when temps were below freezing, I noticed

[mou-net] Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Seen flitting around some plants on our deck in Eagan Jim Wrobleski 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] American Black Duck Pair in Aitkin County

For anyone interested, there are currently two American Black Ducks in a flooded field approximately two miles west of the western edge of the city of Aitkin on county road 15 in the Cedarbrook Area of Aitkin County. Several people have seen and photographed the birds throughout the day. The field

[mou-net] Nesting Update 2, Cavity Dwellers Edition, Mayhem Division, Dakota Co

Nothing proceeds in an orderly fashion. All my nesting sites seem to be ongoing, although it's always hard to tell with cavity nesters. Nature has introduced a few kinks into the best laid plans. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Nest #1: A second male has entered the picture, and much time is now spent

Re: [mou-net] First Chipping Sparrow while still Redpolls!

I'm sitting here with Chipping Sparrows, Juncos, both Shrikes, ticks, and frogs, and the Pasque flowers don't know what to do. The multiverse has been breached by an interdimensional herniation in the spacetime continuum. On Sat, Apr 30, 2022 at 9:52 AM Laura Erickson wrote: > I often see my fi

[mou-net] First Chipping Sparrow while still Redpolls!

I often see my first Chipping Sparrow while a few American Tree Sparrows and juncos are lingering, but this morning is the first time in all my 41 years in Duluth, I think, when my first chippie arrived while more than 50 redpolls were still hanging around in my yard. On Thursday, I made a pretty

[mou-net] MN big year

I have a photographer/documentarian acquaintance who is interested in doing a story on someone working on a big year. Probably MN state big year but North American might also be of interest. Do you know of anyone working on a big year this year that I can connect them with? I know some people ke

Re: [mou-net] Returning to Minnesota

4/28/22 12:59 AM (GMT-05:00) To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Returning to Minnesota I will be returning to Minnesota mid-May for a pastorate - looking forward to birding with old friends again - and have a bit of an unusual question.My county listing paper records from Minnesot

[mou-net] Returning to Minnesota

I will be returning to Minnesota mid-May for a pastorate - looking forward to birding with old friends again - and have a bit of an unusual question. My county listing paper records from Minnesota are gone, and I would like to access my state, Sherburne, Mille Lacs & Aitkin numbers. Do those re

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

Here are some links to shots I've gotten at 180th St. Marsh, many others have been there snapping shots as well. White-faced Ibis, taken Monday 4/25/22: https://flic.kr/p/2ngMPov White-faced Ibis in flight, taken Tuesday 4/26/22: https://flic.kr/p/2nh1651 Dunlin, taken Monday 4/25/22: https:/

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

I saw a Wilson's Phalarope yesterday afternoon down at 180th Marsh as well, ~5 pm, on the western end of the western pond, south of the road. It was also busy doing its circling feeding behavior. They are a beautiful bird. I saw 2 Dunlin the day before, ~5 pm. Was happy to see the 2 Ibis on bot

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

whyte <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 8:18:08 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Wilson's Phalarope, 140th st marsh, Dakota C., 4/26 Having enjoyed the Ibis at 180th St. a second time, it was prudent to check the 140th St. marsh on the

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

Having enjoyed the Ibis at 180th St. a second time, it was prudent to check the 140th St. marsh on the way home. I was expecting the continuing Yellowlegs, but this time FINALLY saw the Phalarope, doing its typical circling/stirring feeding behavior. It was in the west waters (south side), far wes

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

Does anyone know if the ibis are still present today 4/27? Thanks, Roslynn Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 26, 2022, at 4:33 PM, linda whyte > <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > Still present, west lake, west end, fairly close to road, mid-water. No > scope needed. > Lind

[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 safe

[mou-net] Nesting Update, Cavity Dwellers Edition, Dakota Co

I have my eye on several nests. Black-capped Chickadee Nest #1: 03-19-2022 First observed a pair excavating at a knothole in a dying tree. They were still excavating on 04-21. BCCH Nest #2: 04-09-2022 First observed a pair excavating inside an existing hole in a very dead snag. Still excavati

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

Oops! I forgot to mention this is Michael Blissenbach reporting and I’m from Apple Valley, MN. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2022, at 1:08 PM, linda whyte > <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/lists

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

I just visited the area and the two ibises are still there, pretty easy to see from the road. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 25, 2022, at 1:08 PM, linda whyte > <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listse

[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 to sta

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu - Geese??

I understand that we’re supposed to notify the DNR when we find dead birds like this. Did anyone else hear that? Charlie Greenman Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2022, at 3:21 PM, Marie Culhane > <2cafa55a7c48-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > From an earlier post: > > To report s

[mou-net] St. Paul raptors

The nesting box atop the XCel power plant had a Peregrine sitting on the outer half-wall, facing inward, about a week ago. It flew off and reappeared 20 minutes later. I haven’t seen either falcon in a couple of visits since but I haven’t tarried at the site, either. While driving both sides

Re: [mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls

nesota Birds on behalf of Steve Wilson Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2022 2:05:21 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls In a previous post, I asked for reports of redpolls eating suet that didn't have seeds in it. Several replies came in where observers had suet wi

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu - Geese??

>From an earlier post: To report sick or dead birds to the DNR and for additional information: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ai DNR Information Officer: Morgan Sussman morgan.sussm...@state.mn.us On Sun, Apr 24, 2022 at 2:11 PM Gregory Munson wrote: > I just walked around our local City Park, home to

[mou-net] Ibis in Lac qui Parle county

26 Ibis 1/4mile east of county road 7 on county road 30. Sent from my iPhone 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 di

Re: [mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls

:05:21 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls In a previous post, I asked for reports of redpolls eating suet that didn't have seeds in it. Several replies came in where observers had suet with seeds in it, but they could tell the redpolls were eating the suet, n

[mou-net] Avian Flu - Geese??

I just walked around our local City Park, home to about a 150 resident geese, and found four dead, and one almost dead, none of apparent cause. Usually I only see an occasional dead one during hunting season, so assuming this is the Avian Flu. Anyone know if DNR or others are testing these de

[mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls

In a previous post, I asked for reports of redpolls eating suet that didn't have seeds in it. Several replies came in where observers had suet with seeds in it, but they could tell the redpolls were eating the suet, not just the seeds. If that was something you observed and didn't report, I'd appre

[mou-net] spring arrivals

Ospreys arrived Friday, April 22 on powerline tower near Maple Hills Golf Course by Hwy 10 between Detroit Lakes and Frazee in Becker County. Barn Swallows swooping near barn in Otter Tail County Saturday, April 23. Ice out on some shallower lakes. Cleone Stewart General information and g

Re: [mou-net] Yellow Headed Blackbird

Also seen here in the woods north of Two Harbors, Lake County. Showed up this morning. Hung around all day under the feeders with the red winged blackbirds and grackles. Have never seen one here before in the 25 years I've lived here. Nancy nancyhu...@gmail.com On Sat, Apr 23, 2022 at 5:07 PM Mo

Re: [mou-net] Yellow Headed Blackbird

Also seen at 180th Street Marsh :-) On Sat, Apr 23, 2022 at 4:28 PM wrote: > Yellow Headed Blackbird observed 8:30 am 4/23 on the bayside of Park Point > Duluth. > > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/ar

Re: [mou-net] WFIB

The white faced ibis was chased off by a bald eagle. He flew North of 36.Sent from my Galaxy Original message From: Roy Zimmerman Date: 4/23/22 1:38 PM (GMT-06:00) To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] WFIB White-faced Ibis continues NW of CR B and Dale Ramsey County

[mou-net] Yellow Headed Blackbird

Yellow Headed Blackbird observed 8:30 am 4/23 on the bayside of Park Point Duluth. 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 soc

[mou-net] Northern Shover Pair

A pair of Northern Shovelers have been visiting our pond today and a few times last week. They are swimming near several Mallards and a couple of Canada Geese. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives

[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 General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] WFIB

White-faced Ibis continues NW of CR B and Dale Ramsey County. 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 co

[mou-net] Common Redpoll Feeding Frenzy - St Louis County

Unprecedented numbers of common redpolls have been frequenting bird feeders in NE MN this late winter/spring. An extended period of regular snowfalls has kept natural foods covered, left the redpolls largely dependent on bird feeders, and resulted in something of a mob mentality at feeders. These t

[mou-net] More spring birds

On Friday at the Hugo dog park I saw the first Eastern Bluebirds of the season. Today at Lilydale Park at the eastern (St. Paul) end saw my first Golden Crowned KInglet of the season. Keith Carlson keitheca...@gmail.com General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/list

[mou-net] Female Mountain Bluebird — Blue Earth County

John Hockema found a female mountain bluebird at the junction of Oriole Road and Lakeview Road in Blue Earth County. Kimberly Emerson Windom, MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During

Re: [mou-net] Common Redpolls Eating Suet

During especially cold and snowy winters (Jan-Feb 2017 and Jan-Feb 2011) out here, I've had large flocks of Redpolls clear out a dozen suet cages in two days. This was a mixture of plain beef suet from a local butcher shop and "High Energy" suet cakes which have some seeds and cracked corn but are

Re: [mou-net] Common Redpolls Eating Suet

Yellow-rumped Warblers will eat suet also, I believe. I read a while back that in the absence of insects during cold weather, one can help them by smearing suet and/or peanut butter on tree trunks to tide them over. (Of course, squirrels like it too, which is a downside, especially on my block whe

Re: [mou-net] Common Redpolls Eating Suet

e spring which is logical. Wishing you a fun migration viewing season - - Tami in Afton -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Steve Wilson Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2022 12:16 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Common Redpolls Eating Suet In early February I noti

[mou-net] Common Redpolls Eating Suet

In early February I noticed my first observation of common redpolls eating suet that did not contain seeds of any type. At first it seemed to be a single bird, then a few, and has gained in popularity to where they are mobbing the suet ball today. Others in NE MN are reporting the same. It should b

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

now the > last adult has also died. > > Pat > > > -Original Message- > From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Tom Gilde > Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 1:15 PM > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: Re: [mou-net] Avian influenza and bird feeders > > On a

[mou-net] Eurasian Tree Sparrows - Tower MN (St. Louis County)

Today two Eurasian tree sparrows joined the swarms of redpolls, grackles, blackbirds, smattering of juncos and lone fox sparrow at our Tower feeder. These are the first I've seen in 50 years of bird feeding in NE MN. Steve Wilson General information and guidelines for posting: https://m

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

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

This is a pretty simple request from the Raptor Center as passed along by Jim Williams. I would count them as ornithologists, wouldn't you?. Since birds get very little of their three squares from our feeders, dumping out the feeders now won't affect them in the least. Isn't it better to err on

[mou-net] Coon Rapids Dam Birds - Anoka County Side

On this meager excuse for a spring day, Maureen & I decided to get some fresh air (!) and exercise by hiking upstream from Coon Rapids Dam on the Anoka County side of the Mississippi River.  We walked upstream on the riverside paved trail and back downstream on the inland gravel trail through t

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

t owl near the nest, still alive. And that was yesterday, so it's possible that by now the last adult has also died. Pat -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Tom Gilde Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 1:15 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Avian inf

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

Here's a link to a news story about the owls: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/a-south-minneapolis-great-horned-owl-family-of-5-dies-of-suspected-avian-flu#:~:text=Avian%20flu%20is%20the%20suspected,reported%20the%20deaths%20Thursday%20afternoon . On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 1:14 PM Tom Gilde

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

On a related note, I just read that three of the Nokomis owls have died. This was published on Neighbors Inc. but I think that the report is from the Raptor Center. I have not confirmed that. Tom > On Apr 15, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Steve Weston wrote: > thanks. I stand corrected. > Steve Westo

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

I’m hoping that the ornithologists will weigh in. I’m planning to run out the rest of the sunflower seed in our feeder and then not refill until late June, approximately. What I’ve read suggests that avian flu is principally spreading via waterfowl and that raptors which come in contact with t

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

thanks. I stand corrected. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com Virus-free. www.avg.com

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

There has been one crow in MN that tested positive at the beginning of April Karen On Fri, Apr 15, 2022 at 12:49 PM Steve Weston wrote: > I have heard the call to take down bird feeders and I have responded > marginally. So far, the only report of any backyard birds being found > infected has b

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

I have heard the call to take down bird feeders and I have responded marginally. So far, the only report of any backyard birds being found infected has been a Blue Jay in Nova Scotia. I do not get any congregation of birds on my feeders, so I haven't responded because of that. I do have one feeder

[mou-net] Avian influenza and bird feeders

MOU, Last night on the local news there were stories suggesting people take down their bird feeders and remove their bird baths to stop the spread of the avian influenza. Is this a suggestion the MOU supports? On another note we had a pair of Ruby-Crowned Kinglets and a pair of Golden-Crowned

[mou-net] Sherburne NWR Wildlife Drive is open for the season.

The popular Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive is open for the season. There still are a few soft sections (especially around the wetland at Milepost 3) so do take some care.Eastern Meadowlarks have been seen and heard in the general area along with many Trumpeter Swans and Greater Sandhill Cra

[mou-net] Oregon Junco in Brainerd

Hello, MN birders. We've had about 40 Dark-eyed Juncos in our backyard in BRD for the past few days. This morning there was a male Oregon Junco among them. I had not seen one since living in St. Louis, MO 1981-1985. Do y'all see them with some regularity in MN? Good birding! Charlotte Goedsche B

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