[mou-net] Dakota County Prairie Birds Field Trip Sunday (Tomorrow)

I will be leading my annual Dakota County Prairie Field Trip tomorrow (Sunday). Meet at Schaar's Bluff picnic parking lot at 7am. Besides some short walks, this will mostly be birding by the road through some of Dakota County's hotspots. Target birds that have been found within the last few days at

[mou-net] Dakota County female red winged black bird

I have a female redwinged blackbird at my platform feeder this morning. Isn’t that odd? I’ve never seen them this early and it’s a female. Maybe she never left? It’s the first I have seen her the whole winter. I’m in South St. Paul. Rachel Sent from my iPhone General information and guid

[mou-net] Dakota County

Got out to bird Dakota County today (Saturday). Found only 3 warbler species. 7 Buff Breasted Sandpipers at Jirik sod farm.The most interesting bird was an Eastern Kingbird with a yellow breast on Michael Avenue just south of Trout Creek. Some time ago I documented an Eastern x Western hybrid Kingb

[mou-net] Dakota County

(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Keith Olstad and I birded the area around Vermillion and Lake Byllesby in Dakota County. Eighteen variety of water fowl including blue-phase and white-phase (possible Ross's) geese, all there mergansers, happily a good number of canvasback, and other 'us

[mou-net] Dakota County Yellow-breasted Chat

David Adair and I just found a Yellow-breasted Chat at the 140th St. Marsh in Dakota County. An audio recording is posted in the MN Birding Facebook group. There is also a Bell's Vireo present. Peter Nichols Cottage Grove Washington Co Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?S

[mou-net] Dakota County Prairie Birds

I will be leading a MRVAC field trip this Sunday June 4th in Dakota County searching for grassland species. We will meet at 7 am at the Schaar's Bluff unit of Dakota County Spring Lake Park at 8395 127th Street (near) Hastings. Just show up, no reservations needed. Bring a lunch, if you want to con

[mou-net] Dakota County migrators

On a scouting trek to the Lake Byllesby area, in advance of next weekend's Hastings Area Birding Festival, Rob and I made an impromptu stop at Jirik Sod Farms. As suspected, last night's rains had flooded the sod fields, making great shorebird habitat. We found two American Avocets, resting at firs

[mou-net] Dakota County Mockingbird

Is the mockingbird still hanging out in Dakota County? Pete 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] better address Re: [mou-net] Dakota county mockingbird still here

For those interested - 4700 Ehlers Path, Rosemount, MN 55068 will get you closer than my original address posting. It was near the curve where Ehlers turns into 140th st east. Liz On Jul 4, 2016, at 3:46 PM, Liz Harper > wrote: Try 4799 140th St E, Rosemount, MN 5506

Re: [mou-net] Dakota county mockingbird still here

Rob and I have just refound the Blue Grosbeak in Dakota County, off Pine Bend Trail, along Fisher Ave --a dead end section, gravel road. Be warned this is still officially a construction site for the new bike trail being put through the county park, though current work seems to be further east. The

Re: [mou-net] Dakota county mockingbird still here

Try 4799 140th St E, Rosemount, MN 55068 in your gps. Address is in between mocking bird and grossbeak. Liz On July 4, 2016 2:45:02 PM CDT, KCB wrote: >Thank you for your sightings >Where on 140thbetween what 2 intersections? Or? >Thank you very much >Kathy > >On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 12:42

Re: [mou-net] Dakota county mockingbird still here

Thank you for your sightings Where on 140thbetween what 2 intersections? Or? Thank you very much Kathy On Mon, Jul 4, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Liz Harper wrote: > Yes, Josh Watson found it here this morning. Heard and seen. Liz > > On July 4, 2016 12:33:03 PM CDT, Bob Dunlap > wrote: > >I just

Re: [mou-net] Dakota county mockingbird still here

Yes, Josh Watson found it here this morning. Heard and seen. Liz On July 4, 2016 12:33:03 PM CDT, Bob Dunlap wrote: >I just received third-hand information that a Blue Grosbeak was seen >this >morning at the mockingbird spot at 140th St. in Dakota County. So, if >you're heading over there to lo

Re: [mou-net] Dakota county mockingbird still here

I just received third-hand information that a Blue Grosbeak was seen this morning at the mockingbird spot at 140th St. in Dakota County. So, if you're heading over there to look for the mockingbird keep an eye out for the grosbeak. Bob Dunlap bobthebirdman.com On Jul 4, 2016 8:54 AM, "Brad Abendro

[mou-net] Dakota county mockingbird still here

140th street where 2011 blue grosbeaks were as reported by Wendy pepin. To the north of the curved road sign. Singing and chasing other birds around 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] Dakota County Prairie Birds field trip

I went out on Sunday morning with about 24 birders on the annual MRVAC Dakota County Prairie Birds field trip and with perfect summer conditions found 68 species before we burned out. We started at Schaar's Bluff and then visited the Archery Range, 140th Street marsh, Emery Avenue, and with just a

[mou-net] Dakota County Prairie Birds Field Trip this Sunday

We will drive the "prairies" of Dakota County in search of grassland and other species. This is an easy driving birding trip around Dakota County. Meet this Sunday at 7am at Schaar's Bluff at the main parking area near the picnic area. Schaar's Bluff is a unit of the Dakota County Spring Lake Park

[mou-net] Dakota county Bobolink

At least two bobolinks at 180th street marsh. Rachel 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] Dakota County Surf Scoter

The previously reported Surf Scoter on Orchard Lake is still present this morning. Josh Wallestad 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] Dakota County Prairie Birds field trip

With good weather, good birds, and good company, a enjoyable field trip was no surprise. We started at Schaar's Bluff and made stops at Spring Lake Camp (the archery range), 180th Street Marsh, U-More Park, and Great Western Industrial Park with other minor stops and found about 83 species. We fou

[mou-net] Dakota County Eurasian Tree Sparrow

I had an excellent look at the Eurasian Tree Sparrow at about 1 pm today, along with several birding friends. It was moving in and out of the full, wide tree to the left of the feeders as we the viewed it from the road. Despite the cloudy sky, its white collar, black bib and chestnut brown cap

[mou-net] Dakota County: Townsend's Solitaire

The previously reported Townsend's Solitaire was still present in Resurrection Cemetery around 3:00 this afternoon. Douglas Mayo 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] Dakota County

Yesterday (Saturday) while driving through Dakota Co on my way to Prescott, I made a few stops. Shorebirds were difficult to find with many of the reliable spots birdless. Jirik sodfarm east of Farmington had inviting habitat, but no birds at all. Lake Byllesby had high water with no sand or mud

[mou-net] Dakota County Geese

Early this morning while overcast and rainy there were many Greater White-fronted and Snow Geese in the fields of Dakota County. The heaviest concentration in one spot were in the flooded fields east of Randolph Boulevard across from the Great Western Industrial Park in Randolph. There were 40

[mou-net] Dakota County - Point Douglas Greater Scaup and ducks

Visted Point Douglas and Mercord Mill Park (WI) this morning to see if the Long-Tailed duck was still around. No sign of it, last report I believe is around the 12th. Birds present however were: 3 Greater Scaup (Photo - http://flic.kr/p/jkHQJ7 ) 1 Bufflehead, male 1 Redhead, male 1 American Blac

[mou-net] Dakota County this aft

Long-tailed duck present under highway bridge at Point Douglas Park around 2pm. After an hour or so trolling, very lightly marked Snowy Owl seen at 180th and Hogan around 4 pm, several cars viewing it. Thanks to those who found and posted. Cheers Matt Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-ne

Re: [mou-net] Dakota County

> >> Thanks for reading, and please keep finding and reporting more birds! >> >> For the MOU listserve, >> Paul >> >> Paul Budde >> Minneapolis >> pbu...@earthlink.net >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: Minnesota Birds [mai

Re: [mou-net] Dakota County

Original Message- > From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of jeff > fischer > Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 5:19 PM > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: [mou-net] Dakota County > > Was out and about in Dakota County today. I came across 4 snowy

Re: [mou-net] Dakota County

reporting more birds! For the MOU listserve, Paul Paul Budde Minneapolis pbu...@earthlink.net -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of jeff fischer Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 5:19 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Dakota Count

[mou-net] Dakota County Snowy Owls Update

Hello, After mapping out Bruce Fall's Snowy Owl locations in Dakota County along with Steve Weston's, Drew Smith's and Blaine Seelinger locations there are no fewer than 10 Snowy Owls in Dakota County. I suspect there will be more owls moving into Dakota County. Birders should consider checking

[mou-net] Dakota County

Was out and about in Dakota County today. I came across 4 snowy owls from 170th -190th between 52 and Hogan. I was able to photograph all 4 but one was far away and into the sun so the picture was just for documentation. The highlight was around 4:00 when the bird on Hogan, that Steve Weston Loc

[mou-net] Dakota County: Buff-breasted Sandpiper

I'm sorry, but the Buff-breasted Sandpipers were in the southwest, not the southeast, field of sod. Douglas Mayo 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] Dakota County this afternoon - No short-eared owl

Spent a few hours in southern Dakota county this afternoon in the wind and rain. Talking with several birders at Great Western Industrial Park it seems no one was able to re-find the short-eared owl. The previously reported Swainson's hawk was still at the park. Between this park and Lake Byllesby

[mou-net] Dakota County (long)

Yesterday (Saturday) I spent the morning birding with Kathy Brown with some awesome results. We left my house in the dark at 5:30am to be on-site for a dawn census of cranes. Our first stop was 190th Street in Empire Township on the south edge of the U-More property. This primo birding location

[mou-net] Dakota County Waterfowl Lake Byllesby Report March 28th 2013

I birded through some of Dakota County this afternoon and while 180th Marsh was frozen tight there were some signs of spring. After finding the resident Eurasian Collared Doves in Vermillion I found 16 Tundra Swans and flock of Red-winged Blackbirds at Hampton Marsh off of Northfield Blvd. I proc

[mou-net] dakota county redpolls

Today I encountered a rather large flock of Redpolls at the Industrial park at Randolph Mn. jim otto 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] Dakota county Lesser black-backed gull present this morning

The lesser black-backed gull posted by Caleb Ashling and Conny Brunell was present in the same location this morning between about 9 and 9:30 am. When I arrived most of the gulls were on the roof of Menards (rather than the building just to the east) which meant they were much harder to see. After

[mou-net] Dakota county shorebirds

The flooded field on the Alta Ave just S of 302nd St. has been attracting some shorebirds. Nothing unusual at this time, but late yesterday I found: Lesser Yellowlegs 10 Greater Yellowlegs 2 Solitary Sandpiper 1 Pectoral Sandpiper 4 Spotted Sandpiper 3 Killdeer 40 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1 Several

[mou-net] Dakota County

I decided it was time to find the Common Gallinule (aka Moorhen) at 180th Street Marsh. Got down there about 3:30 and was at first unsuccessful in finding the Gallinule. I found at least three broods of Pied-billed Grebes with at least 14 babies. And, two broods of American Coot with at least 10

[mou-net] dakota county common gallinule

At noon today , the Common Gallinule was present at the180th st marsh. jim otto 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] dakota county common gallinule

Refound Common Gallinule at 180th street marsh at 6:20 am this morning. The bird was in the north east pond. Originally found by Michael Oetken on the 1st. Picture of the bird in most recently seen on MOU web site. jim otto Join

[mou-net] Dakota County

I went birding on Sunday in Dakota County and found 79 species. New birds for the year included Bobolink and Grasshopper Sparrow. We found a pair of Lesser Scaup west of Randolph and a male Ring-neck Duck at 180th. We found shorebirds at the pond east of the 180th Street marsh and just west of V

[mou-net] Dakota County - 180th Street Marsh - 5/12/12

5/12/12 On a brief stop at the 180th street marsh in Dakota county today. There were some Sora's singing and a number of Yellow-headed Blackbirds. Of interest was a flooded field, just to the East of the marsh that had some nice shorebirds. This field is just East of Goodwin Ave and on the No

[mou-net] Dakota County Sandhill Crane Count

I'm coordinating the Dakota County Crane Count this year, as part of the annual effort hosted by the International Crane Foundation. The count is on Saturday, April 14 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. I have four locations that hosted cranes last year that I need people to check out that morning- if an

[mou-net] Dakota County Snowy Owl

The heavily barred Snowy Owl being seen west of Hastings was hunting at the intersection of Hwy 55 and County Road 42 last night at about 6 p.m. Jen Vieth. 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] dakota county snowy owl

Mark Junghans refound the Snowy Owl at 5:30 PM on County Road 42 , just south of Idell avenue. Jim Otto 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] Dakota County Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl was still present on Dakota County 42, just south of Idell ave. at 10:30 AM. Jim Otto 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] dakota county townsend's solitaire

(Sent from BlackBerry) - Original Message - From: james otto [mailto:jlot...@msn.com] Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 01:25 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] dakota county townsend's solitaire Today at 12:15 Mark Junghans and I saw a Townsend's Solitaire at t

[mou-net] dakota county townsend's solitaire

Today at 12:15 Mark Junghans and I saw a Townsend's Solitaire at the Castle Rock Cementry in Dakota County.This is located on Dakota County 53N (Alverno ave) north of Dakota County 80S about quarter of a mile. This is between Mn State 3 and County 79. Jim Otto

[mou-net] Dakota County Snowy Owl (Black Dog Lake)

Saw a Snowy Owl sitting on the easternmost shoreline (near 77) of Black Dog Lake around 3:30 this afternoon. If you drive toward the power plant on Black Dog road the owl was visible along the shore from the bridge at the outlet. We got a clear view without crossing the No Tresspassing signs.

[mou-net] Dakota County -Dickcissel not refound

Hi Birders, I had the afternoon off and went down to Randolph Industrial Park in Southern Dakota County. While I did not relocate the reported *Dickcissel,* I did find several small to medium groups of *Snow Buntings*, totaling about 40 birds, that again split off into smaller groups. Later, on Le

[mou-net] Dakota county birds

Hello birders, In the last two days in central Dakota County I have seen: Black-bellied plover - plowed field on Biscayne Ave. just North of 160th. There yesterday evening. Gone this afternoon. This female was much larger than the Killdeer it shared the field

[mou-net] Dakota County good for Cerulean

My wife and I drove down to Miesville Ravine Park Reserve this morning. There were at least 4 Cerulean Warblers (if not more) singing from all directions. We did not have to go far from the first bridge over Trout Brook and could hear them calling. Cerulean is a lifer for me. Pete Anoka, MN

[mou-net] Dakota County - Wood Thrush

While looking for a Black-billed Cuckoo at the Archery Range near Schaar's Bluff, I spotted a Lifer. A Wood Thrush! It was singing right over my head. Big Year bird number 314. I did not find the cuckoo. Sky the BirdMan Anoka, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/w

[mou-net] Dakota County - Blue Grosbeak

Thank you to Jim Otto for the Blue Grosbeak posting. I would like to add to the previous post's information that it may be necessary to stay in your car to view the birds. Upon arriving, my wife and I and another birder walked along the small grove of cedars where the bird was reportedly spotted.

[mou-net] Dakota County

We had a successful MRVAC field trip in Dakota County finding many of our target grassland birds. We started out at Schaar's Bluff, then hit the Coulee area in Hastings, UMore Park, finishing at Randolph Industrial Park. I hope that anyone of my participants who stayed through the hike into th

[mou-net] Dakota County - Late Junco

This morning we had a very late season dark-eyed junco at our feeder in Burnsville. This is the only junco I've seen since May 3. 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] Dakota County - Lake Byllesby and Hastings Great Egret

My wife and I birded between Lake Byllesby and Hastings and came up with several early migrants. The 1000+ geese at Lake Byllesby were still present, but difficult to view down at the west end of the lake. We saw numerous Greater-white fronted and Cackling Geese with the Canadas, but could not s

[mou-net] dakota county shorebirds

Today, at jirik sod farms there were numerous species of shorebirds . The following species were observed: Least Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Bairds Sandpiper White-rumped Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Jim Otto

[mou-net] Dakota County: Whimbrel

The Whimbrel previously reported by others was at the Jirik Sod Farm between 1:00 and 2:00 PM today. I saw this bird on the east side of Blaine Ave. south of 200th St. It was in the grass along the back shore of the furthest pond (a good scope is definitely needed). I also observed a least th

[mou-net] dakota county birds

Some interesting birds in the county today . Bobolink Dickcissel Black-billed Cuckoo Grasshopper Sparrow Northern Harrier Sedge Wren Jim Otto

[mou-net] Dakota County Thrushes

Looking out my kitchen window at 1:30 PM today I simultaneously saw Swainson's Thrush (1st seen on 5/2), Gray-cheeked Thrush, Veery and Wood Thrush (all FOY), foraging in the garden. All were in the open, on the ground, and allowing for a nice comparison and study. Gotta love it! It would have b

[mou-net] Dakota County birds

Lake Byllesby Lesser Yellowlegs Pied-billed Grebe Ruddy Duck Northern Shoveler Ring-billed Gulls American White Pelicans Killdeer

[mou-net] dakota county gray partridge

Today at 11:00 am, observed 2 Gray Partridge at the corner of 180th and Joan avenue in Dakota county. Jim Otto _ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get W

[mou-net] dakota county- Jirik sod farms

Jirik sod farms Buff-breasted Sandpiper-1 Baird's Sandpiper-2 Pectoral Sandpipers-6 plus Least Sandpiper-1 Loggerhead Shrikes-2 one on emery and 170th and the other on 180th and fisher James Otto _ Get your v

[mou-net] dakota county shorebirds

180th street marsh-(west of goodwin ave.) Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Sandpiper Lesser Yellowlegs Short-billed Dowitcher 170th & Pilot Knob-(just east of PILOT Knob) Pectoral Sandpiper

[mou-net] Dakota County Shorebirds

This morning at Lake Byllesby in Dakota County Susan Schumacher and I observed a variety of shorebirds spread out on the extensive mudflats. 2 ~ Dunlin (1basic, 1 alternate) 23 ~ Pectoral 22 ~ Greater Yellowlegs 18 ~ Lesser Yellowlegs 10 ~ Wilson's Snipe 2 Bonaparte's Gulls plus a large flock o

[mou-net] Dakota county nesting ducks

Wood Ducks arrived on Quiggley Lake yesterday (Sunday) showing interest in our boxes. Today, we had three pairs of Hooded Mergansers puttering and swirling by our boxes. Both usually use the boxes. by the way, if you have never heard the puttering of Hoodies, you have missed one of my favorite

[mou-net] Dakota County: Spring Lake Park

This morning a I joined a small group of birders including Vincent Vieth (aged 2 and half) and Katie Vieth (not yet a year old) in birding Spring Lake Park. First we headed down from the Archary Range to the observation point on Spring Lake, a wide spot on the Mississippi. We passed Jim Mattso

Re: [mou-net] Dakota County Ross's Geese

Hello, The Ross's geese were not present this morning at 10am However, there is a decent mix of ducks there and at the marsh just east of the intersection of Goodwin and Northfield Blvd (hwy 47) Also, nice mix of waterfowl at Wells Lake in Rice Co: Canvasback, Redhead, Scaup, RN Duck, Bufflehea

[mou-net] Dakota County Ross's Geese

Jim Otto just called to report that he is currently viewing 10 Ross's Geese at the 145th Street location reported yesterday by Jim Mattson. Directions - exit US Hwy 52 at the County 42 exit - this is 145th Street. Turn east and go past the golf course, the flooded fields will be obvious on the

Re: [mou-net] Dakota County 2-swirling flocks

I ncountered the same sort of flock this morning-couldn't tell what they were. The Horned Larks I'm still seeing are one or two at atime. Sunday, we did see a flock of 50+ small birds that after seeing them on the ground turned out to be Common Red Polls. I have initially misidentified floc

Re: [mou-net] Dakota County 2-swirling flocks

Steve & all- About 3 times over the weekend in Dakota County I encountered the same type of flock. Once was at the new Vermillion River WMA west of Hwy 52 on Sunday. My husband and I were able to get enough field marks to identify some of the 200 or so birds as Lapland Longspurs. We also sa

[mou-net] Dakota County 2

I forgot this: On Sunday I had a large flock of at least a couple of thousand or more swirling small brown birds flying over the fields east of Farmington. They flew in a circle over an area of a couple of miles. They never landed and I could not ever get close enough for a definite ID. I ne

Re: [mou-net] Dakota County Longspurs incl. Smiths

I was about 1/2 hour behind Diana, and never saw any flocks---perhaps they were still spooked...or my car windows are too dirty! Linda Whyte On Sun, Mar 8, 2009 at 7:38 PM, Diana Doyle wrote: > This afternoon at ~12:35, on my way to the Carpenter Nature Center's Owl > Program, I passed a field wi

[mou-net] Dakota County Longspurs incl. Smiths

This afternoon at ~12:35, on my way to the Carpenter Nature Center's Owl Program, I passed a field with scores of snow buntings and longspurs. I watched them briefly and then had to leave. I returned at 4:00 and spent about a half-hour watching. There were literally hundreds of birds (~500

[mou-net] Dakota County WW Crossbills

A dozen WW Crossblls in the Eagan Fire Station spruce trees located a long block north of Covington Lane on the west side of Galaxie at 2:05PM. Mark 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] Dakota County Redpolls

Finally Redpolls arrived in our yard, only two however. Last time we had them here was January of 2005. Blaine Seeliger avoce...@charter.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] Dakota County Eurasian Collared-Doves

The Eurasian Collared-Doves (2 -3), which have been present on private property for the last three months, have moved to a more conventional venue -- grain elevators. Currently, including today, they have been splitting their time feeding on spilled grain at the two Vermillion Township grain eleva