[mou-net] Tundra Swans

Flock of Tundra Swans (50 - 60?) flying east to west over Eagan. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swesto...@gmail.com Virus-free. www.avg.com

[mou-net] Tundra Swans still on Mississippi s. of Brownsville

Happened to drive MN-26 up from Iowa today. Tundra Swans are still on the river en masse -- thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, in many large groups packed into the 5-mile stretch between Reno and Brownsville. The low afternoon sun reflected off them and it almost looked like the gray river wa

[mou-net] Tundra swans/ Grant County

Flying over farm whistling. Charlene Nelson Elbow Lake farm 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] Tundra Swans at Carlos Avery Anoka Co.

There were both Tundra Swans and Trumpeter Swans on Pool 8 at Carlos Avery WMA this morning. There was skim ice on about ¾ of the Pool. A Northern Harrier and Bald Eagle were also cruising over the pool. Marshall Deters Wildlife Specialist Carlos Avery WMA 651-539-3306 Join or Leave mou-

[mou-net] TUNDRA SWANS in Steele County

Last evening (3-26-19), at dusk, there were around 300 Tundra Swans at The Marsh, about 10 miles south of Owatonna on CR #45. There were likely more as they could be heard calling from places deeper in the marsh where they could not be seen. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-b

[mou-net] Tundra Swans- Brownsville Overlook, Houston Co.

The first few flocks that I'm aware of arrived on the 16th, and a count this afternoon numbered about 120 birds. Still a few weeks from peak numbers, but they are arriving. High water has made access to the Reno Spillway difficult, but levels are quickly falling. A lot of Canvasbacks and othe

[mou-net] Tundra swans Dakota Cty

(Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) Miriam ans I birded 140th to Byllesby. The lake still has some ice on it which should be gone by late Sunday. A good variety of ducks and 4 lesser yellowlegs. On 280th just wet of Randolph we found a "bunch" of tundra swans 400-500 but could find not on

[mou-net] Tundra Swans - Brownsville

Tundra Swan numbers are increasing on Pool 8 of the MS. I would estimate 8,000 to 10,000. The Brownsville Overlook had a lot of Tundra Swans today with a lot of fly-in activity. There were also 10 adult Trumpeter Swans and 6 cygnets. This year is looking better than last year's numbers. As long

Re: [mou-net] Tundra Swans

Has anyone seen the tundras at Old Cedar today, Sunday? Jeanne B. From: Bruce Baer Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 4:02 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Tundra Swans A flock of about 25 Tundra Swans came in at 2:30 this afternoon to Long Meadow Lake. They can be seen from the

[mou-net] Tundra Swans

A flock of about 25 Tundra Swans came in at 2:30 this afternoon to Long Meadow Lake. They can be seen from the observation deck at the Old Cedar Ave Bridge. Bruce Baer Bloomington Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archiv

[mou-net] Tundra Swans - Polk

Several hundred Tundra Swans and even more Canada geese moving over the house in western Polk County this morning. Sandy Aubol Polk County East Grand Forks 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] Tundra Swans in Brownsville

It was my first ever trip to Brownsville and we were treated to at lest 5 thousand tundra swans (according to the naturalist on site). There were also northern pintails, gadwalls, American wigeons, pelicans, hooded mergansers, bald eagles and a few others. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.

[mou-net] Tundra swans before the storm

Sunday evening, a noisy flock of tundra swans flew over my Bryn Mawr (Minneapolis) neighborhood at dusk. I was doing last-minute Fall yard work and they marked the end of the season for me. -- Claudia Egelhoff Minneapolis, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] tundra swans on the move

Observed numerous V's of tundra swans flying in a northwesterly direction over southern Shoreview, Ramsey Co., between 0800 and 1000 this morning (April 9). Bon Eliason 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] Tundra Swans, Brownsville

For those of you who may not have been able to view the Tundra Swans on Pool 8 of the Mississippi, I have compiled a video of the swans: https://vimeo.com/79751216 You can view it directly on Vimeo, but if you download the video to your pc it will be higher resolution and plays better. To do s

[mou-net] Tundra Swans on the Mississippi south of Brownsville

I am not sure if others posted this information. However, I stopped at the Fish and Wildlife overview on Hwy 26 south of Brownsville (Houston County) last Sunday (27th October) and there were the first Tundra Swans there of the season. I believe the USFWS biologist said there were about 500 swans

[mou-net] Tundra Swans, White-fronted Geese, Ducks

In a flooded field about a mile west of the junction of highways 218 and 251 northwest of Austin there are: Tundra Swans White-fronted Geese A variety of ducks. Richard Smaby rnsm...@charter.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Tundra Swans, Dakota Cty

Today, at 3:45 pm, close to 200 Tundra Swans were resting in water-filled fields along the east side of Hwy 20, about 1/2 mile north of 280th St. Laura Coble Cannon Falls Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.h

[mou-net] Tundra swans - eagan

Late this afternoon while raking I had two flocks of Tundra Swans flying high, obscured by the clouds. -- Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Tundra Swans, Goodhue and Dakota Cty

I've had three small flocks of vocal Tundra Swans fly over my house in Goodhue Cty this week, heading east. I also saw large flocks of Tundras fly over Lake Byllesby and surrounding fields today, heading southeast. It was very cold and windy, compared to yesterday. The mud flats are extensiv

[mou-net] Tundra Swans, Eagan, Dakota Co

Just saw two V-flocks (about 30-50 each) of Tundra Swans flying NW, relatively low, softly calling "hoo!". Seen over Cliff Rd north of Lebanon Hills Park in Eagan. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co,MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists

[mou-net] Tundra Swans

Walking over to the church this morning at 9:30 AM I saw a v of tundra swans calling and flying south east over Chatfield. What a great sound and majestic sight. 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] Tundra Swans

sary. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jim Mork Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:59 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Tundra Swans Reading all the reports of birds north of the Twin Cities made me wonder about activity south. W

Re: [mou-net] Tundra Swans

From: Minnesota Birds [MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] on behalf of Jim Mork [jim.m...@yahoo.com] Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:59 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Tundra Swans Reading all the reports of birds north of the Twin Cities made me wonder

[mou-net] Tundra Swans

Reading all the reports of birds north of the Twin Cities made me wonder about activity south. Which brought the tundra swans to mind. Many years ago,I drove to Alma to see what I could. There were swans there, but not thousands. My timing wasn't precise. Anyone go when the big flocks are the

[mou-net] Tundra Swans and Short-eared Owls - Polk County

At 2pm today, I was surprised to see hundreds of Tundra Swans sitting in a farm field approx. 2 miles east of US 75 south of Warren (300Ave and 200th Streets NW). I also spotted 5 Short-eared Owls flying over the CRP and impoundment on 190th Street NW between Polk Co. 68 and 300th ave NW. Several

[mou-net] Tundra Swans Off MN Point, Duluth, St. Louis County

For a while they could be heard, as if they were passing over from the south above the heavy clouds of this early afternoon. Suddenly a V of them emerged, crossing over the St. Louis Bay toward the north, and they were apparently twenty as, for a change, I bothered to count them. In a little while

[mou-net] tundra swans migrating over Lake Pepin, Goodhue Co

Around 9 am today, I was at the Sand Point section of Frontenac State Park, taking pictures of 10 buffleheads diving in the bay and 2 sandhill cranes feeding in the nearby marshgrasses. I was thrilled to hear the sound of migrating tundra swans. The first group consisted of about 200 swans fl

Re: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County

ch is what I really thought they > were in the first place. ;-)) > > Gail > > -Original Message- > From: Madeleine Linck [mailto:mli...@threeriversparkdistrict.org] > Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:48 PM > To: Gail Wieberdink; MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: R

Re: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County

: Madeleine Linck [mailto:mli...@threeriversparkdistrict.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:48 PM To: Gail Wieberdink; MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: RE: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County Trumpeter Swans have now adapted to field feeding throughout the Midwest and many are currently

Re: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County

...@threeriversparkdistrict.org Fax: 763-557-4943 -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Gail Wieberdink Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:30 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County There were 15 to 20 large swans in a

[mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County

There were 15 to 20 large swans in a corn field off May Avenue at Square Lake Trail in Washington County at about 1:45 this afternoon. The swans looked as big as trumpeters but the habitat says tundra swans. The swans were accompanied by a large group of crows. It was a beautiful day for a drive

[mou-net] Tundra Swans in Rice Co.

Kirsten and I birded west from Faribault to Cody Lake, which is on CR 59 west of Lonsdale. On Wells Lake we saw 6 Pied-billed Grebes and many Ring-billed Gulls. On CR 12 we saw 2 Eastern Bluebirds on the wires. We saw our first pheasant (a hen) of the year driving on CR 37 in a brushy/grassy are

[mou-net] tundra swans

At about 8;30 PM , I heard Tundra Swans flying over and was amazed when I looked in the direction of the calling, to actually see them in the pitched dark of the night. The white of the body against a very black sky was stunning ! There is always another surprise around the corner.

[mou-net] Tundra Swans over the Metro

This morning there were 35 Tundra Swans overhead vocalizing, a welcome sight and sound of spring migration here in the Metro. Conny Brunell Richfield, Hennepin Co. 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] tundra swans/ great blue heron

First Great Blue Heron on Monday up by Cochrane, WI and a flock of Tundra swans tonight at dusk on the Mississippi. Joan Schnabel, Fountain City WI 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] Tundra Swans in Aitkin County

This evening I took a short trip north and east of Aitkin to check out the rice paddies. There were over six hundred TUNDRA SWANS, three hundred MALLARDS and about a hundred CANADA GEESE on the paddies. There were also: twelve ROUGH-LEGGED HAWKS, a lone SNOW BUNTING, two NORTHERN HARRIERS and a

[mou-net] Tundra Swans - Dakota County

Quite a few Tundra Swans were moving over Dakota County this afternoon.  In addition to a flyover group of around 30 in Hastings, I found a flock of greater than 200 in a corn stubble field southeast of the Hwy 316 & Nicolai Ave. intersection southeast of Hastings. Other birds of spring include

[mou-net] Tundra Swans over Ramsey Co....

...Weds. 25 Nov. 2009, 1145 a.m., c. 50+ in a single flock at medium altitude, flying NW to SE observed from intersection of Cty Rd C & Western Ave. J. S. Futcher 651-490-1896 Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.

[mou-net] Tundra Swans overhead

Yesterday afternoon while working outside we stopped to watch and listen as a flock of 40-50 Tundra Swans went over. They were not very high, suggesting that they may have spent some time in the pools at Carlos Avery. And a couple flocks of Canada Geese went over as well. Holly Peirson C

[mou-net] tundra swans?

We saw 6 to 8 possible tundra swans today in a flooded field far from the roads at MN Highway 95 and 80th St. in Dakota County. It was a long ways away to see much detail without a scope but they were swans. Gail Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn