[mou-net] Dr. Weller to leave Bell

2015-09-19 Thread Anthony Smith
This was reported by Dr. Mark Seeley in his MPR interview. The University of Minnesota will miss Dr. Susan Weller, Director of the Bell Museum and Professor of Entomology since 2008. She has been a champion advocate for science education and the Bell Museum for many years. She helped lead the

[mou-net] Spring Goose Migration Information

2016-03-12 Thread Anthony Smith
Thanks to all who responded to my request regarding goose migration. Tony Smith St. Louis Park 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] Heron Lake Complex now an IBA

2016-03-19 Thread Anthony Smith
The Heron Lake complex, where T.S. Roberts and John Tester each spent time, is now an IBA. A group of land-owners around and close to the complex formed North Heron Lake Game Producers Association. Heron Lake was known as the Chesapeake of the West in the 19th Century. Among other activities

[mou-net] Geese Near Madelia (Request for Status)

2016-03-11 Thread Anthony Smith
Earlier this week there was a report of many geese at a "Goose Magnet" south of Madelia. I would drive down on Saturday, March 12, if they're likely to be still there. They may have moved with the warmer weather. If some one has information would they respond to me at my aol address:

Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 24 Feb 2017 to 26 Feb 2017 (#2017-44)

2017-02-27 Thread Anthony Smith
ammhsm...@aol.com On Mon, Feb 27, 2017 at 12:00 AM, MOU-NET automatic digest system < lists...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > There are 6 messages totaling 233 lines in this issue. > > Topics of the day: > > 1. LE Owl - roadkill - Becker County, NW MN (3) > 2. Lake pepin eagles (2) > 3. waterfowl

[mou-net] Hermit Thrushes in NE Edina (Todd Park)

2018-04-21 Thread Anthony Smith
Yesterday, 4/20 I saw 2 hermit thrushes pecking near the wooded area in Todd Park in NE Edina. Tony Smith, St. Louis Park 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] Duck Stamps

2019-07-15 Thread Anthony Smith
I've found that not all post offices carry them. Tony Smith, St. Louis Park 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] Birding Roberts Sanctuary - September 7

2019-09-09 Thread Anthony Smith
A group of birders led by a volunteer from Friends of Roberts BS spent a few hours in the sanctuary on last Saturday morning. There were several "waves" of migrants in the area. Among the birds seen, and or heard were: Magnolia, Tennessee, Nashville, chestnut-sided warblers Northern parula,

[mou-net] Lester Rupp of Mountain Lake

2020-03-26 Thread Anthony Smith
Earlier this month a long-time birder in Cottonwood County, Lester Rupp of Mountain Lake died. Lester was a member of MOU for several years and a regular attendee at the Paper Session / Annual Meeting. I would chat with him about CC and other things as he was my 4th cousin. He was also an

[mou-net] RFI / RX Birding Software for Desktop

2021-04-15 Thread Anthony Smith
I have a new computer and been using AVISYS on previous desktop. Can any one provide the current status of AVISYS and / or suggest compatible systems into which I can import my sightings? Please respond to my personal email address smithwnd...@gmail.com Thank you in advance for any assistance.

[mou-net] Elizabeth Bell

2022-03-26 Thread Anthony Smith
Serving with Elizabeth for several years was an honor and pleasure. Seeing her behind the registration desk at the Paper session was something always to look forward to. Tony Smith Hennepin Cty Bloomington General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html

[mou-net] Bob Janssen

2023-11-01 Thread Anthony Smith
In addition to being a great and generous birder, Bob was a mainstay on the MOU board. He was the institutional memory that every organization needs. Tony Smith, Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives:

[mou-net] Bob Holtz

2024-04-24 Thread Anthony Smith
In addition to all of the activities mentioned, Bob was an early chair of the MOU Conservation Committee. He also arranged at least on trip to TCAAP property. I remember he had a "self challenge" of consecutive days of seeing an American Crow (?). I don't remember how many days the string