[mou-net] Wood ducks

While out driving country roads today, I observed 7 male and 3 female wood ducks. Also saw2 red-winged black birds and heard several singing. Judy in Alexandria, douglas County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Loons

After 4:00 PM today I counted 37 loons on the south side of Lake Winona in Alexandria. I checked the N. side of the lake, but it was still iced over. In town, I counted 43 loons in total. Saw grebes: pied-billed red-necked horned and Western. Also seen were rudy duck, scaup sp.,male and

[mou-net] Sharp-shinned Hawk hunting in Alexandria

I just saw a sharp-shinned Hawk fly in and pick off one of the sparrows chirping under an arborvitae. As I walked to the back of the house, it flew low outside my 4 season porch windows. Yesterday I was in Fergus Falls and took a couple of hours to identify as much as I could.

Re: [mou-net] Signature request

Thank you for your recommendation! I've lived in Alexandria for a few years, but I have NOT become familiar with the entire state. Thanks to Kim Eckert's, A Birder's Guide to Minnesota, I have a copy of the county boundaries. It is nice to know that Kittson County is diagonal from Houston

[mou-net] FOY m. yellow warbler, Douglas County

Hi All I checked my life list, and the earliest date in my back yard, was 6/10/09. this is the second yard sighting I've recorded. Judy in Alexandria, Ddouglas Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Douglas Co. FOY Am Gold finch

Hi! I was happy for Bob Butson's Am Goldfinch, which I hadn't seen yet up here. After lunch this afternoon, I set out the niger seed feeders, and by gosh (!) , I saw my FOY Am goldfinch! A couple of days ago, I cleaned and prepared the bluebird houses and noticed that

[mou-net] Douglas County

Personally a really exciting morning. Male, common yellowthroat warbler is first in Mn. and male, Rose-breasted Grosbeak first in my backyard. In '08 I saw this bird in Glenwood, Mn. These are my only two Mn. sightings. Yipee! I'm so glad! Good birding to all! Judy in

[mou-net] Douglas Co., Alexandria, Bluebird

Just hear and saw, my FOY male Bluebird! Very Exciting! Good birding to all! Judy in Alexandria 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] Douglas County indigo bunting

Hi all, So far today, I've had 2 new yard birds: male Indigo Bunting and a Gray Catbird. Scarred away my FOY male Baltimore Oriole. Although, I have backyard feeders, that I enjoy daily, and I have a favorite routes going into town I do not consider myself a dedicated birder.

[mou-net] Pollinators...slightly off topic

This is slightly off topic, but the photography is jaw dropping...it also includes amazing hummingbird photographic clips. Sincerely, Judy in Alexandria, Douglas Co. http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xHkq1edcbk4?rel=0 The psychic task which a person can and must set for himself is not to

[mou-net] New yard bird Douglas county

Hi All, While washing dishes this morning, I discovered house wrens carrying nesting material into the little wren house I hung this spring! It is a yard bird 59 for me. Good birding! Judy in Alexandria The psychic task which a person can and must set for himself is not

[mou-net] FOY Goldfinch

Hey! I just say FOY goldfinch at my window feeder! Judy in Alexandria Luck favors the prepared mind. Louis Pasteur (1822-95) 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] Vikings stadium rejects bird-friendly glass

I have written a message to the gov., but did not have the information from the latest USFWS survey. I would alike to include that information in my next letter to him and the owners. Thanks! Judy in Alexandria On Jul 31, 2014, at 8:27 AM, Cleone Stewart cle...@visitdetroitlakes.com wrote:

Re: [mou-net] One Eider present and a Harlequin and Kandiyohi Scoter update

About 4 pm I arrived at Zorbaz’s in Spicer, but did not see the White-winged Scoter. Other birds present were Pied-billed Grebe, Double-crested Cormorant, Canvasbacks, Scaup sp., and Buffleheads. After driving the perimeter of the lake, the easiest public access is the beech just to the left

[mou-net] 2 Ravens

Just identified two Ravens at my backyard feeder. I have many very large crows, but these two birds had a “shallow” forehead, and “shaggy” throat feathers. Over all, these two were stronger birds than crows. Their call was different than the crows, but also different, higher pitched, than

[mou-net] Chipping Sparrow

First of year in my own backyard! Raise a flag! Sincerely, Judy in Alexandria An unhurried sense of time is in itself a form of wealth. Bonnie Friedman 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] Query: Silent Fall

SIGH! I’ve been traveling through Mn., Nd. Mt., Id., central and south Ca., Nv., Co. and I’ve seen very few birds: mainly turkey vultures, crows and ravens and one immature red tail hawk, starlings, and several sparrow sized birds. Judy in Douglas Co., Alexandria > On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:14

Re: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

Just a couple of minutes ago, I observed for several minutes a FOY white-throated Sparrow outside my dinning room window. This is the first time I’ve had an opportunity to really study one, “up close and personal”: what a beautiful bird! Judy, Douglas County, Alexandria. > On Apr 30, 2020,

Re: [mou-net] MOU President Message

Yes! Thank you! And let us reach out to our friends and neighbors letting them know that we are thinking of them and wishing them well! Sincerely, Judy in Alexandria, Mn > On Mar 18, 2020, at 8:58 AM, Brian Tennessen > wrote: > > Great message, thank you! > > Brian Tennessen > > On

[mou-net] White-winged Dove

Shock a roonies!!! The last time I saw a white-winged dove was about 20 years ago in my back yard in PHx., Az. So! Here, Now, in my back yard, in Alexandria, Mn. I saw a young White-Winged Dove in my back yard!!! It was a slam dunk because of the distinctive blue orbital ring. I

Re: [mou-net] State checklist

THANK YOU! For now, I’ve printed only one copy! Judy, Alexandria, Douglas County, Mn. > On Aug 24, 2020, at 5:54 PM, Anthony Hertzel wrote: > > I just updated and posted the PDF file of the state checklist which can be > found at > > https://moumn.org/Checklist%202019.pdf >

Re: [mou-net] Checklist updated

David! Kim! And all those working on this list: THANK YOU Soo MUCH! This summer I’ve been working on updating my life list to conform with current taxonomic order, so you can imagine how relevant this information is to my endeavor! By the way, the last time I updated my taxonomic

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

I too appreciate our list serve. I am turned off by Facebook, but do enjoy ebird Sincerely, Judy > On Aug 17, 2020, at 9:23 AM, Mike Koutnik wrote: > > I’d like to add my thanks. I’m at most a rare and reluctant facebook user. I > appreciate the concise and focused info the listserv

Re: [mou-net] Duluth Lighthouse could belong to MOU?

Yes, more information please! Judy Clayton, Alexandria, Douglas County > On May 20, 2021, at 11:38 AM, Charlene Nelson wrote: > > I think this is a wonderful opportunity, and agree with Sue. Would the Board > be able to look into more information for members? > > Charlene Nelson > Elbow Lake

[mou-net] White-throated Sparrow Douglas County

Just saw my first of season white-throated sparrows (2) in my back yard foraging under the white spruce trees. Judy Clayton Douglas County, Alexandria, Mn. Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished Lao Tzu Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] How do birds care for their feet especially during these cold winter months?

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[mou-net] How do birds care for their feet especially during these cold winter months?

I have a heated birdbath that is about 25 degrees off level. Frequently, part of the heated pan is without water. I have found it curious that with a warm dry surface, birds are not heating their cold feet there. And so, how do birds care for this necessary part of their anatomy?

[mou-net] Looking for Evening Grossbeaks

I live in Alexandria, Douglas County, Mn. I’d love to see some E. Grossbeaks, and would prefer not to travel as far as Saxzim Bog. Your suggestions are most welcome. Sincerely, Judy It is in the shelter of each other that people live. Irish Proverb Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] birds caching food

I’m wondering how common it is for birds to caching food? Currently, I’m offering peanuts in the shell to Blue Jays. Their usual behavior is to pick up a peanut in the shell and fly off with it: often to the White Spruce trees in my back yard. I can’t say that I’ve actually seen them

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

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 of Soudan encountered a flock of spruce grouse on Hwy > 1 about 2 miles east of the Spruce Road - he did not note the precise >