Re: [mou-net] Hennepin county woodcock

Seems like collisions with building windows. Horrible. I wish building owners would spend a little cash to put anti-collision transparent stickers in the windows. Kathryn Rudd (Rusty’s Friend) Eagan Sent from my iPad > On Nov 14, 2019, at 6:53 AM, GREG ELIZABETH CLOSMORE >

Re: [mou-net] Towns Van Zandt

That’s a long gig! Was his singing still in good form?? ;) Sent from my iPad > On Dec 21, 2019, at 10:37 AM, m...@moumn.org wrote: > > (Posted by Dale A. Yerger via moumn.org) > > The Townsend solitaire has made an appearance 42 days running in the crab > apple trees at Deep Portage... an

[mou-net] Albino eagle??

Today while northbound on 35E toward St. Paul, I spotted a large white bird circling on the west side. Too big for a seagull. Possibly snowy owl? Kathryn Rudd 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

Re: [mou-net] Nature can be Tough

Could it have perhaps been a larger Coopers Hawk? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 1, 2020, at 3:54 PM, R Jess wrote: > > Hello: We have an active bird feeder with Cardinals. many Goldfinches. > House Finches, Mourning Doves, etc. Once in a while a Sharp-shinned hawk > will visit. A couple of

Re: [mou-net] more on the Barn Owl

Thank you Kim. So sad the Barn Own couldn’t be saved. Winter is so hard on birds here. Kathryn Sent from my iPad > On Jan 14, 2020, at 2:00 PM, Kim R Eckert wrote: > > For those who might be interested, here’s some additional information on the > now-deceased Barn Owl seen by many on January

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 149th St Marsh

/rosemount-landfill-expansion-would-remove-ecologicall090d8a954f On Apr 25, 2020, at 8:37 AM, Kathryn Rudd mailto:katda...@hotmail.com>> wrote: Have you contacted City Hall? Or you might even try the Mayor’s office/staff? Someone at City Hall should be available to help. Kathryn Rudd - Eagan

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 149th St Marsh

Have you contacted City Hall? Or you might even try the Mayor’s office/staff? Someone at City Hall should be available to help. Kathryn Rudd - Eagan Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 11:50 PM, Brian Tennessen > wrote: > > Sorry, I do not know but was wondering th

[mou-net] Correction about Townsends

I must apologise for a mistake I made in an ID of a small flock of birds in our treetops. I said we thought it was Townsends Warblers. Today we got a better look and determined that it’s a flock of Myrtle Yellow Rumped Warblers. Kathryn Rudd Eagan MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Strange Goldfinch??

! Or light cream. Could anyone tell me what’s up with this bird? Thankyou! Kathryn Rudd Eagan Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe

[mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

The first White-throated Sparrows have arrived in our backyard area! :D My favorites. I have been hearing the sing this morning, and last night James saw a male foraging near our feeders. Kathryn Rudd Eagan, MN Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

Re: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

gt;> Interesting as we’ve had a flock of them for a week now up North of >> Stillwater. >> Glenn >> >> Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> >> >> From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Kathryn Rudd < >>

Re: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

Sorry! Stupid autocorrect- I meant tough lil COBS. ‘_’ Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2020, at 10:09 AM, Kathryn Rudd wrote: > > Maybe I have missed some of the earlier migrators when we had blustery > weather. They might have been foraging on the ground in the

[mou-net] Yellow Rumped Warblers

loudly in our back yard trees today. Kathryn Rudd Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue

Re: [mou-net] Townsend’s Warb—yes Tues morning

Tonight at about 7:45 my husband James spotted a small flock of warblers flitting about the top of our river birch. They were making little “chit chit” sounds to each other. He looked them up in our bird book and thinks they are Townsend Warblers. We live in eagan on a pond. We hosted the Rufus

Re: [mou-net] Sick

Again, thank you so much Manley. Wisdom and discretion so needed at this time. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2020, at 8:18 AM, Manley Olson wrote: > > Unless you know this person and can verify that this is their email, > beware. This is a classic way of getting someone to either

Re: [mou-net] MOU President Message

A pair of Mergansers have returned to our pond in Eagan! Also the usual suspects: Canada Geese and Mallards.  Kathryn Rudd Eagan Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Ar

[mou-net] Fwd: Our best bird protection law is being rolled back

Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Environment Minnesota Date: March 17, 2020 at 8:14:39 AM CDT To: "katda...@hotmail.com" Subject: Our best bird protection law is being rolled back Reply-To: act...@environmentminnesota.org  Birds need our protection now more than ever,

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Our best bird protection law is being rolled back

This is a one sided political slam against the President. I find this >> offensive and one sided. I didn;t sign up for political campaigning on the >> BIRD list serve... >> >>> On Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 8:17 AM Kathryn Rudd wrote: >>> >>> >>> Sent

[mou-net] Hooded Mergansers

A tiny flock of about 3 pairs of Hooded Mergansers are visiting our pond today. They are swimming and diving in what open water they can find at our shore. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Bird Impersonator

I watching too many bluejay crime movies?? :oD Kathryn Rudd, newbie Eagan Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social

Re: [mou-net] Mower County Midge Hatch Musings

When Jason described the “midge hatch” and the frantic consumption by the birds, I was immediately reminded of a MAY FLY hatch several years ago in our area and a large number of swallows and other birds were gorging on them. Kathryn Rudd Eagan Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2020, at 12

[mou-net] White-Crowned Sparrow

About 25 minutes ago I watched a lone Male White-Crowned Sparrow checking out our water feature with a mini “creek” and waterfall. It finally decided to take a dip in the creek. The bird was fun to watch as it thoroughly ENJOYED splashing and bathing. Then it flew away to preen somewhere. I saw

[mou-net] Fwd: White-Crowned Sparrow

SORRY! This is Kathryn Rudd Eagan MN Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Kathryn Rudd Date: September 13, 2020 at 1:44:04 PM CDT To: "MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu" Subject: White-Crowned Sparrow About 25 minutes ago I watched a lone Male White-Crowned Sparrow checking out

[mou-net] Deformed Beaks: What We Know About An Alarming Bird Disease

This article was in today’s newsletter. It is alarming and heartbreaking.  https://blog.nature.org/science/2020/10/06/deformed-beaks-what-we-know-about-an-alarming-bird-disease/ ~Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] White Crowned Sparrow??

About an hour ago I heard what sounded like a tipsy White Throated Sparrow. Could it be a White *Crowned* Sparrow? It was a funny slurry White Throat song with a little “curse word” at the end. :) Kathryn Rudd -Eagan Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

Re: [mou-net] Chickadees on marijuana

Are the birds lounging about on the fallen leaves and giggling? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2020, at 2:15 PM, Laura Erickson > wrote: > > I was one of the people in Carrol Henderson's study offering the hemp seeds > at my feeder in Duluth--didn't have any takers, either. But it's

Re: [mou-net] Chickadees on marijuana

Simply Beautiful, Travis! Thank you - Kathryn Rudd Eagan Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 2, 2020, at 10:55 PM, PalmerLakeGuy wrote: > > I have seen and photographed American Goldfinch eating hemp: > https://www.flickr.com/photos/palmerlakeguy2010/48772583756/in/album-72157

[mou-net] Warbling Vireo

The warbling vireo that was singing and foraging in our pond-side trees and brush last year has returned. This morning it was singing loudly and foraging for insects. Kathryn Rudd Eagan Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Chimney Switts in St Paul

there be any CS roosting there? Thanks for all the contributions! Kathryn Rudd - Eagan Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Paul Worwa<mailto:pwo...@allanmechanical.com> Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 9:17 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU<

Re: [mou-net] Where are the Rubythroats?

t; Subject: Re: [mou-net] Where are the Rubythroats? >> >> We don't get a lot of hummingbird activity in my neighborhood (West >> Como) but I >> did see one out my kitchen window just this morning . . . .first one since >> late spring. A neighbor reported a sighting in

[mou-net] Where are the Rubythroats?

of us have seen any sign of the hummers for weeks. What has happened to them? Thank you for any info, Kathryn Rudd Eagan Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU

[mou-net] American Robins are back

Several American Robins have appeared under my feeders and in my heated birdbath this morning. I hope the are eating the winterberries growing there. Do birds eat them? The brushy area near our pond also has some berries growing. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Red Headed Woodpecker

Last year around this time, a Red Headed Woodpecker visited our yard for a few days. Then, yesterday and today we have seen the bright red, white and black of a Red Headed flitting amongst the trees and drumming on them. Also, Ruby Throats have visited our feeder today and yesterday. Kathryn

[mou-net] Warbling Vireo

they come nearer for me to see them. Kathryn Rudd Dakota County - Eagan 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social

[mou-net] Eastern Peewee

An Eastern Peewee has returned to the same section of woods near our pond as last year. Right about the same time of year and time of day. Listening to his plaintive song right now. “ZEE- jeerr. JEEeeer!” Kathryn Rudd Eagan Dakota County Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Fwd: DNR news release

I thought some members may not have seen this: From: MN Department of Natural Resources Date: March 29, 2021 at 3:47:11 PM CDT To: katda...@hotmail.com Subject: DNR news release Reply-To: dnr.upda...@updates.mndnr.gov  March 29, 2021 [header] DNR News Release For Immediate Release: March

[mou-net] Common Mergansers

A pair of Common Mergansers have been visiting our pond today. I tried to get a photo but they spooked when I went outside and flew off. Hoping they return. :( Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Cowbird

I bring in all seeds and put out only Safflower seeds. Starlings and Grackles hate it. But Cardinals and other finches like it. Not sure if cowbirds can eat it. Their beaks are thicker. We always have cowbirds messing with Warbler and other songbird nest. But I love watching Orioles and Red

[mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

but hummers didn’t seem to mind. Has anyone else tried this? And are there any concerns about this practice? IMHO, I think KARE11 was irresponsible in telling people to stop feeding hummers. Thank you so much for all you folks are doing, despite wildfires and a raging pandemic, Kathryn Rudd

Re: [mou-net] Hummers vs Hornets

recommended the oil. Now that I use bowl feeders, I have had no problems >>> with stinging pests and the bowls can go into the dishwasher. I hope >>> this helps. >>> Steve Slocum, Eden Prairie >>> >>> On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 10:14 AM Kathryn Rudd >> wr

[mou-net] Red Shouldered Hawks heard

Just now a few Red Shouldered Hawks have been heard calling as they are migrating through our Eagan neighborhood. Kathryn Rudd 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 During

Re: [mou-net] non-chasable Rufous Hummingbird (Wabasha Co.)

I’ll be on the lookout for a re-visit from Rusty or his offspring! :D Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 30, 2021, at 10:39 AM, Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > > This is not meant to be a tease, but more so a reminder to keep your eyes > out for Rufous Hummingbirds! A

[mou-net] Great Blue Heron is back

rescue agency? Thank you for any words of wisdom, Kathryn Rudd, Eagan 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

[mou-net] The Great Blue is back

-great-blue-herons-eat/ Kathryn Rudd, Eagan 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 distancing

[mou-net] Pair of Hooded Mergansers

Also just now a pair of Hooded Mergansers visited and are swimming on our pond after James retrieved some garbage that was thrown in it by kids from the new houses on the opposite shore. James and Kathryn Rudd ,Eagan, Dakota Cty Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines

[mou-net] Northern Shoveler Pair in Eagan

This morning James spotted a pair of Northern Shovelers mingling with Mallards and Canada Geese on our pond. The much-needed rain is filling up our poor pond that was almost destroyed by contractors the past 2 years. Kathryn and James Rudd, Eagan, Dakota Cty Sent from my iPhone General

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Contract bird surveyors needed - due April 15th

From the DNR Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: "Worland, Michael (DNR)" <2c1562233ef3-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> > Date: April 6, 2022 at 7:17:51 AM CDT > To: MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu > Subject: [mou-net] Contract bird surveyors needed - due April 15th > Reply-To: "Worland,

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

the proliferation of geese everywhere spreading this disease? Somebody talk me down please. Kathryn Rudd Eagan Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 15, 2022, at 1:38 PM, Pat Wolesky wrote: > > I know some people who called the Raptor Center about the owlets at Nokomis. > All 3 owlets are de

[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

[mou-net] Fwd: DNR news release

I routinely get these reports from DNR. This seems too important not to share. It makes me wonder about house cats allowed to wander and kill birds. They too could contract this avian flu. Hopefully, no humans get it. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From:

[mou-net] Northern Shoveler Pair

our suet cake cage was drawing 1 or 2 Yellow Rump Warblers pecking at it. I crumbled some more of another cake, and put some bits on the ground and in our fly-through. Juncos and other songbirds found it. Not seeing the Juncos that were there last week. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPad

[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] Indigo Bunting!

At 2 pm today, I had the thrill of seeing a beautiful male Indigo Bunting searching for food in my fly-through. There was just enough sunlight through the clouds to show his gorgeous blue! Kathryn Rudd - Eagan Sent from my iPhone General information and guidelines for posting: https

Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu

Thanks for the advice! Kathryn Rudd - Eagan Sent from my iPad > On May 10, 2022, at 11:15 PM, Kathryn Rudd wrote: > > Is the Avian Flu still plaguing migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl? > Does MOU have a recommendation for residents regarding filling feeders or > lea

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Top2040: Top 40 Songs About Birds

Charlie, I had their album and loved that song! The violinist was amazing. Has anyone mentioned “Mockingbird” by James Taylor & Carly Simon? Also, the “Listen To the Mockingbird” that old chestnut? Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 31, 2022, at 11:24 PM, Charles Greenman

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Top2040: Top 40 Songs About Birds

t; Remember me, love > When I'm reborn > As a shrike to your sharp > And glorious thorn" > > > Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G, an AT 5G smartphone > > > > Original message > From: Kathryn Rudd > Date: 9/1/22 9:45 AM (GMT-06:00) > T

[mou-net] Warbling Vireo returns

types of feeders and birdbath are an attractant for sure. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from my iPad 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

Re: [mou-net] Warbling Vireo returns

Forgot the handsome Catbird pair I spotted puzzling over our suet feeder! Sent from my iPad > On May 25, 2023, at 6:22 PM, Kathryn Rudd wrote: > > Finally a Warbling Vireo has returned and his burbling argumentative song > can be heard as he forages in our backyard trees. Sever

Re: [mou-net] Great-crested Flycatcher

A Baltimore Oriole has shown up in our yard yesterday and loves my bright orange nectar feeder. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows From: Steve Weston<mailto:swesto...@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2023 12:09 PM

[mou-net] More migrators in our trees!

The past couple of days have brought a White Throated Sparrow, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Catbird, and several Baltimore Orioles to our feeders, as well as a regular Piliated Woodpecker, Wood Duck pair, and waay too many Canada Geese. No hummingbirds yet. Kathryn Rudd, Eagan - Dakota County Get

Re: [mou-net] Hand-feeding Warblers

That’s amazing, Steve! Thanks for sharing those videos. While watching the video of the solo Pine Warbler visiting your hand, was it a chilly day? It looks to me like it is enjoying warming up in your hand.  Kathryn in Eagan, Dakota County Get Outlook for iOS

[mou-net] Great Blue Heron

Sent from my iPhone > A Great Blue Heron has been visiting our pond this morning, much to the > consternation of several Red Wing Blackbirds and Blue Jays. It just flew away > to better hunting wetlands. Kathryn Rudd Eagan - Dakota > > > General information and guid