[mou] Request for bird identification

of this bird on the web sites below if you would like to help me identify the bird. http://www.cahlander.com/MysteryBird1.JPG http://www.cahlander.com/MysteryBird2.JPG Thank you. Linda Krueger Hastings, MN -- Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival

[mou] S-e Owls (long)

been hit especially hard by West Nile. We need to keep an eye on our local populations and appreciate their presence regardless of how common and wide spread the species is. Thank you to everyone who entertained the possibility and to those who suffer my improbabilities with candor. Kelly Larson

[mou] Invasive Species

-mail) mou-...@cbs.umn.edu Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 12:02 PM Subject: [mou] Invasive Species -- Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store --11019C8CB8C58930D33D571A Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit !doctype html public -//w3c

[mou-net] Bagley Farm Report (long w/coyote surprise)

and unafraid. I made the trail, and home without further incident. The morel of the story.. when hunting the elusive mushroom, take care you are not picked-off first! Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Swan

, leaping, yelling, tugging, tossing, chasing and bickering. We found the blossom heads of Skunk Cabbage, fully formed and ready to open, smelling faintly of skunk. The Menace of Stickney Ave, was seen pacing his porch. Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami

[mou-net] Bagley Farm Report (long)

the next day revealed fresh tracks of both species, fortunately no wads of fur or blood. Hope they come back soon, I have a lot of hard-boiled eggs and chicken livers in the fridge. Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle

[mou-net] Bagley Farm Report (long)

for the winter weary soul well worth losing sleep over. On Monday next I will be sitting in a blind at Glacial Ridge NWR with a couple of good friends who have recently caught the birding bug. After exploring the refuge I hope to take them pond hopping. (sewage ponds of course!) Kelly

[mou-net] Bemidji CBC -Varied Thrush!

) Pine Siskin (2) American Goldfinch (92) Evening Grosbeak (13) English House Sparrow (23) Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] N. Hawk Owl Clearwater Cty

From: Kelly Larson northernflightsf...@gmail.com Date: January 18, 2013 9:32:09 PM CST To: MOU-net mou-...@moumn.org, MN Bird mnb...@lists.mnbird.net Cc: Jeanie Joppru ajjop...@mncable.net Subject: N. Hawk Owl Clearwater Cty I found a Northern Hawk Owl hunting a pasture 3 miles west

[mou-net] Wanted: Event Guide-Short Notice

are interested in the details. Kelly Larson 218-694-6029 ** NOTE: EMAIL CHANGE ** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Rail Car Birding-a few seats left

** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] The Bagley Farm Report (long)

and drunk on her sweetness and exhilaration. Racing past us, and through us. Far to fast and fleeting ... all eyes... ears... memories...grasping at the ephemeral spirits rushing on towards Summer. ** NOTE: EMAIL CHANGE ** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson

[mou-net] test

testing outgoing... ** NOTE: EMAIL CHANGE ** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Bagley Farm Report (long)

and drunk on her sweetness and exhilaration. Racing past us, and through us. Far to fast and fleeting ... all eyes... ears... memories...grasping at the ephemeral spirits rushing on towards Summer. ** NOTE: EMAIL CHANGE ** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson

[mou-net] Orioles in the Snow

** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Post DL Festival Avocets and BB Plover

on the west side). At the southern impoundment were 9 species of dabbling duck, 4 Avocet and 3 Black-bellied Plover. A very nice end to to a great birding adventure! ** NOTE: EMAIL CHANGE ** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater

[mou-net] Clearwater Turkeys

Heading towards Mahnomen on Monday afternoon I spotted three Wild Turkeys jakes foraging at the edge of the woods along the north side of Hwy 200, 1/2 mile west of Stockyard Rd. ** NOTE: EMAIL CHANGE ** NEW ADDRESS AS OF APRIL 1ST northernflightsf...@gmail.com Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm

[mou-net] Bemidji CBC

The Bemidji CBC will be held this Saturday, Dec. 19th and we could use a few more hardy souls to join us. Details can be found at http://www.audubon.org/bird/cbc Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere

[mou-net] Snowy Owl, Glacial Ridge NWR

male otter found on US Hwy 2 just east of McIntosh at 7AM. Other observations of the day... Fresh fruiting of Velvet Foot Mushroom Skunks love hard-boiled eggs! Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere

[mou-net] Clearwater FOY Birds

moved into the area and are thick under the feeders. Wednesday 3/24, FOY American Tree Sparrows at the feeders. P. Finch and Juncos are singing heartily. A few Redpoll and Pine Siskin continue to visit. Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew

[mou-net] Northern Clearwater Cty (long)

in a few places but we need rain to fill the ponds and ephemeral pools! Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] FOY Rails Polk Cty

period! On the second route, NE of McIntosh and NW of Foston, I inadvertently disturbed a covey of Sharp-tailed Grouse roosting at the edge of a small flooded ravine. Very interesting distress calls. Kelly Larson The Bagley Farm -Clearwater The Bemidji Loft -Beltrami Minnesota Eschew

[mou-net] Guides Needed

and the Chippewa River Bottoms, riding the Chippewa Valley Railroad Association's Mini-Train. We are looking for 3-4 people to help with this event. Guides are awarded a small stipend. If you are interested in helping out with this half-day event please contact me. Kelly Larson 218-694-6029

[mou] Request Warbler Photo

of these Warblers that you would be willing to share please contact me to discuss use and compensation. MVP (Mississippi Valley Partners), the non-profit group that helps support the festival does have a small budget to devote to advertising. Kelly Larson Come visit us in Bemidji, Minnesota. (only

[mou] A Mouse at my House!

. They pranced around in the hydrangea tree no more than 8 feet away. They sure were anxious for me to get on with it. When I finished I went back in the house to see how the bath looked from the window. There they were with a Chickadee, having a drink! Hope they choose to stick around all winter. Kelly

[mou] Great River Birding Festival

The following is posted with permission from Jim Williams. Second Annual Great River Birding Festival, May 9th-11th A Celebration of Spring on the Mississippi Flyway Just a reminder for those who are looking for a fun filled weekend of excellent spring birding. The Great River Birding

[mou] Biking Birders

I recall reading posts last summer from several people who birded while bicycling. Are you out there? I would like to hear from anyone who frequently uses bike trails for birding, summer or winter! Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Red Wing, MN -- Visit Our Website http://www.thefeatheredfriend.com

[mou] MOU Comments

together for better birding, greater knowledge, and conservation measures that keep pace with growing need. Kelly Larson Eagle Spot Festival Great River Birding Festival Great Minnesota Morel Festival -- Visit Our Website http://www.thefeatheredfriend.com The 3rd Annual Great River Birding

[mou] Eagles Bluebirds (long)

. The Tufted Titmice are still coming to my feeders everyday! Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Red Wing, MN -- Visit Our Website http://www.thefeatheredfriend.com The 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival Is Coming... Hosted by Wabasha, MN on May 14-15-16 2004. http://www.mississippi-river.org/birding/

[mou] Red Wing Eagle Review (long)

that the type and proximity of human activity is appropriate and that indications of stress are recognized and monitored. Contact the Red Wing Visitors and Convention Bureau at 800-498-3444 or visit their web site at www.redwing.org for more information. Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Red Wing, MN

[mou] Titmice Return

yard. Sunday morning something changed... Everyone is back! Including the Titmice... Drop a line if you want another go at it. Kelly Larson Red Wing -- Visit Our Website http://www.thefeatheredfriend.com The 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival Is Coming... Hosted by Wabasha, MN on May 14-15

[mou] RE: Fake Screech Owl (long)

the squirm of embarrassment I felt. I birded the rest of the morning in absolute silence. I didn't even mention the Brown Sockwren I noticed poking it's head out of the hole in an old Live Oak. -- Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival 2nd Annual Great

[mou] Guidelines

is: Should they be? -- Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival 2nd Annual Great River Morel Festival 2nd Annual Great River Eagle Spot Festival Red Wing, MN 651-267-1001 The 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival Is Coming... Hosted by Wabasha, MN on May

[mou] Eastern Phoebe

First Eastern Phoebe of the year. Have I missed previous posting of this species? Hunting from a perch above the Cannon River, east of the Hwy 61 bridge north of Red Wing. There were tiny moths flying about as well as some small flies. Heard the Sandhill Cranes in the Bottoms! -- Kelly Larson

[mou] Goodhue - Grosbeak

for Baltimore Oriole? Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival 2nd Annual Great River Morel Festival 2nd Annual Great River Eagle Spot Festival Red Wing, MN 651-267-1001 The 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival Is Coming... Hosted by Wabasha, MN on May 14

[mou] Pelicans at Lake Byllesby

, good rafts pretty far out, but bobbing to fast in the waves for my novice waterfowl skills. I did make out: Hooded Merganser Scaup - many Canvas Back or Redhed - many (to much bobbing up and down) 1 Horned Lark in a dry field nearby -- Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store 3rd Annual Great

[mou] Early Migrants

this sighting is valid could you check it out? Is there any other bird it could be? The location is easy...downtown Welch, right across from the float tube rental. Thanks, Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store 3rd Annual Great River Birding Festival 2nd Annual Great River Morel Festival 2nd

[mou] Re: Tanagers

. This account is intriguing and highly unusual. I plan on driving to her place tomorrow at 6am to watch. If these birds are still around it seems likely they would be drawn to her feeding stations again over the next couple of days with the cooler temps reducing the availability of insects. Kelly

[mou] Amazing Pelicans

to the whole and came up with between 800-900 birds! Lots of people stopped to ask questions and some got out to look through the scope. Everyone was simple amazed! 10 Turkey Vultures circled over head and were the focus of more questions from passers-by. Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird Store 3rd

[mou] Western Tanager - Beltrami

Bemidji resident Betty Smith called me this morning to report a possible Western Tanager feeding on oranges in her yard. Betty first saw the bird at 6:30 am. It returned at least 5 times before I arrived at noon. After seeing the bird myself I contacted Pat Rice. She and several other birders were

[mou] Western Tanager - Beltrami

-4895. Kelly Larson We moved. We changed our name. Come visit us in Bemidji, Minnesota. (only 92 miles from Canada!) Northern Flights 208 3rd Street NW Bemidji MN 56601 Phone: 218-444-3022 We have a new web page... http://www.northern-flights.com

[mou] Waters of the Dancing Sky

the endemic orchids, moses, sedges and carnivorous plants of this sensitive habitat. Most Orchids will bloom a little later in June but now is the best time to look for elusive Connecticut Warblers and Black-backed Woodpecker. Kelly Larson We moved. We changed our name. Come visit us in Bemidji, Minnesota

[mou] Orioles

How/where can I access records of early/late dates for MN migratory species? How late do Orioles typically hang around the North West and North Central counties? Kelly Larson Beltrami county -- We moved. We changed our name. Come visit us in Bemidji, Minnesota. (only 92 miles from Canada

[mou] Red Wing to LaCrosse

the woodpecker gods the local pair of Pileated are now daily visitors to my large suet feeder and a mammoth pole mounted peanut cage. Red-breasted Nuthatches move in and out to fast to count. Still waiting for Redpolls... Moving to Bemidji on New Years Eve! -- Kelly Larson Feathered Friend Wild Bird

[mou-net] Belated Bagley Farm Report (long)

swamp) Kelly Larson Northern Flights Farm Clearwater County Bagley, Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! 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] Field Guides Needed

guides for this morning trip that traverses the backwaters and flood plain forest of the Tiffany Bottoms. Below is a link to find out more about this unique birding event. A small stipend is offered. http://www.wingsoveralma.org/natureeventsresources/birdingbyminitrain.html Kelly Larson

[mou-net] Rice Paddies

is singing in the yard this morning, so he must have arrived overnight. Kelly Larson Carl Newman Northern Flights Farm Clearwater County Bagley, Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] A Few New Birds

Despite the vicious winds that roiled white caps on the flooded fields I found a few new FOY species on the last day, the last day of April. Yellow-bellied Sapsucker Tree Swallow Chipping Sparrow The feeders here at the Bagley Farm are hosting Blue Jay Red-winged Blackbird Fox Sparrow in

[mou-net] White-winged Scoter Clearwater Rice Paddies

at dusk had a second hand report of a single Rose-breasted Grosbeak Kelly Larson Northern Flights Farm Clearwater County Bagley, Minnesota Eschew Obfuscation! The middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Bagley Farm Report

make for better than TV entertainment! Kelly Larson Northern Flights Farm Bagley, MN Clearwater County Eschew Obfuscation! The Middle of Nowhere is Somewhere! Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html