Re: [mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Washington County

esse noted, there are few resources that even mentioned this song previously. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of J

Re: [mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls

I think most people just buy the cheapest bulk peanut butter they can find. We don’t put peanut butter at FOSZB feeder sites…Mainly because we aren’t at most of those sites every day to replenish it. Get Outlook for iOS From: Minnesota

Re: [mou-net] Suet-eating Redpolls

Redpolls in the Sax-Zim Bog this winter were occasionally feasting on peanut butter that was spread on branches at several feeders. Get Outlook for iOS From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Steve Wilson Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2022 2:05:21

[mou-net] Sax-Zim CBC results (and video link!): Record-setting effort!

ster, Bill Tefft, Abbie Valine, Frank Nicoletti, Clinton & Kristina Dexter-Nienhaus, Dave Benson, Lars Benson, John Ellis, Tony Hertzel, Tommy Hertzel and Sparky Stensaas. SAX-ZIM CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT 2020 TOTALS 11 Bald Eagle (1 juvenile, rest adults) 3 Northern Goshawk 4 Rough-legged Hawk

Re: [mou-net] Chickadees on marijuana

. But obviously Rochester chickadees like it! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Joel H. Dunnette Sent: Friday

[mou-net] Tomorrow! Virtually Live Birding Field Trip to Sax-Zim with Sparky

ons by 5pm tomorrow (Tuesday). Friends of Sax-Zim Bog Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FOSZB/ Friends of Sax-Zim Bog Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1930698397188428/ YouTube.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC40wjzW8feFkFvNadvigeAg See you tomorrow! Sparky Stensaas 25

[mou-net]

Hi Priscilla, The welcome center is open until 3 PM. Daily 10 AM to 3 PM. I hope you downloaded a map off the www.saxzim.org website. Otherwise you can pick one up at the welcome Center. On the same website under “birding the bog“ we have suggested driving tours. There is also a “bird report”

[mou-net] Sax-Zim CBC Results

. Thanks to all our hardy participants! Bill Tefft, Susan Meisner, Eileen Schantz-Hanson, Gene & Julie Ollila, Mark Johnson, Sparky Stensaas, Eric Gdula, Tony Hertzel, Tommy Hertzel, Lars Benson, Pam Benson, and Dave Steininger. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.

Re: [mou-net] Pine Grosbeaks

), 2013 (2 birds). >From the Winter Finch forecast it sounds like there is abundant food in their >breeding range, so they may not come down in big numbers. Last winter was such a treat, with great numbers, and a freakishly high percentage of males! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrensh

[mou-net] Breeding Bird Survey Route Available—southern Carlton County

hardwood forest species). I have my own route in northern Carlton County that I have been running for 30 years, and am not up for another route. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks, Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com

Re: [mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog inquiry

es you could bushwhack to look for family groups). Another great spot for Greater Prairie Chicken is Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.Koll

Re: [mou-net] Seeking Info on Vole Cycle, Winter Owl Potential

north of the border. http://www.1854treatyauthority.org/surveys/small-mammal-survey.html Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org From: Minnesota

[mou-net] Friends of Sax-Zim Bog Gala tomorrow in Fridley. Not too late! Online bird art auction

f bird art ends tomorrow morning! http://saxzim.org/signature-events/2018-gala-silent-auction-items/ All proceeds go to furthering the mission of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog to Preserve, Promote, and Protect the Sax-Zim Bog Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sp

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Winter Bird Festival: Still Space Available to Register

Birding Festival – Meadowlands, Minnesota<http://www.saxzimbirdingfestival.com/> February 16, 17, 18, 2018. A warm welcome to all of our birding friends from the members of the Toivola-Meadowlands Development Board, Friends of the Sax-Zim Bog, the ... www.saxzimbirdingfestival.com Sparky

[mou-net] SAX-ZIM BOG Field trips/Events & Boreal Bird Update ...Gala, Big Half Year, BRRRRdathon, Clinton trips, etc

mail you a link to share with your friends and family. spa...@saxzim.org http://saxzim.org/big-half-year-for-the-bog/ Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or L

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog CBC Results (and other bird notes)

, Susan Meisner, Sarah Beaster, Lori Williams, Clinton Nienhaus, Jessica Dexter, Dave Benson, Kim Eckert, Tony Hertzel, Pam Benson, Frank Nicoletti, Kristina Dexter, Tom & Carol Ann Bloom, compiler Sparky Stensaas, and Lars Benson. Tentative Totals of All species: 13 Bald Eagle 10 Rough-legged

[mou-net] Kim Eckert's book...$5 donated to MOU for each purchase

Hi All, When you purchase Kim Eckert’s Birding by Hindsight book in the next few weeks from this link (http://www.birdnerdz.net/shop/birding-by-hindsight-book), (or in person at MOU Paper Session) you will make money for the Minnesota Ornithologist's Union (MOU). Stone Ridge Press will DONATE

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog bird report (and Carlton County)

the shore this Fall, it might pay to check out any areas of N MN with dying trees...They could be anywhere! Horned Larks Crossbills (both spp. occasionally) redpolls Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathSt

[mou-net] 2017-18 Winter Finch Forecast

Ron Pittaway's 2017-18 Winter Finch Forecast is for eastern Canada and NE US but can predict what we may see in the Northwoods of Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan as well. There have been many redpolls, Pine Grosbeaks, and Red Crossbills in northern Minnesota already. But it is very early in

Re: [mou-net] 2017 MOU Paper Session exhibitors

Hi Bob, I will be there! See my comments in RED and BLUE below... Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org From: Minnesota Birds <MOU-

[mou-net] Purchase Kim Eckert’s book and make money for the MOU! $5 donated to MOU from each sale

THAT BOOKS WILL SHIP IN MID SEPTEMBER** – 576 pages softcover – Over 100 black-and-white photos – See website above for the Table of Contents and the author’s Introduction – $24.95 + $4 shipping Thanks! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@h

[mou-net] SAX-ZIM BOG —Recent Birds, BOG BIOBLITZ V, Workshops FERNS, LICHENS, DRAGONFLIES

. Leaders include Jerry McCormack, Dr. Tim, Clinton Nienhaus, Sparky Stensaas, Jim Lind, Dave Grosshuesch, Kelly Beaster, Bill Tefft and more. Larry Weber will join us for the compilation with his spider finds. Be sure to pack a lunch, water, bug dope, sunscreen, rubber boots, hat. WE

[mou-net] APRIL-MAY Field Trips Sax-Zim Bog

r... To see this info and future field trips/workshops, please visit www.saxzim.org See you in the Bog! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave m

[mou-net] Not too late to attend Friends of Sax-Zim Bog Boreal Wings Gala at Fridley's Springbrook Nature Center

an avid birder, a naturist, an international pike and sucker fisherman, and he is a collector and expert of north-European art. His motto, is to say yes when anyone invites him to tag along on an adventure. More info at www.saxzim.org …or call Sparky at 218.341.3350 Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus R

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog Field Trips this weekend and bird updates

Redpoll: None reported. Probably some around somewhere. Evening Grosbeaks: Mary Lou's! (morning is best) Welcome Center on Owl Avenue is open daily (7-days per week) from 10am to 3pm. Have fun! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens.

[mou-net] Have any old stories or photos about birding Sax-Zim Bog? (1960s to early 2000s).

ry story and photo! Thank you in advance, Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.SaxZim.org 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] Sax-Zim CBC Results

Shrike —7 European Starling —66 Pine Grosbeak —62 Red Crossbill —2 White-winged Crossbill —66 Common Redpoll —58 Pine Siskin —3 Purple Finch —39 American Goldfinch —32 House Sparow —20 Thanks to Sparky Stensaas, Sandy Roggenkamp, Sarah Beaster, Clinton Nienhaus, Kim Eckert, Frank Nicoletti

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog: Field Trip NOV 19 & $10,000 Match for Give to the Max Day

Hawks, Northern Shrike, redpolls, PIne Grosbeaks) Please RSVP to natural...@saxzim.org to participate. FREE to members who have donated $20 or more in the last 12 months. $20 for others (this includes a one-year membership and free attendance at other field trips) Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus

[mou-net] Field Trip to Sax-Zim Bog October 30

FALL FORAY FOR FEATHERED FRIENDS Sax-Zim Bog Birding Field Trip sponsored by Friends of Sax-Zim Bog Sunday, October 30, 2016 7:30am to Noon (or so...depending on weather) Leader: Sparky Stensaas We'll meet at the Welcome Center on Owl Avenue between 7:15 and 7:30am and carpool to sites

[mou-net] Hi All, Bog to Ridge BioBlitz IV nets over 420 species! (374 at Sax-Zim Bog) Over 40 folks turn up amazing bog biodiversity! NINETY NEW SPECIES added to the Sax-Zim Bog composite list on

cies of bumble bees (2 NEW…Fernald Cuckoo Bumble Bee, Indiscriminate Cuckoo Bumble Bee) 2 species of ladybird beetle (2 NEW…Seven-spotted Ladybird Beetle, Asian Multicolored Ladybird Beetle) 4 species of other insects (3 NEW…Phantom Cranefly, Woolly Aphid, Scorpionfly) Sparky Stensaas 2515 Gar

[mou-net] Irruption of White-winged Crossbills?

ite-winged Crossbill winter. Fingers crossed! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog to Ridge BioBlitz IV this Saturday

will each be taking groups down one of the many colored coded trails through the nature reserve, looking for plants, insects, birds, and perhaps even a reptile or two!   SCHEDULE: 9:00 am- 1:00 pm: Field Trips (Sparky Stensaas, Larry Weber, Bill Tefft, Clinton Nienhaus) 1:30-2:30 pm: Speci

[mou-net] Little Blue Heron still in Duluth.

Little Blue Heron found in Duluth yesterday by Laura Erickson is still present this morning. Location is St. Louis River estuary in west Duluth. Public parking pad at intersection of 72nd Ave. West and Milford Street. This morning was fishing about 50 yards to the right of the parking area near a

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Ma y Field Tr ips—Warble r Wednesda ys, Things that go B uzz, Croak , Hoot & B ump in the Night

Hi all, FRIENDS OF SAX-ZIM BOG FIELD TRIPS IN MAY 2016 THINGS THAT GO BUZZ, CROAK, HOOT & BUMP IN THE NIGHT Friday, May 6th 5:30-10pm or so Leader: Sparky Stensaas & Clinton Nienhaus FREE for those who have donated at least $20 to FOSZB in last 12 months $20 for those

Re: [mou-net] Barn Swallow this Morning - Meadowlands, MN

Sounds a bit like a Cave Swallow...except the forked tail. Photos? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 9, 2016, at 8:28 AM, "Tanya Beyer" wrote: > To my great surprise within the hour a little bird teetering and pulsing up > on the power line along our county road proved to

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Ev ent in Dul uth—Boreal Wings Gal a, Mon. Fe b 15

s-silent-auction-soupbread-dinner/ For questions email i...@saxzim.org or call Sparky at 218.341.3350 Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org -

[mou-net] Upcoming Sax-Zim Naturalist Programs

at natural...@saxzim.org. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] IVORY GULL PHOTOS DULUTH

Hi all, I really hope everyone gets to see this amazing visitor from the High Arctic... Gorgeous and tame little white gull. It was eating salmon filet (thanks Pedar!) only 12 feet from us (behind the green locked gate at the north pier in Duluth's Canal Park. Located by Larry and Jan Kraemer

[mou-net] World's Coldest Birdathon: Register now

Join us for the sixth annual Bdathon and Photothon to benefit the Sax-Zim Bog! 1-Day Event can be done either Friday or Saturday January 8 or 9. 2-Day Event is Fri-Sat January 8-9 Wintergreen Division is for those wishing to bird without the use of any motorized transportation. "Playing

[mou-net] Sax-Zim CBC & Carlton CBC Results

counters Compiler: Sparky Stensaas 13 Bald Eagle 2 Northern Goshawk 4 Rough-legged Hawk 1 Sharp-shinned Hawk 3 Ruffed Grouse 3 Sharp-tailed Grouse 7 Wild Turkey 5 Rock Pigeon 4 Downy Woodpecker 1 Hairy Woodpecker 12 Gray Jay 44 Blue Jay 5 Black-billed Magpie 138 American Crow 182 Common Raven 273 Black

[mou-net] Acres for Owls in Sax-Zim Bog: $20,000 Matching Grant

d Tamarack bogs. THANK YOU from future generations of Sax-Zim Bog Birds and Birders! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Warren Nelson Memorial Bog Dedication & Sax-Zim Field trip

to i...@saxzim.org Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Photos/Lis ts of Sax- Zim Bog Bi oBlitz—ove r 400 spec ies!

OF CRITTERS, PLANTS (AND HUMANS!) HERE: http://www.saxzim.org/bog-blog/ Bog BioBlitz IV will be next summer (2016). Hope you can join us! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Black-backed Woodpecker nest Orr Bog Walk

Here is a real treat ...but you'd have to hurry.There is a Black-backed Woodpecker nest right along the Orr Bog Boardwalk (Orr, MN right behind the Tourist Info Center on US53)The young are constantly begging and will likely soon fledge...in the next couple days I'd guess. Nest is eye-level and

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bo g—Bog BioB litz III S aturday, J une 27

...@saxzim.org FREE TO ALL! But donations accepted. WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR EXPERTS IN ANY NATURAL HISTORY FIELD. CONTACT US IF YOU'D LIKE TO BE A BIOBLITZ LEADER...AND WE CAN ALWAYS USE MORE THAN ONE LEADER PER TRIP! i...@saxzim.org or call Sparky 218.341.3350 Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog Upcoming Field Trips

at 8am.  **Hiking required (BRING RUBBER BOOTS AND BUG DOPE AND LUNCH/DRINKS!) ***Please RSVP/Register with your preferred trip by emailing i...@saxzim.org. Also include your cell phone number. Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth, MN 55803 www.SaxZim.org i

Re: [mou-net] Redpolls with orange feathers

Xanthochroism is where normal red pigments replaced by yellow. This is also the cause of yellow cardinals At the Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center last winter we had one of these xanthochroistic redpolls ...or should I say Yellowpoll Sent from my iPhone On Apr 9, 2015, at 11:40 AM, Earl Orf

[mou-net] Warren Nelson Memorial Bog Location Revealed! $5,000 2:1 Match ends soon

Hi All MOU member Judd Brink and his company mnbackyardbirds.com has graciously put up. $5,000 2:1 Matching Gift for the Warren Nelson Land Fund! Only 2 weeks left to take advantage of Judd's generous donation! Donate here: https://givemn.org/organization/Foszb And Friends of Sax-Zim Bog has

[mou-net] Bohemian Waxwings Carlton Co

70 Bohemian waxwings in Wrenshall right now. Right on CR1 at south end of town 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] Bird Photo Needed—Ho use Finch nesting in hanging f lower bask et

Hi All, I need a good photo of a House Finch nesting in a hanging flower basket. Ideally the bird will be in the photo...but not critical. I can pay $35, photo credit and free copy of the book Please email full size jpeg (at least 1024 pixels on long side) Thanks! Sparky Stensaas 2515

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Welcome Center schedule, sightings, Spring Field Trips

what the other groups found. ST. LOUIS RIVER PADDLE Paddle from Toivola to Meadowlands (date TBA) Check www.saxzim.org for details Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Harlequin Ducks North Shore

Tom Bloom just reported a male and female Harlequin Duck on Lake Superior at Cove Point Lodge near Beaver Bay 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] American T hree-toed Woodpecker —N. of Dul uth (photo )

at: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhotoNaturalist Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Results of the 5th annual BRRRRdathon link to photos

join us for the Sixth annual Bdathon in January of 2016! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Sax-Zim CBC Results, Highlights, Records, Lows Misses

on ground, all water frozen Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] N Hawk Owl Duluth

I relocated the N Hawk Owl reported by Richard Hoeg yesterday. At 2:20 pm today, it was just north of Kelly J's Sewing at 6140 Jean Duluth Rd, on the east side in a pasture with scattered large spruces. Sparky Stensaas Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaire Duluth

for stretches back in the spruces and pines on the south side. Nelson Road is an E-W road between Howard Gnesen Rd and Arnold Rd north of Martin Rd (north of Duluth) Be aware that the blue mobile home is right near the road, so please respect the owners and don't walk on their land. Good luck! Sparky

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog Festival filling fast! Spaces still available

The Sax-Zim Bog Winter Bird Festival is filling fast but space is still available! Go to www.sax-zim bog.com for details and to register. Fun day-long field trips to Sax-Zim Bog, Duluth and Lake County to find boreal bird specialties. Great evening speakers including author/photographer Stan

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog sightings update field trip Dec 7th

/ Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Woodpeckers book signing MOU Paper Session

Weber, author of the newly released Backyard Almanac: 20th Anniversary Edition will be there to sign books and chat. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Give to the Max tomorrow ...MOU, Hawk Ridge, Friends of Sax-Zim Bog

Just a reminder to give to your favorite Minnesota conservation groups tomorrow ..MOU, Hawk Ridge, Friends of Sax-Zim Bog and many more 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] Sax-Zim Bog field trip results: Sat. Oct 25

Bog field trip will be on Sunday, Dec. 7th. Details at www.saxzim.org under the field trips tab. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bo g Field Tr ip Oct 25— 60 Acres B og Purchas ed—New Sno wshoe Trai ls—Welcome Center Op ens DEC 13

CENTER and BUILDING STAINED Thanks to all who volunteered. We couldn't do it without you! Photos and details here:  http://www.saxzim.org/bog-blog/ Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com

[mou-net] Winter Fin ch Forecas t—Mixed ba g!

of buckthorn berries in settled areas, Bohemians now occur every winter in varying numbers in southern Ontario, southern Quebec and New York State.  Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com

[mou-net] Friends of Sax-Zim Bog needs your input!

SAX-ZIM BOG NEEDS YOUR TWO-CENTS! If you haven't already taken Friends of Sax-Zim Bog's short 9-question survey, please consider it. Your input will help shape our course over the next few years. Thank you! Bring on winter! Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H2D3WLY Sparky

[mou-net] First State Record found at Sax-Zim Bog BioBlitz II (and 73 sp. of birds)

), Ben Yokel (birds), Sparky Stensaas (butterflies, insects, birds), Sarah Beaster (flora). Thanks also to Welcome Center host Heather Marie Bloom. Bog BioBlitz III will be June 2015...Mark your calendar!  See MANY PHOTOS and more details on our BOG BLOG http://www.saxzim.org/bog-blog/  See

[mou-net] Extremely Late Paras itic Jaege r—WI Point

along the beach and harbor and dump today. Why go north! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Report from Rock County

(Common) Grasshopper Sparrows Dickcissel Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Sax-Zim fi eld trip r esults—80 species

Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall MN 55797 218.341.3350 sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.KollathStensaas.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bo g field tr ips—Warble r Wednesda ys and mor e!

SAX-ZIM BOG FIELD TRIP SCHEDULE FOR MAY JUNE 2014 Sponsored by Friends of Sax-Zim Bog WARBLER WEDNESDAYS! Wednesday May 21: 7am-11am (leader Sparky Stensaas) Wednesday May 28: 7am-Noon (leader Sparky Stensaas) Wednesday June 4: 7am-Noon (leader Ben Yokel) Wednesday June 11: 7am-Noon (leader Ben

[mou-net] Field Trip —Sax-Zim B og: Thing s that Go Buzz, Croa k, Hoot Bump in th e Night

FRIENDS OF SAX-ZIM BOG FIELD TRIP THINGS THAT GO BUZZ, CROAK, HOOT BUMP IN THE NIGHT Saturday, May 3rd 5-10pm or so Leader: Sparky Stensaas FREE for those who have donated at least $20 to FOSZB in last 12 months $20 for those who have not. This will be your annual membership and all other

[mou-net] Great Gray Owl in the yard...A family affair

from the protection of the dense spruces and tamaracks. An interesting side note...I saw a lone Great Gray less than 2 miles from here last April too. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Spring sightings in the snow-covered North (incl. Sax-Zim)

Carlton County 4-9-14 Killdeer (FOY) Carlton County 4-8-14 Mourning Doves singing Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org www.KollathStensaas.com

[mou-net] Long-tailed Ducks Brighton Beach Duluth

80-100 Long-tailed Ducks at Brighton Beach right now. Noisy with their nasally call...Courting. Several males. Some even at relatively close range (fill a scope view) Karl Bardon and Jane had over 800 along the North Shore a few days ago. Ice could blow back in tomorrow and Friday. Where did

[mou-net] Great Gray Owl Carlton County

5:50 pm Great Gray Owl along MN23 just 1/2 mi N of CR4 on east side. Hunting a small patch of bare ground...Not a bog for miles around. The bizarre thing is that my son and I saw one in this stretch last April. Sparky Stensaas Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog Saw-whet Owl, Black-backed Woodpeckers, etc

Opening Saturday March 8th! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org www.KollathStensaas.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] please sta y on road— Sax-Zim Bo g Saw-whet Owl

liberties and walking up his driveway. Lets make good neighbors in the Bog please. Thanks, Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org www.KollathStensaas.com

[mou-net] Guiding—Ai tkin Count y Sax-Zi m Bog

differentiate the Hairy's pounding style of foraging from the Black-backeds flaking sounds. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org www.KollathStensaas.com

[mou-net] Results 2014 BRRRRdathon/Photothon

rated photo was taken by Spooner, Wisconsin's Jason Rizzo. It is a very cool photo of a deer quizzically looking at a passing line of three turkeys. Here are some of the favorites from the competition:  Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog 218.341.3350 cell spa

[mou-net] Sax-Zim CBC results

Sax-Zim CBC  Friday Dec. 20 (Low minus -14, High 4 above), 15 inches snow on ground  Sparky Stensaas, Dave, Pam Lars Benson, Kim Eckert, Tony Hertzel, Jim Linda Burns. 7:00am to 1pm 30 species (Above our 28-yr avg. of 27.9 sp.) 549 individuals (well below our 28-yr avg. of 919 ind

[mou-net] 2014 BRRRR Dathon—Wor ld's Colde st. Regist ration ope n

/ Sparky Stensaas  Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth MN 55803  218.341.3350 cell  spa...@saxzim.org www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] BRRRRDathon/Photothon registration now open! WORLD'S COLDEST

in Duluth (3001 Woodland Avenue, Duluth, phone: 218.724.6735). Awards, compilation and stories! BDathon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 9, 2014 Photothon REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 4, 2014 Event details here  Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell

[mou-net] Friends of Sax-Zim Bog $30K Matching Grant for GIVE TO THE MAX TODAY

for helping us in our mission to Preserve, Promote, Protect the Sax-Zim Bog for future generations of birds and birders! Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth MN 55803   218.341.3350 cell spa...@saxzim.org www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Great Gray in Sax-Zim UPDATED Welcome Center video

yesterday. Also see our updated WELCOME CENTER CONSTRUCTION VIDEO here: http://vimeo.com/79391707 Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth MN 55803  218.341.3350 cell spa...@saxzim.org www.SaxZim.org Join

[mou-net] 2013-14 Wi nter Finch Forecast— Mild to Ya wn

MN this winter Note that forecast is geared for eastern Ontario. http://ebird.org/content/ebird/news/wf1314/ Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org www.KollathStensaas.com

[mou-net] Duluth Red -throated Loon, Less er Black-b acked Gull —No Sabine 's

Gulls as well. Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org www.KollathStensaas.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou

[mou-net] Sax-Zim si ghtings—Mo nday

Admiral Road near powerline crossing 3 Rough-legged Hawks including a rare tame bird that allowed close observation 1 Boreal Chickadee near site of Admiral Road feeding station Also...Gray Jays, Am. Tree Sparrows, many Juncos, 1 Am. Robin, Red-tailed Hawk Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road

[mou-net] Great Gray Owl Snow Bunting

Monday Oct. 14 Stony River Forest Road in Lake County 1 Great Gray Owl about 7 miles N of CR11/15 (hunting at 11:30am!) 1st Snow Bunting of the year (only 1) Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Field Trip results-First N Shrike etc

-crowned Sparrows Moose tracks along Stone Lake Rd ...and maybe most amazing, over 200 Woolly Bear Caterpillars crossing Stone Lake Rd (and this has been going on for weeks!) Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog www.saxzim.org

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bo g Field Tr ip—Tues. O ct 8, 8am- 11am

on merchandise, e-Newsletter, etc) 8am-11am or so. Meet OUTSIDE the Wilbert Cafe in Cotton MN (right on the west side of US53) at 8am. Leader will be Sparky Stensaas. We'll carpool. MUST RSVP! by emailing spa...@saxzim.org The Sax-Zim Bog is rarely birded in October so who knows what we'll find

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog Fall Birding Field Trip

-morning Great Gray!  The fun is in the search. Please RSVP to spa...@saxzim.org Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth MN 55803 spa...@saxzim.org sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bo g Land Exc hange—Frie nds of Sax -Zim Bog p erspective

the prime Black Spruce/Tamarack bog that all Minnesota birders have come to know and love while birding the Bog. This is a historic land preservation deal! Please feel free to call or email me back channel to discuss. Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog

[mou-net] Sax-Zim La nd Exchang e—Friends of Sax-Zim Bog persp ective

Hi all, Sparky Stensaas  Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth, MN 55803   218.341.3350 cell  spa...@saxzim.org www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] My time wi th a famil y of Great Grays—vid eo/photos Aitkin Cou nty

and Cindy went back a week after my last visit and at least one owlet was still on the ground begging to be fed. Enjoy! Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.SparkyPhotos.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.com www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bi g Half Yea r for the Bog—partic ipant STOR IES PHOT OS‏

and see PHOTOS here: http://www.saxzim.org/bog-blog/ Sparky Stensaas Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth MN 55803 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.SaxZim.org

[mou-net] Awesome bo real birds —Superior National F orest 7/29

1 mile west of intersection with MN Hwy1 east of Isabella YELLOW-BELLIED FLYCATCHERS at several stops along all three of these roads. OLIVE-SIDED FLYCATCHER still singing across Comfort Lake Sparky Stensaas  2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell sparkystens

[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog BioBlitz: Results, Bird highlights PHOTOS

)Neospintharus trigonum ( a rarely-seen tiny spider that lives in the webs of larger spiders, feeding on insects too small for the host)Harris's Checkerspot (butterfly) See photos and complete lists here: http://www.saxzim.org/bog-blog/2013/7/18/bioblitz-results-july-13-2013.html Sparky Stensaas

Re: [mou-net] Possible Cerulean Warbler in St. Louis Co.

Hi Josh,Maybe listen to the ALTERNATE song of the Northern Parula...It sounds very similar to what you describe... and is reminiscent of a Cerulean and Black-throated Blue. I have been fooled before. Much more likely in northern MN Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797

[mou-net] Big Half Y ear for th e Bog—only 3 weeks l eft

;bighalfyear.dojiggy.com#47;ng#47;index.cfm#47;b22d876#47;regPages#47;pages#47;#63;p#61;111601/a Sparky Stensaas  Executive Director Friends of Sax-Zim Bog PO Box 3585 Duluth MN 55803  218.341.3350 cell  sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.SaxZim.org Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Lazuli Bunting NOT seen in Duluth today

Lazuli Bunting NOT seen in Duluth today per homeowners Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

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