[mou-net] Winter Wren

Encountered my first Winter Wren of the spring in Houston County. Steven Houdek 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] Waterfowl- Houston County

water in channels and in areas with small seeps. Steven Houdek 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] Wilson's Phalaropes, Franklin's Gull (Wabasha Co), Marbled Godwit (Olmsted Co)

Wilson's Phalaropes and Franklin's Gull were encountered along Wabasha Co. Rd 84 in semi-flooded fields and among other shorebirds (Greater Yellowlegs, Lesser Yellowlegs, Wilson's Snipe, Killdeer) and the Marbled Godwit was seen in the location where the Hudsonian Godwit was previously reported

[mou-net] Warblers- Houston County

, and a Blackpoll Warbler (La Crosse, WI).  Also, a FOY   Warbling Vireo.  Clay-colored Sparrow's have arrived.  Shepard's Marsh- La Crescent. Steven Houdek 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] Snowy Owl

Observed bird standing along shoulder of I494 on-ramp at I35E/I494 interchange (south and eastbound) at approximately 8 pm. Bird then flew and landed atop yellow merging traffic sign. Seems to be in close proximity to MSP Int. Airport. Steve Houdek Onalaska, WI Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Red-winged Blackbirds

Not yet in Minnesota, but approximately 8 miles south in Allamakee County, Iowa along the Upper Miss- a mixed flock of about 300 males, both adult and first spring birds. It is difficult to find much open water along the Mississippi River in Houston County, but likely to change soon. Steven

[mou-net] Raptor Flight- Olmsted County

Hundreds of Broad-winged Hawks, singles and small kettles circling to the northwest for about two hours this afternoon, plus a dozen Ospreys, a few Sharp-shinned Hawks, and a Peregrine Falcon north of Rochester. Steven Houdek Onalaska, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Black-crowned Night Herons- Houston County

This evening at dusk in Shepards Marsh, La Crescent I saw a flock of 16 Black-crowned Night Herons circling over the city in tight formation, vocallizing a hoarse bark, gaining altitude and heading to the northwest. It was a nice surprise. Steven Houdek Onalaska, WI Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Tree Swallows- Houston County

Tree Swallows have arrived in Houston County along the Mississippi south of La Crescent. Steven Houdek Onalaska, WI 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] Loggerhead Shrike- Wabasha County

At Weaver Sand Dunes near north parking area and East of Co Rd 84, late Saturday afternoon 15 April. Steven Houdek Onalaska, WI 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] Hudsonian Godwit - Olmsted County

At 37th St. SE flooded fields along with Pectoral Sandpipers, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers and maybe others Looking through shaky scope in the wind. Steven Houdek Onalaska, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Hermit Thrush- Houston County

Alex Johnson of Rochester and I located a Hermit Thrush in Reno State Forest, Houston County during early afternoon along with a Winter Wren. Steven Houdek Onalaska, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Shorebirds- Winona County

Both sides of US Highway 14, east of St. Charles (43.970, -92.001): spotted sandpipers, least sandpipers, lesser yellowlegs, pectoral sandpipers, solitary sandpipers, killdeer, semipalmated plovers, and maybe others. 100+ birds in flooded cornfield with extensive mudflat. S. Houdek Onalaska,

[mou-net] Great River Bluffs- Winona Co

Slow warbler day at Great River Bluffs SP in Winona yesterday- golden-winged, blue-winged, black and white, redstart, yellow-rump, palm, yellow, and ovenbird; mostly singles. Steven Houdek Onalaska,WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Carolina Wren, Wabasha Co.

Carolina Wren singing this morning in same location as identified by Bruce. Nice looks too. Steven Houdek - Original Message - From: Bruce Fall <baf...@umn.edu> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Fri, 09 Jun 2017 23:20:12 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [mou-net] Carolina Wren, Wabasha Co.

[mou-net] Black-legged Kittiwakes- Olmsted County

Six birds in flight over east landfill reservoir, heading to the northwest. A brief glimpse of at least one juvenile with bold M pattern on the back when circling. Steven Houdek Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

Re: [mou-net] Black-legged Kittiwakes- Olmsted County

attern on the back when circling. Steven Houdek Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html 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] Kentucky Warbler, Rice C

Kentucky Warbler refound upstream of earlier posting this morning where there is a logjam and other debris blocking the stream. The bird flew downstream and is likely near original posted location. Was spotted from trail on west side. Steve Houdek - Original Message - From: linda whyte

[mou-net] Snowy Owl- Dodge County

At intersection of 700 St and 150 Ave; NE corner in plowed field with about 200+ Snow Buntings. Steve H. Onalaska, WI 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] Short-eared Owl- Mower County

One bird along Mower Co Rd 2, northwest of Dexter. Hunting along the roadside and nearby grassy slough, last seen flying to the north. Steve Onalaska, WI 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] Sandhill Crane Nest Initiation- Houston County

We received nearly 8 inches of fresh snow late Monday night and into Tuesday morning, and with the cool temps the ponds and backwaters remain frozen. The only significant open water is the main navigation channel, raft channel (state border line), and small creeks and delta areas. At Wildcat

Re: [mou-net] Juvenile plumage Loon in Rochester

Also, I would say to check the MN Loon Monitoring Program data but I don't think juvenile designation on the form refers to sub-adult birds. Maybe there are notes in comments. Steve - Original Message - From: Gregory Munson To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent:

Re: [mou-net] Juvenile plumage Loon in Rochester

Greg, I would say that it is an occasional occurrence, and based on work in the cranberry area of central Wisconsin, it wasn't unusual to encounter maybe a half-dozen juveniles during the spring nesting season. I would assume the same for northern Minnesota. I think the tendency is for them

[mou-net] Gulls

With slow melting of ice along certain tributary waters of the Upper Miss in La Crosse, nearly 10k gulls have concentrated along the Black River feeding on winter kill shad and other fishes during the last week. Several different cycle lesser black-backed's have been identified, and possibly

[mou-net] Carolina Wren - Houston County

A credible report of a bird visiting feeders south of Brownsville, in an area where I heard a bird vocalizing last fall and heard during previous springs. Steve Houdek Onalaska, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Yellow-rumped Warblers- Houston Co.

A small flock of at least 4, chipping within a grove of cedars. Steve H. 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] Tundra Swans- Brownsville Overlook, Houston Co.

The first few flocks that I'm aware of arrived on the 16th, and a count this afternoon numbered about 120 birds. Still a few weeks from peak numbers, but they are arriving. High water has made access to the Reno Spillway difficult, but levels are quickly falling. A lot of Canvasbacks and

Re: [mou-net] Swans at Brownsville

There are thousands of Tundra Swans at Brownsville Overlook. Started arriving in large numbers on Thursday and more every day since. Steve H. - Original Message - From: Martha Douglas To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Thu, 08 Nov 2018 18:37:08 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: [mou-net] Swans at

Re: [mou-net] Satellite imagery

The Mississippi River has finally broken open here in Houston County and tonight there is a MASS migration of waterfowl taking place. Tornadoes of birds filling the backwaters south of Reno and a steady stream of tens of thousands pouring upriver here before dusk. Full moon and a nice south

Re: [mou-net] Houston County White-eyed Vireo

Still singing and chattering among shrubbery, south side of Houston Co Rd 2 at intersection with Solberg Drive as of 9 am this morning. Todd Mitchell and I observed. Steve Onalaska, WI - Original Message - From: Doug Kieser To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sun, 02 Jun 2019 13:08:15

[mou-net] Marbled Godwit- St. Louis County

Marbled Godwit at Park Point in Duluth on the lawn with gulls. Steve 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] live Osprey nest cams in Colorado

Gordon, Likewise, here is a link to the Peregrine Falcon nest cam on a bluff north of La Crescent in Winona County. https://explore.org/livecams/falcons/peregrine-falcon-cam Steve H. Onalaska, WI Original Message - From: Gordon Andersson To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sun, 21

Re: [mou-net] Brownsville?

Still a lot of swans, geese, and ducks at both overlooks south of Brownsville. Swan numbers peaked about 10 days earlier this year and they will stay until freeze up. Steve Onalaska, WI - Original Message - From: Rick Gibson To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:38:43

Re: [mou-net] Evening Grosbeaks in Minnesota (long post, no sightings)

I can confirm the Houston County sighting this morning, last seen a few minutes before noon. Haven't had a chance to list it on either site, yet. The couple may have reservations with visitors, considering Covid. But, seen from the driveway at a feeding station behind their house. I will

Re: [mou-net] Limpkin

Limpkin calling this morning about 0830.   -Original Message- From: David To: MOU-NET Date: Friday, 4 June 2021 10:15 PM CDT Subject: Re: [mou-net] Limpkin Fine. About what time? From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Roy Zimmerman Sent: Friday,