[mou-net] yard birds gunflint trail, cook co

2 fox sparrows FOY white throats-one bright, one dull 2 American tree sparrows Hundreds (maybe not, but lots) juncos dozens of redpolls 4 or so grackles a red wing blackbird a couple of pine siskins 3 or so male purple finches and a couple of females New yard bird, questionable joy: a couple of

[mou-net] MOU at the State Fair

Thanks to all loyal volunteers! A shift has opened up: Sat. August 31 from 9:00-1:00. Prime fair time in the afternoon for a couple of volunteers who can spare a few hours early in the day. Also, if you are a new volunteer, please email me your address so that I can send you your ticket(s).

[mou-net] State Fair MOU booth

Still time to snap up remaining shifts at the MOU booth and get a free pass to the fair. Shifts with one volunteer: Thu 8/22 5-9 Fri 8/24 9-1 Fri 8/24 1-5 Fri 8/24 5-9 Wed 8/28 1-5 Fri 8/30 1-5 Sun 9/1 5-9 Open shifts Fri 8/23 5-9 Mon 8/26 5-9 Tue 8/27 5-9 Wed 8/28 5-9 Fri 8/30 9-1 Reply to

[mou-net] state fair MOU booth

I had a great time on Friday night and Saturday morning. Kids love the wheel and lots of adults as well. The new old light board was a hit as well. Many would ponder all of the pictures and were very proud when they could name most. I was surprised that many could figure out the Red-eye

[mou-net] gunflint trail, cook co. feeder birds

Most of the winter we have had 4-6 pine grosbeaks. Today that number doubled to 12 or more. other birds: 35 or more goldfinches, 14 -16 purple finches, and the usual bluejays (5) woodpeckers. Only one nuthatch- that is interesting to me. Also, no redpolls. Canada jays have been scarce but

[mou-net] Rejected posting to MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU

Greetings State Fair volunteers, Once again, the MOU has been invited to promote birds and bird conservation at the Minnesota State Fair (8/21-9/1). There is a change this year; because of budget constraints, the DNR will no longer be able to offer complimentary tickets.Volunteers will pay

[mou-net] MOU at the state fair

Greetings State Fair volunteers, The first message was rejected because it included the Google calendar directions as an attachment. The following is the volunteer announcement and the Google calendar directions. Once again, the MOU has been invited to promote birds and bird conservation at

[mou-net] Greetings to loyal State Fair Volunteers

We have once again been invited to host a MOU table on the DNR campus. DNR Budget constraints have made it necessary to eliminate the free tickets for volunteers. As I mentioned in the former announcement, tickets may be obtained before the fair for $10.00. At the gate, the age of the

[mou-net] MOU at the state fair

Greetings State Fair volunteers, Hooray! An anonymous donor has offered to pay for tickets for MOU state fair volunteers so we are continuing sign-ups for this year's fair. This is fabulous news for those interested in birding and bird conservation. Our booth has always been very

[mou-net] Re-do MOU at the State Fair. Note Google password change

Greetings State Fair volunteers, Hooray! An anonymous donor has offered to pay for tickets for MOU state fair volunteers so we are continuing sign-ups for this year's fair. This is fabulous news for those interested in birding and bird conservation. Our booth has always been very

[mou-net] MOU at the state fair

Thank-you, Volunteers! Most of the shifts that are important to staff have been filled with at least one volunteer. We have a benefactor will cover the cost of admission for our volunteers so I am asking for your generous donation of time at the MOU booth. Shifts needing volunteers are

[mou-net] addresses for tickets

If you are signed up to work on Fri.8/22, 1-5, please send your address to the above email.thanks so much 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] MOU at the State Fair Business

Please email your address if you signed up for Tues. 8/26 from 9-1. I have no contact information. 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] mou at the state fair

One last request: please send an email to kkelnber...@boreal.org when you sign up on the google calendar. thanks 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] NEW MOU State fair booth ready for volunteers

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Re: [mou-net] State fair open shifts

The fair starts in about two weeks. Many shifts need volunteers. If your schedule allows, volunteer for more than one shift and we will reimburse the price of your tickets. The 5-9 shifts are flexible in that you can close shop when visitors stop coming. In these late days of August, the

[mou-net] State Fair shifts for the MOU booth

Thanks for those who have signed up for shifts. When you sign up for more than one shift, MOU will cover your admission. Only three unfilled shifts needing one, preferably two volunteers: Sat. 8/29 from 5-9Sun. 8/30 from 1-5Mon. 9/7 9-1 These shifts have one volunteer, it would be

[mou-net] State Fair shifts for the MOU booth

Kudos to both loyal and new volunteers! You pay not only the admission to the fair, but also accept the inconveniences of getting there. You donate time in excess of the 4 hours you spend at the booth! Our MOU booth is the only venue for birding clubs at the fair. Unfilled shifts- those

[mou-net] State fair open shifts

Many volunteers are having difficulty accessing the Google calendar. Here is a list of shifts available for sign-up. Friday August 28: 9-1 and 5-9 Saturday August 29: 9-1, 1-5 and 5-9 Sunday August 30: 9-1,1-5,and 5-9 Monday August 31: 9-1 and 5-9 Tuesday September 1: 1-5 and 5-9

[mou-net] MOU at the state fair 2015 August 27-Sept. 7

The shifts for the first day of the fair (8/27) are filled! A few shifts for the remaining days also have volunteers. With the end of July close and the fair not too far distant, we are asking MOU members and those who subscribe to the list serves to check the calendar and see if a shift

[mou-net] MOU at the state fair 2015 August 27-Sept. 7

Our state fair starts August 27th and continues through Labor Day, September 7th. The Minnesota Ornithologists' Union welcomes volunteers to work at our Minnesota State Fair booth on the DNR campus. Volunteers report back that they really enjoy talking with fair visitors about birds. Our

[mou-net] password change Google calendar: MOU at the State Fair

The password on the directions is incorrect. The new password is almost the same: il0vemou. A zero replaces the o. 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] [Mnbird] [mou-net] State Fair shifts for the MOU booth

Thanks for those who have signed up for shifts. When you sign up for more than one shift, MOU will cover your admission. All shifts are filled with one volunteer. Two volunteers for the following shifts would be great! Sun. 8/30 9-1 and 1-5 Tues. 9/1 5-9 Thurs. 9/3 1-5

[mou-net] Cook co. gunflint: a pair of trumpeters flew over our property this afternoon. Lovely. EOM

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[mou-net] crossbill near gunflint trail, cook county

Tuesday,I was birding with a photographer who has a camera with a great lens. We were looking for purple finches but when he showed me the closeup- the bill was decidedly crossed. He saw 4-5 birds. The light was bad but the bird did not have wing bars and its head appeared mottled with

[mou-net] MOU at the State Fair

Two volunteers signed up on the google calendar for Sat. 9/3 from 5-9. I do not have contact information including addresses. If you signed up for that shift, please send contact info to kkelnber...@boreal.org thanks Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Volunteer at the fair for MOU and get a ticket for free admission!

The MOU will again be hosting an informational booth at the State Fair- Thursday, August 25th through Monday, September 5th. Volunteer for one of the three shifts and get free admission to the fair. This is a great opportunity for birders to share their interest and support bird

[mou-net] MOU at the State Fair August 25-September 5

Greetings to new and returning volunteers! The MOU booth at the state fair is ready and waiting for the fair. Needed are volunteers to work a shift or two and then spend time enjoying the sights and food of the fair. When you sign up for a shift and email your mailing address, I will send

[mou-net] MOU at the State Fair August 25-September 5

The MOU will again be hosting an informational booth at the State Fair- Thursday, August 25th through Monday, September 5th. This is a great opportunity for birders to share their interest and support bird conservation. The three shifts are the same as they have been in past years:

[mou-net] Fair Time fast approaching!

If you are looking forward to spending time at the fair, here is an opportunity to have MOU pay your admission in return for a few hours spinning the bird wheel and people watching. Here is the link to the google calendar with the email/password and the log-in.

[mou-net] would it be possible to give directions to the Tacoma Ave. fields on the birding list serve? EOM

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[mou-net] Thanks to MOU at the fair volunteers- shifts are very close to filled

only one shift is without any volunteers: Friday, 8/25 from 5-9. This is the hard shift to fill but it has some advantages. You can enjoy the food and fun of the fair and then rest at the MOU booth and listen to the music. It is usually less windy, cooler and not so busy at night. MOU

[mou-net] MOU at the state fair

Tickets were mailed today. If you have not received yours by 8/19, please email Jen Vieth: Jen Vieth , There are three shifts needing volunteers: Thursday 8/24 from 5-9 this shift was previously filled but volunteers have conflict and are requesting new

[mou-net] MOU at the state fair August 24-September 4, 2017

Volunteers needed for the MOU booth. The fair is a great opportunity to visit with MOU colleagues and visitors about birds, birding, and bird conservation. Entrance ticket provided by MOU. Here are the shifts that are open: Shifts needing 2 volunteers Thurs. 8/24 5-9 Fri. 8/255-9 Sat.

[mou-net] Mou at the state fair August 24-September 4, 2017

Our State Fair calendar still has a few open and partially filled shifts. If you are thinking of signing up, sooner is better because I can send your ticket right away. Thanks! open shifts: Thurs. 8/24 from 1-5 this is a change, I was requested to do a switch. Fri. 8/25 from 5-9 Steven

[mou-net] Mou at the state fair August 24-September 4, 2017

Many of the evening shifts are not filled. If you like to listen to music, this is the shift for you. The nights are cool and the wind has usually died down. Evenings at the fair can be quite nice, especially if you have spent the day at the fair... sit down and rest those tired

[mou-net] Mou at the state fair August 24-September 4, 2017

The volunteer shifts for the fair are nearly complete. If you have been thinking of signing up, now is the time. Consider the evening shifts when it is cool and calm and you can listen to the music. Pretty easy duty after a day at the fair. Here are the open shifts: two volunteers Fri 9/1

[mou-net] Cook County,Gunflint trail, turkey

Besides the flock I saw 30 years ago, by Seagull Lake, in the company of its owner who had raised them, this is a first ever. Female, in our back yard near the clearwater road and adjacent to w. bearskin lake. Was the boreal forest part of the wild turkey's original range? Kate Kelnberger

[mou-net] Nashville warbler active at night?

A friend made a recording of a bird song, at midnight and after, which resembles a nashville warbler song. Is that unusual or even possible. My friend was doing the frog survey for the DNR. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Black-backed woodpecker

I observed a black-backed woodpecker working on a tree adjacent to the Clearwater Road in Cook County. The light was dim and I was not carrying bins so I don't know if it had the yellow forehead patch. First black-backed I have seen in about 4 years. I will email again if I re-locate it.

Re: [mou-net] State Fair shifts filling fast!

Sent from my iPhone > >> Volunteer at the fair for MOU. Sign up to work four hours at the MOU booth, get a free pass and enjoy fair food and sights before of after your SHIFT. (previous posting good for a few chuckles and a volunteer who signed up for five SHIFTS! ) Sign up for an evening

[mou-net] State Fair shifts filling fast!

Here is an updated calendar for MOU at the fair: ONE VOLUNTEER NEEDED Thursday, August: 23 5-9 Friday, August 24:5-9 Wednesday, August 29: 5-9 Thursday, August 30: 5-9 Saturday, September 1: 1-5 and 5-9 Sunday, September 2: 1-5 and 5-9 Monday, September 3: 1-5 . These shifts need TWO

[mou-net] State Fair shifts filling fast!

Volunteer at the fair for MOU. Sign up to work four hours at the MOU booth, get a free pass and enjoy fair food and sights before of after your shift ( or both before and after) Email me, Kate Kelnberger: kkelnber...@boreal.org with your preferences and I will sign you up. I have tickets ready

[mou-net] Mou at the fair

Thanks to all of the volunteers who have signed up to work at the MOU booth. There are a few remaining shifts. It is important that these two 5-9 shifts have at least one volunteer. The DNR requires that we keep our booth open until 9:00 because the main DNR building is open until 9:00 and

[mou-net] State Fair shifts filling fast!

Volunteer at the fair for MOU. Sign up to work four hours at the MOU booth, get a free pass and enjoy fair food and sights before of after your shit ( or both before and after) Email me, Kate Kelnberger: kkelnber...@boreal.org with your preferences and I will sign you up. I have tickets ready

[mou-net] Cook co. Gunflint trail: a pair of evening grosbeaks at my platform feeder.

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