[mou-net] Barn Owl taken to raptor center
Just received a call from Linda Sparling that the owl in Sax-Zim along CR 7 is now on its way to The Raptor Center in St. Paul. It was noted to be in obvious bad shape and not flying well so it was picked up and is now en route to St. Paul. It was described as still alive but just barely so. The assumption is that it was starving, resulting in its diurnal hunting activity which is uncharacteristic of this species. By the way, this owl was apparently first seen on January 1 and reported to the Sax-Zim welcome center but I was told yesterday that the ID on Jan 1 was tentative and unconfirmed. Kim Eckert , Duluth 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] Forwarding this for Gordon Anderson
Ornithophiles of MN I tried to send the latest e-newletter from the Bell Museum, but it was not delivered, even without photos. So the Bell website (below) should get you there. Includes 20 JJAudubon bird "animations". But also a show of a selection of original JJAudubon double elephant folio (life size) Birds of N America. The exhibit also demonstrates his grid system which ensured the perfect proportions of his painted birds. There is also an article about Dr Sushma Reddy, the curator of birds and Breckenridge Chair at the Bell. She spoke at the MOU annual meeting in December. To see photos and the full newsletter, you can go the website:: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/ GAndersson St Paul 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] Barn Owl
The Sax Zim Barn Owl still present at 2:30 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] Barn Owl
In the original post, the harassment was by RAVENS. Others thoughtfully added the people. Chase On Sun, Jan 12, 2020, 2:35 PM Anthony Hertzel wrote: > > On Jan 12, 2020, at 2:05 P.M., Chase Davies > wrote: > > > > Just because you think harassment is not a problem to another being does > > not mean it truly is not a problem. Ask anyone or any rescue animal what > > they have experienced that makes their personality the way it has become. > > Chase > > It is unreasonable — and unhelpful — to attempt to equate birdwatching > with harrassment. > > Anthony Hertzel > axhert...@gmail.com > > > > > > 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] Barn Owl
> On Jan 12, 2020, at 2:05 P.M., Chase Davies wrote: > > Just because you think harassment is not a problem to another being does > not mean it truly is not a problem. Ask anyone or any rescue animal what > they have experienced that makes their personality the way it has become. > Chase It is unreasonable — and unhelpful — to attempt to equate birdwatching with harrassment. Anthony Hertzel axhert...@gmail.com 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] Barn Owl
Just because you think harassment is not a problem to another being does not mean it truly is not a problem. Ask anyone or any rescue animal what they have experienced that makes their personality the way it has become. Chase On Sun, Jan 12, 2020 at 1:54 PM linda whyte < 004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > I was stunned to see the post, and I'm glad of your explanation. I just > hope observers will show ethical behavior, as this has not always been the > case with owls in the past. If nothing else, it should make us more > proactive in protecting this particular habitat as well as the species. > We're planning a Bog visit next month. If I see this owl, it would be my > first live view of the species since the one in my family barn in CT, too > many decades ago. Let's hope the bird enjoys prosperous, peaceful hunting. > And if I miss it, but others can attest to it's presence and well-being, I > will still be glad of its success! > > On Sun, Jan 12, 2020, 9:22 AM Anthony Hertzel wrote: > > > To give proper credit, I believe the bird was found by Heidi Kirsch Novak > > and seen by many, including Kim Eckert’s MBW group. I did not see the > bird > > myself. The owl was photographed this morning hunting in the fields on > the > > east side of St. Louis County Road 7 south of Dibble Road. > > > > My personal opinion is there is little risk of harm to the owl when > > observers and photographers use thoughtful, non-intrusive, and respectful > > observation practices. > > > > > On Jan 12, 2020, at 8:13 A.M., Scott Dirks > wrote: > > > > > > Nice find, Anthony, and thanks for posting the location! I won’t have > > time to go find it, but hopefully many will enjoy this rare sight. > > > > > > Harassment can be a problem during nesting season, but it seems to me > > that viewing this bird under these circumstances is not likely to be > > problematic at a place like Sax-Zim. > > > > > > What a fun place! > > > > > > Score Dirks > > > > Anthony Hertzel > > axhert...@gmail.com > > > > > > > > > > > > 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 > -- Chase Davies 651-633-1663 (Home) Please note: rockybir...@gmail.com is my only email address. 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] Barn Owl
I was stunned to see the post, and I'm glad of your explanation. I just hope observers will show ethical behavior, as this has not always been the case with owls in the past. If nothing else, it should make us more proactive in protecting this particular habitat as well as the species. We're planning a Bog visit next month. If I see this owl, it would be my first live view of the species since the one in my family barn in CT, too many decades ago. Let's hope the bird enjoys prosperous, peaceful hunting. And if I miss it, but others can attest to it's presence and well-being, I will still be glad of its success! On Sun, Jan 12, 2020, 9:22 AM Anthony Hertzel wrote: > To give proper credit, I believe the bird was found by Heidi Kirsch Novak > and seen by many, including Kim Eckert’s MBW group. I did not see the bird > myself. The owl was photographed this morning hunting in the fields on the > east side of St. Louis County Road 7 south of Dibble Road. > > My personal opinion is there is little risk of harm to the owl when > observers and photographers use thoughtful, non-intrusive, and respectful > observation practices. > > > On Jan 12, 2020, at 8:13 A.M., Scott Dirks wrote: > > > > Nice find, Anthony, and thanks for posting the location! I won’t have > time to go find it, but hopefully many will enjoy this rare sight. > > > > Harassment can be a problem during nesting season, but it seems to me > that viewing this bird under these circumstances is not likely to be > problematic at a place like Sax-Zim. > > > > What a fun place! > > > > Score Dirks > > Anthony Hertzel > axhert...@gmail.com > > > > > > 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] Barn Owl
To give proper credit, I believe the bird was found by Heidi Kirsch Novak and seen by many, including Kim Eckert’s MBW group. I did not see the bird myself. The owl was photographed this morning hunting in the fields on the east side of St. Louis County Road 7 south of Dibble Road. My personal opinion is there is little risk of harm to the owl when observers and photographers use thoughtful, non-intrusive, and respectful observation practices. > On Jan 12, 2020, at 8:13 A.M., Scott Dirks wrote: > > Nice find, Anthony, and thanks for posting the location! I won’t have time > to go find it, but hopefully many will enjoy this rare sight. > > Harassment can be a problem during nesting season, but it seems to me that > viewing this bird under these circumstances is not likely to be problematic > at a place like Sax-Zim. > > What a fun place! > > Score Dirks Anthony Hertzel axhert...@gmail.com 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] Barn Owl
Nice find, Anthony, and thanks for posting the location! I won’t have time to go find it, but hopefully many will enjoy this rare sight. Harassment can be a problem during nesting season, but it seems to me that viewing this bird under these circumstances is not likely to be problematic at a place like Sax-Zim. What a fun place! Score Dirks Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2020, at 8:58 PM, Florinus Kooyman wrote: > > This bird is out of its seasonal range and needs its time and energy to > hunt and survive. Having dozens or more birders harass it is not going to > help it do so. This location should not be shared. > > Florinus Kooyman > >> On Sat, Jan 11, 2020 at 5:08 PM Anthony Hertzel wrote: >> >> A barn owl has been seen late this afternoon in Sax-Sim. It's on the east >> side of St. Louis County Road 7 just north of the Byrn's greenhouse in Sax >> Zim. Location is approximately 47.266037, -92.602823. >> >> Anthony Hertzel >> axhert...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 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] Barn Owl Update
The Barn Owl that was found by Heidi Kirsch Novak and others is still present in Sax Zim Bog. It’s currently being seen off County Road 7 just north of Byrnes Greenhouses actively hunting but being harassed by ravens. -- Mike Hendrickson Duluth, Minnesota Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
