[mou-net] MNDNR live video camera bald eagle nest

[G Andersson]

You might have seen this on the eve news recently.  I think all 3 eggs
hatched.  

http://www.webcams.dnr.state.mn.us/eagle/

 

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[mou-net] songs and calls of the superb lyrebird (and a lot of mimicry)

[G Andersson]

 

This is a video piece with David Attenborough in Australia from the PBS
series on Birds that he hosted ~10 years ago.  It is amazing to see again.
This bird must have been photographed in the past with both single frame and
motor drive cameras.  He mimics camera shutters and 19 other sounds in one
vocalization series. (not all recorded here).  This species must be able to
develop as large a vocabulary as African grey parrots, even without human
words.  

 

 

The Incredible Lyre Bird

 

  http://www.wimp.com/lyrebirdsounds/

 

 



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[mou-net] PBS show on bird intelligence ---Weds April 09 and Sun April 13

[G Andersson]

NOVA "Inside Animal Minds: Bird Genius"--- the science of animal cognition.

 

in MSP metro:

Weds 04/09 @ 8:00 pm  chan. 2-1

Sunday 04/13 @ 8:00 pm  chan 2-2 (Life)

 

I don't know if this is a new program, and no specific info available (no
dates are given of PBS productions in the TPT Magazine) 



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[mou-net] FW: A VERY smart crow --- Caledonian crow

[G Andersson]

MOU birder/readers

 

Here is a video of a Caledonian crow solving a puzzle of 8 steps.  There is
a link to an earlier simpler test in the paragraph you will see under this
video.

 

gordon andersson

st paul

 

Subject: FW: A VERY smart crow.

http://www.flixxy.com/this-crow-is-the-smartest-bird-you-have-ever-seen.htm
 






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This email is free from viruses and malware because avast!
  Antivirus protection is active. 

 

 



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Re: [mou-net] project SNOW -- photos wanted

[G Andersson]

Birders

I just looked at this website.  (thanks Milton for sharing). This is the
project described in the last issue of Audubon.  All you photographers might
be aware of this, but Project SNOW is looking for photos of snowies.  Click
on "contribute photos" on the homepage.  They want to age and sex the owls
in this irruption by plumage and for that they need to see the wing and/or
the tail spread.  Generally, this means flying photos.  
A good use of all the photos you have to help sort out the makeup of the
irruption SNOWs in MN.  

gordon andersson
st paul

-Original Message-
From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Milton
Blomberg
Sent: Friday, March 21, 2014 7:26 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [mou-net] projectsno--Ramsey

Just checked the transmitter track of "Ramsey" via
http://www.projectsnowstorm.org /
  and see he is hanging out in Hutchinson, MN, ...with the other Snowy that
is there?   Nice!  
  

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[mou-net] snowy owl photos by Bernie Friel

[G Andersson]

Most of you probably saw a SNOW this winter.  I have not. I drove around
Dakota Co. a couple days ago, had lunch looking at the snowy Vermilion R,
and saw a number of HOLAs.  But no owls.  I was talking to Bernie Friel at
the last 'Birds and Beer'. He said he had just loaded a bunch of snowy
images on his website from a couple days before.  

I am sure a lot of people have taken a lot of photos of the birds, but you
might want to see these too.  Bernie said I could share them with MOU
readers.

 

Think of looking at them in the summer when it is 100 degrees and humid and
it is too hot to leave the house.  

 

gordon andersson 

st paul

 

http://www.wampy.com/Birds/Snowy-Owls#!/

 



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[mou-net] FW: article by Scott Weidensaul on SNOW irruption in Audubon magazine (resend)

[G Andersson]

apparently the link below did not work (thanks Rick), so I am sending it
again.  

It is a long one and might not all be highlighted, so be sure to copy all of
it.  The link probably doesn't work so you can also find it in the contents
boxes on the R side of the Audubon magazine website (bottom).  

 

http://www.audubonmagazine.org//articles/birds/so-many-snowies-study-scienti
sts-are-discovering-how-little-we-know-about-bird
<http://www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/birds/so-many-snowies-study-scienti
sts-are-discovering-how-little-we-know-about-bird> 

 

audubonmagazine.org

 

  _  

From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2014 7:45 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: article by Scott Weidensaul on SNOW irruption (Audubon magazine)

 



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[mou-net] article by Scott Weidensaul on SNOW irruption (Audubon magazine)

[G Andersson]

http://www.audubonmagazine.org//articles/birds/so-many-snowies-study-scienti
sts-are-discovering-how-little-we-know-about-bird
 

 



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[mou-net] Audubon magazine ---the 100 best bird photos of 2013

[G Andersson]

A lot of MN species here... all better than my photos.

 

Here is Kenn Kaufman's intro to the 5th photo contest from the Jan- Feb 2014
issue.  

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/birds/2013-audubon-magazine-photogra
phy-awards

 

Despite all the comments about not being able to see "the 100", they were
all viewable at this link:

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/multimedia/2013-photo-awards-top-100

 



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[mou-net] 43rd annual National Wildlife photo contest

[G Andersson]

Here are the 'winning' photos for 2013, of 32,000 submissions.  If you click
on the 2013 "Honorable Mentions Gallery" in the right column, you can see
many more images, including a lot of birds. Some are amazing.  

 

http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/PhotoZone/Archives/2
013/2013-Photo-Contest-Winners-Slideshow.aspx

 

 

gordon andersson

st paul

 



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[mou-net] shoebill stork image and text ---memorable

[G Andersson]

look for the February 2014 "image of the month" link on the website.  It
also describes some of the avifauna of Uganda.  

www.rockjumperbirding.com  

 



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[mou-net] an evening with David A Sibley --- the Bell Museum link

[G Andersson]

http://ecommunication.umn.edu/read/archive?id=116454
 &e=gpandersson%40msn%2ecom&x=4e7d99ce

 



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[mou-net] FW: passenger pigeons in St Paul -- resend

[G Andersson]

I got a msg from the listserv that this msg was rejected, although it was in
my sent mail.  So I took the .gif image off (sign for Cherokee Park with a
passenger pigeon) and am sending it again.  

-Original Message-
From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 4:57 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: FW: passenger pigeons in St Paul 

Tom Klein of DNR sent this in response to the note about passenger pigeon. I
think it would be interesting to others and he said I could fwd it.  Note to
the logo of Cherokee Park in St Paul. 
Thanks Tom.  

gordon andersson 

-Original Message-
From: Klein, Tom (DNR) [mailto:tom.kl...@state.mn.us] 
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 12:51 PM
To: G Andersson
Subject: RE: [mou-net] article from Birdwatching magazine about
de-extinction of passenger pigeon

This was the only (and most-likely final) large flock to come through the
city during my grandfather's life (1879-1951), so this must have been the
event. I never met the man, as he died ten years before I was born. But the
story was passed on to my father.

Swanson makes no reference to any subsequent flights in the area. The
species was in free fall at that time and any further presence of PP would
have been small, un-noteworthy groupings or individuals.

tk

-Original Message-
From: Klein, Tom (DNR) [mailto:tom.kl...@state.mn.us]
Sent: Thursday, February 20, 2014 8:57 AM
To: G Andersson
Subject: RE: [mou-net] article from Birdwatching magazine about
de-extinction of passenger pigeon

Thanks for this, Gordon.

My grandfather (George Klein), when a young boy, witnessed the flock that
flew through St. Paul on June 2, 1884. As was reported:
 
"A great flock of pigeons flew over St. Paul at dawn. The birds flew so low,
many were killed with clubs and stones. The ordinance against the use of
firearms within the city was disregarded. Several people killed three dozen
birds on their own premises. Those that went to the bluffs got 50 to 60 in
an hour. All agreed that "much sport has never been had in the city
before."- from Swanson, E. B. 2007. "The Use and Conservation of Minnesota
Wildlife". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Nongame Wildlife
Program.

Tom Klein
Information Officer/Graphic Artist
Minnesota Biological Survey
Division of Ecological and Water Resources Minnesota Department of Natural
Resouces


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[mou-net] vultures in India (video)

[G Andersson]

http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20140210-vultures-halting-killer-diseases

 



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[mou-net] article from Birdwatching magazine about de-extinction of passenger pigeon

[G Andersson]

http://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/blog/2014/02/05/the-challenges-of-bringing-
the-extinct-passenger-pigeon-back-to-life/

 



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[mou-net] the second "Audubon and the Art of Birds" exhibit at the Bell Museum

[G Andersson]

I am sure many of you have seen this show.  I have been there a few times
and still have not absorbed it all.  The exhibit was closed for a change-out
of paintings and re-opened on February 2.  So there are now new paintings
not included in the original show.  In addition, the pages of the Audubon
double-elephant folios have been turned to prevent light damage.  And there
are new Audubon prints on the walls. There are 105 paintings and prints in
the show and 50 of them are new as of this month. (about ½ the show is new).


 

This has been a very popular show.  Attendance has been up about 50% over
the winter months last year.  People have come from ‘out of town’ to see it.
It is world-class….very well researched and with very informative text.
There are now paintings of Carolina parakeet alongside Audubon’s classic on
one wall … homage to the doomed N American parrot that, when one of the
flock was killed or injured, would gather around the bird who was shot, and
so get killed themselves.  not unlike elephants.  

As you know people have been painting birds all over the world for 100’s of
years.  What a history and what a subject.  

 

It will be there thru June 8, 2014.  Then it goes on to other museums.  

 

gordon andersson

st paul

 



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[mou-net] bird art show at Bell Museum (Jim Rataczak) to Feb 23

[G Andersson]

There is also a bird art show at the Bell by Jim Rataczak that will only be
there till Feb 23.  It opened Jan 11.  It includes a number of field
notebooks with pencil and paint studies. His completed paintings are
watercolor or oil.  They are based on many hours of field observation and a
lot of notes. They are very good. Jim lives in the metro area.  If you are
going back to see the "new" Birds in Art ("Audubon") show, you might want to
go this weekend to see this exhibit also.  The painting of Caspian terns is
remarkably beautiful.  

http://www.jimrataczak.com/index.html

 

 



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[mou-net] FW: Lebanon Hills Update - January 5

[G Andersson]

MOU readers

 

I sent an email to the listserv re. Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Dakota
Co. on December 16, 2013.  You can look at that again if you want. It
included a link to the County "master plan" proposal. This is an update from
Holly Jenkins who has been enjoying the park for many years and providing
comments on successive development plans for the park.  She is very
knowledgeable re the history of changes in the park and is a key advocate
against the new development plan proposed by Dakota Co staff and consultant.


There is also a petition at the bottom of this message.  I just signed it.
They would like 1000 signatories by January 18.  There is a Board of
Commissioners meeting again this Tuesday, January 7.  

 

It will be too cold tomorrow to chase more snowy owls.  Instead, you could
read up on the plan for this park (in previous email) and sign the petition.
Holly is very much looking for supporters who know and value the birdlife in
LHRP.  Individuals I have spoken to are very concerned about the prospect of
approx. 9 miles of NEW paved trails thru the park.  Additional subtractions
of habitat are detailed in the plan.  

If you are interested, I can send you a previous update from H Jenkins
subsequent to the Dec 16 meeting with Dakota Co Park staff. ( Ask to my
email address-not reply.)   She is happy to talk to people about this plan.


 

Tom Tustison who has birded LHRP since 1984 has noted a decline in bird
species already --- notably veery and mourning warbler.  He has seen 133
species in the park. You all know that new wide trails and the addition of
other 'urban park' features will result in fewer birds in this important
metro-area park. (you can look at the bikeways in the map in the Plan
document)  Lebanon Hills still has some relatively large areas that are not
fragmented.  It hasn't happened yet and a lot of people want to prevent it.
You can help.  The motto of Dakota Co. Parks is "Forever Wild".  You can
help make it real.  

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul 

 

  _  

From: Holly Jenkins [mailto:hollyc.jenk...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 05, 2014 7:02 AM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: Lebanon Hills Update - January 5

 

The official public comment period is scheduled to end in less than two
weeks on January 18.  After that, it is expected that park staff will refine
the plan and present it to the Board of Commissioners for adoption at their
February 11 meeting.  Continue to submit comments and tell others about this
issue.

 

Information in this update includes:

*   Buckthorn and the 2013 Development Plan
*   January 14 Open House Details
*   Upcoming Board of Commissioner Meeting Details
*   What you can do 

 

BUCKTHORN AND THE 2013 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

 

"Invasive species degrade ecosystems and prevent regeneration of native red
oaks, the park's dominant native tree. As oaks decline, buckthorn and other
species will dominate. Buckthorn is well established and is a major threat."
(p. vii)

 

"In general, oak forests in Lebanon Hills are in degraded condition, largely
due to invasive shrub species, primarily buckthorn." (p. 43)

 

"As [oak woodlands] become increasingly dominated by non-native invasive
woody plants, their ability to support native birds and other wildlife
diminishes." (p. 76)

 

"Without more strategic management to mitigate disturbances and destructive
processes, the future outcome for LHs will be a park with diminished quality
for native pants and wildlife, water resources, scenic beauty, recreation,
and education." (p. vii)

 

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (p. 173)

 

"Dakota County has undertaken less challenging and more cost-effective
prairie restoration projects, but has not done woodland, wetland, or
lakeshore restoration to any significant degree in Lebanon Hills. As time
passes and buckthorn increases throughout the park, the threat to Lebanon
Hills' trademark canopy woods and lakes also increases."

 

The proposed plan identifies "...the need to develop appropriate capacity to
properly manage park natural resources -- a comprehensive natural resource
management program".  It does not define an exact path to accomplish that
goal.

 

IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT BUCKTHORN MANAGEMENT (PAST OR FUTURE), THIS IS
THE TIME TO ASK QUESTIONS, such as... 

*  What has been accomplished from the Ecological Stewardship Program, which
was defined as a top priority in the 2001 Master Plan?

*  What action is proposed to control buckthorn throughout the entire park? 

*  How many acres of buckthorn control in are included as a top priority in
the proposed plan?

 

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULED - TUES., JAN. 14, 5-7 pm

Western Service Center (Galaxie Library Building), 14955 Galaxie Avenue,
Apple Valley

*  Attendance is highly encouraged -- be sure to let others know.

*  This is an opportunity to discuss with staff how the county is proposing
to spend $31 million in taxpayer money.

*  Ask Questions -- Stay Informed -- Provide Feedba

[mou-net] good article on birding in USA Today

[G Andersson]

Hayward (Brit) new Big Year champion with 750 N.American species.  surpasses
recordholder Komito.  
birding as gateway drug to nature.  


http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/02/birding-sport-big-year-
citizen-science/4261529/


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[mou-net] ABC Bird of the Week -- SNOW

[G Andersson]

 

http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/botw/snowy_owl.html

 



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[mou-net] FW: Lebanon Hills park needs your help (Dakota Co.)

[G Andersson]

MOU e-mailers and readers:

 

Some of you have seen this message already.  It was sent to a MRVAC group.
It was also sent to the Audubon MN Environmental Issues Committee.
Yesterday I forwarded it to fellow members of the MOU Conservation
Committee. This is urgent because the public meeting with the Dakota Co Park
Board is Monday night (tonight).  There is a public comment period that ends
January 18.  

 

Lebanon Hills is one of the best birding areas left in the south metro area.
This plan by the Dakota Co Park Board will further fragment the habitat at
Lebanon Hills Park in addition to removing many trees.  They intend to add
6.5 miles of paved "trails" to the park that would allow more bikers and
bladers to use the park with hikers, runners, birders, and skiers. This park
is the most visited in Dakota Co now.  Many of those 6.5 miles will be a
direct subtraction from the natural habitat that remains in the park. This
will result in more large and permanent changes to the landscape and it will
destroy a large part of this park for use by birds. 

It is interesting to read the excerpts from previous plans by previous
boards about Lebanon Hills.  The clear purpose was to preserve natural
values in this remnant.  About 75 % of this spending plan is for
"development" and 25% for "ecological stewardship."  

 

I intend to go to the open house.  The link here includes links to a good
historical summary and to a lot of press stories. You can request to be
added to an email list. I have read the summary material and some of the
media articles.  I will review the 'master plan'.   

 

I think birders and conservationists need to oppose this plan as it is
proposed.  You can be one of "those people" that do good for conservation by
writing comments to the Park Board, calling, or attending and speaking at
public meetings.  You do not have to live in Dakota Co or have a Dakota Co.
list in order to express your thoughts and feelings. If this plan is
implemented, there will be less nesting in the park and less opportunity for
migration feeding there. There will be fewer numbers and fewer species of
birds seen at Lebanon Hills. I have observed the development of farmland and
forest and wetlands in the Mpls/StPaul area for 35 years.  Most species of
both forest and grassland have declined significantly even in the last
decade.  And protected natural areas are not protected in perpetuity.  More
buildings, more parking areas, more trails/roads, and more paved
trails/roads seem to characterize the "management" of the parklands in the
5/7 county metro area.

  

See the material below and thank you for anything you can do.  The winter
wrens and Blackburnian warblers would thank you for doing what they cannot.


 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul  

 


-Original Message-
From: Jeri Ringold [mailto:j.ring...@comcast.net]
Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 9:47 AM

Subject: Lebanon Hills needs your help


I am not sure if you are aware of the current plans being pushed forward in
Dakota County... but Lebanon Hills needs your help!

The plan to pave 6.5 miles through the heart of this treasured wilderness is
a terrible idea. The unique character of Lebanon Hills is that is preserved,
wild and natural, which is increasingly rare in the metro area.
Unfortunately, the facilities expansion and paved trails now planned will
involve cutting down acres of trees, grading down the hills, filling in
valleys and paving a 10-12 foot road (plus clearance on both sides) right
through the middle of the one piece of wilderness left in this area.

A quick glance through the public comments clearly indicates that the
general public is speaking up, but the Dakota County Commissioners do not
seem to be listening. Without the organized effort and political savvy of
organizations, I am afraid the wilderness of Lebanon Hills will be
irretrievably damaged. Future generations will never be able to experience
the same Up North feel that has been cherished by so many in this urban
oasis.

 * Are you aware of this? (a quick summary can be found here:
http://wildlebanonhills.org/)

 * Can you get involved? Time is running out -- the public plan open
house is Dec 16th, 5-7pm and the public comments period ends Jan 18th.


Thank you,

Jeri Ringold
Eagan, MN
j.ring...@comcast.net

cc: Mike Koutnik (m.kout...@comcast.net)

Apologize if this has been circulated already - Lebanon Hills is under
threat. I know that is a wonderful local birding area!  Open House is next
Monday and comments are due by January 18.

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[mou-net] house cat and barn owl video

[G Andersson]

.includes play fighting, very close "misses" of cat vertical leaps for
flying owl, and allo-preening.  pretty crazy 

http://www.wimp.com/owlcat/

 

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st paul



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[mou-net] Wm Souder on Rachel Carson, author "Silent Spring" at St Paul Audubon Thursday 12/12/13

[G Andersson]

Author William Souder will speak about Rachel Carson and his new book at the
SPAS mtg Thursday eve.  (He has also written a biography of  J J Audubon.)
free and open to all.  social time and refreshments at 6:45pm and program
start at 7:00 pm.  Directions at this link.  

 

http://www.saintpaulaudubon.org/events/2013/12/december-general-meeting

 

gordon andersson

st paul 



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[mou-net] snowy owl on "Nature" (PBS) next Sunday 12/15/13

[G Andersson]

Folks

You might have seen this show "Magic of the Snowy Owl" last year.  It will
be rebroadcast this Sunday at 7:00-8:00 pm.  I remember it is a year in the
life of a pair of SNOWs on the arctic tundra. It includes the youngsters
long march to where there were more lemmings to eat.  I think there is good
Chesnut-Collared Longspur footage also. 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] FW: eagles and wind turbines --- FWS wants to issue 30 year permits

[G Andersson]

You Audubon members might have gotten a petition today from David Yarnold
Pres/CEO of Nat'l Audubon Socy about this new administrative rule.  I could
not remove the graphics and the "click here" to fwd it to MOU, so I went to
the NAS website.  I found nothing there to link to.  I assume they have not
updated the website.  The Yarnold notice came from AudubonAction, but I
found no such on the website.

 

Anyway, here is an article that provides some background info --- always
necessary for better understanding of these issues.  

For those who are very interested and have time, the rule language and
preamble would all be on the USFWS website.   

 

If you want to act on this, I assume there will be a petition somewhere on
the Audubon website in a couple days. [audubon.org]  Or an Audubon friend
could send you a copy of the email petition.  

Here is a link to the NAS wind power page.  

http://policy.audubon.org/wind-power-0

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 

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Sent: Friday, December 06, 2013 3:08 PM
Subject: Huffington Post: A SACRIFICE WE HAVE TO MAKE?

 

  


 

 

A
  SACRIFICE WE HAVE TO MAKE? 


WASHINGTON
  (AP) - The Obama administration will allow companies to seek
authorization to kill and harm bald and golden eagles for up to 30 years
without penalty in an effort to balance some of the environmental trade-offs
of green energy. The change, requested by the wind energy industry and
officially revealed Friday, will provide legal protection for the lifespan
of wind farms and other projects that obtain a permit and do everything
possible to avoid killing the birds. Companies will also have to commit to
take additional measures if they exceed their permit limits or if new
information suggests eagle populations are being affected. But the rule
makes clear that revoking a permit is a last resort. "We anticipate that
implementing additional mitigation measures ... will reduce the likelihood
of amendments to, or revocation of, the permit," the rule reads. Right now,
as an AP investigation has documented, wind farms are killing eagles in
violation of the law. Not a single wind energy company has a permit
authorizing the killing, harm or harassment of eagles, although five-year
permits have been available since 2009. That puts companies at legal risk
and discourages private investment in renewable energy. It also doesn't help
eagles, since without a permit, companies are not required to take steps to
reduce their impact on the birds or report when they kill them. Conservation
groups, which have been aligned with the wind industry on other issues, said
Friday the decision by the Interior Department sanctioned the killing of
America's symbol. "Instead of balancing the need for conservation and
renewable energy, Interior wrote the wind industry a blank check," Audubon
President and CEO David Yarnold said in a statement. The group said it would
challenge the decision. The wind energy industry says the change mirrors
permitting already in place for endangered species, which are far more at
risk than bald and golden eagles. Bald eagles were removed from the
endangered species list in 2007 but are still protected under two federal
laws. The regulation published Friday was not subjected to a full
environmental review because the administration classified it as an
administrative change. Last month, Duke Energy Corp. pleaded guilty to
killing eagles and other birds at two Wyoming wind farms, the first time a
wind energy company has been prosecuted under a law protecting migratory
birds. The permitting program falls under a separate statute, the Bald and
Golden Eagle Protection Act. A study by federal biologists released in
September found that wind farms since 2008 had killed at least 67 bald and
golden eagles, a number that the researchers said was likely underestimated.
It's unclear what toll, if any, wind energy companies are having on eagle
populations locally or regionally. Gunshots, electrocutions and poisonings
likely kill more bald and golden eagles than wind farms. But with the
industry still growing, the toll could grow. A recent assessment of status
of the golden eagle in the western U.S. showed that populations have been
decreasing in some areas and rising in others. 
Read
  more at AP

  

 


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The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice
something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be
heard.

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[mou-net] SNOW irruptiion year?

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http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_SNOWY_OWL_INVASION?SITE=AP

&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2013-12-05-17-30-53

 



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[mou-net] FW: Power Company's Guilty Plea Nets Big Fine For Bird-Killing Wind Turbines

[G Andersson]

from Huffington Post 

 

gordon andersson

st paul

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Power
  Company's Guilty Plea Nets Big Fine For Bird-Killing Wind Turbines 


WASHINGTON
  -- Duke Energy's renewables division will pay $1 million in fines and
restitution for unlawfully killing golden eagles and other threatened birds
with its wind turbines, the Department of Justice announced
  Friday in
its first criminal enforcement of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Duke Energy
Renewables Inc., a subsidiary of North Carolina-based Duke Energy Corp.,
pleaded guilty to violating the

federal law that protects

hundreds of bird species. The company admitted killing 14 golden eagles and
149 other protected birds, including hawks, blackbirds, larks, wrens and
sparrows, at two sites in Converse County, Wyo., from 2009 to 2013. "This
case represents the first criminal conviction under the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act for unlawful avian takings at wind projects," Robert G. Dreher,
acting assistant attorney general for the Justice Department's Environment
and Natural Resources Division, said in a statement. Duke "acknowledges that
it constructed these wind projects in a manner it knew beforehand would
likely result in avian deaths," but since then has taken steps to "minimize
the hazard," Dreher said. The company's plea agreement with the government
requires it to pay the fine and to put in place a plan to prevent bird
deaths at its four commercial wind farms in Wyoming. Duke Energy Renewables
will be on probation for five years. The penalty will be paid to
conservation groups that include the North American Wetlands Conservation
Fund, the Wyoming Game & Fish Department, and the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation. "Our goal is to provide the benefits of wind energy in the most
environmentally responsible way possible," Greg Wolf, president of Duke
Energy Renewables, said in a
  statement. "We
deeply regret the impacts to golden eagles at two of our wind facilities. We
have always self reported all incidents, and from the time we discovered the
first fatality, we've been working closely with the Fish and Wildlife
Service to take proactive steps to correct the problem." The American Wind
Energy Association, the lobbying group representing the industry, issued a
statement arguing that wind energy's impact on birds is not that
significant. "This agreement will help advance the knowledge of wind
wildlife interactions to further reduce the industry's relatively small
impacts," the group said. "No form of energy generation, or human activity
for that matter, is completely free of impacts and wind energy is no
exception," said the statement. It pointed to a 2009
  study from
the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority that found that
wind energy has a lower impact overall on birds than other energy sources.
Bird and wildlife conservationists often favor renewable power, but wind
turbines can have a brutal effect on birds without mitigation. George
Fenwick, president of American Bird Conservancy, acknowledged this tension
in a statement. "Wind energy is not green if it is killing hundreds of
thousands of birds," Fenwick said. "We are pro-wind and pro-alternative
energy, but development needs to be bird smart. The unfortunate reality is
that the flagrant violations of the law seen in this case are widespread." 

  

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[mou-net] NWF photo contest winners 2007 - 2013

[G Andersson]

National Wildlife just published the 2013 photo winners and honorable
mentions.  You can view the slide shows for each year. There is a bird
category. You can also read some details about the winning photos for 2013.


 

http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/PhotoZone/Archives/2
013/2013-Photo-Contest-Winners-Slideshow.aspx

 



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[mou-net] FW: the national Farm Bill and land conservation

[G Andersson]

[resent w/o attachment]

 

Including a provision in the bill that would require "conservation
compliance" for recipients of Crop Insurance subsidies would moderate damage
to the environment. 

 

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From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 2:39 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: the national Farm Bill and land conservation

 

300,000 acres of grassland were converted to cultivation last year in MN.
The Farm Bill is in conference now.  

Sen. Klobuchar, and Reps. Waltz and Peterson are on the conference
committee.  I could not edit the comte list in the file (pdf), but it also
includes some info about the bill.  Clicking on the http://  address below
also has the info (no need to tweet or f.book) 

(This message was sent to Audubon MN Environmental Issues Comte.)

 

gordon andersson

st paul

 

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Begin forwarded message:

From: Bridget Collins 
Date: November 18, 2013, 10:13:19 AM CST
To: Bridget Collins 
Subject: Call Congress TODAY - Support Conservation in the Farm Bill

Good morning conservation partners,

 

TODAY is the national call-in day to members of Congress in support of
conservation in the Farm Bill.  Please join fellow conservationists around
the country in letting your delegation know these issues matter to you and
your community.

 

All members need to hear from you, and members of the Farm Bill Conference
Committee are particularly important.  Please see the attached flyer for
more information, and take a few minutes today to call your Senators and
Representative.  Please also share this with your personal and professional
conservation networks.

 

If your organization is on Twitter, you can also spread the word with this
sample tweet:

Call Congress TODAY to speak up for wildlife and conservation in the
<https://twitter.com/search?q=%23FarmBill&src=hash> #FarmBill...
<http://t.co/c7TRg94eWH> http://fb.me/6vezSRnEZ

 

Thank you for your assistance.

 

Best,

Bridget

 

 

*

Bridget Collins

Agriculture Policy Coordinator

Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies

444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 725

Washington, DC 20001

Phone: 202-624-3688

Work cell: 202-297-6759

 <mailto:bcoll...@fishwildlife.org> bcoll...@fishwildlife.org

 

 

 

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[mou-net] Bell Museum "Audubon and Birds in Art" show

[G Andersson]

In case you forgot about this show..  here are a couple reviews.The Bell
is free on Sunday, including this show (but you should feel good about
supporting the museum). 

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 

http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/227269101.html

 

http://www.twincities.com/entertainment/ci_24253029/audubon-birds-soar-exhib
it-50-huge-book-prints

 



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[mou-net] BBC article on preventing plane- bird strikes

[G Andersson]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-24751208

 



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[mou-net] followup show to PBS "Earthflight"-- repeat Sunday 10/13/2013

[G Andersson]

If you saw any of the six-part series you will want to see "Earthflight, A
Nature Special Presentation: Flying High".  I missed the broadcast on Weds
night this week, but it will be shown again 7:00 - 8:00 pm this Sunday 10/13
on TPT Life (PBS) channel 2-3 in the metro area.  There are corresponding
channel no's for Comcast, DirectTV, or dish.  A friend saw it and it shows
how the series was filmed--- capturing wild birds and putting cameras on
their backs, acclimating tame birds to noise of ultralight or motorboat,
etc.   Anyone who has tried to photo birds knows how much time and patience
and luck is required to get good pictures that everyone sees in books and
calendars.  Weeks and months were necessary for some of the sequences you
saw.  

 

GA

  _____  

From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 5:19 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: PBS (TPT) 6 part series on bird flight starts Weds Sept 04

 

You might have seen the ads.  "Earthflight" starts on Wednesday September 4
at 7:00 pm on channel 2-1 (2).  It is repeated on Sunday September 08 on
channel 2-3 (LIFE).  

There are six hours --- one for each continent.  It starts with NAmerica,
then Europe, then Africa..

 

"State-of-the-art technology truly shows the world from a bird's eye view."

I imagine it will include a lot of special effects of birds against
different aerial landscapes, but I hope it is better than that.  (call me
old-fashioned)  

Should be good regardless.

 

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[mou-net] from ABC News Highlights - October 2013 window tape for birds

[G Andersson]

I tried to send the one page issue, but it was denied due to gif files.
There was no way to send it w/o the pictures.  One story about raising money
for the Paton's Bird Haven in Patagonia AZ. So I copied and pasted this one
piece: 

---

 


Up to one billion birds are killed each year in collisions with buildings,
many through window collisions in homes. Though you might not know it, your
house may kill a dozen or more birds each year. Much of this mortality takes
place during spring and fall when songbirds are migrating. 

There's a solution: ABC BirdTape. It's inexpensive, easy to use, and
long-lasting. Plus, all proceeds from the sale of BirdTape are used to
manufacture more tape-in order to save more birds!


 

 

 

http://www.abcbirdtape.org/

 



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[mou-net] FW: ABC's Bird of the Week: Red-faced Warbler-- great photo/text

[G Andersson]

This is one bird I have never seen in SE AZ.  But birders I meet in western
states are usually jealous when I say I am from MN, because of all the spp
of warblers that can be seen here in spring and summer (north).  

 

GAndersson

 

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From: info=americanbirdconservancy@mail.salsalabs.net
[mailto:info=americanbirdconservancy@mail.salsalabs.net] On Behalf Of
American Bird Conservancy
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2013 1:57 PM
To: gpanders...@msn.com
Subject: ABC's Bird of the Week: Red-faced Warbler

 


   



   

   


  

Trouble viewing this email? View as a webpage here:
http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/botw/red_faced_warbler.html


Bird of the Week
Red-faced Warbler


 Red-faced Warbler by Greg Lavaty
 


  



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The Red-faced Warbler is one of only two warblers in the U.S. with bright
red in its plumage (the other is the Painted Redstart). Unlike many warbler
species, female Red-faced Warblers are nearly as brightly colored as males.
This species has a distinctive habit of flicking its tail sideways as it
feeds.

Male Red-faced Warblers do not appear to defend territories, and extra-pair
copulations are common in the species. Over 45 percent of all nests in one
study contained young that did not belong to the attending male. Its nest, a
cup of bark, dead leaves, or pine needles, is built in a small hole on the
ground beneath a log or plant and is lined with grass and hair.

Logging in areas where the Red-faced Warbler breeds can result in drastic
declines and even complete disappearance of the local population. In a study
of a gradient of disturbed plots in forests ranging from clear cuts to
selectively logged plots, these birds were present only in the untouched
control areas.

This species would benefit from more study on its wintering areas and more
research on the effects of fire management and other forestry practices on
its populations. The Red-faced Warbler is fairly easy to find in areas near
the
 Paton property, a birding landmark which ABC and other organizations
are working to save. 

Help
  ABC conserve this and other birds and their habitats!


 


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[mou-net] "Audubon and the Art of Birds" program at St Paul Audubon Socy this Thursday Sept 12

[G Andersson]

For you in the metro area, Don Luce of the Bell Museum will be presenting at
the SPAS meeting on the big new exhibit opening at the Bell October 05.  The
meeting is this Thursday Sept 12 at 6:45 pm.  Cty Rd B in Roseville.  see
map and address.  Free and open to everyone.  should be a crowd.

 

http://www.saintpaulaudubon.org/events/2013/09/audubon-and-art-of-birds

 

GAndersson

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[mou-net] PBS (TPT) 6 part series on bird flight starts Weds Sept 04

[G Andersson]

You might have seen the ads.  "Earthflight" starts on Wednesday September 4
at 7:00 pm on channel 2-1 (2).  It is repeated on Sunday September 08 on
channel 2-2 (LIFE).  

There are six hours --- one for each continent.  It starts with NAmerica,
then Europe, then Africa..

 

"State-of-the-art technology truly shows the world from a bird's eye view."

I imagine it will include a lot of special effects of birds against
different aerial landscapes, but I hope it is better than that.  (call me
old-fashioned)  

Should be good regardless.

 

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St Paul



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[mou-net] JJ Audubon and Bird Art exhibition Bell Museum UM Mpls

[G Andersson]

opens October 05, 2013

This is the link to the exhibit description by Don Luce.

http://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/prod/groups/cfans/@pub/@cfans/@bell/documents/
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[mou-net] CORRECTIONS re. new exhibit at Bell Museum ---Birds & DNA: Biodiversity and Mountain Islands

[G Andersson]

a lesson in fact-checking even if it is late and you hope you guessed
correctly.

 

1) goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is not the same species as golden-crowned
kinglet (R. satrapa).  They look similar but. 

2) brown creeper (Certhia americana) is not the same species as tree creeper
(C. familiaris)

3) pine siskin (Carduelis pinus) is not the same bird as siskin (C. spinus)
--- but even the species name is only one letter off

4) "winter wren" (Troglodytes troglodytes) IS largely cosmopolitan in
distribution.  Matthew Clements "Checklist of Birds of the World" lists 43
subspecies.  (Bob Zink would probably argue that there are many more than
one species on DNA evidence.)   

 

I do know the European redstart is not the same as the American redstart and
that the great egret is found on five continents.  

 

So I learned a lot from the exhibit. I learned too that I need to learn more
species names. Still worthwhile if some of the study spp are only closely
related to the American.

 

GAndersson  

 

 

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From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 11:47 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: new exhibit at Bell Museum ---Birds & DNA: Biodiversity and
Mountain Islands

 

Birders

 

There is a new exhibit at the Bell that I saw today.  (The Bell Museum is on
Church St & U Ave on the UM Mpls campus.)  It is only one room but it is
very interesting.  Dr Bob Zink and a Russian colleague have been doing DNA
research on 35 species of birds found in the Caucasus Mts of Russia,
Georgia, Azerbaijan.  These "islands" have been isolated for 450,000 years.
There is a lot of forest logging there now. The study addresses the question
of speciation in this sample of birds.  Of the 35 study species, 15 to 20
are probably distinct species, different from their European
representatives.  .imagine the possibilities for your life lists   :=>)

 

Among the species found also in N America are "tree creeper" (brown
creeper), "goldcrest" (golden-crowned kinglet), "siskin" (pine siskin), and
"wren" (winter wren).  Those of you who have birded Europe would also be
interested in the chiffchaff & willow warbler (classic sibling species),
red-backed shrike, song thrush, redstart, and others.  All 35 are shown in
excerpts of the bird guide "Birds of Europe" illustrated by Lars Jonsson.
The exhibit is small but explains simply how DNA analysis is done.  It is
useful for understanding the ongoing reclassification of bird species.  The
video from the exhibit is available here.  

 

You might have heard that a big new exhibit on the art of JJAudubon and
other bird artists is opening in October at the Bell.  more on that later.  

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcGPF2gTRrA


GAndersson

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[mou-net] new exhibit at Bell Museum ---Birds & DNA: Biodiversity and Mountain Islands

[G Andersson]

Birders

 

There is a new exhibit at the Bell that I saw today.  (The Bell Museum is on
Church St & U Ave on the UM Mpls campus.)  It is only one room but it is
very interesting.  Dr Bob Zink and a Russian colleague have been doing DNA
research on 35 species of birds found in the Caucasus Mts of Russia,
Georgia, Azerbaijan.  These "islands" have been isolated for 450,000 years.
There is a lot of forest logging there now. The study addresses the question
of speciation in this sample of birds.  Of the 35 study species, 15 to 20
are probably distinct species, different from their European
representatives.  .imagine the possibilities for your life lists   :=>)

 

Among the species found also in N America are "tree creeper" (brown
creeper), "goldcrest" (golden-crowned kinglet), "siskin" (pine siskin), and
"wren" (winter wren).  Those of you who have birded Europe would also be
interested in the chiffchaff & willow warbler (classic sibling species),
red-backed shrike, song thrush, redstart, and others.  All 35 are shown in
excerpts of the bird guide "Birds of Europe" illustrated by Lars Jonsson.
The exhibit is small but explains simply how DNA analysis is done.  It is
useful for understanding the ongoing reclassification of bird species.  The
video from the exhibit is available here.  

 

You might have heard that a big new exhibit on the art of JJAudubon and
other bird artists is opening in October at the Bell.  more on that later.  

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcGPF2gTRrA


GAndersson

St Paul 

 



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[mou-net] FW: ABC study of neonicotinoids & birds-- use 5 digit zipcode

[G Andersson]

I just tried to sign this petition and I entered my 9-digit zipcode. It did
not work.  I tried no abbr. in address, etc.  

I called ABC and talked to a Stephanie.  She said DO NOT use 9 digit--- ONLY
5 digit zipcode.  It worked beautifully. 

 

So, if you are like me and have zero tolerance for computer nonsense, please
try again.  My message went to Rep. Betty McCollum in St Paul.  

The whole country has this problem with the petition. She is going to try to
fix it at ABC with the contractor.  

 

GAndersson

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From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 12:59 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: ABC study of neonicotinoids & birds

 

Thank you to those of you who support the American Bird Conservancy.  I
think they do good work, save a lot of habitat, and their publications are
very informative (also amazing bird photography).  ABC issued a report on
these pesticides.  They are very toxic to bees, but they are also toxic to
birds.  One treated seed can kill an adult songbird.  If you look at this
report (or abc website) you should also find a petition to EPA to prohibit
their use. There is a bill in Congress to do that also.  

 

http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/releases/130319.html

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] ABC study of neonicotinoids & birds

[G Andersson]

Thank you to those of you who support the American Bird Conservancy.  I
think they do good work, save a lot of habitat, and their publications are
very informative (also amazing bird photography).  ABC issued a report on
these pesticides.  They are very toxic to bees, but they are also toxic to
birds.  One treated seed can kill an adult songbird.  If you look at this
report (or abc website) you should also find a petition to EPA to prohibit
their use. There is a bill in Congress to do that also.  

 

http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/releases/130319.html

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] breeding birds in Battle Creek Park

[G Andersson]

The recent June listserv reports and photos of Kentucky warbler and mourning
warblers in Battle Creek Park are important for the MN Breeding Bird Atlas
project.  As you know the five years of data collection ends this year and
data needs to be entered by September. Battle Creek Park in Ramsey Co is in
priority block T28R22a.  I volunteered for this block and I will be
submitting my data and reliable reports others have provided me.  

 

The MNBBA has Observed, Possible, Probable, and Confirmed categories of
breeding behavior with different behaviors/activities sorted to each.  It is
most desirable to observe behaviors (N=11) that constitute the "confirmed"
category and to "upgrade" previous observations. The singing male warblers
could be recorded as either Possible or Probable breeding evidence ---
"probable" if singing more than 5 days apart in suitable habitat at the same
location.  I made notes on the emails about these birds.

Distribution maps in field guides indicate that Ramsey Co might be the
northernmost breeding range of KEWA and the southernmost range for MOWA (for
this longitude).  Many of you looked for the KEWA and MOWAs and spent a lot
of time in the park.  I have a couple requests re. contributing to the data
for this priority block.  Could you send me an individual email if :

 

1)  the KEWA or MOWA's sang at the same location --- five or more days
apart

2)  you observed KEWA or MOWA in any activity other than single male
singing-e.g. territorial defense, female with the male, carrying nest
material, copulation 

3)  you observed any other breeding behavior of ANY bird in or near
Battle Creek Park in the last five years (that's right)

There are a few common birds that undoubtedly nest in the park where I am
without evidence of breeding or with 'low-grade' evidence--- including least
flycatcher, common yellowthroat, goldfinch. To save you time, you could
respond with the species and your observation and I could let you know if I
'have it' already.  If not I would ask you for the month/year and some
details to confirm the i.d. and the evidence code.  

 

I will be entering my data to MNBBA soon.  A more complete record of
breeding birds for this block 2009-2013 will only benefit the project. Again
please send me your info directly [gpanders...@msn.com].  I will acknowledge
receipt. Lastly, the evidence on these two warblers and a lot of other birds
might have been submitted already for this BBA block.  If you have submitted
data directly to MN BBA, no need to send to me too. I will see it in the
system.  If you are unfamiliar with the MNBBA go to:   mnbba.org

 

Thanks to Julian Sellers, John Zakelj, John Hockema, Andrew Nyhus for the
emails and photos.  

 

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul 

Remember that birds can't breed without a wetland, a forest, or a grassland.

 

 

 



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Re: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Aug 1, Groveland Tap, St. Paul-- Happy Hours

[G Andersson]

B & B 
The Groveland website does not have Happy Hour info, so I just called them.
Happy Hour ends at 5:30 pm every day and starts again at 10:00pm.  He
mentioned $3-4.00 pints and 1/2 appetizers.  For those who want to save some
money and talk birds also, you could get there before 5:30 if you can.  I
think some birders will be there already or will arrive shortly. 
(impressive list of drafts).  
GAndersson
St Paul 

-Original Message-
From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Curt Rawn
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 9:11 AM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Aug 1, Groveland Tap, St. Paul

Birds and Beers will be meeting at the Groveland Tap in St Paul, on Aug 1st
at 6 pm. This is our first meeting in St. Paul so we hope to see a few new
faces. Come to B&B and meet other birders. You don't need to arrive at 6 or
stay til the end, just show up.

http://www.grovelandtap.com/contact.php

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe
find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool
research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question,
share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is
the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

Be sure to find our Facebook page, too.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761

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[mou-net] more on feathered dinosaurs-- from Science News

[G Andersson]

more and bigger fossil dinosaurs with filoplumes

 

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/341948/title/All__dinosaurs_may_h
ave_had_feathers

 

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 



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[mou-net] Ike's Creek restoration --brook trout --- Bass Ponds MRNWR

[G Andersson]

For those of you who bird/hike the Bass Ponds, there is a big restoration of
the stream for brook trout.  The little dam is removed.  What a beautiful
place and when the new banks grow back, there should be more trout.  Good
info both in text and video.  

---

video and story 

http://www.startribune.com/local/157095415.html

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] Decorah IA BAEA nest cam + 14

[G Andersson]

Ornithophiles

 

I may have missed an MOU email about this this year, but the Decorah bald
eagles have two nestlings that are already about 5 weeks old.  I have not
been watching them this year, but here is the link.  In addn, you will see
about 14 links to other raptor nest cameras on the left side-including PEREs
in MN.  

Right now there were over 5000 people at the Decorah site watching pitch
darkness-maybe the camera is so sensitive as to record by moonlight once the
moon rises.  :=>)There have been 217K visits to the site so far.  

 

http://www.farmyou.com/falcon_cams/index.html

 



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[mou-net] wind turbines & birds in England-- from Science News

[G Andersson]

 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/10/081001093500.htm

 

 



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[mou-net] iron in beaks not involved in navigation-- from Science News

[G Andersson]

 

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/339890/title/Pigeon_navigation_fi
nding_called_off-course

 



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[mou-net] FW: Bald Eagle swimming to shore with dead nutria

[G Andersson]

This was forwarded several times, so I copied and pasted it.  The eagle
decides on the fourth attempt to swim to shore.  

--

Ever See An Eagle Do The Breast Stroke?
This footage was taken at Mallard Lakes subdivision in Baton Rouge .
Someone had shot a nutria, and it was floating dead in the water.
I can't believe what this eagle did to bring that nutria in.
I never saw an Eagle doing a breast-stroke before.
  
 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/87xNpOYOlQ4?rel=0

 



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[mou-net] Bernard Friel featured in March issue of Natiional Wildlife magazine

[G Andersson]

Bernard Friel is in NWF issue again.  This time he is in an article about
three different bird photographers.  He explains the set up for his
specialty - photos of birds in flight--  at 1/33,000 of a second flash.  You
can click on the "online gallery" link at the bottom to see more flying
birds.  Congratulations, Bernie!  and what dedication to showing the world
the details of bird flight!  

 

http://www.nwf.org/News-and-Magazines/National-Wildlife/Birds/Archives/2012/
Candid-Cameras-for-Birds.aspx

 



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Re: [mou-net] photos of house sparrows from Switzerland

[G Andersson]

I sent this photo album to my cousin, Dr Ted Anderson, who got his PhD from
KS U.  He studied HOSP and ETSPs off and on his working life.  He wrote a
book "The Ubiquitous House Sparrow" published by Oxford Univ Press a few
years ago.  

Here is what he said about the spp i.d.:

 

"I really enjoyed seeing these.  Photo #7 is of an ETS and a house sparrow."

 

Makes the i.d. certain.  I assume the rest of the images were of HOSPs. 

 

  _  

From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:13 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: good photos of house sparrows

 

A lot of social behavior (mostly fighting) among sparrows from Switzerland.
I think these are HOSPs but are some European Tree Sparrows?  That is not a
HOSP nest in the one photo, but I think it might be another species nest not
related to the young sparrows.  need to do some research. 

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul 

 

 
http://oddstuffmagazine.com/expressive-scenes-from-the-life-of-sparrow.html



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[mou-net] good photos of house sparrows

[G Andersson]

A lot of social behavior (mostly fighting) among sparrows from Switzerland.
I think these are HOSPs but are some European Tree Sparrows?  That is not a
HOSP nest in the one photo, but I think it might be another species nest not
related to the young sparrows.  need to do some research. 

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul 

 

 
http://oddstuffmagazine.com/expressive-scenes-from-the-life-of-sparrow.html



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[mou-net] ovenbirds down due to earthworms in maple-basswood forests

[G Andersson]

Ornithophiles,

 

Rather than send only the link to this article on Science News, here is the
SN page for all bird news. There are many articles here and they probably
change every few days.  There are more tabs at the top.  The article by
Scott Loss UM is about 2/3 of the way down the right side.  

This is a good site to try to follow some of the bird research going on
around the world. 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/plants_animals/birds/

 

G Andersson 

St Paul



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[mou-net] India's Vanishing Birds - Environmental Science & Technology -- short article

[G Andersson]

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/es300781f


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[mou-net] Natural History article on SNOW irruption

[G Andersson]

Natural historians,

 

The current issue Feb 2012 of "Natural History" magazine has a good article
about snowy owls and irruptions.  The link to the website is below.  Click
on "messengers from the north" and a picture of a SNOW (w/brood patch) will
appear.  If you click on this image, you can read the text of the article.  

There are many more photos in the printed version, including a bird at MSP,
a SNOW with PERE prey, a SNOW hovering with aircraft in bkgrd, the satellite
telemetry device on an owl's back, and a map of an owl's movements after he
was captured at Logan Airport and released.  A Canadian biologist says that
irruptions are associated with high rodent populations and the young
wanderers and adults are generally in good condition.  You will also see
mention of the SNOW that appeared at Honolulu Int'l Airport last November
that was shot as a hazard to aircraft.  Norman Smith, funded by MA Audubon,
has captured and released more than 400 at Logan Airport since 1981.  

The archive of back issues only provides a couple articles per issue and
some years are missing.  The 2012 archive is working.  

 

"Natural History" magazine is an exceptional magazine for those interested
in both human and non-human life forms-like birds.  I have fwded articles
from it before.  It has been in print since the early 1900's and is
published by the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.  Twice in the
last couple years it has ceased publication due to lack of funding.  I
encourage you to think about subscribing.  It is very reasonable and you
will be surprised at the breadth of articles and notes in each issue.  

 

http://naturalhistorymag.com/

 



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[mou-net] enforcement of the Migratory Bird Act -- pelican fine

[G Andersson]

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/02/27/staloch-sentenced-pe
lican-deaths/

 



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[mou-net] tallgrass prairie conservation in KS and OK --- FWS notice in FR

[G Andersson]

some good news that will benefit grassland species of birds as well as
plants and the rest of it

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-02-17/pdf/2012-3756.pdf


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[mou-net] Birds and Beer in the news and live on March 05 at Riverplace Mpls

[G Andersson]

Ornithophiles, 

 

The last Birds and Beer was at Wilde Roast Café at Riverplace in Mpls.  I
think it was the 2nd biggest one.  The next one is also at :

Wilde Roast Café,  65 Main St SE (it is right on the Miss River, E side)

March 05, Monday

6:00 to 9:00 pm 

 

If you are put off by the Beer part, no need.  I am somewhat abstemious
myself and so call it Birds and Beer, although officially it is Beers. :=>)
It is not about drinking, but about talking about birds, photography,
travel, the spring, your garden ---whatever conversation you make with those
you sit near.  OK it is usually birds and bird news and sharing info about
birds.  Sharon is both voluble and vivacious and keeps discussion going, at
least at her end of the table.  People are friendly.  

There is no live music and Monday is burger night on the menu.  a good deal.


 

For you in St Paul, like me, there might be one of these in our town, but
until then meet some new people who like nature and the outdoors and you
don’t have to cross the river for this one.  

The Wilde Roast website is easy to find and so is BirdChick’s blog with B &
B info.   .  

 

There was also an article in the Pioneer Press about discussion groups in
bars.  B & B is featured about ½ way down.  

 

http://www.twincities.com/ci_19990364

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul 



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[mou-net] the PBS Nature show on the "Himalayas"-- link

[G Andersson]

Last Weds, I saw the "Himalayas" show on PBS.  'Nature' is no longer
repeated during the week, but you can watch full episodes on line.  

If you didn't see this one, it included demoiselle, sarus, and black-necked
cranes.  It also flew with bar-headed geese crossing the Himalaya range-the
highest flying birds in the world.  It showed golden eagles predating
migrating demoiselle cranes.  There were other birds, flowers, monkeys, and
snow leopards.  amazing footage of a snow leopard chasing a wild goat down a
steep slope and the goat escaping by leaping into a rushing river.  

The other large mammals were amazing--- takin, Tibetan fox, Tibetan brown
bear, wild ass, chiru, and some other antelope spp whose names I forgot.  

It was beautiful from first to last frame.   I noticed there were 10
different filmmakers in the credits.  I don't know how many years it took to
complete.  

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-himalayas/full-episode/6379/

 



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[mou-net] Archaeopteryx had black wing coverts--- from Science News

[G Andersson]

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/337887/title/Archaeopteryx_wore_b
lack

 



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[mou-net] article about feathers from last Audubon issue -- text and photos

[G Andersson]

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/birds/multiple-miracles-bird-feather
s
 
This was an interesting article and so are the feather photos. 
In the meantime, Steve Greenfield pointed out that the '100 Best' photos in
the link from earlier this week were from 2010.  sure enough.  Audubon staff
email reported that the '100 Best' for 2011 have not been put on the website
yet.  Thanks to those who followed up on this.
 
GA St Paul
 
 


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[mou-net] FW: 3rd annual Audubon magazine photo contest -- the TOP 100 -- thanks to D Cahlander

[G Andersson]

David Cahlander, MOU webmaster, used Google to find the 100 'best' images.
They are all on one page.  You can click on any one and you will see a
"Prev" appear at top Left and a "Next" appear at top Right so you can view
continuously.  The judging is described also.  

Thank you David Cahlander.  You too take great bird pictures.  

-Original Message-
From: David Cahlander [mailto:da...@cahlander.com] 
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 9:37 AM
To: G Andersson
Subject: Re: 3rd annual Audubon magazine photo contest -- has anyone
discovered the missing galleries??

http://archive.audubonmagazine.org/features1101/photoawards-top100.html


google found this with the search

'audubon top 100 photos'
---
David Cahlander da...@cahlander.com Burnsville, MN 952-894-5910

- Original Message - 
From: "G Andersson" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2012 12:32 AM
Subject: Re: [mou-net] 3rd annual Audubon magazine photo contest -- has 
anyone discovered the missing galleries??


> At the end of the Audubon article-- which has the winning photos only--it
> says "SEE the TOP 100" and it refers to the Audubon website.   So there 
> must
> be another 70-80 images hidden somewhere on the site.  (in addn to the
> gallery links below.)
>
> Has anyone spent the time to try to find them?  Maybe Audubon has changed
> the website since I wasted so much time.
>
> If anyone knows how to access the Top 100, can you let the rest of us 
> know??
>
>


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Re: [mou-net] 3rd annual Audubon magazine photo contest -- has anyone discovered the missing galleries??

[G Andersson]

At the end of the Audubon article-- which has the winning photos only--it
says "SEE the TOP 100" and it refers to the Audubon website.   So there must
be another 70-80 images hidden somewhere on the site.  (in addn to the
gallery links below.)

Has anyone spent the time to try to find them?  Maybe Audubon has changed
the website since I wasted so much time.  

If anyone knows how to access the Top 100, can you let the rest of us know??


 

and speaking of 'wasting' time, I spent 3-4 hours yest and today driving the
farmland roads of Washington Co. looking for snow buntings, horned larks,
longspurs, or anything else that flies and did not see any of the winter
emberizids.  Actually, I should think of it as "relaxing" w/o doing
hourswork or watching football, but it would have been rewarding to see
something.  Both days I saw a flock of ~200 mallards settling into corn
stubble fields. (I did not pull over on the highwy) I never even unpacked my
camera gear.  If I was drivng the county roads of NE KS, I would have seen
flocks of several sparrow spp, shrikes, meadowlarks, bluebirds, 1000's of
RWBLs, kestrels, and maybe a prairie falcon or two.  

Last wkend I drove the North Unit and the South Unit of CAWMA and saw 2
bluejays and 2 chickadees.  

A few people have mentioned there are few birds out there--- due to warm
temps and now snow.  Is this the consensus for this winter so far?  Is there
a reliable place to see SNBUs in the S part of the state?

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 

  _  

From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2012 11:13 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: 3rd annual Audubon magazine photo contest

 

The Jan-Feb 2012 issue of Audubon includes selected photos of the latest
contest. (not as big or as longterm as the NWF contest)   1700 people
submitted.  In two different places in the magazine it says that you can see
more of their favorite photos (of 1000's) by going to audubonmagazine.org.
Well, I have spent about an hour trying to find more of the photos.  There
are only 8 photos in the main gallery on the home page--- less than in the
magazine.  But with persistence and luck I found 3 different galleries.
Each has 10 or so photos.  . I was prepared to write 1)  2)  3)  4)  steps
to find these, but I cannot reconstruct the pathway.  I did copy the link
for each one.  I hope these links open for you.

  

There are some spectacular images here.  Unfortunately, only the 8 species
in the main gallery are identified.  There is some tech photo info in the
magazine and some description of picture-taking there that is not on the
website. For example the loon and fish picture taken at Moose Lake near Ely
was taken with a film camera.  that's right.  the best loon photo I have
ever seen.  He spent 5 weekends with the loon family.  All birds all the
time.   

 

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/multimedia/it-takes-two

 

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/multimedia/flight-plan

 

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/multimedia/balance

 

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 



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[mou-net] 3rd annual Audubon magazine photo contest

[G Andersson]

The Jan-Feb 2012 issue of Audubon includes selected photos of the latest
contest. (not as big or as longterm as the NWF contest)   1700 people
submitted.  In two different places in the magazine it says that you can see
more of their favorite photos (of 1000's) by going to audubonmagazine.org.
Well, I have spent about an hour trying to find more of the photos.  There
are only 8 photos in the main gallery on the home page--- less than in the
magazine.  But with persistence and luck I found 3 different galleries.
Each has 10 or so photos.  . I was prepared to write 1)  2)  3)  4)  steps
to find these, but I cannot reconstruct the pathway.  I did copy the link
for each one.  I hope these links open for you.

  

There are some spectacular images here.  Unfortunately, only the 8 species
in the main gallery are identified.  There is some tech photo info in the
magazine and some description of picture-taking there that is not on the
website. For example the loon and fish picture taken at Moose Lake near Ely
was taken with a film camera.  that's right.  the best loon photo I have
ever seen.  He spent 5 weekends with the loon family.  All birds all the
time.   

 

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/multimedia/it-takes-two

 

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/multimedia/flight-plan

 

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/multimedia/balance

 

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 



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[mou-net] story on Science Friday on Imperial Woodpecker

[G Andersson]

Not to depress everyone before the new year even starts, but my sister sent
me this story from NPR about a search for the IMWO in Mexico.  

 

  _  

 

This is the link to read the transcript of the interview with Tim Gallagher
of Living Bird and Cornell Lab of Ornith.  At the bottom of the transcript
is information for a link to watch the actual footage from years ago of the
last recorded sighting of the Imperial woodpecker.

 

http://www.npr.org/2011/12/23/144190097/searching-for-a-ghost-bird?ft=1
 &f=5

 



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[mou-net] the 41st annual National Wildlife photo competition (with birds)

[G Andersson]

There were 27 K entries in six categories.  I didn't see any MOU names in
the photo credits this time, but only the First Place in each category and
Grand Prizes are published in the magazine.  There is a bird category. And
there are winners for pro, amateur, and youth in each.  Last year Bernard
Friel's photo of a flying indigo bunting was on the cover.   

 

www.nwf.org/photozone

 



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[mou-net] conservation message for Christmas shopping

[G Andersson]

I had to cut all the images from this ad in order to send this to the
MOUlist.  Maybe look for the complete ad on their website if you want, or
click on the browser link (at the top).  It became anti-climatic and it no
longer resembles a business ad, but since I spent so much time with it, I am
trying once more.  

 

  _  

From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 12:19 AM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: conservation message for Christmas shopping 

 

"the culture of consumption. puts the economy of natural systems that
support all life firmly in the red"

This message from Patagonia come out on Cyber Monday. You might be as
surprised as I was to read this "ad".  ("Don't Buy This Jacket")  

I had heard about Yvon Chouinard, the founder, but didn't know about the
corporation message.  I am not promoting Patagonia. (I have never bought a
prodt. And I deleted the store and other co. info at the bottom of this
message.)

 I am giving attention to the effect of consumption on the environment and
the natural world, especially at this time of year.  That would include
birds and us as well.  You have read the facts, you spend time in the
outdoors where you search out other species.  You see the effects of our
consumption around our state and you see and read what is happening around
the world.   

As a birder and conservationist, I often feel like I am in a
counter-culture.  You might feel that as well.  I am gratified that one
company seems to be driven less by profit and more by an honest and informed
concern for the effects of over consumption (buying too much and throwing
away too much).  I do know about the economy and the "need" to spend. .  

 

but I do wish all of you good birding and a happy Christmas 

Gordon Andersson

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[mou-net] some info from ABC "Bird Calls" and website

[G Andersson]

1500 RNGR crash into parking lot at night in Utah

http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/releases/111215.html

 

BirdNote is a two-minute radio story about birds broadcast on NPR every day.
(don't know about MPR)  The website allows you to listen to past stories.  

http://www.birdnote.org/

 

all back issues of "Bird Conservation" -the qtrly publn are available to
read on the website.  

all but the latest issue of "Bird Calls" is available on line.

Each of these is full of information about bird species and conservation
issues throughout the Americas.  

This is the ABC website.  If you click on the "news and reports" tab at the
top of the page, you see how many things are available to you--- the two
publns above + an archive of "bird of the week".  

http://www.abcbirds.org/index.html

 



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[mou-net] short utube of bald eagles and cats -- from AK

[G Andersson]

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[mou-net] Nuttal Bird Club at Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology--- NYTimes

[G Andersson]

good read with reference to specimens of extinct species.  And this quote
from Peter Alden about bird counting cf to bird watching:  He gave that race
up when it started to feel like a pursuit of numbers rather than of birds.
"I'd love to see a lot of birds I haven't seen," he said. "But I don't give
a damn about the numbers." 

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/29/science/nations-oldest-birding-group-serve
s-as-a-collective-memory.html?_r=1
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[mou-net] new hook to prevent seabird and turtle bycatch

[G Andersson]

A tuna fisherman has developed a hook shield to prevent sea turtles and
birds from being hooked by tuna long lines, that can include 1000's of hooks
each.  One piece of good news for conservation-if the hooks will be used.  .


http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/336047/title/Hooking_fish%2C_not_
endangered_turtles

 



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[mou-net] harpy eagle on 'Nature' PBS on Weds night 7:00 pm

[G Andersson]

Tomorrow night Weds Nov 09 at 7:00pm  "Nature" is a show about harpy eagles.
"Jungle Eagles".  I saw the advertisement clips and it should be great.   

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[mou-net] bird sculpture show at Walker Art Center in Mpls

[G Andersson]

I heard about this show at the last Birds & Beer.  I haven't seen it, but
the pictures of the birds in the first link are fun and fanciful.  In the
second link you see a big display of the large sculptures.  
"a significant body of new work drawing on the psychology and natural
history of birds"

http://calendar.walkerart.org/canopy.wac?id=6085

http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkerart/sets/72157627687417195/

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[mou-net] plain-tailed wren duet research--- from Science Now

[G Andersson]

This article reports research on the duet singing of this wren species from
Ecuador.  Given its name, could this be the only wren species without a
barred tail?   Anyway there are links in the text to listen to the duet and
the single song.. also a link to the original journal article for those who
like neurology.  I don't think there are any duetting bird species in N
America, but there are in Africa.  I would guess their finding apply to all
such species worldwide, but who knows?

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 

 

http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2011/11/wrens-brains-are-wired-for-due
ts.html?ref=hp

 



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[mou-net] Sandhill Crane Finds New Home-- another from WRC

[G Andersson]

I just heard on the news tonight about shootings of trumpeter swans at four
locations around MN.  Here is a story with a happier ending.  

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 

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Helping An Injured Sandhill Crane


   


Our newest case study is a wonderful story of a team of people coming
together to help an injured Sandhill Crane.

The crane's injury was noticed several months ago, but capturing it was
daunting. The home owner finally lured the crane, who shows decreased fear
of humans, into her garage.

Once it was captured, the crane made two trips: one to WRC and then to the
Raptor Education Group, Inc., where it'll live out its life.

Learn more about this
 crane's
story and see what CVT Chris and Vet Leslie found on the x-rays that they're
examining in the above photo.

 

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[mou-net] a murmuration of starlings in Ireland

[G Andersson]

Here is a video of the amazing coordination and movement of 1000's of
starlings in the evening.  You can hear the birds wings over the music at
times.  It is only 2:00 min and worthwhile.  The reaction of the two women
is so appropriate.  

 

 

P.S..  Long url's like this will not open by clicking on them if both lines
are not highlighted.  I just moved the right margin out to make this one a
one-liner.  It does open if you "control+click". 

. Otherwise, you can always copy the full website (all lines), go to the
internet and delete whatever is in the url line, and then paste the website
into that space. Hit 'enter' and it should open. That should work if the
whole link is not highlighted.. (some people report links do not open for
them.)  

 

 

http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/blog/30930/flock+of+starlings+dazzling+aerial
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Re: [mou-net] Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program Birding Calendar Offered Free

[G Andersson]

I agree this is a beautiful calendar.  The 2011 was all sparrows.  The
photos were exceptional and the text was lengthy and informative.  I think
that in the past American Bird Conservancy members received it as well as
ABA members.  I have gotten it for two years and it was one piece of
unsolicited mail that was very much appreciated --- and free. 

Gordon Andersson
St Paul

-Original Message-
From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Elizabeth
Bell
Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:38 AM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [mou-net] Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program Birding
Calendar Offered Free

I had a request to post this information. Since I have received this
calendar in the past and know of its excellent quality, I thought our
MOU-Net birders would be interested in receiving it.

Elizabeth Bell
on Grey Cloud Island
5868 Pioneer Road South
Saint Paul Park  MN  55071-1143
651 459-4150

The Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program is again developing its
next bird calendar for Louisiana to be distributed to birders for free. The
2012 calendar will focus on 12 of the best birding sites across coastal
Louisiana We're taking a different approach for 2012 because so many
recipients of past calendars have written us to tell us that they are
interested in coming to Louisiana to bird. So we decided to take a break
from developing calendars that give specific life histories of a particular
group of birds and do something a little different. Of course the calendar
will include beautiful photographs of some of our most colorful friends as
in the past.

Did you know that Louisiana's geographic position along major migratory
pathways makes it an important stopover for transient migrants; that
Louisiana's vast expanse of marsh, swamp, and bottomland hardwoods makes
this area important to a number of nesting species of birds; that thousands
upon thousands of temperate migrants spend their winter months here in
Louisiana. They all depend on the productive habitats of Louisiana where
they feed, rest, and in some cases nest.

To increase awareness and appreciation for Louisiana's natural habitats, we
are developing again this year a calendar to be distributed to interested
birders for free. This calendar is designed to promote awareness of
Louisiana's birding opportunities.

To obtain a copy of this calendar for free, email us at rich...@btnep.org
  and provide us with your name and address. In the past we have
partnered with the American Birding Association to distribute the calendar
to members of ABA, however this year we are working with individual
ornithological societies, so ABA members are not guaranteed a copy of the
calendar for 2009. So contact us directly. Don't put it off. Contact us now
to ensure that you receive a copy of the 2012 calendar.

Thanks,

Richard DeMay
Senior Scientist

 



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[mou-net] beautiful video of Eurasian Eagle Owl

[G Andersson]

Bubo bubo in flight and landing

Subject: Beautiful video of Eurasian Eagle Owl


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/08/slow-motion-eagle-owl-video_n_92103
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[mou-net] dark-eyed junco songs -- from Science Magazine

[G Andersson]

DEJU have a low volume song and a loud territorial song.  This abstract
describes the apparent function of the low complex song from the reaction of
the resident male bird.  If you click on the underlines of the two song
types, you can listen to the songs.  Also, if it works, you can click on the
long underlined clause in the abstract and link to the original publication.


Also note the "Science Shots" link at the bottom.  Clicking here opens a lot
of short articles about many subjects, including bullying in gannets.  

 

GAndersson

St Paul

 

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[mou-net] Birds and Beer on Thursday October 27 in Mpls

[G Andersson]

If you are a solo birder/photographer or a group-field trip person, you will
enjoy talking with other people interested in birds (and other natural
history subjects and photography, etc).  If you haven't been before, it is a
low-key, unscripted, get together (without the potluck) "organized" by the
convivial Sharon Stiteler.  

This one is back at Merlin's Pub on E. Lake St and 36th Ave from 6:00 to
8:30 pm. 

meet new people.  see old people.  talk about where and what you have seen.
all are welcome.

 

GAndersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] FW: Rare Sennett's Nighthawks at WRC

[G Andersson]

Two Sennett's nighthawks were admitted to the Wildlife Rehab Center (a
southern subspecies).  Bob Russell provided the i.d.  They are not leucistic
common nighthawks.  

To read more about the birds and see photos, click on "The Pulse".   This
will open a series of articles ---several about birds, including treating
hummingbird adults and young---at WRC.   

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul

 

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From: Tami at Wildlife Rehab Center 
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 3:08 PM
Subject: Rare Sennett's Nighthawk

 

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Sennett's Nighthawk Donated to UMN


  



A week ago we posted on our blog photos of one of two nighthawks that were
admitted in September. We were fascinated by the birds since they were
extremely pale in coloration, something typically referred to as leucism
(pronounced loo-kism, from the Greek "leukos" meaning "white").

One of the birds is shown above and at left. Its markings were absolutely
stunning.

The real story of the birds? They were Sennett's nighthawks and rarely seen
in Minnesota. In fact, the donation of the specimen created quite a stir at
the UMN's scientific collection today.

For the full story, check out our update on
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[mou-net] Williams & Russell & Niemi on birds in Pagami fire landscape

[G Andersson]

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/130640008.html



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[mou-net] PBS rebroadcast of "Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air" TONIGHT

[G Andersson]

If you live in the metro area, this show will be shown on Sunday eve  Sept
25 at 7:00 pm. (TODAY)  It will be rerun on Weds  Sept 28 at 7:00 pm.  This
is according to my TPT Magazine for September 2011.  I don't know if the
same schedule pertains in the outstate. Also schedules can change.   "check
your listings"

It really is a remarkable show that includes extreme slow-motion that
allowed researchers to determine how exactly hummers catch gnats in flight
and at what instant in the dive the male Allen's hummingbird flares his tail
for acoustic effect when courting a female.  (The director is the wife of
Richard Prum from Yale (ex- KS U) who studies the evolution of feathers.
She also did "Cuba: the Forgetten Eden" for PBS 'Nature')  It also covers
the changes in hummer spp distribution in Louisiana.

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] birds & bats and wind energy (NYTimes article Aug 2011)

[G Andersson]

The NY Times has been reporting on this.  There are a couple other recent
articles available if you search the subject. 

 

http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2011/08/08/08climatewire-bats-and-birds-face-se
rious-threats-from-gro-10511.html?scp=3&sq=wind%20turbines%20birds&st=cse



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[mou-net] killer baby honeyguides and early bird or late dinosaur feathers in amber

[G Andersson]

This brief article does not i.d. the honeyguide species.  You can enlarge
the image in both articles.

 

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/334336/title/News_in_Brief_Life

 

late Cretaceous amber from Canada

 

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/334380/title/Dinosaur-era_feather
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[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA in wild rice study

[G Andersson]

 

SOURCE: AP State Online Minnesota

DATE: 08−30−2011

HEADLINE: Researchers take water samples for wild rice study

Source Website

The Associated Press

ST. PAUL, Minn.

Researchers have begun gathering water samples for a study mandated by the 
Legislature on what the state's

water quality standards to protect wild rice should be.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency says the Carlos Avery Wildlife 
Management Area is the first of 30

to 50 wild rice waters that will be sampled over the next month.

The data will feed into a larger, $1.5 million study into whether the state's 
existing limits on discharges of

sulfates into wild rice waters should be relaxed, a change sought by mining and 
other business interests who

note the current standards are based on research from the 1940s.

The MPCA says it's reviewing public comments on the draft study protocol and 
expects to name an advisory

group for the study early next month.

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[mou-net] new wind turbines at Altamont CA---less bird killing

[G Andersson]

 

Iconic Wind Farm Gets New Turbines to Reduce Bird Mortality 

By Christopher Kolomitz, EUCI 

Replacement of nearly 2,000 wind turbines at one of the country's oldest and
most iconic wind farms in California aims to reduce the mortality of birds
at the Altamont Pass site. 

Manufactured by Siemens, each of the new 2.3 megawatt turbines will replace
the 100-foot turbines that generate just 50 to 750 kilowatts of power. The
"repowering" effort is being done in phases, with the competition date set
for 2015. 

According to the San Jose Mercury News, for every one new turbine installed,
23 of the older, shorter turbines will be replaced. In total, about 100 new
turbines that stand 430 feet tall will be installed, and the height and
design of the turbines is expected to help reduce the number of birds
killed. 

"It's almost a complete revolution in the way that you capture the wind,"
Anthony Pedroni of NextEra Energy Resource told the newspaper. "The new
turbines are 430 feet tall from the base to the tip of the blade, and the
higher you go, the faster the wind speeds are." NextEra owns about half of
the turbines at the 50,000 acre Altamont location. 

The site was first developed in the late 1970s and once had almost 6,000
turbines on the hilly landscape which captures strong Pacific Ocean winds.
The site is also an important migratory bird corridor and a favorite spot
for raptors to spend the winter. 

One expert said he estimated about 2,000 raptors are killed each year with
as many as 8,000 other birds and bats, the paper reported. 

The repowering effort comes after more than a decade of efforts by local
environmental groups, state agencies, and NextEra to reduce the mortality
rates. 

"Birds and turbines are always an issue," said Michael Lynes, conservation
director of the Golden Gate Audubon Society. "The best way to reduce avian
mortality while keeping wind power in the Altamont is repowering with fewer
turbines, and this is a step in the right direction. But we're always sober
about it, because there will still be impacts to birds and bats." 

At issue is the construction of the older turbines, which includes a lattice
structure that is a perfect spot for raptors to perch and scan the land for
prey. "When they are diving and swooping down on their prey, they're not
focused on turbines," Lynes said. 

Other wind developers are considering similar repowering efforts in the
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[mou-net] crow research from Science News

[G Andersson]

22 years of crow research in Ithaca NY

 

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/333765/title/The_Sopranos_with_fe
athers



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[mou-net] video of northern goshawk flying through tight spaces

[G Andersson]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CFckjfP-1E

&feature=player_embedded

 

You should use audio to hear the narration.  

When the NOGO video is done you will see another selection "I am being
predated by a starling".   This one is worthwhile too explaining some of the
adaptations for ground foraging of this bird.  

 



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[mou-net] bird behavior research --- infidelity in zebra finch females

[G Andersson]

For those curious about evolution and selection in bird mating behavior,
this study provides an explanation of an inherited trait in females that
favors males but not females.  interesting.  

 

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/331272/title/Female_infidelity_ma
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[mou-net] FW: grasslands and grassland birds conservation

[G Andersson]

I am still trying to send this out.  I deleted the workplace suffix to Paul
Charland's name in case that was causing the rejects.  

 

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From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 12:01 AM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: RE: grasslands and grassland birds conservation

 

 

MOU readers:

 

If you love birds, you have to also love their living spaces.  This guy, P
Charland, with the Fish & Wildlife Service in WI has started a two wk
motorcycle trip to grasslands in the west.  He will be blogging along the
way and welcomes more readers/writers.  

 

GAndersson

St Paul

--

 

Good morning folks

Over the last couple years I've been planning an event with the intent
trying to increase awareness of the loss of grasslands and grassland birds.
The event is about to become a reality. On Thursday, June 9, I'll jump on my
motorcycle and head for the Great Plains. I'm going to start at the
Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and head to North Dakota looking at some of the
best and biggest examples of prairies remaining. I'm going to take two weeks
to make the trip and will be blogging along the way. You can follow me at:
<http://thedeliberatebirder.blogspot.com/>
http://thedeliberatebirder.blogspot.com/. 

I'm going to try to blog every day, but it's become obvious I'm not going to
have internet access at all my stops. I'll stop at some National Wildlife
Refuges, national grasslands, Nature Conservancy properties, and hopefully
some private property (by permission, of course). I've talked with and
gotten ideas form some of you already; I very much appreciate your help. 

Grasslands are some of our most endangered landscapes, which has led to
precipitous declines in the numbers of many of our grassland birds.
Grasslands are truly on the front lines of conservation, including facing
probably the two most relentless and challenging of all threats - energy and
agriculture. If we can find ways to protect and preserve sufficient quantity
of grasslands to maintain healthy populations of grassland birds, we can
face and survive any environmental threat. Conversely, as a group, grassland
birds spend more of their collective lifecycles within the US than any
other; if we can't protect and preserve those birds we have full
responsibility for, how can we expect to protect those that spend half their
lives beyond our borders? Grasslands have the added challenge of being
invisible to a large portion of Americans. Without that recognition and a
collective commitment to protect them, I find myself struggling to remain
optimistic about the future of grassland birds. 

If you know of others who would appreciate learning more about grasslands,
their threats, and opportunities to protect them, please pass this
information on. It needs to be a team effort 

paul 


paul c. charland
WUI Coordinator WI, MI, IN, OH
Leopold WMD
W10040 Cascade Mountain Road
Portage, WI 53901
Office 608-742-7100 x23
Cell 920-948-4875
FAX 608-745-0866
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[mou-net] two Science News bird articles

[G Andersson]

There are two summary articles here about birds--- stress in nesting tree
swallows and kea using a stick tool (w/ video).  

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/330924/title/News_in_Brief_Life



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[mou-net] free talk by Pres of Thoreau Society on "Thoreau and the Birds" on June 12--tomorrow in St Anthony

[G Andersson]

I went to the discussion today on the essay "Walking". It was very good.
Tomorrow's talk is about HDThoreau and birds. Tom Potter is the Pres of the
Thoreau Socy.  

He is a past member of AOU.  He has banded birds and led birding trips to
Alaska, Costa Rica, and in the US-including Pt Pelee ON.  Some of these were
for the St Paul Audubon Socy.  He and his wife have had wood thrushes
nesting near their house in Indiana for many years.  He thinks that this
year the storms and tornado in Tuscaloosa -which killed 1000s of
birds---affected the thrushes.  

 

I had never been to this park and didn't know it was there. It was a
Salvation Army camp for urban kids since 1920's.  The new "green" building
is on the N side of Silver Lake in St Anthony.  There is also a sandwich and
coffee shop, a deck and a bridge across to one of the islands. It is on
beautiful remnant oak savannah.  The photographic exhibit of black & white
botanical images is very beautiful-made with two negatives (masking)
("traditional silver photography").  The photographer, Gayle Moore, is
present also.  The park director said they are prepared to accommodate any
number of people tomorrow.   

This park is west of 35 W near Co Rd E and Silver Lake Rd.  It is on the S
side of Co Rd E, just W of Silver Lk Rd.  

 

P.S.  so far about 150 people have signed up for the paddleboat up the MN
River.

 

GAndersson

St Paul

 

  _  

From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 10:17 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: free talk by Pres of Thoreau Society on "Thoreau and the Birds" on
June 12

 

"The chickadee and nuthatch are more inspiring society than statesmen and
philosophers, and we shall return to these last as to more vulgar
companions." 

  ---Henry David Thoreau,  from "Walking in Winter" (1843)

 

To commemorate the 150th anny of Thoreau's trip to Minnesota (1861), there
are a couple of events in June that you might want to attend.  There are two
discussions on Thoreau by Tom Potter, the President of The Thoreau Socy 


1)  Saturday, June 11 at 10:00 (Thoreau's essay "Walking") and 

2)  Sunday, June 12 at 3:00 (Thoreau and the Birds).  

These are free.  At Silverwood Park, 3 Rivers Park District, 2500 Co. Rd E,
St Anthony, MN  55421

To register call 763-694-7707

 

There is also an photographic art exhibit inspired by HDT writing from June
9 to July 31 and a riverboat trip on the Minnesota River in memory of
Thoreau's trip up the river.  This is sponsored by the TTS and the
Bloomington Historical Socy.  

 

As you know, Thoreau was an accomplished naturalist whose self-instruction
exceeded his Harvard education.  a great observer and "philosopher" of
nature whose writings continue to inspire nature conservation and mindful
living.  

For more info, here is a link to events from the website.  Scroll down to
the headnote about the 150 anny in MN.

 

http://www.thoreausociety.org/_news_upcomingevents.htm



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Re: [mou-net] collection of loons for mortality study by DNR

[G Andersson]

I just sent the msg below but it was rejected due to the type of
attachments.  There was a form to complete to accompany a salvage loon
specimen and a second form re. precautions in handling dead birds. 

 

So, I suggest that if you find a dead loon that you contact Pam Perry or
Lori Naumann and they can send you the forms and direct you how to proceed.
And you might see a press release.  

A dead loon can provide research benefit..  The more specimens the DNR
obtains, the more conclusive the research findings.   

Gordon Andersson

 

  _  

From: G Andersson [mailto:gpanders...@msn.com] 
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 10:44 PM
To: 'MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU'
Subject: collection of loons for mortality study by DNR

 

Birders, conservationists, and citizen scientists:

 

The DNR has distributed a message (below) to DNR staff to encourage a larger
sample of dead loons for their loon mortality study.  

I talked to Lori Naumann and she would appreciate wider distribution of this
request.  She said that there will also be a press release next week about
this from DNR Nongame Wildlife.  However, as you know, only certain media
outlets may participate in publishing/broadcasting such.  I told her I could
send it to MOU listserv readers.  I think MOU members and birders would like
to assist in this research program--- lead fishing tackle and the BP oil
spill are two risks to the common loon population.  

 

To turn in deceased loons that you might find at lakes this spring and
summer, read the instructions in the email and use the form (attached).

There is another attachment advisory (inserted) re. handling dead birds and
avian flu that should accompany the solicitation.  It was not added to the
original "DNR All Staff" from Wednesday.  I think it will be mentioned in
the press release. 

 

Questions re. this message or the attachments should be directed to Lori
Naumann (DNR/St Paul) or to Pam Perry (DNR/Brainerd)--- telephone and email
addresses below.  

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul 

 

From: Naumann, Lori N (DNR) 
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2011 2:09 PM
To: #DNR_ALLSTAFF
Subject: Collection of Dead Loons

 

All, 

Nongame Wildlife is researching cause of loon deaths in Minnesota again this
year.  During your field work or vacations over the next few months, we are
encouraging you to collect any dead loons found. 

 

If you find, or receive a call regarding a dead loon, we would like to
collect these specimens.  The carcasses should be in good condition (not
rotten).  Then, please put it in a plastic bag and chill it down on ice or
freeze it, asap.  The loons spoil very quickly in hot weather.  Then it
needs to get to a DNR freezer and we will coordinate to arrange transport to
either a Nongame freezer or the Carlos Avery freezer.  

 

A form is attached.  Please make sure that all loons have information with
them.  Also, please place a leg tag with an identifying number on the loon.
Keep copies of information in your office regarding how many loons you
collect and where they came from so that you have it in case there are
questions from the pathology lab.  Once we receive the results, you can
contact the person who found the dead loon (sometime next spring/early
summer). 

 

If you have any questions, please contact myself or Pam Perry in Brainerd:
pam.pe...@state.mn.us or 218-833-8728. 

 

Thank you for your assistance with this project. 

 

Lori Naumann

Permit and Promotions Specialist

Nongame Wildlife Program Information Officer

Division of Ecological and Water Resources

Department of Natural Resources

Box 25, 500 Lafayette Rd. 

St. Paul, MN 55155

phone: 651-259-5148 fax: 651-296-1811

lori.naum...@state.mn.us

Donate to the Nongame Wildlife Program :
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/checkoff.html

 

 



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[mou-net] another summer tanager

[G Andersson]

I recall seeing a few reports of summer tanagers over the last couple weeks.
I found images of a SUTA male on my camera from Sherburne NWR on May 15,
2011.  I had forgotten taking the pictures and I assumed it was a SCTA
(between better photos of CSWA and LEFL), but a few days later at Miss Blvd
in St Paul, I saw a male (and female) scarlet tanager.  I waited for the
male to face me and when he did I realized there was no black on the front
of the wing showing on my photos (frontal view).  The black wrist and
metacarpals should have been visible.  (The tail in the photos was hidden
altogether behind the body.) 

If anyone is tracking SUTAs in MN this year, this report is available.  

 

GAndersson 

St Paul



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[mou-net] barn owl flying and domestic cat attacking -- playmates

[G Andersson]

This is a delightful piece of video that a friend sent me.  A barn owl and
cat are friends who do a lot of roughhouse.  It is remarkable.  The owl not
only tolerates, but seems to bait the cat into leaps to catch him/her as he
flies over.  And the cat makes contact repeatedly. (declawed?)  They also
like to wrestle.  It is fascinating.  another example of a surprising
inter-species relationship.  Who knew that owls liked to play ---especially
with a larger predator? You will laugh.  

I think it was made in Spain.  

 

http://www.wimp.com/catowl/

 



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[mou-net] free talk by Pres of Thoreau Society on "Thoreau and the Birds" on June 12

[G Andersson]

"The chickadee and nuthatch are more inspiring society than statesmen and
philosophers, and we shall return to these last as to more vulgar
companions." 

  ---Henry David Thoreau,  from "Walking in Winter" (1843)

 

To commemorate the 150th anny of Thoreau's trip to Minnesota (1861), there
are a couple of events in June that you might want to attend.  There are two
discussions on Thoreau by Tom Potter, the President of The Thoreau Socy 


1)  Saturday, June 11 at 10:00 (Thoreau's essay "Walking") and 

2)  Sunday, June 12 at 3:00 (Thoreau and the Birds).  

These are free.  At Silverwood Park, 3 Rivers Park District, 2500 Co. Rd E,
St Anthony, MN  55421

To register call 763-694-7707

 

There is also an photographic art exhibit inspired by HDT writing from June
9 to July 31 and a riverboat trip on the Minnesota River in memory of
Thoreau's trip up the river.  This is sponsored by the TTS and the
Bloomington Historical Socy.  

 

As you know, Thoreau was an accomplished naturalist whose self-instruction
exceeded his Harvard education.  a great observer and "philosopher" of
nature whose writings continue to inspire nature conservation and mindful
living.  

For more info, here is a link to events from the website.  Scroll down to
the headnote about the 150 anny in MN.

 

http://www.thoreausociety.org/_news_upcomingevents.htm



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[mou-net] tornado takes out GBHE rookery at North Mississippi Regional Park

[G Andersson]

I saw the story on KSTP 10:00 pm news tonight. Sharon Stiteler was a big
player and helped rescue some of the chicks (9? survived).  She was in her
NPS uniform and only a few trees were still standing.  There are photos and
text on her blog.  Scroll down to view and read the story.  This link should
open to her blog page, but if not, go to her website  "birdchick.com" and
click on "blog".

  

Sharon, thanks for the work you do and for helping save some of the young of
the year.  

 

http://www.birdchick.com/wp/

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul MN



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[mou-net] a flock of sparrows and a poem by Wm Stafford

[G Andersson]

This afternoon I drove down Randolph in St Paul across Shepherd Rd to look
at the osprey platform.  It is right across a backwater from the High Bridge
Xcel EGU. The road goes past the power plant.  Right away I saw a lark
sparrow in a small tree, then a savanna on the ground, then a couple
white-crowned in shrubs.  At one time I saw two larks, a song, a savannah,
and a chipping in my view in the median between the two paved trails.  A
jogger flushed a flock of about 10 birds from about 30 ft on and next to the
pavement that included larks and others.  He jogged on without breaking
stride.  I also got a glimpse of one swamp below the walkway in the thicket
above the river. Before I left there were 4 larks foraging together.  I
never saw more than one savannah at one time but there may have been more.
The one had a very yellow face--- lores, ear patch, and supercilium.  This
was all in the 150 yds of turf grass next to the walk and road, and the
trees/shrubs below the walk.  In addition there was a solitary sandpiper and
I believe a spotted sandpiper, but need to confirm the flight call.  There
were usually yellow rumped in view. 

The osprey nest is being used.  Happy May (for 17 minutes now)

 

GAndersson

St Paul

---

 

News Every Day

 

"Birds don't say it just once.  If they like it

they say it again.  And again, every morning.

I heard a bird congratulating itself

all day for being a jay.

Nobody cared.  But it was glad

all over again, and said so, again. 

 

Many people are fighting each other, in the world.

You could learn that and say, "Many people

are fighting each other, in the world."

It would be true, but saying it wouldn't

make any difference.  But you'd say it. 

Birds are like that.  People are like that."

 

--- William Stafford

in Passwords (1990)

 



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[mou-net] a da Vinci bird that flies (with video)

[G Andersson]

http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2011/04/11/135300971/it-flies-davincis-dre
am-comes-true?ps=cprs



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