Noted late last week:
(but other birders may have already reported on this phenomenon...)
The eagles who have nested for years in a tree on the east side of I-35E,
just south of the merge with I-35-W, have built a new nest in the same
tree!!
Both nests are quite huge and clearly visible in win
Jim Lind strikes again! Or was it Sharon ...or Charlie?
They found a Boreal Owl today along Scenic Hwy 61 about 0.4 mi E (north) of
Homestead Rd near Fire# 5740/5744. This is just W (south) of Stoney Point
between Duluth and Two Harbors.
The bird was on the N side of the road. Many were able
Jeanie Joppru
Pennington County, MN
> -Original Message-
> From: steve hettig [mailto:stevehet...@hotmail.com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 6:42 PM
> To: ajjop...@mncable.net
> Subject: Red headed woodpecker
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> we have a juvenile red headed woodpecker in our backyard,
>
Conceding to the need for exercise, we ventured out on a neighborhood walk
just ahead of the precipitation, and were able to see the Yellow-bellied
Sapsucker in Lombard Woods, coming to backyard feeders. We were watching a
suet feeder, but the one in view seemed empty. Instead, it appeared as if
th
Finally, found Evening Grossbeaks in Morrison County. Coming in to a feeder W
of the
Cushing Church North of Little Falls on Hwy10. The owner will call back if he
sees them
again. He has seen them 3 times before .
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I came upon a surprise while walking the dog today. About five crossbills
were on the snow bank and let me get a good look. Then a whole flock flew
out of a nearby tree and they all went off to who knows were.
I guess I should always have my binoculars on walks. I was assuming they
were house f
The 11^th Annual International Festival of Owls will be held March 1-3,
2013 in Houston, MN. Featured speakers will include World Owl Hall of
Fame award winners Dr. Wolfgang Scherzinger from Germany, Dr. Lucia Liu
Severinghaus from Taiwan, and if all goes well, Francis Kithure from
Kenya. Othe
Having seen 5-6 Boreal Owls here at my house (near Grand Marais) over
the years, here is what I have noticed:
In the daytime, they like to perch in a conifer, 6-8 feet from the
ground and about 8-10 inches from the trunk. They are usually well
hidden, and their camouflage and size makes them d
About 3:30 yesterday I saw 2 adults perched in the tree where eagles
have nested for several years. The tree with the old nest very visible
is on the south side of Highway 36 near the intersection with Highway
61. The view is better from the eastbound lane of 36. Had not seen birds
there recen
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