[mou] Inter-Species Feeding
Larry, I have had a Chipping Sparrow and a Cowbird at my feeder too. I had read of this from other sources and was also confused by the size and look of the chick when I finally saw one. A year earlier, before I learned of MOUMN.ORG, I had a similar experience at my suet feeder. An adult Downy had been feeding on the feeder when a Downy chick flew up and perched on the wall near it. The adult stuffed some suet into the chick's open mouth and flew off leaving the chick on the wall. Moments later a Black-capped Chickadee landed on the feeder; when the Downy chick fluttered its wings the Chickadee also stuffed some suet into the Downy's mouth. That parenting instinct seems pretty strong. Curt Rawn Plymouth, MN - Original Message - From: "Larry Sirvio" To: "MOU" Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 12:30 AM Subject: [mou] omygosh a cowbird :( > Wow - another new visitor to the yard - > Never had one before - I should have been able to figure this one out from > the behavior. > Another one of those lessons I won't soon forget. Thanks to those who > responded. > > Larry Sirvio > Cottage Grove >
[mou] Waseca Moorhen
Mark Junghans and I made a detour to Moonan WMA in Waseca County on our way back from the Minnesota Birding Weekend. We were able to relocate the previously posted Common Moorhen thanks to a great spot by Mark. The bird was at the edge of the cattails on the far side of the pond from the pulloff, and just to the left of the channel that goes back into the Marsh. We also stopped by the Sleepy Eye Sewage ponds in Brown County and saw two Buff-breasted sandpipers along with the usual suspects. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070729/b50996c7/attachment.html
[mou] Birds
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[mou] Lake Geneva shorebirds, Freeborn County
Yesterday (7/28) afternoon Jake Musser and I birded Lake Geneva in Freeborn County and found between 500 and 600 shorebirds. The lake has been drawn down since late spring, and right now the water level is quite low with extensive mudflats present around the entire perimeter. We found 11 species: Semipalmated Plover Killdeer Greater Yellowlegs Lesser Yellowlegs Solitary Sandpiper Spotted Sandpiper Semipalmated Sandpiper Least Sandpiper Baird's Sandpiper Pectoral Sandpiper Stilt Sandpiper It appears that this will be an excellent shorebird location throughout the fall. Bob Dunlap, Carver County
[mou] Fwd: Buff-breasted Sandpipers and Ruff, Lac Qui Parle County
With apologies, I am resending a message sent yesterday evening. Peder > From: Peder Svingen > Date: July 28, 2007 11:38:05 PM CDT > To: MOU-net > Subject: Buff-breasted Sandpipers and Ruff, Lac Qui Parle County > > Shorebird surveys in Big Stone and Lac Qui Parle counties Friday and > Saturday (27-28 July) recorded a total of 4,253 individuals of 19 > species. HIghlights on Saturday included a Ruff at the Ruby Red > Peninsula, Big Stone NWR, and a single flock of 53 Buff-breasted > Sandpipers along 366th St, just E of 141st Ave, Lac Qui Parle County. > The Ruff was observed by Dale Yerger and myself for 45 minutes late > Saturday afternoon, before it suddenly took off and departed towards > the northwest; it could not be refound either at Ruby Red or nearby > areas on Saturday. Directions to Ruby Red Peninsula are shown below. > The flock of Buff-breasted Sandpipers flew about 0.5 mile NW and > landed in a recently cut hayfield along CR 72, just W of 141st Ave. > > The Low Flow Area at Big Stone NWR had nearly 500 shorebirds. Lighting > is best here in the early morning. Shorebird habitat outside of Big > Stone NWR continues to be poor with only a few areas currently > productive. > > In Lac Qui Parle County, there are still some flooded fields along CR > 7, with the best areas just south of CR 36. Salt Lake still has > relatively high water levels for this time of year, but did have 484 > shorebirds (12 species) on Saturday. > > -- > Peder H. Svingen > Duluth, MN > > > ---Directions to Ruby Red Peninsula from a 15 July 2007 posting by > Phil Chu--- > > "To reach the Ruby Red Peninsula access road - which you cannot drive, > but can walk - head south from the Big Stone NWR headquarters. The > road you're heading south on will be Big Stone CR 19, which becomes > Lac qui Parle CR 15 as soon as you cross the Minnesota River, i.e., as > soon as you cross into Lac qui Parle Co. > > Heading south from the Big Stone NWR headquarters on Big Stone CR > 19/Lac qui Parle CR 15, look for the second gated road on the left. > This is the Ruby Red Peninsula access road. > > Walk down the gravel access road until you come to a fork. The left > side of the fork is gravel and heads straight for the quarry, whereas > the right side of the fork is a mowed two-track and leads to the tip > of the peninsula. Take the right side of the fork to the tip of the > peninsula. I'm not sure about the length of this walk, but suspect it > to be close to a mile." > -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: text/enriched Size: 2699 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070729/5959971e/attachment.bin
[mou] Purgatory Creek & Murphy Hanrehan
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[mou] Buff-breasted Sandpipers
This morning, between 9:00 and 11:30, fifty-five Buff-breasted Sandpipers were on the Jirik Sod Farms in Dakota County. This is bordered on the north by Cnty 66 and on the east by Blaine Avenue. Bruce Baer Bloomington, MN -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070729/57e06689/attachment.html
[mou] 55 Buff-breasted Sandpipers ~ Dakota Co.
This morning there were 55 Buff-breasted Sandpipers on the Jirik Sod Farms in Dakota Co. The Sod Farms are in Empire Township at the Intersection of CR 66 (200th St.E) and CR 79 (Blaine Ave.) They were out in the fields West of CR 79 and a scope would be necessary to see them if they continued to stay out quite a distance from the road. Conny Brunell Richfield, Hennepin Co. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070729/9b8d8edf/attachment.html
[mou] Buff Breasteds still in Duluth...
8/29/07 This AM there are still two buff breasted sandpipers on the soccer field at Park Point recreational area in Duluth. Yesterday there were three. Also saw two Bairds Sandpipers on the bay side at Park Point. Most pleasing was to see at least four fledged purple martins and a few adults bringing food. Can't say that I've seen that species out and so noticeable at the point. The buff breasteds continue to be accomodating to close approaches, it's fun to lay out at their eye level and watch them pick off grasshoppers! Shawn Z. ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070729/b25c7682/attachment.html
[mou] Bayfield / Washburn birding?
I will be spending a few days in Washburn, WI in early August and I'm wondering if anyone on this listserv is familiar with the birding there. I have limited space for gear, but would bring a scope if it would be worthwhile; otherwise I'd just bring binoculars. I have a couple of birding brochures from the area, but they are Chamber of Commerce-style so they're more directed toward promoting local businesses and don't give much in the way of directions or species to look for. Are there places to scan Lake Superior or exposed flats in Bayfield or especially Washburn? If so, does this area host much of interest in early August? Thanks. Shawn Conrad _ http://liveearth.msn.com
[mou] A 'don't miss' conference in October
Plan to attend: Fall conference to spotlight birds and habitats Everyone who cares about birds and their habitats is invited to attend ?Declining Species, Declining Habitat: Reversing the Trend,? Oct. 12-14 in Bloomington, Minn., with researchers, authors and policy-makers probing gains and losses in our region?s ecosystems. The conference, sponsored by Audubon Minnesota, is open to the general public. Find out more and register online at http:// mn.audubon.org/. Join experts as they discuss the latest information on grassland, forest, wetland and neighborhood birds. Learn about how changes in the environment affect birds and current efforts to preserve them. Hear keynote speaker Dr. Bridget Stutchbury, noted scientist and author, probe whether migratory songbirds are ?canaries in the coal mine.? A full day devoted to the Mississippi River spotlights the importance of this major flyway, culminating in a excursion on a Mississippi River sternwheeler. Kenny Salway, a true ?river rat,? will be on hand and humorist Al Batt entertains luncheon guests. Field trips and a special presentation on global warming, featuring John Flicker, president of the National Audubon Society and Dr. Mark Seeley, University of Minnesota climatologist and Minnesota Public Radio weather commentator, round out the weekend?s events. This is a ?don?t miss? event so mark your calendars now. > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070729/6f4175f1/attachment.html
[mou] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - Dakota Co.
Sat. 7/28 This evening there were 6 Buff-breasted Sandpipers at Jirik Sod Farms in Empire Twsp. at CR66 (210th St.) & CR79 (Blaine Ave.). Also: a Western Meadowlark singing. The fields in the new industrial development north of Randolf have been mostly mowed and abandoned by the prairie birds reported about a month ago. I did find a flock of at least 5 Kestrels and two very active Huns (Gray Partridge). Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN sweston2 at comcast.net -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070729/7e90d8b6/attachment.html
[mou] omygosh a cowbird :(
Wow - another new visitor to the yard - Never had one before - I should have been able to figure this one out from the behavior. Another one of those lessons I won't soon forget. Thanks to those who responded. Larry Sirvio Cottage Grove
