[mou] Minnesota Birding Deadline
The next deadline for Minnesota Birding is July 20th. Please send articles to newsletter at moumn.org Please send all bird photos taken in Minnesota, to designer at moumn.org Please identify the bird and tell us when and where the picture was taken. Barb Martin Editor Minnesota Birding newsletter at moumn.org -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/e6228c35/attachment.html
[mou] shorebirds at Purgatory creek
Stopped by Purgatory Creek rec area in Eden Prairie today to check out shorebirds.? The leasts are still hanging around along with lots of Killdeer and a few spotted sandpipers.? I also saw one shorebird that had markings very similar to the lesast sandpiper.? However, it was larger, more the size of the killdeer and i was fortunate enough to have it standing right next to a least for comparison.? I was not able to get my scope to focus well enough to get a good look at the rump and lost track of the bird when I switched to binoculars.? If you happen to get over there and run across this sandpiper, I'd be interested to hear your ID. ? Ben -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/78e132d5/attachment.html
[mou] [mnbird] Found Budgie (Parakeet) - St. Paul
It turns that this Budgie is not the correct ID for the couple missing theirs, in the Mac-Groveland area of St. Paul. So unfortunately, this Budgie is still looking for his original owners. Its' markings are: yellow head - turquoise body - white rump - white & black tail Click link for picture: http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/7081/2527106800066718885S600x600Q85.jpg Thanks so much for all your wonderful emails! Cathy - Original Message - From: Cathy Gagliardi To: MOU (new) ; MNBird List Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:12 AM Subject: [mnbird] Found Budgie (Parakeet) - St. Paul There is a beautiful Budgie that has been visiting our feeders for 3 days now. It has been coming in quite often this morning so it looks like he may stay awhile. If anyone knows someone who has lost their Budgie, feel free to contact me for directions to my home. Cathy Gagliardi St. Paul (southern Highland Park) zip code 55116 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/5b8ffc7f/attachment-0001.html
[mou] Shorebirds in Nicollet and Sibley County
I went to 2 places today that were good for shorebirds this spring and I was not disappointed. At the new WMA just north of the town of Nicollet in Nicollet County and at the Gaylord Sewage Ponds just south of Gaylord in Sibley County there were well over 50 birds each including Short-billed Dowitchers(Nicollet only) and Stilt Sandpipers(both). The WMA is about 1.5 miles north of Hwy 99 on Hwy 111 on the east side of the road. Look for a gravel road flanked by yellow WMA signs just north of a farm house on the east side of the road. You can drive back to a parking area and walk a few hundred yards to the wetlands. This should continue to be a great shorebird spot. The Gaylord Sewage ponds are on the south side of Co. Rd. 67 just a short distance east of Hwy 22 south of town. Between the two I had 11 species of shorebird. At the Elysian Sewage Ponds I had 4 Caspian Terns and along 490th St. just north of Sakatah Lake in the far SW corner of Rice County I came upon a flock of about 400 Bank Swallows. Bob Williams, Bloomington -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/22e218cd/attachment.html
[mou] [mnbird] Found Budgie (Parakeet) - St. Paul (FOUND OWNER)
I want to thank ALL of you that emailed me regarding the lost Budgie. Wow, what a great group here when you need some help, passing the word along. I've contacted the owner (thanks so much Kyle) and hopefully we can get "Baby" back home to them soon. All the best, Cathy -- Original message -- From: KCTEPO00 > Hi all, > > I found the phone numbers for the owners. Cathy, please call me at > 507-358-8810 > so I can get the information to you. Thanks, > > Kyle TePoel > > On Wednesday, July 09, 2008 9:12 AM, Cathy Gagliardi wrote: > > > >Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:12:24 -0500 > >From: Cathy Gagliardi > >To: "MOU (new)" , "MNBird List" > >cc: > >Subject: [mnbird] Found Budgie (Parakeet) - St. Paul > > > >There is a beautiful Budgie that has been visiting our feeders for 3 days > >now. > >It has been coming in quite often this morning so it looks like he may stay > >awhile. > > > > If anyone knows someone who has lost their Budgie, > > feel free to contact me for directions to my home. > > > > Cathy Gagliardi > >St. Paul (southern Highland Park) > > zip code 55116 > > > > > >___ > >mnbird mailing list > >mnbird at lists.mnbird.net > >http://lists.mnbird.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mnbird > > > -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/342c0c7c/attachment.html
[mou] Henslow's sparrow- Carver
Hi- Hiked around Carver PR this am, re- found the Henlow's sparrow reported by John Cyrus (his directions:To get to this location follow the main trail west of Lowry Nature Center(south of Crosby Lake). Continue until you get beyond Crosby Lake and out into a prairie area(closer to the hwy). He was calling from the top of a tall grass on the right side of the trail(right beside the trail).). This was the best look I've had of a Henlow's, and while I watched him sing, heard a second one also singing a bit further away. I also flushed 3 woodcock while walking the boardwalk in the bog. Otherwise, I saw a lot of expected species, but enjoyable none the less. I then decided to check the New Germany area and see how it was shaping up for shorebirds. I had to detour down to Waconia and thru Mayer, as HWY 7 is closed, but I didn't mind as I found singing dickcissels east of Waconia, along HWY 5, and in some weedy fields south of Mayer. The pools at New Germany do not have any good habitat yet for shorebirds, one pool is too high and the other 2 are chock full of marsh grass. I didn't get completely busted though, as I found a small flooded farm field just south of New Germany on 33 that had the following: 16 Greater Yellowlegs 4 Lesser Yellowlegs 10 Least Sandpipers 2 Pectoral Sandpipers 1 Wilson's Phalarope 1 Solitary Sandpiper Many Killdeer (including babies!!) I also saw the Red-headed woodpeckers that are usually in the area. Robin LaFortune Delano, MN -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/ba41683a/attachment.html
[mou] Thanks to all - Re: 2008 Spring Migrant ID help needed
All, Regarding my bird ID query - thanks to the many who responded! The consensus was Tennessee Warbler with a "black chinstrap" was simply caused by a ruffling or separation of the feathers - exposing darker feathers, skin or shadows below. [Also - this bird was in my flowering tree - which jives with a Tennessee Warbler according to Sibley guide. Although - I did try - I did not get a chance to record its song.] Again - thanks! I have added it to my yard-list for Minneapolis. Regards, Ed On 7/9/2008 12:09 AM, Ed [Minneapolis] wrote: > > Hi all, > > Back in April of this year - this bird came through my yard in South > Minneapolis. > > I am new to warblers (and MN) - and I thought this was a Tennessee > warbler - but the black band under the chin does not make sense (to my > limited knowledge at least). > > I have scoured all 10 of my bird guides and even with these photos - > and here it is July - and I remain still fuzzy/confused as to ID. > > Any help is appreciated - off line replies are fine. > > I have posted four snaps here: > > http://bp1.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRF8X726yI/AtU/PXAqPYAS9u4/s1600-h/DSC_0128.JPG > > > > http://bp3.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRFoZFUIsI/AtM/59XnSEGqYZA/s1600-h/DSC_0104.JPG > > > > http://bp3.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRFGiSPbfI/AtE/fMrZt9RPOKU/s1600-h/DSC_0029.JPG > > > > http://bp1.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRE1lQhR_I/As8/vCGdpKdiBDo/s1600-h/DSC_0026.JPG > > > > Cheers and kind regards, > > Ed > > > > > > > > On 7/8/2008 12:00 PM, mou-net-request at moumn.org wrote: >> Send mou-net mailing list submissions to >> mou-net at moumn.org >> >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >> http://moumn.org/mailman/listinfo/mou-net_moumn.org >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >> mou-net-request at moumn.org >> >> You can reach the person managing the list at >> mou-net-owner at moumn.org >> >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >> than "Re: Contents of mou-net digest..." >> >> >> Today's Topics: >> >>1. wandering whoopers coming to a wetland near you >> (Robert_Russell at fws.gov) >>2. Odd Duck (Nathan Schirmacher) >> >> >> -- >> >> Message: 1 >> Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:14:46 -0500 >> From: Robert_Russell at fws.gov >> Subject: [mou] wandering whoopers coming to a wetland near you >> To: mou-net at moumn.org >> Message-ID: >> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >> >> >> Whooping Cranes from the introduced Wisconsin population have been >> reported >> from several parts of the Midwest recently including North Dakota and >> western Minnesota. There is a known group of 4 whoopers seen >> recently in >> SW MN and at least 5-10 other birds are possible in MN, N WI, or even >> Iowa >> or neighboring states. Rather than report sightings directly to a >> birdnet >> that might lead to disturbance of the birds by overzealous observers, >> the >> Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership requests that you please report all >> sightings to the following website: >> http://www.fws.gov/midwest/whoopingcrane/sightings/sightingform.cfm >> >> This will forward the reports to all of the program partners and >> involved >> biologists who are tracking the birds. Bob Russell, USFWS, Ft. Snelling >> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080707/25ab4955/attachment-0001.html >> >> >> -- >> >> Message: 2 >> Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:00:07 -0400 >> From: Nathan Schirmacher >> Subject: [mou] Odd Duck >> To: Mou , mnbird >> Message-ID: >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" >> >> This Duck was the one i posted about yesterday. The bird >> appeared to have a peaked head at all angles. It was a a light buffy >> wash to the front. It had black and white feathers in the butt >> region. The bill appeared dark and it was appeared rather large. Any >> thoughts on this bird would be great. >> http://www.flickr.com/photos/natester166 >> >> Nathan Schirmacher >> _ >> Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. >> http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008 >> >> >> -- next part -- >> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... >> URL: >> http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080707/89e88d59/attachment-0001.html >> >> >> -- >> >> ___ >> mou-net mailing list >> mou-net at moumn.org >> http://moumn.org/mailman/listinfo/mou-net_moumn.org >> >> >> End of mou-net Digest, Vol 442, Issue 1 >> ***
[mou] cc: re: [mnbird] Found Budgie (Parakeet) - St. Paul
I provide childcare for a family near the Highland Park neighborhood, they say they've seen signs for a missing parakeet in posted near their home (near Grand and Fairview Avenues). If I find a sign I'll post it ASAP. If anyone else happens to beat me to it, all the better. Kyle TePoel St. Paul
[mou] A bit of personal items about Orwin Rustad
Greetings: Orwin Rustad from way back in the 1950's or before so many present members may not have know Orwin. Because of sickness he has not attended Paper Sessions for several years.? ? Orwin wrote many papers which were published in THE Flicker in the 1956 and 1957: "Leisure Time Study of Birds";? "Heron Island General Shields Lake" (Rice County); "Birds of Rice County".? IN THE LOON - Tree Swallows Nesting study" and many others. ? Funeral Services for Orwin will be on Friday, July 11th at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church, 204 NW 2nd Street, Faribault, with visitation one hour before the service. ? Forest Strnad Faribault, MN -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/f53af6de/attachment.html
[mou] Shorebird Workshop Aug1-3 and Aug 8-10
The shorebird workshops that Bob Janssen and I (Doug Buri) are putting on August 1-3 and August 8-10 have each had a couple of cancellations. If anyone is interested in attending either of these workshops please check out the web site for more information. www.itctel.com/buri/SHOREBIRD Contact me at: dougburi at tnics.com Thanks Doug Buri Milbank, SD -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/3506af24/attachment.html
[mou] [mnbird] sick bat
the wildlife rehab people in roseville might be able to help you. Although rabies does occur in bats, it isn't really that common. 651.486.WILD (9453) *Emergency Services:* Our core program is to provide emergency and long-term medical care to all species of wild animals. The number of wild animals admitted to WRC has increased from year to year. In 2004, we hit our record number of animal admits; totaling 8,295 for the year, most of whom are injured due to human conflicts and interactions. Once the animal is admitted, a team of professional staff focus on stabilizing the animal's condition and beginning the process of restoring its health. Trained volunteers continue the wild animal patients recovery by providing food, water and clean caging several times each day. Animals are rehabilitated in flight rooms or outdoor cages where they are conditioned and prepared for their return to the wild. We take special care to simulate each animal's natural environment and diet. We minimize human contact, a crucial rehabilitation aspect that is essential to the animal's ability to survive in the wild. Animals admitted to the WRC include: *Songbirds* such as: cardinals, finches, woodpeckers, nighthawks, orioles, swallows, shrikes, bluebirds, blue jays and killdeer. *Waterfowl* such as: kingfishers, snow geese, wood ducks, swans, pelicans, herons and loons. *Mammals* including: fox, opossums, deer, coyote, bears, beavers, mink, bats, flying squirrels and rabbits. *Reptiles* like snakes and turtles. *Avian, Waterfowl, and Mammal Nurseries* Our three nurseries "raise" more than 4,000 baby animals each year. Each nursery provides medical treatment and the nearly round-the-clock feeding necessary to help orphaned infant and juvenile wildlife mature and return to their natural habitats. When possible, orphans are housed with adult foster parent animals to lower stress and improve skill development. *Public Information, Assistance and Training* We work to educate the public about wildlife and encourage them to consider how their actions affect wild animals. Through our volunteers and literature, we strive to teach people how they can prevent unnecessary harm to wild animals and their habitat. In addition, the WRC provides training for veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators and public officials. This includes hands-on wildlife experience, such as, basic handling, nutrition, husbandry, cage requirements and physical therapy. More advanced training extends to medical care. [image: case photo] *For more information on these or other questions, please call the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota at 651.486.WILD (9453)* On 7/9/08, Steve Weston wrote: > > I have a sick bat (little brown) hanging on my garage door. I realize the > probablility of rabies infection is high. Should this be reported to DNR or > somebody? Or should I let it expire and bury it carefully in the garbage. > > Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN > sweston2 at comcast.net > 612-978-3993 > ___ > mnbird mailing list > mnbird at lists.mnbird.net > http://lists.mnbird.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mnbird > -- Pamela Freeman Never give up on a dream just because of the length of time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080709/c4cc803e/attachment.html
[mou] sick bat
I have a sick bat (little brown) hanging on my garage door. I realize the probablility of rabies infection is high. Should this be reported to DNR or somebody? Or should I let it expire and bury it carefully in the garbage. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN sweston2 at comcast.net 612-978-3993
[mou] Found Budgie (Parakeet) - St. Paul
There is a beautiful Budgie that has been visiting our feeders for 3 days now. It has been coming in quite often this morning so it looks like he may stay awhile. If anyone knows someone who has lost their Budgie, feel free to contact me for directions to my home. Cathy Gagliardi St. Paul (southern Highland Park) zip code 55116
[mou] 2008 Spring Migrant ID help needed
Hi all, Back in April of this year - this bird came through my yard in South Minneapolis. I am new to warblers (and MN) - and I thought this was a Tennessee warbler - but the black band under the chin does not make sense (to my limited knowledge at least). I have scoured all 10 of my bird guides and even with these photos - and here it is July - and I remain still fuzzy/confused as to ID. Any help is appreciated - off line replies are fine. I have posted four snaps here: http://bp1.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRF8X726yI/AtU/PXAqPYAS9u4/s1600-h/DSC_0128.JPG http://bp3.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRFoZFUIsI/AtM/59XnSEGqYZA/s1600-h/DSC_0104.JPG http://bp3.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRFGiSPbfI/AtE/fMrZt9RPOKU/s1600-h/DSC_0029.JPG http://bp1.blogger.com/_AldAsksoNQE/SHRE1lQhR_I/As8/vCGdpKdiBDo/s1600-h/DSC_0026.JPG Cheers and kind regards, Ed On 7/8/2008 12:00 PM, mou-net-request at moumn.org wrote: > Send mou-net mailing list submissions to > mou-net at moumn.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://moumn.org/mailman/listinfo/mou-net_moumn.org > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > mou-net-request at moumn.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > mou-net-owner at moumn.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of mou-net digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > >1. wandering whoopers coming to a wetland near you > (Robert_Russell at fws.gov) >2. Odd Duck (Nathan Schirmacher) > > > -- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:14:46 -0500 > From: Robert_Russell at fws.gov > Subject: [mou] wandering whoopers coming to a wetland near you > To: mou-net at moumn.org > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > Whooping Cranes from the introduced Wisconsin population have been reported > from several parts of the Midwest recently including North Dakota and > western Minnesota. There is a known group of 4 whoopers seen recently in > SW MN and at least 5-10 other birds are possible in MN, N WI, or even Iowa > or neighboring states. Rather than report sightings directly to a birdnet > that might lead to disturbance of the birds by overzealous observers, the > Whooping Crane Eastern Partnership requests that you please report all > sightings to the following website: > http://www.fws.gov/midwest/whoopingcrane/sightings/sightingform.cfm > > This will forward the reports to all of the program partners and involved > biologists who are tracking the birds. Bob Russell, USFWS, Ft. Snelling > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080707/25ab4955/attachment-0001.html > > > -- > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 23:00:07 -0400 > From: Nathan Schirmacher > Subject: [mou] Odd Duck > To: Mou , mnbird > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > This Duck was the one i posted about yesterday. The bird appeared to > have a peaked head at all angles. It was a a light buffy wash to the front. > It had black and white feathers in the butt region. The bill appeared dark > and it was appeared rather large. Any thoughts on this bird would be great. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/natester166 > > > Nathan Schirmacher > _ > Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live Messenger. > http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008 > -- next part -- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080707/89e88d59/attachment-0001.html > > > -- > > ___ > mou-net mailing list > mou-net at moumn.org > http://moumn.org/mailman/listinfo/mou-net_moumn.org > > > End of mou-net Digest, Vol 442, Issue 1 > *** > >
