[mou-net] birding Mexico
I am interested in hearing from anyone who has birded Guerrero State in Mexico---near Acapulco, Ixtapa, Zihuatenejo---especially in March. please backchannel to me. Pete Hoeger, Hutchinson Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] not present, E. Screech Owl, Minnetonka, Hennepin Co.
Sunday, Jan 18, the owl was not in the box at 8:30 am. Yesterday the owl was at the hole from 2:30 pm until dark. We were glad many people got to see it. George Skinner Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] CR Field guide
Unless you're an ornithology pro, buy Rich Garriguez's new Costa Rica guide book. Better maps, better plates, less weight & easier to use. Stiles & Skutch extensive discussions are fascinating, but too much to carry. PS Birding is even better and travel easier in Panama compared to Costa Rica. Dick Richard Carlson Full-time Birder, Biker and Rotarian Part-time Economist Tucson, AZ, Lake Tahoe, CA, & Kirkland, WA rcc...@pacbell.net Tucson 520-760-4935 Tahoe 530-581-0624 Kirkland 425-828-3819 Cell 650-280-2965 - Original Message From: Janice Dunlap To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 11:21:29 AM Subject: [mou-net] Field guide recommendation? I am in need of a good field guide to Costa Rica birds as we are heading there next month for a brief visit. Does anyone have a particular book to recommend? Please respond to jrdwrit...@yahoo.com. Thanks so much! Jan Dunlap Chaska http://www.jandunlap.com "The Boreal Owl Murder" has been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award. "A delight to read!" - Armchair Interviews Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] **Hoary Redpoll** Reminder
There seem to be increasing numbers of Hoary Redpolls being reported recently, from several locations throughout the state. I would like to remind EVERYONE that this species is considered to have "rare regular" status in the state, and also presents an ID challenge, and therefore REQUIRES documentation. NO exceptions. I have been sending e-mails to individuals requesting documentation, but am getting a little behind, so please consider this message to be a heads up. Please know that to have your report published in the seasonal summary of this species in THE LOON, and included in the permanent record/ archive it MUST be documented. The preferred method would be to use the RQD form on the MOU web site. However, I will accept any contemporaneous notes or photos sent directly to me. ALL undocumented reports will merely be listed as such at the end of the introduction to the the Winter Season article when published. Any questions pertaining to this can be sent to me, Paul Budde (the Seasonal Report Editor) or Jim Mattsson, (Winter Season Compiler). Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Good birding! Drew Smith Winter Season Compiler Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Hoary Redpoals in Carver County
We have six Hoary Redpoals feeding at our sunflower feeder this morning. We have had Common Redpoals off and on for the past few weeks but these are the first Hoary Redpoals - no red on the back, "frosty" coloration. Tom Dunlap --- WebMail from Chaska.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] FW: Common Redpoll at feeder, Goodhue Cty
_ From: Laura Coble [mailto:shearwate...@frontiernet.net] Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 1:24 PM To: 'mnb...@lists.mnbird.net' Subject: Common Redpoll at feeder, Goodhue Cty Early this afternoon I found one Common Redpoll feeding on the ground under my feeder. I have had flocks of Pine Siskins and Purple Finches regularly at my feeders for the past month and a half, and was hoping for Common Redpolls. It has been at least four years since I last saw them at my feeders. Laura Coble Cannon Falls, MN Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Red Breasted Nuthatch
Had a very beautiful Red-Breasted Nuthatch at our feeders today.. Very tame. I walked by it within 4 feet and it totally ignored me. Jim Gay Woodbury, MN Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Bird Carcas ID Help
At about 1:00 PM today my wife saw a Coopers Hawk take a bird from near our feeders, then fly to a tree in our front yard. We watched it eat its lunch for about 10 - 15 minutes then it dropped what was left in the yard. I went out later to pick the carcass, all that was left were the wings and breastbone. At first I thought it was going to be one of the Junco's we've had around all winter. But when I saw it up close, it appears to be larger than a Junco. It looks like it could be a Robin. I have seen a couple of Robins this winter, but not near my house. I've posted pictures of the carcass at http://kx0j.home.comcast.net/01182009.htm It's not overly important at all, more of a curiosity. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help. Jim King Cottage Grove Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Duluth Golden-crowned Sparrow update anyone??
Did anyone have positive or negative success looking for the sparrow today, Sunday? Thanks Jim Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] White-winged Scoter, Dakota Co.
Susan and I watched a female White-winged Scoter in the Mississippi R. from the Freedom Park overlook, Prescott, WI this afternoon (18 Jan., 3:45 p.m.). It was in both MN and WI waters. This is probably the same bird (based on facial pattern) that was seen here about 4 weeks ago. The male Harlequin Duck was in the same area, also in Dakota Co. Bruce A. Fall, Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Regarding the Carver County redpoals
I received a few questions about the redpoals my wife and I saw this morning. We watched them for approximately fifteen minutes while they were feeding, flying and perching around our feeder, ten feet from our kitchen window. The birds we saw clearly did not show any red coloration or streaking on their coverlets. They also did not show as much "rosiness" as the common redpoles have had on their breasts. As I stated in the first message, they were more frosty (white) and they had white cheeks. We have not seen them since around 10:00 am today. I realize that they are rare in this area. The last time anyone in my family saw them in Carver County was February, 1998 at our old house. We live in a townhouse at 992 Carriage lane in Chaska. We are the second unit of the first townhome and our feeders on the back deck can be viewed from Bavaria Hills Trail road. People are welcome to look at our feeders from Bavaria Hills Trail Road. I don't think other homeowners would appreciate people roaming our back area. Good birding, Tom Dunlap --- WebMail from Chaska.net Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Bird Carcas ID Help
Hi Jim, A Junco has a wing span of 9.25" whereas a Robin has a wingspan of 17". That should give you the answer. Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.net - Original Message - From: "Jim King - KX0J" To: Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2009 4:37 PM Subject: [mou-net] Bird Carcas ID Help At about 1:00 PM today my wife saw a Coopers Hawk take a bird from near our feeders, then fly to a tree in our front yard. We watched it eat its lunch for about 10 - 15 minutes then it dropped what was left in the yard. I went out later to pick the carcass, all that was left were the wings and breastbone. At first I thought it was going to be one of the Junco's we've had around all winter. But when I saw it up close, it appears to be larger than a Junco. It looks like it could be a Robin. I have seen a couple of Robins this winter, but not near my house. I've posted pictures of the carcass at http://kx0j.home.comcast.net/01182009.htm It's not overly important at all, more of a curiosity. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks in advance for any help. Jim King Cottage Grove Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Harlequin Duck: Prescott
In addition to the Harlequin, yesterday a Peregrine made a couple of pases over the railroad bridge at Prescott. A couple of weeks ago, it sat in a littlle alcove high on the east side of the bridge giving everyone a real eyeful. I'm told by other observers, that it has been around alll winter. Stan Hunter On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 1:27 AM, Steve Weston wrote: > Saturday > > Jim Ryan and I found a beautiful male Harlequin Duck in full breeding > plumage and a Redhead Duck below the railroad bridge in Prescott, Wisc. > Both were on the Minnesota side of the river. Trumpeter Swans were > everywhere with over twenty swans in at least five locations in Dakota > County and on the river at Prescott. Robins were also everywhere. One or > two Northern Shrikes were seen at Black Dog Lake. Many Red-tailed Hawks > were soaring or perched. A Red-breasted Nuthatch was at the feeder by > Acacia Cemetery and four Snow Buntings raced along the road east of > Vermillion. We did not locate any Crossbills, winter finches, Snowy Owls > (at the airport), or Cedar Waxwings. > > Steve Weston on Quiggley Lake in Eagan, MN > swest...@comcast.net > > > Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Wabasha and nearby Two Harbors sightings
Yesterday my friends and I had a successful and very fun day conducting a Golden Eagle survey, in Wabasha, MN, which is a little south of the Twin Cities. We ended our full day of birding with two Golden Eagles, the only ones seen for the day! Other sightings include: BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER (1) EASTERN BLUEBIRD (1) Northern Flicker Red-bellied Woodpecker Rough-legged Hawks Bald Eagles Red-tailed Hawks American Kestrel Wild Turkey (lots of em!) Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch American Crow Blue Jay Northern Cardinal Just outside of our surveying area, we had 3 Sharp-tailed Grouse fly across the road. Farther north in Minnesota today, I skied the a afternoon away (just a little west of Two Harbors), and had 1 Pine Grosbeak, Common Redpolls, and a few Black-capped Chickadees. Good birding! Erik Bruhnke Duluth, MN birdf...@gmail.com www.pbase.com/birdfedr/naturallyavian Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Barrow's Goldeneye still in Duluth
Today Chad Gustafson, Ross Dorendorf, and I relocated the Duluth Barrow's Goldeneye in a large flock (~100) of Common Goldeneye at Canal Park in Duluth. The ducks (including 4 Red-breasted Mergansers) were in the open water between the breakwalls that guard the channel under the lift bridge. We also looked for the Golden-crowned Sparrow twice today without success. Bob Dunlap, Nicollet County bobthebirdman.blogspot.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Wabasha and nearby Two Harbors sightings
Sorry, I forgot to add a few other species to the birds seen yesterday near Wabasha... I was just entering the data on ebird, and realized that I missed a few from memory... I don't have the datasheets with me, and here's the other sightings we observed: Mallards European Starling Horned Larks American Tree Sparrows Dark-eyed Juncos Good birding, Erik Bruhnke birdf...@gmail.com www.pbase.com/birdfedr/naturallyavian On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 6:03 PM, Erik Bruhnke wrote: > Yesterday my friends and I had a successful and very fun day conducting a > Golden Eagle survey, in Wabasha, MN, which is a little south of the Twin > Cities. We ended our full day of birding with two Golden Eagles, the only > ones seen for the day! Other sightings include: > > BLACK-BACKED WOODPECKER (1) > EASTERN BLUEBIRD (1) > Northern Flicker > Red-bellied Woodpecker > Rough-legged Hawks > Bald Eagles > Red-tailed Hawks > American Kestrel > Wild Turkey (lots of em!) > Black-capped Chickadee > White-breasted Nuthatch > American Crow > Blue Jay > Northern Cardinal > > Just outside of our surveying area, we had 3 Sharp-tailed Grouse fly across > the road. > > > Farther north in Minnesota today, I skied the a afternoon away (just a > little west of Two Harbors), and had 1 Pine Grosbeak, Common Redpolls, and a > few Black-capped Chickadees. > > Good birding! > > Erik Bruhnke > Duluth, MN > birdf...@gmail.com > www.pbase.com/birdfedr/naturallyavian Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Snowy Owl in Clay Couny
Greetings This afternoon I found a Snowy Owl at the Moorhead Crystal Sugar Ponds on the dike of the farthest northeast cell near the intersection of 28th Ave North and N. 28th Street. This may be the same bird that was seen on Friday at the bridge southeast of the Target Store. Good Birding Dean Riemer Geographically Challenged in West Fargo ND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, copy, use, disclosure, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Common Redpolls
Today I had about 80+ Common Redpolls for PFW counting.. They must have figured out the Andrew buffet is here.. Last count 2 weeks ago I only had 3, last Sunday I had 10.. -- Andrew Longtin Corcoran (Hennepin Co.) Minnesota See my WEB pages at: www.birderguy.com Email: birder...@comcast.net Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory Supporter http://www.hawkridge.org Minnesota Ornithologists Union Member http://www.moumn.org Cornell Lab Member (PFW) http://birds.cornell.edu/pfw Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] ww crossbills, redpolls, Carpenter Nature Center, Hastings
The white-winged crossbills reported previously at Carpenter Nature Center have apparently expanded the number of their flock, and have been joined by some common redpolls. Their original location was in conifers on the south side of the administration building, but they were last seen late this afternoon in the stand of trees on the east side of the building. The foliage is dense, and the birds not especially noisy or mobile, so it may require patience and repeated visits to view them. Linda Whyte Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Unethical Photographer at the bog
Hello: I received a email from a Minnesota birder who reported this to me today "I birded the bog Sunday and had a run-in with a photographer who was baiting the hawk owl at Sax road and cty 7. We were stopped along with another car of birders when this guy in a truck with North Dakota platesstops about a hundred yards away. He's out monkey around picking stuff up and putting something on the ground, and when he does the owl comes streaking in full bore right at the guy. He must've been yanking the bait away because it didn't look like the bird got anything. I yelled at him to knock it off and he stopped. Later after I got in my car he drove up and confronted the guys from the other car, so I got back out to talk to him. His excuse was "well, the road is where they hunt anyway." I told him no, he didn't need to condition the bird to the roadside and if he was patient he'd get good shots anyway. Frustrating. " Here is another story of how a Northern Hawk Owl has apparently died this year due to over aggressive photographers: http://listserv.arizona.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind0901b&L=birdchat&X=373893429F7451F5D2&Y=richditch%40earthlink.net&P=2632 I been following several photography forums: Camera Talk Minnesota, Fishingminnesota.com, Naturephotographers.net and I can honestly say many photographers are using the MOU-listserv to look for owls and all other bird sightings and go after them for photos. Now bear in mind the majority of photographers are very ethical and then there are some who do not care one bit about anything other than getting the "money shot". Just like there are a ton of birders who follow the ABA guidelines for observing birds and then there's those who do not follow any ethical guidelines and gives the rest of us birders a bad name. Also I am not against photographers at all, its just the small minority of them like the guy from North Dakota who makes me very angry that they think this is ethical to tease a owl with prey to get a photo. I am sure most photographers would not support this type of strategy to get a photo of a owl. I ask any birder who visits Sax Zim Bog or if you see anyone teasing owls this winter in Minnesota to get their license numbers and report them to the DNR. If you have a camera take photos of them or take a video of them as proof of what they are doing is plain wrong! Mike Hendrickson Duluth, Minnesota Website: http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/ Blog: http://colderbythelakebirding.blogspot.com/ Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
