Re: [mou-net] Female Purple Finch (Lake County)
On Apr 24, 2009, at 12:04, Andrew Longtin wrote: While working on finding a job I got distracted a few times by a Lincoln's Sparrow (FOY -for me) that was snooping through my shrubs and a female Purple Finch that landed on the tree by me sunflower and safflower feeders.. I got shots of both, I think the Lincoln's turned out good, if so I'll put that one up on my web pages and send the link out to you all.. Speaking of female purple finch: Yesterday on Wander Rd (West of MN1 MM308 in Lake County) I had this drab bird with a beautiful brief song. The lighting was such that I couldn't ID it. I have since seen her better. But I did some research and read that female Purple Finch will sing on territory announcing their availability. Since then I have noticed her up and down the road singing from prominent perches. I hope she finds a guy, and that you find a dream job. Dave 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] Vesper Sparrow, Duluth backyard
I'm excited to report a new backyard bird for mea Vesper's Sparrow. I've had two since yesterday afternoon. I've have manyopportunities to study them and I even finally saw the chesnut lesser coverts on one. I hadn't seen this bird mentioned yet for spring returnees so that's why I'm sending this observation. Cindy Edwardson Click to find information on your credit score and your credit report. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/BLSrjpTIkRqjWZOVsdDE0niNddQxGFIKO9Bn3VVQPvTQ4jXDLiDBDYZkD64/ 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] Jackson Co. birds this week
Hey folks, I've enjoyed marvelous looks at Lincoln's, Clay-colored, Chipping, Harris', and Field Sparrows in and around my yard. When they come to the porch feeder I can view them from 3 feet :). In the field I've enjoyed singing Savannah and Vesper's Sparrows. Lot's of Yellow-rumped Warblers flitting through the trees. Perhaps a visit to Kilen Woods tomorrow will yield other transients and returning breeders from the neotropics. I located a new Bald Eagle nest for Jackson County and its probably in its first or second year, judging by the still-dirty tail edge of the male of the pair. Should be that bird's first or at most second season of breeding. Eric Harrold Lakefield, 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] Acces to view shorebirds at Lake Byllesby
In response to some inquiries, public access to view the mudflats at the west end of Lake Byllesby is via Dakota County property, located at the southeast intersection of CR 88 and Hi 56. From this intersection, go about 1/4 mi. east on CR 88 to the first gate on the right (south side of the road). Park in the very limited area near the gate or along CR 88 and walk south toward the lake. Most shorebirds currently are very close to the north shoreline, so be cautious not to scare them away as you approach the lake. Scopes are essential. Jim Mattsson Eagan 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] Vesper Sparrow, Dakota Co
Yesterday, out of all the White-throated Sparrows, and the couple Field and Chipping Sparrows, I espied a lovely Vesper Sparrow bathing in our ground water. It even gave my son good looks at its pretty little red epaulet, white eye-ring, and white outer tail feathers as it flew. Lovely looks. Molly Jo Miller Inver Grove Hts Dakota Co 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] Cattle Egret Waseca and Rice Counties
Wally Swanson found a Cattle Egret in Waseca County this am at the Center Point Energy plant where he works. The egret was in the grassy area beside a pond with a fountain at the plant site. It then flew across the road to a farm yard with cattle and sat on a small building in the cow yard, then flew back to the pond at the plant. The plant is in Waseca County and the farm is in Rice County. From Waterville at the intersection of highways 13 and 60, take 13 south 2.2 miles to the intersection of highway 13 and 440th street. Turn left or east onto 440. The Center Point Energy plant is on the right or south. The farm is on the left or north. The plant gates are closed. The pond and farmyard are easily visible from the road. 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] Morning Pine Siskins - Corcoran
Just got done changing water and adding some peanuts to the screen feeder and now that I'm back in the house I've just had two Pine Siskin show up on the thistle feeder.. I'm looking for a job!! Please see http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewlongtin -- 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 Hawk Migration Association of North America (HMANA) Member http://www.hmana.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] Le Conte's Sparrow (Hennepin Co.)
9:15am: There was one Le Conte's Sparrow today in the grassy/dogwood area in the southern part of Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park. 8 ladies from the Mlps Audobon Chapter, the naturalist and I enjoyed superb looks at this bird; he was perched about 10 feet away, with the sun behind us. He hid in the grass for a while, then was seen doing that classic sparrow run, then flew to another patch of dogwoods. To get to this spot on the trail, grab a map from the interpretive center. Take the marsh trail west (left) for a while, perhaps 1/2 mile, then you will come to an open area. Once you past a tamarack on your right, start looking on the left side of the boardwalk. Ironically, the marsh is on the right side of the trail. Besides that, other typical birds were seen. Good birding! Alyssa DeRubeis Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. 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] Carver County-Palm and Black and White Warblers
At Carver Park this morning, there were 2 Palm Warblers and 1 Black and White Warbler along with some Yellow-rumped(didn't see as many as earlier in the week). Last night at the Chevalle wetlands in Chaska there was a Least and Solitary Sandpiper with a few more Lesser Yellowlegs. There was also a 2nd Yellow-headed Blackbird that has joined the 1st. _ Rediscover Hotmail®: Get e-mail storage that grows with you. http://windowslive.com/RediscoverHotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Rediscover_Storage2_042009 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] Salt Lake region
Hi there, My partner and I are traveling to the Salt Lake region the third week in May. We've got several spots picked out, including Antelope Island, of course. We're wondering if anybody has any advice or stories to share about Northeast Utah in May. Thanks! -Angela Gerend, Mpls 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] Waseca/Rice egret not present
Hi everyone, I checked for the Cattle Egret reported by Cindy Krienke this morning and couldn't locate the bird. This was around 11:45 am. Dave Bartkey Faribault, MN screech...@q.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
[mou-net] Short-eared Owl and Loggerhead Shrike, Nicollet County
This afternoon at the WMA one mile north of the town of Nicollet on the east side of Hwy. 111 a Short-eared Owl spooked up from the prairie as I walked along the dirt trail toward the wetlands. The bird fluttered around for a minute and then landed on top of a rise, allowing me to obtain some of the best looks I've ever had at this species (through a scope). On the way back to St. Peter along Hwy. 99, I found a Loggerhead Shrike perched on the telephone wire on the south side of the road. The location is just west of the electric substation at mile marker #7. I was able to take a few photos of this bird and will post one later today on my blog. 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
[mou-net] Audubon's warbler seen at Nine-Mile Creek, Bloomington
I was on a Bell Museum botany field trip this a.m. at Nine Mile Creek. I had binocs. A small flock of YRWA came thru above us. One of the males had a bright yellow throat. I was surprised and looked at him two more times before the group moved on. definite total yellow throat. otherwise a standard eastern form (myrtle). I have seen Audubons yellow-rumped in CO, but not in MN. There were 4-5 myrtle males and one female. No photo. no video. There were several of us bearing binocs in the group but when I told the nearest birder soon after, the bird had already moved across the canopy above the vernal pond basin, heading north with his conspecifics. PS. I recommend Bell Museum botany field trips led by Bob Bergad. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher, extemporizing on the morphology and life history of any tree/shrub/forb encountered. I think I have been on four now. Bob Bergad was distinguishing the Pennsylvania sedge from Spenglers sedge at the time the flock of warblers entered the woods. PPS. Carol Carter of Three Rivers Park District also found a singing brown thrasher that might be early(?) I can only think of two N American bird spp named for JJ Audubon--- Audubons shearwater and Audubons warbler. There may be more. He named scores of species for other people. good birding Gordon Andersson St Paul 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] Winona Area Birding Saturday
Hello allbirded around the city of Winona and other areas in the county Saturdayhere are some highlights: Bartlett Lake Rd (behind Winona Airport) Yellow-headed Blackbird Pied Billed Grebes - a regular flotilla of these guys Verchota Landing (Prairie Island) Greater Yellowlegs Lesser Yellowlegs Pectoral Sandpiper American White Pelican Rusty Blackbird McNally Landing (PI) Pine Warbler (!) White Throated Sparrow Ruby-crowned Kinglet Pileated Woodpecker Prairie Island Deer Park Yellow-rumped Warbler Orange-crowned Warbler Northern Rough-winged Swallow Sandhill Crane (in the grass field across from the deer park) Lewiston Ponds Ruddy Ducks Green-winged Teal For those who occasionally cross the river...Eastern Towhees where out in force in the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge, and Ruddy Ducks were present in big numbers as well. Good birding! Dave Williams Winona Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
