[mou-net] First mixed warbler flock
Noted my first mixed warbler flock of the fall - five species foraging together - however, none necessarily were migrants - at Milaca Hiking Trails this morning. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Mille Lacs Sherburne Counties 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] Great-tailed Grackle, Cottonwood County
On August 11, 2009, I found an adult male Great-tailed Grackle in Windom, Cottonwood County, at the McDonald’s Restaurant located on State Highway 60, just north of its intersection with CoRd 17. It’s partial to eating French fries, so throw out some if you don’t see the bird right away. --Douglas Mayo 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] [mou-rba] MOU RBA 13 August 2009
-RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *August 13, 2009 *MNST0908.13 -Birds mentioned Mute Swan Snowy Egret Wilson's Phalarope Red-necked Phalarope Nashville Warbler Bay-breasted Warbler Purple Finch -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota Statewide Date: August 13, 2009 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) http://moumn.org Reports: (763) 780-8890 Compiler: Anthony Hertzel (r...@moumn.org) This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, August 13th 2009. On the 12th, a MUTE SWAN was still on the southwestern side of Rapids Lake in Carver County. A SNOWY EGRET was still present at the Purgatory Creek Wetlands in Hennepin County on the 11th. RED-NECKED PHALAROPES and WILSON'S PHALAROPES were at the Nicollet sewage ponds in Nicollet County on the 8th. Other southbound migrants include NASHVILLE WARBLER, BAY-BREASTED WARBLER, and PURPLE FINCH. The next scheduled update of this tape is Thursday, August 20th 2009. 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] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Thursday, August 13, 2009
This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, August 13, 2009 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may also hear this report by calling (218)847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888. Finally, summer seems to have arrived in the northwest, and most folks are not acclimated to the heat, but all are glad to see more seasonable weather. Prairies are in full bloom, and birds are beginning to form flocks and family groups in preparation for migration. Few true migrants have been seen so far, but they cannot be far away. Katie Haws saw a PEREGRINE FALCON at Garden Island in Lake of the Woods on August 8. She reports that it has been a poor year for pelicans and cormorants as few were seen there. Maggie Anderson saw several GREAT EGRETS on South Pool at Agassiz NWR in Marshall County on August 8. A shorebird survey on August 8 found several hundred shorebirds at Agassiz, many of which were at Farmes Pool which is in drawdown. A quick trip there tonight revealed much reduced numbers and drier habitat. In Pennington County east of Thief River Falls on August 7 I saw several NORTHERN HARRIERS, RED-TAILED HAWKS, AMERICAN KESTRELS, and SHORT-EARED OWLS. A number of SANDHILL CRANES were also seen. From Glacial Ridge NWR in Polk County, Nate Emery reported the sighting of a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER in section 1 of Tilden Township which is north of US2 and east of MN 32. There are also SHORT-EARED OWLS along the west side of Glacial Ridge NWR. On August 9, I found several hundred shorebirds at the Melo impoundment. This is one mile east of Melo Church which sits along the north-south portion of CR 23. Thanks to Katie Haws, Maggie Anderson, and Nate Emery for their reports. Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than Thursday each week, at blocked::mailto:ajjop...@q.com ajjop...@q.com OR call the Detroit Lakes Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took place. The next scheduled update of this report is Thursday, August 20, 2009. Jeanie Joppru Pennington County, 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] [mou-rba] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Thursday, August 13, 2009
-RBA *Minnesota *Detroit Lakes *August 13, 2009 *MNDL0908.13 -Birds mentioned Great Egret Northern Harrier Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Peregrine Falcon Sandhill Crane Short-eared Owl Red-headed Woodpecker -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Detroit Lakes Date: August 13, 2009 Sponsor: Lakes Area Birding Club, Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce Reports: 1-800-542-3992 (weekdays during business hours) Compiler: Jeanie Joppru (ajjop...@q.com) This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, August 13, 2009 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may also hear this report by calling (218)847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888. Finally, summer seems to have arrived in the northwest, and most folks are not acclimated to the heat, but all are glad to see more seasonable weather. Prairies are in full bloom, and birds are beginning to form flocks and family groups in preparation for migration. Few true migrants have been seen so far, but they cannot be far away. Katie Haws saw a PEREGRINE FALCON at Garden Island in Lake of the Woods on August 8. She reports that it has been a poor year for pelicans and cormorants as few were seen there. Maggie Anderson saw several GREAT EGRETS on South Pool at Agassiz NWR in Marshall County on August 8. A shorebird survey on August 8 found several hundred shorebirds at Agassiz, many of which were at Farmes Pool which is in drawdown. A quick trip there tonight revealed much reduced numbers and drier habitat. In Pennington County east of Thief River Falls on August 7 I saw several NORTHERN HARRIERS, RED-TAILED HAWKS, AMERICAN KESTRELS, and SHORT-EARED OWLS. A number of SANDHILL CRANES were also seen. From Glacial Ridge NWR in Polk County, Nate Emery reported the sighting of a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER in section 1 of Tilden Township which is north of US2 and east of MN 32. There are also SHORT-EARED OWLS along the west side of Glacial Ridge NWR. On August 9, I found several hundred shorebirds at the Melo impoundment. This is one mile east of Melo Church which sits along the north-south portion of CR 23. Thanks to Katie Haws, Maggie Anderson, and Nate Emery for their reports. Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than Thursday each week, at ajjop...@q.com OR call the Detroit Lakes Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took place. The next scheduled update of this report is Thursday, August 20, 2009. Jeanie Joppru Pennington County, 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] Common Loon on Mitchell Lake
I saw a common loon on Mitchell Lake which is by Miller Park in Eden Prairie. It was seen in the middle of the lake from the boat launch at 7:30 pm. Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
