[mou-net] Varied Thrush et al
Hey birders, I was notified of a Varied Thrush visiting a feeding station in rural Nicollet County and was able to verify it this afternoon. The bird has apparently been around for a couple of weeks and I placed a picture in the "Recently Seen" section on the MOU website. The owners seem friendly enough and we may be able to post further directions and contact information in the near future. While viewing the bird, a Northern Shrike made a pass at the juncos feeding under the feeder which made the visit even more exciting. Other birds along the Judson Bottom Road between Mankato and Courtland: American Tree Sparrow, American Robin, Brown Creeper, and Northern Flicker. We also saw a Common Grackle coming into a feeding station west of the Minneopa State Park Entrance on Hwy 68. It was at the first house on the north side of the highway. The female Belted Kingfisher also continues to hang in there at the Blue Earth River and is best viewed from Land of Memories City Park off of Hwy 169/60. Happy Birding! Chad Heins Mankato, 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] Black-headed Grosbeak Update
My friend, Tim Viche and I saw the imm. Black-headed Grosbeak at the feeder on Superior St. at 9:00am and it was seen earlier in the morning by the homeowner. Mike 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
[mou-net] Harlequin & LongTailed Duck
8AM:Was able to view the Harlequin at Pt. Douglas amid the Geese and Trumpeters; and found the Long-tailed Duck at the Hardmann-Grand walkbridge site in SStPaul (upstream river left in the curve)10:30AM. Had probable Thayers at Lock Dam#2 but couldnt get the best fix on it. mjb 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 - Duluth
Convenient spot: North Shore Scenic Drive, NE of French River, just SW of turnout #5416 (still unplowed), between lake and road. Warbling at top of conifers. ~12 individuals 10:45 a.m. 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] Gull viewing schedule, Black Dog
Fellow larophilians, I have scheduled the following 3 dates to view gulls at the Black Dog power plant. We will meet at 3:45pm each day. Dec 26 Dec 30 Jan 1 Sorry about the short notice for today (Sat. 26th) but ill health has slowed me down a bit. Paul Budde and Mark Ochs will be the leaders today. Participants should gather in the parking area across from the power plant's main gate along Black Dog road. Entry into the plants parking lot will be at 3:45pm, so late comers will not be able to access the site. I have no idea how many gulls will be present, but certainly numerous waterfowl can be expected. In the event a rarity is found, I may be able to negotiate additional viewing opportunities, but no guarantees. Be sure to thank any and all Xcel employees you encounter for the opportunity to access the site. Good gulling, Jim 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] Black-headed Grosbeak Updates
Greetings - Any updates on Saturday of this bird would be appreciated. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Mark S Citsay Washington County Lake Elmo, 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
