Re: [mou-net] http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MNOU.html#1300068133
You have completely failed to understand what the point for our message was. By telling others that the local feeder had not seen the bird it was fairly clear that the bird was moving through the area and not staying to feed for awhile. The last record, in 2004, for this species was a bird that spent a few days at a feeder. As the species is known for visiting feeders in its home terratories it would be logical to want to know if it was visiting a feeder in this area. You appear to not understand what the purpose of MOUnet is. One of the purposes of this listserve is to pass along information to the members of the MOU about recent sightings of various species. The only accusations you seem to be seeing are in your own mind and no one elses. We were very thankful that a local feeder that didn't know any of us welcomed a birder (not us) into their home to discuss the local sightings. Thanks should be for them for their being so helpful. Not this kind of bull from you. Dennis and Barbara Martin Shorewood, MN dbmar...@skypoint.com - Original Message - From: matteo aragast mat...@e.coolworks.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:33 PM Subject: Re: [mou-net] http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/MNOU.html#1300068133 The folks at that house report that they have never seen the nutcracker. They seem well enough versed in identification that the birder who talked to them feels they would take a very good look at anything other than their regulars. so a bird is not seen and accusations start? how does this help? m.a. _ Summer Jobs, Winter Jobs Careers in Great Places at http://www.coolworks.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 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] Sherburne NWR Birds 03-17-11
BIRDS SEEN ON REFUGE 03/15 - 03/17, 2011 Canada Goose Trumpeter Swans (more every day) Wood Duck (more every day) Mallard Northern Pintail Bufflehead Hooded Merganser Ring-necked Pheasant Ruffed Grouse Wild Turkey Great Blue Heron Bald Eagle (pairs incubating) Northern Harrier Red-shouldered Hawk (NW part of refuge) Red-tailed Hawk American Kestrel Sandhill Crane Mourning Dove Great Horned Owl Barred Owl Belted Kingfisher (here since 02/04/11 at least - maybe all winter?) Red-bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Pileated Woodpecker Northern Shrike Blue Jay American Crow Common Raven Horned Lark Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch Golden-crowned Kinglet American Robin American Tree Sparrow Dark-eyed Junco Northern Cardinal Red-winged Blackbird Pine Siskin American Goldfinch Betsy Beneke Sherburne NWR, Sherburne Co., 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] GBHE
When do GBH's start incubating in central Minnesota? Betsy 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
Migrants this morning in Carver County Cackling Goose 4 at 150th St. Canada Goose ~300, 143 Rapids Lake MVNWR, 70 150th St., 41 Chevalle wetlands, ~50 scattered migrants Mallard 23, 12 150th St. and 11 Rapids Lake Ring-necked Duck 2 at 150th St. Common Goldeneye 5 at Rapids Lake Common Merganser 4 at Rapids Lake Bald Eagle 8, While there are often 2-3 in the area most of the year, I would think that at least half of the 8 are arriving migrants Killdeer 9, 4 Rapids Lake, 4 Salem Ave, and 1 150th St. Ring-billed Gull at Salem Ave. Belted Kingfisher at Rapids Lake Eastern Bluebird at Rapids Lake American Robin 80, 50+ Rapids Lake and 30+ elsewhere Dark-eyed Junco many more vs. yesterday Red-winged Blackbird 145+, 125+ Rapids Lake and around 20 mainly in a flock north of Cologne Eastern Meadowlark at Rapids Lake Common Grackle 3, north of Cologne and Chevalle wetlands Brown-headed Cowbird 2 at Rapids Lake 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] web site highjacked
I received an email which I am sure means the site is being used to send bogus requests for funds. Call me on my cell phone at 320-248-3461 and I will give you the email information I received if you do not already know of the problem. I am on a winter vacation in SC at this time and I checked my email just now to find the problem. Sincerely, Robert Haarman Emily Minnesota email: rjha...@emily.net 320-248-3461 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] Long-tailed ducks
20 long-tailed ducks in Agate Bay in Two Harbors. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry 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] Sherburne's Wildlife Drive
Sherburne's Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive will be opened to the public after the eaglets have hatched in the Stickney nest. If all goes according to schedule, I'm thinking this could be Friday, April 22. I'll post on this list serve when it's opened. Betsy Beneke Sherburne NWR 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] Live From Freeborn County
The song sparrow sings in my yard and life seems better. Flocks of grackles, red-winged blackbirds, robins, Canada geese, juncos, and American tree sparrows feather my day. Only one tree sparrow made my yard its winter home this year. I am pleased that others of the species have stopped by to let me have a look. Let the lovely music of the morning chorus begin! Al Batt Hartland 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] spring in Blue Earth County
Hey birders, In a short trip to Cobb River WPA and Perch WPA near Beauford, there were abundant signs of spring. A short list follows. Greater White-fronted Goose (#206 for the WPA complex) Canada Goose Common Merganser Hooded Merganser Mallard Ring-necked Duck Redhead Gadwall Wood Duck Common Goldeneye Eastern Bluebird American Robin Red-winged and Rusty Blackbirds Common Grackle American Tree Sparrows (flocks all over the place) Happy birding! Chad Heins Mankato 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] Eastern Bluebirds, Sherburne Co.
There were 5 eastern bluebirds along CR 3 just west of Santiago in Sherburne County today. I'm going to drive that way home tonight, to see if I can find more! Betsy Beneke Sherburne NWR 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] Lapland Longspur/Rice Co.
Hi All-- Yesterday Gene Bauer and I encountered several Lapland Longspurs in a flock that also contained a half-dozen Horned Larks and a single Snow Bunting. I was able to take a photo of the longspur, curiously the first ever for me of this abundant species. I have posted the photo on my blog, http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com along with comments on field marks and the taxonomy of Lapland Longspurs. dan -- Dan or Erika Tallman Northfield, Minnesota http://sites.google.com/site/tallmanorum http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com http://picasaweb.google.com/danerika daner...@gmail.com the best shod travel with wet feet Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes --Thoreau 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] Trumpeter Swans - Houston County
This afternoon I was treated to the sights and sounds of 11 Trumpeter Swans that were feeding on my neighbor's sod field adjacent to the Root River approximately 5 miles west of Hwy 16 on County 21 in Mound Prairie Township. Two of the birds are banded...yellow collar. I might be able to pick out the numbers on their bands with the photographs that I took, but they were pretty far out in the field and heat diffraction was a problem. I believe yellow collars mean that at least two of them are originally from WI. Very cool to see! Alan 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-Fronted, Snow Geese at Lake Byllesby, Dakota and Goodhue Cty
Hundreds of WF, Canada and Snow Geese, plus a good mix of duck species were present around noon today on Lake Byllesby in Dakota Cty. There were two viewing areas: at Lakeside Cemetery, and also from the Goodhue County Public Access Boat Landing. Thanks for your post, Steve Weston. Bruce Fall was at Lakeside Cemetery when I arrived, and had located all the duck and goose species present, including Cackling Goose. I found most of them after checking the Dakota and Goodhue locations. Lakeside Cemetery: Drive a little over 1/2 mi east of Randolph on hwy 88; entrance is on the south side of the road, and a viewing area is to your left (east) as you enter. Public Access to L. Byllesby, Goodhue Cty Boat Landing: From the hwy 56/88 intersection, go south, over the bridge on 56, about 2 miles; turn left (east) on Scotia Trail (302nd St.) and follow the signs. The entrance is down a hill, on your left. The waterfowl was along the far beach, looking NE. At this time, slushy snow, ice, soft gravel and mud make driving, parking and walking in both areas dicey. Laura Coble Cannon Falls 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] Coon rapids dam today
Notable was a large group of Gadwalls. One person told me he saw a GB Heron on the flat island south of the dam. Anybody visiting Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley? I'm interested in whether the wetlands/lake' are open. Any information would be appreciated. Tom Malone Thomas P. Malone Attorney at Law Barna Guzy Steffen Minneapolis Minnesota tmal...@bgs.com (Via BlackBerry)
[mou-net] [mou-rba] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Thursday, March 17, 2011
-RBA *Minnesota *Detroit Lakes *March 17, 2011 *MNDL1103.17 -Birds mentioned Canada Goose Trumpeter Swan Gadwall Northern Pintail Ring-necked Duck Hooded Merganser Common Merganser Wild Turkey Bald Eagle Northern Harrier Northern Goshawk American Kestrel Merlin American Coot Great Horned Owl Northern Saw-whet Owl Northern Shrike Gray Jay Horned Lark American Robin Varied Thrush Bohemian Waxwing American Tree Sparrow Northern Cardinal Red-winged Blackbird Common Redpoll -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Detroit Lakes Date: March 17, 2011 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, March 17, 2011 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. Spring finally seems to be on the way, judging by the warm temperatures, and the variety of bird species being reported. The birds are slowly returning. By now, there are HORNED LARKS everywhere, and even a few geese have been seen in the northwest, scouts looking for open water. BALD EAGLES are at the nests throughout most of the area, as are the GREAT HORNED OWLS. Larry Wilebski reported on March 13 that there is another VARIED THRUSH in the Lancaster area. It is being seen at a property outside of the town, and if anyone is interested in seeing the bird , please contact Larry for directions. His email address is lar...@wiktel.com. Diana Morkassel, near Warren in Marshall County , on March 10 saw 2 BALD EAGLES , some HORNED LARKS. BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS were seen near the Good Samaritan Center in Warren. A possible NORTHERN CARDINAL was heard east of Warren on March 17. Maggie Anderson reported that a pair of CANADA GEESE returned to headquarters pool at Agassiz NWR on March 15. Cory and Angie Floden saw a NORTHERN SAW-WHET OWL at a farm southeast of Warren on March 16. Shelley Steva observed a NORTHERN HARRIER in southern Pennington County 3 miles east of the Seven Clans Casino. In Red Lake County, Shelley reported an AMERICAN KESTREL in Plummer on March 14. Sandy Aubol saw MERLIN and heard it calling in East Grand Forks in Polk County on March 17. She also saw a male NORTHERN CARDINAL and some AMERICAN ROBINS there on March 17. Bruce Flaig saw a pair of TRUMPETER SWANS in the southern part of the county on March 16. John Loegering reported a MERLIN has returned to Crookston. Marshall Howe saw an adult NORTHERN GOSHAWK in Dorset, Hubbard County on March 12. Other species seen in Hubbard County this week included BALD EAGLE, BROWN CREEPER; a GRAY JAY was seen at the Lake Alice Bog in central Hubbard County. For those in Otter Tail County, spring seems to be progressing quickly. Brad and Dee Ehlers reported 50 TRUMPETER SWANS, and a variety of ducks including NORTHERN PINTAIL, RING-NECKED DUCK, GADWALL, COMMON MERGANSER, and HOODED MERGANSER. AMERICAN COOT ,and AMERICAN KESTREL were seen, as well as BALD EAGLES on the nest. Teresa Jaskiewicz at the Prairie Wetlands Learning Center reported AMERICAN KESTREL, HORNED LARK, NORTHERN SHRIKE, and RED-WINGED BLACKBIRDS. Alma Ronningen on March 17 reported WILD TURKEY, AMERICAN ROBIN, AMERICAN TREE SPARROW, and still some COMMON REDPOLLS near Dent. Thanks to Alma Ronningen, Brad and Dee Ehlers, Bruce Flaig, Cory and Angie Floden , Diana Morkassel, John Loegering, Larry Wilebski, Maggie Anderson, Marshall Howe, Sandy Aubol, Shelley Steva, and Teresa Jaskiewicz 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, March 24, 2011. 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
