[mou-net] LeConte's at Foley-Benton County

[Milton Blomberg]

Perhaps of interest: Late this afternoon with the colder wind and darkening 
sky, I had the fortune of watching three LeConte's Sparrows feeding on the 
dike/ditch sort of marsh path in Foley's Lions park  (location also of the 
WTP).  Also, two Amer. Tree Sparrows, among a few others.  Including early this 
morning near Succonix WMA in Wright, some birding in Stearns .a composite 
of 13 sparrow species today. mjb  

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Re: [mou-net] Alert: Juvenile Purple Sandpiper in Swift County

[J. Schmidt]

I was able to reach the location about 2:00 and found the Purple Sandpiper at 
about 2:20.  I did not relocate the Sanderling however.  The sandpiper was 
sitting in the rocks on the east side of the road very near the north end of 
the road that crosses a large slough in the WPA.  I watched the bird until 
about 2:50.  At that point a pickup drove by and the bird flew out over the 
water and immediately returned to the same spot on the edge of the road.
 
Joel Schmidt



From: Bob Ekblad 
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Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 1:10 PM
Subject: [mou-net] Alert: Juvenile Purple Sandpiper in Swift County

Denny & Barb Martin called to report they found a juvenile Purple Sandpiper
in Swift County - and they were watching it as we spoke on the phone
(moments ago).



The bird is located at the Lubenow WPA that is on 230th Ave SW 2 miles North
of Hwy 12.  This location is approximately 7 or so miles north of Appleton.



The Purple Sandpiper and a Sanderling were hanging out together.



Bob Ekblad
Olmsted County in SE Minnesota
http://www.Birding-Minnesota.com





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[mou-net] Purple sandpiper still present

[Robin LaFortune]

I headed out to Lubenow WPA as soon as I heard about the Purple Sandpiper and 
arrived at about 4:15pm. There were quite a few hunters present.

 The road (230thAve SW) winds along side the WPA, then through it,  forming a 
rocky shore on both sides of the road. The bird flushed from the west side of 
the road, flying only about 20 ft.  I got great looks from the car, and some 
so-so photos that I'll try to post later on the MOU site. The bird was very 
tame and actively feeding. It was still there when I left. I did not see the 
Sanderling.

I also saw a few Eurasian collared doves in Pennock, west of Willmar, on the 
wires on the way home.

Kudos to Denny and Barb for a nice find, and thanks to Bob for the report.  A 
lifer for me and a great MN bird!!!

Robin LaFortune
Delano, MN


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[mou-net] Black Duck at Shakopee Mill Pond and Escaped Parakeet

[Ben Harste]

We went to the Shakopee Mill Pond tonight along County Road 101 to see what
waterfowl were present.

Many Mallards and Canada Geese
5 Gadwalls
1 American Black Duck -  I think it was a Black Duck, it was significantly
darker than the other female Mallards and had a clean pale-yellow bill.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnbirder/6247573881/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnbirder/6247574079/

We also saw
2 Fox Sparrows
2 Dark-eyed Juncoes
2 Yellow-rumped Warblers
100+ American Robins
Around 20 Cedar Waxwings

When we were driving out of the parking lot a Parakeet flew from the grass
onto the parking lot.  Obviously an escape but an amazing surprise
nonetheless.  If you know anyone in the area who has lost a Parakeet here
are some pictures:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnbirder/6247574197/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mnbirder/6248095960/

Definitely a much more exciting 30 minutes or so then I was expecting.

Ben Harste
Bloomington, MN


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[mou-net] MOU Paper Session and Annual Meeting

[Carl Greiner]

The 2011 MOU Paper Session and Annual Meeting will be held Dec. 3rd at the
Bell Museum of Natural History on the University of Minnesota Campus.
Program information and registration forms may be found at:

 

http://moumn.org/paper.html

 

Contact me with questions or if you would like to have a display table.

 

Thanks and see you there.

 

Carl Greiner 

Vice President, 

Minnesota Ornithologists' Union

 

1616 Hill St. S.W.

Chatfield, MN. 55923

507-271-8286

  cgrei...@mchsi.com

 

 



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[mou-net] Alert: Juvenile Purple Sandpiper in Swift County

[Bob Ekblad]

Denny & Barb Martin called to report they found a juvenile Purple Sandpiper
in Swift County - and they were watching it as we spoke on the phone
(moments ago).

 

The bird is located at the Lubenow WPA that is on 230th Ave SW 2 miles North
of Hwy 12.  This location is approximately 7 or so miles north of Appleton.

 

The Purple Sandpiper and a Sanderling were hanging out together.

 

Bob Ekblad
Olmsted County in SE Minnesota
http://www.Birding-Minnesota.com

 



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[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse Please

[Peter J. Makousky]

I am needing to find a Tufted Titmouse and I know that Houston County is
good for this bird.

Other than areas in Houston County, does anyone know of any somewhat
reliable place to find this bird?

Possibly farther north (a little closer to the Twin Cities). 

If not, does anyone have info on good spots in Houston County?

 

Thanks.

 

Pete - aka - Sky the BirdMan

Anoka, MN



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