[mou-net] Sax-Zim CBC including Snowy Owl
Monday December 19 Sax-Zim CBC A very average 28 species Highlights: Snowy Owl (first since 1991...when we had 4) CR 29 1 to 1.5 mi N of CR133 (found by Peder Svingen and Tony Hertzel) 2 Boreal Chickadees at Admiral Road feeder 10 Black-billed Magpies 28 Rough-legged Hawks 125 White-winged Crossbills 244 Common Redpolls (no Hoarys) no three-toed woodpeckers of any kind (windy!), no Sharp-tailed Grouse (windy!), no other owls, no Snow Buntings (no snow so why?) Thanks to:Dave Benson, Pam Benson, John Ellis, John Heid, Dave Evans, Tony Hertzel, Peder Svingen, Sparky Stensaas, Jan Conley, Sandy Roggenkamp, Don Kienholz Sparky Stensaas 2515 Garthus Road Wrenshall, MN 55797 218.341.3350 cell www.SaxZim.org 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] Carolina Wren still present, Chicago County
The Carolina Wren made about a minute-long appearance at the visitor center feeders at Wild River State Park around 1:15 this afternoon. Bob Dunlap 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] Spotted Towhee in Austin
A Spotted Towhee was reported on our Christmas Bird Count on Sunday at a feeder in Austin. It has been seen both yesterday and today. I posted a picture on the MOU web site. It is at the home of John and Sally Garry, 306 20th St SW, Austin. 507-434-4809. It was first found by John Garry. Richard Smaby rnsm...@charter.net 507-433-1925 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County
Trumpeter Swans have now adapted to field feeding throughout the Midwest and many are currently out in harvested corn fields throughout Wright County. Washington County is likely habitat as well. They fly to the larger rivers (including the St. Croix) and still open larger lakes at night. Over 5,500 Trumpeters state-wide now in Minnesota! These swans that Gail has observed are thus most likely Trumpeters. Tundra Swans should have moved through by now. Madeleine Linck Wildlife Technician Three Rivers Park District 12615 County Road 9 Plymouth, MN 55441 763-694-7851 mli...@threeriversparkdistrict.org Fax: 763-557-4943 -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Gail Wieberdink Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:30 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County There were 15 to 20 large swans in a corn field off May Avenue at Square Lake Trail in Washington County at about 1:45 this afternoon. The swans looked as big as trumpeters but the habitat says tundra swans. The swans were accompanied by a large group of crows. It was a beautiful day for a drive in country. Gail Wieberdink 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] Lake Pepin Common Mergs
The open water at the south end of Lake Pepin held an estimated 17,000 Common Mergansers this afternoon, a wonderful site in the afternoon sun. My estimates might be a bit low because last week's aerial survey tallied over 20,000 in this same area but some of the missing birds may have been down river towards Reed's Landing. Several dozen eagles were readily apparent, some grabbing fish from mergansers that had overestimated what they could swallow quickly. As far as I know this is the world's largest concentration of this merganser, a magnificent and annual spectacle that is overshadowed by the eagle concentrations that occur at the same time. Bob Russell, West 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
Re: [mou-net] Planning a day trip: Aitkin County or Wabasha?
Per the e-mail responses, it sounds like Wabasha may be even better in January or as conditions get colder, even though eagles are still able to be seen. I've decided to go to Aitkin, and if anyone has any tips I'd appreciate an e-mail. At this time my plan is to go north on 169 until I get to 18, and then go along that road. I'm hoping traffic is light so I can pull over to photograph. I assume that is all I need to do and there aren't as many side roads like Sax-Zim? Thanks! Fr. 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
