Re: [mou-net] Cardinal in Hennepin Cty
I heard my first back on January 5th in St. Paul. Great Sound! ~Kirk -- www.TwinCitiesNaturalist.com On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 6:46 PM, Judy Chucker jchuck...@comcast.net wrote: What's so special about a cardinal in Hennepin County? It was singing. Is this a season first, or have others heard this delightful sound yet this year? 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] Misidentification
Wonder what the field misidentification rate might be for the average birder? And where might the highest rates be? Gulls? Empids? Hybrids? Heard warblers? Certain humility needed in this area:) Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Misidentification
Maybe all birds serve to teach us the humility needed in all of life ;-) Linda On Tue, Jan 31, 2012 at 7:26 AM, Al Schirmacher alschirmac...@live.comwrote: Wonder what the field misidentification rate might be for the average birder? And where might the highest rates be? Gulls? Empids? Hybrids? Heard warblers? Certain humility needed in this area:) Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Tuesday, Feb. 7th, program meeting for Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis
*Children and Birding, A Natural Fit, presentation by Adele Porter* * * The meeting is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Beth El Synagogue, 5224 W. 26th St., St. Louis Park. For directions, go to the Beth El website, http://www.bethelsynagogue.org/about/directions/. * * Adele Porter is a science educator and author with a career that combines her curiosity and passion for science and dedication to children. * *In her program, natural history author she draws from the common threads and life lessons of current and past champions of conservation to form a blueprint for involving children and grandchildren in birding and natural resource stewardship. She also has a new challenge for birders - if you’re a ‘lister’, bring your list along! The Wild About series of children and young adult books, including *Wild About Minnesota Birds*, was inspired by the students of all ages that Adele has worked with during 20 years as an educator. When not presenting author programs, teaching, or working on a book, Adele writes educational materials for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, and various publications. Adele’s latest book, *Birds is Our Backyard*, a Minnesota Book Award 2012 Nominee, is published by Minnesota Historical Society Press. Adele’s books will be on hand for purchase following the program. For more information about Adele, her books, and author programs visit www.*adeleporter.comadelepor...@gmail.com *and www.birdsforkids.com. The program is free and everyone is welcome. Susan Tertell 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] Snowy Owl - MVNWR
At 8:15 this morning I observed a Snowy Owl flying out on the lake from the observation deck at the Old Cedar Avenue Bridge. It went though the woods and might possibly be at Black Dog. Bruce Baer Bloomington, 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] Carver County Yellow-rumped Warbler
As I was walking along the western shore of Rapids Lake, I heard the familiar chip of a Yellow-rumped Warbler coming from a Cedar. I spished once, and 5 Yellow-rumped Warbler appeared from several neighboring Cedar. They flew around me, chipping ocassionally, and then moved in and out of Cedar, Cottonwood, and Oak until I lost sight of them. There were no other birds near the warbler at the time. Other highlights from the western shore of Rapids Lake were 4 Purple Finch, a curious Swamp Sparrow as interested in me as I was in him from atop a dead reed(also had a possible Song Sparrow chip and dive below some reeds near this area), and a Merlin that dove after a Chickadee. A quick drive through the country turned up 3 American Kestrel. 2 of these are likely recent arrivals. 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] new email address john and donna
This is our new email addressdsgaba...@gmail.com John and Donna 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] In search of owls
As a newer birder, I'm very happy about the snowy owl outbreak and plan on trying to find one next Monday in Aitkin again, but I've unfortunately never gotten a good photo of more common owls such as a great horned owl. I haven't seen too much on this list as I imagine they are widespread, but if anyone has seen one or a long eared owl I'd appreciate any tips or an e-mail as to a location. I'm not sure if they are too common to post on or just not around and that's why I haven't seen anything on the list, but I'd be thrilled to find one. Thanks so much! 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
[mou-net] Am Three-toed Boh Wax Lake Cook
Tuesday 1 Am Three-toed Woodpecker Originally discovered by Erik Bruhnke Go east from Isabella on FR172/Wanless Rd to Sawbill Landing Rd, then go 0.8 mi N to open rolling area of large pines that was recently burned. We walked in several hundred yards through knee-deep snow before hearing woodpecker tapping. It was in a spruce. A BBWO has also been seen here. 1 Bohemian Waxwing with 3 Cedar Waxwings in Grand Marais campground...'Down from 500 yesterday and thousands last week. Sparky Stensaas 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] In search of owls
Many thanks to the kind e-mails in response to this post. As you can tell I'm a new birder, and I think in my original I meant barred owls, not the less common long-eared, though those would be great to find as well to photograph. Barred owls are more common but I imagine not posted on as often, so it's just nice to know where they might be found and hopefully I can find some over the next few months. And maybe I'll get real lucky and find a Great Gray in Sax-Zim or Aitkin later this month. Thanks to all. 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
