[mou-net] [mou-rba] help with mystery bird ID
Hello-I was wondering if anyone could suggest the identity of the amazing songster I heard yesterday. I was out cleaning the paddock when I heard an unfamiliar song--it didn't repeat or have any pattern that I could discern. At that point I started searching for it. It was quite backlit in the bright sun--but it seems to be the size and shape of a slender grackle-with a longer beak. I could just make out some stripes on the breast. The song was amazing-reminded me of the lyre bird-it kept changing, and I'm certain I heard it say ribbit as if it was mimicking a frog! After perusing the MOU birds of Minnesota list I have settled on brown thrasher as a possible identity for this bird. When it flew away I saw a reddish brown back and wings, low, swooping flight like a woodpecker. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm new to Minnesota so this is just a guess! Danielle McLaughlin Washington County 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] Ruff question
Hi, does anyone know if the Ruff is still present in Rochester? 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] Anoka County - Peregrine Falcon
April 18 - Observed a Peregrine Falcon at the Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park on the Anoka County - Coon Rapids side (east side) of the Mississippi River. There is a walking/biking path that goes over Coon Creek to the South end of the Park. The bird was located on the top of the electrical tower just past the Hwy 610 bridge. Charlotte Wenger cawen...@landolakes.commailto:cawen...@landolakes.com (651) 375-2828 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] Loon rowing activity, Osprey pair, Cedar Waxwings bonding, Grass L., Ramsey County
A friend and I observed similar behavior of a Loon at Marsden Lake on the TCAAP. My friend took a video clip of the behavior. Here's a link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mully410/7078538081/ or search Flickr for Mully410 * Images. Possibly, it’s the same bird. Marsden Lake and Grass Lake are only a couple of miles apart, as the Loon flies. Judd Zandstra Shoreview, Ramsey Co. -Original Message- From: linda whyte Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 7:28 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Loon rowing activity, Osprey pair, Cedar Waxwings bonding, Grass L., Ramsey County Exercise/Birding at Grass L. Nature Reserve, Snail L. Park, Ramsey County today: While there were no species seen that haven't already been reported, some bird behavior drew interest. The Osprey pair seem to have staked claim on the platform nest, making forays elsewhere, and then returning to a tree nearby, More surprising, though was the behavior of two Common Loons. The Loons at first appeared to be merely fishing. Their diving form varied from the usual, but it was assumed that was due to the more shallow nature of this lake, compared to what they normally occupy. Soon, though, they seemed to engage in what was a very elaborate bathing/grooming procedure. They did lots of shallow head-dipping while propelling forward, low in the water. There was some of the usual standing upright and out-stretching of wings, but they also repeatedly rowed themselves across the water surface, using their wings like oars. Most surprising of the moves was a flip onto the back and an actual back-stroke through the water. Eventually this activity segued into regular oiling and preening of feathers. At no time was there vocalization between the two birds, and only one of them stood and curled its neck into an s to touch its beak to its breast; there seemed to be neither attraction nor aggression so it was presumed the activity was tandem feather maintenance---nonetheless fascinating to watch. On the west shore of the lake, near the parking lot, there WAS some bonding behavior: paired Cedar Waxwings, males feeding females. Other summer residents present: Song, Savannah and Swamp Sparrows; Tree Swallows, Kildeer, Brown Thrasher, E. Bluebird, Red-tailed and Cooper's Hawks, Wood Ducks, Blue-winged Teal, N. Flicker, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Yellow-rumped Warbler Linda Whyte 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2411/4945 - Release Date: 04/18/12 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] Loon rowing activity
Sounds and looks like fun to me! Could also be preening or mating behavior. Or it could be -- getting all the salt from winter's oceans off their plumage! Loons' physiology changes so they can winter on oceans. It's an interesting thought that they might just be happy to be back in fresh water...!! (I know, I know, unless they flew straight from there to here, that it's just a thought...!) Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. 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
Highlights this morning from Carver County Carver Park Ruby-crowned Kinglet 7 Orange-crowned Warbler 1 (western male V. c. lutescens) Yellow-rumped Warbler 13 Fox Sparrow 1 White-throated Sparrow 7 Rice Lake Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs Dunlin 7 (after not finding any yesterday) Rapids Lake MVNWR Ruby-crowned Kinglet 6 Brown Thrasher 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler 63+ Eastern Towhee 1 singing male White-throated Sparrow 21+ 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] possible Red Throated Loon on Lake Phalen
On the south end of Lake Phalen in St. Paul, Ramsey County, I observed a possible Red Throated Loon in non-breeding plumage on the south end of the lake. I could be wrong because I would expect breeding plumage this time of the year. There are also a number of Common Loons on the lake as well as several pied billed grebes. The horned grebes present last week appear to be gone. Keith Carlson, Roseville, 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
Re: [mou-net] Eared grebe Lake Calhoun
Thanks, Anne. I am posting this for you. A Inouye cis_...@yahoo.com wrote: I have not learned to post for mou's list serve. But I am at the north end of Lake Calhoun near the tunnel and just saw the eared grebe. I don't know if it is worth posting. I know they are not that common around here. Sent from iPhone
[mou-net] horned grebes lake nokomis s mpls
I observed appox. 150 horned grebes plus some redheads, lesser scaup, buffleheads, common loon and ruddy ducks at the north side of Lake Nokomis jim hovey south mpls 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] tonight's Birds 'n' Beers postponed
The Woodcock event will be held this Monday, the 23rd, same time and place, Lebanon Hills Park, 6:30 PM. Linda Whyte 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] FW: [mou-net] [mou-rba] help with mystery bird ID
I had a very similar experience in the Louisville Swamp area last weekend except I was able to eventually get a better view and it was brown thrasher so that's a pretty good guess. Dan Hawkins NE Minneapolis -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Danielle McLaughlin Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:19 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] [mou-rba] help with mystery bird ID Hello-I was wondering if anyone could suggest the identity of the amazing songster I heard yesterday. I was out cleaning the paddock when I heard an unfamiliar song--it didn't repeat or have any pattern that I could discern. At that point I started searching for it. It was quite backlit in the bright sun--but it seems to be the size and shape of a slender grackle-with a longer beak. I could just make out some stripes on the breast. The song was amazing-reminded me of the lyre bird-it kept changing, and I'm certain I heard it say ribbit as if it was mimicking a frog! After perusing the MOU birds of Minnesota list I have settled on brown thrasher as a possible identity for this bird. When it flew away I saw a reddish brown back and wings, low, swooping flight like a woodpecker. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm new to Minnesota so this is just a guess! Danielle McLaughlin Washington County 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
Re: [mou-net] FW: [mou-net] [mou-rba] help with mystery bird ID
Thank you all for your feedback! Hopefully I'll see it again : ) It's a new one for me. Next up: the warblers hunting in my field. this will be tough... Also-why is our male bluebird obsessed with my barn windows? Is this a thrush/territorial thing? I've seen an AMRO obsess like this in the Kootenays of BC--from about 5am to 6pm he'd be at the window. I don't see how starving himself to fight with his reflection all day can be an evolutionary advantage... Happy birding! Danielle M. Washington County On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 9:07 PM, HawkWelter hawkwel...@comcast.net wrote: I had a very similar experience in the Louisville Swamp area last weekend except I was able to eventually get a better view and it was brown thrasher so that's a pretty good guess. Dan Hawkins NE Minneapolis -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Danielle McLaughlin Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:19 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] [mou-rba] help with mystery bird ID Hello-I was wondering if anyone could suggest the identity of the amazing songster I heard yesterday. I was out cleaning the paddock when I heard an unfamiliar song--it didn't repeat or have any pattern that I could discern. At that point I started searching for it. It was quite backlit in the bright sun--but it seems to be the size and shape of a slender grackle-with a longer beak. I could just make out some stripes on the breast. The song was amazing-reminded me of the lyre bird-it kept changing, and I'm certain I heard it say ribbit as if it was mimicking a frog! After perusing the MOU birds of Minnesota list I have settled on brown thrasher as a possible identity for this bird. When it flew away I saw a reddish brown back and wings, low, swooping flight like a woodpecker. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm new to Minnesota so this is just a guess! Danielle McLaughlin Washington County 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 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] Cattle Egrets/Loggerhead Shrike
Two Cattle Egrets were at the farm this rainy afternoon, though the cattle were not to be found. Thanks for the post, it was a treat to see these birds. They were lifers for me! Curt Rawn - Original Message - From: Dave Bartkey greathornedd...@hotmail.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 8:14 PM Subject: [mou-net] Cattle Egrets/Loggerhead Shrike Hi everyone, When I arrived home from work this afternoon, the phone was ringing and it was my friend Kathy Thom calling to tell me that she found three Cattle Egrets this morning. She swung by and picked me up to re-check the area late this afternoon and the birds were still present. They are located along Elmore Avenue, which is near the north side of Cannon Lake. Take CR 13, which hugs the north side of Cannon Lake to Elmore Avenue and turn north. The birds were located at the first farm on the left. When we saw them today, they were in the cow pasture on the north side of the farm. Also of note was a Loggerhead Shrike SW of Morristown along 255th St W and a Yellow-headed Blackbird in the marsh at the intersection of 255th Jackson Ave. Good birding! Dave Bartkey Faribault,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 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
