[mou-net] MOU awards
It's again that time of year when the MOU Awards & Recognitions Committee is looking for nominees to be recognized for their contributions to the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. This annual tradition of recognition takes the form of presenting the Thomas S. Roberts, Brother Theodore Voelker, and Young Birder awards to the recipients at the MOU Papers Session on December 1, 2012. - Since 1963, the Thomas S. Roberts Award has traditionally been our lifetime achievement award: "For Outstanding Contributions to Minnesota Ornithology or Birding", as stated on the plaque. Previous recipients have contributed to the MOU in many different ways, which were sometimes not directly related to ornithology or birding. (Also note that the policy has been that a person would only receive this award once, although apparently nothing specifically has ever stated this.) - The Brother Theodore Voelker Award is "For Special Achievement in Field Ornithology" during the past year, which would be from November 2011 through October 2012. The original intent in 1988 was that this recipient's achievement would be related to field ornithology in one of three categories: significant bird sighting(s); something written (e.g., journal article, book, or technical paper); or a field research project. In more recent years, involvements in special events, conservation, mentoring, and education have also been included in the criteria for this award. - The Young Birder Award is for someone under 25 years old contributing to knowledge of Minnesota birds or to the MOU; as it reads on the plaque: "For Contributions to Birding in Minnesota". This is our newest award, presented for the first time in 2005. Please contact me ASAP if you have someone in mind for any of these awards, and include his or her qualifications and contributions which you feel would make your nominee a worthy recipient. I would like to receive all nominations no later than November 1, and the committee thanks you in advance for your interest and input in these awards. Kim R Eckert, Chairman MOU Awards and Recognition Committee 1921 W Kent Rd Duluth MN 55812 ecker...@gmail.com (218) 349 5953 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] Cedar waxwings and this morning, an Osprey
Just walked the dog along Bavaria Hills Trail in Chaska and passed a tree filled with 20+ Cedar Waxwings filling up on berries. This morning about 10 am, at the dog park in Victoria, an Osprey landed in the top of a tree before sailing off to check out the nearby lake. Lovely birding weather! (And don't forget to get your FREE download of the newest Birder Murder this week only at Amazon.com!) Jan Dunlap Author of the Bob White Birder Murder Mysteries Special news: Download a FREE Kindle copy of "A Murder of Crows" at Amazon.com Oct. 8-12 Find me on myFacebook Author Page and Pinterest http://www.jandunlap.com "Everything a cozy mystery should be! A wonderful new series here."...amazon.com reviewer on the Birder Murders 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] Wood Thrush & Ruby Crowned Kinglet Grant County
sorry, Dark Eyed Junco and these were seen Monday On Oct 10, 2012, at 4:01 PM, Charlene Nelson wrote: > in my backyard along with > YR Warblers > Blue Jays > Am Robins > Slate Junco > Hairy Woodpecker > Downy Woodpecker > Red Bellied Woodpecker > Chickadees > Harris Sparrows > Song Sparrows > 2 Goldfinches > > Charlene Nelson > Elbow 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 > 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] Cackling Goose, Ramsey County
I just found a Cackling Goose at the golf course on the west side of Lexington Ave. north of Como Ave. The bird is foraging next to what appears to be a Lesser Canada Goose among a couple hundred Giant Canadas, so three sizes of geese are present here. 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] Wood Thrush & Ruby Crowned Kinglet Grant County
in my backyard along with YR Warblers Blue Jays Am Robins Slate Junco Hairy Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Red Bellied Woodpecker Chickadees Harris Sparrows Song Sparrows 2 Goldfinches Charlene Nelson Elbow 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] Grant County Amer Golden Plover
north of Elbow Lake at a pond just north of the mile marker 203 on St Hwy 59 yesterday 3 Amer Golden Plovers 3 Greater Yellowlegs 1 or 2 Killdeer lots of Blue Wing Teal Charlene Nelson Elbow 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] Say's Phoebe still present, St. Louis Co.
Say's Phoebe still present at McQuade safe harbor. Was catching flies at the restroom when I arrived. Since then it has alternated between the motel property and the harbor. Many other birds moving down the shore as well. Doug Kieser Hennepin Co. Sent from my Windows Phone This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the intended recipient (or authorized to receive this message for the intended recipient), you may not use, copy, disseminate or disclose to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received the message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and delete the message. Thank you very much. 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] Hartley Nature Center this morning with photos
This morning I took a walk in Hartley Nature Area. Had some flyover migrants, as well as some Palm Warblers & butterbutts at eye level. eBird list below, with some pictures afterwards. Enjoy! http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S11759648 Palm Warbler http://www.pbase.com/image/146598172 http://www.pbase.com/image/146598171 http://www.pbase.com/image/146598170 Some leaves with dew & frost http://www.pbase.com/image/146598173 http://www.pbase.com/image/146598175 Good birding, Erik Bruhnke Duluth, MN -- *NATURALLY AVIAN* - Birding Tours and Bird Photography birdf...@gmail.com (e-mail) www.naturallyavian.com (birding tours) www.pbase.com/birdfedr (photos) www.facebook.com/NaturallyAvian (facebook) 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] Birding the Lake Wobegon Trail Part 2 of 4
Hi All, Just a reminder that Minnesota Moments has the Fall installment of the 4-part/seasonal article about birding along the Lake Wobegon Trail by Bill Boles & Russ Ergen in it's current issue. Betsy Beneke 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] Birding/Diversity Conference this Saturday
Hi All, It's not too late to register for this Saturday's conference on diversity in birding. Here's the link to conference info: http://www.fledgingbirders.org/CFAB.html The Star Tribune has a nice article on the conference and issue - here's the link for that: http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/173178281.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] Rusty Blackbirds
I was at my desk at home, when a small group of Rusty Blackbirds landed in the red pine in front of the window. First ones I've seen in some time. -- Hackensack/Longville Cass 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
