[mou-net] The Lord's Work
Just realized that bird feeding is holy work. See Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth 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] MOU Book pick up in Austin
Richard Smaby from Austin have a box of books he wants to donate to the MOU book sale, but he will not be coming to the cities until after the annual meeting. If anyone is going to Austin between now and the meeting and is willing to bring the books back to the Twin Cities, please contact me and I will give you Dick's contact info. Thanks, John John Moriarty Natural Resources Manager Ramsey County Parks 2015 N. Van Dyke St. Maplewood, MN 55109 (651) 748-2500 (651) 748-2508 fax john.moria...@co.ramsey.mn.us https://parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/Pages/Habitats-and-Natural-Resource- Management.aspx -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Carl Greiner Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:20 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Common Redpoll Ramsey County (Anna Newton) I flushed a flock of about 30 redpolls at Tamarack Nature Center this afternoon, 3:15, feeding in the birches by the dock on north side of Tamarack Lake. I had no binoculars but the calls were distinctive, and I could see the red foreheads, dark around the bill and light streaking on the flanks. The birds were very pale, no red on breasts, but without binocs I assume they were common redpolls. Anna Newton (Naturalist at Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Rd, White Bear Township, MN 55110) 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] The Lord's Work
Could we please refrain from promoting religion in this group? This post is inappropriate. Pete Nichols Cottage Grove From: Jim Mork jim.m...@yahoo.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 4:25 AM Subject: [mou-net] The Lord's Work Just realized that bird feeding is holy work. See Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth 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 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] The Lord's Work
Amen! And using this site as a chat (except yellow-breasted, of course) room also is a real distraction. Marshall Howe Dorset, Hubbard County p.s. An evening grosbeak here today is another sign of their increased prevalence this fall, including in the mid-Atlantic states. Sent from my iPad On Nov 16, 2012, at 8:01 AM, Pete Nichols petenic...@yahoo.com wrote: Could we please refrain from promoting religion in this group? This post is inappropriate. Pete Nichols Cottage Grove From: Jim Mork jim.m...@yahoo.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 4:25 AM Subject: [mou-net] The Lord's Work Just realized that bird feeding is holy work. See Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth 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 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] The Lord's Work
Definitely an angry group sometimes. On 11/16/2012 8:15 AM, Rick wrote: On 11/16/2012 4:25 AM, Jim Mork wrote: Just realized that bird feeding is holy work. See Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth 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 I find your post totally offensive. Do you really think every one believes in Jesus Christ? Keep you religious beliefs to yourself. this is a birding group not a place to post narrow religious views. 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] The Lord's Work
Jim, your post was in violation of group guidelines. I don't know why you interpreted my polite request as being angry. Pete Nichols From: Jim Mork jim.m...@yahoo.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [mou-net] The Lord's Work Definitely an angry group sometimes. On 11/16/2012 8:15 AM, Rick wrote: On 11/16/2012 4:25 AM, Jim Mork wrote: Just realized that bird feeding is holy work. See Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth 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 I find your post totally offensive. Do you really think every one believes in Jesus Christ? Keep you religious beliefs to yourself. this is a birding group not a place to post narrow religious views. 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] Red-breasted nuthatch behavior
I've been watching a red-breasted nuthatch getting little peanut morsels out of our feeder, then it flies on a low trajectory across the street and buries them in the leaf litter around my neighbors' foundations. That doesn't seem like a safe place to store a winter larder. Why would it do that? Clay Christensen Lauderdale, MN Ramsey 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
Re: [mou-net] Birding
http://moumn.org/cgi-bi You can always post images on the MOU webpage: http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl?op=showcase Terry Brashear Hennepin County, MN http://www.naturepixels.com birdnird AT yahoo.com From: Karl Bohnsack ka...@paulsonclark.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 9:53 AM Subject: [mou-net] Birding Hello Everyone, My name is Karl and I am new to birding and this site (last 6 mo with a LL of 65). Proud to say I just became a member and donated to the MOU yesterday. And as much as I have enjoyed the banter the last few days (not really), let's look forward to the beautiful weekend ahead. Reason for my post is in response to the post on Lake Vadnais. I headed over there and could not find the kinglets that I really wanted to, but was able to get some pictures of the swans they are still there and close to the road. They were posted as Trumpeters but I am concerned about their size and beak and think they might be Tundra (as much as I hope I am wrong). Is there anyone that could take a look at some pictures and let me know what they think? Happy Birding Karl ka...@paulsonclark.com 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] Red-bellied Woodpecker / Threads
Yesterday in our yard we been getting a lot of Pine Grosbeaks f Hello: Yesterday in our yard we been getting a lot of Pine Grosbeaks feeding on several of our ornamental crab apples as well as 10 Bohemian Waxwings. I also spotted a Red-bellied Woodpecker in our yard along with some cardinals, house finches, fly over redpolls and crossbills and I also heard some Evening Grosbealks. In other words it was quite birdy in our yard! Even though Jim Mork signed off and the moderators are shutting down this thread I feel I have to point out somethings the moderators are not seeing nor the responders in Jim Mork's post. First of all he never once preached God to anyone on the listserv. All Jim posted was his expression of what bird feeding felt to him by using some scripture from St. Matthews. It was a harmless post and I thought some responders took his post the wrong way. So if anyone is moved by bird behavior or viewing a bird and want to share your excitement then please refrain from doing so and especially do not use the word God or any scripture to describe your feelings? I am a Catholic and I go to church as much as I can and I was not offended in anyway on what Jim had to say about bird feeding. Makes me wonder if mentioning God in here is like tossing holy water on some folks in here who feel they may get burned by it ... (-: I am not advocating that I think its ok for birders to preach their faiths on this listserv but what I am tryiing to say is posts like Jim Mork is a minor posting error and I think sometimes there is to much policing going on with this listserv and possibly this might be the reason why the MOU listserv is the last option for some birders to share their bird sightings with. If the MOU org. has goals in seeing more bird reports on their listserv or seeing its members grow then sometimes its best to be a little tolerant towards people who are new to the listserv. Now that Jim signed off the listserv, you have to wonder what his impression is of the MOU organization and what he will say to other people who enjoy feeding birds and ect... To respond to Al Schirmacher's post about sharing: I do know that every casual bird and accidental bird that showed up in NE Minnesota have been reported on the MOU listserv and also many other social media outlets like Facebook. MOU has a Facebook page where people can share sightings and photos. There is also another growing Facebook page called Minnesota Birding which has about 200-250 members and there is a Sax-Zim Bog page group that have 350 members and Friends of Sax-Zim Bog has a page has a lot of members on it. Birders are tweeting bird reports to other birders who have twittering accounts. Also I am fairly certain that every casual or accidental bird discovery thisyear has been mentioned on the MOU listserv. So I do not understand this lack of sharing bird sightings because there is more sharing going on now then there was 10-20 years ago! The only thing I do not share is owl locations to the public and that is my choice to do so because I have my personal reasons in doing so. Now if Al is wondering why there are fewer bird postings on the MOU listserv compared to other bird listservs like the Wisconsin listserv I do not know the exact reasons why but I strongly feel that some of the reasons might be what I mentioned above. I think Lynda White mentioned some other good reasons on why birders are not making the MOU listserv priority number one in posting their bird sightings. I also feel just because the MOU listserv doesn't rank against some other state bird listservs doesn't mean birders are not sharing bird sightings because like I mentioned there are many other places on the internet or cell phones and what not where birders are constantly are sharing bird sightings. Well I hope all this helps and now its time for me to get out of the house and do some birding on the nice November day. Currently as I type this I have a huge flock of Pine Grosbeaks and some Bohemian Waxwings in our yard right now! Good birding. Mike Hendrickson Duluth, Minnesota MikeHendricksonGuiding.com Sax-ZimBog.com 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] WW Crossbills
Have had WW Crossbills in five Mille Lacs Sherburne County locations this week, including, for the first time in my yard. And my yard is a five acre former farmer's field, with only a few fledgling aspens. Interesting fall. 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
[mou-net] Dakota Birders update
Birders, the response to the new birding group Dakota Birders has been great. The chance for more interchange, more field trips, more citizen science, and more fun has generated lots of interest in the Dakotas, E. Minnesota, NW Iowa, and NE Nebraska. The Dakota Birders consider themselves an ADDITIONAL birding opportunity, not a replacement for any state or local group. If you have signed up, and been added to the list-serv, and you wish to do a field trip announced on the DN listserv or newsletter Dakota Wings, please let the editor, or list serv manager of DB know so we can put it on the calender, on the list-serv, and in the newsletter. Editor's e-mail= sfbirdc...@sio.midco.net List serv manager's e-mail= zerrm...@yahoo.com We do need some reasonable guidelines, so they are listed below. - Field trips should be announced at least one month ahead of time, unless an unusual sighting takes place. - Field trips should be led by someone who knows the area. - Local field trip initiators need to indicate time, duration, area to be covered, eating info, and a location to meet for car pooling and to start from. - PLEASE SEND FIELD TRIP INFO TO THE LIST-SERV MANAGER OR EDITOR FIRST SO THEY CAN POST IT. Even though most of the suggested field trips will be okay, We must make sure they are not-for-profit (no paid guides, package deals, etc.), or in any dangerous or restricted location. - The number of folks who take part in a Dakota Birders associated field trip can range from two to any number, so if only a couple of folks show up, that is okay. - Field trip information will be posted on the list-serv, and in the Newsletter. If the trip has a target bird, it should be included in the information - A summary of a field trip, including species seen, should be sent to the newsletter for inclusion in an upcoming issue, and posted on the listserv. - Suggestions for a location for a field trip can be sent on the list-serv, even if the suggester cannot lead it. - Field trips should try not not coincide with the two SDOU meeting field trips. - CBC’s associated with list-serv members can be considered a field trip, so specific info on dates, locations, etc., should be sent to the newsletter and list-serv. - The newsletter will include colored photos, so feel free to send photos of your field trip. - Encourage new birders and their families to take part in your field trip. Our first sanctioned field trip will be in a few weeks at Gavin's Point Dam/Yankton on the Nebraska/SD border---More information will be sent later. Check the list-serv photo section to see some of the birds being seen in the field trip area. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dakotabirders/photos/album/0/list?order=mtime Thanks and good Birding to All Dakota Birders Officers: Roger Dietrich Doug Chapman Bob Bork Todd Jensen Mick Zerr- List Serv Manager **Those who did not get the initial invitation, or have not joined the Dakota Birders, general info is listed below.. *Name*: *Dakota Birders* *Logo Bird**: Orchard Oriole (found throughout SD and in ND, and is not an official bird for any state.)* *Purpose*: *To encourage recreational birding, educational activities and citizen science as they relate to wild birds and birding, and to organize field trips for birding and related natural sciences and provide a communications outlet for those involved.* *On-Line Newsletter**: Dakota Wings* We encourage folks to send or recommend articles for the monthly newsletter. *No Dues*: *There will be no dues, and any projects will be funded with donations.* We think you would enjoy this informal birding group. To join the Dakota Birders list-serv, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dakotabirders/?yguid=211975361 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] Birders: The Central Park Effect
This HBO documentary was excellent - I really enjoyed it. For those interested, here's a link to information. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's currently scheduled to show again anytime soon, but I'm sure it will be on again at some point. If I see it, or hear about it, I'll try to share ahead of time. It had great bird shots! Betsy Beneke St. Cloud, Benton County http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/birders-the-central-park-effect/index.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] Birders: The Central Park Effect
I agree This is a GREAT documentary. Our cats even got excited and stared at the screen for almost the whole show. Very well done and explains why Central Park is such a great place to see migratory song birds. Mike Henry -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Betsy Beneke Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 2:17 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Birders: The Central Park Effect This HBO documentary was excellent - I really enjoyed it. For those interested, here's a link to information. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's currently scheduled to show again anytime soon, but I'm sure it will be on again at some point. If I see it, or hear about it, I'll try to share ahead of time. It had great bird shots! Betsy Beneke St. Cloud, Benton County http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/birders-the-central-park-effect/index.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
[mou-net] MOU Moderator Requests
Any subscribers who have any questions, thoughts, or comments about a moderator's request please send them to us not the entire list. There is a diverse group of people who belong to the group and it is difficult to keep everyone happy if we do not have guidelines in place. Guidelines for the list are here: http://moumn.org/listservice.html. Thank you, and back to birds please. Terry Brashear Hennepin County, MN http://www.naturepixels.com birdnird AT yahoo.com 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] Iceland Gull- Goodhue Co.
Iceland Gull still present feeding on beach at 3:30. Bob Williams Sent from my iPhone On Nov 16, 2012, at 12:34 PM, Andrew Nyhus andrewnyhus...@gmail.com wrote: Dedrick Benz and I found a first winter Iceland Gull today around 11:45 at the Florence Twp Beach boat landing along CR2 on Lake Pepin near the community of Old Frontenac. The bird was last seen sitting on the green bouy. Andrew Nyhus Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- The information in this electronic mail message is the sender's confidential business and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this internet electronic mail message by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. The sender believes that this E-mail and any attachments were free of any virus, worm, Trojan horse, and/or malicious code when sent. This message and its attachments could have been infected during transmission. By reading the message and opening any attachments, the recipient accepts full responsibility for taking protective and remedial action about viruses and other defects. The sender's employer is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments. 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] Rebecca Park, Dakota Cty, Buffleheads and DC Cormorants
Around 1 pm today I saw 10 Buffleheads, male and female, and a pair of Double-creasted Cormorants at Rebecca Park in Hastings. I viewed them on the reservoir, facing north, a good distance out from the walkway, west of Lock and Dam no. 2. At first I saw only one cormorant, perched on a snag, but as I left, the second one appeared as they flew east, and landed in the water. Other than Canada Geese and Mallards, I didn't see any other waterfowl. Laura Coble Cannon Falls 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] Northern shrike
At 2 pm I spotted a northern shrike at Springbook Nature Center in Fridley. Thomas P. Malone Attorney at Law Barna, Guzy Steffen Ltd Minneapolis, Minnesota
Re: [mou-net] Birders: The Central Park Effect
On a related note, there was a documentaty on TPT2 two nights ago on ducks. Most of it was on a female wood duck and her family but there was also lots of info on other dabbling and diving ducks. It will be rerun again soon I'm sure. There is also another PBS documentary available on demand (Comcast) now about a Snowy Owl and her efforts to raise her young. Brian From: Betsy Beneke birderbe...@yahoo.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 2:17 PM Subject: [mou-net] Birders: The Central Park Effect This HBO documentary was excellent - I really enjoyed it. For those interested, here's a link to information. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's currently scheduled to show again anytime soon, but I'm sure it will be on again at some point. If I see it, or hear about it, I'll try to share ahead of time. It had great bird shots! Betsy Beneke St. Cloud, Benton County http://www.hbo.com/documentaries/birders-the-central-park-effect/index.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
[mou-net] [mou-rba] MOU RBA 16 November 2012
-RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *November 16, 2012 *MNST1211.16 -Birds mentioned Surf Scoter Black-legged Kittiwake Iceland Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull White-winged Dove Snowy Owl Cassin's Kingbird Tufted Titmouse Mountain Bluebird Townsend's Solitaire Varied Thrush -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota Statewide Date: November 16, 2012 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) http://moumn.org Reports: (763) 780-8890 Compiler: Anthony Hertzel (r...@moumn.org) This is the Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday November 15th, 2012. That first state record CASSIN'S KINGBIRD was still in Grand Marais, Cook County as recently as the 12th, along 3rd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenues. A BLACK-LEGGED KITTIWAKE was seen briefly near Canal Park in Duluth on the 12th, but has not been reported since. I have a secondhand report of what may have been a WHITE-WINGED DOVE seen on the 9th at the Taconite Harbor water access road in Cook County, but I have no details. Both a SURF SCOTER and a LESSER BLACK-BACKED GULL were on Lake Harriet in Minneapolis on the 11th. On the 15th, a first-winter ICELAND GULL was reported at the Florence Township Beach boat landing along Goodhue County Road 2 near Lake Pepin. A SNOWY OWL was at the Bemidji Industrial Park in Beltrami County on November 8th. The following day, one was just south of Warren in Marshall County, at the intersection of 190th Street and 310th Avenue NW. And in Aitkin County, a Snowy Owl was along Fleming Township Road 78 about a mile north of state highway 210 on the 12th. Jim Rataczek had a TUFTED TITMOUSE visit his feeder along Hillcrest Lane in Circle Pines in Anoka County on the 11th. A MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD is still being seen in Two Harbors, Lake County, along the gravel frontage road near the Edna G, and another was at Park Point in Duluth on the 13th, along the road just north of the Sky Harbor Airport. In Sherburne County, a TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE was at the end of the road to the Ann Lake campground on the 15th. It was found on 168th Street, about one mile south of the corner of Sherburne County Road 4. And a VARIED THRUSH was along the 800 block of Pebble Creek Drive in western St. Cloud, Stearns County, on the 13th. The next scheduled update of this tape is Thursday November 22nd, 2012. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
