[mou-net] Boreal Owl Hwy 61 ne of Duluth
My group found a Boreal Owl while returning to Duluth from Knife River today. We saw it about 5:20pm on the north side of Hwy 61, just west of Lakewood Rd. This was the first Boreal Owl that I've seen actively hunting at dusk, so it was a real treat. It was perched atop a spruce tree before flying south of the highway and into the woods. When I've seen them roosting or at night, I've never really had an impression of a close relationship with Northern Hawk Owl. When actively hunting, this bird was certainly similar, perching at the top of a tree, with similar pattern to scapulars and "false eyes" on the back of the head. Movements also very similar (though flight different). Very exciting. Some photos and a link to the location are in the link below. Obviously great care is needed while checking along the highway and people will probably have better luck exploring roads paralleling the highway. http://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12798590 Good birding, Chris Chris Wood eBird & Neotropical Birds Project Leader Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, New York http://ebird.org http://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu Senior Leader, WINGS Birding Tours http://wingsbirds.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] Pine Grosbeaks
Quick note: Dozen Pine Grosbeaks seen in Princeton today (First Street, Elim Home area, Mille Lacs County portion of town). This winter is the first in nine years they've been present. 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] Correction for NW Mn Birding Report
I have a correction for the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report from Thursday January 31, 2013. At Rainbow Resort near Waubun Linda Schumann is feeding common redpolls, evening and pine grosbeak and 1 lone rusty blackbird to mention a few of the winter birds. January 29, 2013. The correction is I did not report any red crossbills although I would love to have them come to the feeders. Linda Schumann Rainbow Resort Waubun, MN 56589 Becker County www.rainbowresort.com i...@rainbowresort.com 218-734-2241 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] Cats and Birds Articles
Looks like this discussion has run its course. If anyone would like to discuss cat and birds further please do so back channel. Thank you. Terry - MOU Moderator 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] ENOUGH!!!!!Re: [mou-net] Cats and Birds Articles
Well said! No more!! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 1, 2013, at 9:40 AM, Jim & Charlene Nelson wrote: > On Jan 31, 2013, at 12:39 PM, linda whyte wrote: > >> Pogo was right on--"We have met the enemy--and he is us." >> Linda Whyte >> >> On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Skyler Vold wrote: >> >>> A study was also completed last year by scientists from the University of >>> Georgia and the National Geographic Society on predation by house cats. The >>> results they found with the use of their "KittyCam's" were quite alarming. >>> Here is a link to one of the articles written on the study: >>> http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/releases/120806.html >>> People need to realize that cats are a nonnative species and the impacts >>> from cat predation on our natural ecosystems can be seen wherever they have >>> been introduced, whether it be in the America's, on numerous islands, or >>> anywhere else across the globe where they were brought in by humans. >>> >>> >>> 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 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] Boreal Owl explorers?
Are there any searching for Boreal Owls this Saturday in Duluth, Two Harbors, and North Shore? I'm looking for a vehicle that will be exploring for these birds that could use one more, me, on the expedition. I'm in Maplewood close to 35E and am flexible about today, tomorrow, and Sunday (provided that I can find a room for overnight, if necessary). Bill Bronn 2609 bittersweet Ln. Maplewood, MN 55109 651-770-9704 (cell: 651-470-0637) 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] ENOUGH!!!!!Re: [mou-net] Cats and Birds Articles
On Jan 31, 2013, at 12:39 PM, linda whyte wrote: > Pogo was right on--"We have met the enemy--and he is us." > Linda Whyte > > On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Skyler Vold wrote: > >> A study was also completed last year by scientists from the University of >> Georgia and the National Geographic Society on predation by house cats. The >> results they found with the use of their "KittyCam's" were quite alarming. >> Here is a link to one of the articles written on the study: >> http://www.abcbirds.org/newsandreports/releases/120806.html >> People need to realize that cats are a nonnative species and the impacts >> from cat predation on our natural ecosystems can be seen wherever they have >> been introduced, whether it be in the America's, on numerous islands, or >> anywhere else across the globe where they were brought in by humans. >> >> >> 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
[mou-net] Spotted Towhee Still Present in Faribault
Hello – I wanted to let everyone know that the male Spotted Towhee is still present at our feeders. The colder the day the more often he visits the feeder. -- Jake Langeslag "The Pondologist" *Aqua Eden* *Waterscapes that Enrich Life * http://www.AquaEden.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
