[mou-net] More white-faced Ibis - Pennington County
Last evening, Pam Joppru found 2 white-faced ibis feeding along a gravel road just to the northwest corner of Thief River Falls. These birds were easily visible and feeding actively when I went to check them out. Going to try to get a photo this morning if they are still there. I will post if I see them again. Jeanie Jeanie Joppru Pennington 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
[mou-net] Bonaparte's Gulls Wabasha, Wabasha County
In about a half hours time, from 9:00-9:30 am, I have seen over 375 Bonaparte's Gulls migrating by the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Wabasha County. It is by the far the most I have seen in Minnesota in such a short time span. they were all heading up river, so look over Lake Pepin for them. -- THANK YOU, *Scott A. Mehus* *Education Director* *NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER* 50 Pembroke Avenue Wabasha Minnesota 55981 651-565-4989 ext. 101 Email sc...@nationaleaglecenter.org 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] Wilson's warbler
Among other birds, Kathy and I had great close-up looks at a female Wilson's warbler foraging on new willow shoots close to the ground near the east entrance to Robert's bird sanctuary by Lake Harriet. We saw her Friday morning in the same place both coming and going. On another note, if anyone would be interested in sharing information regarding Costa Rican bird guides (ones with two legs - not a book) and/or reliable bird tours to Costa Rica, please reply to this address. Thanks. Donn Mattsson 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] White-faced Ibis - Pennington County
These birds were still present today along 180th street. On May 4, 2013, at 7:14 A.M., Jeanie Joppru wrote: Last evening, Pam Joppru found 2 white-faced ibis feeding along a gravel road just to the northwest corner of Thief River Falls. These birds were easily visible and feeding actively when I went to check them out. Going to try to get a photo this morning if they are still there. I will post if I see them again. Jeanie Jeanie Joppru Pennington County, MN Anthony Hertzel axhert...@gmail.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] Lazuli Bunting
As of 1030 hours the bunting has not put in an appearance. You are welcome to come and look for it. If we are not home, the bunting has been in the spruce trees (2) on the NW corner of the house, just outside the fence. It has been feeding on ground in the space between the two trees. Jim Gay 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] Salt Lake Birding Weekend info
Anyone interested in the final bird count from the Salt Lake Birding Weekend can find it on the MOU website at http://moumn.org/saltlake/mnchecklist_2013.pdf . A friend who stayed at Prairie Marsh Farm after the weekend produced a short video at Salt Lake and the farm and can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhrzLsq_nHE . Ken Larson 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] Advice on Birding Africa
I am considering a birding trip to either Ethiopia or Kenya, so I would appreciate if anyone could provide me with any tips, suggestions, advice, a critique on which on to consider. And maybe what to avoid. I do know that both have high bird lists. Kenya, however, from what I have been able to gather, costs much more. What birding companies do you recommend? Suggestions and recommendations. Are there less expensive options for Kenya with still the same quality birding experience? Thank you very much, Jerry Wozniak 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] belated thanks for the Lazuli Bunting sighting
Thanks goes to Jim Gay and his wife for sharing this bird with many of us who were fortunate enough to see it Friday. My only other experience of this species was in Theodore Roosevelt Na. Park in N. Dakota, and it was a much more distant sightin, in the glare of mid-day. Seeing the bird at close range, even in the rain, impressed much more, for field marks and the qualities of its particular shade of blue. Jim's alertness and generosity gave us a very special opportunity. 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] Ibis in Pennington County and Kittson County
The two white-faced ibis that I reported earlier were still present in the same spot along 180 St. NE west of Thief River Falls at 3:pm. To get there, take US 59 north through town and towards Newfolden. At 180 St. NE turn right . The birds were about a quarter to a half mile east along that road working the north ditch and adjacent plowed field. When in the field, they were very difficult to see as they were nearly the same tone as the dirt. Also, Ron Erpelding and I found the three white-faced ibis in Kittson County between St Vincent and the Red River bridge along highway 175 working the edge of a patch of water on the south side. Other news: The Ontario listserve recently mentioned a Glossy Ibis near Fort Francis that was last seen flying towards Rainy Lake that may have wandered into Koochiching County! Happy Ibis hunting! Jeanie Jeanie Joppru Pennington 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
[mou-net] Northern Goshawk
There was a Northern Goshawk in Virginia today. About 1 pm. On top of a street light across the street from my house, about one-half block from Silver Lake. I had never seen one up close before. 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] Polk County Ibis
The 7 White-faced Ibis reported yesterday in Polk County by Bill Blackburn were still present this morning at the same spot he described. No luck for me on the Marshall County Snowy Egret. Sandy Aubol Polk 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] Lyon County
Red necked grebe on Cottonwood Lake 4/3/2013 Sue Morton Cottonwood 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
Despite the weather birding has been pretty good. Arrivals at Rapids Lake the past two days Fri. May 3 Common Nighthawk Least Flycatcher Bank Swallow Rose-breasted Grosbeak Sat. May 4 Solitary Sandpiper Lincoln's Sparrow Harris's Sparrow 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] White-faced Ibis Continue, Polk County 5/4/2013
Hi all, Not much new to report today, but several birds reported previously were relocated in Polk County. WHITE-FACED IBIS (7) continue at the Parnell Impoundment on Polk County 17. Found by Sandy Aubol and Paul (Budde?). They apparently have not moved. Sandy was able to cross the ditches at 230th Ave without getting wet. WHITE-FACED IBIS (1) relocated at the Euclid East Impoundment (1.5 miles East of Euclid) by myself and Paul. I am assuming that this is the same individual I saw there a little over a week ago. LOGGERHEAD SHRIKE (2) relocated on Polk County 68 in the section where the road curves East prior to meeting Polk County 23. I think it's a little early to say pair, but there have apparently been breeding Loggerheads on this corner in the past. Both were between the same two telephone poles, but not really associating. One was last seen diving into the grass and the other flew to the tree line next to the silo with the green and white striped roof. Additionally, I did see a PEREGRINE FALCON making a pass at the ducks in the Agassiz Valley Project on the Polk County side (3rd Peregrine in 3 days :P). The SNOWY EGRET was not relocated to my knowledge. There was a group of egrets hugging (and crossing) the Polk County line in the interior of the project this evening, but I couldn't tell if the Snowy was among them. I'll let you know if it turns up. Had my FOS MARBLED GODWITS and a SHARP-TAILED GROUSE in a tree at Euclid East today as well. Whats with all the Ibis this year? Feel free to call me if you are out in the area tomorrow (Sunday) and want more info on any of the birds recently reported. 404 316 8609 Bill Blackburn Minnesota Audubon Warren, 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] Osprey, Red Wing, Goodhue Co.
There was an Osprey circling over Pottery Pond, adjacent to the Mississippi River in Red Wing, this afternoon. He had the distinctive dark patches at the wrists, W shape when cruising, and once or twice looked like he was going to go into a feet-first dive. Interestingly, the DNR had just stocked Pottery Pond with trout within the last couple of weeks. Phil Dech Red Wing 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] Sax-Zim Bog / WI PT
I was out today doing some guiding with a photographer from New Jersey. Highlights: 3 Great Gray Owls ( 2 on McDavitt Rd and 1 on Stone Lake Rd ) 1 Black-backed Woodpecker ( Admiral Rd ) 6 Sharp-tailed Grouse ( Poplar Rd south of CR 52 ) 3 Common Redpolls ( Admiral Rd flying over head ) Drove on my own to WI PT and ran into Peder Svingen, Larry Jan Kraemer. Highlights: 2 Great Black-backed Gulls ( 1-2 cycles ) 4 Lesser Black-backed Gulls ( 1 adult, 2 sub adults and 1st cycle ) 3 Glaucous Gulls ( 2 first cycle and 1 2nd cycle ) 5 Thayer's Gulls ( 3 first cycles, 2 third cycles ) 1 Iceland Gull ( 1 first cycle ) Fun day in a cold and rain! 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] Horned Grebes on Lake Gervais
Saw three Horned Grebes on the north end of Lake Gervais in Little Canada, Ramsey County. Several Red Breasted Mergansers were there as well. Keith Carlson keithec...@usfamily.net Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
