[mou-net] Hennepin Henslow's sparrow
For those that are interested, there are at least two Henslow's sparrows singing at Richardson Nature Center in Bloomington. I got fairly good views and a nice recording: http://xeno-canto.org/134237. They were hanging out in the grasses just across the trail from the dock of the lake that is labeled 'Turtle Basking Pond' on the trail map. -- jonathon 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] Henslow's sparrow - Polk County
Yesterday, while doing a Big Day, Vanessa Lane, Emily Hutchins, Shelley Steva , and I found a Henslow's sparrow singing in the rain in the Northeast corner of the big cemetery in Crookston , located at the end of Memorial Drive. The bird was quite cooperative and busy feeding in the grass. 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] Red Crossbill in Plummer MN
Paula Cater photographed a Red Crossbill at her feeders in Plummer this weekend. Her photo is posted on the Agassiz Audubon facebook page. -- Heidi Hughes Agassiz Audubon Society 27391 190th Street NW Warren MN 56762 218.745.5663 http://AgassizAudubon.blogspot.com http://agassizaudubon.blogspot.com/ http://www.facebook.com/AgassizAudubon 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] requesting reports of Peru Banded Shorebirds
Forwarding request for sightings reports of Shorebirds banded in Peru: (see bottom of email for where to send reports) Dear everyone, We hope all of you are more than well. As we are in the middle of the northwards migration, we would like you to know a little more about our actual work with shorebirds in Peru. After 2 years of fieldwork in Paracas National Reserve, we have banded 1680 shorebirds, between semipalmated and western sandpipers, sanderlings and semipalmated plover. The 90% of our captures were semipalmated and western sandpipers. But we also have banded (2) red knots and few ruddy turnstones. We use an incoloy band in the right tarsus and a yellow flag with red letters in the left leg. Currently we are just waiting to see if anyone in the northern hemisphere is seeing these individuals at any time and at any point. It would be very exciting for us to have any resighting, and we collaborate with: www.bandedbirds.orghttp://www.bandedbirds.org , but you can also feel free to contact me directly if you see any of our marked individuals. We are going to start another field campaign this coming October which will last until March 2014. So we hope to continue gathering as much data as possible. Thank you very much for your time and please feel free to distribute this flyer (attached) to anyone interested in shorebirds conservation. Warmest regards, Eveling -- BSc. Eveling Tavera Fernandez, Coordinadora Programa de Anillamiento CORBIDI (PAC) CORBIDI - Sta Rita 105 of 202, Huertos de San Antonio Surco. Lima 33 - Peru Tel: (51-1) 3441701 Cel: (51-1) 975 598232 Para mayor información sobre el Programa de Anillamiento de Aves en Peru por favor visite: www.corbidi.orghttp://www.corbidi.org For more information about the Banding Program in Peru please visit: www.corbidi.orghttp://www.corbidi.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
Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins
I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest that we are possibly seeing an irruption of pine siskins rather than a normal spring movement. I have been having hundreds swarming at my home near Pillager (Cass County) since May 15th. On the 19th I caught one that was banded near Revelstoke, British Columbia on August 22, 2012, as a hatch-year bird. Also, I have banded another 65 and they are all second-year and after second-year birds (no young-of-the-year), and they all have wing lengths in the shorter spectrum of the range of possible wing lengths, suggesting to me they are mostly females with few males. They are also heavy with fat and weighing in far above the normal weight. None have shown any signs of breeding activity (i.e., no brood patches, no cloacal protuberances). Definitely atypical. The next few days or weeks should tell if we are having an irruption or whether I am all wet. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Alan Stankevitz Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 3:10 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Pine Siskins Very strange... I have had a few Pine Siskins that have stuck around since Winter but this afternoon there must be hundreds of Pine Siskins in the trees nearby. The sound of iii... is everywhere. I have never seen/heard so many Pine Siskins and usually they are gone by April. Alan Stankevitz Near Hokah in Houston 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
[mou-net] State bird improvements: Replace cardinals and robins with warblers and hawks. - Slate Magazine
I hope this is not too much off-topic, but this is a charming and laugh-out-loud funny article on the state birds and what they should really be according to this author. http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2013/05/state_bird_ improvements_replace_cardinals_and_robins_with_warblers_and_hawks.html Susan Tertell 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] MVNWR - Black Dog Unit - Dakota County - 5/20/13
May 20, 2013 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Black Dog Unit Cliff Fen Park Trailhead 7:00 am - 9:30 am Trail access is from Cliff Fen Park, at 120 East Cliff Road, Burnsville 55337. From I-35W, proceed east on Cliff Road approximately 3/4-mile to Cliff Fen Park. The trailhead is east of the playground area at the back of the soccer field. While leading a walk this morning we observed some of the following birds: Green Heron - Fly over at main parking lot. Osprey Peregrine Falcon Willow Flycatcher - Several heard and seen along main trail North and East of the power lines. Bell's Vireo - One was seen and heard along the main trail, where the power lines cross the trail. Sedge Wren - Seen and heard along the main trail, North of the power lines. Indigo Bunting Many of the birds were observed carrying nesting material and all were singing. Craig Mandel Minnetonka, Hennepin County egretc...@msn.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] Pine Siskins
And...what about the goldfinches? I had over 200 in my yard over the weekend. Sue Morton Cottonwood -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of North, Michael R (DNR) Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 9:27 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest that we are possibly seeing an irruption of pine siskins rather than a normal spring movement. I have been having hundreds swarming at my home near Pillager (Cass County) since May 15th. On the 19th I caught one that was banded near Revelstoke, British Columbia on August 22, 2012, as a hatch-year bird. Also, I have banded another 65 and they are all second-year and after second-year birds (no young-of-the-year), and they all have wing lengths in the shorter spectrum of the range of possible wing lengths, suggesting to me they are mostly females with few males. They are also heavy with fat and weighing in far above the normal weight. None have shown any signs of breeding activity (i.e., no brood patches, no cloacal protuberances). Definitely atypical. The next few days or weeks should tell if we are having an irruption or whether I am all wet. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Alan Stankevitz Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 3:10 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Pine Siskins Very strange... I have had a few Pine Siskins that have stuck around since Winter but this afternoon there must be hundreds of Pine Siskins in the trees nearby. The sound of iii... is everywhere. I have never seen/heard so many Pine Siskins and usually they are gone by April. Alan Stankevitz Near Hokah in Houston 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
[mou-net] Imm. Great Black-backed Gull AND Long-tailed Duck, Thief River Falls Sewage Lagoons (5/19)
Yesterday Caleb Ashling and I found an immature Great Black-backed Gull and a Long-tailed Duck at the Thief River Falls Sewage Lagoons in Pennington County. Both birds were seen @400PM. Sorry for the delayed post (got home at 430AM) and lack of photos (no camera). You'll need to get permission to access the lagoons beyond the fence from the city of Thief River Falls plant superintendent. I can't find the phone number at the moment but I do remember finding it on the city website www.citytrf.net. Andy Forbes, Burnsville 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] Cass County Whimbrel
There was a Whimbrel present at the Walker sewage ponds today at noon. Ben Wieland Deep Portage Learning Center 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] St. Louis Co: Warblers and White-winged Scoter
Yesterday afternoon Park Point in Duluth was dripping with warblers. The weather, however, was terrible. The temperature was in the 40s and a strong wind was blowing from the northeast at 20 to 30 miles per hour. While the weather made for challenging birding, it forced the birds to feed on the ground, sometimes right at my feet (no binoculars needed). Warblers were everywhere: In yards, on the street, in low-lying shrubs, and along the shore. During three hours of birding I found 20 species. Palm, Magnolia, and American Redstarts were the most common. I saw only one each of Black-throated Green Warbler, Golden-winged Warbler and Mourning Warble, but there were good numbers of Cape May, Chestnut-sided, Pine, Wilson, Nashville, Northern Parula and other warblers. Another birder told me about a Black-throated Blue Warbler seen near the end of Park Point, but I could not find this bird. There were also thousands of Savannah and Chipping Sparrows. In addition, I observed two White-winged Scoters in the harbor side bay of Park Point a bit northwest of the Rowing Club. Since weather conditions in Duluth today (and maybe tomorrow) are similar to yesterday, I’m guessing that the warblers are still hunkered down there.Douglas Mayo 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] Pine Siskins
I have only a couple Pine Siskins but ANY at this date is unprecedented in our yard. On the other hand 100-200 Goldfinch have been the norm for the past two weeks. This past weekend at the store 9 out of 10 customers reported incredible numbers of goldfinches, whether someone who had never had any and were seeing 20, or experienced bird feeders seeing hundreds. Also, both Saturday and Sunday I received numerous calls asking, What is the little blue bird at my feeders. Never have had so many people seeing Indigo Buntings singly and in multiples. Several inquiries about females and molting males. Easily 1000# of Nyjer went out the doorover the weekend. Many customers seeing their first Orchard Orioles, as well. John Nelson Good Thunder MN On May 20, 2013, at 12:02 PM, ssmorton ssstn...@mvtvwireless.com wrote: And...what about the goldfinches? I had over 200 in my yard over the weekend. Sue Morton Cottonwood -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of North, Michael R (DNR) Sent: Monday, May 20, 2013 9:27 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest that we are possibly seeing an irruption of pine siskins rather than a normal spring movement. I have been having hundreds swarming at my home near Pillager (Cass County) since May 15th. On the 19th I caught one that was banded near Revelstoke, British Columbia on August 22, 2012, as a hatch-year bird. Also, I have banded another 65 and they are all second-year and after second-year birds (no young-of-the-year), and they all have wing lengths in the shorter spectrum of the range of possible wing lengths, suggesting to me they are mostly females with few males. They are also heavy with fat and weighing in far above the normal weight. None have shown any signs of breeding activity (i.e., no brood patches, no cloacal protuberances). Definitely atypical. The next few days or weeks should tell if we are having an irruption or whether I am all wet. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Alan Stankevitz Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 3:10 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Pine Siskins Very strange... I have had a few Pine Siskins that have stuck around since Winter but this afternoon there must be hundreds of Pine Siskins in the trees nearby. The sound of iii... is everywhere. I have never seen/heard so many Pine Siskins and usually they are gone by April. Alan Stankevitz Near Hokah in Houston 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] Eastern Meadowlark, Nobles County
This morning I found an Eastern Meadowlark at Schweigert WMA in Nobles County. There is a small parking area for the WMA on the south side of 1st St. (the Murray/Nobles county line) adjacent to some large cottonwoods and a stand of cedars; the bird was singing in the grassland to the south of the cedars. Interestingly, our group found a meadowlark in Pipestone County yesterday morning on the east side of Woodstock WMA that was singing both a perfect Eastern song as well as another song that sounded a bit atypical. In the dim light I believe I saw yellow on the malar, fainter spotting on the sides of the breast, and more limited white in the rectrices which are all plumage tendencies of Western Meadowlark. We ultimately left the bird unidentified as we heard no other vocalizations. By contrast, today's bird in Nobles County showed plumage tendencies of Eastern (more extensive white in rectrices, no yellow in malar, heavier streaking on sides of breast), but the clincher was when the bird gave a towhee-like hee call which is characteristic of Eastern. 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] Douglas County indigo bunting
Hi all, So far today, I've had 2 new yard birds: male Indigo Bunting and a Gray Catbird. Scarred away my FOY male Baltimore Oriole. Although, I have backyard feeders, that I enjoy daily, and I have a favorite routes going into town I do not consider myself a dedicated birder. But within the 5 mile radius that I routinely travel, I've seen 73 species of birds so far this year. MOU's Douglas County Composite List totals 275 species. I'm amazed at the rich variety of species! Good birding! Judy in Alexandria 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] Pine Siskins
Hi Michael, very interesting data you've shared, thank you. I too, have been inundated with their irruption up in NW WI at our cabin. 75 or more are coming in and quite a few juvies too being fed by adults. I was quite surprised the young had fledged especially considering the May 2nd snowstorm that dumped 18 on our area. Is this normal for them to breed that early? I appreciate any input you might be able to offer. Cathy Gagliardi Sent from Xfinity Connect Mobile App -Original Message- From: Michael R North (DNR) To: MOU-NET Sent: May 20, 2013, 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskins I am going to go out on a limb here and suggest that we are possibly seeing an irruption of pine siskins rather than a normal spring movement. I have been having hundreds swarming at my home near Pillager (Cass County) since May 15th. On the 19th I caught one that was banded near Revelstoke, British Columbia on August 22, 2012, as a hatch-year bird. Also, I have banded another 65 and they are all second-year and after second-year birds (no young-of-the-year), and they all have wing lengths in the shorter spectrum of the range of possible wing lengths, suggesting to me they are mostly females with few males. They are also heavy with fat and weighing in far above the normal weight. None have shown any signs of breeding activity (i.e., no brood patches, no cloacal protuberances). Definitely atypical. The next few days or weeks should tell if we are having an irruption or whether I am all wet. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Alan Stankevitz Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 3:10 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Pine Siskins Very strange... I have had a few Pine Siskins that have stuck around since Winter but this afternoon there must be hundreds of Pine Siskins in the trees nearby. The sound of iii... is everywhere. I have never seen/heard so many Pine Siskins and usually they are gone by April. Alan Stankevitz Near Hokah in Houston 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
[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler and Wood Thrush, Jackson County
This afternoon I found a Connecticut Warbler among 13 warbler species at Kilen Woods State Park. This bird and most of the others were in the woods adjacent to the river down the hill from the picnic shelter. There was also a Wood Thrush singing in the same location, and a late Red-breasted Nuthatch was also a bit of a surprise 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] Baraboo Whooping Crane in Aitkin County
This evening I got a call from an old class mate who said he was sure that he had just seen a Whooping Crane. I checked it out and it is one of the birds from the Baraboo release. The bird has blue, red and blue bands on its right leg and a white band on its left leg. The bird can be found by driving north from Aitkin for 14 miles to County Road 3 (towards Palisade) and then going east for 2 8/10 miles on C.R.3. The bird is in a field on the north side of the road. Warren Nelson 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] Water feature post coming
I am still getting numerous requests for my info on my water feature and pics. When the numbers slow down I will prepare the post. Likely Wednesday at he ate requests keep coming. I am thrilled so many are willing to consider the magnetic draw of running water on birds. It is easy and amazing. Anxious to share. Sent from my iPad 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] Lovely Day at Sherburne NWR
Had planned to spend the day photographing flowers at the arboretum due to the cloudy forecast, but sun broke though so headed up to Sherburne for a couple of hours. Did the wildlife loop and the woodland's trail and the first short paved trail upon entering the loop were quite productive. I only count birds I actually get a decent photograph of, and I had good looks at yellow, Nashville, Tennessee, American Redstart, Yellow Rumped and a rather cooperative Magnolia Warbler. Also along the woodland trail near the entrance was a beautiful Scarlet Tanager. Interestingly outside of a Canada Goose there were hardly any waterfowl to be seen. Hoping to get back up late on Wednesday and to bird Aitkin County's Rice Lake NWR on Friday. If anyone has birded Aitkin recently would love to hear any reports on warblers. Good birding to all, Fr. Paul Kammen 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] More on the passerine fallout at Park Point on Sunday, 19 May (long)
On 19 May 2013 at Park Point, Duluth, observers witnessed the biggest fallout of thrushes, warblers, and other passerines in recent memory. Our total of 24 warbler species did not include Pine Warbler (which was reported by others) or Connecticut Warbler. The bonanza lasted throughout the day, although by afternoon the rate of new arrivals diminished. Record-high counts of 43 Veeries and 135 Swainson's Thrushes were found at the Recreation Area, and warblers seemed to be everywhere. During the early morning hours, overwhelming numbers of birds in reverse migration were moving past 43rd Street so quickly that most could not be identified; we estimate that only 10-15% of the early morning warblers were ever identified. Difficult viewing conditions in the afternoon, including high winds and poor visibility, also hampered our ability to identify each and every individual. Four observers (Mike Hendrickson, Jan Larry Kraemer, Peder Svingen) conducted eBird area counts of Southworth Marsh, morning and afternoon area counts at the Recreation Area, and stationary counts at Lafayette Square and the bus turnaround at 43rd Street. We also surveyed parts of the beach on the Lake Superior side of the Recreation Area. Observer effort and time were similar during our morning and afternoon area counts at the Recreation Area; however, the morning count favored areas near the ballfields, while the afternoon count favored the area between the entrance to the Recreation Area and the first parking lot. The total number of passerines counted in the afternoon was considerably less than our morning total, but at least 9 species were found in the afternoon that had not been seen earlier in the day. New individuals continued to arrive well into the afternoon. It should be noted that our area counts focused on passerines; a few exceptional waterbird species were reported by others during the morning, but we wanted to carefully document the exceptional numbers of thrushes, warblers, and sparrows. Heavy fog lingering from the previous day of rain and wind limited visibility in the morning to about 1/4 mile, but by late morning the fog lifted as the offshore winds (ENE 20-25 mph) picked up. By afternoon the winds were so strong that it was nearly impossible to see and/or identify waterbirds on Lake Superior. None of the larger trees and shrubs on Park Point were leafed out due to winter-like weather extending well into May (Duluth had its snowiest April ever with more than 50 inches of snow and persistent cold). Hummingbirds were trying to find sustenance from willow catkins and the first buds on fruiting trees without much success. Warblers congregated along the shore on both sides of the point. Northern Waterthrush, American Redstart, and Magnolia and Yellow warblers were among the most common species foraging along the bayside shoreline. Orange-crowned, Tennessee, and Cape May warblers were among the most common species foraging at or below eye level in willow, red osier dogwood, and other small shrubs. American Redstarts, and Cape May, Magnolia, and Chestnut-sided warblers were foraging on the ground and flycatching from low perches. Despite the strong offshore winds, hundreds (perhaps thousands) of warblers were desperately trying to find food and shelter among the grasses and small shrubs along the dunes. Warblers were apparently searching for insects and any other available sustenance in the detritus washed up on the beach. Hundreds of Palm Warblers were foraging along the wrack line, along with several other warbler species. Most surprising to us were the Blackburnian and Blackpoll warblers (species normally seen foraging in trees above eye level) and the Mourning and Canada warblers (species usually seen skulking in heavy undergrowth) that were picking at debris on the beach. Though adding a splash of color to the beach on a dreary and overcast day, we realized that these birds were stressed by the cold, windy conditions and lack of food sources. The following data represent our best effort to count and keep track of birds throughout the day and undoubtedly underestimate the numbers of the most common warbler species. These totals do not include the thousands of warblers migrating past the 43rd Street bus turnaround prior to our arrival at Park Point. We also missed seeing most of the thousands of sparrows reported by Douglas Mayo. Our results: 43 Veery (record high count) 6 Gray-cheeked Thrush 135 Swainson's Thrush (record high count) 4 Golden-winged Warbler 61 Tennessee Warbler 12 Orange-crowned Warbler 53 Nashville Warbler (4th highest northbound count) 7 Northern Parula 22 Yellow Warbler 26 Chestnut-sided Warbler 72 Magnolia Warbler (2nd highest northbound count) 92 Cape May Warbler (2nd highest northbound count) 5 Black-throated Blue Warbler (2 males, 3 females, 2nd highest northbound count) 84 Yellow-rumped Warbler 1 Black-throated Green Warbler 8 Blackburnian Warbler (including adult male on the
[mou-net] Winona Shorebirds
My wife I walked through the flooded Bartlet Lake Rd in Winona this afternoon. A decent sized flock of peeps was fairly tolerant and allowed us to take a few photos. There were 40+ Semipalmated Sandpipers, 12 Least Sandpipers, 1 White-rumped, and an unidentified one. Please backchannel me via email or comment on the flickr link with any points that would separate the two likely species. Least Sandpipers http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/8762972362/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/8761841727/http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/8761841727/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/8761846155/ Semipalmated Sandpiper http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/8762978258/ Unknown Sandpiper http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/8761848275/ -- Malcolm Gold (Stockton, Winona County) http://mcmdgold.blogspot.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/malcolmgold/ Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
