Re: [mou-net] Mystery Gull today - Cottonwood County (Long Lake)
Sorry about the repeated message; but one of my photos seems to show the bill is banded, not bicolored. Also found a photo of ring-billed gull that showed somewhat similar bleaching. I am submitting a RQD as a Cottonwood County California Gull. I am leaving it public so anyone who may chase the bird can view the photos and draw their own conclusions before they commit. I have little idea if the bird is still present. There were ~5 gulls on the lake when I revisited at dusk, but they were well beyond binocular range. Brad Bolduan Windom -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Brad Bolduan Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 10:53 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Mystery Gull today - Cottonwood County (Long Lake) I saw a very worn gull today and I still have not reached a definite conclusion as to its ID. It is an adult or near-adult white headed gull with a dark eye, red orbital ring, greenish legs and a bi-colored bill. If not for the bill, the photos of the perched bird would resemble a California Gull - although that was certainly not my impression in the field (probably because I first saw the bird in flight). The bird in flight has strikingly patterned wings - almost certainly as a result of feather wear. The bird landed on the road carrying a small catfish and was flushed as the next vehicle came by. I have some photos of varying quality that should be sufficient for ID. The better photos are of the bird perched. If a few gull aficionados want to give me their opinions I can send a couple photos - let me know. Thanks Brad Bolduan Windom 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] Lark Sparrows/Scott County
Hi All— Last Thursday, Gerry Hoekstra and I photographed several Lark Sparrows at the Louisville Swamp Unit of the MN Valley NWR in northern Scott County. The birds were feeding in a burned prairie area, the type of habitat the species often prefers. My photos are on my blog this morning (I believe Gerry posted his on the MOU website). http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com Sorry for my late posting—it is hard to keep up in the blog with the rush of spring birds. dan -- Dan or Erika Tallman Northfield, Minnesota daner...@gmail.com http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com the best shod travel with wet feet...Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes ”—H. D. Thoreau 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] Longtailed Ducks, Duluth
Eight on Lk Superior among ice floes at 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (old 61) just W of McQuade Safe Harbor. Frak and Kathi Berdan 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] Hooded Warbler at Murphy Hanrehan
On 5/17, a Hooded Warbler was singing on the south side of the trail between trail markers 14 and 15 in Murphy Hanrehan Regional Park, Scott County. This location is about 1/2 mile east-northeast of the northeastern most part of Murphy Lake. The warbler sang five times @ 12:30 p.m., so may be on territory. If you go look for it, please stay on the trail and do not use tapes. This is not a part of the park that is off limits. Had 20 species of warblers in the park, including a Cape May and Golden-winged (but no Blue-winged or Cerulean in places where they usually occur). Also a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird building a nest. On 5/18 a.m., Golden-winged Warbler in the oaks along West River Road in South Minneapolis, just south of the ravine by the intersection with 34th Street. -- Dave Zumeta, Executive Director Minnesota Forest Resources Council dzum...@umn.edu (651) 603-0108 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] American Bitterns-Steele County
Yesterday our merry band of 6 birders found an unprecedented number of 5 American Bitterns in Steele County while doing our annual Big Day county count. 3 were seen and the other 2 were heard. 2 at Rice Lake State Park - one heard from the boat landing and the other seen at the first marsh on the road going into the primitive camping area. 2 seen at the Straight River Marsh on County Road 45 south of Owatonna. 1 heard at the wetlands in Ellendale, MN, about 4 blocks north off of Main Street. Gary Johnson Owatonna, Minnesota 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] Fwd: Longtailed Ducks, Duluth
Now visible from McQuade Harbor. -- Forwarded message -- From: Frank Berdan fberda...@gmail.com Date: May 18, 2014 7:17 AM Subject: Longtailed Ducks, Duluth To: mou-net@lists.umn.edu Cc: Eight on Lk Superior among ice floes at 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (old 61) just W of McQuade Safe Harbor. Frak and Kathi Berdan 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] Wabasha County White-faced Ibis, Hudsonian Godwits, Goodhue County Tufted Titmouse May 17th 2014
Spent the day birding southern Goodhue County and Northern Wabasha County yesterday. Highlights included a White-faced Ibis NE of the corner of Wabasha County 30 and N County Rd 24 near where one had been previously reported. The Ibis was with a large flock of Ring-billed and Franklin's Gulls. Just to the east on 160th Avenue, just South of N County Rd 24 the flooded field contained 5 Hudsonian and 4 Marbled Godwits, Least and Pectoral Sandpipers, Short-billed Dowitchers, Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Semipalmated Plover, Wilson Phalaropes, and Common Nighthawks flying around the area. Also birded Hok-Si-La Municipal Park North of Lake City in Goodhue County and found only 16 warbler species. Ended the day with 3 Tufted Titmice at the corner of Wood Ave and Green Street near the cemetery at Villa Maria by Frontenac. Scott B. Meyer Hennepin County Tamara Holmer Vicky Douglas Ramsey 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] Little gull?
If there is more sightings of the Little gull at Lake Byllesby, please back channel to me or post to the list…. I may try for it if it’s still around after work today. Thanks!!! Robin LaFortune Sent from Windows Mail
[mou-net] White-faced Ibis - Carver county
While scanning the flooded field adjacent to our property just now, a gorgeous White-faced Ibis flew in among the Caspian Terns. It stayed about 15 minutes before a Bald Eagle flew in and scattered the group. The Ibis flew off to the northwest in the direction of Lake Waconia and has not returned. Regards... 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] Fwd: Birds and Beers, May 19th at 6 pm, Merlin's Rest
This is a reminder of Monday's Birds and Beers. -- Forwarded message -- From: Curt Rawn catda...@gmail.com Date: May 16, 2014 8:19 PM Subject: Birds and Beers, May 19th at 6 pm, Merlin's Rest To: mou-...@lists.umn.E MOU-NET@lists.umn.edu Cc: This is not much notice, but, Birds and Beers will meet on May 19th at 6 pm at Merlin's Rest. merlinsrest.com/ Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog–the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun. There is a Facebook page for Birds and Beers... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761 or you could read about it on Birdchick.com We hope to see you there! Curt Rawn 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] No Little Gull - 5/17
Searched for the Little Gull yesterday with a couple other birders. No luck. Not even a Bonaparte's. Still some good birds there though. Sky the BirdMan Anoka, 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] Wabasha snowy egert
At intersection of 30 an 24 north of kellog. Also white - ibis , Franklins and Bonies. Birding with Jim Peterson. 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] Sora - Dakota County (Eagan)
Two Soras have been seen and heard several times between May 5 and May 16. From intersection of Lone Oak Rd and Ames Crossing Rd, go about 0.3 miles North on Ames Crossing Rd to a small un-named lake on the East side of Ames Crossing Rd. A wetland and a stormwater treatment pond are next to the lake. Soras were in the wetland and the stormwater treatment pond. Pam Blixt and Dave Schmidt 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] Wabasha snowy egert
Sorry for the short note earlier. Not much of a phone typer. It was a White-faced Ibis that we saw with the Snowy Egret...not a White Ibis. Also of interest along that stretch of flooded area we found Hudsonian Godwits, Short-billed Dowitchers and a Black-bellied Plover, Dunlin. We did see a distant group of dark Ibis fly over flooded area and behind trees. We were unable to relocate those birds. Earlier we had been to Hok-si-la near Lake City and seen 20 species of warblers. We ended up at McCarthy Lake with Grasshopper and Lark Sparrow. Pretty good day we thought. -jerry pruett On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 1:32 PM, jerry pruett pricant...@gmail.com wrote: At intersection of 30 an 24 north of kellog. Also white - ibis , Franklins and Bonies. Birding with Jim Peterson. -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Washington Co - Semipalmated plovers
Six semipalmated plovers and 10 least sandpipers in the pond on Jamaica north of 70th St (Cottage Grove) at 2PM. Larry S 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] Wabasha 24 30
The Snowy Egret is still at 24N 30 - on the west side of 30 at 5pm on the east at 6:15pm. There is one ibis at 24/30 and another on 24south where there were also a couple of turnstones, a few S-b Dowitchers and a Black-bellied Plover. Sent from Bob Ekblad's iPhone 507-269-7436 Byron, MN - Olmsted County http://www.Birding-Minnesota.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] Connecticut Warbler Hennepin Co.
On the far southwest end of Hennepin Co. off old highway 212 there is a small park built in the bluffs called Richard T. Anderson. 17 warblers were identified on May 17th including a sulking 'heard only' Connecticut Warbler near the parking lot's small stream. Considered occasional and sporadic in Spring. Bob Heise 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] Chat - Jackson County
Yellow- Breasted Chat present today on 500th Ave south of Co 30 in Jackson County. At least 3 Bay-breasted present at same location. Different location; but 6 Parulas in one tree at 7 mile Creek County Park in Nicollet County today. Golden-winged also in that park. Best warbler migration I have seen in many years (or perhaps best I have ever experienced). Brad Bolduan Windom Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
