[mou-net] Black-backed Woodpecker nest Orr Bog Walk
Here is a real treat ...but you'd have to hurry.There is a Black-backed Woodpecker nest right along the Orr Bog Boardwalk (Orr, MN right behind the Tourist Info Center on US53)The young are constantly begging and will likely soon fledge...in the next couple days I'd guess. Nest is eye-level and in a tree that actually touches the boardwalk. Go to the right after the boardwalk branches. Thanks to Julie Grahn for passing this info on to me. Sparky Stensaas2515 Garthus RoadWrenshall MN 55797218.341.3350sparkystens...@hotmail.com www.ThePhotoNaturalist.comwww.KollathStensaas.comwww.SaxZim.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] About the Metro
On Sunday a few of us went out to the Canon River bottoms and hiked the state trail off of Collishan Road. We had six to eight or more Cerulean Warblers singing, but saw only a few. We also had a Blue-winged Warbler, Wood Thrushes, and three calling Yellow-billed Cuckoos, one of which we got great looks of. We did not find any Acadian Flycatchers, which we have had reliably in the past. The most common bird of the day was the American Redstart. Later that afternoon I canoed around Quigley Lake observing the duckling groups. I found four groups with Hooded Merganser chicks, two of which were led by Wood Duck hens. I found no Mallards, pure Wood Duck broods, or Canada Geese families, although there is plenty of cover to shelter them. I did find blooming Bladderwort, a free floating carnivorous plant with yellow flowers that are about three quarters of an inch across that stick up two or three inches above the surface. It is considered by the PCA a sensitive indicator of water quality and is only found in high quality wetlands. I don't believe I had noticed them before on the lake, but am seeing them around. This summer the wild strawberries in the yard have been more plentiful and larger, sweeter, and tastier than I have ever seen. Well, every year they are tastier than I remember. Steve Weston On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN swest...@comcast.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
[mou-net] Update on Loggerhead Shrike, Dodge County
Ron Erpelding just called to say that he relocated an adult Loggerhead Shrike and 4 fledglings at the SW corner of 690th St and 240th Ave in Dodge County. The fledglings were perched in a 10' Spruce Tree. He also had a Black-billed Cuckoo about 3/4 of a mile south in a wooded are on 240th Ave. Bob Williams -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of MOU admin Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2015 3:17 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Loggerhead Shrike, Dodge County (Posted by Peter Mattson pkmatt...@kmwb.net via moumn.org) 6/17, about 11 AM, north of Oslo on 240 Ave. just south of CR 6 which is also 680 St. It was perching on the power lines and flying down into the corn and once onto the road. 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 company is not liable for any loss or damage arising in any way from this message or its attachments. Nothing in this email shall be deemed to create a binding contract to purchase/sell real estate. The sender of this email does not have the authority to bind a buyer or seller to a contract via written or verbal communications including, but not limited to, email communications. 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] Duluth RBA 6/18/15
-RBA *Minnesota *Duluth/North Shore *June 18, 2015 *MNDU1506.18 -Birds mentioned Surf Scoter White-winged Dove Yellow-throated Vireo Black-throated Blue Warbler -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: June 18, 2015 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for June 18th, 2015 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. With spring migration over and the breeding season well underway, there are just a few things to report from around the area. Rick Gibson found BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLERS on Oberg Mountain in Cook County on the 6th, very near where the Oberg Loop connects to the spur trail. Bob Myers found BLACK-THROATED BLUE WARBLERS along the Superior Hiking Trail about a mile east of the Finland Recreation Center. Kim Eckert found a singing YELLOW-THROATED VIREO on the 15th about four miles up the Willard Munger Trail in west Duluth. Tod Eggenberger photographed a SURF SCOTER on the 13th at Agate Bay in Two Harbors. Carolyn Quick reported a WHITE-WINGED DOVE on the 11th at her yard in Eagles Nest Township in northern St. Louis County, but I don't have any other details. The next scheduled update of this report will be in two weeks on July 2nd. This report is compiled from MOU-net postings, local eBird checklists, various Facebook group pages (some of which may require joining), and personal contacts. Please follow the links below for the most up-to-date information: MOU-net: http://www.mail-archive.com/mou-net@lists.umn.edu/maillist.html eBird: http://ebird.org/ebird/places Facebook group pages: Minnesota Ornithologists Union: https://www.facebook.com/groups/moumn.group/ Minnesota Birding: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mnbirding/ Minnesota Rare Bird Alert: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1570731239835376/ Northeast Minnesota Birding: https://www.facebook.com/groups/177159692431348/ Sax-Zim Bog: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saxzimbog/ Duluth Phenology: https://www.facebook.com/groups/duluthphenology/ Information about bird sightings may be sent to the Duluth Rare Bird Alert at duluth...@moumn.org The Duluth Birding Report is sponsored and funded by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) as a service to its members. For more information on the MOU, write us c/o the Bell Museum, e-mail us at m...@moumn.org, or visit the MOU web site at moumn.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] [mou-rba] MOU RBA 18 June 2015
-RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *June 18, 2015 *MNST1506.18 -Birds mentioned Ruddy Duck Least Bittern Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Marbled Godwit Yellow-billed Cuckoo Black-billed Cuckoo Barred Owl Red-headed Woodpecker Black-billed Magpie Scarlet Tanager Pine Siskin -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota Statewide Date: June 18, 2015 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) http://moumn.org Reports: (763) 780-8890 Compiler: Anthony Hertzel (r...@moumn.org) This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, June 18, 2015 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may also hear this report by calling (218)847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888. The up and down weather continues in the northwest. This has been a week of relatively pleasant temperatures and not much rain last weekend , but cold winds some days this week. Baby birds of all kinds are showing up, and all yards are noisy. In Grant County, Charlene Nelson reported a PINE SISKIN at the feeder in Elbow Lake on June 17. Benjamin Eckhoff at Lake Carlos State Park in Douglas County reported many birds are fledging including a family of BALD EAGLES. He observed a SCARLET TANAGER in the Upper Campground and a pair of YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOS around the visitor center this week. In Wilkin County, Chris Wood found an eastern RED-TAILED HAWK at Maplewood State Park on June 14. Marshall Howe in Hubbard County reported a pair of BLACK-BILLED MAGPIES north of Hubbard, and a LEAST BITTERN at Little Sand Lake this week. Here is Pennington County, I found a MARBLED GODWIT with at least one chick just west of the Thief River Falls wastewater treatment ponds on June 13. A few ducks were on the ponds including several RUDDY DUCKS. On a breeding bird survey in Marshall County on June 12, I found a MARBLED GODWIT with three chicks, and a BARRED OWL calling northwest of Grygla, apparently in response to the mobbing of several crows. BLACK-BILLED CUCKOOS were pretty common on the BBS that I did, so caterpillars must be plentiful. In Kittson County, Gary Tischer saw a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER at the Karlstad nursing home on June 18. Thanks to those who sent in sightings this week. Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than Thursday each week, at ajjop...@mncable.net OR call the Detroit Lakes Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took place. The next scheduled update of this report is Thursday, June 25, 2015. 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] Birds at St. Thomas Becket, Eagan MN, Rt 3
Been doing some bird surveys on the lovely and varied church campus. Pleased to find 50 species on, over, or within view on adjacent waters. Breeders include: Eastern bluebird, tree swallow, song sparrow, robin, gray catbird, black-capped chickadee, warbling vireo, yellow-throated vireo, great crested flycatcher and blue-gray gnatcatcher! Lovely assemblage thus far. Beth Tiller Reporting from Eagan 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] Orr, MN Black-backed Woodpecker question
Has anyone checked out the bird and the nest today? We are thinking of driving there, but it is 250 miles. If it still was seen today, maybe we will take our chances and head out tomorrow AM. Thanks. Larry and Jan 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] FW: OOPS! Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Thursday, June 18, 2015
Sorry!! This should have gone out as the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report! Jeanie Joppru Pennington County, MN -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Anthony Hertzel Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2015 7:40 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] [mou-rba] MOU RBA 18 June 2015 -RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *June 18, 2015 *MNST1506.18 -Birds mentioned Ruddy Duck Least Bittern Bald Eagle Red-tailed Hawk Marbled Godwit Yellow-billed Cuckoo Black-billed Cuckoo Barred Owl Red-headed Woodpecker Black-billed Magpie Scarlet Tanager Pine Siskin -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota Statewide Date: June 18, 2015 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) http://moumn.org Reports: (763) 780-8890 Compiler: Anthony Hertzel (r...@moumn.org) This is the Northwest Minnesota Birding Report for Thursday, June 18, 2015 sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce. You may also hear this report by calling (218)847-5743 or 1-800-433-1888. The up and down weather continues in the northwest. This has been a week of relatively pleasant temperatures and not much rain last weekend , but cold winds some days this week. Baby birds of all kinds are showing up, and all yards are noisy. In Grant County, Charlene Nelson reported a PINE SISKIN at the feeder in Elbow Lake on June 17. Benjamin Eckhoff at Lake Carlos State Park in Douglas County reported many birds are fledging including a family of BALD EAGLES. He observed a SCARLET TANAGER in the Upper Campground and a pair of YELLOW-BILLED CUCKOOS around the visitor center this week. In Wilkin County, Chris Wood found an eastern RED-TAILED HAWK at Maplewood State Park on June 14. Marshall Howe in Hubbard County reported a pair of BLACK-BILLED MAGPIES north of Hubbard, and a LEAST BITTERN at Little Sand Lake this week. Here is Pennington County, I found a MARBLED GODWIT with at least one chick just west of the Thief River Falls wastewater treatment ponds on June 13. A few ducks were on the ponds including several RUDDY DUCKS. On a breeding bird survey in Marshall County on June 12, I found a MARBLED GODWIT with three chicks, and a BARRED OWL calling northwest of Grygla, apparently in response to the mobbing of several crows. BLACK-BILLED CUCKOOS were pretty common on the BBS that I did, so caterpillars must be plentiful. In Kittson County, Gary Tischer saw a RED-HEADED WOODPECKER at the Karlstad nursing home on June 18. Thanks to those who sent in sightings this week. Please report bird sightings to Jeanie Joppru by email, no later than Thursday each week, at ajjop...@mncable.net OR call the Detroit Lakes Chamber's toll free number: 1-800-542-3992. Detroit Lakes area birders please call 847-9202. Please include the county where the sighting took place. The next scheduled update of this report is Thursday, June 25, 2015. 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 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] Great Egrets roosting, Scott County
On Tuesday and Wednesday mornings this week, early, there were about 100 Great Egrets roosting in trees around the northeast edge of St. Catherine LAke (just south of Co Rd. 8, Scott County, near intersection of Mushtown Rd. that leads to Prior Lake). As the sun came up they began to disperse in various directions on both mornings. They were NOT present this morning (June 18). Was this a breeding colony that was disrupted and displaced from somewhere else? Or does someone have another idea for why so many egrets and so temporarily? Anyone else see this assemblage? Beth Tiller Farmington (and works in the vicinity described) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
