Re: [mou-net] robins

2017-01-09 Thread Bruce Fall 
There is a huge winter robin roost at the Univ. of St. Thomas, St. Paul 
(Ramsey Co.). Birds spend the night in a small grove of conifers at the 
west end of the O’Shaughnessy Science Hall on the south side of Summit 
Ave., about a block west of Cretin. Sunday evening (1/8), Susan and I 
censused them as they streamed in to the roost, and totaled an 
impressive 2,525 birds. I'm sure that we missed some, and we will try 
another census soon. Robins arrived at the roost continuously from 4:30 
to 5:05 p.m., most from the north and northwest (from Shadow Falls 
ravine), and somewhat fewer from the south and southeast across the 
parking lot. As we drove there, we saw small flocks on the Minneapolis 
side flying across the river toward Summit and I think it's likely that 
some are coming from miles away to reach this roost. Two winters ago 
(2015-16) there was another big robin roost near Lake Hiawatha in 
Minneapolis that I monitored, with a peak count of 1,450 birds, but that 
roost apparently was not used last winter or this one.


Bruce A. Fall, Minneapolis


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Re: [mou-net] Minneapolis Crows

2017-01-09 Thread Bill Kahn 
Saw many hundreds upstream of Washington Ave. Bridge both flying and roosting 
in trees by river off East River Road near Arlington around 4:15 PM

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Re: [mou-net] Robins

2017-01-09 Thread Pat Norton 
We have had a flock of several robins at 49th and Washburn Ave S, Mpls and
I've seen them elsewhere in the neighborhood, too. There are several
hackberry trees here.

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 10:20 PM,  wrote:

> (Posted by Connie Grundhofer  via moumn.org)
>
> This afternoon we had over a dozen Robins fly into the yard for about 5
> minutes. The neighbor opened their garage and the robins flew off.
> Have not seen one since end of October.
>
> Connie
> Lino Lakes, Anoka County
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[mou-net] Robins

2017-01-09 Thread mou 
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer  via moumn.org)

This afternoon we had over a dozen Robins fly into the yard for about 5 
minutes. The neighbor opened their garage and the robins flew off.
Have not seen one since end of October.

Connie
Lino Lakes, Anoka County

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[mou-net] Curve-billed thrasher

2017-01-09 Thread mou 
(Posted by Bruce Munson  via moumn.org)

Continuing bird seen at feeder at 605 NE 11th Ave. in Grand Rapids at 3:14 pm 
today 
(1/9/17). It only stayed at the feeder for a few minutes before flying across 
the road into the 
conifers and disappearing.

Bruce Munson

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Re: [mou-net] Barrow's Goldeneye, Swan Park, Wright Co

2017-01-09 Thread Jesse Ellis 
A correction: the Barrow's was seen on Saturday. I apologize for getting
ahead of myself.

On Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 3:40 PM Jesse Ellis  wrote:

> A BARROW'S GOLDENEYE drake was photographed by Cory Lindahl in Wright
> County today. Photos are on the Minnesota Birding facebook group.
>
> "on the mississippi river between wright and sherburne counties. look up
> swan park in monticello, he was seen from there flying. and swiming/diving
> etc. just a bit east down the river, probably could be seen from there or
> where the river cuts close to the road slightly east of swan park! "
>
>
> Good birding!
>
> Jesse Ellis
>
> Cedar Rapids, IA
>


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[mou-net] Barrow's Goldeneye, Swan Park, Wright Co

2017-01-09 Thread Jesse Ellis 
A BARROW'S GOLDENEYE drake was photographed by Cory Lindahl in Wright
County today. Photos are on the Minnesota Birding facebook group.

"on the mississippi river between wright and sherburne counties. look up
swan park in monticello, he was seen from there flying. and swiming/diving
etc. just a bit east down the river, probably could be seen from there or
where the river cuts close to the road slightly east of swan park! "


Good birding!

Jesse Ellis

Cedar Rapids, IA


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[mou-net] Savaloja Grants Deadline

2017-01-09 Thread Steve Wilson 
Only three weeks remain until the Jan. 31 deadline for submitting Savaloja 
Grant applications for 2017 projects. Proposed projects should increase our 
understanding of birds, promote preservation of birds and their natural 
habitats, or increase public interest in birds. Proposals that involve 
populations currently underrepresented in Minnesota's birding community are 
welcome as a means of broadening public support for birds and their habitat. A 
total of $15,000 is available for grants this year. Application information is 
available on the MOU web site at http://moumn.org/grants.html. 


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