[mou-net] Sandhills

[GLENN CIEGLER]

Saw 3 Sandhill Cranes flying North of Stillwater,MN along the St Croix River 
flyway this afternoon. Hope they enjoy snow later this week.

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> On Feb 22, 2017, at 10:15 PM, "m...@moumn.org"  wrote:
> 
> (Posted by Jason Frank  via moumn.org)
> 
> New ducks at Salt Lake today were American Wigeons, Gadwalls, and Redheads. 
> The huge 
> Mallard flocks are still there, as are the geese. The mudflats have emerged, 
> and they extend 
> over 100 yards out the lake from the MN overlook.
> 
> 31 Bald Eagles were on the ice at Cory Lake, in Hamlin WMA, 4 miles west of 
> Dawson, a 
> spectacular sight.
> 
> Found a pair of Wood Ducks on the flooded West Fork of the Lac qui Parle 
> River about 1 mile 
> northwest of Prairie Marsh Farm this morning. 
> 
> Hiking along the beaver dams at the east end of Prairie Marsh Farm, I counted 
> 29 dead or 
> dying Leopard Frogs floating just beneath the surface of a single pond. There 
> are 4 ponds 
> there, and the frogs congregated in the one with the most vegetation, which 
> is mainly 
> watercress. Those that were still alive were nearly comatose. A week of daily 
> highs in the 
> 60's woke them up, but even with some bugs emerging along the shoreline, I'm 
> guessing 
> they weren't able to consume enough calories to get them through the 
> upper-30-degree 
> nights. An eerie and heartbreaking scene.
> 
> Jason Frank 
> 
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[mou-net] Wigeon, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Redhead...

[mou]

(Posted by Jason Frank  via moumn.org)

New ducks at Salt Lake today were American Wigeons, Gadwalls, and Redheads. The 
huge 
Mallard flocks are still there, as are the geese. The mudflats have emerged, 
and they extend 
over 100 yards out the lake from the MN overlook.

31 Bald Eagles were on the ice at Cory Lake, in Hamlin WMA, 4 miles west of 
Dawson, a 
spectacular sight.

Found a pair of Wood Ducks on the flooded West Fork of the Lac qui Parle River 
about 1 mile 
northwest of Prairie Marsh Farm this morning. 

Hiking along the beaver dams at the east end of Prairie Marsh Farm, I counted 
29 dead or 
dying Leopard Frogs floating just beneath the surface of a single pond. There 
are 4 ponds 
there, and the frogs congregated in the one with the most vegetation, which is 
mainly 
watercress. Those that were still alive were nearly comatose. A week of daily 
highs in the 
60's woke them up, but even with some bugs emerging along the shoreline, I'm 
guessing 
they weren't able to consume enough calories to get them through the 
upper-30-degree 
nights. An eerie and heartbreaking scene.

Jason Frank 


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[mou-net] "Masters of the Sky"; (upcoming program)

[linda whyte]

With the change of weather, some educational, indoor birding might be
appropriate. This weekend, Carpenter Nature Center (12805 St. Croix Trail,
Hastings) will host the annual "Masters of the Sky " program on Saturday
and Sunday.  There are 3 one-hour presentations each day, starting at
11:00, 1:00, and 3:00. Tickets are $10 (or $7 for 'Friends of CNC').
Reservations are required; call 651-437-4359.
This is an excellent program featuring the staff of the World Bird
Sanctuary from St. Louis, Missouri, and a large selection of their birds
from around the world. It's fast-paced, entertaining, and highly
informative, with a focus on protecting raptors and their habitats.
For more information, visit www.carpenternaturecenter.org

Linda Whyte


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