[mou-net] Cerulean Warbler, Woodlake Nature Center, Richfield, Hennepin Co, Mn
My dad and I are currently listening to and seeing a: male Cerulean Warbler, at Woodlake Nature Center, Richfield, Hennepin Co, Mn. It is singing above the Irene Dahl outdoor education shelter on the east side of the park. He's a solo bachelor but we did see him divebomb a male Blackpoll Warbler. We have been watching it since 10 am. Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co, 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] Orchard Oriole male, Crystal, Hennepin Co, MN
I am not sure if this would be of interest to anyone but I had two new yard birds yesterday at my backyard in Crystal: A Northern Waterthrush and male Orchard Oriole. The Orchard Oriole has been frequenting my oriole feeder in the backyard since yesterday morning. This is only the 4th time I have seen this species in the Twin Cities area and a first for my yard! Lookin' up, Alex Cruz Crystal, Hennepin Co, 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] Townsend's Solitaire, Lakeland, Washington Co, MN
I had a *Townsend's Solitaire *fly over the road just south of the intersection of 7th Street and St Croix Trail (before you enter Lakeland) at 10:30 AM, this morning, 12/8/13. I was driving very slow because of the snow when a long-tailed bird flew just over and in front of my car headed from west to east. The bird was overall the same color (grayish) but the underwings had a a very conspicuous peach-colored wingstripe. I pulled over and tried to locate the bird in the SE corner of the intersection of 7th street and St. Croix Trail S, but I was unable to see where it landed or relocate the bird. This area is dotted with conifers and lots of cedars laden with berries. I wanted to report so hopefully others in the area can look out for. Looking up, Alex Cruz, Jr Hennepin Co, 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] Oregon Junco, Eden Prairie, MN
I have what appears to be a male *Oregon Dark-eyed Junco* coming to my work feeder. The feeder is on private property. I have seen the bird twice today but have not been able to get any good pictures yet, but started a sketch. If you are interested in this bird, please contact me online via my email below. Looking up, Alex Cruz alexcru...@gmail.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] Birding morning: Dodge Nature Center, Dakota County, Minnesota
Birding Dodge Nature Center in West St Paul this morning. The cool morning kept the birds active and highlights were Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, 10 species of warblers including several Canada, a couple of Wilson's, and lots of Ovenbirds. Non-avian surprises were a tree-frog in a goldenrod bud, a cute toad, and lots of butterflies. Looking up, Alex Cruz St Paul, Ramsey Co, 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] Dodge Nature Center, Dakota Co, MN
Had a great afternoon birding Dodge Nature Center on this sunny and mild spring day. The whole park is wet. slushy, muddy mess but the birds don's seem to mind in the least. Had some first-o'-years (FOYs) like: - Eastern Phoebe (2): First one seen by stucco farmhouse on east parking area. Surprised to see! - Golden-crowned Kinglet (3): Foraging low and singing loudly. Was able to get great views. Against snow, the hints of moss green in their plumage really shown. - Fox Sparrow (1): In buckthorn pile in NW part of park. Other cool birds included: - Northern Harrier (1 male): Seen briefly soaring low over main pond with boardwalk. - Brown Creeper (7): spread throughout park in noisy (for creepers) small groups - Common Redpoll (1): One flew over calling jhip, jhip. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co, MN Here's a link to my eBird reporthttp://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S13573566 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 Crossbills, Eden Prairie, MN
Just had a flock about 10 Red Crossbills fly over low calling jip JIP jip...jip JIP jip. I am hoping they will discover my work feeder. I work at Golden Triangle Dr in Eden Prairie just east of Lake Smetana. The birds flew over headed to the SE. They looked hungry! There are a few cone-laden evergreens in area that I'll be checking out. Other cool birds in area include two small flocks of Cedar Waxwings and 1 Pileated Pterodactyl. Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co 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] Rough-legged Hawk, Eden Prairie, Hennepin Co
Just a few moments ago, I was looking out my work window at the busy bird feeder when a Buteo caught my eye teetering overhead. It was a beautiful Rough-legged Hawk. This was a first for me for Hennepin County and the farthest south I've seen in Mn so it was an exciting yard bird--but I tend to be a real patch birder so I am not sure how unusual this sighting is. I work at Golden Triangle Dr in Eden Prairie and the bird was headed west.. so look for it Edina and Richfield! Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co 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] Correction: Rough-legged Hawk, Eden Prairie, Hennepin Co
Correction: RlHa was headed EAST towards Edina from where I work in Eden Prairie (near 169 and I494). Still looking up, Alex Cruz (directionally challenged) Begin forwarded message: From: Alex Cruz Jr alexcru...@gmail.com Date: March 4, 2013 10:32:35 AM CST To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU, mnbird-ow...@lists.mnbird.net Subject: Rough-legged Hawk, Eden Prairie, Hennepin Co Just a few moments ago, I was looking out my work window at the busy bird feeder when a Buteo caught my eye teetering overhead. It was a beautiful Rough-legged Hawk. This was a first for me for Hennepin County and the farthest south I've seen in Mn so it was an exciting yard bird--but I tend to be a real patch birder so I am not sure how unusual this sighting is. I work at Golden Triangle Dr in Eden Prairie and the bird was headed west.. so look for it Edina and Richfield! Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co 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] Boreal Owl: Two Harbors lighthouse trail
Birded the southetn northshore yesterday (2/7/13) and thanks to the all the postings, I saw a Boreal Owl on Scenic 61. I wanted to mention an owl that maybe hasn't been mentioned. I snowshoed the Two Harbors lighthouse trail and briefly saw a Boreal Owl around 4:00 pm. On the nothside of the peninsula that faces the little bay there, the trail forks back towards the lighthouse and overlooks a little cliff with clumps of small trees (at its base). The Boreal Owl wizzed right by me here but despite searching for half an hour, I was not able to relocate. Also had large flock of Bohemian Waxwings SW of Northshore Cottages near west entrance of Scenic 61 at around noon. Thanks again for all the postings. I also saw the Dirt Factory NoHO but the Boreals were a special birthday treat for me. Looking up, Alex Cruz, Jr Ramsey Co, 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] American White Pelican: Kaposia Landing dog park, Pigs Eye Lake outflow, South St Paul, Ramsey County
A very cold looking *American White Pelican *was seen this afternoon from Kaposia Landing dog park (S. St Paul). It was on the west side of bank near the warm water outflow. Visible with binocs but scope helped. Huge bird bigger than Canada Geese, all white with black wing tips. Unexpected bird to see on this bone-chilling day. I felt sorry for him, all alone and looking cold. I hope he is finding enough to eat. Great spot for *Bald Eagles*, *Common Goldeneyes*, and *Common Mergansers.* I also stopped at Simon's Ravine where a *Pileated Woodpecker* was making a racket; you may see my eBirdhttp://ebird.org/ebird/view/checklist?subID=S12592142list here. Looking up, Alex Cruz, Jr St Paul, 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] Black Scoter and White-winged Scoter: Park Point
My Dad and I just saw a Black Scoter female and 3 White-winged Scoters just seen Park Point in bay NW of Sky Harbor airport. Seen through scope from 1:00-1:30. Freaking cold with wind off water but worth it as the Black Scoter was a new state bird for me (and my pops). Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin and Ramsey Counties 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] Tundra Swans, Eagan, Dakota Co
Just saw two V-flocks (about 30-50 each) of Tundra Swans flying NW, relatively low, softly calling hoo!. Seen over Cliff Rd north of Lebanon Hills Park in Eagan. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co,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] Common Redpoll at SE end of Lake Smetana Park, Eden Prairie
Hi, Common Redpoll at SE end of Lake Smetana Park, Eden Prairie, Hennepin Co. Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co 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] Rusty Blackbirds, Basset Creek Park, Crystal, Hennepin Co
There are at least 4 Rusty Blackbirds foraging at NW edge of largest pond in the southern part of Basset Creek Park, Crystal, Hennepin Co. This pond is easily accessed from Zane Ave N and 29th Place N in southern Crystal. Lots of American Tree, Song, and Fox Sparrows present. Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co, Mn Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Two late Ovenbirds: (6 Oct), Mississippi Gorge Regional Park--Winchell Trail, Hennepin Co.
During the Minneapolis Community Ed Birding Class, two late Ovenbirds were seenaround 8:30-9 AM this morning (6 Oct) on the Mississippi Gorge Regional Park--Winchell Trail, Hennepin Co. The area the Ovenbirds were in can be accessed via a parking lot on West River Parkway where it intersects E 36th Street. They were foraging on the south slope above the curved trail above where small stream flows through pipe. In mixed species flock. Great looks by all of class. Orange-crown bordered by black apparent as well as vertical blotchy striping on white breast. Bobbed tail and held it upright as foraged in leaf litter at base of trees. Also of note were two Nashville Warblers when I arrived at my home in St Paul (near Dayton Ave and Arundel on Cathedral Hill) around 10:30 AM. Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin and Ramsey Counties eBird list Mississippi Gorge Regional Park--Winchell Trail, Hennepin, US-MN Oct 6, 2012 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM 20 species Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 Ring-billed Gull (Larus delawarensis) 2 Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) 4 Yellow-bellied Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus varius) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 3 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1 Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) 1 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 1 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 3 Brown Creeper (Certhia americana) 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) 2 Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) 10 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 100 Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) 2 Two foraging on ground in curve of trail above where small stream flows through pipe under trail. In mixed species flock. Great looks by all of class. Orange-crown bordered by black apparent as well as vertical blotchy striping on white breast. Bobbed tail and held it upright as foraged in leaf litter at base of trees. Orange-crowned Warbler (Oreothlypis celata) 1 Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 10 White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 1 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 1 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 2 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] Birdy day in St Louis Park, Hennepin Co., MN
Amazingly birdy day from my office window overlooking my “work patch”, the marsh/woodlands at the NE quadrant of Louisiana and Excelsior in St Louis Park. Saw about 30 species with highlights being 7 warbler species (with FOS Palm and Orange-crowned), Blue-headed Vireo (always a favorite), and a new patch bird, a Red-breasted Nuthatch! Hope you had a chance to enjoy the mix of migrants and residents influenced by the overnight weather front. My e-bird list is at end of this message. Looking up, Alex Cruz, Jr Hennepin and Ramsey Counties Methodist Hospital Wetlands, Hennepin, US-MN Sep 17, 2012 8:15 AM - 5:15 PM Comments: Birding from work window and boardwalk. 31 species (+1 other taxa) duck sp. (Anatinae sp.) 1 Double-crested Cormorant (Phalacrocorax auritus) 1 Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) 1 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) 1 Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 1 Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 4 Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 2 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 2 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 1 Eastern Phoebe (Sayornis phoebe) 1 Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) 1 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 2 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 5 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 1 New bird for patch. White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 2 Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 3 Tennessee Warbler (Oreothlypis peregrina) 1 Orange-crowned Warbler (Oreothlypis celata) 1 First of season. Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 1 Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 5 Palm Warbler (Setophaga palmarum) 1 First of season. Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) 2 Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2 White-throated Sparrow (Zonotrichia albicollis) 1 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 3 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 1 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] Least Bittern: Ol' Cedar Bridge, Mn River NWR, Hennepin Co, MN
Hello birders! Had a terrific morning birding with Scott Meyer. We started off at the Bass Ponds (MRNWR) at 6:35 am because Scott promised me some sort of yellow-crowned night-thingamajig but no luck on that bird! But we had lots of cool birds at the Bass Ponds area like wigeons and Franklin's gulls. After we moseyed over to Ol' Cedar Bridge where which was basically Soralapooza! We managed to scare up my second only Minnesota *Least Bittern*which disappeared into the cattails just south of the boardwalk observation platform! The woods west of boardwalk entrance were buzzing with warblers and 2 Scarlet Tanagers. For the morning, we had 13 or so species of warblers (between Bass and Ol' Cedar) with the best ones being parula, yellow, and blackpoll! Lookin' up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co, 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] Dodge Nature Center , Dakota Co, MN
Birded Dodge Nature Center this morning (9/9/12). It was a beautiful but rather quiet morning for birds. There was a small and cooperative mixed species flock SE of red barn which is near the southern entrance. Highlights were first of year (FOY) Blue-headed Vireo and Bay-breasted Warbler foraging with first of season (FOS) Ruby-crowned Kinglets and Cape May Warbler. Looking up, Alex Cruz, Jr Ramsey Co, MN 29 species Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 1 Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 4 Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 2 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 2 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 1 Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) 3 Blue-headed Vireo (Vireo solitarius) 1 First sighting of the year, part of small mixed-species flock SE of red barn near southern entrance. Beautifully patterned individual foraging low with BbWa, CsWA, CMWa. Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 3 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 10 Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) 2 Heard and saw briefly. White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 5 Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Regulus calendula) 3 First of season. Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) 1 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 1 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 2 Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 1 Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 2 American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1 Cape May Warbler (Setophaga tigrina) 1 Part of small mixed-species flock SE of red barn near southern entrance. Did quick sketch. Associating with BbWa which was proportionally beefier with heavier bill. Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 1 Bay-breasted Warbler (Setophaga castanea) 1 First sighting of the year. Part of small mixed-species flock SE of red barn near southern entrance. Beautiful bird with pale orangish wash on flanks. Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica) 1 Part of small mixed-species flock SE of red barn near southern entrance. Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 2 Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) 1 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 5 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] Good migrant morning at Dodge Nature Center, Dakota County
Had a glorious early morning birding Dodge Nature Center in Dakota County. Migrants were spread throughout the park but best warbler spot was in the southwest part of park: West of red barn, on trail that heads west into woods ( trail W) where it intersects with trail H. I don't think I have ever seen so many Northern Waterthrush. Other highlights were great looks at a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, lots of Ovenbirds, and a beautiful Canada Warbler. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co *eBird list follows:* Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) 7 Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) 14 Green Heron (Butorides virescens) 2 Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) 1 Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) 1 Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) 1 Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 1 Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) 1 Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 14 Common throughout especially where there was jewelweed. Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 5 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 3 Northern Flicker (Colaptes auratus) 2 Pileated Woodpecker (Dryocopus pileatus) 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) 1 Yellow-bellied Flycatcher (Empidonax flaviventris) 1 Alder Flycatcher (Empidonax alnorum) 1 re-beeer! call Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) 2 Liquid hwit calls. Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) 1 Empidonax sp. (Empidonax sp.) 1 Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) 1 Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) 1 Red-eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus) 6 Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) 5 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 1 Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 5 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 15 White-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta carolinensis) 4 House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) 3 Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis) 2 Veery (Catharus fuscescens) 1 Swainson's Thrush (Catharus ustulatus) 6 Catharus sp. (Catharus sp.) 5 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 14 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 17 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 25 Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapilla) 7 Northern Waterthrush (Parkesia noveboracensis) 6 Best warbler spot was in the southwest part of park: West of red barn, on trail that heads west into woods ( trail W) where it intersects with trail H. Black-and-white Warbler (Mniotilta varia) 7 Tennessee Warbler (Oreothlypis peregrina) 1 Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 1 Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 1 American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 14 Magnolia Warbler (Setophaga magnolia) 3 Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) 1 Chipping Sparrow (Spizella passerina) 2 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 4 Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana) 1 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 5 Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) 7 Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 2 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 10 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] Sexually ambiguous Merlin
All summer (since May), there has been a Merlin in residence in my neighborhood in Crystal where Hampshire intersects 38th Ave N. This afternoon, I saw her (lady Merlin based on size) zooming through the treetops giving her killdeer-like call. If only males give this call, I apologize in advance to bulky MISTER Merlin. I had never seen this bird before in this area during the summer months. Hot enough for you? I mean.. Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co, 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] Canada Warbler and other migrants at Westwood Hills Nature Center, St Louis Park, Hennepin
During our late afternoon respite from the rains, I stopped at Westwood Hills Nature Center to see if the storms had stalled any migrants. I encountered a loose flock of migrants northwest of the parking lot, centered near the small pond crossed by arched wooden bridge. Highlight for me was a beautiful male *Canada Warbler*--who was singing--first time I have heard its song (FOY). Also in this flock were 5 other warbler species, and *Least* and calling *Willow Flycatchers *(FOY). On the NW side of the lake there was an Olive-sided Flycatcher, perched uncharacteristically low--which made it seem gigantic to me. On the NE side of the lake there was a *Yellow-throated Vireo* doing its rough chatter after its self-questioning song. If you plan on doing the whole lake loop, be advised that the northside is flooded and I needed to go barefoot to make this part of the loop. My eBird list at end of this message. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co, MN *Westwood Hills Nature Center, Hennepin, US-MN* May 24, 2012 5:40 PM - 7:10 PM 3.0 mile(s) Comments: Birding during a break in the overnight and day rains (about 2.5 overnight. 30 species (+1 other taxa) Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) 1 Downy Woodpecker (Picoides pubescens) 1 Hairy Woodpecker (Picoides villosus) 1 Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) 1 Eastern Wood-Pewee (Contopus virens) 1 Willow Flycatcher (Empidonax traillii) 3 FOY. Calling hwit!. Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) 1 Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons) 2 Warbling Vireo (Vireo gilvus) 3 American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) 2 Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) 5 Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) 2 swallow sp. (Hirundinidae sp.) 10 Black-capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) 5 House Wren (Troglodytes aedon) 2 American Robin (Turdus migratorius) 5 Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) 1 Cedar Waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum) 1 Heard only. Nashville Warbler (Oreothlypis ruficapilla) 1 Common Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas) 5 American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla) 1 Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) 10 Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) 1 Beautiful male foraging low on paved trail near small pond with curved bridge--northwest of parking lot to park. Male sang often. FOY. Wilson's Warbler (Cardellina pusilla) 1 Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) 2 Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) 5 Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) 10 Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula) 3 Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) 2 Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) 6 American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis) 5 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: Veteran's Park, Richfield, Hennepin Co
Thanks to Scott Meyer's direction, I am listening and seeing a male Connecticut Warbler now at 830-845. Bird actively singing but tends to be eye-level and above. On east side of lake. On middle trail that is south of where biking trail intersects foot path. Landmark on this trail: Seen near large forked cottonwood with cut large trunk positioned between the fork. Also saw: YbFl, TeWa, CsWa, BlWa, MagWa, NoPa, AmRe, WiWa, CoYe. Looking up, Alex Cruz Jr Ramsey Co Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Murphy-Hanrehan, Scott Co: migrants and summer residents
Birded Murphy-Hanrehan this morning (5/15) with Matthew Bribitzer-Stull. Saw about 60 species of birds including 11 species of warblers--*no Hooded*--but great looks at male Blackburnian, Blue-winged, and was able to sketch a very vocal male Cerulean ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexcruzjr/7206050578/). The Cerulean was seen near the Blaylock Circle and Sunset Lake Rd intersection. No waves of warblers but consistent activity all day. Lots of Scarlet Tanagers and Swainson's Thrushes in area as well. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co 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] Some cool birds at Veteran's Park, Richfield, Hennepin Co, MN
Stopped by Veteran's Park in Richfield this morning before work (7 AM). I birded the eastern side which is accessed from E 66th Street and 11th Ave S. Birds were hard to find as they seemed to be calling from treetops, but here are some highlights: Ruby-throated Hummingbird: FOY Olive-sided Flycatcher: FOY Gray-cheeked Thrush: on calling individual, frustratingly secretive, but I saw twice Magnolia Warbler: 1 singing beautiful male Golden-winged Warlber: 1 muted female acting like a chickadee. FOY Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co 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] Warblers and vireos: French Regional Park, Hennepin Co
Attempted a local big warbler day but had to stick close to home because of pooches so spend the day at French Regional Park, Hennepin County. It was kind of like birding in Disney World with all the people but the birds didn't seem to mind. Managed over 50 species even with my late start (10:00 am)! I had to do a lot of hiking to wring out these birds--every other woodland bird seemed to be an angry Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. Most birdy area was where Medicine, Challenge, and Skyline trails meet in SW part of park. Here are the highlights: 7 warbler species (listed from commonest to least common) 1. American Redstart 2. Yellow Warbler 3. Chestnut-sided Warbler 4. Common Yellowthroat 5. Tennessee 6. Magnolia Warbler 7. Yellow-rumped Warbler 4 warbler species (listed from commonest to least common) 1. Warbling Vireo 2. Red-eyed Vireo 3. Philadelphia Vireo 4. Yellow-throated Vireo Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin and Ramsey Counties 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] Shorebirds and Forster's Terns: Wirth Lake Volleyball Pond, Golden Valley, Hennepin County
There was a nice selection of very approachable shorebirds at the Wirth Lake Volleyball Pond in Golden Valley (on Glenwood Ave, east of Theodore Wirth Parkway). May 12, 2012 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM *Highlights: * 1. Killdeer (Charadrius vociferus) 2 2. Spotted Sandpiper (Actitis macularius) 1 3. Solitary Sandpiper (Tringa solitaria) 3 4. Least Sandpiper (Calidris minutilla) 12 5. Forster's Tern (Sterna forsteri) 6. Flew over pond just west of volleyball courts Tight flock, bright white underneath, dark line on inside of primaries otherwise pale underwings, backs pale gray, no dark on primaries from above. Lost sight as they headed to NE. FOY. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey and Hennepin Counties, 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] White-winged and Surf Scoter, Greater Scaup, and Willet; Park Point (Superior Bay side), Duluth
Scott Meyer and I are having a grand water bird day at Park Point (Superior Bay). Among the butt loads o' scaup are: White-winged Scoter (8, including at least 6 ad male) Surf Scoter (1 ad male) Willet (1): on mudflat in little cove Greater Scaup: a few that we are sure of Other cool birds are Eared, Horned, and Red-necked Grebes, Common Terns, and Spotted Sandpiper. Off to the woods after lunch! Looking up, Alex Cruz St Paul, Mn Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Long-tailed Duck female, Moose Lake Sewage Lagoons, Carlton Co, MN
At 5:30 pm on Sun, May 6, Scott Meyer and I found this female Long-tailed Duck. Seen with Lesser Scaup on medium-sized sewage lagoon. Have 1 lousy digiscope. Female transitioniing into breeding plumage with white around eye and cheek on dark brown head continuing to back. Sides were whitish but hard to see sometimes since it had low profile in water--this low profile very apparent compared to Lesser Scaup. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co, Mn Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Inquiry (no sightings)
Good question! I know the main reason I don't post as often is because I don't receive my own messages via MOU listserve when I send an email message to it. I am an MOU member. I receive all MOU listserve posts UNLESS they are initiated by me. I've asked about this before but it's never been 'fixed'. I have heard of others that have the same issue. In other words, I am less likely to post because I am not sure my posts are going through--because I don't see them. I only know a post went through when and if I get feedback from others. Like a friend saying, Hey, there were 5 misspellings in your MOU posting about the 'oroile.' I enjoy and benefit from the listserve and that’s why I keep posting, even though I fear sometimes I have been black(phoebe)listed. If I see this posting in MOU--I will let you know, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co, MN On 4/2/12, Al Schirmacher alschirmac...@live.com wrote: I subscribe both to MOU Wisbirdn (former birding home, prior to 2004). I wonder why there are substantially less posts on MOU? Don't hear me wrongly, this is not a criticism, more is not necessarily better. At one point I was informed that friendliness criticism was an issue - but over the years, having engaged with many members, and having served on the board, find this is perception more than reality. Is it scope of topic? More members? More newcomers? History of rarity scientific inquiry, rather than sharing normal observations? Either way, enjoy am thankful for both. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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
Re: [mou-net] Inquiry (no sightings)
Not sure, I am getting emails from others with the same issue, and they are so far coming from at least 3 different domains--but at least I know that my email went through. Good idea about the bcc'ing. On 4/2/12, Jim Ryan muchmore...@gmail.com wrote: Alex et. al, I believe the reason you do not get your own posts is because you are originating them from a gmail address. I too use gmail and bcc myself when I post now, otherwise I don't get mine either. Years ago, I used a Hotmail edress and would always receive a copy of my post without the bcc.. The tech folks behind the curtain can verify or nullify my thesis here, but I think that's why you don't get your own posts. -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Saint Paul's Westside One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy* A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus Seneca* On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 9:07 AM, Alex Cruz alexcru...@gmail.com wrote: Good question! I know the main reason I don't post as often is because I don't receive my own messages via MOU listserve when I send an email message to it. I am an MOU member. I receive all MOU listserve posts UNLESS they are initiated by me. I've asked about this before but it's never been 'fixed'. I have heard of others that have the same issue. In other words, I am less likely to post because I am not sure my posts are going through--because I don't see them. I only know a post went through when and if I get feedback from others. Like a friend saying, Hey, there were 5 misspellings in your MOU posting about the 'oroile.' I enjoy and benefit from the listserve and that’s why I keep posting, even though I fear sometimes I have been black(phoebe)listed. If I see this posting in MOU--I will let you know, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co, MN On 4/2/12, Al Schirmacher alschirmac...@live.com wrote: I subscribe both to MOU Wisbirdn (former birding home, prior to 2004). I wonder why there are substantially less posts on MOU? Don't hear me wrongly, this is not a criticism, more is not necessarily better. At one point I was informed that friendliness criticism was an issue - but over the years, having engaged with many members, and having served on the board, find this is perception more than reality. Is it scope of topic? More members? More newcomers? History of rarity scientific inquiry, rather than sharing normal observations? Either way, enjoy am thankful for both. Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone 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] Vesper Sparrow, Veteran's Park, Richfield, Hennepin Co, MN
Scott Meyer, Judy Morris-Meyer, Birgit Johnson and I found a *Vesper Sparrow *in the lawn just north of the playground located in the northwest part of Veteran's Park around 9:20 am this morning. If we hadn't taken this extra spur as Scott suggested, we wouldn't have seen this bird--sparrowdipity! This is the earliest I have seen this species in Minnesota. Other interesting birds included lots of Northern Flickers, FOY Eastern Phoebe, a FOY Yellow-rumped Warbler, and several Fox Sparrows. Here are a couple links to lousy photos I took--they are so blurry that I think you can also make out BigFoot. http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexcruzjr/6886118274/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/alexcruzjr/6886125016/ Looking up, Alex Cruz St Paul/Crystal; Ramsey/Hennepin Counties 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] Sandhill Cranes flying over, St Louis Park, Hennepin
Walking to a work meeting in St Louis Park and had 2 flocks of 4-9 Sandhill Cranes flying over headed west. Near 100 and Excelsior in St Louis Park. A first for my work list! Looking up, Alex Cruz Hennepin Co Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Greater White-fronted Goose and Trumpeter Swans at Pickerel Lake, Lilydale Regional Park, Dakota County, Minnesota, US
Jeff Slywka and I stopped by Pickerel Lake in Lilydale Regional Park (just across the river from St Paul). We were surprised by the diversity of waterfowl in this lake that is beginning to open up. Highlights were a single Greater White-fronted Goose and 9 Trumpeter Swans. Also saw many Hooded Mergansers, 1 Common Merganser dispersed with Mallards and Canada Geese. Looking up, Alex Cruz Jr Ramsey Co, 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] Snowy Owl, Snow Buntings, Common Redpolls, MSP airport
Watching the imm Snowy Owl with flock of Snow Buntings right in front! Seen from parking lot west of UPS bldg on Cargo Rd in Hennepin County. Sitting on snow patch in grassy patch due south of UPS bldg by flashing runway marker M2 22-4. Also had flyover 2 Common Redpolls. Hands freezing but still looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey and Hennepin Counties Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Snowy owl, downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin Co
Just had a Snowy Owl fly over when Glenwood Ave crosses 394 in DT Minneapolis at 1750! Been driving in area near here and Twins stadium, have not relocated--was on 394 when this huge white owl flew right over my car! Looking up (luckily), Alex Cruz Hennepin Co Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Townsend's Solitaire, Carpenter Nature Area, Dakota Co
Matthew Bribitzer-Stull and I found the Townsend's Solitaire at Carpenter Nature Area just north of the bench on Savannnah Trail at 9 am this morning. Also saw Pileated Woodpecker, Bald Eagles and American Tree Sparrows. Looking up, Alex Cruz, Jr St Paul, Mn Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Long-tailed Duck, Point Douglas Park, north oh Hastings, Mn
Matthew Bribitzer-Stull and I found a beautiful male Long-tailed Duck at Point Douglas Park at 11 am today. It was loosely associating with a flock of Common Mergansers about 200 m north of park in open water. Scope definitely helps. Looking up, Alex Cruz St Paul, Mn Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Brown-headed Cowbird, near Hampton, Dakota Co, Mn
Matthew Bribitzer-Stull and I found 5 Brown-headed Cowbirds (2 ad males and 3 ad females) at the cattle feed lot on the southwestern corner of where 240th St SE intersects with Emery Ave (MN 56). This area is southeast of Hampton and north of Randolph. The birds were seen on lines above the cattle troughs around 1 pm today. Looking up, Alex Cruz St Paul, Mn Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Long-tailed Duck, Lake Waconia, Carver Co
Long-tailed Duck (1): ad winter female with raft of goldeneyes, mergansers, bufflehead, and ruddy ducks seen on Lake Waconia from pullout on north side of lake on North Shore Rd, just east of intersection with Brekke Blvd. Scope necessary. Also saw several flocks of Lapland Longspurs on road sides and a N Shrike just north of city of Waconia. Looking up, Alex Cruz Ramsey Co Sent from Alex's iPhone. 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] Gulling at Canal Park in Duluth, St. Louis County; 11/20
Gulled Canal Park this Sunday afternoon from about 1230-1600 today with breaks for lunch and non-Larid watching. Among the Herring and Ring-billed frenzy, I was able to pick out some interesting individuals using my fledgling gulling abilities (and new scope)--some of these species have been previously reported. I observed gulls on the lighthouse side of park. Here are the highlights: 1. Iceland Gull: beautiful individual with lovely eyeshadow, 3rd winter bird; took photos 2. Thayer's Gull: 1 delicately plumaged first year bird; took photos--thanks to Mike Hendrickson for looking at one of my photos 3. Glaucous Gull: 2 immatures both with black-tipped pink bills. One was very white with little patterning (mostly light brown spots on breast); the other was lightly patterned with light brown marks all over. Took photos Looking up (and still managing to avoid gull presents), Alex Cruz Jr Hennepin and Ramsey Counties 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] Westwood Hills Nature Center, St Louis Park, Hennepin County
Birded Westwood Hills Nature Center in St Louis Park over lunch. Although numbers and diversity down, still saw quite a few birds in my 1 hour loop. Highlights include: 1. Ruby-crowned Kinglet (1): sporting red in mixed flock with finches and sparrows 2. Purple Finch (1): 1 gorgeous male munching away on something with same mixed flock as kinglet near larches on south boardwal trail. 3. Fox Sparrow (4) 4. White-throated Sparrow (6) Looking up, Alex Cruz Jr, Hennepin and Ramsey Counties 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] Swainson's Hawks (Big Stone NWR) and Greater White-fronted Goose (Salt Lake, Lac qui Parle County)
After two days of a terrific 2011 Sparrow Workshop in around Millback, SD, we headed to Big Stone NWR this morning (10/9, 0945-1130) where highlights were: - Swainson's Hawk (3)--2 in kettle with TuVu on northside of Mnnesota River, a second was seen above the loop trail. - Solitary Sandpiper (2) in Minnesota River where bridge crosses - Wlison's Snipe (5) After Big Stone, I birded Salt Lake, Lac qui Parle County (1355-1525) which was extremely birdy with the following highlights: - Greater White-fronted Goose (71) - American Golden-Plover (13) - Greater Yellowlegs (3) Looking up, Alex Cruz St Paul, Ramsey Co 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] Shorebrids Haydenville WMA, Lac qui Parle County
Birded the marsh south of MN40 and Co Rd 13 on the westside of Haydenville WMA (Lac qui Parle County) this afternoon (around 4 pm). Hardly any water exept for a channel in the center near some grassy islands. Highlights were: - American White Pelican (2): hardly any water, injured? - Semipalmated Sandpiper (2) - Least Sandpiper (11) - Semipalmated Sandpiper (2) - Pectoral Sandpiper (36) - Golden-crowned Kinglet (1): In juniper planting on hill south of marsh; part of mixed species flock. Forgot to mention that I also saw 1 GcKi in hedge row on eastside of Salt Lake when I birded there earlier today. Looking up, Alex Cruz St Paul, Ramsey Co 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] Cackling Geese at Basset Creek Park, Crystal, MN
Two Cackling Geese seen at Basset Creek Park in southern Crystal, Hennepin Co around 6:40 pm on Thursday, 10/9. They were very approachable and with a flock of Canada on the north side of the Basset Pond. This park is in southern Crystal at 32nd Ave and Brunswick Ave. Looking up, Alex Cruz, Jr Crystal, MN -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20081010/3fae5fb7/attachment.html
[mou] Connecticut Warbler
A lifer and a subsequent new yard bird was a Connecticut Warbler that flew into our breezeway window earlier today. Dan found it while taking our dog Felix out the back door. The warbler seemed stunned but unhurt. I gently scooped it into a box and covered it, and then let it recover in a quiet spot. I opened the box later and it popped out, looked around and then flew into the thicket that is the edge of our backyard. It seemed alert and strong when it was released. I hope it makes it. -Alex Cruz and Dan Karvonen Crystal, Hennepin Co, MN - Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally, mobile search that gives answers, not web links. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070520/a7534c94/attachment.html
[mou] N Shrike at French Reg Park, Plymouth, MN
--0-1984872748-1169332612=:30790 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Dan Karvonen and I spotted a N Shrike perched atop a dead snag at French Regional Park in Plymouth. It was seen at the northern end of a frozen bay north of the boat ramp parking and beach. The bird was seen around 3:45 pm, today. Other birds seen were Bald Eagle (earlier ind day), Mallard, Red-bellied and Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, and American Crow--pretty bird poor but a glorious day to be walking with a small dog on inlets that are normally reserved for Muskrats. Keep looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN - TV dinner still cooling? Check out Tonight's Picks on Yahoo! TV. --0-1984872748-1169332612=:30790 Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit DIVDan Karvonen and I spotted a N Shrike perched atop a dead snag at French Regional Park in Plymouth. It was seen at the northern end ofnbsp;a frozen bay north of the boat ramp parking and beach. The bird wasnbsp;seen aroundnbsp;3:45 pm, today. Other birds seen were Bald Eagle (earlier ind day), Mallard, Red-bellied and Downy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee, and American Crow--pretty bird poor but a glorious day to be walking with a small dog on inlets that are normally reserved for Muskrats./DIV DIVnbsp;/DIV DIVKeep looking up,/DIV DIVAlex Cruz/DIV DIVCrystal, MN/DIVp#32; hr size=1TV dinner still cooling?bra href=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=49979/*http://tv.yahoo.com/;Check out Tonight's Picks/a on Yahoo! TV. --0-1984872748-1169332612=:30790--
[mou] Northern Shrike and Long-eared Owl at French Reg Park, Plymouth
--0-191051678-1163277456=:37035 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Today, Dan Karvonen and I did an afternoon dog walk in French Regional Park in Plymouth. Highlights included a Northern Shrike at the Rockford Rd entrance and a Long-eared Owl roosting. Beautiful fall day. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, Hennepin Co, MN - Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. --0-191051678-1163277456=:37035 Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit divToday, Dan Karvonen and I did an afternoon dog walk in French Regional Park in Plymouth. Highlights included a Northern Shrike at the Rockford Rd entrance and a Long-eared Owl roosting. Beautiful fall day./div divLooking up,/div divAlex Cruz/div divCrystal, Hennepin Co, MN/divp#32; hr size=1Want to start your own business? Learn how on a href=http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=41244/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index;Yahoo! Small Business./a --0-191051678-1163277456=:37035--
[mou] Ecuador
Hi MN Birders, I just returned from 6 weeks in Ecuador where I took an intensive Spanish course and birded just a teeny bit. If you'd like, please check out some of my field sketches at: http://www.surfbirds.com/Sketchbook%20/cruz0505.html The Redpolls that were at my feeder when I left in February have been replaced by Chipping Sparrows. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Northern Shrike, Basset Creek Park, Crystal, Hennepin Co
A Northern Shrike was seen again today at Basset Creek Park, Crystal, Hennepin Co. I first noted it on January 5. It tends to hang around the edges of the ponds, and open areas in the southern half of the park. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
[mou] Wood Ducks
There are a pair of Wood Ducks, 2 Black Ducks and a million Mallards at the small pond southwest of the intersection of Duluth on Douglas, Golden Valley. The Wood Ducks were on the southern edge of the pond. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo
[mou] tour of Aitkin, St. Louis, Lake, and Pine Counties, MN, and SH35 WI
Dear Birders, My friend John Prather (Flagstaff, AZ) and I did a weekend tour of Aitkin, St. Louis, and Lake Counties, returning via SH35 in Wisconsin. Highlights were: Harlequin Duck, Merlin (1), Golden Eagle (1, WI), Ruffed Grouse (2), Great Gray Owl (13), Barred Owl (1), Northern Hawk Owl (10), Black-backed Woodpecker (3), and American Three-toed Woodpecker (1). A more detailed list of birds and locations follows. We spent about $82 on lodging, $80 on food, and $31 on gas. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN Highway 65, Rice Lake, and MacGregor Area - Aikin County Merlin (1 - flyover around mm 85 on Highway 65) Great Gray Owl (3 - mm 93 to 97 on Highway 65) Northern Hawk Owl (1 - Rice Lake at South Trail Trailhead) Barred Owl (1 - CR 62 and SH 210 west of MacGregor) Northern Shrike (1) Common Redpoll (15 - Rice Lake Visitor Center) Sax-Zim Bog and Vicinity - Saint Louis County Bald Eagle Great Gray Owl (4) Northern Hawk Owl (7) Black-backed Woodpecker (3)-2 females at McDavitt Rd trail. 1 imm (?) male on Owl Rd, 0.125 mile south of intersection with Arkola. Three-toed Woodpecker (1)-McDavitt Rd trail Northern Shrike (2) Black-billed Magpie (1) Boreal Chickadee (1 heard)-Arkola Rd, 0.5 mile east of Owl. SH 61 and Two Harbors Area - Lake County Red-breasted Merganser (5) Common Goldeneye (1) Harlequin Duck (2 - Two Harbors Pier) Herring Gull Hairy Woodpecker (2) Downy Woodpecker (4) Waxwing Sp. Evening Grosbeak (1 Flyover) Common Redpoll Superior - Duluth Waterfront and Wisconsin Point Bald Eagle Common Goldeneye Herring Gull Glaucous Gull (1 ad- Superior Landfill) Great Gray Owl (1) Ruffed Grouse (1 - Wisconsin Point) Northern Shrike (1) US Highway 35 - Wisconsin Golden Eagle (1 2nd year - 2 mi north of Fall Road) Great Gray Owl (4) Northern Hawk Owl (1 - 5 miles north of Burnett County line) Ruffed Grouse (1) Northern Shrike (4) State Highway 48 - Pine County Great Gray Owl (2) Northern Hawk Owl (1 - Wilbur Road) Northern Shrike (1) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Surfbirds sketchbook
Hola Birders, I submitted some of my drawings and scribblings from my sketchbook of the owl invasion to Surfbirds.com. If you fancy, check it out at: http://www.surfbirds.com/Sketchbook%20/cruz0105.html If you're unfamiliar with Surfbirds, it's a great site for all kinds of birdy information. Best, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Boreal Owl and Hoary Redpoll
--0-977977047-1105328284=:87229 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Dear Birders, I wanted to thank and pay credit to Otto Gockman for finding and showing our group the Boreal Owl today at the Two Harbours lighthouse. An amazing find and amazing views. Also seen were three Hoary Redpolls at a front yard feeder in the neighborhood southwest of CR2 and 16th Avenue in Two Harbors. They were seen around 3:30 pm on 1-9-2005. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com --0-977977047-1105328284=:87229 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii DIV DIVDear Birders,/DIV DIVnbsp;/DIV DIVI wanted to thank and pay credit to Otto Gockman for finding and showing our group the Boreal Owl today at the Two Harbours lighthouse. An amazing find and amazing views./DIV DIVnbsp;/DIV DIVAlso seen were three Hoary Redpolls at a front yardnbsp; feeder in the neighborhood southwest of CR2 and 16th Avenue in Two Harbors. They were seen around 3:30 pm on 1-9-2005./DIV DIVnbsp;/DIV DIVLooking up,/DIV DIVAlex Cruz/DIV DIVCrystal, MN/DIV/DIVp__brDo You Yahoo!?brTired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around brhttp://mail.yahoo.com --0-977977047-1105328284=:87229--
[mou] Northern Shrike at Basset Creek Park
Hi Birders, During our afternoon run, we found a Northern Shrike at Basset Creek Park in Crystal, Nennepin County today around 3pm. It was in the SE part of the park, just north of the small pond. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, Hennepin Co., MN __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
[mou] Possible Lesser Black-backed Gull at Lake Calhoun, Mpls
Dear Birders, This afternoon, Dan Karvonen birded Lake Calhoun, Mpls. At the northwest end, about 75m offshore, we observed a first-year gull sitting on the water for about half-an hour. I sketched it noting the following: smaller than HeGu, much larger than RbGu; blackish primaries extended beyond tail giving it a long appearance; brownish checkered upperparts contrasted with lighter but streaked brown underparts; barred undertail; rounded head with conspicuous whitish forehead and throat; and all black bill, not too heavy. It floated on its own, sometimes associating with Herring Gulls. We think this is a first-winter Lesser Black-backed Gull. I have looked through Sibley, and The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the W. Palearctic and there is so much overlap with Herring Gulls. I am not sure if based on our observations that it is a LBbG. Any feedback on gull experience in this area is appreciated. (A local birder jogged by and I wish we were looking at this bird when he stopped by.) Do the Lake Calhoun gullers know if a first-winter LBbG has been reported recently? I looked through the posts but I've deleted some of the older ones. We also saw 1 Common Loon and a pair of Ring-necked Ducks. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, MN
[mou] N. Shrike at French Regional Park, Hennepin Co.
Hi Birders, I birded French Regional Park, Hennepin Co. from 1030-1330 today. A Northern Shrike was patrolling the north end of a cattail-rimmed pond at 1300. This small pond is just southeast of the main entrance to the park and south of an apartment complex. The shrike was later seen at the west end of this pond. Other interesting birds included 2 Common Redpolls and 1 Bonaparte's Gull at the swimming beach. Also a very cooperative male Pileated Woodpecker in the nearby woods. Looking up, Alex Cruz Crystal, Hennepin Co.
[mou] buff-breasted 'piper
Hi Birders: I was thinking about trying to relocate the Buff-breasted Sandpiper found by Doug Kieser yesterday. I was wondering if any other birders were going out there to look this afternoon. I don't have a scope and I am not sure if one is needed to see this bird. I was hoping to perhaps be able to take a peek through another birder's scope--if someone else is there. You can contact me via e-mail at: acru...@hotmail.com Lookin' up, Alex Cruz Minneapolis _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
[mou] Purgatory Creek rec area
Hi Birders, Just returned from a lovely evening at Purgatory Creek Rec Area in Eden Prairie and we saw one buff-breasted! It was seen in the more distant of the two grassy mudflats (as described by DKieser). Fortunately, little by little it moved in closer (within 20m) and we were able to get great looks just with our binocs. A couple with a scope came by and we then got amazing looks-thanks so much to them. The golden light was perfect this time of day (around 730pm). A life bird for myself and Dan Karvonen. We also had great up-close looks at a Solitary Sandpiper (single, like its namsake), yellowlegs, lots of Pec Pipers, and Caspian terns. Cheers, Alex _ Get ready for school! Find articles, homework help and more in the Back to School Guide! http://special.msn.com/network/04backtoschool.armx
[mou] city biriding and Duluth question
Hi Birders: Birded Father Hennepin Bluff park upstream of the stone arch on the Mississippi in Mpls this morning. Songbirds were everywhere: 17 species of warblers (often-times foraging on the ground or low in branches), including Blackburnian and many Cape May. Olive-side Flycatcher, Philadelphia Vireos, and Scarlet Tanagers added to the 41 species seen in an hour and a half of birding. Other interesting birds seen over last few days here were: Solitary Sandpiper, and Bay-breasted Warbler (male). I am new from California and this sort of diversity blows me away! I'll be up in Duluth this Saturday. I'd love advice of where to go birding. Looking up, Alex Cruz Mpls PS I'm from Pacific Grove, CA--answer to the birder who asked me via email (which I accidentally deleted). _ Watch LIVE baseball games on your computer with MLB.TV, included with MSN Premium! http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200439ave/direct/01/
[mou] Wood Lake migrants, Hennepin Co.
Hi Birders: I am a new birder to the area and earlier today (0930-1330) I birded Wood Lake Nature Preserve. I met some nice local birders who showed me some cool Minnesota birds. I walked the perimeter trail where migrants were thick. Highlights for me were: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (1); Gray-cheeked Thrush (1); 12 species of warblers (listed in order of abundance) Yellow-rumped Myrtle, Palm, Orange-crowned, Black-and White, N. Waterthrush, Nashville, American Redstart, Ovenbird (1), Cape May (1), Yellow (1), Wilson's (1), Com Yellowthroat (1); Baltimore Oriole (3); and Harris's Sparrow (1). Next time, I'll dress warmer--I'm not in California anymore. Lookin' up, Alex Cruz Minneapolis _ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://youroffers.msn.com
