[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] 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] 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
