Re: [mou-net] Limpkin (Wantonwan Co.)
Chad Hines refound the bird this morning around 5:15 at this location: 44.007240,-94.394606. Chad, Ron Erpelding and I watched it until around around 6:00 when it flew to here 44.008373,-94.393615 Also, present at this location was a Least Bittern. At one time the two birds were hunting within a few feet of each other. Great morning! Andy Nyhus On Mon, Jun 5, 2023, 7:52 AM Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > On June 1, Rachel and Chad Hillesheim found Minnesota’s second state > record of Limpkin in the ponds at 320th and 330th Streets. Here are the > original coordinates: (44.008, -94.395). However, the bird seems to > move around a fair bit, so be sure to check eBird for the most recent > updates: https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35607. Scroll down to > Limpkin or search for Limpkin by pressing Control and F buttons at the same > time, then typing “Limpkin.” > > It was most recently seen about an hour ago. Either it’s fairly > cooperative with visuals or it’s not cooperative whatsoever. No one has > heard it vocalize to my knowledge. > > Happy summer birding! > > Alyssa DeRubeis > out in the woods near Montreal, QC > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Big Stone Lake Caspian Terns
I didn't see them yesterday in that area but at about noon today I had two of them at the boat landing in downtown Ortonville On Mon, Aug 30, 2021, 12:09 PM Vacek, Curt (DNR) wrote: > While fishing Big Stone Lake yesterday, I saw and heard three very vocal > Caspian terns doing their own fishing along the MN side of the lake. I did > not have my binos with, but it looked and sounded like two adults and a > juvi. Possibly more, but they were intermingling with several gulls. I was > busy catching fish, so I didn't keep a constant eye on them. They would've > been visible/heard from the boat landing area at Big Stone Lake State Park > - Bonanza Grove. No idea where they might be today or tomorrow, but it may > be worth a search in that area if anyone is interested. > > Curt Vacek > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] ANCIENT MURRELET STONY POINT St Louis Co
No sightings this morning so far On Mon, Jan 18, 2021, 9:45 AM Thomas Gilde wrote: > Kim/others: Has there been a sighting of the the murrelet this morning? > I’m in Cloquet and deciding whether to continue on to Sax-Zim or detour > over to Lake Superior. Thanks, Tom Gilde > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 17, 2021, at 9:25 AM, Kim Eckert wrote: > > > > Still present at 0925. Diving frequently. Slowly swimming west towards > mid point of Stoney point but still visible from rocks at east side. > > Kim Eckert, Duluth > > > >> On Jan 17, 2021, at 9:09 AM, Jesse Ellis wrote: > >> > >> Hey All- > >> > >> Relaying a report by Steve Kolbe of an ANCIENT MURRELET at Stony Point > at > >> the St. Louis/Lake Co line between the point and the surfing rocks, > diving > >> actively. > >> > >> Jesse Ellis > >> Cedar Rapids, IA > >> > >> -- > >> Jesse Ellis > >> > >> > >> Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > >> Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > >> > >> During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice > social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice > social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Osprey with red fish
We have an osprey in our neighborhood that takes Koi/Goldfish out of a nearby Koi pond. That would be my guess as to what you are seeing. Andrew Nyhus Chaska, MN On Fri, Sep 4, 2020, 7:34 AM Marilyn Joseph MD < 16487b03d2a9-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Could this be a fish without its skin? Perhaps the skin came off with the > head of the fish? > > On Thu, Sep 3, 2020, 10:58 PM Brian Tennessen > wrote: > > > I posted this photo that I took tonight, seen flying over Crosby Farm > Park > > in Ramsey county ~5 pm, an Osprey with a very red fish, or at least the > > back half of the fish. > > > > https://flic.kr/p/2jDaW2r > > > > I am curious as to whether anyone has thoughts on what this red fish > would > > be? We see there is a Minnesota fish called a bigmouth buffalo, but that > > fish doesn’t seem to be as red as what this Osprey is carrying. > > > > Maybe it is a koi that ended up in the wild? That’s another possibility > > we’ve thought of? > > > > If anyone has thoughts on this, we’d be interested to hear! > > > > Thanks, > > > > Brian T. > > 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 > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Snowy Owl - Wright Co.
The Wright County Snowy Owl is present as of 1:55 pm today. The bird is sitting on top of an irrigation system in a field in the northeast corner of the intersection of 85th Street NE and State Highway 25. This location is just at the southern edge of the city limits of Monticello. Andrew Nyhus Norwood Young America Carver County 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] Wood Stork - Faribault Co
Are there any reports of the Wood Stork from this morning yet? I am headed there right now. I am just south of Mankato on 169. If anyone has any fresh information I would love a phone call. 507-458-8416. Andy Nyhus 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] Wood Stork - Faribault Co.
Bird is still at previously reported location as of 8 am. South west corner of lot past pine trees adjacent to white rope fence. Andrew Nyhus Winona 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] Ruddy Turnstone - Isanti Co.
Ben Fritchman, Dedrick Benz and I just spotted an apparent first county Ruddy Turnstone .5 mi north of the Rum River along CR 7. Also present were 10 Black - bellied Plovers, one Dublin and several pipits. Andy Nyhus Winona, 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-necked Stilt - Yellow Medicine Co
Dedrick Benz and I queried the sightings database at moumn.org last night and discovered that a Black-necked Stilt was found yesterday at Miller Lake 15 miles west of Clarkfield along Hwy 67. It was still present at 7 am this morning. Andy Nyhus Winona, 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
Re: [mou-net] Black Throated Gray Warbler
The real question is: Was there actually a Black-throated Gray Warbler seen? On May 10, 2014 10:00 PM, Ann Lyons ann.ly...@gmail.com wrote: Jeez I hate it when this nonsense starts. Isn't there another way to administer the site than expose us all to his nastiness? On May 10, 2014 9:46 PM, Paul Roisen roisenp1...@gmail.com wrote: Impugning an individual for posting something on their media of choice seems ridiculous. Should people who post on the MOU-NET be censured for not posting on the Minnesota Birding FB page? While I agree that it would be nice if we all heard about special bird on our own favorite media, it is just not going to happen anytime soon. In the case of Brian Plath, he should have been thanked and commended for posting and including a photo. There may be a need to improve communication between these two Minnesota birding media sites. Maybe someone (administrator for this FB page or a member who is also a member of MOU-NET could take it upon themselves to pass this info along AND vice versa. FB and MOU-NET are both internet based. If you can access FB you can access MOU_NET so it should not be as difficult as changing from telephone to internet. Maybe not just a matter of moving with the times but more of an awareness of how to connect two important bird information resources so they can help each other. Michael--Your posting caused me to lose sight of the point you were trying to make. The issue was communication but you undermined any support you might have gotten when you went off on another of your tirades. No problem if you wish to vent, but slamming Brian for posting.… I just do not get it! On Sat, May 10, 2014 at 8:59 PM, Larry Sirvio lmsir...@comcast.net wrote: Facebook as a way of quickly spreading a message (along with photos)is just the latest in changing technology. I can imagine a few years ago - as the internet started (with mounet) - someone was saying The internet connected folks found out about a sighting before those of us with a telephone...and so it goes. In the not too distant future it will be something else. If you want to keep up... keep up with changing technology. I've talked to some who are fearful of Facebook. I think this fear is unfounded. It can be confusing. Maybe the biggest problem is that there are no instructions. You have to figure it out yourself or get some help. I use mounet and mnbird along with Facebook. I find Facebook a more useful system. Photos, immediate back and forth discussions, imbedded links, imbedded maps, etc. Larry S -Original Message- From: Michael Hendrickson Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 8:11 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Black Throated Gray Warbler I just noticed on the Minnesota Birding Facebook site that a birder named Brian Plath spotted this warbler in his backyard today (no time given or address) outside Austin, MN. A photo depicting the bird was attached to the sighting. I am seeing a trend that many Minnesota birders who are not Facebook members are not knowing about casual or accidental sightings that have shown up in Minnesota. For example the Eurasian Tree Sparrow was posted initially on Facebook another Facebook site then shared on the Minesota Birding Facebook site. After 2-3 days this sighting eventually made to the MOU newsletter. This is not the first time this has happen where I see a significant sighting being posted on Minnesota Birding but it took 1-3 days after the initial sighting, the sighting was shared to the MOU listserv. Hopefully the administrators of Minnesota Birding on Facebook can discuss about sharing casual and accidental bird sightings in MN to the MOU listserv on a timely basis. Has anyone else besides me notice this trend? Maybe it's not a big deal but I thought I share this for discussion. Waiting for the warblers to arrive in Duluth. (-: Mike -- *Mike Hendrickson* *Mike Hendrickson Guiding http://mikehendricksonguiding.com* *Sax-Zim Bog http://www.sax-zimbog.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 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- *Paul O. Roisen* *Woodbury County, IA* 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] American Avocet - Mower Co.
Bob Dunlap, Dedrick Benz and I found 16 American Avocets this morning at the Grand Meadow sewage ponds. Andrew Nyhus Winona, 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] Hudsonian Godwit - Anoka Co
Today at 3:30 p.m. Dedrick Benz and I found 5 Hudsonian Godwits in a flooded field on the east side of CR 9 across the street from the boat landing at Round Lake. Andrew Nyhus 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] Say's Phoebe - Big Stone County
Today around 2:20 this afternoon I found an adult Say's Phoebe in downtown Ortonville. The bird was found in the backyard of 877 Main (MN Hwy 7), this is at the intersection of Hackberry Hill Rd and Main. It's a small gray house just adjacent to the grain elevators and railroad tracks. I got some great pictures of it that I will hope to post tonight. Andy Nyhus Winona, 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] Cinnamon Teal still present, McLeod County
The Cinnamon Teal is currently on the north side of 75th St. about 200 yards north of where Doug and Scott found it this morning east of Stewart. Andy Nyhus 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] Most Surprising Bird?
Self found Long-tailed Jaeger at Roseau Lake WMA on June 14. On Tue, Jul 16, 2013 at 1:07 PM, Michael Engh mi...@cadence.com wrote: I have two. Lifer Le Conte's sparrow at Hok-Si-La. Least bittern at 180th St marsh which I haven't seen in many years. Just lucky to be at the right place at the right time. Supports my birding motto: expect the unexpected. Mike Engh -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Al Schirmacher Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:56 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Most Surprising Bird? What is your most surprising bird of the (half) year? Mine would have to be the (lifer) Chuck's-wills-widow that visited our Kansas backyard the first week we moved here from central Minnesota; then it, of course, hasn't dropped by audibly or visibly since. (Unless, of course, it was the surfeit of shorebirds that graced Princeton Sewage Ponds our last week or so in Princeton, adding new county birds not seen in the previous nine years there. Nice to have godwits and avocets dropping bye to say goodbye.) Al Schirmacher Muscotah, KS (formerly Princeton, MN Madison, WI) 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 -- www.andrewnyhusphotography.com http://www.andrewnyhusphotography.com A http://www.andrewnyhusphotography.comndrew Nyhus 1005 West 5th Street Winona, MN 55987 507-458-8416 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] Marbled Godwit - Fillmore Co.
There is a flooded pasture a half mile west of Highway 63 on 100 Street that has 17 Marbled Godwits and 19 Willets. Yesterday there were two American Golden Plover at this same location. Andrew Nyhus 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] Glossy Ibis - Houston Co.
The flock of 9 White-faced Ibis' has turned out to be 8 white-faced Ibis and 1 Glossy Ibis. The flock finally came very close for viewing with great light this morning. We confirmed that the bird had a dark iris. Photos will be posted hopefully tonight. Andy Nyhus 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-faced Ibis - Houston Co
This morning at 6:30 I found four white-faced ibises in the southwest corner of the intersection of Highway 16 and highway 26. They were very close to the road feeding in the grass 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] Marbled Godwit - Houston Co.
As of 3:15 today the Ibis' are still present (a total of nine of them) as well as one Marbled Godwit, two Willits and two Snowy Egrets. All birds are visible from County Road 7. Just south of where the Root River crosses under highway 26 take county road 7 West approximately one mile. Also seen today in the county are 7 Trumpeter Swans. They are located on the west side of Highway 26 just south of Reno. Andrew Nyhus Winona 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] Mute Swan - Winona Co.
Today around 1 o'clock I found a single Mute Swan out on the Mississippi River just down river from the verchota boat landing. 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] Franklin's Gull - Winona Co.
This afternoon around 1 o'clock Diedrick Benz reported to me that he found two Franklin's Gulls out on the river. I refound them shortly after. They were just up river from the interstate bridge where the barge area begins. 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] Surf Scoter - Blue Earth Co
Today around 2 p.m. I found a Surf Scoter at the Stokman SWMA just north east of the town of Minnesota Lake while birding with John and Chris Hockema. Earlier in the morning we re-found the 3 surf scoters and 1 black scoter that Dedrick Benz found yesterday at the Wells WTP. We also found a fourth Surf Scoter in 1 other pond by itself. Andrew Nyhus 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] Lesser Black-backed Gull
Has the gull in Dakota County been seen recently. I will be driving through the cities in the next 2 hours and would like to stop by there. Thank you Andrew Nyhus 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] Shorebirds-Faribault County
Bob's post was made on behalf of John Hockema and I on Tuesday the 24th. Andrew Nyhus On Jul 29, 2012 7:15 PM, linda whyte bi...@moosewoods.us wrote: No, you're not the only one, Jim. I don't have a post from Bob Dunalp either, regarding Minnesota Lake. Perhaps the post Dave referred to was sent by some one else? I'll check that. Linda Whyte On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 6:20 PM, Jim Ryan muchmore...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for the shorebird update, Dave. Am I the only one who got no MOU post from Bob Dunlap this morning? After checking, his last MOU post that I received was about a Prairie Falcon in Hubbard County. And the last MOU post I received from anyone (prior to Dave) was also yesterday from Al Schirmacher. Just wondering if there is a hiccup in the distribution system. -- 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 Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 3:16 PM, Dave Bartkey greathornedd...@hotmail.comwrote: Hi everyone, Tod Eggenberger and I followed up on Bob Dunlap's post about Minnesota Lake shorebirds this morning and found 11 species of them in the very shallow water, including 3 American Avocets and a few Stilt Sandpipers. This was at around 9 am. When we returned at 1 pm, we could not relocate the avocets. As in Bob's post, there were shorebirds all over the place. This spit should be incredibly productive over the next few weeks barring some heavy rain. Good birding! Dave Bartkey Faribault,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 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] Buff-breasted Sandpiper - Pipestone Co.
John Hockema and I found 15 Buff-breasted Sandpipers at the sewage ponds in Edgerton this morning. For those of you interested in making a Muffin Run there is a good bakery in town as well. Andrew Nyhus 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] Blue Grosbeak- Pipestone/Murray Co.
John Hockema and I found Blue Grosbeaks in Pipestone at the intersection of county road 18 and county road 2. And in Murray Co at the abandoned rock quarry along county road 4 a few miles east of the county line. Andrew Nyhus 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] Whimbrel -St. Louis Co
I found at least 4 Whimbrels on Hearding island at 3:35 this afternoon. Andrew Nyhus 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] Tufted Titmouse - Lake of the Woods Co.
Hi All -- On Thursday (May 24th) I was doing some birding up north. I was driving along CR 8 northwest of Baudette. I stopped to check out some ducks in an inlet along the road and clearly heard the Peter Peter Peter call of a Tufted Titmouse. I am very familiar with this bird in Winona county where I live and hear them calling regularly. It was loudly calling from the woods in this area (GPS 48.764365,-94.677193). I played a titmouse call on the ipod to see if the bird would come out into view. It never did that I could see. I did seem to move around because the sound changed intensity and location. I was there listening to it for 5 to 10 minutes. I would love to know if that is what I heard. If someone is in this area or going to this area I would encourage you to investigate this. From what I can tell this would be a first county record for Tufted Titmouse in Lake of the Woods county. Thanks Andy www.andrewnyhusphotography.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] Tufted Titmouse - Lake of the Woods
Hi All I've gotten some great responses from a few people so far. Carolina Wren and Baltimore Oriole have been added to the list of possible culprits. For the record I have not added Titmouse to my Lake of the Woods list. I wrote it off as undecided. As frustrating as it can be I still love the learning process I am open to more suggestions regarding this topic. Andy -- www.andrewnyhusphotography.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] Great Gray Owl - Beltrami Co
at 2 o'clock this afternoon I found a great gray owl about 5 miles south of waskish on highway 72. it was hunting from a telephone pole. it was very willing to have its picture taken. when I left the area it was still sitting on the telephone pole. Andrew Nyhus 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] Hooded Warbler - Wabasha Co
I found a first county record Hooded Warbler at the kruger trail area in wabasha county at 10:30 this am. when entering kruger stay to the left and drive back to the shelter. park here and walk back on the trail staying to the right at the Y. walk to the first bridge. the bird spent much time in the canopy singing. it was not acting like a migrant bird but more like a potential nesting bird. Andrew Nyhus Winona, MN WWW.andrewnyhusphotography.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] Surf Scoter - Winona Co
The Surf Scoter is still at the spillway along prairie island road as of 7am today. Andrew Nyhus 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] Stilt Sandpiper - Winona Co
I want to modify my post from yesterday. A combination of lack of experience and poor lighting led me too overestimate the number of birds I saw. I tried using mainly bill shape to determine what I was seeing. at most there were a half dozen still sandpipers on the mudflats and the remainder were pectorals. The learning process is fun but humbling Andrew Nyhus 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] Cinnamon Teal/Blue Wing Teal - Winona Co
I found a hybrid CITE/BWTE at 10:45 am at Vercota landing today. It is associating with a small flock of BWTE. Andrew Nyhus 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] Stilt Sandpiper - Winona Co.
I counted 70 Stilt Sandpipers at the lewiston sewage ponds today. there were also greater and lesser yellowlegs, killdeer snipe to be seen. for those of you who aren't aware the remaining pond is being dried up. it is about half water and a half mud now. the next few weeks should be amazing for shore birds. get here this year because next year it will be gone. Andrew Nyhus 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] Say's Phoebe in Fillmore Co
The Say's Phoebe was re found at the farm pond south of preston again this morning at 9:20 by Ron and Herb 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] Duluth area birding
I will be in duluth on Thursday and am looking for someone to bird with or some ideas on where to go. I am familiar with park point and will be spending some time there. Anywhere else to check? Thanks Andy 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] Northern Mockingbird - Cook County
Saw a Northern Mockingbird just north of Grand Marais. Location is just off Hwy 61 north of town near small apartment complex and small yellow house with bird feeder. There were many White-crowned Sparrows, White-throated Sparrows, Chipping Sparrows and one Lincoln's Sparrow at the feeder. I saw the mockingbird across the neighbors yard perched on a branch for close to a minute. Had full frontal view through spotting scope then he turned to the side and I saw the long tail and white wing markings. Also on the trip up here today saw 3 Peregrine Falcons, a Blackburnian Warbler and a few Ruby-crowned Kinglets. Beautiful day here in Grand Marais. I'll be damned if I can find a House Sparrow though. This is my first trip to Cook County and I need one for my county list. :) Andy Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
