[mou-net] Crosby Bird Count
Due to the severe cold weather forecast for Friday into Saturday the upcoming Crosby Birdcount scheduled for Saturday 12/17/15 is canceled. 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] Clark's Nutcracker - Winona County [Photos]
Alan, This is just an excellent post. Good Birding, Butch Ukura On 9/23/2015 7:37 AM, Alan Stankevitz wrote: I went to see the Clark's Nutcracker yesterday and it was present the entire time at two different addresses: 24092 and 24185 County Road 9. It seemed content to stay in that area. I have posted a number of photos and a video on my website: http://iwishicouldfly.com/iwishicouldfly/journal/html/092215.html Enjoy! Alan 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] Upland Sandpipers Aitkin County Airport
Seen today at 8:00 AM - two Upland Sandpipers next to the second set of white lines on the left side of runway. These birds nest at the airport. A nice bonus was a Northern Mockingbird on the very south end of the runway. A scope is a must. The best time for viewing is early morning. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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-eyed Vireo
Does anyone have any current info/sightings of the WEV? Butch Ukura 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] Crosby Sewage Ponds Crow Wing County
Seen today: Forster's Tern (1), Wilson's Phalarope (2), Ruddy Duck (2) malefemale, Wood Ducks, Lesser Scaups, Mallards, Shovelers, Buffleheads, Killdeer, Spotted Sandpiper (4), Caspian Terns (8), Bonaparte's Gulls (2), Ring-billed Gulls and a Turkey Vulture having breakfast on a beaver carcass. 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 Geese Aitkin County
From the stop light in Aitkin go approx 3 miles north and turn right on Aitkin County Road 1. From there go approx 6 miles on 1 and there is a T in the road. Take a right on 1 and go for approx 1 mile east (you're still on 1), then take a left on Aitkin Cty Rd 1 for approx 3/4 of a mile. On the left side of the road is a rice paddy loaded with Tundra Swans, Canada Geese many species of ducks and approx 100-200 Greater White Fronted Geese. Jo Blanich and I saw these GWFG yesterday, my wife and I as well as Ron Erpelding saw them today. Jo Blanich mentioned to me yesterday that in approx 40 years of birding Aitkin County Road 1 she has never seen this many Tundra Swans let alone the GWFG. I would estimate 2,000 TS. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Eurasian Wigeon Kittson County
Has any one seen the EW at Twin Lakes WMA east of Karlstad today? If so could you give me a call at 218-851-3318 or email. It would be greatly appreciated. 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] Aitkin County Waterfowl
Waterfowl seen yesterday: Tundra Swans, Canada Geese, Am Wigeons, Gadwalls, Wood Ducks, Pintails. Ring Necked Ducks, Green Winged Teal and Mallards. Also, Sandhill Cranes, Kestrels, Northern Shrikes, Rough Legged Hawks, Tree Sparrows, and the usual. 1.) From the stop sign in Aitkin go approx 3 miles north and turn right on Aitkin Cty Rd 1 for approx 5 miles and turn left on 430th ave for approx 100 yards. Rice paddies on north of road are loaded with Tundra Swans (one needs a scope). I am thinking approx 2,000 swans and I am sure many more. Then continue on Aitkin Cty Rd 1 for approx 5 miles and turn right (east) on 450th st for approx 1.5 miles rice paddies on south are loaded with above mentioned birds. 2.) After having lunch at the Palisade Cafe go south on Aitkin Cty Rd 5 for approx 1 mile turn right on 470th st and go west for 1 mile then turn left on 310 ave for approx 1/2 mile and on the left side of road in a stand of ash trees is an active Black Billed Magpie nest. Yesterday I saw 5 BBMP around the nest. When driving on Aitkin Cty Road 1, one will not believe the number of Swans and Ducks on the move. Also, on the Cedar Brook road which is Cty Rd 15 east of Aitkin, turn left at the bridge. There I saw a pair of Trumpeter Swans on Cedar Brook, one was banded 4M7. Also, from the stoplight in Aitkin, go north on State Hwy 169 for approx 5 miles and turn right on Aitkin Cty Rd 56 (east) for 2 miles. Then turn right (south) on 350th ave for approx 1/2 mile and on east side of road it is loaded with Tundra Swans and the above mentioned waterfowl. Two days ago I had an American Bittern on 56 which was a nice treat. Hopefully my directions are correct; I am not really good at posting. I used to bird with Warren Nelson and he always posted. My cell number is: 218-851-3318 if there are any questions. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Aitkin County Snowy Owl
Take Aitkin County Road 5 south out of Palisade for 3 miles then turn right on 450th St for 3 miles then turn left on 330th Ave South and the owl was first seen on the telephone poles on the east side of road. It then flew west over 330th Ave S and landed on the roof of a green shed located on a dike. The west side of the road is a series of cranberry paddies. 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] Aitkin County Snowy Owl
This will clear up some confusion with my directions for the Snowy Owl. Go south out of Palisade, Mn. on County Rd 5. At the Jct of Cty Rd 5 470th St. turn right (west) and follow for approx 1 mile. At the Jct of 470th St and 310th Ave. turn left (south) and follow for approx 1.2 miles. The owl was on the east side of the road sitting on a hay bale. It could be seen with Bins but a scope does the trick. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Aitkin County Snowy Owl
Go south of Palisade, MN on Cty Rd 5, turn right on 310th Avenue. Continue on 310th 2.2 miles. Owl was seen on a hay bale on on left side of road. A scope is is required. There are MANY hay bales along this road that need to be checked. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Eurasian Wigeon McLeod County
Has anyone seen the Eurasian Wigeon in McLeod County today? My email is oatm...@embarqmail.com. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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 Hawk Owl, St Louis County
A Northern Hawk Owl was seen by Warren Nelson and Butch Ukura at approx 12 noon today. The location was 7.5 miles west of Floodwood, Mn on HWY 2 on the south side of the road. 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 Grey Owl
Three GGO seen by Warren Nelson and Butch Ukura. Location is between 320th Place and Hebron Cemetery at approx 8 to 8:30. 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
One Snowy Owl seen at Jct of Aitkin Cty Rds 22 1. This location Is approx 3 miles north of stop light In Aitkin. Good Birding 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 Grey Owls Aitkin County
This is an addition/correction to my earlier post on the sighting of Great Grey Owls. The birds were sighted in Aitkin County between the Pietz Road and the Hebron Cemetery on Aitkin County Road 18. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Avocet Dowitchers
Aitkin Cty. Avocet found by Steve Jo Blanich at approx 1:00 PM. Same location at approx 7:30 AM 12 Dowitchers found by Butch Ukura. Short bill or Long Bill I could tell. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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
Seen at Rice Lake Wildlife Refuge Aitkin County Bee Nay She Bird Club tour one half mile in on main Road.' 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
Aitkin County, one mile south of Jct of Hwy 169 and Aitkin Cty Rds 5456. Seen by Mike Lentz,Warren Nelson and Butch Ukura at 8:00AM. 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 Grey Owl
Aitkin Cty, Cty Rd. 18. 1/2 mile west of the Pietz road. Seen by Mike Lentz, Warren Nelson and Butch Ukura. 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
My current coordinates are: 44.97376802408385, -94.13466087776173 Relocated Mute Swan found by Pete Hoeger on 7/6/12 along with the four Trumpeter Swans. Butch Ukura Located by http://gpscoords.cinnamonthoughts.org/ 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
[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Mute Swan
Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Butch Ukura oatm...@embarqmail.com Date: July 7, 2012 8:45:33 AM CDT To: Manley Olson manleyol...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [mou-net] Mute Swan Please refer to Pete Hoeger Email dated 7/6/12. Approx 4 miles west of Winstead, On Hwy 56 (Common St) turn south on Hwy 31(Falcon Ave) for approx 1/4 mile---Swans are located in pond on west side of road.My phone number is 218-851-3318. This is McLeod County. Butch Ukura Sent from my iPhone On Jul 7, 2012, at 7:51 AM, Manley Olson manleyol...@gmail.com wrote: A reminder that not everyone has GPS. Please include county or other location of observation. Thanks Manley Olson On 7/7/2012 7:40 AM, Butch Ukura wrote: My current coordinates are: 44.97376802408385, -94.13466087776173 Relocated Mute Swan found by Pete Hoeger on 7/6/12 along with the four Trumpeter Swans. Butch Ukura Located by http://gpscoords.cinnamonthoughts.org/ 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
[mou-net] Mute Swan
The Mute Swan is located in McLeod County. Go west of Winsted, Mn on HWY 56 (Common St) approx 4 miles to Jct of Cty Rd 31(Falcon Ave). Turn south On 31 for approx 1/4 mile-- Swans are in a pond on west side of road. Butch Ukura 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
[mou-net] Varied Thrush
St Louis County, Dave Olson yard, Two and 1/2 miles east of HWY 73 at the Jct of McNiven Rd (St Louis Cty 66) and Laitala Rd (Balkan Township Rd 7840). House on right side of road. Dave welcomes birders but call before hand 218-254-3431. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Evening Grosbeaks (50 to 100)
Aitkin County, Take Aitkin Cty Rd 1 to the Junction of Cty Rd 1 3. Take a left on Cty Rd 3 until the Jct of Cty Rds 29, 491st Lane and Cty Rd 3. Take a left on Cty Road 3 (approx 1 1/4 miles) and turn north on 405th place. Go north on 405 Place until the State Fire Warden Sign. This is the home of Stewart and Alice Packer two of the nicest people one can ever meet. Park by the garage and walk down the driveway on the right side of their house. The best time for the Evening Grosbeaks is 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. They would like a call the evening before 218-845-2103. If no answer people can still walk down on the right side of house to view the birds. Their address for those that want to Google: 49314 405th Place, Palisade. MN 56469. Also, MANY Common Redpolls etc. Other Birds Seen on Cty Road 1 Barred Owl Pine Grossbeaks Rough Legged Hawks The Snowy Owl was not seen. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Varied Thrush
Crow Wing and Morrison Counties, Bird seen today by Warren Nelson and Butch Ukura at approx 8:00AM. From the Junction of Crow Wing Cty Rds 1823 go south 16.2 miles on Cty Rd 23. There is a log sided house on left side of road where the Varied Thrush has been visiting feeders for approx two weeks. This location is in Morrison County. Joe and Grace Dembouski welcome birders but please call ahead 320-277-3832. 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
Aitkin County. Found Snowy Owl in same location as Warren did. Jct of Cty Rds 22 1. Perched on telephone pole next to metal shed. Butch Ukura 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] Gulls
St. Louis County, Canal Park, Duluth. The following birds were seen today: Glaucous Gull, Glaucous-Winged Gull, Herring Gull, Iceland Gull, Ring-billed Gull, Mallard, Bufflehead. I cannot thank Peder Svingen enough for pointing out the difference between a Glaucous-Winged Gull and an Iceland Gull. I am 63 years old and feel like a 5 year old visiting the candy store for the first time---just a great day with fabulous looks at these birds. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Saw Whet Owl
Crow Wing County, Wausau Paper Mill, Brainerd, Mn. Seen by Eric Carlson, Brenda Malloy, Butch Ukura and many employees of Wausau Paper. Unfortunately no public access, only company employees. Sent a photo to Kim Eckert for posting on recently seen as I don't know how that process is done. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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
Aitkin County, north of Aitkin at the Jct of Hwy 169 Aitkin Cty Rd 54 there are piles of black dirt on the west side of Hwy 169the Snowy Owl is siting on these piles of dirt. Good Birding Butch Ukura 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
Aitkin County, north of Aitkin at the Jct of Hwy 169 Aitkin Cty Rd 54. There are piles of black dirt on the West side Hwy 169---Snowy Owl Is siting on these piles. Time is 9:30 AM. Good Birding Butch Ukura 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 Grey Owl
One Great Grey on Cty Rd 18 4.6 miles east of 169 at 7:45 AM. Good Birding Butch Ukura 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 Grey Owl Better Directions
The Great Grey Owl seen today by me was in Aitkin County. From the Jct of State HWY 169Aitkin Cty Rd 18 go east 4.6 miles. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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
The Red Crossbills are still present at same location in Cass County as described by Kim Eckert only they were on the west side of road. I had great looks---time seen 5:30PM on 6/610. Butch Ukura 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 Hawk Owl
Coming back from Chisholm, Mn. today my wife and I saw a Northern Hawk Owl 1.3 miles north of the Jct of Hwy 169Aitkin Cty Rd. 18. The bird was in a small birch then flew to a Jack pine right on 169. Good Birding, Butch Ukura 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] Felton Prairie
I went to Felton Prairie today and had a great day. My route from Crosby was 210 to Brainerd and HWY 10 west to County Road 9 (Clay County). North on County Road 9 to County Road 26. East on County Road 26 approx. 3 miles to 170th Street North, then north on 170 Street North. The following birds were observed: Chestnut Collared Longspur: (1) Seen by the natural gas pipes located on the west side of the road. On the east side of road across from gas pipes are located approx 8 fence posts in a square configuration connected with barbed wire. The Male Longspur was seen in the grass between the fenced-in area and 170th Street North, and on the barbed wire connecting the fence posts. This is right next to the road and provided unbelievable looks to say the least. Marbled Godwits: (6) Seen all along 170th Street North. One was on a fence post on the west side of the road, and the rest were seen on the east side of road in the grass. I watched one Godwit right next to the road dig three worms out of the soil and eat them - completely oblivious to me in the car. I also observed Marbled Godwits chase and dive bomb a Marsh Hawk that was apparently too close to the nesting area. Scanning the east side of the road with my binoculars produced these great looks: Hudsonian Godwit: (1) Located on east side of road. Greater Prairie Chickens: (4) Located on east side of road. Other Notable Birds: Horned Larks, Western Meadowlarks, Barn, Northern Rough-winged and Tree Swallows, Double-crested Cormorants (10-15), Mallards, Canada Geese. Fly-overs on Hwy 10: White Pelicans (6) just west of Detroit Lakes and Sandhill Cranes (2) just west of Pillager. A big thank you to Bob O'Conner of Moorhead, Mn. for pointing me in the right direction of the Chestnut-Collared Longspur. Butch Ukura P.S. Angie's Cafe in Felton has a mean order of stuffed hash browns, but they do not come close to the stuffed hash browns at the Palisade Cafe. 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
The Cinnamon Teal was seen today at approx 7AM in the field south of the dairy farm and north in the flooded cornfield. The sun was at my back by the flooded cornfield and I had fantastic looks at the Cinnamon Teal. It was right next to the road. I would like to thank Sue Schumacher for directing to the correct location on Salem Avenue and John Cyrus for the original post. Butch Ukura Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
