Re: [mou-net] Ruby Throated Population

[Charlene Nelson]

We have very few butterflies, and we have an abundance of milkweed and other 
natives for them to enjoy.

Charlene Nelson
Grant County farm

> On Jul 19, 2024, at 3:43 PM, Rebecca Field  wrote:
> 
> I just saw a single Monarch in our hillside prairie where we have planted
> milkweed. Hope.
> 
> Becky Field
> Orono
> 
> On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 3:10 PM Tom Gilde <
> 2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> 
>> One of the profound threats to Monarchs is the decline of their wintering
>> forest.  It's not just logging but also climate change.  I'm planting
>> milkweeds, anyway.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Tom Gilde
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, 19 Jul, 2024 at 2:41 PM, Jeanne Baumann 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> To: mou-net@lists.umn.edu
>> 
>> I've seen one single monarch - just yesterday. And my yard is full of
>> wild milkweed.
>> 
>> On 7/19/2024 12:22 PM, Missy Bowen wrote:
>>> No monarchs. Troubling.
>>> 
>>> On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, 12:17 PM Jeffrey Saffle<
>> jeffrey.saf...@hsc.utah.edu<mailto:jeffrey.saf...@hsc.utah.edu>>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> We have a few hummers here in Lake Elmo but I’m much more struck by a
>>>> near-total absence of monarch butterflies.  I successfully raised and
>>>> released 16 monarchs in June/early July but since then I’ve only found
>> one
>>>> caterpillar and seen one adult.  I suspect the relentlessly rainy
>> weather
>>>> was hard on them.  What are others’ thought?
>>>> Jeffrey Saffle
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 19, 2024, at 11:27 AM, Jason Frank> jmfran...@gmail.com>>  wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'm in Ortonville, and haven't seen a single hummingbird all summer
>>>> long. I
>>>>> only saw a few in the spring.
>>>>> 
>>>>> There are no Japanese Beetles this far west yet, so no one around here
>> is
>>>>> spraying for them. Plenty of people are spraying for everything else,
>>>>> though. Ortonville is governed by the type of 20th Century idiocy that
>>>>> employs a municipal mosquito spray truck which circles the town once a
>>>> week
>>>>> to kill every flying insect in its path (can't have all dem golfers and
>>>>> lakeshore dwellers gettin all itchy, don't ya know). There are plenty
>> of
>>>>> flowers around town, and good nesting habitat in the parks and
>> ravines. I
>>>>> too am noticing low numbers of Barn and Tree Swallows... and I haven't
>>>> seen
>>>>> a Kestrel since April. At this point, it could be a whole cumulative
>>>> effect
>>>>> of climate, over-spraying and insect population collapse, and bird flu,
>>>>> which I'd imagine could spread to hummers if their feeders are in close
>>>>> proximity to seed and suet feeders. All those storms and heavy rain
>>>> during
>>>>> nesting season probably didn't help, either.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jason Frank
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 8:36 PM Nancy Steinhauser <
>> nancyhu...@gmail.com<mailto:nancyhu...@gmail.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Wondering if anyone else has seen the numbers go down this summer.
>>>> From a
>>>>>> great start (over 30 birds arrived at the feeders.and who knows
>> the
>>>>>> ones I didn't see) in mid-May, the numbers now have dwindled to less
>>>> than a
>>>>>> dozen, and that's up from 3 or 4 because the little ones have fledged.
>>>>>> Neighbors and co-workers (the north shore and inland above Two
>> Harbors)
>>>>>> have reported the same "drop" in birds.  Bewildered.  They started to
>>>>>> disappear early to mid-June and have not returned.  Wondering about
>> bird
>>>>>> flu.
>>>>>> We have had a huge mosquito population this summer because of all the
>>>>>> rain.  But that hasn't dropped hummingbird numbers coming to feeders
>> in
>>>>>> previous wet summers.
>>>>>> Any ideas/experiences?  The numbers here have been steadily going up
>> for
>>>>>> over
>>>>>> 25 years.  Many feeders out.  Such a shock to have so few birds.
>>>>>> Thanks in advance.
>>>>>

Re: [mou-net] MOU-NET Digest - 10 Jul 2024 to 18 Jul 2024 (#2024-95)

[Charlene Nelson]

We started out with at least two male and one female RTHU. Male did courtship 
dance then female disappeared which is normal. Males quit coming to feeders. 
Occasionally see one on wild food. Not typical for here. Usually the numbers 
increase until fall. Also missing are the several families of orioles who were 
successful at fledging at least three families. 

We have had troubles with raccoons predating feeders so feeders are put out 
late and brought in early instead of being available 24/7. With limited access 
to food we’ve assumed our nectar feeder visitors have simply moved on. At any 
rate, disappointingly quiet for this time of year  

Charlene Nelson 
Grant County farm
Sent from my iPhone

On Jul 19, 2024, at 9:43 AM, Steve Wilson  wrote:

Nancy, we had the same thing happen here in Isabella, 23 miles inland from the 
Shore. We started out in may with two or three, normal for us, but since then 
they've disappeared altogether. I'm putting out a different hummingbird mix 
today, but your experience makes me wonder if it will make a difference.
Steve Wilson

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 1. Ruby Throated Population (4)


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Date:Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:36:14 -0500
From:Nancy Steinhauser 
Subject: Ruby Throated Population

Wondering if anyone else has seen the numbers go down this summer.  From a 
great start (over 30 birds arrived at the feeders.and who knows the ones I 
didn't see) in mid-May, the numbers now have dwindled to less than a dozen, and 
that's up from 3 or 4 because the little ones have fledged.
Neighbors and co-workers (the north shore and inland above Two Harbors)

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Re: [mou-net] Crossbills, Hubbard County

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

I’ve had a flock circle through a few times this summer, all reported on eBird.

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm, Grant County

> On Aug 31, 2023, at 8:31 PM, Bill & Nancy Henke  wrote:
> 
> I found a single Red Crossbill on Monday at the Tamarac NWR visitors
> center, and another on Wednesday at the Tamarac NWR Chippewa Picnic area.
> (Becker County)
> 
> On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 8:28 PM marshall or janet howe/mcmillen <
> howe.mcmil...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> The message below was sent to the wrong email.  So, two weeks+ old but
>> still of interest.
>> 
>> Marshall Howe
>> 
>> -- Forwarded message -
>> From: marshall or janet howe/mcmillen 
>> Date: Tue, Aug 15, 2023 at 6:09 PM
>> Subject: Crossbills, Hubbard County
>> To: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union 
>> 
>> 
>> On August 14th a flock of 10-12 crossbills landed briefly in our conifers
>> near Dorset.  I was attracted by the calls, which were not of the red
>> crossbill local (e.g., Itasca State Park) song type.  They were more like
>> white-winged but not quite.  The light was so poor I couldn't discern
>> discern which species they were.  But I believe they were likely red
>> crossbills of one of the western song types.  Recall that western
>> crossbills showed up in numbers several years ago in August, after a series
>> of fires in the Northwest.  Maybe the extensive Canadian fires this year
>> are precipitating another movement of crossbills east or in multiple
>> directions.  I will be interested to know if others are finding crossbills
>> "out of place" this August.
>> 
>> Marshall Howe
>> 
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Re: [mou-net] Birding Primer

[Charlene Nelson]

Me too pls
Charlene Nelson
Grant County

> On Mar 5, 2023, at 7:13 AM, MOU  wrote:
> 
> (Posted by Kathryn A. Rivers  via moumn.org)
> 
> Would you please send me the email again on the MOU Spring Birding Primer, 
> birding tips,spring migration identifying etc. on Zoom to sign-up by the end 
> of 
> March.I can’t find the email.  Thanks Kathryn Rivers
> 
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Re: [mou-net] Phainopepla still present

[Charlene Nelson]

Any idea why this bird is not reaching my daily eBird ABA rarity notice? I’ve 
noticed this before. Fully expected a first ever sighting in MN to reach the 
daily ABA rarity list.

Charlene Nelson

> On Oct 30, 2022, at 10:05 AM, MOU  wrote:
> 
> (Posted by Andrew D. Smith  via moumn.org)
> 
> The Phainopepla is still present this morning at the same location. Observed 
> at 
> approximately 9:40 AM.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Drew Smith
> 
> 
> 
> Eagan, Dakota County
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Re: [mou-net] Avian Flu

[Charlene Nelson]

There are many good sources for information including USDA, DNR, Cornell Lab, 
National Audubon. I’ve seen only one expert advise taking down feeders for 
songbirds. 

Charlene Nelson
Grant County farm, MN

> On May 11, 2022, at 9:42 AM, Rebecca Field  wrote:
> 
> I believe Hummingbird and Oriole feeders are fine. Probably best not to fill 
> songbird feeders until the end of May. Good time to give them a good 
> cleaning.
> 
> Rebecca Field
> Audubon Minnesota-Iowa-Missouri 
> Advisory Board
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 10, 2022, at 11:15 PM, Kathryn Rudd  wrote:
>> 
>> Is the Avian Flu still plaguing migrating songbirds, raptors and waterfowl? 
>> Does MOU have a recommendation for residents regarding filling feeders or 
>> leaving them empty? I’ve hesitated putting out hummer feeders for fear of 
>> birds getting sick. Any advice? Thanks!
>> Kathryn Rudd , Eagan
>> 
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Re: [mou-net] Woodpeckers and carrion

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

I’ve heard reports many deer in MN and Iowa are infected with CWD and Covid. 
Handle with care.

Charlene Nelson
Grant County MN

> On Mar 3, 2022, at 9:14 PM, GREG ELIZABETH CLOSMORE  
> wrote:
> 
> We live in Washington County near Stillwater and every year hang a roadkill 
> deer in a tree ( to keep the dogs away) for the chickadees and woodpeckers to 
> feast on. I got the idea maybe 20 years ago from the Carlos Avery warden 
> house. I think that deer was hanging on a substantial clothesline.
> 
> From: Minnesota Birds  on behalf of Tom Gilde 
> <2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu>
> Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2022 7:07 PM
> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
> Subject: Re: [mou-net] Woodpeckers and carrion
> 
> Coincidentally, I observed this behavior in Sax-Zim, too.
> 
> Tom
> 
>> On Mar 3, 2022, at 7:03 PM, Michael Koutnik  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I observed this in the Sax Zim recently.  The remains of butchered deer 
>> (apparently) are placed at various feeding stations.  I saw DOWO and HAWO 
>> picking at the bits left on one skeleton.
>> 
>> Mike Koutnik
>> 
>>> On Thu, Mar 3, 2022 at 6:50 PM Tom Gilde 
>>> <2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
>>> While I was waiting, in vain, for magpies to return to some roadkill I 
>>> observed both a Hairy Woodpecker and a Downy alight next to the body and 
>>> peck at it.  That behavior surprised me although I reflected that if 
>>> woodpeckers like suet, maybe they’d see some in merit in carrion.  Is this 
>>> behavior unusual?  Common?  Is this more likely to occur in late winter as 
>>> food supplies dwindle?  Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Tom Gilde
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Re: [mou-net] North Shore Fruit Report

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

We are in Grant County and we also had that freeze that affected fruiting 
trees/bushes. We also had fewer bees and other pollinators. Along with the 
drought our crab apples just did not produce. There were fewer chokecherries 
but the high bush cranberry did produce. Not sure why, if they flowered at a 
different time? Anyway, yesterday I had about 16 Cedar Waxwings hawking insects 
near sunset. We would normally see larger flocks of waxwings up to 250 at a 
time. 

We would also normally have flocks of assorted geese flying over and Tundra 
Swans. Have not seen or heard them yet. Wondering if they are migrating a 
different route East or West this year.

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm, Grant County

> On Nov 7, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Juile Grahn  wrote:
> 
> I live near Cook, MN and this area experienced that late freeze in May as 
> well.  I have been looking around town at the crab apple trees and have not 
> found any with fruit.  
> 
> I have been seeing white-winged crossbills and common redpoll around here 
> too, but no waxwings. Pine grosbeaks have been showing up.  I often see my 
> FOS feasting on crab apples but that was not the case this year.  
> 
> I wonder if anyone living on the shores of Lake Vermilion that have crab 
> apple or mountain ash trees might have been spared from that freeze 
> considering the lake might have moderated the overnight lows.
> 
> Juliann Grahn
>> On Nov 6, 2021, at 3:41 AM, Shawn Conrad  wrote:
>> 
>> The lack of crabapples and other fruit extends away from the Shore as
>> well.  I'm in Itasca County and numbers of seed-eating finches like
>> redpolls and crossbills have been very good lately, but so far no waxwings
>> at all.
>> 
>> In addition to the drought, we had a hard frost in late May that killed
>> blossoms on many fruit trees and shrubs--particularly crabapples.  The
>> crabapple yields around here are terrible, though if you actually find a
>> few good trees, they should draw birds.
>> 
>> Shawn Conrad
>> Itasca County
>> 
>> On Fri, Nov 5, 2021, 4:47 PM Rich Hoeg  wrote:
>> 
>>> As a fyi, I live in Duluth and bird the North Shore constantly. The pygmy
>>> crab apple crop in the Duluth area is poor. This fruit will not be
>>> attracting birds late this fall or winter. The Mountain Ash trees are okay,
>>> but the yield is not super (assume for both the apples and mountain ash
>>> this is because of the drought).
>>> .
>>> However, I just arrived in Grand Marais about an hour ago, and the
>>> Mountain Ash trees are amazingly loaded with fruit. I have to believe in
>>> the near future the birds migration south, per normal, will make a major
>>> stop in Grand Marais. Tomorrow I will work the Gunflint Trail and then
>>> backroads to the Arrowhead Trail down to Hovland.
>>> 
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Re: [mou-net] Duluth Lighthouse could belong to MOU?

[Charlene Nelson]

I think this is a wonderful opportunity, and agree with Sue. Would the Board be 
able to look into more information for members?

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm, Grant County

> On May 20, 2021, at 11:26 AM, Sue Keator  wrote:
> 
> I never saw any response to this but I also think it could be a great
> opportunity for MOU, depending on costs to maintain vs money that could be
> brought in.
> Sue Keator
> Melody Lake, Edina
> 
> On Sat, May 15, 2021 at 10:05 AM Mory Jahangir 
> wrote:
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>> Here’s an idea for MOU. The organization as a non profit could own this
>> historic Lighthouse to use as the ultimate place to watch Gulls and other
>> birds, and perhaps for other activities.
>> 
>> 
>> https://www.startribune.com/duluth-lighthouse-free-to-right-caretaker/600057298/
>> 
>> What do you think?
>> 
>> Mory Jahangir
>> La Crosse, Wisconsin.
>> 
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Re: [mou-net] Eastern Phoebe

[Charlene Nelson]

following. We are missing many migrants too. We also had one lone Phoebe last 
month that called for a couple days then disappeared.

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm, Grant County still in quarantine

> On May 4, 2021, at 6:20 PM, Gail Wieberdink  wrote:
> 
> So far this spring, I have only seen one Eastern Phoebe. Am I just in the 
> wrong places or are their numbers way down? I look for them every time we are 
> out and about but I'm just not seeing any.
> 
> I have also only seen one bluebird and that was on April 10 at Carlos Avery. 
> Could these storms that have killed so many bluebirds also have killed 
> phoebes?
> 
> Gail Wieberdink
> Ramsey County
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[mou-net] FOY Yellow bellied Sapsucker/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Juvenile on cherry tree, known tree for sapsuckers.

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm still in quarantine


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[mou-net] FOY 11 DC Cormorants/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Flew over farm

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm still in quarantine


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[mou-net] FOS Common Grackle/Grant County

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Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm still in quarantine


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[mou-net] FOS Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

American Robin

Yesterday’s flyovers included Canada, Cackling and Greater White Fronted Geese

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm still in quarantine

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Re: [mou-net] Lewis's Woodpecker?

[Charlene Nelson]

he person intentionally:
> . . .
> (3) trespasses on the premises of another and, without claim of right,
> refuses to depart from the premises on demand of the lawful possessor;
> 
> https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.605
> 
> Posting can eliminate the need to prove intent, but the statute is clear
> that a person can be charged with a misdemeanor for trespassing, regardless
> of whether or not the property is posted.
> 
> Loren Albin, Maplewood
> 
>> On Feb 19, 2021, at 2:11 PM, Bon  wrote:
>> 
>> See link below.  Based on page 9 and following of this document, I
> believe the statement “in MN all property is private unless posted public”
> applies only  to “agricultural” land.  To enforce no trespass on other
> types of private property, the land needs to be posted.
>> 
>> 
> https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/hunting/full_regs.pdf?updated=20201229=fit=bookmarks
> .
>> dnr.state.mn.us
>> 
>> Despite the details of the law, to maintain good relationships between
> birders and landowners, birders should always make sure they are welcome
> before entering private property.
>> 
>> Bonita Eliason, Woodbury
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Feb 19, 2021, at 10:23 AM, birdnir...@gmail.com wrote:
>>> And as property owners we’ve had troubles with this. In December we had
> a stranger show up to see a late bird and in spite of signs no trespassing
> and quarantine because we are extremely vulnerable he still came 30 miles
> spent an hour in our farmyard right outside the house and never called the
> posted phone numbers for permission to be here. Created a very dangerous
> situation for us. Just for the sake of a tick for his year list.
>>> 
>>> Audubon defers to ABA code of ethics for birding responsibly. Tenet 3 is
> ALWAYS get permission to enter private property. And in MN all property is
> private unless posted public.
>>> 
>>> Troubles we had at a FL home last month were even worse placing the
> security of that home and my elderly Mom at risk.
>>> 
>>> So yes, please, Golden Rule.
>>> 
>>> Charlene Nelson
>>> Elbow Lake farm still in quarantine
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> On Feb 19, 2021, at 6:54 AM, Frank Berdan  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Charley, yup, there are many interested birders. And yes this
>>> homeowner has set prudent restrictions.
>>> 
>>> In my 40+ years of birding it's been too often true that a very small
>>> number of birders, eager for looks and photos, disregard property
>>> rights, privacy, and common decency by barging into yards, playing
>>> tapes loudly, and even damaging landscaping.
>>> 
>>> This occasional sort of selfish, loutish behavior has even resulted
>>> in closure of otherwise public sites to birding, like certain Metro
>>> sewage ponds, pre-9/11.
>>> 
>>> Sad, but true.
>>> 
>>> We should behave honorably and practice the Golden Rule. The ABA's
>>> rules of ethics needed to have been written. MOU urges us to bird
> responsibly.
>>> 
>>> Good burding,
>>> 
>>> Frank Berdan
>>> St Paul
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 11:20 PM Charles Greenman 
> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> This is a strange message. Aren’t there many who would want to know
>>>> the location of. Lewis’s Woodpecker? Is the location restricted by
>>>> the homeowner? Charlie Greenman
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 18, 2021, at 6:54 PM, Rick Gibson  wrote:
>>>>> I am, once again, late to the party. Can anybody share (privately)
>>>> contact
>>>>> info for the Morrison County home owners with the visiting Lewis's
>>>>> Woodpecker?
>>>>> Much thanks.
>>>>> -rick gibson, mpls
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Re: [mou-net] Daily Birding Planner

[Charlene Nelson]

Mine just arrived. Love it!
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm

> On Dec 16, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Winter X 
> <14c7543ba227-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> 
> Very easy-- ordered for all my Sons --- 
> Darn- may not get in time for Xmas ⛄️
>Thank you ..
> 
>> On Dec 16, 2020, at 10:13 AM, Susan Gilmore  wrote:
>> 
>> I just read about this in the morning Star Tribune. Here is the web site 
>> they suggest to order one at. I literally just ordered one! 
>> 
>> https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/alyssa-derubeis-and-bob-dunlap/the-minnesota-ornithologists-union-daily-birding-planner-2021/paperback/product-qj98gw.html?page=1=4
>>  
>> <https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/alyssa-derubeis-and-bob-dunlap/the-minnesota-ornithologists-union-daily-birding-planner-2021/paperback/product-qj98gw.html?page=1=4>
>> 
>> Susan
>> 
>> 
>> Susan Gilmore
>> sgph...@mninter.net
>> 612-382-1171
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Dec 16, 2020, at 9:52 AM, MOU  wrote:
>>> 
>>> (Posted by William Jepsen  via moumn.org)
>>> 
>>> How do I order one?
>>> 
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Re: [mou-net] Hummingbirds & Creeping Charlie

[Charlene Nelson]

Yes, it is preferred by hummers in our yard too, also dandelions, clover, 
violets. Hoping to be rid of grass eventually. On the edge of the grove we have 
nettles, milkweed and elderberry. Most of these are host plants for other 
pollinators, too.

Charlene Nelson
Grant County MN

> On May 20, 2020, at 9:21 AM, ericaforman79  wrote:
> 
> Was at Myre-Big Island on Saturday and saw a hummingbird eating at the 
> Creeping Charlie. Can't say I've ever seen that before. Makes sense, but has 
> anyone else seen that happen? Is this another reason to leave it growing in 
> my yard? Not that I've ever seen them eating at the Creeping Charlie in my 
> yard, but still...Erica Forman Hopkins, MNSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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Re: [mou-net] Varied Thrush Lake Lillian

[Charlene Nelson]

County please?

> On Nov 8, 2019, at 10:37 AM, Paul - Koni Fank 
> <005b43ae1f8e-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> 
> Mary Reins found a Varied Thrush in there yard. It has been coming by the 
> feeders. Visitors are welcome Address is 9461-225th Ave SE Lake LillianPhone 
> number is 320-212-8187
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[mou-net] FOS Ruby-crowned Kinglet & Nashville Warbler/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Query: Silent Fall

[Charlene Nelson]

Having coffee on the porch this morning, my husband has again commented on 
“Silent Fall”. There is absolutely no bird sound at all. We have noticed since 
the summer breeding birds have fledged and migrated on there’s no bird sound at 
all. This is not typical for our farm and very unsettling.

Is anyone else experiencing a dearth of birds?

Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] FOS Bobolink, Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Two male Bobolink in CRP yesterday 
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[mou-net] N Ottawa Impoundment/Grant County 25Oct18

[Charlene Nelson]

A late short visit to NOI at the end of the day yesterday yielded a large flock 
of about 60 Lapland Longspurs on the NE corner of the impoundment just north of 
260th St. They were flying across the N/S road between a picked bean field and 
the just picked headland of a corn field.  Difficult for me to ID these lifers 
because they were hard to see in the poor light yesterday, they kept moving, 
and their call couldn’t be matched to anything on iBird Ultima or Sibley. They 
were making a pip-pip-pip sound in flight. I did eventually get close enough to 
them in the corn field and one sat for several minutes very cooperatively on 
the edge of the road that I’m confident they were all Laplands. Except for the 
calls that didn’t match anything. If anyone can help with this please let me 
know.

Because of the wet conditions, I would not recommend venturing beyond the 
perimeter roads. What I could see were probably thousands of waterfowl, at 
least 5 Snow Goose, one blue morph, Greater Yellowlegs in most pools on the 
edges and very vocal, a single juvenile Great Blue Heron at the stone dam on 
the south side, several Northern Harriers, one lone Snow Bunting on 250th St on 
the east side, Pheasants, Blackbirds, E/W Meadowlarks.

Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] FOS American Tree Sparrow/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

At North Ottawa Impoundment late yesterday afternoon.

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[mou-net] FOS Harris Sparrow/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

At Hodgson Lake this afternoon.

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[mou-net] FOS Fox Sparrows/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

At feeders.White crowned Sparrows here today, too.

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[mou-net] FOS White crowned Sparrows/Grant County

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

At feeders.

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[mou-net] FOS Gold crowned Kinglets and Brown Creeper

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

At Grant County farm. Yard is wild with lil birds;-)
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Re: [mou-net] Whooping Cranes in Carver Cty

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

Has anyone reported them to the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo? They 
like to keep track.
Charlene Nelson
Grant County MN and 
Citrus County FL

> On Aug 2, 2018, at 2:12 PM, MOU  wrote:
> 
> (Posted by Linda Sparling  via moumn.org)
> 
> I haven't seen this reported yet on the MOU Listserve. Yesterday, August 1,
> there was an e-Bird report of two Whooping Cranes in Carver County, just off
> the 101 bridge, North of Shakopee. This morning, August 2, I stopped on the
> bridge and right away observed the two birds. I stayed less than a minute
> since I was't supposed to be stopped on the bridge. There were other
> observers present. You can park your car at the South end of the bridge
> (East side) and walk back to the birds' location.
> 
> Good birding,
> Linda Sparling
> Hennepin County
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Re: [mou-net] RFI Seward, Alaska pelagic trips

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

After an inland passage tour and train from Seward to Anchorage we rented a car 
and drove to Homer. Because every other boat company was shut down for bad 
weather, we hired a private taxi boat to take us to Gull Island in rain and 
wind for just couple hours to see Puffins and other nesting birds. Would highly 
recommend seeing the boat first before buying tickets. This was a tiny wood 
boat with nothing enclosed. We were very wet and cold, but we got very close to 
the birds. Thrilling in every way, white knuckles and all. Excellent woman 
captain kept us safe and knew the birds we were looking at.
Charlene Nelson
Grant County MN


> On Jul 2, 2018, at 11:32 AM, Steve Weston  wrote:
> 
> I have been out twice both times, I believe, were with Kenai Fjord Tours
> and both were the long trip. They were awesome.
> 
> The first (2005) was a strictly birding trip and when we got on we went
> over our wish list with the skipper and he commented on the chances of
> seeing the half dozen birds that we had. We had just been to Nome and
> Gamble and the list was shortened by what we had seen. He was great on
> pointing out birds, even going out of the way to get a better look at some.
> There were some 30 people on the trip and only the 4 of us and another
> couple were interested in the birds. Birds on the trip included:
> White-winged Scoter, Sooty Sheerwater, 3 cormorants, including Red-faced,
> Black Oystercatcher, Common Murre, Pigeon Guillemnt, Marbled Murrelet,
> Rhinoceros Auklet, Horned & Tufted Puffins, Black-legged Kittiwake, and
> Arctic Tern. The others saw the Kitzlitz, but I did not get a satisfactory
> look. Most sightings were called out from the bridge.
> 
> The second trip (2014) was not at all a birding trip, but I saw most of the
> same birds, missing the Oystercatcher and Red-faced Cormorant and adding
> the Parakeet Auklet. The other bird that I added from shore was Cassin's
> Auklet, which was not expected. I confirmed with a local expert that it was
> quite an unusual sighting.
> 
> The trips were notable for the whales, seals, sea lions, and other mammals.
> 
> 
> Steve Weston
> On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
> swest...@comcast.net
> 
> On Sun, Jul 1, 2018 at 6:51 PM, Karl Roe  wrote:
> 
>> Hi all,
>> I will likely have a chance to do some birding in Seward, Alaska for one
>> day later this month. I'm interested in information/advice/personal
>> experience you might have with taking boat tours into Resurrection
>> Bay/Kenai Fjords NP. There seems to be a lot of one-day tours available and
>> I'm finding it hard to choose. If you have done a boat tour from Seward I'd
>> like to hear about your experience. What was the tour company and how long
>> was the trip? Time of year? Cost? Was the focus of the trip on birds or
>> more general sight-seeing? Were there any guides aboard with knowledge of
>> local pelagic bird species?
>> Thanks in advance!
>> -Karl Roe
>> Minneapolis
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Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

[Charlene Nelson]

I was at Afton yesterday and heard house wrens. Also at sisters house in 
Byooklyn Park. We have at least two pairs that call frequently to each other at 
farm here in Grant County. Waiting on fledglings here. 
Charlene Nelson 

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On Jun 11, 2018, at 1:43 PM, Michael Koutnik  wrote:

It also occurs to me that wrens have been notably infrequent in my spring 
birding walks at Murphy Hanrahan. Just one marsh wren on a 50+ afternoon of 
three walks of 2 hours or more.  

Mike Koutnik

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> On Jun 11, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Jim Williams  wrote:
> 
> Anyone noticing absence or reduced numbers of House Wrens this spring? 
> 
> Jim Williams
> birding blog at startribune/Wingnut
> Earth always bats last.
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Re: [mou-net] Possible whooping cranes

[Charlene Nelson]

County?

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 3, 2018, at 7:38 PM, Jeanie Joppru  wrote:

I have a report of a possible whooping crane sighting late this afternoon. The 
observer reported seeing four big white cranes in a field north of MN 1 1.2 
miles west of Shooks ( the MN 72 intersection. I have no further information. 
Perhaps there is someone in the area who could check it out.

Jeanie Joppru
Pennington County, MN

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[mou-net] FOS Common Redpoll & Fox Sparrow/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

At our feeders this morning
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[mou-net] Grant County/FOS Harris Sparrow

[Charlene Nelson]

Below feeders.
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[mou-net] Grant County/FOS Red Breasted Nuthatch and Myrtle Warblers

[Charlene Nelson]

This morning in the bird tree.

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[mou-net] Grant County/FOS Ruby Crowned Kinglet

[Charlene Nelson]

Also this morning
White Throated Sparrows
Lincoln Sparrow

Last night at sunset still here
American Redstart pair
Nashville Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
Wilson’s Warbler
Common Nighthawks 3
House Wrens
Eastern Phoebe

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[mou-net] Red Crossbills/Grant Count

[Charlene Nelson]

Feeding at tops of spruce trees on cones. First found by Kim Eckert on MBW this 
afternoon at Pine Ridge Park. I found 4 females about 7pm and even better views 
of 8 birds both male and female after 8pm from the county road. Thanks to Liz 
Harper and Alex Sundvall parked on the county road for pointing them out for 
me. Thanks to Kim for posting so promptly.
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm

(This is only 3 miles from my farm)

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Re: [mou-net] Grape jelly

[Charlene Nelson]

I've been trying to use more of the jelly made with cane sugar. It's not always 
available where I am so stock up when I do find it. Remember that all of our 
corn and beet sugar is now GMO. And of course no research has been made public 
on this. I'm just being eccentric and choosing nonGMO when possible. 

I also put out orange flavored suet. It seems to be everyone's favorite. 
Charlene Nelson 
Elbow Lake farm
Grant County 

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On May 29, 2017, at 5:36 PM, linda whyte 
<004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:

Halved oranges, in this case stuck on to the sharp buds of a plum tree,
seemed more attractive to Orioles when they inundated the neighborhood.
Maybe they were equally interested in the insects that were finding the
oranges, but in any case, there was little chance of getting stuck.
Linda Whye

> On May 29, 2017 2:38 PM, "Bernard P. Friel" <wa...@att.net> wrote:
> 
> You are correct about jelly being stickey, particularly when the
> temperature is in the 50º. Twenty or so years ago I found an oriole
> completely mired in my grape jelly feeder, and it took some time to clean
> him up so he could fly away.
> 
> Bernie Friel
> 
> Bernard P. Friel
> Member:
>North American Nature Photography Assn.
>Grand Canyon River Guides
>International Society of Aviation Photography
>The Explorers Club
> Web Pages-http://www.wampy.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 5/29/17, 14:26, "Minnesota Birds on behalf of Laura Erickson"
> <MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU on behalf of chickadee.erick...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I did a lot of research about this both when writing my book 101 Ways to
>> Help Birds and when I was working at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
>> 
>> Intuitively, jelly really does have a lot of sugar--it's far more
>> concentrated than anything birds could find in nature. But I've found no
>> evidence at all that it causes harm to birds feeding on it. Unfortunately,
>> ALL the information we have is based on anecdotal cases. No scientific
>> studies have been done. Aviculturists avoid it with captive birds, but
>> they
>> have far more limited diets than wild birds.
Halved oranges, in this case stuck on to the sharp buds of a plum tree,
seemed more attractive to Orioles when they inundated the neighborhood.
Maybe they were equally interested in the insects that were finding the
oranges, but in any case, there was little chance of getting stuck.
Linda Whye

> On May 29, 2017 2:38 PM, "Bernard P. Friel" <wa...@att.net> wrote:
> 
> You are correct about jelly being stickey, particularly when the
> temperature is in the 50º. Twenty or so years ago I found an oriole
> completely mired in my grape jelly feeder, and it took some time to clean
> him up so he could fly away.
> 
> Bernie Friel
> 
> Bernard P. Friel
> Member:
>North American Nature Photography Assn.
>Grand Canyon River Guides
>International Society of Aviation Photography
>The Explorers Club
> Web Pages-http://www.wampy.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 5/29/17, 14:26, "Minnesota Birds on behalf of Laura Erickson"
> <MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU on behalf of chickadee.erick...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I did a lot of research about this both when writing my book 101 Ways to
>> Help Birds and when I was working at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
>> 
>> Intuitively, jelly really does have a lot of sugar--it's far more
>> concentrated than anything birds could find in nature. But I've found no
>> evidence at all that it causes harm to birds feeding on it. Unfortunately,
>> ALL the information we have is based on anecdotal cases. No scientific
>> studies have been done. Aviculturists avoid it with captive birds, but
>> they
>> have far more limited diets than wild birds.
>> 
>> That said, there's no data that it's beneficial to birds outside of cold
>> weather during migration, so I've always tried to use a big dollop of
>> common sense. When I've had catbirds, orioles, or Red-bellied Woodpeckers
>> sticking around beyond migration, I've kept out the jelly as long as none
>> of the birds seem to be visiting it more than a couple of times a day.
>> 
>> There is one HUGE caveat about jelly: It's very sticky. Make sure you
>> don't
>> put it out in amounts that could get a bird mired in it. I found that out
>> the hard way, and it almost killed a Red-breasted Nuthatch. I have photos
>> of that on my website here: http://www.lauraerickson.com/way-to-help/49/
> .
>> 
>> By the way, I've digitized the content of 101 Ways to Help Bird

[mou-net] FOY Orchard Oriole male/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Yesterday at jelly feeders.
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[mou-net] First in Decades/Eastern Bluebird pair/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] FOS Great Egret/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

On Worm Lake south of town.
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[mou-net] FOS Yellow Rumped Warbler/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

At my feeders now. Also flushed 3 pair nesting Wood Ducks in grove, American 
Tree Sparrows singing, Rusty Blackbird calling.
Charlene Nelson
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Re: [mou-net] Snowy owl

[Charlene Nelson]

County ??
> On Jan 7, 2017, at 10:54 AM, Mickey  wrote:
> 
> Seen flying East low across hwy 55 near the police station at 80th at 7:45 
> today
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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[mou-net] Great Horned Owl/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Hooting in back yard tonight. First we have had in many years - possibly over 
10 years.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Blackbirds/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Mixed flock of Rusty/Brewers/Red-Winged Blackbirds along with a large number of 
European Starlings visiting the yard this morning. Good views and confirmed by 
sound from iBird Pro. Rusty Blackbird song is reminiscent of coqui on St John.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Grant County/FOS Snow Bunting and Am Tree Sparrow

[Charlene Nelson]

At North Ottawa Impoundment yesterday afternoon. Glossy/White-faced Ibis is 
still present in exact same location.
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[mou-net] Grant County ducks

[Charlene Nelson]

south of Elbow Lake on Flekkefjord Lake off Hwy 54 probably thousands of ducks, 
most seemed to be Redhead and Scaup.
Charlene Nelson

also saw half dozen of what acted like Snow Buntings just after leaving 
driveway of farm

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[mou-net] FOY Slate Juncos/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at feeders and feeding on ground with Lincoln Sparrow
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] North Ottawa Impoundment/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Late afternoon was an interesting trip. went to find American Golden Plovers 
and found 24 of them just across the border in Traverse County. However, did 
have a Black Crowned Night Heron fly in front of me as I was leaving for the 
evening. Always an interesting visit out to the Impoundment. Thanks to Wayne 
Perala for posting about the Plovers this weekend.

Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] thousands of waterfowl Lake Christina/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

My Mom drove by at lunchtime today and said lake is covered. Without time or 
binocs she guessed coots and thousands of them along with about a dozen 
Trumpeter Swans.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Yellow-Rumped/Myrtle Warblers/Lincolns Sparrow/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

two FOS Myrtles at birdbath with female Redstart and two FOS Lincolns Sparrows 
at ground feeder
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

in brush next to house feeding. 

also two Red-Eyed Vireo and Warbling Vireo eating berries from pagoda dogwood.

Charlene Nelson
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Re: [mou-net] Red Knot sighting GPS coordinates

[Jim & Charlene Nelson]

the shelter building is probably at the intersection where 330 Ave used to be. 
the north border of the impoundment is 260th St and the south border is 240th 
St.  the west border is the county line with Traverse Co and is 340 Ave. 

today because of the saturated roads I took Grant County 1 west to Grant County 
42 or 300th Ave north to 260th St. it is a large campus.

the Red Knot that is being seen is actually red - not in winter coat - and was 
just where John Richardson found it 24 hours ago in the area looking south from 
260th St just east of the shelter building at 330th Ave. because of its color 
and the bright sunshine this morning and calm water, the bird and its 
reflection were easy to find.

I hope this helps? if not reply and I'll try again.

Charlene
On Aug 11, 2016, at 7:21 PM, Florinus Kooyman <fkooy...@gmail.com> wrote:

> To anyone considering a trip to see the Red Knot at North Ottawa
> Impoundment in Grant County: in consultation with Charlene Nelson and after
> studying Google Maps, I believe the Red Knot was seen from the shelter at
> GPS coordinates 45.992519, -96.245363
> 
> Please note that I have not been there yet and have not seen the bird.
> Also, it's a large area and the bird could easily have moved. But this may
> help some people find the spot to start looking.
> 
> Florinus Kooyman
> 
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[mou-net] Red Knot/Common Tern/ Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

first reported yesterday by John Richardson. viewed for 2 hours this morning at 
North Ottawa Impoundment from 260 St on north end and to east of shelter 
building. roads are very soft after all the rain so be careful and stay to 
middle of road. if anyone needs directions to impoundment let me know. 
Charlene Nelson
Grant County

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[mou-net] Grant County/Baltimore Oriole

[Charlene Nelson]

5 adult males seen at once on feeders. one carrying food to fledgling in bird 
tree.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Grant County/Hairy Woodpeckers

[Charlene Nelson]

male feeding two fledglings at suet feeders
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] House Wren/Ottertail County

[Charlene Nelson]

My mother reports heard in her yard in Perham this morning
Charlene Nelson 
Reporting from Citrus County FL

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[mou-net] Ivory Gull / Duluth

[Charlene Nelson]

Present this morning at 8:15 at Canal Park. 
Charlene Nelson 

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[mou-net] Hoary Redpoll/Otter Tail County

[Charlene Nelson]

reported at my folks house in Perham this afternoon feeding on birch trees.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Common Redpolls/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

four at feeders yesterday and have returned this morning.
Charlene Nelson
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Re: [mou-net] Varied Thrush

[Charlene Nelson]

Me too pls

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On Dec 3, 2015, at 9:08 PM, Greg Vassilopoulos  wrote:

Has anyone seen the Varied Thrush at the Oakdale Cemetery today Thursday
Dec 3?  Or if anyone see it tomorrow morning please post.  My wife and hope
to look for it tomorrow afternoon Friday 4th.

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[mou-net] Barred Owl/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at my feeders right now!
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] deceased Trumpeter Swan/Ottertail County

[Charlene Nelson]

spotted by my Mom at sunset last night off Hwy 78 between Ottertail Lake and 
Perham at Rush Lake where the Ottertail River leaves the lake on the East side 
near parking area. have pics. no apparent wound or visible cause of death. many 
wires overhead; we suspect was a wire strike.

in the open water of the Ottertail River there are many swans. also to the 
south just north of Ottertail City over the tracks and north of the potato 
warehouses there is a cornfield full of swans and many appear to be Trumpeters. 
would need a scope to confirm. these swans have been there all week according 
to my Mom.
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[mou-net] Snow Buntings/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

about 20 on county road 8 just east of our farm this morning.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Common Grackle/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at my feeder this morning. glad he likes the cuisine. in molt, very short tail 
feathers.
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm

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[mou-net] Becker county LongTailed Duck

[Charlene Nelson]

On Stakke lake south of Lake Park. Wear orange. 
Charlene Nelson

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[mou-net] Franklin Gulls/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

about 500 feeding in newly tilled fields next to house after the rains yesterday
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] one lonely Yellow-rumped Warbler/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at feeder this morning. along with 4 pair Purple Finch, 3 Fox Sparrows, many 
Harris and White-throated Sparrows.
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm

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[mou-net] Pine Siskins/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at feeder today along with Harris and White-throated Sparrows
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Snow Buntings?!?/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

on Hwy 54 this morning on the way to church in Elbow Lake saw 2 pairs. way too 
soon.
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake

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[mou-net] Brown Creeper/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

FOS and many Yellow-Rumped Warblers, Ruby Crowned Kinglets and one lone 
Nashville Warbler.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Sharp Shinned Hawk/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Blue Jays chasing a Sharp Shinned Hawk all over the farm yard this morning. Has 
been present for at least three days.
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake Farm

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[mou-net] FOF Ruby Crowned Kinglet/Grant Count

[Charlene Nelson]

last night in north grove
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] FOF Junco/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at bird bath
Charlene Nelson
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Re: [mou-net] Spruce Grouse-Sawbill Trail

[Charlene Nelson]

what county please?
On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:58 AM, "John P. Ellis"  wrote:

> Had two Spruce Grouse on "the Grade" about two and a Half miles east of the
> Sawbill Trail on Friday morning at 8:35 AM. Lots of N. Flickers and Hermit
> Thrushes around, a few warblers and several Merlin in the area of the
> Crescent Lake N.F. campground.   John Ellis- St. Paul
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[mou-net] Bald Eagle adult/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

soaring over farm
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm


Love migration;-)


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[mou-net] Nashville Warbler/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

just about the cutest thing I've seen in ages - just filled the bird baths and 
he found one within minutes of it being cleaned and filled and took a several 
minute bath. they are even more confusing to ID when they're wet.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Baltimore Orioles/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

still have about 8 individuals with 3 mature males feeding heavily. also have 
Winter Wren hanging around.
Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm

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[mou-net] Winter Wren/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

At 8:00 pm last night went out to refill feeders and found Winter Wren singing 
and foraging in the bird tree. Played songs of wren from Ibird Pro to confirm 
ID and wren came very close and perched for a moment on shepherds hook and 
continued to sing. 

Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Snowy Egret Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Still present on SW end of N Ottawa Impoundment 
Charlene Nelson

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Re: [mou-net] Snowy Egret Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Hudsonian Godwits still here too. Thx Ron Erpelding for directions. They r in 
NW corner on east side. Park at shelter n walk in on trail about one fourth 
mile. 

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Still present on SW end of N Ottawa Impoundment 
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[mou-net] Migrants/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

even tho we still have at least three families of Baltimore Orioles still 
voraciously feeding at jelly/suet/nectar we have migrants that have arrived. 
this noon had Northern Waterthrush, Nashville Warbler and Connecticut Warbler.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Baltimore Orioles/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

At least 3 adult males and more family than I can count. 
Charlene Nelson 
Elbow Lake farm

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[mou-net] Douglas co/Common Nighthawk

[Charlene Nelson]

Alexandria over Country Inn n Stes parking lot
Charlene Nelson 

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[mou-net] Orchard Oriole male/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Still coming to jelly and suet
Charlene Nelson 
Elbow Lake farm

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[mou-net] Olive-Sided Flycatcher/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

yesterday perched on chair on front porch. 
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] fledglings today Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

European Starling
Blue Jay
White Breasted Nuthatch
Baltimore Oriole
Common Grackle
Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
Black-capped Chickadee
Yellow Warbler
Brown Thrasher

and the Tree Swallows are staging.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] fledglings galore Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Baltimore Oriole
(single Orchard Oriole juvenile male)
House Sparrow
Common Grackle
Hairy Woodpecker
Brown Thrasher
Black Capped Chickadee
Gray Catbird
White Breasted Nuthatch
American Robin

House Wrens on nest again and a BC Chickadee carrying nesting material. must be 
something in the water.
Charlene Nelson
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Re: [mou-net] 12 Common Loons Ottertail County

[Charlene Nelson]

And a pontoon full of idiots chasing them 

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 On Jul 2, 2015, at 7:20 PM, Charlene Nelson birdnir...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 Eagle Lake
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[mou-net] 12 Common Loons Ottertail County

[Charlene Nelson]

Eagle Lake
Charlene Nelson

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[mou-net] Orchard Oriole/Male/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at our feeder
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Red-necked Grebe/Douglas County

[Charlene Nelson]

In my travels yesterday along Hwy 27 East of Hoffman sitting on nest with male 
close by
Charlene Nelson

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[mou-net] Upland Sandpipers/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

yesterday in my travels along Hwy 27 west of Hoffman on electric lines.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Fledglings at the feeders/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

today:
Baltimore Oriole
Brown Thrasher
Chipping Sparrow
House Sparrow
European Starlings

Charlene Nelson


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[mou-net] Pine Siskin/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at feeder this morning. may be female? I have several poor pics.
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Chimney Swifts Ottertail County

[Charlene Nelson]

Downtown Battle Lake this evening about sunset about a dozen. Many chimneys in 
sight from Main Ave. 
Charlene Nelson

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[mou-net] Banded pigeon any idea how to find owner

[Charlene Nelson]

Aug 2014 vik208 yellow band rt leg. Plain green band in left leg 

Morris Stevens County

Charlene Nelson 

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[mou-net] Western Kingbird a Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

Co rd 8 at corner of 200 st and 240 Ave

Charlene Nelson 

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[mou-net] Orchard Oriole Juv Male/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at jelly feeder yesterday
Charlene Nelson
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[mou-net] Indigo Bunting Male/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

at feeder at Elbow Lake farm
Charlene Nelson


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[mou-net] Magnolia Warbler/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

in backyard of our Elbow Lake farm this morning
Charlene Nelson


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