Re: [mou-net] Birds and Climate Change Report
I guess I didn't perceive Audubon's intent behind the report to be a comprehensive investigation into all causes of population redistribution. Rather, I read it as a data-supported study (and a compelling one at that!) of one important contributor - climate change! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace --- On Thu, 2/12/09, shawn conrad wrote: From: shawn conrad Subject: Re: [mou-net] FW: Birds and Climate Change Report Released Today To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Date: Thursday, February 12, 2009, 6:19 AM I'd like to preface this bay saying first that this is in no way directed toward Gordon as I appreciate him posting this and second that I am NOT a global warming doubter, I DO believe the prevailing scientific opinion regarding the role of human beings in global warming, and I realize that warming of even a few degrees will likely result in significant problems for humans and nature alike. However... I did visit this link, the report, and I did read the article on this report in the STrib and I think Audubon is probably painting an incomplete picture here. Basically, they are saying that CBC data shows birds wintering or residing far north of their historic ranges so global warming must be the culprit...and they might be right, global warming may be a factor. However, does anyone believe that global warming alone has moved Purple Finches 400 miles already? I don't think ornithologists are being fair to anyone to completely gloss over the effects of the increased popularity and sophistication of bird feeding, changes in habitat (both "good" and bad), and increased observer coverage. Corridors of development filling in farther north may be helping human-adapted or disturbance-adapted birds move north. Increased availability of fruit in the north like Common Buckthorn (bad!) and planted crabapples may sustain more birds in the winter. Habitat loss to the south may discourage birds from returning to wintering grounds. Increasing forest age in the north (regrowth from logging heydays) may create habitat for more birds in the north. More people looking for birds in the north increases observations. I don't know if all of these are a factor, and I could probably sit here and hypothesize more. But, certainly some of them are a factor and none of them are addressed at all in the Audubon report...at least not where the casual observer would find them. Again, global warming probably is a FACTOR...especially with birds of the boreal spruce forest like Spruce Grouse receding on the southern edge of their range. But, we need to be honest that there are likely compounding explanations. This doesn't mean that global warming isn't a serious problem. What it does mean is that it is an additional stress combined with other stresses that we also need to address, like overdevelopment. This is especially important for nonbirders to understand. I can't count the number of times nonbirders have asked me about the robins they have seen this winter or the cardinals increasing up north and whether global warming is the reason. Generally, I tell them it's not quite that simple and ask them how much time they have to hear my thoughts... Shawn Conrad http://users.2z.net/itasca_chippewa_birding/ > Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:10:55 -0600 > From: gpanders...@msn.com > Subject: [mou-net] FW: Birds and Climate Change Report Released Today > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > > birders and conservationists, > > > > Some of you have probably seen this. I don’t know if JCurry’s blind distn > list went to all of MOU listserv. He is with Audubon MN. I am forwarding a > link from the study website (not the whole message that came from Nat’l > Audubon). It is based on 40 years of CBC data. 58% of 305 species showed > significant movement north in winter. 25% spread south. The 13 spp. that > moved the furthest north are featured at the link below. You can click on > some of the species names to get the distribution info and the natural > history info for the bird. > > The full report is found in the left-most menu (“download report”). The > report is only 14 pp long. There are petition, homepage, and FAQ’s links in > the left menu. > > > > http://www.audubon.org/bird/bacc/Species.html > > > > The report website is below JCurry signature block. (I deleted the rest of > the NAS promo msg, but all the info is available in the menu.) > > > > good birding to all > > Gordon Andersson > > St Paul > > _ > > From: CURRY, John [mailto:jcu...@audubon.org] > Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 10:00 AM > To: CURRY, John > Subject: Birds and Climate Change Report Released Today > > > > Friends, > > > > The National Audubon Society released its compellin
[mou-net] RFI: Birding Panama
Jerry Wozniak is considering a solo birding trip to Panama this year for spring break (06march - 14march). Can anyone recommend for him the name of a good local birding guide, or a reputable local birding outfitter? Also, is anyone else interested in going? Please respond to Jerry using this e-mail address: geraldwozn...@hibbing.edu Thank you. 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] Hibbing CBC Results
On 01Jan09, the Hibbing CBC took place, with two field observers and eight feeder watchers logging the following 26 species & numbers: Black-capped Chickadees - 118 Pine Grosbeaks - 2 European Starlings - 32 Blue Jays - 26 Gray Jay - 4 Common Raven - 13 American Crow - 7 Red-breasted Nuthatch - 14 White-breasted Nuthatch - 10 Downy Woodpecker - 4 Pileated Woodpecker - 2 Hairy Woodpecker - 4 Rock Pigeon - 43 Mourning Doves - 5 Hoary Redpoll - 1 Common Redpoll - 226 Pine Siskins - 6 American Goldfinch - 27 House Finch - 2 Purple Finch 1 White-winged Crossbills - 30 House Sparrow - 1 Ruffed Grouse - 1 Northern Shrike - 3 Rough-legged Hawk Bald Eagle - 1 Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace 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] christine o sent you a special gift
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[mou] Varied Thrush north of Chisholm
When I posted earlier today about the Varied Thrush, I mistakenly referred to the EVENING GROSBEAK as the Yellow Grosbeak. In my exuberance, I wasn't thinking clearly, I guess. I apologize. Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20071205/0febcd41/attachment.html
[mou] Varied Thrush north of Chisholm
Yesterday, I called the homeowner at whose feeder the Varied Thrush has been seen, and made arrangements to visit. This morning, I spent a couple hours there, and saw the Varied Thrush numerous times. He was beautiful! In the sunshine, his orange feathers looked as vivid as a Baltimore Oriole's! The bird hung out with a mixed flock of Pine & Yellow Grosbeaks, and they would feed off the ground under the feeders for a while, disappear for about 20 minutes, then come back to feed again. What are the odds that this Varied Thrush would fly into town on January 1st to be counted in the Hibbing Area CBC? Oh well - I can wish. If you'd like to try to see this Varied Thrush, contact Laura Erickson or me for directions and the home owner's phone number. Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20071205/c2958ab1/attachment.html
[mou] Informative article on Boreal Owls in NE MN
--0-874519993-1171498233=:78860 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit To read about research on the Boreal Owl population in northeastern MN, the DNR's proposed listing of the Boreal Owl as a threatened species in MN, and a timber industry rep's concerns about such a listing, just follow the link below. It takes you to an excellent article printed last week in The Timberjay Newspapers of Ely, Tower, & Cook. http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=3004 Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. --0-874519993-1171498233=:78860 Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit To read about research on the Boreal Owl population in northeastern MN, the DNR's proposed listing of the Boreal Owl as a threatened species in MN, and a timber industry rep's concerns about such a listing, just follow the link below. It takes you to an excellent article printed last week in The Timberjay Newspapers of Ely, Tower, & Cook. http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=3004";>http://www.timberjay.com/current.php?article=3004 Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=18>Peace No need to miss a message. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43910/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail ">Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43910/*http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail ">Get started. --0-874519993-1171498233=:78860--
[mou] Guidelines
--0-241229816-1080192145=:69084 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Let's see if I understand this correctly: MOU-net is for posting only rare or unusual sightings, and MnBird is for posting "everyday" sightings. Is this the way that it is? My MOU membership is up for renewal. I'd like to renew, as MOU funds some important projects. However, I'm beginning to wonder if I am sophisticated enough in my birding skills and interests to belong to such a technical organization. What type of an individual does the MOU want as a member? Must I be a scientist? Am I welcome to participate by posting my sightings, or does the MOU want me to keep my unremarkable observations to myself and just send them a check? The MnBird list seems to be more useful, practical, and a heck of a lot more fun! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. --0-241229816-1080192145=:69084 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Let's see if I understand this correctly: MOU-net is for posting only rare or unusual sightings, and MnBird is for posting "everyday" sightings. Is this the way that it is? My MOU membership is up for renewal. I'd like to renew, as MOU funds some important projects. However, I'm beginning to wonder if I am sophisticated enough in my birding skills and interests to belong to such a technical organization. What type of an individual does the MOU want as a member? Must I be a scientist? Am I welcome to participate by posting my sightings, or does the MOU want me to keep my unremarkable observations to myself and just send them a check? The MnBird list seems to be more useful, practical, and a heck of a lot more fun! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>PeaceDo you Yahoo!? http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html";>Yahoo! Finance Tax Center - File online. File on time. --0-241229816-1080192145=:69084--
[mou] Marked Snowy Owls
--0-391798281-1076381665=:79869 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello, all! I have never seen a snowy owl. If the first one I see has a painted black spot on its head and a big green tag on its wing, will I still be thrilled to see it? Sure. Will I add it to my life list? Of course. Will I be just a wee bit disappointed that it wasn't an unmarked snowy owl? Yes, I will! Although I understand the value of marking, tagging, and banding, I would still like to see an unmarked owl. Call me shallow and superficial. Good birding to everyone! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: Get your refund fast by filing online --0-391798281-1076381665=:79869 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Hello, all! I have never seen a snowy owl. If the first one I see has a painted black spot on its head and a big green tag on its wing, will I still be thrilled to see it? Sure. Will I add it to my life list? Of course. Will I be just a wee bit disappointed that it wasn't an unmarked snowy owl? Yes, I will! Although I understand the value of marking, tagging, and banding, I would still like to see an unmarked owl. Call me shallow and superficial. Good birding to everyone! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=22055/*http://taxes.yahoo.com/filing.html";>Get your refund fast by filing online --0-391798281-1076381665=:79869--
[mou] Questions about an Eastern Bluebird, and about night migration...
--0-1566545361-1064760597=:47497 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello, I'm hoping that someone has a few spare moments to answer some questions: Last weekend in Ray (darn near Canada), MN, we saw a stunning Eastern Bluebird; his coloring was vivid and normal - except that his cheek and eyebrow areas were stark white! He was accommodating, providing a long look from all angles. I couldn't take my eyes off him, as he looked so exotic! How common is this color variation? I am fascinated by reports of people hearing flocks of migrating birds overhead at night, for I have never experienced it. Can I do anything to increase my chances of hearing these flocks? For instance, is there a certain condition or time that's better? Or is it merely "right place at the right time" when these night-time flocks are heard? Any input on these questions will be appreciated. Thank you, and good birding to all! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search --0-1566545361-1064760597=:47497 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Hello, I'm hoping that someone has a few spare moments to answer some questions: Last weekend in Ray (darn near Canada), MN, we saw a stunning Eastern Bluebird; his coloring was vivid and normal - except that his cheek and eyebrow areas were stark white! He was accommodating, providing a long look from all angles. I couldn't take my eyes off him, as he looked so exotic! How common is this color variation? I am fascinated by reports of people hearing flocks of migrating birds overhead at night, for I have never experienced it. Can I do anything to increase my chances of hearing these flocks? For instance, is there a certain condition or time that's better? Or is it merely "right place at the right time" when these night-time flocks are heard? Any input on these questions will be appreciated. Thank you, and good birding to all! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? http://shopping.yahoo.com/?__yltc=s%3A15443%2Cd%3A22708228%2Cslk%3Atext%2Csec%3Amail";>The New Yahoo! Shopping - with improved product search --0-1566545361-1064760597=:47497--
[mou] North Shore Birding Inquiry
--0-61495628-1059521510=:98028 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii We were thinking about birding the Two Harbors - Grand Marais area this weekend for the first time. Would anyone be willing to share some "must see" stops? What is being seen in the area lately? Any input would be appreciated. Thank You! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software --0-61495628-1059521510=:98028 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii We were thinking about birding the Two Harbors - Grand Marais area this weekend for the first time. Would anyone be willing to share some "must see" stops? What is being seen in the area lately? Any input would be appreciated. Thank You! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=10469/*http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com";>Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software --0-61495628-1059521510=:98028--
[mou] Re: [mnbird] Interesting but a bit worn by now
--0-1040691867-1059174045=:22717 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii With all due respect, no, I don't think the topic is "a bit worn." Reading points of view opposite my own is how I learn. I am of the strong opinion that we need to preserve nature to the extent of our personal control; so much of it is out of our control (politics, corporations...). So far, no one has convinced me that it is okay to keep feathers. The debate goes on... For anyone bored with a particular topic, one just needs to check the "subject" line and press "delete" without opening the message. I hope everyone has a great weekend of birding! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software --0-1040691867-1059174045=:22717 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii With all due respect, no, I don't think the topic is "a bit worn." Reading points of view opposite my own is how I learn. I am of the strong opinion that we need to preserve nature to the extent of our personal control; so much of it is out of our control (politics, corporations...). So far, no one has convinced me that it is okay to keep feathers. The debate goes on... For anyone bored with a particular topic, one just needs to check the "subject" line and press "delete" without opening the message. I hope everyone has a great weekend of birding! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=10469/*http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com";>Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software --0-1040691867-1059174045=:22717--
[mou] Re: FEATHERS
--0-1491114232-1059019856=:59161 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Here's my two cents: I am in full agreement with not taking the feathers. Look at the feathers, identify them, wonder about them, but leave them where they are found, so others may look and wonder, too. The "what's the harm" approach to the subject is careless. It's a good law, and compliance is easy enough. Let's teach our children to respond with respect to everything they find in nature. Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software --0-1491114232-1059019856=:59161 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Here's my two cents: I am in full agreement with not taking the feathers. Look at the feathers, identify them, wonder about them, but leave them where they are found, so others may look and wonder, too. The "what's the harm" approach to the subject is careless. It's a good law, and compliance is easy enough. Let's teach our children to respond with respect to everything they find in nature. Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=10469/*http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com";>Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software --0-1491114232-1059019856=:59161--
[mou] Fwd: RE: SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
--0-2127338505-1057870622=:84459 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii This is interesting. I got the e-mail memo about the rally to save Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley, and because I can't attend (Fridley's a little far...), I logged onto their web site to see what I could do. Listed were the e-mail addresses of the mayor and councilpersons, so I jotted them a note. Below is the only response I got so far, and following it is my original message. I'm afraid supporters of Springbrook are up against a brick wall here... Christine Olson - Chisholm "Barnette, Robert" wrote: Subject: RE: SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER Date: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 14:04:50 -0500 From: "Barnette, Robert" To: "Christine Olson" Christine...The State legislature has cut Local Government Aid (LGA) to cities, schools and counties. I am sure Gov Pawlenty is doing exactly what he felt that those who voted for him want him to do...cut and hold down taxes and make schools and cities more accountable. That is exactly what we in Fridley must do. This year we lose $750,000.00 in State aids and next year we lose over one million dollars. As a responsible elected official, I refuse to cut essential services,i.e. police, fire, streets, sewer and water which leaves us with Recreation costs. The Springbrook Nature Center costs the Fridley taxpayers over $300,000.00 each year...where did you read that the number of golfers in Minnesota is dwindling??The municipal and County courses in the 7 county metro area ALL are making money. Because we have cut the funding for staffing and closed the interpretative building does not mean the nature center is closed. Like all of our other passive parks, people can still use the center, walk the paths, watch the birds, whatever. 80% of the users of the center are not Fridley residents, perhaps the Chisholm city council could appropriate some dollars to help us keep it staffed?Bob Barnette, Councilman at Large -----Original Message- From: Christine Olson [mailto:christine...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 11:30 AM To: Lund, Scott Cc: Barnette, Robert; Billings, Steve; Wolfe, Richard; Bolkcom, Ann Subject: SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER To the Mayor: As a lover of birds, I'm concerned about the loss of habitat for them. As an Elementary Education student at Bemidji State University, I am concerned about the dwindling number of "outdoor classrooms" where we can teach our children about the earth. The world does not need more golf courses; the number of people who utilize them is steadily declining. The world does need to preserve our remaining natural habitats; once they're gone, they're gone forever. Christine Marie Olson Chisholm, MN Peace _ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! Peace - Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! --0-2127338505-1057870622=:84459 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii This is interesting. I got the e-mail memo about the rally to save Springbrook Nature Center in Fridley, and because I can't attend (Fridley's a little far...), I logged onto their web site to see what I could do. Listed were the e-mail addresses of the mayor and councilpersons, so I jotted them a note. Below is the only response I got so far, and following it is my original message. I'm afraid supporters of Springbrook are up against a brick wall here... Christine Olson - Chisholm"Barnette, Robert" <barnet...@ci.fridley.mn.us> wrote: Subject: RE: SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTERDate: Thu, 10 Jul 2003 14:04:50 -0500From: "Barnette, Robert" To: "Christine Olson" Christine...The State legislature has cut Local Government Aid (LGA) to cities, schools and counties. I am sure Gov Pawlenty is doing exactly what he felt that those who voted for him want him to do...cut and hold down taxes and make schools and cities more accountable. That is exactly what we in Fridley must do. This year we lose $750,000.00 in State aids and next year we lose over one million dollars. As a responsible elected official, I refuse to cut essential services,i.e. police, fire, streets, sewer and water which leaves us with Recreation costs. The Springbrook Nature Center costs the Fridley taxpayers over $300,000.00 each year...where did you read that the number of golfers in Minnesota is dwindling??The municipal and County courses in the 7 county metro area ALL are making money. Because we have cut the funding for staffing and closed the interpretative building does not mean the nature center is closed. Like all of our other passive parks, people can still use the center, walk the paths, watch the birds, whatever. 80% of the users of the center are not Fridley residents, perhaps the Chisholm city council could appropriate some dollars to help us
[mou] Blackpoll Warbler?
--0-1973924160-1057589344=:96139 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Could we have seen a Blackpoll Warbler? Friday morning, July 4th, my 11- year-old son and I were checking out the bog boardwalk behind the visitors' center in Orr, MN. It was quite bird still and quiet, but a gorgeous walk nevertheless (Seth said "it's like a different planet!"). While in an area thick with various pines, Seth latched onto a bird that he thought was a chickadee. But when I saw it, I thought it was much too sleek and, well, "warbler-like" in form and behavior to be a chickadee. And it wasn't a Black-and-white Warbler. When I got to a field guide, I thought that it certainly could have been a Blackpoll, but the map indicated that their range is far north into Canada. The only other Blackpoll Warbler I've ever seen was mid-May last year. Could they be breeding here, too? Or could he be migrating back already (far too soon, I thought). Has anyone else seen Blackpolls recently? Later that day, at Lake Jeanette on The Echo Trail (a genuine slice of heaven, to be sure!), my 7-year-old neice and I went for a bird walk and saw the following: a pair of Mourning Warblers Blackburnian Warbler Common Yellowthroat Yellow--Rumped Warbler Ovenbird Red-eyed Vireo Least Flycatcher Eastern Phoebe White-throated Sparrow Bald Eagle Good birding to all! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! --0-1973924160-1057589344=:96139 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Could we have seen a Blackpoll Warbler? Friday morning, July 4th, my 11- year-old son and I were checking out the bog boardwalk behind the visitors' center in Orr, MN. It was quite bird still and quiet, but a gorgeous walk nevertheless (Seth said "it's like a different planet!"). While in an area thick with various pines, Seth latched onto a bird that he thought was a chickadee. But when I saw it, I thought it was much too sleek and, well, "warbler-like" in form and behavior to be a chickadee. And it wasn't a Black-and-white Warbler. When I got to a field guide, I thought that it certainly could have been a Blackpoll, but the map indicated that their range is far north into Canada. The only other Blackpoll Warbler I've ever seen was mid-May last year. Could they be breeding here, too? Or could he be migrating back already (far too soon, I thought). Has anyone else seen Blackpolls recently? Later that day, at Lake Jeanette on The Echo Trail (a genuine slice of heaven, to be sure!), my 7-year-old neice and I went for a bird walk and saw the following: a pair of Mourning Warblers Blackburnian Warbler Common Yellowthroat Yellow--Rumped Warbler Ovenbird Red-eyed Vireo Least Flycatcher Eastern Phoebe White-throated Sparrow Bald Eagle Good birding to all! Christine Olson - Chisholm <http://www.findbeaner.org";>www.findbeaner.org> http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://rd.yahoo.com/evt=1207/*http://promo.yahoo.com/sbc/";>SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! --0-1973924160-1057589344=:96139--
[mou] Where the army worms go, so go the Black-billed Cuckoos (N.E. MN)
--0-527059514-1055018084=:50625 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii This morning, Jerry Wozniak and I birded the road (Morse Road) between Hwy 169 and Great Scott WMA, just south of Buhl, in NE MN. The army worms, or forest tent caterpillars, were so thick in some areas that we could not only see them, but also hear them and smell them! Disgusting!!! But fortunately, black-billed cuckoos are one of the few animals that will eat army worms, and they are feasting here! We heard the plaintive coo-coo-coo at several locations along Morse Road, and were treated to a glimpse of a cuckoo before he lifted off. I'm confident we could have seen more cuckoos if we were willing to trudge through the wormy trees, which frankly, I was not (call me a wimp!). Other nice birds for us were: Mourning Warbler Nashville Warbler Common Yellowthroat American Redstart Ovenbird Veery Great-crested Flycatcher Alder Flycatcher Least Flycatcher Cedar Waxwings Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). --0-527059514-1055018084=:50625 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii This morning, Jerry Wozniak and I birded the road (Morse Road) between Hwy 169 and Great Scott WMA, just south of Buhl, in NE MN. The army worms, or forest tent caterpillars, were so thick in some areas that we could not only see them, but also hear them and smell them! Disgusting!!! But fortunately, black-billed cuckoos are one of the few animals that will eat army worms, and they are feasting here! We heard the plaintive coo-coo-coo at several locations along Morse Road, and were treated to a glimpse of a cuckoo before he lifted off. I'm confident we could have seen more cuckoos if we were willing to trudge through the wormy trees, which frankly, I was not (call me a wimp!). Other nice birds for us were: Mourning Warbler Nashville Warbler Common Yellowthroat American Redstart Ovenbird Veery Great-crested Flycatcher Alder Flycatcher Least Flycatcher Cedar Waxwings Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? Free http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/tag/*http://calendar.yahoo.com";>online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). --0-527059514-1055018084=:50625--
[mou] A question about Ovenbirds...
--0-972871094-1054913222=:63661 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii I hope someone can give me an answer to this question, or at least point me in a direction to find the answer myself: Why is an Ovenbird a warbler, and not a thrush? Thank you! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). --0-972871094-1054913222=:63661 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii I hope someone can give me an answer to this question, or at least point me in a direction to find the answer myself: Why is an Ovenbird a warbler, and not a thrush? Thank you! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31>Peace Do you Yahoo!? Free http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/tag/*http://calendar.yahoo.com";>online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). --0-972871094-1054913222=:63661--
[mou] help for baby blue jays...
--0-887715664-1053958358=:65863 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hello! Saturday evening, some neighborhood children brought to me a nest of four baby blue jays. Apparently, crows attacked the nest and killed a parent. The children scared off the crows, and "rescued" the babies. As of now, I have had no luck connecting with a bird rehabilitator on this holiday weekend. With expert advice and guidance from Laura Erickson, I have been able to maintain the babies -I actually think they are thriving- except for one. While three seem alert, strong, aggressive, and are eating heartily, one is in a more fragile state. He seldom opens his eyes, and does not eat with the vigor or the frequency of the others. Is there anything I can do for this bird? Force feed somehow? If it appears that he's deteriorating, do I remove him from his siblings? Though taking care of these babies has been a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience, I am anxious to get them to someone qualified to care for them, if possible. But until then, I just want to do the best I can for them. Any input would be appreciated! Thank you! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. --0-887715664-1053958358=:65863 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Hello! Saturday evening, some neighborhood children brought to me a nest of four baby blue jays. Apparently, crows attacked the nest and killed a parent. The children scared off the crows, and "rescued" the babies. As of now, I have had no luck connecting with a bird rehabilitator on this holiday weekend. With expert advice and guidance from Laura Erickson, I have been able to maintain the babies -I actually think they are thriving- except for one. While three seem alert, strong, aggressive, and are eating heartily, one is in a more fragile state. He seldom opens his eyes, and does not eat with the vigor or the frequency of the others. Is there anything I can do for this bird? Force feed somehow? If it appears that he's deteriorating, do I remove him from his siblings? Though taking care of these babies has been a unique, challenging, and rewarding experience, I am anxious to get them to someone qualified to care for them, if possible. But until then, I just want to do the best I can for them. Any input would be appreciated! Thank you! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; width=31px>Peace Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/search/mailsig/*http://search.yahoo.com";>The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. --0-887715664-1053958358=:65863--
[mou] Birding Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
--0-1636256458-1053274189=:96502 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Greetings, Birders! Yesterday (Sat.), Jerry Wozniak and I spent the day birding one of our favorite spots - Rice Lake NWR. It was a productive outing, indeed! Highlights included: our first Scarlet Tanager of the year 14 warblers, including Cape May, Golden-Winged, and Blackburnian 3 seperate, excellent looks at American Bittern (this was the best) being treated to an extended concert at close range by an accommodating Wood Thrush - he let us watch him for what seemed like forever! It was an unforgettable thrill! All in all, we had 65 species, with action quieting significantly after 12:00 noon. Thank you, Rice Lake NWR!!! Christine Olson - Chisholm Peace - Do you Yahoo!? The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. --0-1636256458-1053274189=:96502 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Greetings, Birders! Yesterday (Sat.), Jerry Wozniak and I spent the day birding one of our favorite spots - Rice Lake NWR. It was a productive outing, indeed! Highlights included: our first Scarlet Tanager of the year 14 warblers, including Cape May, Golden-Winged, and Blackburnian 3 seperate, excellent looks at American Bittern (this was the best) being treated to an extended concert at close range by an accommodating Wood Thrush - he let us watch him for what seemed like forever! It was an unforgettable thrill! All in all, we had 65 species, with action quieting significantly after 12:00 noon. Thank you, Rice Lake NWR!!! Christine Olson - Chisholm http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/40.gif"; style="HEIGHT: 38px; WIDTH: 36px">Peace Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/search/mailsig/*http://search.yahoo.com";>The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. --0-1636256458-1053274189=:96502--
