Re: [mou-net] Blue Grosbeak
It was just singing on the fence above the gate near where the power line crosses the road. Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Sat, Jun 22, 2024, 9:41 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Paul Shapiro via moumn.org) > > I have seen reports of a Blue Grosbeak being seen at the 140th street > Marsh. I have never > seen one and would love to see it. Can some tell me where is it being > seen. Is it nesting? > Thanks > Paul Shapiro > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Red Knot, McLeod County
Currently looking at a beautiful Red Knot in McLeod County in a flooded field on 130th St. between Glencoe and Biscay. Many other shorebirds around including both Marbled and Hudsonian Godwits. If you chase and don't find it, check the fields at the intersection of Jade and County 3. Location: 44.806486,-94.225217 Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Mississippi Kite, Chippewa County
Howard Towle and I just observed a Mississippi Kite soaring and feeding with swallows above the corn field on the south side of the entrance road to the Chippewa County park on Shakopee Lake in far northeast Chippewa County. We observed it at easy binocular range for around 2 minutes before it disappeared behind the tree line to the south. No idea if it could stick around. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Wood Lake Kentucky Warbler Tuesday
The Kentucky Warbler found by Steve Carlson yesterday is still present and irregularly singing this morning in the same area as yesterday. Doug Kieser General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Correction. Kentucky Warbler.
The Kentucky Warbler has been observed several times in the past 45 minutes, in the area between the Bryant gate and 100 yards to the north. Doug Kieser Hennepin County On Mon, May 8, 2023, 11:52 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Tom A. Tustison via moumn.org) > > Sorry, the coordinates in my previous post were not correct. Please > disregard > the coordinates. The bird was outside the fence on the east side of the > park. > Maybe a few hundred meters north of the southeast gate. I don’t have the > actual coordinates they were recorded in error. > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Black-necked Stilt, Wabasha County
There are now 10 Black-necked Stilts at this general location, although now viewed very distantly from south 24 looking north. Hundreds of shorebirds present although 95% are Lesser Yellowlegs. I was lucky enough see Jason who told me where to look for the Stilts, Thank You! Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Sun, May 7, 2023, 3:57 PM Jason Caddy wrote: > I am looking at a pair of Black-necked Stilt south of the city of Wabasha > on N Wabasha County Road 24 just west of 155th Ave (or Wrangler Dr). The > birds are distant in a wetland on the south side of the road. I don't see > any accepted records for Wabasha County on ebird, so they must not be > common in this area. I obtained distant photos. > > Jason Caddy > Minneapolis > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Swainson's Warbler continues May 1
Hello, The Swainson's Warbler at Arden Park in Edina continues to be cooperative, today near the north end of the footbridge/boardwalk. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Lesser black backed gull Waseca county
Still present at 3:30. Also, on my way here I observed an immature Lesser Black-backed Gull at the Elysian sewage ponds, north of Elysian on county 14 (Le Sueur Co.). Doug Kieser Hennepin Co. On Sat, Apr 22, 2023, 12:41 PM Brad Abendroth wrote: > I found a county record adult on lake Elysian from the roadside park on 3 > looking SE on the shoreline. Scope required > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Sabine's Gull High Island Lake, Sibley County
The Sabine's Gull is still present this evening, seen foraging/flying far to the south from the park on the west side (with scope at 60x zoom). Doug Kieser On Wed, Oct 5, 2022, 10:57 AM Jason Caddy wrote: > I am currently looking at a juvenile Sabine's Gull at High Island Lake in > New Auburn, Sibley County. I'm not sure if this bird has been reported yet > so I thought I'd give a heads up. > > Jason Caddy > Minneapolis > > Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Obtener Outlook para Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Black-necked Stilt, Sibley County.
Currently looking at a distant Black-necked Stilt with some Yellowlegs at Indian Lake WMA. Viewed from 266th St, around a mile west of county 4, in the wetland north of the road. Douglas Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, McLeod County
Watching a Hooded Warbler at Buffalo Creek County Park. McLeod County. It has been staying in an area behind the swingset and to the west a bit. It is singing a little. This is east of Glencoe south of 212 east of county 1. County one is closed for construction so you may need to take a back route. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Veterans Park, Hennepin County
There is a singing Hooded Warbler near the southern 11th Ave entrance to Veterans Park, Richfield. First spotted by Pete Hoeger. Currently up to 19 Warbler species here this morning. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Wabasha County.
Hello, just observed an adult male Hooded Warbler at Riverview cemetery in Wabasha, it was associating with 2 American Redstarts. Also present were a Cape May and a few other warblers. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.)
Take the Highway 70 (Rock Creek) exit from I-35. Go west, the first crossroads is Falcon Avenue. Turn south on Falcon, the Ruff is with Yellowlegs in the flooded area on the west side a quarter mile or so south of 70. Douglas Kieser Hennepin County On Mon, May 2, 2022, 2:55 PM Warren Woessner wrote: > Can you give us directions to a viewing site that doesn't use coordinates > Thanks > Warren > > Warren D. Woessner > Partner > Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner > 121 South 8th St., Suite 1600, Minneapolis, MN 55402 > Office: 612-373-6900 x 6903 > Fax: 612-339-3061 > wwoess...@slwip.com > http://www.slwip.com > > This electronic transmission from Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A. > contains information which is confidential and/or privileged. The > information is intended for use only by the individual or entity named > above. If you are not the intended recipient (or the employee or agent > responsible for delivering this information to the intended recipient), you > are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying > of this communication is prohibited. If you have received this information > in error, please notify us immediately by telephone at: Austin > 512-628-9320; Minneapolis 612-373-6900; San Jose 408-278-4040 or by > electronic mail and delete all copies of the transmission. Thank you. > > -Original Message- > From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Susan Barnes > Elliott > Sent: Monday, May 2, 2022 1:23 PM > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: Re: [mou-net] Ruff (Pine Co.) > > Hello All - It’s back (again)! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 2, 2022, at 12:56 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis > wrote: > > > > Kris Moulton found a male Ruff at these coordinates this morning: > > > > (45.7644305, -93.0024262) > > > > It has been seen by several other birders on and off so far today, with > a pesky Northern Harrier flushing the bird and associating yellowlegs on a > regular basis. > > > > Good luck— > > > > Alyssa DeRubeis > > visiting Golden Valley, Hennepin Co. > > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice > social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Martin County White-winged Crossbills
At least 2 dozen White-winged Crossbills at the Waverly Lutheran Church/Cemetery, northern Martin County. Judging by the number of cones on the ground, they've been here a while. Also 7 Common Redpolls feeding on the ground cones. County 146 east of county 27. Doug Kieser Hennepin County General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Gulls in downtown St. Paul, Ramsey County
Glaucous (first-winter), Lesser Black-backed (second-winter), Thayer's (adult and 2W) Ring-billed and about 90 Herrings present at Lower Landing Park now. Bald Eagles are flushing them but the settle down pretty quickly. Doug Kieser Hennepin County On Wed, Dec 15, 2021, 1:10 PM Bob Dunlap wrote: > There is a good diversity of gulls visible on the Mississippi River in > downtown St. Paul right now, visible from Upper Landing Park on the north > side of the river. Among them are first-cycle Iceland (both Thayer’s and > Kumlien’s), a first-cycle Glaucous, and a first-cycle Lesser Black-backed > in addition to the usual Herrings and Ring-billeds. Thanks to Aaron Pietsch > for the finds! > > Bob Dunlap > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] McLeod County Townsend's Solitaire
I'm watching a Townsend's Solitaire in McLeod County on 150th St about halfway between county 4 and MN 22. This is just north of Biscay. Flycatching and picking bugs from the road. Doesn't seem to be the greatest solitaire habitat but there is some buckthorn. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Neotropic Cormorant, Dakota County
I'm looking at a Neotropic Cormorant at Augusta Lake in Mendota Heights, east side of Resurrection Cemetery. I'm viewing from the sidewalk on the north side of the lake, I parked in the cemetery. The bird is on the west side of the lake, but there are several hundred DCCO to sort through. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpiper, McLeod County
There is currently a Buff-breasted Sandpiper at South Lake, southeast of Winsted. It has been near the group of gulls, terns and ducks to your right when viewing from the road on the east side. There is a small variety of other shorebirds present, although numbers are down from last weekend. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Limpkin, Washington County
The Limpkin is still present this morning. It was audible and calling constantly when I arrived at the parking lot, and could be heard constantly for the entire 13 minute walk to the dock. The bird was visible as a brown blob in the morning fog, and kept calling steadily until 5:15 when it flew to the right and into the cattails at 5:15, briefly seen fairly clearly while in flight. Since then it has only sporadically called, perhaps feeding. Congratulations Ezra on an amazing find! Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Mon, May 31, 2021, 7:47 PM Bob Dunlap wrote: > -- Forwarded message - > From: Bob Dunlap > Date: Mon, May 31, 2021 at 7:47 PM > Subject: Limpkin, Washington County > To: mou-...@lists.umn.edu > > > Yesterday evening Ezra Hosch recorded a Limpkin calling from the marsh at > Paul Hugo Farms WMA and he and others relocated the bird this evening. This > is a potential first state record. > > Bob Dunlap > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Black-necked Stilt - Sibley County
There is currently a Black-necked Stilt on the gravel bar on the east side of the island, High Island Lake. Only occasionally visible when it walks out to the tip, blocked by pelicans and swans at other times. Kind of strange to see a BNST and not be surprised. Lots of shorebirds visible from the public access in New Auburn, none bigger than Dunlin. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] American Avocet, Pine County
There is currently an American Avocet at the Sandstone WTP, swimming with the ducks on the southernmost pond. 33 Wilson's Phalaropes on the middle pond. Huge midge hatch going on. Doug Kieser Howard Towle Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Snowy Egret, Sibley County
There is a Snowy Egret currently at High Island Lake, New Auburn, Sibley County. On the gravel bar on the west side of the island, with gulls, terns and pelicans. Easily viewable with scope fron the cemetery, or the public access in town. Hundreds of shorebirds but most are quite distant (and small). Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Piping Plover, Renville County
Currently looking at a Piping Plover in the settling pond just east of the WTP/ Cemetery at Bird Island, Renville County. Nice numbers and variety of shorebirds here. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Lake Byllesby Piping Plovers still present
The pair of Piping Plovers on the west end of Lake Byllesby found yesterday by Dave Bartkey, Chris Hockema and Ron Erpelding are still present today, viewed from the Goodhue County side. Scope definitely required. Most other shorebirds have left. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Lake Byllesby shorebirds (Goodhue County)
A nice variety of shorebirds were present on the west end of Lake Byllesby, Goodhue/Dakota counties. Observed from the Goodhue boat access this evening: Semipalmated Plovers (2) American Avocets (11) Hudsonian Godwits (18) Willets (8) Long-billed Dowitchers (2) Many yellowlegs, pectorals, and peeps. Forster's Terns, Bonapartes and Ring-billed Gulls A nice variety of waterfowl. Pelicans, cormorants, and coots. Most of these were also observed earlier in the day from the Dakota side. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Anoka County
Adult Lesser Black-backed Gull currently on Lake George, Anoka County. Gull flock is close enough to the beach that it can be IDed with binoculars, scope would help though. It's probably a little early in the day now for most of the gulls to be roosting here, last April this lake hosted a nice variety. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] New Germany ice free??
Hi Rick and others interested, As of last weekend the areas south of Cologne held very little water and no waterfowl. The recent snowfall may have changed that a bit. I'm not sure about the New Germany area, but the section that crosses highway 7 was open and held some ducks. A bit further afield, there were good numbers of Greater White-fronted Geese, Pintails, and other waterfowl in the wet fields along Sibley county 15, mainly west of county 9. The flooded sections of High Island Creek west of county 13 and north of county 12 were very good, but a scope is necessary. Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Fri, Mar 19, 2021 at 12:46 PM Rick Gibson wrote: > Hello - > > I am curious if anybody has passed by the New Germany and/or Cologne area > wetlands (both in the way west Twin Cities metro) recently. Is New Germany > ice-free yet? Is there any water at Cologne? > > Thanks for your responses. > > --rick > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Saint Paul Mountain Bluebird
The Mountain Bluebird is currently giving great looks on the east side of Lake Como. With Eastern Bluebirds and American Robins. 44.980746,-93.139129 Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Hennepin county
Hi, I just observed 3 White-winged Crossbills at Oak Hill Cemetery, South Lyndale Avenue and 59th St. in Minneapolis. Two adult males and one female/immature. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Black Scoter, Isanti County
A single Black Scoter was diving directly east of the Spectacle Lake public access at 2:30. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Lake Byllesby shorebirds, Dakota County
It appears the fall draw-down of Lake Byllesby has begun, with a few mud flats visible from Lakeside cemetery. Shorebirds present this morning: Black-bellied Plover - 4 Greater Yellowlegs - 3 Long-billed Dowitcher -18 White-rumped Sandpiper- 2 Also a few dabblers. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Red Knot, Grant County (North Ottawa impoundment)
Hi, Early this evening I observed a Red Knot from the viewing platform on 260th St at the North Ottawa impoundment. It was with a Black-bellied Plover still in nearly full breeding plumage, 2 American Golden-plovers and 2 Sanderlings. This small flock disappeared while I was retrieving my digiscoping camera from my car and I was unable to refind the Red Knot in a short search from the perimeter roads - I did not hike down any of the interior roads. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Mankato Mississippi Kites
One of the previously reported Mississippi Kites has been seen soaring sporadically by many observors since around 9:40. Land of Memories Park, Mankato. Doug Kieser Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Nicollet County shorebirds
More Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Nicollet County this time. At least 4 in the flooded stubble field north of highway 14, east of 471st Ave. They are between 472st and the flooded area. Also present 3 American Golden-plovers, 1 Black-bellied Plover, a few other shorebirds (lots of Killdeer), gulls, and ducks. There are 2 other flooded areas here I didn't check, one is only visible from 14. There were a few flooded fields along county 5 between St. Peter and MN 111 that held a small variety of shorebirds. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron (Hennepin Co.)
The Yelllow-crowned Night-heron can be seen with fairly unobstructed views, if it remains in the roosting spot it was occupying a half-hour ago. It is above eye-level in a tree on the shore of Goose Nest Pond (there are many trail maps along the Richardson Nature Center Trails). Walk the length of the square metal boardwalk to a bench just past the end of the boardwalk. The heron is on the east side of the pond, maybe 50 yards from the bench and above eye-level. It will help a lot if there is someone present to point it out! Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Thu, Aug 20, 2020 at 9:53 AM Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > The bird was seen again between 8:30 and 9:00am this morning. I don’t have > any other details on today’s sighting. But it’s still around at least! > > Alyssa DeRubeis > Montreal, QC > > > On Aug 19, 2020, at 11:45 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis > wrote: > > > > I usually stick to reporting casual/accidental species, but this “rare > regular” is in the Twin Cities, where many birders could enjoy it. > > > > However, this bird was sighted yesterday and just reported to the > Facebook masses today. Two birders tried for it this evening with no luck. > > > > But for those interested, check out Seong Oh’s eBird checklist: > https://ebird.org/checklist/S72603587. Specifically, the bird was near > the square loop dock. > > > > Good luck, > > > > Alyssa DeRubeis > > Montreal, QC > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Jirik Sod Farm location
Should be south of 200th. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Dakota County
2 Buff-breasted Sandpipers currently at Jirik Sod Farm, Dakota County. In the cleared field on the west side with 2 orange cones on posts at the field entrance. Also a few Pectoral Sandpipers, one Semipalmated Plover and many Killdeer. Blaine Ave south of 180th. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Kanabec County Buff-breasted SP, etc
Buff-breasted Sandpiper, 2 Black-bellied Plovers, Semipalmated Plovers, plus more common shorebirds at the flooded field west of MN 47, north of Kanabec 4. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Little Blue Heron, New Germany wetlands, Carver County
Bob Williams is currently looking at an immature Little Blue Heron in the Crane Creek area west of New Germany. Take Yale Ave south of Carver county 30, the wetland will be to the west. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] No Shorebirds
The traditional shorebird area in Carver county west of New Germany currently has good shorebird habitat, although it has been drying up fairly quickly despite regular rain. Least Sandpipers have been present in good numbers with lesser numbers of up to 10 shorebird species reported recently. Most of the shorebirds have been on the west side of the wetland south of county 30 between Yale and Yancy. Doug Kieser Hennepin County On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 5:15 PM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Chet A. Meyers via moumn.org) > > I birded Coleman Lake... just about grown in with grass. Very little > potential shorebird habitat. > Birded Purgatory Creek... too full of water. No shore. > Any shorebird reports greatly appreciated. > Chet Meyers, Hennepin County > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Armstrong Wetland Restoration, Steele County, shorebirds, etc.
Update: Now 7 White-faced Ibis on the west side. Shorebirds are more scattered. On Thu, May 14, 2020, 12:42 PM Doug Kieser wrote: > Armstrong Wetland Restoration in Steele County is crawling with shorebirds > today. Willet, Hudsonian Godwits, dozens of Stilt Sandpipers and > Short-billed Dowitchers, White-rumped Sandpipers, plus more common species. > Hundreds of Black Terns. 84th Ave 1.5 miles south of county 12. > > Doug Kieser > Hennepin > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Armstrong Wetland Restoration, Steele County, shorebirds, etc.
Armstrong Wetland Restoration in Steele County is crawling with shorebirds today. Willet, Hudsonian Godwits, dozens of Stilt Sandpipers and Short-billed Dowitchers, White-rumped Sandpipers, plus more common species. Hundreds of Black Terns. 84th Ave 1.5 miles south of county 12. Doug Kieser Hennepin Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Townsend's Warbler - Washington County (eBird report)
A Townsend's Warbler was photographed near the visitor's center at the Oakdale Nature Preserve this afternoon by Matt Nelson, and has been seen by multiple observers this evening (not me, hopefully tomorrow). Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Glossy Ibis update request
The Glossy Ibis was present when I arrived at 1:30. However 5 minutes later a group of 7 ibises flew in from the south, the Glossy and 7 others joined them and continued far to the NW. There are still 27 ibises here but they all appear to be white-faced, and are doing a number on the frog population. I will check to the NW Doug Kieser On Sun, Apr 26, 2020, 12:42 PM Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > Hi Jason and others, > > They, including the Glossy, were seen at 7:30am this morning. I’m not > aware of any other sightings, positive or negative. > > Alyssa DeRubeis > > > On Apr 26, 2020, at 1:21 PM, Jason Caddy wrote: > > > > I am thinking about taking the long drive down to find the ibis (if my > kids will tolerate it) but there have been no reports today of the bird on > ebird. Has anyone seen it today? I know that everyone uses Facebook and the > update is probably there but it would be nice to have it updated in > different locations. > > > > Jason Caddy > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice > social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Lesser Black-backed, Glaucous Gulls, Anoka County
There is currently an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull and a first/second year Glaucous Gull present amongst the 2000 or so gulls on Lake George, Anoka County. Scope absolutely required. A good percentage of the gulls here are Herring Gulls, making things more interesting. Earlier this afternoon an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull was present on German Lake, Isanti County, not too far from here. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Carolina Wrens, Wabasha County
2 Carolina Wrens at Riverview Cemetery, north side of Wabasha. In the brushy river bottoms on the east side of the cemetery, near a dumped gas grill. One singing several song variations. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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, plegadis Ibis Le Sueur County
One American Avocet continues at Sanborn Lake, northeast of Montgomery. Also present was an immature plegadis ibis. A flyover flock of Tundra Swans seemed more appropriate for the weather. Douglas Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Anoka County
Hi, I just observed a beautiful male Hooded Warbler at Rum River Central Regional Park. It was with a small warbler flock just across the park road from the carry-in access parking lot, where the paved trail intersects the horse trail. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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-necked Phalaropes, Aitkin County
There are currently 2 Red-necked Phalaropes at the Hill City sewage ponds, Aitkin County. In the back of the right pond as viewed from the gate. Also one Solitary Sandpiper. Doug Kieser Hennepin county Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Red Crossbills Sibley County
There are currently 2 immature Red Crossbills in the Winthrop Cemetery (Sibley County). Feeding in the ash trees rather than the evergreens. Cemetery is on the west edge of town. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Richfield Neotropic Cormorant still present 7/28
Sleeping and preening in the same spot as yesterday. Nice to have a walking-distance chase for once. 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] Common Gallinules, Sibley County
At least 2 Common Gallinules currently present on the north side of Sand Lake, south of Winthrop in Sibley county. 310 Street west of MN 15, directly across from the warning buried fiber optic cable post. Probably a third individual present as well, unless one of the pair seen moved very fast. Not a first for this lake. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Houston County White-eyed Vireo
Josh Watson has located a White-eyed Vireo near the intersection of Houston County Highway 2 and Solberg drive. This is southeast of the Prairie Warbler location and just north of the Iowa border. Seen and heard by several birders in the trees along county 2. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Prairie Warbler
Prairie Warbler is still present Sunday morning. Many cooperative Henslow's Sparrows, both Cuckoo species present as well. Also many repellant-ignoring gnats. Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Sat, Jun 1, 2019, 8:32 PM Roy Zimmerman wrote: > The Houston County Prairie Warbler continues at the Gordon Anderson spot: > 43.5101, -91.3488. Photos on the MOU website and Facebook posts. > > > 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] Marshall County Prothonotary Warbler
The Prothonotary Warbler reported the past couple of days from Agassiz NWR is still present this afternoon on the trail behind the headquarters near the viewing blind. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Rice and Waseca County rarities
Hi, In Rice County the White-faced Ibis previously reported at the wetlands on Fairbanks Ave. north of county 38 is still present this morning, along with a small variety of shorebirds. In Waseca County the Clark's Grebe reported on Loon Lake in Waseca is currently under overhanging branches on the south side of the island (perhaps not healthy?). Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Duluth Tufted Duck and King Eider update.
Tufted Duck was present near the shore to the right of Pier B at 8:15. King Eider currently present at east end of Brighton Beach several hundred yards to the northeast. Doug Kieser Scott Meyer Josh Watson 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] Carver Park Reserve Black-throated Blue Warbler (Carver Co)
Late this afternoon I observed a cooperative male Black-throated Blue Warbler east of the Springview picnic/group camp area at Carver Park Reserve - specifically at the inverted-T intersection of the horse trails east of the parking area. It was very quiet otherwise, the only other noteworthy bird was a Yellow-billed Cuckoo just off the Springview parking lot. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Ruff at Freeborn Lake, Freeborn county
The Ruff was still present this evening, observed by Herb Dingmann, John Hockema and myself from the north shore of the lake, the same County 10/Lakeshore drive location where Paul Suchanek found it. Thanks Paul for reporting this beauty! Doug Kieser Owatonna Arbys On Wed, Aug 15, 2018, 1:32 PM wrote: > (Posted by Paul Suchanek via moumn.org) > > This morning I relocated a Ruff which I had originally reported to eBird > on Aug > 2. Today the bird was on the mud flats with a large flock of mainly > Pectoral > Sandpipers in the north basin of Freeborn Lake adjacent to the town of > Freeborn. I parked near corner of CR 10 and Lakeside Drive and walked to > beach there. A scope is necessary to scan the hordes of birds. The bird > is > probably a female so lacks any ruff. It is chunky and bigger than > Pectorals but > there are Lesser and a few Greater Yellolegs mixed in so not that easy to > pick > out. I spent quite a while obtaining some digiscope photos so I hopefully > obtained adequate documentation. There were also a few Red-necked and a > Wilsons Phalarope along with other common species of shorebirds. It is a > pretty > special opportunity for shorebirds in MN and there could be other rarities > mixed > in. > Paul Suchanek > > 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] Shorebirds Faribault and Freeborn Counties
Two Buff-breasted Sandpipers and one Sanderling at the Wells Sewage Ponds in Faribault County. Both were on the south side of the southernmost cell, Buff-breasted Sandpipers on the grass, Sanderling on the rip-rap. A few other shorbs also present, plus many Black Terns, Franklins Gulls, Eared Grebes. Ponds can't be missed west of Wells on 109. Earlier at Freeborn Lake (Freeborn County) there were two Ruddy Turnstones amidst the hundreds of other shorebirds. No sign of the previously reported Ruff, but it could easily be present, hundreds of birds are out of scope range in the south basin. Doug Kieser Hennepin 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] Carver County White-eyed Vireo
The White-eyed Vireo is still present this morning, singing persistently behind the farm house. Great views can be obtained with patience. Yellow-billed Cuckoo also here. Congratulations John on another great Carver County find! Doug Kieser Hennepin County On Wed, May 23, 2018, 11:31 AM John Cyrus <cyrus...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Just putting this quick note out there for anybody interested in > searching, since you never know how long a bird will stick around. For > more details about the bird, you can check Ebird or the MOU database. A > singing White-eyed Vireo was located in(and usually near the edge of while > I was present) the small fenced enclosure just to the west of the Grimm > farmhouse at Carver Park Reserve. > > > John Cyrus > > > 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] Eared Grebes, Hennepin Co.
Currently six near breeding-plumaged Eared Grebes on Hogback Pond, Bass Ponds, Bloomington. Yes, Eared, not Horned. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Wright/Sherburne White-winged Scoter
The male White-winged Scoter found by Tony Lau at Babcock Park, Elk River is still present west of the 101 bridge. Possibly the same bird as found by Dave Elwood at the Coon Rapids Dam this morning. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills, Watonwan County
There is currently a flock of around 8 White-winged Crossbills at Mt. Hope Cemetery south of St. James on county 27. Quietly feeding in the cone-laden spruces near the service buildings. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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-winged Scoter, Lake County
One White-winged Scoter currently at Lighthouse Point, Two Harbors, swimming towards Burlington Bay. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Hoary Redpoll(s), Brown Thrasher continuing, Downtown Minneapolis
Lunch-hours walks continue to produce surprisingly good birding downtown, including: Common Redpolls and 1-2 Hoary Redpolls can be fairly consistently found feeding on birch catkins in the Cancer Survivors Park, east side of Nicollet south of Washington Ave. Brown Thrasher and numerous White-throated Sparrows continue in the thick yew cover on the west side of Marquette Ave. between 1st & 2nd streets. Today, a small flock of American Robins were feeding on crab apples along Hennepin Ave. north of Washington. Both Merlin and Cooper's Hawk have been seen in this general area this week, Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle the previous week. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Carlton County Carolina Wren still present 12/20
Howard Towle and I relocated the Moose Lake Carolina Wren today at 5th and Cedar, not far from where it had been originally found by John and Chris Hockema. It was associating with a flock of Chickadees and Nuthatches, even foraging well up in the trees with them. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Harlequin Duck in Sherburne County
The Harlequin is still present this morning (11/29), Sherburne side at the moment. Doug Kieser Howard Towle Hennepin Co. On Nov 28, 2017 2:58 PM, "Herb Dingmann" <herbdingm...@charter.net> wrote: > For any interested County listers, the Harlequin Duck which was found in > St Cloud yesterday was seen briefly in the Sherburne County side of the > river this afternoon. It was seen from Riverside Park on the east side of > the first island below the dam. > > Herb Dingmann > > 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] 2 Lesser Black-backed Gulls, Lake Harriet, Hennepin County
There were two adult Lesser Black-backed Gulls (in the same scope view) present in the gull flock on Lake Harriet late this afternoon. Also a first-year Glaucous Gull. Just a little thin ice on the edges of the lake this evening. Doug Kieser Minneapolis Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Grass Lake, Minneapolis
After brief after-work stops at Lake Calhoun (hundreds of gulls spread out over the lake) and Harriet (over 2000), I made a stop at Grass Lake to find the adult Lesser Black-backed Gull on the remaining ice in the SW Corner with around 80 other gulls. This may be a good starting place tomorrow for anyone still interested in seeing this bird. There should be good viewing on Girard Ave. S near its intersection with Dupont. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Surf Scoter ? Lake Harriet
Three Surf Scoters continue this afternoon on Lake Calhoun, viewable from Thomas Beach. Doug Kieser Hennepin County On Oct 15, 2017 2:12 PM, "Scott Meyer" <meyersco...@gmail.com> wrote: > The six Surf Scorers are now visible from the North side of Lake Harriet. > > Scott B Meyer > Hennepin County > > On Oct 15, 2017 11:35 AM, <m...@moumn.org> wrote: > > > (Posted by Tom A. Tustison <tomtusti...@hotmail.com> via moumn.org) > > > > At 11:15 I saw a flock of six birds on Harriet that may be the birds > > reported earlier by CMB. > > I had distant scope views with heat distortion but am pretty sure these > > are the birds based > > on what sketchy details I saw. Maybe someone wants to investigate > further. > > > > Tom Tustison > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Sabine's Gull, Le Sueur County
An immature Sabines Gull is currently present at the Waterville Fish Hatchery ponds west of Waterville. Third pond west of entrance road. I would guess this is the same bird previously roported from Rice County. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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, Sibley County
Two immature Red Crossbills at Gibbon City Cemetery, about 1/2 mile north of Gibbon on county 2. Doug Kieser Howard Towle Paul Budde 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] Western Minnesota Red Crossbills, etc
Hello, Today Howard Towle, Paul Budde and I observed 45 Red Crossbills of two different call types on the west side of the Manston Marsh WMA in Wilkin County. We also saw continuing Red Crossbills at the Pine Ridge County Park in Grant Co., and at Wildwood Cemetery north of Wheaton, Traverse County. The Western Wood Pewee continues at Buffalo River State Park. Migrant warblers were seen at several locations. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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 Say's Phoebe still present (Clay County)
The Say's Phoebe found yesterday by Kevin Manley and Todd Eggenberger was still present on 170th Street about .7 mile south of 140 Avenue, near the giant crane. Seen northeast of here in the gravel pit area were Lark Sparrow, Loggerhead Shrike and Black-billed Magpie. Thanks to Joel Claus for getting us in the right spots. Doug Kieser Scott Meyer Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Whimbrel, Aitkin County
One Whimbrel currently at the County 15 flooded fields west of Aitkin. Also one Black-bellied Plover and a flock of unidentified peeps. Doug Kieser Scott Meyer Howard Towle 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] Houston County Common Gallinule still present 6/3
The Common Gallinule at Shepherd's Marsh in La Crescent was still present at 4 this afternoon, swimming just off the trail past the end of the road, about 50 feet past the No Motor Vehicles sign. I also observed some interesting feeding behavior from a Great Blue Heron, which was flying 15 feet over the water when it dove head-first and came up with a large bullhead. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Lincoln/Lyon County sightings
Hi, Scott Meyer and I have had some interesting sightings in Lincoln and Lyon counties over the past 2-1/2 hours Snowy Egret with a Great Egret at Twin Lakes on Lincoln County 1. 5 American Avocets at the Hendricks sewage ponds. 5 White-faced Ibis at the Coon Creek WMA west of Russell in Lyon County. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Long-tailed Duck - Hennepin Co.
The Long -tailed Duck continues on Lake Harriet, very close to the south shore with a scaup trio. Worth a half-hour standing in the rain for 30-foot looks at this beautiful bird. Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Apr 25, 2017 10:28 AM, "Conny Brunell" <brunel...@gmail.com> wrote: This morning at 7:30 I observed a handsome adult male Long-tailed Duck out in the middle of Lake Harriet in Minneapolis, Hennepin County. This male was in winter plumage white crown and neck, gray face with a dark ear patch. He was diving continuously, making it difficult to locate. A very nice surprise here in the Metro! Conny Brunell Richfield, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html 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] Hennepin County Golden-crowned Sparrow
An adult Golden-crowned Sparrow, found earlier in the day by Laurie Wachholz, was very cooperative for numerous birders this evening at Lake Camelot Park in Plymouth, just west of 494, south of county highway 47. Take the Bass Lake Road exit from 494, and go east. Go south at county 61, then west on county 47, under 494, and continue about a half mile west, then turn south on Cheshire Parkway. Park in the small parking lot on the east side of Cheshire Parkway, across from Trillium Woods Senior Living. The bird was observed from this parking lot, feeding in the grass. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Snowy Egret, Grant County 4/15
Good Morning, One jumpy Snowy Egret currently at the south edge of the North Ottawa Impoundment, about a quarter-mile east of the Traverse County line. Plenty of ducks and shorebirds present including six Long-billed Dowitchers along the west border and American Golden Plovers scattered in the bare fields. No luck with the Prairie Chickens. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaire, Cottonwood County
Hi, At around 2:00 this afternoon there was a Townsend's Solitaire feeding with a flock of Purple Finches at the Delft WMA. They were in the large stand of red cedars across County hwy 50 from Bat Lake. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] BARROW'S GOLDENEYE, Hennepin/Anoka
The Barrow's Goldeneye is still present, currently best viewed from the Anoka County side. The downtown Minneapolis Snowy Owl was also still present earlier this morning. Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Jan 21, 2017 5:05 PM, "Peter Nichols" <petenic...@gmail.com> wrote: At about 1:30 PM, Adam Roesch found a drake BARROW'S GOLDENEYE on the Mississippi River, viewing from Champlin's Mississippi Point Park in Hennepin County. He said he also observed the bird on the Anoka County side of the river. Adam's full report with pics is in the Minnesota Birding Facebook group. Pete Nichols 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] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Hennepin County
Late this afternoon (around 4:45) there was an adult Lesser Black-backed Gull on Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, viewed from the southwest corner of the lake. Still many hundred Ring-billed Gulls here, as well as increasing numbers of Herring Gulls. Earlier, Bruce Fall had spotted a first-winter Glaucous Gull. A few Tundra Swans settled on the lake as darkness set in. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Carolina Wren, Goodhue County
At 11:00 today (11/25) I observed a Carolina Wren at the Old Frontenac Cemetery. It was foraging in the brush piles at the loop at the end of the road, near the garbage can. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaires, Carver Park Reserve 11/13
There are currently a minimum of Two Townsend's Solitaire just west of Springview Reservation Area of Carver Park Reserve. Take the grass past west of the building here about100 yards and the birds were calling and feeding on red cedar berries. I would have never found them if they hadn't been loudly calling. TOSO have been in this area in previous years. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Evening Grosbeaks, Dakota County
Flyover by two birds in the ski trail area of Lake Byllesby Regional Park Well seen and heard. There is a good supply of ash seeds in the beach area if they decide to stick around. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Silver Bay Northern Mockingbird still present 11/7
The Northern Mockingbird previously found by the MBW group at Bayside Park in Silver Bay is still present this morning, feeding on Mountain Ash near the beach/picnic area. Also had a low Peregrine fly-by. Howard Towle Scott Meyer Doug Kieser 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] Bohemian Waxwing, Hennepin Co
Hi, Just saw one Bohemian Waxwing with a small flock of Cedar Waxwings in a juniper (full of berries) on 61st St just west of Lyndale. This is the south edge of the Bachmann parking lot. The flock is currently in an ash tree across the street. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Fwd: Beguiling Sandpiper Carver Cty.
The potential first state record Sharp-tailed Sandpiper is still present and providing nice looks to many birders. Thanks Pete! Doug Kieser On Sep 20, 2016 3:00 PM, "PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal" <hoegerler...@gmail.com> wrote: > Sent from my iPhone > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal <hoegerler...@gmail.com> > > Date: September 20, 2016 at 2:45:05 PM CDT > > To: mou-...@lists.umn.edu > > Subject: Beguiling Sandpiper Carver Cty. > > > > At the Tacoma Ave. (CR 32 just west of MN25) mudflats---Pectoral-size > sandpiper with bright rufous cap, white supercilium, eye ring, buffy wash > on breast without any streaking, some spot-streaks along neck and sides of > breast, white belly and undertail, dull yellowish legs. Pretty much keeps > to itself but often has been surrounded by Pectorals. > > > > 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] Buff-breasted Sandpipers, Wright Co.
There are currently two Buff-breasted Sandpipers in a muddy field on the east side of Quimby Ave., south side of 110th St SW in far southwestern Wright Co. This is just east of county 1. In my experience it's a pretty tough bird for the county, I've spent a lot of hours looking, these are the first I've found. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Snowy Egret - Gaylord Sewage Ponds - Sibley county
Snowy Egret is still present, refound earlier by Bob Ekblad and Joel Claus. Currently on the rocks on the east side of the northwest pond. Doug Kieser Minneapolis On Aug 13, 2016 5:18 PM, "William Marengo" <mntall...@broadband-mn.com> wrote: > There is a single Snowy Egret amongst over 130 Great Egrets at the Gaylord > Sewage ponds in Sibley county as of 4:50pm. > > It was last seen on the east berm walking among the rocks towards the > south end of the first pond on your left. > > Also present were over 1,700 Franklin's Gulls. > > Regards,,, > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Buff-breasted Sandpipers and others; Jirik Sod Farms Dakota County
A stop at the Jirik Sod Farms this evening produced three Buff-breasted Sandpipers, and a few other shorebirds including Lesser Yellowlegs, Solitary Sandpipers, Pectoral Sandpipers and one Stilt Sandpiper. The majority of the birds, including the Buff-breasted Sandpipers, were in the large area of stripped sod on the east side of Blaine Ave., and most were pretty close to the road. Nothing as exciting as a Piping Plover or Red Knot but who knows what tomorrow could bring. There is quite a bit of standing water from last night's rain. Bug spray is recommended. The sod farms are located on Blaine Ave. (county 79) south of 200th St. (county 66). Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Cottonwood County Blue Grosbeaks, other sightings 7/31
Hi, While Blue Grosbeak reports outside of the extreme southwest corner of the state have become more common over the past decade, I was still very surprised when the first bird I saw while scanning a mown hay field in far northern Cottonwood County late this afternoon was a brilliant adult male Blue Grosbeak - which was soon joined by a female. This field was on the north side of 210th street, on the west side of county 5, just a bit south of the Redwood county line. Other than the grosbeaks, only Killdeer and starlings were present. A half hour earlier, I enjoyed seeing a family of Gray Partridge on the edge of the road just south of the Jeffers sewage ponds (male, female, and at least 6 thumb-sized chicks). In Jackson County, the Black-necked Stilts were still present at the Christiania WPA, and a Henslow's Sparrow was singing from a mullein on the south side of 36. The Upland Sandpipers and Buff-breasted Sandpipers previously reported by Bob and Ron were still in the mown fields north of county 14 west of 400th. On the way home, there were 2 Upland Sandpipers with many Killdeer in a freshly-cut field at the intersection of Sibley county highways 4 and 1 (southwest of Winthrop). Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Cattle Egret, Kittson County
One Cattle Egret currently at Hallock Sewage Ponds, also four Willet. Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Pacific Loon still present 5/15 PM, Rock Co.
The beautiful Pacific Loon was still present this afternoon despite the presence of some folks on a paddle boat. The Northern Mockingbird at Blue Mounds S.P. entrance station was also cooperative. The Park's trees are crawling with warblers, sparrows, and thrushes. Thanks Dave and Ron! Doug Kieser Scott Meyer Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler still present - Downtown Minneapolis
The Yellow-throated Warbler found by Nick Minor earlier this afternoon at Gold Medal Park was still present and cooperative at 4:30, singing and aggressively responding to light pishing. This is just east of the Guthrie Theater, a ten-minute walk from the U.S. Bank Stadium light rail stop. Preparations were underway for a 1-mile run here, including a band setting up, so locating this bird this evening might be difficult. Doug Kieser Minneapolis 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] Hennepin Gallinule
Gallinule is still present Monday morning on the east edge of the area Pete describes. Zero migrants 5:55 - 6:40am. Doug Kieser Minneapolis On May 8, 2016 9:20 AM, "Peter Hoeger" <hoegerler...@gmail.com> wrote: > The Common Gallinule at Wood Lake Nature Center (Richfield) was refound > this Mother's Day morning > around 8:30 along the western portion of the floating boardwalk, about > 50-60 yards away looking straight south across some open water. > Pete Hoeger, Minneapolis > > 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] Lesser Black-backed Gull, Hennepin County
An adult LBBG is currently with the small gull flock at Purgatory Creek wetlands in Eden Prairie (behind building at 775 Prairie Center Drive.) Doug Kieser Hennepin County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
