[mou-net] Rufous Hummingbird
I did see the probable Rufous Hummingbird this morning from about 10:15 to 10:45. I got some photos but the bird did not spread its tail feathers while I was there. If we have someone who can tell Allen's from Rufous using some other field marks, I'd be happy to share the photos. Earl Orf <http://www.earlorfphotos.com/> www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarlOrfPhotos 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 -Two Harbors
There is a Whimbrel on the rocks at the Two Harbors boat landing. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com
[mou-net] Great Gray Owl - Sax Zim Bog
This morning I drove through the Sax Zim Bog and watched a Great Gray Owl catch a vole. It was right next to the road so I had a great view of the action. The link below will take you to some photos. http://www.earlorfphotos.com/Pictures-of-the-Week/2016-Pictures-of-the-Week/ April-6-2016-Sax-Zim-Bog/ I also stopped at the visitor center and watched the feeders for about a half hour. There were lots of Black-capped Chickadees and Redpolls. Also a few Nuthatches, Woodpeckers and Juncos but no Grosbeaks. Other notable sightings in the bog today: Sandhill Cranes (2 along 133 between Hwy 7 and Meadowlands) Northern Harrier Kestrel Hooded Mergansers Northern Shrike Pileated Woodpecker (Black-billed Magpie (2 at the intersection of Admiral Road and Zim Road) Earl Orf <http://www.earlorfphotos.com/> www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarlOrfPhotos Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Great Egrets-Ramsey County
We have 20 Great Egrets in a small pond behind our apartment building in Shoreview. Earl Orf http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarlOrfPhotos 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] Redpolls with orange feathers
When I closely examined some Redpoll photos that I took this spring, I found some with orange or yellow feathers on the top of the head. I don't remember seeing this before. I did some internet searching and found some photos and references to orange feathers but no explanation for it. Does anyone know what causes this? Here's a link to some photos. Scroll down on that page to see some close-ups. http://www.earlorfphotos.com/Pictures-of-the-Week/2015-Pictures-of-the-Week/ April-5-2015-Redpolls/ Earl Orf http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarlOrfPhotos Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Wood Lake Least Bittern
Last week I was able to photograph of one of the Wood Lake Least Bitterns stalking and catching a fish. Here's a link to the photos. When you get there, click on the Aug. 24 gallery. http://www.earlorfphotos.com/Pictures-of-the-Week/2014-Pictures-of-the-Week Earl Orf http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.etsy.com/shop/EarlOrfPhotos 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] FW: [RV Birds] Re: Woodpecker-palooza
The discovery of the Lewis's Woodpecker here in Minnesota prompted me to pass on this woodpecker trivia question. I was recently on a trip to Oregon and California and, while I was there, I subscribed to several local bird lists. Oregon recently had a first state sighting of a Red-bellied Woodpecker. That gave rise to the following posts about which states have the most woodpecker sightings. Earl Orf http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ www.earlorfphotos.com _ From: rv-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:rv-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Tufts Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 9:23 AM To: rv-bi...@googlegroups.com Subject: [RV Birds] Re: Woodpecker-palooza Here's a hint if you're trying to guess the leading woodpecker state. California would need to find an American Three-toed Woodpecker to catch the leader. Oregon, which has that species, would need a Gila Woodpecker and a Gilded Flicker. On Thursday, November 7, 2013 6:16:46 AM UTC-8, Jeff Tufts wrote: The following message, of interest to all Oregon birders, was posted on COBOL this morning. Thirteen of the 15 have been recorded in Jackson County. Jeff Tufts Medford Greetings, birders, I'm excited to share some news regarding Oregon woodpeckers. With the recently confirmed RED-BELLIED WOODPECKER in NE Oregon (which is sure to be accepted by the state records committee), Oregon is now tied for 3rd place among all North American states and provinces for its master list of woodpeckers. Here are the current standings: 4th place, with 15 species: Arizona, Oklahoma 3rd place, with 16 species: Oregon, Texas 2nd place, with 17 species: California Anyone care to guess which state or province holds the title of most woodpeckers--with a whopping 19 species?! No fair scouring the state/provincial bird lists; keep it fun and just guess! Email me your answers directly and I'll share your responses in a couple days. Steve Shunk -- Check out our new web site! www.paradisebirding.com http://www.paradisebirding.com/ Stephen Shunk Paradise Birding P.O. Box 547 Sisters, OR 97759 541-408-1753 -- -- To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rv-birds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Rogue Valley Birds group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rv-birds+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. 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] FW: [RV Birds] Re: Woodpecker-palooza
I looked at the MN checklist on the MOU site and found 9 woodpecker species. The Lewis's will bring that up to 10. The answer to the Woodpecker Trivia question just arrived and I've included it below. Earl Orf http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ www.earlorfphotos.com _ From: rv-bi...@googlegroups.com [mailto:rv-bi...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Tufts Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2013 2:27 PM To: rv-bi...@googlegroups.com Subject: [RV Birds] Re: Woodpecker-palooza Here's Steve's answer to the woodpecker state quiz. Stephen Shunk st...@paradisebirding.com via http://support.google.com/mail/bin/answer.py?hl=enanswer=1311182ctx=mail lists.oregonstate.edu 11:31 AM (52 minutes ago) https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif to obol, COBOL https://mail.google.com/mail/images/cleardot.gif All, Thanks for the enthusiastic responses to the quiz on state/provincial woodpecker rankings! Here is a summary of your responses: AB 1 (14 spp) AK 1 (9 spp, but the only state with Great-spotted) AR 1 (10 spp) BC 2 (14 spp) CO 2 (12 spp) FL 1 (10 spp) HI 1 (No, Gates, there are no woodpeckers in Hawaii. However, there were ALMOST woodpeckers in Hawaii...see below) KS 1 (12 spp) NM 5 (14 spp) NV 4 (see below) RI 1 (lowest of all states and provinces with 6 spp) (some of you guessed AZ and TX, but I already gave you their rankings in the original post) And, the answer is NEVADA! Nevada is only missing 4 Nor Am woodpecker species (not counting Great-spotted): Golden-fronted, Red-cockaded, Arizona, and Ivory-billed. And, only 4 of Nevada's woodpecker species are considered review species, giving the state 15 regularly occurring woodpeckers. Jim Kopitzke, Alan Contreras, Rob Conway, and Joel Geier all got this correct. New Mexico is a good guess, especially since the state ranks 4th for all birds on its list (just above Oregon, which rests comfortably in 5th place, with CA, TX, and AZ in spots 1-3). Here are the top states and provinces: 19 - Nevada 17 - California 16 - TX and OR 15 - AZ and OK 14 - AB, BC, ID, NM, WY 13 - MT, NE, UT, WA NOTE: It is possible that some of these have been bumped up a notch in the last few years, as I have not had time to check the very latest official state lists, except for the states at 15 and up. Regarding woodpeckers in Hawaii, the following note was published in the November 1901 edition of The Condor: The Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry of the Territory of Hawaii is desirous of securing a supply of live woodpeckers and writes Mr. W. Otto Emerson as follows: 'I am desirous of obtaining a number of the downy woodpeckers to be introduced here on the different islands. Will you kindly let me know where I can obtain say 100 or 200 and the probable cost?' Those who can assist in the matter are urged to communicate with W. Otto Emerson, Haywards, Cal. Apparently, this never happened. Happy Holidays and Abundant Woodpeckers to All! Steve Shunk -- Check out our new web site! www.paradisebirding.com http://www.paradisebirding.com/ Stephen Shunk Paradise Birding P.O. Box 547 Sisters, OR 97759 541-408-1753 ___ 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] Sanderlings in Itasca County
I just added a photo to the Recently Seen section of the MOU site. It shows two of the three Sanderlings that Shawn Conrad and I saw on Friday. It's the first time either of us had seen a Sanderling in Itasca County and according to the MOU site it is the first fall listing for the county. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak
I saw the male Blue Grosbeak this morning at 140th Street. Very good directions were given in previous posts. I waited about 45 minutes but he finally showed up about 8:15. He then perched on wires and the small cedar trees and sang his heart out. He also flew into the wheat field on the south side of the road. Also present were several very vocal Dickcissels, a couple of Eastern Kingbirds defending their territory, and many sparrows. Clay-colored Sparrows were the most numerous, with a few Chipping Sparrows also seen. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
Re: [mou-net] Hooded Warbler - Reservoir Woods - Roseville
I caught glimpses of the Hooded Warbler at Reservoir Woods between 4:30 and 5:00 this evening. It was in the same area that Jason reported (below) between the start of the paved trail at Victoria and the place where a dirt path goes off to each side. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Jason B Sent: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 12:40 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Hooded Warbler - Reservoir Woods - Roseville While I don't want to steal another birder's thunder, I wanted to get this sighting up ASAP. I was just on a trail in Roseville when another birder told me he heard a Hooded Warbler singing in Reservoir Woods. I relocated the bird easily (11:45 am) apparently much closer to the entrance of the trail than when the other birder heard it. Directions: The bird is singing very close to the Western end of Reservoir Woods trail. The entrance is on Victoria Street south of County Road B north of Larpenteur, on the East side of Victoria (North of the 90 degree bend at a Cemetary and there is parking for about 3-4 cars on the side of the road if that School Bus moves.) The bird was singing just off the trail was visible when it flew into a bare tree. MANY THANKS to the birder that directed me to the bird. Hope you don't mind that I posted this. Jason Bolish Bloomington - 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 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] 3 Leucistic Chickadees-Itasca County
I have seen a few Leucistic birds but it has always been a single bird. Just recently we had three leucistic Black-capped Chickadees coming to the feeders at our home in Itasca County. I have some photos on my website and here is a link to them. http://www.earlorfphotos.com/Pictures-of-the-Week/2010-Pictures-of-the-Week/ 3-28-2010-Leucistic-Chickadees/11610590_eudYg Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Bohemian Waxwings-Carlton County
On our way back to the Twin Cities today I saw about 50 Bohemian Waxwings in a tree in Cromwell (Carlton County). This was at the intersection of MN 73 and MN 210. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Bohemian Waxwings-Itasca County
There has been a large flock of Bohemian Waxwings in the Coleraine/Bovey area lately and I finally got to see them today. There were about 100 of them eating crab apples in a residential area of Bovey. Two Robins were with them. Earlier I saw 4 Pine Grosbeaks on Itasca CR 325 (Arbo Rd). Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Grand Marias-Female Harlequin
I saw the female Harlequin Duck today in Grand Marais. She was first seen in the west bay, near the Lake Superior Trading Post. She then flew to the east bay and was foraging along the shore with a group of Common Mergansers. There have also been two Red-necked Grebes in the west bay. I saw them yesterday and today. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Unusual gull photo
I know this list is most interested in birds in Minnesota. However, on a recent trip to New Brunswick and Nova Scotia I took a very unusual photo of a gull flying with its head upside down and I wanted to share this photo with you. I have it on my website in my Pictures of the Week galleries. To see the photo, click on the link below and then select the July 12 group (Birds of Grand Manan Island). http://earlorfphotos.smugmug.com/Pictures%20of%20the%20Week If you have any ideas about what this gull was trying to do, I'd be interested in hearing them. I try to put new photos in my Pictures of the Week section each week and I do have a list of friends and family who want to be notified when new ones are posted. If you would like to be on the list, send me your e-mail address and I will be glad to add you to the list. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Migrants seen in Grand Marais Harbor and Gunflint Trail today
On a trip up the Gunflint Trail this morning I heard and saw Winter Wrens at several stops. Along the Lima Mountain Road I found a Boreal Chickadee and Ruby-crowned Kinglet. As I drove along one of the gravel roads that lead off the Gunflint, I came across a Woodcock right in the middle of the road by a mud puddle. I stopped and watched as it ever so slowly moved toward the side of the road. I guess it thought I wouldn't notice if it crept along at a snail's pace. In the Grand Marais harbor there was a pair of Red-breasted Mergansers, one Willet, and one Red-necked Grebe. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Itasca Bird Club field trip
The Itasca Bird Club held a field trip this morning and we visited two locations that are not generally open to the public. At the Mallard Club rice paddies (just west of Deer River) we had lots of action. We saw at least a dozen Trumpeter Swans, 2 Sandhill Cranes, 2 Wilson's snipe, a large flock of Lapland Longspurs, and a Northern Harrier. Duck species included: Blue-winged Teal Green-winged Teal Lesser Scaup Wood Duck Ring-necked duck Bufflehead Redhead American Wigeon Pintail Mallard Hooded Merganser Common Merganser We also saw three Grebe Species (Pied-billed, Horned, and Red-necked), and three Sparrow species (Song, American Tree, and Savannah). Our next stop was at the Minnesota Power and Light holding ponds. Action here was much slower. We saw some of the same species that we saw at the rice paddies but we did manage to add Common Loon, Common Goldeneye, Bald Eagle, Ruffed Grouse, and Gadwall. We also saw a soaring flock of White Pelicans numbering between 60 and 100. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Photo of Grand Rapids Barrow's Goldeneye
On the MOU Recently Seen page I've posted a photo of the Barrow's Goldeneye that is being seen at the Grand Rapids Sewage Ponds in Itasca County. Here's the link. http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou] Ode to Alpha Codes
The topic of Alpha codes is one that is periodically discussed here. It also came up on the North Florida Listserve and someone posted a link to a humorous poem about Alpha Codes. Here is the link. http://www.calpoly. http://www.calpoly.edu/~mstiles/code.html edu/~mstiles/code.html Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20081106/7e5de51c/attachment.html
[mou] Cook County-2 Northern Hawk Owls
I drove up the Gunflint Trail today and found two Northern Hawk Owls. The first one was 23 miles north of Grand Marais. It was just south of the road that is labeled Moose Viewing Area. It was being mobbed by one Blue Jay, four Gray Jays, and a small flock of White-winged Crossbills. The second Hawk Owl was 37.5 miles north of Grand Marais. I only had a short look at it before it flew off. White-winged Crossbills and Snow Buntings were seen at many places along the Gunflint and Lima Mountain Road. I found two Hooded Mergansers and two Bufflehead on a small pond. Many of the small ponds were frozen over today. I saw Pine Grosbeaks again today. One American Pipit was found on FR 325. One Black Scoter was still present in the Grand Marais harbor. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com
[mou] Cook County-Rough-legged Hawks, Evening and Pine Grosbeaks
My wife and I saw the following near Grand Marais today. On Cook CR 7 - A juvenile Rough-legged Hawk On Cook CR 45 - Another Rough-legged Hawk and 3 Evening Grosbeaks On Forest Road 158 - 2 female Pine Grosbeaks and a flock of 8 Snow Buntings
[mou] Cook County - Black Scoters, Snow Buntings
My wife and I are spending a few days in Grand Marais. We just got back from the campground where we saw a huge flock of Snow Buntings. There were at least 150 of them. We also saw 3 Black Scoters and 1 Common Goldeneye in the harbor. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com
[mou] Dunlin and Red-headed Woodpecker in Itasca County
The parade of shorebirds continues here in Itasca County. Normally, we have a hard time finding shorebirds here but this year our flooded field on CR 10 continues to produce surprises. It has mostly dried up but I was there this morning about 7:30 and found a Dunlin among the 15 Semi-palmated Plovers. This is a new Itasca County bird for me. Directions are: Itasca CR 10, 4.5 miles south of Hwy 169. The field is just south of the Trout Lake Community Center. When I arrived home I had another surprise. We have a Red-headed Woodpecker in our yard (a new yard bird, for sure). Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080529/db809b10/attachment.html
[mou] Black-throated Blue-Itasca County
This seems to be the year for unusual sightings here in Itasca County. This morning I had a Black-throated Blue Warbler eating grape jelly at our Oriole feeder. I first saw it at about 7:00 AM for maybe a minute. I had another glimpse of it about 9:30 but haven't seen it since. I still have a Cape May Warbler coming regularly to the grape jelly. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080517/bf660f3b/attachment.html
[mou] Yellow Rail in Itasca County
Tonight (Wed 5-14) I finally found a Yellow Rail in Itasca County. I heard it calling three times; the third time was close and very clear. I was at a pull off on the south side of Hwy 2, 5.6 miles east of Hwy 65. This pull off was constructed a couple of years ago and it might actually be a boat launch. However, it does get you off the highway and is right along an extensive cattail marsh. One disadvantage of this site is that Hwy 2 is quite busy and you can hear the traffic noise for a long distance. That makes it difficult to get a very long period of time that is quiet enough to hear the rails. I also heard several American Bitterns and several Soras calling. I was also surprised to hear a couple of Sandhill Cranes calling from out in the marsh. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080515/37617be0/attachment.html
[mou] Marbled and Hudsonian Godwits in Itasca County
This afternoon, about 2:00 PM, I found a Marbled Godwit and a Hudsonian Godwit in a flooded field in Itasca County. According to Bob Janssen's county lists on the MOU web site neither of these birds has been reported in Itasca County before. There were also two Short-billed Dowitchers in this same area. This field is located on CR 10, between 4 and 5 miles south of Hwy 169 (they intersect in the town of Bovey). The field is just south of the Trout Lake Community Center. This year the field is heavily flooded and is proving to be a good shorebird spot (shorebird spots are hard to find in Itasca County). This evening Shawn Conrad and I went back there and this time there were also 2 Semi-palmated Plovers, at least 4 Least Sandpipers, and one Solitary Sandpiper. As a bonus, we saw a flock of 9 White Pelicans fly over. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080515/8b25b60d/attachment.html
[mou] Willet in Itasca County
This morning I saw a Willet in a flooded field on Itasca CR 10. This field is located just south of the Trout Lake Community Center. Shorebirds are scarce here and this is only the second Willet that I have seen in Itasca County. I heard a Snipe while I was there. I also saw 35 Bonaparte's Gulls at the Trout Lake public access in Bovey. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080501/43444e32/attachment.html
[mou] Field Sparrow in Itasca County
This morning I am seeing a Field Sparrow under our feeders. According to the MOU web site this is a rare bird in Itasca County. My only other record for Field Sparrow in Itasca County is from 10-13-2002. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080417/eaf29e75/attachment.html
[mou] Loons in Ramsey County
As many people have already mentioned, open water is drawing concentrations of waterfowl in the Twin Cities area. I stopped at a small lake in the town of White Bear Lake today. I think the name of it is Goose Lake. Just south of downtown White Bear Lake there are small lakes on both sides of Hwy 61. I know that the one on the east side is Goose Lake and I think the one on the west side is connected and is also considered to be Goose Lake. The one on the west side was open today and held 60 Common Loons. It also had the following: Ring-necked Duck (at least 100) Great Egret (1) Coot (about 50) Ruddy Duck (1) Redhead (3) Red-breasted Merganser (about 10 pair) Pied-billed Grebe (10) American Wigeon (one pair) Lesser Scaup (5) I wouldn't have thought that this little lake was even big enough for a loon to take off from. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080415/b792e434/attachment-0001.html
[mou] Waterfowl in Itasca County
This morning I checked the open water in Cohasset near the power plant. I found Common Goldeneye, Common Merganser, 2 Trumpeter Swans, and a Pied-billed Grebe. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080314/f317436f/attachment.html
[mou] Harlequin Duck at Prescott
I saw the Harlequin Duck this morning at Prescott at about 10:00 AM. It was sitting on the Minnesota shore between the railroad bridge and the Hwy 10 bridge. When a train came by it went into the water and then swam under the Hwy 10 bridge. I also went to Reed's Landing but was unable to locate the Barrow's Goldeneye. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20080311/265ea067/attachment.html
[mou] Power of digiscoping
This is not about a bird sighting but it is so amazing I had to pass it on. I know that many of you have tried digiscoping. That's how I started out as well. I mostly use my DSLR now but I still stay subscribed to the digiscoping list serve. The following message came through and shows the amazing possibilities of digiscoping. ** Many of us enjoy sharing our digi-scoped photos with friends, but I suspect that few of them realize the awesome magnification that can be achieved. Swarovski Optik sponsors an annual contest, where they ask the participants to include a shot of the scene taken before mounting the scope to the camera. I decided to do that yesterday when viewing a male Peregrine Falcon at the Point Reyes National Seashore Lighthouse viewpoint. Bird was about 200 feet + distant and well down the rock outcrop. Scenic photo taken with the 8400 at full zoom (21.6mm). Digi-scope shot also at 21.6mm, and the photo was cropped about 50%. Of further interest, the height of the bird in the original scenic shot is 19 pixels, or less than 1%. Cheers, Len Blumin, Mill Valley, CA Swaro 80HD, 30X, DCA, Nikon 8400. * Here's a link to the photo that Len is talking about. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9062441 at N02/2066302901/ Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20071127/ad632c5a/attachment.html
[mou] Short-eared Owl-Itasca County
This evening, as we were driving back to the Twin Cities, my wife and I saw a Short-eared Owl near the intersection of Itasca CR 10 and Hwy 2. This is where the town of Warba is located. The owl was hunting and flying low over the tall grassy areas by the railroad tracks and by the Warba sewage pond. The time was 4:30 in the afternoon. I don't see Short-eared Owl on the MOU Itasca County checklist. Does that make this bird is a first county record? Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20071125/c70acebb/attachment.html
[mou] Black-backed Woodpeckers, Boreal Chickadees-Scenic SP
I walked the fire tower trail at Scenic State Park this morning. I found a pair of Black-backed Woodpeckers about 100-150 yds past the point where the trail splits. This was on the part that leads to the fire tower. Before you get to the place where the woodpeckers are you will find a spruce bog. That's where I saw the Boreal Chickadee. I also saw the following: Ovenbird (several) Canada Warbler Blackpoll Warbler Black White Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Winter Wren Brown Creeper (2) Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070824/9399e4e1/attachment.html
[mou] FW: Snowy Egret, Carver County
The Snowy Egret was still at Chaska Lake at 2:30 today (5-25-07). Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -Original Message- From: mou-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-boun...@moumn.org] On Behalf Of rdunlap at gac.edu Sent: Friday, May 25, 2007 11:47 AM To: mou-net at moumn.org Subject: [mou] Snowy Egret, Carver County Around 10:00 this morning I found an adult Snowy Egret at Chaska Lake in eastern Carver County. From Hwy. 41 in downtown Chaska, go west on 1st Street to the Chaska ballfields. Park in the parking lot and take the main trail south which runs along the eastern side of the lake. In about two hundred yards the woods will open up and you will be able to view most of the lake looking west. The Snowy Egret was actively feeding on the close shore from here. It was still present when I left around 10:45. Also on the lake was a flock of about 45 White-rumped Sandpipers. These birds could only be viewed with a scope, as they were feeding on the far western shore. Water levels at Chaska Lake are continuing to drop, and it looks like this will be good shorebird habitat throughout the summer and fall as long as water levels stay low. A scope is absolutely necessary though. There was also a Yellow-billed Cuckoo calling loudly that could be easily heard from the lake viewing spot. Bob Dunlap, back in Carver County for the summer
[mou] Willets in Itasca County
Shorebirds are very hard to find in Itasca County because we just don't have the right habitat. So, I was pleasantly surprised to find two Willets at the Trout Lake boat landing in the town of Coleraine yesterday. They were resting on a rock point near some Ring-billed Gulls. When they flew up, circled around and landed again in the same spot I saw the diagnostic black and white wing pattern of the Willet. I also saw a Solitary Sandpiper in a small pond near our driveway. We live near Highway 169 and CR 7 (also called the Scenic Highway). Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070505/d47aee14/attachment.html
[mou] Virginia Rail - Itasca County
I heard a Virginia Rail this morning in a wetland near our home in Itasca County. This seems kind of early. The location of the wetland is Hwy 169 and CR 7. Earl Orf www.earlorfphotos.com -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070429/62196ba6/attachment.html
[mou] EC Dove in Ottertail County
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Steve Millard joined me as we looked for Short-eared Owls at Rothsay last
evening. We didn't do as well as John Ellis did last week but we did see
several Owls. We also saw at least 5 Northern Harriers hunting and
interacting. We also saw a flock of about 20 Redpolls.
However, on my way back to Bovey today, I saw a Eurasian Collared-Dove in
Pelican Rapids. It was on a power line at the far western edge of town on
CR 30 right across from Soberg Construction Co. This was at about 2:00 PM.
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[mou] Green-tailed Towhee
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I saw the Green-tailed Towhee in Mountain Lake today (3-7-07) from 10:40 -
10:50 AM. As previously reported it was foraging on the ground and sitting
in the shrubs next to the house.
I also saw several Juncos and one of them looked like an Oregon Junco.
Other birds besides the expected feeder birds were:
Song Sparrow
American Tree Sparrow
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[mou] Curve-billed thrasher update
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I was at the Larson's home from 9:00 to 11:45 AM today. There was no sign
of the Curve-billed Thrasher while I was there. I talked to them and the
last time they have seen it was Sunday (12-3) about noon. I did see the
Brown Thrasher several times.
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[mou] Curved-billed Thrasher
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[mou] Pine Grosbeaks-Itasca County
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We had 7 female Pine Grosbeaks along the road to our house today. We are in
Itasca County, about halfway between Hibbing and Grand Rapids.
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[mou] Ruddy Turnstone-Grand Marais
On Thursday, 9-14-06 I saw a Ruddy Turnstone by the Angry Trout Restaurant in Grand Marais. Sorry about the late post but the cabins where we are staying donÂ’t have internet access. Earl Orf web site www.earlorfphotos.com
[mou] Home bird cam
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For several years we have used a video camera (actually more of a =
security
camera) at our home in northern Minnesota to watch the progress of the
Phoebe nests that are built on the side of our house. This year the =
camera
died so I am asking if anyone has a lead on where to purchase a =
replacement.
Here are the features that the old one had and that I would like to get =
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- Color and video
- Can be viewed on a TV set (we run a cable from the camera to =
the
TV set)
- Doesn't need recording capability, we only use it for =
watching
the nest
- Doesn't need a constant source of electrical power. This is
important for us because our home is off the electrical grid. We =
produce
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[mou] Western Tanager-Itasca County
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I went to Bonnie DeLare's house and saw the Western Tanager from =
2:00-2:15
today (May 13). It was very cooperative and came to her feeders several
times while I was there.
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web site www.earlorfphotos.com
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From: Bonnie DeLare bonnie.del...@dnr.state.mn.us
To: mou-...@cbs.umn.edu
Subject: [mou] Western Tanager
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 09:08:32 -0500
There was a western Tanager at my birdfeeders 11 May 06. I live on =
River=20
Road in Grand Rapids, MN. It seemed to like the grape jelly that was =
there
for the other birds and it investigated the sun-flower chips in the =
feeders
and on the ground.
Bonnie DeLare
13028 River Road
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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[mou] Snowy Owl-MSP Airport
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At about 10:00 this morning I saw a Snowy Owl near the airport. I was
driving south on Cedar Ave. and saw it shortly after I turned off the
Crosstown (Hwy 62). It was flying on the east side of Cedar and looked =
like
it was heading for one of the buildings.
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Later this afternoon, about 4:00, I saw two Turkey Vultures sitting in a
tree along 694 right near the Snelling Ave exit.
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web site www.earlorfphotos.com
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[mou] Bosque Del Apache photos
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I have the rest of my photos from Bosque Del Apache in the New Photos
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There are photos of Gambel's Quail, Pyrrhuloxia, Snow Geese and more.
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you
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[mou] Dakota County Gyrfalcon
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I saw the Gyrfalcon this morning about 10:30. It wasn't along Hwy 55 so I
drove along CR 42 and turned north on Idell Ave. (the road that leads to
Shaar's Bluff Park). When I got to the point where Idell takes a 90 degree
turn to the west, I stopped to look over a large flock of Canada Geese. As
I was scanning them I found the Gyrfalcon sitting in a large tree about 200
yards to the west. It then flew to another tree straight north of me along
a path that is designated for the model airplane area.
It's a life bird for me and my 300th state bird.
Earl Orf
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[mou] Black-throated Blue in Itasca County
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I just saw a beautiful male Black-throated Blue warbler in our yard. This
is a pretty rare bird for Itasca County.
Earl Orf
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[mou] Photos-Artic Terns-Kirtland's Warbler
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I finally took the time last week to get my best photos of the summer on my
web site. I added a gallery called New Photos. My intention is to put new
photos there as I get them and leave each photo in this gallery for about a
month. That way if you have been to my web site before you can just go to
this gallery and see what is new.
Go to www.earlorfphotos.com http://www.earlorfphotos.com/ to see Artic
Terns, Warblers (including Kirtland's), hummers, baby animals and more.
Earl Orf
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the summer on my web site.nbsp; I added a gallery called New =
Photos.nbsp; My intention
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[mou] Scenic SP-Itasca County
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Yesterday Shawn Conrad and I saw the Peregrine Falcon that has been making
regular appearances in Bovey. It is vary interesting to see deep rust
colored feathers where a Peregrine would normally have white feathers. We
are speculating that it has a nest back in the mine pit northeast of Bovey.
We have seen the rust coloring on other birds in our area and suspect that
it comes from dust bathing in the mine pit.
Shawn had to go fight a forest fire so I continued by myself up to Scenic
State Park. I walked the fire tower trail and found a male Black-backed
Woodpecker and a Boreal Chickadee.
Earl Orf
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interesting to
see deep rust colored feathers where a Peregrine would normally have =
white
feathers.nbsp; We are speculating that it has a nest back in the mine =
pit
northeast of Bovey.nbsp; We have seen the rust coloring on other birds =
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[mou] FW: [nflbirds] New International Shorebird ListServe
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From: nflbi...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:nflbi...@yahoogroups.com] On =
Behalf
Of R. D. Wallace
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 5:47 PM
To: 2FlaBirding; 2Birdbrains; 2CaribbeanBirding; 2NFLbirds; 2pelagics;
2PelagicsSE
Subject: [nflbirds] New International Shorebird ListServe
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Greetings, Shorebirders!
We are pleased to announce the formation of a new Listserve, hosted by =
the
University of Georgia, that also hosts Georgia Birds, and Pelagics-SE.
Shorebirds (or Waders, if you prefer) are a unique and fascinating group =
of
birds, because of their wide ranges throughout the world, and some of =
the
most impressive migrations of all birds, flying from the Arctic tundra =
all
the way to southern South America, Africa and Australia and back again, =
with
vagrant species turning up in many unexpected locations. They can be
confoundingly difficult to identify, with many similar species and
overlapping characteristics. And due to habitat loss of wetlands in
breeding, migration stopover and wintering grounds, many species are =
facing
severe ecological pressures and population losses. The focus of this
listserve is to create a worldwide forum for reporting the observation =
of
seasonal migration in differing areas, discovery of rarities, discussion =
of
identification problems, and for promotion of knowledge of conservation
issues concerning shorebirds.
As with other lists, please keep posts on the topic of shorebirds. Off
topic posts, such as general political comments, religion, flaming, etc, =
are
not allowed. Commercial topics are not encouraged, unless they are
announcements concerning upcoming events that feature Shorebirds. =
Please
use discretion as you would with other lists.
To Subscribe, send an email to the following link:
lists...@listserv.uga.eduabout:blank
type in the body of the message:
subscribe SHOREBIRDS FIRSTNAME LASTNAME
(for example: subscribe SHOREBIRDS ROBERT WALLACE)
Please leave the Subject line of the email blank
Frequently asked questions will be answered in a following email.
Attachments (such as photos) are not currently possible. Links to =
photos
for discussion should be posted in the email, and we hope to be able to =
set
up a site to download photos to.
We look forward to reading of sightings and shorebird movements from all
over the world, and learning more about these fascinating birds. Thank =
you
to Steve Holzman of FWS and Sara Schweitzer of UGA for their efforts to =
set
up this service.
Best regards and good birding!
R.D. (Bob) Wallace
Alachua FL, USA
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[mou] NPR program on bird song
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I got this link from the Florida bird listserve. It's an interview on the
NPR program Fresh Air. Terry Gross is interviewing Donald Kroodsma and Don
Stap. They are talking about variations in bird songs and there is some
discussion about how birds learn their songs.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4565590
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[mou] Carlton Great Grays, Timber wolf
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Today at about noon, my wife and I saw two Great Gray Owls in Carlton County
on our way back to the Twin Cities. They were both on Hwy 73. The first
was just north of Cromwell. (N 46.44.434 W 92.52.995). We saw this one
swoop down, catch something, and eat it. The second one was a couple of
miles south of Cromwell (N 46.38.196 W 92.53.600). This one was in a tree
next to an abandoned building.
At about 7:00 this morning we saw a Timber Wolf out on our lake at our home
between Grand Rapids and Hibbing.
Earl Orf
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[mou] Radar showing migration
My wife and I are in Florida so I have joined the Florida bird list. = This message describes a really interesting web site. It shows radar = depiction of bird migration from Cuba. When you go to the site that is listed you will need to choose Feb 25 as the date. I have also been following the Minnesota lists. We will be back in = about a week and it sounds like there will still be some owls around. Earl Orf web site www.earlorfphotos.com=09 -Original Message- From: Florida Birds [mailto:floridabird...@lists.ufl.edu] On Behalf Of = Noel Wamer Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 1:16 AM To: floridabird...@lists.ufl.edu Subject: [FLBIRDS] Ah! Spring Migration! Tonight has brought the first signs of nocturnal migration from Cuba that is visible on NEXRAD radar. At this time (approx. 1 am EST) they are passing over the Keys. To view this phenomena go to... http://www.rap.ucar.edu/weather/radar/ In the drop-down box for end-time start at 0100 UTC, and then click on the Key West indicator on the map (BYX). Repeat this step, moving up one hour in UTC to view the progress of migrants as they approach Florida... Later... -- Noel Wamer Jacksonville, FL _= ___ FLORIDABIRDS-L Listserv mailing list information: Member photos I: bkpass.tripod.com/floridabirds.htm (copy to browser) Member photos II: floridabirds-l.50megs.com(copy to browser) For archives: lists.ufl.edu/archives/floridabirds-l.html (copy to browser) Set nomail: Click: mailto:lists...@lists.ufl.edu Set floridabirds-l nomail Listowner: Click: mailto:floridabirds-l-requ...@lists.ufl.edu
[mou] Sax-Zim suggestion
Sounds like a great idea to me, Laura. I have enjoyed birding that area many times and would be happy to contribute to a fund like that. Earl Orf -Original Message- From: mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu] On = Behalf Of Laura Erickson Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 11:41 PM To: mou-...@cbs.umn.edu; mnb...@lists.mnbird.net; Pam Perry Subject: [mou] Sax-Zim suggestion When I bird in Sax-Zim, I follow pretty much the same route every time, = and=20 don't really know where many of the houses with feeders are. But I do = peek=20 in on four feeders when I'm birding there. Maybe those of us who bird=20 there should compile a list of the houses with feeders, and start a fund = to=20 give all the people with feeders a big bag of seed and a nice bird book = as=20 a thank-you for using their property for our own enjoyment, and a = letter=20 asking if in the future they'd mind people birding there. I think we = could=20 possibly develop some sort of magnet people could put on their = mailboxes,=20 with binoculars for those who don't mind birders looking in, and = binoculars=20 with a red circle/slash for those who DO mind. Does that sound like a reasonable approach? Any other suggestions? Laura Erickson Duluth, MN Producer, For the Birds radio program http://www.lauraerickson.com/ There is symbolic as well as actual beauty in the migration of=20 birds. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains = of=20 nature--the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after the winter. --Rachel Carson ___ mou-net mailing list mou-...@cbs.umn.edu http://cbs.umn.edu/mailman/listinfo/mou-net
[mou] Itasca Cty Hawk Owl
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This afternoon, about 3:00 I saw a Northern Hawk Owl along Hwy 169 about 1
mile east of Bovey. It was sitting on a power pole.
I have also been seeing Pine Grosbeaks and Redpolls in our yard over the
last two days.
Earl Orf
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[mou] Black-backed Woodpeckers on North Shore trip
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My wife and I just returned from a week on the North Shore. Sorry for the
late posting but I had no internet access during the time we were there.
On Monday 9/20 I found a pair (male and female) of Black-backed Woodpeckers
where the South Brule River crosses the Gunflint Trail. This is about 15
miles north of Grand Marais. I was in the parking lot at that spot and
played a CD and they came right to the area.
I also saw Cackling Geese at three locations. The first was a single goose
at Tofte Park on Tues 9/21. Then I saw one with two Canada Geese at
Fenstad's Resort where we were staying. It was there both 9/21 and 9/22.
This gave me a great ID comparison as the 3 geese were together most of the
time. The Cackling Goose was also swimming with some mallards and it was
very interesting to see that it was just slightly bigger than the mallards.
The last one was seen in the bay at Sugarloaf SNA. This is a very nice
birding area, by the way.
At the Department of Transportation ponds in Illgen City I saw an American
Pipit and an Am Golden Plover on 9/19 and a Semipalmated Sandpiper today
(9/25).
I also saw one American Pipit at the Beaver Bay Sewage Ponds on 9/19 and 6
Pipits at the Silver Bay Airport on 9/19.
Earl Orf
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[mou] Koochiching Woodpeckers
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Today Shawn Conrad and I headed up to Koochiching County so he could see =
the
Three-toed Woodpecker and we hit the jackpot! We drove south on CR13 =
from
CR 1. Not only did we see the male that has been previously reported =
2.3
miles south of CR 1 but we also saw a male and female at 9.2 miles south =
of
CR 1 and another pair 9.5 miles south of CR 1. In addition to that, we =
also
saw a male Black-backed Woodpecker 11.1 miles south of CR 1 on CR 13. =
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rare woodpeckers in one day - we consider ourselves very fortunate =
indeed.
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[mou] Brown County Moorhens-8 chicks
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I went to New Ulm today to see the Common Moorhens. As I arrived about =
9:30
AM I saw one of the adults out in the open. I stopped fairly far away =
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as I watched, out came the other Adult along with 8 downy chicks. They =
were
on the north side of hwy 14 about 3 miles west of the mileage sign for
Essig/Sleepy Eye as previously reported. They only stayed out in the =
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for the rest of the hour that I spent there.
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Adult along with 8 downy chicks.nbsp; They were on the north side of =
hwy 14
about 3 miles west of the mileage sign for Essig/Sleepy Eye as =
previously
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[mou] RE: [mnbird] Where are the hummingbirds?
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We have been noticing the same thing. For the last several days we have
seen only one male hummer and none have been coming to our feeders. In
other years and about a week ago we have seen at least 6-8 hummers at our
feeders. We are located in Itasca County, halfway between Grand Rapids and
Hibbing.
Earl Orf
-Original Message-
From: mnbird-ad...@lists.mnbird.net [mailto:mnbird-ad...@lists.mnbird.net]
On Behalf Of byo...@aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 10:54 AM
To: mnb...@lists.mnbird.net
Cc: mou-...@cbs.umn.edu
Subject: [mnbird] Where are the hummingbirds?
Has anyone else noted a lack of hummingbirds at their feeders this summer?
We had good numbers at the start of the season, but we only have one or two
still visiting. Normally in July we have 10-20 birds visiting our 7
feeders. Has the unseasonably cold weather resulted in mortality, or has
there been widespread nest failure and early migration. Are birders in
Southern MN noticing an unusually early influx of southbound migrants?
Ben Yokel
Cotton, MN
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[mou] Trumpeter Swans-Itasca County
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I'm looking at 4 trumpeter swans that have landed on our lake. This is the
first time I have seen any swans on our little (50 acre) lake. We are
located about halfway between Grand Rapids and Hibbing.
Earl Orf
218245-2171
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[mou] Great Gray Owl-Sax Zim
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Shawn Conrad and I used the DNR Palo Sharp-tailed Grouse blind this =
morning.
We saw 6 or 8 Sharp-tails but they were pretty far away and mostly =
stayed
behind some vegetation so we didn't have very good looks at the dancing. =
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were, however, serenaded by several Grasshopper Sparrows right near the
blind.
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was
a very cooperative Great Gray Owl. It was sitting on a short stump =
about 30
feet away from the road. We were on Owl Avenue about 100 yards from the
south end of it. This was at about 9:00 AM.
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Grouse
blind this morning.nbsp; We saw 6 or 8 Sharp-tails but they were pretty =
far
away and mostly stayed behind some vegetation so we didn#8217;t have =
very good
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highlight there was a very cooperative Great Gray Owl.nbsp; It was =
sitting on
a short stump about 30 feet away from the road.nbsp; We were on =
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[mou] Story about Albino Hummer
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I'm passing on a link to a fascinating story about the banding of an
albino Ruby-Throated Humming bird.
Earl Orf
Go to www.hiltonpond.org and click on Banding the Albino Hummingbird.
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[mou] Bonaparte's Gulls in Non-breeding plumage
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The very last birds I saw during my Itasca County big day on Friday
5/23/03 were 4 Bonaparte's Gulls at Trout Lake in Bovey. That isn't too
newsworthy but the fact that they were in non-breeding plumage seemed
very odd to me. My wife and I saw about 20 of them in the same place a
couple of days ago but they were all in breeding plumage (black heads).
The 4 that I saw on Friday looked like the ones we see in Florida in
January! According to Sibley, non-breeding plumage lasts from August to
April.
Does anyone have an explanation for this?
Earl Orf
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