[mou-net] Short treks for birding wrecks?
Some of my birding buddies are aging. One fellow now uses a cane and cannot walk very far, so he misses getting out a lot. Hm-mm, this could be my future (or yours!). We could crowd-source a collection of short, productive birding walks. Examples might include the inner loop at Wood Lake in Richfield. Maybe ¼ to ½ mile tops. Other birders with greater mobility limitations might appreciate it if we also develop a second list of birding drives, where a stopped car on the side of the road is not just safe but perhaps encouraged. The Wildlife Drive at Sherburne comes to mind, or certain roads in state parks or refuges. Although the south Metro area was my target for my friend, any short treks or birding drives in MN would be gratefully accepted and acknowledged. If an uncommon species could be seen or heard on the walk or drive, so much the better (please note the species). If you have one or more “Short Treks” or “Birding Drives” to contribute, please reply to my email (not MOU-net). Whatever’s on the list in a week or so will be reported on MOU-net. Thank you, Frank Berdan 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] Short Treks and Safe Drives -- link to list
For the last week, 18 birders have been collaborating on a list of places suitable for mobility-limited birders in Minnesota. Each location is productive and is either a short walk or a place you can safely drive to and park. We have identified and described 38 places so far. Here's the link to the spreadsheet in Google Documents: https://spreadsheets2.google.com/ccc?authkey=CMC-zboM&hl=en&key=tXG9Y3vnnlUU7lj6ncY_STg&hl=en&authkey=CMC-zboM#gid=0 The locations are organized by region: Twin Cities (seven counties), nearby Wisconsin, and the three MN regions as defined in Kim Eckert's "A Birder's Guide to Minnesota" -- NE (boreal habitat mostly), SE (hardwood forest), and W (prairie). Then locations are alphabetized by county and nearby city. We also include information on: Directions,"Best Season," Features and Habitat, and Limitations. Thanks to the following thoughtful people for their contributions: Jen Baines, Ann Bier, Andrew Birch, Kimberly C., Rob Daves, Matt Dufort, Molly Evans, IvarsKrafts, Ron Plinske, Al Schirmacher, LaryServio, Erica Sitz, Tony Smith, KikiSonnen, Steve Weston, Linda White and Gail Wieberdink. If you have further suggestions or corrections, please reply via back channel. Additional out-state locations would be particularly appreciated, as well as locations where a mobility-limited person has a good chance of seeing uncommon species. Frank Berdan 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] Short Treks further ideas
It’s been a week since we posted our list of places where mobility-limited people could go birding, safely and productively. The evening we announced this on MOU-net, 29 people viewed the spreadsheet: https://spreadsheets2.google.com/ccc?authkey=CMC-zboM&hl=en&key=tXG9Y3vnnlUU7lj6ncY_STg&hl=en&authkey=CMC-zboM#gid=0 Many of you in thecrowd – nearly two dozen people – have suggested an additional thirty locations, for a total of 68 currently. Kim Eckert gave us permission to quote from his book. Other uses for the list have been suggested: * Moms with toddlers – Jen Baines * Folks during rehab with cabin fever * The next step might be to offer our assistance to limited-mobility individuals. - Ron Plinske Anyone who wants to be (1) a guide/escort to our recommended locations, or (2) a mobility-limited birder could reply back-channel. We'll attempt matches. * If there's a growing need for limited-mobility birding experience, it might be smart to work with community education groups or local retirement facilities. They might act as a contact source, and could have access to small-group transportation appropriate to physical limitations that we, as individuals may lack.- Linda Whyte My friend (whose need for a cane started all this) is having his 76th birthday on St Patrick's day, so we're gonna start ticking off the Short Walks and Safe Drives for his birthday present. Now, please think of uncommon birds you’ve seen at convenient spots. Prothonotary Warblers breeding a short walk from the Ft Snelling State Park visitors center, and jaegers visible from 31st Lafayette Square boardwalk on Park Point most Octobers, both spring to mind. There must be many more like this in Minnesota. Please send your location descriptions back channel to Frank Berdan 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] Short Walks update
Short Walks is a list of over 100 short walks and safe places to park, designed so that mobility-limited birders can see more numbers and species. It's a spreadsheet in Google Documents: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AlGoRwpC5niKdFhHOVkzdm5ubFVVN2xqNm5jWV9TVGc&hl=en&authkey=CMC-zboM#gid=0 The spreadsheet was rearranged into a more intuitive geographical "tic-tac-toe board" -- nine regions from NW to SE, with "Metro" substituting for east central. (But Metro comes first on the spreadsheet.) A "key" to finding the regional listings was added to the upper-right-hand corner (and a map is in the works). So, if you know where you'll be going, it's easier now to find Short Walks nearby. Other significant changes: Audubon MN has donated some books for us to draw from, and Roger Schroeder has encouraged us to tap into his SW MN website <http://singingwings.rohair.com/>. One generous contributor developed his land on a lake for a disabled relative; now he offers other mobility-limited birders loan of his golf cart through Short Walks. Twelve of us now edit the spreadsheet. But we live only in the Twin Cities, Mankato and Faribault. We do not exactly blanket the state. If you live elsewhere and would like to contribute your regional knowledge, please reply back-channel. We're all out in the field more now, but in between birding expeditions, this list is building. Thanks for everyone's contributions! Frank Berdan, for the editorial team: Mat Dufort, Jen Vieth, Diana Doyle, Linda Whyte, Chad Heins, Rob Daves, Tony Smith, Ivars Krafts, Dave Bartkey, Ron Plinske, Renner.Anderson, Larry Sirvio 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] N. Mockingbird – Duluth
7:35 a.m. 9417 Congdon Blvd (North Shore Scenic Drive, ~1/4 mile W of McQuade) Unfamiliar call/warble got my attention. First glance flying: white in wings, slender, blue jay size. Perched top of spruce: very long tail, white wing patch, no facial mask. Flew to lawn at 9416. Good looks for 5+ minutes: generally grey with very dark wings and tail. Dark line from eye to beak, which was slim and dark without a hook. Lighter chin, chest and belly. Long legs, grey/flesh colored. Runs, not spooked by flicker. Last seen 7:50 a top spruce at 9426, further NE up the shore. Wrote notes, then checked field guides to confirm Northern Mockingbird. Finally, my "personally found." Frank Berdan 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] where to stay cheap in St Paul
A birder from the Netherlands will be in town for a professional conference in early June. He's coming in a couple of days early for birding. Where do you folks from outside the metro stay in/near St Paul, where the accommodations are clean but inexpensive? Thanks for any suggestions, to fberd...@yahoo.com Frank Berdan 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] Friday morning birding request
A birder from The Netherlands is in St Paul for the Bourlag Conference this week. He has Friday morning available for birding before flying home that afternoon. Rients Niks is a university researcher, fluent in English, and a most congenial companion (based on our trip to Dakota Count grasslands on Saturday). If you are interested in showing Rients another good birding location this Friday morning, please contact him backchannel: rients.n...@wur.nl Frank Berdan 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] Martin's Meadows - Anoka County
Would this trail be accessible for a mobility-limited birder? Pete, Would this trail be accessible for a mobility-limited birder? Frank From: MOU-NET automatic digest system To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 12:07 AM Subject: MOU-NET Digest - 14 Sep 2011 to 15 Sep 2011 (#2011-36) There are 12 messages totalling 581 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Anoka County - Martin's Meadows 2. Whooping Crane Ethics 3. Migrants over Lac La Croix (St. Louis Cty - Goshawk, L Longspurs, Snow Geese, etc) 4. Purgatory Creek - Hennepin County 5. Use of Radios (3) 6. [mou-rba] Northwest Minnesota Birding Report- Thursday, September 15, 2011 7. Movie, etc. 8. killer baby honeyguides and early bird or late dinosaur feathers in amber 9. [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 9/15/11 10. [mnbird] Whooping Crane Ethics Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:23:48 -0500 From: "Peter J. Makousky" Subject: Anoka County - Martin's Meadows Hello - it may not be new to some, but I discovered a new trail in Anoka County. It's in Andover and it is called Martin's Meadows. While on the trail I ran into the gentleman who sold the property to the city of Andover. His name is Jeff Luedtke and his grandfather Martin bought the land years and years ago. Noted 30 species while on a short walk. Spotted Sandpiper, Red-tailed Hawk, Red-shouldered Hawk, Broad-winged Hawk, Accipiter (sp), Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Wild Turkey, Mourning Dove, Northern Flicker, Downy, Cedar Waxwing, Eastern Phoebe, House Wren, American Crow, Blue Jay, American Robin, Gray Catbird, Philadelphia Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, Nashville Warbler, Common Yellowthroat, Ovenbird (missed photo opportunity), Black-capped Chickadee, Northern Cardinal, Eastern Towhee (juvenile), Rose-breasted Grosbeak, American Goldfinch, White-throated Sparrows (a ton of these), Lincoln's Sparrow, Fox Sparrow. In the field along 173rd I noted some Eastern Bluebirds and also Sandhill Crane. Trail is accessed by taking 7th avenue north of Anoka and turning right on 173rd and then the first right which is Navajo. Navajo dead ends to a cul de sac and the trail starts there. Not for the faint of heart as it first starts with a steep drop which requires walking sideways or use of a walking stick. You will get a workout going back up. Trail is rough with a lot of small trees that were cut. Trail weaves and dead ends in many places. When you get to the first "t" in the trail and take it to the right you will eventually come to Jeff Luedtke's property which is not clearly marked. I think the trail property ends under the power lines. Pete Anoka, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:06:18 -0500 From: dan&erika Subject: Whooping Crane Ethics I am glad so many of you were able to see the Northfield Whooping Cranes. Today, however, I photographed a man taking photos from far into the field next to the cranes. I also photographed his license plates (they are Minnesota plates). What part of Please do not trespass into the field or wetland do you suppose he does not understand? At best his behavior is selfish. At worst it is downright unethical! Would it be legal for me to post my photograph of him on my blog? I am not inclined to ever post notice of rare birds in the future, which really goes against my joy of sharing with others! dan -- Dan or Erika Tallman Northfield, Minnesota http://sites.google.com/site/tallmanorum http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com http://picasaweb.google.com/danerika daner...@gmail.com " the best shod travel with wet feet" "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes "--Thoreau Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 19:31:14 -0500 From: Shawn Conrad Subject: Migrants over Lac La Croix (St. Louis Cty - Goshawk, L Longspurs, Snow Geese, etc) A coworker and I camped on Snow Bay on Lac La Croix on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, returning via Crane Lake this morning. Those strong north winds have started pushing in more migrants. I didn't have much of a chance to bird, and didn't get to sort through the warblers much (though I could tell that Yellow-rumped and Palm Warblers were abundant), but I had some good sightings anyway. - On Tuesday afternoon, a Northern Goshawk flew over our campsite and I watched it disappear into Canada. - Last night, along with several flocks of Canada Geese, a small flock of Snow Geese passed over our site on Snow Bay. - This morning
Re: [mou-net] CaWr
Frank Berdan Dee, no luck a week ago. Frank Berdan From: MOU-NET automatic digest system To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 12:03 AM Subject: MOU-NET Digest - 19 Feb 2012 to 20 Feb 2012 (#2012-52) There are 11 messages totalling 357 lines in this issue. Topics of the day: 1. Lake Vadnais (2) 2. Dodge Cty Snowy Owl, Sunday 3. Woodpecker 4. Has anyone seen the Carolina Wren at Wild River SP? (2) 5. Varied Thrush still at 17774 Blackbird Trail (Lane?) S of Hastings Sunday around noon 6. question about many birds flying south near Cannon Falls 7. Carolina Wren still present at Wild River SP 8. Birds and Beer in the news and live on March 05 at Riverplace Mpls 9. another super Sax-Zim event Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:08:08 -0600 From: Gail Wieberdink Subject: Lake Vadnais Changes coming to Lake Vadnais. http://www.startribune.com/local/east/139660803.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 -- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:14:38 -0600 From: Laura Coble Subject: Dodge Cty Snowy Owl, Sunday Many thanks to Ken Vail, Mark, and 5 other birders for arranging a cell = phone network yesterday evening, so all of us could have wonderful views = of one of the Dodge Cty owls. =20 I've looked back at other posts, and this owl was in almost the exact = same place it had been on other sightings: in a field, on a rise on the = east side of 120th Ave. about 1/4 mi. north of 700th St. Although it = was dusk (around 6 pm) when it was found, it was easily seen through = scopes, and later flew south, across 700th St., finally perching on a = post, giving us closer views until it flew southwest. =20 Laura Coble Cannon Falls =20= Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=3Dmou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:35:16 -0600 From: Judd Zandstra Subject: Re: Lake Vadnais Thanks for the reference. As a member of the Shoreview Bike and Trails Committee, I heard a presentation from Greg Mack, head of Ramsey Count Parks and Rec, recently that included a description of the Lake Vadnais project. The underlying reason for closing the road is the high cost of maintaining it. There is no real safety issue. Of more interest to birders may be the thinning of trees and clearing of underbrush currently taking place on the north end of the property. I'm not sure how far south they intend to go. I'm not enough of an ecologist to know if this will improve or degrade bird habitat but right now there's a lot of bare ground with 50 foot pines that are bare of branches except near the tops. Judd Zandstra -Original Message- From: Gail Wieberdink Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 7:08 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Lake Vadnais Changes coming to Lake Vadnais. http://www.startribune.com/local/east/139660803.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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.1913 / Virus Database: 2112/4819 - Release Date: 02/19/12 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:08:12 -0800 From: Jim Mork Subject: Woodpecker Lived in my south Minneapolis home since October 1993, and I think this is = the first time I've seen a red-bellied woodpecker in the tree.=A0 Must be t= he strange weather. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=3Dmou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html -- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:27:00 -0600 From: Dee Kuder Subject: Has anyone seen the Carolina Wren at Wild River SP? Recently? and is the location in MN? Thinking of driving there today or Tuesday. DeeKuder 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 -- Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:43:58 + From: Warren Woessner Subject: Varied Thrush still at 17774 Blackbird Trail (Lane?) S of Hastings Sunday around noon Along with the world's most hospitable owner. Warren Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=3Dmou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html --
[mou-net] Fw: Monday birding visitor request
Birders, this is a Birding Pal I really regret missing (being out of town). Can anyone show Valerie our migrants? If so, please contact her directly. Thank you, Frank Berdan - Forwarded Message - From: "valeriegeb...@gmail.com" To: frank.ber...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 11:26 AM Subject: Birdingpal Mail. Hello -- I am the Music Director for THE ADDAMS FAMILY at the Ordway Theater in St. Paul. I have Monday May 14th free to go birding around the Twin Cities. It's Spring Migration and would love a companion with local knowledge. If you are available, let me know and we can coordinate. I have a car and My cell is 917-364-1809 -- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.htmlBirders, this is a Birding Pal I really regret missing (being out of town). Can anyone show Valerie our migrants? If so, please contact her directly. Thank you, Frank Berdan - Forwarded Message - From: "valeriegeb...@gmail.com" To: frank.ber...@yahoo.com Sent: Sunday, May 13, 2012 11:26 AM Subject: Birdingpal Mail. Hello -- I am the Music Director for THE ADDAMS FAMILY at the Ordway Theater in St. Paul. I have Monday May 14th free to go birding around the Twin Cities. It's Spring Migration and would love a companion with local knowledge. If you are available, let me know and we can coordinate. I have a car and My cell is 917-364-1809 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] possible Little Blue Heron -- So Mpls
Jim Loughrea just called to report a fly-by on Cedar Av as his car crossed the SW corner of Lake Nokomis just before 4:00 this afternoon. Smaller than GBH, more blue, a bit redder on the neck. Tentative ID Little Blue Heron. Could someone in the area take a look around? Thanks, Frank Berdan 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] Pelican or Whooping Crane? -- St Paul/Ft Snelling
Bicyclist Chris Holman observed three soaring large white birds with black wing tips earlier this afternoon. He has powers of observation that would equip him well for future birding (no apology needed, Chris). His email is attached. Frank Berdan, St Paul - Forwarded Message - From: Chris Holman To: frank berdan Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:33 PM Subject: Bird sighting Frank: Thanks very much for the information today. Very helpful! As I mentioned, I'm a cyclist, not a birder. Forgive me if my observations seem amateurish. To recap what I saw: * I was was on the bike path on the north side of the bridge that crosses from Fort Snelling to St. Paul. (Highway 5) * I noticed a bald eagle soaring immediately overhead, and stopped to take a look. * Far above the eagle were three birds, soaring over the Mississippi in a tight triangle formation. (100-200 yards high?) * Their bodies were white, and the wings were black towards the tips. * After our discussion, I've been looking at Google Images of the undersides of: white pelicans and whooping cranes. * In comparing these two images, I believe that what I saw more closely resembles that of the whooping crane. In the first place, their bodies were quite slender and the legs seemed to extend at some some length from their bodies. Also, the black on the wings was towards the wing-tips, appearing as if their were dipped in ink. From the images of the white pelicans, the black extends down the wing, and this is not what I remember seeing. * One more thing. The threesome was soaring in circles quite effortlessly. I don't recall seeing any wing movement whatsoever. Thanks again for speaking with me. I hope that you find the above interesting and/or helpful. All the best, Chris Holman -- Chris Holman Senior Executive Coach ClientWise LLC (914) 269-0054 (direct) www.clientwise.com http://www.clientwise.com/blog 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.htmlBicyclist Chris Holman observed three soaring large white birds with black wing tips earlier this afternoon. He has powers of observation that would equip him well for future birding (no apology needed, Chris). His email is attached. Frank Berdan, St Paul - Forwarded Message - From: Chris Holman To: frank berdan Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 4:33 PM Subject: Bird sighting Frank: Thanks very much for the information today. Very helpful! As I mentioned, I'm a cyclist, not a birder. Forgive me if my observations seem amateurish. To recap what I saw: * I was was on the bike path on the north side of the bridge that crosses from Fort Snelling to St. Paul. (Highway 5) * I noticed a bald eagle soaring immediately overhead, and stopped to take a look. * Far above the eagle were three birds, soaring over the Mississippi in a tight triangle formation. (100-200 yards high?) * Their bodies were white, and the wings were black towards the tips. * After our discussion, I've been looking at Google Images of the undersides of: white pelicans and whooping cranes. * In comparing these two images, I believe that what I saw more closely resembles that of the whooping crane. In the first place, their bodies were quite slender and the legs seemed to extend at some some length from their bodies. Also, the black on the wings was towards the wing-tips, appearing as if their were dipped in ink. From the images of the white pelicans, the black extends down the wing, and this is not what I remember seeing. * One more thing. The threesome was soaring in circles quite effortlessly. I don't recall seeing any wing movement whatsoever. Thanks again for speaking with me. I hope that you find the above interesting and/or helpful. All the best, Chris Holman -- Chris Holman Senior Executive Coach ClientWise LLC (914) 269-0054 (direct) www.clientwise.com http://www.clientwise.com/blog 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] Sad News...................Frank Berdan
I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about my trip, because it was impromptu. I had to be in Manila, Philippines for a program. The program was successful, but my journey has turned sour. I misplaced my wallet and cell phone on my way back to the hotel i lodge in after i went for sight seeing. The wallet contained all the valuables things i have. Now, my passport is in custody of the hotel management pending when i make payment. I am sorry if i am inconveniencing you, but i have only very few people to run to now. i will be indeed very grateful if i can get a loan of $1,800 from you. this will enable me sort our hotel bills and get my sorry self back home. I will really appreciate whatever you can afford in assisting me with. I promise to refund it in full as soon as I return. let me know if you can be of any assistance. Please, let me know soonest. Thanks so much.. Frank Berdan, St. Paul 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] Henn. Co. -- Bass Ponds & Old Cedar Ave Bridge
Highpoints from two strolls 1-3 this afternoon ... Bass Ponds * Ruddy Duck pair, 2nd pond west * YB Sapsucker, 2nd pond east along hillside OCAB * Brown Creeper * Ruby-Crowned Kinglet * Golden-Crowned Kinglet ... all at spur to boardwalk 100m W of parking lot. No Cinnamon Teal seen. 47 sps total -- a temptation for metro-area sound-bound commuters. Can anyone advise on a (relatively safe) bicycle route between St Paul's Highland Park and the above areas? A tactic for this year's self-propelled BGBY [http://www.sparroworks.ca/bigby.html]. Pls reply back-channel. Thanks, Frank Berdan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Willets -- Duluth
Six Willets are on a rock just 25m out in Lake Superior, opposite 9321 Congdon Blvd (North Shore Scenic Drive). That's 1/4 mile SW of McQuade. Frank Berdan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[mou] St Louis Co Lk Superior - H Grebes, otter - Mockingbird
Good numbers of Horned Grebes were noted on Lake Superior this morning, as well as a single river otter, off the 9400 block of North Shore Scenic Drive. A survey between McQuade and Lester River (binoculars only, bicycle-based) tallied: 2 Canada Geese 3 Mallard 8 Bufflehead 3 Common Mergansers 8 Red-breasted Mergansers 14 Common Loons 249 Horned Grebes 5 Red-necked Grebes And the Mockingbird posted by Dave Grosshuesch was refound at 910 a.m. Good BGBY bird. Thanks, Dave. Frank Berdan --- David Grosshuesch wrote: > Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 07:55:19 -0500 > From: "David Grosshuesch" > To: > Subject: Re: [mou] mou-net Digest, Vol 378, Issue 1 > > I found a Northern Mockingbird yesterday in Duluth > at 57th and Juniata St. The bird was foraging > around the neighborhood throughout the late > afternoon. A great yard bird for us and the first > new species added in 2008. Numerous sparrows > continue to be at our feeder, with as many as 8 > species found last weekend. > > Dave Grosshuesch > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[mou] White-Crowned Sparrow -- Hennepin Co
For many of us casual birders, White-Crowns are not an annual sighting. One was singing loudly at the MN River NWR headquarters in Bloomington this morning. It moved around the eastern parking lot. This weather might keep it around. There are also excellent feeders behind the building, kept filled by staff, which attracted Turkey, Indigo Bunting, Rose-Breasted Grosbeak and many of the usual seed- and suet-eating sps. Directions to this convenient Metro location from the Megamall: east on American Blvd until it swings north. Next right into the NWR lot. Frank Berdan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
[mou] St Paul Connecticut Warbler for My BGBY List
A Connecticut Warbler was seen in Crosby Farm this morning at 9:15. It was along the path closest to the ditch that parallels I-35E?s southbound lanes. It was seen during an unsuccessful attempt to relocate the Prothonotary Warbler. Pretty good BGBY bird though. Julian, my Big Green Big Year (self-propelled by bicycle) list stands at 75, based from our house in St Paul. BGBY [walking] is just 25. Same regrets not getting out more. And my BGBY-SP based from the cottage is Duluth is at 81. Just one excursion to Park point so far (but, hey, that?s 10 miles each way!). BGBY [walking] is 70. Pretty humble totals, but keeps the car in the garage and increases my heart rate. If others would like to reply with their BGBY lists (walking or self-propelled) back channel, I?d be happy to summarize for MOU-NET. Might be convenient to do so as you?re checking your Spring season totals this weekend for submission to http://moumn.org/moureports/season.html. Look for a BGBY summary by June 5. Frank Berdan --- Julian Sellers wrote: > Biking along Mississippi River Blvd at mid-day > today, I heard, then saw, the following (among > others): > > Alder Flycatcher > Yellow-bellied Flycatcher > Wilson's Warbler > > My 2008 Self-propelled BGBY* list total now stands > at 104. I haven't gotten out enough during this > great spring migration (only 12 warbler species on > the list), but I've seen some interesting birds > within walking or biking distance from home, such > as: > > 15 waterfowl species > 5 raptors > Wild Turkey > American Woodcock > Carolina Wren > Northern Shrike > Common Redpoll > Pine Siskin > > How's your BGBY list coming? > > Julian > St. Paul > > * http://www.sparroworks.ca/bigby.html> > --- > This mailing list is sponsored by the Minnesota > Ornithologists' Union. Mailing list membership > available on-line at > http://moumn.org/subscribe.html. > - > To unsubscribe send a blank email to > mou-net-request at moumn.org with a subject of > unsubscribe. >
[mou] BGBY MN spring results
About two dozen Minnesotans are doing a Big Green Big Year in 2008. They are ticking off good numbers of species while birding more often in ecologically conscious ways. Participants usually choose walking or bicycling, although one of us has a transit-assisted list. Although the sample size is small and data a bit spotty, we found that in the first five months of the year: * Feeder-watching and looking up from yard chores nets an average of 44 species through 5/31, about 25% of our MN lists sofar this year. * Walking from home doubles the number of species seen, 85. * Biking produces another 14% more species, 109. In other words, we are getting about two-thirds of our species with zero carbon footprint. We?ve kicked around how to increase those percentages, mostly by identifying the most productive sites nearby. MOU-net, of course, remains invaluable. The most productive destinations near our home-base cities: Silver Lake, Mesabi Bike Trail, and Trout Lake on the Iron Range; Minnehaha Creek and Crosby Lake in the Metro; and the usual spots in/near Duluth plus the woods around home. How far can one travel in a BGBY day? We found that walkers typically cover about three miles. The range for bikers averages about seven miles out and then back, coincidentally the same as the Christmas bird count circles. Might be a game in this: annual species sighted in one?s circle. The environmental benefits are obvious. The health aspect: one walking couple projects 1000 miles/year. Think heart toning and calories burning -- meaning weight control, longevity and more years of active birding. Hopefully, more of us will give BGBY a try over the warm summer months, when we will be out and about anyway. For details: http://www.sparroworks.ca/bigby.html In the March/April 2007 issue of Minnesota Birding, Chet Meyers and Craig Mandel compiled and published seven splendid trips that would produce about 250 species in a typical Minnesota year. In answer to the inevitable question ?How shall we bird the rest of the year with gas near $4.00?? BGBY is one answer. Thanks to the eight MOU members who forwarded their interim results and experiences, which formed the basis of this compilation: Anne Bier, Shawn Conrad, Diana Doyle, Jan Green, Julian Sellers, Dan & Sandy Thimgan, and Richard Wood. Good birding! Frank Berdan, self-appointed MN BGBY compiler & publicist
[mou] BGBY MN Spring data request
The official Big Green Big Year website <http://www.sparroworks.ca/bigby.html> claims that 25 Minnesotans are doing a BGBY this year. If you have started your BGBY, please reply by Wednesday, June 4. The data requested below were selected to eventually indicate efficiency and effectiveness of the BGBY process inMN. If you have suggestions, please reply also. Starting point (City, County) Number of species observed, Walking Number of species observed, Self-Propelled Number of species observed, at starting-point Feeders if included in the above Your name (or ?Anonymous? if so preferred in the summary) Optional data: Names of most productive sites visited Your range per outing in miles and/or longest trek of the season Best birds observed Any estimates of # outings, miles or hours spent Any noteworthy story(ies) Please include your data during 1/1/08 ? 5/31/08. Thank you, Frank Berdan, self-appointed MN BGBY compiler & publicist ;)
[mou] RFI: birding I35 to Dallas
Anyone familiar with good birds/locations between here and Dallas during August? Would appreciate any responses back-channel. Will be dawdling southbound Aug 9-11. Then after a week of outdoor volunteering (wish me luck), back to MN at an even slower pace Aug 19-22. Any sugggested detours off I-35 would be welcome. Thanks, Frank Berdan
[mou] Townsend's Solitaire - Duluth
Individual observed this morning on 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (North Shore Scenic Drive). Apparently attracted by dogwood and mountain ash berries along the One True Lake. Bird is distressed. One leg not functioning. Body shaking. Teetering while perching on limbs. Last seen at 9:35 a.m., flying northeast along the shore toward McQuade Safe Harbor. Frank Berdan
[mou] Townsend's Solitaire - Duluth
Individual observed Wednesday morning on 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (North Shore Scenic Drive). Apparently attracted by dogwood and mountain ash berries along the One True Lake. Bird is distressed. Right leg not functional. Body visibly shaking and teetering while perching. Last seen at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, flying northeast along the shore toward McQuade Safe Harbor. Frank Berdan (resending Friday p.m.)
[mou] Townsend's Solitaire - Duluth
Individual first observed by Kathi Berdan Wednesday morning on 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (North Shore Scenic Drive). Apparently attracted by dogwood and mountain ash berries along the One True Lake. Bird was distressed. Right leg not functional. Body visibly shaking and teetering while perching. Last seen at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, flying northeast along the shore toward McQuade Safe Harbor. Frank Berdan (re-re-posting)
[mou-net] ww crossbills - Duluth
A flock was observed at 9:05 a.m. today, feeding on seed cones. ~20 birds were in two spruces along the shore of Lake Superior directly across from the Cape Superior Inn. One of the two trees has a large burl at the base. This very accessible spot is 200 m NE of McQuade on North Shore Scenic Drive (County 61) and 12 miles NE of downtown Duluth. Very little else is about this morning. Frank Berdan 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: [mou-net] Finding Boreal Owls - Pt. II
Shawn, thanks for the useful summary, from one of those who'd asked. Your advice was unintentionally validated yesterday afternoon at 3:30. Kathi was passing the window by our feeders when a very bulky bird flew away. It landed on the other end of the lot near our compost heap, which is full of last summer's kitchen scraps. Both feeders and compost heap are on south-facing slopes among conifers along the lakeshore. We spied the small owl from another window, perched only about 8 feet above the ground on a 1" deciduous limb, staring diligently at the compost heap. When the bird heard me approach from a better vantage point on the roadside, its head rotated to check me out, providing good views of head and face field marks. Pretty good yard bird. Haven't seen it since. Thanks, Shawn, for getting back to us. Frank & Kathi Berdan, Duluth --- On Tue, 1/20/09, shawn conrad wrote: > From: shawn conrad > Subject: [mou-net] Finding Boreal Owls - Pt. II > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 7:06 AM > After posting my request for advice on finding Boreal Owls, > I received a few requests to post any useful information I > received. I only received a handful of replies, but there > was some consistency (and one attached photo of a handsome > Boreal Owl that makes me want to go out and find one even > more). > > A couple of people suggested that the best thing to do is > spend as much time in the lowland conifers (especially if > vole activitiy is apparent) as possible until one turns up. > Several suggested watching around bird feeders when snow and > temperature conditions become difficult. All times of day > were suggested as best! I have pasted a portion of one > helpful response I received because it referred to actual > tree location: > > Boreal Owls tend to like south-facing slopes or exposures > (like road cutsand forest edges). They often sit and > apparently sun themselves on theoutside of conifers, often > in the early afternoon, and usually from abouteye-level up > to 20 feet (but not usually higher). Some of this may be > wherethey're easiest to find, rather than where they > spend most of their time. Iimagine they roost deep in cover > like Saw-whet Owls much of the time, butit'd be real > tough to find one doing that. > I appreciate all the replies I received. Looks like > it's worth trying a little of all of the above for this > elusive species! > Shawn Conrad > http://users.2z.net/itasca_chippewa_birding/ > _ > Windows Live™ Hotmail®: Chat. Store. Share. Do more with > mail. > http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t1_hm_justgotbetter_howitworks_012009 > > 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] White-Winged Scoter - Duluth
An apparent WWSC was observed at 4:15 this afternoon flying NEerly about 100 m offshore 1-2 m above Lake Superior. Location was the 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (North Shore Scenic Drive), which is 1/4 mi SW of the McQuade Safe Harbor. Five minutes later a similar observation was made by the other spouse, but the bird was flying SWerly. We say this was an "apparent" WWSC since both sightings were by naked eye. The rectangular white patch on the secondaries on an otherwise completely black bird were pretty obvious. A walking scan (with optics) failed to refind the bird(s) within a half-mile in either direction over the next half-hour. The sighting is unusual since WWSC is "occasional" in winter in MN: http://www.moumn.org/cgi-bin/occurrence.pl?season=Winter#ducks therefore an RFD will be submitted: http://www.moumn.org/docs/rqd.pdf Frank & Kathi Berdan 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] Baudette logistics?
Can anyone suggest where to get good meals and a motel in/around Baudette (Lake of the Woods County)? I'm off Monday morning to do my Owl survey that night. Thanks for any backchannel replies. Frank Berdan 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] Baudette owling
Gentlemen, thanks to all four of you for your suggestions about logistics in Baudette. I chose Rosalies for dinner, Walleye Inn for accommodations, and the Ranch House for breakfast. They were all quite satisfactory, although hours and menus were limited vs. summer season. Hey, a serious birder doesn’t need much of either food or sleep! Now for the birds … On the way to Baudette the Barrow’s Goldeneye eluded me on all the Grand Rapids sewage ponds, tho the supervisor of the lagoons did recognize your name, Shawn, and appreciated my checking in per your suggestion. No shrikes revealed themselves – ‘tween seasons? Harriers everywhere. Fourteen waterfowl sps, mostly on streams since lakes mostly still frozen. And 12 rough-legged hawks SW of Baudette near my owl route. My two owl routes are SE & SW of Baudette; they seem typical of intensively farmed former bogland with little woods. So my evening survey totaled just two unknown hoots a half-mile away from one of the prescribed ten stops on one route. I felt well trained (CD of owl calls), and it was fun tho not productive, and Hawk Ridge benefits financially. My second route was not run: it follows a minimum-maintenance road, which passes through a log-loading depot where the mud was so deep that during my daytime canvassing my front-wheel drive nearly bogged down (apt term). No place for a sedan after dark (Co 166 between 165 & MN 72). At breakfast the next morning a logger of apparent Native American heritage suggested looking/listening for owls along Co 16 west from MN 72 along the Rapid River into the Red Lake Indian Reservation. I’ll suggest that to the owl-survey powers that be, as well as some owl haunts recommended in Kim Eckert’s book for alternative/additional routes. Ted, you’re local … any other locations for owls suggest themselves? Best birds on this trip were: K-Co = 4 magpies (on Co 11 near Frontier), 14 Snow Geese (Co 13) 1 Spruce Grouse (Co 13) Itasca Co = 23 Fox Sparrows on Co 7 100 yds north of Co 340. St Louis Co = a late Pine Grosbeak (Zim Cemetery) 1 Northern Goshawk along Admiral Rd. Award for most numerous: 600+ ring-billed gulls in a field along Co 19 SE of Baudette. Trip total of 63 sps, mostly road-birding (570 miles RT from Duluth). My Lake of the Woods County list has started with 26 sps. Increased Itasca from 122-->134 (a friend has a cabin there), Cass 30-->34, Beltrami 41-->49, and Koochiching 11-->36. Oh, yeah, and Ontario 7374. Year list up by 16 sps. Thanks again for your help, Frank Berdan 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: birding guide request -- Twin Cities, July 6
Mr. Pei Jen Chen will be in country for the Lions International Convention in Mpls. He would like to bird the metro area from about 8am-5pm on July 6. "CHEN" or "P.J." has four previous field experiences in the States. He would like to add to his lifelist. He offers a guide honorarium (which if you are an amateur might be donated to MOU to support this listserve) and expenses. If you are available (I'm out of town or would do the honors myself), please contact Chen directly . Thank you, Frank Berdan > > --- On Mon, 6/15/09, Pei Jen Chen > wrote: > > > From: Pei Jen Chen > > Subject: birding > > To: "Frank Berdan" > > Date: Monday, June 15, 2009, 1:38 AM > > > > Dear Frank, > > > > Thank you for your message. > > I am a businessman, 63 years old, male, with 10 years > > birding experience, > > record 1200 species. In USA, I did birding in San > Antonio for two days (birding > > guide, Dr.Dodge Engleman), Chicago for two days > (guide, Dr.Ray Boehmer), San > > Francisco for two days (guide, Mr.Eddie Bartley), > Boston for 3 days (self-birding). I like to see more lifers. > > > > My trip to Minneapolis is to attend Lions Clubs > Annual Convention. > > Normally, there will be approx. 15000 Lions to > patticipate it worldwide. > > I'll arrive at MSP airport at 06:16 am on > > July.6.2009. Then, I and two > > friends(they are not birdwatchers) will go to Hilton > > Minneapolis Hotel > > (1001 Marquette Ave.) The check-in time will be up to > 3:00 pm. So, I have > > to deposite our luggages at hotel. In the meantime, I > > 'll change to birding > > costume and hope to have birding activity until 5:00 > > pm. Maybe, my two > > friends will go with me for sightseeing and exercise > > only. Their age is 73 and 75, but still healthy. > > > > Please arrange a birding guide for me, I'll pay > > him US$ 150.- plus lunch / > > dinner and fuel cost. I am looking forward to hearing > good news from you. Thanks of your kind assistance. > > > > Beat Regards, > > > > P.J. Chen > 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] birding gift ideas?
Each year the family asks for my Christmas list, knowing that at least one item will be for the One True Hobby (birding). My true wants are well beyond their budgets, so I usually just ask for a book or similar reasonably-priced item ... and get it. For example, this year's request is a book/DVD to help with gull ID. So, this is an invitation to nominate your favorite gifts received in the past or given to another birder. Books or anything else that has been appreciated might be named. Let's keep it to nominal price, say, less than $50. Please forward to me at fberd...@yahoo.com I'll assemble a list and post it in 7-10 days. That should give us all answers to that daunting question: "What gifts would Minnesota birders really like to receive?" Thanks for any suggestions, Frank Berdan 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] Birder Gifts
Just in time for shopping this weekend, these good gifts were reported by a dozen fellow birders, shared in the spirit of the season. Frank Berdan BOOKS - NONFICTION “The Life of Birds” [a hard-copy supplement to Attenborough's Life of Birds DVD series] – Julie O’Connor “Bringing Nature Home (Updated & Expanded),” Douglas W. Tallamy, [landscaping with native plants] - Chuck and Mary Ann Kjos “A Supremely Bad Idea: Three Mad Birders and Their Quest to See It All” ($20) - tinkermn Two by and about former Minnesotan Phoebe Snetsinger - “Birding on Borrowed Time” ($20) - “Life List (A Woman's Quest for the World's Most Amazing Birds)” $26 - K. Mattsson BOOKS - FICTION Bob White Birder Murder mysteries: The Boreal Owl Murder, and Murder on Warbler Weekend - Jan Dunlap PHOTO/OPTICS A monocular - Gail Wieberdink window mount for a scope/binoculars – Julie O’Connor Cleaning solution, brush, and microfiber cloths in kits, e.g.: http://www.eagleoptics.com/binocular-accessories/vortex/vortex-fog-free-lens-cleaning-system http://www.eagleoptics.com/binocular-accessories/zeiss/zeiss-lens-cleaner-spray-bottle http://www.eagleoptics.com/binocular-accessories/eagle-optics/eagle-optics-lens-cleaning-pen http://www.eagleoptics.com/binocular-accessories/zeiss/zeiss-portable-lens-care-system-59304 - Erik Bruhnke ORGANIZATIONS Raptor Center: Memberships and bird release - www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu - Curt Rawn Bell Museum of Natural History - http://www.bellmuseum.org/membership.html Hawk Ridge - Adopt a Raptor http://www.hawkridg e.org/support/ adopt_raptor. html. [by Monday, December 14, delivery of packet by Christmas] – Memberships: http://www.hawkridg e.org/support/ member.html - Julie O’Connor Federal Duck Stamp - www.fws.gov/duckstamps/Stamps.htm - Jim Williams GASOLINE Gift Cards! - Alex Watson FEEDING SUPPLIES Bird seed, such as sunflower seed, niger seed, mixed seed, suets, peanuts or ingredients for our homemade suet - Paul & Koni Fank … gift certificates for seed/suet – Julie O’Connor BOARD GAMES Birdopoly http://www.amazon.com/Late-Sky-4099563-Bird-Opoly/dp/B0006I3L5W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260151196&sr=8-1-catcorr the Great North American Bird Watching Trivia Board Game http://www.amazon.com/Great-North-American-Watching-Trivia/dp/B5LBUC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=toys-and-games&qid=1260151196&sr=8-3-catcorr - Erik Bruhnke ID – general field guides - the two best for addressing difficult IDs per Kim Eckert: Sibley Guide to Birds (this guide mostly superior to Geographic, especially in its accurate and numerous illustrations; text and captions may be too limited for beginners, and many range maps inaccurate) National Geographic Society's Field Guide to the Birds of North America (many illustrations – e.g., hawks and sparrows – still need improvement) ID - GULLS "Gulls of the Americas" by Howell and Dunn is unquestionably the best choice. - Peder Svingen ID – OTHER – see also http://mbwbirds.com/Journals.html) - Kim Eckert: Waterfowl: An Identification Guide by Madge and Burn Seabirds: An Identification Guide by Harrison (dated guide includes loons, grebes, phalaropes, jaegers, gulls, and terns; Harrison's Seabirds of the World: A Photographic Guide also available) Hawks of North America by Clark and Wheeler, 2nd ed Hawks from Every Angle; How to Identify Raptors in Flight by Liguori (new guide to 19 species, with 370 photos) The Shorebird Guide by O'Brien, Crossley, and Karlson; or Shorebirds of North America: The Photographic Guide by Paulson (fewer photos, less text, but more user-friendly than preceding guide) Terns of Europe and North America by Olsen and Larsson Warblers of North America by Dunn and Garrett The Sparrows of the United States and Canada by Rising; and • Sparrows of the United States and Canada: The Photographic Guide by Beadle and Rising (recommended supplement) CD audio guide to birdwatching: John Feith's "Who Cooks for Poor Sam Peabody" - http://www.amazon.com/Bird-Song-Ear-Training-Guide/dp/0975443402/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1260150863&sr=8-2 - Erik Bruhnke CD "Diversity of Animal Sounds" http://store.onlinenaturemall.com/sounds-cornelllab.html#paging - Adele Binning 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] WW Crossbills - Duluth
Convenient spot: North Shore Scenic Drive, NE of French River, just SW of turnout #5416 (still unplowed), between lake and road. Warbling at top of conifers. ~12 individuals 10:45 a.m. 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, Duluth
Single bird 50 m out on Lake Superior, just before noon, opposite #9327 ~10 miles NE from downtown. Frank Berdan 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] 300 and other lists
Another story: My personality includes a too-large dose of competitiveness, which partially explains my attraction to listing. But also, since even before grade school, my teachers had conveyed a love of nature and its understanding in intentionally Aristotelian ways. So since youth I’ve been a collector -- think: beetles, butterflies, killing jars, cigar boxes. With a measure of maturity came a realization that the collector perturbs the ecology of that which is collected. So consumptive study was replaced with photographs, notes, and lists. However, a focus on birding put me over the edge, elevating listing to a compulsion. With another measure of maturity (enter “life balance”) came a discipline similar to that of folks who’ve already weighed in. My chasing has been selective for some time now, the environmental cost of birding by car is being tracked (miles driven/species observed/year … try to minimize it), and birding-related volunteer activities have become more other-directed. But my listing persists without apology! Each December 31, while updating for MOU, year-on-year rising numbers produce great satisfaction. Merely an artifact of dubious progress, perhaps, but indicative of my increasing understanding about this most attractive class of living creatures, and the global context in which birds live and die. For years, the 300 list was my goal as a casual birder, and I’m proud to have finally achieved the game’s premier milestone. Not everything that can be counted counts (Einstein), and other more collective MOU data provide far more scientific value. But listing first engaged me. Nowadays the “mystery” of birds is in a better balance with my numerical objectives. Birds’ value simply exceeds their numbers in this world and as seen by my eyes. My expectations now focus on both my nemesis bird (LEOW) and being out there to just make some delightful observation. However, the experience of lsiting species in MN has provided suitable positioning for fuller appreciation of whatever the next wonder might be. Frank Berdan 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] another Tufted Titmouse, Goodhue Co.
In addition to the previously reported birds at Villa Maria, a single bird was seen Saturday in Old Frontenac north of the former Methodist camp in the residential area on a feeder at fire no. 28548 at 10:03 a.m. Frank & Kathi Berdan -- Date:Tue, 11 May 2010 09:50:40 -0500 From:Bill Stjern Subject: St Paul Audubon Warbler Weekend Report May 7-9 St Paul Audubon Report for Warbler Weekend. May 7-9. Villa Maria,=20 Frontenac, Goodhue County. We found 122 species including 18 warbler=20 species (with several warblers represented by only one bird! ) Weather wa= s=20 cold, rainy, sleety, until Sunday morning. Birds were generally thin and= quiet=20 until Sunday. Highlights were a Trumpeter Swan on the headwaters of Wells= =20 Creek on Saturday, a pair of Tufted Titmice on the Villa property 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] WWSC in Lake Superior, then and now
Paul, good catch. The correct date was Saturday 1/30. The subsequent Monday post was sluggish. Coincidence: just today we were enjoying a sunny lunch at almost the same location (9402 Congdon/North Shore Drive in Duluth) and observed 7 WWSCs swimming SW-bound ... which is between the Lester and French Rivers. Will add to MOU DB pronto. Nice to see you're resolving birding data issues -- for which we all thank you -- and ignoring football today. See you at MOU PS 12/4. Frank --- On Thu, 11/25/10, Paul Budde wrote: From: Paul Budde Subject: WWSC in Lake Superior, Jan/Feb 2010 To: fberd...@yahoo.com Cc: "'Paul Budde'" Date: Thursday, November 25, 2010, 11:11 AM Hi Frank, In the MOU database of records there is one for a White-winged Scoter that you found on Saturday, 1/30/2010. In an email to mou-net (see below) the date is listed as (Monday) 2/1/2010. Could you tell me if these were two different sightings, or if only one, which date is correct? If two sightings, were both in the same location – between the Lester and French Rovers? Thanks! (This is for the winter seasonal report to be published in The Loon.) Subject: White-Winged Scoter, Duluth From: Frank Berdan Reply-To: Frank Berdan Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:42:06 -0800 Content-Type: text/plain Single bird 50 m out on Lake Superior, just before noon, opposite #9327 ~10 miles NE from downtown. Frank Berdan Paul Paul Budde Minneapolis, MN pbu...@earthlink.net 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] recent spam
Several of you have been kind enough to question whether a recent out-of-character message was from me. No. My Yahoo account was hacked early this morning. The password was changed a moment ago. Hopefully we will hear no more of this. If it recurs, I'll leave Yahoo. Thanks for your friendship and understanding. Frank Berdan 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] Longtailed Ducks, Duluth
Eight on Lk Superior among ice floes at 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (old 61) just W of McQuade Safe Harbor. Frak and Kathi Berdan Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Fwd: Longtailed Ducks, Duluth
Now visible from McQuade Harbor. -- Forwarded message -- From: "Frank Berdan" Date: May 18, 2014 7:17 AM Subject: Longtailed Ducks, Duluth To: Cc: Eight on Lk Superior among ice floes at 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (old 61) just W of McQuade Safe Harbor. Frak and Kathi Berdan 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] Yellowheaded Blackbird, Ramsey Co
One male, Lower Crosby Lake, west end, 5:00 pm. First I've seen here in 40 years. Convenient for St Paul birders . Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Eurasian Collared Dove - Mpls
Customer just reported a strange large grey dove in the Longfellow neighborhood. She responded positively to my question about dark line on nape and my rendition of its call. Frank Berdan Wild Birds Unlimited Highland Park, St Paul 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] hearsay Eurasian Collared Dove - Mpls
Several people have asked for a more specific location, unsurprisingly. The observer declined to provide it when asked. And I should have included that fact in my posting. It is a tough call, whether to post hearsay or not, especially from a casual observer. The potential for wide interest persuaded me to do so. More eyes and ears in Longfellow might produce a Minneapolis record ... although St Paul Highland residents will be looking as well, to confirm one first! On May 5, 2017 12:40 PM, "Frank Berdan" wrote: Customer just reported a strange large grey dove in the Longfellow neighborhood. She responded positively to my question about dark line on nape and my rendition of its call. Frank Berdan Wild Birds Unlimited Highland Park, St Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Mute Swan, Park Point, Duluth
On the bay at 2800 block of MN Av. Drifting SE. Single bird. Orange beak prominent. First seen by Todd and Kofi Wing ten minutes ago. Frank and Kathi Berdan 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] ECDO Ramsey Co
Several customers at Wild Birds Unlimited in St Paul have reported at least one Eurasian Colared Dove in the Highland Park area south of the old Ford plant. That was confirmed at 2:00 today at Magoffin and Bowdoin. One dove in a tree on the boulevard at 1062 Bowdoin. Frank Berdan Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Varied Thrush, St Paul, Ramsey Co
A Varied Thrush at has been reported near Cleveland and Norfolk avenues yesterday and today. Two customers of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in the Highland Park neighborhood brought in clear photographs. Frank Berdan 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, Ramsey Co
Male. Crosby Farm, west entrance, walk to west end of upper lake. First found by others who wish to remain unnamed. 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] car-accessible birding sites
Tom, Missy, et al, A few years ago a buddy was in a similar condition. I collected birding sites for him as he regained the use of his legs. The list, "Short Walks", is in the cloud at www.tiny.cc/x8y58 Short Walks doesn't get much use these days, and you might have to reload the file. If it looks useful to you, but the doc-in-the-cloud thing doesn't work for you, an Excel file is available. Frank Berdan, St Paul On Tue, Jun 18, 2019 at 2:23 PM Missy Bowen wrote: > We had great luck last year driving the 7 mile Prairie's Edge loop at the > Sherburne NWR. It's a little bit far away but a great birding day. > > Closer to home, Big Marine Lake could be a good car-birding trip, maybe in > conjunction with another stop. The stretch of road between Manning and the > park entrance is often surprisingly productive. In the summer it's better > in the morning before the swim beach gets busy, imho. > > I'm eager to see what others suggest. > > On Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 1:20 PM MOU wrote: > > > (Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) > > > > I'm recovering from a joint replacement - meanwhile, I'd like to get out > > for > > some viewing, perhaps some photography as well - and would welcome > > suggestions for places to visit permitting some decent viewing from the > car > > and/or some short strolls. Afton SP, and the 140th and 180th St marshes > > seem like some good possibilities - anything else? I would be driving > from > > St. Paul - many thanks, Tom Gild > > > > > > 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
Re: [mou-net] car-accessible birding sites
erratum try: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14R0i9JPXRfpFxhNxLJM48kgL6AizwX9bBFaXRIe0jxc/edit?authkey=CMC-zboM&hl=en&hl=en&authkey=CMC-zboM#gid=0 On Tue, Jun 18, 2019 at 2:31 PM Frank Berdan wrote: > Tom, Missy, et al, > > A few years ago a buddy was in a similar condition. I collected birding > sites for him as he regained the use of his legs. The list, "Short Walks", > is in the cloud at www.tiny.cc/x8y58 > > Short Walks doesn't get much use these days, and you might have to reload > the file. > > If it looks useful to you, but the doc-in-the-cloud thing doesn't work for > you, an Excel file is available. > > Frank Berdan, St Paul > > On Tue, Jun 18, 2019 at 2:23 PM Missy Bowen wrote: > >> We had great luck last year driving the 7 mile Prairie's Edge loop at the >> Sherburne NWR. It's a little bit far away but a great birding day. >> >> Closer to home, Big Marine Lake could be a good car-birding trip, maybe in >> conjunction with another stop. The stretch of road between Manning and the >> park entrance is often surprisingly productive. In the summer it's better >> in the morning before the swim beach gets busy, imho. >> >> I'm eager to see what others suggest. >> >> On Tue, Jun 18, 2019, 1:20 PM MOU wrote: >> >> > (Posted by Tom Gilde via moumn.org) >> > >> > I'm recovering from a joint replacement - meanwhile, I'd like to get out >> > for >> > some viewing, perhaps some photography as well - and would welcome >> > suggestions for places to visit permitting some decent viewing from the >> car >> > and/or some short strolls. Afton SP, and the 140th and 180th St marshes >> > seem like some good possibilities - anything else? I would be driving >> from >> > St. Paul - many thanks, Tom Gild >> > >> > >> > 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] Short Walks spreadsheet
Steve, in response to your request and others, an Excel spreadsheet is available by back-channel email request. (Listserve policies prevent an attachment to posts. The link provided last month does access the file in Google Drive, but many of us find it difficult to load.) Thanks to those MOU-net subscribers who have provided recent updates. The list of semi-accessible MN birding sites exceeds 100. May the birds be near you. Frank Berdan, St Paul Hi Frank, I found the spreadsheet you recently posted on short treks for birding to be very helpful. However, because of its length, I don't want to print it. Will it be available long term at the link you provided? If not, is there any way you could email me a copy of the spreadsheet that I could save to my computer? I can't seem to save the copy that's posted on the web. Thanks. Steve Lewis 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] GPS app
All, A new cell phone offers a good excuse to update my GPS capability. Any suggestions about which app is best for birders? Thanks, Frank Berdan, St Paul 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 Duluth Park Point
Looks like 3 lesser yellowlegs, 2 pectoral, and one buff breasted. In puddle SE end of ball fields between parking lot and volleyball courts. Not expert with shorebirds. Correction or confirmation would be appreciated. Frank Berdan 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] Northern Shrike - Hennepin, Old Cedar Av
Single bird atop 60-foot snag just before cross-bridge trail deadends at MN River (Long Meadow Trail) midmorning today. 44.827693 -93.234068 Sorry for tardy response. Frank Berdan 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] Lewis's Woodpecker?
Charley, yup, there are many interested birders. And yes this homeowner has set prudent restrictions. In my 40+ years of birding it's been too often true that a very small number of birders, eager for looks and photos, disregard property rights, privacy, and common decency by barging into yards, playing tapes loudly, and even damaging landscaping. This occasional sort of selfish, loutish behavior has even resulted in closure of otherwise public sites to birding, like certain Metro sewage ponds, pre-9/11. Sad, but true. We should behave honorably and practice the Golden Rule. The ABA's rules of ethics needed to have been written. MOU urges us to bird responsibly. Good burding, Frank Berdan St Paul On Thu, Feb 18, 2021, 11:20 PM Charles Greenman wrote: > This is a strange message. Aren’t there many who would want to know the > location of. Lewis’s Woodpecker? Is the location restricted by the > homeowner? Charlie Greenman > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 18, 2021, at 6:54 PM, Rick Gibson wrote: > > > > I am, once again, late to the party. Can anybody share (privately) > contact > > info for the Morrison County home owners with the visiting Lewis's > > Woodpecker? > > > > Much thanks. > > > > -rick gibson, mpls > > > > > > Join or Leave mou-net: > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.umn.edu%2Fcgi-bin%2Fwa%3FSUBED1%3Dmou-net&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca95545b9f0e044825cd908d8d470f5d3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637492928911508497%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5DxbUbT7WL6uQ8hUhU4t0ko7m%2FH9O44ZRVn%2FOKssS8k%3D&reserved=0 > > Archives: > https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flists.umn.edu%2Farchives%2Fmou-net.html&data=04%7C01%7C%7Ca95545b9f0e044825cd908d8d470f5d3%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637492928911508497%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4C91NS3Xv2n24Cx2vDi4p9fy5ZJDCFJROsIFwqOp0Ik%3D&reserved=0 > > > > 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.
Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Top2040: Top 40 Songs About Birds
"Looney Tunes" says a Minnesotan On Wed, Aug 31, 2022 at 1:27 PM Warren Woessner wrote: > May the bird of paradise fly up your nose! (Little Jimmy Dickens?) > W > > -Original Message- > From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of David Greening > Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2022 1:50 PM > To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU > Subject: Re: [mou-net] Fwd: Top2040: Top 40 Songs About Birds > > Any such list is TOTALLY BOGUS without Surfin Bird by The Trashmen!! > > > On Aug 31, 2022, at 10:37 AM, Winter < > 14c7543ba227-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > > > 🦅 Which one do you like 🌻 > > > > > > Begin forwarded message: > > > > From: Winter > > Date: August 31, 2022 at 10:33:37 AM CDT > > To: Winter > > Subject: Top2040: Top 40 Songs About Birds > > > > > > http://www.top2040.com/2014/07/top-40-songs-about-birds.html > > > > > > 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] Ross's Goose near GTTO?
Brian Smith kindly mentioned this additional possibility for those journeying to Mountain Lake this weekend. Thank you, Brian! Frank Berdan --- Brian Smith wrote: > From: "Brian Smith" > To: "Frank Berdan" > Subject: Re: local birding near GTTO? > Date: Wed, 3 Jan 2007 19:39:11 -0600 > > Frank, > > Birding has been very slow here in Brown county this > winter. The Sleepy Eye > sewage ponds are frozen over and there's no activity > there. The nice folks > in the Cottonwood County Bird Club let me join them > for their CBC last > Monday and I found a Ross's Goose on Fish Lake in > Cottonwood county. This > lake isn't too far from Mountain Lake. To get > there, go SW on Hwy. 60 to > Bingham Lake and go south on Cottonwood Cty. 2 until > it dead ends where it > intersects with Cty. 17. Continue south on a gravel > road (I think it 520th > ave.) about a mile until you come to Fish Lake. > There's a short trail that > you can walk down to the lake and you can scope the > open water. The Ross's > was in with a larger flock of Canada Geese. Hope > this helps - let me know > if you find it. > > Brian Smith __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Golden-Crowned Kinglets � Duluth
Two Golden-Crowned Kinglets were seen on Park Point at 1:10 this afternoon. Either side of MN Av between #4242 & 4246, and adjacent to bus turnaround. Also a couple of Purple Finches were heard and seen at 4488. Alas, no solitaire was apparent (0 for 5). Frank & Kathi Berdan Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097
[mou] Silence
Chad (and others on Yahoo), All my MOU-net mail is going into Yahoo's Bulk mailbox(that is, junk mail/spam) and I have to fish (!) each message out one at a time. I've tried identifying each message as "not spam," but still no fix. Anyone else have a better approach? Frank Berdan --- Chad Heins wrote: > Hey birders, > > Sorry to do this to you, but I have not gotten any > email from the listserv in 3 days now which is > highly > unusual. I'm just testing to see if I get this > email. > > I did have a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks show up > at the feeders for the first time this summer and > the > pair of Broad-winged Hawks continues to frequent the > area. > > Chad Heins > Mankato, MN > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Pine Grosbeaks, Duluth
Flock of five. Duluth Twp, 200 yds N of Scenic 61 corner of McQuade & Boland, in crab apple and nearby spruce & birch. 9:25-10 a.m. today. Frank & Kathi Berdan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Slaty-Backed Gull?
For those of us dragging back to the Twin Cities, has the gull been seen routinely? still most often at E outfall of Black Dog impoundment pre-sundown? Thanks for any updates, Frank Berdan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Fw: Do you know what kind of bird this is?
Cheri, in the second photo the bird on the right looks like a female Purple Finch. The white bird on the left has a similar structure, suggesting another Purple Finch. There are many better-informs birders around the state who can offer opinions on this apparent albino. Let's ask them to reply to you. Thanks for this challenge! Thanks also to responding MOU-net members, Frank Berdan 651-343-5226 > > - Original Message - > > From: cabartholomew1 at mmm.com > > To: berdanfk at visi.com > > Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:20 AM > > Subject: Do you know what kind of bird this is? > > > > Here are a couple of pictures of a white bird we > saw > > at our thistle feeder on Sunday. Do you know what > it > > is? We thought it looked like some type of finch. > It > > was bigger than a gold finch. > > > > We live in Lake Elmo. > > > > Thanks, > > Cheri Bartholomew > > 3M Company > > Design and Engineering Solutions > > 900 Bush Avenue > > Building 42-6W-01 > > P.O. Box 1 > > St. Paul, MN 55133 > > Tel: 651-778-7649 > > Fax: 651-778-4787 > > cabartholomew1 at mmm.com > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Fw: Do you know what kind of bird this is?
Cheri, thanks for posting your photos on: http://www.whatbird.com/forums/photos/cheris_gallery/default.aspx In white_finch_2.jpg the normally pigmented bird on the right looks like a female Purple Finch. The white bird on the left has a similar structure, suggesting another Purple Finch. There are many experts around the state who can offer opinions on this apparent albino. Let's ask them to reply to you. Thanks for this challenge! Thanks also to responding MOU-net members, Frank Berdan 651-343-5226 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] Possible Black-Throated Gray Warbler, Hennepin Co
This morning at Bass Ponds, a bunch of us were trying to find the Summer Tanager and White-Eyed Vireo [between markers 4 & 5], to no avail. However, a warbler was heard with a song not far different from that of a Black-Throated Green, but not quite right. I got two brief looks at about 10:00. The active warbler looked a bit like a Black-and-White, but its chest band on a white chest was obvious both times. We spent the next half hour fighting glare and leaves, then I left to post in hopes of enlisting more help and eventual confirmation. Referring to Sibley here at home, this bird?s chest band is narrower than the painting on p. 437, the streaks on the side not so pronounced, and the yellow lores were not observed. Members of the Bass-Ponds group also saw Harris? and White-Crowned sparrows. At Diamond Lake, Richfield, three Caspian Terns at 7:00 a.m., but alas no apparent Neotropical Cormorant. Frank Berdan 651-343-5226 Take the Internet to Go: Yahoo!Go puts the Internet in your pocket: mail, news, photos & more. http://mobile.yahoo.com/go?refer=1GNXIC
[mou] more Black-backed Woodpeckers along North Shore
Another 17 Black-backed Woodpeckers were heard/seen this morning, while roofing our shed in the 9400 block of Congdon Blvd (North Shore Scenic Drive, St Louis Co 61). Two of them took took breaks on nearby pines; I took a lot more breaks than that just staring back. And to think I used to chase this species. Alas, no Boreal Chickadees yet (but lunchtime is coming). Frank Berdan --- Eckert K R wrote: > To: MOU-net > From: Eckert K R > Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 18:01:14 -0500 > Subject: [mou] Summer Tanager, Black-backed > Woodpeckers, Boreal Chickadees > > Between Duluth and Two Harbors today, 21 Oct, there > were several birds > of interest, including a female-plumaged Summer > Tanager at Stoney > Point, plus a total of 22 Black-backed Woodpeckers > and 15 Boreal > Chickadees along the North Shore. > > Linda Sparling and I observed the tanager near the > stone wall at the > west end of Stoney Pt around 10 am, but the bird was > lost from view and > could not be relocated after 2 brief sightings a few > minutes apart. > > We also counted 17 Black-backed Woodpeckers moving > SW down the N Shore > between 8:30 am and noon, and the morning's total > was 22 individuals > after adding in 5 additional Black-backeds seen by > Mike Hendrickson. > The locations were: > > - 1 just E of Brighton Beach > - 1 at McQuade Rd & Scenic Hwy 61 > - 2 by the Sucker River near Homestead Rd > - 11 along Stoney Point Dr between the stone wall > and Alseth Rd > - 7 in Knife River along Skiff Landing Rd. > > (Note that 21 Black-backed Woodpeckers had been > counted from the Hawk > Ridge Main Overlook on 13 Oct.) > > During the same 3.5-hour time period, Linda and I > had 13 Boreal > Chickadees, and there were 2 others seen by Mike, > for a total of 15 > individuals. These locations were: > > - 2 just E of Brighton Beach > - 1 at McQuade Rd & Scenic Hwy 61 > - 6 near the stone wall at Stoney Pt > - 6 in Knife River along Skiff Landing Rd. > > Other birds of note today along the N Shore were: > several N Shrikes and > Com Redpolls at various locations, a Gray Jay and a > late Am Redstart in > Two Harbors at Lighthouse Pt, and a Red Crossbill at > Stoney Pt. And, > finally, a belated note that yesterday, 20 Oct, both > Red-throated and > Pacific loons were relocated on the L Superior side > of Park Point in > Duluth: the Red-throated at 16th Street and the > Pacific at 22nd Street. > > Kim Eckert > > > > > > > > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
[mou] RFI: Amelia Island, Purple Sandpiper
Would like to travel there for that. Anyone have experience, recommendations? Pls reply back-channel. Thank you, Frank & Kathi Berdan Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping
[mou] DC Cormorants -- Chisago Co
A pair of DC Cormorants were observed from I-35 just north of Forest Lake yesterday morning at 8:45, flying NW (with hope in their eyes?). Frank Berdan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
