[mou-net] Indian Point/Western Waterfront Trail
Finally a nice enough morning for some decent birding. On a 2 hr walk from the point to Knowlton creek yielded: half dozen or so Yellow warblers single Chestnut-sided warbler a few Black-and-White warblers Ovenbird Gray Catbird Blue-Headed Vireo Rose-Breasted Grosbeak very numerous American Goldfinches and the most exciting was a Green Heron in the newly dredged backwaters of Knowlton Creek. All are FOY except the ovenbird and of course the Goldfinches. Joshua Bailly This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail 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] looking for tips on the Upper Red River valley
I'm making a little road trip from Duluth to Grand Forks and up to the Canadian border. I was hoping there might be some folks that could give me a few clues on hot spots around Crookston, Grand Forks, and anywhere north along I-29 or the Red River. Thanks in advance. Joshua Bailly This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail 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] Bonaparte's Gulls Duluth
Around noon today I saw a flock of hundreds of bonaparte's gulls on the St. Louis river by the Hwy 23 bridge. Also saw FOY black and white and blackburnian warblers at grassy point. Joshua Bailly This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail 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] Brown Thrasher
I saw a pair of brown thrashers while out looking today. Its a wonder I saw anything. Once the fog cleared there was about a half hour of clear skies then the wind started howling at 20-30 mph. I also saw what I suspect was a gray catbird but the wind prevented a very good look. Is a catbird a reasonable sighting for this time of the year in Duluth? Joshua Bailly Duluth, MN This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail 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 Duluth area sightings
Yellow-rumped warbler Eastern Phoebe Least Flycatcher in two different locations Yellow bellied sapsucker numerous Great Blue Herons in the St. Louis River estuary Right now you can't go outside without seeing or hearing Northern Flickers I'm still on the hunt to find my FOY Hermit Thrush. Joshua Bailly West Duluth, MN This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail 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] pie billed grebe
I saw a couple of pie billed grebes near Hearding Island. I also saw a flock of scaup but I'm not sure if they were greater or lesser. Joshua Bailly This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail 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] Song sparrows in Duluth
I saw and heard numerous song sparrows this afternoon on a walk around the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Joshua Bailly This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail 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] Sick redpolls in Duluth
I'm sad to say I've also seen a few sick redpolls. For the last week there's been a flock of about 30 birds hanging around my feeders. In the morning there was a sick one on the ground and it was dead by the afternoon. Its time to take the feeders in and get them cleaned. Joshua Bailly This message was sent using the University of Minnesota Duluth Webmail Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Red-Winged black birds in Kanebec Co.
The flight northward continues. I saw a number of red-wings along Hwy 107 in Northern Kanebec county and southward into Isanti and Anoka counties as well. I traveled south from Duluth this morning and didn't see any in Carlton, or Pine county yet. -- Joshua Bailly Research Coordinator for Prairie Biofuel/Wildlife Research Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Dr. N.E. Bethel, MN 55005 763-434-5131 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] looking for owls
I've been hearing some Great Horned Owls around the property and would love to find the nest and keep an eye on it as the chicks develop. I've narrowed down a general area based on hearing calls from a few different nights. Does anyone have any suggestions for finding a nest? I though maybe the first calls of the night might come from near the nest. Any input would be appreciated? -- Joshua Bailly Research Coordinator for Prairie Biofuel/Wildlife Research Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Dr. N.E. Bethel, MN 55005 763-434-5131 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] nesting ravens in Pine Co.
I also saw a raven with a beak full of nesting material Monday morning along the south bound lane of I-35. -- Joshua Bailly Research Coordinator for Prairie Biofuel/Wildlife Research Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Dr. N.E. Bethel, MN 55005 763-434-5131 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] looking for banding opportunities
Greeting All, I'm very interested in getting some mist netting and banding experience this spring. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm at home in Duluth every weekend but otherwise I work at Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve (10 mi South of Cambridge) during the week. I would be happy to volunteer my time near either place. -- Joshua Bailly Research Coordinator for Prairie Biofuel/Wildlife Research Cedar Creek Ecosystem Science Reserve 2660 Fawn Lake Dr. N.E. Bethel, MN 55005 763-434-5131 Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
