Re: [mou-net] Limpkin (Wantonwan Co.)
The limpkin made an appearance shortly before 6am yesterday (6/4) after a forty minute wait. It was concealed somewhere in the willows in the western marsh out of view (44.008660, -94.396310) before getting up and landing in a tree not far from us where it preened for a couple minutes. It then flew to the eastern cattail marsh (44.008344, -94.392031) and landed out of sight. Very early morning (5-6am) seems to be the best time to try for this bird. My ebird checklist from yesterday: https://ebird.org/checklist/S140515052 A few ebird reports have noted a few calls from the bird, but nothing like the wailing of the Washington County bird. For the most part, it is staying silent. This is the potential third state record, as one was documented in Rochester last August and is currently in review. My best, Kimberly Emerson Windom, MN On Mon, Jun 5, 2023 at 8:29 AM Andrew Nyhus wrote: > Chad Hines refound the bird this morning around 5:15 at this location: > 44.007240,-94.394606. Chad, Ron Erpelding and I watched it until around > around 6:00 when it flew to here 44.008373,-94.393615 > > Also, present at this location was a Least Bittern. At one time the two > birds were hunting within a few feet of each other. > > Great morning! > Andy Nyhus > > On Mon, Jun 5, 2023, 7:52 AM Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > > > On June 1, Rachel and Chad Hillesheim found Minnesota’s second state > > record of Limpkin in the ponds at 320th and 330th Streets. Here are the > > original coordinates: (44.008, -94.395). However, the bird seems > to > > move around a fair bit, so be sure to check eBird for the most recent > > updates: https://ebird.org/alert/summary?sid=SN35607. Scroll down to > > Limpkin or search for Limpkin by pressing Control and F buttons at the > same > > time, then typing “Limpkin.” > > > > It was most recently seen about an hour ago. Either it’s fairly > > cooperative with visuals or it’s not cooperative whatsoever. No one has > > heard it vocalize to my knowledge. > > > > Happy summer birding! > > > > Alyssa DeRubeis > > out in the woods near Montreal, QC > > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > > > > > General information and guidelines for posting: > https://moumn.org/listservice.html > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > > During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social > distancing, and continue to bird responsibly. > General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Tricolored Heron -- Blue Earth County
Brian Sandstrom found a tricolored heron at the Watonwan WPA in very western Blue Earth County last night. I have not personally seen it, but others confirmed that it continues this morning. Viewing is from Amber Road. The bird is foraging near the small dam area. (44.0168770, -94.3607472) Brian's checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S116643283 Best of luck! Kimberly Emerson Windom, MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Bush Lake - Hennepin County
Currently visible at Bush Lake: Two lesser black-backed gulls, two Icelands, and one glaucous. White-winged scoter also present. Kimberly Emerson Windom, MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Ross's gull
Good morning all, Just wanted to let everyone know that the Ross's gull was found on the beach in very poor health this morning and was just picked up by a rehabber. Kimberly Emerson, Windom, MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Medicine Lake (Hennepin County) Mute Swan - banded
Good morning, I just wanted to pass along that recent photos of the Medicine Lake mute swan show a red band (and no USGS band), making this an escapee. Photos can be seen on the Minnesota Birding Facebook page. Kimberly Emerson Windom, MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
[mou-net] Jackson County - South Heron Lake
South Heron Lake is fairly low with several decent mudflats. John Hockema and I observed four buff-breasted sandpipers yesterday. One was on the mudflat at the entrance to Sandy Point County Park. If you park just across from the entrance, you can walk down on to the mudflat and scan from there. We had three others (buff-breasteds) on the gravel/rock spit visible from the boat landing in Sandy Point County Park. There is a nice mudflat there as well. The beach is excellent for walking out to the sandy point, there's also a nice trail that goes through the small woods out to the point as well. We had a decent variety of shorebirds; ebird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S72768749 The entrance to Sandy Point County Park: 43.718105, -95.242777 >From the town of Okabena, head southeast on Cty Rd 20 towards Lakefield. In 2.5 miles, turn left (east) on 850th St. There SHOULD be signs for the park, but they've gone missing before... The entrance to the park is 1.5 miles from Cty Rd 20, you'll see the lake in front of you. Another option if you're feeling super adventurous and have a high-clearance vehicle, is to try the rocky spit to the north of Sandy Point County Park. Before you come to the entrance to the park, you'll notice a two track road heading north, this is State property. It's a little overgrown, but we made it back there with our subaru. The road is dry (much like everything else down here right now), but it does have a few potholes. Take this two track north until it turns right. Then take that all the way to the turn around where you can park. You'll have to hike about 0.1 mile in to view the rocky spit. We did have a couple semi-palmated plovers out there yesterday. I would anticipate ruddy turnstones in the future. Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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 During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.
Re: [mou-net] Spotted Towhee - Morrison County
Hello Birders! My parents have had a few inquiries about the spotted towhee coming to their feeders. The towhee is alive and well but is a lot more sporadic. That being said, my parents have hosted over 50 birders in their home and would like a break from all of the chaos. They appreciate everyone being kind and courteous and respecting all of their wishes, but they would love to return to their normal routine. Please refrain from looking for it as you probably won't find it. It has many hiding spots and they are not viewable from the road or driveway. Thank you to those that brought goodies for them and the towhee! Thank you for understanding. Wishing everyone a Happy New year! Kimberly Emerson 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 - Benton County
While birding Benton County with my parents and brother this afternoon, I found a Varied Thrush. We observed it along 160th St NW where it crosses the Little Rock Creek. It was actively foraging with a flock of robins in the buckthorn on the north side of the road. Location where we observed the varied thrush from: 45.801069,-94.188837 I suspect that this may be a more challenging chase, as it is not coming to a feeder. I wish everyone luck if they choose to go for it! Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
[mou-net] Mountain Lake - Windom Christmas Bird Count
Do you like to try different Christmas Bird Counts every year? How about giving the Mountain Lake - Windom CBC a try? We're looking for a few extra participants for our count, which will be held on Saturday, January 4th. Some likely open-country species could include snow buntings, snowy owls, lapland longspurs, and horned larks. Rough-legged hawks and northern shrikes are also very possible. If you're feeling super lucky there is even a (slight) chance of finding an elusive gray partridge. If you're absolutely dying to see a Eurasian collared-dove, I'm sure we can find you one or twenty. I'm also more than happy to hand over the overwhelming job of counting house sparrows at my feeders. Start working on your 2020 year list by participating in a Christmas Bird Count (preferably this one). You never know what you'll find on a CBC! Participants will gather on Saturday, January 4th at the Windom Wetland Management District office at 7:30 AM to divide up the count circle and fill up on coffee. 49663 County Road 17, Windom, MN 56101 Looking forward to a fun time. Hope to see you there! Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
Re: [mou-net] Lesser Goldfinch update
>From what I've heard, the lesser goldfinch has NOT been seen yet today. Many people looking. On Wed, Dec 11, 2019 at 5:07 PM Don Kienholz wrote: > I spoke with Kim Eckert and the bird has not been seen since this morning, > as he was aware. > > Some birders will be checking Thursday morning. > > Please post updates positive or negative > So plans if needed can be adjusted or made. > > Don kienholz > Duluth > > Sent from my iPhone > > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Varied Thrush - Carlton County
A varied thrush has been coming to a feeder in Cromwell for a couple of weeks. Homeowners are allowing visitors. Here are the directions given by Josh McMahon via Facebook: You are welcome to just show up. It is coming to his parents house at 1531 West Island Lake Road in Cromwell. It seems to be around most consistently in the middle of the day. You can go around either side of the house as it mostly hangs out in a maple tree or the berry tree next to the feeder on the lake side. Also, they have an English setter that might be out, but he is friendly. The varied thrush was seen today. Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
[mou-net] Lesser Goldfinch - Lives!
The lesser goldfinch coming to Heidi's feeder in Polk County was seen this morning! Hang in there, little buddy! Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
Re: [mou-net] LESSER GOLDFINCH - WARREN, MN - MARSHALL COUNTY
CORRECTION: Heidi's home is located in POLK COUNTY, east of Warren. You may call or text Heidi for updates. Heidi Hughes 218-745-5663 On Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 10:34 AM Kimberly Emerson < kimberly.emerson...@gmail.com> wrote: > More info from Heidi: > With the following caveats, we welcome people who want to see the bird. > It has not been spotted today. > It was first spotted late Sunday afternoon, and again off and on all day > Monday. > > The bird has been spotted at 27499 190th St NW (East of Warren MN - 3 > miles south of Hwy 1 on 280th St NW, east on 190th St.) > > Please, do NOT park at the former Wetlands Pines & Prairie site - 27351 > 190th St. NW > Park at the Northwest Minnesota Pollinator Garden at 27569 190 St. NW. > Please, do NOT drive down or block the driveway at 27499 190th St NW > > Do NOT take the short cut by the yellow "Danger" sign near the Pollinator > Garden parking area. > > Walk back to 190th St NW then go east to the driveway at 27499. > Walk south on the driveway until you see a line of cracked corn in the > driveway. > > Please do NOT come any closer to the house, you will scare all the birds > away. > > Thank you! > > Heidi Hughes > > On Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 10:09 AM Kimberly Emerson < > kimberly.emerson...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> A photo of a lesser goldfinch was posted on the Agassiz Audubon Society >> Facebook page about an hour ago. >> >> The homeowner (Heidi Hughes) is allowing visitors. Please follow these >> rules: >> >> 27499 – 190th street, Warren, MN >> >> Coming to the feeders between the house and garage. >> >> Park on 190th and walk down driveway. Do not pass the yellow cracked corn >> line or travel to the house or garage. Bird is very skittish. Watch ONLY >> from the driveway. >> >> Per a comment by Becca Engdahl, the goldfinch has not been seen yet this >> morning and was not looking too healthy last night. The homeowner said she >> would let her know if it returns today. >> >> Good luck! >> Kimberly Emerson >> Windom, 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
Re: [mou-net] LESSER GOLDFINCH - WARREN, MN - MARSHALL COUNTY
More info from Heidi: With the following caveats, we welcome people who want to see the bird. It has not been spotted today. It was first spotted late Sunday afternoon, and again off and on all day Monday. The bird has been spotted at 27499 190th St NW (East of Warren MN - 3 miles south of Hwy 1 on 280th St NW, east on 190th St.) Please, do NOT park at the former Wetlands Pines & Prairie site - 27351 190th St. NW Park at the Northwest Minnesota Pollinator Garden at 27569 190 St. NW. Please, do NOT drive down or block the driveway at 27499 190th St NW Do NOT take the short cut by the yellow "Danger" sign near the Pollinator Garden parking area. Walk back to 190th St NW then go east to the driveway at 27499. Walk south on the driveway until you see a line of cracked corn in the driveway. Please do NOT come any closer to the house, you will scare all the birds away. Thank you! Heidi Hughes On Tue, Dec 10, 2019 at 10:09 AM Kimberly Emerson < kimberly.emerson...@gmail.com> wrote: > A photo of a lesser goldfinch was posted on the Agassiz Audubon Society > Facebook page about an hour ago. > > The homeowner (Heidi Hughes) is allowing visitors. Please follow these > rules: > > 27499 – 190th street, Warren, MN > > Coming to the feeders between the house and garage. > > Park on 190th and walk down driveway. Do not pass the yellow cracked corn > line or travel to the house or garage. Bird is very skittish. Watch ONLY > from the driveway. > > Per a comment by Becca Engdahl, the goldfinch has not been seen yet this > morning and was not looking too healthy last night. The homeowner said she > would let her know if it returns today. > > Good luck! > Kimberly Emerson > Windom, 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
[mou-net] LESSER GOLDFINCH - WARREN, MN - MARSHALL COUNTY
A photo of a lesser goldfinch was posted on the Agassiz Audubon Society Facebook page about an hour ago. The homeowner (Heidi Hughes) is allowing visitors. Please follow these rules: 27499 – 190th street, Warren, MN Coming to the feeders between the house and garage. Park on 190th and walk down driveway. Do not pass the yellow cracked corn line or travel to the house or garage. Bird is very skittish. Watch ONLY from the driveway. Per a comment by Becca Engdahl, the goldfinch has not been seen yet this morning and was not looking too healthy last night. The homeowner said she would let her know if it returns today. Good luck! Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
[mou-net] Spotted Towhee - Morrison County
The SPOTTED TOWHEE coming to my parents' feeders in Morrison County returned this morning. They are welcoming visitors but they ask that you call first. The best viewing is from inside their house. Please refrain from wandering around the yard, they don't want to spook it. Please call or text Steve at 320-360-2592 Kimberly Emerson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Sabine's Gull -- Murray/Cottonwood Counties
Late this evening, I located a juvenile Sabine's Gull in Murray County on Hwy 62, 2.5 miles west of the Cottonwood County line. It slowly made its way east, passing over flooded ag fields and wetlands. John Hockema and I followed the bird for a mile and eventually lost it. At that point we were only a mile or so from Talcot Lake in Cottonwood County. We scoped the lake from the boat landing on the south side where John was able to relocate the Sabine's gull over the water. It eventually landed. It is more than likely roosting there for the night, along with a couple hundred other gulls (mostly Franklin's). Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
[mou-net] Little Gull -- Walker WTP
Bruce Munson posted photos of a juvenile little gull on Facebook around 5:15pm tonight. The gull was located in the highest pond at the Walker sewage ponds in Cass County. Also present were hundreds of Bonaparte's gulls. Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
Re: [mou-net] BRAMBLING in Becker County
Beau Shroyer, the homeowner, just posted this on Facebook about ten minutes ago: "Saturday, February 2. No brambling. He hasn’t been seen for 25 hours. As you can see by this photo, there are plenty of eyes looking for him. Last sighting was 9:15am on February 1. My family is thankful to all who came to see this bird. We are requesting that today be the last day we have visitors in the yard. If you’re planning on coming or know someone who’s planning to come, please respect this decision. Help us spread the word. It’s been a wild week and we are ready to get back to life as usual. Thank you all for being wonderful guests." On Sat, Feb 2, 2019 at 9:52 AM Emily Nadolny wrote: > Good morning MOU community, > > I was just wondering if anyone could confirm sightings of the Brambling > today. > > Thank you, > > Emily Nadolny > > > On Jan 27, 2019, at 9:06 AM, Alex wrote: > > > > The Brambling was still present this morning starting at around 8am and > was there when we left around 8:30. > > The bird was very regularly visiting the feeders this morning with the > group of American Goldfinches and Purple Finches. Bird came it probably > around 8am and then was regularly either on the ground, in the maple behind > the feeder, or in the large spruce immediately left of the house. I didn’t > notice where it flew in from this morning, but when it was present in the > yard it was in either of those three locations. Good luck to any who chase > it! I’d recommend backing in his driveway and having your trunk to the > garage doors so you’re facing the feeders. You lose a little bit of the > Spruce this way, but parking in the other available spots does not allow > you to see the ground from your car with the current amount of snow on the > ground, and they’re only gonna get more snow today. Huge thank you to Beau > for being so willing to have people come and visit and for getting the word > out on this bird! > > Best, > > Alex Sundvall > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Jan 26, 2019, at 3:19 PM, m...@moumn.org wrote: > >> > >> (Posted by Becca Engdahl via moumn.org) > >> > >> Beau Shroyer has a BRAMBLING at his yard feeder in Becker County. He’s > >> accepting visitors. Address is 27950 Co Hwy 34 Callaway Mn 56521. No > need to > >> contact before you visit, and the feeders should be ivisible in the > front yard. > >> Photos by Beau posted to Facebook confirm the sighting. > >> > >> 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 > 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] Morrison County Varied Thrush
My dad just had a varied thrush bathing in his water feature. It took off with a flock of robins towards some crabapple trees. He is going to try and relocate it. People are welcome to look for it. Email me for his cell number. Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
[mou-net] Cottonwood Co. Smith's Longspurs & Black Scoters
Yesterday a group of us set out to find SMITH’S LONGSPURS in Cottonwood County. Cold, windy conditions made for pretty poor birding conditions and no Smith’s. Today was much warmer and a little less windy. John Hockema and I were able to kick up 4 Smith's at Rock Ridge Prairie SNA. The SNA is directly northwest of the petroglyphs. We made a stop at the Mountain Lake WTP where we found 3 BLACK SCOTERS, a first county record. Also present were Canada, cackling, snow, and white-fronted geese. Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
[mou-net] 'Wings on the Prairie' event, Saturday, May 19th, Windom
Join USFWS staff for our annual 'Wings on the Prairie' event on Saturday, May 19th in Windom. Start your morning off with a guided bird walk around the Wolf Lake nature trail. Extra binoculars will be available for use. The walk usually lasts one hour and is family friendly. Various activities will follow the bird walk, including kids crafts and games. Multiple nest box designs, including wood duck and bluebird, will be available to build. The Prairie Ecology Bus Center will also have a learning station. The Great Plains Zoo will be bringing animals and giving a presentation on critters native to our prairies. Schedule of events: Bird Walk 7:30 AM Kids Activities and Learning Stations 8:30-10 AM Great Plains Zoo Presentation 10-10:45 AM Lunch 11 AM - 12:30 PM Windom Wetland Management District 49663 County Rd 17 Windom, MN 56101 Questions, please call our office at 507-831-2220 Kimberly Emerson Windom, 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
[mou-net] Crane Meadows NWR Bird Walk
The annual Spring Bird Walk is scheduled for Saturday, May 5th at Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge! Meet at the refuge headquarters at 8am. Extra binoculars will be available for use. Refreshments will be served after the walk in the Sedge Meadow Classroom. This event is free and open to the public. Crane Meadows NWR 19502 Iris Rd. Little Falls, MN 56345 Questions, please call 320-632-1575 Kimberly Emerson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
