[mou-net] Sandhill cranes and Redwing blackbirds
FOY sandhill cranes in Cloverdale this morning. Six kettling upwards, then headed off to the northwest. 1 lone crane headed northeast by itself. Also Redwing blackbirds are back in the swamp on our property. So great to hear their songs again. A few Grackles in the yard off/on since last Friday. 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] Bluebirds are back in Cloverdale
Saw 6 bluebirds on our morning walk of the property today, 3 pairs on or near 3 bluebird houses. Tree swallows arrived a few days ago as well. 1 catbird also. 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-rumped Warblers, Pine County
2 male Yellow-rumped warblers (Myrtle) have been visiting my suet feeders yesterday and today. Also, FOY - Belted kingfisher, 2 Brown Thrashers. Cloverdale, 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] FOY rose breasted grosbeak Pine Co.
A male rose breasted grosbeak arrived and stayed at the feeders yesterday afternoon. Haven't seen it yet this morning, tho. Last year I had four pairs stay in the area/ raise young. 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] FOY Oriole and hummingbird Pine Co
FOY - 1 Oriole and 1 hummingbird showed up this morning at the same time in Cloverdale, Pine Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] FOY Baltimore Orioles and hummingbird Pine Co
Not seeing my post from yesterday, so repeating it here. Cloverdale, Pine Co. FOY Orioles yesterday, 2 males, hung around all day. FOY ruby throat hummingbird early in the morning, but didn't see it after that. Woke up to 2 inches of snow on the ground this morning; haven't seen Orioles or hummingbird yet today. Other recent returns Phoebes E Towhees Br Thrasher Rose breast grosbeaks Yellow rumped warblers still hanging out, taking suet and meal worms, as we have no insects yet. New warbler, having trouble with ID: smaller than YR. all black head with yellow neck band thatdoesn't go all the way around. yellowish breast fading to buff color on bottom, streaked. 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 headed woodpecker Pine Co
A red headed woodpecker showed up yesterday afternoon, stayed until dark. Nothing yet this morning. Last fall I had a pair arrive and hang around the month of September. 1 hummingbird coming regularly since yesterday. Cloverdale, Pine Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers Pine County
The RH Woodpeckers brought two young ones to the feeders today. The pair showed up last fall, was gone for the winter, and returned last spring. They came occasionally early summer and then more regularly. Hopefully they'll set up a home base here. 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] Flycatcher missing upper beak Ramsey Cty
Wow. That really is amazing. Especially that the bird looks healthy otherwise. Hope it continues to do well. Great photo. The tree frog is a bonus, too. Careful about talking about other critters on here, tho. Some ppl get yelled at for doing that. Thanks for sharing this. On Fri, Aug 9, 2019, 2:57 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > I was down to Crosby Fram park yesterday evening, and got a photo of this > poor Great Crested Flycatcher that is missing its upper beak! Ive never > seen a bird with either an entire upper or lower beak missing... > > The bird looks otherwise healthy and alert, so it appears to be faring ok. > > Can anyone tell me whether the beak will grow back? > > As a little bonus, there is a small tree frog sitting on a branch nearby > the Flycatcher. I believe it is a Northern Cricket Frog? > > > https://www.flickr.com/photos/146080097@N04/48492860652/in/dateposted-public/ > > Thanks for any responses, > > Brian T. > St. Paul 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 > 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] This IS about birds
Excellent vid. Thanks for sharing. Always interesting to hear how ppl got into birding, and the stories behind that passion. Makes me want to get my first tattoo. On Sat, Aug 10, 2019, 12:46 PM James Williams wrote: > https://bit.ly/2yfwBcD > > > > Jim Williams > woodduc...@gmail.com > startribune.com/wingnut > > “…what was supposed to be happening 50 years from now is our present > reality.” > — Edwin Castellanos, climate scientist, Universidad del Valle, > Guatemala > > > 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] Red-headed Woodpeckers Update
Confirmed there are 4 RH Woodpeckers fledged from the pair that nested here this summer. All 6 are visiting my yard daily, and seem to be doing well. A Merlin came thru last week and took a bird that I didn't see clearly. I feared it was one of young RHs, but after checking the site where it ate the bird, found it to be a Blue Jay. This is most likely an expansion of the colony that inhabits the St Croix Park, east of Hinckley. Pine Co, Cloverdale area. 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] Black Vulture in Duluth
Are black vultures rare in northern MN? I've seen them occasionally all summer long in the Hinckley area. Usually just one alone, sometimes soaring with a group of turkey vultures. On Sun, Aug 18, 2019, 2:50 PM Kim R Eckert wrote: > Seen by John Richardson a short time ago at Hawk Ridge as it flew north > and out of sight. (His post to mou-net did not go through, so he asked me > to repost it.) Note that the first state record in August 2001 was also > spotted at Hawk Ridge as it flew north, but later that day it was seen > again at the ridge after it had turned around and headed back south. So > maybe this one will do the same thing? > > Kim Eckert, Duluth > > 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] Shrike in Pine County
A shrike has visited my feeder area twice this week. More than likely a northern shrike due to the season. It flies in/out very fast. Any tips on what to look for in distinguishing the northern from the loggerhead? Also have 5 mourning doves still hanging around. 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] Bird smuggling
Thousands of captured birds freed from smugglers. https://www.animalsasia.org/us/media/news/news-archive/illegal-bird-smuggling-operation-intercepted-leading-to-release-of-thousands-of-indonesian-birds.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] Birds are shrinking, may be due to climate change.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/12/04/birds-are-shrinking-these-scientists-say-its-consequence-global-warming/ 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] Breeding program boosts endangered bird in Florida. (Florida grasshopper sparrow)
https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/dec/25/breeding-program-boosts-endangered-florida-grasshopper-sparrow-population?CMP=share_btn_tw&__twitter_impression=true Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
