[mou-net] Brown Booby
The bird was present mid-afternoon on a barge on the Mississippi River in Winona. All, note that I very carefully posted a photo to "Recently Seen" checking the date to be sure that it said August 14. The photo on the website says August 15 which isn't even here yet! The same thing happened to me when I posted the Tri-colored Heron photo a few days ago. 44.0593, -91.6646 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] WFIB
White-faced Ibis continues NW of CR B and Dale Ramsey County. 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.
Re: [mou-net] Limpkin
Note that the private property adjacent to the Paul Hugo reserve is not open to visitors. On Fri, Jun 4, 2021, 8:48 PM Roy Zimmerman wrote: > The bird was still present today, mid-day, calling every 30 or 60 minutes. > My friend lives adjacent to the Paul Hugo reserve and he tells me that he > can hear it calling from his deck at 8:45pm. > 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] Limpkin
The bird was still present today, mid-day, calling every 30 or 60 minutes. My friend lives adjacent to the Paul Hugo reserve and he tells me that he can hear it calling from his deck at 8:45pm. 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] LTJA
The Long-tailed Jaeger is present this morning, 10 am. 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] Bullocks Oriole
Riverton in Crow Wing County. On Tue, May 5, 2020, 1:13 PM Roy Zimmerman wrote: > Present at 1pm on willow across from house then to the feeders. > 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] Bullocks Oriole
Present at 1pm on willow across from house then to the feeders. 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] Barn Owl
The Sax Zim Barn Owl still present at 2:30 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] Sage Thrasher Not Found St Louis County.
Craig Mandel's MRVAC spent 1 1/2 hours this morning trying for the Sage Thrasher reported yesterday. We had a brief scope look at an interesting bird but could not confirm. We could not relocate that bird. 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] Prairie Warbler
The Houston County Prairie Warbler continues at the Gordon Anderson spot: 43.5101, -91.3488. Photos on the MOU website and Facebook posts. 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] Post
Yesterday I accidentally posted some St Louis county birds to Hennepin County. I have corrected it. 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] Ramsey Hooded Warbler
Vista Hills Park off Marnie Street, HOWA still present at 10:45. Take the paved path from Marnie St to the paved main trail. This is where Mike Majeski originally found the bird. I turned right on the wood chip trail and the bird was about 50 yards from the main trsil. 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] Sage Thrasher
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[mou-net] Chippewa Cattle Egret
I meant to post this yesterday but I used an old address so it did not get posted. Yesterday late afternoon I found a Cattle Egret in Chipewa County, Gneiss Outcrop SNA, in the flooded ares at the east end of the SNA. 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] King Rail
Also American Golden Plover in flooded field at 250th St. and 260 Ave. On Jun 18, 2017 3:21 PM, "Roy Zimmerman" <roymz...@gmail.com> wrote: > Present at previously reported location, 3pm. > 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] King Rail
Present at previously reported location, 3pm. 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] Little Blue Heron still present, Grant Co
At 4pm we had the Glossy Ibis and the Little Blue Heron. On Jun 7, 2017 5:22 PM, "KIm Eckert"wrote: At 5:20 at N Ottawa on south side of impoundment, 1/2 mile east of county line. Kim Eckert, 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] Clay County
I had the Western Wood-peewee this afternoon with Pete Hoeger then proceeded to a wetland Pete told me about. Go north from Ulen to 200th Ave then west 1mile. Peeps, 2 American Avocets, Wilson's Phalaropes, several ducks and a Whimbril. 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 Bear Lake, Ramsey County
Not at the big park and boat launch at the NW corner of the lake but at the other boat launch a little farther south. Did not relocate the Marbled Godwit, but in the marsh SE of the parking lot Yellow-headed Blackbirds on territory and a calling Least Bittern 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] Cinnamon Teal Washington Countyu
With Barb and Denny Martin and the help of a friendly neighbor we found the Cinnamon Teal today at 5pm. From Macey Way take the trail through the woods west. 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] Paper Session Book Sales
Just a reminder that the Paper Session is only a month away (December 3, registration form on the website). I have already received quite a few donated books for the book sale that day. If you have not contacted me yet and you do have books to donate please do so within the next couple of weeks. I can pick books up in the Twin Cities or you can bring to the paper session that morning. Thank you, 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] Red Phalarope
Make that the middle pond. On Oct 22, 2016 11:01 AM, "Roy Zimmerman" <roymz...@gmail.com> wrote: > Present at the east pond, Cook WTP. 11am > 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 Phalarope
Present at the east pond, Cook WTP. 11am 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] Brandt Two Harbors.
Brandt present in grass near Edna G 2pm. 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] Paper Session Book Sales
Do you have old bird books that you no longer use? US or Minnesota guides? Guides for other states or other countries? Fiction or non-fiction with a bird theme? Travel books that might be of interest to birders? Please consider donating your books for this year's paper session book sale. The paper session this year will be Saturday, December 3rd. (Information about registration will be coming out soon.) I have "volunteered" again this year to help with book sales. Between now and December 3rd please get to me any books you would like to donate. If you live in the Twin Cities area or not too far away, I may be able to pick the books up at your house. Or you can deliver them to my house 1974 Castle Court E, Maplewood. Or you can bring to the paper session December 3rd, but it is more convenient if I can get them earlier for sorting and pricing. Also, I will be in Duluth Friday evening, November 4 and Sunday afternoon, November 6. If you are in Duluth, I could pick books up those days. Please email me if you have any questions or want to rendez-vous. Thanks, 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] sharp-tailed directions
Take MN 7 to Mayer, south on Hwy 25 2+ miles, west on Hwy 32 1 mile. Stop where all the birders are standing in the road On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 3:24 PM, Jimwrote: > Could anyone provide precise directions to the sharp-tailed sandpiper? > Thanks. > Jim Williams > birding blog at startribune.com/Wingnut > > > 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] Sabine's Gull
The Gull is present at the Albany WTP at 1pm. 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] Hennepin County - MVNWR - Bass Ponds - Bird walk summary - 8/8/2016
The Night-heron just flew among the big trees north of the first pond west of the trail at the bottom of the hill. On Aug 8, 2016 12:54 PM, "CRAIG MANDEL"wrote: 8/8/2016 Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Long Meadow Lake Unit Bass Ponds - Trailhead Bird Walk - Summary While co-leading a walk at the Bass Ponds this morning with Brianne Keehan, our group found an immature Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. The bird was observed at 8:10 am, sitting in a tree on the North side of the first pond you come to on your right. This area would be visible from the small observation platform on the pond, or on the trail just west of the observation platform. We observed the bird sitting in the tree for about 15 minutes. We returned later to the area and were unable to relocate the Heron, but one of the participants likely observed the bird fly and land in the tree line to the West of our initial spot where we observed it. So its likely still in the area. Water levels on Long Meadow Lake are still a little high, so there are no mud flats for Shorebirds at this time. Here's a list of some of the birds we observed on the walk: Great Blue Heron Great Egret Green Heron Yellow-crowned Night-Heron Red-bellied Woodpecker Eastern Phoebe Yellow-throated Vireo - Heard only Red-eyed Vireo - Heard only Gray Catbird Cedar Waxwing American Redstart Craig Mandel Minnetonka, Hennepin County egretc...@msn.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html 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] Mottled Duck Polk County
We had what we believe to be a Mottled Duck today at the Erskine WTP in Polk County. See photo at MOU website and more photos at the MN Birding Facebook page. 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] Calliope Hummingbird still present in Duluth
Still present at 10am. On Jun 14, 2016 6:37 AM, "KIm Eckert"wrote: > Bruce Munson reports at 6:15 this morning that it is still perched in the > yellow-flowered shrub on the left side of the path leading to the beach > from the parking lot on the south side of the Park Point ball fields. This > is the same spot where Bruce saw the bird when he left at 8:20 pm > yesterday. Also check the feeder which has been placed on the right side of > the path. > > Kim Eckert, 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] Dakota Night - heron
Black-crowned Night - heron still present at Thompson County Park, West St. Paul. Easily seen across lake from fishing pier. 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 bellied whistling ducks
Still present at 1:30. On May 20, 2016 10:31 AM, "Herb Dingmann"wrote: > The birds are still present on Eggert Lake at 10:10. > > Herb Dingmann > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 20, 2016, at 7:56 AM, PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal < > hoegerler...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > B-b Whistling Ducks back on Eggert Lake again right now 7:55 am Friday. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On May 20, 2016, at 6:21 AM, Peterson, James M. < > peterson.jame...@mayo.edu> wrote: > >> > >> > >> Still present at 6 am. In farm pond south of Eggert Lake on 181 ave. > Farm number 33700. > >> > >> > >> Sent via the Samsung GALAXY S®4, an AT 4G LTE smartphone > > > > > > 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] [mou-rba] [mou-net] Yellow-throated warbler likely nesting- Hennepin Co
Still present at 1pm On May 15, 2016 11:38 AM, "CRAIG MANDEL"wrote: > 5/15/16 > > 11:00 am > > One of the Yellow-throated Warblers was heard and seen along the trail > that runs along the East side of the large hill at Gold Medal Park. > > Craig Mandel > Minnetonka, Hennepin County > egretc...@msn.com > > > Date: Sat, 14 May 2016 18:21:55 -0600 > > From: r...@moumn.org > > Subject: Re: [mou-rba] [mou-net] Yellow-throated warbler likely nesting- > Hennepin Co > > To: mou-...@lists.umn.edu > > > > So excited that I failed to say I they were sighted around 7 pm by a > handful of birders. Thanks to all who posted. What a beautiful species. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On May 14, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Mike Majeski > wrote: > > > > > > Despite all the activity (people, dogs, lawn mowing) in Gold Medal > Park, the pair of yellow-throated warblers appear to be nesting in the > area. An apparent a female was seen with a bill full of nesting material > and the male was actively chasing a chipping sparrow out of a tree. This > was around 10:45 a.m. Please refrain from using tape recordings/audio > calls, the birds are quite visible if you are patient. As stated, there is > enough activity going on there and the birds do not need additional stress > from recordings, especially if they are trying to nest! > > > Thank you to all who posted info about this sighting. > > > Mike Majeski > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 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] Sherburne Lake Fremont
Today. Bonaparte 's and Lessor Black-backed Gulls. Red-throated Loon. Pied-billed, Horned, and a Western Grebe. 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] Dakota Ibis
White - faced Ibis present at 12:55 at 180th St. Marsh. 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] MOU Paper Session
Good morning all. The annual Minnesota Ornithologists' Union Paper Session is just 3 weeks away, Saturday, December 5, 2015. As in past years, it will be at the Bell Museum on the University of Minnesota campus. Doors open at 7am with limited parking in the underground parking lot at the museum and also parking in the Church Street lot 1/ 2 block north of the museum. The program starts at 8am. The program is not published yet, but as always it will include a variety of interesting topics on birds and birding. If you have not registered yet, please do so. The registration form is available at moumn.org. You can also register at the door the day of the event. We will have book sales tables set up in the lobby, but the number of donated books is a little low so far this year. If you have books to donate, please contact me for pickup or bring them to the Paper Session, early in the day if possible. Thank you and see you in three weeks, Roy Zimmerman President, MOU 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] MN Birding
Good morning everyone. The current issue of Minnesota Birding is now available electronically at the MOU website, moumn.org. Click on MOU Publications. 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] Cook Loons
With more eyes and opinions, maybe Common. 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] Cook Pacific Loons
Two Pacific Loons currently in Taconic Harbor. Also Black and Black and White-winged Scoters. 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] Ramsey County Snow Goose
There is currently a juvenile white-morph Snow Goose feeding with Canada Geese along the north side of CR 96, 0.5 mile west of I35E. 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] Nutcracker
The Clark's Nutcracker is present today at noon feeding in the backyard to the right of House No. 24092. Favorite perch seems to be a metal post beside the apple tree nearest the road. 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] Paper Session Book Sale
Good morning fellow MOU members. First of all many thanks to all of you who have generously donated books for past book sales and to those of you who have supported the MOU and added to your bird library by purchasing these books. This is an important source of income for the MOU averaging approximately $1,000 per year the last few years. This income helps us fund the many projects we support in the interest of bird education, conservation, etc. Also, thanks to John Moriarty for coordinating the paper session book sale the last few years and to Denny and Barb Martin for helping for several years before that. John has indicated that he will not be able to coordinate the book sale this year, so we need a new volunteer or volunteers to help us with this. The responsibilities of this coordinator include soliciting and collecting books from donors throughout the year (A number of traveling birders around the state have traditionally helped with this.), pricing the books, getting the books to the Bell Museum the day of the paper session (December 5, 2015, this year), staffing the book table and selling the books the day of the paper session. We have a place for storing books prior to the paper session and John Moriarty has indicated that he would assist the new volunteer (-s) as needed. Please contact me if you would be willing to help us as our book sale coordinator. Maybe several of you could form a team to do this. Also, the paper session is only four months away. If you have books to donate, please contact me and we will try to arrange to collect them. Many thanks, Roy Zimmerman President, MOU 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] Tropical Kingbird
Present at6:40 this morning with Butch Ukura and Pam Perry. 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] Steele County Possible Hormed Grebe
Yesterday morning I observed what appeared to me to be a Horned Grebe in winter plumage swimming near numerous Ruddy Ducks on Rice Lake, Rice Lake State Park, Steele County. It was a scope view too far away for a good photo. 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] Kingbird
The silent Couch's / Tropical Kingbird is very cooperative this morning, fly catching from a dead limb on the cottonwood tree. 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] Wright County Prothonotary Warbler
Yesterday I entered a Prothonotary Warbler sighting into the MOU database. I did not realize at the time I found the bird that it was out of range and would probably be a first county record. I got a couple of calls asking me about the bird. Here are the details. At Lake Maria State Park drive toward the boat landing. Go past the rare turtle crossing sign (A snapping turtle working a nest in the road yesterday, but no Blandings.) to the intersection where you would turn left to go to the boat landing. There is a pond that extends to the right from this intersection. I heard the bird across the pond in the woods maybe 50 yards to the right of this intersection. Prothonotary is one of the warblers I can hear and to me it had the distinctive cheep cheep cheep call, much slower and more melodic than the calling swamp sparrows. I never saw the bird but listened to it call repeatedly for 10 minutes. I am not 100 % certain that this is what I had and would welcome others taking a look/ listen for another opinion. Good luck. 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] Least Bittern Ramsey County
Craig Mandel called me about a Least Bittern calling in White Bear Lake. I went 4 hours later and it was still calling. At the boat ramp at Central Avenue/ Lake Drive on the west side of White Bear Lake. 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: Event: Climate change impacts on birds
-- Forwarded message -- From: Alexis Williams willi...@fresh-energy.org Date: Mon, Mar 23, 2015 at 1:50 PM Subject: RE: Event: Climate change impacts on birds To: Roy Zimmerman roymz...@gmail.com Cc: vicepresid...@moumn.org vicepresid...@moumn.org, presid...@moumn.org presid...@moumn.org, conservat...@moumn.org conservat...@moumn.org, m...@moumn.org m...@moumn.org Roy, Thank you for helping to promote this event! I really appreciate it. Hope to see some MOU members there. Best, Alexis April 11 | Minnesota’s http://fresh-energy.org/2014/01/may-1-climate-clean-water-and-clean-energy/ Clean Power Plan FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Members of the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union are personally invited to an April 11th community forum on clean energy featuring two local ornithologists. Come and learn how Minnesota can continue on its clean energy path, cutting dangerous carbon pollution and improving our human health and protecting our natural areas. Hear from local leaders such as State Senator Bev Scalze and David Thornton, Assistant Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, regarding the state’s Clean Power Plan. Dr. Dale Gentry, University of Northwestern- Saint Paul and Dr. Ken Petersen, Bethel University, will discuss climate impacts of birds and provide reflections on creation care principles. J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director at Fresh Energy, will describe the progress Minnesota has made in growing clean energy jobs that cut carbon and benefit our health, air, and water. Mark Ahlstrom, CEO of WindLogics will highlight the important role wind as played in our progress to date. Saturday, April 11th, 1:30PM- 3:00PM Youderian Mission Center University of Northwestern- Saint Paul 3003 Snelling Ave N St. Paul, MN 55113 For more information, contact Alexis Williams at willi...@fresh-energy.org or 651-726-7569. 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] Ramsey County Snowy Owl
One of my tax clients today (not a birder) mentioned that he had seen a snowy owl. After work I went and sure enough there it was. I saw it perched in a tree in the HB Fuller wildlife preserve (private property) just east of Labore Road between I694 and County Road E. 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] Two Varied Thrushes
I went to the Binstock's in Good Thunder today and got great views of their Varied Thrush around 12:15. Very gracious hosts. Then I went to Eagle's Nest County Park in Watonwan County and got Bob William's Varied THRUSH. NE corner of the park, giving soft call notes as Bob reported. Photo of the Good Thunder VATH tonight on MOU webpage and Facebook. 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] Chisago Snowy Owl
Ron Erperlding called to tell me about a snowy owl in Chisago County. I went and found it at 3pm north of Rush City. From CR 30/ MN 361 go east 0.2 mile on CR 3. The owl was standing in an open field north of the road behind the yellow house. Maybe 200 yards from the road. 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] Board of Directors Meeting
The next MOU board of directors meeting will be at 6pm, Friday, December 5, 2014, at my HR Block office. The office is located at 3035 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN 55109. The office is in a strip mall between White Bear Ave. and Maplewood Mall. The office is across the parking lot from Barnes and Nobles. Exit I694 at White Bear Ave. and go south 1.5 blocks. Members of MOU are welcome to attend. Roy Zimmerman President, MOU 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] MOU Paper Session
The agenda and registration form for the December 6, 2014, MOU Paper Session is now available at our website, moumn.org. We have an exciting list of presenters and exhibitors this year and I invite everyone to attend. If you have not already registered, please do so now. Also, if there are any exhibitors who would like to have a table and have not already reserved one, please email Bob Bossert with your request. Attendance to the paper session includes free admission to the Bell Museum with its great dioramas and other exhibits, refreshments, used book sales, etc. Plus it is always fun to network with fellow Minnesota birders. We have been told that the underground parking at the Bell Museum will be available at 7am for your convenience, or you can park in one of the other nearby parking garages. See you December 6. Roy Zimmerman President, MOU 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] Brownsdale WTP Mower County
No sign of the Red Phalarope, but Canada geese, several Cackling Geese, one juvenile Ross's Goose, Ruddy Duck, Blue-winged Teal. The geese all flew south. 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] Ramsey Black-crowned Night-heron
BCNH still present today on east shore of Sucker Lake. 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] Ramsey Black-crowned Night-heron
Make that two black-crowned night-herons. On Oct 2, 2014 12:26 PM, Roy Zimmerman roymz...@gmail.com wrote: BCNH still present today on east shore of Sucker Lake. 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] Washington County Wood Stork
Present this morning at 8:45. 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] Renville Blue Grosbeak
Singing non-stop just north of Danube at compost site, as previously reported.! 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] New Email Address
Anyone on the list serv who has saved my email address, please note that I have a new email address: roymz...@gmail.com. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Dodge County Yellow-throated Warbler
Singing in the Mantorville cemetery, east side. 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] Dodge County Yellow-throated Warbler
Not sure my earlier post went through (I got an email could not be sent to this address message.) so I am posting again. This morning I found a singing yellow-throated warbler (not vireo) in the Mantorville cemetery east side. I will post a photo later today. 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] Carver County White-eyed Vireo
On Monday, M The bird was found again today at noon, same location. On Monday, May 12, 2014 11:41 PM, Dennis and Barbara Martin dbmar...@skypoint.com wrote: Refound the White-eyed Vireo that John Cyrus had yesterday along the old hunting trail on the west side of Rapids Lake. Note this is not a trail for folks with bad knees and backs as you are constantly climbing over or under fallen trees. Denny Dennis and Barbara Martin Shorewood, MN -Original Message- From: John Cyrus Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2014 3:28 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Carver County White-eyed Vireo I found a White-eyed Vireo along the western shore of Rapids Lake this morning. I uploaded a photo to the MOU site, or you can look here https://www.flickr.com/photos/27446731@N02/with/14158606261/ Otherwise I turned up the same but more(a few species less) of 21 warbler species that I saw yesterday: Ovenbird, Northern Waterthrush, Golden-winged, Blue-winged, Black-and-white, Tennessee(big increase in these compared to yesterday), Orange-crowned, Nashville, Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Cape May, Northern Parula, Magnolia, Blackburnian, Yellow, Chestnut-sided, Blackpoll, Palm, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Green, and Wilson's. Other arrivals included Red-eyed Vireo and Henslow's Sparrow(singing from remaining limb in burnt grassland). John Cyrus 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] Thursday in Washington County
Good birding today in Washington County with Dave Johnson and Bill Brown between rain showers, total of 84 species. We mostly birded the Oakdale Discovery Center on Hadley, Big Marine Lake, and Lake Elmo Park Preserve. Highlights included 16 species of warblers (magnolia, Blackburnian, Nahville, black-throated green, northern parula, orange-crowned, blackpoll, Wilson's, etc.); pied-billed, horned, and red-necked grebes on Big Marine; Caspian, Forster's, black terns on Big Marine; a calling and flying nighthawk at the Lake Elmo visitors` center. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
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I am passing this message about the Bell Museum along to MOU membership for your information. Hide message history On Sunday, March 16, 2014 11:28 AM, Robert Zink zinkx...@umn.edu wrote: Hi Roy Zimmerman. I hope you're enjoying leading the MOU. I am writing to ask if the MOU can help support the Bell Museum achieve our dream of a new facility next to the St Paul campus. As you know, we have tried unsuccessfully several times to get a new museum building. This legislative meeting we feel that we have the strongest support ever in both house and senate, and our hopes for a new museum plus planetarium building are high. But as you know, politics, like rare birds, can turn up anywhere. I am hoping that you can share with your members and post on your website a link to the Bell Museum's advisory board http://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/Information/AdvisoryBoard/index.htm, where many of the details of how citizens can help, and send out the attached brochure. We think it is very important that legislators hear from as many citizens as possible, and given the long history of the Bell and MOU, we hope we can garner your support. We share a strong desire and vision of an environmentally educated public, and the MOU is one of Minnesota's great examples. Feel free to contact me or the board chair Steve Birke. I hope to see you at a future MOU annual meeting at the new site! Thanks Bob Zink -- Dr. Robert M. Zink Breckenridge Chair in Ornithology, Bell Museum Professor, Dept. of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior 100 Ecology Building, 1987 Upper Buford Circle Univ. of Minnesota St. Paul, MN 55108 office ph: 612 624 7207612 624 7207612 624 7207612 624 7207, fax 612 624 6777 email: zinkx...@umn.edu web: www.cbs.umn.edu/eeb/contacts/robert-m-zink/ Roy Zimmerman President MOU * 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] roy zimmerman
http://highdownloads.com/fji/id-fox-news.php roy zimmerman 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: Sandpiper Pipeline Public Hearing
We are not taking an official position on this issue at this time and we are aware that there are many opinions about the topic, but I am passing along the attached information for the interest of those on the list serv copy list who might be interested. Roy Zimmerman President, MOJU On Sunday, March 9, 2014 3:18 PM, Sandy Sterle ssterle...@gmail.com wrote: I represent a group of concerned citizens known as the Carlton County Land Stewards. I am writing to you regarding the proposed Sandpiper pipeline. Enbridge Energy (North Dakota Pipeline Company) filed their application for a Certificate of Need and Routing Permit with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build the Sandpiper pipeline, to carry fracked crude oil from western North Dakota to a refinery in Superior, Wisconsin. From Superior, the oil is destined for refineries in eastern Canada or the US, via a proposal to ship it by barge on the Great Lakes, or through pipelines leading to eastern markets, or to the Gulf of Mexico. The pipeline will place at risk over 600 miles of forest, prairie, and aquatic ecosystems, and hundreds of acres of farmland, across northern Minnesota. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, March 13, at the Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 County Road 61, Carlton, MN from 6-9 pm for concerned citizens to learn more about the route location and alternatives, or provide comment on the proposed route. They can provide either verbal or written testimony on the proposed route. I am asking for your group member’s presence at this meeting to send a strong message to the PUC urging them to route the Sandpiper pipeline in existing rights-of-way, or to eventually deny the Certificate of Need. If you or your members are unable to attend on the 13th, your comments on this project can still be submitted to: Dr. Burl Haar, Executive Secretary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 - 7th Place East, Suite 350 Saint Paul, MN 55101-2147 Or you may email written testimony to: publiccomments@state.mn.us All comments must be received by the PUC by 4:30 on April 4th, 2014. Thank you for your support. I hope to see you there. Anthony Hertzel axhert...@gmail.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Eider
No luck finding the eider this morning 9 to 10am. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Great Gray Owls
Two at 4pm today. One along Aitkin CR18 1 mile west of Hebron Cemetery. The second along Hwy 169 1/2 mile south of CR18. Good look at a ruffed grouse feeding along CR18 also. Nice end of a frustrating day with no eider in Duluth and no winter finches and not much else either in Sax Zim Bog. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 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] Washington Black Scoter and Ramsey Long-tailed Duck
I took a drive this moning to Point Douglas and saw the juvenile black scoter reported earlier by Doug Kieser and Howard Towle, swimming near shore just north of the marina. Couldnot find the long-tailed duck. On the way home I stoppd at Vadnais Lake and met Ron Erpelding who told me about a female long-taild duck. She was with a group of common goldeneyes at the far left (north) of the strip of water kept opn by the current. Many goldeneyes, common mergansers, mallards, ring-necked ducks, 20 or so trumpeter swans 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] Ramsey Pelicans
There were 10 American white pelicans this morning on the Ramsey County side of the Mississippi River, across from the Kaposia dog park. Same place as last winter. Also golden eyes and common mergansers in the open water.! Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 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] Paper Session
Several people have asked about the December 7 paper session agenda. This is now posted on the MOU website along with the registration form. Please register early, by November 27 if you would like to order a box lunch. Thank you, Roy Zimmerman MOU Vice-president 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] Chisago Golden Eagle
Adult, along 360th St. East of Stacy. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 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] Golden Eagle - Chisago County
This sounds like the golden eagle I saw SW of there. It was a stunning bird. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 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] MOU Paper Session
This year's MOU Paper Session will take place Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the Bell Museum, U of M campus. The registration form is now available on the MOU website. MOU members will also receive a copy of the registration form in the mail soon with the Minnesota Birding mailing. This year's speakers agenda is very interesting plus there will be book sales, exhibits, a look at the new Bell Museum Audubon exhibit, etc. Please register early. See you in a month at the Paper Session. Roy Zimmerman MOU Vice-president 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] MOU Paper Session Exhibitors
Many of you have already contacted me and reserved a table or two. If you would like to be an exhibitor at this year's MOU paper session, December 7, 2013, and have not already registered, please send me Name of exhibit Contact person Telephone number Email address 1 table or 2 and any other needs Will you be selling anything? I will send out more information for registered exhibitors in 2 or 3 weeks. Roy Zimmerman MOU Vice-president 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] Black Ducks
Group of 10 American black ducks eating corn in ball field at the end of Park Point, Duluth. Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android 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] Westwood Bird Walk
About a dozen of us enjoyed a perfect fall morning walk today at Westwood Nature Center. We saw a total of 30 species including lots of white-throated sparrows, robins, gokdfinches, and pied-billed grebes. Plus a few ruby-crowned kinglets and orange-crowned warblers, 2 blue-headed vireos, and 1 each of fox sparrow, rose-breasted grosbeak, purple finch, and a great-horned owl being mobbed by crows. On Monday, October 7, 2013 3:29 PM, Vic Lewis azvegas...@gmail.com wrote: We will have the walk Wednsday Oct 9th at 8:30-10:45 at Westwood Nature center in St. Louis Park! Will be looking for recent migrants and hopefully other interesting wildlife and fauna! Sorry for the late post and hope to see familiar faces and new ones to enjoy a beautiful fall Morning! Vic Lewis WW volunteer and Bird Enthusiast 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] Fw: MOU Paper Session Exhibitors
More information about this year's paper session to follow, including registration information. Today I am asking for those who would like to have exhibits at the paper session to let us know. If you would like to be an exhibitor at this year's MOU Paper Session, December 7, 2013, at the Bell Museum, University of Minnesota, please respond to me by email with the following information: Name of your exhibit Contact name Contact email address Contact telephone number Any special needs you have for your exhibit (2 tables, live bird, etc. Wifi is not available.) Will you be selling anything at your exhibit: books, memberships, other items? Are you interested in possibly being a speaker at the paper session (Contact Mark Lystig, email address above)? There is no cost for being an exhibitor, but you do need to reserve a place. Thank you, Roy Zimmerman Vice-president MOU 651-769-3738 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] Ramsey County Sandhill Cranes
Family of two adults and colt on church lawn 0.5 mile west of Cub Foods along CR 96. Exit 117 from I35E, go west on CR 96. Something you don't see every day in the suburbs. 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] Goodhue County Bell's Vireo
There is a singing Bell's vireo again this year at the Frontenac SP office. It is across the paved road from the office 100 feet down the gravel service road. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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: Fw: [mou-net] Fw: Probable Kentucky Warbler, St. Paul
KEWA is singing and visible at 6:30 this morning. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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: Re: [mou-net] Fw: Fw: [mou-net] Fw: Probable Kentucky Warbler, St. Paul
Julien's original map was very good. The bird has been up the hill at the edge of the woods from the parking area near Upper Afton and Ruth. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Fw: Probable Kentucky Warbler, St. Paul
Bird was still present at 3pm calling in dense foliage, listened to by several of us. I will try again tomorrow morning for a good look. - Forwarded Message - From: Julian Sellers juliansell...@msn.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 1:43 PM Subject: Re: [mou-net] Fw: Probable Kentucky Warbler, St. Paul Thanks to all who have made the effort to confirm this bird's identity, and a special thanks to John Zakelj for the great photo. Julian -Original Message- From: John Zakelj Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2013 1:28 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Fw: Probable Kentucky Warbler, St. Paul Thanks to the postings by Julian Sellers and Doug Kieser, I was able to get a recognizable photo of the Kentucky Warbler. I posted it on MOU's recently seen gallery: http://moumn.org/cgi-bin/recent.pl?op=rare As stated by Doug, this bird was singing persistently and loudly, but was rather difficult to spot. 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] Fw: [mou-net] Chisago Cty: Bells Vireo Refound
Still present at noon. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Westwood Bird Walk
Among the birds we saw this morning: green heron, broad-winged hawk, Virginia rail, sora, solitary sandpiper, ruby-throated hummingbird, empidonax flycatcher (We decided it was an alder?), warbling vireo, numerous blue-headd vireos, house wren, marsh wren, winter wren, several Swainson's thrushes, gray catbird, 15 warblers (Tennessee, orange-crowned, Nashville, yellow, chestnut-sided, magnolia, yellow-rumped, palm, blackpoll, blacd-and-white, American redstart, ovenbird, northern waterthrush, common yellowthroat, Wilson's), 8 sparrows (chipping, clay-colored, song, Lincoln's, swamp, white-throated, Harris's, white-crowned), rose-breasted grosbeak, Baltimore oriole. After Westwood I went down to Robert's Bird Sanctuary and refound the hooded warbler singing and feeding in the wet area opposite the cemetery along the main trail, near the plastic walk. - Forwarded Message - From: Vic Lewis azvegas...@gmail.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:54 PM Subject: [mou-net] Westwood Bird Walk Thanks to the dozen or so birders who came to an exciting morning of birding! 73 Species were seen! Highlight was a Redheaded WP fly over! And many species of warblers, sparrows, and others who my good friend Roy Zimmerman will post soon! Good birding to all! Vic Lewis 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] Fw: [mou-net] Mockingbird, St. Paul, BVNS
Mockingbird still present among young oak trees at 2:30pm. Yes, Minnesota nemisis bird found. And in my home county. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Mockingbird, St. Paul, BVNS
To answer Julian's question, while I watched the mockingbird, it was acting normally like a mockingbird. No evidence of a problem, shaking the head, or anything else. - Forwarded Message - From: Julian Sellers juliansell...@msn.com To: Frank Berdan fberda...@gmail.com Cc: roymz...@yahoo.com; bi...@moosewoods.us Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [mou-net] Mockingbird, St. Paul, BVNS Thanks for the reports, everyone. I’m curious whether anybody noticed the bird repeatedly shaking its head. Julian From: Frank Berdan Sent: Monday, May 13, 2013 8:09 PM To: Julian Sellers Cc: roymz...@yahoo.com ; bi...@moosewoods.us Subject: Re: [mou-net] Mockingbird, St. Paul, BVNS Julian, thanks for the original post. Thx also to Roy and Linda for updates. Kathi I found the bird about 7:00 tonight, then pointed it out to two other parties. Mini-milestone for me: 220 in Ramsey County. Frank Berdan On Mon, May 13, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Julian Sellers juliansell...@msn.com wrote: Between 9:45 and 10:15 this morning I observed a Northern Mockingbird in the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary in St. Paul. It was hanging around in the rows of young oaks in the center of the sanctuary, sometimes feeding on the ground, then it flew to the nearby cottonwoods on the east side of the main path. It repeatedly shook its head, as if trying to free itself from a thread or something (which I could not see) around its neck. The sanctuary is between Mounds Park and downtown St. Paul’s Lowertown. Enter “Commercial St E 4th St, St Paul, MN” to Google Maps. The entrance is from a small parking lot at that intersection. To get there you have to take Commercial Street from Mounds Blvd (E 4th street is blocked due to construction). I’ve been going to BVNS this spring to check for activity at the kestrel nest box that St. Paul Audubon placed there in the winter of 2012. Last spring a pair of kestrels fledged five young. This year, I think the box is empty. Julian 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 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] Westwood Birdwalk
A dozen or so of us had a nice walk in the perfect 70 - 75 degree spring morning. We found a total of 62 species. Highlights included: 8 species of warbler: orange-crowned, yellow-rumped, yellow, American redstart, northern waterthrush, Nashville, palm, black-and-white. American bittern flushed from the reeds near the north viewing platform. After we walked past the bird returned to this area. Two great horned owlets, one standing on the nest and eyeing us intently, the other standing on a limb below the nest flexing its wings. Plus green heron, sharp-shinned hawk, tree, cliff, and barn swallows, marsh wren, ruby-crowned kinglet, white-throated, song, swamp, and American tree sparrows, pileated woodpecker, least flycatcher, gray catbird, Forster's tern, American kestrel, 9 kinds of duck. - Forwarded Message - From: Vic Lewis azvegas...@gmail.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2013 9:31 AM Subject: [mou-net] Westwood Birdwalk I will have a Birdwalk at Westwood nature Center Tuesday May 7th at 8:15 to 11:15 or so!! Roy Zimmerman, Bill Brown Etal will be joining me to provide their expertise ! Everyone is invited no matter your level of birding! Rolls and coffee will be available after! Look forward to seeing you there! Nature center is located in St Louis park at Texas and Franklin! Spring Migrant Vic Lewis 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] Fw: [mou-net] Glossy Ibis - Nicolett
Glossy ibis still present at 10:30 this morning. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
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I watched the ibis for ten minutes then slowly got out of my car. I took one lousy photo, set my scope up and got a brief, very good look through my scope, then it flew calling beyond the trees to the SE. No trace of white or red on the face. I believe it is a glossy. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Nicollet Co ibis
Several of us looking at the bird again at 1pm. Perfect light. This time I believe I got some diagnostic photos. I will submit for expert analysis later today. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Fw: [mou-net] Glossy Ibis - Nicolett
The ibis is at the location posted yesterday. Front lawn of home at N access to Swan Lake, CR 4. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] April 25 Feeder Birds
At my feeder this morning: several purple finches (first time for my yard), juncos, common redpoll, fox sparrow. 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] Cranes
I saw 5 sandhill cranes flying over Maplewood Mall this morning. I overheard one of them say, This is not what I expected. I am heading back south. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Hacked
My email account was hacked, don't know how. I have changed my password. Sorry. 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] Harlequin Duck Wabasha County
The harlequin duck is present today at 12:50 pm hanging out with a male common goldeneye and a female common merganser. Right on the state/ county line! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Dodge County Snowy Owl
The owl is present at 3:50pm east of 110th, 1/ 4 mile south of 700th. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Ramsey County Redpolls
For the first time in 4 or 5 years I have a couple of redpolls coming to my feeders along with a sudden influx of goldfinches. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android 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] Iceland Gull Goodhue County
The first-cycle Iceland gull is still present today at 1pm. Swimming in the Mississippi River at the boat landing, Old Frontenac, with first-cycle ring-billed gulls for a nice comparison.
[mou-net] Ramsey County: No Nutcracker but a Greater White-Fronted Goose
I looked this afternoon for the Clark's nutcracker: no sign of it. I went to turn around one block east and then one block north of the Hodgson/ CR I intersection and spotted a few Canada geese at a small pond. Looking them over I saw one greater white-fronted goose. Also today between Turtle Lake, White Bear Lake, and Vadnais Lake: pied-billed grebe, common loons, mallards, common goldeneyes, ring-necked ducks, hooded mergansers, redheads, canvasback, trumpeter swans, double-crested cormorant. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html