[mou-net] WESTWOOD BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS,

I will be leading a bird walk at Westwood hills Nature
Center Thursday May 5th at 8am. If the weather is inclement well  do it
on Friday the 6th. We will be looking for spring migrants.WWhills nature
center is in St Louis Park on Franklin and Texas Ave between Cedar lk rd and
Hwy 394. We will have coffee and rolls before and or after the walk.Look
forward to seeing you there!!! Bring binos and scope if you have them.
Should be done by 11am.


  Vic Lewis ( a spring migrant
from AZ)


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[mou-net] BIRDWALK

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS, DUE TO LIGHT RAIN THIS AM WALK WILL START A 9AM!! SORRY FOR THE
LATE POST!!! VIC


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[mou-net] WW BIRDWALK

[Victor Lewis]

10 enthusiastic birders endured cold windy conditions to have a fantastic
morning of birding!!! Among the 65 species seen were, 9 species of
warblers,gazilion yellow rumps,yellow,am redstart,palm,nashville,
b&w,ovenbird,n waterthrush,c yellowthroat.tons  of rc kinglets,least
flycatcher, phoebe,clay collered ,wht crowned, wht throated,song, swamp,
chipping,and lincoln, sparrows.Other birds of interest were,Chimney swift,
barred owl,hooded merganser,and Coopers hawk on the nest.also heard blk
thred green warbler heard by one of our birders. Also blue winged teal among
the usual ducks herons etc.

Thanks to all the Particapants. ALSO THX TO WW STAFF FOR THE
HOSPITALITY.HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT THURSDAY 8
AM.
 THANKS FOR A GREAT
MORNING  OF BIRDING

  VIC LEWIS SPRING
MIGRANT FROM AZ


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[mou-net] foy RUBY THROATED HUMMINGBIRD

[Victor Lewis]

hI ALL,A male ruby throated hummingbird was at my feeder this afternoon at
4:45 pm in Minnetonka MN. yahoo!!!


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS, The birdwalk at westwood hills nature center in st louis park
scheduled for thursday at 8am has been changed to Friday!!

The chance for inclement weather and a previous commitment have gone into
the change.Hope to see a good turnout !!! come one!!! come

all!!!  Good birding!!! Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

A cool windy gray morning greeted 6 determined birders at westwood nature
center this AM.67 species seen were 20 warblers including,
blackburnian, blkthroated green,goldenwinged,magnolia,mourning,chesnut
side,palm,yellow,common yellowthroat,wilson,b&w,tennesee
nashville,ylwrumped,gazillion blackpolls,am redstarts every
where,ovenbird,n. waterthrush, and bay brested .Warbling yellowthroated
vireo
other highlight were Cliff swallows building nests! tree and barn
swallows,chimney swifts.also a,red tailed hawk peering at us from his perch
12 feet above our heads.also peregrine falcon see by one of our birders.
great crested flycathcher, least flycatcher and phoebe were seen also. Hope
to see you all next thursday weather permitting!!

  Vic Lewis,
SpringMigrant from  Scottsdale Az


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[mou-net] correction at westwood

[Victor Lewis]

Hi birders, After recounting my list at westwood this am I came up with 73
species seen!! WOW VIC


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[mou-net] Westwood hills Birding

[Victor Lewis]

Hi birders, Birded westwood hills nature center today with my friend
Joanne!We had a nice leisurly morning with 57 species,

Highlight were CANADA,GOLDEN WING, AND MAGNOLIA,AMONG THE 14 WARBLERS
SEEN.Red eyed vireo,Philadelphia vireo,

and Blue gray Gnatcatcher.Also immature Bald Eagle and a red tailed Hawk
soaring over the lake.At my home last evening foy Common

Night HAWK arrived!!!

Thursdays 8am birdwalk is a go!!! Look forward to seeing some new faces!!!
Come one come all!!!

  VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] westwood bird walk reminder

[Victor Lewis]

westwood bird walk today 8am Scarlet tanager and 16 species of warblers
yesterday!!! VIC


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[mou-net] northern Parula

[Victor Lewis]

2 northern parulas were at WW nature center signing in th trees by the
nature center bldg this AM. VIC


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[mou-net] CHIMNEY SWIFT COUNT

[Victor Lewis]

AT AQUILA SCHOOL IN ST LOUIS PARK 96 chimney swifts were observed. That was
down from over 200+ last year on the same weekend!! Vic Lewis mtka


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[mou-net] chimney swift count

[Victor Lewis]

Counted 20  chimney swifts at Eliot community center in St Louis park. Exact
same conditions as Curts earlier report! A gillion mosquitos and gnats were
also present!!! Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] chimney swift migration

[Victor Lewis]

While walking at westwood hills hills nature center in St louis Park, i
observed  approximately 500 + chimney

swifts flying over the north end of the lake at 4pm> will probably go to
Aquila school this evening to see if

they decide to roost there! Might be a spectacular evening!! Bring Bug spray
if you want to join  about 840 to 900 pm.

  Vic Lewis Mtka


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[mou-net] chimney swifts

[Victor Lewis]

We had a less than spectacular evening at Aquila school in StLP this evening
!!! Only around 80 swifts showed up!!!
but someone stoped at Cedar Manor school and had a similar count. Thanks to
Jim for stopping and taking photos!!

  VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] BirdingWestwood hills Nature center

[Victor Lewis]

Hi birders, Had a entertaining morning and afternoon bird walks at
westwood.In the morning a coopers hawk
scattered a family of green heron who were roosting on some dead trees. they
all took off in different directions
making their alarm calls.Also a piliated wp was seen over the south end. The
ruby throated hummers are gathering in the touch me not flower areas .Also
many eastern kingbirds about!! In the afternoon a adult bald eagle flew over
the
lake.( Awesome)Also in the PM gazilions of chimney swifts and Barn swallows
swarmed over noth end of the lake.
Family of Hooded Mergansers was also seen.A few species of warblers were
about with all the commen usual residents. Last week a american Bittern was
observed by one of the naturalist. Hope to see you all birding this fall.

  Vic Lewis Mtka


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Re: [mou-net] Birding Request

[Victor Lewis]

hear, hear!! :



On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Fr. Paul Kammen
wrote:

> While I can understand the importance of protecting habitat, one of the
> reasons I subscribe to this list is to hear from other birders where
> opportunities
> might be found to view and photograph various birds. Last winter, a poster
> kindly let us know a northern saw-whet owl was in his yard; I showed up and
> other photographers were there as well and everyone was respectful.
>
> I would hope that most people on this list are respectful of property and
> birds;
> this past summer the location of the grosbeaks was reported, as was the
> location of Whooping Cranes and I appreciated that. For me, it's helpful to
> know where birds are, and I'm especially fond of owls, and would love to
> drive
> to a spot, and take pictures from a distance. It would be rather
> frustrating to
> have someone just say they found an owl or bird at a particular park -
> frankly I
> don't know what the point would be of posting that at all if no one else
> could
> enjoy it. The Purple Sandpiper was a great example of the exact location
> noted, the bird being found and enjoyed.
>
> So, my hope is in coming months the updates continue on where to find
> various
> birds from snow buntings to waxwings to owls and that the folks on this
> list can
> enjoy seeing these beautiful feathered friends.
>
> Just my two cents,
> Fr. Paul
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Re: [mou-net] Posting locations of owls...

[Victor Lewis]

hear hear!! and im in Az hoping to come to Mn to bird this winter!

On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM,  wrote:

> To any who cares to respondI'm wondering why it's acceptable and
> praised to post locations
> of an out of range bird that may or may not be stressed due to being in a
> possibly challenging
> climate, (Tropical Kingbird in Duluth for example), but worriesome to post
> locations of owls?
> Is it "ethical" to support increased carbon footprints being left all over
> the state so a person
> can pad their state list?  I don't know, but... this seems like some type
> of double standard to me.
> I do not have an issue with anyone posting locations of rarities or owls,
> but the seemingly
> double standard perplexes me...?
> Regards and feedback appreciated,
> Shawn Zierman.
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Re: [mou-net] wow...had enough

[Victor Lewis]

How do we find out about the sax zim birding festival? etc etc



On Fri, Nov 4, 2011 at 6:35 PM, Michael Hendrickson  wrote:

> i made a simple damn requst and all hell breaks loose and there are people
> in here who do not read what iam saying. i ask folks to refrain from
> sharing exact owl locations and some took that requst and think iam asking
> not to share all bird sightings,locations and information. lol did i say
> all that? now michelle posted a personal reply to all and iam sure paul
> kammen is not to far in sharing my replies i made to him! when i said i
> lost in people or in this case birders this is what i mean. so u guys can
> forget about my request and go ahead and share everything relating to birds
> even your owl locations. i do not need or care about this listserve..i do
> not want any part of it. because folks like michelle and paul and few
> others just dont get it. good birding for the last time on this idiotic
> listserv.
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[mou-net] Westwood Hills bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

Hi Birders; We will be having a bird walk at Westwood hills nature center
on Thursday May 11 at 7:30 am!! We will meet in parking lot and the main
walk will start at 8 am ! Lwe will be looking for late warblers and common
nesting and resident birds!
Bring binoculars, Scopeif you want, insect repellant,water. Coffee and
rolls will be available ! experts and beginners are all welcome! Hope to
see you there! Vic Lewis Migrated back to Mn from AZ!:))

PS WW hills nature center is located on Texas and franklin in St louis
Park!(952-924-2544)


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[mou-net] westwood Bird Walk

[Victor Lewis]

Westwood Bird walk is Thursday the 16 th of May not the 11 th as i
mistakingly reported!! sorry for the foul up! Hope to see you there . Vic
Lewis PS Had my first Hummingbird on my feeder in MinnetonkaToday!!;


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[mou-net] Westwood Bird Walk

[Victor Lewis]

Sorry for the mistakes on the birdwalk!! Thursday MaY 17th at 7:30 am!!
lol!:))) Vic


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[mou-net] Westwood Hills Bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

Hi Birders,
   Reminder on the bird walk tomorrow 7:30 to 8:00 meet walk starts at
8:00 .Look forward to seeing you at Franklin and Texas in St Louis Park!!
Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] Westwood Bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

We had a fun entertaining morning of birding despite cloudy windy
conditions at Westwood hills nature center!! 52 species were seen including
a noisey Virginia rail which gave us 5 minutes of good views, and a Red
Tailed hawk sitting on a branch being harrassed by a pair of Northern
Orioles and hardly moving a feather while they dive bombed him! Also
pileated WP,Olive sided Flycatcher, Willow Flycatcher, and a pair of Blue
winged teal. At the New beautiful pond at the center bldg
a pair of Mallards entertained us in the courtship by the male dunking the
hen under water etc! Lol! Thx to Tom,Bill,Ann judy, Ruth and Cindy for
sharing a great AM of birding! Also Good Day Cafe for the Goodies and the
staff of WW hills for their  hospitality!!  Vic Lewis Back for the summer!!


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[mou-net] Westwood Birdwalk

[Victor Lewis]

Hi Birders,
   We will have another birdwalk Thursday May 24th at around
7;30 am at Westwood hills Nature Center!! Hopefully the weather will be a
bit nicer and the morning warbler seen today will be around with all the
late migrants and resident birds!!

Good
birding Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] Westwood Bird Walk correction

[Victor Lewis]

the westwood Bird walk will be Friday instead of thursday !Sorry for the
wrong date! Vic Lewis


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Re: [mou-net] Westwood Bird Walk correction

[Victor Lewis]

sorry about all the mixups on the birdwalk at Westwood nature center!! My
doctors appt which was scheduled on thursday the 6th Has been change to
tuesday Sept 11. Therefore we will have the walk on Thursday the 6th as
previously planned! the weather will be warmer and more birds should be out
earlier!! Please forgive the mixup
and hope to see alot of birders on Thursday Sept 6 th at 8:15 am! Good
birding!

  Vic Lewis:))

On Mon, Sep 3, 2012 at 9:46 PM, Victor Lewis  wrote:

> the westwood Bird walk will be Friday instead of thursday !Sorry for the
> wrong date! Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] westwood bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders, reminder Westwood walk is tomorrow the 6th at 8:15 am !! Hope
to see you there . Had some nice warblers and vireos today!

 Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] Westwood Bird Walk 1

[Victor Lewis]

Great bird walk at Westwood Nature Center this morning with 8 birders
finding 65
species!
Highlights were 14 species of warblers,(Northern Parula,Tennesee,Yellow,
Chestnutsided,Cape May,Yellow Rumped, palm,Bay- Breasted,Blackpoll,Black
and White,Common yellowthroat,Wilsons,and Canada!Also red eyed,warbling,
and yellowthroated vireos! foy Great crested fly catcher and Peewee. the
Swallows and chimney swifts were abundant over the lake and Trees.Mother
and baby Great Horned owl gave us great looks far from their nesting tree!
At my home last evening foy Common Nighthawk showed up!
Thanks to all who showed up for a challenging but fun morning of birding!

   Spring Migrant
   Vic Lewis


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Re: [mou-net] Yellow-crowned Night Heron

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders its an adult gowest on cedar lake rd to greenbrier rd turn left
its 4th builgig on rt about 200 yds rt into parking lot vic lewis 612 590
2627

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 1:15 PM, roy zimmerman  wrote:

> Sorry, I should have clarified.  The bird is in Minnetonka, suburb of
> Minneapolis.  Exit on Cedar Lake Road from Highway 169 just south of I 394.
>
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Re: [mou-net] yellow crowned night heron Henn Co

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders, the heron is now in the willow tree on thnw corner of the pond,
about 3 quarters of the way up if you have any problems give me a call' vic
lewis 6125902627

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM,  wrote:

> I checked out the pond and as of 1:15pm the bird was still there.  A
> clarification on directions to the pond is as follows:  from Cedarlake rd
> turn SOUTH on Greenbriar and go approx 1/2 mile and you will find 10511 on
> your right.  The pond sits right in front of the building and is easily
> visable from the street.  There is a clump of cattails etc. on one side and
> that was where I saw the bird.
>
>
>
> Good luck and Good birding!
>
>
>
> Dan Ahlman
>
> New Hope, MN
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Re: [mou-net] yellow crowned night heron Henn Co

[Victor Lewis]

bird is still here as of 700 pm on the north shore of pond. vic lewis

On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 5:35 PM, alyssa  wrote:

> The Yellow-crowned Night Heron was present at the previously reported site
> in Minnetonka, Hennepin County, from 3:45 until 4:45pm. First he was up high
> in the willow tree, but then at about 3:35 he flew down to the east side of
> the pond. He began walking (stalking?) into the cattails as a few other
> birders and I left at 4:45. All the views were great. I took some decent
> photos with my cell phone camera and spotting scope, but I hope that Chris,
> who was taking pictures with an actual camera, will put a picture up on the
> Recently Seen page sometime tonight. (If not, then I'll display one of my
> "beauties." :)
>
> It is interesting that it roosted in a weeping willow. I've been keeping
> close track of the Black-crowned Night Herons on Cortlawn Pond (Golden
> Valley, Hennepin Co.) and they exclusively roost in willows. For the past
> few days, there has only been one Black-crowned Night Heron at Cortlawn, but
> one evening last week I had four. (Keep in mind that I canoe this pond
> daily, so it's easier for me to see them than for walkers.) Good bird finds
> from yesterday in Golden Valley include Ring-necked Pheasant and Scarlet
> Tanager.
>
> Here are some directions for those still coming out to look for the
> Yellow-crowned Night Heron: As said in previous posts, go south on
> Greenbriar Rd for 1/2+ mile. Keep to the right. You'll see a sign that reads
> "Greenbriar Ponds", and about an 1/8 mile after that, there is an urban pond
> (with a fountain!) on the right (north) side of the road. This is the pond
> where the bird has been seen all day. Park in the apartment parking lots
> that surround the pond (also on the right.)
>
> Good birding!
>
> Alyssa DeRubeis
> Golden Valley, Hennepin Co.
>
>
> - Original Message - From: "Victor Lewis" 
> To: 
> Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 3:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [mou-net] yellow crowned night heron Henn Co
>
>
>
> hi birders, the heron is now in the willow tree on thnw corner of the pond,
>> about 3 quarters of the way up if you have any problems give me a call'
>> vic
>> lewis 6125902627
>>
>> On Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 2:03 PM,  wrote:
>>
>> I checked out the pond and as of 1:15pm the bird was still there.  A
>>> clarification on directions to the pond is as follows:  from Cedarlake rd
>>> turn SOUTH on Greenbriar and go approx 1/2 mile and you will find 10511
>>> on
>>> your right.  The pond sits right in front of the building and is easily
>>> visable from the street.  There is a clump of cattails etc. on one side
>>> and
>>> that was where I saw the bird.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Good luck and Good birding!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dan Ahlman
>>>
>>> New Hope, MN
>>>
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[mou-net] ycnh

[Victor Lewis]

 the yellow crown nh which was seen yesterday in mtka appears to have left..
i checked at 545 and the resident gr bl heron was there

he either chased the ycnh off or he left with the front. also checked 20 min
ago no bird. it was great meeting all who showed up to see the bird. good
birding!!! VIC LEWIS MTKA MN  SCOTTSDALE AZ


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Re: [mou-net] yellow crowned night heron Henn Co

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH STILL HERE AT 1PM ON SOUTH SIDE OF POND. 10511 CEDAR LK RD 612590 2627
FOR QUESTIONS DIRECTIONS

On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 8:12 AM, CRAIG MANDEL  wrote:

> July 27, 2009
>
> The Yellow-crowned Night-Heron, that has been observed in the Minnetonka
> location.  Was back in the little pond at 8:00 am today, Monday the 27th.
>
> The bird was standing on the shore of the West side of the pond in the
> open.
>
> Please see previous postings for directions.
>
> Thanks to everyone for previously posting this bird, Craig
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[Victor Lewis]

YCNH STILL PRESENT 115 MON SOUTH SIDE OF POND 10511 CEDAR LK RD MTKA  612
5902627 FOR UPDATE AND DIRECTIONS.
VIC
LEWIS


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[mou-net]

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH STILL HERE

On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Victor Lewis  wrote:

> YCNH STILL PRESENT 115 MON SOUTH SIDE OF POND 10511 CEDAR LK RD MTKA  612
> 5902627 FOR UPDATE AND DIRECTIONS.
>VIC
> LEWIS
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[Victor Lewis]

YCNH IN TREE ON NW SIDE FOR TAKING A PREENING AND SIESTA  AFTER DEVOURING
MORE CRAYFISH. VIC

On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:56 PM, Victor Lewis  wrote:

> YCNH STILL HERE
>
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> On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 1:18 PM, Victor Lewis wrote:
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>> YCNH STILL PRESENT 115 MON SOUTH SIDE OF POND 10511 CEDAR LK RD MTKA  612
>> 5902627 FOR UPDATE AND DIRECTIONS.
>>VIC
>> LEWIS
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Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] MondayPM YCNH perched in deciduous tree at 3PM

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH BACK IN POND AGAIN ON NE SHORE VIC LEWIS

On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 3:35 PM, Warren Woessner wrote:

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> Warren D. Woessner, Patent Attorney
> You can find my chem/biotech blog at www.patents4life.com
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> From: mnbird-boun...@lists.mnbird.net
> [mailto:mnbird-boun...@lists.mnbird.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Baer
> Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 10:51 AM
> To: mnbird; MOU
> Subject: [mnbird] Monday morn
>
>
> An Osprey was circling over Pond C while being followed by a very dark
> immature Peregrine Falcon.
>
> The few hundreds of Cliff Swallows that were lining the sunny ledges of
> the Highway 77 (New Cedar Ave) bridge for the past ten days have taken
> flight; probably sometime yesterday. Only a few stragglers are
> remaining.  A very strange nesting season when considering the past
> years.
>
> Last Wednesday a Tennessee Warbler was along Hogback Pond.
>
> Bruce Baer
> Bloomington, MN
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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH STILL HERE PROBABLY LAST POSTING OF DAY WILL CHECK EARLY TUESDAY VIC
LEWIS


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS, ycnh is present this am 600 inpond in mtka. looks like hes
hungry again ! good luck VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

THE YCNH FLEW OFF AT 810 THIS AM. IF HE RETURNS I WILL POST IT AGAIN!! VIC
LEWIS


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[mou-net] ycnh

[Victor Lewis]

ycnh is back 646pm in mtka vic lewis 6125902627


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Re: [mou-net] ycnh

[Victor Lewis]

sorry about the problem. hes still here 2 birders from duluth drove dpwn
looked at the bird for 15 minutes and drove back home. vic

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> ycnh is back 646pm in mtka vic lewis 6125902627


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

ycnh is still at pond in mtka as of 615 am on east shore by catttails Vic
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Re: [mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

ycnh still in pond at 900am

On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 6:21 AM, Victor Lewis  wrote:

> ycnh is still at pond in mtka as of 615 am on east shore by catttails Vic
> Lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH IS STILL IN POND ON E SIDE IN REEDS AND CATTAILS VERY VISIBLE AS OF
115.the lawn mower guys might be there this pm so feel free to call if you
are driving over. good birding VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

ycnh back at pond after leaving for lawn mowing crew. has been staying till
730ish. vic lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH arrived at pond at 710 Butch from brainard area was pleased as he
arrived at 500am .ycnh ate 2 crayfish for himalso seen
goldfinch cardinal robinscros cedar ww barn swallows crow and resident
muskrat. first baby hummers showed up yesterday.
   good birding Vic lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is still in pond. looks like hes very content and here for the day. it
has been great to meet all the mn birders. Vic lewis.


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH still on pond putting on a show for birders today!!! vi lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH showed up at 640 or so and 2 birders were here waiting for it. still
dining on crayfish and almost totaly oblivious

to our presence.good birding. vic lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH has moved from the reeds to NE corner of pond. he emailed me that he
was proud of all the attention he is recieving. especially now that steve
c and bob j showed up. i dont suspect ken kaufman or jim burns will fly in.
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Re: [mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

fhi birders, if you are coming to see ycnh, xcrossroads deli opens for
breakfast at 7am just down the street. bring in your binoculars and get
discount. Vic

On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Victor Lewis  wrote:

> YCNH has moved from the reeds to NE corner of pond. he emailed me that he
> was proud of all the attention he is recieving. especially now that steve
> c and bob j showed up. i dont suspect ken kaufman or jim burns will fly in.
> good birding. vic


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is in his usual spot ne corner of pond at 635 am. vic lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is in cattails as of 900 am. vic lewis


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Re: [mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH spent entire day eating crayfish, preeening,sleeping and putting on a
great show for all the birders and passerbys in the cattails. it was great
to meet everyone who was here good birding. vic lewis and harold the ycnh.

On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 3:55 PM, Terence Brashear  wrote:

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> The bird is present now on the NE side of the pond.
> Currently sleeping.
>
> Victor Lewis wrote:
> > YCNH is in cattails as of 900 am. vic lewis
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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is not in pond as of 646am, must have slept in. will post again in
45minutes or so. viclewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is not here as of 800 am. a birder this morning he read in the loon
average departure date for YCNH is aug 3rd.lets hope he returns!!!
 VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH not seen by reliable observer. a neighbor says he saw it in the tree by
the pond at 1100 am but no confirmation. will keep updating.
also Roy Z AND I went to see the scisor tail flycatcher this am. and were
sucessful. roy 1st sighting 'my second 1st around DULUTH many years ago. i
hope this one ends up better as they fly on to the road to feed. also we may
have seen a sharp shin hawk along the highway  not 100% sure.also possible
herring gull but only 50/50. good birding. vic lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is back at pond at 625 am on the ne corner. welcome back Harold. 10511
cedar lk rd on greenbrier rd. 169 to cedar lk rd west to greenbrier rd, left
to 4th bldg on right . good  birding vic lewis.


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is in the catails as of 830 am. vic lewis


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[mou-net] YCNH

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH, IS STILL IN CATTAILS 1230pm


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[mou-net] Yellow-crowned Night-heron

[Victor Lewis]

The yellow-crowned night-heron is present in the cattails at 3:20 pm.

Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] yellow-crown night-heron

[Victor Lewis]

the above metioned bird is on south side of pond at630pm vic lewis


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[mou-net] yellow-crowned night-heron

[Victor Lewis]

ycnh was not at pond at 630am. fellow birder robin and i scopped out the
pond for 15 min or so butr harold was not around. will check latr in am. vic
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[mou-net] yellow-croened night-heron

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is not at pond as of 130 pm. will keep updating. vic lewis


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Re: [mou-net] Chimney Swifts use artificial nesting tower

[Victor Lewis]

kelly, i dont think that is a chimney swift in the photo!! vic lewis

On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 1:26 PM, Kelly Applegate wrote:

> Hi Everyone,
>
> I just thought I would share my success attracting chimney swifts to my
> backyard this summer.  I am the Wildlife Biologist for the Mille Lacs Band
> of Ojibwe Department of Natural Resources.  We are partnered with the
> Minnesota Audubon to promote chimney swift conservation.  I have been
> experimenting with attracting swifts to artificial nesting "towers" such as
> the one seen in the picture.  When these towers are placed, it can be
> several years before the swifts recognize them as nesting structures.
> Knowing this I wanted to speed the process.  I have 4 towers on the
> reservation and one tower at my home residence.  The 4 on the reservation
> are unoccupied, my tower at home quickly attracted swifts.  Here's the
> story.  I played a chimney swift vocalizations CD and within an hour I had
> a
> group of 5 swifts investigating the sound.  Amazingly, in the next few
> hours
> I watched as the swifts played around the tower.  Hesitantly, the would
> pause in mid-air, take a peek into the tower, chatter in joy, and fly
> around
> the yard at about 100 miles an hour in a formation like a chinese kite.
> Later that day, a swift plunged down the tower and another followed.  They
> both flew out and revealed themselves as a mated pair by locking into a
> glide with their wings held in a V-formation.  It was quite an
> accomplishment to attract swifts in one day!  I believe the recording
> played
> a major role.  Ron Windingstad with Audubon MN and I are planning to make a
> recording for distribution to those who have or plan to build a tower for
> swifts.  I encourage anyone who loves to house birds to consider building a
> chimney swift tower, they are a lot of fun!  Information for tower
> construction can be found at chimneyswifts.org.
>
> Here's a link to my little backyard pals:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/41189...@n08/?saved=1
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[mou-net] yellow-crownednight-heron

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders, sorry to report no ycnh in pond today. i will check in am and
hope the continuing pattern of here 1 day and gone the next continues. good
birding vic lewis


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[mou-net] yellow-crownednight-heron

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH is not in pond as of 8pm. will update in morning, but there will be
workers in main parking lot after 8am. park in lot at the sw corner of bldg
10521. lets hope harold shows up tommorow.  good luck  vic lewis


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[mou-net] yellow-crownednight-heron

[Victor Lewis]

YCNH not present at pond 625 am. Will update again mid morning. vic lewis


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[mou-net] yellow-crownednight-heron

[Victor Lewis]

ycnh not here 900 am vic lewis


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[mou-net] CHIMNEY SWIFT COUNT

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders, roy zimmmerman, billbrown and i did the chimney swift count
sunday at aquia school in st louis park. we really enjoyed the experience
and would do it again if we can. i recommend to all birders to volunteer if
they are able to for this worthy cause. good birding to all
 vic lewis mtka mn


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Re: [mou-net] Purgatory Creek Snowy Egret

[Victor Lewis]

i birded purgitory creek this am. and did not see the SNOWEY EGRET. white
pelicans, caspian terns,
and all other common egrets and herons were observed.a small group of
shorebirds were seen not sure what they were ,to far to see in my binos.
good birding vic lewis

On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:36 AM, Diane Gulbrandson  wrote:

> The snowy egret was seen flying from one side of the creek, over the foot
> bridge behind Flagship offices, to the large island in front of the bridge
> at 6:30
> pm on Friday.
>
> I also saw what I think was a domestic chicken or a rooster at the MVNWR
> observation area parking lot on Thursday afternoon.  I have photos if
> anyone
> is interested.
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[mou-net] FRANKLINS GULL

[Victor Lewis]

ROY Z and i were down in shakopee at canterbury park . after the rain in the
field by seavers corn maze were 100 ring billed gulls; mallards,
killdeer( many) and one immature franklins gull . it was definitly smaller
than the rbs also had darker feet.they must have been blown in by the storm
from the west. good birding to all!! vic lewis mtka


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[mou-net] BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

where: Westwood hills nature center st louis park

When:friday august 28th at 8am

please join us for a morning of birdwatching for fall migrants. all
experience levels are welcome

for more info greg fienberg at952 9242621 gfeinb...@stlouispark.org or
azvegas...@gmail.com
 refreshments after walk


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

Eight enthusiastic birders showed up at westwood hills nature center friday
morning . After a rain shower dampened the start agreat morning of birding
was had by all. 51 species were seen and identified plus a few warblers got
away in the thick canopys. highlights were a virginia rail on the boardwalk
eating insects and giving everyone a look see in the scope. many singing
warbling vireos,wood peewees,rt hummingbirds,catbirds, and cedar waxwings.
also canada warbler bl and white, redstart, yellow, wellowthroat, bl gr
gnatcatcher,and philadelphia vireo,redeyed and the usual
common specieswere seen. thank you to all who partipated. will be off to SE
AZ to see all the specialtys down there but hope to have another walk a week
from friday at eight. Thanks to the staff at ww hills for there hospitality.
good birding Vic Lewis mtka scottsdale az ps thanks LESLIE


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[mou-net] BIRDWALK

[Victor Lewis]

Birdwalk at westwood hills NatureCenter 800 am friday the 4th of sept. all
birders welcome!!! wwnc # is952-924-2544. Greg will lead the walk. good
birding Vic Lewis


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[mou-net] BIRD WALK WESTWOOD HILLS

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS , 830 AM BIRD WALK LOOKING FOR FALL MIGRANTS . all levels of
birders are welcome. bring binos,scopes if you wish, and meet in parking
lot. coffee will be available

maybe just maybe donuts and rolls.good birding VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] BIRD WALK WESTWOOD HILLS

[Victor Lewis]

OOPS BIRDWALK IS THURSDAY AM


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD HILLS BIRDWALK

[Victor Lewis]

SORRY FOR THE BAD POST. the birdwalk will be at westwood hills nature center
in st louis park.at 830 am.  The nature centeri on franklin and texas
between Cedar lake rd and hwy 394.

the walk will be tommorow thursday the 9th of sept. coffee and refreshments
will be available. meet in parking lot. for better directions ww nature
centers phone is9529242544 .



thanks good birding

vic
lewis


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Re: [mou-net] WESTWOOD HILLS BIRDWALK

[Victor Lewis]

yes sorry vic

On Wed, Sep 9, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Victor Lewis  wrote:

> SORRY FOR THE BAD POST. the birdwalk will be at westwood hills nature
> center in st louis park.at 830 am.  The nature centeri on franklin and
> texas between Cedar lake rd and hwy 394.
>
> the walk will be tommorow thursday the 9th of sept. coffee and refreshments
> will be available. meet in parking lot. for better directions ww nature
> centers phone is9529242544 .
>
>
>
> thanks good birding
>
> vic
> lewis
>
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[mou-net] WESTWOOD HILLS BIRDWALK

[Victor Lewis]

SEVEN EXCELLANTbirders joinsd me for a morning bird walk yesterday at
westwood hill. 46 species were seen including 7 warblers, thanks for
participating. we will do a repeat performance next thursday. lets try to be
ther so we can start the walk at 830 sharp and done by 11 or so.

 good birding


  VIC LEWIS

PS lets hope more fall migrant warblers are in next week. they seem to be
just north of the metro !!!


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[mou-net] Bird walk WESTWOOD HILLS

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS, REMINDER 830 AM BIRDWALK WW HILLS NATURE CENTER 830AM THUSDAY
SEPT 17TH VIC LEWIS  PS MEET IN PARKING LOT


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS, We had 7 1/2 birders today at WW. very slow but a Sharpshin
,Redtail, and Barred owl graced us with there presence. ALSO THE RESIDENT
OTTER FAMILY put on a show for us. only 32 species were seen hopefully next
FRIDAY the winds will have changed and more migrants will be in. the rolls
and coffee afterwards hit the spot. Thanks Dan for leading see you all
friday 830 or so. VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

7 brave birders dodged the rain 2 hours or so at ww hills. lots of birds
including many unidentified warblers. ruby crowned, golden crowned kinglets,

white throated sparrows were about with all the usual residents and common
migrants. the highliht oi the day was 2 great horned owls being

harrassed by a MOB OF CROWS. THANKS to George for the great look in the
scope. the previous afternoon there were flocks of migrating birds

overhead including chimney swifts (100), ring bill gulls from low to
thousands of feet in the air,   bluejays,fliickers,rw blkbrds,cedar ww, and
other

passerines were everywhere in the sky and woods heading south. how did they
know bad weather was on the way. the last of the brave birders are

thinking of doing purgatory creek next Friday. any input from interested
birders will be welcome. hope everyone has a good weekend of birding.

Vic Lewis mtka mn scottsdale az ps the rolls from crossroads deli were
awsome


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[mou-net] chimney swifts

[Victor Lewis]

just saw 6 or 7 chimney swifts over hwy 169 and cedar lake rd. is that late
for them to still be around??  VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

NO bird walk this week due to rain and cold weather thursday and friday.
good birding to all  VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] MOU LIST SERVE

[Victor Lewis]

PLEASE MOVE ME!!!


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[mou-net] night hawk behavior

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders, My resident night hawk is flying around during the midle of the
day today! i see them flying durind the day in migration but never feeding
on territory midday. is this common? thanks  and good birding. VIC LEWIS
MINNETONKA PS HAROLD THE YELLOW-CROWNED NITE-HERON IS A NO SHOW THIS SPRING


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[mou-net] nighthawks

[Victor Lewis]

first time this evening there were 3 night hawks over my complex!!! not sure
if parents with young or interlopers, but nice to see.


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[mou-net] turkey vulture

[Victor Lewis]

the first TV WAS SOARING OVER HWY 169 AND CEDAR LAKE RD THIS AM. FIRST IVE
SEEN SINCE JUNE!!


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[mou-net] BIRD WALK WW HILLS 8:30 AM

[Victor Lewis]

HI BIRDERS , DOING A BIRD WALK AT WW HILLS NATURE CENTER TOMORROW. HOPEFULLY
WILL SEE SOME FALL CONFUSING WARBLERS ETC. ALL BIRDER WELCOME (WEATHER
PERMITTING) VIC LEWIS INFO OR DIRECTION TO WW 952-924-2544


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[mou-net] westwood bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

the westwood hills birdwalk is in st louis park franklin and texas ave. meet
in parking lot. vic lewis


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[mou-net] ww birdwalk

[Victor Lewis]

thanks to the 7 birders who showed up at westwood hills this am. we had
around 45 species highlights were golden winged,canada and blackburnian
warblers. also being scouded by an irate catbird was fun. hundreds of
chimney swifts were
over the lake also. good birding vic lewis


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD HILLS BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

WESTWOOD HILLS BIRDWALK THURSDAY 815 AM 8300 W FRANKLIN AVE ST LOUIS PARK.
LOOKING FOR FALL MIGRANTS.
HOPEFULY THE FRONT GOING THROUGH ON TUESDAY WILL BRING MORE BIRDS IN  FOR
THURSDAY. SHOULD FINISH BY
1100, 1130 OR SO.EVERYONE WELCOME!! INFO CALL WW AT 952 9242544 OR EMAIL ME.
GOOD BIRDING VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] WESTWOOD BIRD WALK

[Victor Lewis]

hI BIRDERS, 12 of us showed up on a perfect day at westwood nature center
today.among the 45 or so species we saw 3 separate blackburnian
warblers,oven bird,b...@w,nashville, cmnylwthroat,wilsons,redstarts and
redeyed,warbling and philadelphia vireos.lots of cedar waxwings eastern
kingbirds, robins, barn swallowsand many other comon,residents. also a
coopers hawk gave us a good view sitting on a branch. oh our junior
naturalist alex saw a lincoln sparrow also.thanks to all who braved rush
hour from east side of saint paul, to attend !! thanks to all who attended .
VIC LEWIS PS LOOK FOR MY POST FOR NEXT WEEK


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[mou-net] SWIFT COUNT

[Victor Lewis]

I HAD ONLY 27 SWIFTS ON FRIDAY COMPARED TO 850 ON THE FIRST COUNT at Aquila
in stlp. BUT NOTICED SOME MIGRATING NIGHT HAWKS THE LAST FEW NIGHTS, ALSO
MANY ROBINS HEADING SOUTH. GOOD BIRDING VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] westwood bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders, we will have a 815 bird walk again thursday at ww nature center
in stlp. some nice warblers and flycatchers were blown in last night.
hopefully hey will be around thursday. we also should see more hawks coming
in with the wnw winds. good birding VIC lewis


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[mou-net] westwood bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders, checking the weather this evening it looks like we may have rain
tomorrow. If the rain is a constant heavy type we will have to postpone the
walk till next week. if its not to bad we may give it a try. hope to see you
tomorrow!!! good birding VIC LEWIS


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Re: [mou-net] westwood bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

looks like rain is ending west to east should be gone by 830. ill be there
if any one wamts to show. bring insect repellant! vic

On Wed, Sep 1, 2010 at 8:33 PM, Victor Lewis  wrote:

> hi birders, checking the weather this evening it looks like we may have
> rain tomorrow. If the rain is a constant heavy type we will have to postpone
> the walk till next week. if its not to bad we may give it a try. hope to see
> you tomorrow!!! good birding VIC LEWIS


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[mou-net] westwood bird walk

[Victor Lewis]

hi birders , 9 of us birded ww hills nature center this am. it turned out to
be a great morning as the rain had blown through and the sun came out for
most of the walk. of the 50 species of birds that were seen included golden
winged warblers (2) chesnut sided,
b...@w, nashville ,tennesee, redstart,yellow thr,and yellow. also 3 vireos
including lots of red eyed, warbling and 1 yellow throated. many rose
breasted grosbeaks,cedar waxwings, robins, bluejays and catbirds amazed us
with there nos.also a great horned owl , osprey, green herons,piliated wp
graced us with there presence. thanks to all who intended on a very special
birding morning.look for my posts for next week. GREAT BIRDING VIC


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