[mou-net] Gargeny

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Still there today! John Ellis Saint Paul 
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[mou-net] Anna’s Hummingbird

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Still there this morning. John Ellis, Saint Paul

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Re: [mou-net] RN Phalarope, Wash. Co., Old Hudson Rd

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Haven’t seen any post on this bird!?
John Ellis, Saint Paul 

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> On Aug 21, 2023, at 8:38 AM, Jason Hedlund  wrote:
> 
> You are correct that this pond is within private property. There is a small
> pull-off on Hudson Blvd (44.949281,-92.892097) where people observe with
> spotting scopes from the roadside. Unfortunately, I have observed one
> person trespassing here to get better views/photos and had to convince
> another not to trespass (He thought that because there were no "Posted"
> signs he could do what he wanted).
> 
> As I write this, I'm looking up the property ownership here and, strangely,
> I found that there is in fact a sliver of land owned by the city of Lake
> Elmo. Despite this, I highly discourage anyone from hopping any fences to
> get a better view. This is an active farm and the owner is regularly
> tending to their fields. Please do not give birders a bad name by
> trespassing.
> 
> Regards,
> Jason Hedlund
> 
>> On Mon, Aug 21, 2023, 7:16 AM Tom Gilde <
>> 2247eb7407f6-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
>> 
>> The pond from which this Phalarope has been reported looks like it is
>> private property.  Are people asking the farmer for permission or is there
>> some sort of public access?  Thanks,
>> 
>> Tom Gilde
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[mou-net] E. Whip-Poor-WILL

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Just heard my first E. Whippoorwill in Douglas County. John Ellis St. Paul

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Re: [mou-net] Tricolored Heron -- Blue Earth County

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Kimberly, thanks a lot for posting this to the MOU list serve! John Ellis

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> On Aug 10, 2022, at 9:27 AM, Kimberly Emerson  
> wrote:
> 
> Brian Sandstrom found a tricolored heron at the Watonwan WPA in very
> western Blue Earth County last night. I have not personally seen it, but
> others confirmed that it continues this morning. Viewing is from Amber
> Road. The bird is foraging near the small dam area. (44.0168770,
> -94.3607472)
> 
> Brian's checklist:  https://ebird.org/checklist/S116643283
> 
> Best of luck!
> Kimberly Emerson
> Windom, MN
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[mou-net] White faced Ibis (3) and one Hybrid WF/Glossy

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Saw Ibis this afternoon (1:30) at Osakis WTP and in field across road from 
ponds. John Ellis (St. Paul)

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Re: [mou-net] correction: founder of BT Gray

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Seen this morning (Friday) briefly, at 8:35ish. John Ellis- Saint Paul

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> On Sep 3, 2020, at 8:27 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis  wrote:
> 
> Sorry for the wrong observer info! It was actually found by Ezra Hosch, but 
> Greg (who I originally said found it) snapped the only photo I’ve seen so 
> far. Great work Ezra and Greg!
> 
> Alyssa DeRubeis
> Montreal, QC
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Re: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

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Another piggyback! Had lots of White Throated Sparrows at Louisville Swamp this 
AM, also 30-40 field sparrows around. New for me were Blue-Headed Vireo, House 
Wren, Eastern Towhee and northern Waterthrush. John Ellis, Saint Paul

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> On Apr 30, 2020, at 12:12 PM, swisstea1 
> <05795b617191-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> 
> There was a flock in my Duluth yard earlier this week.  It also was a mix of 
> white and tan.Susan WisteSent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.
>  Original message From: Kathryn Rudd  
> Date: 4/30/20  10:09 AM  (GMT-06:00) To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: 
> [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived! Maybe I have missed some of the earlier 
> migrators when we had blustery weather. They might have been foraging on the 
> ground in the rain? I know they are tough lil cons. ;DSent from my iPhone> On 
> Apr 30, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Brian Tennessen  wrote:> 
> >  I've been seeing them here in our St. Paul yard the last few days too.> 
> They are great, I love their melancholy song.> > To piggyback on this (and 
> maybe this is frowned on, not sure), I had a> first ever observation of a 
> Blue-Headed Vireo in our yard yesterday!  They> may pass through our yard 
> every year, I've just never spotted one in my> yard before.  Also been seeing 
> some Thrushes, i believe Hermit Thrush.> These i do typically see in the yard 
> every spring.> > Mac-Groveland, St. Paul> > Brian> >> On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 
> 9:20 AM GLENN CIEGLER  wrote:>> >> Interesting as we’ve 
> had a flock of them for a week now up North of>> Stillwater.>> Glenn>> >> 
> Get Outlook for iOS>> 
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>  on behalf of Kathryn Rudd <>> katda...@hotmail.com>>> 
> Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2020 8:47:42 AM>> To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU 
> >> Subject: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!>> >> 
> The first White-throated Sparrows have arrived in our backyard area! :D My>> 
> favorites.>> I have been hearing the sing this morning, and last night James 
> saw a male>> foraging near our feeders.>> Kathryn Rudd>> Eagan, MN>> >> Sent 
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[mou-net] Robin

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Robin in a platform feeder this morning eating peanuts and sunflower seeds in 
St . Paul. Wednesday at Crosby Farm Park I saw one being eaten by a Red-tailed 
Hawk. I’ve never seen a RTHawk with a bird before.  John Ellis- St. Paul

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Re: [mou-net] Northern Wheatear

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Thanks for this post, Mike! John Ellis, St. Paul

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> On Sep 22, 2019, at 7:28 PM, Michael Hendrickson 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am only sharing this since this report because it hasn't reached the MOU
> listserv.
> 
> Milt Blomberg found a Northern Wheatear around 3:00-3:30pm today between
> 3501-3665 Locke Avenue NW.  This location is just south of Annandale,
> Minnesota.  (Northwest of Minneapolis )
> 
> Milt shared the sighting with photos on Minnesota County Listers & Big Year
> Birders which is a Facebook Group at 3:20pm.
> 
> Several birders tried to locate the bird but no sightings were reported
> until around Hosche’s relocated the bird in the same area at 5:20pm. Herb
> Dingman and other birders along with Hosches observed the Wheatear at 5:20
> pm but no location was given but I assume it was in the same area.  Some
> were suggesting it was in the company of some Eastern Bluebirds.
> 
> This is a significant sighting for Minnesota and I know some maybe
> frustrated that when significant sightings such as this that get reported
> on Social Media it rarely makes it to the MOU Listserv.
> 
> Hopefully the Wheatear will hang out long enough to allow other birders to
> view it.
> 
> Good luck
> -- 
> Mike Hendrickson
> Duluth, Minnesota
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Re: [mou-net] Cape May Warbler

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One yesterday at a hummingbird feeder in Douglas County (also a Ruby Throat, a 
Downy WP, a Red Bellied WP, and several Baltimores. John Ellis (St. Paul)

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> On May 22, 2019, at 8:36 PM, Debbie Einarson 
> <034fe9b8500e-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:
> 
> I have a Cape May Warbler that's been hanging out at my feeders in Northern 
> Hennepin County since Sunday.
> Debbie Einarson
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Re: [mou-net] North Ottawa Impoundment.

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Thanks for the heads up, Frank! John Ellis

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> On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:32 AM, m...@moumn.org wrote:
> 
> (Posted by Frank Gosiak  via moumn.org)
> 
> Just a note:  The DNR official said usually no one is allowed on the roads 
> within the North 
> Ottawa Impound, but, they have relaxed this rule a bit concerning recent 
> events (bird 
> sightings). They would prefer that drivers only go on the main 250th Str. 
> road and the 
> middle crossroad which means : Stay off the 2 tire track trails. Also, there 
> has been some 
> concern about people driving to fast to rush upon a recent sighting. When 
> this happens it is 
> a safety concern and it spooks the birds up. Just remember to follow good 
> birding ethics and 
> this spot  may be reserved for future birding, and, remember the DNR is 
> keeping close tabs 
> on how this is all playing out. If we mess it up it may be closed off. Keep 
> up with the good 
> birding and have a good weekend.   Frank Gosiak 
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