[mou-net] Varied Thrush Olmsted
I had reported and photographed a Varied Thrush in Rochester in the boulevard crabapples on Northern Valley Drive NE just south of the Glendale Hills park /playground on the 10th of Feb. The bird I saw and ebird posted was a colorful male. Subsequent observers the following day photographed a bird that appears to be a female. Bob Janssen's Bird of Minnesota section on Varied Thrush doesn't mention the ratio of males to females for winter migrants. So I am not sure how unusual a female winter migrant would be. He does say the last record of two birds, both males, at the same locale was in 1998 in Morrison county. To my knowledge no one has seen the two birds in the trees at the same time, but the photographs a day apart appear to be two different individuals. Any thoughts on this matter or additional information would be appreciated. jerry pruett olmsted county -- *chance favors the prepared mind* 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] Chuck Krulas
Many of you may remember Chuck as a very active and friendly birder. He withdrew from birding a number of years ago for health reasons. He has recently passed away. Here is the link to his obituary. https://www.ranfranzandvinefh.com/obituary/523412/Charles-Krulas/ jerry pruett rochester, mn -- *chance favors the prepared mind* 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] FW: Cool bird
What a great way to add to your life list. -jerry On Sat, Mar 21, 2020 at 8:31 AM Jeff Stephenson wrote: > My fishing friend has a home in Florida and was out fishing 20 miles into > the Gulf of Mexico and this bird decided to stop and rest on his boat. He > said it flew after about and hour. > > > > He has me keep a life list for him even though he isn’t a birder. So now > he has Northern Parula on his list. HaHa. > > > > Jeff Stephenson > > 1323 28th ST SW > > Rochester, MN > > Cell phone 507 254 8192 > > > > *From: *5072548...@pm.sprint.com > *Sent: *Saturday, March 21, 2020 8:22 AM > *To: *stephensonj...@charter.net > *Subject: *Fwd: > > > > Sent from my mobile. > _ > > > > > > What is it? > > > > > -- *chance favors the prepared mind* 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] Western wood pewee
Bird still present at previously described location. Jim Peterson and I arrived at 9 ish , on vigil until 11 before we saw and heard the Western as described by others. Eastern Pewee's were intermittent and not calling much. Great-crested present and Yellow-throated Vireo, et al. 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] Northern Mockingbird
Northern Mockingbird in Kandiyohi county in brush dump behind the Pennock sewage ponds. Found by Jeff Stephenson. 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] Northern Mockingbird olmsted
Northern mocking bird. West of Rochester near Cascade creek bridge on cty 3 north of Salem corners. In muddy field west side of 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] Surf scoter Steele county
Surf Scoter in Rice Lake State Park. Out from the platform by the picnic area looking se across 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] Olmsted cackling geese.
Two Cackling Geese at the south reservoir Kalmar landfill west of Rochester. Along with over a hundred White-fronted Geese and Canada Geese. 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] Olmsted county
Jim Peterson and I stopped by the south kalmar landfill reservoir and saw 9 Ross's geese along with est. 50 Greater White-fronted geese. Then we drove over to the east kalmar reservoir and saw a huge flock of geese, mostly sitting on the ice. The reservoir is 90% frozen and a few geese were along the melted shoreline. But what was amazing was the number of Ross's we saw there, at least 40! There was also a large group of Snow geese, blue's and white, estimated nearly 80. Then a flock of 9 Ross's landed among them so we could compare features literally side by side. This is the most Ross's I have ever seen in one location. Also many Greater White fronted numbering about 200. Very few ducks in number but a few of each of these species, Pintail, Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, Shoveler, Wigeon. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Watonga county
Sorry to all for not catching spell check (spell guess) error. Yes, Watonwan county. On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Jerry Pruett wrote: > Jim Peterson and I found a flock of 40 Rusty Blackbirds in association > with a large flock of Redwing Blackbirds near Long Lake south of St James. > Also of note today were Brown-headed Cowbird, Meadowlark species presumably > Western. > -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Watonga county
Jim Peterson and I found a flock of 40 Rusty Blackbirds in association with a large flock of Redwing Blackbirds near Long Lake south of St James. Also of note today were Brown-headed Cowbird, Meadowlark species presumably Western. 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] Hubbard and Clearwater county
I just returned from a quick tour through part of Hubbard and Clearwater counties. Of interest maybe a single Tundra Swan in Deane Park north of Park Rapids in company with about 40 Trumpeters. All very tame and swimming towards visitors as if expecting to be fed. Also we saw a flock of Red Crossbills in Itasca State Park. In Bagley in Clearwater county we saw a couple of small flocks of Pine Grossbeaks. South of Bagely on hwy 92 , just north of county road 35 intersection, we encountered a flock of about 20 Turkeys crossing the road to feed in someones yard. I was surprised to see Turkeys this far north. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Duluth birds.
Birding Duluth area today with Jeff Stephenson and Jim Peterson. Most notable were 21 Golden Plovers in the Park Point ball fields this afternoon and excellent looks at juvenile plumed Red-thoated Loon from airfield acess. 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] Late Warblers in Olmsted
I have seen a number of *Palm Warblers* and *Yellow-rumped warblers* hanging around the yard this week. Yesterday I had a pair of *American Redstarts* out by one of our garden ponds (we have two). Today I saw what I believe to have been a *Connecticut Warbler *by the other pond. When I first saw it without binoculars I was expecting to see an Orange-crowned Warbler. But once I had it in the glass I didn't see the features I expected, eye arcs with thin dark line, smudgy greenish streaking on a drab breast. Instead I saw a bird of larger size with a complete eye-ring, darkish head and neck with possible brownish tones, dull yellow under parts including yellow under tail coverts. No streaking or smudging on the breast or flanks. The bird was active and I was using binoculars through a window. I do this a lot and am comfortable that I was seeing real features and not artifacts of glass or dirt. I went outside to try to get a possible picture, but saw it fly off. I hung around to see if it might return and a *Black-throated Blue warbler* came to the pond and entertained me. I was unable to relocate the Connecticut. jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Clark's Nutcracker Winona
Very nice looks at a cooperative bird. Still present at 1:30 today. It was roosting on the small satellite dish on the side of the house number 24185. The homeowner came out and was very nice and ok with us parked on the shoulder by her house. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Upland Sandpiper Mower County
My wife and I were bicycling along the bike trail out of Lake Louise State Park this morning. The sandpiper flushed from along the trail. Larger dark shorebird, stocky in flight, no leg extension (i.e. yellowlegs). Bird called repeatedly as it flew off. The call matched Sibleys recording of "flight (flush) call NE" of the upland sandpiper. I have the Sibley phone app, so was able to listen to call sound while there. Unfortunately it flew straight off to the west, not circling us. There was a small area of standing water in a field nearby, but the bird didn't appear to come from that area. I believe it was in the taller prairie grasses/forbs which form a narrow band along both sides of the bike trail at that point. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Cerulean warblers
Birding this morning with Jeff Stephenson at 7 mile creek park we found a pair of cerulean warblers from the paved trail along the creek near the picnic shelter. Nice looks. We aborted our Nicollet County birding to chase the Worm-eating Warbler Bob Dunlap reported Scott county. When we arrived at Murphy-Hanrehan about noon, there were a number of birders already searching. Only a few had seen the bird. We stuck around for 90 minutes without seeing or hearing it. No others did either that we spoke with. Later in another area we did get excellent looks at a Hooded Warbler. A nice consolation prize. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] commom gallinule
I was out running errands during heavy rain last evening and happened to be at the Kalmar reservoir west of Rochester (east of the landfill) on 70th Av NW just as rain storm let up. Among Coots and Blue-winged Teal there was a Common Gallinule swimming across the narrow part of the lake about 40 yards from the road. The sun was low and under the clouds so the light was perfect if I would have only brought my camera. It swam into the reeds on the south side and was visible as it foraged. The rains soon returned and I had to leave. Sorry I didn't get this posted until this morning. -jerry pruett stewartville mn -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] correction
Sorry for not including my location with the sparrow report. I'm 10 miles sw of Rochester in Olmsted county. Today White-crowned and Harris's Sparrows joined all the White-throated Sparrows under the feeders. Also brief appearance by female Rose-breasted Grossbeak. -jery pruett -- Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] foy yard birds
Today White-crowned and Harris's Sparrows joined all the White-throated Sparrows under the feeders. Also brief appearance by female Rose-breasted Grossbeak. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Birding Olmsted and Fillmore Counties
Birding the morning with Jim Peterson. Notable sightings; following up on a call from John Hokema from the previous day we relocated the 2 Ross's Geese and a large flock of White-fronted Geese at the Kalmar Reservoir west of Rochester. Soon they were harassed out of the water by a Bald Eagle, they landed in a field south of the reservoir. Also found 4 Horned Grebes at the small reservoir south of the landfill. Later we located an early Winter Wren at the Izaak Walton wetlands. Driving to Lake Louise State Park we found a Loggerhead Shrike actively hunting the grassy roadside from some small trees at the intersection of Hwy's 63 and 56. Lake Louise itself was not very birdy today. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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 backed Woodpecker
Saw a very cooperative Black backed Woodpecker at around noon today along the trail to the upper falls at Gooseberry SP. Also on a sadder note found a dead but still limp Spruce grouse at 9:30 am, along hwy 1 south of Ely between mile markers 304-305. Also two dead and limp Ruffed Grouse 2 miles further south. Very light traffic, but we did meet one logging type truck -jerry pruett 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] Ely area
Took a drive this morning on the Echo trail north of Ely. Approximately five miles after turning north off of Grant McMahan Blvd we found about 30 Evening Grossbeaks, about 12 Red Crossbills and 8 White- winged Cross bills and 6 Common Redpolls all within a couple 100 yards of each other. Also wolf and moose tracks further up the road after pavement ends. -jerry pruett 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] Etsp
Eurasia tree sparrow previously reported, good looks at 4:10 p.m. this afternoon. No pictures. Jim Peterson and myself. Came to the right platform feeder as you face the house. -jerry pruett 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] GCSP
Yesterday 11/25, Jeff Stephenson and I waited from about 10 am until about 2 pm before the Golden-crowned Sparrow arrived at the feeders off 44th Av. We were joined in our vigil by Dick Miller who only had to wait from 11 am until 2. During the time frame the birding was very slow save a few chickadees and a Downy. When the White-throated Sparrow showed up at 12:30 our hopes were up. Also had a single Junco twice. The feeder area was vacant of birds when the GCSP arrived unannounced (we didnt see it fly in), and alone. We watched it for about 20 minutes before it disappeared. -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Common eiders
Jim Peterson called about 2 pm. He found the eiders near shore (50-75 ft) near Beacon Point Resort off the end of 21st Av E. FYI in case anyone else is still looking for them. 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-necked Stilts Grant Cnty
I am passing along a report from Jim Peterson that he found 2 Black-necked Stilts at the Herman sewage ponds this morning. Several other shorebird species present; Black-necked Stilt, Spotted Sandpiper, Stilt Sandpiper, Dunlin, Baird's Sandpiper, White-rumped Sandpiper, Pectoral Sandpiper, Wilson's Phalarope. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Wabasha snowy egert
Sorry for the short note earlier. Not much of a phone typer. It was a White-faced Ibis that we saw with the Snowy Egret...not a White Ibis. Also of interest along that stretch of flooded area we found Hudsonian Godwits, Short-billed Dowitchers and a Black-bellied Plover, Dunlin. We did see a distant group of dark Ibis fly over flooded area and behind trees. We were unable to relocate those birds. Earlier we had been to Hok-si-la near Lake City and seen 20 species of warblers. We ended up at McCarthy Lake with Grasshopper and Lark Sparrow. Pretty good day we thought. -jerry pruett On Sun, May 18, 2014 at 1:32 PM, jerry pruett wrote: > At intersection of 30 an 24 north of kellog. Also white - ibis , Franklins > and Bonies. Birding with Jim Peterson. > -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Wabasha snowy egert
At intersection of 30 an 24 north of kellog. Also white - ibis , Franklins and Bonies. Birding with Jim Peterson. 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] Le Sueur County
I did some birding along the roads following the Le Sueur river today, south of the town of Le Sueur. Most notable were Orange-crowned Warbler, many Lark Sparrows, Lincoln Sparrows, 5 species of hawk including s Red-shouldered and 4 Broad-winged's. A wet field along hyw 99 east of Le Center (mile marker 34) with at least 23 Lesser Yellowlegs and one Greater Yellowlegs. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Olmsted yard birds
Had my first White-throated sparrows serenading in the morning rain today. Worms were out of the ground also which I take as a sign the frost is finally out. Also FOY Chipping Sparrow at the feeder. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Olmsted yard bird
Just saw my FOY Swamp Sparrow around the garden pond. Earlier, before the heavy morning rains, we saw 2 Winter Wrens, 3 Hermit Thrushes and 5 or 6 Ruby Crowned Kinglets and 1 Brown Creeper in the Izaak Walton wetlands west of Rochester. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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 Merlin
Following up on Ken Vail's Snowy Owl reports today I saw a Taiga race Merlin feeding in the field east of 130th between 690th and 700th. This is the area south of Claremont. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Mower County
Not sure if everyone monitors ebird, but I placed the map location of a Snowy Owl, Lapland Longspurs and Snow Buntings found today north of Sargeant near the Mower/Dodge county line. Near corner of 330 street and 620th Ave. Back roads are difficult driving. The snowy was in a field and flew to the north as I drove away. jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Snowy Owls Dakota County
My son and I found 2 snowy's between 8:30 and 9 this morning. One was on an irrigation device west of Goodwill Av between 170th and 180th street. The other was in a field east of St Augustine cemetery on 170th just west of the intersection with Emery Av. Thanks all for your posts. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Sax-Zim GGOW
Jim Peterson and I located a Great Gray Owl on Admiral Road about noon today. Location was the wooded area south of the quarry and north of the feeder station. Also Gray Jays. No luck with Boreal Chickadee or Three-toed Woodpecker. We spent the day birding from Ely to Sax-Zim. I was struck with the fact we did not see or hear one Red-breasted Nuthatch the entire route, including around feeder stations. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] lewo
Jeff Stephenson and I found lewis's woodpecker 1:48 pm at reported site Roosevelt. Still present when we left after 20 min. 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] Faribault county American Golden-plover
Jeff Stephenson and I spent part of a day in Faribault county today. Notable was seven golden-plovers at the sewage ponds west of Wells. 2 were on the ponds seen from 560th Av south of 180 st; 5 more seen from 560th Av north of 180 st. There may have been more as they were on the down slope from the road. We did not cross fence. Also present were Black Terns, Wilson's Phalaropes, Horned Grebes, Northern Shovelers, Franklin Gulls, etc. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Smith's and Chestnut-collared Longspur's
Hi All, Today Jim Peterson and I happened to be near the area where Tom Dahle et. al. reported the Smith's Longspurs. We arrived there about 6 pm and, with some direction from a fellow birder from the area, Mike, we began walking slowly through the grassy area where the Smith's were foraging. As we stalked through the grass I was surprised to see a Chestnut-collared Longspur male in breeding plumage scurrying along in front of me. I had excellent looks before it flew ahead of me and relanded in the grass. I did not pursue it as I still hadn't found a Smith's, which was a life bird for me. It took us some time to finally see a Smith's. Consequently the Chestnut-collared Longspur was not refound. Thanks to Tom and Chris for reporting the Smith's area at Lincoln WPA. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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-tailed Grackle Jackson Cnty
3 males in cattails on the west side of 86, south of I90, north of Sangl WMA near Jackson. Nice comparison with other Common Grackles. jerry pruett 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] glossy ibis nicollet
glossy still present 6:45pm feeding near rock pile in yard on north side of lake as reported earlier. -jerry pruett 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] Fox Sparrows Olmsted
Finally have 2 Fox Sparrows show up in my yard, and singing too. Nine days later than last year. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Carolina Wren Winona Cnty
Jeff Stephenson and I heard and subsequently saw a Carolina Wren along Elba Township 16 road just south and west of the Fairwater Cemetery at around noon today. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] rough-legged hawks
Jim Peterson and I took a drive from Rochester through Whitewater to Kellogg late afternoon. Most notable was 7 Rough-legged Hawks, 5 of which were dark phase. Two have been seen together for several days east of Roch. One wonders if they would be paired? -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] olmsted county BTBW
Nice female Black-throated Blue Warbler this morning accompanying a flock of Yellow-rumped Warblers. New bird for the county and yard for me. -jerry pruett -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Olmsted sparrows
This morning I took a walk from the parking area along the creek that flows out of the east side of the Kalmar reservoir. One Lincoln sparrow a few Song Sparrows, 20-30 swamp sparrows. A Merlin flew by and took a pass at a flock of Goldfinches. Then up pops a single Nelson's Sparrow offering me excellent views. Several yards from there I found 2 LeConte's Sparrows perched up on the weeds looking about. A short but productive walk in the frosty grasses. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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 Crossbills: Mower Cnty
About noon today Jim Peterson and I relocated the RECR reported by Ron per Chuck. They were further north of the main entrance to Hormel Nature Center; at the entrance of a cabled maintanence road, part of the park grounds, located on the north edge of the grounds. There were about 6 birds in the pines at the corner next to the main road, cr 61. We saw and heard them briefly before they flew back towards the main parking lot. We could not relocate them but suspect they are still in the area. jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] No Lark Bunting
Searched for Lark Bunting this afternoon form 2-3 pm that John had reported in Jackson County . No luck. -jerry -- chance favors the prepared mind 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] Brown pelican
Brown Pelican still present this morning where it was reported yesterday. 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] birding today
The Spotted Towhee was seen today in Austin CBC location at 9 a.m. Also Jim Peterson found a very nice Barrow's Goldeneye among a flock of a couple hundred Common Goldeneye on the Mississippi at the hwy 61 pullover north of Reads Landing. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
