[mou-net] Birds of NA set

[Jim Williams]

Birds of North America set, 716 booklets pub. by Academy of Natural Sciences 
and AOU prior to online availability. Contact for more information.

Jim Williams
Birding columnist
Minneapolis StarTribune
startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden


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Re: [mou-net] birds caching food

[Michael Koutnik]

Hi Judith,

You may want to read this nice article by Jim Willams in the Star Tribune 
earlier this week. He talks explicitly about this behavior. 

https://m.startribune.com/migrating-blue-jays-pay-a-visit-to-a-minnesota-backyard/600110098/

Best, Mike Koutnik

Sent from my iPhone

On Nov 4, 2021, at 5:43 PM, Judith Clayton  wrote:

I’m wondering how common it is for birds to caching food?
   Currently, I’m offering peanuts in the shell to Blue Jays.  Their usual 
behavior is to pick up a peanut in the shell and fly off with it:  often to the 
White Spruce trees in my back yard.  I can’t say that I’ve actually seen them 
caching a peanut, but I wonder.  I think that I’ve seen crows caching seeds 
from my feeders rather close distance from the feeders.  Also, do pelagic birds 
or other birds cache food?  Just now I’m thinking about the “butcher bird” or 
Shrikes.
   I’m looking forward to your comments.  TIA  Judy in Douglas county, 
Alexandria, Mn

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished
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[mou-net] birds caching food

[Judith Clayton]

I’m wondering how common it is for birds to caching food?
Currently, I’m offering peanuts in the shell to Blue Jays.  Their usual 
behavior is to pick up a peanut in the shell and fly off with it:  often to the 
White Spruce trees in my back yard.  I can’t say that I’ve actually seen them 
caching a peanut, but I wonder.  I think that I’ve seen crows caching seeds 
from my feeders rather close distance from the feeders.  Also, do pelagic birds 
or other birds cache food?  Just now I’m thinking about the “butcher bird” or 
Shrikes.
I’m looking forward to your comments.  TIA  Judy in Douglas county, 
Alexandria, Mn

Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished
Lao Tzu


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[mou-net] birds and neonicotinoids --- American Bird Conservancy

[Gordon Andersson]

I get a "Bird of the Week" email each week from ABC.  (This week's bird is
the Violet-Green Swallow.)  Each week provides photos, video, audio, map,
and text about the species.  The effect of pesticides, including neonics, is
mentioned in the text this week.  The link is provided below.  There you can
read about neonics and their effect of birds and insects, including
pollinators.  Neonics are systemic, being absorbed thoughout the plant
including the nectar, pollen, and fruit.  Seed companies also pre-treat ag
crop seeds with the pesticide (corn and others).  Birds are poisoned by
eating both contaminated seeds and any insects that ingested the poison.
The greatest effect on bird populations may be a direct effect on insect
numbers due to spraying and fugitive dust (during field seed planting).  

One link in the article provides a list of neonics sold for lawn, garden,
and trees/shrubs, with mfr and percent active ingredient. There are other
links to studies throughout the article.  The most recent I opened was 2017.
I don't think USEPA has acted to regulate this family of chemicals, altho it
may still be "under study". European countries are doing so.  The large
study ABC published on effects of neonics on birds was 2013-- another link
in this article, if you missed it earlier.  

https://abcbirds.org/neonics

 

GAndersson/St Paul



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[mou-net] Birds breeding for shorter period as temperature rises--Finland study ---- PNAS journal

[Gordon Andersson]

  
Birds breeding for shorter period as temperature rises

Birds are breeding earlier in the spring and for a shorter time, which could 
increase competition for food and threaten survival. The average breeding 
period for birds in Finland was 1.7 days shorter in 2017 than in 1975, while 
the average temperature rose by 0.8 degrees Celsius, suggesting that global 
warming is narrowing birds' breeding windows, a study in Proceedings of the 
National Academy of Sciences found.

 

 

Global warming shrinks bird breeding windows, potentially threatening species

By   Charlotte HartleyJul. 
20, 2020 , 3:00 PM

For breeding birds, timing is everything. Most species have just a narrow 
window to get the food they need to feed their brood—after spring’s bounty has 
sprung, but before other bird species swoop in to compete. Now, a new study 
suggests that as the climate warms, birds are not only breeding earlier, but 
their breeding windows are also shrinking—some by as many as 4 to 5 days. This 
could lead to increased competition for food that might threaten many bird 
populations.

Birds typically time their breeding to cues signaling the start of spring, so 
that their chicks hatch when food like plants and insects is most abundant. But 
global warming has pushed many species  
 to breed earlier in 
the year; that effect is especially prominent at higher latitudes, where 
temperatures are rising faster than near the equator. Few studies, however, 
have examined how climate change affects the duration of breeding windows, 
which closely track the number of chicks born each year as well as overall 
population trends.

To find out how the length of breeding periods has changed over time, a team 
led by Maria Hällfors, an ecologist at the University of Helsinki, analyzed an  
 extensive data set from amateur 
ornithologists coordinated by the Finnish Museum of Natural History. The data 
set spans from 1975 to 2017 and includes the nesting records of 73 species and 
more than 820,000 birds from a 1000-square-kilometer area in Finland’s boreal 
forests. Each year, trained volunteers placed uniquely numbered rings around 
the legs of newly hatched chicks to track their movements and survival. Because 
chicks had to be a certain size to get a ring, the researchers were able to use 
the timing of the tagging to work out when each chick had hatched—and therefore 
when breeding had occurred.

On average, the beginnings and ends of the breeding periods are occurring 
earlier in the year, Hällfors and colleagues report today in the Proceedings of 
the National Academy of Sciences. However, the ends are shifting back faster 
than the beginnings, resulting in  
 an average breeding 
window that is 1.7 days shorter in 2017 than it was in 1975. During that same 
period, Finland’s average temperature rose by 0.8oC, suggesting many bird 
species are actively responding to changing temperatures, Hällfors says.

“It’s good for the species if it’s able to follow the optimum conditions as the 
climate changes,” she says. However, the shorter breeding windows mean more 
birds are breeding earlier in the season—a risky time for chicks’ survival, 
especially if the weather turns suddenly cold. In addition, because many 
late-season species are shifting their breeding windows up, that could mean 
more competition for food and nesting sites early on, leaving some chicks to go 
hungry. Although the researchers were unable to tease out overall population 
trends from their data set, Hällfors expects these shifts will have a large 
impact on bird numbers, with some species outcompeting others.

Lucyna Halupka, an ecologist at the University of Wrocław, calls the study “a 
very important paper” because it’s one of the few to measure the breeding 
period duration. For 2 decades, she says, many scientists studying birds and 
climate change have looked only at the earliest, median, or mean laying dates 
for specific groups of birds. However, she cautions that because the study is 
limited to Finland, the findings may not apply universally; future studies 
should examine how breeding seasons move in other regions where the effect of 
climate change is different. They should also try to determine how shifting 
breeding windows affect population sizes, she says.

For Hällfors, the new findings illustrate the power of long-term data sets. 
“Imagine the bird-ringing ornithologists in the 1970s,” she says. “They 
probably couldn’t have imagined that their data would be used in 2020 to look 
at climate change.” It’s also a valuable addition to other ongoing climate 
change research, says conservation biologist Stuart Butchart of BirdLife 
International. “Many people still 

[mou-net] Birds at Coon Rapids Dam, Anoka County

[Refsnider]

This morning we walked south from the dam to the flooded section of 
trail just upstream from the Hwy. 610 bridge.  Waterfowl were almost 
absent (except geese & mallards), but there were a few other birds worth 
noting.


Bald Eagle - 2 on the new nest across from Coon Creek; no activity at 
the nest just below the dam
Osprey - 1 on the nest platform on the west side; as we drove to the dam 
we also saw 2 on the light tower nest in Al Flynn Park
Great Blue Heron - 8 birds at the 4-nest rookery!  2 of the nests had 
pairs and we saw nest-building at both; 2 nests each had a single heron; 
2 herons were not at nests

Common Loon - 1 on Cenaiko Lake
D-C Cormorants - ~10 perched on an island, others in flight, 1 on Cenaiko L.
Ruby-crowned Kinglet - 5
Golden-crowned Kinglet - 1
Eastern Phoebe - saw 3 investigating nest sites under overhangs of 2 
structures

Tree Swallows - about a dozen feeding over the river
Brown-headed Cowbirds - saw our first 2 females of the year, closely 
attended by 3 males


Stay safe.
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[mou-net] Birds and Beers - St. Paul, meeting on 3/9/2020 6:00pm

[Pam Albin]

Birds and Beers - St. Paul will be meeting at Sweeney's Saloon on March 9, 2020
at 6 pm.

Do you like to watch birds or talk about birds or talk to other people about 
birds? If you do, please join us at the next Birds and Beers - St. Paul at 
Sweeney’s Saloon (walk through the bar and go left, we are in the back room).

Birds and Beers - St Paul has a Facebook page where you can learn about
upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/BirdsBeersStPaul/

Sweeney's Saloon is located at 96 Dale St N, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
http://sweeneyssaloon.com/menu-food/

Thank you,
Pam Albin   
St. Paul, MN


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers - St. Paul, meeting on Feb 18

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers - St. Paul will be meeting at Sweeney's Saloon on Feb 18th
at 6 pm.

This is a group of people who like birds, and bird watching. You don't need
to be a great birder to feel comfortable in this group. Whether you're a
backyard birder, or plan your vacation around your next species, you'll fit
in. If you'd like to meet others who share your interest in nature, please,
join us. Hosted by Pam and Loren Albin.

Birds and Beers - St Paul has a Facebook page where you can learn about
upcoming events. https://www.facebook.com/BirdsBeersStPaul/
Sweeney's Saloon is located at 96 Dale St N, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
http://sweeneyssaloon.com/menu-food/

Thank you,
Curt Rawn
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[mou-net] Birds are shrinking, may be due to climate change.

[Lost Creek]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2019/12/04/birds-are-shrinking-these-scientists-say-its-consequence-global-warming/


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Mpls, date change

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers, Mpls, has declared a snow date. Stay home, stay safe.

Please join us on February 18, 6 pm at the Black Forest Inn, Mpls.

Thank you,
Curt Rawn


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Re: [mou-net] Birds around metro

[GREG ELIZABETH CLOSMORE]

Please reply all

> On Dec 28, 2018, at 8:34 AM, Jeffrey Seeger  
> wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have any good areas around the metro to see the following: short 
> eared owls, snowy owl, crossbills, and red pole. Thanks for the help!
> 
> Max Seeger
> Special Education Teacher
> 
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[mou-net] Birds around metro

[Jeffrey Seeger]

Does anyone have any good areas around the metro to see the following: short 
eared owls, snowy owl, crossbills, and red pole. Thanks for the help!

Max Seeger
Special Education Teacher


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Re: [mou-net] Birds under threat at Lone Lake Park,Minnetonka

[linda whyte]

I tried clicking on the links you sent, but
could not get access "due to a security code". As a St. Paul resident, I'm
not familiar with the area in question, but the plan you describe seems
like over-reach and probably negative impact on birds.
On Mon, Jun 25, 2018, 7:10 AM Devon Bowker  wrote:

>  To whom it may concern:
>
> I am sending again because I wasn't certain I did it correctly the first
> time around.
>
> The Park Board Commission of the City of Minnetonka has released its
> mountain biking trail study and proposed plan which it has just recommended
> to be reviewed by City Council, which are in draft form. Here are links
> where you can view these two documents:
>
> Study: https://eminnetonka.com/images/recreation/DRAFT-
> Minnetonka%20Mountain%20Bike%20Study.pdf?utm_content=_
> medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=
>
> Plan: https://eminnetonka.com/images/recreation/MTB%20trail%
> 20concept%20poster.pdf?utm_content=_medium=email_
> name=_source=govdelivery_term=
>
> There are over 99 species of bird which have been recorded in that park,
> including birds like Scarlet Tanagers. There is some concern, such as those
> stated by Conserve Lone Lake Park, over how these trails may impact the
> composition and abundance of bird species in the park. Specifically, there
> is research that shows MTB trails or any new trails which pass too close to
> nesting site may impede reproductive success and that certain species may
> leave the area entirely. I wanted to reach out to you to see if 1) you had
> any further available resources, and 2) if anyone there may be interested
> in helping to analyze what impacts the birds in the park may face if this
> plan is approved as is. It is a relatively small park with a plan to
> construct 4.7 miles of 1 to 2 foot wide trail with portions of trail as
> close as 25 feet together in some sections in a 146 acre park.
>
> Here are the 99 species recorded (the "over 99" part was what was said at
> the last public meeting.)
>
> https://eminnetonka.com/images/recreation/Mountain%
> 20Biking/FINAL%20Appendix%20E%20PB%20Packet.pdf
>
>
> Thank you for any help you can provide.
>
>
> --
> *Devon B*
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[mou-net] Birds under threat at Lone Lake Park,Minnetonka

[Devon Bowker]

 To whom it may concern:

I am sending again because I wasn't certain I did it correctly the first
time around.

The Park Board Commission of the City of Minnetonka has released its
mountain biking trail study and proposed plan which it has just recommended
to be reviewed by City Council, which are in draft form. Here are links
where you can view these two documents:

Study: https://eminnetonka.com/images/recreation/DRAFT-
Minnetonka%20Mountain%20Bike%20Study.pdf?utm_content=_
medium=email_name=_source=govdelivery_term=

Plan: https://eminnetonka.com/images/recreation/MTB%20trail%
20concept%20poster.pdf?utm_content=_medium=email_
name=_source=govdelivery_term=

There are over 99 species of bird which have been recorded in that park,
including birds like Scarlet Tanagers. There is some concern, such as those
stated by Conserve Lone Lake Park, over how these trails may impact the
composition and abundance of bird species in the park. Specifically, there
is research that shows MTB trails or any new trails which pass too close to
nesting site may impede reproductive success and that certain species may
leave the area entirely. I wanted to reach out to you to see if 1) you had
any further available resources, and 2) if anyone there may be interested
in helping to analyze what impacts the birds in the park may face if this
plan is approved as is. It is a relatively small park with a plan to
construct 4.7 miles of 1 to 2 foot wide trail with portions of trail as
close as 25 feet together in some sections in a 146 acre park.

Here are the 99 species recorded (the "over 99" part was what was said at
the last public meeting.)

https://eminnetonka.com/images/recreation/Mountain%
20Biking/FINAL%20Appendix%20E%20PB%20Packet.pdf


Thank you for any help you can provide.


-- 
*Devon B*
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[mou-net] Birds Westwood Hills Nature center

[Vic Lewis]

Possibly saw the worm eating Warbler on the east side near the end! 
Other warblers visible but bad light makes I’d very difficult! 
Vic Lewis Westwood Volunteer and birder

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers Day in the Twin Cities!

[mou]

(Posted by Matt Jacobson  via moumn.org)

Posted with admin permission.
October 18 is Twin Cities Birds and Beers Day! Have you ever heard of Birds and 
Beers or 
attended one once and thought, “Cool idea, but too far from where I live.” This 
month you 
have two options. On October 18 there will be a Birds and Beers in both 
Minneapolis at the 
Black Forest and St Paul at Moscow on the Hill. This is a great way to connect 
with the local 
birding community, learn where to find nemesis birds or find a car pool buddy.
Birds and Beers is free and open to anyone with any sort of an interest in 
birds from the 
casual backyard observer to the hardcore lister going for a big year. It’s 
low-key and it’s fun.
Minneapolis Birds and Beers Details: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/201223430289510/
St Paul Birds and Beers Details: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1815401828705142/

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[mou-net] Birds from our Yard in meeker cty, rural Dassel, Warblers and Vireos

[Paul & Koni Fank]

  We were birding in our yard today and had a total of 66 species. Some of 
the birds of interest are these Warblers : American Redstart, Nashville 
Warbler, Wilson's Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Black-throated Green Warbler, 
Tennessee Warbler, Black & White Warbler. We also seen these Vireos: Red-eyed 
Vireo, Philadelphia Vireo, Warbling Vireo and Yellow-throated Vireo. Also seen 
the Blue-gray Gnatcher. Yard bird of interest, we heard the Sora in the 
wetlands.
Paul & Koni Fank
Dassel, MN
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[mou-net] "Birds of Flight" THIS Friday, 5:30PM CST on TBN

[MOU admin]

(Posted by anonymous <> via moumn.org)

"Birds of Flight" THIS Friday, 5:30PM CST on TBN

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[mou-net] birds on stamps

[Jim]

Looking for people who collect stamps containing bird images.
I would like brief interviews.

Thanks.
Jim Williams
birding blog at 
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html

"Our climate had no dallying, no mercies." — Alice Munro


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[mou-net] Birds by Quigley Lake, Eagan

[Steve Weston]

Saw one or possibly two Tufted Titmouses on the feeder today.  Five or six
days ago I had one on my feeder.  This is good news that at least one
survived nesting right in the neighborhood of a probable Coopers Hawk nest.

This evening I was
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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[mou-net] Birds at St. Thomas Becket, Eagan MN, Rt 3

[Elizabeth Tiller]

Been doing some bird surveys on the lovely and varied church campus. Pleased to 
find 50 species on, over, or within view on adjacent waters. Breeders include: 
Eastern bluebird, tree swallow, song sparrow, robin, gray catbird, black-capped 
chickadee, warbling vireo, yellow-throated vireo, great crested flycatcher and 
blue-gray gnatcatcher!  Lovely assemblage thus far. 

Beth Tiller
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[mou-net] Birds' Best Friend? | Audubon Magazine

[Judy Chucker]

An airport in FL has found a novel way to cut down on bird/plane collisions. 
www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/conservation/hair-dog-chases 

--Judy Chucker
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Re: [mou-net] Birds' Best Friend? | Audubon Magazine

[Julian Sellers]

But see this article in the May-June 2014 issue of Audubon: 
http://www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/living/tall-grasses-might-be-key-cutting-birdstrikes. 
Some airports are now growing tall grasses, which deter big birds while 
providing habitat for smaller birds that are not a hazard for aircraft.


Julian

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From: Judy Chucker

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Subject: [mou-net] Birds' Best Friend? | Audubon Magazine

An airport in FL has found a novel way to cut down on bird/plane collisions.
www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/conservation/hair-dog-chases

--Judy Chucker
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[mou-net] birds and weather radar

[Diana Rankin]

The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network (COCORAHS)has an 
interesting blog posting today on birds and weather radar. Here is the link: 
http://cocorahs.blogspot.com/2014/07/is-weather-radar-for-birds.html?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FZDYrTJ+%28Community+Collaborative+Rain%2C+Hail+%26+Snow+Network%29

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers is on June 18th at the Black Forest Inn, Hennepin county

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers is on Wednesday, June 18th at the Black Forest Inn in Mpls.
at 6 pm. We felt we needed a little patio time and this place has the
nicest one in town. So, please join us! http://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/
There is a Facebook page for Birds and Beers, too.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761?ref=hl

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if
you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other
birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog–the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds not Ads

[Pete Makousky]

seems MOU has allowed AdChoices as I have never seen these pop ups until
yesterday.



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[mou-net] Birds not Ads addendum

[Pete Makousky]

Apparently I am the only one having the issue so I will just clarify that
this was a web browser issue.

I am using Google Chrome and was having AdChoice ads popping up.

I installed a AdBlock extension and now all is fine.

Sorry for the non-bird post.

 

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[mou-net] Birds at Sherburne NWR

[Betsy Beneke]

Species seen at Sherburne NWR the last couple of days:
Green  Blue-winged Teal

Ring-necked Duck
Redhead
Canvasback
Lesser Scaup
Gadwall
Hooded Merganser
Wood Duck
Pied-billed Grebe
Wild Turkey
Sandhill Crane
Great Blue Heron
Great Egret
Red-shouldered Hawk
Rough-legged Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-shouldered Hawk
Cooper’s  Sharp-shinned Hawks
Northern Harrier
Osprey
American Kestrel
Double-crested Cormorant
Belted Kingfisher
Common Raven
Greater Yellowlegs 
Ring-billed Gull
Northern Shrike
Eastern Bluebird
American Robin
Hermit Thrush
Eastern Meadowlark
American Goldfinch

At Headquarters
Trumpeter Swan
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Hooded   Merganser 
Bald Eagle
Sandhill Crane
Pileated, Red-bellied, Downy  Hairy
Woodpeckers  
Brown Creeper
Fox, Song  American Tree Sparrows
Ruby  Golden-crowned Kinglets
Eastern Phoebe 
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-winged Blackbird 
Rusty Blackbird
Common Grackle

We HOPE to be able to open the Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive on Friday, April 
18.  I will post next week when we know for sure.

Betsy Beneke
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[mou-net] Birds at the Coon Rapids Dam this past week

[Ron Taube]

Hi
There are a fair amount of waterfowl above the Coon Rapids Dam this past week. 
Yesterday and today I have walked above the Brooklyn Park side and around the 
construction zone to the river to find as many as several thousand waterfowl.  
Fair amounts of Scaup, mostly lesser I think, redheads(at least a dozen today) 
Bufflehead, hooded mergansers, common mergansers, ruddy ducks, double crested 
cormorants ( i saw over one hundred yesterday and less than that today), coots, 
blue winged teal and i think I saw two green winged teal this morning.  Also 
today I saw my first osprey of the year but some friends saw at least one 
yesterday.  The two I saw today seem to be comfortable around the nest.  On the 
Coon Rapids side upstairs behind the visitors center we have seen many of the 
birds listed from the other side as well as many eagles, and a few other 
raptors like sharp shins and red shouldered hawks and two rough legs.   I have 
a few photos from this past week at this link
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ronsthoughts/13727723315/
Ron Taube
Coon Rapids

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers - Sherburne

[Betsy Beneke]

This is an invitation to all for Birds and Beers - Sherburne - 5:30 p.m. 
TONIGHT, April 1, at Bailey Ray's Roadhouse in Santiago.  Here's their website 
with directions.  Please join us for our inaugural event if you can!

http://www.baileyrays.com/directions.html


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, April 21st at Merlin's Rest, Hennepin county

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be meeting on April 21st at 6pm at Merlin's Rest in
South Mpls. http://merlinsrest.com/

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other
birders-maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun. Please join us.

Read more about it on our Facebook page
*https://www.facebook.com/events/1558579934367712/?source=1
https://www.facebook.com/events/1558579934367712/?source=1*

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[mou-net] birds

[Jerry Barringer]

there is a hawk owl 1.5 mi east of the jct of hwy 2 east and hwy 25. this would 
be east of swan river mn.
it has been hunting on the north side of the hwy and sitting on top of the 
larger trees.

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[mou-net] Birds Beers on March 24th, 6 pm at Grumpy's in Roseville, Ramsey County

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will meet on March 24th at 6 pm at Grumpy's in Roseville.
Find us at 2801 Snelling Ave N.
http://www.grumpys-bar.com/roseville/  We have never met at Grumpy's and
are excited to try new places.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other
birders-maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

Visit our web page on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761

Birds and Beers is the creation of Sharon Stiteler and she encourages you
to start one in your community, ...or, come to ours. Check out her birding
blog at http://www.birdchick.com/wp/

-- 
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[mou-net] Birds and Beers on Feb 17 at 6 pm at Merlin's Rest, Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

This is a reminder of the meeting of Birds and Beers on Feb 17 at 6 pm at
Merlin's Rest, Mpls.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other
birders-maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

Check out Merlin's Rest at http://merlinsrest.com/
Read about Birds and Beers at
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761
Birds and Beers is the creation of the Birdchick
http://www.birdchick.com/wp/


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, February 17th at 6 pm at Merlin's Rest.

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be happening at 6 pm on Feb 17th at Merlin's Rest in
Mpls.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other
birders-maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

We have a Facebook
page.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761
 Merlin's Rest http://merlinsrest.com/ is at 36th and East Lake Street
and has free parking, too. It is a traditional Irish pub that serves great
food.

-- 
Curt Rawn


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Re: [mou-net] Birds Beers, January 20th at 6 pm at Merlin's Rest, Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

This is a reminder of Monday's Birds  Beers.
On Jan 13, 2014 3:49 PM, Curt Rawn catda...@gmail.com wrote:

 Birds and Beers will be held at 6 pm on January 20th at Merlin's 
 Resthttp://merlinsrest.com/ in
 Mpls.

 Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if
 you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other
 birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
 share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
 question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
 blog–the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

 Birds and Beers has a webpage 
 herehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761?ref=hl and
 you can read more about us at Birdchick.com
 We hope to see  you there. Come and meet some other birders!

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[mou-net] Birds Beers, January 20th at 6 pm at Merlin's Rest, Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be held at 6 pm on January 20th at Merlin's
Resthttp://merlinsrest.com/ in
Mpls.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if
you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other
birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog–the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

Birds and Beers has a webpage
herehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761?ref=hl
and
you can read more about us at Birdchick.com
We hope to see  you there. Come and meet some other birders!

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[mou-net] Birds Beers at Merlin's Rest, Dec 2nd at 6 pm.

[Curt Rawn]

Birds  Beers will be back at Merlin's Rest on Dec. 2nd at 6 pm. It's been
about 18 months since we were last at Merlin's rest and it will be fun to
return!  Find them at Merlin's Rest http://merlinsrest.com/
Find us on Facebook at Birds 
Beershttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761?ref=hl

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if
you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other
birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog–the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

We hope to see you there!

-- 
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[mou-net] Birds and Brunch at the Crystal Cafe at 10 am on Saturday, Nov 16

[Curt Rawn]

This is a bit late to post. My apologizes for the lateness.

Birds and Brunch will be meeting from 10 am to 11:30 at the Crystal Cafe in
Crystal MN.
Birds and Brunch is a meeting of people who like to talk about birds. Meet
someone to carpool with. Discuss feeders and upcoming trips. This is a
casual restaurant and it has great food and coffee! Please come and join us.

Here is a link to the  Crystal
Cafe.http://www.yelp.com/biz/crystal-caf%C3%A9-and-grill-minneapolis-2
Their
address is 2732 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN
We have a Facebook
pagehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Brunch-Twin-Cities/489679157775153?ref=hl,
too.

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers meeting at Black Forest Inn, Oct 28, 6 pm

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be meeting at the Black Forest
Innhttp://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/ on
Oct 28th at 6 pm in Mpls.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if
you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other
birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog–the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

You can read more about BB at the Facebook
pagehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761 or
at Birdchick http://www.birdchick.com/wp/.com.
We hope to see you there.

-- 
Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Sept 30th at the Black Forest, 6 pm

[Curt Rawn]

There will a meeting of the Birds and Beers group at the Black Forest Inn
on Sept. 30th at 6 pm.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if
you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other
birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog–the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

The Black Forest Inn is at 26th and Nicollet, Mpls. and more info can be
found here http://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/.
There is a BB 
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761
page,
too. If you are not on the Facebook read about it at
Birdchick.comhttp://www.birdchick.com/wp/
.

-- 
Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds Beers Aug 26th, 6:00~9:30 Black Forest Inn, Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

There will be a meeting of Birds  Beers at the Black Forest
Innhttp://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/ on
Monday Aug 26th at 6 to 9:30pm or so. The Black Forest Inn is at 26th and
Nicollet and has a free parking lot.

Birds  Beers is an informal gathering of birders. We usually meet once a
month and try to vary the location and day of the week when someone has a
good suggestion. This is nice way to meet others who share your passion for
birds.  There is a
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761
page,
and more can be seen at the Birdchick
Bloghttp://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/
.

Aug 26th happens right in the middle of the fair and we hope to see some
new faces because of that. You are welcome!

-- 
Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds and Brunch, Twin Cities

[Curt Rawn]

Please join us for Birds and Brunch on Saturday, August 3rd from 9-11am at
the Crystal Cafe and Grill in Crystal. Have a bite to eat and meet other
Twin Cities birders. All are welcome! Crystal Cafe is at 2732 Douglas Dr N,
Minneapolis, MN

Please find us on Facebook,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Brunch-Twin-Cities/489679157775153
Crystal Cafe is located at,
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Crystal+Cafe+and+Gri=45.009598,-93.360014spn=0.008905,0.013797fb=1gl=ushq=Crystal+Cafe+and+Grillcid=0,0,17344542640906850952t=mz=16

-- 
Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, July 25th 6 pm @Black Forest Inn, Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be meeting at 6pm on Thursday July 25th at the Black
Forest Inn in Minneapolis, 26th and Nicollet Ave S.  Park in back.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all
abilities–if you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other
birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds,
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your
blog–the sky's the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

http://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/
Find us on Facebook at...
https://www.facebook.com/events/154008158123724/?notif_t=plan_user_invited


-- 
Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds and Breakfast reminder for Sat July 8th 7-9am

[Curt Rawn]

As a reminder, Birds and Breakfast will meet Saturday July 8th at Fat Nats Eggs 
in New Hope. 
We will be there from 7am to 9am. at 3540 Winnetka Ave North in New Hope, MN. 

Birds and Breakfast can be found on Facebook, too. 

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[mou-net] Birds and Breakfast, at Fat Nat's Eggs, New Hope July 6th 7 am

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Breakfast is meeting at Fat Nat's Eggs in New Hope, MN on July 6th at 
7 am until 9am.
Birds and Breakfast is open to anyone who has an interest in birds. It's goal 
is to be a family oriented gathering of people interested in birds.

There is a Facebook page that will announce events. 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Breakfast-Twin-Cities/489679157775153

Fat Nat's Eggs is in New Hope at 3540 Winnetka Ave North, 55427. 
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g43360-d599316-Reviews-Fat_Nat_s_Eggs-New_Hope_Minnesota.html

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[mou-net] Reminder [mou-net] Birds and Beers at Black Forest Inn, June 18 6pm. Hennepin County

[Curt Rawn]

This is a reminder, Birds and Beers will be meeting at the Black Forest Inn 
on Tuesday, June 18th at 6pm.


Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if 
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe 
find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool 
research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, 
share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is 
the limit. It's low key and it's fun.


The Black Forest Inn info.   http://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/

Birds and Beers has a Facebook page, too. 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761


Photos from prior BB events can be seen at 
http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/


We hope to see you there!

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers at Black Forest Inn, June 18 6pm. Hennepin County

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be meeting at the Black Forest Inn on Tuesday, June 18th 
at 6pm. 
Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun. 

The Black Forest Inn info.   http://www.blackforestinnmpls.com/

Birds and Beers has a Facebook page, too. 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761

Photos from prior BB events can be seen at 
http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/

We hope to see you there!

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[mou-net] Birds in Eagan

[Steve Weston]

this morning we had 3 Fox Sparrows, a FOY (First of Year) Lincoln Sparrow,
and a FOY Eastern Phoebe in the yard

-- 
Steve Weston
On Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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[mou-net] Birds Frosty morning

[Linda Schumann]

I would like to report still having a large amount of winter birds on the 
resort 
grounds with some days the birds being exceptionally active. This report is 
from 
yesterday morning Saturday the 16th after we had a beautiful thick cotton-like 
frost on the trees. This especially drew the evening grosbeak out to the 
feeders. 
There have been some days that the evening grosbeak do not show up such as a 
warmer day or windy weather but they are always very close by. 

I have a link to our facebook page with 22 photos of the birds and the frosty 
morning you might enjoy seeing. 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rainbow-Resort/229742137049029?
ref=hl#!/media/set/?set=a.528303330526240.111900.229742137049029type=1

Linda Schumann
Rainbow Resort
Waubun, MN 56589 Becker County
www.rainbowresort.com
lschum...@rainbowresort.com
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[mou-net] Birds and snow

[john c nelson]

After clearing the ground around some of our shrubs this morning and  
spreading seed, a flock of 50Am Goldfinch with 9 Red Polls came in and  
cleaned up.


John Nelson
Good Thunder MN


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers reminder

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers is holding its December meeting on Dec 13th at 6pm at the 
Lion's Tap In Eden Prairie. 
http://www.lionstap.com/index.html
See http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/ for details.

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[mou-net] Birds Beers, Dec 13, Lion's Tap in Eden Prairie at 6pm

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be held on Dec. 13th at the Lion's Tap at 6pm until about 
10pm. We have not been there before and are excited to visit this brew pub. 
http://www.lionstap.com/index.html
The menu includes burgers and fries, beer, wine, and soda.

For more information on Birds  Beers see our Facebook page. 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761?ref=hl or 
http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/
Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun. 

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, 10/25/2012 at Showplace Icon in St. Louis Park, Hennepin County

[Curt Rawn]

Birders,

Birds and Beers is having it's October meeting at the Showplace Icon in St 
Louis Park on Thursday Oct 25th.
This outing will have us at the theater watching one of the worst movies ever 
filmed. You're welcome.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun. 

Ticket info is here, please use Guest Checkout for easier service... 
http://showplaceicon.com/MovieDetail.aspx?FilmID=825480

We will meet in the bar starting at 5:30 pm. For more info see 
http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/


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Re: [mou-net] Birds and Beers on Sept 12, 8 pm in Bloomington

[Curt Rawn]

Oops! That should read October 12th!

Thanks to all!
- Original Message - 
From: Curt Rawn cn...@comcast.net

To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2012 10:27 AM
Subject: [mou-net] Birds and Beers on Sept 12, 8 pm in Bloomington


This is a late post regarding this month's Birds and Beers. It will be on 
Friday, Sept 12, at 8 pm at The Corner Bar, 
http://woolleysrestaurant.com/corner-bar/ which is a part of Wooley's 
Steakhouse.
The location is 7901 34th Avenue South, Bloomington MN. This is in the 
Embassy Suites Hotel 
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7901+34th+Avenue+South,+Bloomingtonhnear=7901+34th+Ave+S,+Bloomington,+Hennepin,+Minnesota+55425gl=ust=mz=16


Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if 
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe 
find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool 
research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, 
share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is 
the limit. It's low key and it's fun.


Join us on Facebook at 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761


Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers Duluth coming up

[Erik Bruhnke]

This Saturday (August 11th) the third Birds and Beers Duluth will take
place. Feel free to come and go as you please, whether it's to be stopping
by for a beer or quick snack, or to hang out for the entire duration of the
evening. This month's Birds and Beers starts at 6pm, and is held at Sir
Benedict's Tavern on the Lake.

If you arrive into town and head east of the central part of downtown
Duluth (staying on Superior Street), you'll see Sir Ben's on the uphill
side of the road near 8th Avenue east. Sir Benedict's address is below.
805 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802

I've named this month's gathering Preparation for the Migration, as we're
getting very close to massive movements of bird migration coming through;
and in particular, the local concentration of migrating raptors that will
be passing through soon at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. I'll bring my
raptor books along to the dinner for all to enjoy.

Hope to see you there!
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN

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[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Aug 1, Groveland Tap, St. Paul

[Curt Rawn]

This is a reminder of our August 1st meeting.

Curt Rawn
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Subject: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Aug 1, Groveland Tap, St. Paul


Birds and Beers will be meeting at the Groveland Tap in St Paul, on Aug 1st 
at 6 pm. This is our first meeting in St. Paul so we hope to see a few new 
faces. Come to BB and meet other birders. You don't need to arrive at 6 or 
stay til the end, just show up.


http://www.grovelandtap.com/contact.php

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if 
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe 
find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool 
research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, 
share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is 
the limit. It's low key and it's fun.


Be sure to find our Facebook page, too.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Aug 1, Groveland Tap, St. Paul

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be meeting at the Groveland Tap in St Paul, on Aug 1st at 
6 pm. This is our first meeting in St. Paul so we hope to see a few new faces. 
Come to BB and meet other birders. You don't need to arrive at 6 or stay til 
the end, just show up.

http://www.grovelandtap.com/contact.php

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun.

Be sure to find our Facebook page, too.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761

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Re: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Aug 1, Groveland Tap, St. Paul-- Happy Hours

[G Andersson]

B  B 
The Groveland website does not have Happy Hour info, so I just called them.
Happy Hour ends at 5:30 pm every day and starts again at 10:00pm.  He
mentioned $3-4.00 pints and 1/2 appetizers.  For those who want to save some
money and talk birds also, you could get there before 5:30 if you can.  I
think some birders will be there already or will arrive shortly. 
(impressive list of drafts).  
GAndersson
St Paul 

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Subject: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Aug 1, Groveland Tap, St. Paul

Birds and Beers will be meeting at the Groveland Tap in St Paul, on Aug 1st
at 6 pm. This is our first meeting in St. Paul so we hope to see a few new
faces. Come to BB and meet other birders. You don't need to arrive at 6 or
stay til the end, just show up.

http://www.grovelandtap.com/contact.php

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe
find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool
research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question,
share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is
the limit. It's low key and it's fun.

Be sure to find our Facebook page, too.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Birds-and-Beers/217524724761

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers - Duluth (tonight)

[Erik Bruhnke]

Don't forget, Birds and Beers in Duluth meets tonight at Sir Benedict's
Tavern on the Lake. This tavern is located at 805 East Superior Street in
Duluth.

The birds and beers evening starts at 6pm, and will go until 9pm or so.
Feel free to come and go as you please. For those of you who have never
attended a night of Birds  Beers, and to those who have - the Birds 
Beers evenings are a fun time to meet with fellow birdwatchers of all skill
levels. Birds and beers is a particularly great way to find carpooling
buddies for birding, talk about bird photography techniques, ask some
questions about birds, play some for-fun bird trivia, catch up on recent
bird sightings, and more. Let me know if you have further questions too.

I recently made a Birds and Beers of Duluth facebook page. Feel free to
join if you're interested in keeping up with upcoming BB in the northwoods.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/320649264696364/

Good birding,
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN


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[mou-net] Birds Beers - Duluth (this month)

[Erik Bruhnke]

For anyone interested in a laid back  relaxing evening of enjoying dinner
with birdwatchers, savoring a brewskie or two (optional), and talking about
happenings in the world of birds; there is a Birds  Beers taking place in
Duluth on Monday, July 16th. This month's Birds and Beers will meet at Sir
Ben's Tavern on the Lake, located at 805 East Superior Street in Duluth.
This little locally-owned bar has one of the largest selections of
microbrew on tap (in Duluth), offers delicious food, and hosts a great view
of the Lake Superior.

The birds and beers evening starts at 6pm, and will go until 9pm or so.
Feel free to come and go as you please. For those of you who have never
attended a night of Birds  Beers, and to those who have - the Birds 
Beers evenings are a fun time to meet with fellow birdwatchers of all skill
levels. Birds and beers is a particularly great way to find carpooling
buddies for birding, talk about bird photography techniques, ask some
questions about birds, play some for-fun bird trivia, catch up on recent
bird sightings, and more. Let me know if you have further questions too.

Hope to see you there. Good birding,
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers - Duluth!

[Erik Bruhnke]

My good friend Curt Rawn and I decided to get a Birds and Beers going in
Duluth this upcoming week. It's short notice, but on Tuesday, June 19th
we'll meet at 6pm at Sir Benedict's Tavern on the Lake. Sir Benedict's
(known as Sir Ben's) has the 3rd-largest selection of on-tap beers in
Duluth, and hosts a great view of Lake Superior from both inside and
outside of the tavern. Within a 10 minute drive through town is Canal Park
and Park Point, which are fantastic spots for birdwatching in the Duluth
area. We'll be there until at least 9pm. Like other Birds and Beers
gatherings, there isn't a cut off time and you're welcome to arrive  leave
as you please. It's a fun time to relax and enjoy the good company of other
fellow bird nerds!

Sir Ben's
805 E Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802

There will be more Duluth Birds and Beers in the future. Hope to see you
there!

*Birds and Beers is open to anyone with an interest in birds to get
together and talk some birds*


Good birding,
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, June 14 6pm Wilde Roast Cafe

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will meet at the Wilde Roast Cafe in Mpls at 6 pm on June 14th.
Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It''s low key and it''s fun. 

The Wilde Roast Cafe is located at 65 SE Main Street, Mpls 55414, more info at 
Wilderoastcafe.com

There is a Birds and Beers Facebook page and also more info at Birdchick.com

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[mou-net] Birds of the Summer Fields - Dakota County

[Warren Woessner]

Mostly around mid-day, found lots of summer sparrows on territory - 
Grasshopper, Savannah and Song at Randolph Ind. Park.

Vesper just west of 180th St Marsh. Clay colored and Field along 160th east of 
what was a marsh on the n. side of the road. Also Loggerhead Shrikes on Fisher 
north of rd. into Vermillion and near Emory and 180th. This is also a Dickissel 
year, as I was seldom out of hearing and sight of one or more, esp. at 
Randolph. Both meadowlarks there as well. Biggest miss was Boblink.

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, May 30 at Wilde Roast Cafe, Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

This is a reminder of a Birds and Beers gathering at the Wilde Roast Cafe at 
5:30 pm on May 30th. 
It's at 65 Main Street SE, Mpls. Mn 55414.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun. 
Read more about the Wilde Roast Cafe at Wilderoastcafe.com

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, May 30 5:30pm, Wilde Roast Cafe in Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

A meeting of Birds and Beers will be held at the Wilde Roast Cafe in Mpls on 
Wed, May 30th at 5:30 pm. 
Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it''s fun. 

The Wilde Roast Cafe is at 65 Main Street SE, Mpls. Validated parking At 
Riverplace Ramp on 2nd St.



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[mou-net] Birds in Hennepin County

[Ben Harste]

Today I didn't get to have binoculars but woke up to a FOY House Wren in
the backyard being chased away by a Bluebird.

I went for a brief walk at Purgatory Creek in Eden Prairie and saw a Palm
Warbler, Yellow-rumped Warbler  The highlight and biggest surprise of all
was hearing a Sedge Wren singing near the boardwalk that leads to the
blind.  At first I thought I was mis-hearing it and that it was a Marsh
Wren since most of that area is marshy but it was definitely a Sedge Wren
which is a first in Hennepin County for me!

Ben Harste
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[mou-net] Fw: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Woodcock Hunt, Lebanon Hills, 4/19, Dakota County, RAIN DATE CHANGE TO MONDAY 4/23

[Curt Rawn]

Thursday's chance of rain is at 90%; so if it is rainy look to Monday the 
23rd.

The original letter had the wrong rain date.

Curt Rawn

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Subject: [mou-net] Birds and Beers, Woodcock Hunt, Lebanon Hills, April 19, 
Dakota County



This is our annual Woodcock Tailgate Party and we head out to Lebanon 
Hills Regional Park, have some laughs and then 15 minutes after sunset try 
to watch the woodcock display. The woodcocks start their display about 
15 - 20 minutes after sunset, which means they will start around 8:20pm. 
Since the display area is next to the visitor center at the park, we'll 
meet there starting about 6:30pm and have an old fashioned tailgate 
party-you can come early to mingle or come closer to the magic hour. 
Bring your own food and beverages and we'll laugh until it's Woodcock 
Time.  The park closes at 10pm, so this gives us plenty of time to get 
some great birding done.  Some years we've had great horned owls show up 
and still got great looks at the timberdoodles (aka woodcocks). The park 
does allow alcohol.
Recommended to bring: lawn chair and boots, might be a little muddy, 
insect spray (ticks could be a possibility).  Dress in layers, it could be 
warm when the sun is out and gets cool quickly when it's dark.  Binoculars 
and a flashlight are a good idea too.


Rain date is April 23th.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if 
you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other 
birders-maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, 
share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding 
question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your 
blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun.


http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/LeisureRecreation/CountyParks/Locations/LebanonHills/LHVC_SchulzeLakeDrivingDirections.htm



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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, March 5th at 6pm at Wilde Roast in Mpls, Hennepin County

[Curt Rawn]

This is your reminder that Birds and Beers is on March 5th at 6pm until 9 or 
10, at the Wilde Roast in Riverplace in Mpls. http://wilderoastcafe.com/
Monday is burger night and happy hour is until 6:30!

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun. http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/

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[mou-net] Birds and Beer in the news and live on March 05 at Riverplace Mpls

[G Andersson]

Ornithophiles, 

 

The last Birds and Beer was at Wilde Roast Café at Riverplace in Mpls.  I
think it was the 2nd biggest one.  The next one is also at :

Wilde Roast Café,  65 Main St SE (it is right on the Miss River, E side)

March 05, Monday

6:00 to 9:00 pm 

 

If you are put off by the Beer part, no need.  I am somewhat abstemious
myself and so call it Birds and Beer, although officially it is Beers. :=)
It is not about drinking, but about talking about birds, photography,
travel, the spring, your garden ---whatever conversation you make with those
you sit near.  OK it is usually birds and bird news and sharing info about
birds.  Sharon is both voluble and vivacious and keeps discussion going, at
least at her end of the table.  People are friendly.  

There is no live music and Monday is burger night on the menu.  a good deal.


 

For you in St Paul, like me, there might be one of these in our town, but
until then meet some new people who like nature and the outdoors and you
don’t have to cross the river for this one.  

The Wilde Roast website is easy to find and so is BirdChick’s blog with B 
B info.   .  

 

There was also an article in the Pioneer Press about discussion groups in
bars.  B  B is featured about ½ way down.  

 

http://www.twincities.com/ci_19990364

 

Gordon Andersson

St Paul 



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[mou-net] Birds near Thief River Falls?? (no sightings)

[Shawn Conrad]

I plan to be in Thief River Falls with some time to bird soon.  I've
queried the MOU database without finding much, but I'm wondering if anyone
has been birding within a reasonable drive (~30 minutes) of Thief River
Falls recently.  I'm especially interested in Snowy Owls and other
winter-only birds like winter finches, Bohemian Waxwings, shrikes, Snow
Buntings, Rough-legged Hawks, and *of course* any other owls or rarities.
If you have observations you would be willing to share with me I would be
very appreciative.  I have never birded west of Norris Camp in winter.
Thanks!

-- 
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[mou-net] Birds and Beers meeting, 1/23/2012 6pm

[Curt Rawn]

A reminder of the Birds and Beers meeting on 1/23/2012, Monday evening at 6pm 
at the Wilde Roast in Riverplace, Mpls.

More info can be had at http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/ 

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Jan 23rd @ Wilde Roast in Mpls.

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun.

The next officially scheduled Birds and Beers is at the Wilde Roast Cafe on 
Monday, January 23, 2012 from 6pm - 9pm. For up to date info, check the 
Facebook Invite Page.

NOTE: Change of location! We were originally scheduled to meet at Merlin's 
Rest. This has changed, and now we're going to the Wilde Roast in Mpls. 

It's at 65 Main St. SE. Minneapolis, MN 55414, between Merriam St and Central 
Ave NE. There's plenty of street parking, and it's attached to the Riverplace 
Parking Lot.

Note new location. http://wilderoastcafe.com/ 



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[mou-net] Birds at pickerel lake this morning (Dakota Cty)

[Jim Ryan]

A quick stop on the way to work this morning to scan the mostly frozen
surface yielded:

*Canada Geese* - large  medium - Dozens
*Gadwall* - 15
*Mallards* - 5
*Red-tailed Hawk* -perched on snag over the water. A bit of an unusual
spot.
*Crow* - 1 walking on the ice

Also saw male *Cardinal* at home.

Pleasant, but I was hoping to spot the *Wood Ducks* I saw there this
weekend to add them to my December list. Bust.

-- 
Sincerely,

Jim Ryan
Saint Paul's Westside

One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and
Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy*

A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus
Seneca*





-- 
Sincerely,

Jim Ryan
Saint Paul's Westside

One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and
Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy*

A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus
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[mou-net] Birds and Beers

[linda whyte]

(This post comes from Curt Rawn, but it occurs to me to add that this
event might be a chance for newcomers to learn more about the upcoming
MOU paper session and Christmas Bird Counts.)

This month's meeting of Birds and Beers will be held November 22nd at
6 pm at the Sunshine Factory, in New Hope, MN.

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all
abilities–if you’re interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet
other birders–maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find
target birds, share cool research projects you might be working on,
ask a bird feeding question, share life lists, share some digiscoping
tips, promote your blog–the sky is the limit. It’s low key and it’s
fun.

The Sunshine Factory Restaurant and Bistro is located at...
7600 42nd Ave N.
New Hope, MN 55427

PHONE: 763-535-7000

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, Hennepin County

[Curt Rawn]

This month's meeting of Birds and Beers will be held November 22nd at 6 pm at 
the Sunshine Factory, in New Hope, MN. 

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re 
interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other birders–maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog–the sky is the limit. 
It’s low key and it’s fun. 

The Sunshine Factory Restaurant and Bistro is located at... 
7600 42nd Ave N. 
New Hope, MN 55427 

PHONE: 763-535-7000 

http://www.esunshinefactory.com 

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[mou-net] Birds since last week

[Jim Ryan]

Hello birders,
Nothing too exciting to report, but I thought a brief update on the normal
birds in the area was in order, since it's all I've seen in the city lately.

On several days last week I tried really hard to turn one of the many
medium sized* Canada Geese* (Richardson's) in Pickerel lake into a *Cackling
Goose*. No luck.

However, quite a few *Wood Ducks*, a* Double-crested Cormorant*, *Great
Blue Heron*, *Bald Eagles* and *Pileated Woodpecker* were present.

Monday  Tuesday this week I had a flock of 50 or more *Cedar
Waxwings*eating hackberries in nearby trees. A dozen or so
*Robins* joined them. Careful looks at the flocks could not reveal a *Bohemian
Waxwing* amongst them or anything else of note.

Tonight, I stopped at Rogers Lake (in Mendota Heights, off Wagon Wheel
Trail) No birds at all on the lake - In all the times Ive ever stopped
there, I've never seen any birds there - does anyone know if that lake EVER
has any birds on it?

A few *Mallards* in the small marsh out front of Rogers Lake and there were
also *Robins*, a *Cardinal*, a *Junco* and the first *Tree sparrows* of the
season greeted me.

-- 
Sincerely,

Jim Ryan
Saint Paul's Westside

One of the first conditions of happiness is that the link between Man and
Nature shall not be broken. -* Leo Tolstoy*

A well governed appetite is the greater part of liberty. - *Lucius Annaeus
Seneca*



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[mou-net] birds and the Keystone XL pipeline

[Steve Greenfield]

If you haven't already written to the President and other politicians to let
them hear environmentalists' opinion on the proposed petroleum pipeline from
northern Canada's tar sands area to the Gulf Coast, now is about the last
chance before a decision is made whether to allow construction.  Among other
critical issues, of special concern to birders is that the increased
extraction this will allow is projected to lead to cutting down over 700,000
acres of the boreal forest that covers the tar sands, replacing them with
settling ponds for the huge amounts of water used to force out the petroleum
in this method.  Obviously this will be a tough sell against arguments for
energy independence, but a key thing to note is that it will not provide a
significant source of gasoline for the US, but will primarily be used to
refine diesel for export.  Sites below give more information and an easy way
to send a message to Washington.

 

Friends of the Earth
 http://www.foe.org/keystone-xl-pipeline
http://www.foe.org/keystone-xl-pipeline



Natural Resources Defense Council
 http://switchboard.nrdc.org/keystonexl.php
http://switchboard.nrdc.org/keystonexl.php


www.nytimes.com/2011/08/22/opinion/tar-sands-and-the-carbon-numbers.html?
http://www.tarsandsaction.org/spread-the-word/key-facts-keystone-xl/



 

Stephen Greenfield

Minneapolis

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[mou-net] Birds and Beer on Thursday October 27 in Mpls

[G Andersson]

If you are a solo birder/photographer or a group-field trip person, you will
enjoy talking with other people interested in birds (and other natural
history subjects and photography, etc).  If you haven't been before, it is a
low-key, unscripted, get together (without the potluck) organized by the
convivial Sharon Stiteler.  

This one is back at Merlin's Pub on E. Lake St and 36th Ave from 6:00 to
8:30 pm. 

meet new people.  see old people.  talk about where and what you have seen.
all are welcome.

 

GAndersson

St Paul



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[mou-net] Birds and Beers at Midnight showing of The Big Year, Hennepin county, October 13th 10:30pm-2am

[Curt Rawn]

The next Birds and Beers is a special screening of The Big Year Movie opening! 
Showplace Icon is going to offer a special midnight screen Friday morning at 
MIDNIGHT (so you'll need to plan to stay up late Thursday, October 13!  

Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 10 and we may even have a few surprises 
to give away at the screening.  We'll be there at about 10:30pm to have a drink 
and socialize-there's a bar in the Icon below the theater and then carry on the 
fun above. They also serve food.

We will be in the VIP section of the Showplace Icon, in St. Louis Park, (called 
the West End). Tickets are available on-line for $12.50 at ShowplaceIcon.com  
Select October 13th as your date and 12:01am as your time, (I know it seems 
wrong). You can print your ticket or pick it up at the door. 

For more info, check out Birdchick.com; we hope to see you there!

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[mou-net] birds bats and wind energy (NYTimes article Aug 2011)

[G Andersson]

The NY Times has been reporting on this.  There are a couple other recent
articles available if you search the subject. 

 

http://www.nytimes.com/cwire/2011/08/08/08climatewire-bats-and-birds-face-se
rious-threats-from-gro-10511.html?scp=3sq=wind%20turbines%20birdsst=cse



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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, June 29th, 6pm-8pm, in Stillwater, MN

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun. For more info check out Birdchick.com Wednesday, 
June 29, 2011 from 6pm - 8pm

This time we've been invited to Lift Bridge Beer Company in Stillwater-we can 
sample some local beers!  Take the afternoon off, do some birding along the St. 
Croix or just come for the birding company after work.  Make connections, see 
old friends and welcome new ones! 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082

Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] birds in Dakota Co.

[Steve Weston]

Here are directions to some of the locations that we visited on Sunday:

Schaar's Bluff is off of CR42 east (and north) of Highway 55 heading to 
Hastings.

The Sand Coulee area (SNA?) of Hastings is best accessed by turning east from 
CR 316 onto Tuttle Drive and then left onto Thomas Avenue. Make a right turn at 
trail.

UMore Park is in Rosemount and Empire Twp.   The Orchard Oriole was about a 100 
yards west of Akron Avenue on 155th Street on the south side of the road in a 
cottonwood.  The Sedge Wrens were in the field west of the Lone Tree (or 
something like that) parking area off of Station Trail.  Henslow's and 
Grasshopper Sparrows were found here last year.  Bobolinks are abundant.  
Regretably, a map of the park is not easy to find on the web.

Randolph Industrial Park is at Hwy 56 and 284th Street.

Steve Weston on Quigley Lake in Eagan, MN
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[mou-net] Birds everywhere...

[Alt, Mark]

My neighborhood trees are greened out ... the mature red oaks, silver
maples, Green Ash, White and Pitch Pines attracted many waves of
passerines today that I saw by noon. 

The first wave at 7 am was the best I saw, here is what I tallied:

1.   Yellow-rumped Warbler (10+), flycatching, singing (4), staying
to lower canopy mostly, but also down to ground

2.   Magnolia Warbler (4), all male, 2 singing, stayed in mid canopy
- mostly the pines, bathing in my waterfall

3.   Bay-breasted Warbler (1), male, singing in White Pines

4.   Blackburnian Warbler (1), male, foraging high in Ash trees,
call notes

5.   American Redstart (5), 3 male, 2 female, calling and males
singing, with flashy flycatching forays

6.   Chestnut-side Warbler (2), male, singing and foraging
mid-canopy

7.   Yellow Warbler (2), males (singing) foraging mid canopy

8.   Blue-winged Warbler (1), sex unknown, silently foraging high in
red oaks

9.   Golden-winged Warbler (3), all males, 2 seen singing, may have
been more - their song was the commonest one heard today

10.   Tennessee Warbler (2), males, heard singing in Silver Maple

11.   Black and White Warbler, (1), adult male, silently nuthatch-like
foraging along red oak trunk and main branches

12.   Northern Waterthrush (1), male singing and foraging near brush
pile

13.   Palm Warbler (2), lower canopy and ground foraging

Vireos:

1.   Blue Headed , softly singing

2.   Yellow Throated, loudly singing

3.   Warbling, silent

4.   Red-eyed, flying through with scolding calls

 

 

 

Mark Alt 
Brooklyn Center, MN 
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[mou-net] BIRDS!

[Nicholas Tangen]

So today started out with a Spring Bird Count for the Landing Minnesota
River Heritage Park (not just for history buffs anymore). It was their Civil
War day as well so we were birding amongst Union soldiers. Let me tell you
this park is a great spot. We ended the count around 1:30 with 54 species!
Some highlights include;

Brown Thrasher
American Redstart
Blue-gray Gnatcatchers - these guys were everywhere in the Oak Savanna
restoration area
Great-crested Flycatcher
Yellow Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler!!

Since we felt we were on a roll the wife and I decided to keep on keeping on
and headed to the Bass Ponds/Old Cedar Bridge. We didn't get the number of
warblers that have been reported previously, but still had a good haul
including;

Common Yellowthroat
Forster's Tern
Yellow Warbler
Spotted Sandpiper
Northern Waterthrush
Nashville Warbler
Orange-crowned Warbler
Ruddy Duck
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Greater Yellowlegs
Black and White Warbler
Long-billed Dowitcher
Lesser Yellowlegs

Stopped briefly at T.S. Roberts as well.

Magnolia Warbler

We ended the day with a total of 85 species! This was a great day!


-- 
*Thanks,
Nicholas R Tangen
(651) 808-7067
nicholastan...@gmail.com

In wildness is the preservation of the world. - Henry David Thoreau*


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[mou-net] birds in yesterday's snow

[danerika]

Hi All--

We were blanketed by about 2 inches of wet snow yesterday.  Days with
snow-covered fields are often productive along roadsides.  I have posted on
my blog photographs of a Vesper Sparrow, Lapland Longspur, and a Killdeer
from the Northfield (Rice Co.) area.
http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com

I looked for the Sandhill Cranes reported breeding in nearby Dakota Co., but
I did not find them.  I will look again soon.

dan

-- 
Dan or Erika Tallman
Northfield, Minnesota
http://sites.google.com/site/tallmanorum
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 the best shod travel with wet feet
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[mou-net] Birds in the blogs

[Erik Bruhnke]

Here are my two newest blog entries. I'm still new to creating blogs, but am
interested in sharing some fun happenings with the MOU listserv. There will
be homemade-articles about conservation and minimizing our impact on the
earth... in the near future. Anyone interested in following along in the
blog is welcome to join. I'm planning on posting as often as I go out
birdwatching, however blog updates might not be posted as often on the
listserv.

On a happy note too, I had my first Downy Woodpecker in the backyard here in
Duluth. Bird activity has been on-and-off since I moved in the house this
November - but seeing the cute little Downy Woodpecker always brings a
smile!

First blog is of this past weekend at the Birds and Beers event, and at
Sax-Zim Bog:
http://naturallyavian.blogspot.com/2011/01/past-weekend-of-bog-birdwatching-and.html?spref=fb

The second blog is about dark morph Rough-legged Hawks, and how fantastic
they are:
http://naturallyavian.blogspot.com/2011/01/dark-morph-rough-legged-hawks-and-more.html

Good birdwatching,
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN

NATURALLY AVIAN - Bird photography and guided birdwatching tours
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[mou-net] Birds of Gods tonight PBS

[Gordon]

On Nature at 7:00 pm, David Attenborough hosts a new program about the
birds of paradise of New Guinea.  It should be good.  10? years ago in the
series on the birds, Attenborough was providing comment on several species
of birds of paradise in the field.  He really is good at conveying both
wonder and explaining the ornithology (science) at the same time. 

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Jan 22nd at Joe's Garage, Mpls 4:30pm

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be held at 4:30pm, Jan 22nd at Joe's Garage in Mpls.   
http://www.joes-garage.com/  Joe's has great choices of food and drinks. This 
month we are celebrating the Crow roost which is a bit East in Elliot Park. 

Joe's Garage is located at 1610 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, MN. 55403. Phone 
612-904-1163

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun. For more info see Birdchick.com 

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Dec. 16th, 6pm, Merlin's Rest, Minneapolis

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun.

The next Birds and Beers is Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 6pm at Merlin's 
Rest. 

Merlin's Rest Pub 3601 E. Lake St., Minneapolis - 612 216 2419

Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, 10/21/2010 6pm at Merlin's Rest, 3601 E. Lake St. Mpls

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be held at 6pm on Thursday evening, 10/21/2010 at Merlin's 
Rest. 

Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities–if you’re 
interested in birds, you’re invited. You can meet other birders–maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog–the sky is the limit. 
It’s low key and it’s fun. 
You may read more about this at Birdchick.com 

Merlins Rest sits comfortably on the corner of E. Lake St. and 36th Ave. in 
Minneapolis. They’ve got FREE wi-fi, good food, tasty pints and one of the 
Cities’ best whisky stocks. Phone 612 216 2419, for more info on Merlin's Rest. 

We hope to see you there! 

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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, on Tuesday, 8/17/2010 Merlin's Rest, Mpls. 6pm

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers, will be on Tuesday, 8/17/2010 at Merlin's Rest, 6pm. Merlin's 
Rest is on 36th and East Lake St. in Mpls.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=qsource=s_qhl=engeocode=q=3601+e.+lake+st.,+minneapolis,+mnsll=37.0625,-95.677068sspn=34.038806,55.019531ie=UTF8hq=hnear=3601+E+Lake+St,+Minneapolis,+Hennepin,+Minnesota+55406z=16


Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're 
interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find a 
carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research 
projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life 
lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. 
It's low key and it's fun.
Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Merlin's Rest, July 29 6pm

[Curt Rawn]

Hey Birders, Birds and Beers is on Thursday the 29th. 6pm to 9pm.
What is Birds and Beers? It's an informal gathering of birders of ALL abilities 
to meet outside of the Internet and connect. Are you a hardcore lister-you're 
invited. Are you a researcher working on a cool project and want to recruit 
volunteers or just talk about your study-you're invited. Are you someone who 
just enjoys the birds you see out of your kitchen window-you're invited. Are 
you a birding guide and want to promote your tours and business-you're invited. 
Are you someone who has heard of this whole bird watching thing and want to see 
what it's all about-you're invited! Looking for birders to volunteer at a booth 
for the State Fair-you're invited!

Read more about this at Birdchick.com 
Merlin's Rest, an Irish pub with great food and drink.   http://merlinsrest.com/

612 216 2419
3601 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN

Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Birds of Norway guide

[Roger Schroeder]

My young birding friend Nolan (age 9) is going to Norway for 2 weeks
with his family. I have not been able to find a field guide for his
trip. Any suggestions? 


Thanks!
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Re: [mou-net] Birds of Norway guide

[Julian Sellers]

Birds of Europe:  Second Edition (Princeton Field Guides) by Svensson, 
Zetterström, and Mullarney is excellent.  Well, I assume it's excellent, 
because the first edition (which I have) is.  I've seen it being used in the 
field by European and Scandinavian experts.


Julian

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From: Roger Schroeder b...@rohair.com
Date: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 3:27 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [mou-net] Birds of Norway guide


My young birding friend Nolan (age 9) is going to Norway for 2 weeks
with his family. I have not been able to find a field guide for his
trip. Any suggestions?


Thanks!
Roger Schroeder


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Re: [mou-net] Birds of Norway guide

[Dennis and Barbara Martin]

I would use Birds of Europe (1999), Mullarney, Svensson, Zetterstrom, and 
Grant.  It is about the size of the National Geographic guide.


The Handbook of Bird Identification for Europe and the Western Pelearctic 
(1999), Beaman and Madge, is probably so heavy to travel with.  Bigger and 
heavier than a Sibley guide.


If there are more recent editions of these books I don't have them.

Dennis and Barbara Martin
Shorewood, MN
dbmar...@skypoint.com
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To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
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Subject: [mou-net] Birds of Norway guide



My young birding friend Nolan (age 9) is going to Norway for 2 weeks
with his family. I have not been able to find a field guide for his
trip. Any suggestions?


Thanks!
Roger Schroeder


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[mou-net] Birds and Beers, 7:15 pm Sunday 4/18/2010 Lebanon Hills, The Woodcock.

[Curt Rawn]

Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Lebanon Hills Regional Park.  The woodcocks start 
their display about 15 - 20 minutes after sunset, which means they will start 
around 8:30pm. Since the display area is next to the visitor center at the 
park, we'll meet there starting about 7:15 pm and have an old fashioned 
tailgate party-you can come early to mingle or come closer to magic hour.  
Bring your own food and beverages and we'll laugh until it's Woodcock Time.  
The park closes at 10pm, so this gives us plenty of time to get some great 
birding done.
Learn more about Birds and Beers at 
http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/ 

Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] birds apps for Google Nexus One

[Ben Parke]

I've been looking into upgrading to a smartphone.  I know there are quite a few 
excellent birding apps for the iphone.  I'm wondering if anyone has run across 
something of that sort for the nexus one or anyone of the android phones.
 
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[mou-net] Birds and Beers 3/13/2010 6pm at Merlin's Rest, Hennepin county

[Curt Rawn]

Birds and Beers will be at Merlin's Rest on Saturday, March 13th at 6pm. This 
is a good opportunity to meet other birders and to chat about your latest find. 

More information can be found at  http://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/
Merlin's Rest info is at http://merlinsrest.com/  Merlin's Rest - A British 
Isles and Irish Pub in Minneapolis.

Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] birds in migration; b. eagle nest

[Forest Strnad]

Kirsten and I drove east of Faribault this afternoon to fi
Greeetings:

Kirsten and I drove east of Faribault this afternoon to find the migrating 
Horned Larks and Bald Eagle nest Dave Bartkey reported to me yesterday. At 
about 6 miles east on highway60 we turned south on Jacobs Avenue. We soon found 
9 Horned Larks.  At 1 1/2 miles south of Highway 60 we saw the Bald Eagle 
nest.  It was on the left side of the road.  Dave reported one Bald Eagle at 
the nest. Today there were two eagles at the nest.  As we drove on South we saw 
many flocks of Horned Larks, numbering in the 50's with  one or two snow 
buntings mixed in. Next we saw a group of 8 Ring-necked Pheasants in the 
pasture on the left.

 We turned right on Jacob's Avenue on to 230th Street E. where we saw many 
European Starlings  in the road.  They flew up to the farmer's two silos and 
batn roof on the right. W estimated there were in excess  of 200 European 
Starlings.

Nice sunny day for birding.

Rev. Forest V. and Kirsten Strnad
Faribault, Mn.





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