[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker article

[Gail Wieberdink]

Here is a fascinating article about the Clark's Nutcracker and the Whitebark 
Pine. It is a long article but well-worth spending the time to read it. 

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/soul-mates-nutcrackers-whitebark-pine-and-a-bond-that-holds-an-ecosystem-together/
 

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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker?

[Rick Gibson]

I am, apparently, the last Minnesotan to see the Clark's Nutcracker near
Winona. I see that Mr. Hoekstra saw it on the 4th. Has it been seen since
then?

Thanks!

-Rick, mpls


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Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker?

[Sandy Aubol]

Yes,  I saw it around 3:30 this afternoon in the driveway of 24092.
Sandy AubolPolk County

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Sandy Aubol saw it this morning on her way to Madison
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Cc:

I am, apparently, the last Minnesotan to see the Clark's Nutcracker near
Winona. I see that Mr. Hoekstra saw it on the 4th. Has it been seen since
then?

Thanks!

-Rick, mpls


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker refound

[Dedrick Benz]

On the Minnesota FB page, a couple of Twin Cities birders report refinding the 
Clark's Nutcracker today (Saturday 10/3).
Dedrick BenzWinona, MN

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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker gone

[Dedrick Benz]

The folks living in Cedar Valley in Winona County report not having seen the 
Clark's Nutcracker for a couple days.
Dedrick Benz
Winona, MN

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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker

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(Posted by Robert B. Janssen  via moumn.org)

Does anyone have information on whether or not the Clark's Nutcracker is still 
being 
seen? Would appreciate any infrormation.  Thanks 
Bob Janssen

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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker Winona

[Jerry Pruett]

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

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Re: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker - Winona County [Photos]

[Barb & Butch Ukura]

Alan,

This is just an excellent post.

Good Birding,
Butch Ukura





On 9/23/2015 7:37 AM, Alan Stankevitz wrote:
I went to see the Clark's Nutcracker yesterday and it was present the 
entire time at two different addresses:


24092 and 24185 County Road 9. It seemed content to stay in that area.

I have posted a number of photos and a video on my website:

http://iwishicouldfly.com/iwishicouldfly/journal/html/092215.html

Enjoy!

Alan


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker, more info (Winona Co.)

[Alyssa DeRubeis]

Yesterday I observed the Clark's Nutcracker in both yards: 24092 and 24185
County Road 9. I couldn't find anything on Google Maps that referred to
this road as Cedar Valley Road, so if you're trying to figure out
directions, just use County Road 9. Curt Rawn's instructions were
excellent: "24092 [Bruce Little's house, which is now closed to the public]
is on the south side of County Road 9, 1.5 miles from Highway 61."

I waited in Bruce's yard starting shortly after 12:30pm. I didn't see it,
although Bruce came out later and told me that he saw the bird in his yard
that morning and that many other birders saw it on the powerline by 24185,
which is about 1/8 mile further down (southwest) and on the other side of
the road (the north side), as previously mentioned by Dedrick Benz. After
Bruce directed me to the other house around 1:45pm, I immediately saw the
nutcracker on a bird house. A woman came out of the house and told me that
they had been seeing this bird for about three weeks as well, but didn't
know what it was. She was pretty excited to learn what it was and how rare
it was. Like Bruce, she was very kind and let me walk around her yard to
get better views. The bird was very calm and was either perching or
foraging. Larry Sirvio and Kevin Smith pulled up in the driveway around
2:00pm, at which point the bird flew to Bruce's yard. The woman let the
birders park in her driveway, but we eventually headed back to Bruce's
where we got more lovely looks. I left at 2:15pm and the nutracker was
still there.

I never got the woman's name, but she was kind and may let you park or walk
around if you ask her, like she did for us. But be sure that you ask first.
:) She doesn't have as much parking space as Bruce does, so that could
become problematic, and as Dedrick said, there is no shoulder to pull off
on the road. So long story short, if you're chasing the Clark's Nutracker,
please be respectful of both properties. And please be safe on the road--it
was fairly quiet in the middle of the day, but there were about 1-2 cars
every five minutes, so it still gets used regularly.

I want to thank the homeowners for their hospitality, Dedrick for sharing
about the bird, and to Curt Rawn and Alan Stankevitz for giving good
directions and keeping us updated on the bird.

Thanks, and good birding!

Alyssa DeRubeis
Madison, WI


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker - Winona County [Photos]

[Alan Stankevitz]

I went to see the Clark's Nutcracker yesterday and it was present the 
entire time at two different addresses:


24092 and 24185 County Road 9. It seemed content to stay in that area.

I have posted a number of photos and a video on my website:

http://iwishicouldfly.com/iwishicouldfly/journal/html/092215.html

Enjoy!

Alan


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker Update

[Dedrick Benz]

The homeowners now request that we stay off their property.  They have been 
wonderfully hospitable, but the bird has attracted more attention than we all 
thought.  The good news is that the bird has been frequenting power lines along 
Cty Rd 9 just "upvalley" from this property.
I know of sightings today from 8:30-9:30AM.
Dedrick BenzWinona, MN

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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker still in Winona

[Curt Rawn]

The Clark's Nutcracker is still in the Winona area today. 24092 Cedar
Valley Rd is on the south side of county rd 9, a mile and one half from hwy
61.
I saw it at the posted house and across the street and to the west.
This bird will come right up to you and is actively foraging for insects
and seeds.
Curt Rawn


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker, Winona County

[Dedrick Benz]

There has been a Clark's Nutcracker visiting the home of retiree Bruce Little 
since about 9/7. The bird has become a little more sporadic as of late, but is 
seen most day. There is no feeder around but it likes to hang around the 
clothesline when it is around. Bill Drazkowski and I went this evening and 
missed the bird (it was seen around 6:30PM), but left him Bruce some peanuts to 
spread around. It sometimes flies to the north over Cedar Valley Rd. Bruce is 
friendly and welcomes visitors. 24092 Cedar Valley Rd (Cty Rd 9) which is about 
10 miles downriver from WInona. Parking along Cedar Valley Rd. is impossible, 
but he has a large driveway that should be able to accommodate 6 cars or so. 
Please don't block his garage. 
Dedrick Benz
Winona, MN

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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker not refound

[cn...@comcast.net]

I spent about 3 hours in the area reported and did not see the Clark's 
Nutcracker. 3900 Northwoods Drive has many fruit trees that are around the 
parking lots of these buildings. These are attracting some robins, and a shrike 
was seen, too, ...plus many wondering birders.
Curt Rawn
Hennepin County

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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker

[jclau...@msn.com]

Present at same location in Ramsey county.  8:40 am.

Joel Claus
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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker

[Anthony Hertzel]

I have numerous reports that the Clark's Nutcracker is still being seen in 
Shoreview. Late yesterday afternoon, I watched as it flew east to the small 
grassy area on the NE corner of Hodgson Road and Ramsey County Road I, and it's 
still there today.

Anthony Hertzel
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Re: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker

[jbaumann]

Has anyone sighted the Clark's Nutcracker this afternoon - Nov 1?

J. Baumann
St. Paul

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Subject: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker/Red Crossbills

Thank you to all who posted these sightings. At 2:30 the Clark's 
Nutcracker
was still actively foraging on the N. side of CR 1 just at,  and just 
west,

of its intersection with St. Alban's St. At first it had been  hunting
insects in the grass right at the intersection to the east, across from 
the
bus-stop on the corner. It then flew into the row of trees on the NW 
border

of that intersection, reappearing in one of the conifers there.

In a few minutes, it took position on a short post in the open grassy 
area,

peering down and then diving for food. After a while it flew directly
across that intersection, heading west right over our heads in the
direction of St. Alban's. It landed on the telephone pole and resumed its
peering and diving.

At one point it had came within a few yards of us,  seemingly unconcerned
about our presence. It worked its way west along either side of the bike
path there, once or twice taking up a perch on post or tree, but always
returning to the ground to snatch up food with a dive and a hop. When we
departed, the bird had been feeding within a few feet of someone getting
photos, hunting directly in his shadow.

During the half hour or so that we were there, a flock of @ 30 Red
Crossbills flew over the same intersection, heading NE, possibly the same
flock Bob Dunlap saw heading south earlier. That was the cherry on the
sundae--- lifers, on top of a second and far superior look at a bird I'd
seen only from a distance in Glacier Park. This was a much more impressive
bird in size (and beak!) than I'd imagined.

Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker refound

[Bob Dunlap]

Erik Collins just called to report that he relocated the Clark's Nutcracker
in the spot described yesterday in Ramsey County.

Bob Dunlap


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker/Red Crossbills

[linda whyte]

Thank you to all who posted these sightings. At 2:30 the Clark's Nutcracker
was still actively foraging on the N. side of CR 1 just at,  and just west,
of its intersection with St. Alban's St. At first it had been  hunting
insects in the grass right at the intersection to the east, across from the
bus-stop on the corner. It then flew into the row of trees on the NW border
of that intersection, reappearing in one of the conifers there.

In a few minutes, it took position on a short post in the open grassy area,
peering down and then diving for food. After a while it flew directly
across that intersection, heading west right over our heads in the
direction of St. Alban's. It landed on the telephone pole and resumed its
peering and diving.

At one point it had came within a few yards of us,  seemingly unconcerned
about our presence. It worked its way west along either side of the bike
path there, once or twice taking up a perch on post or tree, but always
returning to the ground to snatch up food with a dive and a hop. When we
departed, the bird had been feeding within a few feet of someone getting
photos, hunting directly in his shadow.

During the half hour or so that we were there, a flock of @ 30 Red
Crossbills flew over the same intersection, heading NE, possibly the same
flock Bob Dunlap saw heading south earlier. That was the cherry on the
sundae--- lifers, on top of a second and far superior look at a bird I'd
seen only from a distance in Glacier Park. This was a much more impressive
bird in size (and beak!) than I'd imagined.

Linda Whyte


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker was in Cloquet for three days

[Terence Brashear]

Someone posted pictures of a Clark#39;s Nutcracker on Minnesota Birding 
Facebook page. The bird was present for three days in Cloquet in someone#39;s 
yard that is not an avid birder.  It was not present yesterday evening when 
they looked for it.  Makes me think it was the bird seen at Hawk Ridge.


https://www.facebook.com/groups/281101841961700/391218720950011/?comment_id=391265317612018notif_t=group_comment_reply


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[mou-net] CLARK'S NUTCRACKER today in Duluth

[Erik Bruhnke]

While count interpreting migrating songbirds and raptors today at Hawk
Ridge, I spotted a CLARK'S NUTCRACKER flying by. The bird was flying quite
low over the tree tops, and was last seen heading northeast. It was really
exciting to see! There was a non-stop stream of Red-tailed Hawks throughout
much of today at Hawk Ridge.

Earlier this morning, I saw a flock of 10 Pine Grosbeaks fly overhead. I'm
off to the Twin Cities now, to join up for some birds and beers, and to
attend the Focus on Diversity: Changing the face of American Birding
conference that takes place tomorrow.

Good birding,
Erik Bruhnke
Duluth, MN



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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker- Hawk Ridge, Duluth

[Karl Bardon]

At 2:15 pm this afternoon, a Clark's Nutcracker was spotted flying over the 
Hawk Ridge main overlook heading northward, when it was seen by numerous 
observers. I posted a photo of this bird to MOU recently seen. There were were 
no additional sightings of this bird today, although Peder Svingen and Mike 
Hendrickson searched the area of Tischer and Maxwell Avenues without success. 
Although there are approximately 19 total records of this accidental species 
for Minnesota, it has only been seen twice previously in Minnesota since 1977: 
14-24 October 2004 in Lake County and 13 September 1986 in Mower County. All 
Minnesota records are in the fall and early winter from 8 September to 24 
December.
 
Karl Bardon
Hawk Ridge counter
Duluth, MN


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Re: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker in Lac qui Parle.

[Dennis and Barbara Martin]

Several birders looked for the nutcracker today without success.  With the 
high winds yesterday we only know of 2 folks who looked for the bird then, 
without success, and they didn't do so till after noon.  Today the area was 
covered off and on from 8 or so till around 2.  There is an active well 
stocked group of feeders about 500 yards from the trees where the nutcracker 
was seen two days ago.  The folks at that house report that they have never 
seen the nutcracker.  They seem well enough versed in identification that 
the birder who talked to them feels they would take a very good look at 
anything other than their regulars.  Among their many species were redpolls 
and Purple Finches.


Elsewhere in the area were several thousand Canada Geese, a few Cackling 
Geese, and a good assortment of migrating ducks.  Several Rough-legged Hawks 
were still in the area, along with many red-tails, and a migrating Peregrine 
Falcon.  The Townsends Solitaire was still at the Hantho Beach WMA.


Dennis and Barbara Martin
Shorewood, MN
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Subject: [mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker in Lac qui Parle.


Nutcracker in NE Lac qui Parle County at 4:30pm this afternoon. It was in 
a

stand of spruce on the south side of 330th St about a quarter-mile east of
Hwy119. I will post a photo on recently seen page of the MOU site.

Also of note today was a Townsend's Solitaire that has overwintered at
Hantho Beach.

Lac Qui Parle Lake had 21 species of waterfowl today (no Bufflehead,
Blue-winged Teal or swans yet), plus Pied-billed Grebes, Coots, and
Ring-billed Gulls. Several hundred Greater White-fronted Geese seen moving
throughout the area, but only one small group of Snow Geese.

--
Bill J. Unzen
Lac Qui Parle County.


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker

[Cindy Krienke]

Has anyone seen the Nutcracker today?


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[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker in Lac qui Parle.

[Bill Unzen]

Nutcracker in NE Lac qui Parle County at 4:30pm this afternoon. It was in a
stand of spruce on the south side of 330th St about a quarter-mile east of
Hwy119. I will post a photo on recently seen page of the MOU site.

Also of note today was a Townsend's Solitaire that has overwintered at
Hantho Beach.

Lac Qui Parle Lake had 21 species of waterfowl today (no Bufflehead,
Blue-winged Teal or swans yet), plus Pied-billed Grebes, Coots, and
Ring-billed Gulls. Several hundred Greater White-fronted Geese seen moving
throughout the area, but only one small group of Snow Geese.

-- 
Bill J. Unzen
Lac Qui Parle County.


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