[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler, Red-headed Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Flycatcher

[DAVE ZUMETA]

On the southern end of the restored oak savanna to the east of the East 36th 
Street parking lot along West River Road in Mississippi Gorge Regional Park, I 
both heard and saw a Connecticut Warbler at 10 AM this morning (Monday, May 
20). The bird sang only one complete song while hidden in dense shrubbery, then 
flew up to a nearby oak tree, where its grey hood and distinct, complete white 
eye ring were clearly visible. The rest of the bird was hidden by leaves. On 
the morning of Sunday, May 19, I observed an adult Red-headed Woodpecker in 
this same area. Also on May 19, in a wooded area about 200 feet south of the 
Red-headed Woodpecker observation, I both heard and saw a Yellow-bellied 
Flycatcher, identified by its yellow breast and belly as well as by its 
distinctive call.


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Re: [mou-net] Connecticut Warbler, Rusty Blackbird at TS Roberts bird sanctuary (Mpls.)

[Stephen Greenfield]

A Connecticut Warbler on 5/4 would be VERY early at Roberts, since we
generally don't have them until the last week of May, but not impossible.
Good find, Kyle. If others go looking for it, make sure you practice social
distancing and stay on the trails; we don't want to give the Park Board
reason to close down the sanctuary. (I'm assuming people can tell COWAs from
Nashville Warblers, which are getting common now, with a similar plumage but
different habits.) 

Thanks,

 

Stephen Greenfield

President, Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary

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My best bird today was a Connecticut Warbler at TS Roberts on the east side
of Lake Harriet. It was in a boggy section about 2/3 of the way in, with
several fallen/uprooted trees.

A close second was a lone Rusty Blackbird (at least I only found one--there
are lots of Grackles around though, so it may have been easy to overlook
additonal "Rusties" as I was more focused on searching for warblers). This
one just happened to pop up right in front of me near the entrance to the
sanctuary trails, couldn't miss it!

Kyle Te Poel
Stillwater Township, MN

 



 



 



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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler, Rusty Blackbird at TS Roberts bird sanctuary (Mpls.)

[Kyle TePoel]

My best bird today was a Connecticut Warbler at TS Roberts on the east side
of Lake Harriet. It was in a boggy section about 2/3 of the way in,
with several fallen/uprooted trees.

A close second was a lone Rusty Blackbird (at least I only found one--there
are lots of Grackles around though, so it may have been easy to overlook
additonal "Rusties" as I was more focused on searching for warblers). This
one just happened to pop up right in front of me near the entrance to the
sanctuary trails, couldn't miss it!

Kyle Te Poel
Stillwater Township, MN


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler Cass County

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(Posted by Dale A. Yerger  via moumn.org)

after being absent for several years there was a lone Connecticut warbler
near power pole 2016... County Road 135 Cass County this morning ... also
present was a Olive sided flycatcher and several alder flycatchers...
Migration seems to have slowed-  birds now on territory up here  


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler Washington County William O'Brien SP

[Jonathan Beck]

We found two Connecticut Warblers behind our campsite in the Riverview
campsite at William O'Brien SP on Saturday, May 25. They were in a flooded
area of deciduous trees, hopping along the ground. We had very good looks
at a normally hard to spot bird, and a lifer for our checklist.

Lots of other warblers seen, including Blackburnian, Wilson's, American
Redstart, Magnolia, Bay Breasted, Black and White, Yellow, and Prothonotary
(on Greenberg Island, required a canoe to get to, just like Bob Janssen
promises!)

Jonathan & Elizabeth Beck


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Re: [mou-net] Connecticut warbler Westwood Hills Hennepin County-correction

[Jonathan Beck]

Sorry for the email, it was likely a Nashville, not CT warbler. I got too 
excited with the yellow! Thanks Chris. My wife also agrees, it was the 
Nashville. 

Jonathan Beck

> On Apr 30, 2018, at 11:31, Chris West  wrote:
> 
> Check Nashville Warbler and see if that matches better. It's much too early 
> for Connecticut Warbler
> 
> 
> --Chris
> 
>> On Mon, Apr 30, 2018, 11:20 AM Jonathan Beck  wrote:
>> We spotted one, possibly 2 Connecticut warblers at Westwood Hills in 
>> Hennepin County. They were along the east side of the lake on the Marsh 
>> Trail giving very good views at approximately 10:45. Also present were YRWA. 
>> 
>> Jonathan beck
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[mou-net] Connecticut warbler Westwood Hills Hennepin County

[Jonathan Beck]

We spotted one, possibly 2 Connecticut warblers at Westwood Hills in Hennepin 
County. They were along the east side of the lake on the Marsh Trail giving 
very good views at approximately 10:45. Also present were YRWA. 

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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler - Dakota Cnty

[Bruce Baer]

A Connecticut Warbler was at the Archery Park on Pine Bend Trail near
Hastings. It was singing in the brush near the top of the slope just before
you get to the river. No chance of ever seeing it tho.

 

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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler among 21 warbler species, Ramsey County

[Bob Dunlap]

This morning I found 21 species of warbler at Battle Creek Park East in
southeast Ramsey County. All species were heard singing and most were seen
as well, highlighted by a Connecticut Warbler. To find this bird, follow
the main paved trail south from the dog park area off Upper Afton Rd. and
continue south until the path is flooded; the bird was singing emphatically
on the dirt trail that heads east from this spot.

Bob Dunlap


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler, Ramsey County

[Bob Dunlap]

This morning I found a singing Connecticut Warbler among 11 warbler species
at Reservoir Woods Park in Roseville. The bird sang briefly around 9:15 in
the patch of woods to the west of the reservoir just north of Roselawn
Cemetery.

Bob Dunlap


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler/Grant County

[Charlene Nelson]

in brush next to house feeding. 

also two Red-Eyed Vireo and Warbling Vireo eating berries from pagoda dogwood.

Charlene Nelson
Elbow Lake farm

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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler - Sax Zim Bog

[Tanya Beyer]

Easing along Admiral Road in the Prius with the windows down I was able to
locate a singing bird by ear where it has been found in prior years, and by
following the song back into the tamarack bog at length found it 20-30 feet
up in a tamarack. I count it today as a life bird. Mosquito repellant I had
put on was wearing thin and conditions were as humid as anywhere in the
state, I think, but since I suspected the bird was nesting in this section
near where the bird feeders hang in the winter I was willing to stand,
hoping the warbler could be pished lower. As it was the bird and I provided
an hour or more's diversion for each other, and though it never dropped to
the level you'd expect of a ground-nesting bird, it sang its three-part
song steadfastly and at a far-carrying volume as if I might be a rival of
some kind. I often hope to be giving as much entertainment as I am getting
when I exchange stares with a bird, each of us shifting heads, shoulders
and binoculars in hopes of an ever-clearer view. Possibly the warbler was
impressed at all the mosquitoes I was attracting.

There were two long episodes of posing and singing. While I waited,
crushing tens of mosquitoes that came in to feast on me, a great grey owl
floated over at the level of the treetops and landed within easy sight on a
snag. I watched the southerly breeze lift and part the enormous feathers on
his back, holding them upward in a way that suggests the owl had relaxed
them in a manner meant to cool his back, while his wings drooped before he
moved on.

Other finds included three varieties of purple and white violet and a
yellow lady's slipper, not quite open.


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler Hennepin Co.

[Robert Heise]

> On the far southwest end of Hennepin Co. off old highway 212 there is a small 
> park built in the bluffs called Richard T. Anderson. 17 warblers were 
> identified on May 17th including a sulking 'heard only' Connecticut Warbler 
> near the parking lot's small stream. Considered occasional and sporadic in 
> Spring.

Bob Heise
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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler: Henn Cty--Richardson Nature Center

[Judy Chucker]

Just returned from our warm winter's morning where Claudia Egelhoff relocated 
the Connecticut Warbler. We found it walking on the ground just east of the 
north-south trail that runs east of the visitor center. 

Several other warblers still hanging around. We found it notable that the 
zillions of flycatchers we saw were hawking very close to and on the ground. 

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[mou-net] Connecticut warbler at Richardson Nature Center (Bloomington) today

[Michael Hurben]

I was surprised and pleased this morning around 7AM to find a singing male 
Connecticut just east of the nature center building. The bird was on either 
side, and occasionally on, the trail that runs N-S between the building and the 
pond. Happily the bird stayed in the area long enough for me to get my wife 
over at 7:30 and still see it, and even cooperated for several other birders 
who came by later, including Scott Meyer. The last we saw or heard the bird was 
probably around 11AM, I am guessing. Despite occasional joggers on the trail 
through the AM, he continued to be in the area, and sang frequently. We plan to 
return this evening, as this spot was on fire for warblers all AM. The small 
hill just to the south with all of the oaks was particularly productive, with 
many chestnut-sideds, blackburnians, black-throated greens, bay-breasted, 
canadas, and much more. I've never seen this locale so chock full of warblers 
in the many years I've been birding here.


Three empid species were also singing in this spot (Least, Yellow-bellied, and 
Alder), and further south in the grassy open areas north of Hyland Lake I found 
a singing Willow. C'mon Acadian!!

Good birding,
-Michael


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler and Wood Thrush, Jackson County

[Bob Dunlap]

This afternoon I found a Connecticut Warbler among 13 warbler species at
Kilen Woods State Park. This bird and most of the others were in the woods
adjacent to the river down the hill from the picnic shelter. There was also
a Wood Thrush singing in the same location, and a late Red-breasted
Nuthatch was also a bit of a surprise here.

Bob Dunlap


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler/Rice Co.

Hi All--

I banded and photographed a Connecticut Warbler on Monday in Northfield.

http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com

Other warblers are trickling through, including a Wilson's, Magnolia,
several Canadas, and an Ovenbird.

dan

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Northfield, Minnesota
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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler: Veteran's Park, Richfield, Hennepin Co

[Alex Cruz]

Thanks to Scott Meyer's direction, I am listening and seeing a male Connecticut 
Warbler now at 830-845. Bird actively singing but tends to be eye-level and 
above.

On east side of lake. On middle trail that is south of where biking trail 
intersects foot path. Landmark on this trail: Seen near large forked cottonwood 
with cut large trunk positioned between the fork. 

Also saw: YbFl, TeWa, CsWa, BlWa, MagWa, NoPa, AmRe, WiWa, CoYe.

Looking up,
Alex Cruz Jr
Ramsey Co


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler, Roberts Sanctuary, Mpls

[Dave McIntosh]

Caught fleeting glimpses in undergrowth along fence to cemetery, about 400 
yards in from western entrance.  Though only ten feet off path, very hard to 
spot.  Swainson's Thrush caught my attention with chip note and warbler popped 
into view.  Managed one great look--boldest eye ring I have seen on a warbler.  
First timer for me
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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler, Wabasha County

[Dedrick Benz]

At about 8:30AM Saturday I heard a Connecticut Warbler sing repeatedly the the 
Kruger Recreation Area.  At the back of the main entrance there is a paved 
trail which periodically splits off from itself and reconnects.  When in doubt, 
veer left and follow paved trail to it's absolute end.  There is a picnic table 
here, and unpaved trail begins.  Follow this up the hill until the hill crests 
(200 yds.?).  There will be a small (12ft.) broken snag with a piece of orange 
flagging tape double wrapped around the trunk on the right side of the trail.  
The bird was singing 10 yds. downslope from here.
Veery, Wood Thrush, BT Green Warbler, and Magnolia Warbler were especially 
common in here today.
I travelled back to Winona County through Weaver Dunes/McCarthy Lake and heard 
Bell's Vireo back on territory.
Dedrick BenzWinona, MN

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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler at Dunton Locks

[MARK OTNES]

I found a Connecticut Warbler calling at Dunton Locks County Park southeast
of Detroit Lakes.  The warbler was in the low wet area just to the east of
the tram.  There wasn't much else for definite migrants there, just single
Blackpoll and Bay-Breasted Warblers.

Mark Otnes
Fargo ND
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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler

[Stefanie Moss]

Saw (and heard) a Connecticut Warbler this morning at the Old Cedar Ave.
Bridge in Hennepin Cty.  It was in the shrubbery about 50 yards from the
bridge and near the water. (Left side of the bridge as you approach it).

Kurt


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Re: [mou-net] Connecticut warbler, St. Louis county?

[Shawn Conrad]

I had at least 3 Connecticuts singing off of CR 431 in Itasca County this
morning.  I hiked into the bog and had visuals on 2 of the birds.  The
easiest way to get there is to take 433 west from the intersection of 2 & 65
SE of Warba.  Go 2 3/4 miles to the T at CR 72.  Turn south and go for 2 1/4
miles and you'll be on 431 and at the bog.  The Connecticuts were toward the
north end of the bog adjacent to the aspen higher ground.  Palm Warblers,
both kinglets, and Yellow-bellied Flycatchers were also present--and I had
several Lincoln's Sparrows out there a couple of weeks ago.

Some people have told me that Common Yellowthroats can sing a
Connecticut-like song, but I've never had any problems with them.
On Sat, Jun 12, 2010 at 5:40 PM, Joseph Harrington  wrote:

> We are visiting from Kansas and are looking for Connecticut warblers. This
> morning, we drove the back roads that Kim Eckert recommends in the Sax-Zim
> bogs, but to no avail - neither heard nor saw.
>
> Can anyone provide us with specific, recent info re: spots to look - in
> Sax-Zim or elsewhere? It would be much appreciated!
>
> Thanks,
> Joe Harrington and MariaAna Garza
>
> PS - Is this bird's song easy to mix up w/the common yellowthroat's?
>
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[mou-net] Connecticut warbler, St. Louis county?

[Joseph Harrington]

We are visiting from Kansas and are looking for Connecticut warblers. This
morning, we drove the back roads that Kim Eckert recommends in the Sax-Zim
bogs, but to no avail - neither heard nor saw.

Can anyone provide us with specific, recent info re: spots to look - in
Sax-Zim or elsewhere? It would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
Joe Harrington and MariaAna Garza

PS - Is this bird's song easy to mix up w/the common yellowthroat's? 


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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Connecticut Warbler at Pioneer Park, Princeton over lunch hour, singing 
lustily on the left path.


Interestingly, I often get my first Connecticut of the year in this city 
park along the Rum River - which is rather amazing - since I spend 
significant time in two of their breeding grounds (Kathio/Touch the Earth 
trail; and Aitkin CR 18).


Thanks!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
Mille Lacs & Sherburne Counties 



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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler +

[Pastor Al Schirmacher]

Just returned from a week's vacation, taking day trips to different areas & 
cities in Minnesota.  Birding was not the focus of this vacation - but 
hiking in parks often was - so did enjoy a territorial Connecticut Warbler 
(circled us three times) in Kathio State Park on the half mile trail next to 
the Interpretive Center.


Connecticuts are not listed as breeders in the park, but were noted in the 
Aitkin guide as being present on that half mile circle (rather boggy area).


Had 98 species during the week, including 15 warblers.  Black-throated 
Greens, Blackburnians & Canadas often stole the show.  My wife also had over 
40 species of wildflowers for the week, in her first field ID foray.


An additional highlight was Nathan's gift of "Minnesota Birds, Where, When 
and How Many" for Father's Day, by J. Green and B. Janssen, 1975 autographed 
edition.


Good birding to all!

Al Schirmacher
Princeton, MN
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[mou-net] Connecticut warbler at Buffalo River State Park

[Mark Otnes]

There was a Connecticut warbler in the wet woodland area just east of the
parking lot at Buffalo River State Park.  It was calling at about 11:30 this
morning.  

 

I quick checked out Felton Prairie in the early afternoon and found the
usual grassland species there including a loggerhead shrike near the eastern
end of highway 108.  I met a birding couple from Massachusetts at Felton who
said that they saw two whooping cranes at Tamarac NWR yesterday.

 

Mark Otnes

Fargo ND

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[mou-net] Connecticut Warbler - Old Cedar Ave Bridge

[Bruce Baer]

At 10:00 there was a Connecticut Warbler on trail over to the Bass Ponds.  
Where the two trails come back together and in the brush along the pond on the 
south side of the trial.  They sing very loudly.


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