[mou-net] Virginia Rail
At 11:00 a Virginia Rail was calling at the Old Cedar Ave Bridge near the sign that says Weight Limit 5 tons before you cross the bridge. Also in the area was a Northern Harrier. Bruce Baer Bloomington, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia Rail chicks at Sherburne
I did a quick loop around the Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive this morning and although it was pretty quiet, bird-wise (cool and windy), I did see 9 Virginia rail chicks - tiny, little, black fuzzballs. No camera!!! They were at the edge of the road just beyond mile marker 3.0 - marsh on the east / right side of the road. I've seen rail chicks here the last two years as well. Penstemon is now blooming! Betsy Beneke Sherburne NWR Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia rail
The Virginia Rail is still hanging around the North Woods Nature Center in Richfield. He came out, briefly, several times last night, between 7 and 8pm. Look along the nearest edge of the cattail mat on the western end of the main boardwalk, on the away side from the office/classroom bldg. Patience is helpful. -rick, mpls Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia Rail
We got great looks at the Virginia Rail at the 180th Street Marsh in Dakota County today. It was right up to the road. Linda and Kevin Krueger www.FlightOfNature.com Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] virginia rail at 180th St. marsh
As mentioned by Laura Coble we did find a beautiful Virginia Rail at the marsh this afternoon. It was going in and out of the dried cattails at the western end of the marsh. We had several good looks and were happy to share our sighting with a group from Carpenter Nature center and others. Earlier Laura allowed us to use her scope for the viewing of the Wilson's Phalaropes and it was fun to see them going in circles.They were quite crazy. Several swamp sparrows were seen near the rail also. And yes robins are everywhere. Sue Bergman & Barb McGregor Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia Rail, American Avocet, Wilson's Phalarope, Least Grebe, Dakota Cty
Today, thanks to the sharp eyes of Barb and Sue, my brother, nephew and I had excellent looks at a Virginia Rail at 180th St Marsh at around 3:45 pm. It was vocalizing, and located on the far end of the west pond in the reeds, on the north side of the pond, coming out and returning to the reeds several times. There were also 3 spinning Wilson's Phalaropes, many duck species, Soras and a Pied-billed Grebe at the east pond. Several other birders spotted A. Avocets, as well. 180th St. Marsh is between Hwy 85 (Goodhue Ave.) and Fischer Ave. At Lake Byllesby in mid-morning, there were 3 Least Grebes, several phalaropes and an American Avocet, plus ducks. Some shorebirds were at a great distance, and the snow melt has raised the water considerably. Many Hermit Thrush were present on the shore and land. The birds were viewed at the west end of Lake Byllesby, accessed from Hwy 88 (292nd St,), east of the 56/88 crossroads, at a turn-out with an iron fence, on the south side of the road. Park on the shoulder of 88, cross the railroad tracks, go around the gate, and follow the birder trail to an open look-out on the lake. I enjoyed seeing other birders at both locations, and met some bright young birders with their excellent guide, who were doing a Big Day! Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia rail at Beaver Lake, Ramsey County
This morning, I was determined to get a better green heron picture for Capture MN. As I left the house, lighting conditions appeared perfect. However, when I arrived at Beaver Lake County Park, rain clouds moved in. As it began to drizzle, I spent 30 minutes looking for a green heron without success. Then suddenly, I heard a strange call and a Virginia rail appeared hardly 15 feet away! And minutes later, the Virginia was followed by a Sora rail and - a green heron. Here’s a link to my picture of the Virginia: http://www.captureminnesota.com/photos/767798 And here’s a link to the Ramsey County map of Beaver Lake Park. The rails were in the small marsh in the northwest corner of the park https://parks.co.ramsey.mn.us/parks/Documents/ParkMaps_BeaverLake. pdf Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia Rail
Was heard, then seen at the 180th st marsh at 1015. Thomas P. Malone Attorney at Law Barna Guzy & Steffen Minneapolis Minnesota tmal...@bgs.com (Via BlackBerry)
[mou-net] Virginia Rail
A small group went to the Old Cedar Bridge this morning and spotted a Virginia Rail off the end of the boardwalk. Good numbers of Marsh Wrens and Yellow Warblers as well. Nick Tangen Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia Rail - Sherburne County
On a tip from Milton Blomberg, I was able to call out a Virginia Rail this afternoon at the Prairie's Edge Wildlife Drive. Location is the same as the elusive Least Bittern, just down the hill from mile marker 2, just across from where the aspen trees start. That was Big Year bird number 317 for me. Thanks Milton! Pete - aka - Sky the BirdMan Anoka, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia Rail & Pectoral Sandpiper Falcon Heights
I refound both the Sora (2 or 3) and Virginia Rails(1) that Marcie O'Connor had seen in Community Park. The park had the most birds I have seen there this Spring. A Pectoral Sandpiper was at the pond along with many Redwings (the females are back in numbers)/ Yellow-rumps, Song and White Throats. There were three flycatchers, Phoebe, Least, and a silent non-tail wager, either an Alder or Willow. Community Park is on the SE corner of Cleveland and Roselawn, just north of the St Paul campus of the U of M. The rails and sandpiper were in the largest and southernmost pond, in the cattails. Tuesday evening I had a Wood Thrush in my yard, the first in over 20 years, Manley Olson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
[mou-net] Virginia Rail in Loring Park
In case anybody is interested, I spotted a Virginia Rail in Loring Park on Monday. It's located in the north pond on the East side. Pictures can be seen here. http://bimbosentryinto21stk.blogspot.com/2011/04/virginia-rail-in-loring-park.html Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html
