Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpecker and more, Dakota C, Rachel Lilly Preserve

[Michael Koutnik]

This is awesome. My daughter and I were out at the Lilly Preserve Sunday
morning and also recorded over 30 species, though a dozen or so different
than your list. For instance, no red-headed. But we did see a scarlet
tanager.

Mike Koutnik

On Tue, May 14, 2024 at 12:35 PM linda whyte <
004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote:

> At Rachel Lilly Preserve this morning, a Red-headed Woodpecker was scouting
> the recently burned main prairie, to the delight of the St. Paul Audubon
> group I was leading. Originally, it was spotted in the oak trees on the
> west side of the stream before flying off. At that point the walk was due
> to end, so many folks headed back toward the cars, but a few stuck with me,
> in hopes of better views and also an actual look at the vociferous but
> elusive Brown Thrasher. The lingering birders were not disappointed on
> either count.
> Heading south parallel to the stream with the greening prairie on our west,
> we were treated to repeated performances of the Red-Headed
> Woodpecker's survey. It flew from one isolated shrub  to another, seeming
> to glean food from the slender trunks. Between trees, it would drop briefly
> into the growing grasses; we couldn't have asked for more or better views.
> Apparently, the recent burn made the habitat worth at least a visit by the
> species, so kudos to Dodge Nature Center and its volunteers.
> As for the Brown Thrasher, we did finally see it, on the south side of the
> main prairie, bordering the north side of the lake. It flew from upper
> canopy down into shrubs on the hillside, where it was joined by another,
> possibly a mate. Meanwhile, we had seen more waterfowl from the lake dock,
> which had Wood Ducks, as well as Blue-winged Teal.
> As with the Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Tennessee Warbler,
> and Common Yellowthroat, the Thrasher was only briefly viewed, though often
> heard. More cooperative species included Indigo Bunting, Olive-sided
> Flycatcher, Eastern Wood Pewee, Eastern Kingbird, Eastern Bluebird,
> American Redstart, Tree Swallow, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Gray
> Catbird, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Wild Turkey. There were flyovers by
> Bald Eagle, Broad-winged Hawk, Green Heron and, for the last few birders,
> American Pelican. Some species were heard only, like Eastern Phoebe, Yellow
> and Chestnut-sided Warblers, Nashville and Tennessee Warblers, and Red-eyed
> Vireo.
> There were other, more common and expected, species noted as well, bringing
> the species total to over 30. Thanks to the great group of birders, who
> made this hike so productive and fun !
> Linda Whyte
>
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Re: [mou-net] Red headed woodpecker

[Susan Haugh]

Red Headed Woodpecker spotted yesterday and this morning at Belwin
Conservancy.

Just asked staff here and apparently there were signs of there presence
last year but no one saw them.

Susan

On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 11:16 AM, JM  wrote:

> Red headed woodpecker seen across the street from the upper field of Afton
> State Park. It was in a farmers field off 50th st. It spent time in the
> field and also along the utility poles. I have birded here for 20 years and
> have never seen one here. Maybe I have just been missing them?
>
> Julie Marcus
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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-- 
Susan Haugh
Belwin Conservancy 
Program Manager

1553 Stagecoach Trail South
Afton, MN 55001
office (651) 436-5189
cell (651) 425-1147


2016 controlled burn on
Stagecoach Prairies
Belwin's largest public prairie


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Re: [mou-net] Red- Headed Woodpecker--- address SPAS meeting

[Gordon Andersson]

in case the link doesn't work for you...

Fairview Community Center
1910 W. County Road B 
Roseville, MN 


-Original Message-
From: Mark Palas [mailto:markpa...@earthlink.net] 
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 2:44 PM
To: Gordon Andersson 
Subject: Red- Headed Woodpecker

The link you provided for the location of tonights meeting has been deleted.
Do you have a hard address?

Thanks

Mark Palas


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Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpecker

[Howard Coston]

 I vacationed in Eagle Bend, MN over the 4th of July week, and see on the MOU 
listserv that Red-headed Woodpecker sightings are receiving a lot of interest. 
While in Eagle Bend, I golfed at the local course, The Double Eagle, and while 
on the course I observed a Red-headed Woodpecker on two separate occasions. 
They were in different areas of the course, but not far enough apart to 
determine whether they were two separate birds, or the same bird seen twice. 
Thought I'd mention the sighting.



I also want to publicly express my appreciation to Milt Blomberg, from St. 
Augusta, MN. He responded to my email inquiring about birders near the Eagle 
Bend area, and whether there may be an opportunity to get out with a local MN 
birder while I was visiting. As a result, he graciously spent a 10+ hour day 
guiding me around some of the excellent birding locations in the St. Cloud area 
and surrounding environs. He was an extraordinary birding guide, and a great 
guy to spend the day with. We ID'd 88 species that day, with a total of 15 of 
the 24 life birds I added to my list while in MN thanks to the day I spent with 
Milt. 



This is a list of the lifers I added to my list while vacationing in MN. The 
birds with an asterisk (*) are the new lifers I added while birding with Milt:



Western Grebe

Red-throated Grebe

Nashville Warbler

Ring-necked Pheasant

Merlin

White Pelican

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Black-capped Chickadee

Black Tern

Trumpeter Swan*

Savannah Sparrow*

Vesper Sparrow*

Clay-colored Sparrow*

Marsh Wren*

Sedge Wren*

Baltimore Oriole*

Horned Lark*

Bobolink*

Ruffed Grouse*

Black-billed Cuckoo*

Broad-winged Hawk* (Both on the wing and a nest with an adult and a fledgling)

Least Flycatcher*

Bank Swallow*

Wilson's Phalarope*


In total, I ID'd over a 100 species while in MN, with 24 new life list birds. A 
heartfelt thanks to all the MN birders who contributed to my excellent 
adventure, including Thomas Maiello, a fellow birder and friend from Maple 
Grove who pointed me in the direction of the MOU listserv, Mark Palas who 
responded to my MOU listserv email with a suggestion to bird the Lake Osakis 
area (I found 5 of my new life listers in that area), and most of all Milt 
Blomberg.


Howard Coston

Winston-Salem, NC





 







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Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpecker

[M z]

Here are some slides from the Sioux Falls Bird Club outing to Touch the Sky
Prairie and Blue Mounds State Park in Minnesota.

Mick Zerr
Sioux Falls Bird Club
http://www.leifericson.org/sfbc/

Species list from President Mark:
Canada Goose
Ring-necked Pheasant
Great Blue Heron
Turkey Vulture
Northern Harrier
Coopers or Sharp-shinned Hawk?
Killdeer
Spotted Sandpiper
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Baird's Sandpiper
Pectoral Sandpiper
Black Tern
Rock Pigeon(actually found on rocky ledges at Blue Mounds instead of a
farmyard)
Purple Martin
Tree Swallow
Cliff Swallow
Barn Swallow
American Crow
House Wren
American Robin
Brown Thrasher
Cedar Waxwing
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
Field Sparrow
Clay-colored Sparrow (heard)
Savannah Sparrow
Grasshopper Sparrow
Bobolink
Red-winged Blackbird
Western Meadowlark
Common Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
American Goldfinch
House Sparrow


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Re: [mou-net] Red Headed Woodpecker

[Shari LaFleur]

I am sorry all... I live in Jordan Mn right off 169 and 282

Shari

Karen Kraco wrote:

Where are you, Shari? Thanks.
Karen

  

-Original Message-
From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Shari
LaFleur
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 12:03 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: [mou-net] Red Headed Woodpecker

I was so excited to spot a Red Headed Woodpecker at my feeder yesterday.
I haven't seen one
in years, many years at that.  I tried to get a picture, but i didn't
turn out to well through the screen
and I scared it away. I have Downy woodpeckers, Hairy woodpeckers,
flickers, but no Pileated.
What seed/suet may attract them ? I am using suet for woodpeckers right
now and several seed
mixes.
Thank you,
Shari La Fleur


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