Hey Clay,
Awhile back, Sharon Stiteler had a post on her blog about this very
thing:
http://www.birdchick.com/2006/01/morning-at-hyland-park.html
Since then, I've noticed it also. I'm not sure if this is common
knowledge, but none of the bird ID guides I have mention this obvious
marking.
On Thursday I decided to keep track of the raptors that I saw as I drove
through the Metro area. I counted 22 Red-tailed Hawks in 15 different
cities in the Metro area. All but two were along the highway. Almost every
major intersection had a pair. I missed several pairs that I have been
The fees paid for duck stamps and other licenses to hunt are intended to be
used for the support and maintenance of the birds and animals harvested, and as
a regulatory mechanism. Furthermore, the stamps and licenses constitute the
permission granted by government to hunt. I'm not aware of
My father who lives on sturgeon lake in pine county, reported to me,
that he'd seen a blue jay chase and kill a redpoll under one of his
feeders this week, and then carry it off.He believes that the few
redpolls which are still hanging around, are older birds, and clearly
the jay
Audubon, Nature Conservancy, National resources Defense Council,
Wilderness Society, American Rivers,etc., etc.
I appreciate some of those organizations and even belong to at least
one, but I wonder if any of those organizations are as efficient with
their money as the duck stamp
This morning, 12 of us checked various areas east of Rosemount in Dakota
County looking for waterfowl and other returning migrants. First we
looked at a Great Horned Owl nest with two healthy young just east of the
intersection of Cedar and Dodd Roads (thanks Cynthia!). We then checked
Co 38 east
I'm not saying that people shouldn't contribute to or join other bird
conservation organizations. I just don't want birders ignore the
duck stamp program because of the antiquated notion that it's for
harvesting not conservation.
Sharon Stiteler
Minneapolis, MN
www.birdchick.com
I'd like to augment Rick's points. Many people just don't get that most
of the birds we see wherever we live breed, spend winter and migrate
through other areas. The LeConte's Sparrows I so treasure at my
mother-in-law's place need habitat where they winter, and islands of
habitat between there
Had a very exciting morning birding from Red Wing down
to Lake City. Saw maybe a dozen eagles at the city
park in Red Wing, then drove down to Lake City, where
over 100 eagles were sitting on ice along the river,
in addition to dozens in trees along Hwy 61. We
probably saw 150-200 eagles total
Regarding the statement:
I'm not aware of anything that birdwatchers harvest that requires
maintenance or support...
If you want to know what species require the maintenance and support of the
birding public start with the endangered species list, then add species on
the assorted watch lists
This evening I went out for a short drive north of Aitkin along
C.R.1 and found 2 SNOWY OWLS, 2 GREAT HORNED OWLS and a BARRED OWL.
Snowy owl #1: 4/10 th mile south of the diversion channel (on a
telephone pole)
Snowy owl #2: 1 and 4/10 miles north of the diversion
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Lake Byllesby:
Greater White-fronted Goose- 15
Sandhill Crane- 23
All the interesting birds spooked and left the area when 2 lads decided it
was time to take the canoe
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Hello,
There is a young Barred Owl (unconfirmed) in a large stick nest on the north
side of Highway 5, one block east of 694, in Washington county. (West of
Imation)
It is probably
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In a message dated 3/25/2006 12:51:28 PM
It was an awesome day, Jenn. To see that many Eagles all together at one
time and one place was stunning. I captured some pretty good shots if =
anyone
is interested: http://www.freethestricklands.com/mousite/LakeCity1/
There were 3 Eagles in a tree at the entrance to a residential area off =
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