[mou-net] Bluebird disaster

Upon checking the nest cam first thing this morning we found that all five babies were gone. Only 12 days old and just begining to feather. We found two dead near the nest with no sign of injury,then found one alive and seemingly unharmed, which we returned to the nest box. In the past we h

[mou-net] WWDO not refound

On Friday p.m. I looked about 2.5 hours for the white winged dove found by Herb Dingman earlier in the day and could not relocate the bird. It was windy with temps in the 90's, so not ideal searching conditions. Of course this does not mean the bird is still not in the area. I did see 7-8 diff

[mou-net] RFI - park along Rice Creek

There's a relatively new park along Rice Creek, I believe adjacent to or near the former Army training grounds/munitions area. Would someone kindly send directions to access to it? Anyone been birding that way lately? Many thanks, Karen Kraco Minneapolis, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http:/

[mou-net] BBWP refound at Itasca/ SE Owl 2 days ago

This morning Bob and I refound the previously reported *Black-backed Woodpecker* along the Bohall Trail at Itasca State Park. Also along the trail we had a singing Mourning Warbler and LOTS of Ovenbirds and Eastern Wood Pewees. Also at Bert's Cabins, on the north side of the park, we had a *Evenin

Re: [mou-net] RFI - park along Rice Creek THANKS

Thanks to all who replied (and inquired). For those who inquired, here's what I learned: The park is up 35W, off the County Road I exit, with the parking area east of 35W on the north side of County Road I. The 2-mile trail south of County Road I is marsh and grassland, with the promise of meadowl