[mou-net] Hermit Thrush, Dakota

4/3/11 - In my yard. My previous early Spring date for metro area is 4/2/04 . Jim Mattsson Eagan 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] Barred Owl, visible, Minnetonka, Hennepin Co

At 9:15 am I looked up and saw the owl sitting in the Norway Spruce on the north side of our house. I think you can only see it from inside our house. You can call me if you want to see it (if it stays put). Tues. one stayed in the yard all day. We have heard some calls since then but today is

[mou-net] Yellow-bellied Sapsucker, Dakota

This morning in my yard, a nice adult male. Last year my first migrant arrived on 3/31, a little on the early side. Drew Smith Eagan, Dakota County 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] migrants and eagle

Hi All-- Erika and I do not visit Cannon Falls all that often. Nevertheless, yesterday, for the second time in several years we observed a Bald Eagle in one of the large cottonwoods in the city park. We suppose they may well be regular there. We got close looks and photographs, which I have

[mou-net] Pig’s Eye Lake, Ramsey Co

Last night, much of the ice on Pig’s Eye Lake disappeared. This morning, the lake was teeming with birdlife. In addition to the usual resident eagles, great blue herons, egrets and cormorants, I saw about 100 bald eagles (almost all immature), hundreds of gulls (mostly ring- billed?),

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby

By the way, at the Lake Byllesby dam (Goodhue Co.), Erika and I also listed a Common Loon and a Red-breasted Merganser. dan -- Forwarded message -- From: danerika daner...@gmail.com Date: Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM Subject: migrants and eagle To: mnbird mnb...@lists.mnbird.net,

[mou-net] Carver County

Arrivals this morning were Ruddy Duck, Turkey Vulture, and Fox Sparrow. The only Tundra Swans still around are along Cty. Rd. 51 north of Hwy. 212. There weren't that many geese around either, but there were plenty of ducks. I tried to do a more accurate count of duck totals yesterday

[mou-net] Harris's Sparrow still present

The Harris's Sparrow has been present in our yard every day in Dassel since the 26th of December. It is really nice to see how it is changing color.    Paul Koni Fank    Dassel. MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Tower Day in Meeker Cty (Dassel)

  We did our monthly Tower Day on Saturday, April   We did our monthly Tower Day on Saturday, April 2nd. We ended up with 48 species, compared to 61 last year when it was 78 degrees for a high and only 47 degrees for a high this year. There were 19 different species that we had in

[mou-net] Great Egret

FOY Great Egret flew over 101 near Valley Fair this morning. Also blue winged teal on the river near the Landing. 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] Barred Owl, not visible, Minnetonka, Hennepin Co

At 12:15 pm the owl flew off. George Skinner Minnetonka 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] juncos sapsuckers

In the yard this morning were 78 dark-eyed juncos, and a pair of yellow-bellied sapsuckers.  A broad-winged hawk has made several passes over the house and wooded area as well. Betsy Beneke Avon, Stearns Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] windy park point

a couple hours on Park Point today provided Cindy and me with Goldeneye, N.Shovelers, C.Mergansers, BLack Ducks, one Ring-necked duck with some Goldeneyes and a Gadwall among a dozen C. Mergansers and other usual suspects. Chris Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Pine City Great Blue Heron Rookery

The great blue herons have returned to their rookery on the Snake River at Pine City. The rookery is located on the west side of I-35 between the 2 Pine City exits and is easily viewed from the interstate. Diana Rankin Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Turkey Vultures, Mower County

Hello: We had around 30 Turkey Vultures over our home early in the evening of April 1st. I assumed our resident ones had returned. They were around yesterday too. Just now, around 6:45 p.m. on April 3rd, we had around 60 Turkey Vultures over our homes along Turtle Creek in southwest Austin.

[mou-net] Westwood Nature Center (St Louis Park) Apr 3

Coopers hawks are breeding-seen mating. YB Sapsucker, Eastern Phoebe and Hermit Thrush also noted as personal FOY birds. (Also noted an Eastern phoebe in my backyard 2 hours after seeing the phoebe at Westwood)

[mou-net] First Robins- Hennepin County

Saw my first robins (2) of the year at Robert's Bird Sanctuary in Hennepin County. Also lucky I fed the meter beforehand as the car next to me had a ticket on it when I returned. terry Terry Houle terr...@gmail.com c 952-686-1493 -- http://terryongreen.wordpress.com/

[mou-net] Hyland Park Reserve Sunday

Went to look at the waterfowl on Hyland Lake in the park in Bloomington today and found an abundance and variety of waterfowl present, with all three Merganser species, Redheads, Buffleheads, Shovelers, and Blue-winged Teal being present. Common Merganser - Around 8 Hooded Merganser - Over 25