[mou-net] Jump in Now!

2011-08-20 Thread Thomas Maiello
The State Fair is starting up and we still have way too many open spots. If you have signed up for one spot, consider signing up a second for even a third spot. Last year I did 9 spots. I loved it Here are the tricks I used for the various spots: Early morning - get there early and you can

[mou-net] Public Hastings Chimney Swift Count program

2011-08-20 Thread jbaines317
Chimney Swifts swiftly swooping over City Hall Wednesday, August 24th, 7:15 p.m.-sunset Cost: FREE! Join Ron Windingstad, Chimney Swift expert from Audubon Minnesota, to watch one of the truly amazing spectacles of nature, right in downtown Hastings. Each fall Chimney Swifts gather in communal

[mou-net] Henslow's Sparrow Afton State Park

2011-08-20 Thread
Hi All-- Erika and I heard and then saw a Henslow's Sparrow yesterday at the Afton State Park interpretive prairie loop trail. The call was distinctive, but the individual was difficult to identify. I have posted photos and a short discussion on my blog-- http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak, Murray Cty. Aug. 18

2011-08-20 Thread hags...@aol.com
While stopped at a quarry pit pond I was delighted to hear a Blue Grosbeak singing away. I located him on a tree in the middle of the lake. He sang for the whole time I was there. This is located towards the eastern edge of the county in Des Moines River Township, .2 mile west of County 42 (2

[mou-net] Carver County Warblers Galore (16 species, significant Canada Warbler movement)

2011-08-20 Thread John Cyrus
In past years I have never made it to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in August, waiting until September and October to visit.This year I am making it a point to make several August trips to the arboretum beginning today. Yesterday's front brought with it the first significant wave of mig

[mou-net] MOU booth at State Fair-volunteers still needed!

2011-08-20 Thread Jbaines317
Hello Everyone- The State Fair starts THIS THURSDAY and we still have a number of volunteer shifts to fill at the MOU booth. As per the regulations we must have at least one volunteer per shift from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.-or else we risk not being invited back in future years. And I'm sure those