[mou-net] Carver County

2011-08-28 Thread John Cyrus
There were 14 warbler species this morning at Carver Park, but the most unusual bird seen today was a Lark Sparrow. It is the latest date I have seen a Lark Sparrow and the first Lark Sparrow I have seen at Carver Park. He was with other sparrows along the entrance road to the nature

[mou-net] Hennepin/Scott County - Bloomington Ferry/Wilkie Unit's - MVNWR - August 28, 2011

2011-08-28 Thread CRAIG MANDEL
August 28, 2011 While on a walk at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuges Bloomington Ferry and Wilkie units this morning, between 7 and 10:30 am. We observed a number of nice waves of Warblers and song birds. From the trailhead at the Bloomington Ferry Unit, we hiked to the South

[mou-net] Blue Earth County Saturday

2011-08-28 Thread Chad Heins
Sorry for the late post. Saturday morning I explored Hey birders! Sorry for the late post. Saturday morning I explored the southeastern part of Blue Earth County.  The best location by far was Perch Lake which is experiencing some low water.  There were over 50 egrets and Great Blue Herons,

[mou-net] Red-necked Phalarope, Brown Co.

2011-08-28 Thread Brian Risa Smith
Hi, After seeing a total of 3 Red-necked Phalarope at the Sleepy Eye WTP's from 8-1-11, their numbers have peaked over this weekend. Yesterday there was a flock of 28 and today that flock grew to 52. I don't recall ever seeing that many at the ponds. Also, there was a single Buff-breasted

[mou-net] Swift count, Plymouth

2011-08-28 Thread Curt Rawn
I counted at the school on Hwy 55 in Plymouth. This school is called Tiny Acorns and Newton's Apple. I found zero swifts entering the chimney. A month ago it had 430. Tonight, I saw 3 swifts, 4 common nighthawks and a bat. Curt Rawn 612-618-6200 Join or Leave mou-net: