[mou-net] Thayer's Gull this evening - Duluth

At 8pm tonight while in a parking lot along the Lake Superior shoreline, I had a Thayer's Gull (1st-cycle) fly right past my van. The gull was accompanied with two Ring-billed Gulls. It was neat to see a Thayer's Gull fly by at eye-level, even with the sub-optimal lighting. Pale wing tips, frosty,

[mou-net] Bohemian Waxwings (Duluth) and Twin Ports sightings from this morning - plus photos

This morning Josh Horky and I birdwatched along Wisconsin Point. It was a relatively quiet morning for the point, but there was still bursts of activity throughout the length of the peninsula... and it was such a beautiful morning to be out! One of the highlights from the morning was finding my fir

Re: [mou-net] Audubon Birds Field Guide App on Sale Today via iTunes

This program is now being offered for the Nook at $.99, too. (On Barnes & Noble site) I purchased it on Earth Day for $4.99, darn it. I have iBird on my iPhone and Audubon Birds on my Nook Tablet. It is nice having both. The Audubon program has beautiful photos and most times, several photos for

[mou-net] Reporting names of deceased birders

For several years we have recognized deceased birders at the MOU meeting in December. I have been compiling the list but I need the help of others to be sure that all appropriate names get included. As you become aware of birder who have died, please send me their names and information about

[mou-net] [mou-rba] MOU RBA 27 April 2012

-RBA *Minnesota *Minnesota Statewide *April 27, 2012 *MNST1204.27 -Birds mentioned Red-throated Loon White-faced Ibis Broad-winged Hawk Swainson's Hawk Black-necked Stilt Willet Whimbrel White-winged Dove Say's Phoebe Blue-headed Vireo Barn Swallow Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Cape May Warbler Pine Warbl

[mou-net] Audubon Birds Field Guide App on Sale Today via iTunes

FYI - If you have an iPhone/iPod Touch and have been perched on the fence for purchasing one of the somewhat expensive birding apps, now is your chance. Audubon Birds Field Guide app is on sale through iTunes today for $.99 (down from $19.99 regular price). I already have iBird (which I love). B

[mou-net] Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds Registration

There are only 20 days until the start of the Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds. Today is the last day to register for early bird specials. Please follow the link below to register for one of several field trips and/or programs. Trumpeter Swans are back and pairing up in Becker County. Fol

[mou-net] Sherburne wildlife drive

New on drive for me were palm warbler, grasshopper sparrow, clay-colored sparrow, yellow-bellied sapsucker and indigo bunting.   Betsy 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

We haven't seen the barred owl for about 5 days. It appears she has moved on. That's too bad, as she was very entertaining while she was here! Jennifer at Two Inlets Resort -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Jennifer and Bob Bateman 2009 CMR Resorters of the Year Honored to be chosen by Midwest Living Magazine

[mou-net] Mr Grosbeak in Farmington

Male Rose-breasted this morning. Putting out the hummer feeders, oranges and jelly. Have a great weekend. Thank you, Blaine Seeliger avoce...@charter.net 612-414-0214 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] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 4/27/12

-RBA *Minnesota *Duluth/North Shore *April 27, 2012 *MNDU1204.27 -Birds mentioned Long-tailed Duck Red-throated Loon American Three-toed Woodpecker -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: April 27, 2012 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compil