[mou-net] Spotted Sandpipers Hennepin Co

Yesterday afternoon (Friday, May 25) we saw two Spotted Sandpipers in Purgatory Creek Park in Eden Prairie. They were by the edge of the pond along the wood-chip trail out to the observation blind, near the bench. Myron & Holly Peterson Eden Prairie Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.e

[mou-net] Sherburne

Before torrential rains, Common Gallinule, LeConte's Sparrow, YB Cuckoo at Sherburne Refuge, Auto Tour & Blue Hill Trail. Famous birding couple sighting, on the gallinules (my thanks). Al Schirmacher Princeton, MN Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?

[mou-net] Cinnamon Teal - Crow Wing County

This morning at 10:50AM I observed and photographed a probable Cinnamon Teal - The bird was in the flooded fields on the east side of CR 21 about 5 miles south of Business 371 south of Brainerd, MN. Photos at - http://blackwaterbirder.blogspot.com/ Conditions were not ideal and bird was observed

[mou-net] Shorebird spot- Dakota County

There's a wetland I've been checking out this spring for shorebirds, but today was by far the best for variety of birds. The wetland is located just north of the intersection of 210 St. E and Northfield Blvd, approximately 2 miles due south of Vermillion (south of 180th Street Marsh). Birds seen wh

[mou-net] Spanish Bird Guides?

Wondering if anyone knows of any bird guides published in Spanish? Really something like the Pocket Naturalist Guide published by Waterford Press. Small little foldout. Looking for something more for kids and a very basic level. Any pointers or direction appreciated on that or places that hav

[mou-net] Detroit Lakes & NW Minnesota - a "gem" for birds and birders

It has come to my attention that the comment I made a week ago ab All: It has come to my attention that the comment I made a week ago about the lack of communication regarding bird sightings during the Detroit Lakes Festival of Birds was uncalled for.  I apologize for that, and hope that it didn

[mou-net] Sherburne NWR -Common Gallinules

Saw one Common Gallinule on Wildlife Drive on Big Bluestem Pool, by water control structure. One Coot was swimming along the edge of cattails, when gallinule came out and chased it away. Gallinule then went back behind it’s blind and waited for another chance to defend it’s territory. After sec