[mou-net] Park Point addition

2012-05-28 Thread Jason Caddy
I forgot to mention that in addition to the earlier mentioned shorebirds I also saw a breeding plumage American Golden-Plover. Jason Caddy Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Roberts Sanctuary; belated thanks

2012-05-28 Thread linda whyte
Our thanks is due to Gary Johnson for sharing his knowledge of Roberts Bird Sanctuary Friday. I'd been there only twice, some time ago, and Rob had never visited. It was a special joy to finally see a FOY Connecticut Warbler, after having only a questionable look at the one in Veterans' Park. The

[mou-net] Acadian Flycatcher, Cannon River Wilderness East

2012-05-28 Thread linda whyte
Acadian Flycatchers have returned to this Rice County park area. Over a couple of Cerulean Warblers' songs came the distinct PIT-za call a few times, before it went silent for awhile. I'm guessing the larger, shadowy bird that entered the scene briefly, was a Cooper's Hawk. When it showed up, the

[mou-net] Bird Guides Birding in WSJ Today

2012-05-28 Thread Elizabeth Bell
*Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. Interesting article on the evolution of bird guides and birding in the Wall Street Journal today. If you are having trouble with any of the links in this message, or if the URL's are not appearing as

[mou-net] Fwd: Re: [BIRDCHAT] Knowing a Hawk From a Handsaw

2012-05-28 Thread Manley Olson
In addition to being posted on MOU, references to the Wall Street Journal article on field guides has shown up on other birding sites, some with questions about the significance of the tittle. Here is the explanation as I understand it. Manley Olson Original Message Subject:

[mou-net] Whimbrel - Dakota Co.

2012-05-28 Thread Conny Brunell
I just got a call that there is a Whimbrel on the south side of 210th St. East and Northfield Boulevard in Vermillion, Dakota Co., the area where the shorebirds have been previously reported from. Conny Bruenll Richfiled, Hennepin Co. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Red-throated Loons, Park Point Duluth

2012-05-28 Thread Doug Kieser
Eight Red-throated Loons at Lafayette Square viewing platform 1/2 hour ago, at least 10 currently at beach house. Doug Kieser Scott Meyer Sent from my Windows Phone This message contains information which may be confidential and privileged. Unless you are the

[mou-net] Marshall/Polk Counties this past weekend

2012-05-28 Thread Bill Blackburn
FOS Grasshopper Sparrow (Marshall) FOS Common Merganser (Polk) FOS American Black Duck (Marshall) FOS Ruddy Turnstone (Marshall) FOS Whimbrel (Goose Lake IBA, Pennington) FOS American Golden-Plover (Marshall) Possible FOS Eastern Meadowlark (Polk) - Bird was heard but not seen just south of the

[mou-net] Sand Hill Cranes, Cotton, MN

2012-05-28 Thread birding...@aol.com
We just saw a pair of sand hill cranes in a field along St. Louis County Rd. 52 just north of the rail road tracks.

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Whimbrels and warbler fallout at Park Point

2012-05-28 Thread Peder Svingen
At least 8 shorebird species at 22nd Street public access on Park Point including 6 Whjmbrel. Warbler fallout at Southworth Marsh on Park Point including Golden-winged and two singing Connecticut Warblers. Peder Svingen Duluth MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Lac Qui Parle birding Salt and Corey lakes

2012-05-28 Thread Ken Larson Mary Lou Frank
Around SW LQP county Sunday May 27 5 different swallows including Cliff and Bank Western Kingbird-1 Eastern Kingbird every where Red-headed Woodpecker-1 Rose-breasted Grosbeak-2 Yellow-headed Blackbird not as common as some years Bobolink-20 Yellow Warbler and Common Yellow-throated A Kestrel 3

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler pair, Lebanon Hills Regional Park

2012-05-28 Thread Matt Dufort
Hi all, This morning I took a short walk at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Dakota County, starting at the Visitor's Center on Cliff Rd, and circling Schulze Lake. I heard the singing male Hooded Warbler reported previously, along the trail that leads south from Schulze Lake towards Portage

Re: [mou-net] [mou-rba] Whimbrels and warbler fallout at Park Point

2012-05-28 Thread Doug Kieser
Four Whimbrel currently feeding on the Recreation Area ballfields. Sent from my Windows Phone From: Peder Svingen Sent: 5/28/2012 1:13 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] [mou-rba] Whimbrels and warbler fallout at Park Point At least 8 shorebird

[mou-net] Egg ID Request, Bittern RFI, and Marshall/Polk Counties 5/28/12

2012-05-28 Thread Bill Blackburn
Anyone able to identify to following egg for me? It was located on the edge of a mudflat. My current guess is Killdeer since I have seen fledglings in the area recenting, but I don't know anything about egg identification. http://williamhblackburniibirding.shutterfly.com/pictures/162

[mou-net] Birds and Beers, May 30 at Wilde Roast Cafe, Mpls

2012-05-28 Thread Curt Rawn
This is a reminder of a Birds and Beers gathering at the Wilde Roast Cafe at 5:30 pm on May 30th. It's at 65 Main Street SE, Mpls. Mn 55414. Birds and Beers is an informal gathering of birders of all abilities-if you're interested in birds, you're invited. You can meet other birders-maybe find