[mou-net] Horned Grebe ~ Hennepin Co.

2012-12-11 Thread Conny Brunell
Today on Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis, Hennepin County there was a Horned Grebe mixed in with a large flock (76) of Common Mergansers. There was a Common Loon, (44) Common Goldeneye, (15) Northern Shovelers, Lesser Scaup, Hooded Merganser, Ring-necked, and a male Bufflehead. Also, there were 3

[mou-net] Oregon (Pale) Dark-Eyed Junco

2012-12-11 Thread Alan Stankevitz
I had an Oregon (Pale) Dark-Eyed Junco at the feeding station this afternoon. Hopefully it will stick around... Here's a pic: http://iwishicouldfly.com/iwishicouldfly/images/junco%20-%20oregon.jpg Alan Stankevitz Mount Prairie Township Houston Co. MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.um

[mou-net] MOU grants available

2012-12-11 Thread Bruce Fall
Each year, the MOU considers funding requests for bird-related projects. In 2012, awards included partial funding for the following projects: raptor nets for research and education (Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory); Chimney Swift tower and kiosk at Fort Snelling S.P. (Boy Scout Troop 100); binocula