They also do the Gray Catbird very well.
Bob Holtz
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From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Rick Hoyme
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2013 4:51 PM
To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU
Subject: Re: [mou-net] Mimic
That's a good point. Birder's need to be wary
Blue jays can also mimic Bald Eagles.
On Tuesday, January 8, 2013, Paul and JoAnn Gunderson wrote:
Hi Birders,
Blue Jays also do a mean Red-shouldered Hawk. We have both on our property
and I will not count a Red-shoulder unless I see it. Usually, if it's from
the woods it's a Bluejay--from
And starling's Baltimore Oriole led us on a wild chase around a city park for a
local bird trip when a very sweet new birder lady wanted to see one. It was a
starling when we finally saw it.
(Got the oriole later.)
Doug
douglas chapman
rhameprai...@sio.midco.net
On Jan 8, 2013, at 5:41
I felt I had to add my two cents worth concerning Mimics. The Blue Jay is
one of the best. For years I have had a pair of Red-Shouldered Hawks living
in the park next to my property. I became very familiar with their call and
actions. One day I was watching my feeders and I heard the familiar
Hi all Sax-Zim birders,
First of all, I do not want this to turn into an online bashing/tirade against
this individual...I just want you all to be aware of this when you bird Sax-Zim
so we can all stay safe.
THE SHERIFF WAS CALLED AND THE INCIDENT REPORTED.
Yesterday, a birder was
Over the past two days David La Puma, Jessica Gorzo, Max Henschell, Lars
Pomara and I have been scouting around the Twin Ports and beyond for the
upcoming Bdathon. We explored Wisconsin Point and Canal Park two days
ago, with relatively quiet gullwatching experiences. Sometimes the gulls
are
I was informed by the same person in a private message on Facebook and I
thought I share some more insights about the event that took place yesterday.
The person drove past his house and drove all the way down to the Hakalla Road
which is nearly a half mile away from this man's homestead to
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);
I keep nodding my head in affirmation at all the accounts of Blue-jay
mimicking various species, something I've also experienced. Now I'm
wondering: has anyone ever witnessed a Jay doing so well at this, that it
got in trouble by calling in a targeted predatory species?
Linda Whyte
On Wed, Jan 9,
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