[mou-net] Snowy Owl/Dakota Co.

2014-01-13 Thread danerika
Hi All— On our fourth attempt, Erika and I finally listed a Snowy Owl near Vermillion in Dakota Co. (Hogan and 180th St E). Photographs and an account of our adventure is on my blog: http://dantallmansbirdblog.blogspot.com/ If, perchance, anyone is interested in these photographs—if you could

Re: [mou-net] McLeod cty Northern Hawk Owl

2014-01-13 Thread Janet Brown
I also viewed the Northern Hawk Owl on Sunday, January 12 at the same location in Hutchinson. I observed it diving for a mouse or vole under the snow and eating it in a nearby tree. It was quite a thrill and great to see that it is catching food. Janet Brown - Original Message -

[mou-net] Birds Beers, January 20th at 6 pm at Merlin's Rest, Mpls

2014-01-13 Thread Curt Rawn
Birds and Beers will be held at 6 pm on January 20th at Merlin's Resthttp://merlinsrest.com/ in Mpls. 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 a carpool buddy, ask about where to find

[mou-net] Maple Grove Snowy Owl - 1/13/2014

2014-01-13 Thread Robert Burmaster
I located a heavily-barred juvenile Snowy Owl in Maple Grove around mid-day today, Monday January 13. This is likely the same owl reported by others in this area recently. Location: Intersection of Kirkwood Lane N and 82nd Avenue N. The owl was perched on a rock outcrop overlooking a large pond

[mou-net] N. Hawk Owl (McLeod Co.)

2014-01-13 Thread Alyssa DeRubeis
Curt Rawn and I enjoyed great looks at the Northern Hawk Owl just north of Hutchinson late this morning. The bird hung out about 0.5 miles south of the original intersection of Tagus Avenue (a.k.a County Road 12) and 230th Street. Specifically, it was near the 22517 driveway entrance (look for

Re: [mou-net] Snowy Owl report in Scott County

2014-01-13 Thread Williams, Bob
I have also heard from a different source of at least one recent sighting in that area, searches that I know about on Sunday and Monday failed to relocate the bird. My source says that the bird was seen in Le Sueur County. Bob Williams -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds

[mou-net] Lake County Birding

2014-01-13 Thread Michael Hendrickson
Out today with some birders from Kentucky on day two. Highlights: Spruce Grouse: 1 male on Lake County Road 2 .25 miles north of Sand River pull off and another male Spruce Grouse .50 miles north of the Sand River pull off. Bohemian Waxwings ( approx 100 ) in Ely on Washington Street about a

[mou-net] Snowy owls, superior, wi

2014-01-13 Thread CHERYL ELLINGSWORTH
I realize this is not mn, however we found 2 snowy owls in superior, wi. on Saturday Jan. 11. One was at the refinery and the other at the airport. One was clearly tagged #92. I was looking for anyone with info on this bird, or the tagging of snowy owls in Duluth. A few years ago at same