Re: [mou-net] Ross's Goose at Lock 1 Tuesday

After I got home tonight, I examined my photos (my camera has more magnification than my binoculars, and I didn't have my scope with me today), consulted my field guides, and asked an expert and I have determined that at least one of the geese that I saw today was a ROSS'S GOOSE. They were there

[mou-net] Carver County

The past 3 days have easily been my most productive birding days this early in the spring season at Rapids Lake MVNWR with 56 species seen over that period. There have been 18 waterfowl species including Greater White-fronted Geese, Snow Geese, and Tundra Swan. The first Northern Harrier and

[mou-net] Loring Park today

I spent some enjoyable time in Loring Park on the edge of downtown Minneapolis this afternoon. Some open water on the edges of the lake. About 60 Mallards, mostly males and no evidence of pairing. Canada Geese, 1 pair and a single not tolerated by the pair. 2 Grackles. About 30 RW blackbirds,

Re: [mou-net] Snow Geese at Lock 1, ducks at Coon Rapids Dam

The Snow Geese reported by David Zumeta are still present at 6:15pm. They are on the Hennepin side of the island and currently best viewed from the top of the bluff by using the road/sidewalk behind the Minnesota Veterans Home. With the change in winds tonight, maybe they'll stick around. Gregg

[mou-net] Correction on Snow Goose location

The Ford Dam Scenic Overlook from which I last saw the 2 Snow Geese at 2:55 p.m. today is located 1/4 mile south (not north) of the Ford bridge and Ford Parkway on Mississippi River Boulevard in St. Paul, Ramsey County. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Snow Geese at Lock 1, ducks at Coon Rapids Dam

Earlier this afternoon Lee Pfannmuller and I observed 2 Snow Geese on both the Hennepin County and Ramsey County sides of the Mississippi River below the Ford bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul. I first saw the birds at 2:10 p.m. swimming right below the bridge near the western river bank.

[mou-net] Olmsted county

Jim Peterson and I stopped by the south kalmar landfill reservoir and saw 9 Ross's geese along with est. 50 Greater White-fronted geese. Then we drove over to the east kalmar reservoir and saw a huge flock of geese, mostly sitting on the ice. The reservoir is 90% frozen and a few geese were along

Re: [mou-net] Watonga county

Sorry to all for not catching spell check (spell guess) error. Yes, Watonwan county. On Tue, Mar 8, 2016 at 12:10 PM, Jerry Pruett wrote: > Jim Peterson and I found a flock of 40 Rusty Blackbirds in association > with a large flock of Redwing Blackbirds near Long Lake

[mou-net] MBW update

The MBWbirds website (http://mbwbirds.com ) was updated yesterday, March 7, and it includes the summary of the recently-completed (and rarity-filled) MBWeeks in South Texas – the final MBWs of our 30th season. The 2016-17 season of Minnesota Birding Weekends and Weeks (our

[mou-net] Watonga county

Jim Peterson and I found a flock of 40 Rusty Blackbirds in association with a large flock of Redwing Blackbirds near Long Lake south of St James. Also of note today were Brown-headed Cowbird, Meadowlark species presumably Western. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Male redwing displaying

Saw a male redwing blackbird displaying with konkralee call on top of a tree next to an impound at the intersection of oak and university in Minneapolis at 9:50 am. Molly Tuma Minneapolis, MN -- Molly E. Tuma *University of Minnesota, Twin Cities* *College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural

[mou-net] Peent

They're back! At least four displaying in Hugo (Washington county) Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html