[mou-net] recent arrivals, Crosby Park, St. Paul

2016-05-01 Thread linda whyte
Though there was no sign of last week's N Waterthrush and Hermit Thrushes, the Blue-gray Gnatcatchers were feeding along the north side of the lakes, and a Swainson's Thrush was foraging in the wet bottomlands along the river. House Wrens and E Towhee have joined the numerous Yellow-rumps, Palm War

[mou-net] House Wren

2016-05-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Connie Grundhofer via moumn.org) There has been a House Wren in our yard since Friday. It is not singing constantly yet but checking out the houses. Connie Lino Lakes, Anoka County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.e

[mou-net] MOU Directory Online

2016-05-01 Thread Dedrick Benz
I believe that there is no longer a paper directory being published, but Members can use the Online Directoryat moumn.org Click on Contact or Join the MOU -> MOU Member Directory Dedrick BenzWInona, MN Virus-free. www.avast.com

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Eric Jeffrey
That is good advice. An irate goose can generate enough force to seriously injure, and even kill, a human adult, so keeping children a comfortable distance away is paramount. Eric Jeffrey Falls Church, VA In a message dated 5/1/2016 6:09:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, molly.els.t...

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Madeleine Linck
Madeleine Linck Original Message Subject: Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest? From: Madeleine Linck To: swest...@comcast.net CC: Others have likely  already spoken up. But it is illegal to move a nest. One needs to apply for fed and state permits. Madeleine Linck Steve

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Judy Chucker
Thanks, Molly. I was wondering if federal law entered into this. I'm so glad you wrote. Judy Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2016, at 5:08 PM, Molly Tuma wrote: > > Canada Geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so moving > an active nest would not be advisable. If it gets t

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Judy Chucker
Of course, the problem is apparently the inability or inconvenience of keeping tiny kids safely away when you're watching more than a handful of them. If they roped off the area, the kids are probably too young to understand or take it seriously or remember to stay away. Let's say they did go

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Molly Tuma
Canada Geese are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, so moving an active nest would not be advisable. If it gets to be a problem, I would recommend your friend contacts their local Conservation Officer ( http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/officerpatrolareas/index.html). On Sun, May 1, 2016 at 5

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Rick Hoyme
A goose will defend its nest no matter how large or small the person is. I was birding at Wood Lake and had passed a pair of geese with goslings who hissed a bit at me as I passed, but I gave them plenty of room. As I continued on a couple of teenagers (big kids) passed. A short time later I hea

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread jeepmandan
Very well said Tami! - Original Message -From: Tami Vogel To: mou-...@lists.umn.EDUSent: Sun, 01 May 2016 21:23:32 - (UTC)Subject: Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest? Forgive me for my bluntness, but this is exactly what a teaching opportunity is - to teach children that things in

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Tami Vogel
Forgive me for my bluntness, but this is exactly what a teaching opportunity is - to teach children that things in nature should be left alone, to observe but don't touch. And what a wonderful story it has at the end when they get to see the goslings hatch. There are so many ways to bring the k

Re: [mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Steve Weston
I am already seeing hatched goslings, so if they don't move the nest, it may be a non-issue in few days. Secondly, the hen will probably be noisy in defending the nest, so it won't be easy to sneak up on her. She also will probably successfully defend the nest against short people, who probably wo

[mou-net] Can one move a nest?

2016-05-01 Thread Judy Chucker
Does anyone know the do's and don'ts, cans and can'ts of moving a Canada Goose nest? A friend is concerned about the toddlers who play around it, as the nest is located within a preschooler playground. It's asking too much just to use the nesting as a teachable moment and have the kids keep t

Re: [mou-net] Membership Directory

2016-05-01 Thread Charles Greenman
I didn't know there was a more recent membership directory. I'd like to have one too. Charlie Geeenman Sent from my iPhone > On May 1, 2016, at 6:51 AM, MOU admin wrote: > > (Posted by Janet Majerus via moumn.org) > > Is it possible to get the recent Membership Directory. I have a 2011 edit

[mou-net] Surf scoter Steele county

2016-05-01 Thread Jerry Pruett
Surf Scoter in Rice Lake State Park. Out from the platform by the picnic area looking se across lake. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

[mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Winona County

2016-05-01 Thread Dedrick Benz
At about 10AM this morning, I found a Yellow-throated Warbler at the picnic area near the nature store at Whitewater State Park (Winona County). It was singing frequently, staying high in both coniferous and deciduous trees near the nature center and pavilion in the picnic area. This is the 4th

[mou-net] Membership Directory

2016-05-01 Thread MOU admin
(Posted by Janet Majerus via moumn.org) Is it possible to get the recent Membership Directory. I have a 2011 edition. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html