[mou-net] Sax-Zim Bog inquiry

2019-03-16 Thread James Purcell
Hello MN birders, I am a birder from CT and I'm going to be doing a birding cross-country road trip this summer, and I'll be passing through MN in late July. I am highly interested in seeing the following species, and I'm wondering if anybody can provide me with further specifics on locations

Re: [mou-net] Common Redpolls - Anoka County

2019-03-16 Thread Tami Vogel
We had our first pair of the winter appear today, too! Apparently they're on their way back north. Nice to finally see them in the yard. - Tami in Afton Regards, Tami Vogel Communications Director Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota www.wrcmn.org Follow us on

[mou-net] Common Redpolls - Anoka County

2019-03-16 Thread Refsnider
We had 6 Common Redpolls feeding beneath our black oil sunflower feeders today.  We've routinely had Pine Siskins (sometimes dozens) here through most of the winter, including today, but these are the first redpolls. Ron Refsnider Coon Rapids, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Long-eared Owl, Hennepin Co. update

2019-03-16 Thread Jason Caddy
It appears that the Long-eared Owl from yesterday has migrated north. It left its perch in the early evening just after sunset. I could see it waking up and getting restless just before sundown. I am one who loves to share all of my sightings with others but since I live in a town home complex

Re: [mou-net] Long-eared Owl, Hennepin County

2019-03-16 Thread Thomas Gilde
Jason, I think that you’ve really articulated the joy of awareness. Thanks for taking the time to share this, Tom Gilde Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 15, 2019, at 11:12 PM, Jason Caddy wrote: > > Hello Birders, > Today I heard a pair of crows exhibiting mobbing behavior in a grove of pines

Re: [mou-net] Long-eared Owl, Hennepin County

2019-03-16 Thread linda whyte
So true, and well-said, Jason; it's also worth noting that introducing the very young to this pursuit, even tagentially, requires patient, persistent faith, but is well worth the effort. It may happily surprise you well into the future with positive results you never imagined. Linda Whyte On Fri,