[mou-net] Waseca County Snowy Owl

I photographed a Snowy Owl in Waseca County this morning. It was west of New Richland on Highway 30 at the turn to Matawan. It was all over that intersection--on a utility pole, on the road, in a fence line, and in a field. It was being hectored by crows. Al Batt Hartland Join or Leave

[mou-net] Freeborn County

Purple Martins on April 11 Al Batt 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] Freeborn County Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl barely visible through the heavy snowfall yesterday. It was in Hartland Township. The owl was flying on the west side of 710th Avenue, south of County Road 35 (325th Street). Good luck to the owl and to the seekers of owls. Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Live from Freeborn County

On my way to work this morning, I was pleased to see nine Gray Partridges at the intersection of 325th St. and 715th Ave. in Hartland Township. The warm weather (20 degrees, and that's above zero) must have engaged their need to frolic. Al Batt http://albatt.net/ Join or Leave

[mou-net] Live from Freeborn County

A lovely day here, spent in the good company of many Snow Buntings and Horned Larks. A Snowy Owl was spotted north of County Road 31 (300th Street). It was in Section 22 on the north side of the road. This is east of Highway 13. A scope found it for my eyes. A lovely bird situated in the

[mou-net] Live from Freeborn County

A Snowy Owl has been hanging around about a mile west of Hartland off Highway 33. Been seeing it near the Hartland Township Building on the south side of the road and around the dredge ditch. Also spotted north of that location along a gravel road. A flock of 50-100 Red-winged Blackbirds were

[mou-net] Live from Freeborn County

Every year, right around Christmas, a male cowbird makes an appearance at my window-mounted feeder. He chows down with great gusto. I suspect it’s not the same cowbird, but what do I know? I do know that cowbirds are not the favorite bird of most folks, but I’m always happy to see the Christmas

[mou-net] Freeborn County

Red-headed woodpeckers are regulars in my yard, on 325th St. in Section 12 of Hartland Township, on 715th Ave. in Section 2 and 11 of Hartland Township, and in Section 14 of 655th Ave. in Freeborn Township. Also found on 655th Avenue was a leucistic red-tailed hawk. It is nearly all white,

[mou-net] Varied thrush

For those who have tried without success to see the varied thrush at Tom Jessen's place in Madelia, TJ just let me know that it's back. Good luck. Al Batt 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] Live From Freeborn County

There are 60 to 70 bald eagles on Bear Lake, north of Emmons. Al Batt 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] Newspaper article about Carolina wren wintering in oriole nest in Austin

I have no further information than this. http://www.austindailyherald.com/2013/01/10/christmas-bird-count-wraps-up-features-two-more-rare-visitors/ Al Batt http://albatt.net/ Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Carolina wren and varied thrush

Carolina wren in Albert Lea, varied thrush in St. James, and varied thrush in Madelia. If anyone would like more information as to locations, please let me know. Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Forest Strnad

Forest was a friend of long-standing. I will miss him. Al Batt http://albatt.net/ Sent from my iPad 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] Varied Thrush in Nicollet County

There is a Varied Thrush at the Darryl Pat Schultz residence near the Minneopa Golf Course. For more information, please contact Darryl or Pat at dabb...@hickorytech.net. Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Snowy Owl in Faribault County

Wayne Feder and Ron Erpelding spotted the Snowy Owl near Delavan. For more information, please email Wayne at lfe...@bevcomm.net Wayne still has an Eastern Towhee coming to the feeders. Al Batt Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Varied Thrush in Nicollet County

Correction on my previous posting. The Varied Thrush is in Blue Earth County. I am sure it would be just as happy in Nicollet County, but it is not there. Al Batt Sent from my iPad Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Common Redpolls Freeborn County

The snow brought in Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls to the feeders. It was good to see the redpolls as they had been uncommon redpolls here this winter. Al Batt 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] Eastern Towhee in Faribault County

Wayne Feder of Blue Earth reports an Eastern Towhee at his feeder on the afternoon of Jan 12. His email is lfe...@bevcomm.net Al Batt 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] Live from Freeborn County

Snowy Owl near Love's truck stop off I-35 outside Albert Lea. A Northern Shrike hovering at the intersection of 255 St. And 810 Ave. near a mini-flock of Red-winged Blackbirds. Flock of Snow Buntings near that same site yesterday, always nice to see on such a lovely day. Al Batt Your Hartland