[mou-net] Whooper Shot

http://birddigiscoper.blogspot.com/2012/04/another-whooper-shot.html -- O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Telephone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One - One Six Zero Seven Cellphone: Five Zero Seven - Two Zero Two - One Two Eight Four Water is a resource not a waste

Re: [mou-net] Birding Apps

Wieberdink, Ramsey County -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bill Bruins Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 11:58 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Birding Apps A friend asked a what is a good app for bird identification? I don't know

[mou-net] Fwd: www.birddigiscoper.com:How to Be a Better Birder!

! Link: http://birddigiscoper.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-be-better-birder.html -- Powered by Blogger http://www.blogger.com/ -- O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Telephone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One - One Six Zero Seven Cellphone: Five Zero Seven - Two Zero Two

[mou-net] Today's lunch hour observations

Goldfinch and a Pine Siskin worked over the finch feeder. All told we tallied 12 species in 45 minutes. Bill -- O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Telephone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One - One Six Zero Seven Cellphone: Five Zero Seven - Two Zero Two - One Two Eight Four

[mou-net] lunch today

15 species seen during lunch at the kitchen table. Indigo Bunting, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Baltimore Oriole, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and Magnolia Warbler were highlights. Bill -- O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 Eleventh Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906 Telephone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One

[mou-net] Kettle of Turkey Vultures

and there, sitting perfectly still, was a Cooper's Hawk. I don't know what affect the TV's were having on it but it waited until they left the area before departing. Bill -- O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Telephone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One - One Six Zero Seven Cell

[mou-net] Weaver Dunes Today

Bluebirds, Robins, Red-winged Blackbirds, Bald Eagles, Killdeer, Pelicans, Sandhill Cranes all made for a fine day to spread seed and enjoy a peek at spring. Bill -- O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Telephone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One - One Six Zero Seven Cell

Re: [mou-net] [mnbird] Unusual locations

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Re: [mou-net] Blackbirds of Rochester - Picture Link

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[mou-net] Some non-bird information included

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[mou-net] Red-breasted Nuthatch

While eating lunch, I glanced out the window at the feeder and there was a female red-breasted nuthatch feeding at the suet! WOW! O. William (Bill) Bruins, Jr. Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Home phone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One - One Six Zero Seven Cell: Five Zero Seven - Two Zero

[mou-net] Peregrine Falcon

not get to see if the bird was banded but I suspect it is one that fledged here earlier in the year. O. William (Bill) Bruins, Jr. Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Home phone: Five Zero Seven - Two Eight One - One Six Zero Seven Cell: Five Zero Seven - Two Zero Two - One Two Eight Four Join

Re: [mou-net] Pine Siskin this morning - Corcoran

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[mou-net] To All Interested In Birding the Minnesota River Valley

Hagen Henderson Feathers dha...@closingthegap.com == O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Water is a resource not a waste product. Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou] Overcoming BDD

and flying in the spray. This lasted for about five minutes. I have heard of this behavior but this is the first time we've witnessed it. By days end, my BDD was cured for Thursday. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Water is a resource not a waste product.

[mou] Hello There! Windmills

://moumn.org/subscribe.html. - To unsubscribe send a blank email to mou-net-request at moumn.org with a subject of unsubscribe. O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN, on the Zumbro River Water is a resource not a waste product.

[mou] The Wren

This morning a Carolina Wren was chittering away as it gleaned my neighbor's deck looking for insects. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906 507-281-1607 Water is a resource not a waste product.

[mou] Fun Birds Today

be in this dish? They were here last winter. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906 507-281-1607 Water is a resource not a waste product.

[mou] Carolina Wren

Yesterday and today a Carolina Wren visited our feeder. We also hear it calling. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906 507-281-1607

[mou] Carolina Wrens

Two Carolina Wrens visited the feeders in our backyard this morning. One had the look of a juvenile. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906 507-281-1607

[mou] Thrush

We spotted a Hermit Thrush in the yard today. I've seen flocks of Cedar Waxwings yesterday and today cleaning up at trees bearing fruit. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906 507-281-1607

[mou] Birds of Weaver Dunes Preserve

can email the information to me or if you prefer you can mail it to the address below. Thank in advance for any help you can provide. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins Rochester, MN 55906

[mou] Owl Avenue: R.I.P.

for birds is heard. -- See: http://www.frc.state.mn.us/Landscp/committe.htmhttp://www.frc.state.mn.us/Landscp/committe.htm Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906-4213 507-281-1607 - home 507-261-6837 - cell (not always turned on) (until 31 March 2007) 507-202-1284

[mou] Rochester Carolina Wrens

) with the snow so I was worried. I don't know where they go at night but it must be well protected to have allowed them to survive the cold and wet. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906-4213 507-281-1607 - home 507-261-6837 - cell (not always turned on)

[mou] Carolina Wrens

After an absence of several days both Carolina Wrens appeared this morning at the meal worm feeder. By whistling I was able to get the male to sing. Such a lovely sound he makes. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906-4213 507-281-1607 - home 507-261-6837

[mou] Carolina Wren report

Since January 19, one and usually both Carolina Wrens have appeared at our feeders. Today, however, neither one made an appearance. I guess the warm weather removed the need for their daily meal worm fix. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906-4213 507-281-1607

[mou] Shrikes

that runs east from MN 42 to Weaver. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906-4213 wbru...@earthlink.net 507-281-1607 - home 507-261-6837 - cell (not always turned on)

[mou] Carolina Wren -- Olmsted County

About 3:45 the peripatetic Carolina Wren showed up at our house and visited all our feeders. We last saw it 11 days ago. I guess the snow fall has limited its food sources. Bill O. William (Bill) Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906-4213 wbru...@earthlink.net 507-281-1607 - home 507

[mou] Cooper's Hawk on the feeder

While eating lunch today, movement in the back yard caught my attention. A COOPER'S HAWK had made an attempt at something in the yard but apparently was unsuccessful. It ten flew from the ground to the top of our pole feeder and slowly scanned the yard for other opportunities. Seeing none it

[mou] Carolina Wren

Yesterday at the MOU Paper Session I chatted with a number of folks about the Carolina Wrens visiting my feeders. As I told many of them it seems to come by every three to four days at either *AM or 4PM and predicted that I should see it Sunday or Monday. As predicted, one of the wrens dropped

[mou] Speculation

About 9:15 this morning my wife head and saw the Carolina Wren so I headed outside to put meal worms in the feeders. I gave a whistle imitation of the wren call and got a buzzed response and the bird popped up onto the fence. We sat inside watching and hoping that the wren would get some meal

[mou] Tufted Titmouse

About 12:15 today, a Tufted Titmouse twice visited our feeder which is just out-side the kitchen window. The last we saw the Carolina Wrens was just after 8 AM Friday. One started singing and I was able to whistle them both in to the burr oak. I taking these sightings to mean global warming

[mou] Carolina Wren(S), next chapter

About 15 minutes ago my wife said to me, Isn't that the Carolina Wren on the feeder by the shed? I grabbed the bins and sure enough it was. She suggested getting he meal worms out and filling the bowls. First, I grabbed my PDA with bird songs and went outside and played the Carolina Wren songs

[mou] CAROLINA WREN

It seems the CAROLINA WREN has remained in the neighborhood despite the unexpected 12 inches of snow delivered Friday. Yesterday my wife saw it checking out the crevices iof a long dead stump in the neighbor's yard. This morning she heard it first and called to me to come and hear it. Since

[mou] Carolina Wren

We had another visit by a Carolina Wren today. During lunch my wife spotted it first, she has a good view of an old branch we have fastened to the deck that once housed Downy Woodpecker nests. The wren was exploring the various cavities. It also visited our feeders, worm dishes, and water

[mou] Birdbath Question

I have a lot of luck with a bird bath on the ground that is kept full with a dripper. It is also very near the base of a service berry bush that provides refuge and staging for the comings and goings of the many birds that use it. Bill At 09:24 PM 8/23/2006, Ron Green wrote: Question for

[mou] re: Mayo Peregrine news

-Original Message- From: mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Bill Bruins Sent: Wednesday, July 05, 2006 8:10 PM To: mnb...@lists.mnbird.net; mou-...@cbs.umn.edu Subject: [mou] Mayo Peregrine news I was called mid-afternoon to transport one of the male

[mou] Mayo Peregrine news

I was called mid-afternoon to transport one of the male fledgling peregrines from the Mayo nest site. It was found on the ground and did not attempt to move or escape capture. I'll know more about its condition later in the week. Bill O. William Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN

[mou] Olmsted Common Moorhen

Was able to view the two Common moorhens at the EAST SIDE WMA this morning about 11:00. John Hockema spotted them and called Quarry Hill Nature Center where four of us were just completing the monthly bio-blitz bird search. The were just north of the island on the far side of the water. The

[mou] Re: [mnbird] More on Olmsted Co. Moorhens

I was at the Eastside WMA at about 3PM and did NOT locate the Common Moorhens. Bill At 11:41 AM 6/29/2006, Chris Benson wrote: I just returned from viewing the Common Moorhens at the Eastside WMA/CR 9 marsh. They are focusing their activity on the small grassy island located straight out from

[mou] paying to use state wildlife land

What's wrong with user fees? At 08:39 PM 3/23/2006, wa...@att.net wrote: Isn't that what taxes are supposed to provide for, and wouldn't this just be another fee so that the no new taxes pledge can be kept ? O. William Bruins 1538 11th Avenue NE Rochester, MN 55906-4213 wbru...@earthlink.net

[mou] Posting Bird Sitings on a Google Map

--=_11294984==.ALT Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Why duplicate the efforts of eBIRD? eBIRD already has these capabilities. Go to:http://www.ebird.org/content/http://www.ebird.org/content/ You can do the same thing on eBIRD and contribute to