[mou-net] Blue Lake rarity visitors (Scott County)

the link here--if interested you can take a look..Not a high quality image, but interesting I think.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherkingbat/53462806605/in/dateposted-public/ Happy birding to you all, Brian T. St. Paul MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

[mou-net] Grand Marais visit and contact info question

a submitter.. Happy birding to you all, Brian T. St. Paul MN General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing

Re: [mou-net] Pacific Loon Minneapolis

/photos/fisherkingbat/52924056035/in/dateposted-public/ Happy birding to you all, Brian and Denise St. Paul MN On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 4:29 PM wrote: > It was present at 1:00 > > Scott > > -Original Message- > From: Minnesota Birds On Behalf Of Brian Tennessen > Se

Re: [mou-net] Pacific Loon Minneapolis

Curious as to whether anyone can confirm whether this bird is still there this afternoon? Maybe I'll swing by to see... Brian On Wed, May 24, 2023 at 8:31 AM Kat Baumtrog wrote: > Was just looking for this loon... only had binos. Going home to get > scope. Will update. 5/24/2023 @ 8

[mou-net] Grey Cloud Dunes, LeConte's Sparrow

now will ground or pause further migration for many birds? Brian General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice social distancing

Re: [mou-net] Washington County this morning

Ronald, Thank you for the rodent ID, I'm not too well-versed in that department... Brian On Sat, Mar 4, 2023 at 4:36 PM ronald huber wrote: > Brian, > Many thanks for the picture of the Shrike and its lunch ! Looks like the > Common Meadow Vole, *Microtus pennsylvanicus* and probabl

Re: [mou-net] Washington County this morning

to see the Harlequin Duck and it never showed that day. I noticed the next day though, last Sunday, there were sightings reported to ebird, so I chose the wrong day. I'm not sure if it's still being seen there or not, I'll have to check ebird. Happy birding to you all, Brian On Fri, Mar 3, 2023

[mou-net] North Shore / Grand Marais visit Jan. 12-15

to the North Shore, so thought I'd share this trip report. Happy birding to you all, Brian T. General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe

Re: [mou-net] Red-bellied Woodpecker with rodent, Hennepin County

the frogs but they speared them with their beak and carried it up into the trees. M. Keefe --- Amazing report, Brian! I've never seen a woodpecker do anything like this, but the resource Birds of the World says this of Red-bellied Woodpeckers: "Small prey are swallowed whole, and l

[mou-net] Bass Ponds visit 11/23, Hennepin Cty

you can go right to go on hogback trail or left to head toward the foot bridge.. https://flic.kr/p/2o23qXW I also saw a Canvasback and Ruddy Duck on Long Meadow Lake. It was a nice afternoon out there, very pleasant conditions. Happy Thanksgiving to you all, and happy birding, Brian T. St

Re: [mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

. The third I didn’t spot whether adult or juvenile, I was huffing and puffing up that big hill.. All the best to you all, happy birding! Brian Tennessen St. Paul On Sun, Jul 10, 2022 at 1:37 PM Jason Frank wrote: > I'll chime in here, from The Edge of the Realm (Ortonville) > > -Eagl

Re: [mou-net] Raptors, metro area.

several times, and also perched on one of the trees on the small island downstream of the dam.. The Falcons at the Ford Dam seem to be doing well last I've visited. They have 3 fledged young ones, two females and a male as I understand. Brian On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 8:45 PM linda whyte

[mou-net] seemingly sick eagle near bass ponds, Hennepin County

to report observing seemingly sick raptors, and I tried to call there but it is after hours now so just got a recording. This is the first I've personally come across a bird this spring that seems obviously unwell, sad to see.. Brian General information and guidelines for posting: https

Re: [mou-net] Wilson's Phalarope, 140th st marsh, Dakota C., 4/26

. I've not personally observed anyone violating this while I've been there., Happy and respectful birding to you all, Brian On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 1:44 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > I saw a Wilson's Phalarope yesterday afternoon down at 180th Marsh as > well, ~5 pm, on the weste

Re: [mou-net] Wilson's Phalarope, 140th st marsh, Dakota C., 4/26

on both visits as well.. I can post photo(s) this evening. Happy spring birding to you all! Brian T. St. Paul On Wed, Apr 27, 2022 at 8:18 AM linda whyte < 004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Having enjoyed the Ibis at 180th St. a second time, it was prudent to check &g

Re: [mou-net] Swans in Eden Prairie

Cool, thanks for the info! Brian On Mon, Apr 4, 2022 at 3:20 PM Steven Brown wrote: > In case anyone is interested, there are currently hundreds of Tundra Swans > with a few Trumpeter Swans mixed in on Rice Lake opposite the Richard T. > Anderson Natural Area in Eden Prairie. > --

Re: [mou-net] Ross's Gull at Port Douglas Washington County

/ I'm sure there are many other nice photos out there that have been taken by others.. Thanks to those that spotted this Gull and the updates, a lifer for me and many others I'm sure! Brian On Sun, Nov 28, 2021 at 10:23 AM Kathy Brown wrote: > Bird is being super-cooperative! Easy to see w

Re: [mou-net] Sandhill Cranes staging at Sherburne NWR - Update

of cranes around the last stretch of the drive. i stayed until dusk and watched many of them fly for their night roosting spots.. Brian T. St. Paul On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 10:31 AM Steven Chesney wrote: > The wildlife drive closes Saturday November 6 and may or may not re-open > on the 15th (d

Re: [mou-net] Red-breasted Nuthatches in the metro area

Tom we had a pair all last winter we are in Mac-Groveland. They stayed longer than I thought they would in spring, if I recall into April even. I’ve not seen any in the yard this fall yet though, but hope they show up again… Brian On Sat, Oct 23, 2021 at 9:34 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by

[mou-net] Tree swallow carrying feather, Bass Ponds, Hennepin County

shed any light on this? Very interesting, something I've not seen before, and I wonder if it's a known behavior or not? Thanks in advance for any thoughts, Brian T. St. Paul MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Bass Ponds birds, Friday

ever really parks), since this is the pond closest to the upper lot? But maybe there is a pond up top? I’ve never walked around up there since it seems like commercial property to me.. Brian On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 9:57 AM Thomas Gilde wrote: > I’ve often wondered which parking lot is be

[mou-net] White-winged Crossbills Ramsey County

fall like rain when they are going at it! We have a carpet of cones on the ground. Brian T. St. Paul Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you to stay safe, practice

[mou-net] Believed Merlin sighting at Old Cedar Bridge Hennepin County

://ebird.org/hotspot/L298015 I was back to Old Cedar Bridge again this morning, but did not spot these small raptors again.. Brian Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU encourages you

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

to you all, Brian On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 5:42 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > I have not seen any reports of it having been seen past the sighting this > morning. I went out and walked around for a couple hours, along with > others. Perhaps the drier weather that should be the case tom

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

yesterday, to Flickr account: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherkingbat/50517323698/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherkingbat/50518045596/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/fisherkingbat/50518045416/in/dateposted-public Brian T. St. Paul MN On Thu, Oct 22

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

Curt, Thanks for this, spider webs makes total sense! I could see the masses moving as well, as the bird moved around, I will look for your photos on FB. Brian On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 12:16 AM Curt Rawn wrote: > I watched the Painted Redstart foraging on windows, scre

[mou-net] Fwd: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

Hi, Tami Vogel of the Wildlife Rehab Center responded to the thread on the Painted Redstart, but it looks like she replied to just me, so i will forward to the list, see her response here below.. Brian -- Forwarded message - From: Tami Vogel Date: Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 4:47 PM

Re: [mou-net] PAINTED REDSTART RAMSEY COUNTY

, but it is a much larger mass of stuff than just its feet... Being a bit new to birding I'm not sure if there's a protocol that would try to capture this bird and take it to the local wildlife rehab center, given that it appears entangled with something? Brian T, St. Paul On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 2:37 PM Alex

[mou-net] Wood Lake warbler activity, Hennepin county

ago, have never caught sight of them migrating through before! Me and a gentleman named Val who I met there enjoyed observing them for some time.. Also saw Yellow-rumped, Palm, Nashville, Tennessee, Black-throated Green, Black-and-white, Magnolia there were likely others.. Brian Tennessen Saint

Re: [mou-net] Osprey with red fish

is one who responded to me, I will paste his response here since it looks like he didn't respond to the whole group and I find it interesting..(he has given me permission to share his response) --- Brian, I am pretty sure that it is carrying

[mou-net] Osprey with red fish

there is a Minnesota fish called a bigmouth buffalo, but that fish doesn’t seem to be as red as what this Osprey is carrying. Maybe it is a koi that ended up in the wild? That’s another possibility we’ve thought of? If anyone has thoughts on this, we’d be interested to hear! Thanks, Brian T. St. Paul MN

Re: [mou-net] Purpose of this listserv?

I agree with all the thanks doled out, I appreciate the MOU! I haven’t used the social media birder options much, and not much eBird either though I do tend to check out hotspot reports on eBird... Thanks all, Brian On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 10:45 AM Dale Trexel wrote: > So, we're coming

Re: [mou-net] Peregrine aggression on North Shore

untrained eyes.. I will have to see if I can find a way online to read reports on the Tettegouche area Falcons... Brian On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 8:31 PM Brian Tennessen wrote: > Hi, we are nearing the end of a week up on the North Shore, staying near > Tettegouche. We walked out to Shovel

[mou-net] Peregrine aggression on North Shore

at the point of success. It took the bird several attempts, but it would circle around and come back for another attempt. Took about 4-5 tries in this case. Thanks for any educating knowledge any can pass on.. Brian T. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeaks - Brown & Redwood counties

Red-necked Grebes on the marsh at Wanda WMA. One of the adult grebes had 3 grown juveniles in tow. Good birding, Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic

Re: [mou-net] Sick

Yep this is surely spam, i've gotten messages like this, and from people i know, but they didn't send it, they'd gotten hacked.. brian t. On Fri, May 8, 2020 at 8:18 AM Manley Olson wrote: > Unless you know this person and can verify that this is their email, > beware. This is a class

Re: [mou-net] Whitethroats have arrived!

year, I've just never spotted one in my yard before. Also been seeing some Thrushes, i believe Hermit Thrush. These i do typically see in the yard every spring. Mac-Groveland, St. Paul Brian On Thu, Apr 30, 2020 at 9:20 AM GLENN CIEGLER wrote: > Interesting as we’ve had a flock of t

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 149th St Marsh

Hi, I got this message from Alyssa DeRubeis on this thread, that she sent only to me last night, which I will paste here, (I trust this is fine to share) that seems less dire.. If there are going to be hearings it would be good to find out more there... Hi Brian, It's a great question, and one

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Co 149th St Marsh

Sorry, I do not know but was wondering the same thing.. On Fri, Apr 24, 2020 at 5:52 PM Susan anderson < 027be96b2ba4-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > Does any one know what is going on at 140th St Marsh?? - Trees being > bulldozed - dirt being pushed into the marsh? > Anyone know what

Re: [mou-net] MOU President Message

Great message, thank you! Brian Tennessen On Wed, Mar 18, 2020 at 8:40 AM Richard A King wrote: > To MOU Members and Friends: > > > > Our new normal is shaping up to be quickly evolving and stressful. Most of > us have not been challenged with anything like the current C

Re: [mou-net] Northern Shrike Hennepin County

Yes I saw one down there yesterday as well, near the Old Cedar Bridge, near the new building they have built there. Brian Tennessen On Sat, Nov 16, 2019 at 12:01 PM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Todd Mitchell via moumn.org) > > Bass pond trail > > 44.840500, -93.234500 > >

Re: [mou-net] About the Metro

and there in groups. Brian T. On Sun, Sep 8, 2019 at 9:42 PM Bernard P. Friel wrote: > I can report that a loose flock of 50-100 robins passed through the woods > at my home in Mendota Heights last evening, and have had a few hummers > visiting the last few flowers on our trumpet vine. >

[mou-net] Ramsey County Caspian Terns

correct me if I'm mistaken. I had not seen these here all summer so I have to surmise these Terns are starting to move.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/146080097@N04/48610171572/in/dateposted-public/ Brian T. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

Re: [mou-net] Red-headed Woodpeckers Update

Nice! I haven't seen a Red-headed woodpecker in some years. It's always been in North central WI at our family place that I've seen them.. Brian On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 8:07 AM Lost Creek wrote: > Confirmed there are 4 RH Woodpeckers fledged from the pair that nested here > this summer.

Re: [mou-net] Flycatcher missing upper beak Ramsey Cty

Philip Chu wrote me and said this is a juvenile bird, and is healthy due to being fed by the parents. When this feeding stops, which may have already happened, this bird will starve to death. Not happy news for this poor bird. Brian On Fri, Aug 9, 2019 at 6:31 PM Pat Wolesky wrote: > I

[mou-net] Flycatcher missing upper beak Ramsey Cty

anyone tell me whether the beak will grow back? As a little bonus, there is a small tree frog sitting on a branch nearby the Flycatcher. I believe it is a Northern Cricket Frog? https://www.flickr.com/photos/146080097@N04/48492860652/in/dateposted-public/ Thanks for any responses, Brian T. St. Paul

Re: [mou-net] Solitary Sandpiper Ramsey County

Also, just to clarify, this was that drying up pond near the parking lot at the more upriver end of the park (near the marina). Happy birding to you all, Brian On Sat, Jul 13, 2019 at 9:09 AM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Brian Tennessen via moumn.org) > > I was down to Crosby Farm

Re: [mou-net] Ramsey County lone Hooded Merganser duckling

about owls at night that would not bode well for a little hoodie. Though i would imagine the Hoodie would tuck in somewhere more concealed at night. I will let you know if we happen upon him again.. Brian and Denise On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 9:27 PM Kiki Sonnen wrote: > Yes - it is my experience

Re: [mou-net] Ramsey County lone Hooded Merganser duckling

Oh very good! Thanks Steve for your thoughtful response! I have enjoyed your various posts on the MOU since I’ve joined.. We’ll continue to monitor this little one as time allows. Happy birding to all, Brian On Sat, Jun 1, 2019 at 11:59 PM Steve Weston wrote: > If it was any other spec

[mou-net] Bullock's Oriole refound/Brown County

can easily view the feeders from your car on the south side of Linden. It seems likely that this bird is making the rounds of the neighborhood jelly feeders so it could just as easily to be seen at the area around Maple St SW and 4th St SW that it had been frequenting. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN

[mou-net] Bullock's Oriole/Brown County

side of Linden street so we don't frighten the bird. Good luck, hopefully it returns in the morning. Brian Smith Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

Re: [mou-net] sparrow identification help, Hennepin cty Bloomington bass ponds

assumed they looked similar without ever studying my bird books / apps carefully on this matter! Have a good night all, Brian On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 9:52 PM MOU wrote: > (Posted by Brian Tennessen via moumn.org) > > Hi, > > I am wondering if someone could help me with the

Re: [mou-net] Waterfowl, Carver County

. Also saw Bald Eagles, several Kestrel, killdeer. After the rain last night the dirt road was pretty mushy.. Brian and Denise On Sat, Apr 6, 2019 at 10:58 AM Warren Woessner wrote: > I saw one Pintail also > Warren > > From: Minnesota Bi

Re: [mou-net] Lake Byllesby Dakota/ Goodhue County

We're was the open water area? I guess we went to bring spot. Right off 52 right? Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Apr 21, 2018 at 8:31 PM, Jason Caddy wrote: The spectacle on Lake Byllesby tonight was amazing! There were hundreds of waterfowl of many species

[mou-net] Smith's Longspurs/Redwood County

of the Smith’s. Directions for anyone interested in trying is to go north on Redwood Cty. 17 from Hwy. 14 and go about 1/2 mile. The field is on the west of Cty 17. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Snowy Egret/Brown County

There’s a Snowy Egret at Somsen W.M.A. (just west of Menards along Hwy 14 in New Ulm). It was found by Sarah Taylor yesterday and Mike Oetken reported it to me today. It’s probably a juvenile but according to Sibley some adults in nonbreeding plumage are similar. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN

[mou-net] Red Crossbill/Nobles County

on 340th St. (this is also the state line). It was in the area where the road forms a T intersection (a couple hundred yards from the entrance I’d guess?) Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] American Golden Plover flock/Brown County

and then gradually headed north (for some reason) toward Sleepy Eye. They were spread out enough to let me count them several times. I estimated there to be 360, give or take. Largest number of this species that I’ve ever seen. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] Possible Whooping Cranes, Otter Tail Co.

to east. He said there's often Sandhill Cranes in the area so he knows the difference between a Crane and say a Trumpeter Swan.  When he got to work he looked at pictures of Whooping Cranes and he's convinced that's what he saw. Just thought I'd share this with the list serve. Brian Smith

[mou-net] Black-bellied Whistling Ducks?

Any updates this evening would be appreciated.  Would possibly try for them in the morning if it seems they're still around.  Brian Smith Sleepy Eye  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

[mou-net] Shorebird correction/Brown County

hoto of it to share on the listserve. Brian Smith 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] Baird's Sandpiper/Brown County

Hi, Around 5 p.m. I found a Baird's Sandpiper (nonbreeding plumage) foraging on the ice at the Sleepy Eye WTP's. This is a new early south record - the previous early south record was 3/14/12. Seems like migration is underway earlier with this mild weather we're having. Brian Smith Sleepy

[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse/Brown County

ders are more than welcome to try for the bird but he asks that you please call him first. Their phone number is 507-354-2036 and their address is 26 Camelsback Rd., New Ulm. Brian Smith Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/arch

[mou-net] American Avocets, Brown Co.

There are 4 American Avocets on the NW cell at the Sleepy Eye WTP's at 5:50 p.m.  I  was surprised to see them, they are beautiful in their basic plumage. Brian Smith  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

[mou-net] Yellow-crowned Night-Heron reports?

Hi,  I'm planning on trying for the Yellow-crowned Night-Heron this evening. I was wondering if there are any sightings from the past few days and, of course, from anytime today. Any information would be appreciated.  Brian Smith  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

[mou-net] Willets, St. Louis Co.

There are 7 Willets and 1 American Golden Plover on the ball field at Park Point at 10:00 a.m., along with hundreds of gulls. Brian Smith  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak, Cottonwood County

in SW Minnesota. The only record I could find was on the Cottonwood county checklist from 8-1-95. If there are other records for Cottonwood county, please feel free to correct me. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

Re: [mou-net] White-eyed Vireo and Sleepy Eye sewage ponds

I  was at the Sleepy Eye WTP's earlier today and there were still 2 American Avocets (there have been Avocets for an entire week - I can't recall that ever happening before) along with 5 Red-necked Phalarope, Stilt Sandpiper and other peeps.  Brian Smith  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G

Re: [mou-net] Excellent shorebirds - Sleepy Eye lagoons

Sanderling. The Hudsonian Godwit was not seen today but there were 2 Long-billed Dowitcher and 1 Pectoral Sandpiper that were new additions. 15 species of shorebird in all. Brian Smith - Original Message - From: William Marengo mntall...@broadband-mn.com To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Monday

[mou-net] Red-necked Phalarope, Brown County

Earlier I found one adult female Red - necked Phalarope in a flock of about 150 Wilson's Phalarope's at the Sleepy Eye WTP's. I'm pretty sure that I heard a Blue Grosbeak singing in the distance toward the municipal airport but I wasn't able to locate it later. Brian Smith Sent from my

[mou-net] Geese Migration

As I drove to work from Sleepy Eye to New Ulm today I saw three flocks of Canada Geese  (20 - 30 birds) making their way north. Brian Smith  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

[mou-net] Snowy Owl, Redwood County

Susan Sutton of New Ulm as they found a Snowy Owl along this road two days ago. Brian Smith Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone

[mou-net] Snowy Owl MSP Airport

Snowy owl is sitting atop one of the light poles that is in the parking lot across from the FedEx building on Cargo Rd. 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-headed Blackbird, Brown County

The was a single Yellow-headed Blackbird in a small mixed flock of Red-winged Blackbirds and Starlings in the town of Hanska today. Brian Smith 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] Townsend's Solitaire/Redwood County

and there's very little shoulder to park on. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN 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] Sleepy Eye WTP's

several times. I was surprised that this appears to be the first sighting in the state this fall. They're usually reported in the northern part of the state first. Brian Smith Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Western Kingbird, Redwood Cty.

Earlier today I found a Western Kingbird in Redwood County. It was flycatching from a utility wire along 250th St., just a little west of Cty. Rd. 5. (250th St. is the southern border of Westline WMA). It was in the company of many Eastern Kingbirds. Brian Smith Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Rock County Least Tern

Still present at 8:00 p.m. Brian Smith Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone

[mou-net] Henslow Sparrow/Redwood Co.

of grasslands here. Brian Smith Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak, Brown County

location. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye 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] Ruddy Turnstones, Brown County

they avoided us. Brian Smith 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] Fwd: Summer Tanager, Blue Earth County

Correction, direction should say SE not NE of the intersection (seen down near the bee hives). Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone Original message From: Brian and Risa Smith brsm...@sleepyeyetel.net Date:05/11/2014 10:59 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Minnesota

[mou-net] Summer Tanager, Blue Earth County

in our group got good pictures of it and they will post to the MOU website later today. Good birding, Brian Smith 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] Mute Swan, Nicollet County

? Brian Smith Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone

[mou-net] Northern Goshawk, Brown County

Earlier this morning I flushed a juvenile Northern Goshawk when I pulled into the parking lot by the entrance to Lake Hanska County park. It was perched in a tree and then flew past my car and then southeast over County Rd. 11 into more trees. I was unable to relocate it. Brian Smith Sleepy

[mou-net] Geese and a few Ducks, Nobles Co.

early spring migrants. I spoke with my parents (who live in Worthington) about this and they told me that the geese only arrived a few days ago. Think spring! Brian Smith Sleepy Eye Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Snowy Owl/Redwood County

in a long time so it was fun to watch it. It was very alert and checking out everything going on around it. Now if only one would show itself in Brown County this winter... Good birding, Brian Smith Sleepy Eye Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] American White Pelican, Nicollet Co

wouldn't think it's chances are very good with the winter storm coming tonight. Brian Smith I Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone

[mou-net] Ross's Geese, Nobles Co.

At 11:45 a.m. there are 3 Ross's Geese along Centennial beach on Lake Okabena, Worthington. Brian Smith Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone

[mou-net] Shorebirds, Brown Co.

(also at the Sleepy Eye WTP's) within 10 minutes of each. The Peregrine made a stoop on a flock of Teal on the water near us, which was really neat to see. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Blue Grosbeak, Brown County

until today. The exact address is 24214 220th St. (Hoffman's Demolition Landfill). I think I saw a female there as well but didn't get the best looks at it. I was able to digiscope a few pictures of the male. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye, MN Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] Another Blue Grosbeak, Blue Earth Co.

a road that leads to the mine off of Hwy. 68 between Co. Rd. 6 and 239th St. You can't miss the mine, it's huge. I could easily hear the male singing from the gravel road that leads to the mine. A scope was required to see the bird in the tree top on the opposite side of the mine. Brian Smith

[mou-net] How To Plan Execute A Bad Day's Birding

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[mou-net] Acadian Flycatcher/Brown Co.

to bother the Flycatchers. I hope that the logging doesn't happen on the south side of the road, it's a really beautiful track of land which is a forested ravine with a stream running through it. Brian Smith Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler, Winona Co.

The Yellow-throated Warbler was present along the parking lot behind the Nature Store at Whitewater state park at 11:00 today. Brian Smith Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Smartphone

[mou-net] Lazuli Bunting, Nicollet Co.

and I have submitted documentation on her behalf. According to the MOU data base, this is a first county record for Nicollet county. Brian Smith 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] White-faced Ibis, Nicollet Co.

At 12:15 there was an adult White-faced Ibis near St. Peter. It was along Hwy. 99, 6/10ths of a mile west of county road 40, on the north side of the road, feeding in the flooded ditch. Brian Smith Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Ross' Geese, Y-H Blackbird, Brown Co.

their larger cousins are pecking at them to get away. I also saw my first male Yellow-headed Blackbird of the spring in a large mixed flock of Blackbirds and Grackles, also at the WTP's. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Shorebirds/Brown County

. I certainly may have missed a species. It was fun being able to sort through shorebirds again. Brian Smith Sleepy Eye 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] Long Eared Owl Brooklyn Center

Hoping someone can give specific instructions on where this bird can be found. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

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