[mou-net] Gift list for a birder

, if you have another idea please suggest it. Curt Rawn 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] Additions to list of things a birder might like for Hanukkah/Christmas/Solstice presents

/cloth, hand /foot warmers, travel packs of tissues, energy bars, I-Touch Gloves, or Yak-traks. By Linda W. R.. Good quality vacuum bottle, boots, time, and opportunity to enjoy with a friend. By Kurt B. S.. Snow shoes. By Curt R. Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] Reminder, Birds and Beers at Sunshine Factory in New Hope, 11/22/2011 6 pm.

This is a reminder that Birds and Beers will be held at the Sunshine Factory in New Hope, MN at 6 pm on Tuesday the 22nd of Nov. Birds and Beers is open to anyone with an interest in birds to get together and talk some birds. www.esunshinefactory.com/ Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Birds and Beers Tuesday, Nov. 22nd, Hennepin County

42nd Ave N. New Hope, MN 55427 PHONE: 763-535-7000 http://www.esunshinefactory.com Curt Rawn 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] Birds and Beers at Midnight showing of The Big Year, Hennepin county, October 13th 10:30pm-2am

End). Tickets are available on-line for $12.50 at ShowplaceIcon.com Select October 13th as your date and 12:01am as your time, (I know it seems wrong). You can print your ticket or pick it up at the door. For more info, check out Birdchick.com; we hope to see you there! Curt Rawn Join

[mou-net] Swift count, Plymouth

I counted at the school on Hwy 55 in Plymouth. This school is called Tiny Acorns and Newton's Apple. I found zero swifts entering the chimney. A month ago it had 430. Tonight, I saw 3 swifts, 4 common nighthawks and a bat. Curt Rawn 612-618-6200 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Swift count, Hennepin county

here soon. Curt Rawn 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] Swift count, Hennepin county and Robin question

, as I understand it. Birds started entering the chimney at 8:50pm and were in by 9:15pm. I also saw one Common Nighthawk. A question for the Swift counters. Have you noticed Robins flying in one particular direction during these counts? Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

Re: [mou-net] chimney swifts in Hennepin County, Plus Video

I have uploaded the video to Youtube. It can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if27uMEOWvE Curt Rawn - Original Message - From: Curt Rawn cn...@comcast.net To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 12:46 AM Subject: [mou-net] chimney swifts in Hennepin County

[mou-net] Swift count, Hennepin county

Swift count, Hennepin county. Yesterday's count in Golden Valley was 310. Tonight's, 1 1/2 miles to the Northeast was 13, with many birds flying by the chimney heading SW. Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] chimney swifts in Hennepin County

I counted about 300 chimney swifts entering a school chimney on Hwy 55 in Golden Valley, MN. They started entering the chimney at about 8:55pm and were done by 9:13pm. I have made a short video with my new camera. It takes a while to download and was rejected by the MOU list serv; it's a little

[mou-net] Birds and Beers, June 29th, 6pm-8pm, in Stillwater, MN

! Take the afternoon off, do some birding along the St. Croix or just come for the birding company after work. Make connections, see old friends and welcome new ones! 1900 Tower Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082 Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Great Blue Heron rookery, Hennepin County

at 49th and Lyndale Avenue North, in Minneapolis. Curt Rawn 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] Birds and Beers, Jan 22nd at Joe's Garage, Mpls 4:30pm

a bird feeding question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun. For more info see Birdchick.com Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

Re: [mou-net] Why is every message sent twice? Resolved.

Sorry, it seems to be a Comcast problem. - Original Message - From: Curt Rawn cn...@comcast.net To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 9:32 PM Subject: [mou-net] Why is every message sent twice? Why is every message sent twice? Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Birds and Beers, Dec. 16th, 6pm, Merlin's Rest, Minneapolis

, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun. The next Birds and Beers is Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 6pm at Merlin's Rest. Merlin's Rest Pub 3601 E. Lake St., Minneapolis - 612 216 2419 Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Birds and Beers, 10/21/2010 6pm at Merlin's Rest, 3601 E. Lake St. Mpls

. Lake St. and 36th Ave. in Minneapolis. They’ve got FREE wi-fi, good food, tasty pints and one of the Cities’ best whisky stocks. Phone 612 216 2419, for more info on Merlin's Rest. We hope to see you there! Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Goldfinches eating Salvia

I planted Salvia by my balcony feeders to help feed the hummers. I have watched the American Goldfinches eating the Salvia leaves and blossoms. There are some ants on the Salvia, but I do not remember Finches eating ants, either. Have others seen this? Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net

[mou-net] Chimney Swifts, Golden Valley, Hennepin County

Over 350 chimney swifts were counted going into the chimney at 12325 15th Ave N, (Olson Hwy), in Golden Valley, Mn. Also seen was one nighthawk. Dancing in the dusk, the swifts flirt with the chimney, who'll be first? Not me! Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] swifts in Golden Valley, Hennepin county

I counted 568 chimney swifts entering the chimney at 12325 Olson Highway. The location is a school on the South side of the road. The swifts started entering at 8:04pm and were through by 8:22pm! Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Swift count, Hennepin county

My swift count at Cedar Manor School found only two birds entering from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Also seen, were 25 robins heading South and a FOY nighthawk. What a joy to watch! Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Swift count, Hennepin county

I found no swifts at my chimney in Golden Valley tonight. On the plus side, the Vikings were on the radio! Go Vikes! Curt Rawn 763-694-4579 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] Birds and Beers, on Tuesday, 8/17/2010 Merlin's Rest, Mpls. 6pm

on, ask a bird feeding question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun. Curt Rawn 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] Birds and Beers, Merlin's Rest, July 29 6pm

Minneapolis, MN Curt Rawn 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] Birds and Beers, 7:15 pm Sunday 4/18/2010 Lebanon Hills, The Woodcock.

://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/ Curt Rawn 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] Great Blue Heron rookery, Hennepin county

Park, which also has a Heron rookery. Curt Rawn Plymouth, 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] Sax Zim and Lake County

, displaying for 3 females, also lifers. Stony was a white knuckle ride in my Toyota Camry, so I did not dare turning on to Whyte Road. Curt Rawn 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] Birds and Beers 3/13/2010 6pm at Merlin's Rest, Hennepin county

Rest - A British Isles and Irish Pub in Minneapolis. Curt Rawn 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] Birds and Beers correction

://www.birdchick.com/wp/birds-and-beers/ Curt Rawn 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] Birds Beers on Jan. 31 at Joe's Garage 4pm

. You can meet other birders-maybe find a carpool buddy, ask about where to find target birds, share cool research projects you might be working on, ask a bird feeding question, share life lists, share some digiscoping tips, promote your blog-the sky is the limit. It's low key and it's fun. Curt

Re: [mou-net] birding gift ideas?

My favorite was a bird release from the Raptor Center. I set free a GHO on the day the Wellstones died. We had signed up for a smaller bird, but they had 4 of these, and no Saw Whets. Thank you Nancy! Curt Rawn - Original Message - From: Frank Berdan fberd...@yahoo.com To: MOU-NET

[mou-net] Chimney swift counts, Hennepin county

. Not sure how accurate it was I wanted to do it again. Black birds were quickly going into a chimney with black clouds behind it. Sunday I brought help. With 2 other counters, we averaged 367 swifts. Likely a more accurate count. Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] Birds and Beers and Woodcocks at Lebanon Hills?

flashlights, binoculars, warm clothes, camp chairs, and beverages. Curt Rawn 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] Sage Thrasher not seen

I looked for the sage thrasher at the canoe storage on Lake Harriet. It was not seen between 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Curt Rawn 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] Sage Thrasher not seen

I and several other birders enjoyed a beautiful day at Lake Harriet watching for the sage thrasher. It was not seen between 1:30 and 4:30 pm. We watched several song sparrows and pied-billed grebes. Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Black oil seeds vs shelled

I feed the birds with nyger and black oil seeds. I am trying to cut down on the mess in my backyard. I am wondering if someone knows the cost equation of shelled vs unshelled sunflower seeds? How many ounces of seed are in a pound of black oil seed? Curt Rawn Join or Leave mou-net:http

[mou-net] No Partridge

. While there, we saw a pair of immature Bald Eagles soaring overhead. There would be no challenge, if you saw every bird you went after. Birding with Linda Whyte. Curt Rawn 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] is the net down?

Only two people saw a bird today? Curt Rawn 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] MN Breeding Bird Atlas - coming to a township near you

Bonita, Here is a link to the story on MPR that aired yesterday, http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/07/01/bird_survey/ ...or was it Sunday. Curt - Original Message - From: SAMPLE, Bonita bsam...@audubon.org To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2008

[mou] Bloomington area

Mergansers and 2 Wood Ducks. By the 86th Street Bass ponds (which are open); 1 Kingfisher, 2 Great Blue Herons, another kettle of Bald Eagles and what looked like a Harrier. Curt Rawn -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou

[mou] Townsend's Solitaire not found, Science Museum

Today from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, I did not find the Townsend's Solitaire at the Science Museum's big back yard. A staff member said the bird was seen 3 days ago by a party with a bird call device. I saw from a distance what might have been an American Kestrel. Curt Rawn -- next part

[mou] Red-tailed pair in Golden Valley, Hennepin County

large trees. These birds both had a very faint belly band, white speckled V on the scapulars and noticeable red tails. One was much larger than the other. I saw them at 9 am and later at 11:45 am., and watched the larger one fly off 1/4 mile NE. I did not spot a nest. Curt Rawn

[mou] Feeder activity in Plymouth

Its like switch has been flipped. Today some 60 European starlings, 30 plus finches; (pine siskin, American goldfinches and house). Plus the downy and both nuthatches and juncos, and one cedar waxwing. Curt Rawn Plymouth, MN -- next part -- An HTML attachment

[mou] Inter-Species Feeding

the Chickadee also stuffed some suet into the Downy's mouth. That parenting instinct seems pretty strong. Curt Rawn Plymouth, MN - Original Message - From: Larry Sirvio lmsir...@comcast.net To: MOU mou-net at moumn.org Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2007 12:30 AM Subject: [mou] omygosh a cowbird

[mou] Network failure?

Has there been network problems (other than strife)? I have seen nothing since 5/25/07. Curt Rawn 763-694-4579 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070528/2fc9bf9e/attachment.html

[mou] Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks

Saturday, I found a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak on my feeder in Plymouth and had a friend report the same in Young America. Curt Rawn -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attachments/20070505/efd51852

[mou] Large White soaring bird

. It was gone by the time I reached for = my binoculars.=20 Curt Rawn --=_NextPart_000_0047_01C774B3.48E650D0 Content-Type: text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable !DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC -//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN HTMLHEAD META http-equiv

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