[mou-net] Belted Kingfisher - Bloomington

I thought it might be of note to post a sighting of a Belted Kingfisher flying over a frozen and (for now) snow-covered pond near my home in southwest Bloomington. Its distinctive rattling call was unmistakeable. I don't recall whether or not kingfishers are known to over-winter during more mil

[mou-net] Great-crested Flycatcher in Bloomington

I hadn't seen a posting yet in the Metro area for a Great-crested Flycatcher so I thought I would note that one has been present and calling in my backyard in southwest Bloomington. As an aside, I have been experiencing a bumper crop of Baltimore Orioles hitting on my jelly feeder and have been

[mou-net] Rejected posting

Hi- I made an attempt to post some information I thought might of interest to Minnesota birders about the Chiricahuas and see that it was rejected. I am just following up to inquire about its rejection. Is it because it wasn't about Minnesota birding? This request is only for my understanding

[mou-net] Common Redpoll

At 8:15 this morning in soutwestern Bloomington I saw my first of year Common Redpoll coming to my deck feeders among a flock of American Goldfinches. I viewed it again as recently as 10:45 a.m. and it appears to be the same individual with the same flock of goldfinches. Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Orchard Orioles

I live west of Hyland Park Reserve in Bloomington and annually enjoy Baltimore Orioles in my back yard, which borders a large preserve. I am wondering if anyone knows of an area locally that is predictable for spotting Orchard Orioles, which would be a life bird for me. Any suggestions would