Seen 1 block West of the 605 11th Ave. N.E, feeder at the intersection of 7th
Street and 11th Ave N.E.. at 10:20 this morning.
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The Brant was at the Two Harbors cemetery at 1:30 today and the Red Phalarope
was at the WTP at 4:00 on the second pond.
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Things are starting to wake up in Morrison County. I had a flock of 50 Redwing
Blackbirds South of Bowlus and more and more Geese and Swans are showing up
South of the Little Falls Dam. The water North of the dam is starting to break
up
which usually results in a large amount of water fowl. I
Seeing more Horned Larks showing up and less Snow Buntings and Redpolls. I did
have my first nice flock of Pine Siskins come into my feeder today. Otherwise,
only
a few Juncos, Cardinals, and the other common birds showing up. I am still
seeing
occasional Rough Legged Hawks and more Red
I tried to attach a photo of the Varied Thrush but it was rejected. Other news:
Morrison County still has a number of Redpolls and Snow Buntings about. Just
North of Randall (on 1) I found about 50 Bohemian Waxwings and 1 Redwing
Blackbird. There are still a large number of Eagles hanging out
Sorry the picture did not go through.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 12:02 PM, Frank Gosiak <fgos...@gmail.com> wrote:
> The Varied Thrush is still showing up in Cass County a little ways from
> Pillager.
> Before you can view the bird you must call: 218-839-6463 and get
>
One Kittiwake was observed at 2:45 today from the Canal. It was flying out a
ways but was identifiable.
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Great Tailed Grackle present at 10:30 today in same area Scott Meyer and Doug
Kieser reported it
yesterday. Drops into long grass but comes up regular. Was on both sides of the
road on 320th Str. North of
Augusta Lake.
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Many, many , many Night Hawks are going North on the Mississippi in Little
Falls. Warblers are not in high count and all the local birds seem to be
here. It still was nice going out on a windless evening and listening to a
Barred Owl calling. Schools out next week and I will be on the run again
On May 7th, Milt Blomberg, Gerald Yourczek and I (Frank Gosiak) are taking
40 High School Students on a bird/photography outing to Lindbergh State
Park, Schoessling Edition, and Camp Ripley. We will be at Lindbergh’s
entrance at 8:30 where we will spend an hour and a half in the park. Then we
We will be having our annual CBC in Little Falls on the 14th of December. I
am in need of more participants to cover the area. If you are interested
please contact me at:fgos...@gmail.com or 320-267-1667. I would really
appreciate your help.
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I am planning on going to see the Wood Stork today. Does anyone know if it is
still on
location? I will be leaving Morrison County at noon.
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I did make it to the Blue Earth area and found the Woodstork. It was eating
near the old white
roped horse fence under the trees. It didn't seem to mind me being there and
just went about
business. This was at 3:30 today.
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The Stork was at its original location at the farm just North of I-90 and West
of 345th. Ave.
(County road 5).
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My son was on hwy 27 between Lastrup and Onamia about 3 miles west of the
Millacs/Morrison County line and saw a large white crane on the ground with
a few Sandhill Cranes. He said the bird was larger and when he stopped he
spooked it up. The cranes flew over him and the larger white crane had
When Milt Blomberg and I first started reporting Snowy Owls in the Morrison,
Benton, and Stearns area there were only a few scattered reports around the
State. Then everything broke loose and reports started coming in from
everywhere so my new reports don't seem to have the same clout as the
Occasionally , one Snowy Owl is seen near Royalton (by the Royal Farm site). A
few Snow
Buntings are flying through and flocks of Tree Sparrows. Things are still quiet
on a whole. I
did find a Northern Goshawk just South of Little Falls on the Old Hwy 10
road(1/4 mile
South of the
In addition to the 5 Snowy Owls reported earlier (yesterday) we had 3 more
reports. Denny
and Barb Martin found another one North on Mayhew Lake Road (county 1) and 59th
Street.
in Benton County. Bob Ekblad found a new bird on CR22 and CR 60 (165th Street
and 75th
Ave.) South and East of
4 Snowy Owls today, make that 5. ROYAL Farms area West of Royalton 2 miles
(Morrison),
Mayhew Road in Sauk Rapids North of the High School (Benton). TWO Stearns.
Birds. One 2
1/2 miles West of Holdingford on 17 and the other N.W. Freeport near 385th
street. Their
moving so search the areas
Banner day for Snowy Owls. I went solo and Milt went with the Hockemas. 5
birds. 1 in
Morrison County. 2 miles West on Nature Rd. near Royal Farms. Stearns. 3 birds.
One 2 1/2
mile West of Holdingford on hwy 17, another 1 mile N.W. of Freeport near 385
street.
Another at 210th Ave and 400
I went solo and Milt hooked up with the Hockema's. 5 Snowy Owls today. One
in Morrison 2 miles West of Royaton on Nature Road. One in Benton about one
mile North of the Sauk Rapids High School on Mayhew Road . (hwy 1) And three
in Stearns: One 2 1/2 miiles West of Holdingford on 17, another 1
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If anyone wants to spend a good day birding, Central Minnesota has a lot to
offer. Presently, 5 different Snowys were found in Morrison, 2 with a
possible third in Benton, and 3 in the Holdingford area of Stearns. All the
fore-mentioned birds are within a half hour drive from each other. Its nice
One more Snowy Owl was found in Morrison County. During Saturdays CBC
Marilyn Emerson and her group found a Snowy on the west end of 103rd str.
between Hilton Rd and Hwy 10 south of Little Falls a few miles. Also, the
one reported in northern Stearns County around 215th ave and 430th str.
(West of
Any news out there about the Eider in Duluth? I'm on the CBC for Little Falls
but I am willing
to run when I'm finished. Frank Gosiak
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The third snowy owl located in Morrison County this year was spotted by
Gerald Yourczek (Holdingford science teacher) at the intersection of County
21 (30th street) and 100th ave. 1 mile south and 2 miles west of Bowlus.
Busy area for owls this year. We found a Long Eared a week ago not far from
Its been a kinda different year for birding. Two more Snowy Owl reports.
This morning at the intersections of 215th ave. and 430th street and at
River street and cty road 3, two more owls were found. This is in Northern
Stearns County near Holdingford. If someone likes cruising the country this
The Snowy Owl found by Betsy Beneke near the intersection of Morrison County
Road 27 (Nature Road) and 160th Ave near Royalton, was there late yesterday
afternoon. I went back this morning and it was not at that location. After
going West 1/4 mile my son saw a fly over of a large white bird. I
The Snowy Owl is still present this evening near Royalton. The bird moves
around a lot near
the Royal Farms complex. Sometimes it moves South to the irrigation pipes. The
road is
very busy so be careful. Also, the bird is flighty and when one car approached
to closely, it
almost ended up in
My son took me 2 miles North of Bowlus and showed me a long Eared Owl he
found. It was on the east side of the road exactly on mile marker 26. We
watched it as it scoped out a squirrel. The snow is bringing out a few of
the night (evening) owls into the day hours.
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Peacocks. Are they considered rare, accidental, migrants or common? I know
of a few places I have seen them running free and I have about a dozen
living across from my house (in a zoo). Sometimes, they escape and come into
my yard. Should I claim them for my yard bird list? Once, while driving
I woke to a nice day Saturday and sat down outside, on my patio, with my
ipad and was writing a friend about the birds I saw and heard. I had
Chickadee, Tennessee Warbler, Red Start, White and Red Breasted Nuthatch,
Red Bellied-Downy-Hairy Woodpecker, Goldfinch, House Finch, Robin, House
Sparrow,
Not a good report since it was hit by a car at the intersection of Hwy 27
and Hwy 238 just West of Little Falls. I have found Lond-eared Owls a few
miles South of there on hwy 238 and it may be from that group. It must have
been very hungry to be hunting that late since I usually find them when it
Milt Blomberg and I just got back from a two day bird outing through
Morrison,Cass, Hubbard,Beltrami, Itasca and Koochiching Counties. Birds of
note: 2 Great Gray Owls 1/2 mile South of Blackduck on the West side of the
road and a Northern Hawk Owl on the end of County Road 30 which goes West
out
I took my 14 year old daughter birding today and she got two lifers. A Boreal
Owl just South
of the North entrance to Stoney Point road on scenic 61 and a Great Grey Owl on
Homestead Road about a mile North of regular Hwy 61, on the left side of the
road. We also
ran into a large flock of
Finally, found Evening Grossbeaks in Morrison County. Coming in to a feeder W
of the
Cushing Church North of Little Falls on Hwy10. The owner will call back if he
sees them
again. He has seen them 3 times before .
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I felt I had to add my two cents worth concerning Mimics. The Blue Jay is
one of the best. For years I have had a pair of Red-Shouldered Hawks living
in the park next to my property. I became very familiar with their call and
actions. One day I was watching my feeders and I heard the familiar
Little Falls CBC Nice day with 10 participants. Below is the final count.
American Crow 282
American Goldfinch 41
American Kestrel 1
American Robin 1
American Tree Sparrow 17
Bald Eagle 10
Belted Kingfisher 1
Black-capped Chickadee 226
Blue Jay 105
Common Raven 1
.
Common
will meet at the Perkins Restaurant at 7:00 which is at the intersection of
hwy 371 and hwy 27. Thanks for your time. Frank Gosiak. Little Falls ,
Morrison County
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It was a windy Saturday on the North Shore. I did get some Long Tailed Ducks
and Goldeneyes near Grand Marais. After driving around a bit I relocated the
Cassin's Kingbird, at 2:30, near the intersection of 3rd ave and West 3rd
str., house number 211. It was windy on the Lake but the Kingbird was
will be going into Koochiching , Itaska, Beltrami, and Hubbard Counties.
Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Frank Gosiak Little Falls Mn.
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The Clarks Nutcracker was seen by me and many others at 12:30 in the
same spot at the intersection of Hodgson Rd and County Rd I.
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they
were juvenile Red Crossbills. It was odd seeing them along side the
Hummingbirds. They are a new yard list Summer bird for me. Frank
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get down trodden
when things don't work out. Today I was glad we didn't find the Swan or I
may not have found two new friends and a Gallinule.
Frank Gosiak Little Falls, Mn P.S. Milt left the info for locating the
Gallinule and the Collared Doves are at the location where
what you get.Frank Gosiak Little
Falls, Mn
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. While I bird I learn a lot more. My
expertise in animal, plant, and insect life has grown. Just another reason
for going birding. A little further there is a group of Red Headed
Woodpeckers. I claimed them for both counties also. Frank Gosiak, Little
Falls, Mn. Morrison County.
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I went to Felton Prairie this morning and arrived to find Doug K. and
Steve M. They were staring up at the sky and I knew what they were
looking at. After looking up and getting a stiff neck, I noticed as Doug did,
there were two birds flying and both appeared to have the same
movement. I
Milt Blomberg and I relocated the Hooded Warbler at Lebanon Hills this
morning at 11:15. The bird was calling near the no 48 marker. We got
some very good looks and the bird stayed in the area. We went in off the
120th street W. Equestrian trail head.
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the Purple Martins to my
attention. I shouldn't have omitted them in my earlier report. Frank
Gosiak, Little Falls, Mn P.S. Red Headed Woodpeckers are just past the
North end observation deck as you wind east.
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led us
right to them. Had a good day with Milt Blomberg and ran into Denny Barb
Martin, Butch Ukura, and Warren Nelson. Good group to be with. I will leave
the
details of the finds to the people who found them. Very good birding day.
Frank Gosiak Little Falls, Morrison County 1-320-267
CBC in Little Falls tomorrow the 18th. Meet at the Perkins Restaurant (off
371) at
7:00. Could still use some help.
Also, a Snowy Owl reported just South of the intersection of Stearns 17 and
County Rd 3 near Opole Minnesota. Sitting in a drive way yesterday on West side
of road about 1/2
these birds if it were
not
for them.Frank Gosiak Little Falls, Morrison County
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also been around the area for awhile and may Winter out.
Checking on another sighting and will get back if it proves fruitful. Seems
like a
banner year for Snowy's.
Frank Gosiak Little Falls in Morrison County.
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Sure are a lot of reports pertaining to Snowy Owls. I received a report from
Kevin
Kowalcyk who found one 1mile West and 1/4 mile South of Royalton right off the
Benton/Morrison County Line. First Snowy's picked up in Morrison in a while.
Nothing else special except many, many Eagles in the
by the elevator. Stop in at Jordie's. Good food and
company. I'll try to get her to keep her eye out for the dove.
On Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 4:46 PM, Frank Gosiak fgos...@gmail.com wrote:
Sure are a lot of reports pertaining to Snowy Owls. I received a report
from Kevin
Kowalcyk who found one 1mile
The annual CBC for Little Falls in Morrison County is set for December 18th
on a Sunday. We will meet at the Perkins Restaurant at the intersection of
Minn. 27 and Hwy 371. Call 1-320-267-1667 or e-mail at fgos...@gmail.com if
you have an interest to participate. Could use the help and would
like to know what the M.O.U. Selection Committee would like to see in a
report. Can't report anything right now but I sure will be more watchful.
This one is going to be tough to verify. Especially, if I report one
tomorrow. I suppose I could send a picture to verify it. Frank Gosiak
Little Falls
. is. P.S. Found a Saw
Whet Owl, Golden Eagle, Ravens and a Black Billed Magpie last weekend in the
Boudora State Forest Area in Hubbard County, but, there were not many
pull-offs and Hwy 64 is very well traveled. Have a good weekend and may
your birding be rewarding. Frank Gosiak, Little Falls area
I am going to Scott County today and was wondering if anyone had a recent
sighting of the Purple Sandpiper. Please respond
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A rare sighting for me. My Son and I were going home after a basketball game
in Holdingford (Stearns County) and I saw (from passenger seat) a small chunk
of ice that looked like it fell off from a car on the side of the road. As we
got
closer my Son said: Look at the small owl. He slowed down
Little Falls CBC is this Sunday (Dec. 19th). We will meet at the Perkins
Restaurant at 6:45 a.m. If interested call Frank at 320-616-7001 or
320-267-1667.
fgos...@gmail.com Could use some help.
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I read the postings about what to do as a birder when winter comes. My 11
year old daughter and I went out to the N.E. corner of Morrison County on
Sunday. The snow hung onto the trees as we drove down minimum service roads
and my daughter responded by saying: It looks like Narnia. It was
Went to Fishtrap Lake (north of Cushing) to relocate Pacific Loon and had no
success. Saw some crabapples at 2439 cty rd 3 on the North end of lake and
found a Townsend Solitaire and a Summer Tanager (may be the bird Dennis
Martin reported a few days ago but now at a different site). Also,
Went to Duluth on this very cold day. Went up to the house and the owner
said it was last seen at 1:10. I arrived at 2:20 and watched . Many siskens
and chickadees but no bird . My younger son (14 years old and not a birder)
said there was a brown bird in the trees to my right. I ignored him
I am missing a few birds from my regular species list for Minnesota. If
anyone can help me find these birds I would appreciate a response.
Cinnamon Teal
Little Blue Heron
Prairie Falcon
Red Knot
Parasitic Jaeger
Saw Whet Owl
White-eyed Vireo
Carolina Wren
Mountain Bluebird
Louisiana Waterthrush
I tried to leave Little Falls at 10:30 to see the Lazuli but a sore leg (knee
surgery) and rain caused me to turn around ( I did promise my wife I wouldn't
do anything stupid after my surgery, but, it was a rare bird). Not to be beaten
I called Milt Blomberg and he picked me up after his
Two days ago I came across a Bell's Vireo North of Little Falls in Belle
Prairie
Park. I took notes, checked books, went on the net, drew pictures (being and
artist and art teacher) , researched habitat, matched the sound to my Stoke's
cd and found out the bird has never been reported in
Colder day than normal (42-53 degrees) but we came up with 123 species.
Still very low with the warblers (7 kinds) and didn't get any Red Shouldered
hawks from the 4 usual sites. Worked real hard to get shore birds with the
most in the Upsala sewage ponds. Bowlus and Upsala ponds were overflowing
If you were a person just out for number counts, it was lacking, but, a very
nice day just to bird and enjoy the surroundings. Only 76 species reported.
Birds of note: 3 warblers Yellow Rumped, Palm, Orange Crowned
shore birds.Wilson Snipe, Woodcock, Killdeer, American
data for a revised park bird list so your help would be appreciated. Contact
Frank Gosiak at fgos...@gmail.com or go to MC Birding on the net for info or
for directions from your house to Crane Meadows.
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I forgot to say Milt will be taking groups out after the 10:00 brunch to
other areas close to Crane Meadows.
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Dave Sovereign contacted me to do the Spring Bird Count for my area. We need
birders who want to do road counts, area counts ( walking in a park area),
and sitting counts. If you are interested please contact me at
fgos...@gmail.com or mc birding on the net or by phone 1-320-616-7001 this
is an
For the Crane Meadows directions I made a mistake and inadvertently said to
go west off from U.S. Hwy 10 (which would put you into the Mississippi
River) when it should have been east off U.S. Hwy 10 on Iris Road (county
35) 5 miles. Sorry for any confusion.
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This Week. Many Yellow Rumped Warblers and Hermit Thrush. Wilson Snipe
flying in the lowlands (saw 9) in many places. Have come across 2 Great
Horned Owls and 2 Coopers Hawks. The Mississippi just north of Little Falls
has Greater (a fair number) and Lesser Scaup along with a large number of
Red
Groups of Redpolls are still hanging out in the area. Some look like Hoary
(but aren't) and are light colored from feather loss (Redpolls have very
tight feathers for insulation and when they get into warmer weather they
pick off some to cool down which make them look lighter). Larkspurs are
A science teacher ( Jerald Yourczek) that knows a fair amount about birds
reported his sighting of 2 large white cranes (much larger than a Great Blue
Heron) next to a marsh by his property. He said the pair flew off towards
the north and flew like Sandhill Cranes not like herons. I suggested
Milt Blomberg forgot to mention that the information we got for birding most
of Koochiching and Itasca Counties came from Shawn Conrad. If you need a
good guide or info for this great birding country contact him in the Grand
Rapids area. He has a web page for his guiding so type in Koochiching
Spent some time in Koochiching near Northome working on one of my houses and
decided to take my 10 year old daughter birding in the afternoon. This is
her list She compiled for the day.
1 Red Tailed Hawk
1 Rough Legged Hawk
5 Pine Grosbeaks
100s of Redpolls ( 1 Hoary)
45 Snow Bunting
60 Ravines
Milt Blomberg found another Black Backed Woodpecker in Stearns. Must be a
banner year or maybe its because someone is willing to pursue them in some
of the most inhabitable areas. Milt and I have found an unusual amount just
North of Stearns in Morrison County. The same pattern follows with many
Average groups of Common Redpolls are found in many places along with more
groups of Dark Eyed Juncos. Along the road edges there are small groups of
Horned Larks arriving mixing with those that over wintered. Have also come
across Great Horned and Barred Owls in various locations which were
Milt Blomberg checked two more Larch stands and in both places have found
stript trees. One is North east of Holdingford in Stearns and the other is a
few miles West of Upsala in Morrison. I went back to a previous spot on the
Stearns and Morrison line and found strips on the ground, after a snow
Milt Blomberg and I found our third site in Morrison County with B-B
Woodpeckers. We found a nice male with a yellow crown 2 miles S of Bowlus on
120th Ave. (county rd 3) and a little more than one half mile West on 450th
Str. The bird was on the North side of the road working over the dead Larch
good birding
experiences and above all remain safe. Frank Gosiak fgos...@gmail.com
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