[mou-net] Lady Slipper Park eagles

2023-04-24 Thread Gail Wieberdink
that the goose will abandon the nest and the eagle pair will come back -- probably unlikely -- but they can start over next year. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net mailto:wiebe...@comcast.net General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives

[mou-net] Lady Slipper Park Eagles

2023-04-23 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I have noticed that Canada Geese have been taking over the eagle nest. One day the goose was in the nest and one of the eagles simply sat in a tree close by, preening. I expect the eagles will leave. Has anyone else been watching the drama? Gail Wieberdink Roseville Sent from my iPad

[mou-net] Lady Slipper Eagles

2023-02-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Went by the nest at about 2:45 today and both the eagles were once again in the nest together! Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic

[mou-net] Lady Slipper Park Eagles

2023-02-25 Thread Gail Wieberdink
rd at work when I left. I got one photo that shows both eagles in the nest, I will post that one later today. Has anyone seen anything like this? I wonder if the 3rd eagle was a rival. Curious. Will have to check again tomorrow. I hope if they had eggs, they survived all the snow. Gail Wieber

Re: [mou-net] Would last Tuesday's rain cause Bald Eagles to abandon their nest and eggs

2023-02-22 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There was an eagle sitting on the nest yesterday! First time I have seen one there in a while but I know others have spotted them. I hope they can get through the awful weather we are expecting! Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net > On 02/18/2023 6:33 PM Keith Carlson wrote: > &g

Re: [mou-net] Would last Tuesday's rain cause Bald Eagles to abandon their nest and eggs

2023-02-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I am glad to see this! I have not seen either eagle there for a long time but I do not drive past on a regular basis. I was really thinking they had abandoned the nest, will have to make it a point to check more often. I live about a mile away from the spot. Gail Wieberdink wiebe

[mou-net] Ferruginous Hawk?

2022-07-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I heard from a friend who lives in Rogers who saw a very large hawk in a field near the library in Rogers. She said a Ferruginous was the closest match. So anyone in that area, be on the lookout! I was not in that area so I did not see it but my friend is a good observer. Gail Wieberdink

Re: [mou-net] Curt Rawn

2021-12-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Very sad news. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 26, 2021, at 3:56 PM, Alyssa DeRubeis wrote: > > For those who have attended Birds and Beers in the Twin Cities, chances are > that you met one of the bubbly coordinators, Curt Rawn. I just learned that > he lost his battle with cancer earlier today.

[mou-net] 180th Street

2021-07-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The road through the 180th Street marsh has been repaired and is open to traffic. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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

Re: [mou-net] mysterious bird deaths in Indiana

2021-06-29 Thread Gail Wieberdink
/www.zerohedge.com/medical/why-are-large-numbers-birds-suddenly-dropping-dead-multiple-us-states > > On Jun 29, 2021, at 7:11 AM, Gail Wieberdink < wiebe...@comcast.net > mailto:wiebe...@comcast.net > wrote: > > > > > I received a message from

[mou-net] mysterious bird deaths in Indiana

2021-06-29 Thread Gail Wieberdink
-birdfeeders-indiana-birds-dying-department-of-natural-resources/5370737001/ Can't hurt to be informed. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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 encou

[mou-net] Dickcissels

2021-05-26 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw two Dickcissels near Schaar's Bluff in Dakota County today. We also saw another first of the season, a pair of Indigo Buntings. This is the earliest I have seen Dickcissels and haven't seen them mentioned here. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Eastern Phoebe

2021-05-04 Thread Gail Wieberdink
torms that have killed so many bluebirds also have killed phoebes? Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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 s

[mou-net] Egrets!

2021-04-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I finally saw my FOY egrets yesterday -- 8 of them! Central Park in Roseville, Ramsey County, east side of Victoria near the ball field, just south of County Road C. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] binocular question

2021-02-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I have received a number of suggestions for loosening the focus wheel on these old binoculars. Thank you everyone who responded to my request. I purchased Super Lube which seems to be doing the trick! Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County > On 02/25/2021 12:52 PM Gail Wieberdink wrote: > &

[mou-net] binocular question

2021-02-25 Thread Gail Wieberdink
suggestions! Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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 social distancing, and continue to bird responsibly.

[mou-net] Yard birds

2020-10-03 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Yellow-rumps in the trees. Juncos are starting to arrive as well. Our regulars all remain also. Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey County Sent from my iPad 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

[mou-net] Ovenbird

2020-09-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Had a Roseville yard (and season) first Ovenbird this morning. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Sent from my iPad 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

[mou-net] Carlos Avery today

2020-08-31 Thread Gail Wieberdink
single hawk or eagle today, not even a red tail sitting on the light poles along the highway on the way out and back! Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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

Re: [mou-net] Help w. IDing large beaked bird in next in Roseville's Central Park

2020-06-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
being seen there. There are green herons that nest there so that seems the more logical choice. Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey County > On 06/27/2020 12:14 PM linda whyte > <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > > Has anyone identified the la

[mou-net] FOY birds today

2020-04-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
White-Fronted Geese (25-30) Lake Gervais Little Canada Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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] American Avocet

2019-05-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
stretch, so please use caution and be sure you are pulled all the way onto > the shoulder. (I haven’t tried for it so I don’t have any updates to > share.) Good luck! > > Peter Nichols > Cottage Grove > Washington Co > > > > On T

[mou-net] American Avocet

2019-05-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
os on the MOU FB page. The bird was still there when we left about 2:00 p.m. Gail Wieberdink 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] test

2019-04-15 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Please ignore, trying to fix an issue with Comcast. 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] test

2019-04-15 Thread Gail Wieberdink
test 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] Swainson's Thrush

2019-04-08 Thread Gail Wieberdink
wave of Flickers. We also saw one Meadowlark. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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] Loons Lake Gervais

2019-04-04 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There were two FOY loons on Lake Gervais in Little Canada (Ramsey County) this afternoon. There are still a number of common mergansers, plus a few buffleheads and 3 pied-billed grebes plus mallards and Canada geese. Gail Wieberdink Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin

[mou-net] White-throated sparrow

2019-03-15 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Had a FOY single white-throated sparrow under the bird feeders this afternoon. Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey County 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] Carlos Avery today

2018-10-21 Thread Gail Wieberdink
male) Trumpeter swans -- 6 golden-crowned kinglet ruby-crowned kinglet blue jays juncos Rough-legged hawk Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] 140th St marshtoday

2018-07-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
the road in front of our car and went through the gate and up the dump road. I have not seen any other reports of people seeing a Spotted Sandpiper there but I could have missed it. It was unexpected but unmistakable. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.ed

Re: [mou-net] 140th St. Marsh, Dakota, 7/15

2018-07-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Sandpiper there but I could have missed it. It was unexpected but unmistakable. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County > On July 16, 2018 at 3:47 PM linda whyte > <004e7b0e779a-dmarc-requ...@lists.umn.edu> wrote: > > > A report of a Blue Grosbeak at this location inspired

[mou-net] Virginia Rails, Dakota County

2018-06-01 Thread Gail Wieberdink
blackbirds. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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] 140th St. Dakota County today

2018-04-07 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There is still a small amount of open water on the south side of the road across from the big marsh on 140th St. We saw our FOY Wilson's Snipes (2) and 3 Killdeer. The pair of Northern Shovelers were still there along with mallards and Canada geese. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcas

Re: [mou-net] Vermillion Swans!!

2018-03-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
gle, too big to be > most other hawks. > >> On Mar 28, 2018, at 1:00 PM, Gail Wieberdink wrote: >> >> In the fields around Vermillion (Dakota County) we saw 800 to 1000 swans >> today. Although we have seen Trumpeter Swans in this general area, too, I >>

[mou-net] Vermillion Swans!!

2018-03-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
aps a Glaucous gull although that seems unlikely, but was about that size. It was NOT a snowy owl but it was big. If you are driving that way, watch for it. Any ideas on what it might have been? Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] Turkey vultures

2018-03-25 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw two turkey vultures in different parts of Washington County today. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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] horned larks

2018-02-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw 3 first of the year horned larks at the plane viewing area at the airport yesterday. No snowy owls but it was nice seeing the horned larks. Gail Wieberdink 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] Carlos Avery and Lake Vadnais

2017-11-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
the lake as usual. There were 10 Trumpeter Swans, the usual mallards, Canada geese, and still some coots. Likely some other ducks mixed in but we didn't have a scope. Gail Wieberdink Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.um

[mou-net] Carlos Avery

2017-09-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
, two juvenile Cardinals plus the other usual suspects. All in all, it was a good day. Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey County 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] Mary Hess

2017-06-04 Thread Gail Wieberdink
;t on Facebook you can link to it: <https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10209067887390878&set=a.3850602580091.2137839.1129035564&type=3&theater> Or if you would like more information you can email me at wiebe...@comcast.net mailto:wiebe...@comcast.net Mary will be

Re: [mou-net] Whip-poor-will, Ramsey County

2017-05-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
On May 10, 2017 at 6:36 AM Gail Wieberdink wrote: > > > Shortly before 5:00 a.m. this morning I was awakened by the loud, > unmistakable sound of a whip-poor-will. It had to be in a tree right outside > our window, it called for about 5 minutes and then was silent. I just read on

[mou-net] Whip-poor-will, Ramsey County

2017-05-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
1,088!! This is only the second time in the many years that we have lived in this house in Roseville that I have heard a whip-poor-will. The first time was years ago in an evening after sunset and the bird called continuously for several hours. Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey County Join

[mou-net] Pelicans Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2017-04-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Although the road through Lake Vadnais isn't open yet, there were 5 or 6 pelicans on the small lake along Rice Street this afternoon. Gail Wieberdink 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] Killdeer

2017-04-25 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Where are all the killdeer? I have only seen and heard one so far this season. Gail Wieberdink 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] 140th St. Marsh Thanks for directions.

2017-04-24 Thread Gail Wieberdink
fenced parking square. First Towhee I've seen in a couple years! (Something very dead in the vicinity, very smelly.) Swung through 180th, lots of coots and the usual ducks plus two yellow-headed blackbirds. Gail Wieberdink > On April 24, 2017 at 9:47 AM Jan wrote: > > > Than

[mou-net] Horned Grebes

2017-03-22 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There was a FOY pair of horned grebes on the swimming lake at Fort Snelling State Park today. Gail Wieberdink 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] Owl nest?

2017-03-19 Thread Gail Wieberdink
y and just as we stopped, a red-tailed hawk flew to the nest carrying either food or nesting materials, couldn't really tell which in a very quick view. The hawk then settled down in the nest so likely has some eggs. I know owls use other birds' nests so thought I'd ask here. G

[mou-net] Great Blue Heron

2017-03-08 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Late this afternoon I saw my first of the season Great Blue Heron in Lady Slipper Park, Roseville, Ramsey County. Gail Wieberdink 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] horned larks

2017-02-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We saw a few horned larks on Saturday in both Dakota County (180th and Fischer) and Washington County at Neal and 60th. I have not seen any posts about them yet for 2017, these were the first we have seen. Only about 6 in total. Gail Wieberdink Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Rough-legged Hawk Washington County

2017-01-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We were surprised to see a rough-legged hawk sitting on a power pole along Neal Avenue near 60th yesterday. Gail Wieberdink 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] Highway 61/36 eagles

2016-04-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I found the Review article on line: http://www.lillienews.com/articles/2016/04/17/bald-eagles-move-across-lake There are a couple photos. Gail - Original Message - From: "Gail Wieberdink" To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 1:32:30 PM Subject

[mou-net] Highway 61/36 eagles

2016-04-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
good location with several lakes close by. I hope they have nesting success this year! Gail Wieberdink 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] Isanti LBBG Update

2016-04-11 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Wasn't it determined some time ago if people used the 4 letter bird abbreviations they would also include the name of the bird? The abbreviations are very confusing and not everyone uses them. Gail Wieberdink - Original Message - From: "Jeremy Powers" To: MOU-NE

[mou-net] Sibley Birds East

2016-03-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The new Sibley guide is available at CostCo for $11.99. Gail Wieberdink 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] Killdeer in St. Paul

2016-03-07 Thread Gail Wieberdink
My sister, Mary Hess, reported hearing a killdeer this afternoon at the site of the old Ford Plant in Highland Park. Gail Wieberdink 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] Ivory Gulls, 1 still alive!

2016-01-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I looked at your photos and there was a difference. Perhaps the photos could be posted side by side on one of the sites? Gail Wieberdink - Original Message - From: "dan&erika" To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2016 10:56:58 AM Subject: Re: [

[mou-net] Clark's Nutcracker article

2015-10-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Here is a fascinating article about the Clark's Nutcracker and the Whitebark Pine. It is a long article but well-worth spending the time to read it. http://www.allaboutbirds.org/soul-mates-nutcrackers-whitebark-pine-and-a-bond-that-holds-an-ecosystem-together/ Gail Join or Leave mou

[mou-net] Osprey Lake Vadnais

2015-05-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There were two osprey on the platform at Lake Vadnais today. One flew off a couple times and then came back. It looked like there could be some courtship going on. It looked like there were more sticks there or perhaps that is just wishful thinking on my part. Gail Wieberdink Join or

[mou-net] Osprey

2015-05-18 Thread Gail Wieberdink
prey...@att.net Ospreywatch.blogspot.com on Facebook too! If you would also CC to me, I would appreciate it! Thanks. Gail Wieberdink wiebe...@comcast.net On another note, there must have been a big bug hatch today on Lake Vadnais. There were hundreds of swallows flying over the lake and in the

Re: [mou-net] PBS Nature: "Nests" repeated this Sunday

2015-04-11 Thread Gail Wieberdink
You can also see the entire Nature series on line: http://video.pbs.org/program/nature/ Gail -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Liz Stanley Sent: Saturday, April 11, 2015 7:57 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] PBS Natur

Re: [mou-net] Sibley Confusion

2015-02-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
It sounds a lot like it depends upon who answers the phone! Gail -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jensen, Kent Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 5:56 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Sibley Confusion They also did for

Re: [mou-net] Sibley “Recall" a pparently N OT

2015-02-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
It really did sound too good to be true. Gail -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Michael Engh Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 2:39 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Sibley “Recall" apparently N OT Well that’s confusi

[mou-net] Birding movie

2015-01-09 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The movie "A Birder's Guide to Everything" is on Starz tonight at 7:00 p.m. Gail Wieberdink 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] Ibis in Yellow Medicine County

2014-08-12 Thread Gail Wieberdink
What town is this near? Gail -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Karl Roe Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2014 11:24 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Ibis in Yellow Medicine County Juvenile Plegadis ibis present in a wetland along

[mou-net] Wood Stork

2014-08-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Have there been any sightings of the Wood Stork since this morning? We were out there around 1:00 but did not find him. Gail Wieberdink 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] help with being dropped from MOU-NET

2014-05-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Schladweiler's post and follow the link for an explanation of what apparently > has caused the problem. naturally comcast wants to blame the other guy and > with all the tech stuff involved it's tough for us mere mortals to figure out > if we're getting the truth or smoke from o

Re: [mou-net] help with being dropped from MOU-NET

2014-05-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
hough the messages have been fewer and more sporadic of late. Had I known about others getting the same message, I would not have reported it -- something for Comcast to mess up now, I suppose. :-) Gail Wieberdink -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.ED

[mou-net] house wren

2014-05-14 Thread Gail Wieberdink
x27;t seen the scarlet tanagers since Monday. Now if the red squirrel would move away . . . Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey County 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] Glaucous gull Lake Vadnais

2014-05-12 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There was what I believe to be a Glaucous Gull on the smaller west lake by Lake Vadnais. The bird was easily seen from Vadnais Blvd. I have posted a couple photos on the Minnesota Birding FB page or if you can't access that, let me know and I can email a photo to you. Gail Wieberdink R

Re: [mou-net] Unusual Barred Owl Behavior

2014-05-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I have friends living near Duluth who have barred owls nesting on their property. They have seen them eating earthworms fairly often as I recall. Gail Wieberdink -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Scott Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2014 1:53

[mou-net] FW: [mou-net] FW: article by Scott Weidensaul on SNOW irruption in Audubon magazine (resend)

2014-02-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
I don't think this went through the first time. For long web addresses, using "tinyurl" works very well, try the link below. Gail -Original Message----- From: Gail Wieberdink [mailto:wiebe...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 10:04 PM To: 'Bill Kahn'

Re: [mou-net] FW: article by Scott Weidensaul on SNOW irruption in Audubon magazine (resend)

2014-02-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Try this: http://tinyurl.com/ku2nyvy Gail -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Bill Kahn Sent: Friday, February 28, 2014 8:53 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] FW: article by Scott Weidensaul on SNOW irruption in Audubon

[mou-net] FW: Red-throated Loon Makes A First Winter Appearance

2014-02-25 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Check out the video, too! From: Wildlife Rehab Center [mailto:tvo...@wrcmn.org] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 11:51 AM To: wiebe...@comcast.net Subject: Red-throated Loon Makes A First Winter Appearance Having problems viewing our graphical email? Click here

[mou-net] FW: [mou-net] Snowy Owl "story" overheard

2014-01-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The only things we've seen in that vicinity are red-tailed hawks and pigeons. We have never seen nor heard about a snowy owl in Roseville. There is the pair of nesting Bald Eagles at 36 and 61, maybe he meant those? (We live near Dale and Country Road C so are in that area a lot.) Gail -Ori

Re: [mou-net] Balding Birds

2013-12-12 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Might this be the same thing as the baldness in cardinals? I didn't notice any bald cardinals this year but saw several last summer. I can't imagine it would be caused by a shrike but stranger things have happened! Gail -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UM

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2013-12-03 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The south entrance to Lake Vadnais is closed to cars for the winter as of today. The north entrance was still open and was left open last winter so perhaps that will stay open. The parking lot across the road from the north entrance (Sucker Lake lot) is open in the winter. Gail Wieberdink

[mou-net] Mogg Trail, Ramsey County

2013-05-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
those unfamiliar with the area, the Mogg Trail is right next to the Wildlife Rehab Center on Dale Street, between Hwy 36 and County Road C. Gail Wieberdink 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] Lake Gervais

2013-05-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
present on tiny Spoon Lake along with a whole lot of fishermen. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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] egrets

2013-04-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
While out and about today we saw two FOY great egrets. One in a ditch pond near Highway 36 and McKnight, the other at Lady Slipper Park on So. Owasso Blvd in Roseville. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Randolph Ind. Pk. RIP?

2013-02-28 Thread Gail Wieberdink
hat the construction would be limited to the west side of the tracks. Perhaps the industrial park has sold other lots as well, but maybe not! Gail Wieberdink -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Stefanie or Kurt Sent: Thursday, February

[mou-net] Trumpeter Swans

2012-12-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
There were 15 to 20 trumpeters on Lake Gervais in Little Canada this afternoon. They were easily visible from Edgerton St. Gail Wieberdink 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] Carlos Avery

2012-12-07 Thread Gail Wieberdink
A drive through Carlos Avery this morning produced a flock of 25 (!) mourning doves and a single rough-legged hawk. Gail Wieberdink 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] Lake Vadnais, Ramsey County

2012-10-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
coots, and a small flock of about 10 hooded mergansers. The road through the lakes remains closed and there was a lot of road equipment parked at the point. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2012-09-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
certainly miss having that lovely drive no longer open to through traffic. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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] yard birds

2012-07-31 Thread Gail Wieberdink
. I was just thinking about the new arrivals this morning when I saw first the Great Crested and then within a few minutes, the Kingbird. I hope they hang around for a week or so as they have done in the past. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

Re: [mou-net] barred owl diet question

2012-06-06 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Here are some responses I received to the barred owl eating worms question. Interesting stuff. I will pass on additional comments if I receive more. Gail Wieberdink ~ Maybe they are feeding them to their young? Although the owlets should be old enough by

[mou-net] barred owl diet question

2012-06-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
diet but they are described as opportunistic feeders. Any thoughts? Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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 Blackbirds

2012-05-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
, the other 3 were farther away so there could even be more. We heard a number of soras but otherwise, not a lot around. The water is very high there following the recent heavy rains. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arc

[mou-net] Muscovy Duck

2012-04-30 Thread Gail Wieberdink
We had no trouble spotting the Muscovy Duck reported at Roseville's Central Park as reported by Jeff Fischer. I took a photo of it so if anyone would like to see it, let me know and I will email it to you. It was clearly visible from Victoria Street. Interesting looking duck!

Re: [mou-net] Audubon Birds Field Guide App on Sale Today via iTunes

2012-04-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
This program is now being offered for the Nook at $.99, too. (On Barnes & Noble site) I purchased it on Earth Day for $4.99, darn it. I have iBird on my iPhone and Audubon Birds on my Nook Tablet. It is nice having both. The Audubon program has beautiful photos and most times, several photos for

[mou-net] Osprey Ramsey County

2012-04-13 Thread Gail Wieberdink
don't believe they have been reported. The pair has nested there for a couple years. Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County 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] Birding Apps

2012-04-10 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Gail 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

[mou-net] Lake Vadnais

2012-03-27 Thread Gail Wieberdink
The road through Lake Vadnais opened Monday. We've driven through yesterday and today but only saw a single pair of mallards and a few robins. The fishermen are already out, though! Gail Wieberdink Ramsey County Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska

2012-03-22 Thread Gail Wieberdink
CQd2tMg%3D> &feature=plcp&context=C42b6b09VDvjVQa1PpcFPIv4jnB9ahvzTw0BsnjCTGuAQNCQd2tMg% 3D Even though the weather didn't cooperate, it was still wonderful to see and hear some of the half million cranes that stop in Nebraska each spring. These videos are public so you don't need to have a You Tube ac

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes

2012-03-16 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Had about 10 Sandhill Cranes fly high over the yard this afternoon, their calls gave them away. Gail Wieberdink Roseville, Ramsey County 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] Lake Vadnais

2012-02-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Changes coming to Lake Vadnais. http://www.startribune.com/local/east/139660803.html 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] WRC message

2012-02-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Sorry it doesn't come through well on the list. Follow the link to open in a web browser and it works fine: http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/2012/01/31/a-wildlife-vet-a-p igeon-a-groundbreaking-discovery/ Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-ne

[mou-net] FW: Pigeon and Parasites? Big News!

2012-02-02 Thread Gail Wieberdink
Follow the link to the main article. Great work being done at WRC! Gail From: Tami at Wildlife Rehab Center [mailto:tvo...@wrcmn.org] Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 9:25 AM To: wiebe...@comcast.net Subject: Pigeon and Parasites? Big News! Having problems viewing our graphical email? C

[mou-net] possible red-headed WP, Dakota County

2012-01-05 Thread Gail Wieberdink
f any Red-headed Woodpeckers in Dakota County so was wondering if anyone else has seen any around there. Gail Wieberdink 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] tundra swans in Washington County

2011-12-20 Thread Gail Wieberdink
: Madeleine Linck [mailto:mli...@threeriversparkdistrict.org] Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 3:48 PM To: Gail Wieberdink; MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: RE: [mou-net] tundra swans in Washington County Trumpeter Swans have now adapted to field feeding throughout the Midwest and many are currently

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