[mou-net] Great Midwest Crane Fest

I'm posting this on behalf of Madison Tebbe, Exec. Program Asst at the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI, since I think it will be of interest to Minnesota birders as well: The International Crane Foundation is hosting the first annual *Great Midwest Crane Fest* this fall, November

[mou-net] Sept/Oct issue of MOU newsletter

, that it doesn't go to everyone. (In fact, this time I was one of those who did not receive the automated message.) In any case, the new issue is now available and here is the link: https://moumn.org/newsletter/issues/2022-09.pdf Good birding! Gerald Hoekstra Editor, Minnesota Birding General

[mou-net] January issue of MOU newsletter

is the link to the issue: https://moumn.org/newsletter/issues/2022-01.pdf Of course, the latest issue can be accessed anytime through the link at the top of the MOU home page. Happy New Year to all. And wishes for a year of good birding! Gerald Hoekstra Editor, Minnesota Birding General

[mou-net] Call for volunteer MOU Calendar editor for MOU newsletter

will be sent to you by the organizations, others can be gleaned from websites, and some may require contacting an individual from the organization. Please contact me if you are interested in serving the MOU in this capacity. Gerald Hoekstra Editor, Minnesota Birding hoeks...@stolaf.edu Join

[mou-net] Deep Fake Birdsong talk

Looks interesting. *Deep Fake Birdsong - Artist Talk* Artists Kelly Heaton and Johann Diedrick will talk about their collaborative project, “Deep Fake Birdsong” (2020), in which they explore the expressiveness of analog electronics to generate waveforms that sound surprisingly like real birds.

[mou-net] MOU newsletter September/October issue now available

Hi, MOU Birders, I posted the September/October issue of the newsletter on the MOU website on Monday. An email notice with a link to the pdf is supposed to automatically go out to all MOU members, but that did not happen. I am trying to get this matter resolved, but in the meantime, I wanted to

[mou-net] Correction of newsletter posting

The link to the new issue of the MOU newsletter will actually bring up the July issue, not the September issue as the email incorrectly stated. Gerry Hoekstra Editor, Minnesota Birding Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Goodhue County Ibis

Kevin Smith has an ibis (White-faced?) at Treasure Island in the ponds behind the casino (Goodhue County). Also American Avocets. (He called and asked me to post this for him.) Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Steele Co. Ruddy Turnstones

There were eight Ruddy Turnstones in the Armstrong Wetland Restoration late this afternoon. Also Baird's, Least, and Semipalmated Sandpipers, plus several large flocks of peeps farther out that didn't land in a spot that allowed scope viewing. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Tiffany Bottoms Bird Train event

(Posted on behalf of Minenapolis Audubon. GH) Tiffany Bottoms Bird Train on the Chippewa River (about 5 miles south of Durand, WI) May 11 at 1-5 PM Boarding at 12:45 The train is a small car open air trip for about 5 miles along the river. Several stops are made along the way to look for

[mou-net] Prairie Falcon in Traverse Co.

Kevin Smith and I were looking at a Prairie Falcon at Metz WMA a few minutes ago. Perched on a goose nest box east of the road about 75-100 yds out. Just took off. May be in the area yet. (No luck with the Glossy Ibis or Say’s Phoebe.) Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

No shortage of House Wrens in my neighborhood in Northfield nor in any of the other places I've been birding. In fact, I had been thinking that I've been hearing *more* than usual. Gerry Hoekstra On Mon, Jun 11, 2018 at 1:38 PM, Michael Koutnik wrote: > Yes. We’ve had a nest in our wren nest

[mou-net] A Rice County (sort of) Big Day

On Saturday Jim Palmer and I undertook a spontaneous, casual, and—for a Big Day—poorly executed Rice County Big Day. I describe that way because we didn’t decide to try it until we started out that morning, we didn’t plan our route or stops ahead of time, we didn’t start until 6:30 a.m., we took

[mou-net] Cattle Egret - Dakota County

140th St Marsh. Seen along the road and in flight 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] Jan/Feb 2018 MOU newsletter now available

The January/February 2018 issue of *Minnesota Birding* can be downloaded at: http://moumn.org/newsletter/issues/2018-01.pdf We’re working on a system that will send this notice to all MOU members, regardless of whether they are signed up for this listserv or not. In the meantime, if you know

Re: [mou-net] Dakota Yellow-rumps/Solitaire

When I went there early this morning, I found *two* Townsend's Solitaires hanging out at the spot, both hanging out in the cedars. Photo on MOU home page. Gerry On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 12:23 PM, PeteandDeb Hoeger-Lerdal < hoegerler...@gmail.com> wrote: > Refound Rick Gibson’s T. Solitaire at

[mou-net] MOU Newsletter – Nov/Dec issue

The November / December of Minnesota Birding has been posted: http://moumn.org/newsletter/issues/2017-11.pdf 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] Red Crossbills in Le Sueur County

Adding to the list of Red Crossbill sightings, Jim Palmer and I had two along the east side of Greenleaf Lake (SW of Montgomery) this morning. They were not feeding, but merely passing through. They alighted briefly atop a deciduous tree and then took off again to the north. We were out of the car

[mou-net] Plover location

The SNPL is 1.25 mi E of county line, not 2.5 as reported earlier. 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] Snowy Plover at No. Ottawa Impoundment

On 250th St. About 2.5 mi east of the county line. On sandbars to the north, with SEPLs and lots of other shorebirds. Being viewed by 8 birders. 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] Worm-eating Warbler in Le Sueur County

I had one in Carleton Arb yesterday too, next to Kettle Marsh. I saw it only briefly when it popped up, and I wasn't able to get it to show again. Small greenish/brownish-backed warbler with black and buff striped head. It didn't sing. Since I wasn't able to get it to reappear, I didn't post it.

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby shorebirds

After a rather slow spring, Lake Byllesby is living up to its reputation as a great shorebird spot today. This morning there were several hundred shorebirds, including Stilts, Leasts, Pecs, Semipalmated, Baird's, and White-rumped Sandpipers, plus Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs, Semipalmated

[mou-net] Painted Bunting, Rice County

There is a male Painted Bunting visiting feeders at a home near Cannon City. (I just posted a photo on MOU home page.) I asked the homeowners, Dan and Sheila Bossmann, whether they would mind if other birders came to look for it, and they said all were welcome. The location is just south of

[mou-net] Tricolored Heron no longer there

Gene Bauer and I looked for the Tricolored Heron at Slaughter Slough this afternoon. It was no longer there. However, our efforts were rewarded with a Red-necked Grebe at Robbins Slough (Shetek WMA) and a Northern Mockingbird along CR 33 south of Slayton. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave

[mou-net] Both GBBG and LBBG

Sorry not to have been specific. I meant Greater Black-backed. But a Lesser Black-backed Gull is here at Old Cedar Ave Bridge too. 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] Black-backed Gull present

Here now at Old Cedar Bridge. 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] Rice County shorebirds

Late this afternoon I found a number of shorebirds in a sod farm field on the southwest corner of 90th St. and Goodhue Ave east of Northfield. Where the sod has been removed there is bare mud and a fair amount of standing water. Species included Pectoral, Least, Semipalmated, and Baird's

[mou-net] Gull-billed Tern update?

Can anyone provide an update on the Gull-billed Tern at Salt Lake, either positive or negative? Did anyone look for it today? Gerry Hoekstra 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] Tundra x Trumpeter?

If you subscribe to Minnesota Birding FB site, you've already seen these photos, but for those who do not follow FB, I thought I'd post them here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/47388339@N06/22674960474/in/datetaken/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/47388339@N06/22676188093/in/datetaken/ I

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby shorebird update

I stopped at Lake Byllesby late this afternoon to see if any of the shorebirds were still around. They were, though in smaller numbers. In the twenty minutes I was there, I found one Black-bellied Plover, 28 Dunlins, 3 Pectoral Sandpipers, and 16 Killdeer. In addition, there were two American

[mou-net] Swift County Snowy Egret

Kevin Smith and I found a Snowy Egret in Marsh Lake. On south side of 115th St SW about .5 mi W of CR 119. Gerry Hoekstra 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] SNEG location clarification

I should have written on the road to Marsh Lake, not in Marsh Lake. The specific road info was correct, though. Gerry Hoekstra 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] Marbled Godwit in Renville County

Yesterday Kevin Smith and I found a Marbled Godwit at the Bird Island WTP. When I posted a photo on the MOU web site, it registered as first record for Renville County in the fall season. If I had realized that yesterday, I would have posted a notice from my iPhone. My apologies. We also found a

[mou-net] Jirik BBSAs no longer there

Two of us looking, but the Buff-breasted Sandpipers appear to have left the sod farm. Only Killdeers and crows now. Gerry Hoekstra 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] Rice County Swainsons Hawk

There is a Swainsons Hawk on the wire along CR 1 just west of Baldwin Ave. It was here yesterday morning too, so it may stay around. I posted a photo on the MOU page yesterday. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Mower County Upland Sandpiper and shorebirds

Thanks to Peter Mattson for the excellent directions to the Upland Sandpipers in Mower County. Jerry Pruett and I found one about 2/10 mile east of that spot, first sitting in the grass along the south side of the road and then circling overhead. It would land occasionally, often in the same area,

[mou-net] Rice County mockingbird not refound

I'm in Koester Prairie right now, and it seems the mockingbird Gene Bauer found is no longer around. Two other birders were here when I arrived and they did not find it either. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Correction -- SNEG E of Warren

Re the location of the SNEG -- I wrote E of Marshall. I meant E of *Warren* (in Marshall Co.) GH 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] Snowy Egret in Marshall County

Jerry Pruett, Kevin Smith and I just found a Snowy Egret at the Marshall Flood Control Impoudment just E of Marshall. It was out along the SE corner with several Great Egrets. Gerr Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Western Tanager at Whitetail Woods Regional Pk.

Kevin Smith just phoned to say that while doing a bird survey for Whitetail Woods Regional Park in Dakota County he found a Western Tanager. It was near the camper cabins. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Correction: Western Kingbird, not Tanager

The bird that Kevin Smith found at Whitetail Woods Regional Pk this morning was a W. Kingbird, not W. Tanager. It flew while he was viewing it and it has not yet been refound. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Birding the Carleton Arb

Prairie birds are returning to the Carleton Lower Arb (Northfield). Today I had Eastern Kingbirds, Sedge Wrens, Eastern Meadowlarks, Common Yellowthroats, and lots of Clay-colored, Song, and Field Sparrows. I haven't seen the resident Henslow's Sparrows yet, but strong winds today made it hard to

[mou-net] Albany Cinnamon Teal (or hybrid)

When I posted the notice of the Cinnamon Teal at Albany, I hadn't realized that Bob Dunlap et al. had posted one (or a hybrid) at Albany WTP earlier. I had been busy before we left and hadn't been reading emails carefully. Since it was probably the same bird he had written about, I should have

[mou-net] Cinnamon Teal at Albany WTP

Kevin Smith and I just found a Cinnamon Teal among the Blue-winged Teals at Albany WTP. No signs of being a hybrid. It flew off to one of the back ponds not visible from the road while we were watching it. Did not see the Hudsonian Godwit reported earlier. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby today

I found lots of waterfowl again today at Lake Byllesby, though not as many as yesterday. A large flock of Greater White-fronted Geese is still hanging out on the mudflats across the lake from the cemetery, and a small flock of Tundra Swans flew in while I was there. Some shorebirds are starting

[mou-net] Blue Earth County Varied Thrush

This morning Gene Bauer and I drove down to Mankato to see the Varied Thrush that was originally posted on MOU-net by Chad Heins. It has been appearing continuously since the 10th. I just posted a photo on the MOU page. Although the light was poor at the time, we had good views. The homeowners

[mou-net] Make that 2 Rice County Snowies

i just discovered a second Snowy Owl in the same vicinity. This one is also in the field about 200 yards east of Kane Ave, but about 1/4 mile north of 190th. Because of the contour of the land it can only be seen from the northwest. The other one is still south of 190th. Gerry Join or Leave

[mou-net] Rice County Snowy Owl

I'm reporting this for Dave Bartkey, who found a Snowy Owl near 190th St. and Kane Ave. I went back at noon and was able to find it about 1/4 mile south of 190th on the east side of Kane Ave 150-200 yards out in the field. Gerry Hoekstra Northfield Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Snowy Owl in Rice Co.

On CR 17 just south of 260th St. Thanks to Kathy Thoms and Gene Bauer for calling my attention to it. It was found by Kathy's son this morning and was still there late afternoon. Gene saw it catch a vole in the ditch and take it out into the field to eat. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave

[mou-net] Birding up north Wednesday—Thursday

Kevin Smith and I got back from two days of birding up north last night. For those who may not have seen it yet, the Golden-crowned Sparrow at 44th Ave. and Regent St. in Duluth is still present, at least as of Wednesday morning. The homeowner was very welcoming, and even came out on the porch to

[mou-net] Duluth Common Eiders still present

Stlll by the condos east of 21st Ave. Gerry Hoekstra Kevin 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] Warning for Minneapolis lakes birders

This morning about 10:30 a.m. while I and a few other birders were looking for the Black Scoter on Lake Harriet, someone bashed in the passenger window of my car and stole a backpack off the front seat. The car was parked on Lake Harriet Parkway in an open area, and we were standing only about 75

[mou-net] Red Phalarope in Mower County

Kevin Smith and I found a Red Phalarope at the Brownsdale WTP yesterday afternoon. I would have posted this earlier, but I thought it was a Red-necked Phalarope until I looked at my photos today and noticed the thicker bill. I sent the photos to Kim Eckert for confirmation, and he pointed out in

[mou-net] Shorebirds in Grant and Stevens Counties this weekend

On Saturday and Sunday my brother Marv, Kevin Smith, and I birded our way down the western side of the state from the North Ottawa impoundment in Grant County to Blue Mound State Park. The best shorebird spot, as expected, was the North Ottawa impoundment, where we had: 125 Great Egret 2

Re: [mou-net] Woodstork update.

Brad Abendroth and I headed down to Blue Earth after returning from the MBW in Aitkin County this afternoon, and after a little searching and a fortunate encounter with Wayne Feder, we were able to observe the bird around 7:30 in its original location. The bird appeared bedraggled and seemed to

[mou-net] Yellow-throated Warbler still present in Mantorville (Dodge Co.)

The Yellow-throated Warbler reported by Roy Zimmerman on May 30 was still present today. Kevin Smith and I found it on the east side of St. Margaret Cemetery, the same location where Roy found it last weekend. It moved between trees and sang constantly while we were there. Gerry Hoekstra

[mou-net] Whimbrel in Rice Co.

Along CR 72 east side, south of CR 12 in a low wet spot in a field, just north of 220th St. I'm Dave Bartkey and Gene Bauer. Gerry Hoekstra -- Gerald R. Hoekstra Music Department St Olaf College Northfield, MN 55057 Office phone: 507-786-3181 Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] White-faced Ibises refound, other shorebirds

Late yesterday afternoon Dave Bartkey and I refound the four White-faced Ibises previously reported at Black Rush Lake WMA in Lyon County. Earlier, at Miller Lake in Yellow Medicine County we found 8 Hudsonian Godwits, 3 Marbled Godwits, an American Avocet, 2 Willets, Dunlins, and other

[mou-net] Garganey present

Looking at the Crex Meadows Garganey now. In the channel east side of F just S of Abel. Gerry Hoekstra -- Gerald R. Hoekstra Music Department St Olaf College Northfield, MN 55057 Office phone: 507-786-3181 Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Wells Lake waterfowl today

Wells Lake (Rice Co.) is starting to open up at the causeway bridge. This afternoon Gene Bauer and I were down there and found Common Goldeneyes, Hooded Mergansers, Common Mergansers, Northern Shovelers, Ring-necked Ducks, Mallards, Canada Geese, an American Coot, an American Wigeon, and a

Re: [mou-net] Steele County shorebirds

Golden Plovers, Buff-breasted SPs, and other birds still here this morning. Gerry On Saturday, September 7, 2013, Steven Chesney wrote: They were there yesterday PM Sent via BlackBerry by ATT -Original Message- From: Taff Roberts trobe...@hbci.com javascript:; Sender: Minnesota

[mou-net] My most surprising bird of the year — discovered a year later!

A few weeks ago Al Schirmacher posed the question What is our most surprising bird of the year? on this list, and a number of people responded. Belatedly, here's mine. Belatedly, because although I actually saw the bird a year ago, I didn't have the surprise until yesterday. Last night I was

[mou-net] Shorebirds in southern Scott Co.

There's a flooded farm field on the north side of New Prague Blvd. (280th St.) just E of Texas Ave. that had over 150 shorebirds in it this afternoon. Unfortunately, there isn't a good place to park, though you can stop along the road and view the spot with a scope. From what I could see with my

[mou-net] County ID for Virginia Rail photo

Yesterday I posted a photo of a Virginia Rail on MOU Showcase and noticed immediately that the county ID had defaulted to my home county, Rice. It should be Cottonwood County, where Wolf Lake WPA is located, not Rice. I have been trying to get it corrected but have been unsuccessful, and as far

[mou-net] Western Grebe Rice County

Kevin Smith and I are looking at a Western Grebe on Crystal Lake in Cannon City. Gerry Hoekstra 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

[mou-net] Lawrence's Warbler in Rice Co. Wilderness Area

Kevin Smith and I found a Lawrence's backcross Warbler this afternoon in the Rice County Wilderness Area, east side (i.e., entrance off CR 20). It was on the south side of the ravine and nearly to the end of the path, where the woods opens up onto an oak savanna. There were Blue-winged Warblers

[mou-net] Shorebirds at Lake Byllesby tonight

The shorebirds are finally coming in to Lake Byllesby in greater numbers. Laura Coble reported that earlier today there were at least 120-140 shorebirds, 4 Wilson's Phalaropes, 2 dowitcher sp. plus over 200 hundred ducks. I was there this evening, and the numbers had increased significantly. I

[mou-net] Lakewood Cemetery Orange-crowned Warbler, Byllesby birds

At Lakewood Cemetery (on Lake Byllesby) late this morning I found an Orange-crowned Warbler amid a bunch of Yellow-rumped Warblers. I also had brief glimpses of the Willet and American Avocet that others have reported. They were on the sandbars across the lake; both were elusive, and it was only

[mou-net] Short-eared Owl in Randolph refound today

The Short-eared Owl reported by Julian Sellers yesterday was seen again early this afternoon by the MOU group led by Kevin Smith. We were a small group of four hardy birders who had started out at Miesville Ravine at 8:00 and then birded Lake Byllesby before heading to the Great Western

[mou-net] Wells Lake, Sakatah Lake, and Rice Co.

I was able to spend several hours birding southwest of Northfield late this morning and early afternoon. I started at a regular stop, Wells Lake (Rice County), which continues to host a good variety of waterfowl. In addition to 3 Common Loons, I found Gadwalls, Mallards, Northern Shovelers,

[mou-net] Wells Lake and Rice County birding

Wells Lake (Faribault) is continuing to open up. Gene Bauer and I checked it out mid-afternoon today and found a good variety of waterfowl, though none in huge numbers. Most abundant were Common Mergansers, Canvasbacks, and Ring-necks but there were also other species, most notably three

[mou-net] Washington Co. Lapland Longspurs not found today

Kevin Smith and I made four passes up and down Neal Ave this morning but failed to find the Lapland Longspurs that others have reported there the last few days. We didn't come across the Common Redpolls or Snow Buntings either in that location, though we did scare up a flock of about 60 redpolls

[mou-net] Gray Partridges Dodge Co.

Gene Bauer and I went to look for the Dodge Co. Snowy Owls this morning, but despite the aid of Ken Vail's maps and numerous slow passes, we were not able to locate either bird. However, we did come across a flock of a dozen Gray Partridges in the stubble field just south of 690th St. and east of

[mou-net] Mourning Doves

I've noticed several posts recently about Mourning Doves. Are they rare this time of year? I have found them on several outings recently and had a dozen on my roof in Northfield just a few days ago. Gerry Hoekstra -- Gerald R. Hoekstra Music Department St Olaf College Northfield, MN 55057

[mou-net] Carleton Arb sparrows, etc.

In the Carleton Arb prairie yesterday morning: Le Conte's Sparrow - at least 3 Harris's Sparrow - at least 1 Lincoln's Sparrow - many White-throated Sparrows - many Grasshopper Sparrow Henslow's Sparrow Swamp Sparrow Song Sparrow Savannah Sparrow And near the Kettle Marsh a flock of

[mou-net] Dakota sod farms, Randolph Ind. Pk., and Hwy 56 spot

I was unsuccessful this afternoon in locating the Buff-breasted Sandpipers previously reported at the Jirik sod farms, but in the ditch on the E side of Blaine Ave. I did find at least three Soras, a Solitary Sandpiper, and a Stilt Sandpiper. Also, on my way down to check out the Hwy 56 flooded

[mou-net] Red-necked Phalaropes in Dakota Co.

In addition to the shorebirds that I reported yesterday in the flooded field on MN 56 just S of 19, this morning there were three Red-necked Phalaropes. Gerry Hoekstra Northfield Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Shorebirds (and others) Dakota and Goodhue Co. this morning

Two good shorebird spots near Northfield. Shorebird counts are not to be taken too literally, since birds were flying in and out and moving around while I was at both places. Alta Ave / 302nd St. (Dakota Co.) flooded field early this morning: Wood Duck 62 Mallard 12 Killdeer 55 Greater

[mou-net] Shorebirds (Goodhue) and Sandhill Cranes (Dakota)

The flooded field on MN56 a half-mile S of MN19 (Goodhue Co.) had quite a few shorebirds again today: Lesser Yellowlegs, Pectoral Sandpipers, Least Sandpipers, Semipalmated Sandpipers, Baird's Sandpipers, Killdeer. Also Wood Ducks and Blue-winged Teals. The flooded field on Alta Ave just S. of

[mou-net] Dakota county shorebirds

The flooded field on the Alta Ave just S of 302nd St. has been attracting some shorebirds. Nothing unusual at this time, but late yesterday I found: Lesser Yellowlegs 10 Greater Yellowlegs 2 Solitary Sandpiper 1 Pectoral Sandpiper 4 Spotted Sandpiper 3 Killdeer 40 Semipalmated Sandpiper 1

[mou-net] Birding Cannon Valley Bike Trail

If you ever bike the Cannon Valley Trail and think, This would be a great place for birding, now is the time to do it. The trail from Welch to Red Wing is closed to bicyclists and skaters because of storm damage, but you can walk on it. And you don't have to worry about bikes whizzing past or

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby yesterday

Lake Byllesby late afternoon yesterday (the cemetery was the better location): Hudsonian Godwits (at least 4) Marbled Godwit (1) Long-billed Dowitchers (at least 3) Greater and Lesser Yellowlegs Pectoral Sandpipers Least Sandpipers Wilson's Phalaropes Caspian Terns (5) Forster's Terns (13)

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby today

Most of the birds I listed yesterday were still there today, except for the Hudsonian Godwits. At the west end: Greater Lesser Yellowlegs Dowitchers (I think Long-billed) Pectoral Sandpipers Semipalmated Sandpiper (thanks to Scott M. for ID) Least Sandpipers Dunlins (a few) Semipalmated Plovers

[mou-net] Shorebirds at Byllesby today

There are hundreds of shorebirds on the mudflats and shallows of Lake Byllesby today. I was there late afternoon and found: Lesser Yellowlegs (several hundred) Greater Yellowlegs (many) Pectoral Sandpipers (many) Least Sandpipers (many) Short-billed Dowitchers (at least 3) Hudsonian Godwit (at

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby today -- Hudsonian Godwits

There were about a dozen Hudsonian Godwits at Lake Byllesby this afternoon. Also lots of Pectoral Sandpipers, Lesser Yellowlegs, Blue-winged Teals, Green-winged Teals, a few Northern Shovelers, and a Great Horned Owl. Gerry Hoekstra Northfield Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby today

At Lake Byllesby late afternoon today I found an American Pipit on a sand bar near the shore at Lakeside Cemetery. Also there was a flock of about 100 White Pelicans out on the lake, lots of Pectoral Sandpipers, Tree Swallows, a Great Egret, two Turkey Vultures, two flyover flocks of

[mou-net] Randolph Ind. Pk. and Lake Byllesby birds

I'm one of those who posts on eBird but not usually on mou-net unless I see something unusual. But for those who are interested, here are the birds I found at Randolph Industrial Park and Lake Byllesby today and yesterday, late afternoons both days: *Today:* *Randolph Ind. Pk: * Kestrel (it's

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby swans and ducks

In addition to the Pectoral Sandpipers and Lesser Yellowlegs reported earlier today (viewable from the Cemetery on the north side), there are still large numbers of waterfowl on the lake, though not in the numbers of last week of the weekend: a flock of Tundra Swans (yes, Tundras, not

[mou-net] Photos of the Varied Thrush, Dakota County

Photos of the Varied Thrush in Dakota County taken this morning. http://www.flickr.com/photos/47388339@N06/sets/72157628931723999/ Gerry Hoekstra Northfield 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 photos

Here are the photos I said I would post of the Townsend's Solitaire. They were taken yesterday afternoon at Carpenter Nature Center: http://www.flickr.com/photos/47388339@N06/sets/72157628376805269/ Gerry Hoekstra Northfield, MN Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Townsend's Solitaire at CNC today

Had good looks at the Townsend's Solitaire between 2:15 and 2:45. Also got some good photos. I'll post them on Flickr and send a note when I do. It was in the cedars along the trail where others have reported it previously. Interestingly, I could hear the faint warbling of what sounded like

[mou-net] Summer Tanager at CNC this morning

The Summer Tanager was seen at the Carpenter Nature Center again this morning between 11:15-11:35 or so, then gone. She was feeding on the berries on the vines on the side of the Bat building. Also seen there this morning: Red-breasted Nuthatch Fox Sparrow And the usual Blue Jays, Cardinals,

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby late Saturday

*Lake Byllesby, Saturday late afternoon*: Yellow-rumped Warblers Palm Warblers Black White Warbler Forster’s Terns (lots) Franklin’s Gulls Bonaparte’s Gulls Ring-billed Gulls Lesser Yellowlegs (12) Greater Yellowlegs (2) Long-billed Dowitchers (3) Snow Geese Canada Geese Blue-winged

[mou-net] Leucistic Robin

Yesterday morning I found this remarkable leucistic Robin on the east side of Northfield. It was no longer around later in the day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/61713866@N02/ Gerry Hoekstra Northfield Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:

[mou-net] Lake Byllesby today

– 20+ American Wigeon – 1 Bald Eagles (juv) – 2 Also Rock Doves, Crows, Robin, Chickadees Gravel road W of 56, N of 19: Harriers (2), Kestrel, Horned Lark Gerald Hoekstra Northfield Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Lake Byllesbye tonight

Lake Byllesby this evening 7-7:30 -- 12 Black-bellied Plovers. You need a good scope; they're on the mudflats across the lake. Didn't see the Ruddy Turnstones or Dunlins reported earlier. Other than the plovers, only Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, and about a dozen immature Bald Eagles.

[mou-net] Lake Byllesbye tonight

12 Black-bellied Plovers at Lake Byllesby this evening 7-7:30. Didn't see the Ruddy Turnstones or Dunlins reported earlier. Other than the plovers, only Lesser Yellowlegs, Least Sandpipers, and about a dozen immature Bald Eagles. Gerry Hoekstra Join or Leave mou-net: