[mou-net] Immature Red Headed WP Anoka Co

Saw 1 immature Red-headed Woodpecker, briefly visited our seed feeder, around Sept 14-15. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co Powered by Cricket Wireless Original message From: Anne Hanley Date: 9/17/22 3:52 PM (GMT-06:00) To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Red

[mou-net] Tufted Titmouse, SE Anoka Co

list! Now I have to read up to see if they disburse widely after nesting. Hmmm... Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html During the pandemic, the MOU

[mou-net] Golden-winged Warbler singing on territory

We've been taking our walks earlier in the a.m. to be done before it gets tooo hot... Yesterday, we heard a Golden-winged Warbler singing for the 1st time since 2014. It was in the same general area as the last time we heard/saw it: marshy woodsy edge habitat, near Carlos Avery WMA. How "cool"

Re: [mou-net] Sandhill Cranes

, and has been hiked quite often. Current conditions unknown, best to try contacting the WMA office before goind. As to Crex Meadows, I cannot for sure say there are trails, have not been there recently. Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. From: Minnesota Birds on behalf

[mou-net] Carroll Henderson featured in ABA's Birding Magazine

grateful to Carroll for not taking NO for an answer, when the opportunity arose for the DNR's Non-Game Wildlife (group? or just Carroll at that point?!) to begin the reintroduction. Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

Re: [mou-net] Northern Flicker

Very cool, eh?! We have had a flicker over-winter for several years. Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. 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] Possible Western or Summer Tanager - Anoka County

On Tuesday morning, we had a very quick look at either a Western or a Summer tanager, as it visited our feeders. We were so startled by it that we both missed ID points that would rule out 1 or the other, and, despite watching the feeders for the next couple of hours, we didn't see a repeat

Re: [mou-net] Ferruginous Hawk

Been driving back and forth to Colorado all April and into May... moving M-I-L to MN. On our trip east last Weds/Thurs, we saw quite a few Swainson's Hawks in migration, along I-80 & I-76. Holly and Paul Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7, an AT 4G LTE smartphone

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes & Red-Shouldered Hawk on the 1st Day of Spring!

Heard both spring indicator species today, about 3 hours before the beginning of spring! Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. 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] Common Redpolls - Anoka County

We've had redpolls for a few weeks, but no siskins!! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Refsnider Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2019 6:28 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Common Redpolls - Anoka County We had 6

[mou-net] NICE issue of Minnesota Birding!

that even if you're not out in the field actually looking at birds every day, there are ways to use your knowledge to help birds. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. 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] Any Great Grey Owls being seen in the Aitkin area?

We'll be fishing on Mille Lacs for the next week or so, and it would be nice to take a little side trip. Thank you in advance for any reports of owls and northern birds in that area. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

Re: [mou-net] Nesting? Black-and-white warbler near Stillwater

Hello; Back in the 1990's, I helped a U grad student with point counts for his thesis on urban sprawl. We found that several species of warblers were consistent nesters over several types of habitat: varying degrees of rural to somewhat suburban. Black and white is on that list. Holly Peirson

[mou-net] Hooded Warbler, Black-billed Cuckoo, Ramsey County

There are both male and female Hooded Warblers at Comp Park's Outdoor Classroom area, as well as Black-billed Cuckoo, seen within the 1/2 hr, just NE of the outdoor memorial fireplace. PS: There are a lot of school children and buses in the park today! Holly and Paul Peirson Sent via the

Re: [mou-net] Red-necked Phalarope - Anoka County

Thank you, Eric, for these postings! We were lucky at all 3 stops, 190th, 165th, and in Forest Lake the turnstones are north of Lakeside Park, 3 docks up, but before a white fence. A spotted sandpiper was nearby, and nighthawks are migrating, too. Holly and Paul Peirson Original

Re: [mou-net] Killdeer

(to Ortonville), then down the western edge of MN, and meandering across the southern and next to southern tiers of counties. Great trip! Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co 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] Brown Thrasher

Who are you? We saw several Brown Thrashers over the last week, when traveling and camping along the Minnesota River. Always love to hear their repetoir! Holly and Paul Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message

[mou-net] Marbled Godwits and Grebes sp., LQP Co.

Yesterday (Tues., 17th) there were 2 Marbled Godwits on mud flats on the SE side of the 119 bridge over head of Lac Qui Parle lake. A good mix of ducks on the Auto Tour route at Big Stone NWR, and both Horned and Eared Grebes on different parts of the Bowland's Slough complex. Holly and Paul

[mou-net] Sandhills in our marsh - Robins in our fir

of the house again. The last 2 years the nest was predated by a jay. ah, spring, how puddle-wonderful! Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. 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] Sandhill Cranes

Could very well be! "Our" cranes that nest at Carlos Avery WMA near Forest Lake have been back for a couple of weeks already. They are loudly calling from the marshes in the area today. Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S7, an AT 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Susan

[mou-net] American Bitterns calling at night in Anoka Co., near Carlos Avery WMA

Saturday and Sunday evenings. 2 birds each night. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Also, Tennessee, Ovenbird, and Yellow-rumped Warblers, and Swamp Sparrows have shown up this week. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] American Avocet - Ramsey County

for the view!) Avocets are quite rare on the eastern side of MN. The bird is in either adult breeding or juvenile plumage; difficult to tell at that range but the throat and head were the light cinnamon color associated with breeding plumage. Bill and feet indistinguishable at that range. Holly Peirson

[mou-net] Carlos Avery WMA, Anoka County

on western section of 205th ave. West of Wyoming. The east portion of 205th to pool 8 is in good condition. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. 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] Pelicans over Renaissance Festival

remembered! I had my sunglasses on, so they couldn't really tell what I was looking at!! Whew, that was a close one... Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. 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] Orioles! Thrushes! Grosbeaks!

. This a.m., the orioles, an Ovenbird, and the grosbeaks were here. They knew exactly where to find the food, so they are return journeymen! ah, spring, when all is puddle wonderful... Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] Eclipse

Awesome Eclipse tonight. Hope all owls are enjoying it... Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co 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] Purple Finches!!

Today's additions are a small flock of purple finches to add to the multitudes of juncos. Sandhill Cranes and Canada Geese have been back for a week or more; Robins and Bluebirds flew in over the weekend. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] No Snowy Owl in Chisago/Pine County on Sunday p.m.

Sunday p.m. we went to look for the Snowy Owl that was posted in Chisago/Pine county area, on Falcon Ave just west of I-35. No owl. But, we saw a nice flock of snow buntings! Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives

[mou-net] A travel puzzle for you!

, about 50 degrees early in the day (very uplifting!) but getting colder as we approached and entered Minnesota. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. 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] snowy owl article in Washington Post

Yes, that was a good article. I believe, but am not 100% sure, that the photo of the lemmings beside the nest first appeared in a similar article on the Cornell Lab of Ornithology site, where you can also find some of the tracking maps that the group Scott Weidensaul is heading. Holly Peirson

[mou-net] Woodpecker Daze

. Trying to stay ahead of their appetites... Went out the other day and found that in their hunger they had torn the front off 1 of the feeders! The pileated's have also torn open a huge hole in a lightning-struck tree. Probably now a good place for smaller birds to spend the night. Holly Peirson

[mou-net] Snowy Owl story overheard

this year. I also know they are usually loners when coming south. But: Are there any snowy owls near that intersection in Roseville, or nearby? Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] 1st yard bird of 2014

, on separate feeders at once this a.m., and both were male. Over the last few weeks we have also seen a female. I've been careful to make sure to keep the suet feeders full, but having trouble finding real suet at the grocery stores. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Sandy Aubol egf_baseb

Re: [mou-net] Mystery wren captured on my backyard feeder cam

Interesting! Liz, would you let us know if you see it again, and whether the diagnoses were correct?!! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Steve Weston Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2013 11:06 PM To: MOU

Re: [mou-net] Fwd: IBET FW: Update on Paton's Property in Patagonia, AZ

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I likewise had a great afternoon at Paton's in the mid-1990's while on a MBW trip to AZ. It was a WOW! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] Most Surprising Bird?

The Wood Thrush singing in our woods, way after migration was over, so we know they are here for the summer! Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Al Schirmacher Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:56 PM To: MOU-NET

Re: [mou-net] Song research

!! Though I decided to take a day off today, he is still out there, going strong. Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Al Schirmacher Sent: Saturday, July 13, 2013 2:46 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Song

Re: [mou-net] Eastern Towhee Ramsey County

Was it tow- heeng a suitcase and headed north?? Sent from my Samsung smartphone on ATT Clay Christensen clay.christen...@comcast.net wrote: We had an Eastern towhee singing Drink your tea! in our neighbor's fir tree here in Lauderdale. It flew toward the south after 10-15 minutes. Last

[mou-net] Spring Birds are here

for the squirrels during the day... by chaining it closed. He tried several more times to open it, then gave up. Spring IS coming...! Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. 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] First flocks of Tundra Swan returning over Carver County

Sandhill Cranes Tuesday or Wednesday. Red-Shouldered Hawks on Thursday. Smaller flock of Redpolls still here. Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. 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] Minneapolis City Council looking at trap release of feral cats

back channel this discussion, please -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Chuck Cole Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 7:14 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Minneapolis City Council looking at trap release of feral cats

Re: [mou-net] Winter finches

My 70-120 redpolls are also gone. Hard to keep track, but there were days when 120 seemed low... The seed was only about 1/2 gone when I filled it this morning. Other days during the last few months it was completely empty in about 2 days!! Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. -Original Message

[mou-net] Looking for Judy Sparrow

Chase Davies would like to be contacted by Judy Sparrow, concerning a kit she may hold for the Youth Mentor Kit Program. Please respond back-channel to this email to CHASE, if you know Judy's current email address or telephone number. Thank you, Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Chase

[mou-net] Belated Report? I-35E Eagles Build new nest...

in winter when there are no leaves. I have not been down that stretch of the freeway for quite a while. It would sure have been fun to watch them build it! Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

Re: [mou-net] Audio assistance

How about Raven? Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Al Schirmacher Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 9:54 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Audio assistance This morning, while walking Blue

[mou-net] Mille Lacs Sunday - Bald Eagles

over when we were about 4-5 miles across the lake, one winter! The fish house has a painting of an eagle carrying off a fish under our name and house number. Holly Peirson Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Hennepin Cty: Great Horned Owl question

Calling back and forth to their young? Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Sent from my Samsung smartphone on ATT Judy Chucker jchuck...@comcast.net wrote: This evening starting at around 8:15, I heard the resident pair of Great Horned Owls hooting back and forth. I thought they did most

Re: [mou-net] Cerulean

she sound somewhat the same? Nope. Major chagrin... Likewise with the chattery call of the meadowlark, you are sure it's something else until you see them make it! Isn't it fascinating?!! One of my very favorite books ever is Donald Kroodsma's The Singing Life of Birds. Holly Peirson

[mou-net] Unusual Warbler in my yard today -- Puzzle for you

. I wrote the description and impression of the song BEFORE looking in the book to confirm my thoughts, and before listening to the song in two different sources. I'm going out to get a better look, if I can. I DO have other things on the list today, but they've fallen by the wayside Holly

Re: [mou-net] Rock County Henslow's Sparrows and -- bird goings-on in SE Anoka Co

... Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Shawn Conrad Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 8:53 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Rock County Henslow's Sparrows and MNBBA observations This morning I

[mou-net] Warblers and Vireos -- it's a Wave!

don't like it as well...! The Red-shouldered Hawk has built a new nest, almost visible from the porch, this year. They are kee-eeer-ing overhead quite frequently. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Loon rowing activity

...!! (I know, I know, unless they flew straight from there to here, that it's just a thought...!) Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. 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] Hudsonian Godwits, Blue Earth County 4/15

First American or Painted Lady Butterfly today, seen fluttering over front walk. I didn't look close enough to tell which one it was. Hope to see it again tomorrow! Usually the first one I see is Mourning Cloak. Hmmm. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] Birding Apps

Are you saying this app can be used on Android phones? If that is so, I will be downloading it to my Samsung Infuse phone - yet this evening... I can't tell by looking at the website... But the images and the write-up about it sure sound good. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. -Original

Re: [mou-net] Getting to Carlos Avery

to look at! Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. PS: Stop for turtles, please! They are out now. I saw a lg. salad plate-sized box turtle on our road the other day. PPS: If you have time when done looking at the pools and checking the woodland sections for early arrivals in the main part of Carlos

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes, Red-shouldered Hawk, Robins

Have my windows cracked today with this warm rain. Just heard Sandhill Cranes go overhead!! That is my spring sound, ala Aldo Leopold... Geese also. Have been hearing Robins for the couple of hours and just realized it! Also, our Red-shouldered Hawk, might have overwintered, has been calling

[mou-net] Swans in Columbus, SE Anoka Co

to discern, but these looked approx. twice the size of nearby c. geese... Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. PS: Friday mid-day: Dark Morph Rough-legged Hawk seen on west side of I-35 just north of Pine City, approx. mile marker 173. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

[mou-net] Books on Birds, Birding

in general, 101 Ways to Help Birds, by Laura Erickson, Duluth birder extraordinaire. For anyone who is writing about/researching birds, John K. Terres' Encyclopedia of North American Birds. There are quite a few on my shelf that I have not finished so I can't review them, yet... Holly Peirson

[mou-net] Are there any Snowy Owls still in the TC Metro Area? + Thanks to Duluth Birders

In response to family viewing my reading the article about irrupting snowies in the Natural History magazine that arrived yesterday, they asked where one might see a Snowy Owl. I said I would see if there are any still about. Please reply back-channel... Thanks much! Holly Peirson Columbus

[mou-net] Kestrel siting, Anoka Co.

Sited a hunting Am. Kestrel yesterday, at 2:30 p.m., on the wire near/over the south side of the I-35 freeway bridge at exit #129, for Hwy 97/Lake Drive. This is in Anoka Co, practically at the border with Washington Co. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co.

[mou-net] St. Paul Audubon's February March newsletter The Cardinal

St. Paul Audubon Society's February March Cardinal is available in PDF format, by going to www.stpaulaudubon.org You are welcome to attend member meetings and field trips -- all activities are open to everyone. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. (Editor) Join or Leave mou-net: http

[mou-net] Belated Reports (and some current)

14. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. 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] Threats against birders in Sax-Zim Bog

to stop and aggravate this person... Right?! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Erika Sitz Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 5:17 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: Re: [mou-net] Threats against birders in Sax

[mou-net] Rusty Blackbirds

near the eastern portion of Lamprey Pass WMA, with marshy low lands and somewhat higher wooded hunting land. I will watch for them this p.m. when I head back that way, but I would be surprised to find them still there. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co Join or Leave mou-net: http

Re: [mou-net] feather identification help wanted

Looks like an owl. Maybe Barred? Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co Chris Mansfield mansfie...@gmail.com wrote: Found in central Duluth, MN, October 18, 2011, in urban habitat with ornamental trees including tall spruces: linkhttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6rMmbCc2TZM/Tp9HYOPCdAI/AC4

[mou-net] Apostle Islands, Labor Day Weekend

of it spent in woods so no warbler waves... Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. 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] Carlos Avery Connecticut Warbler

. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jason Bolism Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 7:55 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Carlos Avery Connecticut Warbler Yesterday at Carlos Avery - In the SE

[mou-net] In the Yard Sunday...

minds' eye I see a creamy streaked breast and belly, a long white eye stripe, fast, sure movements to grab food from the water and the mossy, water-soaked logs. It sure pays to know your songs. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa

Re: [mou-net] yellow-rump at suet feeder--hennepin county

them eating last year's flower seeds just like a goldfinch or chickadee. That's why we see Tree Swallows earlier than other swallows, too. Holly Peirson SE Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of wickl...@umn.edu Sent: Thursday, April

[mou-net] Out and About in SE Anoka and Washington Co's Today...

WBL, too. * Frog began singing last Saturday, in all ponds, marshes, etc. as the ice melted in the shallower areas. Spring is here in the TC area. Soon to come to the north, too, we promise! Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

Re: [mou-net] Best Approach to birding Carlos Avery?

Guide. Frog sounds guide. Hat. Rain or wind gear. Shovel. Later in the season, bug repellent is a good idea. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Paul Kammen Sent: Monday, April 04, 2011 11:29

Re: [mou-net] Pig's Eye Lake, Ramsey Co

A Maybe that's why I saw about 7 B. Eagles today as I drove from Columbus to White Bear Lk, and back again (may have seen same ones 2x). Only 2-3 of those are resident birds. They are on the move!! Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds

[mou-net] Pair of Eagles - Sittin' in a tree...

wouldn't like to think they like a spot right on this quite busy road... There are a couple of established nests in the area, but I'm going to be watching for construction activities now... Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. PS: Cranes, Eagles, Owls, Geese, Ducks, Red-winged Blackbirds, Killdeer, Red

[mou-net] Sandhill Cranes in E Anoka/W Washington Counties

as today, we won't be out on it much longer! Also, many small batches of ducks and geese went over. For me, Sandhill Cranes are the birds that, as Aldo Leopold said so well: make the spring. Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1

[mou-net] Washington Co. Monday PM

On a ramble in the countryside (son's driving exercise) of Washington Co., just east of Manning Trail on Hwy 97, saw a flock of 20-30 Snow Buntings!! The only other birds seen were a lot of crows and one raptor, too far in distance to tell species. Holly Join or Leave mou-net:

Re: [mou-net] Stearns County Harrier

! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Betsy Beneke Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 3:41 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] Stearns County Harrier I was surprised to see a male northern harrier

Re: [mou-net] Stickney Road, Sax Zim

want the birds to be safe, too. Winter provides enough of a hardship for them. Today I've been watching the Barred Owl hunt near/under my feeders, where the vole tunnels are slowly being exposed due to snow melt. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds

Re: [mou-net] Deer Problems

it She ate the plant I did the experiment on, so I figured the deer would, too. Returned it and got the pellets. Had to keep the remains of that plant out of her reach for over a month until the spray wore off. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Now, about those voles... My owl families

Re: [mou-net] [mou-rba]

it takes to plan your time around getting that done. Thank you all very much for your time and dedication. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. 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] woodpecker nictitating membranes

to catch it on film (so to speak). Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of danerika Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 4:47 PM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] woodpecker nictitating membranes Hi All

[mou-net] Grackle at feeder today

to the racket as 100's of them sat in the trees overhead and then up and left in large groups. It took 15-20 minutes for the birds to move on and the noise to subside! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Binocular Repair

Hello Minnesota Western Wisconsin Birders: I am in need of the name/number of someone or a business that does binocular cleaning and repair, preferably in the Twin Cities area. Thanks to all who reply back-channel. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. hpbirdscou...@msn.com

Re: [mou-net] cleaning hummingbird feeders

Or you could use the old restaurant coffee pot cleaning method: put a little shaved or small pieces of ice in, along with some lemon juice, swirl it around a few times and then rinse with water. Works like a charm on cooked on coffee and other grime at the bottoms of jars. Holly Peirson Columbus

Re: [mou-net] close up look at Black-Crowned Night-Heron Minnehaha Creek, Minneapolis

to boat traffic. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:54:17 -0500 From: d...@mac.com Subject: Re: [mou-net] close up look at Black-Crowned Night-Heron Minnehaha Creek, Minneapolis To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Years ago, when I had a sailboat on Harriet

[mou-net] Bobolink!

this wildlife! Holly Peirson Columbus, SE Anoka Co. 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] RFI: Carlos Avery cranes

to see them is not on the south side of Hwy 18, but just to the WNW of or around Pool 4, where they did some prescribed burning a few years ago. At least, that is where I recently saw 20-30, feeding in the wet marsh there. That's the long answer... Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Date

[mou-net] Stearns BSA, Star Camp Bird List

53 species either heard or seen by 2 observers at Star Camp, the 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Boy Scouts of America. Would any other birder-scouter attendees like to add to the list? Hi-lights: Eagle with fish in talons, being harrassed by a crow; overhead while waiting for

[mou-net] Ah, Spring! Winter.... Spring!

and other indoor things, but I'll keep a window cocked open to hear the birds if they'll sing through the rain. Ah, in Just- springwhen the world is mud- luscious (to quote a favorite poet...) Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co

Re: [mou-net] Sandhill Cranes

Ah, you beat me to it! The cranes also arrived at Carlos -- today!!! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:56:24 -0700 From: roymz...@yahoo.com Subject: [mou-net] Sandhill Cranes To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU I saw two sandhill cranes flying over Shoreview

Re: [mou-net] Birding about the Metro

. As the eagle flies, these are all within a few miles of each other. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. 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] Fw: mou-net has moved

likewise... Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 08:23:04 -0800 From: roymz...@yahoo.com Subject: [mou-net] Fw: mou-net has moved To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Are we supposed to tell you to move us? If so, please move me also. The message was unclear. - Forwarded Message From:

[mou-net] Spring's Eternal Hope

siskins eating me out of nyjer seed, but expect that one day soon relative quiet will descend, more's the pity. Their rising calls are so uplifting! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

Re: [mou-net] Sand hill cranes, Wash Co.

Me too, me too! Just went out with dog and there they were, calling at Carlos Avery!! They must have come in overnight!! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:mou-...@lists.umn.edu] On Behalf Of Karen Schik Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 10:35

[mou-net] Eagles - Chisago Co.

Yesterday while fishing on S. Center Lake in Lindstrom/Center City, there were a pair of adult Eagles frequently flying overhead, a lovely sight on such a warm spring day while there's still over 2 ft of ice!! Must be a nest in the area... Anyone know where it is? Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka

[mou-net] Robins in Forest Lake, Washington Co.

Thursday AM there were quite a few Robins in the bushes next to the Forest Lake High School parking lot. Small flock, perhaps 5-10. Ah, Spring! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Have been feeding quite a nice mixed flock of siskins and goldfinches for the last couple of months... 50 +/- birds

[mou-net] Freeway I-35W Lino Lakes Eagles

for many years now. The Eagles have been in the area most of the winter. They sit/roost either in the tree or on the power poles just to the S of the nest tree. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives:http://lists.umn.edu

[mou] Lots of Sandhills on Pine/Chisago line

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[mou] RFI - Call Help

Perhaps a young Green Heron? They are out of the nest and I heard something similar last night on a long walk. They have not got it down to the one emphatic screech yet! Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -Original Message- From: mou-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-boun

[mou] Birding Code of Ethics (or ethics any kind...)

that at the end of each RBA there be a link to the Birding Code of Ethics. That's a simple way to put the info out but not overwhelm us with discussion of whether we ought to be paying attention to them or not. Holly Peirson Columbus, Anoka Co. -- next part -- An HTML attachment

[mou] Common Ravens in southern Chisago County

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