[mou-net] Migration Thursday night

A significant migration of songbirds and other bird species is predicted for Minnesota tonight, Thursday, Sept. 3, by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The lab calls this a high-intensity migration, hundreds of thousands to millions of birds depending on location. The map for the Twin Cities and

Re: [mou-net] Purpose of this listserv?

Amen to Mr. Chapman’s comments on Facebook. It is a scourge, a curse, a misery. There is no conscience there, only greed and complete disregard for damage done. Information found on Facebook comes with a very high price. We are fortunate to have this listserv. It has a purpose (that should be

[mou-net] This IS about birds

https://bit.ly/2yfwBcD Jim Williams woodduc...@gmail.com startribune.com/wingnut “…what was supposed to be happening 50 years from now is our present reality.” — Edwin Castellanos, climate scientist, Universidad del Valle, Guatemala Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] yellow-billed loon in SD

A yellow-billed loon has been seen routinely since June 22 on the Missouri River near Pierre, SD. The bird is most often found several hundred yards downstream from the Oahe dam, usually on either side of man-made gravel bar, used by fishermen, at the southern end of the state park on the west

[mou-net] birding festivals and other events

For the StarTribune I a writing about upcoming birding festivals, hikes, classes, anything offered to the public during the coming spring migration window to enhance the fun. I've built a list using Google. There must be events I’ve missed. Any help in completing my list will be much

[mou-net] tufted duck photo

I’m looking for a good photo of the Tufted Duck for possible use in the StarTrib. Credit, but no $$$. Jim Williams Birding blog at startribune/wingnut I wouldn't have seen it if I hadn't believed it … — unknown Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] house wrens

Many thanks to the 23 people who responded to my question about nesting House Wrens. Seven of us report wrens missing from usual locations. Others have wrens enough to share. I guess it just depends. Jim Williams Birding blog at startribune/wingnut Voltaire’s Candide, after enduring a litany

[mou-net] twin cities birding hot spots, map

I would like to visit with the person responsible for the map and info on the web site entitled Twin Cities Birding Hot Spots. Jim Williams woodduc...@gmail.com birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Our warming world is not waiting for the federal government to pay attention. Join

[mou-net] swan photo?

I am looking for a good photo of the Black Swan that was being seen on Lake Harriet. It would be worth a byline in the Strib. Thanks. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Our warming world is not waiting for you to pay attention. Join or Leave mou-net:

[mou-net] Twin Cities birding app for your phone

A free app for your iPhone or Android system that lists and describes the birds of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area complete with maps of locations to visit to find those birds. What a great idea. Wish it was mine. Nope. It’s been released by the City of Denver, working with a Colorado