[mou-net] Josh Watson

2024-04-29 Thread Jim Williams
I am looking for contact information for Josh Watson, birder from Grand Marais. Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http

[mou-net] Shepherd poles

2024-03-12 Thread Jim Williams
From which you hang feeders, two black wrought iron no base. One small tube feeder. Rebar and elec conduit for mounting boxes. The end is near. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting

[mou-net] Mallards mating

2024-03-02 Thread Jim Williams
We have a pair of mallards courting and mating in a small open corner of our frozen pond. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http

[mou-net] Birds of NA set

2024-03-02 Thread Jim Williams
Birds of North America set, 716 booklets pub. by Academy of Natural Sciences and AOU prior to online availability. Contact for more information. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting

[mou-net] Be on the lookout

2024-02-23 Thread Jim Williams
From a birder who lives in SE SD, sent today: "There is an open pond by my nieces in southern sanborn country. Last night and today I saw redhead, lesser scaup, green-winged teal, mallard, wigeon, ring necked, Goldeneye. Along with Canada, cackling, white-fronted goose. Jim Williams Bi

[mou-net] Yard-bird gear, free

2024-02-05 Thread Jim Williams
, one suitable for duck box. And!! a molded bullet-style duck nest box to go with it. Several seed trays. All used, all free. No delivery. Jim Williams, woodduc...@gmail.com. Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian National

[mou-net] Bluebird nest boxes

2024-01-08 Thread Jim Williams
The volunteer position at the Wayzata Country Club has been filled. Jim Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives

[mou-net] Bluebird trail

2024-01-05 Thread Jim Williams
I am retiring after 20 years as bluebird nest box monitor at the Wayzata country club. They are looking for a replacement. Low key effort with great photo oops, bluebirds and many other species. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden

[mou-net] Nest-box monitor wanted

2024-01-04 Thread Jim Williams
and frequency of monitor work is left to the discretion of the monitor. Golf carts are provided for monitor visits. All that is asked of the monitor is that golfers not be disturbed. Contact Jim Williams at woodduc...@gmail.com. General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org

[mou-net] Spell check

2023-12-04 Thread Jim Williams
I hate spell check. My last note on Wayzata Bay (not Bat) birds was intended to be begin "Mid-morn ..." not as interpreted by Apple's nonsense understanding of what I "should" have said. I know -- proofread. You'd think I know that. Jim Jim Williams Birding columnist Min

[mou-net] Wayzata Bat

2023-12-04 Thread Jim Williams
Mics-morn Wayzata Bay 100s common mergs stretched across mid-bay east to west. Too distant and hazy to distinguish loons. Unusual, no eagles seen hunting or in trees at bay entrance. Did not check Cty Road 15 shore. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com

[mou-net] wood duck box

2023-11-19 Thread Jim Williams
free. hard-shell bullet shape, top threaded for easy removal and cleaning. with pole. Jim Williams woodduc...@gmail.com Birding columnist, Minneapolis StarTribune Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian National Museum

[mou-net] Janssen obit

2023-11-02 Thread Jim Williams
To avoid any confusion, I did not write the Bob Janssen obit. I simply forwarded it to the network. Staff writer Rachel Hutton wrote it, and did it very well. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines

[mou-net] My Star Tribune gift article for you: A Minnesota birding 'pioneer,' expert and author dies at 91

2023-11-02 Thread Jim Williams
I want to share this article with you! Since I’m a subscriber to Star Tribune you can access this article in the next two weeks free of charge. A Minnesota birding 'pioneer,' expert and author dies at 91 https://strib.gift/dht6bd5w4 Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune

[mou-net] Bob Janssen has died

2023-10-31 Thread Jim Williams
cornering the state. Many of us will say this: He was my friend and I will miss him. Jim Williams Orono 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 encourages you to stay

Re: [mou-net] a parliament of owls

2023-09-25 Thread Jim and Jennifer Levitt
their courtship. Jim Levitt From: Minnesota Birds on behalf of Stephen Greenfield Sent: Monday, September 25, 2023 8:38:28 AM To: MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU Subject: [mou-net] a parliament of owls (Yes, that’s a term, like “a murder of crows”.) Question: How many Great

Re: [mou-net] Crossbills, Hubbard County

2023-09-01 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
I’ve had a flock circle through a few times this summer, all reported on eBird. Charlene Nelson Elbow Lake farm, Grant County > On Aug 31, 2023, at 8:31 PM, Bill & Nancy Henke wrote: > > I found a single Red Crossbill on Monday at the Tamarac NWR visitors > center, and another on Wednesday at

[mou-net] Species designations

2023-05-06 Thread Jim Williams
in the state. Casual species are those for which there are Accepted records in eight, seven, six, five, four, or three years out of the past ten years. Accidental species are those for which there are Accepted records in two, one, or no years out of the past years.” Jim Williams Birding columnist

[mou-net] Terms

2023-05-06 Thread Jim Williams
Thanks to all who responded. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden 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] what does casual mean?

2023-05-05 Thread Jim Williams
Help, please — the MOU uses the terms regular, casual, and accidental on its checklists. What do those terms mean? Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist, Minneapolis StarTribune Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian

[mou-net] Janssen life list

2023-05-02 Thread Jim Williams
Can someone please tell me what Bob Janssen's MN life list total is? Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html Archives: http://lists.umn.edu

[mou-net] Swainson's warbler

2023-04-30 Thread Jim Williams
I would appreciate being able to speak with Jeremy Cushman, if someone could ask him to contact me. Thanks. Jim Williams Birding columnist Minneapolis StarTribune startribune.com/variety/homeandgarden General information and guidelines for posting: https://moumn.org/listservice.html

Re: [mou-net] Woodpeckers and carrion

2022-03-06 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
I’ve heard reports many deer in MN and Iowa are infected with CWD and Covid. Handle with care. Charlene Nelson Grant County MN > On Mar 3, 2022, at 9:14 PM, GREG ELIZABETH CLOSMORE > wrote: > > We live in Washington County near Stillwater and every year hang a roadkill > deer in a tree ( to

Re: [mou-net] North Shore Fruit Report

2021-11-07 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
We are in Grant County and we also had that freeze that affected fruiting trees/bushes. We also had fewer bees and other pollinators. Along with the drought our crab apples just did not produce. There were fewer chokecherries but the high bush cranberry did produce. Not sure why, if they

[mou-net] Mike Mulligan's 90th birthday

2021-10-26 Thread Jim Williams
Please feel free to share this with others you think would like to contribute. Jim Williams Wayzata Everything’s fine until it’s not. And then everything goes to hell. — Doug Erwin, paleobiologist, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Join or Leave mou-net: http://li

[mou-net] MOU phone hotline

2021-08-29 Thread Jim Williams
Does MOU phone hotline exist? If not, when was it discontinued? Wis phone hotline cord pulled yesterday. Jim Williams Wayzata Birding columnist, Minneapolis StarTribune Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou

[mou-net] Fwd: [sd-birds] Elaenia

2020-10-25 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: Jim Williams, Wayzata An extremely unlikely bird. There are confirming photos. > From: Ricky Olson > Date: October 25, 2020 at 9:52:48 AM CDT > To: sd-bi...@groups.io > Subject: [sd-birds] Elaenia > >  > Grand Forks ND has a probable White-cres

Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

2020-10-11 Thread Jim Williams
Amen to that. Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. > On Oct 11, 2020, at 8:00 AM, "jbaum...@usfamily.net" wrote: > > Thank you, Jason - for taking 4.1 seconds to use words everyone can > understand. > >

Re: [mou-net] SMLO at Park Point.

2020-10-09 Thread Jim Solum
SMLO would be a Smiths Longspur and LALO would be Lapland Longspur. Good birding! Jim Solum Gurnee, Illinois Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 9, 2020, at 10:24 AM, Law, Carolyn wrote: > > Where is Park Place? What is a SMLO? WHAT IS A LALOM > > > > Blessings

Re: [mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

2020-09-20 Thread Jim Ryan
t; Jeanie > > Jeanie Joppru > Pennington County, MN > > Sent from my iPad > > > > > On Sep 20, 2020, at 1:15 PM, Jim Ryan wrote: > > > > Thanks for this Tami! > > > > I had a pine siskin at my feeders briefly today mixed in with a flock of >

Re: [mou-net] Winter Finch Forecast

2020-09-20 Thread Jim Ryan
Thanks for this Tami! I had a pine siskin at my feeders briefly today mixed in with a flock of goldfinches. Seems early On Sun, Sep 20, 2020, 11:00 AM Tami Vogel wrote: > Here is Tyler Hoar's winter finch forecast. > > He mentions that he has started a nonprofit dedicated to finch research >

[mou-net] Correction: FRIDAY

2020-09-03 Thread Jim Williams
Migration — good birding FRIDAY, with any luck at all Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. 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

[mou-net] Books, okay

2019-11-10 Thread Jim Williams
We now have contact info. Thanks to all who responded Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. 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] Books

2019-11-10 Thread Jim Williams
We have books to contribute for the paper session sale. We need contact info, please. Jim and Jude Williams Weather is the passenger. Climate is the driver. Weather goes where climate takes it. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] My last post was for real

2019-08-11 Thread Jim Williams
It looks like click bait. My error. It isn't. Sorry. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Climate change is coming to a world near you. 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] Nikon scope

2019-07-11 Thread Jim Williams
Anyone with interest in a lighty used Nikon model 80A angled body spotting scope with Bogen model 3001 tripod should contact me. Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net

[mou-net] Eagle

2019-06-22 Thread Jim Williams
Raptor Center on the job. Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. 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] Injured eagle

2019-06-22 Thread Jim Williams
Injured juv bald eagle in Elk River needs transport to rehab. Any help nearby? Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Climate change is coming to get you. 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] Green heron

2018-10-28 Thread Jim Williams
I'd post this to eBird, but am having trouble with it. Green Heron in our backyard pond, today makes beginning of third week. Has been present all but three days. I am wondering about late dates for this species. Thanks. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Earth always bats

[mou-net] FOS White crowned Sparrows/Grant County

2018-10-03 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
At feeders. Charlene Nelson Elbow Lake farm 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] FOS Gold crowned Kinglets and Brown Creeper

2018-10-03 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
At Grant County farm. Yard is wild with lil birds;-) Charlene Nelson 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] Whooping Cranes in Carver Cty

2018-08-02 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
Has anyone reported them to the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo? They like to keep track. Charlene Nelson Grant County MN and Citrus County FL > On Aug 2, 2018, at 2:12 PM, MOU wrote: > > (Posted by Linda Sparling via moumn.org) > > I haven't seen this reported yet on the MOU

Re: [mou-net] RFI Seward, Alaska pelagic trips

2018-07-02 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
After an inland passage tour and train from Seward to Anchorage we rented a car and drove to Homer. Because every other boat company was shut down for bad weather, we hired a private taxi boat to take us to Gull Island in rain and wind for just couple hours to see Puffins and other nesting

Re: [mou-net] House Wrens

2018-06-11 Thread Jim Gay
Just the opposite. Have 2 breeding pairs of wrens. Normal is 0-1. Also, the wrens and blue birds appear to be getting along with each other. Jim Gay Woodbury Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2018, at 1:09 PM, Jim Williams wrote: > > Anyone noticing absence or reduced numbers of Ho

[mou-net] House Wrens

2018-06-11 Thread Jim Williams
Anyone noticing absence or reduced numbers of House Wrens this spring? Jim Williams birding blog at startribune/Wingnut Earth always bats last. 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] N. Mockingbird in Fridley

2018-05-17 Thread Jim Ryan
t > > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.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 > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best

[mou-net] Snowy Owl Olmsted Co.

2018-01-01 Thread Jim Robey
At 12:45 today (1-1-2018) a snowy owl was in the median of Highway 52 just after passing under the airport bridge going South. 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] Pine Siskins

2017-11-02 Thread Jim Robey
Over the last several days I have noticed an increasing number of Pine Siskins at the feeders. They are among a large flock of Goldfinches. Today the number of siskins at the feeders is fifteen. Maybe and irruption year? Sent from Mail for

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report - 8/29/2017

2017-08-29 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for August 29th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A CAROLINA WREN was found on the 27th in Two Harbors along the old fence line to the west of the Edna G. tugboat at Agate Bay. The bird was still present on the 28th. John Richardson saw

[mou-net] Caroline Wren, Two Harbors, Lake County

2017-08-27 Thread Jim Lind
I found a Carolina Wren in Two Harbors today, along the old fenceline to the west of the Edna G. tugboat at Agate Bay. I put a very blurry photo on the Recently Seen page. Jim Lind Two Harbors Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report 5/24/2017

2017-05-24 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for May 24th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A PRAIRIE WARBLER was found by Janelle Long and Molly Thompson on the 20th at the Indian Point campground in west Duluth. Steve Kolbe found an adult LITTLE GULL on the 22nd at the Park Point

[mou-net] The little owl that could

2017-05-10 Thread Jim Williams
Check StarTribune.com home page for wonderful photo feature of young Great Horned Owl climbing a tree after falling from nest. Photos by Harris Mallory of Roseville. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Our warming world is not waiting for you to pay attention

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report 5/7/2017

2017-05-07 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for May 7th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. An apparent SMEW was reported at 16th Street on the bay side of Park Point on the 3rd, but it could not be relocated. A freshly-killed NORTHERN FULMAR was found by John Richardson on April 27th

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report - 4/25/2017

2017-04-25 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for April 25th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A EURASIAN WIGEON was found on the 16th by Butch Ukura northeast of the town of Aitkin on the rice paddies along 430th Street, about 1.5 miles east of CR 1. It was last reported on the 23rd.

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report 4/12/17

2017-04-12 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for April 12th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD was found on the 10th by John Richardson at the 24th Street on Park Point, and it was still present on the 12th. The EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE is still being seen between

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report - 4/2/17

2017-04-02 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for April 2nd, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A EURASIAN COLLARED-DOVE was found by John Richardson on the 22nd at 25th Street on Park Point, and the bird was still present on the 2nd. It has been seen between 11th Street and 36th Street.

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report - 3/20/2017

2017-03-20 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for March 20th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The Six GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE at the Grand Marais municipal campground and the HARLEQUIN DUCK in the Grand Marais Harbor were still present on the 19th. Julie Grahn relocated the

[mou-net] 3/13/2017 Duluth Birding Report

2017-03-13 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for March 13th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. Six GREATER WHITE-FRONTED GEESE were found on the 12th at the Grand Marais municipal campground, and John Richardson saw eight on the 7th at Interstate Island in the Duluth harbor. Peder

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report 2/27/2017

2017-02-27 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for February 27th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The EURASIAN TREE SPARROW in downtown Two Harbors is still being seen daily at the ground feeder at South Avenue and Waterfront Drive, between the Do North pizzeria and the black historic

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report 2/14/2017

2017-02-14 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for February 14th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The EURASIAN TREE SPARROW in downtown Two Harbors is still being seen daily at the ground feeder at South Avenue and Waterfront Drive, between the Do North pizzeria and the black historic

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report 1/31/2017

2017-01-31 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for January 31st, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW at 44th Avenue East and Regent Street was reported as recently as the 25th. A BREWER´S BLACKBIRD and RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD continue to be seen at the WLSSD site at

[mou-net] Duluth Birding Report - 1/17/2017

2017-01-17 Thread Jim Lind
This is the Duluth Birding Report for January 17th, 2017 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The CURVE-BILLED THRASHER at 605 NE 11th Street in Grand Rapids in Itasca County was still present as of the 17th. The bird has apparently been present for a month or so and was seen

[mou-net] Kim eckert photo

2017-01-13 Thread Jim Williams
I'm looking for a good current photo of Kim Eckert. Can anyone help? 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: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Stop black swan posts!

2016-12-17 Thread Jim Williams
In a minute. First, you can buy one of these birds in Wis. for $1330, free shipping. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html > On Dec 17, 2016, at 7:45 PM, marshall or janet howe/mcmillen > <howe.mcmil...@gmail.com> wrote: > &

Re: [mou-net] Black Swan on Lake Harriet, Hennepin Co.

2016-12-17 Thread Jim Ryan
The report of the death of the black swan this morning is most interesting because Steve Weston and I saw one this afternoon about 4pm at Fort Snelling State Park. We presumed it was the same bird reported earlier by numerous observers. Perhaps there are two? I never saw the bird everyone's been

[mou-net] Eurasian Tree Sparrow in Two Harbors, Lake County

2016-11-21 Thread Jim Lind
at Waterfront Drive and South Avenue, between the Do North Pizzaria and black locomotive train. House Sparrows often feed there and roost in the blue spruces around the parking lot. Jim Lind Two Harbors Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

Re: [mou-net] Minnesota Birding News App

2016-11-17 Thread Jim Williams
in an age when more always seems to be regarded as better. (And, yes, sometimes it is.) And please, don't anybody ask my age. Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut Our warming world is not waiting for you to pay attention. > On Nov 17, 2016, at 6:55 AM, Rich Hoeg <ri

[mou-net] Happy Birthday Mike Mulligan

2016-11-07 Thread Jim Williams
became one of Calgary's most active birders. And he organizes birding trips to Central America. He is planning a trip to Guatemala in 2017, should you have interest. (His Central American life list is pushing 1,000 species.) Jim Williams Wayzata, MN birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut

[mou-net] sharp-tailed directions

2016-09-24 Thread Jim
Could anyone provide precise directions to the sharp-tailed sandpiper? Thanks. Jim Williams birding blog at startribune.com/Wingnut 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] North American Big Year record

2016-09-24 Thread Jim
record. One of them is Laura Keene, a birder from Ohio who has set a new NA BY record for women, and who likely will hold the second of third highest total ever when the year ends. Jim Williams Wayzata birding blog at startribune.com/Wingnut Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 9/15/16

2016-09-15 Thread Jim Lind
: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for September 15th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A juvenile SABINE'S GULL was found on the 15th by Peder Svingen at the dune bridge near the Sky Harbor Airport at Park Point. Two juveniles were seen here

[mou-net] Sabine's Gulls and Parasitic Jaegers at Park Point, Duluth

2016-09-07 Thread Jim Lind
-morph and one (possibly two) dark-morph Parasitic Jaegers seen. A dark morph flew directly overhead towards the harbor, and then about 20-30 minutes later one was seen far out on the lake. Jim Lind Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http

[mou-net] North American Big Year record broken and still under attack

2016-09-02 Thread Jim Williams
Story from Washington Post http://wpo.st/7L5w1 Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/Wingnut 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] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 9/1/16

2016-09-01 Thread Jim Lind
) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for September 1st, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPERS have been reported recently from the Park Point Recreation Area, the Grassy Point area of west Duluth, the Cook

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 8/22/16

2016-08-22 Thread Jim Lind
Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for August 22nd, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The first migrant COMMON NIGHHAWKS of the season were reported in Duluth and along the North

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 8/11/16

2016-08-11 Thread Jim Lind
-RBA *Minnesota *Duluth/North Shore *August 11, 2016 *MNDU1608.11 -Birds mentioned Buff-breasted Sandpiper White-winged Dove -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: August 11, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl

Re: [mou-net] Red Knot sighting GPS coordinates

2016-08-11 Thread Jim & Charlene Nelson
the shelter building is probably at the intersection where 330 Ave used to be. the north border of the impoundment is 260th St and the south border is 240th St. the west border is the county line with Traverse Co and is 340 Ave. today because of the saturated roads I took Grant County 1 west

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 7/24/16

2016-07-24 Thread Jim Lind
Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for July 24th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A BUFF-BREASTED SANDPIPER was found on the 17th by Ben Anderson at the Park Point

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 7/7/16

2016-07-07 Thread Jim Lind
Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for July 7th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. Rubin Stenseng found a NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD on the 27th at the Park Point Recreation Area, and it was last

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2016-07-05 Thread Jim Ryan
Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net > Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html > -- Sincerely, Jim Ryan Vadnais Heights Measure yourself by your best moments, not by your worst. We are too prone to judge ourselves by our moments of

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 6/26/16

2016-06-26 Thread Jim Lind
Black-throated Blue Warbler Yellow-headed Blackbird -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: June 26, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for June 26th, 2016

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 6/9/16

2016-06-09 Thread Jim Lind
) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for June 9th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. An ORCHARD ORIOLE was found on the 3rd by John Richardson at the Park Point Recreation Area. It was seen again on the 4th. Ben Anderson saw

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 6/2/16

2016-06-02 Thread Jim Lind
, Duluth/North Shore Date: June 2, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for June 2nd, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A LAUGHING GULL in non-breeding plumage

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 5/26/16

2016-05-26 Thread Jim Lind
Warbler Blackpoll Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Canada Warbler Wilson's Warbler Eastern Towhee Lark Bunting Indigo Bunting Bobolink -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: May 26, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 5/20/16

2016-05-20 Thread Jim Lind
Flycatcher Warbling Vireo Gray-cheeked Thrush Mourning Warbler Black-throated Blue Warbler Canada Warbler Wilson's Warbler Indigo Bunting Bobolink -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: May 20, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 5/13/16

2016-05-13 Thread Jim Lind
Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for May 12th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A late TOWNSEND'S SOLITAIRE was found by Marcia Nelson on the 8th near Cadotte

[mou-net] Duluth RBA addendum

2016-05-08 Thread Jim Lind
Point Recreation Area. Jim Lind 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] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 5/7/16

2016-05-07 Thread Jim Lind
Harris's Sparrow Yellow-headed Blackbird -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: May 7, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for May 7th, 2016 sponsored

Re: [mou-net] Bird Walks with Youth Birders

2016-05-02 Thread Jim Williams
Ms. Simso Dean is a birding heroine. She is doing great things. Birding needs more people like her. Go Amy!!! Jim Williams birding blog at www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/Wingnut.html > On May 2, 2016, at 8:19 AM, Amy Simso Dean <mamabir...@gmail.com> wrote: >

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 4/28/16

2016-04-28 Thread Jim Lind
-Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: April 28, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for April 28th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 4/22/16

2016-04-22 Thread Jim Lind
: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for April 22nd, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. The GOLDEN-CROWNED SPARROW at 44th Avenue East and Regent Street in the Lakeside neighborhood of Duluth is still being seen daily. Birders are welcome to look

[mou-net] Harlequin Duck at Knife River, Lake County

2016-04-19 Thread Jim Lind
of the marina's boat canal and scanning the island and surrounding area for about 30 minutes. Jim Lind Two Harbors 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] Golden-crowned Sparrow still present in Duluth

2016-04-15 Thread Jim Lind
into his yard. Jim Lind 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] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 4/14/16

2016-04-14 Thread Jim Lind
Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: April 14, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for April 14th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A TOWNSEND'S

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 4/9/16

2016-04-09 Thread Jim Lind
Shore Date: April 9, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for April 9th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. John Richardson saw a SHORT-EARED OWL flying over

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 3/31/16

2016-03-31 Thread Jim Lind
Gull Iceland Gull Glaucous Gull Great Black-backed Gull Belted Kingfisher Winter Wren Bohemian Waxwing Fox Sparrow Eastern Meadowlark -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: March 31, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl

[mou-net] Harlequin Duck at Knife River, Lake Co.

2016-03-30 Thread Jim Lind
Harbors on February 27. Jim Lind Two Harbors 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] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 3/26/16

2016-03-26 Thread Jim Lind
Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: March 26, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net) This is the Duluth Birding Report for March 26th, 2016 sponsored by the Minnesota Ornithologists' Union. A TOWNSEND'S

[mou-net] [mou-rba] Duluth RBA 3/18/16

2016-03-18 Thread Jim Lind
American Kestrel Gyrfalcon Townsend's Solitaire Bohemian Waxwing Red-winged Blackbird Western Meadowlark -Transcript Hotline: Minnesota, Duluth/North Shore Date: March 18, 2016 Sponsor: Minnesota Ornithologists' Union (MOU) Reports: (218) 834-2858 Compiler: Jim Lind (jsl...@frontiernet.net

[mou-net] Duluth RBA addendum

2016-03-10 Thread Jim Lind
into his yard. Jim Lind Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Archives: http://lists.umn.edu/archives/mou-net.html

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