[mou] WNV impacts on crows

2005-07-15 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Cutright.Noel" Date: July 15, 2005 4:21:42 PM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] WNV impacts on crows During the past couple of years, there has been discussion on what=20 impacts West Nile Virus has had on American Crow populations.=A0 In a=20 r

[mou] bird die-offs

2005-07-15 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: Ellen Paul Date: July 15, 2005 11:33:01 AM CDT To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Ornithologists and birds in the [worrisome] news Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology" Pelican die-offs in South Dakota; increased seabir

[mou] Fwd: Kirtland's Warblers numbers at new record high

2005-07-13 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Cutright.Noel" Date: July 13, 2005 7:50:36 AM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Kirtland's Warblers numbers at new record high FYI - Note that 3 singing males were observed in WI - first I've heard about it - Noel Cutright, Ozaukee County Michi

[mou] 400 species

2005-07-12 Thread Jim Williams
Congratulations, Bob. Jim Williams On Jul 12, 2005, at 6:46 PM, Josh Watson wrote: Hello All, =A0 I've really enjoyed haveing this white-winged dove at my house and=20 seeing everyones faces when they finally get to see it. But I have to=20 admit the best part about having it just hap

[mou] wetlands and ducks

2005-07-07 Thread Jim Williams
Here is the link to the complete report, "The Waterfowler's Guide to Global Warming": http://www.nwf.org/nwfwebadmin/binaryVault/ Waterfowlers_Guide_June_20051.pdf Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] No potholes, no ducks

2005-07-06 Thread Jim Williams
This article is from a few days ago from the Sioux Falls ARGUS LEADER, South Dakota's largest newspaper. It was sent to me by Paul Baicich, a friend in Maryland. South Dakota won't be the only place this happens, not that Minnesota has much duck habitat left. Jim Williams Wayzata,

[mou] golden-winged warbler message

2005-07-05 Thread Jim Williams
I think I just sent a message (Golden-winged Warbler meeting) with attachments. My mistake. Sorry. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: Deadline for Golden-winged Warbler Workshop Approaches!

2005-07-05 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Tom Will Date: July 5, 2005 2:21:13 PM CDT To: mwpar...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Deadline for Golden-winged Warbler Workshop Approaches! Reply-To: tom_w...@fws.gov July 9 is the deadline for early registration and for making room

[mou] Re: Henslow's Sparrows

2005-07-04 Thread Jim Williams
Can anyone offer insight into the very large number of Henslow's=20 Sparrows being reported in Minnesota this summer? More birds? Why? What=20= changed? Or, more birders? Do we simply find more once we begin=20 looking? Jim Williams Wayzata On Jul 4, 2005, at 11:28 AM, Williams, Bob wrot

[mou] Fwd: 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp now on sale

2005-06-30 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Willliams Wayzata, Minnesota Begin forwarded message: From: "Paul J. Baicich" Date: June 30, 2005 7:02:49 PM CDT To: Subject: 2005-2006 Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp now on sale Dear Birding and Conservation Friends, I returned this afternoon from the "First Da

[mou] meetings in this area

2005-06-30 Thread Jim Williams
comes from the newsletter of the Ornithological Society of North America. Posted by Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] suggested reading

2005-06-28 Thread Jim Williams
I suggest that MOU members might find interest in Laura Erickson's blog posting for 28 June 05, the fourth item of the day, title of which begins "My cranky response..." As usual, Laura is spot-on. I could not agree more. The blog address is http://www.birderblog.com/ Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Mute Swans -- this might be the end, finally

2005-06-26 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Jeanette Bider Date: June 24, 2005 8:58:27 AM CDT To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: [Fwd: Judge refuses to enjoin Mute Swan control]] (fwd) Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology"

[mou] Dr. James Clements (1927-2005) MN and WI connections

2005-06-13 Thread Jim Williams
forward by Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota Begin forwarded message: From: "Hooper, Amy" Date: June 13, 2005 6:45:44 PM CDT To: birdc...@listserv.arizona.edu Subject: [BIRDCHAT] in honor of Dr. James Clements (1927-2005) Reply-To: "Hooper, Amy" Dr. James Franklin Clemen

[mou] mou book sale info

2005-06-10 Thread Jim Williams
MN 55331. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] MOU book sale?

2005-06-09 Thread Jim Williams
Does the MOU still have its Paper Session book sale? Are donations wanted? Do the Martins continue to run the sale? Jim Williams

[mou] birds and birders: continuing conversation

2005-06-09 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: "Ted Lee Eubanks" Date: June 9, 2005 7:54:18 AM CDT To: "'Sheri Williamson'" , Cc: , , , Thanks for the note, Sheri. However, I would caution you about any conclusions about cause of death. I re

[mou] research on birders

2005-06-07 Thread Jim Williams
Copies of recent papers by Ted Eubanks on birders and birder behavior can be found online at: http://www.channelviewpublications.net/jet/003/0151/jet0030151.pdf and http://www.fermatainc.com/pdf/birding_paper.pdf should anyone be interested. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: "Loving" Birds To Death

2005-06-07 Thread Jim Williams
These are interesting comments that should concern us all. Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: "Ted Lee Eubanks" Date: June 7, 2005 7:18:26 AM CDT To: Subject: RE: [Conservationthroughbirding] "Loving" Birds To Death The recent note (included at end of this

[mou] Report of dipper seen n. Minn last week

2005-05-26 Thread Jim Williams
from rock to rock in the stream, and=20 occasionally disappearing beneath the surface. The location of the=20 sighting is a two-hour paddle from the put-in point. Jim Williams Wayzata FIRST MESSAGE FROM WILLIAM PETSCHL I=92m no experienced birder, but=85 I believe my friends and I have just=20=

[mou] more on duck stamps (new one out June 30)

2005-05-12 Thread Jim Williams
If you would rather not read additional comment on why birders should buy duck stamps, delete now. Otherwise . Subject: Re: What do Duck Stamps and Ivory-bills have in common? Answer: The Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. I wanted to reflect some on the past use of Duck Stamp dollars.

[mou] cameras in the park

2005-05-11 Thread Jim Williams
s the glass what done him in. Well, it wouldn't be the first time, would it? Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] HOWA at Murphy-Hanrehan

2005-05-11 Thread Jim Williams
Tell us who the discourteous individual was. It is the best, perhaps=20 the only, way to solve this problem. Such behavior ought to have its=20 reward. Jim Williams Wayzata On May 9, 2005, at 3:04 PM, Carol Carter wrote: Yesterday, while birding with friends at Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve

[mou] Birding books in Spanish -- you can help

2005-05-10 Thread Jim Williams
ica. Again, it is difficult to do important research on "our" birds without the proper tools. Please help. Work in the wintering habitat of many of our nesting visitors is as important as the conservation work we support here. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Duck stamps -- good for woodpeckers, too

2005-05-10 Thread Jim Williams
From the Swarovski Birding E-bulletin, written by Paul Baicich posted here by Jim Williams, Wayzata, Minnesota RARITY FOCUS We were set to profile two wonderful Flame-colored Tanagers that were found last month at Madera Canyon in southeast Arizona as the rarity focus for April. Far more

[mou] where do you buy a duck stamp?

2005-05-06 Thread Jim Williams
You can buy duck stamps at the US Post Office. And, you should. Buy two and give one away. Jim Williams Begin forwarded message: From: "vlpear" Date: May 6, 2005 10:49:17 AM CDT To: Jim Williams Subject: Re: [mou] duck stamps Reply-To: vlp...@tcinternet.net Could you please rem

[mou] duck stamps

2005-05-05 Thread Jim Williams
A conservation message. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota Begin forwarded message: From: "Paul J. Baicich" Date: May 5, 2005 11:58:17 AM CDT To: Subject: The Duck-Stamp & Ivory-bill connection Dear birding and conservation friends - Here are some things worthy of consi

[mou] Fwd: Discouraging an Ivory-billed Woodpecker search...

2005-05-02 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Paul J. Baicich" Date: May 2, 2005 5:44:43 AM CDT Subject: Discouraging an Ivory-billed Woodpecker search... Dear colleagues Here's an article from this morning's ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION. At least it suggests that waiting 'til fall is the way to look f

[mou] woodpecker location restrictions

2005-04-28 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: Mike McDowell Date: April 28, 2005 3:10:52 PM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Re: Ivory-billed Woodpecker Al, Some of those issues have already been decided. Mike From: http://www.fws.gov/cacheriver/IvoryBilledWoodpecker-QAs.pdf Q: Is t

[mou] Fwd: [BIRDCHAT] Scott Weidensaul on the Ivory-billed Woodpecker

2005-04-28 Thread Jim Williams
Good information here. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota Begin forwarded message: From: Patricia Rossi Date: April 28, 2005 1:57:12 PM CDT To: birdc...@listserv.arizona.edu Subject: [BIRDCHAT] Scott Weidensaul on the Ivory-billed Woodpecker Reply-To: circusc...@aol.com Greetings! This was

[mou] Fwd: More Ivory-billed News, plus an exclusive

2005-04-28 Thread Jim Williams
The email from Van Remsen, to be found on her blog, says directions to the area where the bird has been seen will be posted tomorrow. See Remsen's comments. And have a good trip. Wish I could go along. Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Devorah Bennu Date: April 28, 20

[mou] birders invading Ivory-billed homeland

2005-04-28 Thread Jim Williams
have chosen their habitat wisely. Jim Williams Wayzata On Apr 28, 2005, at 11:31 AM, eckma001 wrote: What will be the impact on these few birds of hoards of eager birdwatchers invading its habitat?!?!? It's best hope may be for all of us to leave it alone and instead work to protect its

[mou] Fwd: [wisb] IB Woodpecker - The Video

2005-04-28 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: Mike McDowell Date: April 28, 2005 10:07:17 AM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] IB Woodpecker - The Video Requires QuickTime: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-04/potn-lte042705.php (If the LINK is broken, just paste the 2nd part t

[mou] see frame from Ivory-billed video

2005-04-28 Thread Jim Williams
See frame from Ivory-billed video. Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: rhamb...@wi.rr.com Date: April 28, 2005 9:55:56 AM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Re: More on Ivory-billed story CNN has a story with a still frame from the video. http://w

[mou] NPR text on Ivory-billed discovery

2005-04-27 Thread Jim Williams
Text from NPR web site. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3D4622633 Jim Williams Wayzata =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Radio Expeditions Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Rediscovered Audio for this story will be available at approx. 10:00 a.m. ET Morning Edition, April 28, 2005 =B7 A

[mou] Arkansas TNC stories

2005-04-27 Thread Jim Williams
The links on the Arkansas TNC page are not open yet. I assume they will become live tomorrow after the discovery annoucement (11:30 a.m. EDT). Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Ivory-billed Woodpecker lives: see this page

2005-04-27 Thread Jim Williams
Official announcement Thursday 11:30 a.m. EDT. Check this page out. http://www.nature.org/wherewework/northamerica/states/arkansas/ Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: [wisb] Spring Migration

2005-04-27 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "John Idzikowski" Date: April 26, 2005 9:54:54 PM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Spring Migration This cold weather pattern we are now stuck in (until next mid-week) is shutting down most migration north of Missouri with only 1 fair night in

[mou] Note from Helen Tucker's sister

2005-04-24 Thread Jim Williams
MlnBird has been notified. Jim Williams Begin forwarded message: From: "Helen Tucker" Date: April 24, 2005 9:57:06 AM CDT To: "Jim Williams" Subject: RE: [mou] attention List Moderator Whoever sent this to you, bless you. Now, can someone do the same for the mnbird list

[mou] Helen Tucker

2005-04-24 Thread Jim Williams
d not instigate the message asking that her name be struck. I too remember her fondly from birding trips many years ago. She was a most pleasant birding companion. Jim Williams On Apr 23, 2005, at 10:09 PM, Bill Lane wrote: hi jim, i had no idea helen passed. when did this happen? she came out

[mou] attention List Moderator

2005-04-23 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Helen Tucker" Date: April 23, 2005 11:35:13 AM CDT Subject: RE: [mou] Ibis and curlew photos Please remove Helen Tucker from MOU-net. She is deceased. -Original Message- From: mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu]on Sent: Wednesday

[mou] Ibis and curlew photos

2005-04-20 Thread Jim Williams
lp=20= explain the differences. =A0 http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/ Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Crex Meadows bird festival May 14

2005-04-16 Thread Jim Williams
Crex Meadows Wildlife Area 2005 Bird Festival On Saturday, May 14, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and=20= the Friends of Crex will host a bird festival at the Crex Meadows=20 Wildlife Area in Grantsburg, WI.=A0The festival coincides with=20 International Migratory Bird Day.=A0The e

[mou] Fwd: new book on bird migration

2005-04-15 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: Jeanette Bider Date: April 15, 2005 8:48:31 AM CDT To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Fwd: BIRDS OF TWO WORLDS IS OUT! Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology" Birds Of Two Worlds: The Ecology and Evolution of Migration.

[mou] hawk-owl nest pix

2005-04-10 Thread Jim Williams
When, and if, you get to Hendrickson's web site, click on journal to find the hawk-owl nest site pix. Jim Williams

[mou] Hawk-Owl nest photos

2005-04-10 Thread Jim Williams
Photos of the recently discovered Northern Hawk-Owl nest site in Sax-Zim and notes from observation of the site can be found at Mike Hendrickson's web site: http://webpages.charter.net/mmhendrickson/ Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: [wisb] Re: Nexrad tonight

2005-04-09 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "John Idzikowski" Date: April 9, 2005 10:26:20 AM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Re: Nexrad tonight It's nice to see that someone is using the Nexrad site, understanding what they are seeing AND losing sleep over migration Last night was

[mou] following bird migration by radar

2005-04-09 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Kevin Kearns" Date: April 8, 2005 10:59:52 PM CDT To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Re: Nexrad tonight I lied, couldn't sleep. Reflectivity is now over 20DBZ for the entire state, with hits of close to 30. The Mississippi valley is generally abo

[mou] Exotic Species Law

2005-04-01 Thread Jim Williams
money has been spent. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: [wisb] Glaucous-winged Gull Records

2005-03-27 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Bob Domagalski" Date: March 26, 2005 9:32:10 PM CST To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Glaucous-winged Gull Records =A0=A0=A0 If the gull reported today in Douglas County should prove to = be a=20 Glaucous-winged, it would be only the 4th valid reco

[mou] Fwd: [wisb] GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL, Superior landfill

2005-03-27 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Daryl Tessen" Date: March 26, 2005 9:15:17 PM CST To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] ALERT: GLAUCOUS-WINGED GULL Robbye Johnson called earlier this evening. Robbye, Shaun Putz, etc have had several exciting days in the Superior/Douglas county area

[mou] Fwd: Owl Migration Banders Needed

2005-03-25 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Jeff P. Smith" Date: March 25, 2005 10:19:23 AM CST To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Owl Migration Banders Needed Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology" OWL BANDERS (2 positions) needed for fall migration study in th

[mou] Fwd: Raptor Migration Counters Needed

2005-03-25 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Jeff P. Smith" Date: March 25, 2005 10:19:14 AM CST To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Raptor Migration Counters Needed Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology" RAPTOR MIGRATION COUNTERS (~20 positions) needed to conduct

[mou] Money for Minnesota owls

2005-03-25 Thread Jim Williams
Development Director College of Veterinary Medicine 1365 Gortner Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 You also can donate online at donate online at www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu Contributions are tax deductable. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota Feel free to share this note with other birders or other birding lists.

[mou] Two lists

2005-03-24 Thread Jim Williams
independent effort eagerly welcomed and accepted by the state birding organization (Wisconsin Society for Ornithology). It must be the cheese. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] Money for owl rehab in Minnesota

2005-03-18 Thread Jim Williams
. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D Basic benefits Members receive: =95 A personalized membership card. =95 A 10-percent discount at these local merchants (just show your = Raptor=20 Center membership card): All Seasons Wild Bird Store, White Bear Lake,=20= Minn.; American Inn Hotel

[mou] finding mou money for owl rehab

2005-03-17 Thread Jim Williams
xt issue of the newsletter. 4. If an Occasional Paper is in the 2005 budget, skip the paper this year and give the money to the owl rehab needs. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] The Raptor Center Needs Help

2005-03-16 Thread Jim Williams
Hooray for SeEtta, and thank you. Who's next? Jim Williams Wayzata On Mar 16, 2005, at 9:25 PM, SeEtta Moss wrote: Hi all, I will put out the challenge to other out-of-state birders like myself who enjoyed the owl invasion. I would suggest that each of us donate between 2-5% of the co

[mou] list of birds not protected by MBTA (long)

2005-03-16 Thread Jim Williams
This is an edited version. For the complete document, go to <http://migratorybirds.fws.gov> Jim Williams Wayzata =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service=A0 Final List of Bird Species to Which the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Does=20= Not=A0Apply SUMMA

[mou] The Raptor Center Needs Help

2005-03-16 Thread Jim Williams
I'll contribute a dollar per Great Gray Owl seen this winter, give or take five dollars. Put me down for $50. How about the rest of you? Are the owls worth helping or just worth seeing? And how about the MOU? With a quarter million dollars in the bank, can it afford to help an owl or two?

[mou] Re: A great birding blog

2005-03-10 Thread Jim Williams
I have to second Val's endorsement. I visited the site today. Laura, in her usual fashion, is providing interesting and useful information, and entertaining information, in a very accessible format. This is worth a look. Laura is one of Minnesota's best birding resources. Jim Willia

[mou] Birding Ethics

2005-03-10 Thread Jim Williams
. I suspect this is the case for many of us who work with telephoto equipment. Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: "Bettie R. Harriman" Date: March 10, 2005 8:34:06 AM CST To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Birding Ethics Tom Sykes wrote: Unfor

[mou] Ducking the lessons

2005-03-09 Thread Jim Williams
lly at the Capitol in St. Paul on April 2. That is a good place for us to begin. Birders need to join forces with people who know how to get the job done. Read Paul's story. Then, join us in St. Paul. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Thanks, Tony Smith

2005-02-27 Thread Jim Williams
At Saturday's MOU board meeting in Red Wing, long-time treasurer Anthony Smith resigned. Tony has been one of the good guys ever since he took office, always acting in the best interests of the organization, its members, and the birds. He cared about his responsibilities, did the work, and did i

[mou] Fwd: BAD NEWS ABOUT BRITISH BIRDS

2005-02-25 Thread Jim Williams
forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Joan Knoebel Date: February 25, 2005 11:46:20 AM CST To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] BAD NEWS ABOUT BRITISH BIRDS > > From the Independent (London) > > Mystery of the silent woodlands: sci

[mou] Fwd: [wisb] great gray owl trapping

2005-02-25 Thread Jim Williams
Perhaps of interest. Jim Williams, Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: "Mark & Sue Foote-Maritn" Date: February 24, 2005 9:01:53 PM CST To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] great gray owl trapping Hi We learned that Bruce Bacon (DNR Wildlife Manager a

[mou] Fwd: 4th Annual Gull Frolic (no sightings)

2005-02-10 Thread Jim Williams
Here's an event to change the pace of our winter. Forward by Jim Williams Wayzata ___ Please mark your calendars: Gull Frolic, NE IL at Winthrop Harbor Yacht Club, Date: Saturday, 19 February 2005 There will be donuts and coff

[mou] one-eyed owl

2005-02-03 Thread Jim Williams
' presence throughout the area: a rural mail carrier. She said she only looks for eagles. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: Dippers

2005-02-02 Thread Jim Williams
species is closer to Minnesota. Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: "Doug Backlund" Date: February 1, 2005 9:55:25 PM CST To: "sd-birds" Subject: [sd-birds] Dippers I've updated the dipper webpage with new information, including last summers nesti

[mou] meetings

2005-01-24 Thread Jim Williams
Madeleine Link, t...@threeriversparkdistrict.org. Jim Williams, Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] owls moving into Wisconsin

2005-01-24 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Andy P Date: January 24, 2005 10:25:40 AM CST To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Douglas County/Burnett County Owls, etc. Hi Folks, A group of us ventured north on Friday to do some owling. We ended up

[mou] Fwd: BIRD SURVEY TECHNICIANS NEEDED (4)

2005-01-18 Thread Jim Williams
Job opportunity. forward by Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Thomas R Stanley Date: January 18, 2005 2:56:23 PM CST To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: BIRD SURVEY TECHNICIANS NEEDED (4) Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology"

[mou] questions on Great Gray Owls

2005-01-16 Thread Jim Williams
We might at this point be suffering from owl-information overload. Risking that, however, I offer the following comments from Dr. James Duncan, owl expert from Winnipeg. Several days ago, I asked him some questions about Great Gray Owls, which he kindly answered. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] owls/people and ect..

2005-01-11 Thread Jim Williams
ed to a chosen response. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fwd: Owl Invasion on Bird TV

2005-01-10 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Steve Betchkal" Date: January 10, 2005 3:32:17 PM CST To: "Wisconsin Birding Network" Subject: [wisb] Owl Invasion on Bird TV "Unprecedented" is the word birders are consistently employing to describe the massive owl invasion taking place in Northern Minneso

[mou] Proposed list of non-protected bird species (2 of 2) long

2005-01-04 Thread Jim Williams
forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata, Minnesota Part two: What Are the Bird Species Not Protected by the MBTA? We have tried to make the following list as comprehensive as possible by including all non-native, human-assisted species that belong to any of the families referred to in the treaties

[mou] Proposed list of non-protected bird species (1 of 2) long

2005-01-04 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata, Minnesota Begin forwarded message: From: Ellen Paul Date: January 4, 2005 3:57:19 PM CST To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Proposed list of bird species to be EXCLUDED from MBTA protection Published in the Federal Register today (4 January 2005

[mou] Fwd: Raptor trapper/bander needed

2005-01-03 Thread Jim Williams
Interesting opportunity. Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: "Jeff P. Smith" Date: January 3, 2005 7:03:04 PM CST To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Raptor trapper/bander needed Reply-To: "ORNITH-L: the scientific discussion of Ornithology"

[mou] Sax-Zim

2004-12-31 Thread Jim Williams
Many thanks to Mark Alt for his reasoned and wise comments regarding the Sax-Zim situation. It is most refreshing to see an MOU president step forward and take a leadership role. Thanks, Mark, and thanks to Mike Hendrickson as well. Jim Williams Wayzata On Dec 31, 2004, at 11:00 AM, Alt

[mou] wetland rally

2004-12-28 Thread Jim Williams
. Specifics will be posted here when they are available. You can follow developments in this effort on the outdoor pages of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Suggestions for the rally or related efforts can be sent to duckcri...@startribune.com. For updates, also check http://startribune.com/anderson Jim

[mou] Fwd: [BIRDCHAT] Boreal Bird Irruptions and Spruce Budworm

2004-12-25 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata, Minnesota Begin forwarded message: From: Jean Iron Date: December 25, 2004 12:46:46 PM CST To: birdc...@listserv.arizona.edu Subject: [BIRDCHAT] Boreal Bird Irruptions and Spruce Budworm Reply-To: Jean Iron Birders doing Christmas Bird Counts (CBC) will be

[mou] Article re mammal cycles

2004-12-17 Thread Jim Williams
This is true, as I too found out. I hope to have a copy of the text later today (being neither subscribed nor a genius, I have asked someone to send it to me). Assuming it arrives, I will share it with anyone interested. Let me know. Jim Williams Wayzata On Dec 17, 2004, at 10:52 AM, Richard

[mou] guide gone

2004-12-15 Thread Jim Williams
The Ontario Birds containing the Rainy River information is in the mail, to a birder in Georgia who will be visiting here and there soon. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Birding guide to Rainy River area

2004-12-15 Thread Jim Williams
first respondent. Send me an address. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Boreal Owl caching food

2004-12-15 Thread Jim Williams
entitled "The Puzzles of Population Cycles and Outbreaks of Small Mammals Solved?" that can be downloaded as a pdf file. It might be interesting reading in this, the winter of owls brought to us by prey shortages. Thanks to friend Mike Mulligan of Calgary for providing the information. Ji

[mou] More on Birders and Empty Skies

2004-12-13 Thread Jim Williams
erson. His email address is dander...@startribune.com Jim Williams Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Charles Kessler Date: December 13, 2004 9:32:00 AM CST To: Jim Williams Cc: mnb...@lists.mnbird.net, Dan McGuiness , Brad Redlin Subject: Re: [mnbird] Re: Birders and Empty Skies Jim;

[mou] Re: Birders and Empty Skies

2004-12-12 Thread Jim Williams
ib to see if that happens. If hunters show up to demonstrate to the state legislature and the DNR that action is needed, I plan to be there. Perhaps Forest will join me. How about you? Jim Williams Wayzata On Dec 12, 2004, at 2:50 PM, Forest Strnad wrote: Greetings Minnesota Birders

[mou] Minnesota birds, scientific articles

2004-12-10 Thread Jim Williams
I retrieved were several papers discussing research done as the wind-generation towers were being planned and erected in southwestern Minnesota. This is a particularly interesting subject. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] duplicates, sorry

2004-12-09 Thread Jim Williams
I sent the photo message twice for reasons unknown. My apologies. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] Mute Swans, lawsuits, Congressional action

2004-12-09 Thread Jim Williams
This is a long summary of the Mute Swan controversy, a fight that moved all the way to Congress. It comes from the Ornithological Council. From: Ellen Paul Date: December 9, 2004 12:52:25 PM CST To: ornit...@listserv.uark.edu Subject: Migratory Bird Treaty Act reform legislation enacted [aka "

[mou] Great Crested Flycatcher photos?

2004-12-09 Thread Jim Williams
can work with slides or prints. Credit, copies of the magazine, and a small honorarium are provided. Thanks. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] Great Crested Flycatcher photos?

2004-12-09 Thread Jim Williams
can work with slides or prints. Credit, copies of the magazine, and a small honorarium are provided. Thanks. Jim Williams Wayzata, Minnesota

[mou] Info on Mute Swan

2004-12-08 Thread Jim Williams
nd has decided to remove birds in addition to addling eggs=20= in order to reduce the population. Mute swan control activities are=20 coupled with outreach activities to heighten public awareness of the=20 problems created by mute swans. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Mute Swans

2004-12-08 Thread Jim Williams
they are found. If for no other reason, this species should be reported so the DNR can take action. Jim Williams Wayzata On Dec 8, 2004, at 6:14 PM, Dennis/Barbara Martin wrote: While we are all happy about help for the Starling situation, everybody should be aware that this will mean that the

[mou] A comment on those Boreal Owl inquiries

2004-12-03 Thread Jim Williams
Forward by Jim Williams, Wayzata Begin forwarded message: From: Dave DeReamus Date: December 3, 2004 12:46:20 AM CST To: birdc...@listserv.arizona.edu Subject: [BIRDCHAT] Fw: MN/Duluth RBA - December 2, 2004 Reply-To: Dave DeReamus Hi all, I read this and did a double-take. Note the part in

[mou] conversation about Great Gray Owls

2004-11-27 Thread Jim Williams
oming more vocal and perhaps even offering courtship displays. Asked about the number of sightings, he said he did not believe that there are more owls involved in this invasion than might have been here in other years. What we have more of, he said, is observers. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Great Gray Owls

2004-11-14 Thread Jim Williams
area on Saturday. I suspect they are among those previously reported. Jim Williams Wayzata

[mou] Fw: Yellow-billed Loon in ND

2004-11-02 Thread Jim Williams
Begin forwarded message: From: "Ron Martin" Date: November 2, 2004 7:23:16 PM CST To: BASICS Subject: SD-Birds: Fw: Yellow-billed Loon (more) Reply-To: "Ron Martin" Thought some of you might be interested in this sighting. I think Eve is going to check for the bird tomorrow. I t was seen th

[mou] SD bird journal on line

2004-10-21 Thread Jim Williams
. The work is being done by Dan Tallman of Aberdeen. The Wisconsin Society for Ornithology also offers on-line searchable content from all but the most current issues of its journal, The Passenger Pigeon. Jim Williams Wayzata Member SDOU and WSO

[mou] seminar notice

2004-10-15 Thread Jim Williams
The WSO seminar notice was posted by Jim Williams, Wayzata. I forgot to add my name to the post. Jim Williams

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