[mou-net] Ruby-throated Hummingbird

. This is the earliest I have ever seen them in my yard. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI 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] Ivory Gull Present on Sat. a.m.

This morning the Ivory Gull was sitting on the breakwater wall leading out to the lighthouse at Canal Park when we arrived at 10 a.m. It was still sitting there at 10:30 a.m. when we left to look for the Gyrfalcon in Superior which we also saw. The Gyrfalcon was on top of one of the structures wi

[mou-net] Help: Snowy Owls in Big Lake, MN

information to my friend. Thank you, Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI/St. Paul, MN 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] Garganey found again at 2:30 p.m. today at Crex Meadows

left at 3 p.m. The Garganey was feeding in a weedy area in the center of the "flowage" south of Abel and only about 50 ft. from the road. It was hanging out with a female Blue-winged Teal as well as a pair of Blue-winged Teal. All 4 ducks were feeding quite close together. Judith

Re: [mou-net] hummingbird

I put out two hummingbird feeders yesterday and within an hour a hummer showed up! Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI (across the river from Hastings, MN) Pierce County -Original Message- From: Minnesota Birds [mailto:MOU-NET@LISTS.UMN.EDU] On Behalf Of Jeff Stephenson Sent: Thursday, May 03

[mou-net] Whooping Cranes

me to let me know where/when. I would really like to see them, but haven't gotten out to do so yet. I would certainly not try to approach them and would stay in my vehicle to observe them Thanks in advance for any help on this. Saludos, Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI Join or Lea

[mou-net] Carolina Wren still in Prescott, WI

be most active around noon. (BTW, I also have Tufted Titmice in my yard!) I know that I should send it across the river to Hastings, MN; but, it's so much fun seeing it in my yard! Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI Join or Leave mou-net: http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mo

[mou-net] Carolina Wren!

/belly. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI 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] Evening Grosbeak pair Prescott, WI--15 Nov.

Mississippi River from Hastings, MN. Judith Sparrow 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] Brown Pelican - Street Name

two white rocks on which the pelican has been seen--you will also see the two red buoys mentioned in previous postings. A scope is pretty much a requirement for a decent view! Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI Join or Leave mou-net:http://lists.umn.edu/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=mou-net Arc

[mou-net] Chukar in Prescott, WI

ds south of Prescott. If anyone wants to see photos, let me know and I will forward them. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI 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] Mockingbird still at airport!

und 3 p.m. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI 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] Summer Tanager near Prescott, WI

hotos; and, neither Maureen nor I know the name or exact address of the person who saw and photographed the bird. So, this is just a heads-up to be on the lookout for this bird in the Prescott/Diamond Bluff/Hastings etc. areas. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI Join or Leave mou-net

Re: [mou-net] Northern Shrike behavior

I've never seen a shrike in my yard; but, a few days ago I had a Brown Creeper land on and feed upon one of my suet feeders. The feeder was filled with a commercial peanut/suet cake. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI Pierce County - Original Message - From: "Steve & Jo

[mou] "Bud" Tordoff

Hi All, I've attached a link to an article/obituary from the July 26 edition of the Star Tribune on "Bud" Tordoff. http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/25945759.html?page=1&c=y Does anyone have any information on the memorial service that's mentioned at the end

[mou] Peregrine Falcon Pair

flying around next to the RR bridge. I assume this was one of the two birds previously observed. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430) -- next part -- An HTML

[mou] Birds Not Seen

Hi MOUers, Jim Otto makes an excellent point in his posting below. I agree that it's just as important to post birds looked for but not seen as it is sightings. Such a posting will save other birders a potentially long drive as well as time. Judith Sparrow "The world is a book,

[mou] In Favor of Pishing

ht out the birds for us to see close-up. Thank you, Steve! Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430) -Original Message- From: mou-net-bounces at moumn.org [mailto:mou-net-boun...@m

[mou] Prairie Warbler

Hi, Gary Ash and I saw the Prairie Warbler yesterday morning at 9:15 a.m. at the previously posted location in Ritter Farm Park, Lakeville. He was singing constantly. We also heard, but did not see, Cerulean Warblers in the park--especially near shelter number 3. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI

[mou] Black-throated Blue Warblers, Cook County

umped Warblers! Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430) -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://moumn.org/pipermail/mou-net_moumn.org/attac

[mou] Driving to Duluth Tomorrow???

Hi Birders, Is anyone interested in driving with me to Duluth tomorrow to look for the Red-throated Loons and Arctic Tern? I have a Subaru Forester and could take up to 3 people with me. We could share the cost of gas. I thought I would leave the Twin Cities around 8 a.m. Judith Sparrow

[mou] Black-throated Blue Warblers, Oberg Mtn., Tofte

and White Chestnut-sided Black-throated Green Magnolia Canada Ovenbird Wilson's Warbler Blackburnian Am. Redstart Noticeably absent were Yellow-rumped Warblers! Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustin

[mou] Driving to Duluth Tomorrow???

Is anyone interested in driving with me to Duluth tomorrow to look for the Red-throated Loons and Arctic Tern? I have a Subaru Forester and could take up to 3 people with me. We could share the cost of gas. I thought I would leave the Twin Cities around 8 a.m. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI home

[mou] Question on Recording and Playing Bird Songs

and playing back bird songs in the field? Any suggestions you have will be greatly appreciated! Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI --=_NextPart_000_0017_01C77209.2FEC83D0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable I'

[mou] Greater White-fronted Geese

ide of the road at the 180th St. marsh in Dakota County. Due to heat waves and distance, a scope was needed to identify them. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustine of Hippo (A.D. 354-430) --=_NextPa

[mou] Mtn. Bluebird, Gyrfalcon, & Barrow's Goldeneye

le on the north side of 175th St. As reported by others, the Gyrfalcon was present at 3:30 p.m. on the irrigation equipment on the south side of 180th St. approximately half-way between Emery and Donnelly. It was actively hunting among the flocks of Mallards. Judith Sparrow Prescott, WI "

[mou] Slaty-backed Gull Update

p.m. today. It seemed to "hang out" in the open water just below the Steamboat Inn restaurant in Prescott, WI and was also frequently airborne over the same area. Also present was a 1st or 2nd winter Glaucous Gull in the same general area as the Slaty-backed. Judith Sparrow Prescott,

[mou] Trumpeter Swans!

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0001_01C62DAA.4A7FAF50 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable On Wednesday, Feb. 8, I observed 3 adult Trumpeter Swans for about 10 minutes beginning at 1:50 p.m., in the op

[mou] Tufted Titmouse Family

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --=_NextPart_000_0003_01C5D115.0B8B3CC0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Hello Titmouse Fans, After seeing a single Tufted Titmouse on and off all last winter, this week I had what seemed to b

[mou] Hummingbird Question

eeders = except the guard hummer. The guard hummers at my place do fly around = "patrolling" their feeders. The 3 feeders are about 10 ft. apart. =20 Judith Sparrow =20 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustine of Hippo (A.

[mou] Baby Cardinal Help!

are of the baby Cardinal. This morning I took the Cardinal to the Dale St., Roseville, MN location of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. It squawked all the way there so it seemed to be in good shape! =20 Judith Sparrow =20 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a

[mou] Baby Cardinal Help!

out of its nest and I don't know where the nest is. I've had the bird since about 7:30 p.m. this evening. What and how do I feed it? Should I give it water in a dish? I have an eye dropper. Thank you for any suggestions you can provide! Judith Sparrow "The world is a b

[mou] Car Rental Insurance - Good thing?

cally worry = free in terms of responsibility for any vehicle damage. =20 Judith Sparrow =20 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustine of Hippo (A. D. 354-430) =20 -Original Message- From: mou-net-ad...@cbs.umn.edu [mailto:mou-net-ad.

[mou] Dakota County Gyrfalcon

The Gyrfalcon is still present near Hastings. I saw it fly across Hwy 55, mile marker 217, heading north at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Friday, April 1. (No, this is not an April Fool!) Judith Sparrow

[mou] Tufted Titmouse

r that you NOT post my phone number. Judith Sparrow "The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." --Saint Augustine of Hippo (A. D. 354-430) --=_NextPart_000_0001_01C4D48B.FDA506D0 Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" Con